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phrasal-verb

calm oneself down

在生气或烦恼后放松并恢复情绪控制
Meaning
to relax and regain emotional control after being upset or angry
Example
He took a deep breath to **calm himself down** before speaking.
他说他深吸了一口气以在说话前**冷静下来**。
phrasal-verb

chase after dreams

积极追求某人的梦想或愿望
Meaning
to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires
Example
He left his hometown to **chase after** his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
他离开了家乡，去追求他成为企业家的梦想。
idiom

cut a deal

迅速达成商业协议
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
他们**达成了协议**，为两家公司节省资金。
phrasal-verb

cut in line

在排队中插队
Meaning
to move ahead of others waiting in a queue
Example
It’s considered rude to **cut in line** at the counter.
在柜台插队被认为是不礼貌的
phrasal-verb

connect emotionally with

与某人分享并理解情感，达到更深层次
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
与伴侣**情感上联系**对建立健康的关系至关重要。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
phrasal-verb

cut back on costs

减少支出或费用
Meaning
to reduce spending or expenses
Example
We need to **cut back on costs** to improve our profit margins.
我们需要减少支出以提高我们的利润率。
phrasal-verb

come up with solutions

思考或创造新的想法或解决方案
Meaning
to think of or create new ideas or solutions
Example
She always manages to **come up with solutions** to complex problems.
她总是能为复杂的问题找到解决方案。
phrasal-verb

chill down

在沮丧或压力之后放松和冷静下来
Meaning
to relax and become calm after being upset or stressed
Example
After a tough day, I usually take a walk to **chill down**.
经过艰难的一天，我通常散步以放松自己。
idiom

call to order

正式开始会议或讨论
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
主席在上午10点**召集了会议**。
phrasal-verb

call back

回拨电话
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
我将在会议结束后**回电**。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
phrasal-verb

come over

拜访某人的家。
Meaning
to visit someone's house
Example
Why don’t you **come over** for lunch tomorrow?
为什么你明天不来我家吃午饭？
phrasal-verb

come down

当雨或雪猛烈地下落时
Meaning
when rain or snow falls heavily
Example
The rain is really **coming down** now.
现在雨真的下得很大。
idiom

crossing the ethical boundary

以超出道德可接受范围的方式行事
Meaning
to act in a way that goes beyond moral acceptability
Example
Using AI to manipulate emotions may be **crossing the ethical boundary**.
使用人工智能操纵情绪可能是在**跨越道德界限**。
idiom

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
idiom

cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
idiom

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself on

激励和鼓励自己继续前进
Meaning
to motivate and encourage yourself to keep going
Example
Sometimes you just need to **cheer yourself on** when no one else does.
有时候你只需要在没有人鼓励你的时候**激励自己**
phrasal-verb

come round

恢复意识
Meaning
to regain consciousness
Example
She fainted but soon **came round**.
她昏倒了，但很快恢复了意识。
phrasal-verb

come down on

因决定或行为而强烈批评或惩罚某人
Meaning
to criticize or punish someone strongly for a decision or action
Example
The board will **come down on** any department that exceeds the budget.
董事会将对任何超出预算的部门**批评或惩罚**。
phrasal-verb

calm down from

在生气或不高兴之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
她花了几分钟时间，**平静下来**，之后才从争吵中恢复过来。
phrasal-verb

choke on

因强烈情绪而感到说话或呼吸困难
Meaning
to have difficulty speaking or breathing because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on** her words as she tried to explain how she felt.
她在试图解释自己感受时，**哽咽**了自己的话。
idiom

