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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

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。
phrasal-verb

tie to

与某事紧密相连
Meaning
to connect closely with something
Example
Many local festivals are **tied to** historical events.
许多地方节日与历史事件密切相关。
phrasal-verb

team together for

与他人联合或合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to unite or collaborate with others for a common purpose
Example
Countries decided to **team together for** regional growth.
各国决定为了区域增长而联合。
idiom

have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
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

to get away with murder

做错事并避开惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often **get away with murder** due to influence.
富有的罪犯经常因影响力而逃避惩罚。
idiom

Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas in

在团队合作中贡献想法或建议
Meaning
to contribute ideas or suggestions in teamwork
Example
Everyone was encouraged to **pitch ideas in** during the meeting.
每个人都被鼓励在会议中贡献想法。
phrasal-verb

stand up against injustice

反对不公正待遇或压迫
Meaning
to resist unfair treatment or oppression
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up against injustice** in their country.
市民们聚集起来在他们的国家**反对不公正**。
idiom

hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
phrasal-verb

blow off work

跳过工作或避免责任，通常是为了减轻压力
Meaning
to skip work or avoid responsibilities, often to reduce stress
Example
He decided to **blow off work** and spend the day at the beach.
他决定跳过工作，去海滩度过一天。
phrasal-verb

spread across

扩展到一个大区域或许多人之间
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
全球供应链跨越多个大洲。
phrasal-verb

partner with

与其他组织或国家合作，共同发起一个项目。
Meaning
to collaborate with another organization or country for a shared initiative
Example
Tech companies **partner with** governments to improve cybersecurity globally.
科技公司**与**政府合作，在全球范围内提高网络安全性。
phrasal-verb

build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
phrasal-verb

stand out from

明显地不同于或优于他人
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her confidence makes her **stand out from** the rest of the team.
她的自信让她在团队中脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

brush back

用手或刷子把头发从脸上推开
Meaning
to push hair away from the face using the hand or brush
Example
She **brushed back** her hair to see more clearly.
她把头发刷回去，以便看得更清楚。
phrasal-verb

touch down

当飞机着陆时
Meaning
when an aircraft lands on the ground
Example
The plane **touched down** safely despite the storm.
尽管有风暴，飞机安全地**着陆**了。
phrasal-verb

keep up with changes

保持对新发展的了解或更新
Meaning
to stay informed or updated about new developments
Example
Employees must **keep up with changes** in company policies.
员工必须跟上公司政策的变化。
idiom

buckle under the strain

屈服于压力或压力
Meaning
to give in to stress or pressure
Example
She refused to **buckle under the strain** and kept going.
她拒绝了**在压力下屈服**并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

draw up a treaty

准备正式文件或协议
Meaning
to prepare an official document or agreement
Example
Diplomats worked late into the night to **draw up a treaty** between the two nations.
外交官们整晚工作，制定两国之间的条约。
phrasal-verb

follow through on decisions

继续进行一项行动，直到完成
Meaning
to continue with an action until it is completed
Example
Leaders must always follow through on their promises.
领导人必须始终兑现他们的承诺。
idiom

come to terms

在讨论或冲突后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict
Example
After weeks of negotiation, both sides finally **came to terms**.
经过几周的谈判，双方最终达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

soak in

完全享受或欣赏一个积极的感觉或时刻
Meaning
to fully enjoy or appreciate a positive feeling or moment
Example
She closed her eyes to **soak in** the beauty of the sunset.
她闭上眼睛来完全欣赏日落的美丽。
idiom

the ball is rolling

一个过程已经开始并在取得进展
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
现在 **球正在滚动**, 我们需要继续工作。
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
phrasal-verb

beam with pride

带着自豪微笑
Meaning
to smile happily because of feeling proud
Example
His mother **beamed with pride** at his graduation ceremony.
他的母亲在他的毕业典礼上带着自豪微笑。
phrasal-verb

integrate with

与另一个系统结合或共同工作
Meaning
to combine or work together with another system
Example
Our app can **integrate with** multiple payment gateways.
我们的应用可以**集成与**多个支付网关。
idiom

split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。
idiom

ballpark figure

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

time will tell

未来将揭示结果
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
**时间会告诉我们** 这个决定是否正确。
phrasal-verb

rally around for

为某人或某个原因争取支持
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
志愿者们在创纪录的时间内为社区清理行动集结。
phrasal-verb

drive innovation

领导或激励创造性进步
Meaning
to lead or motivate creative progress
Example
The CEO’s vision helps **drive innovation** across all departments.
CEO的愿景帮助**推动创新**跨越所有部门。
idiom

