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idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

dig up

发现秘密或遗忘的信息
Meaning
to discover secret or forgotten information
Example
Journalists managed to **dig up** new evidence about the case.
记者们成功地发现了案件的新证据。
phrasal-verb

throw in

免费添加某物; 随便地包括
Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller **threw in** a free cover with the phone.
卖家 **随便地** 添加了一个免费的手机套。
idiom

grow into

逐渐变得更有能力或在某事上更熟练
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
他最终将**适应**经理的角色。
phrasal-verb

rally around

团结起来支持某人或某事
Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team **rallied around** their captain during tough times.
整个团队在困难时刻团结在他们的队长身边。
idiom

out like a light

很快就睡着了
Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
他的头一碰到枕头就睡着了。
phrasal-verb

light up at

在脸上表现出突然的快乐或兴奋
Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face **lit up at** the news of his promotion.
听到晋升的消息，他的脸上露出了喜悦。
idiom

on your shoulders

用来表示某人对某事负有责任
Meaning
used when someone has responsibility for something
Example
The success of this plan rests **on your shoulders**.
这个计划的成功取决于你。
idiom

helping hand

帮助或支持
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
当我挣扎时，他伸出了援助之手。
idiom

hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
idiom

take the plunge

决定做某些冒险或困难的事情
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
经过多年的思考，他终于**冒险一试**并开始了自己的生意。
phrasal-verb

dig for facts

仔细搜索以发现真实的信息
Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
调查员在报告看起来不清楚时**挖掘事实**。
phrasal-verb

power up

打开或启动一个电子设备
Meaning
to turn on or start an electronic device
Example
You should **power up** the computer before connecting peripherals.
你应该在连接外设之前开启计算机。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
phrasal-verb

throw oneself into

全身心投入某事，充满热情或精力
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
After the breakup, she **threw herself into** her work.
分手后，她全身心投入到工作中。
idiom

space out

分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
他在长时间的会议中往往会**走神**。
idiom

Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
phrasal-verb

fill your mind with peace

将你的思绪集中在平静和积极的感受上
Meaning
to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **fill your mind with peace**.
冥想帮助你**让你的心灵充满平静**。
phrasal-verb

bring up old issues

在新的争论中提及过去的问题
Meaning
to mention past problems during a new argument
Example
He always **brings up old issues** whenever they argue.
每次他们争论时，他总是**提起旧问题**。
idiom

cut corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做某事
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
他们为了更快完成项目而走捷径。
idiom

hold the upper hand

拥有更多的权力或优势
Meaning
to have more power or advantage over others
Example
Negotiations continued, but the buyer **held the upper hand**.
谈判继续进行，但买方 **占据了上风**。
phrasal-verb

read up on

通过阅读学习或获得关于某事的信息
Meaning
to study or get information about something by reading
Example
You should **read up on** this topic before writing your paper.
你应该在写论文之前了解这个话题。
phrasal-verb

go ahead with

开始或继续做计划中的事情
Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
老师告诉我们要**继续进行**这个项目。
phrasal-verb

figure through

通过仔细思考来理解某事
Meaning
to understand something by thinking about it carefully
Example
It took me a while to **figure through** what went wrong in the project.
我花了一些时间来弄明白项目中出了什么问题。
phrasal-verb

take heart from

从某物中获得安慰或勇气
Meaning
to gain comfort or courage because of something
Example
Volunteers **take heart from** every thank-you message they receive.
志愿者从收到的每一条感谢信息中获得勇气。
phrasal-verb

take off in career

在你的工作或生意中突然变得成功
Meaning
to suddenly become successful in your job or business
Example
Her career really **took off** after she launched her own startup.
她的职业生涯在她启动自己的创业公司后真的**腾飞了**。
phrasal-verb

talk over calmly

冷静地讨论一个问题而不生气
Meaning
to discuss an issue in a relaxed way without anger
Example
They sat down to **talk over calmly** what had gone wrong.
他们坐下来冷静地讨论出了什么问题。
phrasal-verb

look inward

反思自己的思想、感受和动机
Meaning
to reflect on your own thoughts, feelings, and motivations
Example
During hard times, it helps to **look inward** and understand your emotions.
在困难时期，帮助自己**向内看**并理解自己的情感。
idiom

