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idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
idiom

get down to the wire

接近最后可能的时刻，接近截止日期
Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
这个项目一直 **到最后一刻**，但我们准时完成了。
idiom

have second thoughts

对做出的决定产生怀疑
Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
我对买这么贵的车**有第二个想法**。
idiom

A solid foundation

一个强大且可靠的基础或起点。
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
这家公司的成功建立在**坚实的基础**上，靠的是辛勤工作和奉献精神。
phrasal-verb

pull in together

结合努力以实现目标
Meaning
to combine efforts to achieve a goal
Example
If we all **pull in together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们大家都**pull in together**，我们可以按时完成项目。
idiom

influencer culture

社交媒体名人推广产品或生活方式的趋势
Meaning
the trend of social media personalities promoting products or lifestyles
Example
**Influencer culture** has changed how brands market themselves.
**网红文化** 改变了品牌推广自己的方式。
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

Pull through

从困难的情况中幸存或恢复过来。
Meaning
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
Example
He was very sick, but he **pulled through** in the end.
他病得很重，但最后他还是康复了。
idiom

get to the point

专注于对话或问题的重要部分
Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
我们时间不多，所以让我们直接进入正题。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
phrasal-verb

stand together

团结一致，共同为某一事业而行动
Meaning
to unite and act as one in support of a cause
Example
Communities must **stand together** to fight social injustice.
社区必须团结一致以对抗社会不公。
phrasal-verb

set about

以决心开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
他在早餐后开始打扫整个房子。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
phrasal-verb

reach within

深入内心寻找力量或理解
Meaning
to look deep inside yourself for strength or understanding
Example
During hard times, he learned to **reach within** for courage.
在困难时期，他学会了从内心寻找勇气。
idiom

gloss over

避免提及不愉快的细节
Meaning
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
Example
The report tries to **gloss over** the budget cuts.
报告试图回避预算削减。
phrasal-verb

align across

在不同地区或团队之间达成一致的策略或行动
Meaning
to bring strategies or actions in agreement across regions or teams
Example
Global managers **align across** departments to ensure consistent performance.
全球经理**对齐跨越**部门，以确保一致的表现。
phrasal-verb

move forward with joy

带着快乐和积极的态度前进
Meaning
to continue with a happy and positive attitude
Example
Let’s **move forward with joy** and not dwell on the past.
让我们带着喜悦前行，不再沉溺于过去
idiom

dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
phrasal-verb

make it up to

做些好事让某人原谅你
Meaning
to do something good to make someone forgive you
Example
I’ll **make it up to** you for missing your party.
我会**弥补**你因为错过你的派对。
idiom

play through the pain

在痛苦或困难面前坚持工作或表现
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
运动员们常常在痛苦中坚持比赛以赢得胜利。
phrasal-verb

go off

停止喜欢某物
Meaning
to stop liking something
Example
I’ve **gone off** coffee lately.
我最近不喜欢咖啡了。
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。
idiom

Through the lens

从特定的视角或观点
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
我们需要从**平等的视角**来看这个问题。
phrasal-verb

dig around

搜索或调查某物以获得更多信息
Meaning
to search or investigate something to find more information
Example
He started to **dig around** to find out the truth about the old house.
他开始搜索以揭示关于这座旧房子的真相。
idiom

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
phrasal-verb

take interest in

对某事表示好奇或兴趣
Meaning
to show curiosity or enthusiasm about something
Example
He started to **take interest in** local traditions after moving abroad.
他开始**对当地传统感兴趣**，在搬到国外之后。
idiom

Cut from the same cloth

在性格或行为上非常相似。
Meaning
To be very similar in character or behavior.
Example
Those two brothers are **cut from the same cloth**.
这两个兄弟在行为上几乎一模一样。
idiom