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
idiom

Wing it

没有准备就做某事。
Meaning
To do something without preparation.
Example
I forgot my notes, so I’ll just **wing it** during the presentation.
我忘了带笔记，所以我会在演讲中即兴发挥。
phrasal-verb

build confidence

增强对自己能力的信心
Meaning
to strengthen belief in your own abilities
Example
Every small success helps you **build confidence** for bigger goals.
每一个小成功都能帮助你增强信心，追求更大的目标。
phrasal-verb

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

reach out to communities

与团体接触或提供帮助
Meaning
to make contact with or offer help to groups of people
Example
Volunteers **reach out to communities** affected by natural disasters.
志愿者**与受自然灾害影响的社区接触**并提供帮助。
idiom

chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
phrasal-verb

break into innovation

在新的领域或市场开始创新
Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to **break into innovation** by investing in AI research.
公司通过投资人工智能研究，尝试进入创新领域。
phrasal-verb

taste out

在烹饪过程中品尝食物的味道
Meaning
to test the flavor of food while cooking
Example
Always **taste out** your dish before serving it.
在上菜前，一定要尝尝你的菜肴。
phrasal-verb

fill up on

吃大量某种食物以至于不再对其他食物感兴趣
Meaning
to eat a lot of one type of food so you are not hungry for other food
Example
Don’t **fill up on** snacks before dinner.
晚餐前不要吃太多零食。
phrasal-verb

bring over

说服某人接受你的观点
Meaning
to persuade someone to your point of view
Example
I finally **brought her over** to my side of the argument.
我终于把她说服了，支持我这边的观点。
phrasal-verb

edge up

略微或逐渐上升
Meaning
to rise slightly or gradually
Example
The inflation rate **edged up** to 6% last month.
上个月通货膨胀率**略微上升**至6%。
phrasal-verb

keep from

防止自己或他人做某事
Meaning
to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
Example
I couldn’t **keep from** laughing when he told the joke.
我无法忍住笑，当他说笑话时。
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。
phrasal-verb

sink into

逐渐陷入一种负面情绪
Meaning
to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
Example
She **sank into** depression after losing her job.
她在失业后**陷入**抑郁。
idiom

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
phrasal-verb

perk up

变得更加生动、愉快或感兴趣
Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时变得更加高兴。
idiom

test the waters

在完全投入之前先尝试一下
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
在推出产品之前，我们决定**试水**。
phrasal-verb

curl up

因恐惧而蜷缩身体
Meaning
to bend your body and bring your knees close because of fear
Example
She **curled up** on the sofa when the horror movie got intense.
当恐怖电影变得紧张时，她在沙发上蜷缩起来。
idiom

Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
phrasal-verb

calm oneself down

在生气或烦恼后放松并恢复情绪控制
Meaning
to relax and regain emotional control after being upset or angry
Example
He took a deep breath to **calm himself down** before speaking.
他说他深吸了一口气以在说话前**冷静下来**。
phrasal-verb

cut down unemployment

降低失业率
Meaning
to reduce the rate of people without jobs
Example
Industrial expansion aims to **cut down unemployment** in rural areas.
工业扩张的目标是在农村地区减少失业率。
idiom

sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
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。
phrasal-verb

get through

成功完成或通过某事；完成
Meaning
to successfully complete or pass something; to finish
Example
I finally **got through** my math exam.
我终于通过了我的数学考试。
idiom

second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
idiom

to drop the ball

犯错误；在重要的事情上失败
Meaning
to make a mistake; to fail at something important
Example
He really **dropped the ball** by forgetting the meeting.
他因为忘记会议而真的**犯了个大错**。
idiom

written in the stars

注定会发生；命运注定
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
他们相信他们的相遇是**命中注定的**。
phrasal-verb

rise through self-doubt

克服不安的情绪并相信自己的能力
Meaning
to overcome feelings of insecurity and believe in your ability
Example
He managed to **rise through self-doubt** and achieve great success.
他成功地克服了自我怀疑，取得了巨大的成功。
phrasal-verb

bring on

引起坏事发生；使某事开始
Meaning
to cause something bad to happen; to make something start
Example
Lack of sleep can **bring on** headaches.
缺乏睡眠可能会引起头痛。
phrasal-verb

drop out of the race

退出或撤出比赛或活动
Meaning
to quit or withdraw from a competition or activity
Example
The cyclist **dropped out of the race** due to an injury.
由于受伤，骑行者**退出了比赛**。
idiom

