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phrasal-verb

build out

扩展或开发基础设施或能力
Meaning
to expand or develop infrastructure or capacity
Example
They are working hard to **build out** their cloud platform.
他们正在努力扩展他们的云平台。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
idiom

heart in one’s mouth

感到极度的恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extreme fear or anxiety
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** as I waited for the results.
当我等待结果时，我的**心提到了嗓子眼**。
phrasal-verb

break off thoughts

突然停止负面或焦虑的想法
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.
当你开始过度思考时，**break off thoughts** 并专注于当前的事情
idiom

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
phrasal-verb

stand together for unity

联合促进和平与相互尊重
Meaning
to join forces in promoting peace and mutual respect
Example
The nations **stood together for unity** during the summit.
各国在峰会期间**团结一致为团结**
idiom

fear of the unknown

对未知事物的焦虑
Meaning
anxiety about things that are unfamiliar or uncertain
Example
Many people avoid change because of their **fear of the unknown**.
许多人因为他们的**对未知的恐惧**而避免变化。
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。
phrasal-verb

get along in

在特定的情境或文化中管理或运作良好
Meaning
to manage or function well in a particular situation or culture
Example
She has learned to **get along in** a multicultural environment.
她已经学会了在多元文化环境中适应。
idiom

under the table

秘密地或不诚实地完成，通常涉及金钱
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
他为了逃税而**秘密收款**。
idiom

measure twice, cut once

在采取行动之前仔细规划
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
在开始项目之前，他总是说 '测量两次，切一次'。
idiom

throw your weight around

以侵略性方式使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
他喜欢在会议中**展示他的权力**。
idiom

lay the blame on

指责某人对某件坏事负责
Meaning
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.
Example
They tried to **lay the blame on** the new employee.
他们试图将责任归咎于新员工。
idiom

take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。
idiom

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
idiom

Never give up

尽管面临困难，仍然继续努力。
Meaning
Always continue trying despite difficulties.
Example
No matter how hard it is, **never give up**.
无论多么困难，**永不放弃**。
phrasal-verb

pencil in

临时安排某事
Meaning
to arrange something temporarily
Example
Can we **pencil in** the meeting for Friday morning?
我们可以把会议安排在星期五早上吗？
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

cost an arm and a leg

非常昂贵
Meaning
to be very expensive
Example
That designer bag **cost an arm and a leg**.
那个设计师包包**非常昂贵**。
idiom

turn the other cheek

忽视侮辱或避免复仇
Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to **turn the other cheek** instead of fighting back.
他选择了**转过另一边脸**而不是反击。
idiom

Go all out

尽全力使用所有精力和资源去实现某事。
Meaning
To use all your energy and resources to achieve something.
Example
They **went all out** to make the event a success.
他们尽全力让活动取得成功。
idiom

clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
idiom

pair up with

与某人一起工作或共同参与
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
请与一个伙伴配对进行实验。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
idiom

dial into

连接到电话或会议
Meaning
to connect to a call or meeting
Example
We’ll **dial into** the client briefing at noon.
我们将在中午连接到客户简报会。
phrasal-verb

show through on

在某物上可见或显著
Meaning
to be visible or noticeable on something
Example
The stain **shows through on** the white fabric.
污点 **在** 白色布料上 **显现**。
phrasal-verb

tie nations together through

通过共享经济活动联系国家
Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements **tie nations together through** common benefits.
自由贸易协议**通过**共同的利益把各国联系在一起。
phrasal-verb

spur growth

促进或加速经济增长
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
为了促进私人部门的增长，出台了减税政策。
phrasal-verb

draw nations into

吸引或涉及国家参与联合活动
Meaning
to attract or involve countries into joint activities
Example
The summit **drew nations into** a pact on fair trade.
峰会**吸引各国加入**公正贸易协议。
idiom

on the stump

为政治职位竞选，特别是在公共场合发表演讲
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
候选人已经在**竞选**了几个星期，在全国各地争取支持。
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

