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idiom

call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
idiom

mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
idiom

on the warpath

非常生气并且可能争论或打架
Meaning
very angry and likely to argue or fight
Example
She was **on the warpath** after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后非常生气。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
phrasal-verb

laugh together

一起笑
Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all **laughed together** remembering funny college stories.
我们都**一起笑**，回忆着有趣的大学故事。
idiom

to break new ground

做一些创新或前所未有的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app **broke new ground** in terms of user experience.
该公司的新应用程序在用户体验方面**开辟了新天地**。
idiom

line up for

排队期待某事
Meaning
to queue in anticipation of something
Example
Fans will **line up for** tickets at dawn.
粉丝们将在黎明时分排队买票。
idiom

hand over to

将控制权或责任交给某人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
我将**把这个交给**法律团队进行审查。
phrasal-verb

reach out for support

向他人寻求帮助或安慰
Meaning
to ask for help or comfort from others
Example
Don't be afraid to **reach out for support** when you feel alone.
当你感到孤单时，不要害怕寻求帮助。
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

scroll down to

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

play around with

尝试想法、材料或技术
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
她喜欢用不同的颜色来玩，以找到新的组合。
phrasal-verb

zone off into

在思想中断开并漂移到思绪中
Meaning
to disconnect mentally and drift into thoughts
Example
During long hours, she often **zones off into** daydreams.
在长时间的工作中，她常常**进入**白日梦。
phrasal-verb

look to

期待从某人那里获得帮助或建议
Meaning
to expect help or advice from someone
Example
The team **looked to** their leader for guidance.
团队**向**他们的领导寻求指导。
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

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
idiom

better luck next time

用来鼓励失败的人
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
下次好运！你差点赢了。
phrasal-verb

set out new goals

定义或开始追求新的目标
Meaning
to define or start pursuing new objectives
Example
The innovation team **set out new goals** for sustainable business models.
创新团队为可持续的商业模型设定了新的目标。
phrasal-verb

live up to promises

根据某人承诺或期望的行为
Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always **live up to** their promises.
伟大的领导者总是信守承诺。
phrasal-verb

bring up for debate

提出一个议题或提案进行正式讨论
Meaning
to introduce a topic or proposal for official discussion
Example
The minister decided to **bring up for debate** a new tax reform policy.
部长决定将一项新的税务改革政策提交讨论。
phrasal-verb

bring around

说服某人接受你的观点
Meaning
to persuade someone to accept your opinion
Example
I finally **brought her around** to my point of view.
我终于说服她接受了我的观点。
idiom

In uncharted waters

处于未知或不熟悉的情况中。
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
宇航员在探索未知星系时进入了未知的水域。
phrasal-verb

buzz about

兴奋地谈论某事；充满激动
Meaning
to talk excitedly about something; to be filled with excitement
Example
The office was **buzzing about** the upcoming project.
办公室里人们兴奋地讨论着即将到来的项目。
idiom

shoot for the moon

瞄准非常高或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
他决定 **瞄准非常高的目标** 并申请哈佛。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
phrasal-verb

find over

仔细检查或审查某件事
Meaning
to review or check something carefully
Example
Let’s **find over** the details before submitting the report.
在提交报告之前，我们仔细检查一下细节。
idiom

Playing with house money

用轻易或意外获得的钱冒险。
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
在早期获利之后，交易者们用轻易获得的钱冒险。
idiom

bounce rate

在只查看一个页面后离开网站的访客百分比
Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our **bounce rate** to keep visitors engaged.
我们需要降低我们的 **跳出率** 以保持访客的参与。
idiom

alive and kicking

仍然健康，充满活力
Meaning
still healthy and full of life
Example
My grandmother is 90 but still **alive and kicking**.
我的祖母已经90岁了，但仍然**充满活力**。
phrasal-verb

read aloud

大声朗读
Meaning
to read something so that other people can hear it
Example
She **read aloud** the story to the whole class.
她**大声朗读**故事给全班听。
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。
phrasal-verb

get across feelings

成功地表达你的感受
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
他在信中没能正确表达他的感受。
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

