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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

break the fourth wall

在戏剧或电影中直接与观众对话
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
演员**打破了第四面墙**，让这场戏更有趣。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

be thrilled about

对某事感到非常兴奋或高兴
Meaning
to feel very excited or pleased about something
Example
She was **thrilled about** her upcoming vacation.
她对即将到来的假期感到非常兴奋。
idiom

barefaced lie

大胆而无耻的谎言
Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a **barefaced lie**.
他的借口是一个无耻的谎言。
phrasal-verb

balance between

在不同的情感或责任之间保持稳定
Meaning
to maintain stability between different emotions or responsibilities
Example
She tries to **balance between** her work and personal life.
她试图在工作和个人生活之间取得平衡。
phrasal-verb

break news to

与某人分享重要或令人不安的信息
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
他不得不把消息告诉编辑关于消息来源退出的事情。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
phrasal-verb

bring up to speed

使某人或某事完全知情或更新
Meaning
to make someone or something fully informed or updated
Example
The new employees were **brought up to speed** on the company’s financial goals.
新员工被**更新**了公司财务目标。
phrasal-verb

break into exports

开始在外国市场销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
许多本地公司正在尝试通过 **打入出口** 来推动增长。
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
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
phrasal-verb

bring partners on board

让其他组织或利益相关者参与或包括进来
Meaning
to involve or include other organizations or stakeholders
Example
The initiative **brought partners on board** to strengthen cooperation.
该倡议**让合作伙伴参与进来**以加强合作。
phrasal-verb

back one another up

在一个小组中互相支持或保护
Meaning
to support or defend each other in a group
Example
In our team, we always **back one another up** during challenges.
在我们团队中，我们总是在挑战中**相互支持**。
idiom

bright spark

一个非常聪明或有才华的人
Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
新的实习生是一个真正的**bright spark**，拥有很棒的想法。
idiom

buckle under pressure

因过度压力或压力而屈服或失败。
Meaning
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
Example
Some employees **buckle under pressure**, while others thrive.
一些员工在压力下屈服，而其他员工则茁壮成长。
phrasal-verb

break away into laughter

突然开始笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing
Example
Everyone **broke away into laughter** after his funny comment.
每个人在他搞笑的评论后**大笑了起来**。
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

breathe through

通过冷静地呼吸来管理压力或疼痛
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
当你焦虑时，尽量慢慢**通过呼吸**来缓解这种感觉。
idiom

bite the byte

应对困难的技术挑战
Meaning
to deal with a difficult technological challenge
Example
Developers had to **bite the byte** to fix the software issue.
开发人员必须 **bite the byte** 来修复软件问题。
idiom

burn rubber

开得非常快
Meaning
to drive very fast
Example
They **burned rubber** as they raced to the hospital.
他们飞快地驶向医院。
phrasal-verb

brag about

骄傲地谈论自己的或他人的成就
Meaning
to talk proudly about one’s or someone’s achievements
Example
He loves to **brag about** his team’s success.
他喜欢谈论他团队的成功。
idiom

Break with tradition

做事与通常方式不同
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
这对情侣决定打破传统，在海滩举行小型婚礼。
idiom

bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
idiom

break the deadlock

打破僵局或脱离无法进展的局面
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
他们最终通过讨论打破了僵局。
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

将商业活动扩展到新国家
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
许多当地公司正试图将商业活动扩展到新国家，以增加利润。
idiom

branch out

扩展到新的活动或领域
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
面包店计划明年扩展到餐饮服务。
phrasal-verb

beam with

因幸福或自豪而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile widely because of happiness or pride
Example
He **beamed with** pride when his daughter won the competition.
当他的女儿赢得比赛时，他因自豪而露出灿烂的笑容。
idiom

Bring peace to

在某种情况下恢复平静或安宁。
Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
她的好话帮助**带来了平和**的争论。
phrasal-verb

bottle in

把情感压抑在内心，而不是表达出来
Meaning
to keep emotions inside instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle in** his sadness rather than share it.
他倾向于**把情感压抑在内心**，而不是分享它。
phrasal-verb

bring home

赢得或实现一些有价值或重要的东西
Meaning
to win or achieve something valuable or important
Example
The team worked hard and finally **brought home** the championship trophy.
团队努力工作，最终带回了冠军奖杯。
idiom

back each other up

互相支持与帮助
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
在一个好的团队中，成员们总是互相支持。
phrasal-verb

