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idiom

bond of friendship

朋友之间信任和感情的强大联系。
Meaning
A strong connection of trust and affection between friends.
Example
Their **bond of friendship** grew stronger over the years.
他们的友谊之纽随着岁月变得更加牢固。
phrasal-verb

bridge through education

通过相互学习和教学连接文化
Meaning
to connect cultures by learning and teaching from each other
Example
Schools help **bridge through education** by hosting cultural exchange programs.
学校通过举办文化交流项目帮助**通过教育连接文化**。
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 faith

打破信任
Meaning
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
Example
He **broke faith** with his team when he left suddenly.
他**打破了信任**与他的团队，当他突然离开时。
idiom

build character

通过挑战发展积极的品质或力量
Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
通过这个过程将**锻炼团队的性格**。
phrasal-verb

break into a smile

突然开始微笑
Meaning
to suddenly start smiling
Example
He **broke into a smile** when he heard the good news.
他听到好消息时，**笑了起来**。
phrasal-verb

branch up into management

晋升到更高的管理或领导层级
Meaning
to progress into a higher level of management or leadership
Example
After years of experience, he finally **branched up into management**.
经过多年的经验，他终于**晋升到管理层**。
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

build inner strength

发展心理和情感上的坚韧
Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
冥想帮助你建立内在的力量和冷静
phrasal-verb

back down

承认自己错了并停止争论
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
即使在意识到自己的错误后，她也拒绝了**back down**。
phrasal-verb

bring out clarity

使思维或感情更清晰
Meaning
to make thoughts or feelings clearer
Example
Writing in a journal can **bring out clarity** about what you truly feel.
写日记可以带来清晰，让你真正明白自己的感受。
phrasal-verb

bring around to

改变某人的意见以与您的意见一致
Meaning
to change someone’s opinion to match yours
Example
It took me hours to **bring him around to** my way of thinking.
我花了几个小时**让他接受**我的想法。
phrasal-verb

brace yourself for

为某些具有挑战性或令人恐惧的事情做好心理准备
Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and **brace yourself for** the tough conversation.
深呼吸，准备好迎接艰难的对话。
idiom

break someone’s heart

让某人非常伤心
Meaning
to make someone very sad
Example
It really **broke his heart** when she left him.
当她离开他时，真的让他心碎了。
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。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
idiom

blaze a trail

成为第一个做创新的事情的人
Meaning
to be the first to do something innovative
Example
She **blazed a trail** in renewable energy research.
她在可再生能源研究中开辟了道路。
phrasal-verb

breathe through tension

通过平静的呼吸释放紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to use calm breathing to release tension or anxiety
Example
The best way to handle stress is to **breathe through tension** slowly.
应对压力的最佳方法是**通过紧张呼吸**来放松。
idiom

behind closed doors

私下里; 秘密地
Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
交易是在闭门造车的情况下达成的。
idiom

bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。
idiom

break out in a cold sweat

因恐惧或焦虑而突然开始流汗
Meaning
to suddenly start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke out in a cold sweat** before his job interview.
他在面试前因害怕而出了一身冷汗。
phrasal-verb

blow up

将某物充气；爆炸或变得愤怒
Meaning
to fill something with air; to explode or become angry
Example
The kids **blew up** balloons for the birthday celebration.
孩子们为生日庆祝活动**充气**了气球。
phrasal-verb

brief the crew on

向一个小组提供关于某事的基本信息
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
领导**brief the crew on** 新的安全规则，在班次开始前。
idiom

Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

出生在富裕家庭。
Meaning
To be born into a wealthy family.
Example
He never had to struggle; he was **born with a silver spoon in his mouth**.
他从未需要奋斗；他出生在富裕家庭。
idiom

bring up a family

抚养和照顾孩子
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
他们努力工作以抚养一个家庭。
idiom

blackout

暂时失去意识
Meaning
to lose consciousness temporarily
Example
He suddenly **blacked out** during the match.
他在比赛中突然**晕倒**。
phrasal-verb

back up initiatives

为新项目提供支持或资源
Meaning
to provide support or resources for new projects
Example
Global organizations **back up initiatives** that promote equality.
全球组织支持促进平等的倡议。
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

beam at

给某人一个大而快乐的微笑
Meaning
to give a big, happy smile to someone
Example
He **beamed at** his friends during the celebration.
他在庆祝活动中向他的朋友们微笑了
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

butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth

看起来无辜的人，实际上可能并非如此
Meaning
someone who looks innocent but might not be
Example
She looks so sweet—**butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth**.
她看起来那么甜美—**黄油在她嘴里不会融化**。
phrasal-verb

bounce within

在内部管理情绪，而不将它们外露
Meaning
to manage emotions internally without expressing them outwardly
Example
He tends to **bounce within** instead of sharing his struggles.
他倾向于**bàowǔ wìtín**，而不是分享他的挣扎。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

bottle down

深藏或压抑情绪
Meaning
to suppress or hide emotions deeply inside
Example
He tends to **bottle down** his anger instead of talking about it.
他倾向于 **bottle down** 他的愤怒，而不是谈论它。
idiom

burn a hole in one's pocket

很快或不负责任地花钱
Meaning
to spend money quickly or irresponsibly
Example
After receiving his bonus, he couldn't resist and **burned a hole in his pocket** by buying a new car.
收到奖金后，他忍不住买了一辆新车，把钱都花光了。
idiom

