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idiom

ace the test

在考试或任务中表现出色
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
她**考试通过**并获得了最高分。
phrasal-verb

cut back emissions

减少生产的污染量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of pollution produced
Example
Our office **cuts back emissions** by switching to public transport incentives.
我们的办公室通过实施公共交通激励措施来**减少排放**。
phrasal-verb

reach back to

重新与过去的人建立联系
Meaning
to reconnect with someone from the past
Example
She decided to **reach back to** her old mentor for advice.
她决定联系她的老导师寻求建议。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前，先彻底讨论这个提案。
phrasal-verb

give thanks to

表达对某人的感激或赞赏
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone
Example
We should always **give thanks to** those who help us in tough times.
我们应该永远**感谢**那些在困难时帮助我们的人。
phrasal-verb

zone out with

使用像音乐或节目之类的东西时，放松或精神漂移
Meaning
to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show
Example
I sometimes **zone out with** a podcast on the bus ride home.
我有时在回家的巴士上听播客时会走神。
idiom

a well-oiled machine

一个高效且顺畅协作的小组
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
我们的团队在活动中像**一台润滑良好的机器**一样工作。
idiom

a chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
phrasal-verb

stand by

在困难时期支持或忠诚于某人
Meaning
to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in difficult times
Example
She always **stands by** her brother no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是**站在**她哥哥的一边。
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

Go bust

破产或退出业务
Meaning
To go bankrupt or out of business.
Example
Many small banks **went bust** during the financial crisis.
在金融危机期间，许多小银行**破产**了。
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

play out

以特定方式发生或发展
Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
我们看着故事是如何**展开**直到最后的转折。
idiom

make your own luck

通过努力为自己创造机会
Meaning
to create opportunities for yourself through effort
Example
Don’t wait for miracles — **make your own luck**.
不要等待奇迹 — **创造自己的运气**。
phrasal-verb

drive inclusive growth

促进对社会各个群体有益的经济增长
Meaning
to promote economic growth that benefits all segments of society
Example
Governments are working to **drive inclusive growth** for all citizens.
政府正在为所有公民**推动包容性增长**。
idiom

Go broke

失去所有的钱；破产。
Meaning
To lose all your money; to become bankrupt.
Example
Many small investors **went broke** after the market crash.
许多小投资者在市场崩盘后破产了。
idiom

break a promise

违背承诺
Meaning
to fail to do what one promised
Example
She **broke her promise** and didn’t call him.
她违背了承诺，没有给他打电话。
idiom

to tip the scales

影响局势的结果
Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
一个证人的证词**影响了结果**，使被告获胜。
phrasal-verb

balance against

将一个因素与另一个进行比较以保持平衡
Meaning
to compare one factor with another to maintain equilibrium
Example
The government must **balance** public spending **against** revenue collection.
政府必须平衡公共支出与收入收集之间。
phrasal-verb

level off

停止上升或下降并保持稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and remain steady
Example
After a rapid increase, the sales figures **leveled off**.
在快速增长之后，销售数据**稳定下来**。
phrasal-verb

phase into

随着时间的推移逐渐引入或开始某事
Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
公司计划逐步为员工引入新的培训系统。
idiom

hit the headlines

在新闻中广泛报道
Meaning
to be reported widely in the news
Example
The company's scandal **hit the headlines** immediately.
公司的丑闻 **立即成为头条**。
idiom

ring in the new year

庆祝新一年的开始
Meaning
to celebrate the start of a new year
Example
We gathered downtown to **ring in the new year** together.
我们在市中心聚集在一起迎接新的一年。
phrasal-verb

drop out of

在完成课程之前退学
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing a course
Example
He **dropped out of** college to start his own business.
他为了开始自己的生意退学了。
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
phrasal-verb

cut down unemployment

降低失业率
Meaning
to reduce the rate of people without jobs
Example
Industrial expansion aims to **cut down unemployment** in rural areas.
工业扩张的目标是在农村地区减少失业率。
idiom

phishing for information

通过伪装成可信的实体来获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
他通过假装是银行的工作人员来**钓鱼获取信息**。
phrasal-verb

own your progress

为个人成长感到骄傲并承认它
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.
你应该**own your progress**，并庆祝每一个小小的胜利。
phrasal-verb

tune yourself out

停止关注压力的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things
Example
When people argue, I just **tune myself out** to stay calm.
当人们争吵时，我只是**调节自己**来保持冷静。
idiom

To break ground

开始一个新的项目或倡议。
Meaning
To begin a new project or initiative.
Example
The company is excited to **break ground** on their new office next month.
公司很高兴下个月在他们的新办公室**破土动工**。
phrasal-verb

invite over

请某人来你家
Meaning
to ask someone to come to your home
Example
We’re planning to **invite over** our colleagues this weekend.
我们计划这个周末邀请我们的同事来家里。
idiom

