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idiom

brain like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
我总是忘记事情——我有一个**像筛子一样的大脑**！
phrasal-verb

back yourself up

相信自己的能力或决定
Meaning
to have faith in your own ability or decision
Example
You have to **back yourself up** if you want others to trust you.
如果你想让别人相信你，你必须**支持自己**。
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

build optimism around you

创造一个充满希望能量的积极环境
Meaning
to create a positive environment with hopeful energy
Example
Try to **build optimism around you** through your words and actions.
通过你的话语和行动努力在你周围建立一个积极的环境。
idiom

big thanks

一种非正式的说谢谢的方式
Meaning
an informal way to say thank you very much
Example
**Big thanks** to everyone who supported the project.
非常感谢所有支持该项目的人。
phrasal-verb

blow up over

因某事突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry because of something
Example
They **blew up over** a silly comment on social media.
他们因为社交媒体上的一个愚蠢评论而突然生气。
idiom

bite your tongue

强忍不说出自己想说的话
Meaning
to stop yourself from saying something you want to say
Example
I had to **bite my tongue** when my boss took credit for my work.
当老板抢走我的功劳时，我不得不忍住不说话。
idiom

bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
phrasal-verb

blast out

放音乐非常响亮
Meaning
to play music very loudly
Example
The neighbors were **blasting out** heavy metal all night.
邻居整晚都在播放重金属音乐。
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

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。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

bring together ideas

将不同的想法或方法结合起来，追求共同目标
Meaning
to combine different thoughts or approaches for a shared goal
Example
The summit aims to **bring together ideas** from across nations for sustainable progress.
峰会的目标是**汇集各国的想法**，以促进可持续发展。
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

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
phrasal-verb

boil down

将某事简化为其关键点
Meaning
to simplify something to its essential points
Example
The report **boils down** to one key recommendation: cut costs.
报告**归结**为一个关键建议：削减成本。
idiom

break down the problem

逐步分析一个问题
Meaning
to analyze a problem step by step
Example
Let’s **break down the problem** to understand it better.
让我们逐步分析这个问题，以便更好地理解它。
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
idiom

burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
phrasal-verb

build upon trust

通过依赖相互信任来加强关系
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by relying on mutual trust
Example
A successful team must **build upon trust** to work efficiently.
一个成功的团队必须**建立在信任基础上**才能高效工作。
idiom

bargain for

预期或计划某事
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
工作量比我们预期的更多。
idiom

black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

build around ideas

围绕特定的想法或概念发展某事
Meaning
to develop something centered on particular ideas or concepts
Example
The campaign was **built around ideas** of innovation and sustainability.
该活动围绕创新和可持续性的理念展开。
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

Breaking new ground

做出重要的新发现或创新；做一些前所未做过的事情。
Meaning
To make an important new discovery or innovation; to do something that has never been done before.
Example
The new trade agreement is **breaking new ground** in international relations.
新的贸易协议在国际关系中**开创了新局面**。
idiom

burned out

因过度工作而完全疲惫
Meaning
completely exhausted or tired due to overwork
Example
After months of overtime, she felt **burned out**.
经过几个月的加班后，她感到筋疲力尽。
idiom

believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
phrasal-verb

boil with anger

愤怒到极点
Meaning
to be extremely angry
Example
She was **boiling with anger** when she found out about the unfair decision.
当她得知那个不公平的决定时，她愤怒至极。
phrasal-verb

brush through

快速浏览或通过某事
Meaning
to quickly review or go through something
Example
I’ll **brush through** my notes one more time before the exam.
在考试前，我会再快速浏览一遍我的笔记。
idiom

bail someone out

帮助某人摆脱困境
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
他的朋友在他没钱时**救了他**。
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

