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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。
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calm yourself down

放松并停止感到生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous
Example
Take a deep breath to **calm yourself down** before reacting.
在反应之前深呼吸来 **冷静下来**。
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push ahead

尽管有困难，仍然继续朝着目标努力工作
Meaning
to continue working hard towards a goal despite difficulties
Example
Even after many failures, she decided to **push ahead** with her startup idea.
尽管经历了许多失败，她还是决定继续推进她的创业想法。
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keep to

坚持某事，如规则或计划
Meaning
to stick to something such as a rule or plan
Example
Please **keep to** the schedule.
请遵守时间表。
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build flexibility into

将适应性作为系统或计划的一部分
Meaning
to include adaptability as a part of a system or plan
Example
We need to **build flexibility into** our workflow to handle changes easily.
我们需要**在工作流程中建立灵活性**，以便轻松应对变化。
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stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
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move closer to

朝着实现目标取得进展
Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you **closer to** success.
每一个小胜利都让你更接近成功。
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step up production

增加制造产量以满足出口需求
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
工厂**提高了生产**以满足国际订单。
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touch base

与某人联系以更新或确认细节
Meaning
to make contact with someone to update or confirm details
Example
Let’s **touch base** later this week to discuss the marketing plan.
我们稍后再联系，以讨论本周的营销计划
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set out on

开始一个有特定目标的旅程或活动
Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She **set out on** her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
她**开始**了她的梦想，开始了手工珠宝业务。
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open yourself up to

允许自己表达感情或变得脆弱
Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
他学会了再次对爱情敞开心扉。
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break out

突然开始（例如战争、火灾、疾病等）
Meaning
to start suddenly (for war, fire, disease, etc.)
Example
A fire **broke out** in the kitchen last night.
昨晚厨房里爆发了火灾。
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sleep over

在别人家里过夜
Meaning
to sleep at someone else's house for a night
Example
My friend invited me to **sleep over** at his place.
我的朋友邀请我去他家过夜。
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pick over

仔细检查事物，挑选出最好的
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.
她仔细挑选了苹果，找到了最鲜的。
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carry over to

将某些在一个情境中学到或使用的东西应用到另一个情境中
Meaning
to apply something learned or used in one situation to another
Example
You can **carry over** those skills **to** your new job.
你可以将这些技能**carry over**到你的新工作中。
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go straight

继续直行， 不转弯
Meaning
to continue moving forward without turning
Example
Just **go straight** for two blocks and you’ll see the park on your right.
只需 **直行** 两个街区，你会看到右侧的公园。
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go with

匹配得好或合适; 选择某物
Meaning
to match well or be suitable; to choose something
Example
I’ll **go with** the blue shirt—it looks better on me.
我**选**蓝色衬衫—它在我身上看起来更好。
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rope in for

说服某人加入活动
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in for** the weekend volunteer drive.
他们让我参加了周末的志愿者活动
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hold in emotions

停止自己不显露你所感受的
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
Example
He tried to **hold in his emotions** during the meeting.
他在会议中试图**抑制他的情感**。
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zero in on goals

将所有注意力和努力集中在实现某事上
Meaning
to focus all attention and effort on achieving something
Example
The team needs to **zero in on goals** to stay efficient.
团队需要**专注于目标**以保持高效。
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set deadlines

为任务设定具体的时间限制
Meaning
to establish specific time limits for tasks
Example
The manager **set deadlines** for each phase of the project.
经理为项目的每个阶段设定了最后期限。
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adapt within communities

调整行为和习惯，以适应本地社区
Meaning
to adjust behavior and habits to fit in with a local community
Example
Immigrants often need to **adapt within communities** to feel at home.
移民常常需要**在社区内适应**，才能感受到家的感觉。
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pass around

在人员之间分发或共享某物
Meaning
to distribute or share something among people
Example
They **passed around** the trophy for everyone to see.
他们传递奖杯，让每个人都能看到。
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tag along with

