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idiom

a million-dollar smile

一个美丽而迷人的微笑
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
她用百万美元的微笑迎接了每一个人。
phrasal-verb

sing the praises of

热情地赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
导演在活动后热情地赞扬了团队。
phrasal-verb

show off to

在别人面前炫耀以给他们留下深刻印象
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.
他在同学面前炫耀他的手机。
idiom

break new ground

做一些创新或开创性的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or pioneering
Example
Their research **broke new ground** in medical science.
他们的研究在医学科学上开辟了新天地。
idiom

Slow and steady wins the race

持之以恒和耐心通向成功。
Meaning
Consistency and patience lead to success.
Example
Remember, **slow and steady wins the race**.
记住，稳步前进的人最终会赢得比赛。
idiom

on cloud nine

极度快乐; 欣喜若狂
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
她在得到工作后 **云上九**。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with

通过某种方式表示认可或感谢
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
他们通过送给他一个小礼物来表达对他辛勤工作的认可。
idiom

taste of success

第一次体验成功
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
经过多年的努力，他终于尝到了成功的味道。
phrasal-verb

drain away pressure

慢慢释放心理或情感上的压力
Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
和朋友聊天帮助我在漫长的一天后**释放压力**。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
phrasal-verb

vote through reform

通过投票正式批准变更
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
议会成功地**通过改革投票**，旨在提高透明度。
phrasal-verb

clamor for

大声并情感强烈地要求某事
Meaning
to demand something loudly and emotionally
Example
Fans **clamored for** an encore performance.
粉丝们**clamored for**加场演出。
phrasal-verb

thank through

通过深刻思考某人所做的事来表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
她花了一点时间，**thank through** 所有帮助她成功的人。
idiom

to get away with murder

做错事并避开惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often **get away with murder** due to influence.
富有的罪犯经常因影响力而逃避惩罚。
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
phrasal-verb

adapt culturally

调整行为或心态以适应另一种文化
Meaning
to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture
Example
When moving abroad, it’s important to **adapt culturally** to the new environment.
当你移居国外时，适应新环境时非常重要。你必须**适应文化**。
phrasal-verb

tie up in

将钱投资于某物且不容易获得
Meaning
to have money invested in something and not easily available
Example
Most of their capital is **tied up in** real estate.
他们的大部分资本**被困在**房地产中。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
idiom

spam someone

发送太多消息或不必要的信息
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
不要每分钟都用通知来骚扰我！
idiom

the apple of someone's eye

某人非常珍贵或深深地被爱着
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
她的女儿是她眼中的**苹果**。
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
idiom

run someone down

不公平地批评某人；说某人坏话
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
他总是在背后说同事的坏话。
idiom

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
phrasal-verb

make over

改变某物的外观或风格；转移所有权
Meaning
to change the appearance or style of something; to transfer ownership
Example
They completely **made over** the kitchen last month.
他们上个月完全改变了厨房。
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
phrasal-verb

fade in

在场景开始时逐渐变得可见
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
电影以美丽的日出开始。
idiom

have a falling out

与某人发生争执或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
他们因钱的问题而发生了争执。
idiom

Time heals all wounds

情感上的痛苦随着时间会减轻。
Meaning
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
Example
Don’t worry, time heals all wounds.
别担心，时间会治愈所有的伤口。
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

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。
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

carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
phrasal-verb

push past

克服障碍或限制
Meaning
to move beyond obstacles or limitations
Example
You have to **push past** your fears to achieve success.
你必须克服恐惧才能成功。
idiom

go behind someone’s back

偷偷或欺骗性地做某事，反对某人
Meaning
to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone
Example
She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.
她**在我背后**告诉经理一切。
phrasal-verb

learn to let go

接受某事并在情感上向前看
Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must **learn to let go** of your past regrets.
你必须学会放下过去的遗憾。
idiom

filter out

从某物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
使用此工具**过滤掉**垃圾邮件。
idiom

jury is still out

尚未做出决定或形成意见
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
关于新法律是否有效，**尚未做出裁决**。
idiom

beam me up

快速离开一个地方或逃避一个令人不愉快的情境
Meaning
to leave a place quickly or escape an unpleasant situation
Example
This meeting is so boring—someone please **beam me up**!
这个会议太无聊了—有人请**beam me up**!
idiom