The truth will set you free

通过诚实，你可以避免麻烦并感到解脱。
Meaning
By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated.
Example
Even though it was hard, **the truth will set you free** in the end.
尽管这很难，**真相会让你自由**，最终。
phrasal-verb

turn on

启动机器或设备
Meaning
to start a machine or device
Example
Can you **turn on** the Wi-Fi, please?
你能**打开**Wi-Fi吗？
phrasal-verb

draw up plans

准备详细的战略或文件
Meaning
to prepare detailed strategies or documents
Example
Experts **drew up plans** for cross-border trade cooperation.
专家们为跨境贸易合作**制定了计划**。
phrasal-verb

allocate to

将资源分配或分发到特定的任务或个人
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
经理决定将更多资金分配给营销团队。
phrasal-verb

bring back

重新引入或恢复被移除的事物
Meaning
to reintroduce or restore something that was removed
Example
The city plans to **bring back** tree-planting programs this year.
这座城市计划在今年重新引入植树项目。
phrasal-verb

log into

通过输入凭据访问系统或网站
Meaning
to access a system or website by entering credentials
Example
You need to **log into** your account to view your dashboard.
您需要登录您的帐户才能查看仪表板。
phrasal-verb

team up for

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

to reach for the moon

设定一个困难或看似不可能实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
他决定 **reach for the moon** 并申请最具竞争力的大学。
idiom

set the trend

开始一些新事物，其他人开始跟随
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
公司的活动**引领了趋势**，推动了环保营销。
phrasal-verb

back away from blame

在争论中避免将责任推给别人或自己
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
明智的做法是 **回避责备**，并专注于解决方案。
phrasal-verb

light up for

当看到某人或某物时，变得明显开心或兴奋
Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes **lit up for** her little son as he ran to her.
她的眼睛 **为她的小儿子亮了起来**，当他跑向她时。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

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

come to terms with

在经过一些谈判后达成协议或接受一种情况
Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
这花了一些时间，但最终我们**接受了**新政策。
phrasal-verb

draw out creativity

鼓励或激发某人的创造潜力
Meaning
to encourage or inspire someone’s creative potential
Example
The manager tried to **draw out creativity** from every team member.
经理试图从每个团队成员中激发创造力。
idiom

take your time

不要着急；用你需要的时间
Meaning
don’t rush; use as much time as needed
Example
**Take your time** and finish the job carefully.
**慢慢来**，仔细完成工作。
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
idiom

call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
idiom

lie through one’s teeth

公然撒谎
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
他说自己生病了，其实是在公然撒谎。
phrasal-verb

roll feedback into

将评论合并到下一个版本中
Meaning
to incorporate comments into the next version
Example
Designers **roll feedback into** the doc before sharing again.
设计师在重新分享之前将反馈**合并**到文档中。
phrasal-verb

click with

立刻与某人产生联系或理解
Meaning
to immediately feel a connection or understanding with someone
Example
We instantly **clicked with** each other at the party.
我们在聚会上立刻与对方产生了联系。
phrasal-verb

side with

在争论或冲突中支持某个人或小组
Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument or conflict
Example
She always **sides with** her best friend in arguments.
她总是支持她最好的朋友在争论中的立场。
phrasal-verb

let yourself feel

允许自己体验情感，而不是压抑它们
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions instead of suppressing them
Example
It’s okay to **let yourself feel** sad sometimes.
有时候**让自己感受**悲伤是可以的。
idiom

downhearted

感到沮丧或悲伤
Meaning
feeling discouraged or sad
Example
She felt **downhearted** after failing the exam.
她在考试失败后感到**downhearted**。
idiom

malware

旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
杀毒软件成功地从系统中移除了**恶意软件**。
phrasal-verb

draw courage from experience

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

ease out tension

减少或消除压力感
Meaning
to reduce or remove feelings of stress
Example
A warm bath helps to **ease out tension** from muscles.
温暖的沐浴有助于**缓解肌肉压力**。
phrasal-verb

zone away

从忧虑或压力中精神上逃避
Meaning
to mentally escape from worries or stress
Example
I like to **zone away** by listening to soft music.
我喜欢通过听轻柔的音乐来**zone away**。
idiom