加入某人，特别是没有邀请，参与在线或现实生活中的活动
Meaning
to join someone, especially without an invitation, in an online or real-life activity
Example
He loves to **tag along with** influencers during live sessions.
他喜欢在直播期间**tag along with**网红。
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deal with setbacks

冷静和积极地处理情感或个人失败
Meaning
to handle emotional or personal failures calmly and positively
Example
Learning to **deal with setbacks** is key to emotional growth.
学会处理挫折是情感成长的关键。
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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。
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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。
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break through pain

克服情感上的痛苦或挣扎
Meaning
to overcome emotional suffering or struggle
Example
She managed to **break through pain** and start a new chapter in life.
她成功地克服了痛苦，并开始了生活的新篇章。
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open the lines of communication

在一段沉默之后重新开始交谈
Meaning
to start talking again after a period of silence
Example
She wanted to **open the lines of communication** with her best friend again.
她想再次与她最好的朋友**打开沟通渠道**。
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find along

在移动或旅行中发现或遇到某物
Meaning
to discover or encounter something while moving or traveling
Example
We **found along** a beautiful lake on our way to the hills.
我们在前往山丘的路上发现了一个美丽的湖泊。
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come together

为了某个目的或庆祝活动而作为一个家庭聚集
Meaning
to gather as a family for a purpose or celebration
Example
Our family **comes together** every year for the new year feast.
我们的家庭每年都会为新年宴会聚集在一起。
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talk about

讨论一个话题；在对话中提到某事
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
我们需要**谈论**你明年的计划。
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win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
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nudge teammates gently

礼貌地提醒同事某事
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
如果缺少跟进说明，我会**nudge teammates gently**。
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pick up signal

检测或接收无线信号
Meaning
to detect or receive a wireless signal
Example
My phone couldn’t **pick up signal** in the basement.
我的手机在地下室无法**接收信号**。
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rise above challenges

克服困难并保持积极态度
Meaning
to overcome difficulties and remain positive
Example
He learned to **rise above challenges** and stay optimistic.
他学会了如何 **克服挑战** 并保持乐观。
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take interest in

对某事表示好奇或兴趣
Meaning
to show curiosity or enthusiasm about something
Example
He started to **take interest in** local traditions after moving abroad.
他开始**对当地传统感兴趣**，在搬到国外之后。
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pull together for

共同努力以达成某个目标
Meaning
to work jointly to achieve something
Example
Nations must **pull together for** a stable global economy.
各国必须为实现一个稳定的全球经济共同努力。
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open up about kindness

诚实地谈论善行或感恩之事
Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
他终于**开放关于善良**，他从陌生人那里获得的善意
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listen without

专心听而不打断或评判
Meaning
to listen attentively without interrupting or judging
Example
It helps when someone just **listens without** giving advice.
当有人只是听而不提供建议时，会有所帮助。
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trade off between

平衡两个对立的事物或优先事项
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
各国常常在保护本国工业和推动自由贸易之间找到平衡。
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take care of

对某人或某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for someone or something
Example
My sister **takes care of** our younger brother when our parents are away.
当我们的父母不在时，我妹妹照顾我们的小弟弟。
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go by

时间流逝；遵循或被某事物引导
Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years **go by**, we learn more about ourselves.
随着岁月流逝，我们对自己有了更多的了解。
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throw around

随意使用某物; 随便讨论
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
人们经常随便使用大词语而不理解它们。
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get across to

清晰地让某人理解某事
Meaning
to make someone understand something clearly
Example
It’s hard to **get across to** customer service that the product is faulty.
很难向客户服务说明产品有问题。
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set your heart on

非常决心去获得或实现某事
Meaning
to be very determined to get or achieve something
Example
She has **set her heart on** becoming a famous singer.
她决心成为一名著名歌手。
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look beyond

考虑未来或考虑更广泛的可能性
Meaning
to think about the future or consider wider possibilities
Example
Good leaders **look beyond** short-term results to long-term growth.
好的领导者**look beyond**短期结果，着眼于长期增长。
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start off with

