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idiom

a house divided against itself cannot stand

一个团体或组织在意见或方向上分裂，无法成功
Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
在一个团队里，**一间房子分对自己并不能站立**; 每个人都应该对同一个目标共识。
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。
phrasal-verb

cover for

通过隐藏某人的错误或不当行为来保护某人
Meaning
to protect someone by hiding their mistake or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **cover for** his colleague who submitted false data.
他试图为提交虚假数据的同事掩护。
idiom

big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
phrasal-verb

stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
idiom

cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
phrasal-verb

lift trade barriers

取消国际贸易限制
Meaning
to remove restrictions on international trade
Example
Nations agreed to **lift trade barriers** to encourage investment.
各国同意**提升贸易壁垒**以鼓励投资。
idiom

dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
phrasal-verb

take photos of

拍摄某人或某物的照片
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone **took photos of** the beautiful decorations.
每个人**拍了美丽的装饰照片**。
idiom

crybaby

一个容易抱怨或哭泣的人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
不要做一个**爱哭鬼**，这只是一个小小的擦伤。
idiom

on the right side of the law

合法行事; 不违反任何法律
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
他想保持 **在法律的正确一方**。
phrasal-verb

make amends through action

通过做有帮助的事情来修复伤害
Meaning
to repair harm by doing something helpful
Example
He **makes amends through action** by redoing the report correctly.
他通过行动弥补损害，重新正确地做报告。
idiom

pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目，我们需要**加快速度**。
phrasal-verb

thank for

为某事表示感激
Meaning
to express gratitude for something
Example
I want to **thank you for** your help with the project.
我想感谢你在项目中的帮助。
phrasal-verb

log back into

在登出后重新访问您的在线帐户
Meaning
to access your online account again after logging out
Example
I had to **log back into** my account to submit the assignment.
我必须重新登录我的帐户才能提交作业。
idiom

virus of doubt

一种迅速传播的不确定感
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
项目延迟后，不确定的病毒开始蔓延。
phrasal-verb

wish away

希望不愉快的事情消失或永远不发生
Meaning
to hope something unpleasant would disappear or never happen
Example
You can't just **wish away** your mistakes.
你不能仅仅**希望**你的错误消失。
phrasal-verb

tune inward

将注意力集中在内心的感受或思维上
Meaning
to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts
Example
She took a few minutes each day to **tune inward** and reflect on her emotions.
她每天抽出几分钟时间，**调向内心**，并反思她的情感。
phrasal-verb

gear yourself up

为某些具有挑战性或重要的事情做好心理或身体上的准备
Meaning
to prepare mentally or physically for something challenging or important
Example
You need to **gear yourself up** for the big presentation tomorrow.
你需要为明天的大型演讲做好准备
phrasal-verb

bring up old issues

在新的争论中提及过去的问题
Meaning
to mention past problems during a new argument
Example
He always **brings up old issues** whenever they argue.
每次他们争论时，他总是**提起旧问题**。
phrasal-verb

zip up

用拉链把东西拉上
Meaning
to close something with a zipper
Example
Don’t forget to **zip up** your jacket, it’s cold outside.
别忘了拉好你的夹克，外面很冷。
phrasal-verb

bring out clarity

使思维或感情更清晰
Meaning
to make thoughts or feelings clearer
Example
Writing in a journal can **bring out clarity** about what you truly feel.
写日记可以带来清晰，让你真正明白自己的感受。
phrasal-verb

dwell upon

过度思考或谈论过去发生的令人不快的事情
Meaning
to think or talk too much about something unpleasant that happened in the past
Example
She tends to **dwell upon** her past mistakes instead of moving on.
她倾向于**沉湎于**自己过去的错误，而不是继续前进
phrasal-verb

break barriers

克服将人们或文化分开的障碍
Meaning
to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
Example
Education helps **break barriers** between communities.
教育有助于 **打破障碍**，促进社区之间的交流。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
idiom

pat on the back

为某人做得好而赞扬或祝贺
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
你应得一个**拍打背部**，因为你付出了努力。
idiom

drop the ball

犯错或未做重要的事
Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
我真的 **掉了球**，忘记了发送那封重要的电子邮件。
idiom

color outside the lines

以创造性和不拘一格的方式思考或行动
Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
优秀的设计师总是**超越界限**思考。
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
idiom

a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
phrasal-verb

note down for

写下某些内容，以便以后可以用于某个目的
Meaning
to write something so it can be used later for a purpose
Example
Please **note this down for** the monthly review meeting.
请为月度回顾会议记录下来。
idiom

take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
idiom

tee up

为容易执行准备某事
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
我会准备幻灯片，以便你准时开始。
phrasal-verb

step into

开始一个新的角色或职位
Meaning
to begin a new role or position
Example
He confidently **stepped into** his position as project leader.
他自信地**走进**了项目经理的职位。
idiom

