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idiom

a cold war

没有公开战争的政治敌对状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility without open warfare
Example
The two nations seem to be entering **a cold war** again.
这两个国家似乎又进入了一场冷战。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly to

与某人交谈时使用温和和尊重的词语
Meaning
to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
Example
Always **speak kindly to** others even when you disagree.
即使你不同意，也要始终**以友善的态度对待他人**。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into strength

将你的情感痛苦作为动力或成长的源泉
Meaning
to use your emotional pain as a source of motivation or growth
Example
She learned to **turn pain into strength** after losing her job.
她在失去工作后学会了如何将痛苦转化为力量。
phrasal-verb

weigh in with

贡献意见或建议
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
董事们在会议结束时提供新的视角。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
idiom

show someone the ropes

教某人如何做一项任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
她在我第一天上班时花时间教我 ropes。
idiom

when pigs fly

永远不会发生的事情
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
他会在猪会飞的时候打扫他的房间。
idiom

alive and kicking

仍然健康，充满活力
Meaning
still healthy and full of life
Example
My grandmother is 90 but still **alive and kicking**.
我的祖母已经90岁了，但仍然**充满活力**。
phrasal-verb

speak from

基于个人经验表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.
她在警告关于那家公司的时候，**从经验中说话**。
phrasal-verb

step onto

通过行走或攀爬移动到表面
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
他自信地走上舞台，准备发表演讲。
idiom

scoop the news

第一个报道重要新闻
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
当地报纸**抢先报道**了市长的辞职消息。
idiom

music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
idiom

hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
idiom

a helping hand

帮助或协助他人的人
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered **a helping hand** to the new student in class.
她为班级里的新学生提供了**一只援助之手**。
idiom

thank you kindly

一种礼貌地温暖地说谢谢的方式
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
非常感谢您的时间和耐心。
phrasal-verb

hold back anger

在冲突中控制自己的愤怒
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
他在听到批评时试图控制自己的愤怒。
phrasal-verb

wake up

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
我通常在早上六点醒来，开始我的一天。
idiom

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
phrasal-verb

recover confidence

在失败后重新获得对自己的信心
Meaning
to regain belief in oneself after failure
Example
It took months for him to **recover confidence** after the rejection.
他花了几个月的时间，在被拒绝后恢复自信。
idiom

give the cold shoulder

故意无视某人
Meaning
to intentionally ignore someone
Example
She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.
她在聚会上故意无视我。
idiom

the best is yet to come

更好的事情将在未来到来
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
不要担心过去; **最好的还在前面**。
idiom

a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
phrasal-verb

break news to

与某人分享重要或令人不安的信息
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
他不得不把消息告诉编辑关于消息来源退出的事情。
phrasal-verb

catch up with

达到与他人相同的水平或标准
Meaning
to reach the same level or standard as others
Example
Many companies are trying to **catch up with** global tech giants.
许多公司正在努力赶上全球科技巨头。
idiom

lost in translation

当意义在翻译或交流中丧失或改变时
Meaning
when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication
Example
The humor was **lost in translation** when the movie was dubbed.
当电影被配音时，幽默感在**翻译中失落**。
phrasal-verb

look into allegations

调查索赔或指控
Meaning
to investigate claims or accusations
Example
An independent body was formed to **look into allegations** of election fraud.
成立了一个独立机构来调查选举欺诈的指控。
phrasal-verb

get stranded

在没有帮助或离开方式的困难情况下被困住
Meaning
to be left in a difficult situation without help or a way to leave
Example
We were **stranded** in the middle of nowhere when the bus broke down.
当公共汽车坏了的时候，我们被**滞留**在了荒无人烟的地方。
idiom

nose around

以好奇的方式寻找信息
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
记者在泄漏后开始以好奇的方式寻找信息。
idiom

nothing to write home about

没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
这部电影没什么特别的。
phrasal-verb

break out of comfort zone

做一些对个人成长有挑战性或新的事情
Meaning
to do something that is new or challenging for personal growth
Example
To grow as a person, you must **break out of your comfort zone**.
为了成长为一个人，你必须**跳出舒适区**。
phrasal-verb

talk it out

讨论问题以缓解压力
Meaning
to discuss problems to relieve stress
Example
If you’re feeling tense, it helps to **talk it out** with a friend.
如果你感到紧张，和朋友谈谈会有所帮助。
phrasal-verb

tune up to

调整或准备设备或自己，以便在线上更好地表现
Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to **tune up to** avoid technical issues.
在虚拟会议之前，确保进行 **tune up to**，以避免技术问题。
idiom

