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phrasal-verb

analyze what went wrong

仔细分析失败背后的原因
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
在再次尝试之前，让我们**分析上次发生了什么问题**。
phrasal-verb

pull back from

停止做太多事情或承受过多压力
Meaning
to stop yourself from doing too much or taking on too much stress
Example
She decided to **pull back from** some projects to manage her workload.
她决定从一些项目中撤退，以管理她的工作负担。
idiom

get the jitters

感到极度紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
我总是在重要会议前感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

peer into

仔细或小心地看难以看到的事物
Meaning
to look closely or carefully at something difficult to see
Example
She **peered into** the darkness, trying to see who was there.
她**凝视**着黑暗，试图看清楚谁在那里。
idiom

glide over

简要处理某事而不涉及细节
Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
他倾向于**忽略**技术问题。
phrasal-verb

carry on smiling

即使在困难时期也保持微笑
Meaning
to keep smiling even during difficult times
Example
She always **carries on smiling** no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是带着微笑。
idiom

to learn the ropes

学习如何做某事，特别是工作
Meaning
to learn how to do something, especially a job
Example
She is new here, but she is quickly **learning the ropes**.
她是新来的，但她很快就学会了**绳索**。
idiom

not my cup of tea

不是某人喜欢或享受的事情
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
看板球不是我的兴趣。
idiom

Love me, love my dog

如果你爱某人，你也必须接受他们的缺点。
Meaning
If you love someone, you must accept their flaws too.
Example
**Love me, love my dog**—you can’t love me and hate my friends.
‘如果你爱我，你也必须爱我的朋友。’
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
phrasal-verb

break into production

开始生产新产品；大规模开始生产
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
该国计划在明年开始生产电动汽车。
phrasal-verb

branch off into

开始做与你的主要工作或专长领域不同的事情
Meaning
to start doing something different from your main work or area of expertise
Example
After several years in finance, he decided to **branch off into** consulting.
在金融行业工作了多年后，他决定**branch off into** 咨询。
idiom

keep things bottled up

不表达你的情感或担忧
Meaning
to not express your emotions or worries
Example
He tends to **keep things bottled up** instead of talking about them.
他倾向于**把事情闷在心里**，而不是谈论它们。
phrasal-verb

add up

计算总费用或金额
Meaning
to calculate the total cost or amount
Example
Before shopping, I like to **add up** all my expenses.
在购物之前，我喜欢把所有的开销加起来。
phrasal-verb

stand aside

站到一边；撤退并让别人接管
Meaning
to step to one side; to withdraw and let others take charge
Example
He **stood aside** to let her pass.
他**站到一边**让她通过。
phrasal-verb

hurry up

做事更快
Meaning
to do something faster
Example
You need to **hurry up** if you want to catch the train.
如果你想赶上火车，你得**快点**。
phrasal-verb

roll out

推出或引入新产品或服务
Meaning
to launch or introduce a new product or service
Example
The government plans to **roll out** new incentives for exporters.
政府计划为出口商推出新的激励措施。
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

chill down

在沮丧或压力之后放松和冷静下来
Meaning
to relax and become calm after being upset or stressed
Example
After a tough day, I usually take a walk to **chill down**.
经过艰难的一天，我通常散步以放松自己。
phrasal-verb

keep to oneself

不与他人分享思想或感受
Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually **keeps to himself** and doesn’t talk much.
他通常**保持沉默**，不太说话。
phrasal-verb

hook up to

将设备连接到另一个系统或网络
Meaning
to connect a device to another system or network
Example
The printer is **hooked up to** the office Wi-Fi network.
打印机已**连接到**办公室的Wi-Fi网络。
idiom

build character

通过挑战发展积极的品质或力量
Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
通过这个过程将**锻炼团队的性格**。
idiom

let one's hair down

放松并自由享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to **let our hair down**.
项目结束后，我们都出去**放松一下**。
phrasal-verb

push for promotion

积极争取在工作中获得更高职位
Meaning
to actively try to get a higher position at work
Example
She decided to **push for promotion** after completing the leadership training.
她决定在完成领导力培训后**争取晋升**。
phrasal-verb

shore up the economy

在困难时期支持或增强经济
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
刺激方案是在危机后提出的，以增强经济。
phrasal-verb

