amid
preposition /əˈmɪd/
/əˈmɪd/
(also mid, amidst
(formal) /əˈmɪdst/
/əˈmɪdst/
)- in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
在…过程中；在…中 - He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
他在雷鸣般的掌声中结束了演讲。 - The firm collapsed amid allegations of fraud.
该公司在一片指控其诈骗的声音中倒闭了。
- He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
- surrounded by something
在…中；四周是 - The hotel was in a beautiful position amid lemon groves.
旅馆位于柠檬树丛之中，优美宜人。
- The hotel was in a beautiful position amid lemon groves.
词源Middle English amidde(s).