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idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
idiom

on the level

诚实和真诚; 不试图欺骗
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
你可以信任她—她非常诚实。
idiom

Play with fire

做一些危险或冒险的事。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
如果你在没有研究的情况下投资，你就是在**玩火**。
idiom

beat down

重复用力打击，例如强烈的阳光或雨水
Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
下午的阳光 **照射** 在田野上整整一天。
idiom

go in one ear and out the other

听了某事但很快就忘记了
Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
我告诉他的事都从一只耳朵进，从另一只耳朵出。
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
phrasal-verb

show back up

在离开或缺席后返回
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
他在几个月的沉默后突然**重新出现**。
phrasal-verb

stick with your goals

坚持你的目标
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
如果你**坚持你的目标**，你将很快看到成果。
phrasal-verb

think over

在做决定之前仔细考虑某事
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
我需要仔细考虑你的提议，才会给你答复。
phrasal-verb

stand by

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

stand up

站起来
Meaning
to rise to a standing position
Example
Everyone **stood up** when the teacher entered the room.
当老师进入房间时，所有人都**站了起来**。
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。
phrasal-verb

aim for

努力实现特定目标
Meaning
to try to achieve a particular goal
Example
You should **aim for** continuous improvement in your work.
你应该**致力于**你工作的持续改进。
idiom

behind someone’s back

在他们不知道的情况下做某事
Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
她在**我背后**说我的坏话。
idiom

a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
idiom

sharp as a tack

非常聪明或思维敏捷
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
她非常聪明，总是能给出课堂上最好的答案。
phrasal-verb

learn to appreciate

培养对其他传统和信仰的钦佩或尊重
Meaning
to develop admiration or respect for other traditions and beliefs
Example
Through travel, you can **learn to appreciate** cultural diversity.
通过旅行，你可以学会欣赏文化多样性。
idiom

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

一步一步解释某事，让人感到自信。
Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches **talk players through** calming breaths before big matches.
教练在大比赛前通过深呼吸帮助球员平静下来。
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

lash out at work

在工作场所激烈表达愤怒
Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to **lash out at work** over a comment.
最好深呼吸，而不是因为一句评论在工作中发火。
idiom

golden opportunity

一个非常好的机会；稀有的机会
Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
这是一个**黄金机会**展示你的才华。
idiom

give someone a leg up

帮助某人改善他们的处境或获得优势
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
她的导师在她的职业生涯中**给了她一个提升**。
phrasal-verb

draw confidence from experience

从经验中获得自信
Meaning
to gain self-assurance by learning from past events
Example
You can **draw confidence from experience** and handle new challenges better.
你可以**从经验中获得自信**，并更好地应对新的挑战。
idiom

measure out

计算并分出特定的数量
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
请量出两杯面粉。
idiom

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
idiom

miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
idiom

itching to do something

渴望或不耐烦地做某事
Meaning
to be eager or impatient to do something
Example
He’s **itching to start** his new project.
他迫不及待地开始他的新的项目。
idiom

track down

经过搜索后找到某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone after a search
Example
We finally **tracked down** the missing invoice.
我们终于**找到了**丢失的发票。
phrasal-verb

ride out the storm

在困难的情况下保持冷静并继续前进
Meaning
to stay calm and keep going during a difficult situation
Example
We **ride out the storm** together when deadlines stack up.
当最后期限堆积时，我们一起挺过难关。
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

look after yourself

照顾自己的健康或福祉
Meaning
to take care of your own health or well-being
Example
Take some rest and **look after yourself** properly.
休息一下，**照顾好自己**。
phrasal-verb

talk through emotions

讨论你的情感以便理解或管理它们
Meaning
to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them
Example
It helps to **talk through** your emotions with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论你的情感是有帮助的。
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。
phrasal-verb

be thrilled about

对某事感到非常兴奋或高兴
Meaning
to feel very excited or pleased about something
Example
She was **thrilled about** her upcoming vacation.
她对即将到来的假期感到非常兴奋。
idiom

