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phrasal-verb

build up to

逐渐为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should **build up to** running long distances slowly.
你应该逐渐为跑长距离做准备。
idiom

foot the bill

为某物支付费用，尤其是昂贵的东西
Meaning
to pay for something, especially something expensive
Example
His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.
他的父亲会为婚礼支付费用。
idiom

the big picture

情况的整体视角或透视
Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at **the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，看**大图**是很重要的。
idiom

bend over backwards

付出巨大努力帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to make a great effort to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make the event successful.
她竭尽全力使活动成功。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
phrasal-verb

lift someone up

使某人感到更有希望或受到鼓舞
Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always **lift me up** when I’m feeling low.
当我感到沮丧时，她的话总是**让我振作起来**。
idiom

let something slip

不小心说出本该保密的事情
Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She **let it slip** that she was moving abroad.
她不小心透露了她要搬到国外的事情。
idiom

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
phrasal-verb

keep from

防止自己或他人做某事
Meaning
to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
Example
I couldn’t **keep from** laughing when he told the joke.
我无法忍住笑，当他说笑话时。
phrasal-verb

work against the clock

在截止日期之前尽力完成某事
Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
我们**与时间赛跑**，今天提交提案。
phrasal-verb

ramp up production

增加生产量或生产水平
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.
工厂正试图增加生产以满足日益增长的需求。
phrasal-verb

pray for

通过祈祷表达对某事的希望或愿望
Meaning
to express hope or desire for something by praying
Example
We all **pray for** a better future.
我们都为更好的未来祈祷。
idiom

head out

离开前往目的地
Meaning
to leave for a destination
Example
Let’s **head out** before the traffic gets heavy.
让我们**离开**，趁交通还不繁忙。
phrasal-verb

listen out for

集中注意力以便听到特定的声音或单词
Meaning
to pay attention so that you can hear a specific sound or word
Example
Please **listen out for** your name during the announcement.
请在公告期间留意听到你的名字。
phrasal-verb

rant about

大声抱怨或愤怒地谈论某事
Meaning
to complain or talk loudly in anger about something
Example
He kept **ranting about** the unfair treatment at work.
他一直在**抱怨**工作中的不公平待遇。
idiom

get back together

在分手后恢复关系
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
他们在分开几个月后又复合了。
phrasal-verb

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
phrasal-verb

lean in to

勇敢地接受或面对情感挑战
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.
她决定不回避冲突，而是选择**lean in to**讨论。
phrasal-verb

look at

检查或考虑某事
Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
现在，让我们看一下去年的数据。
phrasal-verb

hand around

给每个小组中的人分发东西
Meaning
to give something to each person in a group
Example
She **handed around** snacks to all the guests.
她把小吃分发给所有的客人。
phrasal-verb

hand in through

通过在线平台提交工作
Meaning
to submit work using an online platform
Example
All assignments must be **handed in through** the company portal.
所有作业必须通过公司门户网站提交。
phrasal-verb

keep up

维持或继续一种习惯或传统
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
我们的家庭仍然保持着在开斋节做自制甜点的传统。
phrasal-verb

step into power

担任正式领导角色
Meaning
to assume an official leadership role
Example
A new coalition **steps into power** after the election.
选举后，新的联盟掌权。
idiom

to be fair

公平地说；用于引入平衡或公正的意见
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
**公平地说**，她尽了最大努力。
phrasal-verb

grow emotionally

在处理情感和关系方面变得更加成熟
Meaning
to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships
Example
You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.
通过诚实地表达你的感情，你可以在情感上成长。
phrasal-verb

crack down on corruption

采取强有力的措施来打击腐败
Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
新政府承诺采取强有力的措施来打击腐败。
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

coach through

通过任务一步一步地指导某人
Meaning
to guide someone step by step through a task
Example
I **coach through** tough trade-offs by sharing past cases.
我通过分享过去的案例来指导艰难的决策。
idiom

a workaholic

一个工作过度且很难停止的人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
他是个**工作狂**，即使是周末也在工作。
phrasal-verb

dress for

为特定情况穿着合适的衣服
Meaning
to wear clothes suitable for a particular situation
Example
You should **dress for** success when going to a job interview.
你去面试时应该穿着得体。
idiom

Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion

处于信任位置的人必须毫无过错嫌疑。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
法官应记住，凯撒的妻子必须无可指责。
phrasal-verb

trickle down

从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
许多经济学家认为财富并不总是**trickle down**到穷人。
idiom

glass half full

积极地看待事物而不是消极地
Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，他总是看到杯子是半满的。
idiom

a piece of cake

非常容易做的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
这次考试对我来说是**小菜一碟**。
phrasal-verb

be patient with

对正在挣扎的人保持冷静和理解
Meaning
to stay calm and understanding toward someone who is struggling
Example
You need to **be patient with** people who are healing emotionally.
你需要**对正在恢复的人保持耐心**。
idiom

break into a market

成功进入一个新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The company is trying to **break into the Asian market**.
公司正在尝试进入亚洲市场。
idiom

Many hands make light work

当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
大家一起吧；人多力量大，工作更轻松。
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
phrasal-verb

check around for

在不同地方寻找某物
Meaning
to look in different places in search of something
Example
We **check around for** scholarships before settling on a program.
我们在选择程序之前寻找奖学金。
phrasal-verb

park ideas for later

将建议搁置，以供将来审查
Meaning
to set suggestions aside for future review
Example
We **park ideas for later** when the sprint board is already full.
当冲刺板已经满了时，我们把想法暂时放到一边。
phrasal-verb

rest up

完全休息以恢复精力
Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should **rest up** before your long trip tomorrow.
你应该在明天的长途旅行前休息。
phrasal-verb

fall back

后退; 撤退
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
士兵们在失去阵地后不得不**fall back**。
idiom

as easy as ABC

非常容易做或理解
Meaning
very easy to do or understand
Example
For him, solving math problems is **as easy as ABC**.
对他来说，解决数学问题非常容易。
phrasal-verb

thank politely

以尊重的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always **thank politely** when someone helps you.
当有人帮助你时，你应该总是**礼貌地表示感谢**。
phrasal-verb

build up

逐渐增加情感力量或自信
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional strength or confidence
Example
She’s been trying to **build up** her self-esteem after the breakup.
她在努力在分手后增加她的自尊。
phrasal-verb

bring about

导致某事发生或带来变化
Meaning
to cause something to happen or make a change
Example
Educational reforms can **bring about** long-term social change.
教育改革可以**带来**长期的社会变化。
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We **touch base after work** to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
phrasal-verb

get stranded

在没有帮助或离开方式的困难情况下被困住
Meaning
to be left in a difficult situation without help or a way to leave
Example
We were **stranded** in the middle of nowhere when the bus broke down.
当公共汽车坏了的时候，我们被**滞留**在了荒无人烟的地方。
idiom

Pump money into

为了促进增长，投入大量资金。
Meaning
To invest large amounts of money to boost growth.
Example
The government plans to **pump money into** infrastructure projects.
政府计划将**泵钱到**基础设施项目中。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge someone for

表彰某人对其帮助或贡献表示感谢
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
公司表彰了她的奉献精神和团队合作。
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
phrasal-verb

learn to let go

接受某事并在情感上向前看
Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must **learn to let go** of your past regrets.
你必须学会放下过去的遗憾。
phrasal-verb

bounce around ideas

与他人非正式地讨论并分享不同的想法
Meaning
to discuss and share different ideas informally with others
Example
We **bounced around ideas** during the brainstorming session.
我们在头脑风暴会议中讨论了不同的想法。
idiom

olive branch

和平或和解的姿态
Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an **olive branch** by inviting his rival to the summit.
总统通过邀请他的对手参加峰会来伸出**橄榄枝**。
idiom

mud-slinging

批评某人，尤其是在政治中，旨在破坏其声誉的行为
Meaning
the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
Example
The debate turned into **mud-slinging** very quickly.
辩论很快变成了相互指责。
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

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
phrasal-verb

deal around

非正式地在人们之间分享某物
Meaning
to share something among people informally
Example
He **dealt around** the snacks during the meeting.
他在会议期间分发了小吃。
phrasal-verb

put aside funds

为特定目的存钱
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
公司决定为未来的紧急情况留出资金。
idiom

Practice makes perfect

你练习得越多，你就变得越好。
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
熟能生巧，所以继续尝试。
idiom

Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
idiom

at war with oneself

内心挣扎或冲突
Meaning
to be conflicted or struggling internally
Example
She is **at war with herself** about the decision to move abroad.
她在**与自己作战**，关于是否搬到国外的决定。
idiom

hit the tourist trail

参观受欢迎的旅游目的地
Meaning
to visit popular tourist destinations
Example
We decided to **hit the tourist trail** after exploring the local villages.
在探索完当地村庄后，我们决定参观受欢迎的旅游目的地。
idiom