blow up in your face

一个计划或情况突然出错并造成麻烦
Meaning
a plan or situation that suddenly goes wrong and causes trouble
Example
His plan to impress the boss **blew up in his face**.
他打算给老板留下深刻印象的计划**在他面前爆炸**。
phrasal-verb

hum along

闭上嘴唇边听边哼唱旋律
Meaning
to make a sound with your lips closed while listening to a tune
Example
He **hummed along** to the melody playing in the background.
他跟着背景音乐哼唱。
idiom

lay down the law

明确而坚定地声明规则
Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
经理对准时问题明确规定了规则。
idiom

to break new ground

做一些创新或前所未有的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app **broke new ground** in terms of user experience.
该公司的新应用程序在用户体验方面**开辟了新天地**。
idiom

put a spin on

以影响人们感知的方式呈现信息
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
媒体经常**对故事加以包装**以吸引观众。
idiom

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

了解一点事情可能会导致错误。
Meaning
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
Example
**A little knowledge is a dangerous thing** — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert.
**一点知识是一件危险的事** — 如果你不是专家，别尝试修理它。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
idiom

anchors aweigh

准备出发或开始一段旅程。
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
我们的行李已经打包好，**锚起航**，准备开始公路旅行!
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

build bridges with

改善人与人或国家之间的关系，促进相互理解
Meaning
to improve relationships and promote understanding between people or countries
Example
The summit aimed to **build bridges with** neighboring countries.
峰会旨在与邻国建立桥梁。
phrasal-verb

sit down

坐下
Meaning
to take a seat; to lower your body to a sitting position
Example
Please **sit down** and relax for a moment.
请坐下并放松片刻。
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

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
idiom

short circuit

导致突然故障；突然中断过程
Meaning
to cause a sudden failure; to interrupt a process abruptly
Example
A small mistake **short-circuited** the entire project.
一个小错误让整个项目短路了。
phrasal-verb

boost investor confidence

提升投资者信心
Meaning
to make investors feel more positive about investing
Example
Strong GDP growth can **boost investor confidence** in the market.
强劲的GDP增长可以在市场中**提升投资者信心**。
phrasal-verb

fill up

吃足够的食物让你感到饱
Meaning
to eat enough food so that you are full
Example
That soup really **filled me up**.
那汤真的 **让我吃饱了**
idiom

botnet

一组感染了恶意软件的计算机网络，能够被黑客远程控制
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
黑客利用**僵尸网络**发动了大规模的DDoS攻击。
idiom

copycat

模仿另一个人的人
Meaning
someone who imitates another person
Example
She’s such a **copycat**, always doing what I do.
她是个**copycat**，总是做我做的事。
phrasal-verb

set boundaries

确定你会做或不会做的事情，特别是在工作中
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
在工作和个人生活之间设定边界是健康的。
idiom

get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
idiom

speak up

公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
如果你不同意，请在会议中发言。
phrasal-verb

open up to joy

让自己感受到幸福和积极性
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
当你**向喜悦敞开心扉**时，生活变得更加光明。
idiom

steer someone in the right direction

引导某人走上正确的道路或做出正确的决定
Meaning
to guide someone towards the correct path or decision
Example
The senior manager helped **steer me in the right direction** when I was unsure about the project.
高级经理在我对项目不确定时帮助我，**引导我走上正确的方向**。
phrasal-verb

live beyond one’s means

花费超出自己承受能力的金额
Meaning
to spend more money than one can afford
Example
Many people **live beyond their means** by using credit cards carelessly.
许多人通过不小心使用信用卡，**花费超出自己承受能力的金额**。
phrasal-verb

network with

与他人建立职业或社交联系
Meaning
to make professional or social connections with others
Example
She actively **networks with** leaders from different countries.
她积极与来自不同国家的领导人建立联系。
phrasal-verb

scale down

减少某物的大小、成本或范围
Meaning
to reduce the size, cost, or extent of something
Example
Due to rising costs, the company had to **scale down** its expansion plans.
由于成本上升，公司不得不**缩小**其扩张计划。
idiom

from the bottom of my heart

由衷感谢
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
我从**内心深处**感谢你的一切。
phrasal-verb

go all in

将所有的努力、精力或热情投入到某件事上
Meaning
to put all your effort, energy, or enthusiasm into something
Example
He **went all in** to make the event successful.
他**全力以赴**使活动成功。
phrasal-verb