Handed down

把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
这只古老的手表是我爷爷从他那里**handed down**给我的。
idiom

sail through

轻松地成功完成某事
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
通过所有这些练习，你会轻松通过面试。
phrasal-verb

merge efforts with

与另一方合并工作或资源
Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They **merged efforts with** neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
他们与邻国合并努力以实现共同利益。
idiom

No risk, no reward

你不能指望在不冒险的情况下取得成就。
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
为了在人生中前进，你必须理解**没有风险，没有回报**。
idiom

Keep an even keel

保持冷静和稳定，尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
尽管面临压力，她在整个项目中保持冷静。
phrasal-verb

grow through

通过困难的经历变得更强大或更聪明
Meaning
to become stronger or wiser because of difficult experiences
Example
We often **grow through** the pain we experience.
我们常常通过我们经历的痛苦**成长**。
idiom

play one's cards right

做出正确的决定以获得好的结果
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
如果你**打好你的牌**，你就能获得你想要的升职。
idiom

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
phrasal-verb

mess around with

随便处理或更改某事，导致问题
Meaning
to handle or change something carelessly and cause problems
Example
Don't **mess around with** the settings or you might break it.
不要随便更改设置，否则可能会坏掉。
idiom

to come out on top

在困难的情况或竞争中取得成功
Meaning
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
Example
After a fierce competition, they **came out on top** and won the contract.
经过激烈的竞争，他们脱颖而出并赢得了合同。
idiom

cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
idiom

a few bricks short of a load

有点愚蠢或疯狂
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
他努力尝试，但他是**有点愚蠢或疯狂**。
phrasal-verb

bring together the team

将人们聚集在一起合作工作
Meaning
to unite people to work collaboratively
Example
The new manager managed to bring together the whole team after a conflict.
新经理在冲突后成功地将整个团队聚集在一起。
phrasal-verb

reach out to partners

与他人联系或建立联系以合作
Meaning
to contact or make connections with others for cooperation
Example
The NGO is **reaching out to partners** to expand its global projects.
这个NGO正在**与合作伙伴联系**，以扩展其全球项目。
phrasal-verb

hop on

快速或轻松地上车
Meaning
to get on a vehicle quickly or easily
Example
You can **hop on** the next bus if you miss this one.
如果错过了这班车，你可以上下一班。
idiom

We’re of one mind

意见一致
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
idiom

to the letter

完全按照指示
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
她完全按照老师的建议**照做了**。
idiom

feeling on top of the world

感到非常高兴或成功
Meaning
feeling extremely happy or successful
Example
After getting the job, I was **on top of the world**.
得到工作后，我感到自己在世界之巅。
phrasal-verb

pay out of

从特定来源支付资金
Meaning
to give money from a specific source
Example
The damages were **paid out of** the company’s funds.
赔偿金已从公司的资金支付。
idiom

on the right track

走在通往成功的正确道路上
Meaning
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
Example
Your plan sounds great — you’re **on the right track**.
你的计划听起来很棒——你走在正确的道路上。
phrasal-verb

look down on oneself

因为内疚或后悔而看不起自己
Meaning
to think poorly of oneself because of guilt or regret
Example
After the mistake, she began to **look down on herself** constantly.
在犯错后，她开始不断地**看不起自己**。
phrasal-verb

target at

将产品或信息定位于特定群体
Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is **targeted at** young professionals.
这个广告是针对年轻专业人士的。
idiom

You can do it

要有信心; 相信自己的能力。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
不要怀疑自己，你可以做到！
idiom

burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
idiom

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

better safe than sorry

谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
我总是仔细检查锁 — 谨慎总比事后后悔好。
phrasal-verb

get on

登上公共汽车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to board a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got on** the bus just before it left the station.
我们 **上了** 公交车，正好在它离开车站之前。
idiom

hit upon an idea

突然想到一个好主意
Meaning
to suddenly think of a good idea
Example
I **hit upon an idea** for improving the app.
我突然想到了一个改善应用程序的好主意。
phrasal-verb

set off for

开始前往一个特定的地方旅行
Meaning
to start a journey to a specific place
Example
We **set off for** Cox’s Bazar early in the morning.
我们早上很早就出发前往Cox’s Bazar。
idiom

