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idiom

Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
idiom

light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。
idiom

Pilot project

一个小规模的实验，用于测试一个概念。
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
我们在全国推广之前启动了一个试点项目。
idiom

give someone the cold shoulder

故意忽视或表现出对某人不满
Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
争论后，她故意对他表现冷漠。
idiom

gears in motion

过程已经开始并正在进行
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
一旦计划获批，进程便开始运转。
idiom

cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
idiom

kick up a fuss

对某事进行大规模的抱怨或抗议
Meaning
to make a big complaint or protest about something
Example
They **kicked up a fuss** when the restaurant ran out of food.
当餐厅的食物卖完时，他们大声抱怨起来。
phrasal-verb

get past

停止被困难或痛苦的事情影响
Meaning
to stop being affected by something difficult or painful
Example
It took him months to **get past** the failure of his first project.
他花了几个月才 **摆脱** 第一个项目的失败。
idiom

call to arms

为了捍卫某个原因而采取行动的号召
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
领导人的演讲是一个**号召大家行动起来**，呼吁所有公民与腐败作斗争。
phrasal-verb

pencil in

临时安排某事
Meaning
to arrange something temporarily
Example
Can we **pencil in** the meeting for Friday morning?
我们可以把会议安排在星期五早上吗？
idiom

not born yesterday

不容易上当; 有经验且聪明
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
别想骗我——我**不是昨天出生的**。
phrasal-verb

move beyond boundaries

跨越国家或传统的界限进行工作或合作
Meaning
to work or cooperate across national or traditional limits
Example
Global collaboration helps us **move beyond boundaries** to solve shared challenges.
全球合作帮助我们**超越界限**，解决共同的挑战。
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。
idiom

take it with a grain of salt

不要完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He tends to exaggerate, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他喜欢夸大其词，所以**听他的故事时要持保留态度**。
phrasal-verb

shake up

对组织进行重大改革以提高它
Meaning
to make major changes in an organization to improve it
Example
The new CEO plans to **shake up** the company’s culture to encourage innovation.
新任CEO计划对公司的文化进行重大改革，以促进创新。
phrasal-verb

seek out

努力寻找并找到某物或某人
Meaning
to look for and find something or someone with effort
Example
She loves to **seek out** new experiences when she travels.
她喜欢在旅行时**寻找**新的体验。
idiom

phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
phrasal-verb

rebuild confidence

在情感挫折后重新恢复自信
Meaning
to regain self-assurance after emotional setbacks
Example
He slowly **rebuilt confidence** after losing everything.
他在失去一切后慢慢恢复了自信。
phrasal-verb

reach beyond words

通过情感或非语言交流与他人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with others emotionally or through nonverbal communication
Example
Art and music often **reach beyond words** to touch hearts.
艺术和音乐常常超越语言，触动人心。
idiom

cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
idiom

take the law into your own hands

没有法律授权惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
公民不应**将法律掌握在自己手中**。
idiom

leave no stone unturned

为实现目标而做一切可能的事情
Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police **left no stone unturned** in their search for the missing child.
警方在寻找失踪儿童时**不遗余力**。
idiom

Lady Luck

把好运拟人化为一个带来好运的女人
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
当我们赢得比赛时，幸运之神站在我们这边。
idiom

do one's duty

履行自己的责任
Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should **do their duty** to help their country.
每个公民都应该**履行自己的责任**来帮助自己的国家。
phrasal-verb

look down on oneself

因为内疚或后悔而看不起自己
Meaning
to think poorly of oneself because of guilt or regret
Example
After the mistake, she began to **look down on herself** constantly.
在犯错后，她开始不断地**看不起自己**。
idiom

Stay on track

继续做正确的事情以实现你的目标。
Meaning
To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.
Example
We need to **stay on track** to meet our deadline.
我们需要**保持正轨**以完成我们的截止日期。
idiom

cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
idiom

What’s done is done

对于过去的错误没有必要再担心了。
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
我们不能改变过去，所以**做过的就是做过的**。
idiom

make the same mistake twice

重复犯错，尽管知道它是错的
Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to **make the same mistake twice**.
她承诺永远不再 **犯同样的错误两次**。
phrasal-verb

root in

深深地基于或与某事物相连
Meaning
to be based on or connected to something deeply
Example
Our customs are **rooted in** ancient beliefs.
我们的习俗根植于古老的信仰。
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

