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idiom

brush up on

提高某人的技能或知识
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.
她决定提高她的绘画技巧。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
phrasal-verb

light up with happiness

看起来非常高兴
Meaning
to look very happy
Example
Her face **lit up with happiness** when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时，脸上 **洋溢着幸福的笑容**。
phrasal-verb

bridge over traditions

在不同传统信仰或实践之间找到共同点
Meaning
to find common ground between different traditional beliefs or practices
Example
The event aimed to **bridge over traditions** and promote harmony.
该活动旨在打破传统之间的壁垒，并促进和谐。
phrasal-verb

click away

快速离开危险或可疑的网页
Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
如果你看到奇怪的东西，请立即**点击**离开。
idiom

A political animal

一个非常感兴趣并且有才华的人
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
他以一个真正的**政治动物**而闻名。
idiom

cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
phrasal-verb

mix with locals

与当地人社交或互动
Meaning
to socialize or interact with local people
Example
Students are encouraged to **mix with locals** to practice the language.
鼓励学生与**当地人交往**以练习语言。
idiom

roll the credits

正式完成某事
Meaning
to finish something officially
Example
After the final announcement, they **rolled the credits** on the project.
在最后的公告之后，他们在项目上滚动了字幕。
idiom

Supply and demand

某物的可用量和人们想要它的程度之间的关系。
Meaning
The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.
Example
The price of oil depends largely on **supply and demand**.
石油的价格在很大程度上取决于**供求关系**。
idiom

run with it

接受一个想法并进一步发展它或基于它采取行动
Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to **run with it**.
他们喜欢这个概念并告诉我们要**run with it**。
idiom

the winds of change

促进变化的影响力
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
**变革的风** 正在吹遍整个组织。
idiom

brand loyalty

消费者倾向于不断购买相同品牌的趋势
Meaning
the tendency of consumers to keep buying the same brand
Example
**Brand loyalty** often depends on consistent quality.
**品牌忠诚度**通常依赖于持续的质量。
phrasal-verb

clean up well

穿戴整齐后看起来不错
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
他通常看起来很凌乱，但在特殊场合时，他看起来很得体。
idiom

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
phrasal-verb

reach beyond words

通过情感或非语言交流与他人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with others emotionally or through nonverbal communication
Example
Art and music often **reach beyond words** to touch hearts.
艺术和音乐常常超越语言，触动人心。
idiom

Pull one’s weight

对某事完全感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

stand one’s ground

拒绝改变自己的意见或立场
Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She **stood her ground** during the heated debate.
她在激烈的辩论中坚持自己的立场。
idiom

a happy camper

一个对生活感到满足和满足的人
Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been **a happy camper**.
得到这份工作后，他一直是一个**快乐的露营者**。
idiom

machine learning to the rescue

使用机器学习算法来解决人类难以处理的复杂问题
Meaning
using machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems that humans can't easily handle
Example
When the data was too large for traditional methods, **machine learning to the rescue** helped us find patterns.
当数据对传统方法来说太大时，**machine learning to the rescue** 帮助我们找到模式。
phrasal-verb

pass through

通过官方过程或在议会或委员会中的批准
Meaning
to go through an official process or approval in parliament or committee
Example
The bill **passed through** both houses before becoming law.
该法案在成为法律之前，**通过了**两院。
idiom

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
phrasal-verb

let emotions in

允许自己感受并处理情感
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—**let emotions in** and deal with them.
不要阻碍你的感受——**让情感进入**并应对它们。
phrasal-verb

doodle around with

有趣地与素描或想法进行实验
Meaning
to experiment playfully with sketches or ideas
Example
I **doodle around with** color palettes when inspiration drops.
当灵感降临时，我会用色盘乱涂乱画
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

公开讨论敏感或具有挑战性的主题
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
我们的CEO鼓励大家**公开讨论**多样性问题。
phrasal-verb

fill out arrival forms

到达某地时填写入境表格
Meaning
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
Example
Travelers **fill out arrival forms** while waiting in the queue.
旅客在排队时填写入境表格。
phrasal-verb

speak out against

公开表达反对某事
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
许多市民公开表达了对不公平法律的反对。
idiom

to wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示自己的情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
他真的**把心挂在袖子上**，你可以清楚地看出他的感受。
idiom

go off on a tangent

突然开始谈论无关的话题
Meaning
to suddenly start talking about something unrelated
Example
He tends to **go off on a tangent** when discussing politics.
他谈论政治时常常偏离话题。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
phrasal-verb