Jump in at the deep end

没有准备地承担一项艰难的任务
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
当我开始我的新工作时，我不得不**跳进深水区**。
idiom

party line

政党的官方政策或立场
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
成员们被警告不要反对**政党路线**。
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
idiom

disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
phrasal-verb

sign off from

停止参与在线会议或平台
Meaning
to stop participating in an online meeting or platform
Example
I **sign off from** chat at six to spend time with my kids.
我六点从聊天中退出，以便和我的孩子们共度时光。
phrasal-verb

bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
phrasal-verb

spark off ideas

激发或启发新的创意思想
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.
这个工作坊帮助为未来的项目激发了新想法。
idiom

hold oneself accountable

为自己的行为或决定承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
Example
A true leader **holds himself accountable** for the team’s failures.
真正的领导者会为团队的失败承担责任。
phrasal-verb

phase in new strategies

逐渐引入新的方法
Meaning
to introduce new methods gradually
Example
The firm will **phase in** new financial strategies over the next year.
公司将在明年逐步引入新的财务战略。
phrasal-verb

shore up reserves

加强或支持金融储备
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.
中央银行通过购买外汇采取了措施来加强储备。
idiom

have your hands full

忙于工作或责任
Meaning
to be very busy with work or responsibilities
Example
She can’t take on another task right now—she already **has her hands full**.
她现在不能接受其他任务——她已经**手忙脚乱**了。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
phrasal-verb

partner across

与不同地区或行业的组织合作
Meaning
to work with organizations across different regions or sectors
Example
We **partner across** industries to deliver innovative solutions.
我们与各个行业的组织合作，提供创新解决方案。
phrasal-verb

stay true to yourself

保持对你价值观的诚实和真实
Meaning
to remain honest and authentic to your values
Example
Always **stay true to yourself**, no matter what others say.
永远 **保持真我**，无论别人怎么说。
phrasal-verb

come across as

表现得像或看起来像某物
Meaning
to appear or seem to be something
Example
He **came across as** a very confident person.
他**看起来像**一个非常自信的人。
phrasal-verb

boot loop

由于系统错误而不断重启
Meaning
to restart continuously due to a system error
Example
After the update, my phone got stuck in a **boot loop**.
更新后，我的手机卡在了**启动循环**中。
idiom

get ahead

在生活或职业中取得成功
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
她努力工作以在公司中**取得进展**。
idiom

Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
idiom

out of this world

极其好或令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
那家餐厅的食物令人赞叹。
phrasal-verb

get ahead in

在某一领域取得进展或成功
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.
她努力工作，以便在学业上取得进展。
idiom

go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
idiom

pick up on

注意到或意识到某事
Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
他没有注意到我给的微妙暗示。
idiom

brush up on

提高某人的技能或知识
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.
她决定提高她的绘画技巧。
idiom

move up

晋升到更高的级别或职位
Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to **move up** to a senior role next year.
她希望明年能升职到高级职位。
idiom

weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
idiom

team spirit

团队成员共同分享的自豪感和忠诚感
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
他们的团队精神帮助他们赢得了冠军。
phrasal-verb

rack up

积累或获得某些东西，如分数或奖项
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
她因出色的工作获得了几个奖项
phrasal-verb

draw together

为共同的目标将人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people for a common purpose
Example
The leader’s vision helped **draw together** the entire organization.
领导者的愿景帮助将整个组织团结在一起。
idiom

Jump ship

突然离开工作或组织。
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
当新政策宣布时，几名员工**跳船**了。
phrasal-verb

come clean about

说出你隐藏的事情的真相
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding
Example
She finally **came clean about** her past.
她终于 **坦白了她的过去**。
idiom

jump down someone's throat

突然愤怒地责骂或批评某人
Meaning
to react angrily and criticize someone suddenly
Example
She **jumped down my throat** when I suggested a different approach.
当我提出不同的方法时，她**突然冲我发火了**。
idiom

smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
phrasal-verb

press toward achievement

付出努力和决心实现目标
Meaning
to put effort and determination into reaching goals
Example
He continues to **press toward achievement** no matter the difficulties.
他继续向目标努力，不管困难有多大。
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
phrasal-verb

calm within

找到内心的平静或稳定
Meaning
to find inner peace or stability
Example
Even in chaos, she managed to **calm within** herself.
即使在混乱中，她还是能够保持内心的平静。
phrasal-verb

