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idiom

between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
phrasal-verb

break down in

由于恐惧或压力失去情绪控制
Meaning
to lose control of emotions due to fear or stress
Example
He **broke down in** tears after hearing the scary news.
他在听到可怕的消息后崩溃流泪。
phrasal-verb

bring into

将某人或某物纳入活动或情况中
Meaning
to include someone or something in an activity or situation
Example
We should **bring into** the discussion more experts on the subject.
我们应该**将更多专家纳入**讨论。
idiom

break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
idiom

blast off

以极大的能量或热情开始
Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to **blast off** next week.
该项目准备在下周启动。
phrasal-verb

bring up ideas

提出或建议讨论的新想法
Meaning
to introduce or suggest new ideas for discussion
Example
He encouraged everyone to **bring up ideas** during the workshop.
他鼓励大家在研讨会上**提出想法**。
idiom

blow your mind

极大地打动或震撼某人
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone greatly
Example
The new AI technology will **blow your mind**.
新的人工智能技术将让你震惊。
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

build brand loyalty

建立对品牌的长期信任和依赖
Meaning
to create long-term trust and attachment to a brand
Example
Consistent quality helps **build brand loyalty** among customers.
持续的质量帮助在客户中建立品牌忠诚度。
phrasal-verb

balance out trade

使进出口的价值更加平衡
Meaning
to make exports and imports more equal in value
Example
The government aims to **balance out trade** by promoting local industries.
政府通过促进本地工业来**使进出口更加平衡**。
idiom

break free

摆脱控制或限制
Meaning
to escape from control or restriction
Example
She wanted to **break free** from her routine life.
她想要摆脱日常生活的束缚。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
phrasal-verb

breathe into peace

深呼吸，专注于和平与宁静
Meaning
to inhale deeply while focusing on peace and calmness
Example
Close your eyes and **breathe into peace** to relax your mind.
闭上眼睛，深呼吸来让你的思绪平静下来。
phrasal-verb

build up economic ties

加强国家之间的贸易关系
Meaning
to strengthen trade relationships between nations
Example
Asian countries are trying to **build up economic ties** through regional cooperation.
亚洲国家正在通过区域合作加强国家之间的贸易关系。
idiom

battle-tested

通过经验或困难证明有效
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
她是一位有经验的领导者，知道如何在压力下保持冷静。
phrasal-verb

book into

在酒店或地方预定住宿
Meaning
to reserve accommodation at a hotel or place
Example
We **booked into** a nice resort by the beach for our holiday.
我们为度假预定了一个漂亮的海滨度假村。
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？
phrasal-verb

blow apart emotionally

因为情感上的压倒性而失去控制
Meaning
to lose control because of overwhelming emotion
Example
After the breakup, she **blew apart emotionally** for weeks.
分手后，她情绪崩溃了好几个星期。
idiom

black box thinking

黑箱思维：通过研究输入和输出分析未知的过程
Meaning
analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and outputs
Example
In AI research, **black box thinking** helps improve transparency.
在AI研究中，**黑箱思维**有助于提高透明度。
idiom

breathe easy

在压力大或危险的情况下放松
Meaning
to relax after a stressful or dangerous situation
Example
After the pollution control laws were enforced, people could finally **breathe easy**.
在污染控制法案实施后，人们终于能够**松口气**。
idiom

back off

离开或停止给某人压力
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
让我们**退一步**，给他们一些决定的空间。
phrasal-verb

blend across cultures

融合或混合来自不同文化背景的方面
Meaning
to combine or mix aspects from different cultural backgrounds
Example
Modern cuisine often **blends across cultures** to create new flavors.
现代烹饪常常 **跨文化融合** 创造新口味。
phrasal-verb

bring down costs

降低与贸易或生产相关的费用
Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies **bring down costs** of international logistics.
新技术帮助公司降低国际物流成本。
phrasal-verb

build upon success

利用现有成功作为未来增长的基础
Meaning
to use existing success as a foundation for future growth
Example
The bank aims to **build upon success** from last year’s performance.
银行旨在基于去年业绩的基础上**建立成功**。
idiom