Throw money at something

试图通过花很多钱来解决问题，而不是寻找更好的解决办法。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of using a better solution.
Example
The government keeps **throwing money at** the education problem instead of reforming it.
政府一直在**往教育问题上砸钱**，而不是去改革它。
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**。
phrasal-verb

die down

当风、雨或暴风雨变弱时
Meaning
when wind, rain, or storm becomes weaker
Example
The rain finally **died down** after several hours.
雨终于在几个小时后 **减弱了**。
idiom

stick your neck out

冒着风险做或说一些可能与他人不同的事情
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
他冒着风险为同事辩护。
phrasal-verb

learn to trust again

重新学习信任
Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to **learn to trust again** after being let down.
在被背叛后，重新学习信任需要时间。
phrasal-verb

team up with partners

与其他公司合作以谋取共同利益
Meaning
to collaborate with other companies for mutual benefit
Example
Our firm decided to **team up with partners** in Japan for a joint venture.
我们的公司决定在日本与合作伙伴共同投资一个合资企业。
phrasal-verb

go through

仔细研究或阅读某事
Meaning
to study or read something carefully
Example
You should **go through** the textbook before the quiz.
你应该在测验前仔细阅读课本。
idiom

slip one's mind

不小心忘记了某事
Meaning
to forget something accidentally
Example
Sorry, it completely **slipped my mind** to call you.
对不起，我完全忘记给你打电话了。
idiom

a bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
phrasal-verb

grow through challenges

通过面对困难发展力量和智慧
Meaning
to develop strength and wisdom by facing difficulties
Example
We can **grow through challenges** if we stay positive.
如果我们保持积极，我们可以**通过挑战成长**。
phrasal-verb

hold onto values

即使在压力下也要保持和保护自己的原则
Meaning
to keep and protect one’s principles despite pressure
Example
A leader should **hold onto values** even when it's not easy.
一个领导者应该**坚持自己的价值观**，即使这并不容易。
idiom

the whole truth and nothing but the truth

完全诚实，不隐藏或改变任何事物
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
请告诉我 **整个真相以及除了真相以外的什么都没有**。
phrasal-verb

run along

离开或走开，通常对孩子们说
Meaning
to leave or go away, usually said to children
Example
It’s time to **run along** now, kids.
现在是时候走了，孩子们。
phrasal-verb

open with

通过做或说某事来开始某事
Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
他通过讲述一个个人故事开始，以便与观众建立联系。
phrasal-verb

find over to

将注意力或焦点转移到新的事物上
Meaning
to move or transfer attention or focus to something new
Example
She quickly **found over to** another topic when things got awkward.
当事情变得尴尬时，她迅速转移到另一个话题。
idiom

chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
phrasal-verb

back down from

由于压力从某个立场或观点上撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
他从不从自己相信的事情上退缩。
phrasal-verb

sign on to

正式同意加入或支持某事
Meaning
to agree to join or support something officially
Example
Several parents **sign on to** the new mentorship program this week.
几个家长本周**加入**了新的辅导计划。
phrasal-verb

loop in on

将某人包括在信息或讨论中
Meaning
to include someone in information or discussions
Example
Please **loop me in on** any decisions about the new policy.
请让我参与任何关于新政策的决定。
idiom

gear up for

为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
工程师们正在为最终测试做准备。
phrasal-verb

hold down inflation

控制通货膨胀在可控的水平
Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to **hold down inflation**.
中央银行采取了措施来控制通货膨胀。
idiom

bolt from the blue

一个突然和意想不到的事件
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event
Example
The project cancellation came as a **bolt from the blue**.
项目的取消就像晴天霹雳一样。
idiom

pioneer a path

成为第一个做新颖或创新的事情的人。
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
她决心在可持续时尚领域**开辟一条道路**。
phrasal-verb

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
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

hand off responsibility

将职责转移给其他人
Meaning
to transfer duties to another person
Example
Supervisors **hand off responsibility** when they rotate night shifts.
主管在轮班时交接责任
idiom

to sweep someone off their feet

让某人迅速爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you quickly
Example
He **swept her off her feet** with his charm.
他凭借魅力让她对他神魂颠倒。
idiom

go nuclear

非常强烈或生气地反应
Meaning
to react very strongly or angrily
Example
When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.
当数据被删除时，经理**爆炸了**。
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push the right buttons