Ask the right questions

提出正确的问题以获得理解。
Meaning
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
Example
Good researchers always **ask the right questions**.
好的研究者总是问对问题。
idiom

clear away

移除物品以整理空间
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
请在午餐后清理盘子。
idiom

find fault

不公平地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something unfairly
Example
He always **finds fault** with everything I do.
他总是**挑剔**我做的每一件事。
phrasal-verb

cheer oneself up

让自己感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier
Example
She watched her favorite movie to **cheer herself up** after a rough day.
她看了自己最喜欢的电影，以便在艰难的一天后 **让自己高兴起来**。
phrasal-verb

catch up with trends

保持最新的开发或创新
Meaning
to stay updated with the latest developments or innovations
Example
Founders must **catch up with trends** to stay competitive.
创始人必须**catch up with trends**才能保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

tidy up

打扫并整理一个空间
Meaning
to clean and organize a space
Example
I need to **tidy up** the kitchen before going to bed.
我需要在睡觉之前整理厨房。
phrasal-verb

buzz about

兴奋地谈论某事；充满激动
Meaning
to talk excitedly about something; to be filled with excitement
Example
The office was **buzzing about** the upcoming project.
办公室里人们兴奋地讨论着即将到来的项目。
phrasal-verb

talk back

粗鲁地回答; 与权威争论
Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t **talk back** to your teacher like that!
不要那样**顶嘴**你的老师！
idiom

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
idiom

chain reaction

由一个事件引发的一系列事件
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
一个突破可以引发新的创新的**连锁反应**。
idiom

butterflies in the stomach

感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
约会前我总是感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

stick at

继续做某事，决心即使在困难时也不放弃
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
如果你坚持下去，你最终会看到你的努力结果
phrasal-verb

tune into cultures

理解并适应来自不同文化的人们交流的方式
Meaning
to understand and adapt to the ways people from different cultures communicate
Example
To work globally, you must **tune into cultures** beyond your own.
要在全球范围内工作，你必须**适应其他文化**，超越你自己的文化。
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

beginner’s luck

对新手的成功
Meaning
success for someone inexperienced
Example
He won his first game — must be **beginner’s luck**.
他赢得了第一场比赛——一定是**新手运气**。
idiom

law of the jungle

强者生存；缺乏秩序或法律
Meaning
survival of the strongest; lack of order or law
Example
In war, the **law of the jungle** often applies.
在战争中，**丛林法则**常常适用。
idiom

give someone a warm welcome

非常友好和热情地迎接某人
Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
我们到达时，他们热情地欢迎了我们。
phrasal-verb

stand over to

将某物转移或推迟到另一个时间或情况
Meaning
to transfer or carry something to another time or situation
Example
The discussion will be **stood over to** next week.
讨论将推迟到下周。
phrasal-verb

take initiative in

成为第一个采取行动或开始某事的人
Meaning
to be the first to take action or start something
Example
Leaders should **take initiative in** solving problems early.
领导者应该在早期**采取主动权**解决问题。
phrasal-verb

ring back

回拨电话
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **ring back** when I get home.
我到家后会回拨电话。
idiom

I’d say

用于表达经过考虑的意见
Meaning
used to express a considered opinion
Example
**I’d say** this is the best option we have.
**我会说** 这是我们拥有的最佳选择
phrasal-verb

think ahead to

考虑未来会发生什么，并为此做计划
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
你应该思考五年后你想在哪里。
idiom

mind over matter

用意志力克服身体问题
Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure **mind over matter**.
跑完那场马拉松完全是**意志战胜身体**。
phrasal-verb

blend in

自然地成为某个团体或文化的一部分
Meaning
to become part of a group or culture naturally
Example
He tried to **blend in** by learning the local customs and traditions.
他通过学习当地的风俗和传统，努力融入其中。
phrasal-verb