behind enemy lines

处于敌对或危险的情况中
Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working **behind enemy lines** to report the truth.
记者们在敌人的防线后工作，以报道真相。
phrasal-verb

band up for

作为一个团体联合起来，以实现共同的经济目标
Meaning
to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
Example
Several small countries **banded up for** regional cooperation.
几个小国联合起来进行区域合作。
idiom

bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
idiom

bounce rate

在只查看一个页面后离开网站的访客百分比
Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our **bounce rate** to keep visitors engaged.
我们需要降低我们的 **跳出率** 以保持访客的参与。
idiom

be at your wits' end

担心或烦恼到不知道该怎么办
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
我在尽力平静孩子们时已经精疲力尽。
phrasal-verb

balance workloads across

将任务均匀分配给人们
Meaning
to distribute tasks evenly among people
Example
Managers **balance workloads across** the team before busy quarters.
经理们在忙碌的季度前**平衡工作负载**。
phrasal-verb

break off thoughts

突然停止负面或焦虑的想法
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.
当你开始过度思考时，**break off thoughts** 并专注于当前的事情
idiom

back on your feet

恢复健康了
Meaning
recovered and healthy again
Example
It’s good to see you **back on your feet** after the flu.
很高兴看到你在得流感后恢复健康。
idiom

break even

收入与支出相等，既无利润也无损失
Meaning
to have equal income and expenses, neither profit nor loss
Example
The company finally **broke even** after three years.
公司终于在三年后**持平**。
idiom

by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
phrasal-verb

break through fear

克服像恐惧或焦虑这样的强烈情感障碍
Meaning
to overcome strong emotional barriers like fear or anxiety
Example
He finally **broke through his fear** and spoke in public.
他终于**突破了恐惧**，并在公众面前发言。
phrasal-verb

bring attention to

让人们注意或意识到某些重要的事情
Meaning
to make people notice or be aware of something important
Example
The campaign **brought attention to** climate inequality.
这场运动引起了人们对气候不平等的关注。
idiom

be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
phrasal-verb

build upon knowledge

利用先前学到的信息作为新学习的基础
Meaning
to use previously learned information as a foundation for new learning
Example
Students should **build upon knowledge** from earlier lessons to understand complex topics.
学生应该通过利用先前的课程知识来构建新的知识，以便理解复杂的主题。
phrasal-verb

bring off

成功地做某事
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He **brought off** a surprise victory in the competition.
他在比赛中取得了意外的胜利。
phrasal-verb

blow out

熄灭火焰，尤其是蜡烛
Meaning
to extinguish flames, especially candles
Example
She **blew out** the candles and made a wish on her birthday.
她吹灭了蜡烛，并在生日时许了个愿。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
phrasal-verb

break through pain

克服情感上的痛苦或挣扎
Meaning
to overcome emotional suffering or struggle
Example
She managed to **break through pain** and start a new chapter in life.
她成功地克服了痛苦，并开始了生活的新篇章。
phrasal-verb

build upon yourself

根据你已经拥有的东西来提高或发展你的技能、知识或个性
Meaning
to improve or develop your skills, knowledge, or character based on what you already have
Example
You should always try to **build upon yourself** and become a better version of who you were yesterday.
你应该总是努力去提升自己，成为比昨天更好的版本。
idiom

blow a fuse

突然变得非常生气或失去控制
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or lose control
Example
He **blew a fuse** when he saw the mess.
他看到那一团糟时勃然大怒。
phrasal-verb

back away from blame

在争论中避免将责任推给别人或自己
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
明智的做法是 **回避责备**，并专注于解决方案。
phrasal-verb

blow up with anger

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew up with anger** when he heard the news.
他听到消息时**突然生气**了。
phrasal-verb

boil with rage

感到极度愤怒
Meaning
to feel extremely angry
Example
She **boiled with rage** after hearing the insult.
她听到侮辱后，**愤怒地沸腾了**。
phrasal-verb

