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phrasal-verb

build upon yourself

根据你已经拥有的东西来提高或发展你的技能、知识或个性
Meaning
to improve or develop your skills, knowledge, or character based on what you already have
Example
You should always try to **build upon yourself** and become a better version of who you were yesterday.
你应该总是努力去提升自己，成为比昨天更好的版本。
idiom

a mind is a terrible thing to waste

不使用你的智力是一种浪费
Meaning
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
Example
You should keep learning, **a mind is a terrible thing to waste**.
你应该继续学习，**思想是一种可怕的浪费**。
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
idiom

hold off

推迟做某事
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
在确认预算之前，让我们先推迟定单的最终确认。
idiom

in the heat of the moment

冲动或情绪化地行动，没有经过深思熟虑
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
我说了一些我后悔的话 **在那一刻的冲动下**。
phrasal-verb

hand over money

交钱，通常不情愿地
Meaning
to give money, usually unwillingly
Example
He had to **hand over** a large sum in taxes last month.
他不得不在上个月交一大笔税款。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
phrasal-verb

open through

通过经历另一种文化的经验来获得理解
Meaning
to access understanding by going through experiences of another culture
Example
You can **open through** empathy to truly understand cultural values.
你可以通过**open through**同理心来真正理解文化价值。
idiom

fail better

通过从过去的失败中学习来改进
Meaning
to improve by learning from past failures
Example
Even if you fail, try to **fail better** next time.
即使你失败了，下次也要尽量**失败得更好**。
idiom

slippery slope

一种如果不加以控制，可能会导致严重问题的情况
Meaning
a situation that can lead to serious problems if not controlled
Example
Allowing AI to make moral decisions is a **slippery slope**.
让AI做道德决策是一个滑坡。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
phrasal-verb

point back to

指向过去的某事作为原因或来源
Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms **point back to** a previous illness.
她的症状**指向**以前的疾病。
phrasal-verb

cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
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。
idiom

crack the code

解决一个复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
花了好几个小时，但我们终于**破解了系统错误的代码**。
idiom

have it made

处于非常有利的位置以获得成功
Meaning
to be in a very good position for success
Example
With a stable job and a happy family, he really **has it made**.
有了稳定的工作和幸福的家庭，他确实是处于一个非常好的位置。
phrasal-verb

back down from demands

在冲突中撤回立场或要求
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
工会拒绝屈服于更高工资的要求。
idiom

a drop in the ocean

与所需相比非常少的量
Meaning
a very small amount compared to what is needed
Example
The money they raised was just **a drop in the ocean** compared to the total cost.
他们筹集的钱与总成本相比只是大海中的一滴水。
phrasal-verb

move back

回到你曾经住过的地方
Meaning
to return to a place where you lived before
Example
After years abroad, he decided to **move back** to his hometown.
在国外多年后，他决定**回到**故乡。
phrasal-verb

walk away

平静地离开某个情况或地方; 走路离开
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
她没说一句话就离开了。
phrasal-verb

come up with ideas

创造或想到新点子
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
研发团队设法提出了革命性的想法，改变了产品线。
idiom

down on your luck

经历一段倒霉时期
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
自从失业后，他一直处于倒霉时期。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
idiom

keep moving forward

尽管有障碍或挫折，也要继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep moving forward**.
无论发生什么，都要继续前进。
phrasal-verb

push for change

强烈要求或主张变革
Meaning
to strongly demand or advocate for transformation
Example
Many organizations **push for change** in government policy.
许多组织在政府政策中推动变革。
idiom

down to earth

实际和现实
Meaning
practical and realistic
Example
Despite her fame, she’s very **down to earth**.
尽管她很有名，她仍然非常接地气。
phrasal-verb

open minds through dialogue

通过开放的交流促进不同文化之间的理解
Meaning
to encourage understanding between cultures by communicating openly
Example
The conference aimed to **open minds through dialogue** between communities.
会议的目的是在社区之间通过**对话开启思维**。
phrasal-verb

find through

在努力之后理解或清晰地看到某事
Meaning
to understand or see something clearly after effort
Example
It took me some time to **find through** his lies.
我花了一些时间**看透**他的谎言。
phrasal-verb

glow with pride

因自豪而闪耀
Meaning
to look very proud or pleased
Example
He **glowed with pride** when his daughter won the award.
当他的女儿赢得奖项时，他**因自豪而闪耀**。
idiom

grow on someone

随着时间的推移变得更受喜爱或欣赏
Meaning
to become more liked or appreciated over time
Example
At first I didn’t like the song, but it **grew on me**.
一开始我不喜欢这首歌，但随着时间的推移，它**越来越喜欢我**。
phrasal-verb

stand for

代表或支持某种特定的理念或原则
Meaning
to represent or support a particular idea or principle
Example
The party **stands for** equality and justice.
该党**代表**平等与正义。
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

stumble upon

偶然发现某物
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
我们在森林中偶然发现了一座隐藏的瀑布。
phrasal-verb

participate in festivals

加入社区的文化庆典和活动
Meaning
to join cultural celebrations and events of a community
Example
Foreigners love to **participate in festivals** that show the local culture.
外国人喜欢**参加节日庆典**，展示当地文化。
idiom

