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idiom

birds of a feather

有相似兴趣或特征的人
Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—**birds of a feather**.
汤姆和杰瑞总是在一起——他们是志同道合的朋友。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
idiom

Band together

为了共同的目标而团结起来。
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
工人们团结起来要求更高的工资。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
phrasal-verb

phase out old habits

逐渐停止做不再适合的事情
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something that no longer fits
Example
To stay relevant, we must **phase out old habits** that slow progress.
为了保持相关性，我们必须逐渐停止做那些减缓进展的旧习惯。
idiom

add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
phrasal-verb

push through reforms

尽管反对仍实现变革
Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
执政党设法在议会中**推动改革**。
idiom

speak your mind

直言不讳地表达自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
不要害怕直言不讳地表达自己的想法。
phrasal-verb

ease your nerves

使自己感觉不那么焦虑或紧张
Meaning
to make yourself feel less anxious or nervous
Example
Drinking herbal tea helps me **ease my nerves** before a big presentation.
在大演讲之前，喝草药茶帮助我**缓解紧张情绪**。
phrasal-verb

freak out with joy

兴奋和高兴地反应
Meaning
to react very excitedly and happily
Example
They **freaked out with joy** when they won the contest.
当他们赢得比赛时，他们高兴得像疯了一样。
phrasal-verb

connect emotionally with

与某人分享并理解情感，达到更深层次
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
与伴侣**情感上联系**对建立健康的关系至关重要。
phrasal-verb

slip by

不小心错过或忽略某事
Meaning
to miss or overlook something accidentally
Example
A few errors **slipped by** during the proofreading.
在校对过程中，一些错误被忽略了。
idiom

work one’s fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
他为建立自己的事业拼命工作。
phrasal-verb

trust in

对某人或某事有信心或信任
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
我们应该**信任**自己，永远不要失去希望。
idiom

Game of thrones

一场为了权力或控制的斗争，常常涉及操控和竞争
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
选举变成了一个**权力的游戏**，领导者们为争夺主导地位而斗争。
phrasal-verb

make amends with

做某事来表示你很抱歉并解决问题
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry and to fix a problem
Example
She tried to **make amends with** her colleague after the heated argument.
她在激烈争吵后试图与同事和解。
phrasal-verb

lay down guidelines

建立官方规则或原则
Meaning
to establish official rules or principles
Example
The economic council will **lay down guidelines** for fiscal discipline.
经济委员会将为财政纪律制定指导方针。
phrasal-verb

grow through pain

通过情感困难学习或变得更强
Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.
我们常常**通过痛苦成长**，而不是通过舒适。
phrasal-verb

shift focus toward growth

将注意力和努力转向改进
Meaning
to redirect attention and efforts toward improvement
Example
The manager encouraged everyone to **shift focus toward growth** after the changes.
经理在变革后鼓励每个人都要将注意力转向增长。
phrasal-verb

move forward with

继续推进一个计划或想法
Meaning
to continue progressing with a plan or idea
Example
After months of preparation, they decided to **move forward with** the project.
经过几个月的准备，他们决定 **继续推进** 项目。
idiom

take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
idiom

in the clear

无罪或没有嫌疑
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
经过调查后，他被发现是清白的。
idiom

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
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

eat humble pie

承认你的错误并道歉
Meaning
to admit your mistake and apologize
Example
After blaming her friend, she had to **eat humble pie** when she realized she was wrong.
在指责她的朋友之后，当她意识到自己错了时，她不得不承认自己的错误
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

split up tasks

在小组中分配工作
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
我们来**分配任务**，让每个人都知道该做什么。
phrasal-verb

hit on

对某人表现出浪漫或性兴趣
Meaning
to show romantic or sexual interest in someone
Example
He tried to **hit on** her at the party, but she ignored him.
他在派对上试图**搭讪**她，但她忽视了他。
idiom

Trickle-down effect

富人经济利益逐渐惠及低收入群体。
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down effect** 很少帮助穷人。
idiom

in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it **in a nutshell**, we need more funding.
简单来说，我们需要更多资金。
phrasal-verb

die down

当风、雨或暴风雨变弱时
Meaning
when wind, rain, or storm becomes weaker
Example
The rain finally **died down** after several hours.
雨终于在几个小时后 **减弱了**。
phrasal-verb

hold back from

抵制忘记或失去传统价值观
Meaning
to resist forgetting or losing traditional values
Example
The villagers **held back from** abandoning their rituals.
村民们抵制放弃他们的仪式。
idiom