keep emotions in check

控制你的情绪，不让它们占据主导地位
Meaning
to control your emotions and not let them take over
Example
During negotiations, she managed to **keep her emotions in check**.
在谈判过程中，她成功地**保持了她的情绪控制**。
idiom

lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
phrasal-verb

split profits with

根据协议平分利润或收益
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
他们决定与当地合作伙伴分享利润。
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
idiom

bend the rules

做例外; 稍微修改规则
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
老师**弯曲规则**以帮助新学生。
idiom

zoom in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Use the report to **zoom in** on customer trends.
使用报告来**专注于**客户趋势。
phrasal-verb

tie up with

形成伙伴关系或合作
Meaning
to form a partnership or collaboration
Example
The fintech company will **tie up with** a global payment network.
这家金融科技公司将与全球支付网络合作。
idiom

a snowball effect

一种情况，其中某事物的规模或重要性以越来越快的速度增加
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating **a snowball effect**.
她的追随者越多，她就越有名，形成了一个雪球效应。
idiom

Nero fiddled while Rome burned

在危机或严重情况下做无关紧要的事情。
Meaning
To ignore a crisis or serious situation while doing something trivial.
Example
The leader was accused of **fiddling while Rome burned** during the economic collapse.
领导人在经济崩溃期间被指控在罗马燃烧时还在拉小提琴。
idiom

empty promise

没有意图遵守的承诺
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
政治家们在选举期间常常做出**空洞的承诺**。
phrasal-verb

open with

通过做或说某事来开始某事
Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
他通过讲述一个个人故事开始，以便与观众建立联系。
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。
idiom

well-oiled machine

顺畅高效运作的事物
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
我们的工程团队像一台良好润滑的机器一样运行。
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

new blood

新的人带来新鲜的想法
Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
公司需要**新的人**来保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

pick up growth

在放缓后再次开始增长
Meaning
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
Example
The global economy is expected to **pick up growth** next quarter.
预计全球经济将在下个季度**恢复增长**。
idiom

a weight off your shoulders

从处理压力情境后的解脱
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
完成这个项目就像把肩上的重担卸下来。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
phrasal-verb

gear towards

为特定类型的职业或角色准备或设计某事
Meaning
to prepare or design something for a specific type of career or role
Example
Her recent training is **geared towards** a career in management.
她最近的培训是**面向**管理职业的。
idiom

get off scot-free

逃避惩罚或后果，而不面临任何惩罚
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
他被抓到偷窃，但成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

beat someone to the punch

在别人之前做某事
Meaning
to do something before someone else does
Example
He **beat me to the punch** by applying for the job first.
他通过首先申请这份工作**抢先一步**。
phrasal-verb

fall to

热衷开始做某事；对某事负责
Meaning
to begin doing something eagerly; to become responsible for something
Example
Everyone **fell to** cleaning after the party ended.
每个人在派对结束后**开始**清理。
idiom

knuckle down

开始努力工作，特别是在拖延之后
Meaning
to start working hard, especially after delaying
Example
It’s time to **knuckle down** and finish this report.
是时候**开始努力工作**并完成这份报告了。
phrasal-verb

stabilize at

达到某个点使某物变得稳定
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
失业率在几年波动后已**稳定在**5%。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
idiom

beyond words

无法用言语描述的极大或极端
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.
她的善良是**无法用言语描述的**。
idiom

show appreciation

表达感激或认可
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
我们应该更经常**表示感谢**我们的老师。
idiom

in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
idiom

hair-raising experience

非常可怕或令人恐惧的事情
Meaning
something very frightening or terrifying
Example
Driving through that storm was a **hair-raising experience**.
穿越那场风暴是一场毛骨悚然的经历。
idiom

political football

一个不断争论的问题，且被用于政治利益
Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
移民问题已成为一个**政治足球**，双方都在利用它来得分。
idiom