knock down

击打某人或某物并使其摔倒在地
Meaning
to hit someone or something and cause them to fall to the ground
Example
The car **knocked down** a cyclist on the busy road.
那辆车在繁忙的道路上撞倒了一名骑自行车的人
phrasal-verb

work out with

与他人找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or come to an agreement with others
Example
We need to **work out with** the marketing team to align our plans.
我们需要**与**市场营销团队合作，以便协调我们的计划。
idiom

blind faith

不加质疑地信任
Meaning
trusting without questioning
Example
Having **blind faith** can sometimes lead to disappointment.
拥有**盲目信任**有时会导致失望。
idiom

Ask the right questions

提出正确的问题以获得理解。
Meaning
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
Example
Good researchers always **ask the right questions**.
好的研究者总是问对问题。
phrasal-verb

let in on

与某人分享一个秘密或私人感受
Meaning
to share a secret or private feeling with someone
Example
She finally **let me in on** what was bothering her.
她终于让我知道了她在烦恼什么。
idiom

down on your luck

经历一段倒霉时期
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
自从失业后，他一直处于倒霉时期。
idiom

lose your train of thought

忘记自己在想什么或在说什么
Meaning
to forget what you were thinking or saying
Example
I **lost my train of thought** when the phone rang.
电话响的时候，我忘了自己在想什么。
phrasal-verb

talk out of

说服某人不做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
我试图**劝他不要**辞去工作。
idiom

around the clock

全天候; 连续不断
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
医生们全天候工作，抢救病人。
idiom

Make the most of something

充分利用某事物。
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
你应该充分利用这个机会。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
phrasal-verb

cheer others on

鼓励人们继续前进
Meaning
to encourage people to keep going
Example
Managers **cheer others on** when the team hits tough weather calls.
当团队面临恶劣天气挑战时，经理们鼓励其他人继续前进。
phrasal-verb

blow in

意外到来，通常伴随风
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly, usually with wind
Example
A cold wind suddenly **blew in** from the north.
一股冷风突然从北方**吹入**。
idiom

Play your cards right

做出正确的决策以取得成功。
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
如果你正确地做出决策，你可能会得到晋升。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
phrasal-verb

turn towards

开始专注于新的方向或领域
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
在法律工作多年后，他决定**转向**教学。
phrasal-verb

cut off pollution

停止或减少污染源
Meaning
to stop or reduce pollution sources
Example
Factories must **cut off pollution** to meet environmental standards.
工厂必须**切断污染**以符合环境标准。
phrasal-verb

take things easy

放松并且不要过于担心或生气
Meaning
to relax and not get too worried or upset
Example
You need to **take things easy** instead of stressing about every detail.
你需要**放轻松**，而不是为每个细节感到压力。
phrasal-verb

carry on through

尽管面临困难或情感上的痛苦，仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or emotional pain
Example
He managed to **carry on through** the tough times.
他设法在困难的时光中继续前行。
idiom

help someone out

在困难情况下帮助某人
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
每当我遇到麻烦时，她总是帮助我。
phrasal-verb

fade out

逐渐从视野或声音中消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
音乐在字幕滚动时逐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

sell off

迅速卖出资产或股票，通常以低价
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
投资者在市场下跌期间开始**sell off**他们的股票。
phrasal-verb

hesitate over

因不确定而在做或说某事之前停顿
Meaning
to pause before doing or saying something because of uncertainty
Example
She **hesitated over** whether to tell him the truth.
她犹豫是否应该告诉他真相。
phrasal-verb

commend on

表扬某人某事
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
经理因她出色的演讲表扬了她。
phrasal-verb

set out objectives

明确界定目标或意图
Meaning
to clearly define goals or intentions
Example
The UN has **set out objectives** for sustainable development.
联合国已设定可持续发展的目标。
phrasal-verb

push into

推动某物的采用或扩展
Meaning
to drive adoption or expansion of something
Example
They are trying to **push into** the digital payment market quickly.
他们正在尝试迅速进入数字支付市场。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
phrasal-verb

shore up with

通过增加支持来加强某物
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
我们在呈现预测之前，通过额外数据来加强。
idiom

put the finishing touches

通过添加最后的细节来完美地完成某事
Meaning
to complete something perfectly by adding the final details
Example
She’s **putting the finishing touches** on her painting.
她正在为她的画作做最后的修饰。
phrasal-verb

step forward with confidence

毫不畏惧地大胆行动或发言
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
他决定充满信心地迈出一步并分享他的想法。
phrasal-verb

bottle out of

因为害怕而失去勇气，避免做某事
Meaning
to lose courage and avoid doing something because of fear
Example
He was going to confess his feelings but **bottled out of** it at the last moment.
他本来要表白，但在最后一刻却**放弃**了。
idiom

