following
[介词]
之后
Ex:
The
meeting
will
take
place
on
Monday,
with
a
team
lunch
following
the
discussion.
会议将于星期一举行，讨论之后是团队午餐。
prior to
[介词]
在...之前
Ex:
She
double-checked
her
calculations
prior to
presenting
them
to
the
team
.
她在向团队展示之前重新检查了她的计算。
in the wake of
[介词]
在...之后
Ex:
New
safety
regulations
were
implemented
in the wake of
the
recent
workplace
accident
.
新的安全法规在最近的工作场所事故之后实施。
failing
[介词]
如果失败
Ex:
Failing
a
unanimous
decision
,
the
committee
will
vote
on
the
proposed
changes
.
如果无法达成一致决定，委员会将对提议的变更进行投票。
in the event of
[介词]
在...情况下
Ex:
In the event of
a
power outage
,
use
flashlights
or
candles
for
illumination
.
在停电的情况下，使用手电筒或蜡烛照明。