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idiom

adapt to the changing times

适应新的条件或环境
Meaning
to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
In order to survive in this fast-paced world, you must **adapt to the changing times**.
为了在这个快节奏的世界中生存，你必须**适应变化的时代**。
phrasal-verb

think through problems

在做出决定之前仔细考虑问题的各个方面
Meaning
to carefully consider all aspects of an issue before deciding
Example
Before answering, always **think through problems** clearly.
在回答之前，总是清楚地思考问题。
phrasal-verb

shell out

支付钱，尤其是当你不想的时候
Meaning
to pay money, especially when you don’t want to
Example
We had to **shell out** $200 for the concert tickets.
我们不得不为音乐会的门票支付200美元。
idiom

beat the algorithm

找到一种方法来智取或绕过系统的逻辑
Meaning
to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic
Example
Marketers always try to **beat the algorithm** for better reach.
营销人员总是尝试**击败算法**以获得更好的覆盖范围。
phrasal-verb

push forward

尽管有障碍，依然继续努力工作；朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
即使遭到拒绝，团队还是决定**继续推进**他们的计划。
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。
idiom

expand one's horizons

增加一个人的知识或经验
Meaning
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
Example
Traveling abroad can really help you **expand your horizons**.
出国旅行确实可以帮助你**扩展你的视野**。
phrasal-verb

ask out

邀请某人和你一起去某个地方，尤其是去约会
Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to **ask out** his coworker for dinner.
他终于鼓起勇气邀请他的同事去吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

shut oneself off

将自己情感上与他人隔离
Meaning
to isolate yourself emotionally from others
Example
After the breakup, he completely **shut himself off** from his friends.
分手后，他完全 **shut himself off** 了与朋友的关系。
idiom

no strings attached

没有特殊条件或限制
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
他们为我提供了一个免费试用，没有**no strings attached**
phrasal-verb

come over

拜访某人的家。
Meaning
to visit someone's house
Example
Why don’t you **come over** for lunch tomorrow?
为什么你明天不来我家吃午饭？
phrasal-verb

cut through

快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
船轻松地穿过了平静的水面。
phrasal-verb

turn up growth

增加或加快增长的速度
Meaning
to increase or accelerate the rate of growth
Example
The central bank aims to **turn up growth** by reducing interest rates.
中央银行旨在通过降低利率来**加速增长**。
phrasal-verb

build upon success

利用现有成功作为未来增长的基础
Meaning
to use existing success as a foundation for future growth
Example
The bank aims to **build upon success** from last year’s performance.
银行旨在基于去年业绩的基础上**建立成功**。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with thanks

正式接受某物并感谢赠予者
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
我们对合作伙伴的捐赠表示感谢。
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。
idiom

hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
idiom

tiger mom

一位严格的母亲，她推动孩子们达到高标准
Meaning
a strict mother who pushes her children to achieve high standards
Example
Her friends call her a **tiger mom** because she’s very demanding.
她的朋友们称她为**老虎妈妈**，因为她要求很高。
idiom

two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲密的人
Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
我和我的妹妹就像两个豌豆一样。
idiom

Masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术或工艺作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
他创作的雕塑真是一件**杰作**。
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。
phrasal-verb

drive up demand

增加对某物的需求或欲望
Meaning
to increase the desire or need for something
Example
The marketing efforts **drove up** demand for the company’s products.
市场营销努力提高了公司产品的需求。
idiom

Speak from the heart

真诚和诚实地说话。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
当他道歉时，他真的发自内心地说话。
idiom

kick out

强迫某人离开
Meaning
to force someone to leave
Example
Security **kicked out** the rowdy fans before the end.
保安在结束前**踢出了**吵闹的球迷。
idiom

inside job

由组织内部某人犯下的罪行
Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an **inside job**.
抢劫结果证明是一起内部工作。
idiom

get to the point

专注于对话或问题的重要部分
Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
我们时间不多，所以让我们直接进入正题。
phrasal-verb

build capacity

开发技能或资源以应对更多的工作或增长
Meaning
to develop skills or resources to handle more work or growth
Example
Small businesses are working hard to **build capacity** for future expansion.
小企业正在努力建立能力以进行未来扩展。
idiom

the pen is mightier than the sword

言语和沟通比暴力更有力量
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
他认为**钢笔比剑更强**，所以他用思想而不是武器战斗。
phrasal-verb

