Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion
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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。
idiom

take it to the next level

显著改善某事; 升级到更高的阶段
Meaning
to improve something significantly; to advance to a higher stage
Example
We plan to **take our business to the next level** this year.
我们计划今年将**我们的业务提升到下一个层次**。
idiom

the buck stops here

我来负责；我会承担责任。
Meaning
I am the one responsible; I will take responsibility.
Example
**The buck stops here**, and I will handle the mistake personally.
**责任在我**, 我会亲自处理这个错误。
idiom

talk around

通过讨论说服某人
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.
我们终于**说服了她**加入团队。
idiom

go for broke

冒一切风险去取得成功
Meaning
to risk everything to achieve success
Example
They decided to **go for broke** and launch their new product.
他们决定冒一切风险推出他们的新产品。
phrasal-verb

drop into

随意进入或访问一个地方
Meaning
to enter or visit a place casually
Example
I’ll **drop into** the café for a quick coffee before work.
在上班前我会去咖啡馆**顺便去**喝一杯快速的咖啡。
phrasal-verb

get away from

避免不道德的行为或情况
Meaning
to avoid unethical practices or situations
Example
We need to **get away from** these unfair business tactics.
我们需要**远离**这些不公平的商业策略。
idiom

Put one's nose to the grindstone

专注于艰苦工作和持续的努力。
Meaning
To focus on hard work and continuous effort.
Example
She really had to **put her nose to the grindstone** to get the promotion.
她真的必须把鼻子放在磨刀石上才能得到晋升。
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

pick up

在放缓之后改善或增加
Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
预计经济在政策改革后将**复苏**。
phrasal-verb

trip up

使某人犯错；犯错
Meaning
to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
Example
The interviewer tried to **trip up** the candidate with tricky questions.
面试官试图通过难题让候选人犯错。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
phrasal-verb

cross out

在写的东西上画一条线，表示它是错误的
Meaning
to draw a line through something written to show it is wrong
Example
He **crossed out** the wrong answer and wrote the correct one.
他**划掉**了错误的答案，写下了正确的。
phrasal-verb

restate goals clearly

用简单的语言重复目标
Meaning
to repeat objectives in straightforward language
Example
Leads **restate goals clearly** at the start of every standup.
领导者在每次站会开始时用简单的语言重新明确目标。
idiom

the best is yet to come

更好的事情将在未来到来
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
不要担心过去; **最好的还在前面**。
phrasal-verb

light upon

发现或注意到带来感激或感恩的事情
Meaning
to discover or notice something that brings appreciation or gratitude
Example
I **lighted upon** an old letter that reminded me of your kindness.
我发现了一封旧信，提醒我你的善良。
phrasal-verb

work through pain

一步一步地处理情感痛苦，直到你康复
Meaning
to deal with emotional pain step by step until you heal
Example
He is still trying to **work through pain** after the breakup.
他在分手后仍在努力克服情感痛苦。
phrasal-verb

roll into place

经过一段时间或准备后，开始顺利工作
Meaning
to start working smoothly after some time or preparation
Example
Once everyone understands their tasks, the new system will **roll into place**.
一旦每个人都明白他们的任务，新的系统就会 **顺利运行**。
phrasal-verb

breathe into peace

深呼吸，专注于和平与宁静
Meaning
to inhale deeply while focusing on peace and calmness
Example
Close your eyes and **breathe into peace** to relax your mind.
闭上眼睛，深呼吸来让你的思绪平静下来。
phrasal-verb

set clear goals

设定明确的目标或任务
Meaning
to define specific objectives or targets
Example
A good manager always sets clear goals for the team.
一个好的经理总是为团队设定明确的目标。
phrasal-verb

call out energy waste

当能源被不小心使用时，指出这一点
Meaning
to point out when energy is being used carelessly
Example
Teammates **call out energy waste** whenever lights stay on overnight.
队友们每当灯光整夜开着时就会指出能源浪费
idiom

