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phrasal-verb

carve out success

通过努力和坚持取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success through effort and persistence
Example
She **carved out success** through years of dedication and learning.
她通过多年的奉献和学习取得了成功。
idiom

Rewriting history

改变人们解释或记忆过去事件的方式。
Meaning
To change the way past events are interpreted or remembered.
Example
Some politicians try **rewriting history** to suit their narrative.
一些政治家试图 **改写历史** 来符合他们的叙述。
phrasal-verb

dream beyond

想象或追求超出看似可能的目标
Meaning
to imagine or aim for something greater than what seems possible
Example
To make a difference, you must **dream beyond** limits.
要做出改变，你必须超越极限梦想。
idiom

It never rains but it pours

当坏事发生时，它们总是一起来的。
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.
我先丢了手机，又丢了钱包——祸不单行。
phrasal-verb

live up to

达到期望或标准
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
他努力工作以符合父母的期望。
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。
phrasal-verb

blow apart emotionally

因为情感上的压倒性而失去控制
Meaning
to lose control because of overwhelming emotion
Example
After the breakup, she **blew apart emotionally** for weeks.
分手后，她情绪崩溃了好几个星期。
phrasal-verb

draw lessons from

从情况或经验中学到有价值的东西
Meaning
to learn something valuable from a situation or experience
Example
We should **draw lessons from** our past failures.
我们应该从过去的失败中汲取教训。
phrasal-verb

wind yourself down

在忙碌或紧张之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being busy or stressed
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind myself down** with some calming music.
经过长时间的一天，我喜欢通过一些轻松的音乐来**wind myself down**。
idiom

Grounded

无法外出或飞行；由于某种原因受到限制。
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
所有航班因浓雾被**grounded**。
idiom

work one’s fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
他为建立自己的事业拼命工作。
idiom

shake like a leaf

因害怕或紧张而颤抖
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
她在第一次飞行前**像叶子一样发抖**。
phrasal-verb

back down from

由于压力从某个立场或观点上撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
他从不从自己相信的事情上退缩。
idiom

tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
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。
idiom

to burn one's fingers

因糟糕的经历或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer from a bad experience or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** investing in that fake company.
他在那家虚假的公司投资时吃了亏。
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。
B1 idiom

all ears

非常专心地听
Meaning
Listening very attentively
Example
When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears.
当老师开始解释这个概念时，学生们都非常专心地听着。
phrasal-verb

talk through with

与某人一步一步地讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something step by step with someone
Example
Let's **talk through with** the client before we give our recommendation.
在我们给出建议之前，先与客户讨论一下。
idiom

a feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。
idiom

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

pull ahead emotionally

比以前更快地在情感上进展
Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
治疗后，她开始在情感上进展得更快。
phrasal-verb

bottle up

隐藏或控制你的情绪，而不是表达它们
Meaning
to hide or control your emotions instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle up** his anger instead of talking about it.
他倾向于**bottle up**自己的愤怒，而不是谈论它。
phrasal-verb

cut into

减少用于吃饭或做饭的时间或精力
Meaning
to reduce the time or energy available for eating or cooking
Example
Work has really **cut into** my cooking time.
工作确实**减少**了我做饭的时间。
phrasal-verb

work off

通过工作或锻炼去除某物
Meaning
to get rid of something by working or exercising
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **work off** stress.
他每天早晨跑步来减轻压力。
phrasal-verb

beat yourself up

过度责备自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要为一个错误过度责备自己。
idiom

doubting Thomas

一个拒绝相信没有证据的人
Meaning
a person who refuses to believe without proof
Example
He’s a **doubting Thomas**; he won’t believe it until he sees it himself.
他是个**doubting Thomas**; 他不会相信，除非他亲眼看到。
idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
idiom

a rolling stone gathers no moss

一个不断前进和探索的人避免了无聊或停滞
Meaning
a person who keeps moving and exploring avoids boredom or stagnation
Example
**A rolling stone gathers no moss**, and he’s always on the move.
滚动的石头不会长苔藓，他总是在移动。
phrasal-verb

draft blueprints for

为某个新事物创建详细的计划
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
建筑师们为市民中心草拟蓝图并与社区共同参与。
idiom

beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
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

break the fourth wall

在戏剧或电影中直接与观众对话
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
演员**打破了第四面墙**，让这场戏更有趣。
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