build bridges between

改善群体之间的关系或理解
Meaning
to improve relationships or understanding between groups
Example
The project aims to **build bridges between** rural and urban youth.
该项目旨在改善城乡青年之间的关系。
idiom

bag of bones

一个非常瘦的人
Meaning
a very thin person
Example
After his illness, he turned into a **bag of bones**.
生病后，他变成了一个瘦骨如柴的人。
idiom

buy a lemon

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

brush off

将某事或某人视为不重要而置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
他试图在会议中**brush off**批评。
phrasal-verb

bump into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **bumped into** an old friend at the mall.
我在购物中心**碰见了**一个老朋友。
idiom

bend the truth

稍微改变事实，使某事听起来更好
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
他在讲故事时常常**bend the truth**。
phrasal-verb

bring out differences

识别和欣赏不同的特质
Meaning
to recognize and appreciate distinct qualities
Example
Workshops help **bring out differences** as strengths rather than weaknesses.
研讨会帮助将差异作为优势而不是弱点。
phrasal-verb

block off time

在你的日程中预留一段时间做重要的事情
Meaning
to reserve a period in your schedule for something important
Example
I **block off time** every Friday to review the next week's deadlines.
我每周五都预留时间来审查下周的截止日期。
idiom

Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
idiom

be on duty

在某个时间值班或负责某事
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
警卫整晚都在值班。
idiom

bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。
phrasal-verb

break down for

为某人解释事物的简单部分
Meaning
to explain something in simpler parts for someone
Example
Could you **break this down for** the new volunteers?
你能为新志愿者解释一下吗？
phrasal-verb

build upon innovation

以现有创新为基础，推动进一步发展。
Meaning
to use existing innovations as a foundation for further progress
Example
Nations must **build upon innovation** to drive sustainable development.
各国必须**以创新为基础**，以推动可持续发展。
idiom

be a role model

成为别人应该模仿的榜样
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
她总是公司里年轻员工的**榜样**。
idiom

bear market

股价下跌的时期
Meaning
a period when stock prices are falling
Example
Many people lose money during a **bear market**.
很多人在**熊市**期间亏钱。
phrasal-verb

bring together

将人们聚集在一起以实现某个目标
Meaning
to unite people for a purpose
Example
Family events **bring together** everyone and strengthen bonds.
家庭活动**将人们聚集在一起**并加强纽带。
phrasal-verb

build confidence within

从内心加强对自己的信念
Meaning
to strengthen your belief in yourself from the inside
Example
Through practice and reflection, you can **build confidence within**.
通过练习和反思，你可以建立内心的自信。
phrasal-verb

band together for

为了共同的目的或原因与他人联合
Meaning
to unite with others for a common purpose or cause
Example
The volunteers **banded together for** the flood relief effort.
志愿者们为洪水救援工作联合起来。
idiom

break free

摆脱控制或限制
Meaning
to escape from control or restriction
Example
She wanted to **break free** from her routine life.
她想要摆脱日常生活的束缚。
phrasal-verb

bring together nations

为了共同的目标或目的团结各国
Meaning
to unite countries for a common purpose or goal
Example
The conference helped **bring together nations** for global development.
会议帮助各国为了全球发展而团结。
phrasal-verb

bounce off

与某人讨论一个想法以获得他们的意见
Meaning
to discuss an idea with someone to get their opinion
Example
I’d like to **bounce off** a few ideas with you before the presentation.
在演讲之前，我想和你**bounce off**一些想法。
phrasal-verb

brace yourself for

为某些具有挑战性或令人恐惧的事情做好心理准备
Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and **brace yourself for** the tough conversation.
深呼吸，准备好迎接艰难的对话。
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
phrasal-verb

break off communication

突然或故意停止沟通
Meaning
to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally
Example
After the argument, they **broke off communication** for months.
争论后，他们**中断了沟通**几个月。
phrasal-verb

beat oneself up over

因发生的事情而严厉指责或批评自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize oneself harshly for something that happened
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up over** something you can’t change.
不要因为无法改变的事情而自责。
phrasal-verb

bounce within

在内部管理情绪，而不将它们外露
Meaning
to manage emotions internally without expressing them outwardly
Example
He tends to **bounce within** instead of sharing his struggles.
他倾向于**bàowǔ wìtín**，而不是分享他的挣扎。
phrasal-verb

break into profits

在经历了亏损或投资期之后开始赚钱
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
三年后，创业公司终于**开始赚钱**。
phrasal-verb