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

始终保持乐观，但为任何结果做好准备。
Meaning
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.
Example
She was nervous about the exam but decided to **hope for the best, prepare for the worst**.
她对考试感到紧张，但决定**希望最好，准备最坏**。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
idiom

piece of cake

做起来非常容易的事情
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
对她来说，考试是一个**小菜一碟**。
phrasal-verb

blend in with

与人或环境自然融合
Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
游客们常常试图与当地人融合，以便更好地体验文化。
idiom

nail down

使某事确定或明确
Meaning
to make something definite or certain
Example
We need to **nail down** the details before signing the contract.
在签合同之前，我们需要确定细节。
phrasal-verb

look ahead to

思考或计划未来会发生的事情
Meaning
to think about or plan for what is going to happen in the future
Example
We should **look ahead to** the challenges we might face in the next decade.
我们应该**展望未来**，考虑我们在下一个十年可能面临的挑战。
phrasal-verb

dig around for

在不同地方搜索以找到某物
Meaning
to search through different places to find something
Example
I **dig around for** spare change when the vending machine only takes coins.
当自动售货机只接受硬币时，我会四处寻找零钱。
idiom

ramp up

增加某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
我们需要在假期前提高生产。
phrasal-verb

help out

帮助某人完成任务或解决问题
Meaning
to assist someone with a task or problem
Example
My father always **helps out** when I have too much work to do.
当我有太多工作要做时，我父亲总是会帮忙。
phrasal-verb

dust off

从某物上清除灰尘
Meaning
to remove dust from something
Example
Could you **dust off** the shelves before putting the books back?
你能在把书放回去之前清除书架上的灰尘吗？
phrasal-verb

collaborate on

在特定的项目或任务上共同工作
Meaning
to work jointly on a specific project or task
Example
Both companies agreed to **collaborate on** the new software product.
两家公司同意在新的软件产品上**合作于**。
idiom

space out

分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
他在长时间的会议中往往会**走神**。
phrasal-verb

keep to

坚持某事，如规则或计划
Meaning
to stick to something such as a rule or plan
Example
Please **keep to** the schedule.
请遵守时间表。
idiom

As old as the hills

非常古老或古老
Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
那个传说像山丘一样古老。
phrasal-verb

press on

尽管有困难，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
Although he was tired, he decided to **press on** until he finished the task.
尽管他感到疲惫，他决定继续直到完成任务。
idiom

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

不要把所有的风险放在一个计划上。
Meaning
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Example
You should invest in different areas; **don’t put all your eggs in one basket**.
你应该在不同的领域投资；不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
idiom

fail fast, learn faster

快速识别错误并将其用作学习机会
Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.
在初创公司文化中，鼓励**失败快，学习更快**。
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
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。
phrasal-verb

check with

确认信息或向某人请求批准
Meaning
to confirm information or ask for approval from someone
Example
Please **check with** your supervisor before making any changes.
请在做任何更改之前，与您的主管确认。
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

spark off

使某人感到兴奋或情绪化
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
电影预告片引发了粉丝们的巨大兴奋。
phrasal-verb

hold on through struggle

在困难时期保持坚强和坚持
Meaning
to stay strong and persistent during hard times
Example
You just have to **hold on through struggle** until things get better.
你只需要 **在困难中坚持**，直到事情变得更好。
phrasal-verb

bring up to date

给某人关于某事的最新信息
Meaning
to give someone the latest information about something
Example
Can you **bring me up to date** on the latest news?
你能告诉我最新的新闻吗？
phrasal-verb

pep up with

通过使用令人振奋的东西来提高你的能量或情绪
Meaning
to boost your energy or mood by using something uplifting
Example
I **pep up with** an upbeat playlist before presentations.
我在演示前**pep up with**了一个充满活力的播放列表。
idiom