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知，我认为你做得对。
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**。
phrasal-verb

work past

克服情感障碍或记忆
Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to **work past** his anxiety.
他仍在努力克服他的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

set up for shipping

准备货物，以便它们可以发货
Meaning
to prepare goods so they are ready to be sent
Example
The warehouse **sets up for shipping** as soon as orders close.
仓库在订单关闭后立即为发货做准备。
idiom

Never say die

始终保持乐观和坚定的态度。
Meaning
Always remain optimistic and determined.
Example
He faced many challenges but had a **never say die** attitude.
他面临了许多挑战，但保持着**永不言弃**的态度。
phrasal-verb

bring up ideas

提出或建议讨论的新想法
Meaning
to introduce or suggest new ideas for discussion
Example
He encouraged everyone to **bring up ideas** during the workshop.
他鼓励大家在研讨会上**提出想法**。
phrasal-verb

preserve up

将某物保持在其原始状态，以便未来使用
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
我们必须保存我们的传统舞蹈形式。
idiom

going viral

在互联网或社交媒体上迅速变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
那只跳舞的猫的视频已经**病毒式传播**，每个人都在谈论它。
phrasal-verb

heal over time

随着时间的推移在情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally as time passes
Example
She knew she would **heal over time** if she stayed patient.
她知道，如果她保持耐心，随着时间的推移她会情感上恢复。
idiom

fit as a fiddle

身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
我爷爷八十岁了，但他身体非常健康。
idiom

thinking outside the bot

跳出自动化或程序化的解决方案，进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond automated or programmed solutions
Example
To solve this challenge, we need to **think outside the bot**.
为了解决这个挑战，我们需要跳出机器的思维框架。
phrasal-verb

brief the crew on

向一个小组提供关于某事的基本信息
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
领导**brief the crew on** 新的安全规则，在班次开始前。
phrasal-verb

step aside for

让别人接替你的职位或角色
Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to **step aside for** a younger leader.
高级经理决定让位给一个年轻的领导。
idiom

rock the boat

引发问题或扰乱稳定的局面
Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
一切都很好，所以我们不要用不必要的变化来**摇晃船**。
phrasal-verb

turn up growth

增加或加快增长的速度
Meaning
to increase or accelerate the rate of growth
Example
The central bank aims to **turn up growth** by reducing interest rates.
中央银行旨在通过降低利率来**加速增长**。
phrasal-verb

adapt within new environments

适应新的文化环境或习俗
Meaning
to adjust yourself to new cultural surroundings or customs
Example
It takes time to **adapt within new environments**, but it’s worth it.
适应新的环境需要时间，但值得。
phrasal-verb

bring out potential

帮助他人展示他们的最佳能力
Meaning
to help others show their best abilities
Example
A true leader **brings out potential** in every team member.
一个真正的领导者 **激发团队成员的潜力**。
idiom

on the rebound

在分手后不久开始一段新的关系
Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
他再次开始约会 **昂 迪 利宝德**。
idiom

have a good head on one's shoulders

理智且聪明
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
她只有20岁，但她**有一个好的头脑**。
idiom

close the deal

成功地达成协议
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
经过数周的谈判，他们终于达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

gear towards

为特定类型的职业或角色准备或设计某事
Meaning
to prepare or design something for a specific type of career or role
Example
Her recent training is **geared towards** a career in management.
她最近的培训是**面向**管理职业的。
idiom

to think outside the box

创造性地或非传统地思考
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
在解决AI问题时，至关重要的是**跳出框框思考**。
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**。
idiom

paint a vision

清晰地描述一个激励人心的未来目标
Meaning
to clearly describe an inspiring future goal
Example
The leader **painted a vision** of a better, more connected world.
领导者描绘了一个更好、更互联的世界的愿景。
idiom

foot the bill

为某物支付费用，尤其是昂贵的东西
Meaning
to pay for something, especially something expensive
Example
His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.
他的父亲会为婚礼支付费用。
phrasal-verb

go after

追求或尝试得到某物；追赶某人
Meaning
to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone
Example
He decided to **go after** his dream of becoming a doctor.
他决定追求成为医生的梦想。
phrasal-verb

stand up after failure

在失败后恢复并再试
Meaning
to recover and try again after failing
Example
Winners are those who **stand up after failure** and keep trying.
赢家是那些在失败后重新站起来并继续尝试的人。
phrasal-verb

rise from within

通过运用内在的力量或韧性，情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally using one’s inner power or resilience
Example
After every setback, she found a way to **rise from within**.
在每一次挫折之后，她找到了**从内心崛起**的方式。
phrasal-verb

