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phrasal-verb

beam with pride

带着自豪微笑
Meaning
to smile happily because of feeling proud
Example
His mother **beamed with pride** at his graduation ceremony.
他的母亲在他的毕业典礼上带着自豪微笑。
idiom

code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
phrasal-verb

push through

尽管有困难仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
He managed to **push through** the hard times and achieve his dream.
他克服了困难实现了自己的梦想。
idiom

a front-page story

一条重要到足以登上报纸头版的新闻
Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was **a front-page story** for the national newspapers.
市中心的火灾是全国报纸的头版新闻。
phrasal-verb

pay tribute to

向某人表示敬意
Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
球队在胜利后向教练表示敬意。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
idiom

Pay the piper

为自己的行为或决定承担后果。
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
经过多年的过度开支，这个国家不得不承担后果。
idiom

Fine tuning

为了改进而进行的小调整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
在我们展示之前，这个计划只需要一些小调整。
phrasal-verb

slow yourself down

减慢你的步伐以避免压力或疲劳
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
如果你感到疲倦，试着**放慢脚步**并稍作休息。
phrasal-verb

hold together

在困难时期保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to stay emotionally strong during difficulties
Example
She managed to **hold together** even when everything was falling apart.
即使一切崩溃了，她也成功地**坚持住了**。
idiom

out of one’s comfort zone

做一些不熟悉或具有挑战性的事情
Meaning
doing something unfamiliar or challenging
Example
She stepped **out of her comfort zone** to take a new job.
她走出舒适区去接受一份新工作。
idiom

At your own risk

你对任何可能的危险或损失负责。
Meaning
You are responsible for any possible danger or loss.
Example
You can enter the cave, but it’s **at your own risk**.
你可以进入洞穴，但这是**自担风险**。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
phrasal-verb

trust with

把责任或信任交给某人处理某事
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
我把我最深的秘密交给你。
idiom

top dog

最重要或最有权力的人
Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
他是公司里最重要的人。
idiom

have a heavy heart

感到深深的悲伤或忧愁
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
他带着沉重的心情离开了城市。
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
phrasal-verb

carry out negotiations

进行正式讨论以达成协议
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
我们的团队将在下周与外国投资者进行谈判。
idiom

kick the bucket

死（非正式）
Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
他终于在长时间的疾病后**去世了**。
idiom

have big plans

对未来有重要或雄心勃勃的计划
Meaning
to have important or ambitious goals for the future
Example
He **has big plans** to expand his business overseas.
他有扩大自己海外业务的宏伟计划。
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。
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

drop in the ocean

与所需的量相比，非常小或微不足道的数量
Meaning
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
Example
Our recycling efforts are just a **drop in the ocean** compared to the global pollution problem.
与全球污染问题相比，我们的回收努力只是**海洋中的一滴水**。
idiom

the last straw

让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
他那句粗鲁的话是她的最后一根稻草。
phrasal-verb

check in about

讨论或确认某事的状态
Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s **check in about** the deliverables before Friday.
让我们在周五之前讨论交付内容。
phrasal-verb

look around for

寻找或探索附近的东西
Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s **look around for** a good restaurant before we leave the city.
在离开城市之前，我们先找个好餐馆。
idiom

go off the deep end

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to become very angry or emotional suddenly
Example
She **went off the deep end** when she heard the bad news.
她**发火了**，当她听到坏消息时。
idiom

in the long run

经过长时间; 最终
Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you **in the long run**.
现在储蓄将帮助你 **从长远来看**。
phrasal-verb

foster cooperation

鼓励和发展国家之间的相互帮助或团队合作
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
联合国的目标是促进其成员之间的合作。
phrasal-verb

add in

包含一个小的礼貌评论或细节
Meaning
to include a small polite comment or detail
Example
If I may, I’d like to **add in** one more observation.
如果可以的话，我想添加一个额外的观察。
idiom

in a bad mood

心情不好
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
她心情不好，因为她没睡好。
phrasal-verb

single out

从一组中挑选一个人或事物，给予特别关注
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
老师**挑选**了一个学生来表扬。
idiom

