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phrasal-verb

care for

照顾生病或需要帮助的人
Meaning
to look after someone who is sick or in need
Example
He **cares for** his elderly parents every day.
他每天照顾他的年迈父母
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
idiom

lay all your cards on the table

对你的意图或计划持开放和诚实的态度
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
让我们坦诚相待，讨论这个问题。
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。
phrasal-verb

bring around to

改变某人的意见以与您的意见一致
Meaning
to change someone’s opinion to match yours
Example
It took me hours to **bring him around to** my way of thinking.
我花了几个小时**让他接受**我的想法。
phrasal-verb

go down

下降; 被记住或记录
Meaning
to decrease; to be remembered or recorded
Example
This event will **go down** in history.
这个事件将在历史上被铭记。
idiom

rule out

决定某事不可能
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
我们还不能排除再次延迟的可能。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

make someone's day

让某人非常高兴
Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really **made my day**!
你的消息真的让我非常高兴！
idiom

to err is human

每个人都会犯错误；不完美是自然的
Meaning
everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
Example
**To err is human**, but to learn from errors is wisdom.
犯错是人类的本性，但从错误中学习就是智慧
idiom

Pull together

共同努力以实现某件事情。
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们都一起努力，我们可以按时完成项目。
phrasal-verb

strive for

付出巨大的努力以实现或获得某事
Meaning
to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Example
She always **strives for** excellence in her work.
她总是在工作中努力争取卓越。
phrasal-verb

flatten out

停止增加或减少，并保持在同一水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
Example
After years of fluctuation, growth has **flattened out**.
经过多年的波动后，增长已经**平稳**。
idiom

fill in on

向某人提供最新信息
Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
你能告诉我政策的最新更新吗？
idiom

Give and take

互相妥协或合作。
Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
良好的团队合作就是互相给予和接受。
phrasal-verb

stand up under

忍受压力或批评而不崩溃
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
她**承受了**批评，并保持自信。
phrasal-verb

tone down for

为了适应某种情况而软化语言或行为
Meaning
to soften your language or behavior for a situation
Example
She **tones down for** audiences who prefer straightforward facts.
她为了喜欢直白事实的观众而调低语调
idiom

To question everything

批判性地审视一切，并不盲目接受现状或公认的信念。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
在哲学中，人们被鼓励 **质疑一切** 以便达成真理。
phrasal-verb

average out at

在一段时间内拥有特定的平均数量或比率
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
通货膨胀 **平均约** 为 4% 在一年内。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

to shoot for the moon

瞄准一个困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
他总是**瞄准月亮**，试图实现不可能的目标。
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。
idiom

a bundle of joy

某人或某物带来巨大的幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings great happiness
Example
Their new baby is **a bundle of joy** for the family.
他们的新宝宝是家庭的**快乐源泉**。
idiom

Cut your losses

停止做不再有利可图的事情。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
最好**止损**并继续前进。
idiom

cold shoulder

故意忽视某人
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
争吵后，她几天没有理他。
phrasal-verb

testify against

在法庭上对某人提供证据
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
证人同意作证反对被告。
idiom

In the eye of the beholder

美丽或价值是主观的，取决于观看者。
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
艺术确实是**在观者眼中**，因为不同的人有不同的品味。
idiom

the proof is in the pudding

事物的真正价值只有在使用时才能判断
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
他说这个应用很好，但用过之后才能见真章。
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
idiom

cross that bridge when we come to it

只有在问题出现时才处理问题
Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
现在不要担心挑战，我们会**当我们遇到问题时再解决**。
idiom

actions speak louder than words

人们所做的比他们所说的更重要
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
**行动胜于言辞**, 所以用努力来证明它。
phrasal-verb

brush back

用手或刷子把头发从脸上推开
Meaning
to push hair away from the face using the hand or brush
Example
She **brushed back** her hair to see more clearly.
她把头发刷回去，以便看得更清楚。
idiom