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
phrasal-verb

calm over

逐渐变得平静或冷静
Meaning
to gradually become peaceful or composed
Example
After some quiet time, you’ll **calm over** and think clearly.
经过一些安静的时间，你会**冷静下来**并清晰地思考。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
idiom

cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
phrasal-verb

carry over data

将未使用的数据或余额从一个周期转移到另一个周期
Meaning
to transfer unused data or balance from one period to another
Example
Most mobile plans now let you **carry over data** to the next month.
现在大多数手机套餐允许您将**carry over data**转移到下个月。
idiom

chalk up

将某事归因于特定原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular cause
Example
Let’s **chalk up** the delay to bad weather.
让我们把延误归因于坏天气。
idiom

cut the cord

摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
是时候你独立生活，不再依赖别人了。
phrasal-verb

clarify up

使某事变得更容易理解
Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
你能**澄清 up** 你在电子邮件中说的是什么意思吗？
phrasal-verb

cut over

从一个旧系统切换到一个新系统
Meaning
to switch from an old system to a new one
Example
We plan to **cut over** to the new cloud platform this weekend.
我们计划这个周末切换到新的云平台。
idiom

cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
phrasal-verb

cooperate across

跨越不同的边界或领域共同合作或工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work jointly across different boundaries or fields
Example
Universities **cooperate across** continents to exchange research ideas.
大学之间**跨越**大陆合作，交换研究思想。
phrasal-verb

come under

遭受压力或攻击，特别是政治性的
Meaning
to experience pressure or attack, especially politically
Example
The government **came under** pressure to increase public spending.
政府 **承受了** 增加公共支出的压力
phrasal-verb

cool down emotions

在回应之前让强烈的情感平静下来
Meaning
to let intense feelings settle before responding
Example
We **cool down emotions** before tackling tough feedback.
我们在处理困难的反馈之前冷却情绪
phrasal-verb

come up to

未达到某一特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach a particular standard or expectation
Example
Her performance didn't **come up to** our expectations.
她的表现没有达到我们的期望。
idiom

chill out

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

Calm before the storm

暴风雨前的平静。
Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
现在办公室很安静，但这只是暴风雨前的平静。
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
phrasal-verb

cut off from

将某物与某物隔离或分开
Meaning
to separate or isolate from something
Example
Deforestation can **cut off** animals from their habitats.
森林砍伐可能会将动物与它们的栖息地隔离开。
idiom

check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
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

come to the rescue

帮助陷入困境的人
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.
一名消防员**来救援**被困的猫。
phrasal-verb

cut in with

在在线对话中有礼貌地打断某人
Meaning
to interrupt someone politely during an online conversation
Example
I didn’t mean to **cut in with** your point, please continue.
我不是故意打断你的观点，请继续。
idiom

cast the first stone

成为第一个批评或谴责某人的人
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
在你**投下第一颗石头**之前，记住没有人是完美的。
idiom

call to mind

记起或回想起某事
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
这首歌让我想起了我的童年。
idiom

content is king

高质量的内容是在线成功的最重要因素
Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
永远不要忘记，在数字营销中，**内容就是王者**。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
phrasal-verb

carry forward into

将进度或资金转移到未来的时期
Meaning
to move progress or funds into a future period
Example
We **carry forward into** next quarter any unused training budget.
我们将任何未使用的培训预算转移到下一个季度。
phrasal-verb

check in on morale

询问人们他们在工作中的感受
Meaning
to ask people how they are feeling about work
Example
Leads **check in on morale** during stressful weeks.
领导在压力大的周期间检查员工的心态。
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。
phrasal-verb

climb up

用手和脚向上爬
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
孩子们 **爬上** 树去拿风筝。
phrasal-verb

call in for

为特定目的加入远程会议
Meaning
to join a remote session for a specific purpose
Example
Drivers **call in for** updates when weather turns rough.
当天气变得恶劣时，司机会**call in for**更新。
phrasal-verb

call off

取消某事
Meaning
to cancel something
Example
We had to **call off** the meeting because the manager was sick.
因为经理生病，我们不得不取消会议。
phrasal-verb

catch at a chance

抓住机会热情地采取行动
Meaning
to take an opportunity eagerly
Example
She **caught at the chance** to study abroad.
她**抓住了出国学习的机会**。
idiom

crossing the aisle

当一个政治家支持或投票支持对立党派时
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
她通过走过通道来支持该法案，令大家惊讶
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。
idiom