play a part

在某事中发挥作用或影响
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
她在使项目成功方面发挥了作用。
phrasal-verb

hold out negotiations

继续讨论或在谈判过程中抵抗妥协
Meaning
to continue discussions or resist giving in during talks
Example
The rebels **held out negotiations** until their demands were met.
叛军在他们的要求得到满足之前，继续进行谈判。
idiom

get a grasp of

完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
我花了一些时间来**掌握**这个新软件。
idiom

long in the tooth

变老
Meaning
getting old
Example
He’s a bit **long in the tooth** for this kind of work.
他有点**老了**，不太适合这种工作。
idiom

shift gears

改变方法或活动
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成任务，就需要改变方法。
phrasal-verb

hurry up

做事更快
Meaning
to do something faster
Example
You need to **hurry up** if you want to catch the train.
如果你想赶上火车，你得**快点**。
phrasal-verb

back someone up

在团队或争论中支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.
在辩论期间，当我提出我的观点时，我的队友们支持我。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
idiom

give it your all

尽全力或用尽全部精力
Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
如果你尽全力，不论结果如何，你都会为自己感到自豪。
phrasal-verb

look on the bright side of things

专注于某种情况的积极方面
Meaning
to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
Example
Try to **look on the bright side of things** when things go wrong.
当事情出错时，尝试**从事情的积极方面看**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

talk out of

说服某人不做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
我试图**劝他不要**辞去工作。
phrasal-verb

lend support to

给予某事帮助或批准
Meaning
to give help or approval to something
Example
Many celebrities **lend support to** environmental causes.
许多名人支持环保事业。
phrasal-verb

get on

登上公共汽车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to board a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got on** the bus just before it left the station.
我们 **上了** 公交车，正好在它离开车站之前。
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

see through

意识到关于某人或某事的真相
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
她很快 **看透** 了他的谎言。
phrasal-verb

shore up against

加强或支持某物以防止在危机期间失败
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
政府采取措施来加强崩溃的经济。
idiom

Tear down barriers

消除人与人之间的障碍或偏见。
Meaning
To remove obstacles or prejudices between people.
Example
Education helps to **tear down barriers** between communities.
教育有助于消除社区之间的障碍。
phrasal-verb

work through feelings

耐心处理情感以便理解它们
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
治疗师帮助客户在挫折后处理情感。
phrasal-verb

clean up well

穿戴整齐后看起来不错
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
他通常看起来很凌乱，但在特殊场合时，他看起来很得体。
phrasal-verb

look into problems

调查或检查一个情况或问题
Meaning
to investigate or examine a situation or issue
Example
The HR manager is looking into the complaints from employees.
人力资源经理正在调查员工的投诉。
idiom

know someone inside out

非常了解某人
Meaning
to know someone very well
Example
I **know her inside out**; we’ve been friends for years.
我非常了解她；我们已经是多年的朋友了。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

没有自我反思或自我分析的生活并不是真正充实或有意义的。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
苏格拉底的信念认为**未经审视的生活不值得活**，继续激励那些寻求对存在更深理解的人。
idiom

back up

支持或备份重要数据
Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
你能在会议期间支持我的解释吗？
phrasal-verb

merge efforts with

与另一方合并工作或资源
Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They **merged efforts with** neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
他们与邻国合并努力以实现共同利益。
idiom

patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
idiom

when one door closes, another opens

当一个机会失去时，另一个机会出现
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
不要因拒绝而沮丧——当一扇门关闭时，另一扇门打开。
phrasal-verb

point inside

指示某物在区域或容器内
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
他指向了盒子内以展示内容。
phrasal-verb

link up with

与其他团体或国家联系或合作
Meaning
to connect or cooperate with another group or country
Example
Our company plans to **link up with** partners in Asia for expansion.
我们的公司计划与亚洲的合作伙伴进行扩展。
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。
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hold space for

为某人提供情感支持而不加评判
Meaning
to be emotionally present for someone without judgment
Example
Sometimes the best support is just to **hold space for** a friend in pain.
有时候，最好的支持就是为一个在痛苦中的朋友提供情感支持
idiom

free up

腾出时间、金钱或空间
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
清理旧文件将**释放**硬盘上的存储空间。
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shrug off