lay the foundation for progress

为未来发展打下坚实的基础
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
投资教育帮助为未来发展打下坚实的基础。
phrasal-verb

forgive yourself

停止责备自己过去的错误
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
你必须**原谅自己**才能平静地向前迈进。
idiom

agree to disagree

接受你有不同的观点并停止争论
Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
我们只需在这个话题上**同意不同意**。
idiom

patience is a virtue

耐心是一种美德
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
记住，**耐心是一种美德**，所以慢慢来。
phrasal-verb

drop in

不事先安排就随意拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone casually without prior arrangement
Example
My neighbors often **drop in** for coffee in the evening.
我的邻居们常常在晚上**掉进**来喝咖啡。
phrasal-verb

blend into

与一个团体或文化和谐地融合；成为环境的一部分
Meaning
to mix harmoniously with a group or culture; to become part of the surroundings
Example
She quickly **blended into** the local community by learning their customs.
她通过学习他们的习俗迅速 **融入** 当地社区。
phrasal-verb

check over yourself

仔细审查自己的行为和态度
Meaning
to review your own actions and attitudes carefully
Example
Before judging others, **check over yourself** first.
在评判别人之前，先**检查一下自己的行为和态度**。
idiom

take a load off

坐下来放松，尤其是在辛苦工作后
Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and **take a load off**.
进来，**放松一下**。
idiom

warm the cockles of one's heart

使某人感到快乐或感激
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
她体贴的礼物真的温暖了我的心窝。
idiom

Above reproach

完全诚实且没有缺陷。
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
她的诚信无可挑剔。
phrasal-verb

turn towards

开始专注于新的方向或领域
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
在法律工作多年后，他决定**转向**教学。
phrasal-verb

pick off

一一射击或移除
Meaning
to shoot or remove one by one
Example
The sniper **picked off** the enemies from a distance.
狙击手从远处一一击倒敌人。
phrasal-verb

weigh up

在做出决定之前考虑利弊
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
董事会必须在裁减更多工作之前考虑风险。
idiom

split personality

一个人有两个非常不同的性格面
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
他有一个**分裂的个性**—有时友善，有时残忍。
idiom

big picture

整体观点或情况
Meaning
the overall perspective or situation
Example
Producers always try to see the **big picture** before making changes.
制片人总是在做出改变之前试图看到整体情况。
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

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

lie back

以放松的姿势躺下或休息
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
只需躺下来，深呼吸。
idiom

the upper hand

掌握控制或拥有优势
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
执政党在这种情况下有**上风**。
phrasal-verb

bring in

引入新事物，如法律、想法或实践；实施
Meaning
to introduce something new, such as a law, idea, or practice; to implement
Example
The organization decided to **bring in** new policies to promote inclusivity.
该组织决定引入新政策，以促进包容性。
idiom

walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
idiom

burst with energy

充满活力和热情
Meaning
to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Example
The children were **bursting with energy** during the game.
孩子们在游戏中充满活力。
phrasal-verb

open onto

通向一个地方或连接的机会
Meaning
to lead to a place or opportunity for connection
Example
This conversation could **open onto** a deeper understanding between us.
这段对话可能会**开向**我们之间更深的理解。
phrasal-verb

break into phases

将项目分成更小的部分或阶段
Meaning
to divide a project into smaller parts or stages
Example
We decided to **break the project into phases** to manage it more effectively.
我们决定将项目分成多个阶段来更有效地管理。
phrasal-verb

build in

将某物作为系统或过程的一部分包括进来
Meaning
to include something as a part of a system or process
Example
Our company has **built in** flexibility to adapt to market changes.
我们的公司已经将灵活性纳入以适应市场变化。
phrasal-verb

bring in investment

吸引投资者的资金
Meaning
to attract money from investors
Example
Tax incentives are designed to **bring in investment** from abroad.
税收激励措施旨在吸引来自国外的投资。
phrasal-verb

scale up investment

增加投资于某个项目或领域的资金数额
Meaning
to increase the amount of money invested in a project or sector
Example
The policy aims to **scale up investment** in renewable energy.
该政策旨在 **扩大投资** 于可再生能源。
idiom

a fresh start

在困难或错误之后的全新开始
Meaning
a new beginning after difficulties or mistakes
Example
After the breakup, she wanted **a fresh start**.
分手后，她想要一个全新的开始。
phrasal-verb

