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idiom

be at someone’s beck and call

随时准备帮助或服从某人
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
助理始终在老板的召唤下。
phrasal-verb

back up ideas

支持或捍卫某人的想法或意见
Meaning
to support or defend someone’s ideas or opinions
Example
During the discussion, teammates **backed up** each other's ideas confidently.
在讨论中，队友们自信地支持彼此的想法。
idiom

paint the town red

出去并疯狂庆祝
Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
考试后，我们决定**paint the town red**。
idiom

Hold out

继续生存或抵抗很长时间。
Meaning
Continue to survive or resist for a long time.
Example
They managed to **hold out** until help arrived.
他们成功地坚持到帮助到达。
phrasal-verb

carry on

即使在中断或困难之后继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
尽管面临挑战，她依然平静地继续她的工作。
idiom

get a new lease on life

为某事获得新的能量或热情
Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
手术后，她觉得自己仿佛**获得了新生**。
idiom

true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
phrasal-verb

falter on

做某事时犹豫或犯错误
Meaning
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
Example
She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.
她在演讲中犹豫了几次。
phrasal-verb

set up for

为活动准备或安排某事
Meaning
to prepare or arrange something for an event
Example
They started to **set up for** the cultural fair early in the morning.
他们一大早就开始为文化博览会做准备。
phrasal-verb

look into expansion opportunities

调查在国外发展业务的可能性
Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is **looking into expansion opportunities** in Africa.
管理层正在**寻找扩展机会**，尤其是在非洲。
idiom

double-cross someone

在假装支持某人后背叛某人
Meaning
to betray someone after pretending to support them
Example
He promised to help but **double-crossed** me in the end.
他答应帮忙，但最后背叛了我。
phrasal-verb

break through

克服障碍或限制; 实现个人进展
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation; to achieve personal progress
Example
He managed to **break through** his emotional walls and trust people again.
他成功突破了自己的情感壁垒，重新开始信任别人。
phrasal-verb

stand up against

抵制不公正; 捍卫原则
Meaning
to resist or oppose injustice; to defend principles
Example
People **stand up against** censorship to protect freedom of speech.
人们抵制审查制度，以保护言论自由。
phrasal-verb

snap at

愤怒且快速地对某人说话
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
当我问他一个简单的问题时，他愤怒地回应了我
idiom

play by ear

即兴发挥或随行决定，而不是遵循固定计划
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
我们没有固定的日程安排，所以就随意处理吧。
phrasal-verb

show up late

比预期晚到
Meaning
to arrive later than expected
Example
He always **shows up late** for work.
他总是上班迟到
phrasal-verb

toughen up

变得更强大和更有韧性，尤其是在情感上
Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to **toughen up** if you want to handle criticism at work.
如果你想在工作中应对批评，你需要 **toughen up**。
phrasal-verb

branch out into

扩展到一个新的业务或活动领域
Meaning
to expand into a new area of business or activity
Example
They decided to **branch out into** renewable energy solutions.
他们决定扩展到可再生能源解决方案。
phrasal-verb

boost up

增加或提高某些东西，如生产或增长
Meaning
to increase or enhance something such as production or growth
Example
The new incentives will **boost up** industrial productivity.
新的激励措施将提高工业生产力。
idiom

save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

fill your heart with gratitude

专注于你感激的事情
Meaning
to focus on the things you are thankful for
Example
Every morning, **fill your heart with gratitude** to start the day right.
每天早晨，**怀着感激的心情开始新的一天**。
phrasal-verb

open toward

对某人表示温暖或接受
Meaning
to show warmth or acceptance toward someone
Example
He became more **open toward** his classmates.
他变得更加**对同学开放**。
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。
phrasal-verb

reach out over

通过数字通信工具联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone via digital communication tools
Example
Feel free to **reach out over** Teams if you have any issues.
如果有任何问题，请随时通过Teams联系我。
phrasal-verb