做出准确的行为以获得期望的结果
Meaning
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
Example
She knows how to **push the right buttons** to impress her boss.
她知道如何**按对按钮**来打动她的老板。
phrasal-verb

stay true to

保持忠于你的价值观或信仰
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values or beliefs
Example
Always **stay true to** your principles no matter what.
无论如何，始终**保持忠诚**于你的原则。
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dig into

详细探讨或调查某事
Meaning
to explore or investigate something in detail
Example
We’ll **dig into** the customer feedback this afternoon.
我们今天下午将**深入探讨**客户反馈。
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a steep learning curve

当某事很难学习，通常是迅速的
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
新软件有一个**陡峭的学习曲线**，但我设法理解了它。
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miss the mark

未能达到预期结果
Meaning
to fail to achieve the intended result
Example
His speech **missed the mark** and didn’t impress anyone.
他的演讲**没有击中要点**，没有给任何人留下深刻印象。
phrasal-verb

hold yourself back

克制情绪反应
Meaning
to restrain oneself from reacting emotionally
Example
He had to **hold himself back** from yelling at the meeting.
他不得不在会议中克制住自己不发火。
phrasal-verb

think back on

回忆或记得过去的事情
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
当我回想起那一天时，我意识到自己有多么粗心。
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let bygones be bygones

忘记过去的分歧并互相原谅
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
他们决定忘记过去，继续前进。
idiom

walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
phrasal-verb

hang over

作为一种担忧、悲伤或恐惧的感觉继续存在
Meaning
to remain as a feeling of worry, sadness, or fear
Example
A sense of sorrow still **hangs over** the family.
一种悲伤的感觉仍然**hangs over**这个家庭。
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think twice

在采取行动之前仔细重新考虑一些事情
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
在做这个交易之前你应该**三思而后行**。
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

coordinate across borders

与不同国家的人们共同组织工作
Meaning
to organize efforts with people in different countries
Example
We **coordinate across borders** to keep the partnership moving smoothly.
我们**跨越边界协调**，以保持伙伴关系的顺利进行。
phrasal-verb

strive toward goals

付出巨大的努力以实现目标
Meaning
to put in great effort to achieve objectives
Example
They constantly **strive toward** their goals with persistence.
他们不断地**朝着目标努力**，坚持不懈。
phrasal-verb

pick back up

在休息后继续某事
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
我们从昨天停下的地方**继续**。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

Catch on

开始理解某事。
Meaning
To begin to understand something.
Example
It took him a while to **catch on** to the new rules.
他花了些时间**理解**新规则。
idiom

algorithm

一组解决问题或执行任务的规则或指令
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
**算法** 将数据分类。
phrasal-verb

pull in together

结合努力以实现目标
Meaning
to combine efforts to achieve a goal
Example
If we all **pull in together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们大家都**pull in together**，我们可以按时完成项目。
phrasal-verb

lay out expectations

清楚地解释你对他人的期望
Meaning
to clearly explain what you expect from others
Example
At the beginning of the project, the manager **laid out expectations** for the entire team.
在项目开始时，经理为整个团队明确了期望。
phrasal-verb

light up with emotion

突然在你的脸上显示出强烈的积极情感
Meaning
to show a strong positive emotion on your face suddenly
Example
Her face **lit up with emotion** when she saw her mother.
当她看到她的母亲时，她的脸**突然充满了情感**。
phrasal-verb

call up

打电话
Meaning
to phone someone
Example
I’ll **call up** my friend to invite him to dinner.
我会给我的朋友打电话，邀请他来吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

feel sorry for

为某人或自己感到遗憾或同情
Meaning
to pity or sympathize with someone or yourself
Example
I **feel sorry for** what I did to you.
我为我对你做的事感到遗憾。
idiom

a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
phrasal-verb

show in

带某人进入房间或建筑物
Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
请把客人带到客厅。
idiom

find your balance

保持健康的工作和生活平衡
Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
在工作和休息之间找到平衡非常重要。
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learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
phrasal-verb

adjust within a team

调整行为以更好地与同事合作
Meaning
to modify behavior to work better with colleagues
Example
New members often need time to **adjust within a team**.
新成员通常需要时间来**在团队中调整**。
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second thoughts

对决定的怀疑或重新考虑
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我正在对移居国外产生**第二想法**。