A peaceful mind is a happy mind

心境的平静带来幸福和满足。
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
她认为**平静的心灵是幸福的心灵**。
phrasal-verb

draw together

为共同的目标将人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people for a common purpose
Example
The leader’s vision helped **draw together** the entire organization.
领导者的愿景帮助将整个组织团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

move in

开始住进一个新房子或地方
Meaning
to start living in a new house or place
Example
We’re planning to **move in** next week after the renovations are done.
我们计划下周在翻修完成后**搬进去**。
phrasal-verb

snow in

因大雪被困在某个地方
Meaning
to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow
Example
We were **snowed in** for two days after the blizzard.
暴风雪过后，我们被**大雪困住**两天。
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。
phrasal-verb

fill the gap

弥补缺失或不足的东西
Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
国际援助旨在教育和医疗保健中**填补空白**。
phrasal-verb

revise for

在考试前重新学习某物
Meaning
to study something again before an exam
Example
I need to **revise for** my chemistry exam this weekend.
我需要在这个周末为我的化学考试**复习**。
idiom

no rocket scientist

不太聪明；不是天才
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
他不是**天才**，但是他努力工作。
idiom

the internet of things (IoT)

将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
智能家居是**物联网 (IoT)**的一部分，设备之间相互连接。
idiom

make strides

取得显著进展
Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really **made strides** in product development.
公司在产品开发方面确实**取得了显著进展**。
phrasal-verb

push back

将某事推迟到稍后的时间或日期
Meaning
to delay something to a later time or date
Example
We had to **push back** the deadline due to unexpected issues.
由于意外问题，我们不得不将截止日期推迟。
phrasal-verb

learn from differences

通过观察文化差异来获得理解或智慧
Meaning
to gain understanding or wisdom by observing cultural contrasts
Example
We can **learn from differences** instead of judging them.
我们可以从差异中学习，而不是评判它们。
idiom

a game plan

策略或行动计划
Meaning
a strategy or plan of action
Example
We need a clear **game plan** before we start the meeting.
我们在开始会议之前需要一个清晰的游戏计划
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
phrasal-verb

show up for

当某人需要你时为他出现
Meaning
to be present for someone when they need you
Example
Real friends always **show up for** each other.
真正的朋友总是互相支持。
idiom

Give it your best shot

尽你所能，尽最大努力。
Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
即使失败，尽最大努力。
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

key into

密切关注或理解某个重要的事情
Meaning
to pay close attention to or understand something important
Example
Leaders must **key into** what customers value most.
领导者必须了解客户最看重的东西。
phrasal-verb

get sick of

对某事或某人感到厌烦或烦恼
Meaning
to become bored or annoyed with something or someone
Example
I **got sick of** hearing the same song over and over.
我**厌倦了**重复听同一首歌。
phrasal-verb

depend upon exports

依赖出口以获得收入或增长
Meaning
to rely on exports for income or growth
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon exports** to boost their economy.
许多发展中国家依赖出口来促进其经济。
idiom

to have a clean bill of health

被医生宣布身体健康
Meaning
to be declared healthy by a doctor
Example
After the checkup, she got **a clean bill of health**.
体检后，她被医生宣布身体健康。
phrasal-verb

digitize from

将物理或模拟格式转换为数字格式
Meaning
to convert from physical or analog to digital form
Example
The company began to **digitize from** old paper records to cloud storage.
公司开始从旧纸质记录到云存储进行**数字化从**。
idiom

keep your word

遵守诺言或承诺
Meaning
to honor a promise or commitment
Example
You must always **keep your word** if you want to gain trust.
如果你想获得信任，你必须始终遵守诺言。
idiom

jot down

快速写下某事，以便以后使用
Meaning
to write something quickly for later use
Example
I always **jot down** ideas as soon as they pop into my head.
我总是尽快写下我的想法，一旦它们出现在我脑海中。
phrasal-verb

learn from others

向他人学习
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding from people of different cultures
Example
We can **learn from others** by observing their traditions and values.
我们可以通过观察他们的传统和价值观来向他人学习。
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

move aside

靠边站让某人或某物通过
Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please **move aside** so the ambulance can go through.
请 **靠边站** 让救护车通过。
idiom

take your breath away

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

stand up after

在失败后重新获得信心或力量
Meaning
to regain confidence or strength after failing
Example
True leaders **stand up after** every fall.
真正的领导者**在每次失败后站起来**。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off emotionally

