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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

gear toward

为特定群体设计或瞄准某物
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
课程是**面向**新经理的。
idiom

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
phrasal-verb

turn over

翻转某物；更换工作或位置
Meaning
to flip something; to change jobs or positions
Example
She **turned over** the page to continue reading.
她翻过页面继续阅读。
phrasal-verb

push through reforms

尽管反对仍实现变革
Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
执政党设法在议会中**推动改革**。
idiom

battle of wills

双方都拒绝让步的冲突
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
它变成了经理和团队领导之间的**意志之战**。
idiom

butterflies in my 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。
idiom

training the model

通过提供数据教人工智能系统如何进行预测
Meaning
to teach an AI system how to make predictions by feeding it data
Example
We spent weeks **training the model** before deployment.
我们花了几周时间在部署前**训练模型**。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

对一个人的意图或感受保持开放和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
现在是时候**把我们的牌摊在桌面上**并讨论这个问题了。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
idiom

Jump in at the deep end

没有准备地承担一项艰难的任务
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
当我开始我的新工作时，我不得不**跳进深水区**。
idiom

word of honor

一个真诚且正直的承诺
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
我给你我的**荣誉之言**，我会在那里。
phrasal-verb

bring out ideas

鼓励别人分享创造性的想法
Meaning
to encourage others to share creative thoughts
Example
Good leaders know how to **bring out ideas** from their team.
优秀的领导者知道如何从他们的团队中激发想法。
idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
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

join hands with

为了一个目标而共同合作或共同工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work together for a cause
Example
Several organizations **joined hands with** the ministry to organize the cultural festival.
多个组织与该部门合作，共同组织了文化节。
phrasal-verb

drift into relaxation

逐渐进入平静和放松的状态
Meaning
to gradually enter a calm and relaxed state
Example
As I listened to soft music, I slowly **drifted into relaxation**.
当我听着柔和的音乐时，我慢慢地 **进入了放松的状态**。
idiom

Bailout package

为了防止公司或经济崩溃而提供的财务支持。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
政府为陷入困境的航空公司宣布了**bailout package**。
phrasal-verb

depend upon exports

依赖出口以获得收入或增长
Meaning
to rely on exports for income or growth
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon exports** to boost their economy.
许多发展中国家依赖出口来促进其经济。
idiom

check in on

监视或查看某人或某物的状态
Meaning
to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
Example
Could you **check in on** the kids while I'm out?
你能在我出去时**check in on**孩子们吗？
idiom

blur the lines

使两者之间的区别变得不那么清晰
Meaning
to make the difference between two things less clear or distinct
Example
AI-generated art often **blurs the lines** between human creativity and machine output.
人工智能生成的艺术常常**模糊了**人类创造力与机器输出之间的界限。
phrasal-verb

set up a committee

建立一个小组来讨论或管理一个问题
Meaning
to establish a group to discuss or manage an issue
Example
Parliament **set up a committee** to investigate the allegations.
议会成立了一个委员会来调查这些指控。
idiom

buy a lemon

买到有缺陷或无价值的东西
Meaning
to buy something that is defective or worthless
Example
He **bought a lemon** when he got that used car.
当他买到那辆二手车时，他**买了一个柠檬**。
idiom

be there for someone

在需要时支持或帮助某人
Meaning
to support or help someone when they need it
Example
True friends **are there for you** when you need them.
真正的朋友会在你需要时为你提供帮助
phrasal-verb

rise above

不受负面情绪或批评的影响；保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to not be affected by negative emotions or criticism; to stay strong emotionally
Example
She managed to **rise above** the negativity around her.
她成功地 **超越** 了周围的负面情绪。
idiom

salt of the earth

yī gè hěn hǎo hé chéngshí de rén
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
Wǒ de zǔfù shì **dìqiú de yán**.
phrasal-verb

blend across cultures

融合或混合来自不同文化背景的方面
Meaning
to combine or mix aspects from different cultural backgrounds
Example
Modern cuisine often **blends across cultures** to create new flavors.
现代烹饪常常 **跨文化融合** 创造新口味。
idiom