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
phrasal-verb

choke back tears

努力不哭
Meaning
to try hard not to cry
Example
She **choked back tears** during her farewell speech.
她在告别演讲时**忍住眼泪**。
phrasal-verb

cut out of

从情境或过程中去除不需要的东西
Meaning
to remove something unwanted from a situation or process
Example
We need to **cut carbon out of** our energy systems.
我们需要**从**我们的能源系统中**去除碳**。
phrasal-verb

catch up on

做一些之前错过或延迟的事情，在截止日期之前
Meaning
to do something that one has missed or delayed doing before a deadline
Example
I stayed late to **catch up on** my unfinished reports.
我加班工作来赶上我未完成的报告。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
phrasal-verb

connect through language

通过使用当地或共同语言进行沟通和联系
Meaning
to communicate and bond using the local or common language
Example
People can **connect through language** even if they come from different cultures.
即使他们来自不同的文化，人们也可以**通过语言连接**。
phrasal-verb

catch up in

无意中卷入某事
Meaning
to become involved in something, often unwillingly
Example
He got **caught up in** a legal issue he didn’t understand.
他**卷入了**一个他不理解的法律问题。
phrasal-verb

cut out excuses

停止找借口并承担责任
Meaning
to stop making excuses and take responsibility
Example
If you want to improve, you need to **cut out excuses**.
如果你想进步，你需要**停止找借口**。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
phrasal-verb

chime in with

在在线讨论中添加评论或意见
Meaning
to add a comment or opinion in an online discussion
Example
Several users **chimed in with** their thoughts on the topic.
几个用户分享了他们对这个话题的想法。
phrasal-verb

come on board with

同意加入团队或项目
Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
我们很高兴你决定加入我们的团队。
idiom

call to arms

为了捍卫某个原因而采取行动的号召
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
领导人的演讲是一个**号召大家行动起来**，呼吁所有公民与腐败作斗争。
idiom

code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
idiom

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
phrasal-verb

celebrate with

与来自其他文化背景的人一起参加庆祝活动
Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to **celebrate with** friends during their cultural festivals.
我们喜欢在他们的文化节日里与朋友们一起庆祝。
idiom

change your mind

决定与之前不同的事情
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
她**改变了主意**不去参加聚会。
idiom

case closed

事情已经解决或结束
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
证据很清楚，所以这是**案件已结**。
phrasal-verb

carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

几乎正确或成功，但不完全
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
他差点赢得比赛，但最终还是没能成功。
idiom

crystal ball

预测未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
我没有**水晶球**，所以我不能说将会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

comfort someone with

通过提供友善的话语或支持来安慰某人
Meaning
to console someone by offering kind words or support
Example
He **comforted his friend with** kind words after the loss.
在失落之后，他**用友善的话语安慰了他的朋友**。
idiom

come to mind

突然想起某事
Meaning
to suddenly remember something
Example
Her name didn’t **come to mind** at first.
她的名字一开始没有想起来。
phrasal-verb

cut back

减少在工作上花费的时间或精力
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time or effort spent on work
Example
She decided to **cut back** her working hours to spend more time with family.
她决定减少工作时间，以便能有更多时间与家人相处。
phrasal-verb

call dibs on tasks

声称对特定工作的责任
Meaning
to claim responsibility for specific work
Example
New hires **call dibs on tasks** that match their learning goals.
新员工声称那些符合他们学习目标的任务。
phrasal-verb

chat over

与朋友随意交谈或讨论
Meaning
to discuss or talk casually with a friend
Example
We love to **chat over** coffee every weekend.
我们喜欢每个周末一起喝咖啡时**聊天**。
phrasal-verb

connect through

通过使用共享的经验或沟通来建立关系或理解
Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
人们可以**通过连接**艺术和音乐，尽管存在语言障碍。
phrasal-verb

come out in favor of

公开支持或同意某事
Meaning
to publicly support or agree with something
Example
The committee **came out in favor of** the new proposal.
委员会**支持**了新的提案。
idiom

crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
idiom

cover all the angles

从各个角度审视一个故事或问题
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
记者在发布文章之前尽力**涵盖所有角度**。
idiom

chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
phrasal-verb

catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
phrasal-verb

come up for

安排讨论或决定; 被考虑
Meaning
to be scheduled for discussion or decision; to be considered
Example
The new proposal will **come up for** review next week.
新的提案将在下周进行审查。
phrasal-verb

cheer about

大声表达对某事的快乐或赞同
Meaning
to express happiness or approval loudly about something
Example
Fans **cheered about** the team’s victory.
球迷们**为球队的胜利欢呼**。
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come together

