in that + 子句     因為.....

=because

=since

例:

Dr.John is recognized as the more experienced of the two doctors in that he has been serving at the hospital over the past 15 years.

例:

John is smart in that he can speak five different languages.

比較:

except that + S + V      只可惜......

例:

John is nice except that sometimes he may lose his temper.