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idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
phrasal-verb

hold back criticism

避免不必要地说负面的话
Meaning
to avoid saying negative things unnecessarily
Example
In polite conversation, it’s wise to **hold back criticism**.
在礼貌的对话中，明智的是**避免批评**。
phrasal-verb

build upon strengths

建立在现有的优势上
Meaning
to use existing advantages or abilities to achieve more success
Example
Great leaders **build upon strengths** instead of focusing on weaknesses.
伟大的领导者通过建立在自身的优势上，而不是专注于弱点。
idiom

off the air

停止广播
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
该节目在十年后停止了广播。
phrasal-verb

set apart

使某物或某人独特或与众不同
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
创新设计可以使一个品牌从竞争对手中**脱颖而出**。
idiom

to be honest

用于表达真诚或坦率的意见时
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
老实说，我不喜欢那道菜。
idiom

crossing the aisle

当一个政治家支持或投票支持对立党派时
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
她通过走过通道来支持该法案，令大家惊讶
idiom

down to the wire

直到最后一刻；接近截止日期
Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went **down to the wire**, but they won in the end.
比赛一直进行到最后一刻，但他们最终赢了。
idiom

blow away

深深地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing **blew me away**.
她的歌声让我震惊。
idiom

breach of trust

未能保持信息或承诺的安全
Meaning
a failure to keep information or promises secure
Example
Leaking user data is a major **breach of trust**.
泄露用户数据是一个严重的**信任破裂**。
idiom

draw the line

设定什么是可以接受的限制
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
当涉及不道德行为时，我们必须**划定界限**。
phrasal-verb

glitch out

由于错误而短暂地发生故障或表现异常
Meaning
to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
Example
My phone screen **glitched out** for a few seconds.
我的手机屏幕**发生了故障**几秒钟。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
phrasal-verb

come forward with

自愿提供关于重要事情的信息或真相
Meaning
to volunteer information or truth about something important
Example
She **came forward with** the truth about what really happened.
她**主动提供了**关于真实发生的事情的真相。
phrasal-verb

settle upon

在考虑不同选项后决定某事
Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they **settled upon** a new business model.
经过长时间讨论后，他们决定了一个新的商业模式。
phrasal-verb

step down costs

逐渐减少开支
Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will **step down costs** to increase profitability.
公司将减少成本以提高盈利能力。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
phrasal-verb

build on

利用你的过去的成功或经验来改善或实现更多
Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should **build on** our previous success to reach higher goals.
我们应该在我们过去的成功的基础上继续努力，以实现更高的目标。
idiom

in cold blood

没有感情或怜悯; 故意残忍
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.
受害者被无情地谋杀。
phrasal-verb

log in for

为了做某事而登录在线系统
Meaning
to access an online system in order to do something
Example
Everyone **logs in for** the robotics demo ten minutes early.
每个人在机器人展示前十分钟登录。
phrasal-verb

depend upon

依赖某人提供支持或帮助
Meaning
to rely on someone for support or help
Example
Children **depend upon** their parents for love and care.
孩子们**依赖**父母的爱和关怀。
phrasal-verb

pig out on

吃得太多
Meaning
to eat too much of something
Example
We **pigged out on** pizza last night.
我们昨晚吃了很多披萨。
phrasal-verb

drive innovation

领导或激励创造性进步
Meaning
to lead or motivate creative progress
Example
The CEO’s vision helps **drive innovation** across all departments.
CEO的愿景帮助**推动创新**跨越所有部门。
phrasal-verb

give in to

屈服于压力或诱惑
Meaning
to yield or surrender to pressure or temptation
Example
The country refused to **give in to** international pressure.
这个国家拒绝屈服于国际压力。
phrasal-verb

think back to

回想或记住过去的事情
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
我常常回想我父母教我的课程。
idiom

lose your temper

突然生气
Meaning
to become angry suddenly
Example
He **lost his temper** when the kids broke the vase.
当孩子们打破花瓶时，他**失去了冷静**。
phrasal-verb

join hands with

为了一个目标而共同合作或共同工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work together for a cause
Example
Several organizations **joined hands with** the ministry to organize the cultural festival.
多个组织与该部门合作，共同组织了文化节。
phrasal-verb

