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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。
phrasal-verb

bring forward proposals

提出供讨论的建议或计划
Meaning
to present suggestions or plans for discussion
Example
The committee will **bring forward proposals** for regional cooperation.
委员会将提出区域合作的建议。
idiom

believe in yourself

相信自己
Meaning
to have confidence in your own abilities
Example
**Believe in yourself** and you can achieve anything.
**相信自己**，你就能实现任何事情。
phrasal-verb

be thankful for

为某事表示感谢
Meaning
to feel or express gratitude for something
Example
I’ll always **be thankful for** your kindness.
我将永远**感激**你的善良。
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。
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。
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

Burn rate

创业公司花费资本的速度。
Meaning
The rate at which a startup spends its capital.
Example
Our **burn rate** is too high; we need to cut costs.
我们的**烧钱率**太高；我们需要削减成本。
phrasal-verb

build back up

在遭遇挫折后恢复情感或心理上的力量
Meaning
to regain emotional or mental strength after a setback
Example
He slowly began to **build back up** after his depression.
他在经历了抑郁症后慢慢开始恢复力量。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
phrasal-verb

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。
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。
phrasal-verb

bring in together

将来自不同背景的人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people from different backgrounds
Example
The HR department worked hard to **bring in together** employees from various cultures.
人力资源部门努力工作，以便将来自不同文化的员工团结在一起。
idiom

born in the purple

出生于富裕或皇室家庭
Meaning
born into a wealthy or royal family
Example
He was **born in the purple**, so wealth was never an issue.
他出生于皇室家庭，因此财富从未是问题。
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。
idiom

bad blood

家庭成员之间的愤怒或怨恨
Meaning
anger or resentment between family members
Example
There’s still **bad blood** between the cousins after the inheritance issue.
继承问题后，堂兄弟姐妹之间仍然有愤怒。
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

blend into

与一个团体或文化和谐地融合；成为环境的一部分
Meaning
to mix harmoniously with a group or culture; to become part of the surroundings
Example
She quickly **blended into** the local community by learning their customs.
她通过学习他们的习俗迅速 **融入** 当地社区。
idiom

birds of a feather flock together

有相似兴趣或性格的人往往会成为朋友。
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
约翰和迈克总是在一起；俗话说，物以类聚，人以群分。
idiom

bring the curtain down

结束某事；完成一场表演或活动
Meaning
to end something; to finish a performance or event
Example
The concert **brought the curtain down** on the music festival.
音乐会**为音乐节画上了句号**。
phrasal-verb

burst out

因惊讶或情感突然开始大笑或哭泣
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing or crying due to surprise or emotion
Example
She **burst out** laughing when she saw his funny costume.
当她看到他有趣的服装时，她**爆发出笑声**。
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

blue sky thinking

创造性和富有远见的思维，忽视实际限制
Meaning
creative and visionary thinking that ignores practical limitations
Example
Let's engage in some **blue sky thinking** to come up with innovative solutions.
让我们进行一些**蓝天思维**，提出创新的解决方案。
phrasal-verb

bond through

通过分享经验或情感建立紧密关系。
Meaning
to form a close relationship by sharing experiences or emotions
Example
We **bonded through** our shared struggles in college.
我们通过大学里共同的奋斗**建立了联系**。
idiom

bite the dust

失败或被打败
Meaning
to fail or be defeated
Example
Several small startups **bit the dust** last year.
去年有几家小型初创公司**失败了**。
phrasal-verb

balance workloads across

将任务均匀分配给人们
Meaning
to distribute tasks evenly among people
Example
Managers **balance workloads across** the team before busy quarters.
经理们在忙碌的季度前**平衡工作负载**。
idiom

brand ambassador

通过个人影响力推广品牌的人
Meaning
a person who promotes a brand through personal influence
Example
They hired a celebrity as their **brand ambassador**.
他们聘请了一位名人作为他们的**品牌大使**。
phrasal-verb

bring nations together

为了共同的目标或原因将国家团结在一起
Meaning
to unite countries for a common purpose or cause
Example
International sports events help **bring nations together** in harmony.
国际体育赛事有助于将各国团结在一起。
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

bring to the table

贡献一些有用或有价值的东西
Meaning
to contribute something useful or valuable
Example
Each team member **brings something unique to the table**.
每个团队成员**带来一些独特的东西**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

build resilience

发展从挑战或压力中恢复的能力
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Facing hardships helps you **build resilience** for the future.
面对困难帮助你为未来**建立弹性**。
phrasal-verb

bridge gaps between

减少人们或群体之间的差异并改善理解
Meaning
to reduce differences and improve understanding among people or groups
Example
Global forums aim to **bridge gaps between** developed and developing nations.
全球论坛旨在减少发达国家和发展中国家之间的差异，并改善理解。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