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

cold case

一宗长时间未解决的刑事案件
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
侦探重新开启了1999年的**冷案**。
phrasal-verb

push on through

尽管困难，继续前进
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even when tired, she decided to **push on through** the pain.
即使感到疲倦，她也决定忍受痛苦继续前行。
phrasal-verb

throw back

归还某物；提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
海洋的气味 **把他带回** 到他的童年记忆中。
idiom

shore up

加强或支持某事
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
他们正在投资以加强农村诊所。
phrasal-verb

point up

强调某事; 使某事更加显著
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
这个例子突出了沟通的重要性。
phrasal-verb

let off

安全地释放愤怒或沮丧等情绪
Meaning
to release emotions such as anger or frustration safely
Example
Sometimes you just need to **let off** your emotions through a good cry.
有时候你只需要通过哭一场来**释放**你的情绪。
phrasal-verb

scroll down to

向下滚动屏幕以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
向下滚动以查看帖子的最新评论
phrasal-verb

keep to oneself

不与他人分享思想或感受
Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually **keeps to himself** and doesn’t talk much.
他通常**保持沉默**，不太说话。
phrasal-verb

heal from

从痛苦、创伤或损失中情感恢复
Meaning
to emotionally recover from pain, trauma, or loss
Example
It takes time to **heal from** emotional wounds.
从情感创伤中恢复需要时间。
phrasal-verb

perk up

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

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
phrasal-verb

turn up growth

增加或加快增长的速度
Meaning
to increase or accelerate the rate of growth
Example
The central bank aims to **turn up growth** by reducing interest rates.
中央银行旨在通过降低利率来**加速增长**。
idiom

love at first sight

一见钟情
Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was **love at first sight** when they met in college.
他们在大学见面时，这就是**一见钟情**。
idiom

off the wall

不寻常或非常规
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
他的想法常常**off the wall**，但有时会有效。
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。
idiom

butterflies in the stomach

感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
约会前我总是感到紧张。
idiom

Chart a course

计划达成某事的方法。
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
公司已为全球扩展**制定了计划**。
phrasal-verb

hold back anger

在冲突中控制自己的愤怒
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
他在听到批评时试图控制自己的愤怒。
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
idiom

warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
phrasal-verb

keep up with studies

保持与他人相同的学术进展水平
Meaning
to stay at the same level as others in your academic progress
Example
It's important to **keep up with studies** to avoid falling behind in class.
保持**与学习同步**，以免在课堂中落后。
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

the pen is mightier than the sword

言语和沟通比暴力更有力量
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
他认为**钢笔比剑更强**，所以他用思想而不是武器战斗。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时，**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
phrasal-verb

take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
idiom

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
phrasal-verb

bring to light

揭示隐藏或不清楚的事情
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or unclear
Example
Therapy helped him **bring to light** the real source of his anger.
治疗帮助他揭示了他愤怒的真正来源。
phrasal-verb

soak up knowledge

快速吸收并保持新的信息或技能
Meaning
to absorb and retain new information or skills quickly
Example
Young minds can easily **soak up knowledge** from their surroundings.
年轻的大脑可以轻松地从周围环境中吸收知识。
idiom

once bitten, twice shy

在一次不愉快的经历之后，你会小心避免它再次发生
Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
在股市中失去钱后，他变得**一旦受伤，两次害羞**。
idiom

race to the bottom

一种情况，在这种情况下，公司或国家降低标准以保持竞争力
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
通过降低工资吸引投资者可能会创造出一种**降低底线的竞赛**
phrasal-verb

build back

在困境之后恢复情感力量
Meaning
to restore emotional strength after hardship
Example
It’s never easy to **build back** after heartbreak.
在失恋之后，重建自我从来都不容易。
idiom

the algorithm knows best

这表明人工智能或机器学习模型通常是做出决策或预测的最可靠或高效的方式
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
在大多数情况下，**算法最了解情况**，当涉及到对大量数据进行排序时
phrasal-verb