Hear something on the grapevine

听到八卦或非正式的新闻。
Meaning
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
Example
I **heard on the grapevine** that she’s leaving the company.
我**听到一些小道消息**她要离开公司。
phrasal-verb

raise awareness about

提高公众对某个问题的理解或关心
Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
该运动旨在提高公众对气候变化的意识。
idiom

burst with joy

高兴得难以抑制情感
Meaning
to be so happy that it’s hard to contain emotions
Example
The parents **burst with joy** when their child won the prize.
当孩子赢得奖项时，父母**高兴得合不拢嘴**。
phrasal-verb

tune out from

停止关注压力的事情；精神上脱离
Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things; to mentally disconnect
Example
I sometimes **tune out from** work emails on weekends to recharge.
有时我在周末会停止关注工作邮件，来充电。
phrasal-verb

hold elections

组织并进行领导投票
Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will **hold elections** in all districts next month.
委员会将在下个月在所有地区举行选举。
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。
phrasal-verb

live through

經歷或生還重要的歷史時期
Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents **lived through** times of great cultural change.
我們的祖先**經歷了**重大文化變革的時期。
phrasal-verb

dig around for

在不同地方搜索以找到某物
Meaning
to search through different places to find something
Example
I **dig around for** spare change when the vending machine only takes coins.
当自动售货机只接受硬币时，我会四处寻找零钱。
phrasal-verb

scale into

随着时间的推移逐步投资，而不是一次性投入
Meaning
to invest gradually over time instead of all at once
Example
It's wise to **scale into** the market rather than investing everything at once.
明智的做法是**逐步进入**市场，而不是一次性投资。
idiom

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
phrasal-verb

ease into calmness

逐渐放松并释放焦虑的紧张感
Meaning
to gradually relax and let go of anxious tension
Example
Close your eyes and **ease into calmness** with slow breathing.
闭上眼睛，**ease into calmness**，用缓慢的呼吸。
idiom

plant the seeds

开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
培训计划**种下了成功的种子**，为长期成就打下基础。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
phrasal-verb

take on new responsibilities

在自己的角色中接受额外的任务或责任
Meaning
to accept additional tasks or duties in one’s role
Example
He was eager to **take on new responsibilities** after the promotion.
晋升后他渴望承担新的责任
idiom

have a good head on one's shoulders

理智且聪明
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
她只有20岁，但她**有一个好的头脑**。
phrasal-verb

move beyond boundaries

跨越国家或传统的界限进行工作或合作
Meaning
to work or cooperate across national or traditional limits
Example
Global collaboration helps us **move beyond boundaries** to solve shared challenges.
全球合作帮助我们**超越界限**，解决共同的挑战。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to positivity

有意识地思考积极的想法以减轻紧张
Meaning
to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension
Example
Each morning, I **tune my mind to positivity** before starting work.
每天早晨，我在开始工作之前调整我的思维方式，保持积极。
phrasal-verb

draw together

为共同的目标将人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people for a common purpose
Example
The leader’s vision helped **draw together** the entire organization.
领导者的愿景帮助将整个组织团结在一起。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
idiom

come out of one's shell

变得更外向或更自信
Meaning
to become more outgoing or confident
Example
She used to be shy, but now she has finally **come out of her shell**.
她以前很害羞，但现在她终于**走出了她的壳**。
idiom

hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
idiom

in the wrong

对错误或糟糕情况负责。
Meaning
to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.
Example
He knew he was **in the wrong** for shouting at her.
他知道大声对她喊是他的错。
idiom

roll into

平稳过渡到某事
Meaning
to transition smoothly into something
Example
The webinar will **roll into** a live Q&A.
网络研讨会将进入一个现场问答环节。
idiom

on the same playing field

在相同的条件下或具有相等的机会
Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
我们现在与我们的竞争对手站在同一起跑线上。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
idiom

a chip off the old block

像父母一样相似的人
Meaning
someone who is very similar to their parent
Example
Your daughter is so smart — she’s **a chip off the old block**.
你的女儿真聪明——她是**老块的一个碎片**。
phrasal-verb