Fuel the economy

刺激经济增长。
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
政府开支可以在衰退期间**刺激经济**。
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
idiom

artificial neural network

一种人工智能系统，旨在模仿人脑识别模式和解决问题的能力。
Meaning
an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.
Example
The **artificial neural network** is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain.
该**人工神经网络**能够以类似人脑的方式处理数据。
phrasal-verb

pick on

不公平地对待某人或反复批评
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
不要**挑剔**你的哥哥；他没有做错什么。
phrasal-verb

go after your dreams

积极地追求你的目标或雄心
Meaning
to pursue your goals or ambitions actively
Example
He decided to **go after his dreams** no matter what.
他决定了**追寻他的梦想**，无论发生什么。
phrasal-verb

follow a routine

定期做相同的活动
Meaning
to do the same set of activities regularly
Example
If you **follow a routine**, you’ll build good habits over time.
如果你**遵循一个例行公事**，你会随着时间建立良好的习惯。
idiom

on the horizon

即将发生
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
新产品的发布即将到来。
idiom

A peaceful mind is a happy mind

心境的平静带来幸福和满足。
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
她认为**平静的心灵是幸福的心灵**。
phrasal-verb

run up

导致自己欠下大量的钱
Meaning
to cause yourself to owe a large amount of money
Example
He **ran up** a huge credit card bill last month.
他上个月积累了一笔巨大的信用卡账单。
idiom

think for yourself

形成你自己的意见并做出自己的决定
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
你应该学会**自己思考**，而不是照搬别人。
phrasal-verb

migrate to

将数据或系统从一个环境移动到另一个环境
Meaning
to move data or systems from one environment to another
Example
The IT team is working hard to **migrate all databases to** the cloud.
IT团队正在努力将所有数据库**迁移到**云端。
phrasal-verb

bring in together

将来自不同背景的人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people from different backgrounds
Example
The HR department worked hard to **bring in together** employees from various cultures.
人力资源部门努力工作，以便将来自不同文化的员工团结在一起。
idiom

in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
phrasal-verb

reach into

接触或与内心情感连接; 深入探索情感
Meaning
to access or connect with inner feelings; to explore emotions deeply
Example
She tried to **reach into** her own pain to understand his suffering.
她试图 **reach into** 自己的痛苦，以理解他的痛苦。
phrasal-verb

catch on to

理解或学习新的事物，尤其是在一段时间后
Meaning
to understand or learn something new, especially after some time
Example
It took him a few weeks to **catch on to** the new reporting system.
他花了几周时间才理解新的报告系统。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
phrasal-verb

keep up

维持或继续一种习惯或传统
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
我们的家庭仍然保持着在开斋节做自制甜点的传统。
phrasal-verb

open yourself to experiences

愿意尝试新的文化活动或视角
Meaning
to be willing to try new cultural activities or perspectives
Example
When you **open yourself to experiences**, you grow beyond your comfort zone.
当你敞开心扉接受新的体验时，你会超越自己的舒适区。
idiom

As far as I can tell

根据我理解的；根据我知道的
Meaning
As I understand; based on what I know
Example
As far as I can tell, everything is fine.
根据我理解的，一切都很好。
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

lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
phrasal-verb

pay off someone

给某人钱让他们停止打扰你；贿赂
Meaning
to give someone money so they stop bothering you; to bribe
Example
He tried to **pay off** the guard to let him in.
他试图贿赂守卫让他进来。
idiom

iron curtain

在意识形态或政治上分隔国家的障碍
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
在冷战期间，欧洲被**铁幕**分隔开。
phrasal-verb

open out emotionally

开始自由地表达感情
Meaning
to start expressing feelings freely
Example
It took her months to **open out emotionally** after the breakup.
她花了几个月才在分手后**情感上开放**。