draw energy from positivity

从积极的想法或人群中获得动力和热情
Meaning
to gain motivation and enthusiasm from positive thoughts or people
Example
You can **draw energy from positivity** around you.
你可以从你周围的**积极性中汲取能量**。
idiom

leaf through

随意翻阅书或杂志的页面
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
他喜欢在午餐时翻阅目录。
idiom

to bite off more than you can chew

承担一项过于困难的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too difficult
Example
He **bit off more than he could chew** by promising to finish the work alone.
他 **答应独自完成工作**，结果承担了过于困难的任务。
phrasal-verb

open through

通过经历另一种文化的经验来获得理解
Meaning
to access understanding by going through experiences of another culture
Example
You can **open through** empathy to truly understand cultural values.
你可以通过**open through**同理心来真正理解文化价值。
phrasal-verb

work through challenges

处理问题并克服它们，同时继续取得进展
Meaning
to deal with and overcome problems while continuing progress
Example
The creative team managed to **work through challenges** and meet the deadline.
创意团队成功克服挑战，并按时完成了任务。
phrasal-verb

go over lessons

再次复习或检查课程，以便更好地理解
Meaning
to review or check lessons again for better understanding
Example
I always **go over lessons** before an exam.
我总是在考试前复习课程。
idiom

a light bulb moment

突然的灵感或顿悟的时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
她在会议期间突然灵光一现。
phrasal-verb

carry along

激励或说服某人同意或跟随
Meaning
to inspire or persuade someone to agree or follow
Example
Her speech **carried along** the entire audience.
她的演讲**吸引了所有**观众。
idiom

bail someone out

帮助某人摆脱困境
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
他的朋友在他没钱时**救了他**。
phrasal-verb

roll out subsidies

为行业推出财务支持项目
Meaning
to introduce financial support programs for industries
Example
The government plans to **roll out subsidies** for renewable energy projects.
政府计划推出可再生能源项目的补贴。
idiom

broken-hearted

因某事或某人而极度悲伤
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
分手后，他心碎了。
idiom

do your own thing

按照自己的意愿去做，不用担心别人怎么想
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
他喜欢按自己的方式行事，不依赖任何人。
phrasal-verb

grow inward

从个人经历中发展理解和智慧
Meaning
to develop understanding and wisdom from personal experiences
Example
She began to **grow inward** as she faced her fears and doubts.
她在面对恐惧和怀疑时开始**内在成长**。
idiom

come to light

浮出水面；变得为人所知或被揭示
Meaning
to become known or revealed
Example
The truth finally **came to light** after many years.
真相在多年后终于**浮出水面**。
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。
phrasal-verb

show off to

在别人面前炫耀以给他们留下深刻印象
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.
他在同学面前炫耀他的手机。
idiom

settle in

在新环境或新地方适应
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
搬家后，我们花了一周时间适应。
idiom

like one big happy family

和谐生活或工作在一起的人们
Meaning
people living or working together in harmony
Example
Our office team works **like one big happy family**.
我们的办公室团队**像一个大家庭一样工作**。
idiom

tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
phrasal-verb

sleep through

尽管有噪音或其他干扰，仍然继续睡觉。
Meaning
to continue sleeping despite noise or other disturbances
Example
I **slept through** the thunderstorm last night.
昨晚我在雷暴中睡着了。
phrasal-verb

foster in

在某人或某个团体内促进某个品质或思想的发展
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
该项目旨在培养参与者的责任感。
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

bring up a family

抚养和照顾孩子
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
他们努力工作以抚养一个家庭。
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

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
idiom

get into the habit

开始做某事并保持规律性
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
我已经养成了睡前读书的习惯。
phrasal-verb

open your heart

变得更加情感上可用或充满爱
Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
她决定再次**敞开心扉**去爱。
phrasal-verb

wind down from

在完成某些紧张的事情后放松
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
我们通过快速的户外散步来放松工作压力。
idiom

good things come to those who wait

耐心会带来好的结果
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
**好事会降临到那些懂得等待的人身上**，所以要有耐心。
idiom