为了某个目的或庆祝活动而作为一个家庭聚集
Meaning
to gather as a family for a purpose or celebration
Example
Our family **comes together** every year for the new year feast.
我们的家庭每年都会为新年宴会聚集在一起。
idiom

corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
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。
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call ahead

提前打电话安排
Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
你应该**提前打电话**预定座位。
idiom

Culture shock

遇到不同文化时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
搬到日本让她刚开始时感到有点 **文化冲击**。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
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call down

斥责或训斥某人
Meaning
to scold or reprimand someone
Example
The boss **called down** the employee for being late.
老板因员工迟到批评了他。
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。
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calm yourself down

放松并停止感到生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous
Example
Take a deep breath to **calm yourself down** before reacting.
在反应之前深呼吸来 **冷静下来**。
phrasal-verb

care from the heart

真心关心某人的感受或福祉
Meaning
to genuinely care about someone’s feelings or well-being
Example
She truly **cares from the heart** for everyone around her.
她真心关心她周围每个人的感受。
phrasal-verb

come back

回来
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
When will you **come back** from London?
你什么时候从伦敦回来?
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cut down travel emissions

减少由交通造成的污染
Meaning
to reduce pollution caused by transportation
Example
We can **cut down travel emissions** by holding virtual meetings.
我们可以通过举办虚拟会议来**减少交通污染**。
phrasal-verb

come across as honest

看起来诚实可信
Meaning
to seem or appear to be sincere and truthful
Example
He always **comes across as honest** in conversations.
他在交谈中总是看起来诚实可信。
phrasal-verb

cut down debts

减少你欠的钱的金额
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money you owe
Example
He’s been trying hard to **cut down his debts** this year.
他今年一直在努力减少自己的债务。
idiom

Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
phrasal-verb

carry through on

完成或履行承诺、计划或责任
Meaning
to complete or fulfill a promise, plan, or commitment
Example
A person with strong ethics will always **carry through on** their promises.
一个有强大道德观念的人总是会履行他们的承诺。
phrasal-verb

cut back from

减少对有害事物的参与或依赖
Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should **cut back from** non-renewable energy sources.
我们应该减少对非可再生能源来源的依赖。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
phrasal-verb

choke on emotions

因强烈的情绪而难以说话
Meaning
to find it hard to speak because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on emotions** while giving her farewell speech.
她在做告别演讲时**哽咽在情绪中**。
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cut down emissions

减少释放到空气中的有害气体
Meaning
to reduce harmful gases released into the air
Example
Businesses are investing to **cut down emissions** from transport.
企业正在投资**减少排放**来自交通运输。
phrasal-verb

cool yourself off

在生气或兴奋后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or excited
Example
He went for a walk to **cool himself off** after the argument.
他在争论后去散步来**冷静下来**。
idiom

clean up one’s act

改善行为或表现；变得更加负责任
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
工厂必须**改善行为**以避免重罚。
phrasal-verb

cool your nerves

在感到紧张或紧张时冷静下来
Meaning
to calm yourself when feeling nervous or tense
Example
He took a short walk to **cool his nerves** before the interview.
面试前，他散步冷静下来。
idiom

cold fish

一个没有情感或缺乏温暖的人
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
他真是个**冷血的家伙**；他从不表现自己的感受。
phrasal-verb

carry out negotiations

进行正式讨论以达成协议
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
我们的团队将在下周与外国投资者进行谈判。
idiom

cut corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做某事
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
他们为了更快完成项目而走捷径。
idiom

cancel culture

在某人做了冒犯性的事情之后撤回对他们的支持的做法
Meaning
the practice of withdrawing support from someone after they do something offensive
Example
Many celebrities fear **cancel culture** online.
许多名人害怕在线的**取消文化**
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。