upgrade to

更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
鼓励用户**升级到**软件的最新版本。
phrasal-verb

figure out regulations

理解外国的法律和商业规则
Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
在一个新国家，**找出规定** 可能需要几个月。
idiom

dump someone

突然或无礼地结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship suddenly or unkindly
Example
She **dumped** him by text message.
她通过短信把他甩了。
phrasal-verb

pay back

归还借来的钱
Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
我下周会归还我从你那里借的的钱。
phrasal-verb

fit in with

与某事物一致或适合某事物
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
她的观点**与**团队其他成员**契合**。
idiom

keep things in perspective

通过现实地看待事物保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
Example
When stressed, try to **keep things in perspective**.
当感到压力时，试着**保持事情的视角**。
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。
phrasal-verb

step through

仔细或逐步通过某事
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
让我们一步步地走过这个过程，确保每个人都能清楚地理解它。
phrasal-verb

see through

意识到关于某人或某事的真相
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
她很快 **看透** 了他的谎言。
phrasal-verb

keep off

避免触摸或踩到某物; 避免谈论某事
Meaning
to avoid touching or stepping on something; to avoid talking about something
Example
Please **keep off** the grass.
请不要踩到草坪
phrasal-verb

come on board with

同意加入团队或项目
Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
我们很高兴你决定加入我们的团队。
phrasal-verb

go far

在生活或职业中非常成功
Meaning
to be very successful in life or career
Example
With her talent and dedication, she will definitely **go far**.
凭借她的才华和奉献精神，她肯定会走得更远。
phrasal-verb

mix up ideas

将不同的想法结合起来创造新事物
Meaning
to combine different ideas to create something new
Example
Our marketing team loves to **mix up ideas** from different industries.
我们的市场营销团队喜欢将不同行业的想法结合起来创造新事物。
idiom

Seize the day

把握现在的时刻
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
她相信充分活出自己，并且总是试图 **抓住今天**。
idiom

law-abiding citizen

一个总是遵守法律的人
Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a **law-abiding citizen** in the community.
他在社区中被称为**守法公民**。
idiom

make progress

向前进或改进
Meaning
to move forward or improve
Example
She is slowly **making progress** with her studies.
她在学习上**取得进展**。
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

keep ahead

保持领先
Meaning
to remain in a leading or advantageous position
Example
The company invests in innovation to **keep ahead** of competitors.
公司在创新方面投资，以便保持领先于竞争对手。
phrasal-verb

move beyond pain

从情感痛苦中康复并成长
Meaning
to heal and grow after emotional suffering
Example
She tried to **move beyond pain** and focus on her goals.
她试图**超越痛苦**，专注于自己的目标。
phrasal-verb

stand for yourself

自信地捍卫你的信仰或行为
Meaning
to defend your beliefs or actions confidently
Example
Always **stand for yourself** even when others disagree.
即使别人不同意，永远**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

tip of the hat

一种表示欣赏或尊重的手势
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
给所有使这次活动成为可能的人一个**tip of the hat**。
phrasal-verb

use less of

减少使用某物的数量
Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
在洗碗时尽量**少用**水。
phrasal-verb

push through on

继续在某事上工作，直到完成
Meaning
to keep working on something until it is completed
Example
We **push through on** the prototype even when the tests fail.
我们**推进**原型，即使测试失败。
phrasal-verb

bring in foreign investment

吸引外国投资
Meaning
to attract money from other countries for business or development
Example
The government is trying to **bring in foreign investment** to boost economic growth.
政府正在努力吸引外国投资以促进经济增长。
idiom

have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和决定
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
相信自己，你能做到！
idiom

blow your top

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

give oneself up

向警察或当局投降
Meaning
to surrender to the police or authorities
Example
The thief **gave himself up** to the police after two days.
小偷在两天后**向警方投降**。
idiom

tough cookie

一个坚强和坚定的人
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
她是一个**tough cookie**，从不轻易放弃。
phrasal-verb

sub in for

暂时替代某人在角色中
Meaning
to replace someone temporarily in a role
Example
Can you **sub in for** me at the networking event tonight?
你能在今晚的网络活动中替我顶替吗？
phrasal-verb

build towards

逐渐发展某物以达到目标
Meaning
to develop something gradually to reach a goal
Example
He is slowly **building towards** his dream project.
他正在慢慢地朝着他的梦想项目前进。