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phrasal-verb

ask about

请求有关某事的信息或澄清
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
他询问了实验结果的信息。
idiom

A Sherlock Holmes

一个非常擅长解决谜题或发现信息的人
Meaning
A person who is extremely good at solving mysteries or finding out information.
Example
He’s such **a Sherlock Holmes** when it comes to finding lost things.
在寻找丢失的东西时，他真像一个夏洛克福尔摩斯
idiom

a game plan

策略或行动计划
Meaning
a strategy or plan of action
Example
We need a clear **game plan** before we start the meeting.
我们在开始会议之前需要一个清晰的游戏计划
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。
idiom

head off for

前往目的地
Meaning
to depart for a destination
Example
We’ll **head off for** the airport at 5 a.m.
我们将在早上5点出发去机场。
idiom

judge, jury, and executioner

控制所有判决和惩罚某人的部分
Meaning
to control all parts of judging and punishing someone
Example
He acted as **judge, jury, and executioner** in the matter.
他在这件事上充当了**法官，陪审团和刽子手**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up to feedback

愿意接受并接受建设性的批评
Meaning
to be willing to receive and accept constructive criticism
Example
To grow, you need to **open yourself up to feedback** from others.
要成长，你需要**愿意接受他人的反馈**。
phrasal-verb

exchange ideas with

与来自不同背景的人分享思想或观点
Meaning
to share thoughts or opinions with others from different backgrounds
Example
During the workshop, participants **exchanged ideas with** people from many countries.
在研讨会期间，参与者**与**来自许多国家的人**交换了意见**。
idiom

Help each other out

在困难的情况下相互帮助。
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
在项目期间，我们都必须**互相帮助**才能按时完成。
phrasal-verb

go against

反对或不同意某人或某事
Meaning
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
Example
It takes courage to **go against** popular opinion.
需要勇气去**反对**流行的观点。
idiom

spread the love

向他人展示善意和情感
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
她总是通过帮助他人来传播爱。
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。
idiom

burn bridges

彻底断绝关系或联系
Meaning
to destroy relationships or connections permanently
Example
Be careful not to **burn bridges** when leaving your job.
离职时要小心，不要**断绝关系**。
phrasal-verb

center on

集中于
Meaning
to focus attention or thoughts on something; to make something the main point
Example
Try to **center on** the positive aspects of your life instead of the negatives.
尽量**集中于**生活中的积极方面，而不是消极方面。
idiom

Get traction

开始在市场中获得关注或成功。
Meaning
To start gaining attention or success in the market.
Example
The new app is starting to **get traction** among users.
新应用正在开始在用户中**获得 traction**。
idiom

heart in one’s mouth

感到极度的恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extreme fear or anxiety
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** as I waited for the results.
当我等待结果时，我的**心提到了嗓子眼**。
phrasal-verb

hone in on

专注于某个具体的事物
Meaning
to focus attention or effort on something specific
Example
You need to **hone in on** your weaknesses to improve faster.
你需要专注于你的弱点，以便更快地提高。
phrasal-verb

listen without

专心听而不打断或评判
Meaning
to listen attentively without interrupting or judging
Example
It helps when someone just **listens without** giving advice.
当有人只是听而不提供建议时，会有所帮助。
phrasal-verb

rely upon

信任某人或某物做预期或需要的事情
Meaning
to trust someone or something to do what is expected or needed
Example
I can always **rely upon** my best friend for honest advice.
我总是可以依赖我的好朋友给予诚实的建议。
phrasal-verb

log out of

安全退出网站或在线账户
Meaning
to exit a website or online account safely
Example
Don’t forget to **log out of** your account when you finish your class.
完成课程后不要忘记**log out of**你的账户。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
phrasal-verb

soak up the moment

充分享受和欣赏一个快乐的时刻
Meaning
to fully enjoy and appreciate a happy situation
Example
She stood on the beach, **soaking up the moment**.
她站在海滩上，充分享受那一刻。
idiom

take the stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
phrasal-verb

go through customs

进入一个国家时，完成安全和文件检查
Meaning
to complete security and document checks when entering a country
Example
Budget extra time to **go through customs** at busy airports.
在繁忙的机场，预算额外的时间来过海关。
idiom

build from the ground up

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built their business from the ground up** with no investors.
他们**从头开始建立了他们的生意**，没有投资者。
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。
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