Go against the grain

做一些与做事的常规方式相反的事情
Meaning
to do something that is contrary to the usual way of doing things
Example
Their new approach really **goes against the grain** of traditional research methods.
他们的新方法真的违背了传统的研究方法。
idiom

keep one's nose to the grindstone

努力工作并持续不断地工作
Meaning
to work hard and continuously
Example
If you **keep your nose to the grindstone**, you'll achieve your goals.
如果你**保持不断努力工作**，你将实现你的目标。
idiom

pharming

一种网络攻击，將网站的流量重定向到一个欺诈性网站，以窃取信息
Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
由于**法明**攻击，受害人的银行账户信息被窃取。
phrasal-verb

lay down terms

阐明协议的规则或条件
Meaning
to state the rules or conditions of an agreement
Example
Each country must **lay down terms** before signing the treaty.
每个国家在签署条约之前必须阐明条件。
phrasal-verb

reach out internationally

与其他国家的人或组织建立联系或关系
Meaning
to establish contact or relationships with people or organizations in other countries
Example
The company plans to **reach out internationally** to expand its client base.
该公司计划**reach out 国际化**以扩展其客户基础。
phrasal-verb

average out at

在一段时间内拥有特定的平均数量或比率
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
通货膨胀 **平均约** 为 4% 在一年内。
idiom

go green

采取环保的生活方式
Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
许多公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来**go green**。
idiom

hold down

将某物保持在低水平
Meaning
to keep something at a low level
Example
It’s tough to **hold down** rent costs in this city.
在这个城市，控制租金成本非常困难。
idiom

grow into

逐渐变得更有能力或在某事上更熟练
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
他最终将**适应**经理的角色。
phrasal-verb

build endurance

逐渐培养长时间坚持下去的能力
Meaning
to gradually develop the ability to keep going for a long time
Example
Athletes **build endurance** through consistent training.
运动员通过持续训练建立耐力。
idiom

the tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的一个小可见部分
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
我们收到的少数投诉只是**冰山一角**。
phrasal-verb

show gratitude for

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

come off

成功发生; 成功
Meaning
to happen successfully; to succeed
Example
The plan **came off** just as we hoped.
计划**成功了**，正如我们所希望的。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
idiom

Political bargaining chip

在政治中用来谈判或交换的议题或点。
Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
在谈判过程中，贸易协议成了一个**政治谈判筹码**。
phrasal-verb

let down your guard

放下防备
Meaning
to stop being defensive and allow yourself to feel or connect
Example
When you **let down your guard**, you allow others to truly know you.
当你放下防备时，你允许别人真正了解你。
phrasal-verb

bring together

将人们聚集在一起以实现某个目标
Meaning
to unite people for a purpose
Example
Family events **bring together** everyone and strengthen bonds.
家庭活动**将人们聚集在一起**并加强纽带。
idiom

take the blame

对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
他决定为团队的失败**承担责任**。
idiom

my way or the highway

用于表示某人必须接受你的规则，否则就离开
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.
老板说这是 **我的路或高速公路**。
phrasal-verb

cut back on laziness

减少你避免努力或工作的倾向
Meaning
to reduce your tendency to avoid effort or work
Example
To be disciplined, you need to **cut back on laziness**.
为了保持纪律，你需要**减少懒惰**。
phrasal-verb

bring out leadership qualities

帮助某人展示或发展领导力特质
Meaning
to help someone display or develop leadership traits
Example
Training sessions are designed to **bring out leadership qualities** in employees.
培训课程旨在帮助员工展示领导力特质。
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。
phrasal-verb

zone into calmness

完全专注于平静和放松
Meaning
to focus your mind completely on peace and relaxation
Example
Meditation helps me **zone into calmness** after stressful meetings.
冥想帮助我在压力大的会议后**区域进入平静**。
idiom

break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
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

go under

失去意识，通常在手术期间
Meaning
to lose consciousness, usually during surgery
Example
He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.
他在手术前感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

cut out waste

完全消除不必要的浪费
Meaning
to eliminate unnecessary waste completely
Example
We should **cut out waste** to make our cities more sustainable.
我们应该**消除浪费**，以使我们的城市更加可持续。
idiom

make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
phrasal-verb

vote in

通过投票选举某人担任职位
Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people **voted in** a new government last year.
人们在去年投票选举了新政府。
idiom

swing vote

一个尚未决定的选票，可能会朝任何方向发展
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
摇摆票将决定选举的结果。
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

streamline into

简化过程使其更高效
Meaning
to simplify a process to make it more efficient
Example
The company aims to **streamline into** a faster workflow this quarter.
公司旨在本季度简化更快速的工作流程。
idiom