In the calm before the storm

在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
办公室很安静，**在风暴之前的平静**，他们在为重要会议做准备。
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。
idiom

shoulder the blame

承担某件坏事的责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for something bad.
Example
He decided to **shoulder the blame** for the error.
他决定为错误承担责任。
phrasal-verb

set out new goals

定义或开始追求新的目标
Meaning
to define or start pursuing new objectives
Example
The innovation team **set out new goals** for sustainable business models.
创新团队为可持续的商业模型设定了新的目标。
phrasal-verb

grow up with

与某人一起度过童年
Meaning
to spend your childhood with someone
Example
I **grew up with** my cousins in the same house.
我和我的堂兄弟姐妹在同一所房子里长大。
phrasal-verb

keep pushing

尽管面临障碍仍然继续努力
Meaning
to continue making an effort despite obstacles
Example
Even when life gets tough, keep **pushing** forward.
即使生活变得艰难，继续向前走。
phrasal-verb

talk things over with

与某人彻底讨论一个问题
Meaning
to discuss a matter thoroughly with someone
Example
I need to **talk things over with** you before we make a decision.
在我们做出决定之前，我需要和你讨论一下。
phrasal-verb

ask for forgiveness

请求原谅
Meaning
to request someone to forgive you
Example
I will **ask for forgiveness** for what I did.
我将请求原谅我所做的事情。
idiom

Keep going strong

坚持不懈，不放弃
Meaning
to keep persevering and not give up
Example
Even when times are tough, remember to **keep going strong**.
即使在困难的时候，也要记得 **坚持不懈地前进**。
phrasal-verb

roll out to

将某物发布给一群人
Meaning
to release something to a group of people
Example
The update will **roll out to** all users overnight.
更新将在一夜之间推送给所有用户。
phrasal-verb

step into new roles

在变化过程中开始承担新的责任或职位
Meaning
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
Example
After the merger, many employees had to **step into new roles**.
合并后，许多员工不得不**承担新的角色**。
idiom

pan out

结果很好或产生了好的结果
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
幸运的是，我们的备用计划成功了。
phrasal-verb

do up

固定像扣子或鞋带这样的东西; 装饰或翻新
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
你能帮我把裙子的背面做好吗？
phrasal-verb

pace meetings well

适当地管理会议的速度
Meaning
to manage the speed of a meeting appropriately
Example
Hosts **pace meetings well** by sticking to the agenda timing.
主持人通过遵循议程时间来**pèi sī mǐtīngs wēi ěr**。
phrasal-verb

band up for

作为一个团体联合起来，以实现共同的经济目标
Meaning
to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
Example
Several small countries **banded up for** regional cooperation.
几个小国联合起来进行区域合作。
phrasal-verb

depend upon exports

依赖出口以获得收入或增长
Meaning
to rely on exports for income or growth
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon exports** to boost their economy.
许多发展中国家依赖出口来促进其经济。
phrasal-verb

look out for each other

互相照顾并支持对方
Meaning
to take care of and support one another
Example
In a strong team, members always **look out for each other**.
在一个强大的团队中，成员们总是互相照顾并支持对方。
idiom

give someone a run for their money

与某人进行激烈的竞争
Meaning
to compete strongly against someone
Example
The new player **gave the champion a run for his money**.
新选手给冠军带来了强烈的竞争。
idiom

Barking up the wrong tree

采取错误或被误导的行动方向。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我有罪，那你就找错对象了。
idiom

artificial instinct

机器做出看似自然或类似人类的决策的能力
Meaning
a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like
Example
The new model shows a kind of **artificial instinct** while driving.
新模型在驾驶时展示了一种**人工本能**。
phrasal-verb

dig beneath

在表面下寻找隐藏的真实情感或动机
Meaning
to search for the real emotions or motivations hidden under the surface
Example
He tried to **dig beneath** his frustration to understand his true fears.
他试图**深入挖掘**自己的挫败感，以了解他真正的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

break off from

暂时停止做某事
Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
她不得不停止学习去接电话。
idiom

chatterbox

一个说很多话的人
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
我的小妹妹是个真正的喋喋不休的人。
phrasal-verb

put across

清晰地传达一个想法
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
她总是能够有效地传达她的想法。
phrasal-verb

drift apart from

慢慢地与某人疏远
Meaning
to slowly become less close to someone
Example
Over the years, we **drifted apart from** each other and lost touch.
多年来，我们 **渐行渐远**，失去了联系。
phrasal-verb

log back on

在登出后重新连接到网站或系统
Meaning
to reconnect to a website or system after logging off
Example
If your session expires, just **log back on** to continue.
如果您的会话过期，请重新登录以继续。
phrasal-verb