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
phrasal-verb

wipe off

通过擦拭从表面移除某物
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
请擦掉桌子上的灰尘。
phrasal-verb

talk it through

与某人讨论你的担忧或感受以寻求宽慰
Meaning
to discuss your worries or feelings with someone to find relief
Example
It often helps to **talk it through** with someone who listens without judging.
与一个不加评判倾听的人谈论常常会有所帮助。
phrasal-verb

follow along with

跟上虚拟屏幕或文档上分享的内容
Meaning
to keep pace with what’s being shared on a virtual screen or document
Example
Please **follow along with** the presentation on your screen.
请跟随您的屏幕上的演示。
phrasal-verb

soak up

完全吸收并享受经历
Meaning
to absorb and enjoy an experience fully
Example
We sat by the sea to **soak up** the peaceful atmosphere.
我们坐在海边享受宁静的氛围。
phrasal-verb

speak to

与某人交谈；对某人讲话或责骂某人
Meaning
to talk to someone; to address or scold someone
Example
The manager wants to **speak to** you about your performance.
经理想要**和你谈谈**你的表现。
idiom

to turn the tide

逆转事件的方向，特别是改善困难局面
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
新领导班子真的为公司的业绩**转变潮流**了。
idiom

put your faith in the hands of

把某事交给别人去信任
Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
她决定把自己的信任**交到**她律师的手中，以处理案件。
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

botch up

做工作做得很差或很马虎
Meaning
to do a job badly or carelessly
Example
He completely **botched up** the report.
他把报告完全搞砸了。
idiom

penny pincher

一个非常小心花钱的人
Meaning
someone who is very careful about spending money
Example
My uncle is such a **penny pincher** that he reuses tea bags.
我的叔叔是一个**penny pincher**，他重复使用茶袋。
phrasal-verb

come around to

最终改变意见并最终同意某事
Meaning
to change your opinion and agree with something eventually
Example
After some debate, the board **came around to** supporting the new idea.
经过一些辩论，董事会最终同意支持这个新想法。
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

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
idiom

party line

政党的官方政策或立场
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
成员们被警告不要反对**政党路线**。
phrasal-verb

follow up on leads

在初次会议或询问后与潜在客户联系
Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will **follow up on leads** from the international trade fair.
销售团队将从国际贸易展览会中**跟进潜在客户**。
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**。
idiom

lose touch

与某人失去联系
Meaning
to stop communicating with someone
Example
We **lost touch** after college.
我们大学毕业后失去了联系。
phrasal-verb

work towards improvement

为取得进展或更好的结果而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve progress or better results
Example
We must continuously **work towards improvement** in our processes.
我们必须不断地为我们的流程改进努力工作。
idiom

on one's shoulders

承担某事的责任或负担
Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
项目的成功**落在他肩上**。
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**。
idiom

eat someone alive

对某人极度嫉妒或愤怒
Meaning
to be extremely jealous or angry with someone
Example
She’s so jealous, she could **eat him alive**.
她太嫉妒了，简直能**吃掉他活生生的**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

breathe away tension

使用呼吸技巧来释放压力
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
做几次深呼吸来**释放压力**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

load up on

吃很多某物，通常是在活动或事件之前
Meaning
to eat a lot of something, usually before an activity or event
Example
Athletes **load up on** carbs before a big game.
运动员们在一场重要比赛前补充大量碳水化合物。
phrasal-verb

come up with ideas

创造或想到新点子
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
研发团队设法提出了革命性的想法，改变了产品线。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
idiom

a piece of the puzzle

更大情况或问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a larger situation or problem
Example
Finding the right team is just **a piece of the puzzle** in creating a successful business.
找到合适的团队只是创建成功企业中的**一块拼图**。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

work out on paper

在行动之前，详细规划或计算某些事情
Meaning
to plan or calculate something in detail before action
Example
They **worked out on paper** the logistics of the export plan.
他们**在纸上工作**了出口计划的物流。
phrasal-verb

come into

通过继承获得钱或财产
Meaning
to receive money or property, usually by inheritance
Example
He **came into** a large sum of money after his uncle passed away.
他 **继承**了一大笔钱，在他的叔叔去世后。
idiom

leave something in good hands

确保某事被其他人很好地照顾
Meaning
to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else
Example
I can retire now because I know my business is **in good hands**.
我现在可以退休了，因为我知道我的生意**在好手中**。
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wish for

希望某事发生
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
我总是希望我的生活中充满和平与幸福。
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budget time blocks