geek out over

在讨论一个最喜欢的主题时，感到非常兴奋
Meaning
to get very excited discussing a favorite topic
Example
We **geek out over** new space missions every Friday livestream.
我们每周五的直播中都会对新的太空任务吉克 奥特 欧维尔。
idiom

up against the wall

身处非常困难或绝望的境地
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
该公司在最近的损失后，财务上**走投无路**。
phrasal-verb

take away

移除某物；让某人学习或记住某事
Meaning
to remove something; to make someone learn or remember something
Example
What did you **take away** from the meeting?
你从会议中学到了什么？
phrasal-verb

work within

在特定的限制或约束下工作
Meaning
to operate while staying under specific limits or constraints
Example
The team must **work within** the given budget.
团队必须在给定的预算范围内工作。
phrasal-verb

reach out diplomatically

通过外交手段尝试建立沟通或改善关系
Meaning
to try to establish communication or improve relations through diplomacy
Example
The government decided to **reach out diplomatically** to its neighboring countries.
政府决定**reach out diplomatically**与邻国建立联系。
phrasal-verb

put back

将某物放回原处；推迟事件
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
请在读完后**把**书放回原处。
idiom

as strong as an ox

非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
经过多年的训练，他现在**像一头牛一样强壮**。
idiom

good to see you

一种友好的方式，向你认识的人打招呼
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
好久不见，真高兴见到你！
idiom

to be in the spotlight

获得大量的公众关注
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
自从她最近的展览以来，艺术家一直处于**聚光灯下**。
phrasal-verb

lie back

以放松的姿势躺下或休息
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
只需躺下来，深呼吸。
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

仔细规划或设计实现目标的步骤
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
她为实现五年的职业目标制定了一个计划。
idiom

self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
phrasal-verb

crack under

因过多的压力或紧张而失败或放弃
Meaning
to fail or give up because of too much pressure or stress
Example
He **cracked under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
他在持续的最后期限压力下崩溃了。
idiom

the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
idiom

pop the champagne

庆祝一个特殊的事件或成功
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
让我们打开香槟庆祝我们的胜利！
phrasal-verb

detach from chaos

从混乱中摆脱
Meaning
to mentally separate yourself from stressful situations
Example
Sometimes you just need to **detach from chaos** to think clearly.
有时你只需要从**混乱中摆脱**来清晰地思考。
phrasal-verb

freeze with shock

因突如其来的恐惧或惊讶而无法动弹
Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
当他看到事故时，他因震惊而呆住了。
phrasal-verb

rise early

定期在早晨早起
Meaning
to get up early in the morning regularly
Example
He tries to **rise early** to make the most of his day.
他努力早起，以充分利用他的一天。
idiom

A blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划或策略。
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
努力工作和坚持是成功的蓝图。
phrasal-verb

move beyond boundaries

跨越国家或传统的界限进行工作或合作
Meaning
to work or cooperate across national or traditional limits
Example
Global collaboration helps us **move beyond boundaries** to solve shared challenges.
全球合作帮助我们**超越界限**，解决共同的挑战。
phrasal-verb

build bridges between

改善群体之间的关系或理解
Meaning
to improve relationships or understanding between groups
Example
The project aims to **build bridges between** rural and urban youth.
该项目旨在改善城乡青年之间的关系。
phrasal-verb

cut down on delays

减少浪费的时间或工作中的延迟
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time wasted or delays in work
Example
The team is working to **cut down on delays** in project delivery.
团队正在努力**减少项目交付的延迟**。
B1 idiom

fish out of water

感到不舒服或不合时宜的人
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
在正式的聚会上，那个穿着随意的人感到格格不入。
idiom

keep on keeping on

尽管面临挑战，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite challenges
Example
It’s tough, but you have to **keep on keeping on**.
这很困难，但你必须**继续下去**。
idiom

Put one's nose to the grindstone

专注于艰苦工作和持续的努力。
Meaning
To focus on hard work and continuous effort.
Example
She really had to **put her nose to the grindstone** to get the promotion.
她真的必须把鼻子放在磨刀石上才能得到晋升。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为，向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
idiom

give it a rest

停止谈论或思考一些令人紧张的事情
Meaning
to stop talking or thinking about something stressful
Example
You’ve been worrying too much—**give it a rest**.
你太担心了，放松一下吧。
phrasal-verb

learn from others

向他人学习
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding from people of different cultures
Example
We can **learn from others** by observing their traditions and values.
我们可以通过观察他们的传统和价值观来向他人学习。
idiom

pay a compliment

给某人赞美或钦佩
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
他总是知道如何称赞别人让他们感觉更好。
idiom