shade in concepts

在思想的图画中添加色调或细节
Meaning
to add tone or detail to drawings of ideas
Example
Designers **shade in concepts** to show light and depth in the sketch.
设计师们**shade in concepts**以显示草图中的光线和深度。
idiom

refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
phrasal-verb

follow one’s passion

追随你真正热爱的或感兴趣的事情
Meaning
to pursue what you truly love or are interested in
Example
He chose to **follow his passion** for music instead of money.
他选择了追随自己对音乐的热情，而不是追求金钱。
phrasal-verb

migrate to

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

in the footsteps of

跟随某人的例子或职业道路
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
她**跟随某人的脚步**，成为了一位成功的企业家。
phrasal-verb

lean forward

在对话中表现出兴趣和情感参与
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
她**向前倾**，专心听着朋友的担忧。
phrasal-verb

make over

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

sit with emotions

允许自己感受情感而不试图改变它们
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel emotions without trying to change them
Example
She learned to **sit with her emotions** instead of avoiding them.
她学会了**与她的情感共处**，而不是回避它们。
idiom

personally speaking

表达个人观点
Meaning
expressing one’s own personal view
Example
**Personally speaking**, I prefer quiet places.
**就个人而言**，我更喜欢安静的地方。
phrasal-verb

put on

组织或呈现一个活动或表演
Meaning
to organize or present an event or show
Example
The community decided to **put on** a music festival to celebrate their culture.
社区决定组织一个音乐节来庆祝他们的文化。
idiom

carry the weight of responsibility

承担重要责任的负担
Meaning
to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation
Example
As a team leader, he has to **carry the weight of responsibility**.
作为团队领导，他必须**承担责任的重担**。
idiom

keep your shirt on

保持冷静；不要生气或不耐烦
Meaning
stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient
Example
**Keep your shirt on**, we’ll solve it soon.
保持冷静，我们很快就会解决它
idiom

take stock of

在做决定之前仔细审查情况
Meaning
to review a situation carefully before making decisions
Example
Let’s **take stock of** our priorities this quarter.
让我们在本季度评估我们的优先事项。
idiom

Early adopter

在别人之前开始使用新产品的人。
Meaning
Someone who starts using a new product before others.
Example
**Early adopters** often help startups refine their products.
**早期采纳者**通常帮助初创公司完善他们的产品。
idiom

drama queen

一个在情境中夸大或过度反应的人
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
不要这么**戏剧女王**；这并没有那么严重。
phrasal-verb

make off with

偷东西然后逃跑
Meaning
to steal something and run away
Example
A thief **made off with** her handbag in the market.
一个小偷在市场偷走了她的手袋然后逃跑了。
idiom

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
phrasal-verb

feel bad about

对某事感到抱歉或后悔
Meaning
to feel sorry or regretful about something
Example
I really **feel bad about** what happened.
我真的对发生的事情**感到抱歉**。
idiom

rule of law

每个人都受法律约束的原则
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
民主依赖于法治。
idiom

give me a hand

帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
你能**帮我一把**这个袋子吗？
idiom

circle back

稍后返回到一个话题或任务
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
我们午餐后再回到这个问题。
phrasal-verb

rise above setbacks

在面对困难或失败之后恢复并继续前进
Meaning
to recover and continue after facing difficulties or failures
Example
She learned to **rise above setbacks** and keep moving forward.
她学会了**超越挫折**并继续前进。
idiom

Big fish in a small pond

在一个小的组织或区域中是一个重要的人。
Meaning
An important person in a small organization or area.
Example
He prefers being a **big fish in a small pond** rather than competing globally.
他宁愿在一个小池塘里做一条大鱼，也不想在全球范围内竞争。
idiom

ease back

放松或放慢某事的速度
Meaning
to relax or slow down the pace of something
Example
After the deadline, we can **ease back** a little.
在截止日期后，我们可以稍微放松一下。
idiom

in the red

负债；亏损
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
疫情过后，许多小企业都在亏损中。
idiom

the walls have ears

说话要小心，因为有人可能在偷听
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
小声说话——墙有耳朵。
idiom

