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idiom

As green as grass

非常没有经验或刚开始做某事。
Meaning
Very inexperienced or new at something.
Example
He’s **as green as grass** in his new job.
他在新工作中完全没有经验。
phrasal-verb

copy out

将某事完全照原样写下来
Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to **copy out** the paragraph neatly.
学生们被要求整齐地复制段落。
idiom

get something off your chest

谈论让你担心的事情
Meaning
to talk about something that has been worrying you
Example
I needed to **get it off my chest**, so I finally told her the truth.
我需要**把它从心里说出来**，所以我终于告诉了她真相。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
idiom

to firewall something

阻止或防止访问某物，通常在保护网络或系统的上下文中使用
Meaning
to block or prevent access to something, typically used in the context of protecting a network or system
Example
We need **to firewall something** to protect our database from hackers.
我们需要 **to firewall something** 来保护我们的数据库免受黑客攻击。
phrasal-verb

strike up

开始一段对话或友谊
Meaning
to start a conversation or friendship
Example
He easily **strikes up** conversations with strangers.
他很容易与陌生人开始对话。
phrasal-verb

sink money into

将大量资金投入到可能不会盈利的事情中
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something that may not be profitable
Example
They **sank money into** a risky cryptocurrency venture.
他们将大量资金投入到一个高风险的加密货币投资项目。
idiom

believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
idiom

runway for growth

初创公司在需要更多资金之前所拥有的时间或资源
Meaning
the time or resources a startup has before it needs more funding
Example
The startup has enough **runway for growth** for the next 12 months.
这家初创公司有足够的**跑道为增长**，可以支撑接下来的12个月。
phrasal-verb

bubble over

以明显的方式展示兴奋或幸福
Meaning
to show excitement or happiness in an obvious way
Example
The children were **bubbling over** with joy on the last day of school.
孩子们在学校的最后一天充满了喜悦。
phrasal-verb

pivot around

围绕核心思想或目标重新组织或聚焦战略
Meaning
to reorganize or refocus strategy around a central idea or goal
Example
The company decided to **pivot around** customer satisfaction as its new priority.
公司决定将**枢轴周围**的客户满意度作为新的优先事项。
phrasal-verb

set out to

开始工作，目的是实现某事
Meaning
to begin working with the intention of achieving something
Example
She **set out to** improve her public speaking skills this year.
她**set out to**提高她的公共演讲技能，今年。
phrasal-verb

take it out on

通过对无辜的人发泄愤怒或沮丧来表达情绪
Meaning
to express anger or frustration by being unpleasant to someone not responsible
Example
Don’t **take it out on** your colleagues when you’re stressed.
当你感到有压力时，不要**把气出在**你的同事身上。
phrasal-verb

wander around

没有固定的目的或方向而四处走动
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
我们花了一下午**在旧城区闲逛**。
idiom

Living beyond one’s means

花费比自己能够负担的更多的钱。
Meaning
Spending more money than one can afford.
Example
Many people get into debt by **living beyond their means**.
许多人因为**生活超出自己能力范围**而陷入债务。
idiom

green with envy

非常嫉妒
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
她看到我的新手机时，**非常嫉妒**。
phrasal-verb

carry across

使人们理解你的想法或情感
Meaning
to make people understand your idea or emotion
Example
The speaker’s emotions really **carried across** to the audience.
演讲者的情感真的**传递**给了观众。
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

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

没有自我反思或自我分析的生活并不是真正充实或有意义的。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
苏格拉底的信念认为**未经审视的生活不值得活**，继续激励那些寻求对存在更深理解的人。
idiom

to be in good shape

身体健康，体形良好
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
她每天锻炼以保持良好的体形。
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

leave something up in the air

把某事留未決或不確定
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.
我們把會議**懸而未決**，沒有任何明確的決定。
phrasal-verb

learn to trust again

重新学习信任
Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to **learn to trust again** after being let down.
在被背叛后，重新学习信任需要时间。
idiom

put one's trust in

将信任寄托于某人或某事
Meaning
to place reliance or faith in someone or something
Example
He decided to **put his trust in** the new system.
他决定将**信任寄托于**新系统。
phrasal-verb

cut off by

被某物阻塞或分开
Meaning
to be blocked or separated by something
Example
The road was **cut off by** the landslide.
道路被山体滑坡阻断了
phrasal-verb

wake up politically

意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
许多年轻人开始政治觉醒。
phrasal-verb

speak up for

自信地为自己或他人辩护或支持
Meaning
to defend or support yourself or someone else confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for** yourself when you know you’re right.
当你知道自己是对的时，你需要为自己**speak up for**。
idiom