build on achievements

利用过去的成功作为进一步进步的基础
Meaning
to use past successes as a foundation for further progress
Example
He aims to **build on achievements** and reach new goals this year.
他计划**基于过去的成就**，并在今年达成新目标。
idiom

burst of creativity

一阵突然的创造性想法涌现
Meaning
a sudden outpouring of creative ideas
Example
She had a **burst of creativity** and finished the design in one go.
她有了**创造力的迸发**，并一次性完成了设计。
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。
idiom

break away

从小组或常规中分离
Meaning
to separate from a group or routine
Example
She plans to **break away** from the commute by working remotely twice a week.
她计划通过每周远程工作两次来**break away**通勤。
idiom

bear market

股价下跌的时期
Meaning
a period when stock prices are falling
Example
Many people lose money during a **bear market**.
很多人在**熊市**期间亏钱。
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

beyond one’s comprehension

太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
量子物理学**超出了我的理解范围**。
phrasal-verb

bring up against

与某人面对问题或困难
Meaning
to confront someone with a problem or difficulty
Example
He was suddenly **brought up against** a serious obstacle.
他突然遇到了一个严重的障碍。
idiom

be lost for words

惊讶到无法言语
Meaning
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **lost for words** when I won the prize.
当我赢得奖品时，我 **无言以对**。
idiom

break the law

犯下非法行为
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
任何**违法的人**都应该受到惩罚。
phrasal-verb

blend together

将不同元素和谐地结合或混合
Meaning
to combine or mix different elements harmoniously
Example
The festival helps different cultures **blend together** beautifully.
这个节日帮助不同文化 **和谐地结合**。
idiom

burst with ideas

一下子有许多创意的想法
Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was **bursting with ideas** for his next project.
看完电影后，他为下一个项目有了许多创意的想法。
idiom

bright future ahead

拥有积极的前景或可能性
Meaning
having positive prospects or possibilities
Example
With your hard work, you have a **bright future ahead**.
通过你的努力工作，你拥有一个 **光明的未来**。
idiom

butterflies in your stomach

感到紧张或心理不安
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
我在大场合前总是感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

break off talks

突然停止讨论或谈判
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
两国在反复争议后决定**中断谈判**。
phrasal-verb

blend across

融合来自不同领域的文化或系统
Meaning
to mix or merge cultures or systems from different areas
Example
Global cuisines often **blend across** traditions and tastes.
全球美食常常融合不同传统和口味。
phrasal-verb

be crazy about

非常喜欢某事或某人
Meaning
to love something or someone very much
Example
She’s **crazy about** Korean dramas.
她**疯狂地喜欢**韩剧。
idiom

be in the limelight

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
演员在获奖后成为焦点。
phrasal-verb

build peace within

在你的内心创造一种平静和平衡的感觉
Meaning
to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
Example
Meditation helps you **build peace within** and stay centered.
冥想帮助你**build peace within**并保持专注。
idiom

Break a sweat

付出努力或在某事上辛苦工作。
Meaning
To exert effort or work hard at something.
Example
She didn't even **break a sweat** while finishing the entire project in one day.
她在一天内完成整个项目时，甚至没有出一滴汗。
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

behind schedule

比计划或预期的时间晚
Meaning
later than planned or expected
Example
The flight is **behind schedule** because of the storm.
航班因暴风雨而**延误**。
idiom

behind the eight ball

处于困难的位置或处于不利地位
Meaning
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Example
Without proper funding, the project is **behind the eight ball**.
没有适当的资金，项目处于**困难的境地**。
phrasal-verb

break out in a rash

突然发展皮肤病
Meaning
to suddenly develop a skin condition
Example
She **broke out in a rash** after eating seafood.
她在吃海鲜后突然长出了皮疹。
phrasal-verb

bring in line with

使某事符合标准或政策
Meaning
to make something conform to a standard or policy
Example
The company updated its IT systems to **bring them in line with** global data security standards.
公司更新了其 IT 系统，以**使其符合**全球数据安全标准。
idiom

ballpark figure

一个近似的估算或数字
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
你能给我一个项目成本的**近似估算**吗？
phrasal-verb