get together with

与家人或朋友聚会并共度时光
Meaning
to meet and spend time with family or friends
Example
We try to **get together with** the whole family every Eid.
我们尽力在每个开斋节与全家团聚。
phrasal-verb

hand in assignments

向老师提交学校或大学作业
Meaning
to submit school or college work to the teacher
Example
You must **hand in assignments** before the deadline.
你必须在截止日期之前**提交作业**。
idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
idiom

a masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术作品或成就
Meaning
an outstanding work of art or achievement
Example
Her latest sculpture is truly **a masterpiece**.
她的最新雕塑真的是**一件杰作**。
phrasal-verb

stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
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。
phrasal-verb

nerd out over

在讨论最喜欢的专业话题时感到兴奋
Meaning
to get excited discussing a favorite specialized topic
Example
We **nerd out over** robotics every Tuesday club meeting.
我们在每周二的俱乐部会议上讨论机器人技术时感到兴奋。
phrasal-verb

let someone off

原谅某人而不惩罚他们
Meaning
to forgive someone and not punish them
Example
The teacher **let him off** with a warning.
老师给了他一个警告并放了他。
phrasal-verb

rise with hope

以更新的乐观态度重新开始
Meaning
to start fresh with renewed optimism
Example
Every morning, she tries to **rise with hope** for a better day.
每天早上，她都尝试以**希望**重新开始，迎接更美好的一天。
phrasal-verb

hold out an apology

向某人道歉或伸出道歉
Meaning
to offer or extend an apology to someone
Example
He **held out an apology** for his earlier comments.
他因早前的评论而**道歉**。
idiom

take a hike

去散步或离开；离开
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
这个周末我们去山里**take a hike**。
phrasal-verb

rise above

不受负面情绪或批评的影响；保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to not be affected by negative emotions or criticism; to stay strong emotionally
Example
She managed to **rise above** the negativity around her.
她成功地 **超越** 了周围的负面情绪。
phrasal-verb

dust off

从某物上清除灰尘
Meaning
to remove dust from something
Example
Could you **dust off** the shelves before putting the books back?
你能在把书放回去之前清除书架上的灰尘吗？
phrasal-verb

lean in to

勇敢地接受或面对情感挑战
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.
她决定不回避冲突，而是选择**lean in to**讨论。
idiom

a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
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。
phrasal-verb

boom out

迅速增长或扩展
Meaning
to grow or expand rapidly
Example
The tech sector has **boomed out** in the last few years.
过去几年，科技行业已经**爆发**。
phrasal-verb

tie nations together through

通过共享经济活动联系国家
Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements **tie nations together through** common benefits.
自由贸易协议**通过**共同的利益把各国联系在一起。
idiom

lovebirds

一对非常亲密的情侣
Meaning
a couple who are very affectionate with each other
Example
Look at those **lovebirds** holding hands in the park!
看那些在公园里牵着手的**lovebirds**！
phrasal-verb

map out choices

列出不同的选择及其细节
Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We **map out choices** before deciding which project to take on.
我们在决定承担哪个项目之前列出不同的选择
idiom

Burn rate

创业公司花费资本的速度。
Meaning
The rate at which a startup spends its capital.
Example
Our **burn rate** is too high; we need to cut costs.
我们的**烧钱率**太高；我们需要削减成本。
idiom

road to success

通向成功的道路或行为
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
努力工作是通向成功的道路。
idiom

a roller coaster of emotions

经历强烈且波动的情感
Meaning
experiencing intense and fluctuating emotions
Example
Her life has been **a roller coaster of emotions** since the accident.
自从事故以来，她的生活就像一场情感过山车。
idiom