flag down

示意某人停下，尤其是交通工具
Meaning
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
Example
We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.
我们终于在十分钟后拦住了一辆出租车。
phrasal-verb

stand by

在困难时期支持或忠诚于某人
Meaning
to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in difficult times
Example
She always **stands by** her brother no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是**站在**她哥哥的一边。
phrasal-verb

loop in

将某人包括在沟通或讨论中
Meaning
to include someone in communication or discussion
Example
Please **loop in** the designer when making changes.
请在进行更改时包括设计师
idiom

read someone like a book

轻松理解某人的思想和意图
Meaning
to easily understand someone's thoughts and intentions
Example
She can **read him like a book** and always knows when he's lying.
她可以**像读书一样读懂他**，并且总是知道他什么时候在撒谎。
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。
phrasal-verb

step up to challenges

以勇气和努力面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.
好的领导者总是勇敢地迎接挑战。
phrasal-verb

stay away from

因為正當理由避免某事或某人
Meaning
to avoid something or someone for a good reason
Example
I told him to **stay away from** negative people.
我告訴他遠離負面的人。
phrasal-verb

sink money into

将大量资金投入到可能不会盈利的事情中
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something that may not be profitable
Example
They **sank money into** a risky cryptocurrency venture.
他们将大量资金投入到一个高风险的加密货币投资项目。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
idiom

make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
phrasal-verb

pour into

向某事投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
投资者正在向可再生能源项目投入大量资金。
phrasal-verb

let out

公开表达或释放情感
Meaning
to express or release emotions openly
Example
He finally **let out** his anger after holding it in for weeks.
他终于在忍了几周之后表达了他的愤怒。
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。
idiom

not born yesterday

不容易上当; 有经验且聪明
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
别想骗我——我**不是昨天出生的**。
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。
idiom

ring up

计算并记录销售
Meaning
to calculate and record a sale
Example
The cashier will **ring up** your items at the counter.
收银员将在柜台为您登记商品。
phrasal-verb

link together

连接或联合人们或组织
Meaning
to connect or unite people or organizations
Example
The new initiative aims to **link together** researchers from across the globe.
这一新倡议旨在**联合**全球的研究人员。
idiom

Economic downturn

经济下降或放缓的时期。
Meaning
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
Example
Many people lost their jobs during the **economic downturn**.
许多人在**经济衰退**期间失去了工作。
phrasal-verb

log back on

在登出后重新连接到网站或系统
Meaning
to reconnect to a website or system after logging off
Example
If your session expires, just **log back on** to continue.
如果您的会话过期，请重新登录以继续。
phrasal-verb

hold accountable for

让某人对自己的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
The CEO promised to **hold accountable for** those who broke company rules.
CEO承诺对那些违反公司规定的人负责。
idiom

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
idiom

hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

仔细规划或设计实现目标的步骤
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
她为实现五年的职业目标制定了一个计划。
phrasal-verb

catch at

快速抓住某物；突然利用一个机会
Meaning
to try to grab something quickly; to take advantage of an opportunity suddenly
Example
He **caught at** the rope before he fell off the boat.
他在从船上掉下去之前抓住了绳子。
phrasal-verb

get away from

避免不道德的行为或情况
Meaning
to avoid unethical practices or situations
Example
We need to **get away from** these unfair business tactics.
我们需要**远离**这些不公平的商业策略。
idiom

make a killing

迅速赚取大量利润
Meaning
to earn a large profit quickly
Example
They **made a killing** with their new tech product.
他们通过他们的新技术产品**大赚一笔**。
phrasal-verb

stand over

仔细观察某人，以确保他们做事正确
Meaning
to watch someone closely to ensure they do something correctly
Example
The teacher **stood over** the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间**密切观察**学生。
idiom