build around ideas

围绕特定的想法或概念发展某事
Meaning
to develop something centered on particular ideas or concepts
Example
The campaign was **built around ideas** of innovation and sustainability.
该活动围绕创新和可持续性的理念展开。
phrasal-verb

open up space for joy

在痛苦之后为快乐腾出情感空间
Meaning
to make emotional room for happiness after pain
Example
After forgiving herself, she began to **open up space for joy**.
原谅自己后，她开始为快乐腾出空间。
idiom

get fired up

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
球队在决赛前变得非常**兴奋**。
phrasal-verb

geek out over

在讨论一个最喜欢的主题时，感到非常兴奋
Meaning
to get very excited discussing a favorite topic
Example
We **geek out over** new space missions every Friday livestream.
我们每周五的直播中都会对新的太空任务吉克 奥特 欧维尔。
phrasal-verb

brainstorm for

通过讨论产生创意或解决方案；对某事进行创造性思考
Meaning
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think creatively about something
Example
Our team will **brainstorm for** new product ideas this afternoon.
我们的团队今天下午将进行新产品创意的头脑风暴。
phrasal-verb

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

have a high opinion of yourself

认为自己非常好或重要
Meaning
to think you are very good or important
Example
He **has a high opinion of himself** after getting the award.
他在获得奖项后对自己有很高的评价。
idiom

blast off

以极大的能量或热情开始
Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to **blast off** next week.
该项目准备在下周启动。
idiom

pull rank

利用自己的权力获得优势
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
他利用职权得到了飞机上的最后一个座位。
idiom

hang in there

在困难的情况下保持坚持和决心
Meaning
to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
Example
I know you're tired, but **hang in there** because you're almost finished.
我知道你累了，但**坚持住**，因为你快完成了。
idiom

alien concept

一些陌生或奇怪的东西
Meaning
something unfamiliar or strange
Example
Honesty seems like an **alien concept** to him.
诚实对他来说就像一个**外星概念**。
phrasal-verb

shoot up

突然且迅速上升
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
黄金价格在地缘政治紧张局势加剧后**急剧上升**。
idiom

fan out

在区域内扩展
Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
志愿者将在公园内分布开来。
idiom

wrap up

完全完成某事
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
我们需要在午餐前完成报告。
idiom

A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。
idiom

Media frenzy

媒体对某个故事的过度关注或兴奋。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
名人的逮捕引发了**媒体狂热**。
idiom

rule of thumb

基于经验的一般实践原则
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
作为一条经验法则，我会对每份文件进行双重检查。
phrasal-verb

take through

逐步解释某事; 引导某人完成一个过程
Meaning
to explain something step by step; to guide someone through a process
Example
Let me **take you through** the application process.
让我带你通过申请过程。
phrasal-verb

step onto

通过行走或攀爬移动到表面
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
他自信地走上舞台，准备发表演讲。
phrasal-verb

bring to light

揭示隐藏或不清楚的事情
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or unclear
Example
Therapy helped him **bring to light** the real source of his anger.
治疗帮助他揭示了他愤怒的真正来源。
idiom

lock down

完全保护或限制对某物的访问
Meaning
to secure or restrict access to something completely
Example
After detecting the breach, the company **locked down** all servers.
在发现漏洞后，公司**锁定**了所有服务器。
phrasal-verb

hang out

与某人社交地度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with someone socially
Example
Let’s **hang out** after work and grab some coffee.
下班后我们一起度过时间，喝点咖啡。
idiom

asleep on your feet

极度疲倦，几乎要睡着
Meaning
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
Example
You look **asleep on your feet** after working all day.
你工作了一整天，看起来快要睡着了。
idiom

have the gift of the gab

善于说话或说服别人的人
Meaning
to be good at talking or persuading people
Example
He’s a great salesman because he **has the gift of the gab**.
他是个很棒的销售员，因为他很会说话。
idiom

daydream about

在清醒时幻想愉快的事情
Meaning
to imagine pleasant things while awake
Example
He often **daydreams about** living on a tropical island.
他常常幻想住在热带岛屿上。
idiom

a pain in the neck

令人非常烦的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音真让人烦。
phrasal-verb

lean emotionally on

依赖某人以获得情感支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
在困难时期，她**情感依赖**她的最好朋友。
phrasal-verb

budget time blocks

为任务计划特定的时间块
Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
我在周一为深度工作和补充时间安排预算时间块。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

skid off

失控地从表面或道路滑出
Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus **skidded off** the icy road.
公交车**滑出**了结冰的道路。