all smiles

非常开心和愉快
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
听到赞美后，他笑容满面。
idiom

a cog in the machine

大型系统中的一个小而重要的部分
Meaning
a small but essential part of a large system
Example
Every engineer is **a cog in the machine** that keeps the factory running.
每个工程师都是**机器中的一颗齿轮**，帮助工厂运转。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
idiom

keep an eye out

仔细观察某事或某人
Meaning
to watch for something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye out** for my package while I'm away?
我不在的时候，你能**注意**我的包裹吗？
phrasal-verb

turn left

改变方向向左
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, **turn left** onto Main Street.
在下一个交叉口，**向左转**进入主街。
phrasal-verb

wake up

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
我通常在早上六点醒来，开始我的一天。
phrasal-verb

open oneself to

让自己体验或理解新思想或文化
Meaning
to allow oneself to experience or understand new ideas or cultures
Example
Living abroad helped him **open himself to** diverse ways of life.
在国外生活帮助他**开放自己**接受不同的生活方式。
phrasal-verb

break language barriers

克服由于语言差异而导致的沟通困难
Meaning
to overcome difficulties in communication due to language differences
Example
Translation apps help travelers **break language barriers** easily.
翻译应用程序帮助旅行者轻松地**打破语言障碍**。
idiom

full of years

活得长久且充实
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
他在**满载岁月**并被家人环绕的情况下去世。
phrasal-verb

grow apart

随着时间的推移，与某人情感上疏远
Meaning
to become distant from someone emotionally over time
Example
After years, they **grew apart** because of different interests.
多年后，他们因兴趣不同而渐行渐远。
idiom

have a soft spot for

对某事或某人有好感或喜爱
Meaning
to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
Example
I **have a soft spot for** old classic movies.
我对老电影有特别的喜爱。
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
idiom

music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
idiom

take a turn for the worse

变得更病
Meaning
to become more ill
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的状况在昨晚**变得更糟**。
idiom

the blind leading the blind

没有经验的人领导其他同样没有经验的人
Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like **the blind leading the blind**.
新来的学员互相教学就像 **盲人领盲人**
phrasal-verb

fade out

逐渐从视野或声音中消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
音乐在字幕滚动时逐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

watch out

保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
**小心！** 有车来了！
phrasal-verb

open up new horizons

创造新的机会以学习或理解不同的文化
Meaning
to create new opportunities for learning or understanding different cultures
Example
Studying abroad can **open up new horizons** for personal and cultural growth.
出国留学可以为个人和文化成长**打开新的视野**。
phrasal-verb

guard against volatility

采取行动保护免受突发变化或风险
Meaning
to take action to protect from sudden changes or risks
Example
Investors should **guard against volatility** in global markets.
投资者应**防范波动性**在全球市场中。
idiom

take the stage

开始公开表演或演讲
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
这位新演员今晚将第一次**登上舞台。**
idiom

algorithmic bias

算法对某些数据或结果的系统性偏好，通常是无意的。
Meaning
the systematic favoritism towards certain data or outcomes by an algorithm, often unintentionally.
Example
The development team worked to eliminate **algorithmic bias** in the AI model.
开发团队致力于消除AI模型中的**算法偏见**。
idiom

keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
phrasal-verb

hold appreciation for

保持对某人感激的情感
Meaning
to keep a feeling of thankfulness towards someone
Example
I still **hold appreciation for** my teachers who guided me.
我仍然保持对那些引导我的老师的感激之情。
idiom

fearless as a lion

非常勇敢和大胆
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
消防员在营救过程中是**fearless as a lion**。
idiom

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
idiom

hit the books

非常努力地学习
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
我今晚不能出去；我需要非常努力地学习来准备考试。
phrasal-verb