停止与某人沟通或表现感情
Meaning
to stop communicating or showing feelings to someone
Example
After their argument, she **cut him off emotionally**.
在他们争吵后，她**情感上切断了他**。
phrasal-verb

cut down expenses

削减开支
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent
Example
To stay profitable, companies must **cut down expenses**.
为了保持盈利，企业必须削减开支。
phrasal-verb

listen with empathy

仔细倾听并理解某人的感受
Meaning
to listen carefully and understand someone’s feelings
Example
You should **listen with empathy** when someone shares their pain.
当有人分享他们的痛苦时，你应该**带着同理心倾听**。
phrasal-verb

pay someone out

为损失或损坏赔偿某人
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or damage
Example
The insurer **paid her out** after the accident.
事故后保险公司支付了她的赔偿。
idiom

low-hanging fruit

容易实现或达到的事情
Meaning
something easy to achieve or target
Example
We should focus on the **low-hanging fruit** before tackling bigger goals.
我们应该先关注那些**容易实现的目标**，然后再处理更大的目标。
phrasal-verb

sit down to

聚集在一起共享一頓飯或慶祝活動
Meaning
to gather together to share a meal or celebration
Example
Every Friday, our family **sits down to** dinner together.
每週五，我們全家坐下來一起吃晚餐。
idiom

head off to

前往特定地点
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
我们应该在中午前前往场地。
idiom

hand in

将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
请在周五早上前交上作业。
idiom

A red herring

一个误导性的线索或分散注意力的事物，目的是转移对真正问题的注意。
Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a **red herring** to distract from the corruption scandal.
新法律只是一个分散注意力的事物，用来转移对腐败丑闻的注意。
idiom

share the love

通过点赞或分享某人的帖子来表示支持或赞赏
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
通过点赞和评论此帖子来分享爱！
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
idiom

serenity now

在压力大的情况下用来唤起冷静的短语
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
每当我感到压力时，我会提醒自己说 **宁静现在**。
idiom

keep one's head above water

在困难时期经济上生存
Meaning
to survive financially in difficult times
Example
Many small businesses struggle to **keep their heads above water**.
许多小企业挣扎着**保持生存**。
phrasal-verb

log out

在完成工作后退出网站或应用程序
Meaning
to exit from a website or app after finishing your work
Example
Don’t forget to **log out** when you’re done.
完成后不要忘记**登出**。
idiom

neural network

一系列算法，尝试在数据集中识别潜在的关系。
Meaning
A series of algorithms that attempt to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data.
Example
The AI system was built using a **neural network** to recognize patterns.
该AI系统是使用**神经网络**来识别模式构建的。
phrasal-verb

break barriers

克服将人们或文化分开的障碍
Meaning
to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
Example
Education helps **break barriers** between communities.
教育有助于 **打破障碍**，促进社区之间的交流。
phrasal-verb

find oneself

意识到自己的身份、目的或情况
Meaning
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation
Example
After years of traveling, he finally **found himself**.
经过多年的旅行，他终于**找到了自己**。
idiom

bond of friendship

朋友之间信任和感情的强大联系。
Meaning
A strong connection of trust and affection between friends.
Example
Their **bond of friendship** grew stronger over the years.
他们的友谊之纽随着岁月变得更加牢固。
phrasal-verb

snap back

生气或恼怒时做出尖锐回应
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.
当老板不公平地责备他时，他**反击**了。
idiom