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

Cut class

未经允许逃课
Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
他逃课去看电影了。
phrasal-verb

stay connected with

与某人保持情感或沟通联系
Meaning
to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone
Example
Even after moving abroad, she **stays connected with** her old friends.
即使搬到国外，她仍然**保持联系与**她的老朋友。
idiom

call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家，特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了，我们回家吧。
phrasal-verb

fill in

提供缺失的信息；临时替代某人
Meaning
to provide missing information; to substitute for someone temporarily
Example
Can you **fill in** for me at the meeting tomorrow?
你能在明天的会议上**fill in**吗？
phrasal-verb

hold out negotiations

继续讨论或在谈判过程中抵抗妥协
Meaning
to continue discussions or resist giving in during talks
Example
The rebels **held out negotiations** until their demands were met.
叛军在他们的要求得到满足之前，继续进行谈判。
phrasal-verb

reach out to allies

与友好国家联系或提供合作
Meaning
to make contact or offer cooperation to friendly nations
Example
The new leader tried to **reach out to allies** to rebuild trust.
新领导尝试**联系盟友**以重建信任。
idiom

Know your stuff

对某事有知识或技能
Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really **knows her stuff** about physics.
你可以说她对物理学真的很了解。
phrasal-verb

cool down emotions

在回应之前让强烈的情感平静下来
Meaning
to let intense feelings settle before responding
Example
We **cool down emotions** before tackling tough feedback.
我们在处理困难的反馈之前冷却情绪
phrasal-verb

bounce back stronger

从挫折中恢复并带着更新的能量回来
Meaning
to recover from setbacks with renewed energy
Example
Teams **bounce back stronger** after honest feedback sessions.
团队在诚实的反馈会议后，**更强大地反弹**。
idiom

vote with one’s feet

通过离开或不参与来表示不赞同
Meaning
to show disapproval by leaving or not participating
Example
Many citizens **voted with their feet** by not attending the rally.
许多公民通过**用脚投票**来表示他们的不满，因为他们没有参加集会。
idiom

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
idiom

go with the flow

顺其自然；不抵抗变化
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
与其担心，不如**随波逐流**。
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

pick up on traditions

注意并学习其他文化的习俗和习惯
Meaning
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultures
Example
During his stay in Japan, he quickly **picked up on** local traditions.
在日本逗留期间，他迅速学会了当地的传统。
idiom

to goof up

犯愚蠢或粗心的错误
Meaning
to make a silly or careless mistake
Example
She **goofed up** the numbers in the report.
她把报告中的数字弄错了。
idiom

take the rap

因某事受到惩罚或责备，通常不公平。
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
他为团队的糟糕表现承担了责任。
idiom

Golden handshake

离职时给予某人的一笔大额支付，尤其是在提前退休时。
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
首席执行官在提前退休时获得了一笔丰厚的补偿金。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
phrasal-verb

project confidence

表现出或让别人感到你有自信
Meaning
to appear or make others feel that you are confident
Example
The speaker **projected confidence** throughout the session.
演讲者在整个会议过程中展示了自信。
phrasal-verb

get together on

以小组的形式集合讨论某事
Meaning
to meet and discuss something as a group
Example
We should **get together on** this proposal before sending it to the client.
我们应该在**这个提案上聚集**，然后再发给客户。
phrasal-verb

fall into

开始做某事；陷入困境
Meaning
to begin doing something; to be caught in a situation
Example
She **fell into** bad habits during the lockdown.
她在封锁期间**陷入了**坏习惯。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to positivity

有意识地思考积极的想法以减轻紧张
Meaning
to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension
Example
Each morning, I **tune my mind to positivity** before starting work.
每天早晨，我在开始工作之前调整我的思维方式，保持积极。
phrasal-verb

draw back from

因恐惧或疑虑而犹豫或决定不做某事
Meaning
to hesitate or decide not to do something due to fear or doubt
Example
He **drew back from** investing after the market showed instability.
由于市场出现不稳定，他决定放弃投资。
idiom

lose faith in someone

失去对某人的信任
Meaning
to stop trusting someone
Example
After what he did, I’ve completely **lost faith in him**.
在他做了那件事之后，我完全失去了对他的信任。
phrasal-verb

drive yourself forward

激励自己继续进步
Meaning
to motivate yourself to keep progressing
Example
She constantly **drives herself forward** to reach her goals.
她不断激励自己实现目标。
idiom