为任务计划特定的时间块
Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
我在周一为深度工作和补充时间安排预算时间块。
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look at

检查或考虑某事
Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
现在，让我们看一下去年的数据。
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dry up

变干或没有水分剩下
Meaning
to become dry or have no water left
Example
Many rivers may **dry up** if rainfall continues to decrease.
如果降雨继续减少，许多河流可能会**干涸**。
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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。
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in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
phrasal-verb

bring in line

使某人或某物遵循规则或标准
Meaning
to make someone or something follow rules or standards
Example
The new CEO worked hard to **bring in line** all departments with the company’s vision.
新的CEO努力工作，使所有部门与公司的愿景保持一致。
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go far

在生活或职业中非常成功
Meaning
to be very successful in life or career
Example
With her talent and dedication, she will definitely **go far**.
凭借她的才华和奉献精神，她肯定会走得更远。
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life of the party

聚会中最活跃和最有娱乐性的人
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
杰克总是聚会的**life of the party**。
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settle on

在考虑其他选项后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
经过几个小时的讨论，他们**确定了**最终计划。
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show through on

在某物上可见或显著
Meaning
to be visible or noticeable on something
Example
The stain **shows through on** the white fabric.
污点 **在** 白色布料上 **显现**。
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patch up bugs

修复软件中的小错误或问题
Meaning
to fix small errors or issues in software
Example
Developers are working to **patch up bugs** found in the latest release.
开发人员正在努力修补在最新版本中发现的错误。
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look out toward

表现出对某人需求的关注或意识
Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always **look out toward** those who are struggling.
我们应该始终**关注**那些在挣扎的人。
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hold to

坚持遵守承诺、规则或计划
Meaning
to keep following a promise, rule, or plan
Example
She always **holds to** her daily routine, no matter what.
她总是坚持她的日常作息，无论发生什么。
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see off guests

当人们离开时与他们道别
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
主人在午夜后送客人到门口。
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
phrasal-verb

reach out to allies

与友好国家联系或提供合作
Meaning
to make contact or offer cooperation to friendly nations
Example
The new leader tried to **reach out to allies** to rebuild trust.
新领导尝试**联系盟友**以重建信任。
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take it to the next level

显著改善某事; 升级到更高的阶段
Meaning
to improve something significantly; to advance to a higher stage
Example
We plan to **take our business to the next level** this year.
我们计划今年将**我们的业务提升到下一个层次**。
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place trust in

依赖某人或某物
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
我**将我的信任放在**你身上处理这项任务。
idiom

low-hanging fruit

容易实现或达到的事情
Meaning
something easy to achieve or target
Example
We should focus on the **low-hanging fruit** before tackling bigger goals.
我们应该先关注那些**容易实现的目标**，然后再处理更大的目标。
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by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
phrasal-verb

look through

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She **looked through** her notes before class.
她上课前快速浏览了她的笔记。
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scale up to

增加大小、数量或生产水平，以满足更高的需求或需要
Meaning
to increase in size, amount, or production level to meet higher demand or needs
Example
The company plans to **scale up to** full production once the economy stabilizes.
公司计划在经济稳定后**扩大到**全面生产。
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come along

当被邀请时和某人一起去某个地方
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone when invited
Example
Would you like to **come along** to the picnic this Sunday?
你愿意这个星期天和我们一起去野餐吗？
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sell out of

卖光某物
Meaning
to have sold all of something
Example
The store **sold out of** the latest sneakers within hours.
商店在几个小时内**卖光了**最新的运动鞋。
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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

始终保持乐观，但为任何结果做好准备。
Meaning
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.
Example
She was nervous about the exam but decided to **hope for the best, prepare for the worst**.
她对考试感到紧张，但决定**希望最好，准备最坏**。
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put down roots

定居并在某个地方变得稳定
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
移居加拿大后，他们终于在那里**扎根**。
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map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
idiom

take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
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gain the upper ground

获得优势或优越地位
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，反对派取得了上风。
phrasal-verb

bring in sustainability goals

引入新的环境或社会目标
Meaning
to introduce new environmental or social targets
Example
The firm plans to **bring in sustainability goals** for all departments.
公司计划为所有部门引入可持续性目标。