忽略或摆脱情绪或问题
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem
Example
He tried to **shrug off** his disappointment.
他试图摆脱他的失望。
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take things easy

放松并且不要过于担心或生气
Meaning
to relax and not get too worried or upset
Example
You need to **take things easy** instead of stressing about every detail.
你需要**放轻松**，而不是为每个细节感到压力。
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zone within

专注于内心以获得平静与安宁
Meaning
to turn your focus inward for calm and peace
Example
Meditation helps you **zone within** and find balance.
冥想帮助你专注于内心并找到平衡。
idiom

live from hand to mouth

勉强维持生计
Meaning
to barely have enough money to survive
Example
Many laborers **live from hand to mouth** every day.
许多工人每天勉强维持生计。
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step up productivity

提高产出或表现水平
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
公司正在采取措施在各部门提高生产力。
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cry over

对已经发生的事情感到难过或抱怨
Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
为洒掉的牛奶哭泣是没有意义的
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clear things up with

解决与某人的困惑或分歧
Meaning
to resolve confusion or disagreement with someone
Example
I need to **clear things up with** my manager about the schedule.
我需要和我的经理就日程安排清理事情。
idiom

data-driven decision making

基于数据分析而非直觉或个人经验做出决策
Meaning
making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition or personal experience
Example
In the world of business, **data-driven decision making** is crucial for success.
在商业世界中，**数据驱动的决策制定** 对成功至关重要。
idiom

Don’t give up the ship

不要放弃；即使在困难的情况下也要继续努力。
Meaning
Don’t surrender; keep trying even in difficult circumstances.
Example
The battle isn't over yet, so don’t **give up the ship**.
战斗还没有结束，所以不要 **放弃这艘船**。
idiom

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

a stepping stone

帮助人进步的事件或经验
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。
idiom

the grass is always greener on the other side

其他情况总是看起来比你自己的好
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
**另一边的草总是更绿**, 但要心存感激。
idiom

boil over

当愤怒变得无法控制时
Meaning
when anger becomes too much to control
Example
The argument finally **boiled over** into a shouting match.
争论最终爆发成了一场大喊大叫的争执。
phrasal-verb

let positivity in

允许乐观的思想和情感进入你的大脑
Meaning
to allow optimistic thoughts and feelings into your mind
Example
Take a deep breath and **let positivity in**.
深呼吸并让积极性进入。
phrasal-verb

hold the door

为某人保持门开作为一种礼貌的举动
Meaning
to keep the door open for someone as a polite gesture
Example
He always **holds the door** for others when entering a building.
他总是在进入建筑时为他人开门。
idiom

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
idiom

wrap your head around

理解或领会困难的事情
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
我花了一些时间才**理解**新软件。
phrasal-verb

put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
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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

drive growth

促进商业或经济的增长或改善
Meaning
to cause an increase or improvement in business or economy
Example
Government investments in infrastructure can **drive growth** across multiple sectors.
政府在基础设施领域的投资可以促进多个领域的增长。
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build yourself up

逐渐增加你的自信或力量
Meaning
to increase your confidence or strength gradually
Example
She **built herself up** by practicing every day.
她通过每天练习**建立了自己**。
phrasal-verb

stay hydrated

喝足够的水保持身体健康
Meaning
to drink enough water to keep your body healthy
Example
It’s important to **stay hydrated** during summer workouts.
在夏季训练期间保持水分非常重要。
idiom

hear someone out

听某人说话，直到他讲完
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before you make a decision.
请在做决定之前**听我说完**。
idiom

a walking encyclopedia

一个知道很多关于许多主题的人
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
问他任何关于历史的事情——他是**一本行走的百科全书**。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
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thank sincerely

真诚而全心全意地感谢某人
Meaning
to thank someone genuinely and wholeheartedly
Example
Let me **thank you sincerely** for your help today.
让我**真诚地感谢**你今天的帮助。
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。
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settle for

接受不完美的事物，因为没有更好的选择
Meaning
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option
Example
He didn’t like the first design but had to **settle for** it due to time constraints.
他不喜欢第一个设计，但由于时间限制，他不得不将就它。