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
phrasal-verb

analyze what went wrong

仔细分析失败背后的原因
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
在再次尝试之前，让我们**分析上次发生了什么问题**。
phrasal-verb

pay tribute to

向某人表示敬意
Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
球队在胜利后向教练表示敬意。
idiom

trust someone with something

把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
我相信你会**负责这个项目**。
idiom

by the skin of your teeth

勉强完成某事
Meaning
to just barely manage to do something
Example
He passed the exam **by the skin of his teeth**.
他勉强通过了考试。
idiom

die of envy

因嫉妒而死
Meaning
to be extremely jealous
Example
He’ll **die of envy** when he sees your new car.
当他看到你的新车时，他会因嫉妒而死。
idiom

hit the right note

做或说某事非常合适
Meaning
to do or say something perfectly suitable
Example
Her performance really **hit the right note** with the audience.
她的表演真的和观众产生了共鸣。
idiom

keep your shirt on

保持冷静；不要生气或不耐烦
Meaning
stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient
Example
**Keep your shirt on**, we’ll solve it soon.
保持冷静，我们很快就会解决它
phrasal-verb

get wound up

变得非常紧张或生气
Meaning
to become very tense or angry
Example
He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.
当人们打断他时，他容易**生气**。
phrasal-verb

branch upward

朝更高的水平或更大的市场移动
Meaning
to move toward higher levels or bigger markets
Example
The business is **branching upward** into more profitable sectors.
这家企业正在 **分支向上** 向更有利可图的领域发展。
idiom

kill time

在等待时做某事
Meaning
to do something while waiting
Example
We played cards to **kill time** before the show started.
我们玩牌来**打发时间**，直到节目开始。
idiom

in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
phrasal-verb

turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。
idiom

sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
idiom

a pipe dream

一个不现实或不可能的梦想
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible dream
Example
Owning a private island is just **a pipe dream** for most people.
拥有一个私人岛屿对大多数人来说只是 **一个不现实的梦想**。
idiom

ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
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

pioneer a path

成为第一个做新颖或创新的事情的人。
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
她决心在可持续时尚领域**开辟一条道路**。
idiom

Jump in at the deep end

没有准备地承担一项艰难的任务
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
当我开始我的新工作时，我不得不**跳进深水区**。
idiom

come out on top

在某种情况下最好的或最成功的
Meaning
to be the best or most successful in a situation
Example
Despite the competition, she **came out on top**.
尽管有竞争，她**成功脱颖而出**。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
phrasal-verb

play along with

假装同意或配合某事
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
许多人只是假装同意热门话题，以保持在网上的相关性
phrasal-verb

sign off from

停止参与在线会议或平台
Meaning
to stop participating in an online meeting or platform
Example
I **sign off from** chat at six to spend time with my kids.
我六点从聊天中退出，以便和我的孩子们共度时光。
phrasal-verb

hold it together

在压力下保持冷静，不表现出情绪
Meaning
to stay calm and not show your emotions when under stress
Example
Even under pressure, she managed to **hold it together**.
即使在压力下，她也成功地**保持冷静**。
idiom

My two cents

我的个人意见或建议
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
这只是我的意见，但我认为我们应该等待。
phrasal-verb

tighten up regulations

使规则或法律更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to **tighten up regulations** on foreign trade.
中央当局决定**加强对外贸易的监管规定**。
idiom

virus of doubt

一种迅速传播的不确定感
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
项目延迟后，不确定的病毒开始蔓延。
phrasal-verb

pull together for

共同努力以达成某个目标
Meaning
to work jointly to achieve something
Example
Nations must **pull together for** a stable global economy.
各国必须为实现一个稳定的全球经济共同努力。
phrasal-verb

feed on

从某事中获得支持或能量，通常是负面的；由某事支持
Meaning
to gain support or energy from something, often negative; to be sustained by
Example
The tabloids **feed on** celebrity scandals to boost their sales.
小报通过名人丑闻获取能量来增加销售。
phrasal-verb

wish for

希望某事发生
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
我总是希望我的生活中充满和平与幸福。
phrasal-verb

lift out of recession

帮助经济走出衰退
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
新的出口政策帮助**将经济从衰退中提振**。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

think on your feet

在压力下做出快速决策或想法
Meaning
to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure
Example
Good leaders can **think on their feet**.
优秀的领导者能够**随机应变**。
phrasal-verb