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
phrasal-verb

map out for

为了特定的目的仔细计划每一步
Meaning
to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose
Example
We **mapped out for** the fundraiser so nothing would be missed.
我们为筹款活动**map out for**，以确保没有遗漏任何事项。
phrasal-verb

knock off

在一天结束时停止工作
Meaning
to stop working at the end of the day
Example
Let’s **knock off** early today and grab dinner together.
今天我们早点结束工作，然后一起去吃晚餐。
idiom

on good terms

保持友好和平的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
他们即使分手后仍然关系很好。
idiom

green-eyed jealousy

强烈的嫉妒情感
Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.
**绿眼睛的嫉妒**甚至可以摧毁最好的关系。
idiom

table a proposal

正式提出供讨论的提案
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to **table a proposal** for regional cooperation.
大使决定正式提出促进区域合作的提案。
phrasal-verb

trade up for

将某物交换为更好的选择
Meaning
to exchange something for a better option
Example
We **trade up for** faster equipment when budgets allow.
当预算允许时，我们交换为更快的设备。
idiom

hold up your end

对某事完全感到无聊或烦恼
Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
我**生病和厌倦**听他的借口。
phrasal-verb

speak truth to power

对权力说真话
Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists **speak truth to power** when they expose corruption.
记者揭露腐败时对权力说真话。
phrasal-verb

look ahead positively

以乐观的态度看待未来
Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to **look ahead positively**.
即使在失败后，我也尽量以乐观的态度看待未来。
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

write in about

就某事通过书面方式联系一个组织
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
如果您有想法，请在周五之前写信给我们。
idiom

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
phrasal-verb

count upon

依赖某人或依靠某人获得帮助或支持
Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
当你需要帮助时，你可以永远依靠我。
phrasal-verb

comfort someone through

在困难时期帮助某人情感上
Meaning
to help someone emotionally during a difficult time
Example
She **comforted him through** his toughest days.
她在最困难的日子里安慰了他。
idiom

Take a leap of faith

做一些不确定的事情，相信它会成功
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a **leap of faith**, but it paid off.
创办自己的公司是一次**信念的飞跃**，但它得到了回报。
idiom

head back to

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
Let’s **head back to** the office after lunch.
午餐后我们回到办公室。
phrasal-verb

cash in

从投资或情境中赚取金钱
Meaning
to make money from an investment or situation
Example
Investors **cashed in** when the stock prices soared.
当股价飙升时，投资者**赚取了金钱**。
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
idiom

olive branch

和平或和解的姿态
Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an **olive branch** by inviting his rival to the summit.
总统通过邀请他的对手参加峰会来伸出**橄榄枝**。
idiom

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知，我认为你做得对。
idiom

bag of bones

一个非常瘦的人
Meaning
a very thin person
Example
After his illness, he turned into a **bag of bones**.
生病后，他变成了一个瘦骨如柴的人。
idiom

fail to plan is plan to fail

没有适当的计划，失败是不可避免的
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
失败就是计划失败，因此要提前准备。
phrasal-verb

kick start

快速有效地开始某事
Meaning
to start something quickly and effectively
Example
The new project aims to **kick start** rural economic growth.
新项目旨在快速启动农村经济增长。
phrasal-verb

go into

详细讨论或审查某事
Meaning
to discuss or examine something in detail
Example
The lecturer didn’t **go into** much detail about the topic.
讲师没有详细讨论该主题的细节。
phrasal-verb

blast out

放音乐非常响亮
Meaning
to play music very loudly
Example
The neighbors were **blasting out** heavy metal all night.
邻居整晚都在播放重金属音乐。
idiom

march to the beat of your own drum

独立行事，遵循自己的想法
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
她不在乎潮流; 她**按照自己的节奏前进**。
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

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

虽然等待很苦，但结果是甜的。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
这可能很难，但**耐心是苦的，但它的果实是甜的。**
idiom

on trial

正在被测试或审判
Meaning
being tested or judged
Example
The company is **on trial** for violating privacy laws.
该公司因违反隐私法而正在**受审**。
idiom

smart cookie

聪明而机智的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
不要低估她——她是一个**聪明的人**。
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

ease around

小心地移动以避免干扰
Meaning
to move carefully to avoid disturbance
Example
Please **ease around** the cords near the podium.
请在讲台附近 **易斯 阿朗德** 电缆。
idiom

blow up in your face

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

tough it out

以力量和决心忍受困难的情况
Meaning
to endure a difficult situation with strength and determination
Example
Even though it was a tough day, she managed to **tough it out** and finish the project.
尽管那是艰难的一天，她还是成功地**tough it out**并完成了项目。
phrasal-verb

sketch out

做一个粗略或简单的绘画；简要概述一个想法
Meaning
to make a rough or simple drawing; to outline an idea briefly
Example
The designer **sketched out** the new logo before finalizing it.
设计师在最终定稿前**草拟**了新标志。
idiom

