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| 1 | if something happens amid particular feelings or events, it happens while people have these feelings or while these events are happening 在（某种情绪或某事件）之中 |
| Banks and shops closed yesterday amid growing fears of terrorist violence. 银行和商店昨天在对恐怖暴力不断加剧的惶恐中关门了。 |
| The minister resigned amid accusations of bribery and corruption. 在受贿和贪污的指控声中部长辞职了。 |
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| 2 | if something happens amid noise , shouting, laughter etc, it happens while there is a lot of noise etc all around 在（声音等的）包围中；在…中间 |
| Norman stepped on to the stage amid tumultuous applause. 诺曼在雷鸣般的掌声中走上了台。 |
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| 3 | literary surrounded by things or people 被…包围着 |
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