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**。
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

big picture

整体观点或情况
Meaning
the overall perspective or situation
Example
Producers always try to see the **big picture** before making changes.
制片人总是在做出改变之前试图看到整体情况。
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。
phrasal-verb

blend in with

与人或环境自然融合
Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
游客们常常试图与当地人融合，以便更好地体验文化。
idiom

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 down tariffs

降低进出口税
Meaning
to reduce taxes on imports or exports
Example
The new agreement aims to **bring down tariffs** between the two nations.
新协议旨在**降低关税**，促进两国之间的贸易。
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**。
phrasal-verb

bow to

不情愿地接受某人或某事的权威或影响
Meaning
to accept the authority or influence of someone or something unwillingly
Example
The government finally **bowed to** public pressure.
政府最终**屈服于**公众压力。
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

behind the scenes

秘密地或没有公众知晓
Meaning
secretly or without public knowledge
Example
A lot of work happens **behind the scenes** to make a movie.
为了制作电影，很多工作发生在幕后。
idiom

Batten down the hatches

为困难或危险的情况做好准备。
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
我们最好做好准备；风暴来了。
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。
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。
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

bring in capital

吸引或产生投资资金
Meaning
to attract or generate investment money
Example
The government is trying to **bring in capital** from foreign investors.
政府正在努力从外国投资者那里吸引资本。
idiom

brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
idiom

build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
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

back down from demands

在冲突中撤回立场或要求
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
工会拒绝屈服于更高工资的要求。
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

backdoor

一种未记录的访问系统或软件的方式，通常由黑客用来绕过安全防护。
Meaning
An undocumented way of accessing a system or software, usually used by hackers to bypass security.
Example
The attacker installed a **backdoor** to access the system at any time without being detected.
攻击者安装了一个**后门**，以便在任何时候都能访问系统，而不被发现。
idiom

burst out laughing

突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone **burst out laughing** at his joke.
每个人听了他的笑话都**爆笑起来**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

build rapport with

与某人建立友好和理解的关系
Meaning
to create a friendly and understanding relationship with someone
Example
Teachers need to **build rapport with** their students.
教师需要与他们的学生建立良好的关系。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
phrasal-verb

blow up at

失去冷静并对某人大喊大叫
Meaning
to lose your temper and shout at someone
Example
She **blew up at** her brother for being late again.
她因哥哥再次迟到而对他发火。
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

brush up on

提高某人的技能或知识
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.
她决定提高她的绘画技巧。
phrasal-verb

be there for

在需要时提供帮助或安慰某人
Meaning
to be available to help or comfort someone in need
Example
She promised to always **be there for** her sister no matter what.
她承诺无论发生什么，都会始终**为她的妹妹在那里**。
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。
phrasal-verb

break off from

暂时停止做某事
Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
她不得不停止学习去接电话。
idiom

beat the clock

在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to finish something before the deadline
Example
We managed to **beat the clock** and submit the report early.
我们成功地**赶在最后期限前**提交了报告。
phrasal-verb

break into tech

开始在科技行业工作
Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
她在完成学位后努力工作以进入科技行业。
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。
phrasal-verb

benefit from

通过某事获得优势或利润
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
许多发展中国家 **从** 全球贸易协议中 **受益**。
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

bear with

对某人或某事保持耐心
Meaning
to be patient with someone or something
Example
Please **bear with** us while we resolve the issue.
请在我们解决问题时耐心等待。
phrasal-verb

back off from

停止参与某个情境；从对抗中撤退
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
他决定在争论变得更糟之前退出。
phrasal-verb

bubble with

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

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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

back something up to

创建数据副本并将其存储在另一个地方
Meaning
to make a copy of data and store it in another place
Example
You should **back your files up to** an external hard drive regularly.
你应该**定期将文件备份到**外部硬盘。
idiom

bide your time

耐心等待合适的时机
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right moment
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在行动之前**耐心等待合适的时机**。
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。
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。
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