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
phrasal-verb

step on

用脚踩; 伤害或冒犯某人的感情
Meaning
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
Example
Be careful not to **step on** anyone’s toes during the meeting.
小心在会议期间不要踩到任何人的脚趾。
idiom

Bet the farm

在一个重大决定上冒险一切。
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
他在那笔商业交易中**赌上了一切**。
idiom

on the dot

正好准时；守时
Meaning
exactly on time; punctual
Example
The meeting started **on the dot** at 10 a.m.
会议在早上10点**正好准时**开始。
idiom

go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
phrasal-verb

roll feedback into

将评论合并到下一个版本中
Meaning
to incorporate comments into the next version
Example
Designers **roll feedback into** the doc before sharing again.
设计师在重新分享之前将反馈**合并**到文档中。
phrasal-verb

open communication with

建立一个诚实透明的思想和情感交换
Meaning
to establish an honest and transparent exchange of thoughts and feelings
Example
Couples should **open communication with** each other to avoid misunderstandings.
情侣们应该**开启沟通与**彼此，以避免误解。
idiom

let your imagination run wild

允许自己自由地和富有创意地思考
Meaning
to allow yourself to think freely and creatively
Example
When writing stories, I always **let my imagination run wild**.
当我写故事时，我总是让我的想象力自由驰骋。
phrasal-verb

open minds through dialogue

通过开放的交流促进不同文化之间的理解
Meaning
to encourage understanding between cultures by communicating openly
Example
The conference aimed to **open minds through dialogue** between communities.
会议的目的是在社区之间通过**对话开启思维**。
phrasal-verb

scale up exports

扩大出口
Meaning
to expand the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The company plans to **scale up exports** to reach new markets.
公司计划**扩大出口**以进入新市场。
phrasal-verb

step around

移动以避免某物；绕过问题或规则
Meaning
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
Example
He tried to **step around** the issue instead of facing it directly.
他试图绕过问题，而不是直接面对。
idiom

by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。
idiom

lay aside

暂时放下某物
Meaning
to put something away temporarily
Example
Please **lay aside** your phones during the briefing.
请在会议期间放下手机。
idiom

draw a blank

无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
当被问到日期时，她什么都记不起来。
idiom

sweat blood

付出巨大的努力
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
他为了获得这个晋升，付出了巨大的努力。
idiom

robotic response

无感情或机械的反应
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个机械反应。
phrasal-verb

keep striving

继续努力
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
即使成功之后，真正的专业人士仍然在追求卓越。
phrasal-verb

hold out negotiations

继续讨论或在谈判过程中抵抗妥协
Meaning
to continue discussions or resist giving in during talks
Example
The rebels **held out negotiations** until their demands were met.
叛军在他们的要求得到满足之前，继续进行谈判。
phrasal-verb

take off financially

在金钱方面迅速增长或成功
Meaning
to start growing or succeeding quickly in terms of money
Example
Their online business really **took off financially** after the pandemic.
他们的在线业务在疫情后财务上确实取得了飞速发展。
idiom

drop a bombshell

宣布一些令人震惊或出乎意料的事情
Meaning
to announce something shocking or unexpected
Example
She **dropped a bombshell** by quitting her job.
她通过辞掉工作让大家吃了一惊。
phrasal-verb

flare out

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or lose temper
Example
She **flared out** when her plans were canceled.
她的计划被取消时，她突然生气了。
idiom

grateful as can be

非常感激
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
我非常感激你的指导。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself above doubt

克服自我怀疑并相信自己的潜力
Meaning
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
Example
You need to **lift yourself above doubt** to achieve your dreams.
你需要 **克服自我怀疑** 来实现你的梦想。
idiom

face a system error

经历突然的故障或崩溃
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
当交易被取消时，我们的计划**遇到了系统错误**。
phrasal-verb

hold firm

保持自信，不让恐惧或怀疑占据主导地位
Meaning
to stay confident and not let fear or doubt take over
Example
In the face of criticism, she continued to **hold firm** to her beliefs.
面对批评，她继续坚定信念。
idiom

burn your boats

承诺采取行动而没有退路
Meaning
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
Example
He **burned his boats** when he quit his job to start a business.
当他辞去工作并开始创业时，他**烧掉了自己的船**。
phrasal-verb