strive for

付出巨大的努力以实现或获得某事
Meaning
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Example
She always **strives for** excellence in her work.
她总是在工作中努力争取卓越。
idiom

to take a turn for the worse

病情恶化或健康下降
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的病情昨晚**恶化了**。
idiom

digital conscience

在设计或部署人工智能中的伦理意识
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
开发人员需要一个**数字良知**来创建负责任的人工智能系统
phrasal-verb

draw strength from failure

从失败中学习并变得更强
Meaning
to learn and grow stronger after failure
Example
Winners **draw strength from failure** instead of giving up.
胜利者从失败中汲取力量，而不是放弃。
idiom

lock and key

完全受保护或安全的
Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
所有机密数据都被保存在锁和钥匙之下。
phrasal-verb

let go of confusion

放下困惑
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
一旦她放下困惑，一切都变得清晰了。
idiom

measure twice, cut once

在采取行动之前仔细规划
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
在开始项目之前，他总是说 '测量两次，切一次'。
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。
idiom

snowed under

有太多工作要做
Meaning
to have too much work to do
Example
I'm **snowed under** with assignments this week.
这周我被任务压得喘不过气来。
idiom

content is king

高质量的内容是在线成功的最重要因素
Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
永远不要忘记，在数字营销中，**内容就是王者**。
phrasal-verb

bring down debt

减少债务
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
政府通过增加出口来尝试减少债务。
idiom

Pivot the business

改变方向或策略以适应市场。
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
在销售不佳之后，他们决定将**业务转向软件解决方案**。
idiom

break your back

为了实现某事而非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
他一直在**拼命工作**来养家。
idiom

in safe hands

受到值得信赖的人的保护或照顾。
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
别担心孩子们，他们在奶奶的照顾下很安全。
phrasal-verb

fill up with gratitude

感到充满感谢和欣赏
Meaning
to feel full of thankfulness and appreciation
Example
Every morning, I **fill up with gratitude** for the life I have.
每天早上，我为我拥有的生活**充满感激**。
phrasal-verb

win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
phrasal-verb

keep alive

确保文化传统继续存在
Meaning
to make sure cultural traditions continue to exist
Example
Artists work hard to **keep alive** the spirit of folk art.
艺术家们努力工作，以确保民间艺术的精神得以保持。
idiom

cover story

杂志或报纸封面的主要故事
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
她的采访成为了本周的封面故事。
phrasal-verb

look beyond culture

将人视为个体，而不是通过文化来定义他们
Meaning
to see people as individuals rather than defining them by their culture
Example
To build global unity, we must **look beyond culture** and see shared humanity.
为了建立全球团结，我们必须 **超越文化**，看到共同的人性。
phrasal-verb

reach forward to

提供情感支持以帮助某人继续前行
Meaning
to extend emotional support to help someone move on
Example
He **reached forward to** his brother to help him recover.
他向他的兄弟提供情感支持，帮助他恢复。
idiom

draw attention

让人们注意到某事
Meaning
to make people notice something
Example
The bright colors **draw attention** to the poster.
明亮的颜色吸引了人们对海报的注意。
phrasal-verb

light up with happiness

看起来非常高兴
Meaning
to look very happy
Example
Her face **lit up with happiness** when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时，脸上 **洋溢着幸福的笑容**。
phrasal-verb

pep up with

通过使用令人振奋的东西来提高你的能量或情绪
Meaning
to boost your energy or mood by using something uplifting
Example
I **pep up with** an upbeat playlist before presentations.
我在演示前**pep up with**了一个充满活力的播放列表。
idiom

get to the bottom of things

找出某事背后的真正原因或真相
Meaning
to find out the real cause or truth behind something
Example
The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.
侦探努力工作以**查明事情的真相**。
idiom

Break bread with someone

共享一餐; 通过食物建立联系
Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to **break bread** to celebrate their new partnership.
他们决定一起**分享食物**以庆祝他们的新伙伴关系。
phrasal-verb

stay away from

因為正當理由避免某事或某人
Meaning
to avoid something or someone for a good reason
Example
I told him to **stay away from** negative people.
我告訴他遠離負面的人。
idiom

breach of trust

未能保持信息或承诺的安全
Meaning
a failure to keep information or promises secure
Example
Leaking user data is a major **breach of trust**.
泄露用户数据是一个严重的**信任破裂**。
phrasal-verb

drop in

不事先安排就随意拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone casually without prior arrangement
Example
My neighbors often **drop in** for coffee in the evening.
我的邻居们常常在晚上**掉进**来喝咖啡。
idiom

turn a new leaf

做出新的开始或为更好的改变
Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to **turn a new leaf** and improve his behavior.
在事件发生后，他决定**翻开新的一页**，改善自己的行为。
idiom

green around the gills

看起来生病或恶心
Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
他在船上之后看起来**像是生病**。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
idiom