使用某个特定的想法或材料开始创意过程或项目
Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
艺术家在添加颜色之前**从**简单的素描开始。
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build from

将失败或错误作为未来改进的基础
Meaning
to use failure or mistakes as a foundation for future improvement
Example
Even though the project failed, we can still **build from** the experience.
尽管项目失败了，我们仍然可以从经验中**build from**。
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flow with

随着情感或情况自然地流动，而不是抵抗它们
Meaning
to move along naturally with emotions or situations instead of resisting them
Example
She learned to **flow with** her emotions rather than fight them.
她学会了随着情感流动，而不是抵抗它们
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take over as

接替之前由他人担任的职位或责任
Meaning
to assume a new position or responsibility previously held by someone else
Example
She will **take over as** the new HR manager next month.
她将于下个月接任新的HR经理。
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tremble with

因恐惧颤抖
Meaning
to shake because of fear or anxiety
Example
He **trembled with** fear when he saw the police car stop near him.
当他看到警车停在他旁边时，他**因恐惧颤抖**。
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iterate through drafts

按顺序审核和调整多个版本
Meaning
to review and adjust multiple versions in sequence
Example
We **iterate through drafts** until the collaboration guide reads clearly.
我们**遍历草稿**，直到协作指南清晰可读。
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run out of

耗尽某物的供应
Meaning
to finish or exhaust a supply of something
Example
We might **run out of** clean water if we don’t conserve it.
如果我们不节约水，可能会**用完**干净水。
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sync up on

与某人协调细节或计划
Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's **sync up on** the project timeline this afternoon.
我们今天下午就项目时间表进行同步。
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buddy up with

与某人成为合作伙伴或朋友
Meaning
to become partners or friends with someone
Example
New hires **buddy up with** mentors during orientation week.
新员工在入职培训周期间与导师结为伙伴。
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cut back from

减少对有害事物的参与或依赖
Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should **cut back from** non-renewable energy sources.
我们应该减少对非可再生能源来源的依赖。
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keep dreaming

即使在困难时也要继续保持希望和雄心
Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.
无论发生什么，都要继续保持大梦想。
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check back in with

与某人重新联系以提供或获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect with someone to give or get an update
Example
I'll **check back in with** you after the leadership roundtable.
我将在领导力圆桌会议后与你联系。
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pay down

通过定期付款逐渐减少债务
Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
她正在尝试减少她的信用卡债务
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tap into potential

利用你隐藏的力量或能力
Meaning
to make use of your hidden strengths or abilities
Example
She finally learned how to **tap into potential** and succeed.
她终于学会了如何**发掘自己的潜力**并获得成功。
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grow apart from

逐渐停止拥有相同的兴趣或感受
Meaning
to gradually stop having the same interests or feelings
Example
As time passed, they **grew apart from** each other.
随着时间的推移，他们逐渐疏远了彼此。
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stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
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set up a business

开创自己的公司赚取金钱
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
很多人开创自己的事业，以创造自己的财务自由之路。
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lift trade barriers

取消国际贸易限制
Meaning
to remove restrictions on international trade
Example
Nations agreed to **lift trade barriers** to encourage investment.
各国同意**提升贸易壁垒**以鼓励投资。
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draw over

将某物或某人移到另一边
Meaning
to move something or someone to another side
Example
He **drew over** the curtain to let the sunlight in.
他拉开窗帘让阳光进来。
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clean up after

清理人类或动物留下的垃圾或杂物
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
志愿者们来清理海滩节庆后的垃圾。
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come into alliance with

与另一个团体或国家结成联盟或合作关系
Meaning
to form an alliance or partnership with another group or country
Example
The two economies **came into alliance with** each other to strengthen trade ties.
这两个经济体**与**对方结成联盟以加强贸易联系。
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adapt to

改变自己的行为以适应新的情况或文化
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
适应完全不同的生活方式需要耐心。
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stand back

远离某物；远离参与
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
请从平台边缘站远一些。
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lay things out for

