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idiom

carry weight

拥有影响力或重要性
Meaning
to have influence or importance
Example
His opinion **carries a lot of weight** in this organization.
他的意见在这个组织中**具有很大的影响力**。
phrasal-verb

call into question

怀疑或挑战某事
Meaning
to doubt or challenge something
Example
The report **called into question** the company’s honesty.
报告**质疑**了公司诚信的问题。
idiom

Cut one’s losses

停止做一些失败的事情，以避免进一步的损失。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further loss.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and exit the market now.
现在最好是**减少你的损失**并退出市场。
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**。
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**。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
phrasal-verb

call for

公开要求或请求某事
Meaning
to demand or request something publicly
Example
The citizens **called for** fair elections and transparency.
市民们**要求**公平的选举和透明度。
idiom

chip in for

为共同费用出钱
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
每个人都同意为告别蛋糕出钱。
idiom

come clean

告诉隐藏的事情的真相
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you have been hiding
Example
He finally **came clean** about what happened.
他终于坦白了发生了什么。
idiom

crack of dawn

非常早的早晨
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
他每天早上在黎明时分醒来。
idiom

cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法；复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案，不是真正的解决办法。
phrasal-verb

cut off

停止某物的供应；断开连接
Meaning
to stop the supply of something; to disconnect
Example
The drought has **cut off** water supplies to several villages.
干旱已经**切断**了几个村庄的供水。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

connect on a deeper level

在情感上与某人建立联系并很好地理解他们
Meaning
to relate to someone emotionally and understand them well
Example
They **connected on a deeper level** after sharing their personal stories.
在分享了个人故事后，他们**在更深层次上连接**。
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

check against

验证信息或行为，以确保其符合标准
Meaning
to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards
Example
All reports must be **checked against** the company’s ethical policy.
所有报告必须**检查对照**公司伦理政策。
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。
idiom

cry over spilled milk

为不能改变的事而烦恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There's no use **crying over spilled milk**.
为已经发生的事哭泣没有意义。
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
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

cheer on

鼓励某人继续前进；表示支持
Meaning
to encourage someone to keep going; to show support
Example
My friends always **cheer on** me when I feel down.
当我感到沮丧时，我的朋友们总是鼓励我。
phrasal-verb

cut through

快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
船轻松地穿过了平静的水面。
idiom

can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
phrasal-verb

carry out plans

按照计划执行或实施某事
Meaning
to execute or implement something as planned
Example
The team successfully carried out the new strategy.
团队成功地执行了新战略。
phrasal-verb

cut down on sugar

减少你摄入的糖的量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of sugar you consume
Example
I decided to **cut down on sugar** to improve my health.
我决定**减少糖分**以改善我的健康。
idiom

change one's tune

改变自己的意见或态度
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
听到好消息后，他决定**改变自己的看法**。
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。
phrasal-verb

coordinate between

在各组之间组织活动或努力，以促进顺利合作
Meaning
to organize activities or efforts between groups for smooth collaboration
Example
We need to **coordinate between** departments in different countries.
我们需要在不同国家的部门之间**协调**。
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**。
idiom

carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
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

crash down

突然停止工作或完全失败
Meaning
to suddenly stop working or fail completely
Example
The software **crashed down** in the middle of my presentation.
软件**崩溃**在我的演示中间。
phrasal-verb

click away

快速离开危险或可疑的网页
Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
如果你看到奇怪的东西，请立即**点击**离开。
phrasal-verb

cut short

比计划提前结束某事
Meaning
to end something earlier than planned
Example
We had to **cut short** the meeting due to a technical issue.
我们因为技术问题不得不**cut short**会议。
phrasal-verb

choke back

尽量不表现或表达情感，特别是悲伤或眼泪
Meaning
to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears
Example
He **choked back** his tears during the farewell speech.
他在告别演讲中**choked back**了眼泪。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

carry guilt over

因某事长期感到内疚
Meaning
to continue feeling guilty about something for a long time
Example
He still **carries guilt over** how he treated his friend.
他仍然因自己对待朋友的方式而感到内疚。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
phrasal-verb

carry along

激励或说服某人同意或跟随
Meaning
to inspire or persuade someone to agree or follow
Example
Her speech **carried along** the entire audience.
她的演讲**吸引了所有**观众。
phrasal-verb

connect across

在不同地区或文化之间建立关系或沟通
Meaning
to form relationships or communication across different regions or cultures
Example
The platform helps users **connect across** languages and borders.
该平台帮助用户在语言和边界之间**通过连接**。
phrasal-verb

comfort with

通过提供友善的话语或行动让某人感觉更好
Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He **comforted her with** gentle words when she was crying.
当她哭泣时，他用温柔的话语安慰了她。
phrasal-verb

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
idiom

come straight to the point

直接而诚实，不浪费时间
Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
请直接了当告诉我发生了什么。
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。
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 toward success