Get down to brass tacks

开始讨论事情的基本或最重要的方面。
Meaning
To start discussing the essential or most important aspects of a matter.
Example
Let’s **get down to brass tacks** and talk about the real issues.
让我们**进入正题**，谈谈真正的问题。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
phrasal-verb

put out

熄灭火焰或灯光
Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.
消防员努力扑灭森林火灾。
idiom

hang on

等一下
Meaning
to wait for a short time
Example
**Hang on** a minute, I’ll be right back.
等一下，我马上回来。
idiom

frozen with fear

因恐惧而僵硬
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
她因恐惧而僵硬，当蛇出现时。
phrasal-verb

reach out with kindness

向有需要的人提供同情或帮助
Meaning
to offer compassion or help to someone in need
Example
We should **reach out with kindness** to those who are struggling.
我们应该对那些在挣扎的人伸出同情之手。
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

在结构化系统或编程逻辑之外创造性地思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started **thinking outside the algorithm**.
我们的最佳创新是在我们开始**跳出算法思维**时出现的。
phrasal-verb

cloud over

当天空被云覆盖时
Meaning
when the sky becomes covered with clouds
Example
The sky **clouded over**, and we knew it was going to rain soon.
天空**被云覆盖**，我们知道很快会下雨。
phrasal-verb

bottle emotions

将情感藏起来而不是表达它们
Meaning
to keep emotions hidden instead of expressing them
Example
She tends to **bottle emotions** instead of talking about them.
她倾向于**瓶情感**而不是谈论它们。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

own it

为你是谁或你做的事而感到骄傲
Meaning
to take pride in who you are or what you do
Example
Don’t be shy about your success—**own it**!
不要因你的成功而感到害羞——**自豪吧**！
phrasal-verb

cut off by

被某物阻塞或分开
Meaning
to be blocked or separated by something
Example
The road was **cut off by** the landslide.
道路被山体滑坡阻断了
phrasal-verb

move off

开始移动（交通工具）
Meaning
to start moving (of a vehicle)
Example
The bus **moved off** slowly after everyone got on.
公共汽车在所有人上车后慢慢 **开动**。
phrasal-verb

result in

导致某事发生
Meaning
to cause something to happen
Example
The lack of data **resulted in** an incomplete analysis.
数据的缺失**导致**了不完整的分析。
phrasal-verb

connect with

理解或与某人分享相似的感受
Meaning
to understand or share similar feelings with someone
Example
I immediately **connected with** her because we had similar life experiences.
我立刻与她连接了，因为我们有相似的人生经历。
phrasal-verb

reach out for support

向他人寻求帮助或安慰
Meaning
to ask for help or comfort from others
Example
Don't be afraid to **reach out for support** when you feel alone.
当你感到孤单时，不要害怕寻求帮助。
phrasal-verb

look beyond stereotypes

避免基于一般假设来判断他人
Meaning
to avoid judging others based on general assumptions
Example
To understand people better, we must **look beyond stereotypes**.
要更好地理解人们，我们必须**超越刻板印象**。
idiom

raise a toast

用饮料来向某人或某事表示敬意
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
我们为新婚夫妇举杯。
idiom

a roof over your head

一个住的地方；一个避难所
Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have **a roof over our heads**.
至少我们有一个地方住。
idiom

leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
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

air issues out

公开谈论问题以解决它们
Meaning
to talk openly about problems to resolve them
Example
Teams **air issues out** during retros so nothing lingers.
团队在回顾会议中**air issues out**，以确保没有问题悬而未决。
phrasal-verb

rise with

与某人或某物共同变得更强大
Meaning
to grow stronger together with something or someone
Example
We can all **rise with** positivity and mutual respect.
我们都可以与积极和相互尊重一起进步。
idiom

do your own thing

按照自己的意愿去做，不用担心别人怎么想
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
他喜欢按自己的方式行事，不依赖任何人。
idiom

to teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人他们已经习惯的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
当涉及到新技术时，**教一只老狗新把戏**是很难的。
idiom

bury the hatchet

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

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

refer back

再次提及某事以便澄清
Meaning
to mention something again for clarification
Example
Let’s **refer back** to the graph we saw earlier.
让我们回到我们之前看到的图表。
phrasal-verb

zone in on calmness

专注于保持冷静
Meaning
to focus your mind on staying calm
Example
Try to **zone in on calmness** during meditation.
尝试在冥想时**zone in on calmness**。
idiom

cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
phrasal-verb

get to

到达一个地方
Meaning
to arrive at a place
Example
I **get to** the office by 9 a.m. every day.
我每天早上9点到办公室。
phrasal-verb

kick tricky issues up

将复杂问题提升到更高的层级
Meaning
to escalate complicated problems to a higher level
Example
Service reps **kick tricky issues up** when policy decisions are needed.
服务代表在需要政策决策时**kick tricky issues up**
idiom

hit the airwaves

开始在电视或广播中播出
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
新的脱口秀将在下周通过电视和广播播出。
phrasal-verb

spur on innovation

鼓励或刺激创造力和新想法
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
政府激励措施已在技术领域**促进了创新**。
phrasal-verb

find out about

了解有关某事的具体信息或细节
Meaning
to learn specific information or details regarding something
Example
I need to **find out about** the new insurance policy.
我需要**了解**新保险政策的相关信息。
phrasal-verb

build up patience

逐渐增加情绪耐力
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional endurance
Example
Meditation helps you **build up patience** in stressful times.
冥想帮助你在压力大的时刻**积累耐心**。
phrasal-verb

get at

间接地暗示或建议某事
Meaning
to imply or suggest something indirectly
Example
What exactly are you **getting at** with that question?
你究竟在这个问题上**是什么意思**？
idiom

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
phrasal-verb

share in

参与某人的情感，尤其是快乐或悲伤
Meaning
to participate in someone’s emotions, especially happiness or sadness
Example
We all **shared in** their joy when they got engaged.
当他们订婚时，我们都**分享**了他们的喜悦。
idiom

under the hood

表面之下; 基本机制或系统
Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
开发人员喜欢看到新应用的**引擎盖下**是什么。
idiom

own your mistakes

对自己犯的错误承担责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for what you did wrong.
Example
It’s important to **own your mistakes** and learn from them.
重要的是要**承担自己的错误**并从中学习。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
phrasal-verb

give in to pressure

在拒绝了一段时间后，最终同意某事
Meaning
to finally agree to something after refusing for some time
Example
The government refused to **give in to pressure** from opposition parties.
政府拒绝了**屈服于压力**来自反对党的要求。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
idiom

pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目，我们需要**加快速度**。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself through anxiety

平静地与自己交流，以减少焦虑
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
我通过**与自己对话来应对焦虑**，提醒自己一切都会过去。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
phrasal-verb

laugh along with

与他人的笑声或快乐分享
Meaning
to share in someone else's laughter or joy
Example
Everyone **laughed along with** the funny story.
每个人**和**有趣的故事一起笑。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
phrasal-verb

scale down to

减少大小或容量以适应较小的需求
Meaning
to reduce the size or capacity to fit a smaller need
Example
The company had to **scale down to** a smaller data center to cut costs.
公司不得不缩小到一个较小的数据中心以削减成本。
phrasal-verb

speak out on

公开表达对某事的重要看法
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
候选人在辩论中决定公开表达对腐败的看法。
phrasal-verb

draw confidence from experience

从经验中获得自信
Meaning
to gain self-assurance by learning from past events
Example
You can **draw confidence from experience** and handle new challenges better.
你可以**从经验中获得自信**，并更好地应对新的挑战。
idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
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

To offer the olive branch

在冲突后与某人和解
Meaning
To make peace with someone after a conflict
Example
After their argument, he decided to **offer the olive branch** and apologize.
在他们争论之后，他决定伸出橄榄枝并道歉。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

face a system error

经历突然的故障或崩溃
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
当交易被取消时，我们的计划**遇到了系统错误**。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
phrasal-verb

point at

把注意力或手指指向某人或某物
Meaning
to direct attention or a finger toward someone or something
Example
Don’t **point at** people; it’s rude.
不要**指着**人; 这不礼貌。
phrasal-verb

give in to

屈服于压力或诱惑
Meaning
to yield or surrender to pressure or temptation
Example
The country refused to **give in to** international pressure.
这个国家拒绝屈服于国际压力。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
phrasal-verb

log off from

从在线账户或服务断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from an online account or service
Example
I **log off from** work chats after dinner to stay present with family.
我在晚餐后从工作聊天中登出，以便与家人共度时光