not my cup of tea

不是某人喜欢或享受的事情
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
看板球不是我的兴趣。
idiom

make your dreams come true

实现你一直想要的
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
她努力工作以实现她的梦想。
idiom

let one's hair down

放松并自由享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to **let our hair down**.
项目结束后，我们都出去**放松一下**。
phrasal-verb

dry out

在变湿后完全干燥
Meaning
to become completely dry after being wet
Example
The ground will **dry out** once the sun comes up.
地面将在太阳升起后干燥。
phrasal-verb

celebrate with

与来自其他文化背景的人一起参加庆祝活动
Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to **celebrate with** friends during their cultural festivals.
我们喜欢在他们的文化节日里与朋友们一起庆祝。
idiom

adapt or perish

为了生存，必须适应新的条件
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to the new conditions
Example
In the business world, it's all about **adapt or perish**.
在商业世界中，一切都与**适应或灭亡**有关。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
phrasal-verb

send over

通过数字方式传输或交付某物给另一个人或团队
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
一旦文件获得批准，我会发送最终文件。
phrasal-verb

feel torn about

对选择或决定感到矛盾或后悔
Meaning
to feel conflicted or regretful about a choice or decision
Example
I **feel torn about** leaving my hometown for work.
我对离开家乡去工作感到很矛盾。
idiom

scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
idiom

a light at the end of the tunnel

表示情况很快会有所改善的迹象；在困难情况下的希望
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw **a light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力工作后，她终于看到了**隧道尽头的光**。
phrasal-verb

carry out

执行或实施计划或任务
Meaning
to perform or execute a plan or task
Example
The consultants will **carry out** a market feasibility study.
顾问们将**执行**市场可行性研究。
phrasal-verb

step up for responsibility

自愿承担挑战或责任
Meaning
to take on a challenge or responsibility willingly
Example
Leaders must **step up for responsibility** when the situation demands it.
当情况要求时，领导者必须承担责任。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

shift mindset

改变对某事的思考方式
Meaning
to change the way one thinks about something
Example
Leaders must **shift mindset** to embrace innovation.
领导者必须改变心态以拥抱创新。
phrasal-verb

take through

逐步解释某事; 引导某人完成一个过程
Meaning
to explain something step by step; to guide someone through a process
Example
Let me **take you through** the application process.
让我带你通过申请过程。
phrasal-verb

come up empty

未能实现或找到某事
Meaning
to fail to achieve or find something
Example
We searched everywhere but **came up empty**.
我们到处搜索，但**一无所获**。
phrasal-verb

throw back

归还某物；提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
海洋的气味 **把他带回** 到他的童年记忆中。
phrasal-verb

build confidence

增强对自己能力的信心
Meaning
to strengthen belief in your own abilities
Example
Every small success helps you **build confidence** for bigger goals.
每一个小成功都能帮助你增强信心，追求更大的目标。
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
phrasal-verb

beat yourself up

过度责备自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要为一个错误过度责备自己。
idiom

don't count your chickens before they hatch

不要为可能不会发生的事情做计划
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
你应该等到收到工作邀请再庆祝。不要在鸡蛋孵出小鸡之前就数鸡。
idiom

off the rails

变得失控或混乱
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
他的朋友搬走后，他的生活变得失控。
idiom

your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
idiom

make an example of someone

惩罚某人以警告他人
Meaning
to punish someone to warn others
Example
The boss **made an example of** the dishonest employee.
老板以惩罚不诚实的员工来警告其他人。
phrasal-verb

reach out for dialogue

尝试与他人开始沟通或讨论
Meaning
to try to start communication or discussion with others
Example
Countries need to **reach out for dialogue** to solve conflicts peacefully.
各国需要**开展对话**以和平解决冲突。
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

transition into

从一个角色或状态过渡到另一个
Meaning
to change from one role or condition to another
Example
She successfully **transitioned into** a leadership role after years of experience.
她在多年的经验后成功地**过渡到**了领导角色。
phrasal-verb