set an example for

以一种其他人应该模仿的方式行事；通过榜样引领
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
一个好的领导者通过行动而不是言语**为团队树立榜样**。
phrasal-verb

come round

恢复意识
Meaning
to regain consciousness
Example
She fainted but soon **came round**.
她昏倒了，但很快恢复了意识。
phrasal-verb

carry off with

用力带走或拿走
Meaning
to remove or take away forcefully
Example
The thief **carried off** the jewels **with** surprising speed.
小偷以惊人的速度带走了珠宝。
phrasal-verb

cry over

对已经发生的事情感到难过或抱怨
Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
为洒掉的牛奶哭泣是没有意义的
idiom

a people person

喜欢与他人在一起并交谈的人
Meaning
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
Example
Maria is **a people person**, she makes friends everywhere she goes.
玛丽亚是一个善于交际的人，她到哪里都能交到朋友
phrasal-verb

live for

在某事或某人中找到希望或意义
Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She **lives for** her children and their happiness.
她为她的孩子和他们的幸福而活。
phrasal-verb

click with

立刻与某人产生联系或理解
Meaning
to immediately feel a connection or understanding with someone
Example
We instantly **clicked with** each other at the party.
我们在聚会上立刻与对方产生了联系。
idiom

do the right thing

以道德或社会责任的方式行事
Meaning
to act in a morally or socially responsible way
Example
Even when it’s hard, always **do the right thing**.
即使很困难，始终做正确的事。
idiom

The light at the end of the tunnel

在漫长困难时期后的希望的象征。
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的努力工作后，我们终于看到了隧道尽头的光。
phrasal-verb

bring out clarity

使思维或感情更清晰
Meaning
to make thoughts or feelings clearer
Example
Writing in a journal can **bring out clarity** about what you truly feel.
写日记可以带来清晰，让你真正明白自己的感受。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself in

深度专注于某事以忘记压力
Meaning
to focus deeply on something to forget stress
Example
I **zone myself in** on painting to relax my mind.
我专注于绘画来放松我的思维。
phrasal-verb

hold back

阻止自己表达某事
Meaning
to stop yourself from expressing something
Example
He wanted to tell her everything but **held back** his words.
他想告诉她一切，但**克制**了自己的话。
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**。
idiom

runway for growth

初创公司在需要更多资金之前所拥有的时间或资源
Meaning
the time or resources a startup has before it needs more funding
Example
The startup has enough **runway for growth** for the next 12 months.
这家初创公司有足够的**跑道为增长**，可以支撑接下来的12个月。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

back yourself up

相信自己的能力或决定
Meaning
to have faith in your own ability or decision
Example
You have to **back yourself up** if you want others to trust you.
如果你想让别人相信你，你必须**支持自己**。
phrasal-verb

follow up with clients

在初次会议或沟通后再次联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication
Example
Don’t forget to **follow up with clients** after sending the proposal.
发送提案后，别忘了**跟进客户**
phrasal-verb

filter in calmness

逐渐将平静或冷静带入你的心灵
Meaning
to gradually bring peace or calm into your mind
Example
Meditation helps **filter in calmness** during stress.
冥想有助于在压力中**带来平静**。
phrasal-verb

fall into routine

适应一种规律的工作方式
Meaning
to become accustomed to a regular way of working
Example
After a few weeks, the new hires **fell into routine** easily.
几周后，新员工很容易就**掉进常规**了。
idiom

count on

依赖某人做某事
Meaning
to rely on or trust someone to do something
Example
You can always **count on** me.
你总是可以依赖我。
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。
idiom

the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
idiom

As far as I can tell

根据我理解的；根据我知道的
Meaning
As I understand; based on what I know
Example
As far as I can tell, everything is fine.
根据我理解的，一切都很好。
idiom

put your heart and soul into something

全力以赴地做某事
Meaning
to do something with great effort and passion
Example
She **put her heart and soul into** her new business.
她全身心投入到她的新事业中。
idiom

the law of supply and demand

一种经济理论，指出商品或服务的价格由商品的供应（供给）和需求决定
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
如果需求超过供给，**供求法则**表明价格将上涨。
phrasal-verb

move forward with

继续推进一个计划或想法
Meaning
to continue progressing with a plan or idea
Example
After months of preparation, they decided to **move forward with** the project.
经过几个月的准备，他们决定 **继续推进** 项目。
idiom

