恐惧一旦占据了内心，理性就很难发挥作用。

Kǒngjù yídàn zhànjù le nèixīn, lǐxìng jiù hěn nán fāhuī zuòyòng.

Once fear occupies your heart, it is hard for reason to play its role.

这家公司占据了国内市场的领先地位。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zhànjù le guónèi shìchǎng de lǐngxiān dìwèi.

This company occupies a leading position in the domestic market.