break off communication

突然或故意停止沟通
Meaning
to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally
Example
After the argument, they **broke off communication** for months.
争论后，他们**中断了沟通**几个月。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
phrasal-verb

beam with joy

因喜悦而开怀大笑
Meaning
to smile very happily because of joy
Example
She **beamed with joy** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时，开心地笑了。
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。
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

bask in

极度享受某物，尤其是赞美或关注
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
她在表演后的掌声中享受。
idiom

butterflies in one's stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
phrasal-verb

breathe through stress

通过呼吸技巧管理压力或焦虑
Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
当你感到压力时，慢慢深呼吸，缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

bring up for debate

提出一个议题或提案进行正式讨论
Meaning
to introduce a topic or proposal for official discussion
Example
The minister decided to **bring up for debate** a new tax reform policy.
部长决定将一项新的税务改革政策提交讨论。
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。
idiom

blue chip company

一家大型、可靠且财务稳定的公司
Meaning
a large, reliable, and financially stable company
Example
Investors prefer to put their money into **blue chip companies**.
投资者更愿意将资金投入到**蓝筹公司**。
phrasal-verb

build upon

以过去的成就为基础，以实现进一步的进展
Meaning
to use your past achievements as a base for further progress
Example
We can **build upon** our previous success to reach new goals.
我们可以基于之前的成功来达到新的目标。
idiom

breathe easy

在压力大或危险的情况下放松
Meaning
to relax after a stressful or dangerous situation
Example
After the pollution control laws were enforced, people could finally **breathe easy**.
在污染控制法案实施后，人们终于能够**松口气**。
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

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。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

bring up prices

使价格上涨; 使成本上升
Meaning
to cause prices to increase; to make costs rise
Example
High demand for oil can **bring up prices** across many industries.
石油的高需求可能会**抬高价格**，影响多个行业。
idiom

blow someone's cover

揭露某人的秘密身份或隐藏目的
Meaning
to reveal someone's secret identity or hidden purpose
Example
The journalist accidentally **blew the cover** of the undercover agent.
记者不小心揭露了卧底特工的身份。
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。
idiom

beyond words

无法用言语描述的极大或极端
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.
她的善良是**无法用言语描述的**。
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

blend across

融合来自不同领域的文化或系统
Meaning
to mix or merge cultures or systems from different areas
Example
Global cuisines often **blend across** traditions and tastes.
全球美食常常融合不同传统和口味。
idiom

build castles in the air

做不切实际的计划或梦想
Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
他总是在做空想而不行动。
phrasal-verb

bring in on

将某人纳入讨论或项目中
Meaning
to include someone in a discussion or project
Example
Let’s **bring John in on** this design review meeting.
让我们**把约翰带入**这个设计审查会议。
phrasal-verb

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**。
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。
idiom

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
idiom

Be all ears

非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
我**全神贯注**，告诉我发生了什么!
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

blossom into something

随着时间的推移发展或变得成功
Meaning
to develop or become successful over time
Example
She **blossomed into** a confident and skilled leader.
她变成了一个自信且熟练的领导者。
phrasal-verb

break off diplomatic ties

结束国家之间的正式关系
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
这两个国家在边界冲突后决定**断绝外交关系**。
idiom

bite the bullet

决定做一些困难或令人不愉快的事情，之前一直拖延或犹豫不决
Meaning
to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating about
Example
I decided to **bite the bullet** and finish my homework.
我决定**咬子弹**并完成我的作业。
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

bring everyone on board

将每个人包括在决策或项目中
Meaning
to include everyone in a decision or project
Example
Before starting the campaign, let's **bring everyone on board**.
在开始活动之前，让我们**把每个人都带上**。
phrasal-verb

be skeptical of

对某事的真实性或价值表示怀疑
Meaning
to have doubts about the truth or value of something
Example
Many people are **skeptical of** online reviews.
很多人对**在线评论**持怀疑态度。
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。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

break off with

结束一段关系或停止与某人沟通
Meaning
to end a relationship or stop communicating with someone
Example
After the big fight, she decided to **break off with** him for good.
在那场大吵之后，她决定永远**与他断绝关系**。
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

backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
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