朝着成功取得稳定进展
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
通过努力工作和坚持不懈，她继续**向成功攀登**。
phrasal-verb

chime with

同意或在群组通话中与某人的意见一致
Meaning
to agree or align with someone’s opinion in a group call
Example
Her suggestion really **chimed with** what the team was thinking.
她的建议真的**与**团队的想法一致
phrasal-verb

come up in

在对话中被提到或讨论
Meaning
to be mentioned or discussed in a conversation
Example
Your name **came up in** our meeting yesterday.
昨天在我们的会议中提到了你的名字。
idiom

carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
phrasal-verb

coordinate across

在不同领域或团队之间共同组织活动
Meaning
to organize activities jointly across different areas or teams
Example
Agencies **coordinate across** regions for disaster management.
各机构跨地区进行灾难管理的协调。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut in on

在某人说话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
He rudely **cut in on** his opponent during the discussion.
他在讨论中粗鲁地打断了他的对手。
idiom

come back to earth

从兴奋或做白日梦中回到现实
Meaning
to return to reality after being excited or daydreaming
Example
After the vacation, it’s time to **come back to earth**.
假期后，应该是时候**回到现实**了。
phrasal-verb

cherish forever

以感激的心情把回忆或善意珍藏在心中
Meaning
to hold memories or kindness in your heart with gratitude
Example
I’ll **cherish forever** the help you gave me during tough times.
我会**cherish forever**你在艰难时刻给我的帮助。
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

come together on

就共同问题达成一致意见
Meaning
to unite in agreement on a common issue
Example
World leaders **came together on** climate change goals.
世界各国领导人在气候变化目标上达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

chop up

迅速将某物切成小块
Meaning
to cut something into small pieces quickly
Example
He **chopped up** the onions for the curry.
他为咖喱切碎了洋葱。
idiom

call to action

一种鼓励观众立即回应的提示
Meaning
a prompt that encourages an immediate response from an audience
Example
Your ad must include a strong **call to action**.
您的广告必须包含一个强有力的 **行动号召**。
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**。
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。
phrasal-verb

catch up with trends

保持最新的开发或创新
Meaning
to stay updated with the latest developments or innovations
Example
Founders must **catch up with trends** to stay competitive.
创始人必须**catch up with trends**才能保持竞争力。
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。
idiom

carry the world on your shoulders

感到对一切负责；承受过多的压力
Meaning
to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress
Example
You can’t **carry the world on your shoulders**; learn to share the load.
你不能 **背负整个世界在肩上**；学会分担负担。
idiom

cold feet

对某事感到紧张或犹豫不决
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
在向她求婚之前，他感到犹豫不决。
phrasal-verb

churn out

快速且大量地生产某物，通常没有太多质量
Meaning
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much quality
Example
The company has been **churning out** reports all week.
公司整周都在**生产**报告。
phrasal-verb

come forward with

自愿提供关于重要事情的信息或真相
Meaning
to volunteer information or truth about something important
Example
She **came forward with** the truth about what really happened.
她**主动提供了**关于真实发生的事情的真相。
phrasal-verb

crack up at

无法控制地笑某事
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone **cracked up at** his funny joke.
每个人都对他的笑话笑得不行。
phrasal-verb

carry on

即使在中断或困难之后继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
尽管面临挑战，她依然平静地继续她的工作。
idiom

come out with it

公开或诚实地说出你一直隐藏的事情
Meaning
to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding
Example
Stop hesitating and just **come out with it**!
别再犹豫，直接说出来！
idiom

check over

仔细检查某事以发现错误
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
在发送之前我们检查过草稿。
phrasal-verb

clock in

记录开始工作的时间
Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
员工必须在开始远程班次时**打卡**。
phrasal-verb

catch somebody out

展示某人犯错或撒谎
Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
老师在考试期间试图**抓住学生的错误**。
idiom

Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。
phrasal-verb

cut down costs

减少开支
Meaning
to reduce expenses
Example
The manager suggested ways to **cut down** costs without affecting quality.
经理建议了几种方式来减少开支，而不影响质量。
phrasal-verb

chart a course for

为实现目标制定明确的计划
Meaning
to create a clear plan toward a goal
Example
Directors **chart a course for** long-term growth at the retreat.
导演们在静修中制定了长期增长的计划。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

cover story

杂志或报纸封面的主要故事
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
她的采访成为了本周的封面故事。
phrasal-verb

cut back on mistakes

减少你犯的错误数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of errors you make
Example
To grow professionally, try to **cut back on mistakes**.
为了职业发展，尽量减少你犯的错误数量。
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

cut it close

给某事留很少时间
Meaning
to allow very little time for something
Example
Leaving at 8:50 for a 9:00 meeting is **cutting it close**.
8:50离开去9:00的会议是**给某事留很少时间**。
phrasal-verb