let in

让某人知道你真正的想法或感受
Meaning
to allow someone to know your true thoughts or feelings
Example
She rarely **lets anyone in** because she fears getting hurt.
她很少**让任何人走进**她的内心，因为她害怕受伤。
phrasal-verb

grow closer to

与某人建立更强的情感联系
Meaning
to develop a stronger emotional bond with someone
Example
They have **grown closer to** each other after years of working together.
他们在一起工作多年后，**变得更亲近了**。
idiom

catch the train

准时赶上火车或事件
Meaning
to be on time for a train or event
Example
Hurry up or you’ll not **catch the train**!
快点，否则你会错过火车！
idiom

on fire

表现非常好；充满能量和成功
Meaning
performing very well; full of energy and success
Example
The sales team is **on fire** this month!
销售团队这个月表现出色！
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。
phrasal-verb

go off on

突然生气地批评或大声责骂某人
Meaning
to suddenly criticize or yell at someone angrily
Example
My boss **went off on** me for missing the deadline.
我的老板因为我错过了截止日期而责骂我。
phrasal-verb

lift out of

帮助某人从悲伤或抑郁中恢复过来
Meaning
to help someone recover from sadness or depression
Example
Music often **lifts people out of** their sadness.
音乐常常 **帮助人们摆脱** 他们的悲伤。
idiom

let bygones be bygones

忘记过去的分歧并互相原谅
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
他们决定忘记过去，继续前进。
phrasal-verb

bounce forward

从困难中恢复并取得进展
Meaning
to recover from difficulties and move ahead with improvement
Example
After the recession, the nation aims to **bounce forward** with stronger growth.
经济衰退后，国家的目标是带着更强劲的增长 **bounce forward**。
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

warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
phrasal-verb

back up data to

将信息复制到安全的位置
Meaning
to copy information onto a safe location
Example
Reporters **back up data to** the cloud after each story.
记者在每个故事后将数据备份到云端。
phrasal-verb

open up space for joy

在痛苦之后为快乐腾出情感空间
Meaning
to make emotional room for happiness after pain
Example
After forgiving herself, she began to **open up space for joy**.
原谅自己后，她开始为快乐腾出空间。
phrasal-verb

follow through on goals

完成你开始的任务或承诺
Meaning
to complete tasks or commitments that one starts
Example
To grow professionally, you must **follow through on goals**.
要想职业发展，你必须**跟进目标**。
phrasal-verb

sit for

参加考试
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
我下周将**参加考试**，准备我的期末考试。
idiom

feeling low

感到沮丧或不开心
Meaning
feeling depressed or unhappy
Example
I’ve been **feeling low** lately due to stress.
最近因为压力我感到很沮丧。
phrasal-verb

trip up on

在处理困难的事情时犯错
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
她在解答最难的部分时**trip up on**了。
phrasal-verb

mix in with

在一个群体中与其他人社交并融入其中
Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to **mix in with** the team by joining their weekend activities.
他试图通过参加他们的周末活动来融入团队。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
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。
phrasal-verb

carry back to

把某人或某物带回到之前的状态或时间
Meaning
to take someone or something to a previous state or time
Example
This smell **carries me back to** my grandmother’s kitchen.
这个气味**让我回到**我奶奶的厨房。
phrasal-verb

puzzle over

尝试理解令人困惑的事情
Meaning
to try to understand something that is confusing
Example
He **puzzled over** the strange message all night.
他整晚都在尝试理解那条奇怪的信息。
idiom

heartbroken

非常伤心并且情感上受伤
Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was **heartbroken** when his pet died.
当他的宠物死了时，他感到**heartbroken**。
idiom

silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
idiom

clear the decks

通过移除不必要的事物来为行动做准备。
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
我们需要在新项目开始之前**clear the decks**。
idiom

set aside

为特定目的保留某物
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
我们应该为突发开支预留一些钱。
idiom

play one's cards close to one's chest

将计划或想法保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
他总是在生意中**玩自己的牌靠近胸口**
idiom