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
phrasal-verb

put down to

把某事归因于某个原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
她把她的成功归因于努力工作和决心。
phrasal-verb

clear things up with

解决与某人的困惑或分歧
Meaning
to resolve confusion or disagreement with someone
Example
I need to **clear things up with** my manager about the schedule.
我需要和我的经理就日程安排清理事情。
phrasal-verb

cool your temper

在生气后冷静下来
Meaning
to become calm after being angry
Example
He went for a walk to **cool his temper** before talking to her.
他去散步冷静下来，才与她交谈。
phrasal-verb

cope under pressure

即使在压力或困难情况下也能很好地发挥作用
Meaning
to manage to function well even in stressful or difficult situations
Example
He learned to **cope under pressure** during tight deadlines.
他在紧迫的最后期限下学会了如何承受压力。
idiom

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

blood, sweat, and tears

巨大的努力和辛勤的工作
Meaning
great effort and hard work
Example
Building this company took a lot of **blood, sweat, and tears**.
建立这家公司花费了很多努力和辛勤的工作。
idiom

to go down in history

因重要或重大事情而被铭记
Meaning
to be remembered for something important or significant
Example
He **went down in history** as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
他作为有史以来最伟大的发明家之一而载入史册。
idiom

out of harm’s way

远离危险或困难。
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.
在点火之前，确保孩子们远离危险。
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

reflect on feedback

仔细考虑评论或评估以改进
Meaning
to think carefully about comments or evaluations to improve
Example
Good learners always **reflect on feedback** to do better next time.
好的学习者总是**反思反馈**，以便下次做得更好。
idiom

the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
idiom

Go overboard

做某事过度。
Meaning
To do something to an excessive degree.
Example
He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.
他在节日期间**过度**装饰了他的办公室。
idiom

hit a bump in the road

遇到暂时的问题或挫折
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
我们的项目**hit a bump in the road**，但我们很快就能恢复。
phrasal-verb

break into new markets

成功进入新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The startup managed to **break into new markets** with its AI-powered tools.
这家初创公司通过其AI驱动的工具成功**打入了新市场**。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
idiom

on the spot

立即做出决定
Meaning
to make a decision immediately
Example
He was asked to decide **on the spot**.
他被要求**当场**做出决定。
idiom

catch up

在很长一段时间后见面并交谈; 达到与某人相同的水平
Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s **catch up** over coffee this weekend.
这个周末我们一起喝咖啡聊聊。
idiom

read between the lines

理解某事背后的隐藏含义
Meaning
to understand the hidden meaning behind something
Example
She said everything was fine, but if you **read between the lines**, you could tell she was upset.
她说一切都很好，但如果你仔细体会，你会发现她其实很难过。
idiom

Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
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

do without

即使缺少某物，也能应付
Meaning
to manage even when something is missing
Example
We’ll **do without** a projector and use prints instead.
我们将**没有**投影仪并改用打印件。
phrasal-verb

spark creativity

激发创造性思维或想法
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
团队讨论常常激发创造力和创新。
phrasal-verb

pay someone back

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

wise beyond his years

表现出超出年龄的成熟或智慧
Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
即使在孩童时期，他也**比同龄人更成熟**。
phrasal-verb

adapt to

改变自己的行为以适应新的情况或文化
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
适应完全不同的生活方式需要耐心。
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
phrasal-verb

burn off

通过锻炼消耗能量或脂肪
Meaning
to use up energy or fat by exercising
Example
I go jogging every morning to **burn off** extra calories.
我每天早晨跑步来燃烧多余的卡路里。
idiom

in the driver's seat

掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
合并后，她掌控了公司的局势。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
idiom

knock it out of the park

做某事极其出色或成功
Meaning
to do something extremely well or successfully
Example
Her presentation **knocked it out of the park**.
她的演讲 **做得非常出色**。
idiom

bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
phrasal-verb

comfort with

通过提供友善的话语或行动让某人感觉更好
Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He **comforted her with** gentle words when she was crying.
当她哭泣时，他用温柔的话语安慰了她。
idiom

quick on the uptake

能够迅速理解事物
Meaning
able to understand things quickly
Example
You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.
你不需要解释两次——他很**快理解事物**。
phrasal-verb

run out of

耗尽某物的供应
Meaning
to finish or exhaust a supply of something
Example
We might **run out of** clean water if we don’t conserve it.
如果我们不节约水，可能会**用完**干净水。
idiom

moral compass

一个人判断对与错的能力
Meaning
a person’s ability to judge what is right and wrong
Example
Developers must keep their **moral compass** while designing AI tools.
开发人员在设计AI工具时，必须保持他们的**道德指南针**。
idiom