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
phrasal-verb

fade into

逐渐与周围环境融为一体；变得不太显眼
Meaning
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
Example
His pale shirt **faded into** the white background.
他的浅色衬衫**消失在**白色背景中。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
phrasal-verb

melt away

当雪或冰消失时，它变得越来越温暖
Meaning
when snow or ice disappears as it gets warmer
Example
The snow quickly **melted away** in the morning sun.
雪在早晨的阳光下迅速**融化**。
phrasal-verb

break out

突然开始（例如战争、火灾、疾病等）
Meaning
to start suddenly (for war, fire, disease, etc.)
Example
A fire **broke out** in the kitchen last night.
昨晚厨房里爆发了火灾。
idiom

shoulder the responsibility

接受或承担责任
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
他准备好承担领导项目的责任。
idiom

get in shape

通过锻炼保持健康
Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
他开始每天早上跑步，以保持健康。
phrasal-verb

run on

由特定的能源来源提供动力
Meaning
to be powered by a particular source of energy
Example
Electric cars **run on** renewable energy instead of gasoline.
电动汽车**run on**可再生能源，而不是汽油。
idiom

burn out

由于过度工作而变得非常疲劳并失去动力
Meaning
to become very tired and lose motivation due to overwork
Example
If you don’t rest, you’ll **burn out** soon.
如果你不休息，你很快就会**精疲力尽**。
idiom

plan B

第一个计划失败时的备用计划
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
我们应该有一个计划B，以防事情出错。
idiom

cat nap

白天短暂的小睡
Meaning
a short sleep during the day
Example
I took a **cat nap** before the meeting.
我在会议前小睡了一会儿。
phrasal-verb

mop up

用拖把或布擦拭表面上的液体或污垢
Meaning
to clean liquid or dirt from a surface using a mop or cloth
Example
Use a towel to **mop up** the water you spilled.
用毛巾擦拭你洒的水。
phrasal-verb

bring on

引起坏事发生；使某事开始
Meaning
to cause something bad to happen; to make something start
Example
Lack of sleep can **bring on** headaches.
缺乏睡眠可能会引起头痛。
phrasal-verb

turn around

改善情况或使某事再次成功
Meaning
to improve a situation or make something successful again
Example
The new leader helped **turn around** the company’s declining performance.
新领导帮助**扭转**了公司下降的业绩。
idiom

even out

使某物变得平整或均匀
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
搅拌面糊使块状物**变得均匀**。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
phrasal-verb

fess up

承认或坦白一些尴尬或错误的事情
Meaning
to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong
Example
It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.
是时候**承认**并讲述发生了什么事。
idiom

There's no 'I' in team

强调团队合作的重要性，而不是个人的荣耀。
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
记住，在一个项目中，**团队里没有“我”**。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off emotionally

停止与某人沟通或表现感情
Meaning
to stop communicating or showing feelings to someone
Example
After their argument, she **cut him off emotionally**.
在他们争吵后，她**情感上切断了他**。
idiom

dig deep

全力以赴，努力达成目标
Meaning
to use all your strength and determination to achieve something
Example
You’ll have to **dig deep** to finish this marathon.
你将必须 **dig deep** 来完成这个马拉松。
idiom

blow someone's mind

让某人感到震惊或惊讶
Meaning
to amaze or astonish someone
Example
The magic show really **blew my mind**.
魔术表演真的让我大吃一惊。
idiom

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
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。
phrasal-verb

reach out diplomatically

通过外交手段尝试建立沟通或改善关系
Meaning
to try to establish communication or improve relations through diplomacy
Example
The government decided to **reach out diplomatically** to its neighboring countries.
政府决定**reach out diplomatically**与邻国建立联系。
phrasal-verb

campaign against

组织努力反对某事
Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
地方团体反对有害的分区变更发起了运动。
idiom

learn by heart

背诵
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
他为朗诵背诵了诗歌。
phrasal-verb

flatten out

停止增加或减少，并保持在同一水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
Example
After years of fluctuation, growth has **flattened out**.
经过多年的波动后，增长已经**平稳**。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
idiom

in my opinion

用来表达某人所想或所信的意思
Meaning
used to express what one thinks or believes
Example
**In my opinion**, this movie is too long.
在我看来，这部电影太长了。
phrasal-verb

build up patience

逐渐增加情绪耐力
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional endurance
Example
Meditation helps you **build up patience** in stressful times.
冥想帮助你在压力大的时刻**积累耐心**。
idiom

bite your tongue

强忍不说出自己想说的话
Meaning
to stop yourself from saying something you want to say
Example
I had to **bite my tongue** when my boss took credit for my work.
当老板抢走我的功劳时，我不得不忍住不说话。
phrasal-verb