back off emotionally

停止过于激进或卷入争论
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
他决定情感上后退，以避免更多冲突。
idiom

jump out of your skin

极度惊讶或害怕
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or frightened
Example
I nearly **jumped out of my skin** when I saw the snake.
当我看到那条蛇时，我差点跳出皮肤。
phrasal-verb

toy with

不认真地考虑一个想法，没有严肃的意图
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been **toying with** the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
他一直在**玩弄**开发创意AI工具的想法。
phrasal-verb

take charge of

承担某事的控制或责任
Meaning
to assume control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge of** the new department.
她决定**接管**新部门。
idiom

flat broke

一点钱都没有
Meaning
having no money at all
Example
I was **flat broke** after paying all my bills this month.
这个月我付完所有账单后完全没有钱了。
phrasal-verb

feed on

从某事中获得支持或能量，通常是负面的；由某事支持
Meaning
to gain support or energy from something, often negative; to be sustained by
Example
The tabloids **feed on** celebrity scandals to boost their sales.
小报通过名人丑闻获取能量来增加销售。
phrasal-verb

make things right with

与某人恢复和谐或修正错误
Meaning
to restore harmony or fix a mistake with someone
Example
He wanted to **make things right with** his parents after disappointing them.
在令父母失望后，他想与他们修复关系
idiom

have second thoughts

对做出的决定产生怀疑
Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
我对买这么贵的车**有第二个想法**。
idiom

a workaholic

一个工作过度且很难停止的人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
他是个**工作狂**，即使是周末也在工作。
phrasal-verb

ask around about

向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
他一直在问关于新经理的事
phrasal-verb

pass out

昏迷
Meaning
to lose consciousness
Example
He **passed out** from exhaustion after the marathon.
他在马拉松后因疲劳而昏迷。
idiom

keep a low profile

避免引起注意；保持冷静和不被注意
Meaning
to avoid attracting attention; to stay calm and unnoticed
Example
After the controversy, he decided to **keep a low profile**.
在争议之后，他决定保持低调。
idiom

True friends stab you in the front

真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
她不怕告诉我真相，因为**true friends stab you in the front**。
phrasal-verb

move forward confidently

以自信和决心前进
Meaning
to progress with self-assurance and determination
Example
He chose to **move forward confidently** despite past setbacks.
尽管面临过去的挫折，他决定**自信前进**。
phrasal-verb

go over lessons

再次复习或检查课程，以便更好地理解
Meaning
to review or check lessons again for better understanding
Example
I always **go over lessons** before an exam.
我总是在考试前复习课程。
idiom

penny pincher

一个非常小心花钱的人
Meaning
someone who is very careful about spending money
Example
My uncle is such a **penny pincher** that he reuses tea bags.
我的叔叔是一个**penny pincher**，他重复使用茶袋。
phrasal-verb

work toward goals

为实现目标而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
公司中的每个人都在朝着相同的愿景努力。
phrasal-verb

ease back into

在压力或休息之后，逐渐回到任务或日常中
Meaning
to return to a task or routine gradually after stress or break
Example
After the holidays, I’m trying to **ease back into** my work routine.
假期过后，我正试图逐渐回到我的工作常规中。
phrasal-verb

draw courage from experience

通过过去的经历获得力量和自信
Meaning
to gain strength and confidence through past experiences
Example
She learned to **draw courage from experience** instead of fearing failure.
她学会了从经验中汲取勇气，而不是害怕失败
idiom

Wishful thinking

相信某事是因为你希望它是真的，而不是因为它现实。
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
相信你会中彩票只是wishful thinking。
phrasal-verb

argue over

就某事发生分歧或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight about something
Example
They often **argue over** project deadlines in the office.
他们经常在办公室里争论项目的最后期限。
idiom

stand by someone

保持忠诚或支持
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
真正的朋友在困难时期彼此支持。
phrasal-verb

bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
phrasal-verb

break down emotionally

失去对你情绪的控制并开始哭泣
Meaning
to lose control over your emotions and start crying
Example
She **broke down emotionally** after hearing the bad news.
她**情绪崩溃**听到坏消息之后
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trust in

对某人或某事有信心或信任
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
我们应该**信任**自己，永远不要失去希望。
idiom

jump out of your chair

从震惊或惊讶中突然反应
Meaning
to react suddenly from shock or surprise
Example
He **jumped out of his chair** when he heard the news.
他**从椅子上跳了起来**当他听到那个消息。
idiom