A team player

在团队中能与他人合作良好的人。
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
约翰是一个**团队成员**，总是支持他的同事。
phrasal-verb

boost investor confidence

提升投资者信心
Meaning
to make investors feel more positive about investing
Example
Strong GDP growth can **boost investor confidence** in the market.
强劲的GDP增长可以在市场中**提升投资者信心**。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
idiom

keep your fingers crossed

希望好运
Meaning
to hope for good luck
Example
I am **keeping my fingers crossed** for the exam results.
我为考试结果祈祷好运。
idiom

state of mind

一个人的情绪状态
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
你的**心理状态**会影响你的决策方式。
phrasal-verb

team around

组织或聚集一群人以实现共同的目标
Meaning
to organize or gather a group of people for a common purpose
Example
We should **team around** this project to deliver the best results.
我们应该围绕这个项目组织团队，以取得最佳结果。
phrasal-verb

coach up

彻底地训练某人，以提高他们的技能
Meaning
to train someone thoroughly to improve their skills
Example
My mentor **coaches me up** before every major presentation.
我的导师在每次重要的演讲前都会彻底地指导我。
idiom

gear down

减慢活动的速度
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
我们可以在产品发布稳定后**gear down**。
idiom

put one's foot in one's mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
当他提到她的前男友时，他真的是把脚放进了嘴里。
phrasal-verb

hold feelings in

不表达情感；压抑感情
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情感**，而不是表现出来。
idiom

a fool and his money are soon parted

那些不小心管理自己钱财的人，很快就会失去它
Meaning
people who are careless with their money will lose it quickly
Example
He spent all his money on useless gadgets; **a fool and his money are soon parted**.
他把所有的钱都花在了无用的电子产品上；**傻瓜和他的钱很快就会分开**。
idiom

a rollercoaster of emotions

在短时间内经历非常高和非常低的情绪状态
Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was **a rollercoaster of emotions**, with moments of joy and sadness.
这一周是**一个情绪过山车**，充满了快乐和悲伤的时刻。
idiom

on the stump

为政治职位竞选，特别是在公共场合发表演讲
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
候选人已经在**竞选**了几个星期，在全国各地争取支持。
idiom

out of this world

极其好或令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
那家餐厅的食物令人赞叹。
phrasal-verb

find on

在某人或某物上发现某物
Meaning
to discover something physically on someone or something
Example
The police **found on** him a stolen phone.
警方在他身上发现了一部被盗的电话。
phrasal-verb

hone in on

专注于某个具体的事物
Meaning
to focus attention or effort on something specific
Example
You need to **hone in on** your weaknesses to improve faster.
你需要专注于你的弱点，以便更快地提高。
phrasal-verb

step down

辞去重要职位; 离开办公室
Meaning
to resign from an important position; to leave office
Example
The president decided to **step down** after public protests.
总统在公共抗议后决定辞职。
idiom

go into orbit

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
Mom **went into orbit** when she saw the mess in my room.
妈妈看到我的房间乱七八糟时，气得不行。
idiom

lay into

严厉批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone harshly
Example
Instead of **laying into** the intern, offer some guidance.
与其批评实习生，不如提供一些指导。
phrasal-verb

pay up

支付所有欠的钱，尤其是不情愿地
Meaning
to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly
Example
He refused to **pay up** until the work was completed.
他拒绝了**支付**，直到工作完成。
phrasal-verb

give over

停止做某事；把控制权交给某人
Meaning
to stop doing something; to hand control to someone
Example
He finally **gave over** his duties to his assistant.
他最终将他的职责交给了他的助手。
idiom

stand up for something

支持或捍卫你所相信的事情
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
她总是**为她所相信的事情站出来**，即使很困难。
phrasal-verb

come under

遭受压力或攻击，特别是政治性的
Meaning
to experience pressure or attack, especially politically
Example
The government **came under** pressure to increase public spending.
政府 **承受了** 增加公共支出的压力
idiom

like father, like son

儿子像父亲一样行为
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
汤姆像他的爸爸一样喜欢汽车 — 就像父亲一样，儿子也是！
phrasal-verb

back someone up

在团队或争论中支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.
在辩论期间，当我提出我的观点时，我的队友们支持我。
idiom

kill two birds with one stone

一箭双雕
Meaning
to succeed in achieving two things in a single action
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以 **一箭双雕**，一边听播客一边锻炼。
idiom