I owe you one

用于表达感谢并计划回报恩惠
Meaning
used to express that you are thankful and plan to return the favor
Example
Thanks for helping me move, **I owe you one**!
谢谢你帮我搬家，**我欠你一个人情**!
idiom

bookend something

标志某事的开始和结束
Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
她的职业生涯以两场精彩的表演为开端和结束。
phrasal-verb

copy down

写下某事，就像它是一样
Meaning
to write something exactly as it is
Example
Make sure to **copy down** the correct formula from the board.
确保从黑板上**复制下来**正确的公式。
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

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
phrasal-verb

cut out on

从你的饮食或日常中去掉某些东西
Meaning
to eliminate something from your diet or routine
Example
My doctor told me to **cut out on** sugar to lose weight.
我的医生告诉我为了减肥，要戒糖。
phrasal-verb

branch out professionally

开始做一些新的事情，或在职业上扩展到一个新的领域
Meaning
to start doing something new or expand into a new area professionally
Example
After years in sales, he decided to **branch out professionally** into marketing.
在销售工作多年后，他决定在职业上拓展到市场营销领域。
idiom

Time heals all wounds

情感上的痛苦随着时间会减轻。
Meaning
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
Example
Don’t worry, time heals all wounds.
别担心，时间会治愈所有的伤口。
phrasal-verb

move on from

情感恢复并继续生活，经受过痛苦的经验之后
Meaning
to recover emotionally and continue life after a painful experience
Example
It took him a while to **move on from** the heartbreak.
他需要一些时间来从失恋中恢复
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

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
phrasal-verb

catch up with

达到与他人相同的水平或标准
Meaning
to reach the same level or standard as others
Example
Many companies are trying to **catch up with** global tech giants.
许多公司正在努力赶上全球科技巨头。
phrasal-verb

reach out internationally

与其他国家的人或组织建立联系或关系
Meaning
to establish contact or relationships with people or organizations in other countries
Example
The company plans to **reach out internationally** to expand its client base.
该公司计划**reach out 国际化**以扩展其客户基础。
phrasal-verb

flare with joy

突然感到或表现出极大的幸福
Meaning
to suddenly feel or show great happiness
Example
His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.
当他再次看到他的家人时，他的脸上充满了喜悦。
phrasal-verb

rise again

在情感低落后恢复或恢复力量
Meaning
to recover or return to strength after being emotionally down
Example
Even after losing everything, she managed to **rise again**.
即使失去了一切，她仍然设法**重新站起来**。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
phrasal-verb

get ahead financially

随着时间的推移改善你的财务状况
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
在这个经济中，要改善财务状况需要精心规划。
phrasal-verb

tap into your potential

充分利用您的能力来实现成功
Meaning
to use your abilities fully to achieve success
Example
You must **tap into your potential** to unlock greater confidence.
你必须**发挥你的潜力**来解锁更大的自信。
idiom

pull out all the stops

尽一切可能去实现某事
Meaning
to make every possible effort to achieve something
Example
The team **pulled out all the stops** to win the championship.
团队尽一切可能赢得了冠军。
idiom

do time

在监狱中度过时光
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
他因罪行被迫在监狱中度过时光。
idiom

to clean one's hands

摆脱某事的责任，尤其是错误行为的责任
Meaning
to rid oneself of responsibility for something, especially wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **clean his hands** of the situation, but we all knew he was involved.
他试图**洗手不干**，但我们都知道他参与了。
phrasal-verb

lay off workers

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

bring in investors

吸引将投资资金的人
Meaning
to attract people who will invest money
Example
The startup managed to **bring in** several new investors this year.
这家初创公司今年成功吸引了几位新投资者。
idiom

hold the upper hand

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

find fault

不公平地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something unfairly
Example
He always **finds fault** with everything I do.
他总是**挑剔**我做的每一件事。