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
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build up resilience

发展从挑战或压力中恢复的能力
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Therapy can help you **build up resilience** against anxiety.
疗法可以帮助你建立抗焦虑的韧性。
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adhere to principles

继续遵守或遵循道德规则或信仰
Meaning
to continue to obey or follow moral rules or beliefs
Example
A true professional should **adhere to principles** even under pressure.
一个真正的专业人士即使在压力下也应该**adhere to principles**。
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chill with

与某人放松，度过轻松的时光
Meaning
to relax and spend calm time with someone
Example
I love to **chill with** my friends on weekends to refresh my mind.
我喜欢在周末和朋友们**chill**，以刷新我的思绪。
idiom

form follows function

建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
在现代建筑中，**形式遵循功能**是一个广泛接受的原则。
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burst into laughter

突然大声笑出声
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
They **burst into laughter** after hearing the funny story.
他们听到那个有趣的故事后突然大笑起来。
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stay beside

在有需要的人身边保持身体或情感上的接近
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
她在母亲生病期间一直陪伴在身边
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exchange gifts with

通过赠送礼物给其他文化的人来表达善意或友谊
Meaning
to show goodwill or friendship by giving presents to people from another culture
Example
At the end of the program, participants **exchanged gifts with** each other.
在节目结束时，参与者们互相交换了礼物。
idiom

a wake-up call

一个让人意识到需要改变的事件
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
失业对他来说是一个警钟。
phrasal-verb

run low on

剩下非常少的东西
Meaning
to have very little of something left
Example
They are **running low on** popular shoe sizes.
他们快没有流行的鞋码了。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
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dig around

搜索或调查某物以获得更多信息
Meaning
to search or investigate something to find more information
Example
He started to **dig around** to find out the truth about the old house.
他开始搜索以揭示关于这座旧房子的真相。
phrasal-verb

keep in

不允许某人出去；保持在里面
Meaning
to not allow someone to go out; to hold inside
Example
The teacher **kept in** the students after class for talking too much.
老师因为学生说太多话而把学生留在教室里。
idiom

make oneself clear

以一种容易理解的方式表达自己
Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
请你说清楚一点，可以吗？
phrasal-verb

stand out professionally

因个人的专业卓越而被注意或认可
Meaning
to be noticed or recognized for one’s professional excellence
Example
Her creativity helped her **stand out professionally** in a competitive field.
她的创造力帮助她在竞争激烈的领域中脱颖而出。
idiom

jump the gun

过早地开始做某事
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
他们**过早地**宣布了这个消息。
idiom

zero-day exploit

在漏洞被修补之前发生的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that occurs before a vulnerability is patched
Example
Hackers launched a **zero-day exploit** targeting the system’s core files.
黑客发起了一个**零日漏洞利用**， targeting系统核心文件。
idiom

to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
phrasal-verb

root out

完全消除或摆脱某物
Meaning
to eliminate or get rid of something completely
Example
The government vowed to **root out** corruption at every level.
政府承诺在各个层面消除腐败。
idiom

Power behind the throne

对领导层有隐藏或间接影响的人或团体
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
首席顾问通常被认为是**王位背后的权力**。
phrasal-verb

aim toward excellence

专注于实现最高质量或标准的努力
Meaning
to focus effort on achieving the highest quality or standard
Example
Our company always **aims toward excellence** in every project.
我们的公司始终致力于每个项目中的卓越。
phrasal-verb

bring in

引入新事物，如法律、想法或实践；实施
Meaning
to introduce something new, such as a law, idea, or practice; to implement
Example
The organization decided to **bring in** new policies to promote inclusivity.
该组织决定引入新政策，以促进包容性。
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run into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **ran into** my cousin at the shopping mall yesterday.
昨天我在购物中心遇到了我的表弟。
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pick up where you left off

从你停止的地方继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
让我们**从上周停下的地方继续**。
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dry up

变干或没有水分剩下
Meaning
to become dry or have no water left
Example
Many rivers may **dry up** if rainfall continues to decrease.
如果降雨继续减少，许多河流可能会**干涸**。
phrasal-verb

open within

与内心情感连接，更好地理解自己
Meaning
to connect with your inner emotions and understand yourself better
Example
Yoga helps me to **open within** and feel peaceful.
瑜伽帮助我**open within**并感到平静。