Under the spotlight

接受公众注意或审查。
Meaning
Receiving public attention or scrutiny.
Example
The editor has been **under the spotlight** after the controversial article.
编辑在有争议的文章之后**成为焦点**。
phrasal-verb

roll back

逆转或减少某事的影响
Meaning
to reverse or reduce the effect of something
Example
The government decided to **roll back** the new data policy after criticism.
政府决定在批评后撤回新的数据政策。
phrasal-verb

capitalize on opportunities

利用机会获取利润
Meaning
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
Example
Smart investors always **capitalize on** opportunities in the market.
聪明的投资者总是利用市场上的机会。
phrasal-verb

crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。
idiom

fair and square

诚实和直率；没有作弊
Meaning
honest and straightforward; without cheating
Example
She won the competition **fair and square**.
她赢得了比赛**诚实而直接地**。
idiom

machine mind

一种依赖于逻辑和计算的思维方式
Meaning
a way of thinking that relies heavily on logic and computation
Example
You need a **machine mind** to understand how neural networks operate.
你需要一个**机器思维**来理解神经网络是如何运作的。
idiom

in the pipeline

正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
几个新项目正在进行中。
idiom

full of years

活得长久且充实
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
他在**满载岁月**并被家人环绕的情况下去世。
idiom

bottle up your feelings

隐藏或压抑你的情感
Meaning
to hide or suppress your emotions
Example
Don't **bottle up your feelings**; talk about them.
不要**压抑你的情感**；谈论它们。
idiom

Hold out

继续生存或抵抗很长时间。
Meaning
Continue to survive or resist for a long time.
Example
They managed to **hold out** until help arrived.
他们成功地坚持到帮助到达。
idiom

law and order

通过遵守法律维护的和平状态
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
警察负责维护**法与秩序**。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
phrasal-verb

build upon trust

通过依赖相互信任来加强关系
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by relying on mutual trust
Example
A successful team must **build upon trust** to work efficiently.
一个成功的团队必须**建立在信任基础上**才能高效工作。
phrasal-verb

turn around the economy

改善一个正在衰退的经济
Meaning
to improve an economy that was in decline
Example
The stimulus package helped **turn around the economy** after the crisis.
刺激计划帮助在危机后改善经济。
idiom

carry on luggage

随身携带的小包或行李
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
她把所有必需品都装在她的随身行李里。
phrasal-verb

meet up with

成功达到或完成某些目标或截止日期
Meaning
to successfully reach or fulfill something like a goal or deadline
Example
We worked all night to **meet up with** the project deadline.
我们整晚工作以完成项目的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

get behind

在做某事时落后
Meaning
to fall late in doing something
Example
I’ve **got behind** on my assignments this week.
这周我在作业上落后了。
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
phrasal-verb

go to bed

晚上躺下睡觉
Meaning
to lie down to sleep at night
Example
I try to **go to bed** before 11 p.m. every night.
我每天晚上尽量在11点之前**上床睡觉**。
idiom

light up someone’s day

让某人开心
Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words **lighted up my day**.
你的友善话语照亮了我的一天。
idiom

rags to riches

从贫穷到富有和成功
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
他的生活故事是真正的从贫穷到富有的故事。
phrasal-verb

call for unity

呼吁团结
Meaning
to publicly ask people to come together for a common cause
Example
The leader **called for unity** among the divided political groups.
领导人呼吁团结分裂的政治团体。
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

learn from mistakes

通过理解和纠正错误来提升自己
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
我总是尝试从错误中学习，以避免重复它们。
phrasal-verb

get down to

开始认真做某事
Meaning
to start doing something seriously
Example
It's time to **get down to** work and finish this report.
是时候**get down to**工作并完成这份报告。
idiom

malware

旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
杀毒软件成功地从系统中移除了**恶意软件**。
phrasal-verb

dial back on

减少某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
我们正在减少深夜邮件以保护平衡。
idiom

Cook up a story

编造一个虚假的故事。
Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
他编造了一个故事来解释他为什么迟到。
phrasal-verb

zone back in

在分心之后重新集中注意力
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
在散步之后，我重新集中精力并完成了报告。
idiom

Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
idiom

make friends with

和某人交朋友。
Meaning
To become friendly with someone.
Example
It’s easy to **make friends with** kind people.
和善良的人交朋友很容易。
phrasal-verb

ease out of

逐渐停止做一些有压力的事情
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something stressful
Example
She decided to **ease out of** her demanding job to find balance.
她决定逐渐放弃她那份要求高的工作，以寻求平衡
phrasal-verb

green up

使某物更环保
Meaning
to make something more environmentally friendly
Example
Our building **greens up** by switching to solar lighting.
我们的建筑通过切换到太阳能照明**变得更环保**。