carry on luggage

随身携带的小包或行李
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
她把所有必需品都装在她的随身行李里。
phrasal-verb

connect across

在不同地区或文化之间建立关系或沟通
Meaning
to form relationships or communication across different regions or cultures
Example
The platform helps users **connect across** languages and borders.
该平台帮助用户在语言和边界之间**通过连接**。
phrasal-verb

stay off

避免吃或喝不健康的东西
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
医生让我一个月不吃垃圾食品。
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。
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。
phrasal-verb

lock out

由于密码错误或错误而无法访问系统
Meaning
to be unable to access a system due to password or error
Example
I got **locked out** of my account after entering the wrong password.
在输入错误密码后，我无法访问我的账户。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness of

分享知识或信息，使更多人理解一个问题
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
学校帮助**传播环境保护意识**。
phrasal-verb

break away from

停止成为某事或某人影响的一部分
Meaning
to stop being part of something or someone’s influence
Example
He wants to **break away from** his parents’ control.
他想摆脱父母的控制。
phrasal-verb

mingle with

在社交活动中与不同的人交谈
Meaning
to move around and talk to different people at a social event
Example
Try to **mingle with** new people at the party.
在派对上尝试与新的人交谈。
phrasal-verb

pop into

简短且随意地进入一个地方
Meaning
to enter a place briefly and casually
Example
We **popped into** a café for a quick coffee.
我们进了一个咖啡馆喝快速咖啡。
idiom

turn the tables

逆转局势并获得上风
Meaning
to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand
Example
They were losing, but managed to **turn the tables** in the final round.
他们在输，但在最后一轮成功地**转变了局面**。
phrasal-verb

grow stronger

在困境后变得情感上更坚强
Meaning
to become emotionally tougher after hardship
Example
Every challenge helps you **grow stronger** emotionally.
每一个挑战都帮助你情感上变得**更坚强**。
phrasal-verb

carve out success

通过努力和坚持取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success through effort and persistence
Example
She **carved out success** through years of dedication and learning.
她通过多年的奉献和学习取得了成功。
phrasal-verb

act out over stress

因为感到压力山大而表现不佳
Meaning
to behave badly because pressure feels overwhelming
Example
Kids sometimes **act out over stress** when parents pack for long trips.
孩子们有时会**因压力而表现**，当父母为长途旅行打包时。
idiom

back up

支持或备份重要数据
Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
你能在会议期间支持我的解释吗？
idiom

ethical AI

以道德和伦理的方式开发和使用的人工智能。
Meaning
artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound.
Example
The company prides itself on creating **ethical AI** systems that respect user privacy.
公司为创建尊重用户隐私的**伦理AI**系统而自豪。
idiom

reduce carbon footprint

减少释放到大气中的二氧化碳和其他温室气体的数量
Meaning
to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere
Example
Many companies are working to **reduce their carbon footprint** by using renewable energy.
许多公司正在通过使用可再生能源来**减少他们的碳足迹**
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

nothing to write home about

没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
这部电影没什么特别的。
idiom

the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
idiom

as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲密的人
Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
我和我的妹妹就像两个豌豆一样。
idiom

zoom out

从更广的角度看待一个情况
Meaning
to look at a situation from a broader perspective
Example
Let’s **zoom out** and review the yearly goals.
让我们**放大视野**，回顾一下年度目标。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

go up in smoke

完全失败; 什么都没得到
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
在交易失败后，他所有的梦想**化为乌有**。
phrasal-verb

get through

成功完成或通过某事；完成
Meaning
to successfully complete or pass something; to finish
Example
I finally **got through** my math exam.
我终于通过了我的数学考试。
idiom

keep smiling

即使面对困难也保持愉快
Meaning
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, just **keep smiling**.
无论发生什么，保持微笑。
phrasal-verb

phase in

逐渐地在一段时间内引入或实施某事
Meaning
to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
Example
The school plans to **phase in** bilingual education over the next few years.
学校计划在接下来的几年中逐步引入双语教育。
phrasal-verb

weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
idiom

nose to the grindstone

专注并长期努力工作
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
他专心工作并得到了晋升。
idiom

make a killing

迅速赚取大量利润
Meaning
to earn a large profit quickly
Example
They **made a killing** with their new tech product.
他们通过他们的新技术产品**大赚一笔**。
phrasal-verb