Grounded

无法外出或飞行；由于某种原因受到限制。
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
所有航班因浓雾被**grounded**。
phrasal-verb

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
idiom

rope off

用绳子或障碍物封锁一个区域
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
工作人员将为安全起见封锁湿滑的地面。
phrasal-verb

reach across borders

在国际上合作；在国家边界之外建立联系
Meaning
to cooperate internationally; to form connections beyond national boundaries
Example
Organizations are striving to **reach across borders** to solve global problems.
各组织正努力突破国界，以解决全球性问题。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
phrasal-verb

get wrong

误解或做出错误的判断
Meaning
to misunderstand or make an incorrect judgment
Example
You **got it wrong**—that wasn’t what I meant.
你理解错了，那不是我想表达的意思。
idiom

stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
phrasal-verb

disagree with

与某人意见不合；有不同的看法
Meaning
to have a different opinion from someone else
Example
I respectfully **disagree with** your conclusion.
我尊重地不同意你的结论。
phrasal-verb

spring up

像春天的植物一样突然出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow suddenly, like plants in spring
Example
New flowers **sprang up** after the first rain of spring.
在春天的第一次雨后，新花 **冒出来**。
phrasal-verb

work toward mastery

通过不断的练习和提高直到变得非常熟练
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
她正在朝着公众演讲的精通努力。
idiom

go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
phrasal-verb

waver between

在两种意见或选择之间来回摇摆
Meaning
to go back and forth between two opinions or choices
Example
She **wavered between** hope and fear before making her decision.
她在做决定之前在希望和恐惧之间摇摆不定。
phrasal-verb

warm to

开始对某人产生好感或喜爱
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
她慢慢地开始**喜欢**公开分享她的故事。
idiom

upgrade your thinking

改善你的思维过程或心态
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
为了适应人工智能趋势，你必须升级你的思维。
phrasal-verb

test out

尝试或检查某物以查看它是否正常工作
Meaning
to try or examine something to see if it works properly
Example
Developers are **testing out** the beta version of the app.
开发人员正在测试应用程序的Beta版本。
phrasal-verb

zone out during

失去焦点或不再专心
Meaning
to lose focus or stop paying attention
Example
I often **zone out during** long meetings when I'm exhausted.
我在长时间的会议中常常失去焦点，尤其是当我很疲惫时。
idiom

on thin ice

处于危险或危险的境地
Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
你因那种行为而**处于险境**。
idiom

stretch the truth

夸大或让某事看起来比实际更重要
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
他有时**夸大事实**来给人留下深刻印象。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

goof off

浪费时间而不是工作或学习
Meaning
to waste time instead of working or studying
Example
If you **goof off** all semester, you’ll regret it during finals.
如果你整个学期都在浪费时间，期末考试时你会后悔的。
idiom

get away from it all

从日常生活中抽离；放松一下
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
我们去了乡下放松一下，远离一切。
phrasal-verb

shift focus toward growth

将注意力和努力转向改进
Meaning
to redirect attention and efforts toward improvement
Example
The manager encouraged everyone to **shift focus toward growth** after the changes.
经理在变革后鼓励每个人都要将注意力转向增长。
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。
phrasal-verb

go all in

将所有的努力、精力或热情投入到某件事上
Meaning
to put all your effort, energy, or enthusiasm into something
Example
He **went all in** to make the event successful.
他**全力以赴**使活动成功。
idiom

to pass with flying colors

以非常高的分数成功
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
他努力学习，顺利通过了考试，取得了 **flying colors**。
phrasal-verb

cherish forever

以感激的心情把回忆或善意珍藏在心中
Meaning
to hold memories or kindness in your heart with gratitude
Example
I’ll **cherish forever** the help you gave me during tough times.
我会**cherish forever**你在艰难时刻给我的帮助。
phrasal-verb

carry out

执行或实施计划或任务
Meaning
to perform or execute a plan or task
Example
The consultants will **carry out** a market feasibility study.
顾问们将**执行**市场可行性研究。
phrasal-verb

