in the wake of

介词 prep.

英文释义

介词 prep.
  1. Following. idiomatic
    — The city rebuilt in the wake of the earthquake.
  2. As a result of, because of. idiomatic
    — Increased security was introduced in the wake of the attack.
  3. In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel).

词形变化

in someone's wake alternative in something's wake alternative
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