amid
Произношение: [əˈmɪd]
Слово
Контекст: «location»
(preposition) when something happens in the middle of or surrounded by other things. It’s like when you are in a busy playground and you’re playing amid all the other kids and games.
Пример
The children were laughing amid the cheerful sounds of the fair.
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The library was quiet and there was no noise amid the silence.
Пример
What did you see amid all the decorations at the party?
Контекст: «situation»
(preposition) when something happens during a particular time or event. For example, you might feel calm amid a storm, which means you feel okay even when things are hectic around you.
Пример
Amid the celebrations, everyone felt happy and excited.
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Amid the chaos, no one was feeling relaxed at all.
Пример
How did you manage to stay focused amid all the distractions?
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