take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
phrasal-verb

speak down to

用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
不要以居高临下的态度与同事交谈；平等对待他们。
idiom

to make a blunder

犯一个非常大的或愚蠢的错误
Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company **made a blunder** by ignoring customer feedback.
公司因为忽视客户反馈而犯了一个大错误。
phrasal-verb

simmer with frustration

感到未完全表达的愤怒或不满
Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
她在考试失败后**simmered with frustration**。
idiom

in the driver's seat

掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
合并后，她掌控了公司的局势。
idiom

talk in circles

讨论某事而没有得出结论
Meaning
to discuss something without reaching a conclusion
Example
We **talked in circles** for hours but didn’t solve anything.
我们讨论了几个小时，但什么都没解决。
phrasal-verb

agree with

与他人持相同意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
I completely **agree with** you on this matter.
我完全**同意**你在这个问题上的看法。
idiom

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
phrasal-verb

break past fear

克服恐惧并采取勇敢的行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and take courageous action
Example
You can only grow when you **break past fear** and take risks.
只有当你**克服恐惧**并承担风险时，你才能成长。
phrasal-verb

cut down on sugar

减少你摄入的糖的量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of sugar you consume
Example
I decided to **cut down on sugar** to improve my health.
我决定**减少糖分**以改善我的健康。
idiom

Keep it real

保持诚实和真实。
Meaning
To stay honest and genuine.
Example
She always tries to **keep it real** in her relationships.
她总是努力在她的关系中**保持诚实和真实**。
idiom

laugh your head off

笑得前仰后合
Meaning
to laugh very loudly or uncontrollably
Example
The movie was so funny that we **laughed our heads off**.
这部电影太搞笑了，以至于我们笑得前仰后合。
idiom

to think outside the box

创造性地或非传统地思考
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
在解决AI问题时，至关重要的是**跳出框框思考**。
idiom

snowed under

有太多工作要做
Meaning
to have too much work to do
Example
I'm **snowed under** with assignments this week.
这周我被任务压得喘不过气来。
idiom

Tell the truth

说出真相，而不是撒谎。
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
请**说实话**，即使这会伤害。
idiom

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
phrasal-verb

snow in

因大雪被困在某个地方
Meaning
to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow
Example
We were **snowed in** for two days after the blizzard.
暴风雪过后，我们被**大雪困住**两天。
phrasal-verb

reach out to team members

与同事沟通或提供支持
Meaning
to communicate or offer support to colleagues
Example
Good leaders **reach out to team members** during tough times.
优秀的领导者在困难时期会**与团队成员保持联系**。
idiom

carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders

感到对许多问题或职责负责
Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
她总是肩负着整个世界的重担，即使那不是她的错。
idiom

drop the ball

犯错或未做重要的事
Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
我真的 **掉了球**，忘记了发送那封重要的电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

back away

从某个可怕的东西后退
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
他们从生气的狗面前**退后**。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
phrasal-verb

adjust to

逐渐适应新情况
Meaning
to gradually become comfortable with a new situation
Example
It can be hard to **adjust to** a new country's social norms.
很难适应一个新国家的社会规范。
idiom

stand by someone

保持忠诚或支持
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
真正的朋友在困难时期彼此支持。
idiom

take a deep breath

冷静下来并放松
Meaning
to calm down and relax
Example
**Take a deep breath** before reacting.
在反应之前，先**深呼吸**一下。
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself up

做些事情让自己感觉更开心
Meaning
to do something to feel happier
Example
I bought some flowers to **cheer myself up** after a long week.
我买了一些花来**让自己开心**，度过漫长的一周。
phrasal-verb

shore up confidence

支持或增强对经济的信任与信心
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
政府宣布了新的改革措施，以增强金融市场的信任。
idiom