bring before

将某人或某物提交给审判或讨论
Meaning
to present someone or something for judgment or discussion
Example
The case was **brought before** the court yesterday.
案件昨天被**提交到**法庭。
phrasal-verb

back down on

在反对后撤回或让步立场
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
政府拒绝在其关于外国援助的立场上退让。
idiom

bad blood

家庭成员之间的愤怒或怨恨
Meaning
anger or resentment between family members
Example
There’s still **bad blood** between the cousins after the inheritance issue.
继承问题后，堂兄弟姐妹之间仍然有愤怒。
phrasal-verb

book up

预定所有可用的座位或票
Meaning
to reserve all available places or tickets
Example
All the hotels were **booked up** weeks before the holiday.
所有酒店在假期前几周就**预定**了。
idiom

beyond the pale

超出可接受的规则或标准
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
他的行为超出了可接受的范围。
phrasal-verb

branch off into

开始做与你的主要工作或专长领域不同的事情
Meaning
to start doing something different from your main work or area of expertise
Example
After several years in finance, he decided to **branch off into** consulting.
在金融行业工作了多年后，他决定**branch off into** 咨询。
phrasal-verb

bond with

与某人建立紧密的情感联系
Meaning
to develop a close emotional connection with someone
Example
Parents should spend time to **bond with** their children.
父母应该花时间与他们的孩子建立紧密的情感联系。
idiom

burning with envy

感到强烈的嫉妒
Meaning
feeling intense jealousy
Example
She was **burning with envy** when she heard about his promotion.
当她听说他的晋升时，她感到非常嫉妒。
idiom

burn the candle at both ends

工作过度而没有足够的休息
Meaning
to work too hard without enough rest
Example
If you **burn the candle at both ends**, you’ll get exhausted soon.
如果你**两头烧蜡烛**，你很快会感到精疲力尽。
phrasal-verb

break down for

为某人解释事物的简单部分
Meaning
to explain something in simpler parts for someone
Example
Could you **break this down for** the new volunteers?
你能为新志愿者解释一下吗？
phrasal-verb

boot loop

由于系统错误而不断重启
Meaning
to restart continuously due to a system error
Example
After the update, my phone got stuck in a **boot loop**.
更新后，我的手机卡在了**启动循环**中。
phrasal-verb

back off emotionally

停止过于激进或卷入争论
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
他决定情感上后退，以避免更多冲突。
phrasal-verb

bring in revenue

为公司或政府创造收入或金钱
Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to **bring in revenue** for the region.
预计新工业区将为该地区**带来收入**。
idiom

big brother

一个哥哥或一个表现得具有保护性的人
Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a **big brother** to everyone in the neighborhood.
马克对邻里里的每个人都像**大哥哥**一样。
idiom

beyond the scope

超出计划或预期的重点范围
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
新功能超出了原项目的范围，但增加了很大的价值。
phrasal-verb

build up stamina

逐渐增加力量或耐力
Meaning
to increase strength or endurance gradually
Example
Running regularly helps to **build up stamina**.
定期跑步有助于增加耐力。
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
phrasal-verb

branch into

将公司扩展到新的领域或市场
Meaning
to expand a company into new areas or markets
Example
The company plans to **branch into** Southeast Asian markets next year.
公司计划在明年进入东南亚市场。
phrasal-verb

buzz with

充满兴奋或活动
Meaning
to be full of excitement or activity
Example
The hall was **buzzing with** excitement before the show.
演出前大厅充满了兴奋。
idiom

brain like a computer

拥有极其分析性和高效的思维
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
她记得每个细节；她有一个**像计算机一样的大脑**。
idiom

batten down

在准备应对问题时牢固地固定某物
Meaning
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
Example
Residents will **batten down** their windows before the storm.
居民们将在风暴前**bàitèn dàoūn**他们的窗户。
phrasal-verb

bring down barriers

消除人们或群体之间的障碍
Meaning
to remove obstacles between people or groups
Example
Education can **bring down barriers** between communities.
教育可以**打破障碍**，促进社区之间的联系。
phrasal-verb

bring out ideas

鼓励别人分享创造性的想法
Meaning
to encourage others to share creative thoughts
Example
Good leaders know how to **bring out ideas** from their team.
优秀的领导者知道如何从他们的团队中激发想法。
phrasal-verb

break off relations

结束国家之间的外交或政治关系
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
在边境争议升级后，两国决定断绝关系。
idiom