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
idiom

break your back

为了实现某事而非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
他一直在**拼命工作**来养家。
phrasal-verb

build capacity

开发技能或资源以应对更多的工作或增长
Meaning
to develop skills or resources to handle more work or growth
Example
Small businesses are working hard to **build capacity** for future expansion.
小企业正在努力建立能力以进行未来扩展。
phrasal-verb

boom out

迅速增长或扩展
Meaning
to grow or expand rapidly
Example
The tech sector has **boomed out** in the last few years.
过去几年，科技行业已经**爆发**。
phrasal-verb

burn off

通过锻炼消耗能量或脂肪
Meaning
to use up energy or fat by exercising
Example
I go jogging every morning to **burn off** extra calories.
我每天早晨跑步来燃烧多余的卡路里。
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

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

back away from

从某个情境中撤退或退出
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
他选择在争论升级之前**退出**。
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

build toward

通过一种有助于实现目标的方式取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in a way that helps achieve a goal
Example
Every small project helped her **build toward** becoming a team leader.
每一个小项目都帮助她朝着成为团队领导者的目标前进。
phrasal-verb

bring out confidence

帮助某人感受或展现自信
Meaning
to help someone feel or show confidence
Example
A mentor’s guidance can **bring out confidence** in young professionals.
导师的指导可以**激发自信**，让年轻的专业人士更加自信。
idiom

bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
idiom

burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。
idiom

blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
phrasal-verb

brush off negativity

忽视或拒绝负面情绪或评论
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss negative emotions or comments
Example
He just **brushed off** the negativity and stayed focused.
他只是**刷掉**消极情绪并保持专注。
phrasal-verb

bungle up

因笨拙而破坏或毁掉某物
Meaning
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
Example
The workers **bungled up** the whole paint job.
工人们 **搞砸了** 整个油漆工作。
idiom

burst with happiness

充满了极大的喜悦或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of great joy or excitement
Example
The parents **burst with happiness** when they saw their newborn baby.
当父母看到他们的新生婴儿时，他们充满了喜悦。
idiom

barefaced lie

大胆而无耻的谎言
Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a **barefaced lie**.
他的借口是一个无耻的谎言。
idiom

brand awareness

消费者对品牌的熟悉程度
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
我们的主要目标是通过社交媒体提高**品牌意识**。
phrasal-verb

be indebted to

欠某人情
Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or obliged to someone
Example
I’ll always **be indebted to** my mentor for his guidance.
我将永远感激我的导师，感谢他的指导。
phrasal-verb

break in

打断; 强行进入某个地方
Meaning
to interrupt; to force entry into a place
Example
Sorry to **break in**, but can I add something?
抱歉打断一下，能加点什么吗?
idiom

by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。
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

by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
idiom

break into

成功进入一个新领域或职业
Meaning
to enter a new field or profession successfully
Example
She managed to **break into** the film industry last year.
她去年成功进入了电影行业。
idiom

book someone

正式指控某人犯罪
Meaning
to officially charge someone with a crime
Example
The police **booked** him for theft.
警察因盗窃指控了他。
phrasal-verb

bridge cultural gaps

减少文化之间的误解或距离
Meaning
to reduce misunderstanding or distance between cultures
Example
Education can **bridge cultural gaps** and promote mutual respect.
教育可以**弥合文化差距**并促进相互尊重。
idiom

burn one’s fingers

因为自己的错误而受苦
Meaning
to suffer because of one’s own mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by investing in a risky business.
他因为投资于一个冒险的生意而受到了损失。
idiom

be like family

像家庭成员一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
我最好的朋友对我来说**就像家人**。
idiom

be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
to be very close friends
Example
Those two have been **thick as thieves** since childhood.
这两个人从小就是**非常亲密的朋友**。
idiom

bend over backwards

付出巨大努力帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to make a great effort to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make the event successful.
她竭尽全力使活动成功。
phrasal-verb

branch upward

朝更高的水平或更大的市场移动
Meaning
to move toward higher levels or bigger markets
Example
The business is **branching upward** into more profitable sectors.
这家企业正在 **分支向上** 向更有利可图的领域发展。
phrasal-verb

bulk up

增加肌肉并变得更强壮
Meaning
to gain muscle and become stronger
Example
He started lifting heavier weights to **bulk up**.
他开始举起更重的重量来增加肌肉量。
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。
idiom

bang for your buck

花费的每一分钱的价值；一个好交易
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
这个保险计划给你最划算的选择。
idiom