snap out of

突然停止感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly stop feeling sad or depressed
Example
You need to **snap out of** your bad mood and move on.
你需要从糟糕的心情中走出来，继续前进。
idiom

black sheep

被认为是团体或家庭耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
他是家里的**黑羊**。
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

coach daily standups

指导简短的每日签到会议
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
领导们**coach daily standups**，以确保更新简洁且有帮助。
phrasal-verb

vote through reform

通过投票正式批准变更
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
议会成功地**通过改革投票**，旨在提高透明度。
idiom

a weight on your shoulders

沉重的负担或责任，造成压力
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
独自管理公司是 **他肩上的重担**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

relate to

理解并与他人的经历或情感产生共鸣
Meaning
to understand and identify with someone’s experiences or emotions
Example
I can really **relate to** your situation because I went through something similar.
我真的可以**理解**你的处境，因为我经历过类似的事情。
idiom

training data

用于训练机器学习模型以识别模式或进行预测的数据
Meaning
data used to train machine learning models to recognize patterns or make predictions
Example
The AI model's performance depends on the quality of its **training data**.
人工智能模型的性能取决于其训练数据的质量。
idiom

lovey-dovey

公开展示大量的亲密感情
Meaning
showing a lot of affection publicly
Example
The couple was being **lovey-dovey** at the restaurant.
那对情侣在餐厅里显得非常亲密。
idiom

walk a tightrope

处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
经理在员工和管理层的要求之间小心地保持平衡。
idiom

get a good deal

以低价购买某物；做一笔交易
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
我在网上买这个手机得到了一个好交易。
phrasal-verb

put into practice

在实际情况下运用知识或技能
Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should **put into practice** what you’ve learned in the course.
你应该**付诸实践**你在课程中学到的东西。
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。
idiom

plans are up in the air

计划不确定或尚未决定
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
我们的旅行计划仍然是**悬而未决**。
phrasal-verb

rave about

以极大的热情和钦佩谈论某事
Meaning
to speak with great enthusiasm and admiration about something
Example
He kept **raving about** the concert for days.
他连续几天 **赞不绝口地说** 音乐会。
phrasal-verb

transform over time

逐渐改变形式或性质
Meaning
to gradually change form or nature
Example
The organization will **transform over time** with consistent innovation.
组织将通过持续创新随时间变化。
idiom

birds of a feather flock together

有相似兴趣或性格的人往往会成为朋友。
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
约翰和迈克总是在一起；俗话说，物以类聚，人以群分。
idiom

take no prisoners

在实现某事时无情或极端坚定
Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team **takes no prisoners** when it comes to competition.
我们的销售团队在面对竞争时**绝不手软**。
phrasal-verb

factor into

在您的计算或对未来的预测中包括某些内容
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
我们必须**因子进入**我们的计划，考虑到可能的通货膨胀上涨。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
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

a steep learning curve

当某事很难学习，通常是迅速的
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
新软件有一个**陡峭的学习曲线**，但我设法理解了它。
phrasal-verb

dig in

带着决心和努力开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination and effort
Example
He decided to **dig in** and work through the challenges.
他决定**dig in**并克服挑战。
phrasal-verb

go through

仔细研究或阅读某事
Meaning
to study or read something carefully
Example
You should **go through** the textbook before the quiz.
你应该在测验前仔细阅读课本。
phrasal-verb

step back from

从远处看待情况，以便更清楚地看到
Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
帮助在做决定之前从情况中稍微退后一步。
phrasal-verb

scroll through

向下或向上滚动页面以查看内容
Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
我昨晚花了一个小时 **浏览** Instagram。
phrasal-verb

aim toward excellence

专注于实现最高质量或标准的努力
Meaning
to focus effort on achieving the highest quality or standard
Example
Our company always **aims toward excellence** in every project.
我们的公司始终致力于每个项目中的卓越。
idiom

wear the pants

在家庭中是控制或做决定的人
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
每个人都知道她在家里**掌握话语权**。
idiom

law and order

通过遵守法律维护的和平状态
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
警察负责维护**法与秩序**。
idiom

faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
phrasal-verb

deal with

处理或应对问题、情况或客户
Meaning
to manage or handle a problem, situation, or customer
Example
Our export team will **deal with** all customs and shipping issues.
我们的出口团队将处理所有海关和运输问题。