a wave of emotion wash over
feeling wash over someone
sudden relief wash over
1. A sudden wave of nostalgia washed over him.
一阵突如其来的怀旧之情袭上他的心头。
2. A sense of peace washed over her as she meditated.
当她冥想时，一种平静的感觉油然而生。
3. The reality of the situation finally washed over them.
情况的严重性最终让他们有了切身体会。
A: How are you feeling after the news?
A：听到那个消息后你感觉如何？
B: A strange sense of relief washed over me.
B：一种奇妙的释然感涌上了我的心头。
1) 描述强烈的情绪或感觉突然袭来
2) 描述波浪或液体覆盖物体表面
3) 描述某种现象或气息蔓延开来
1. 涌现，席卷而来
e.g.
A sudden feeling of joy washed over her.
一阵喜悦之情油然而生。
phrasal verb
1. To suddenly affect someone with a strong emotion or feeling.
Synonym: overwhelm, flood