dodged a bullet

侥幸逃脱危险或不幸的情况。
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
当那笔交易失败时，我们真的侥幸逃脱了。
idiom

as wise as an owl

非常聪明或博学
Meaning
very wise or knowledgeable
Example
My grandfather is **as wise as an owl**.
我的祖父**像猫头鹰一样聪明**。
idiom

united we stand, divided we fall

人们在一起工作时更强大
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
记住，团结我们屹立，分裂我们倒下。
phrasal-verb

go wild

以极其兴奋或热情的方式表现
Meaning
to behave in an extremely excited or enthusiastic way
Example
The crowd **went wild** when the team scored the goal.
当球队进球时，观众**疯狂了**。
idiom

iron out

解决小问题或差异
Meaning
to resolve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out** the payment details before signing.
我们需要在签署之前解决支付细节。
phrasal-verb

hold firm

保持自信，不让恐惧或怀疑占据主导地位
Meaning
to stay confident and not let fear or doubt take over
Example
In the face of criticism, she continued to **hold firm** to her beliefs.
面对批评，她继续坚定信念。
idiom

Build bridges, not walls

建立联系和友谊，而不是筑起隔阂
Meaning
Make connections and friendships rather than creating barriers
Example
Instead of fighting, let's **build bridges, not walls**.
与其争吵，不如建立桥梁，而不是高墙。
idiom

the bottom line

最重要的事实或结果
Meaning
the most important fact or result
Example
The **bottom line** is that we need to increase our profits.
最重要的是我们需要增加我们的利润。
phrasal-verb

lift each other up

在情感上或专业上鼓励或支持同事
Meaning
to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
Example
A positive workplace culture helps employees **lift each other up**.
积极的工作文化帮助员工相互支持。
idiom

to get away with murder

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

crack a smile

稍微微笑，尤其是当你试图不笑时
Meaning
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
Example
Even he **cracked a smile** after hearing the funny story.
即使他听到有趣的故事后也**微微一笑**。
idiom

helping hand

帮助或支持
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
当我挣扎时，他伸出了援助之手。
idiom

security blanket

让人有安全感或安慰的东西
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
使用强密码管理器是我在网上的**安全毯**。
idiom

lost in the moment

完全沉浸在你正在做的事情中
Meaning
to be completely absorbed in what you’re doing
Example
She was **lost in the moment** while painting her favorite landscape.
她在画她最喜欢的风景时，完全沉浸在那个时刻。
idiom

better luck next time

用来鼓励失败的人
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
下次好运！你差点赢了。
phrasal-verb

come together on

就共同问题达成一致意见
Meaning
to unite in agreement on a common issue
Example
World leaders **came together on** climate change goals.
世界各国领导人在气候变化目标上达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

go over to

切换到另一个应用程序、标签页或平台
Meaning
to switch to another app, tab, or platform
Example
Let’s **go over to** the discussion forum to share our ideas.
让我们去讨论论坛分享我们的想法。
idiom

sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
idiom

out of this world

极其好或令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
那家餐厅的食物令人赞叹。
idiom

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

steam coming out of your ears

看起来或感觉非常生气
Meaning
to look or feel extremely angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** after the argument.
争吵后，他的耳朵里**冒出了蒸汽**。
phrasal-verb

find oneself

意识到自己的身份、目的或情况
Meaning
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation
Example
After years of traveling, he finally **found himself**.
经过多年的旅行，他终于**找到了自己**。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
phrasal-verb

bridge across

克服群体或国家之间的分歧
Meaning
to overcome divisions between groups or nations
Example
Diplomats **bridge across** cultural and political gaps.
外交官克服了文化和政治差距。
phrasal-verb

carve out power

通过持续的努力获得影响力
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
社区组织者通过不断的会议获得影响力。
phrasal-verb

push aside

忽视负面情绪并专注于前进
Meaning
to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward
Example
She tried to **push aside** her fears and keep going.
她试图把恐惧**push aside**并继续前进。
idiom

skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
phrasal-verb

set out on

开始一个有特定目标的旅程或活动
Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She **set out on** her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
她**开始**了她的梦想，开始了手工珠宝业务。
phrasal-verb

cut down expenses

削减开支
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent
Example
To stay profitable, companies must **cut down expenses**.
为了保持盈利，企业必须削减开支。
idiom

go out of one’s way

为帮助某人做出特别的努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.
她**走出她的路**来确保我们感到受欢迎。