清楚地解释或安排信息，目的是为了某个特定目的
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
她为团队安排了事情，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
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bounce ahead of

在下滑之后比其他人恢复或进步得更快
Meaning
to recover or progress faster than others after a downturn
Example
Some tech firms managed to **bounce ahead of** their competitors after the crisis.
一些科技公司在危机后成功地超越了他们的竞争对手。
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get bogged down

深陷于某件事，无法继续前进
Meaning
to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress
Example
I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.
我在文书工作中陷入困境，错过了会议。
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shake off fear

摆脱恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to get rid of fear or anxiety
Example
He tried to **shake off fear** before entering the stage.
他试图在上台前摆脱恐惧。
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hear about

接收信息并以感激或感谢回应
Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
我很高兴**听到**你在项目中的帮助，谢谢！
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kick goals around

非正式地讨论可能的目标
Meaning
to discuss possible objectives informally
Example
We **kick goals around** during lunch before locking the roadmap.
我们在午餐时非正式地讨论可能的目标，然后锁定路线图。
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stand up after failure

在失败后恢复并再试
Meaning
to recover and try again after failing
Example
Winners are those who **stand up after failure** and keep trying.
赢家是那些在失败后重新站起来并继续尝试的人。
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cool off after

在生气或沮丧后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or upset
Example
He went for a walk to **cool off after** the argument.
他去散步以便在争论后冷静下来。
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step forward with confidence

毫不畏惧地大胆行动或发言
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
他决定充满信心地迈出一步并分享他的想法。
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reach down for

伸出手来帮助某人站起来或拿到某物
Meaning
to extend one’s hand to help someone get up or reach something
Example
He **reached down for** the child who had fallen.
他伸出手来帮助那个摔倒的孩子
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brace for

为不愉快或困难的事情做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult
Example
The company is **bracing for** possible losses after the policy change.
公司在政策变更后正在为可能的损失做好准备。
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journal through sadness

在处理悲伤情绪时写日记
Meaning
to write in a journal while processing sad feelings
Example
She **journals through sadness** to understand what the day is teaching her.
她通过悲伤写日记来理解这一天教给她的东西。
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wait out

等到某个不愉快的事情结束
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
我们决定在咖啡馆里等到暴风雨结束。
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sell out

没有更多的东西可供出售
Meaning
to have no more of something to sell
Example
The new iPhones **sold out** in just two hours.
新的iPhone **售罄**，仅用了两小时。
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break into markets

在新市场开始销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start to sell goods or services in a new market
Example
Many startups aim to **break into markets** in Africa to support sustainable growth.
许多初创公司旨在进入非洲市场以支持可持续增长。
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put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
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call for change

要求在政策或系统中进行改革或修改
Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.
活动家们**呼吁在投票系统中进行改革**。
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cut down electricity use

减少电力消耗
Meaning
to lower the consumption of electrical power
Example
Installing solar panels helps to **cut down electricity use**.
安装太阳能电池板有助于减少电力消耗。
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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**。
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live within

根据收入量入为出
Meaning
to spend only as much money as you earn
Example
It's important to **live within** your means.
在自己的经济能力范围内生活很重要。
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grow up in

在一个特定的地方或文化中度过童年
Meaning
to spend your childhood in a particular place or culture
Example
I **grew up in** a small village where traditions are still strong.
我在一个小村庄长大，那里的传统仍然很强大。
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boost consumer confidence

增加公众对经济的信任
Meaning
to increase public trust in the economy
Example
Lower interest rates can **boost consumer confidence** and spending.
较低的利率可以**提升消费者信心**和支出。
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step toward progress

朝着进步迈出一步
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
每一项改革都是全球发展的一步。
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psych yourself up

让自己在心理上做好准备并充满热情
Meaning
to get yourself mentally ready and enthusiastic
Example
He **psyched himself up** before pitching the idea to the board.
他在向董事会展示创意之前激励了自己。
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smooth out differences

解决分歧或使事情变得更容易
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
我们需要平滑差异，以提高团队间的合作。
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back up investment