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
phrasal-verb

merge into

将其合并或整合为一个单一的单位或系统
Meaning
to combine or integrate into a single unit or system
Example
Regional economies are beginning to **merge into** a global network.
区域经济正在开始融入全球网络。
idiom

a million-dollar smile

一个美丽而迷人的微笑
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
她用百万美元的微笑迎接了每一个人。
idiom

do the right thing by someone

公正和尊重地对待某人
Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
总是**为同事做正确的事**非常重要。
phrasal-verb

delegate tasks

将责任分配给他人
Meaning
to assign responsibilities to others
Example
An effective leader knows how to **delegate tasks** efficiently.
一位有效的领导者知道如何有效地**委派任务**。
idiom

get one's act together

有效地组织自己或自己的行动
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期前**get our act together**。
phrasal-verb

show around

带领某人参观一个地方
Meaning
to give someone a guided tour of a place
Example
I will **show around** our office to the new interns.
我将带领新实习生参观我们的办公室。
phrasal-verb

come up trumps

意外地表现得很好；在最不被期望时成功
Meaning
to perform unexpectedly well; to succeed when least expected
Example
She **came up trumps** and saved the project just in time.
她表现得非常出色，及时拯救了项目。
phrasal-verb

expand your network

建立新的职业关系和联系
Meaning
to build new professional relationships and connections
Example
Attending industry events can help you **expand your network**.
参加行业活动可以帮助你**扩展你的网络**。
phrasal-verb

follow along with

跟上虚拟屏幕或文档上分享的内容
Meaning
to keep pace with what’s being shared on a virtual screen or document
Example
Please **follow along with** the presentation on your screen.
请跟随您的屏幕上的演示。
phrasal-verb

fork out

不情愿地花钱
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
我们不得不为汽车修理花费很多钱。
idiom

turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
phrasal-verb

embrace diversity

积极接受并重视文化差异
Meaning
to accept and value cultural differences positively
Example
Companies that **embrace diversity** often perform better globally.
倡导**多样性**的公司通常在全球表现更好。
idiom

feel blue

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
I always **feel blue** on rainy days.
在雨天，我总是感到沮丧。
idiom

key in

使用键盘或数字键盘输入数据
Meaning
to enter data using a keyboard or keypad
Example
Please **key in** your code before the door locks.
请在门锁之前输入您的代码。
phrasal-verb

cool down

在剧烈活动后进行轻微运动以放松肌肉
Meaning
to do light exercise after heavy activity to relax muscles
Example
You should **cool down** after your workout to avoid stiffness.
你应该在锻炼后做轻微运动，以避免僵硬。
phrasal-verb

steer someone toward

引导某人做出有益的选择
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
导师们引导实习生走向与他们的优势匹配的角色。
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
idiom

sit back

放松并什么也不做
Meaning
to relax and do nothing
Example
Just **sit back** and enjoy the show.
只需坐下，享受表演。
phrasal-verb

bounce back after

迅速从失败或挫折中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from failure or setback quickly
Example
He managed to **bounce back after** losing his job.
他失去工作后成功迅速恢复了过来。
idiom

keyboard warrior

在线发布攻击性或愤怒评论的人
Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a **keyboard warrior**.
他在线上表现得很强硬，但他只是一个**键盘战士**。
idiom

catch a bug

在系统中找到问题或缺陷
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
开发人员在系统上线之前成功**发现了一个错误**。
idiom

stay strong

尽管困难，仍保持勇敢和自信
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
无论发生什么，**保持坚强**，继续前进。
idiom

draw a line

设定一个限制或边界
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
你必须在工作和个人生活之间划定界限。
phrasal-verb

settle into

适应新环境或新常规
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or routine
Example
After a few months, she finally **settled into** her new role as manager.
几个月后，她终于适应了新的管理角色。
phrasal-verb

release tension

释放情感压力或焦虑
Meaning
to let go of emotional stress or anxiety
Example
Meditation helped her **release tension** and sleep better.
冥想帮助她释放情感压力并更好地入睡。
phrasal-verb

ease yourself into

逐渐开始做一些压力大的事情来减轻焦虑
Meaning
to gradually start doing something stressful to reduce anxiety
Example
Try to **ease yourself into** the new routine instead of rushing it.
尽量**ease yourself into**新的日常，而不是急于完成。
idiom