loop people in

将其他人纳入信息或决策中
Meaning
to include others in information or decisions
Example
I'll **loop people in** on the findings after the interview.
面试结束后，我会将大家纳入结果中。
idiom

at the eleventh hour

在最后时刻
Meaning
at the very last moment
Example
He submitted his assignment **at the eleventh hour**.
他在最后时刻提交了他的作业。
phrasal-verb

breathe in calmness

深呼吸，感到放松和平静
Meaning
to take deep breaths to feel relaxed and peaceful
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in calmness** and release your worries.
花一点时间，**breathe in calmness**，然后释放你的忧虑。
idiom

Keep it real

保持诚实和真实。
Meaning
To stay honest and genuine.
Example
She always tries to **keep it real** in her relationships.
她总是努力在她的关系中**保持诚实和真实**。
phrasal-verb

be indebted to

欠某人情
Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or obliged to someone
Example
I’ll always **be indebted to** my mentor for his guidance.
我将永远感激我的导师，感谢他的指导。
phrasal-verb

spark up

开始一些愉快或生动的事情，如微笑或对话
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
他一看到她就**sparked up**了微笑。
idiom

back to the drawing board

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to start over again after a failure
Example
Our proposal was rejected, so it's **back to the drawing board**.
我们的提案被拒绝了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
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

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

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

draw courage from experience

通过过去的经历获得力量和自信
Meaning
to gain strength and confidence through past experiences
Example
She learned to **draw courage from experience** instead of fearing failure.
她学会了从经验中汲取勇气，而不是害怕失败
idiom

just what the doctor ordered

正是需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
一杯茶正是需要的。
phrasal-verb

reach for higher goals

追求更高的成功或成就
Meaning
to aim or strive for greater success or achievements
Example
She’s always encouraged her team to **reach for higher goals**.
她总是鼓励她的团队去**追求更高的目标**。
phrasal-verb

set off

开始旅行
Meaning
to start a journey
Example
We **set off** early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们很早出发，以避开交通。
idiom

lay your cards on the table

公开和诚实地表达你的意图或计划
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay our cards on the table** and discuss this honestly.
让我们**把卡片摆在桌面上**，诚实地讨论这个问题。
idiom

brain like a computer

拥有极其分析性和高效的思维
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
她记得每个细节；她有一个**像计算机一样的大脑**。
phrasal-verb

move along

继续前进; 告诉某人继续走
Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to **move along** and not block the road.
警方要求人群**继续走**，不要挡住道路。
idiom

Dig deeper

更彻底地调查或发现更多细节。
Meaning
To investigate more thoroughly or find out more details.
Example
Journalists are trained to **dig deeper** into stories.
记者们接受了**更深入挖掘**故事的训练。
idiom

keep up with

保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
很难跟上最新的科技趋势。
phrasal-verb

kick off innovation projects

启动创新项目
Meaning
to begin innovation initiatives
Example
The firm will **kick off innovation projects** next quarter.
公司将在下一个季度启动创新项目。
phrasal-verb

tone up

使肌肉更强壮和更有定义
Meaning
to make muscles stronger and more defined
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **tone up** his body.
他每天早上跑步以增强他的体型。
idiom

step up one’s game

提高自己的努力或表现
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
如果你想获得晋升，你需要**提高你的表现**。
idiom

take someone's breath away

用美丽或魅力给某人留下深刻印象或惊讶
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty **took his breath away**.
她的美丽**让他目瞪口呆**。
phrasal-verb

team up for

为了共同的目标与他人一起做某事
Meaning
to join others in doing something together for a common goal
Example
Countries **team up for** global vaccination programs.
各国联合开展全球疫苗接种项目。
idiom

take the fall

为某事承担责任，通常是为了保护他人。
Meaning
to accept blame for something, often to protect others.
Example
He agreed to **take the fall** for the team’s mistake.
他同意为团队的错误**承担责任**。
idiom