bring out

揭示或强调某种特质或观点
Meaning
to reveal or emphasize a quality or idea
Example
Her words **brought out** the importance of teamwork.
她的话**突显**了团队合作的重要性。
idiom

zero in on

把全部注意力和努力集中在一件事情上
Meaning
to direct all your attention and efforts toward one thing
Example
The team needs to **zero in on** the main problem before making changes.
团队需要在做出改变之前专注于主要问题。
phrasal-verb

cut across borders

超越国界或差异
Meaning
to go beyond national boundaries or differences
Example
Cultural exchange programs **cut across borders** and bring people together.
文化交流项目**跨越国界**，将人们团结在一起。
idiom

kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
idiom

open and shut case

一个容易决定或显而易见的案件
Meaning
a case that is easily decided or obvious
Example
It was an **open and shut case** with clear evidence.
这是一个有明确证据的显而易见的案件。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself out of

从消极的情绪状态中恢复或振作起来
Meaning
to recover or rise from a negative emotional state
Example
She worked hard to **lift herself out of** depression.
她努力工作，想要摆脱抑郁。
phrasal-verb

clean up after

清理人类或动物留下的垃圾或杂物
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
志愿者们来清理海滩节庆后的垃圾。
phrasal-verb

care for

照顾生病或需要帮助的人
Meaning
to look after someone who is sick or in need
Example
He **cares for** his elderly parents every day.
他每天照顾他的年迈父母
idiom

pledge one's word

做出严肃或正式的承诺
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
他**承诺**支持这个事业。
phrasal-verb

get back

返回一个地方; 找回失去的东西
Meaning
to return to a place; to recover something lost
Example
I hope you **get back** safely from your trip.
希望你能安全地从旅行中返回。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
idiom

break the deadlock

打破僵局或脱离无法进展的局面
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
他们最终通过讨论打破了僵局。
idiom

Cut from the same cloth

在性格或行为上非常相似。
Meaning
To be very similar in character or behavior.
Example
Those two brothers are **cut from the same cloth**.
这两个兄弟在行为上几乎一模一样。
idiom

rack your brains

非常努力地思考某事
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
我必须**rack my brains**来记住她的名字。
idiom

get your ducks in a row

在行动之前把事情安排好
Meaning
to organize things properly before taking action
Example
Before launching the business, we need to **get our ducks in a row**.
在开始创业之前，我们需要把一切安排好。
phrasal-verb

bond through

通过分享经验或情感建立紧密关系。
Meaning
to form a close relationship by sharing experiences or emotions
Example
We **bonded through** our shared struggles in college.
我们通过大学里共同的奋斗**建立了联系**。
idiom

run in the family

一个许多家庭成员共享的特征
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
好看是**run in the family** — 他们都很漂亮！
idiom

make a decision

在考虑之后选择某事
Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to **make a decision** about my career path.
我需要一些时间来**做出决定** 关于我的职业道路。
idiom

push someone's buttons

故意惹恼或激怒某人
Meaning
to deliberately annoy or upset someone
Example
He knows how to **push her buttons** when they argue.
他知道他们争吵时怎样故意惹她生气。
phrasal-verb

break into exports

开始在外国市场销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
许多本地公司正在尝试通过 **打入出口** 来推动增长。
idiom

lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
idiom

firewall

一种用于保护网络免受未经授权访问的安全系统。
Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
公司安装了一个**防火墙**，以保护敏感数据免受网络攻击。
phrasal-verb

step back

停下来冷静地观察局势
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退一步**看全局。
idiom

sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
phrasal-verb

break off

突然结束；停止说话或谈判
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
他们上个月**解除**了订婚。
idiom

a thorn in the flesh

一些或某人造成持续的麻烦或烦恼
Meaning
something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance
Example
The new regulations have been **a thorn in the flesh** for small business owners.
新规定对小企业主来说已经成为了**肉中的刺**。
phrasal-verb

sniff around

试图偷偷发现信息或出于好奇
Meaning
to try to find out information secretly or out of curiosity
Example
Reporters have been **sniffing around** for details about the case.
记者们一直在**四处嗅探**，试图了解案件的细节。
idiom

a walking encyclopedia

一个知道很多关于许多主题的人
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
问他任何关于历史的事情——他是**一本行走的百科全书**。
idiom

