A Faustian bargain
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idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
phrasal-verb

make out

理解某事; 热情地亲吻
Meaning
to understand something; to kiss passionately
Example
I couldn’t **make out** what he was saying because of the noise.
由于噪音，我无法理解他说的内容。
idiom

let off some steam

通过表达情感或进行某些身体活动来缓解压力或愤怒
Meaning
to relieve stress or anger by expressing feelings or doing something physical
Example
After that argument, he needed to **let off some steam** by hitting the gym.
那次争论后，他需要去健身房释放一些压力。
idiom

Pay the piper

为自己的行为或决定承担后果。
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
经过多年的过度开支，这个国家不得不承担后果。
idiom

fed up with

对某事感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
tired or annoyed with something
Example
I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.
我厌倦了每天做同样的事情。
idiom

pair up with

与某人一起工作或共同参与
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
请与一个伙伴配对进行实验。
phrasal-verb

point over

通过空间做手势或指示某物
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
她指向下一个建筑。
phrasal-verb

run around

玩耍或活跃地移动，尤其是作为孩子时
Meaning
to play or move actively, especially as a child
Example
We used to **run around** the fields all day long.
我们小时候整天在田野里跑来跑去。
idiom

mentor from the sidelines

在不直接参与工作情况下指导某人
Meaning
to guide someone without directly getting involved in their work
Example
Sometimes, the best leaders **mentor from the sidelines** and let others take charge.
有时候，最好的领导者**从场边指导**，让其他人负责。
idiom

Living beyond one’s means

花费比自己能够负担的更多的钱。
Meaning
Spending more money than one can afford.
Example
Many people get into debt by **living beyond their means**.
许多人因为**生活超出自己能力范围**而陷入债务。
phrasal-verb

grow closer

逐渐变得更加情感上连接
Meaning
to gradually become more emotionally connected
Example
Over the years, we’ve **grown closer** as a family.
随着岁月的流逝，我们作为一家人变得更加亲密。
idiom

tickled pink

非常高兴或愉快
Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
她因收到惊喜礼物而**非常高兴**。
phrasal-verb

take effect

开始生效或实施
Meaning
to start being used or enforced
Example
The new tax regulations will **take effect** from January.
新的税收法规将从一月起**生效**。
idiom

in the footsteps of

跟随某人的例子或职业道路
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
她**跟随某人的脚步**，成为了一位成功的企业家。
idiom

break even

收入与支出相等，既无利润也无损失
Meaning
to have equal income and expenses, neither profit nor loss
Example
The company finally **broke even** after three years.
公司终于在三年后**持平**。
phrasal-verb

work hand in hand with

与某人密切合作
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
设计和开发团队密切合作，以交付高质量的成果。
idiom

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
idiom

hit a bump in the road

遇到暂时的问题或挫折
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
我们的项目**hit a bump in the road**，但我们很快就能恢复。
phrasal-verb

cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
phrasal-verb

open your mind to

开始考虑或接受新的思想或意见
Meaning
to start considering or accepting new ideas or opinions
Example
Studying anthropology can help you **open your mind to** cultural diversity.
学习人类学可以帮助你打开思维，接受文化多样性。
idiom

keep an eye on

小心地观察或监控某事或某人
Meaning
to watch or monitor something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye on** the kids while I'm cooking?
你能在我做饭的时候**照看一下孩子们**吗？
phrasal-verb

bring down trade barriers

减少或消除限制国际贸易的障碍
Meaning
to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
Example
Efforts are being made to **bring down trade barriers** between neighboring countries.
正在努力降低邻国之间的贸易壁垒。
phrasal-verb

cut off from

将某物与某物隔离或分开
Meaning
to separate or isolate from something
Example
Deforestation can **cut off** animals from their habitats.
森林砍伐可能会将动物与它们的栖息地隔离开。
phrasal-verb

light up for

当看到某人或某物时，变得明显开心或兴奋
Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes **lit up for** her little son as he ran to her.
她的眼睛 **为她的小儿子亮了起来**，当他跑向她时。
idiom

beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
phrasal-verb

hold the door

为某人保持门开作为一种礼貌的举动
Meaning
to keep the door open for someone as a polite gesture
Example
He always **holds the door** for others when entering a building.
他总是在进入建筑时为他人开门。
idiom

glide through

顺利而轻松地完成某事
Meaning
to complete something smoothly and easily
Example
She managed to **glide through** the presentation.
她顺利地完成了演示。
idiom

A scoop

一条独家的新闻
Meaning
An exclusive piece of news
Example
The journalist got **a scoop** about the minister’s resignation.
记者得到了有关部长辞职的**独家新闻**。
phrasal-verb