Pull one’s weight

对某事完全感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

Economic bubble

一种资产价格远远高于其真实价值的情况。
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
2008年住房经济泡沫破裂，引发了全球危机。
idiom

hit it off

迅速而轻松地成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
他们在介绍后立即成为了朋友。
idiom

tiger mom

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

take up a hobby

开始一个新的爱好或休闲活动
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
在封锁期间，许多人开始了像绘画或烹饪这样的爱好。
idiom

hard as nails

非常坚强和有决心
Meaning
very tough and determined
Example
She’s **hard as nails** when it comes to achieving her goals.
她在实现目标时非常坚强和有决心。
idiom

true colors

一个人的真实本性或意图
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
他撒谎时显露出了他的**真面目**。
phrasal-verb

agree on

达成一致的决定或理解
Meaning
to reach a shared decision or understanding
Example
We finally **agreed on** the marketing strategy after a long discussion.
经过长时间的讨论，我们终于就营销策略达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

drop out of the race

退出或撤出比赛或活动
Meaning
to quit or withdraw from a competition or activity
Example
The cyclist **dropped out of the race** due to an injury.
由于受伤，骑行者**退出了比赛**。
idiom

take it in stride

冷静地接受某事而不生气
Meaning
to accept something calmly without being upset
Example
She **took the criticism in stride**.
她**冷静地接受了批评**。
idiom

get back on track

在犯错或遇到挫折后重回正轨
Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
经过一些错误后，她重新回到了正轨。
phrasal-verb

show through

透过某物可见；部分可见
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
她的红色衬衫**透过**白色连衣裙可见。
idiom

tune out

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

in safe hands

受到值得信赖的人的保护或照顾。
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
别担心孩子们，他们在奶奶的照顾下很安全。
idiom

carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
idiom

bored to death

极度无聊
Meaning
extremely bored
Example
I was **bored to death** during the long lecture.
我在长时间的讲座中感到极度无聊。
phrasal-verb

shake out

通过移动或拉伸来缓解压力或紧张
Meaning
to relieve stress or tension by moving or stretching
Example
Before continuing your work, take a moment to **shake out** your hands and shoulders.
在继续工作之前，花一点时间 **摇动** 你的手和肩膀。
phrasal-verb

find for

支持或判决某人有利（通常是在法律案件中）
Meaning
to support or rule in favor of someone (usually in a legal case)
Example
The court **found for** the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
法院在审查证据后判决被告有利。
idiom

full steam ahead

全力以赴地前进
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
团队正全力以赴地推进新的物流计划。
idiom

the big bang

一个突如其来的强大开始；通常用于隐喻
Meaning
a sudden and powerful beginning; often used metaphorically
Example
The startup launched with **a big bang** in the tech world.
这家初创公司在科技界以**大爆炸**的方式推出。
phrasal-verb

lean on for

依赖某人获得帮助或建议
Meaning
to depend on someone for help or advice
Example
My mentor is who I **lean on for** guidance before big negotiations.
我的导师是我在重要谈判前依赖的指导者。
phrasal-verb

clear the air with

通过与某人进行坦诚的对话来解决紧张局势
Meaning
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
Example
I want to **clear the air with** you before the next meetup.
我想在下次见面之前与您澄清一下
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。
idiom

beyond belief

太令人惊讶或震惊，以至于无法相信
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
他的康复令人难以置信。
phrasal-verb

pick out of

从一组中选择
Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
她是从数百名申请者中**挑选出来的**。
phrasal-verb

ease inflation

减少通货膨胀或减轻价格压力
Meaning
to make inflation less severe or reduce price pressure
Example
Rising interest rates can help **ease inflation** over time.
上涨的利率可以帮助随着时间的推移减轻通货膨胀。
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
idiom

break down

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

speak of the devil

刚说到某人，他就出现了
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
**说曹操曹操到**，约翰来了！
phrasal-verb

lay out concepts

清晰地呈现或解释创意概念
Meaning
to present or explain creative ideas clearly
Example
The designer **laid out concepts** for the new brand identity.
设计师为新品牌形象呈现了概念。
phrasal-verb

ramp up to

增加或加强努力或生产，以恢复或满足需求
Meaning
to increase or intensify effort or production to recover or meet demand
Example
Factories **ramped up to** meet the rising post-crisis demand.
工厂增加了生产，以满足危机后日益增长的需求。
idiom

back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。