1. in the wake of ……之后
Sarkozy said those calling for all nuclear power plants to be shut down in the wake of the Fukushima crisis should be more realistic.
萨科齐表示,福岛核电站危机之后呼吁关闭所有核电站的人应该更加现实一点。
2. be awash in 淹没在……之中
By the end of the 90s, Pitt was awash in the trappings of celebrity but says he hankered after greater focus and fulfilment.
20世纪90年代末,皮特深陷名人陷阱之中,但是他渴望更大的关注和成就。
3. steeped in 泡在……之中
On other days he would be steeped in gloom, as if his burden was too heavy to bear.
另一些天他垂头丧气,无精打采,仿佛已不堪重负。
4. take precedence over 优先于
The assertion that your right should take precedence over mine is unlikely to find favour with me if it is put in the form of a demand.
我是绝不会答应你让你的权利凌驾于我的权利之上的。