make friends

交朋友
Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
当你对别人友善时，很容易**交朋友**。
idiom

a figure of speech

一种以非字面意义用于强调或效果的短语
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
当他说他能吃一匹马时，这只是**一种修辞手法**
idiom

in the black

盈利；财务稳定
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
我们公司在两年后终于**盈利了**。
phrasal-verb

find in

在某人或某物中看到或识别出一种特质或特点
Meaning
to see or recognize a quality or feature in someone or something
Example
She **finds in** him a true friend she can trust.
她在他身上找到了一个可以信任的真正朋友。
phrasal-verb

take over from

从某人那里接管责任
Meaning
to assume responsibility from someone else
Example
After my father retired, I **took over from** him in managing family affairs.
在我父亲退休后，我 **接管了** 他在管理家庭事务方面的责任。
phrasal-verb

point around

展示多个方向或地点
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
导游**指向周围**的历史地标。
phrasal-verb

sort through for

逐一检查物品以寻找特定的东西
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
我每个月在预算时间 **sort through for** 收据
phrasal-verb

sum up

简洁地总结或表达某事
Meaning
to summarize or express something briefly
Example
Let me **sum up** the key points before we finish.
让我在我们结束之前**总结**关键点。
phrasal-verb

rise above failure

克服失败并继续朝着目标努力
Meaning
to overcome failure and continue striving towards goals
Example
True leaders **rise above failure** and inspire others to do the same.
真正的领导者克服失败并激励他人做同样的事情。
phrasal-verb

back up investment

通过资金支持财务或商业计划
Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
私人投资者在绿色能源项目中提供了支持。
idiom

In someone’s corner

在别人需要的时候支持或陪伴他们
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
我总是知道，当事情出错时，我的家人会站在我这边。
phrasal-verb

set aside differences

忽略分歧，以便合作可以继续
Meaning
to ignore disagreements so cooperation can continue
Example
Partners **set aside differences** to finish the joint project.
合作伙伴们**set aside differences**以完成联合项目。
idiom

on the rocks

处于困境或可能失败（特别是关系或婚姻）
Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
他们的婚姻在**困境中**，因为不断争吵。
idiom

at the cutting edge

在一个领域中的最先进位置
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
实验室处于**医学研究的最前沿**。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

Building castles in the air

有不切实际或不实际的计划或梦想。
Meaning
To have unrealistic or impractical plans or dreams.
Example
She’s always **building castles in the air**, dreaming of a perfect world.
她总是在**空中建造城堡**，梦想着一个完美的世界。
idiom

break down

因强烈的情绪而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying due to strong emotions
Example
She **broke down** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时崩溃了。
idiom

spin-off

一个从另一个现有的产品或节目产生的产品或节目
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.
成功的电视节目导致了一个以相同角色为主角的**衍生节目**。
idiom

dial back

减少某物的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the strength or amount of something
Example
We may need to **dial back** the advertising spend.
我们可能需要减少广告支出。
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

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

make someone green

使某人嫉妒
Meaning
to make someone jealous
Example
Her success **made her colleagues green**.
她的成功 **让她的同事们嫉妒**。
phrasal-verb

calm yourself down

放松并停止感到生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous
Example
Take a deep breath to **calm yourself down** before reacting.
在反应之前深呼吸来 **冷静下来**。
phrasal-verb

coach someone past doubt

帮助某人克服不确定性
Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders **coach people past doubt** with honest feedback and support.
领导者通过诚实的反馈和支持，教练人们超越怀疑。
phrasal-verb

let down walls

停止情感上防备
Meaning
to stop being emotionally guarded
Example
It took time for her to **let down walls** and trust again.
她花了很长时间才放下心墙，重新建立信任。
phrasal-verb

cut back on costs

减少支出或费用
Meaning
to reduce spending or expenses
Example
We need to **cut back on costs** to improve our profit margins.
我们需要减少支出以提高我们的利润率。
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
phrasal-verb

write in

发送书面投诉或意见
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
许多观众**写信**抱怨声音质量差。
phrasal-verb

open the heart to

向某人表达真诚的情感
Meaning
to express your honest emotions to someone
Example
He finally **opened his heart to** his parents.
他终于 **向父母敞开了心扉**。
idiom

drive a hard bargain

在达成交易或谈判时强硬
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
她在谈判合同时总是强硬地进行交易。
idiom

