Her union reforms were played out against a background of rising unemployment. [be VERB-ed PREP.]

她对工会的改革是在失业率不断上升的背景下展开的。

The film has eerie parallels with the drama being played out in real life. [be VERB-ed PREP.]

这部电影和现实生活中发生的一系列戏剧性事件有着诡异的巧合之处。