通过资金支持财务或商业计划
Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
私人投资者在绿色能源项目中提供了支持。
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turn towards

开始专注于新的方向或领域
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
在法律工作多年后，他决定**转向**教学。
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feed up

给某人或某物食物
Meaning
to give food to someone or something
Example
Don’t forget to **feed up** the cat before going out.
出去之前别忘了喂猫。
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count upon

依赖某人或依靠某人获得帮助或支持
Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
当你需要帮助时，你可以永远依靠我。
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speak out for nature

公开为大自然发声
Meaning
to publicly express concern or support for environmental protection
Example
Celebrities are using their platforms to **speak out for nature**.
名人们正在利用他们的平台来为大自然发声。
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make after

追赶或追踪某人
Meaning
to chase or pursue someone
Example
The police **made after** the suspect immediately.
警察立即追赶了嫌疑人。
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sum up ideas

简要表达或总结主要思想
Meaning
to briefly express or summarize main thoughts
Example
At the end of the class, the teacher asked students to **sum up ideas** from the discussion.
在课堂结束时，老师要求学生总结讨论中的主要思想。
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bring in sustainability goals

引入新的环境或社会目标
Meaning
to introduce new environmental or social targets
Example
The firm plans to **bring in sustainability goals** for all departments.
公司计划为所有部门引入可持续性目标。
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look over

快速检查或审查某事
Meaning
to examine or review something quickly
Example
Can you **look over** this proposal before submitting it?
你能在提交之前查看一下这个提案吗？
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look around

探索或查看附近的事物；观光
Meaning
to explore or see what is nearby; to sightsee
Example
We spent the afternoon **looking around** the old city.
我们花了整个下午**环顾**古老的城市。
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wipe down

用布擦拭表面
Meaning
to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth
Example
Don’t forget to **wipe down** the kitchen counter after cooking.
做饭后别忘了擦拭厨房台面。
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think back to

回想或记住过去的事情
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
我常常回想我父母教我的课程。
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find up

意外地处于某种特定情况
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t plan to live in the city but somehow **found up** there.
他原本没有计划住在城市里，但不知怎么的，最后在那里。
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keep the market afloat

防止市场崩溃或下降
Meaning
to prevent the market from collapsing or declining
Example
The stimulus package helped **keep the market afloat** during the crisis.
刺激计划帮助**保持市场漂浮**，在危机期间。
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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。
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take on responsibility

承担责任
Meaning
to accept a duty or task
Example
He decided to **take on responsibility** for the new client.
他决定承担新客户的责任。
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go overboard with

做某事过度或过分
Meaning
to do something too much or excessively
Example
He **went overboard with** his preparation and didn’t sleep for two days.
他**准备过头**，两天没睡觉。
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speak for others

代表缺席者表达关切
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
领导者应该代表其他不在场的人发声。
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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。
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carve out power

通过持续的努力获得影响力
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
社区组织者通过不断的会议获得影响力。
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speak highly of

称赞某人或某事
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
每个人都高度评价她的职业道德。
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hold on to hope

不要放弃相信事情会变得更好
Meaning
to not give up believing that things will get better
Example
No matter how dark it seems, **hold on to hope**.
无论看起来多么黑暗，**抱住希望**。
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shut down

关闭计算机或系统
Meaning
to turn off a computer or system
Example
Make sure to **shut down** your computer before leaving.
在离开之前，确保**关闭**您的计算机。
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find for

支持或判决某人有利（通常是在法律案件中）
Meaning
to support or rule in favor of someone (usually in a legal case)
Example
The court **found for** the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
法院在审查证据后判决被告有利。
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switch off from

从工作或压力中精神上断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect mentally from work or stress
Example
She **switches off from** emails after yoga class.
她在瑜伽课后会断开电子邮件。
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set out for

开始一段旅程或努力，心中有目标
Meaning
to begin a journey or an endeavor with a goal in mind
Example
She **set out for** success with a clear vision and determination.
她带着清晰的愿景和决心开始了通往成功的旅程。