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

坚强的人即使在困难中也会继续努力工作。
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
当情况变得艰难时，坚强的人会坚持下去 — 永远不要失去希望。
phrasal-verb

work out of

在……工作
Meaning
to be based or operate from a specific place
Example
He **works out of** our Singapore office.
他在我们新加坡的办公室工作。
phrasal-verb

dream about

在睡觉或清醒时想着你渴望的事情
Meaning
to think about something you wish for while sleeping or awake
Example
She often **dreams about** becoming a successful singer one day.
她经常**梦想着**有一天成为一位成功的歌手。
idiom

change of heart

对某事或某人感受的变化
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
他改变了主意，决定留下。
idiom

Running on empty

当你没有剩余能量时继续工作或运作。
Meaning
To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.
Example
After pulling an all-nighter, he’s **running on empty** today.
经过一整夜的熬夜，他今天完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

blow one’s own trumpet

自夸; 吹嘘自己的成就
Meaning
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
Example
He loves to **blow his own trumpet** whenever he achieves something.
每当他取得某些成就时，他都喜欢**自夸**。
phrasal-verb

pay for

付钱购买某物; 承担后果
Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will **pay for** your mistakes one day.
你终有一天会为你的错误付出代价。
phrasal-verb

chop up

迅速将某物切成小块
Meaning
to cut something into small pieces quickly
Example
He **chopped up** the onions for the curry.
他为咖喱切碎了洋葱。
phrasal-verb

rise through adversity

尽管面临困难的条件，依然变得更强或取得成功
Meaning
to become stronger or succeed despite difficult conditions
Example
True leaders **rise through adversity** and inspire others.
真正的领导者**通过逆境崛起**并激励他人。
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

cross out

在写的东西上画一条线，表示它是错误的
Meaning
to draw a line through something written to show it is wrong
Example
He **crossed out** the wrong answer and wrote the correct one.
他**划掉**了错误的答案，写下了正确的。
idiom

stormy relationship

一个充满争吵和冲突的关系
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
他们有一段**风暴般的关系**持续了许多年。
phrasal-verb

hang about

在某个地方等待或消磨时间而不做太多事情
Meaning
to wait or spend time somewhere without doing much
Example
We **hung about** outside the hall until the doors opened.
我们在大厅外等着，直到门打开。
idiom

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
phrasal-verb

base on

将某物作为基础或起点
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
结论是基于可靠的证据。
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
idiom

day in court

一个公正的机会为自己辩护或被听到
Meaning
a fair opportunity to defend oneself or be heard
Example
Everyone deserves their **day in court**.
每个人都应得他们的**法庭日**
idiom

keep someone’s word

做你承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what you promise to do
Example
You can trust him; he always **keeps his word**.
你可以信任他；他总是**信守承诺**。
idiom

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
phrasal-verb

boost foreign reserves

增加一个国家的外汇储备
Meaning
to increase a country's holdings of foreign currencies
Example
The rise in exports helped **boost foreign reserves** significantly.
出口的增长帮助显著增加了外汇储备。
phrasal-verb

sync up on

与某人协调细节或计划
Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's **sync up on** the project timeline this afternoon.
我们今天下午就项目时间表进行同步。
phrasal-verb

put through

将某人连接到电话
Meaning
to connect someone on the phone
Example
Could you **put me through** to the manager, please?
你能**转接我**给经理吗？
idiom

go off the rails

开始表现出异常或失控的行为
Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
失去工作后，他的生活似乎脱轨了。
idiom

to weigh the pros and cons

仔细考虑某事的优缺点
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
在做出最终决定之前，重要的是要**权衡利弊**。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

Break with tradition

做事与通常方式不同
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
这对情侣决定打破传统，在海滩举行小型婚礼。
phrasal-verb

fill the gap

弥补缺失或不足的东西
Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
国际援助旨在教育和医疗保健中**填补空白**。
idiom

lock it down

完全确保某事
Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to **lock it down**.
在启动网站之前，请确保**锁定它**。
phrasal-verb

serve up

提供或提供食物或一顿饭
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
奶奶**端上**了美味的午餐。
idiom

free up

腾出时间、金钱或空间
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
清理旧文件将**释放**硬盘上的存储空间。
idiom

get the wrong end of the stick

完全误解某个情况或声明
Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
我觉得你**理解错了**—我并没有责怪你。
idiom

the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
phrasal-verb

show gratitude for

为某事表示感谢或赞赏
Meaning
to express thanks or appreciation for something
Example
We should **show gratitude for** everyone who helped us reach this milestone.
我们应该**对所有帮助我们达成这一里程碑的人表示感谢**。