◆in sb's wake
(behind sb)在某人身后
Adam stumbles on, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.亚当跌跌撞撞地向前走, 身后留下了一条毁坏的痕迹。
(following sb)紧随某人
In his wake came a waiter wheeling a trolley.一位推着手推车的侍者紧随着他走过来。
to follow in sb's wake
(walk behind)走在某人身后
At least fifteen servants followed in her wake.至少有15个仆人跟在她的身后。
(after sb, following their example)效仿某人
There was an endless stream of female artists who released albums in her wake.有无数女艺人效仿她发行了专辑。