in the works

正在开发或计划的事物
Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is **in the works** and should be released soon.
一款新产品正在开发中，应该很快发布。
idiom

iron fist in a velvet glove

温和的外表掩藏着强烈的控制力
Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
她的领导风格就是**铁拳戴天鹅绒手套**。
idiom

hang onto

保留某物并且不交出去
Meaning
to keep something and not give it away
Example
I’ll **hang onto** the receipts in case we need a refund.
我会保留收据，以防我们需要退款。
idiom

a shoulder to lean on

给予你支持和安慰的人
Meaning
someone to give you support and comfort
Example
She’s always been **a shoulder to lean on** for me.
她一直是我可以依靠的**肩膀**。
idiom

phase out

逐渐停止使用或提供某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
该公司计划在明年之前逐渐停止使用塑料包装。
phrasal-verb

space out on

在做或听某事时失去集中注意力
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
如果我不做笔记，我会在长时间的网络研讨会上走神
idiom

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
idiom

content is king

高质量的内容是在线成功的最重要因素
Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
永远不要忘记，在数字营销中，**内容就是王者**。
phrasal-verb

play into

对特定趋势或情况的贡献或支持
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
新技术支持不断增长的自动化需求。
idiom

mend fences

修复破裂的关系
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
她在争吵后打电话给朋友，修复他们的关系。
phrasal-verb

single out

从一组中挑选一个人或事物，给予特别关注
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
老师**挑选**了一个学生来表扬。
phrasal-verb

transition into

从一个角色或状态过渡到另一个
Meaning
to change from one role or condition to another
Example
She successfully **transitioned into** a leadership role after years of experience.
她在多年的经验后成功地**过渡到**了领导角色。
idiom

work hand in hand

与某人紧密而有效地合作
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
设计师和开发人员在项目中密切合作。
idiom

the whole truth

完全的真相，没有任何隐瞒
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
她承诺在法庭上讲述**全部真相**。
idiom

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

如果你不冒险，你什么都得不到
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
他决定投资，因为**什么都不冒险，什么都得不到**
idiom

Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

draw into

不情愿地将某人卷入某事
Meaning
to get someone involved in something unwillingly
Example
He was **drawn into** an argument he didn’t want to join.
他被卷入了一场他不想参与的争论。
phrasal-verb

draw attention to

使人们注意或专注于某个问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on an issue
Example
Activists **drew attention to** flaws in the legal system.
活动人士**吸引了对**法律系统缺陷的注意。
idiom

social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
phrasal-verb

open up new horizons

创造新的机会以学习或理解不同的文化
Meaning
to create new opportunities for learning or understanding different cultures
Example
Studying abroad can **open up new horizons** for personal and cultural growth.
出国留学可以为个人和文化成长**打开新的视野**。
idiom

Keep your head above water

设法在困难中生存或应对。
Meaning
Manage to survive or cope with difficulties.
Example
It’s hard, but I’m trying to **keep my head above water**.
很难，但我在尽力保持生存。
idiom

on good terms with

与某人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
她为了孩子和前夫保持着良好的关系。
idiom

pay the price

承受自己行为的后果
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
如果你不遵守规则，你将不得不**付出代价**。
idiom

take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
idiom

on the radar

正在被监视或考虑的某事
Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
新的科学理论现在已经**在雷达上**，全球的研究人员都在关注。
phrasal-verb

set to

以充沛的精力开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
会议结束后，大家立即开始工作。
idiom

to drop the ball

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

follow through on goals

完成你开始的任务或承诺
Meaning
to complete tasks or commitments that one starts
Example
To grow professionally, you must **follow through on goals**.
要想职业发展，你必须**跟进目标**。
idiom

fight tooth and nail

拼命地奋斗，毫不退缩
Meaning
to fight very fiercely or with great determination
Example
They **fought tooth and nail** to protect their rights.
他们拼尽全力保护自己的权利。
idiom

left speechless

如此惊讶以至于说不出话
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
她的慷慨让我惊讶得说不出话。