reach alignment on

达成一致意见，所有各方共享相同立场
Meaning
to reach an agreement where all parties share the same position
Example
The leaders **reached alignment on** climate goals.
领导者们就气候目标达成了一致意见。
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。
idiom

caught between a rock and a hard place

进退两难
Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
我进退两难，两个选择都很糟糕。
phrasal-verb

draw on experience

利用一个人的过去知识或经验作为资源
Meaning
to use one’s past knowledge or experience as a resource
Example
She **drew on her experience** to guide the brainstorming session.
她**利用了她的经验**来引导头脑风暴会议。
phrasal-verb

shut down emotionally

停止表达或感受情感，特别是在受伤后
Meaning
to stop expressing or feeling emotions, especially after being hurt
Example
After the argument, he completely **shut down emotionally**.
争论后，他完全情感上关闭了。
idiom

give someone a warm welcome

非常友好和热情地迎接某人
Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
我们到达时，他们热情地欢迎了我们。
phrasal-verb

carry over data

将未使用的数据或余额从一个周期转移到另一个周期
Meaning
to transfer unused data or balance from one period to another
Example
Most mobile plans now let you **carry over data** to the next month.
现在大多数手机套餐允许您将**carry over data**转移到下个月。
idiom

lay your cards on the table

公开和诚实地表达你的意图或计划
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay our cards on the table** and discuss this honestly.
让我们**把卡片摆在桌面上**，诚实地讨论这个问题。
phrasal-verb

bring up to date

给某人关于某事的最新信息
Meaning
to give someone the latest information about something
Example
Can you **bring me up to date** on the latest news?
你能告诉我最新的新闻吗？
idiom

painting the town red

以热闹奢华的方式外出娱乐
Meaning
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
Example
After the big win, we went out and started **painting the town red**.
在大胜之后，我们出去尽情地 **狂欢**。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

Put your trust in God

依靠对上帝的信仰来指导或帮助你。
Meaning
To rely on faith in God to guide or help you.
Example
In difficult times, she chooses to **put her trust in God**.
在困难时刻，她选择**把她的信任寄托于上帝**。
idiom

second thoughts

对决定的怀疑或重新考虑
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我正在对移居国外产生**第二想法**。
phrasal-verb

play back

听或观看之前录制的内容
Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
我们来播放这个场景，检查声音是否清晰。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

latch onto

快速接受一个想法或与某人建立联系。
Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly **latched onto** the new study app.
学生们迅速接受了新的学习应用。
phrasal-verb

come up

被提及或意外发生
Meaning
to be mentioned or occur unexpectedly
Example
Your name **came up** during the meeting.
你的名字在会议中**出现**。
idiom

to pull strings

利用自己的人脉或影响力来完成事情
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
她成功地**拉了些关系**，使法案在国会通过。
phrasal-verb

come on board with

同意加入团队或项目
Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
我们很高兴你决定加入我们的团队。
phrasal-verb

cut short

比计划提前结束某事
Meaning
to end something earlier than planned
Example
We had to **cut short** the meeting due to a technical issue.
我们因为技术问题不得不**cut short**会议。
phrasal-verb

cut down workforce

减少员工数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of employees
Example
Due to reduced demand, the factory **cut down workforce** by 20 percent.
由于需求减少，工厂将员工数量减少了20%。
idiom

hear something straight from the horse's mouth

直接从原始或最可靠的来源听到某事
Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
我直接从马的嘴里听到这个活动被取消了。
phrasal-verb

log out of

安全退出网站或在线账户
Meaning
to exit a website or online account safely
Example
Don’t forget to **log out of** your account when you finish your class.
完成课程后不要忘记**log out of**你的账户。
phrasal-verb

pay someone back

报仇；偿还欠款
Meaning
to take revenge; to return money owed
Example
I’ll **pay you back** for what you did to me.
我会**报仇**，为你对我做的事。
idiom

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
idiom

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
idiom

Eager beaver

一个非常热心且渴望做某事的人。
Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an **eager beaver** who always volunteers for extra tasks.
她是一个**非常热心**的人，总是自愿承担额外的任务。
phrasal-verb

turn to

向某人寻求建议或帮助
Meaning
to approach someone for advice or help
Example
When I need feedback, I usually **turn to** my supervisor.
当我需要反馈时，我通常会找我的上司。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
idiom

on the mend

从疾病或受伤中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
我上周生病了，但现在正在恢复中。