carry over to

将某些在一个情境中学到或使用的东西应用到另一个情境中
Meaning
to apply something learned or used in one situation to another
Example
You can **carry over** those skills **to** your new job.
你可以将这些技能**carry over**到你的新工作中。
phrasal-verb

choke up with emotion

因强烈的情感而无法说话
Meaning
to become unable to speak because of strong feelings
Example
He **choked up with emotion** while giving his speech.
他在演讲时因情感而哽咽。
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

come together for

为共同目标团结在一起；为共同目标而努力
Meaning
to unite for a common purpose; to join efforts toward a shared goal
Example
Communities from all over the world **come together for** humanitarian causes.
来自世界各地的社区为人道主义事业团结在一起。
idiom

catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
phrasal-verb

chat with

与某人非正式交谈
Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
她喜欢在社交活动中与新朋友**聊天**。
phrasal-verb

crack a smile

稍微微笑，尤其是当你试图不笑时
Meaning
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
Example
Even he **cracked a smile** after hearing the funny story.
即使他听到有趣的故事后也**微微一笑**。
idiom

crack down on

采取严格措施停止某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
城市计划对市中心的非法停车采取严格措施。
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**。
phrasal-verb

carry on bravely

尽管面临情感困难，仍然勇敢前行
Meaning
to continue with courage despite emotional hardship
Example
He chose to **carry on bravely** after losing his loved one.
在失去亲人后，他选择勇敢地继续前行。
phrasal-verb

cut off excuses

停止为不做某事找借口
Meaning
to stop giving reasons for not doing something
Example
It’s time to **cut off excuses** and take real action.
是时候**停止找借口**，采取实际行动了。
idiom

close the book on something

停止处理或思考某事
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
经过多年的冲突，他们终于**结束了**彼此的对立。
idiom

cry over spilt milk

为无法改变的事情而懊恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
为洒掉的牛奶哭是没有用的。
phrasal-verb

coordinate with

与他人合作组织或安排行动
Meaning
to organize or arrange actions in cooperation with others
Example
Nations **coordinate with** each other to deliver disaster relief effectively.
各国**与…协调**，以有效地提供灾难救援。
idiom

change of scene

新的环境或情况
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
经过几个月的工作，我需要一个**场景变化**。
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。
phrasal-verb

catch at

快速抓住某物；突然利用一个机会
Meaning
to try to grab something quickly; to take advantage of an opportunity suddenly
Example
He **caught at** the rope before he fell off the boat.
他在从船上掉下去之前抓住了绳子。
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。
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?
phrasal-verb

cheat on

对你的伴侣不忠
Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
她发现她的男朋友对她不忠。
idiom

come crashing down

突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
他们的计划在危机后崩溃了。
phrasal-verb

carry around

随时带着某物
Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
他总是带着一本笔记本来记录想法。
idiom

crack the books

打开书本并开始学习
Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
是时候打开书本并为期末考试做准备。
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。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
phrasal-verb

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**。
idiom

call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家，特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了，我们回家吧。
phrasal-verb

cheer forward

鼓励某人以信心或希望继续前进
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue with confidence or hope
Example
Let’s **cheer forward** our team even if they’re losing!
即使他们输了，我们也要鼓励我们的队伍继续前进！
phrasal-verb

check out for the day

结束工作并在当天剩余时间里放松心情
Meaning
to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day
Example
Once my reports are sent, I **check out for the day** and rest.
一旦我发送完报告，我就结束工作，放松休息。
phrasal-verb

cut away

用工具或刀去除某物的一部分
Meaning
to remove part of something with a tool or knife
Example
The doctor **cut away** the damaged tissue.
医生切除了受损的组织。
phrasal-verb

cut off funding

停止提供财政支持
Meaning
to stop providing financial support
Example
The government **cut off funding** for several development projects.
政府停止了对多个发展项目的资金支持。
phrasal-verb

cool your temper

在生气后冷静下来
Meaning
to become calm after being angry
Example
He went for a walk to **cool his temper** before talking to her.
他去散步冷静下来，才与她交谈。
idiom

clear the decks

通过移除不必要的事物来为行动做准备。
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
我们需要在新项目开始之前**clear the decks**。
phrasal-verb

call together

召集人们开会
Meaning
to bring people together for a meeting
Example
The director **called together** the team for an urgent discussion.
导演**召集**团队进行紧急讨论。
idiom

canary in the coal mine

潜在危险的早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
融化的冰川是气候变化的**煤矿中的金丝雀**。
idiom

crybaby

一个容易抱怨或哭泣的人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
不要做一个**爱哭鬼**，这只是一个小小的擦伤。
phrasal-verb

come forward

提出帮助或参与某事
Meaning
to offer to help or take part in something
Example
Several team members **came forward** to volunteer for the new task.
几个团队成员**挺身而出**，自愿参与新任务。
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。