High stakes

涉及严重的风险或重大后果。
Meaning
Involving serious risk or significant consequences.
Example
Negotiating with investors is a **high-stakes** game.
与投资者谈判是一场**高风险**的游戏。
phrasal-verb

grow from

作为某事的结果发展
Meaning
to develop as a result of something
Example
We **grow from** every mistake we make.
我们从每个错误中成长。
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
phrasal-verb

break into conversation

加入一个正在进行的对话
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
他礼貌地**打断了对话**来分享他的意见。
idiom

sitting on a gold mine

拥有某些非常有价值的东西，但尚未意识到
Meaning
to have something very valuable that is not yet realized
Example
That old property is worth millions — you're **sitting on a gold mine**.
那块老物业价值数百万——你坐在一座金矿上。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
idiom

streamline the process

通过简化或消除不必要的步骤，使过程更加高效和有效
Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
我们需要**streamline the process**内容创作过程，以节省时间。
idiom

Grounded

无法外出或飞行；由于某种原因受到限制。
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
所有航班因浓雾被**grounded**。
idiom

game plan

一个经过深思熟虑的策略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
在会见投资者之前，我们需要一个坚实的游戏计划。
idiom

get to the root of the problem

发现问题的根本原因
Meaning
to discover the main cause of a problem
Example
We need to **get to the root of the problem** before we can fix it.
我们需要在解决问题之前**找到问题的根本原因**。
idiom

off script

偏离预定的计划或演讲
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
在会议期间，他**离开剧本**并做出了一些大胆的陈述。
idiom

phase out

逐渐停止使用或提供某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
该公司计划在明年之前逐渐停止使用塑料包装。
idiom

in a word

用于提供简明清晰的总结
Meaning
used to give a brief and clear summary
Example
The movie was, **in a word**, amazing.
这部电影, **一句话**, 非常棒。
idiom

pass with flying colors

出色地成功或以卓越的成绩达成某事
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
她以优异成绩通过了考试。
phrasal-verb

build discipline

培养良好习惯，并控制自己的行为
Meaning
to develop good habits and control over one’s actions
Example
Meditation helps you **build discipline** over your thoughts.
冥想帮助你**建立纪律**，控制你的思维。
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

a whole new ball game

一个全新或不同的情况；改变事情处理方式的东西。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
从头开始创业是**一个全新的挑战**。
phrasal-verb

go over again

重新审查或重复材料，以便更好地理解
Meaning
to review or repeat material for better understanding
Example
Let’s **go over again** the main points before the quiz.
在测验前，让我们再复习一下主要的要点。
idiom

trending topic

一个目前在社交媒体上很流行的话题
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
她的帖子在推特上成了一个趋势话题。
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。
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
phrasal-verb

set your mind to

将所有注意力和努力集中于实现某个目标
Meaning
to focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
Example
You can achieve anything if you **set your mind to** it.
如果你专注于它，你可以实现任何事情。
phrasal-verb

embrace with

热情而愿意地接受某事
Meaning
to accept something enthusiastically and willingly
Example
He quickly **embraced with** the new culture and made many friends.
他迅速接受了新文化并交了许多朋友。
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。
phrasal-verb

break into innovation

在新的领域或市场开始创新
Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to **break into innovation** by investing in AI research.
公司通过投资人工智能研究，尝试进入创新领域。
idiom

ahead of the curve

比别人更先进或创新
Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
他们的公司在人工智能开发中领先。
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**。
idiom

garbage in, garbage out

错误的输入数据将产生错误的结果
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
如果训练数据不佳，人工智能模型将失败——**garbage in, garbage out**。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
idiom

fall flat on your face

以令人尴尬的方式彻底失败
Meaning
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
Example
He **fell flat on his face** during his first business attempt.
他在第一次商业尝试中完全失败了。
idiom

under construction

正在开发或建设中
Meaning
in the process of being developed or built
Example
Our new website is still **under construction**.
我们的网站仍在建设中。
phrasal-verb

press for

坚持要求某事
Meaning
to insistently demand something
Example
Opposition parties continue to **press for** fair elections.
反对党继续要求公平选举。
idiom

smile from ear to ear

露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
他在面试后笑得合不拢嘴。
idiom

A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。