Break the news

告诉某人重要或坏消息。
Meaning
To tell someone important or bad news.
Example
He didn’t know how to **break the news** to his parents.
他不知道如何将**这个消息传达**给他的父母。
idiom

bottle up feelings

把情感藏在心里不表达
Meaning
to keep emotions inside without expressing them
Example
It's not healthy to **bottle up your feelings** for too long.
长时间把情感压抑在心里对身体不好。
phrasal-verb

bounce ideas off

与某人分享并讨论想法以获取反馈
Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with someone to get feedback
Example
I love to **bounce ideas off** my teammates before finalizing a plan.
我喜欢在最终确定计划之前，和我的队友们讨论想法。
idiom

black and white

明确界定；没有混淆或模糊
Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
合同条款非常清晰。
phrasal-verb

break off

突然结束；停止说话或谈判
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
他们上个月**解除**了订婚。
phrasal-verb

budget time blocks

为任务计划特定的时间块
Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
我在周一为深度工作和补充时间安排预算时间块。
phrasal-verb

boost confidence

增加对经济的乐观或信任
Meaning
to increase optimism or trust in the economy
Example
Positive trade data helped **boost confidence** among entrepreneurs.
正面的贸易数据有助于增强企业家之间的信任。
phrasal-verb

be unsure of

对某事感到不确定或不自信
Meaning
to not feel confident or certain about something
Example
I’m **unsure of** what to say in that situation.
我不确定在这种情况下该说什么。
idiom

bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。
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。
idiom

beat a dead horse

在已经解决的问题上浪费时间
Meaning
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
Example
Stop **beating a dead horse**; the decision is final.
别再纠结这个问题了，决定已经定了。
phrasal-verb

bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
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bend the rules

做例外; 稍微修改规则
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
老师**弯曲规则**以帮助新学生。
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behind the firewall

受到保护或与外部威胁隔离
Meaning
protected or isolated from external threats
Example
Sensitive company data should always stay **behind the firewall**.
敏感的公司数据应该始终保持在**防火墙后面**。
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back on one’s feet

恢复并再次变得健康
Meaning
to recover and be healthy again
Example
After a few days of rest, he’s finally **back on his feet**.
休息几天后，他终于**恢复过来**。
phrasal-verb

boost innovation

鼓励新思想和技术
Meaning
to encourage new ideas and technologies
Example
Investing in education can **boost innovation** and productivity.
投资教育可以促进创新和生产力。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
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。
phrasal-verb

burst with excitement

非常兴奋或快乐
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
孩子们在旅行前充满兴奋。
phrasal-verb

build on small wins

利用小成就作为更大目标的动力
Meaning
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
Example
Try to **build on small wins** to gain more confidence.
尝试**以小胜利为基础**来获得更多自信。
phrasal-verb

build understanding between

在群体或国家之间建立相互尊重和知识
Meaning
to create mutual respect and knowledge among groups or nations
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **build understanding between** countries.
文化交流项目帮助在国家之间建立理解。
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

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**。
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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。
idiom

break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
phrasal-verb

break into conversation

加入一个正在进行的对话
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
他礼貌地**打断了对话**来分享他的意见。
idiom

burn your boats

承诺采取行动而没有退路
Meaning
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
Example
He **burned his boats** when he quit his job to start a business.
当他辞去工作并开始创业时，他**烧掉了自己的船**。
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

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

break down

因强烈的情绪而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying due to strong emotions
Example
She **broke down** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时崩溃了。
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**。
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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。
phrasal-verb

build up pressure

增加影响力或行动的需求
Meaning
to increase influence or demand for action
Example
Opposition parties **built up pressure** for early elections.
反对党加大了压力，要求提前选举。
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bury the hatchet

停止争斗并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to stop fighting and become friends again
Example
After years of argument, they decided to **bury the hatchet**.
经过多年的争执，他们决定**和解**。
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。
phrasal-verb

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 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

base on

将某物作为基础或起点
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
结论是基于可靠的证据。