puppy love

一种年轻或纯真的爱
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
他们在学校的关系只是**青涩的爱**。
phrasal-verb

work toward harmony

努力维持国家间的和平与理解
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
地区联盟继续在该地区努力促进和谐。
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
phrasal-verb

tone up

使肌肉更强壮和更有定义
Meaning
to make muscles stronger and more defined
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **tone up** his body.
他每天早上跑步以增强他的体型。
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

bloom into

发展成美丽或充满生命的东西
Meaning
to develop into something beautiful or full of life
Example
She **bloomed into** a confident young woman.
她**绽放成**一个自信的年轻女性。
phrasal-verb

belong to

是某个群体或地方的成员或与之相连
Meaning
to be a member of or connected to a group or place
Example
I feel I **belong to** both my home country and the culture I live in now.
我觉得我同时属于我的祖国和我现在生活的文化。
idiom

Tell the truth and shame the devil

永远说出真相，即使这很困难或冒险。
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
只要**说出真相，让魔鬼羞愧**，即使它会伤害。
phrasal-verb

build upon research

以先前的研究为基础，推动创新
Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often **build upon research** to create groundbreaking solutions.
科学家常常**以先前的研究为基础**来创造创新的解决方案。
idiom

predictive modeling

一种用于人工智能的技术，用于根据历史数据预测未来趋势
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
使用**预测建模**可以帮助公司更好地规划未来。
phrasal-verb

wipe down

用布擦拭表面
Meaning
to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth
Example
Don’t forget to **wipe down** the kitchen counter after cooking.
做饭后别忘了擦拭厨房台面。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
idiom

stay ahead of the game

比别人更成功或更有准备
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
要**保持领先地位**，你必须不断学习。
idiom

to hit the books

努力学习
Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
如果我想通过考试，我需要**打书**。
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。
idiom

match made in heaven

完美的浪漫情侣
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
每个人都说他们是**天作之合**。
phrasal-verb

stick to your goals

坚持你的计划和目标
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
如果你**坚持你的目标**，你最终会成功。
phrasal-verb

get across feelings

成功地表达你的感受
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
他在信中没能正确表达他的感受。
idiom

to firewall something

阻止或防止访问某物，通常在保护网络或系统的上下文中使用
Meaning
to block or prevent access to something, typically used in the context of protecting a network or system
Example
We need **to firewall something** to protect our database from hackers.
我们需要 **to firewall something** 来保护我们的数据库免受黑客攻击。
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
idiom

a mind is a terrible thing to waste

不使用你的智力是一种浪费
Meaning
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
Example
You should keep learning, **a mind is a terrible thing to waste**.
你应该继续学习，**思想是一种可怕的浪费**。
phrasal-verb

focus on gratitude

专注于你感激的事情
Meaning
to concentrate on things you are thankful for
Example
Each morning, **focus on gratitude** to start your day positively.
每天早晨，**专注于感恩** 以积极的方式开始你的一天。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
phrasal-verb

branch out professionally

开始做一些新的事情，或在职业上扩展到一个新的领域
Meaning
to start doing something new or expand into a new area professionally
Example
After years in sales, he decided to **branch out professionally** into marketing.
在销售工作多年后，他决定在职业上拓展到市场营销领域。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
phrasal-verb

sign off from

停止参与在线会议或平台
Meaning
to stop participating in an online meeting or platform
Example
I **sign off from** chat at six to spend time with my kids.
我六点从聊天中退出，以便和我的孩子们共度时光。
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
phrasal-verb

fall back into

回到以前的状态或习惯
Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
他在度假后**又回到了**以前的例行公事。
phrasal-verb

drop through

未按计划发生或失败
Meaning
to fail or not happen as planned
Example
Our plan to travel abroad this year has **dropped through** due to budget issues.
由于预算问题，我们今年的出国计划**失败**了。
idiom

road to success

通向成功的道路或行为
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
努力工作是通向成功的道路。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
phrasal-verb

step down from office

辞去重要职务
Meaning
to resign from an important position
Example
The president agreed to **step down from office** after months of pressure.
总统在几个月的压力后同意辞职。
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burn up

通过火完全摧毁某物
Meaning
to destroy something completely by fire
Example
Burning trash **burns up** oxygen and releases harmful gases.
焚烧垃圾 **燃烧** 氧气并释放有害气体。
idiom

out with the old, in with the new

用新的东西或想法代替旧的东西
Meaning
to replace old things or ideas with new ones
Example
It's time for **out with the old, in with the new**.
是时候 **告别旧的，迎接新的**。
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adhere to principles