keep your eye on the ball

专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
如果你**专注于目标**，你就会成功。
idiom

a labor of love

出于激情而做的事情，不是为了钱
Meaning
something done out of passion, not for money
Example
Building that model train was **a labor of love** for him.
为他建造那个模型火车是**爱的劳动**。
idiom

you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

老年人很难学习新事物或改变习惯
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
我父亲拒绝使用智能手机——**你无法教老狗新把戏**。
idiom

fair and square

诚实和直率；没有作弊
Meaning
honest and straightforward; without cheating
Example
She won the competition **fair and square**.
她赢得了比赛**诚实而直接地**。
phrasal-verb

shore up reserves

加强或支持金融储备
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.
中央银行通过购买外汇采取了措施来加强储备。
idiom

take someone at their word

相信某人说的是实话
Meaning
to trust that someone is telling the truth
Example
You can **take her at her word**; she never lies.
你可以**相信她的话**；她从不撒谎。
idiom

navigate uncharted waters

处理一个新的和未知的情况。
Meaning
Deal with a situation that is new and unknown.
Example
Starting this business means **navigating uncharted waters**.
开始这个业务意味着**导航未知水域**。
phrasal-verb

run short of

比所需的少
Meaning
to have less of something than needed
Example
We are **running short of** office supplies this week.
我们这周办公室用品短缺。
idiom

feel on top of things

感觉积极并掌控自己的生活
Meaning
feeling positive and in control of your life
Example
After organizing her tasks, she felt **on top of things**.
在整理完任务后，她感到 **掌控一切**。
idiom

hit the nail on the head

在某件事上完全正确
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
你在这个分析上完全正确。
phrasal-verb

set in

当像雨或寒冷这样的不愉快的事情开始并且似乎可能会继续下去时
Meaning
when something unpleasant like rain or cold begins and seems likely to continue
Example
The cold season has **set in**, and we need to wear warm clothes.
寒冷的季节已经**set in**，我们需要穿上暖和的衣服。
phrasal-verb

kick oneself for

因为做或不做某事而感到愤怒或遗憾
Meaning
to feel angry or regretful for doing or not doing something
Example
I could **kick myself for** not taking that job opportunity.
我为没有抓住那个工作机会而懊悔。
phrasal-verb

draw up a trade agreement

制定贸易协议条款
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
官员们会面，制定一个有利于两国的贸易协议。
idiom

learn the ropes

学习如何做一项特定的工作或活动
Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to **learn the ropes** at my new job.
我花了一个月时间在我的新工作中**掌握基本知识**。
idiom

beta test

在正式发布之前测试产品
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
我们将在下周进行我们的应用程序测试。
idiom

lose one’s cool

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry
Example
Try not to **lose your cool** during the argument.
尽量在争论中保持冷静。
phrasal-verb

lighten your mood

让自己感觉更快乐，压力更小
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier and less stressed
Example
Watching a funny movie can really **lighten your mood**.
看一部搞笑的电影真的能让你的心情变好
idiom

stay the course

继续做某事直到完成或成功
Meaning
to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
Example
It’s hard, but you need to **stay the course**.
这很难，但你需要**坚持到底**。
phrasal-verb

pass on to

将信息或消息传递给其他人
Meaning
to give information or a message to someone else
Example
Could you **pass this on to** the manager before lunch?
你能在午餐前把这个传给经理吗？
phrasal-verb

toy with concepts

在最终确定之前，玩弄或实验创意点子
Meaning
to play with or experiment with creative ideas before finalizing them
Example
We’re still **toying with concepts** for the new campaign slogan.
我们仍然在为新的宣传口号玩弄概念。
phrasal-verb

zip up

用拉链把东西拉上
Meaning
to close something with a zipper
Example
Don’t forget to **zip up** your jacket, it’s cold outside.
别忘了拉好你的夹克，外面很冷。
phrasal-verb

get through to

让某人理解你正在试图说什么
Meaning
to make someone understand what you are trying to say
Example
Sometimes it’s hard to **get through to** my teenage son.
有时候，很难让**我的青少年儿子理解**我试图说的。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
phrasal-verb

work out on paper

在行动之前，详细规划或计算某些事情
Meaning
to plan or calculate something in detail before action
Example
They **worked out on paper** the logistics of the export plan.
他们**在纸上工作**了出口计划的物流。
phrasal-verb

lay off workers

由于经济衰退而解雇员工
Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to **lay off workers** during the recession.
在经济衰退期间，几家公司不得不解雇员工。
idiom

under oath

在法庭上发誓说真话
Meaning
having sworn to tell the truth in court
Example
He lied **under oath** and was charged with perjury.
他在 **宣誓** 后撒谎，并被控伪证罪。
idiom

hold your ground

拒绝改变自己的立场或意见
Meaning
to refuse to change your position or opinion
Example
She **held her ground** even when others disagreed.
她即使在其他人不同意时，也**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

keep out

防止某人或某物进入
Meaning
to prevent someone or something from entering
Example
Close the windows to **keep out** the dust during the renovation.
在翻新期间，关上窗户以防止灰尘进入。
phrasal-verb