pick through

翻找东西以找到你想要的
Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
他翻找旧书，寻找他最喜欢的那本。
phrasal-verb

help along

帮助某人更容易地进展
Meaning
to make progress easier for someone
Example
The mentor **helped along** the new employees during training.
导师在培训期间帮助了新员工。
phrasal-verb

stick it out

坚持做一件困难的事直到结束
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
虽然这份工作很难，但他决定坚持到最后。
idiom

to be on cloud nine

极度高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.
她在听到关于晋升的好消息后，**云端九**了。
phrasal-verb

sleep over

在别人家里过夜
Meaning
to sleep at someone else's house for a night
Example
My friend invited me to **sleep over** at his place.
我的朋友邀请我去他家过夜。
phrasal-verb

deal with customs

处理进出口货物的程序
Meaning
to handle procedures for importing or exporting goods
Example
Exporters must **deal with customs** regulations carefully.
出口商必须小心处理**海关规定**。
phrasal-verb

send over

通过数字方式传输或交付某物给另一个人或团队
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
一旦文件获得批准，我会发送最终文件。
phrasal-verb

break off relations

结束国家之间的外交或政治关系
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
在边境争议升级后，两国决定断绝关系。
phrasal-verb

go over with

仔细地向某人解释或审查某事
Meaning
to review or explain something to someone carefully
Example
The teacher **went over** the essay with the students.
老师和学生们**复习**了论文。
phrasal-verb

hold in

控制你的情绪或不表达它们
Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间忍住笑声
idiom

driven by passion

因对某事的强烈热情或爱而受到激励
Meaning
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
Example
He is **driven by passion** to help others succeed.
他受到热情驱动，帮助他人取得成功。
phrasal-verb

open channels with

与个人或团体开始沟通
Meaning
to start communication with an individual or group
Example
The company **opened channels with** its overseas partners to share updates.
公司已与海外合作伙伴开通了渠道以分享更新。
idiom

a man of vision

具有远见和想象力的人
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
他是一个有远见的人，改变了公司。
idiom

in seventh heaven

处于极度幸福的状态
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
他们在蜜月期间如同置身天堂。
phrasal-verb

download from

将数据从互联网传输到设备
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
你可以直接从网站下载到你的计算机。
idiom

back out

退出协议或承诺
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
他们在签署合同后不能退出。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
idiom

set the pace

为其他人设定一个表现或进度的标准，以便他们跟随
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
我们的CEO总是为整个公司**设定步伐**。
idiom

have your hands full

忙于工作或责任
Meaning
to be very busy with work or responsibilities
Example
She can’t take on another task right now—she already **has her hands full**.
她现在不能接受其他任务——她已经**手忙脚乱**了。
phrasal-verb

overflow with

充满积极的情感或情绪
Meaning
to have a large amount of positive feeling or emotion
Example
The parents were **overflowing with** pride at their son’s success.
父母因儿子的成功而**满溢着**骄傲。
phrasal-verb

hang up

结束电话通话
Meaning
to end a phone call
Example
He suddenly **hung up** without saying goodbye.
他突然**挂断电话**，没有说再见。
idiom

addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
idiom

tear one’s hair out

极度担心或烦恼
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
她在努力寻找丢失的钥匙时，**撕掉了自己的头发**。
idiom

Go to pieces

失去对情绪的控制；崩溃。
Meaning
To lose control of your emotions; to break down.
Example
She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后**崩溃了**。
phrasal-verb

burst with excitement

非常兴奋或快乐
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
孩子们在旅行前充满兴奋。
idiom

keep a stiff upper lip

在困难的情况下不表现出情绪
Meaning
to not show your emotions in difficult situations
Example
Even after losing the match, the team **kept a stiff upper lip**.
即使输掉比赛，团队仍保持镇定。
idiom

cross the ethical line

做某事，被认为在道德上是错误的
Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
未经许可出售用户数据 **越过了道德界限**。