Bring peace to

在某种情况下恢复平静或安宁。
Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
她的好话帮助**带来了平和**的争论。
idiom

have faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
You should **have faith in** your team.
你应该**信任**你的团队。
phrasal-verb

pull at

重复拉或抓住某物
Meaning
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
Example
The child kept **pulling at** his mother’s hand.
孩子一直在**拉着**母亲的手。
idiom

sick to death of something

对某事感到极度疲倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely tired or annoyed by something
Example
I’m **sick to death of** listening to his complaints.
我已经厌烦听他的抱怨了。
idiom

pulling strings

利用影响力去做某事
Meaning
using influence to get something done
Example
He got the engineering contract by **pulling strings**.
他通过**pulling strings**得到了工程合同。
phrasal-verb

throw yourself into

全身心投入某事
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm and energy
Example
He **threw himself into** the new training program.
他**投身于**新的训练计划
idiom

vote with one’s feet

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

put off

推迟或延迟某事
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
他们决定将会议推迟到下周。
idiom

cover your tracks

隐藏一个人行为的证据
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
黑客在进入系统后常常**掩盖他们的痕迹**。
phrasal-verb

roll over

将到期投资的资金再投资于新的投资
Meaning
to reinvest money from a matured investment into a new one
Example
He decided to **roll over** his fixed deposit for another year.
他决定将他的定期存款再投资一年。
idiom

to have a lot on one's plate

有很多任务或责任需要处理
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
她不能再接受更多项目；她已经有 **很多事情要做**。
idiom

act on

根据信息采取行动
Meaning
to respond to information with action
Example
We need to **act on** the survey results immediately.
我们需要立即对调查结果采取行动。
phrasal-verb

adapt culturally

调整行为或心态以适应另一种文化
Meaning
to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture
Example
When moving abroad, it’s important to **adapt culturally** to the new environment.
当你移居国外时，适应新环境时非常重要。你必须**适应文化**。
phrasal-verb

get sick of

对某事或某人感到厌烦或烦恼
Meaning
to become bored or annoyed with something or someone
Example
I **got sick of** hearing the same song over and over.
我**厌倦了**重复听同一首歌。
idiom

In vogue

目前流行或时尚的
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
长裙在这个季节又流行起来了。
phrasal-verb

tune down

降低强度或能量；平静事物
Meaning
to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things
Example
Let’s **tune down** the tension and talk calmly about it.
让我们降低紧张情绪，平静地讨论它。
phrasal-verb

speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
phrasal-verb

show off to

在别人面前炫耀以给他们留下深刻印象
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.
他在同学面前炫耀他的手机。
idiom

throw money around

挥霍无度地花钱
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
一些富有的进口商喜欢在贸易展上**挥霍无度地花钱**。
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
idiom

A scoop

一条独家的新闻
Meaning
An exclusive piece of news
Example
The journalist got **a scoop** about the minister’s resignation.
记者得到了有关部长辞职的**独家新闻**。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead in class

在课堂上表现得更好或比别人更先进
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
他额外学习时间以 **在课堂上保持领先**。
idiom

in the same frame

拥有共同的视角或理解
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
在我们开始之前，我们需要确保每个人都**在同一框架中**。
phrasal-verb

shut oneself in

把自己与他人隔离以避免压力
Meaning
to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress
Example
He **shut himself in** his office to avoid interruptions.
他 **把自己锁在** 办公室里以避免干扰
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
idiom

grin from ear to ear

因为高兴而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
她在收到夸奖后笑得合不拢嘴。
idiom

warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
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**。
idiom

to bite off more than you can chew

承担一项过于困难的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too difficult
Example
He **bit off more than he could chew** by promising to finish the work alone.
他 **答应独自完成工作**，结果承担了过于困难的任务。
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**。
idiom

make your mark

取得突出或认可
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
他努力工作，以在科技行业中**留下自己的印记**。
idiom

a tough decision to make

一个难以做出的决定，因为潜在的后果
Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
在两个工作机会之间做出选择是一个艰难的决定。
idiom

download information

快速吸收或接收信息
Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
她能比团队中任何人更快地**获取信息**。
idiom

beat oneself up

对某事过分自责
Meaning
to blame yourself too much for something
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要因为一个错误而**过分责备自己**。
phrasal-verb

line up investors

确保提供资金的人
Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to **line up investors** before the press release.
我们的团队正在努力在新闻发布之前排列投资者。
idiom

get a second wind

在感到疲劳后获得一阵能量
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
短暂休息后，她 **重获活力** 并完成了比赛。
phrasal-verb

speak about

谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
他将在研讨会上讨论有效的沟通。
idiom

make someone green

使某人嫉妒
Meaning
to make someone jealous
Example
Her success **made her colleagues green**.
她的成功 **让她的同事们嫉妒**。