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

hold fast to

坚定地坚持某个信仰或价值观
Meaning
to remain firmly committed to a belief or value
Example
She **holds fast to** transparency even under pressure.
即使在压力下，她依然坚持透明度。
idiom

Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后，他跨越了鲁比孔河，全心投入自己的创业梦想。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
phrasal-verb

laugh together

一起笑
Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all **laughed together** remembering funny college stories.
我们都**一起笑**，回忆着有趣的大学故事。
phrasal-verb

fight back tears

努力不哭
Meaning
to try not to cry
Example
She **fought back tears** while saying goodbye.
她在告别时努力不哭。
phrasal-verb

grow through pain

通过情感困难学习或变得更强
Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.
我们常常**通过痛苦成长**，而不是通过舒适。
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
phrasal-verb

work on yourself

通过努力改善自己的个性，习惯或心态
Meaning
to make conscious efforts to improve your personality, habits, or mindset
Example
He spent years trying to **work on himself** after his breakup.
他花了几年时间在悲痛之后**改进自己**。
idiom

rough patch

一段困难或麻烦的时期
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
他们的婚姻去年经历了**一段困难时期**。
idiom

reach new heights

比以前获得更多，改进
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
他们的生意现在在收入方面正在**达到新高度**。
idiom

dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
idiom

face time

直接的个人互动而不是虚拟交流
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
我们需要更多面对面的交流来建立团队成员之间的信任。
phrasal-verb

think back to

回想或记住过去的事情
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
我常常回想我父母教我的课程。
phrasal-verb

boil down

将某事简化为其关键点
Meaning
to simplify something to its essential points
Example
The report **boils down** to one key recommendation: cut costs.
报告**归结**为一个关键建议：削减成本。
idiom

go the extra mile

付出额外的努力去实现某事
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
她总是尽心尽力帮助她的团队取得成功。
idiom

put the brakes on

减慢或停止一项活动
Meaning
to slow down or stop an activity
Example
The company had to **put the brakes on** its expansion plans.
公司不得不**放慢速度**他们的扩张计划。
idiom

spread kindness like wildfire

迅速且不受控制地传播善意
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
她的善行在社区中**像野火一样蔓延**。
phrasal-verb

carry guilt over

因某事长期感到内疚
Meaning
to continue feeling guilty about something for a long time
Example
He still **carries guilt over** how he treated his friend.
他仍然因自己对待朋友的方式而感到内疚。
phrasal-verb

feed up

给某人或某物食物
Meaning
to give food to someone or something
Example
Don’t forget to **feed up** the cat before going out.
出去之前别忘了喂猫。
idiom

tighten the screws

对某人施加压力以使其以特定方式行为或行动
Meaning
to put pressure on someone to make them behave or act a certain way
Example
The government **tightened the screws** on tax evaders.
政府加大了对逃税者的压力。
idiom

sleep like a baby

睡得非常安稳舒适
Meaning
to sleep very peacefully and comfortably
Example
After a warm bath, she **slept like a baby**.
洗了个热水澡后，她睡得像个婴儿一样香。
phrasal-verb

bring up negotiations

正式开始讨论贸易条款
Meaning
to start discussing trade terms formally
Example
The minister plans to **bring up negotiations** during the next summit.
部长计划在下次峰会上提出谈判。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge someone for

表彰某人对其帮助或贡献表示感谢
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
公司表彰了她的奉献精神和团队合作。
idiom

split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
idiom

go nuclear

非常强烈或生气地反应
Meaning
to react very strongly or angrily
Example
When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.
当数据被删除时，经理**爆炸了**。
phrasal-verb

break out

突然开始（例如战争、火灾、疾病等）
Meaning
to start suddenly (for war, fire, disease, etc.)
Example
A fire **broke out** in the kitchen last night.
昨晚厨房里爆发了火灾。
idiom

Money doesn't grow on trees

钱是有限的，必须通过努力赚取；并不容易得到。
Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—**money doesn’t grow on trees**.
你应该存更多的钱—**钱不是从树上长出来的**。
phrasal-verb

draw up plans

准备详细的战略或文件
Meaning
to prepare detailed strategies or documents
Example
Experts **drew up plans** for cross-border trade cooperation.
专家们为跨境贸易合作**制定了计划**。
idiom

keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
phrasal-verb

sign on to

正式同意加入或支持某事
Meaning
to agree to join or support something officially
Example
Several parents **sign on to** the new mentorship program this week.
几个家长本周**加入**了新的辅导计划。
idiom

have the floor

在讨论中有发言权
Meaning
to have the right to speak in a discussion
Example
You **have the floor** now; please share your thoughts.
现在轮到你发言了，请分享你的想法。
idiom

