1.in the wake of 尾随,紧紧跟随
例句:In the wake of developments in science and technology, man has become more capable of conquering nature.
随着科学技术的发展, 人们征服自然的能力也越来越强了 。
2.take control of 控制,控制住
例句:While they reside there, they take control of our lives.
当它们驻留不去时,我们的生活被控制住了 。