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
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

bring along

带某人或某物去你去的地方
Meaning
to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
Example
You can **bring along** your sister to the party if you like.
如果你愿意，你可以带你的妹妹去派对。
phrasal-verb

be in two minds about

对某事感到不确定或犹豫不决
Meaning
to be uncertain or indecisive about something
Example
I’m **in two minds about** going to the party tonight.
我**犹豫不决**今晚是否去参加派对。
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。
phrasal-verb

bump into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **bumped into** an old friend at the mall.
我在购物中心**碰见了**一个老朋友。
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

bloom where you are planted

充分利用你所处的环境
Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to **bloom where she was planted**.
即使在一个小镇，她也设法在她所在的地方茁壮成长。
phrasal-verb

blow in

意外到来，通常伴随风
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly, usually with wind
Example
A cold wind suddenly **blew in** from the north.
一股冷风突然从北方**吹入**。
phrasal-verb

boost up sales

增加销售的商品数量
Meaning
to increase the number of products sold
Example
The new marketing plan aims to **boost up** sales during the holiday season.
新的营销计划目标是在假日季节期间**增加**销售。
phrasal-verb

bring in investment

吸引投资者的资金
Meaning
to attract money from investors
Example
Tax incentives are designed to **bring in investment** from abroad.
税收激励措施旨在吸引来自国外的投资。
idiom

brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
phrasal-verb

be into

喜欢或对某事感兴趣
Meaning
to like or be interested in something
Example
I’m really **into** classical music these days.
我这些天真的是喜欢古典音乐。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时，**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
phrasal-verb

breathe through

通过冷静地呼吸来管理压力或疼痛
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
当你焦虑时，尽量慢慢**通过呼吸**来缓解这种感觉。
idiom

be a person of your word

成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
她真的是一个信守承诺的人，总是做她说的事情。
phrasal-verb

build up

逐渐增加情感力量或自信
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional strength or confidence
Example
She’s been trying to **build up** her self-esteem after the breakup.
她在努力在分手后增加她的自尊。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
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。
phrasal-verb

back out of an agreement

退出先前做出的协议或承诺
Meaning
to withdraw from a deal or commitment that was previously made
Example
The country decided to **back out of an agreement** citing national interest.
该国决定退出协议，理由是国家利益。
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

big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
idiom

brainstorm

在小组讨论中生成许多创意想法
Meaning
to generate many creative ideas in a group discussion
Example
Let’s **brainstorm** some ideas for our next campaign.
让我们为我们的下一个活动产生一些想法。
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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。
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break into production

开始生产新产品；大规模开始生产
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
该国计划在明年开始生产电动汽车。
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breathe away tension

使用呼吸技巧来释放压力
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
做几次深呼吸来**释放压力**。
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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**。
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brush past

轻轻接触并迅速经过某人或某物
Meaning
to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact
Example
He **brushed past** the reporters without stopping.
他**轻轻地擦过**记者们没有停下来。
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break out in

在皮肤上突然出现某些东西（如皮疹）
Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
他吃海鲜后长了皮疹。
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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。
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bring into play

使用或引入某物以影响某种情况
Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president **brought into play** his connections to win the election.
总统**运用了**他的关系来赢得选举。
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butter someone up

讨好某人以获得好处
Meaning
to flatter someone to gain favor
Example
He’s trying to **butter up** the boss for a promotion.
他正试图讨好老板以获得晋升。
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blind justice

不受外部因素影响的公正正义
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
**盲目的正义** 对每个人一视同仁，不论财富或地位。
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。
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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。
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burst with

充满强烈情感，如幸福或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of a strong emotion like happiness or excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with** excitement on their birthday.
孩子们在生日时充满了兴奋。
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Break bread with someone

共享一餐; 通过食物建立联系
Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to **break bread** to celebrate their new partnership.
他们决定一起**分享食物**以庆祝他们的新伙伴关系。
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bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
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break out of comfort zone

做一些对个人成长有挑战性或新的事情
Meaning
to do something that is new or challenging for personal growth
Example
To grow as a person, you must **break out of your comfort zone**.
为了成长为一个人，你必须**跳出舒适区**。
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break into profits

在经历了亏损或投资期之后开始赚钱
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
三年后，创业公司终于**开始赚钱**。
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break news to

与某人分享重要或令人不安的信息
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
他不得不把消息告诉编辑关于消息来源退出的事情。
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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。
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beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
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。
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。
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bounce ahead with optimism

在困难之后以积极的态度继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing with a positive attitude after difficulties
Example
After every failure, she chooses to **bounce ahead with optimism**.
每次失败后，她选择以积极的态度继续前进。
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bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
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build in

将某物作为系统或过程的一部分包括进来
Meaning
to include something as a part of a system or process
Example
Our company has **built in** flexibility to adapt to market changes.
我们的公司已经将灵活性纳入以适应市场变化。
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be accountable for

对某事负责并能够解释它
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
作为团队领导，他对**项目的结果负责**。
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bend the truth

稍微改变事实，使某事听起来更好
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
他在讲故事时常常**bend the truth**。