talk through feelings

公开讨论情感以更好地处理它们
Meaning
to discuss emotions openly to process them better
Example
It helps to **talk through feelings** with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论感受很有帮助。
phrasal-verb

show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
idiom

break the clutter

在拥挤或竞争激烈的市场中脱颖而出
Meaning
to stand out in a crowded or competitive market
Example
A good tagline can help a brand **break the clutter**.
一个好的标语可以帮助品牌在混乱中脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

pull oneself together

恢复控制自己的情绪; 恢复镇定
Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
在哭了好几个小时后，她终于成功的**恢复了自己**，并冷静地面对了这个情况。
phrasal-verb

embrace with

热情而愿意地接受某事
Meaning
to accept something enthusiastically and willingly
Example
He quickly **embraced with** the new culture and made many friends.
他迅速接受了新文化并交了许多朋友。
idiom

follow through on

完成一项任务或承诺，如计划所示
Meaning
to complete a task or promise as planned
Example
She always **follows through on** what she says she will do.
她总是**履行**她说她会做的事。
phrasal-verb

band up for

作为一个团体联合起来，以实现共同的经济目标
Meaning
to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
Example
Several small countries **banded up for** regional cooperation.
几个小国联合起来进行区域合作。
idiom

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

坚强的人即使在困难中也会继续努力工作。
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
当情况变得艰难时，坚强的人会坚持下去 — 永远不要失去希望。
idiom

above board

诚实合法; 没有欺骗
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
他们的商业交易完全是**诚实合法**的。
phrasal-verb

build rapport with

与某人建立友好和理解的关系
Meaning
to create a friendly and understanding relationship with someone
Example
Teachers need to **build rapport with** their students.
教师需要与他们的学生建立良好的关系。
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

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

apologize to

为你做的事向某人道歉
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
他为对老师的无礼行为向老师道歉。
idiom

train a model

使用数据训练一个人工智能模型，以进行预测或做出决策
Meaning
to teach an AI model using data to make predictions or decisions
Example
We need to **train a model** on the new dataset before running predictions.
我们需要在新数据集上**训练一个模型**，然后再进行预测。
idiom

a glimmer of hope

在困难的情况下改善或成功的微小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
Example
Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always **a glimmer of hope**.
即使在最艰难的时期，他也从未放弃，因为总有**一线希望**。
idiom

a clean bill of health

确认健康良好的报告
Meaning
a report confirming good health
Example
The doctor gave me **a clean bill of health** after the check-up.
医生在体检后给了我一份健康良好的报告。
idiom

bird’s eye view

从高处看到的视角；概览
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
我们从塔楼上得到了城市的**鸟瞰视角**。
phrasal-verb

build around ideas

围绕特定的想法或概念发展某事
Meaning
to develop something centered on particular ideas or concepts
Example
The campaign was **built around ideas** of innovation and sustainability.
该活动围绕创新和可持续性的理念展开。
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
idiom

change the game

引入某种能显著改变行业或领域的事物
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
5G 技术将会为移动通信**带来变革**。
idiom

draw out

鼓励某人表达自己
Meaning
to encourage someone to express themselves
Example
The mentor helped **draw out** her confidence.
导师帮助她**发挥出**自信。
idiom

on the go

总是忙碌或活跃；经常旅行
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
她总是忙于工作旅行。
phrasal-verb

dig into data

详细分析信息
Meaning
to analyze information in detail
Example
Analysts **dig into data** to understand the social shifts.
分析师深入研究数据，以理解社会变化。
idiom

A Trojan horse

旨在从内部秘密破坏或造成伤害的东西。
Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
该恶意软件充当了特洛伊木马，使黑客能够访问私人数据。
idiom

on the same page

对某事有相同的理解或达成一致意见
Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
在我们继续之前，请确保我们**在同一页面**上。
idiom

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
idiom

to take the law into one’s own hands

亲自惩罚某人而不是让当局处理
Meaning
to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it
Example
The villagers **took the law into their own hands** when the thief escaped.
当小偷逃跑时，村民们**自行伸张正义**。
phrasal-verb

set your mind to

将所有注意力和努力集中于实现某个目标
Meaning
to focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
Example
You can achieve anything if you **set your mind to** it.
如果你专注于它，你可以实现任何事情。
idiom

a fair trial

一个所有方都被平等和公正对待的审判
Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
被告要求**一个公正的审判**来证明他的无辜。
idiom

make a decision

在考虑之后选择某事
Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to **make a decision** about my career path.
我需要一些时间来**做出决定** 关于我的职业道路。
phrasal-verb

focus on gratitude

专注于你感激的事情
Meaning
to concentrate on things you are thankful for
Example
Each morning, **focus on gratitude** to start your day positively.
每天早晨，**专注于感恩** 以积极的方式开始你的一天。
idiom

lock someone up

将某人监禁或关进监狱
Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to **lock him up** for his crimes.
他们设法因他的罪行将他**关进监狱**。
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above the law