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
phrasal-verb

point ahead

指示前方的方向；建议未来的可能性
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
结果指向重大改进。
phrasal-verb

catch fire

开始燃烧; 变得非常兴奋或受欢迎
Meaning
to start burning; to become very exciting or popular
Example
The dry leaves quickly **caught fire** in the heat.
干叶子在热量下迅速**着火**。
idiom

take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
idiom

get back together

在分手后恢复关系
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
他们在分开几个月后又复合了。
phrasal-verb

open out with

开始与某人坦诚地表达情感
Meaning
to start being honest and expressive with someone about emotions
Example
She **opened out with** her husband about her anxiety.
她向丈夫敞开心扉，谈论她的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

bubble with

充满兴奋、幸福或能量。
Meaning
to be full of excitement, happiness, or energy
Example
The kids were **bubbling with** excitement at the party.
孩子们在派对上充满兴奋。
idiom

take the wind out of someone’s sails

让某人失去信心或热情。
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
她严厉的批评**打击了他的信心**。
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！
idiom

Play it safe

避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
他总是 **保持安全**，从不尝试新的事物。
phrasal-verb

tighten up regulations

使规则或法律更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to **tighten up regulations** on foreign trade.
中央当局决定**加强对外贸易的监管规定**。
phrasal-verb

go far

在生活或职业中非常成功
Meaning
to be very successful in life or career
Example
With her talent and dedication, she will definitely **go far**.
凭借她的才华和奉献精神，她肯定会走得更远。
phrasal-verb

square off with

准备直接与某人竞争或争论
Meaning
to prepare to compete or argue directly with someone
Example
Two teams **square off with** each other in tonight's final.
两支队伍将在今晚的决赛中相互对抗。
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。
phrasal-verb

lighten off

感觉或使某事不那么严肃或压力小
Meaning
to feel or make something less serious or stressful
Example
Talking to friends helped me **lighten off** the pressure.
和朋友谈话帮助我减轻了压力。
idiom

make your mark

取得突出或认可
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
他努力工作，以在科技行业中**留下自己的印记**。
idiom

hold your nerve

在压力下保持冷静和自信
Meaning
to remain calm and confident under pressure
Example
She **held her nerve** and finished the speech perfectly.
她保持冷静，完美地结束了演讲。
idiom

off the hook

摆脱某事的指责或责任
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
在他的朋友承认之后，他摆脱了责任。
phrasal-verb

chime with

同意或在群组通话中与某人的意见一致
Meaning
to agree or align with someone’s opinion in a group call
Example
Her suggestion really **chimed with** what the team was thinking.
她的建议真的**与**团队的想法一致
idiom

veer off

突然改变方向
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.
谈话**突然转向**了周末的计划。
idiom

post something

在社交媒体平台上分享内容
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
她在Instagram上发布了一张漂亮的照片。
idiom

a sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
idiom

roads less traveled

生活中那些不同寻常或富有冒险精神的选择或道路
Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the **roads less traveled** and discover new cultures.
他喜欢走与众不同的路，探索新的文化。
phrasal-verb

stay focused on

继续关注某个重要的事情，而不分心
Meaning
to continue giving attention to something important without getting distracted
Example
To achieve good grades, you must **stay focused on** your studies.
为了取得好成绩，你必须**保持专注于**你的学习。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
phrasal-verb

call for unity

呼吁团结
Meaning
to publicly ask people to come together for a common cause
Example
The leader **called for unity** among the divided political groups.
领导人呼吁团结分裂的政治团体。
idiom

change of scene

新的环境或情况
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
经过几个月的工作，我需要一个**场景变化**。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly to

与某人交谈时使用温和和尊重的词语
Meaning
to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
Example
Always **speak kindly to** others even when you disagree.
即使你不同意，也要始终**以友善的态度对待他人**。
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

every cloud has a silver lining

每个困难的情况都有积极的一面
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
我失业时很难过，但后来找到了一份更好的工作。每个困难的情况都有积极的一面。
idiom

break the bank

花费太多钱；把所有的钱都用光
Meaning
to cost too much; to use up all your money
Example
Buying that car will **break the bank**.
买那辆车会让你**倾家荡产**。