继续遵守或遵循道德规则或信仰
Meaning
to continue to obey or follow moral rules or beliefs
Example
A true professional should **adhere to principles** even under pressure.
一个真正的专业人士即使在压力下也应该**adhere to principles**。
idiom

teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人一些因其年龄或经验而难以学习的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
很难**教一只老狗新把戏**，但我会试试看。
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find peace with

接受某种痛苦并停止为此烦恼
Meaning
to accept something painful and stop being upset about it
Example
In time, she **found peace with** her past mistakes.
随着时间的推移，她与过去的错误达成了和平。
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build bridges with

改善人与人或国家之间的关系，促进相互理解
Meaning
to improve relationships and promote understanding between people or countries
Example
The summit aimed to **build bridges with** neighboring countries.
峰会旨在与邻国建立桥梁。
idiom

stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
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cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
idiom

get your foot in the door

迈出第一步，特别是找到工作
Meaning
to make a first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
She finally **got her foot in the door** at a top firm.
她终于**走进了这扇门**，进入了一家顶级公司。
phrasal-verb

reason out

通过逻辑思考找到答案或解决方案
Meaning
to find an answer or solution by logical thinking
Example
She tried to **reason out** the cause of the confusion.
她试图**推理**出困惑的原因。
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catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
idiom

Behind the curve

相比竞争对手，处于落后或发展较慢的状态。
Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is **behind the curve** in adopting AI technologies.
我们的公司在采用人工智能技术方面落后于竞争对手。
phrasal-verb

count down from

从某个特定点开始倒数
Meaning
to recite numbers backward starting from a specific point
Example
The teacher had us **count down from** twenty to practice timing.
老师让我们从二十开始倒数来练习时间。
phrasal-verb

bounce back emotionally

从艰难的经历中情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a difficult experience
Example
She took time to **bounce back emotionally** after losing her job.
她花时间在失去工作后**情感上恢复**。
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slide into bed

平稳地进入床上并准备入睡
Meaning
to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep
Example
After the long shift he just wants to **slide into bed** and rest.
在长时间的工作后，他只想滑入床上休息。
idiom

Like two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲近的人。
Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are **like two peas in a pod**. They think alike and do everything together.
约翰和迈克是**像豌豆荚里的两颗豌豆**。他们想法相同，一起做所有的事情。
idiom

Keep an open mind

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
在了解不同文化时，尝试保持**开放的心态**。
phrasal-verb

look up to mentors

钦佩并尊重经验丰富的人
Meaning
to admire and respect experienced people
Example
Young managers often look up to their senior mentors for advice.
年轻的经理们常常向他们的资深导师寻求建议。
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shade in concepts

在思想的图画中添加色调或细节
Meaning
to add tone or detail to drawings of ideas
Example
Designers **shade in concepts** to show light and depth in the sketch.
设计师们**shade in concepts**以显示草图中的光线和深度。
phrasal-verb

lead the way for

创造一个他人可以跟随的例子
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
社区领导者通过周末自愿工作，开创了更安全街道的道路。
idiom

put heads together

一起合作解决问题
Meaning
to work together to solve a problem
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**，找到解决方案。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
phrasal-verb

open around

与附近的人友好并且情感上可接触
Meaning
to act friendly and emotionally available with people nearby
Example
She always **opens around** people she trusts.
她总是向她信任的人敞开心扉。
phrasal-verb

build over

通过建立信心克服负面情绪或恐惧
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
他通过建立信心克服了公开演讲的恐惧。
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write back

回复某人的投诉或消息
Meaning
to reply to someone’s complaint or message
Example
The company promised to **write back** within 48 hours.
公司承诺在48小时内回复
idiom

teacher’s pet

老师特别喜欢的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
大家都取笑她是老师的宠儿。
phrasal-verb

die away

变得更弱或更安静，最终停止
Meaning
to become weaker or quieter and finally stop
Example
The sound of thunder slowly **died away** in the distance.
雷声在远处慢慢**消失**。
idiom

hit the trends

在很短的时间内变得流行或时尚
Meaning
to become popular or fashionable in a very short period of time
Example
The new meme about the office prank has **hit the trends** and is everywhere now.
关于办公室恶作剧的新迷因已经**成为了趋势**，现在到处都是。
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

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。