wash over
definitions
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to cover or flood an area with waterzh: 淹没
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to spread over someone's mind or feelingszh: 弥漫
examples
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The flood waters washed over the small village.
洪水淹没了这个小村庄。
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A sense of dread washed over her as she entered the dark room.
当她走进那个黑暗的房间里时,一种恐惧感弥漫开来。