build on

利用你的过去的成功或经验来改善或实现更多
Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should **build on** our previous success to reach higher goals.
我们应该在我们过去的成功的基础上继续努力，以实现更高的目标。
idiom

burn the candle at both ends

工作过度而没有足够的休息
Meaning
to work too hard without enough rest
Example
If you **burn the candle at both ends**, you’ll get exhausted soon.
如果你**两头烧蜡烛**，你很快会感到精疲力尽。
idiom

build from the ground up

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built their business from the ground up** with no investors.
他们**从头开始建立了他们的生意**，没有投资者。
phrasal-verb

break in on

打断对话或在线讨论
Meaning
to interrupt a conversation or online discussion
Example
Sorry to **break in on** your chat, but I have an update.
抱歉打断你的聊天，但我有一个更新。
idiom

break your back

为了实现某事而非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
他一直在**拼命工作**来养家。
idiom

behind closed doors

私下里; 秘密地
Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
交易是在闭门造车的情况下达成的。
phrasal-verb

build up patience

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

back away from power

选择不担任有影响力的职位
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
一些活动家为了保持独立，选择放弃权力。
phrasal-verb

book up

预定所有可用的座位或票
Meaning
to reserve all available places or tickets
Example
All the hotels were **booked up** weeks before the holiday.
所有酒店在假期前几周就**预定**了。
idiom

Balance the scales

确保一切公平或相等
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
我们需要在做出最终决定之前**平衡天平**。
idiom

build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
idiom

bite off more than you can chew

承担超出自己能力范围的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too big to handle
Example
I think I **bit off more than I can chew** by agreeing to manage three projects at once.
我觉得我同意同时管理三个项目是承担了超出自己能力范围的任务。
phrasal-verb

break out crying

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to suddenly start crying
Example
She **broke out crying** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时，**突然开始哭泣**。
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

break off diplomatic ties

结束国家之间的正式关系
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
这两个国家在边界冲突后决定**断绝外交关系**。
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

Batten down the hatches

为困难或危险的情况做好准备。
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
我们最好做好准备；风暴来了。
phrasal-verb

build insight from

通过分析过去的经验来发展理解
Meaning
to develop understanding by analyzing past experiences
Example
We can **build insight from** our past projects to improve future ones.
我们可以**从**我们过去的项目中汲取经验，以改善未来的项目。
phrasal-verb

bring optimism into life

将充满希望和积极的思维融入到你的生活方式中
Meaning
to include hopeful and positive thinking in your lifestyle
Example
Try to **bring optimism into life** through daily habits.
尝试通过日常习惯**将乐观带入生活**。
phrasal-verb

bubble with

充满兴奋、幸福或能量。
Meaning
to be full of excitement, happiness, or energy
Example
The kids were **bubbling with** excitement at the party.
孩子们在派对上充满兴奋。
idiom

balance of trade

一个国家的出口和进口之间的差异
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
负的贸易平衡可能削弱一个国家的货币
idiom

butterflies in your stomach

感到紧张或心理不安
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
我在大场合前总是感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

boil up

kaishi gan de hen shengqi
Meaning
to start feeling very angry
Example
Anger began to **boil up** inside him during the argument.
Tui lian de shijian, nali de nuqi kaishi **boil up**.
idiom

blow someone's cover

揭露某人的秘密身份或隐藏目的
Meaning
to reveal someone's secret identity or hidden purpose
Example
The journalist accidentally **blew the cover** of the undercover agent.
记者不小心揭露了卧底特工的身份。
idiom

blaze a trail

成为第一个做创新的事情的人
Meaning
to be the first to do something innovative
Example
She **blazed a trail** in renewable energy research.
她在可再生能源研究中开辟了道路。
phrasal-verb

build on achievements

利用过去的成功作为进一步进步的基础
Meaning
to use past successes as a foundation for further progress
Example
He aims to **build on achievements** and reach new goals this year.
他计划**基于过去的成就**，并在今年达成新目标。
idiom

be at the helm

负责或控制某事
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
他在公司成功时**掌舵**。
idiom

beyond the rainbow

期望一些美丽或梦幻的事情
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
她相信她的梦想在彩虹的另一边。
idiom

beginner’s luck

对新手的成功
Meaning
success for someone inexperienced
Example
He won his first game — must be **beginner’s luck**.
他赢得了第一场比赛——一定是**新手运气**。
phrasal-verb