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
phrasal-verb

reach over to

伸出慰藉或支持的手势
Meaning
to extend a gesture of comfort or support
Example
She **reached over to** hold his hand when he started crying.
她伸出手去抓住他的手，当他开始哭泣时。
idiom

have a lightbulb moment

突然的领悟或想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or idea
Example
When I saw the problem from a different angle, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我从不同的角度看问题时，我有一个**灵光一闪的时刻**。
idiom

in the hot seat

处于困难或不舒服的位置，通常受到公众审视
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
争议之后，市长几天都处于**炙手可热的位置**。
phrasal-verb

let yourself go

放松并享受，不用担心
Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to **let yourself go** and stop overthinking.
有时你需要**放开自己**，停止过度思考。
idiom

hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。
idiom

soft launch

在全面发布之前，对新产品进行有限或安静的发布
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
公司进行了一个**软启动**来测试客户反应。
phrasal-verb

rally around for

为某人或某个原因争取支持
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
志愿者们在创纪录的时间内为社区清理行动集结。
idiom

ease off on

减少某事的数量或压力
Meaning
to reduce the amount or pressure of something
Example
They decided to **ease off on** overtime this month.
他们决定这个月减少加班。
phrasal-verb

plan ahead for

提前为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must **plan ahead for** deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
我们必须 **提前计划** 截止日期，以避免最后时刻的压力。
idiom

give someone the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否诚实，也选择信任他
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
这次我会给他疑点利益。
idiom

build one's confidence

增加自信或相信自己的能力
Meaning
to increase one's self-assurance or belief in one's abilities
Example
Public speaking classes helped him **build his confidence**.
公共演讲课程帮助他**建立了自信**。
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

lean over

向前或向下弯曲
Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t **lean over** the railing during the show.
请不要在表演期间弯腰靠在栏杆上。
idiom

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
phrasal-verb

face up to the truth

接受或面对某个情况的现实
Meaning
to accept or confront the reality of a situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.
是时候面对关于你错误的事实了。
idiom

at each other’s throats

处于持续冲突或打斗中
Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
那两个兄弟整天都在互相争斗。
phrasal-verb

get at

间接地暗示或建议某事
Meaning
to imply or suggest something indirectly
Example
What exactly are you **getting at** with that question?
你究竟在这个问题上**是什么意思**？
phrasal-verb

roll out to

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

An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
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

learn to cope with

学习如何应对失败
Meaning
to learn how to manage or handle failure
Example
You have to **learn to cope with** setbacks if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，你必须学会应对挫折。
phrasal-verb

lean into healing

积极参与情感恢复过程
Meaning
to actively engage in the process of emotional recovery
Example
It's okay to cry—**lean into healing** and allow yourself to grow.
哭泣是可以的—**lean into healing** 并允许自己成长。
phrasal-verb

settle down

结婚或开始稳定的关系
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
他准备好安定下来并开始组建家庭。
idiom

the whole truth

完全的真相，没有任何隐瞒
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
她承诺在法庭上讲述**全部真相**。
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

用于测试某个想法的产品的最简单版本。
Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an **MVP** to get feedback before the full version.
我们发布了一个**MVP**，在发布完整版本之前获得反馈。
idiom

get hooked on

对某事上瘾或非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
他在玩了一局棋后就沉迷于国际象棋。
idiom

weather the storm

度过困难的局面
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
我们的公司在危机中成功度过了风暴。
phrasal-verb

set out new goals

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

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

to make the grade

达到所需标准
Meaning
to meet the required standard
Example
He didn’t **make the grade** in the final exam.
他在期末考试中没有**通过**。
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
idiom

go separate ways

结束一段关系或伙伴关系
Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
After ten years together, they decided to **go separate ways**.
十年后，他们决定**各走各的路**。
idiom

on the stump

为政治职位竞选，特别是在公共场合发表演讲
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
候选人已经在**竞选**了几个星期，在全国各地争取支持。
idiom

more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
idiom

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
idiom

on the grapevine

间接听到八卦或谣言
Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
我**从八卦中听说**他们要离婚了。