Be all ears

非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
我**全神贯注**，告诉我发生了什么!
phrasal-verb

bring around

说服某人接受你的观点
Meaning
to persuade someone to accept your opinion
Example
I finally **brought her around** to my point of view.
我终于说服她接受了我的观点。
phrasal-verb

build credibility

通过持续的表现来赢得信任和尊重
Meaning
to earn trust and respect through consistent performance
Example
Delivering results regularly helps professionals **build credibility**.
定期交付结果帮助专业人士**建立信誉**。
idiom

burning the candle at both ends

没有足够的休息，拼命工作
Meaning
working very hard without enough rest
Example
He is **burning the candle at both ends** with two jobs.
他正在做两个工作，拼命工作。
idiom

Buy low, sell high

购买商品或资产并以利润出售的策略。
Meaning
The strategy of buying goods or assets cheaply and selling them for a profit.
Example
Every investor dreams to **buy low, sell high**.
每个投资者都梦想着**低买高卖**。
phrasal-verb

be torn between

難以在兩個選擇之間做出選擇
Meaning
to have difficulty choosing between two options
Example
I’m **torn between** taking the job and staying at home.
我在**接受工作**和**待在家裡**之間感到兩難。
phrasal-verb

buckle up

系好安全带以确保安全
Meaning
to fasten your seatbelt for safety
Example
Don’t forget to **buckle up** before the car moves.
出发前别忘了系好安全带。
phrasal-verb

break down over

因为后悔或悲伤而变得非常情绪化
Meaning
to become very emotional because of regret or sadness
Example
He **broke down over** losing his best friend.
他因失去最好的朋友而情绪崩溃。
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。
phrasal-verb

breathe out negativity

通过放松释放负面情绪或想法
Meaning
to release negative feelings or thoughts through relaxation
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out negativity**.
深呼吸并释放负能量。
phrasal-verb

bridge over

减少差异或连接不同文化的人
Meaning
to reduce differences or connect people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **bridge over** misunderstandings between nations.
文化交流项目有助于减少国家之间的误解。
idiom

burn your bridges

做出无法撤销的决定
Meaning
to make a decision that cannot be reversed
Example
Be careful not to **burn your bridges** with your old employer.
小心不要和你的旧雇主**烧掉你的桥梁**。
idiom

butterflies in one's stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
phrasal-verb

build around

将某物基于一个核心思想或特点
Meaning
to base something on a central idea or feature
Example
The company plans to **build around** AI as its main technology.
公司计划将**build around** AI作为其主要技术。
idiom

Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
idiom

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
phrasal-verb

build up energy

随着时间的推移增加你的力量或动机
Meaning
to increase your strength or motivation over time
Example
Regular rest helps you **build up energy** for the next day.
定期休息帮助你为第二天积累能量。
idiom

blow your top

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he found out about the mistake.
他在得知错误后**火冒三丈**。
idiom

Burst with gratitude

感到极其感激。
Meaning
To feel extremely thankful.
Example
She was **bursting with gratitude** after receiving help.
她在收到帮助后，**充满了感激之情**。
idiom

Bear with me

请耐心等我。
Meaning
Be patient with me.
Example
**Bear with me** while I fix this problem.
**请耐心等我** 当我解决这个问题时。
phrasal-verb

bounce off

与某人讨论一个想法以获得他们的意见
Meaning
to discuss an idea with someone to get their opinion
Example
I’d like to **bounce off** a few ideas with you before the presentation.
在演讲之前，我想和你**bounce off**一些想法。
idiom

brush aside

把某事视为不重要并置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
管理层在简报中**无视**了这些谣言。
idiom

break into a market

成功进入一个新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The company is trying to **break into the Asian market**.
公司正在尝试进入亚洲市场。