I couldn’t agree more

完全同意某人
Meaning
To completely agree with someone
Example
That’s exactly what I was thinking — **I couldn’t agree more**.
这正是我在想的 — **我完全同意**。
idiom

talk over someone's head

说话的方式让别人听不懂
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
教授在讲座中讲得让我们听不懂。
idiom

to mess up

犯错或做事做得不好
Meaning
to make a mistake or do something badly
Example
Don’t **mess up** the report again this time.
这次不要再**搞砸**报告了。
phrasal-verb

dip down

在再次上升之前稍微下降
Meaning
to fall slightly before rising again
Example
Stock prices **dipped down** briefly before rebounding.
股价在反弹之前稍微**下降**了一下。
idiom

show leadership

展示领导才能或技能
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
她能够在危机期间**展示领导力**并引导团队度过艰难时期。
phrasal-verb

fuel up on

吃或喝某些东西来获得能量
Meaning
to eat or drink something to gain energy
Example
We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.
我们在早晨的远足之前会吃燕麦片来补充能量
phrasal-verb

stay grounded

保持谦虚和情绪平衡
Meaning
to remain humble and emotionally balanced
Example
No matter how successful you become, always **stay grounded**.
无论你变得多成功，始终保持谦虚和情绪平衡。
idiom

out of the woods

不再处于危险或困难之中
Meaning
no longer in danger or difficulty
Example
She’s recovering now, so she’s **out of the woods**.
她现在正在康复，所以她已经脱离危险。
phrasal-verb

tone down for

为了适应某种情况而软化语言或行为
Meaning
to soften your language or behavior for a situation
Example
She **tones down for** audiences who prefer straightforward facts.
她为了喜欢直白事实的观众而调低语调
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

blood is thicker than water

家庭关系比其他关系更强大
Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because **blood is thicker than water**.
他帮助了他的兄弟，因为家庭关系比其他关系更强大。
idiom

to make matters worse

使糟糕的情况变得更加困难或令人不快
Meaning
to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
Example
I was already late, and **to make matters worse**, I couldn't find my keys.
我已经迟到了，更糟的是，我找不到我的钥匙。
idiom

fight your demons

勇敢地面对你的恐惧或不愉快的回忆
Meaning
to deal with your fears or bad memories courageously
Example
He’s learning to **fight his demons** from the past.
他正在学习如何**与过去的恶魔作斗争**。
idiom

sit on the fence

避免做出决定或选择
Meaning
to avoid making a decision or choice
Example
You can't **sit on the fence** any longer, you need to choose a side.
你不能再 **保持中立** 了，你需要选择一方。
phrasal-verb

call out for

大声呼唤某人或某物
Meaning
to ask loudly for something or someone
Example
He **called out for** his mother when he got hurt.
当他受伤时，他大声呼唤他的母亲。
phrasal-verb

burst out

因惊讶或情感突然开始大笑或哭泣
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing or crying due to surprise or emotion
Example
She **burst out** laughing when she saw his funny costume.
当她看到他有趣的服装时，她**爆发出笑声**。
phrasal-verb

die off

逐渐灭绝; 缓慢消失
Meaning
to become extinct gradually; to disappear slowly
Example
Many animal species may **die off** if global warming continues.
如果全球变暖继续下去，许多动物物种可能会**灭绝**。
phrasal-verb

cheer someone up

让某人感到更快乐或不那么悲伤
Meaning
to make someone feel happier or less sad
Example
I bought flowers to **cheer her up** after the bad news.
我买了花来让她在坏消息后高兴起来。
idiom

keep it up

继续做好某事
Meaning
to continue doing something well
Example
You’re doing great with your studies—**keep it up**!
你在学业上做得很好——**继续加油**！
idiom

form follows function

建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
在现代建筑中，**形式遵循功能**是一个广泛接受的原则。
idiom

answer the call of duty

履行某人的义务，尤其是在困难情况下
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
消防员在大火中履行了他们的职责。
phrasal-verb

push through fear

尽管害怕，仍然采取行动
Meaning
to take action despite being afraid
Example
He learned to **push through fear** and speak with confidence.
他学会了尽管害怕，仍然采取行动，并充满自信地讲话。
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

lay off workers

由于经济衰退而解雇员工
Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to **lay off workers** during the recession.
在经济衰退期间，几家公司不得不解雇员工。
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space yourself out