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**。
idiom

pulling strings

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

cover story

杂志或报纸封面的主要故事
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
她的采访成为了本周的封面故事。
phrasal-verb

cut across inequalities

影响或涉及所有社会和经济层次的人
Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
气候变化问题**跨越不平等**并影响每个人。
phrasal-verb

run away

逃离危险或威胁的情况
Meaning
to escape from danger or a threatening situation
Example
The children **ran away** when they saw the wild dog.
孩子们看到野狗时**逃跑了**。
idiom

on one’s last legs

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

be all smiles

看起来非常开心和愉快
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后，她面带笑容。
idiom

tempt fate

冒险可能带来坏运气
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
你在**挑战命运**，开车没有保险。
phrasal-verb

forgive from within

从内心深处真正原谅某人
Meaning
to truly forgive someone deep in your heart
Example
To heal completely, you need to **forgive from within**.
要完全治愈，你需要**从内心原谅**。
idiom

go viral

在网上变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become extremely popular online
Example
Her funny video **went viral** overnight.
她的搞笑视频一夜之间就火了。
idiom

hold the upper hand

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

swing vote

一个尚未决定的选票，可能会朝任何方向发展
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
摇摆票将决定选举的结果。
idiom

there’s always tomorrow

未来你将有另一次机会
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
不要为今天的失败感到难过——明天总会有机会。
idiom

to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
idiom

open and shut case

一个容易决定或显而易见的案件
Meaning
a case that is easily decided or obvious
Example
It was an **open and shut case** with clear evidence.
这是一个有明确证据的显而易见的案件。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
idiom

take your breath away

使某人非常惊讶或印象深刻
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.
夕阳的美丽会让你屏息。
idiom

lose interest

对某事失去兴趣
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
他很快就对这个项目失去了兴趣。
idiom

talk shop

在休闲时间谈论工作或生意
Meaning
to talk about work or business during leisure time
Example
Even at dinner, they started to **talk shop**.
即使在晚餐时，他们也开始**谈生意**。
idiom

off the beaten path

做一些不寻常或原创的事情
Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
她的想法总是**与众不同**。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

carry up

将某物从较低的地方搬到较高的地方
Meaning
to take something from a lower place to a higher place
Example
Please **carry up** these bags to the attic.
请把这些袋子搬到阁楼。
idiom

a law unto oneself

一个独立行事、不理会规则的人
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s **a law unto himself**, never following company policies.
他是一个特立独行的人，从不遵守公司的规定。
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
idiom

family comes first

家庭是生活中最重要的优先事项
Meaning
family is the most important priority in life
Example
No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.
无论我多么忙碌，**家庭第一**对我来说是最重要的。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
phrasal-verb

hold out on

拒绝向某人提供信息或物品
Meaning
to refuse to give information or something to someone
Example
He’s **holding out on** me about the project details.
他正在隐瞒关于项目的细节。
idiom

set the pace

为其他人设定一个表现或进度的标准，以便他们跟随
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
我们的CEO总是为整个公司**设定步伐**。
idiom

gray matter

智慧或大脑能力
Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
解决这样复杂的问题需要很多智慧。
idiom

in a pickle

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
我**在一个 pickle**，因为我双重预定了我的会议。
phrasal-verb

refer back to

提到或将注意力引导到先前提到的内容
Meaning
to mention or direct attention to something mentioned earlier
Example
In this section, we **refer back to** the previous findings.
在本节中，我们回顾了之前的发现。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
phrasal-verb

drive on

继续努力工作以实现成功
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
即使失败后，他也继续努力工作去实现他的梦想。
phrasal-verb

rake in profits

轻松或快速赚取大量金钱
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
公司在推出新产品后赚取了巨额利润。
phrasal-verb

build on trust

通过建立相互信任来加强关系
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by developing mutual confidence
Example
Successful partnerships **build on trust** and transparency.
成功的合作伙伴关系建立在信任和透明度的基础上。
idiom

pull over

把车辆停在路边
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
请把车停在路边，我们可以查看地图。