amid
amid(书面正式介词,简洁,议论文常用:amid controversy)
in the midst of
in the midst of(在…的当中,书面,比 amid 更强调「正处于...的核心」,稍显冗长)
The company announced major redundancies amid falling profits and increasing competition from overseas rivals.
在利润下滑、海外竞争对手竞争加剧的背景下,该公司宣布大规模裁员。
In the midst of the global pandemic, healthcare workers demonstrated extraordinary dedication and resilience.
在全球大流行病之中,医护人员展现出非凡的奉献精神和韧性。