为了避免压力，休息一下
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
你应该在长时间学习期间休息一下。
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return kindness with

以善意回报善意
Meaning
to respond to kindness by doing something nice in return
Example
He **returned kindness with** a thoughtful gift.
他通过一份深思熟虑的礼物回应了善意。
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dream ahead

想象一个积极的未来或目标
Meaning
to imagine a positive future or goal
Example
You should always **dream ahead** and plan your next steps.
你应该始终梦想未来并规划你接下来的步骤。
idiom

train your brain

锻炼并提高自己的认知能力
Meaning
to practice and improve one’s cognitive abilities
Example
Use puzzles to **train your brain** like an AI model.
用拼图来像人工智能模型一样训练你的大脑。
idiom

a bolt from the blue

突然和意想不到的事件或消息
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
他的辞职就像晴天霹雳一样。
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open up to peace

让自己感受到内心的平静
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel inner calmness
Example
Through meditation, I’ve learned to **open up to peace**.
通过冥想，我学会了如何**开放自己，感受平静**。
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take on challenges

自信地接受和处理困难任务
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult tasks confidently
Example
Employees who **take on challenges** tend to grow faster in their careers.
那些**迎接挑战**的员工通常在他们的职业生涯中发展得更快。
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go out

离开家；外出休闲或工作
Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We **went out** for dinner last night.
昨晚我们去吃晚餐了。
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keep projects on track

确保工作在计划和范围内进行
Meaning
to ensure work stays within schedule and scope
Example
Daily standups help us **keep projects on track** despite surprises.
每日站立会议帮助我们**保持项目在轨道上**，尽管有惊讶。
idiom

pull oneself up by the bootstraps

通过努力工作和决心改善自己的处境
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
尽管面临所有挑战，他**通过努力奋斗**取得了成功。
idiom

Be all ears

非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
我**全神贯注**，告诉我发生了什么!
phrasal-verb

get out of

离开一辆车或交通工具
Meaning
to leave a car or vehicle
Example
He quickly **got out of** the taxi and ran inside.
他迅速 **从出租车里出来** 然后跑进了屋里。
idiom

mix together

将不同的东西结合成一体
Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
**Mix together** the spices before adding them to the stew.
在将它们加入炖菜之前，将香料混合在一起
phrasal-verb

move over

改变位置以腾出空间给某人或某物
Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you **move over** a bit so I can sit down?
你能稍微**移一下**吗？我可以坐下来。
idiom

once in a while

有时候，但不是很频繁
Meaning
sometimes, but not very often
Example
I enjoy eating out **once in a while**, but I prefer home-cooked meals.
我喜欢偶尔出去吃饭，但我更喜欢家常菜。
idiom

Roll up your sleeves

准备好努力工作。
Meaning
To prepare to work hard.
Example
Let’s **roll up our sleeves** and get started.
让我们**卷起袖子**开始吧。
phrasal-verb

draw on experience

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

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**。
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block out time for

为特定活动安排专用时间
Meaning
to schedule protected time for a specific activity
Example
Managers **block out time for** deep work on Tuesdays.
经理们在星期二为深度工作预留时间。
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stumble upon

偶然发现某物
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
我们在森林中偶然发现了一座隐藏的瀑布。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
idiom

against the odds

尽管有许多困难或挑战仍然成功
Meaning
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
Example
They won the game **against all odds**, proving their hard work paid off.
他们**克服一切困难**赢得了比赛，证明了他们的努力得到了回报。
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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**。
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go over with

仔细地向某人解释或审查某事
Meaning
to review or explain something to someone carefully
Example
The teacher **went over** the essay with the students.
老师和学生们**复习**了论文。
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turn off lights

在不需要时关闭灯光以节省能源
Meaning
to switch off lights when not needed to save energy
Example
Employees are encouraged to **turn off lights** when leaving the office.
鼓励员工在离开办公室时**关闭灯光**。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

push on

尽管有困难或疲劳仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
Example
Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to **push on** with her goals.
即使她感到疲惫，她还是决定继续追求她的目标。
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reach across traditions

跨越不同的文化或传统边界进行连接或交流
Meaning
to connect or communicate across different cultural or traditional boundaries
Example
The festival helps people **reach across traditions** and share their heritage.
这个节日帮助人们跨越传统界限并分享他们的遗产。
idiom

draw down

减少某物的水平或数量
Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
我们计划在夏季减少库存。
idiom

go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！