data is the new oil

信息已成为现代世界中宝贵的资源
Meaning
information has become a valuable resource in the modern world
Example
Every company knows that **data is the new oil**.
每家公司都知道数据是新的石油。
phrasal-verb

back up data to

将信息复制到安全的位置
Meaning
to copy information onto a safe location
Example
Reporters **back up data to** the cloud after each story.
记者在每个故事后将数据备份到云端。
phrasal-verb

pace yourself

控制你工作的速度以避免疲劳
Meaning
to control the speed at which you work to avoid exhaustion
Example
You need to **pace yourself** during busy weeks.
你需要在繁忙的周中 **pace yourself**。
idiom

a problem shared is a problem halved

讨论问题让它更容易解决
Meaning
discussing a problem makes it easier to solve
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help. **A problem shared is a problem halved**.
不要犹豫请求帮助。**一个共享的问题是一个减轻的问题**。
phrasal-verb

talk through feelings

公开讨论情感以更好地处理它们
Meaning
to discuss emotions openly to process them better
Example
It helps to **talk through feelings** with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论感受很有帮助。
phrasal-verb

deal off with

结束一段关系或合作
Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
They decided to **deal off with** each other after the argument.
他们在争论后决定结束彼此的关系。
idiom

the driving force

推动或引领进步的人或事物
Meaning
the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
Example
She was **the driving force** behind the project.
她是项目背后的**驱动力**。
idiom

guide the way

引导某人完成一个过程或路径
Meaning
to lead someone through a process or path
Example
A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.
一个好领导知道如何**引导道路**让团队获得成功。
phrasal-verb

spread out

扩展到一个大范围；接触到许多人
Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
新闻**通过社交媒体迅速传播**。
phrasal-verb

hand it to

承认某人值得赞扬
Meaning
to admit that someone deserves praise
Example
You have to **hand it to** him; he did an amazing job.
你必须承认他；他做得非常棒。
phrasal-verb

take it out on

通过对无辜的人发泄愤怒或沮丧来表达情绪
Meaning
to express anger or frustration by being unpleasant to someone not responsible
Example
Don’t **take it out on** your colleagues when you’re stressed.
当你感到有压力时，不要**把气出在**你的同事身上。
idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
phrasal-verb

bridge gaps between

减少人们或群体之间的差异并改善理解
Meaning
to reduce differences and improve understanding among people or groups
Example
Global forums aim to **bridge gaps between** developed and developing nations.
全球论坛旨在减少发达国家和发展中国家之间的差异，并改善理解。
phrasal-verb

build across

发展合作或结构，连接不同的全球实体
Meaning
to develop cooperation or structures that connect different entities globally
Example
They aim to **build across** regions to support innovation networks.
他们计划通过地区**建立跨越**，以支持创新网络。
phrasal-verb

soak in positivity

吸收正能量和积极的思想
Meaning
to absorb good energy and positive thoughts
Example
Surround yourself with good people and **soak in positivity**.
与好人围绕自己并吸收正能量。
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
phrasal-verb

rant about

大声抱怨或愤怒地谈论某事
Meaning
to complain or talk loudly in anger about something
Example
He kept **ranting about** the unfair treatment at work.
他一直在**抱怨**工作中的不公平待遇。
idiom

leave a mark

产生持久的影响或作用
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
她的领导能力将毫无疑问地**留下印记**在公司。
phrasal-verb

tune in for

在预定时间收看或收听某事
Meaning
to watch or listen to something at a scheduled time
Example
Millions **tune in for** the morning science segment online.
数百万人准时收看在线的早晨科学栏目。
phrasal-verb

call into question

怀疑或挑战某事
Meaning
to doubt or challenge something
Example
The report **called into question** the company’s honesty.
报告**质疑**了公司诚信的问题。
idiom

nose to the grindstone

专注并长期努力工作
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
他专心工作并得到了晋升。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
phrasal-verb

chime in

通过添加意见或评论来加入对话
Meaning
to join a conversation by adding your opinion or comment
Example
Feel free to **chime in** if you have anything to add.
如果你有任何要补充的内容，请随时**加入**。
idiom

to machine learn

在没有人工干预的情况下自动从数据中学习
Meaning
to learn automatically from data without human intervention
Example
The system continues **to machine learn** as more data is fed into it.
随着更多数据的输入，系统继续**机器学习**。
phrasal-verb

throw in

免费添加某物; 随便地包括
Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller **threw in** a free cover with the phone.
卖家 **随便地** 添加了一个免费的手机套。
idiom

political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的有争议的问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
Immigration reform has become a **political hot potato** for the government.
移民改革已成为政府的**政治热土豆**。
idiom

sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
phrasal-verb

carry out negotiations

进行正式讨论以达成协议
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
我们的团队将在下周与外国投资者进行谈判。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
phrasal-verb

tie together

将不同的想法或组织结合成一个努力
Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
他们的愿景帮助**结合**多个非政府组织的努力。
idiom

go the distance

尽管有困难，仍能成功完成某事
Meaning
to finish something successfully despite difficulties
Example
Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.
只有最坚决的运动员才能走到最后。
idiom

be a good sport

在困难的情况下保持公平和积极
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.
即使她输了比赛，她还是一个好运动员，祝贺了获胜者。
phrasal-verb

draw over

将某物或某人移到另一边
Meaning
to move something or someone to another side
Example
He **drew over** the curtain to let the sunlight in.
他拉开窗帘让阳光进来。
idiom

the art of war

在困难情况下取得成功的策略或战术
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
将军研究了战争的艺术，为即将到来的战斗做准备。
idiom

thank your lucky stars

因好运而心存感激
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
你应该感谢你的幸运星，因为你有这么好的朋友。
idiom

between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
idiom

break a leg

祝愿某人在表演中好运
Meaning
to wish someone good luck in a performance
Example
Before the play started, everyone told her to **break a leg**.
在戏剧开始之前，每个人都告诉她要**祝她好运**。
idiom

to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
phrasal-verb

throw up

呕吐
Meaning
to vomit
Example
The spoiled food made him **throw up**.
变质的食物让他呕吐。
phrasal-verb

check in on morale

询问人们他们在工作中的感受
Meaning
to ask people how they are feeling about work
Example
Leads **check in on morale** during stressful weeks.
领导在压力大的周期间检查员工的心态。
phrasal-verb

speak up against

公开反对某事
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
许多年轻人在他们的社区中公开反对不公正。
phrasal-verb

forge partnerships with

与他人建立强大的工作关系
Meaning
to build strong working relationships with others
Example
Our diplomats **forge partnerships with** innovators at global forums.
我们的外交官在全球论坛上**锻造与创新者的伙伴关系**。
idiom

pot luck

任何可用的或偶然发生的事情
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
让我们来点锅运，在那家新咖啡馆吃饭。
phrasal-verb

connect with

理解或与某人分享相似的感受
Meaning
to understand or share similar feelings with someone
Example
I immediately **connected with** her because we had similar life experiences.
我立刻与她连接了，因为我们有相似的人生经历。
phrasal-verb

clean out cache

从系统中删除临时文件以释放空间
Meaning
to remove temporary files from a system to free up space
Example
You should **clean out cache** to make your browser faster.
你应该**清除缓存**来加快浏览器的速度。
idiom

freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
phrasal-verb

settle for

接受不完美的事物，因为没有更好的选择
Meaning
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option
Example
He didn’t like the first design but had to **settle for** it due to time constraints.
他不喜欢第一个设计，但由于时间限制，他不得不将就它。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
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

shift into

转行或转到不同的领域
Meaning
to transition into a different type of job or field
Example
He’s planning to **shift into** a more creative industry next year.
他计划明年转向更具创意的行业。
idiom

feeling blue

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
She’s been **feeling blue** all day.
她整天都很伤心。
phrasal-verb

build inner strength

发展心理和情感上的坚韧
Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
冥想帮助你建立内在的力量和冷静
idiom

out of the frying pan into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟糕的情况
Meaning
to go from a bad situation to a worse one
Example
Leaving that job was like jumping **out of the frying pan into the fire**.
离开那份工作就像是跳**出火坑进火海**。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
idiom

zone out

停止注意并在思想上漂移
Meaning
to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
Example
I completely **zoned out** during the long presentation.
在长时间的演讲中我完全**走神**了。
idiom

Cultural melting pot

不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often described as a **cultural melting pot**.
纽约常被描述为一个**文化大熔炉**。
phrasal-verb

protect against

采取措施防御威胁或攻击
Meaning
to take measures to defend from threats or attacks
Example
Good antivirus software can **protect against** malware.
好的防病毒软件可以**保护抵御**恶意软件。
idiom

set the bar high

设定高标准或期望
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
她的成就为未来的领导者设定了高标准。
phrasal-verb

speak up about

诚实地谈论你做错的事情
Meaning
to talk honestly about something you did wrong
Example
He decided to **speak up about** his past mistakes.
他决定**诚实地谈论**他过去的错误。
phrasal-verb

get together with

与家人或朋友聚会并共度时光
Meaning
to meet and spend time with family or friends
Example
We try to **get together with** the whole family every Eid.
我们尽力在每个开斋节与全家团聚。