break into tears

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
He **broke into tears** when he saw his old friend after many years.
他泪如雨下，当他在许多年后见到他的老朋友时。
phrasal-verb

break off talks

突然停止讨论或谈判
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
两国在反复争议后决定**中断谈判**。
idiom

break into

成功进入一个新领域或职业
Meaning
to enter a new field or profession successfully
Example
She managed to **break into** the film industry last year.
她去年成功进入了电影行业。
idiom

burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。
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

back out of an agreement

退出先前做出的协议或承诺
Meaning
to withdraw from a deal or commitment that was previously made
Example
The country decided to **back out of an agreement** citing national interest.
该国决定退出协议，理由是国家利益。
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balance out inflation

抵消或稳定通货膨胀压力
Meaning
to offset or stabilize inflationary pressure
Example
Raising interest rates can help **balance out inflation**.
提高利率可以帮助**平衡通货膨胀**。
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bounce back emotionally

从艰难的经历中情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a difficult experience
Example
She took time to **bounce back emotionally** after losing her job.
她花时间在失去工作后**情感上恢复**。
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black box thinking

黑箱思维：通过研究输入和输出分析未知的过程
Meaning
analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and outputs
Example
In AI research, **black box thinking** helps improve transparency.
在AI研究中，**黑箱思维**有助于提高透明度。
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break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
phrasal-verb

benefit from

通过某事获得优势或利润
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
许多发展中国家 **从** 全球贸易协议中 **受益**。
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back away

从某个可怕的东西后退
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
他们从生气的狗面前**退后**。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
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bring back confidence

恢复人们的信任或乐观情绪
Meaning
to restore people's trust or optimism
Example
New trade policies are designed to **bring back confidence** in investors.
新的贸易政策旨在恢复投资者的信任。
idiom

Bet the farm

在一个重大决定上冒险一切。
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
他在那笔商业交易中**赌上了一切**。
phrasal-verb

bring down debt

减少债务
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
政府通过增加出口来尝试减少债务。
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breathe through emotions

通过在情绪时刻控制呼吸来冷静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by controlling your breathing during emotional moments
Example
She tried to **breathe through** her emotions before responding.
她在回应之前尝试了**通过呼吸平复**她的情感。
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build inner strength

发展心理和情感上的坚韧
Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
冥想帮助你建立内在的力量和冷静
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burn down

被火摧毁
Meaning
to be destroyed by fire
Example
The forest **burned down** after the wildfire.
森林在森林火灾后**被烧毁**。
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bring in tariffs

对进口商品征税
Meaning
to introduce taxes on imported goods
Example
The government plans to **bring in tariffs** to protect domestic manufacturers.
政府计划征收关税以保护国内制造商。
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build wealth

随着时间积累金钱和资产
Meaning
to accumulate money and assets over time
Example
She plans to **build wealth** through smart investments and saving strategies.
她计划通过聪明的投资和储蓄策略来积累财富。
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bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
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boost up foreign reserves

增加一个国家的外汇储备
Meaning
to increase a country's foreign currency holdings
Example
The central bank is working to **boost up foreign reserves** through remittances.
中央银行正在通过汇款来增加外汇储备。
idiom

better late than never

做某事迟做总比根本不做要好
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
**迟做总比不做强** – 他终于道歉了。
idiom

bargain for

预期或计划某事
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
工作量比我们预期的更多。
idiom

birds of a feather

有相似兴趣或特征的人
Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—**birds of a feather**.
汤姆和杰瑞总是在一起——他们是志同道合的朋友。
idiom

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
phrasal-verb

bring down inequality

减少经济或社会不平等
Meaning
to reduce economic or social inequality
Example
Effective tax policies can help **bring down inequality** in society.
有效的税收政策可以帮助减少社会中的不平等。
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back off from

停止参与某个情境；从对抗中撤退
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
他决定在争论变得更糟之前退出。
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break away for a moment

从工作或压力中短暂地抽身
Meaning
to step aside from work or tension for a short time
Example
I like to **break away for a moment** to clear my head.
我喜欢短暂地休息一下，清理一下思绪
idiom

blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
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burn out

由于过度工作而变得非常疲劳并失去动力
Meaning
to become very tired and lose motivation due to overwork
Example
If you don’t rest, you’ll **burn out** soon.
如果你不休息，你很快就会**精疲力尽**。
idiom

bull market

股票价格上涨的时期
Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
投资者在**牛市**期间持乐观态度。