不受法律约束；认为自己无法被规则触及
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
一些有权势的人表现得像他们 **高于法律**。
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pass with flying colors

出色地成功或以卓越的成绩达成某事
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
她以优异成绩通过了考试。
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a foot in the door

有一个小的机会开始在公司或行业工作
Meaning
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or industry
Example
An internship is a great way to get **a foot in the door**.
实习是一个获得**工作机会**的好方式。
phrasal-verb

ground oneself

保持情绪稳定并在现实中保持存在
Meaning
to stay emotionally stable and present in reality
Example
He took a walk outside to **ground himself** after the bad news.
他在坏消息后走出去散步来**ground himself**。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
phrasal-verb

catch hold of

牢牢抓住某物或某人
Meaning
to grab something or someone firmly
Example
She **caught hold of** his hand to stop him from leaving.
她**抓住**了他的手，防止他离开。
phrasal-verb

click on

按下鼠标上的按钮以选择某物
Meaning
to press a button on the mouse to select something
Example
Just **click on** the link to open the website.
只需 **点击** 链接以打开网站。
idiom

roll with

轻松适应变化或挑战
Meaning
to adapt to changes or challenges easily
Example
The team had to **roll with** several last-minute changes to the schedule.
团队必须适应日程安排的最后几分钟的变化。
idiom

parcel out

分配和分发某物
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
让我们为节日分配和分发任务。
idiom

split the difference

在两个意见或价格之间达成妥协
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
让我们**split the difference**并在中途见面。
idiom

forever grateful

为某事长时间感恩
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
我会永远感激你所做的一切。
phrasal-verb

simmer with anger

感到愤怒但不表现出来
Meaning
to feel but not express anger openly
Example
He **simmered with anger** after being insulted.
他在被侮辱后愤怒不已。
idiom

bring to life

使某事物更有趣或更逼真
Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
艺术家使用的颜色真的 **使画作栩栩如生**。
idiom

put one's foot in one's mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
当他提到她的前男友时，他真的是把脚放进了嘴里。
phrasal-verb

push aside

忽视负面情绪并专注于前进
Meaning
to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward
Example
She tried to **push aside** her fears and keep going.
她试图把恐惧**push aside**并继续前进。
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**。
phrasal-verb

cut back on mistakes

减少你犯的错误数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of errors you make
Example
To grow professionally, try to **cut back on mistakes**.
为了职业发展，尽量减少你犯的错误数量。
phrasal-verb

run into trouble

遇到问题或困难
Meaning
to experience problems or difficulties
Example
We **ran into trouble** when the car suddenly stopped working.
当汽车突然停止工作时，我们遇到了问题。
idiom

lead by example

通过亲自做示范来向他人展示如何行为
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
一个真正的领导者总是以身作则。
idiom

go through the roof

迅速上涨；变得非常高
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
最近房价**飙升**了。
idiom

move the goalposts

改变规则或条件使成功变得更加困难
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
他们在我们已经达成条款后**移动了球门**。
idiom

to be on the up and up

诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
to be honest and trustworthy
Example
I trust her completely because I know she’s always **on the up and up**.
我完全信任她，因为我知道她总是**诚实和值得信赖**。
idiom

a drama queen

一个夸大其词或对情况过度反应的人
Meaning
someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Stop acting like **a drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
别像一个戏剧女王一样表现; 事情没有那么严重。
idiom

a trusted ally

一个可以信任并且可靠的人或团体
Meaning
a person or group that is trusted and reliable
Example
She has always been **a trusted ally** in our business ventures.
她一直是我们商业计划中的**一个可信赖的盟友**。
phrasal-verb

check back through

重新审查某物以确认
Meaning
to review something again for confirmation
Example
Journalists **check back through** notes to avoid quoting errors.
记者会重新查看笔记以避免引用错误。
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
phrasal-verb

rip off

向某人收取过多的钱
Meaning
to charge someone too much money
Example
Tourists often get **ripped off** in that market.
游客在这个市场经常被**宰**。
phrasal-verb

stay focused

保持注意力集中于目标，不受干扰
Meaning
to keep your attention on the goal without distractions
Example
Even during stressful times, it’s important to **stay focused** on your objectives.
即使在压力大的时候，也要专心致志于自己的目标。