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

block out

忽略干扰或不愉快的想法
Meaning
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
Example
She tried to **block out** the noise and continue working.
她试图**阻挡**噪音并继续工作。
idiom

beyond belief

太令人惊讶或震惊，以至于无法相信
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
他的康复令人难以置信。
phrasal-verb

breathe out negativity

通过放松释放负面情绪或想法
Meaning
to release negative feelings or thoughts through relaxation
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out negativity**.
深呼吸并释放负能量。
idiom

breakthrough

一个重大的或突如其来的发展或发现；一个重要的成就
Meaning
a significant or sudden development or discovery; an important achievement
Example
The scientist made a major **breakthrough** in his research on cancer treatment.
科学家在癌症治疗研究中取得了一个重大的**bùruì kè sū**。
phrasal-verb

build upon success

利用现有成功作为未来增长的基础
Meaning
to use existing success as a foundation for future growth
Example
The bank aims to **build upon success** from last year’s performance.
银行旨在基于去年业绩的基础上**建立成功**。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

break a leg

祝愿某人在表演中好运
Meaning
to wish someone good luck in a performance
Example
Before the play started, everyone told her to **break a leg**.
在戏剧开始之前，每个人都告诉她要**祝她好运**。
phrasal-verb

bring down costs

降低与贸易或生产相关的费用
Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies **bring down costs** of international logistics.
新技术帮助公司降低国际物流成本。
idiom

busy as a bee

非常活跃或勤奋
Meaning
very active or hardworking
Example
She’s **as busy as a bee** preparing for the wedding.
她正在为婚礼**像蜜蜂一样忙碌**。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
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

by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
idiom

burst with ideas

一下子有许多创意的想法
Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was **bursting with ideas** for his next project.
看完电影后，他为下一个项目有了许多创意的想法。
phrasal-verb

be touched by

因某人的善意而感动
Meaning
to feel emotional because of someone’s kindness
Example
I was really **touched by** your kind words.
你温暖的话语让我真的很感动。
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

blow off

通过做某事释放压力或愤怒
Meaning
to release stress or anger by doing something
Example
He went jogging to **blow off** some steam after the argument.
他去跑步，去释放争吵后的压力。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

bear the brunt

承担某件不愉快事情的主要责任或痛苦
Meaning
to take the main responsibility or suffering of something unpleasant
Example
The junior staff had to **bear the brunt** of the manager’s anger.
初级员工不得不承受经理愤怒的主要部分。
idiom

blow a fuse

突然变得非常生气或失去控制
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or lose control
Example
He **blew a fuse** when he saw the mess.
他看到那一团糟时勃然大怒。
phrasal-verb

break barriers

克服将人们或文化分开的障碍
Meaning
to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
Example
Education helps **break barriers** between communities.
教育有助于 **打破障碍**，促进社区之间的交流。
phrasal-verb

branch out creatively

将自己的工作扩展到更多创意领域或方法
Meaning
to expand one’s work into more creative fields or approaches
Example
Our agency has started to **branch out creatively** with digital storytelling.
我们的机构已通过数字故事叙述开始创造性地扩展。
phrasal-verb

brag about

骄傲地谈论自己的或他人的成就
Meaning
to talk proudly about one’s or someone’s achievements
Example
He loves to **brag about** his team’s success.
他喜欢谈论他团队的成功。
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

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。
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。
phrasal-verb

brainstorm our way out

一起想办法，直到问题解决
Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team **brainstorms our way out** whenever a project gets stuck.
每当一个项目被卡住时，团队都会 **brainstorm our way out**。
idiom

between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
idiom

balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
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

brush off doubt

忽略自我怀疑并继续保持信心
Meaning
to ignore self-doubt and continue with confidence
Example
He **brushed off doubt** and delivered a great speech.
他忽略了自我怀疑并发表了精彩的演讲。
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

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。
idiom

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
phrasal-verb

band together for

为了共同的目的或原因与他人联合
Meaning
to unite with others for a common purpose or cause
Example
The volunteers **banded together for** the flood relief effort.
志愿者们为洪水救援工作联合起来。
phrasal-verb

bring about awareness

使人们注意或理解某事
Meaning
to cause people to notice or understand something
Example
Social media can **bring about awareness** of important issues.
社交媒体可以提高对重要问题的认识。
idiom

break the bank

花费太多钱；把所有的钱都用光
Meaning
to cost too much; to use up all your money
Example
Buying that car will **break the bank**.
买那辆车会让你**倾家荡产**。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

blow away the cobwebs

在不活跃后让身心焕然一新
Meaning
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
Example
A short walk helped me **blow away the cobwebs**.
一次短暂的散步帮助我**焕然一新**。
idiom

backroom deal

由有权势的人达成的秘密协议
Meaning
a secret agreement made by powerful people
Example
The media exposed the **backroom deal** between the two parties.
媒体揭露了两方之间的**秘密协议**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

bring in tariffs

对进口商品征税
Meaning
to introduce taxes on imported goods
Example
The government plans to **bring in tariffs** to protect domestic manufacturers.
政府计划征收关税以保护国内制造商。