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
phrasal-verb

open up trade routes

为国际商品交换创造新的道路
Meaning
to create new paths for international exchange of goods
Example
They are negotiating to **open up trade routes** with neighboring countries.
他们正在与邻国谈判，以**开放贸易路线**。
phrasal-verb

shore up the economy

在困难时期支持或增强经济
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
刺激方案是在危机后提出的，以增强经济。
idiom

in a tight spot

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
He found himself **in a tight spot** when both friends asked for help.
当两个朋友请求帮助时，他发现自己**陷入困境**。
phrasal-verb

lace up for

系鞋带或装备，为某事做准备
Meaning
to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
Example
I **lace up for** my morning run as soon as the sun comes up.
我在太阳升起时，马上系好鞋带准备晨跑
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。
idiom

get your hands dirty

参与一项任务的艰苦或不愉快的工作
Meaning
to engage in the hard or unpleasant work of a task
Example
A true leader will not hesitate to **get their hands dirty** when necessary.
真正的领导者在必要时不会犹豫弄脏手。
idiom

go with the flow

顺其自然；不抵抗变化
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
与其担心，不如**随波逐流**。
idiom

piece of the puzzle

完整解决方案或理解的一部分
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
这条信息只是拼图的一部分。
idiom

in the same boat

与他人处于同样的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
面对这些挑战，我们都处在同一条船上。
idiom

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
idiom

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
phrasal-verb

flare with anger

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
She **flared with anger** when she heard the unfair decision.
她听到不公正的决定时突然非常生气。
idiom

burned out

因过度工作而完全疲惫
Meaning
completely exhausted or tired due to overwork
Example
After months of overtime, she felt **burned out**.
经过几个月的加班后，她感到筋疲力尽。
idiom

keep the ball rolling

保持活动或过程进行
Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
让我们继续进行这个项目。
phrasal-verb

look over

快速检查或审查某事
Meaning
to examine or review something quickly
Example
Can you **look over** this proposal before submitting it?
你能在提交之前查看一下这个提案吗？
phrasal-verb

point around

展示多个方向或地点
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
导游**指向周围**的历史地标。
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

make after

追赶或追踪某人
Meaning
to chase or pursue someone
Example
The police **made after** the suspect immediately.
警察立即追赶了嫌疑人。
phrasal-verb

book into

在酒店或地方预定住宿
Meaning
to reserve accommodation at a hotel or place
Example
We **booked into** a nice resort by the beach for our holiday.
我们为度假预定了一个漂亮的海滨度假村。
idiom

digital conscience

在设计或部署人工智能中的伦理意识
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
开发人员需要一个**数字良知**来创建负责任的人工智能系统
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself up

做些事情让自己感觉更开心
Meaning
to do something to feel happier
Example
I bought some flowers to **cheer myself up** after a long week.
我买了一些花来**让自己开心**，度过漫长的一周。
phrasal-verb

pace meetings well

适当地管理会议的速度
Meaning
to manage the speed of a meeting appropriately
Example
Hosts **pace meetings well** by sticking to the agenda timing.
主持人通过遵循议程时间来**pèi sī mǐtīngs wēi ěr**。
phrasal-verb

push aside

忽视负面情绪并专注于前进
Meaning
to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward
Example
She tried to **push aside** her fears and keep going.
她试图把恐惧**push aside**并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

focus on

将你的注意力或精力集中在某事上
Meaning
to concentrate your attention or energy on something
Example
You should **focus on** what truly matters.
你应该专注于真正重要的事情。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
idiom

a game changer

完全改变事物处理方式的东西
Meaning
something that completely changes the way things are done
Example
The new technology is a **game changer** for the healthcare industry.
新技术是医疗行业的变革者。
idiom

A peaceful mind is a happy mind

心境的平静带来幸福和满足。
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
她认为**平静的心灵是幸福的心灵**。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself through anxiety

平静地与自己交流，以减少焦虑
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
我通过**与自己对话来应对焦虑**，提醒自己一切都会过去。
phrasal-verb

dip down

在再次上升之前稍微下降
Meaning
to fall slightly before rising again
Example
Stock prices **dipped down** briefly before rebounding.
股价在反弹之前稍微**下降**了一下。
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。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
phrasal-verb

shift perspective

改变你对失败的看法
Meaning
to change the way you think about failure
Example
Try to **shift perspective** and see failure as a learning step.
尝试 **改变视角** 并将失败视为学习的步骤。
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

ground yourself in reality

集中注意力于现实以减少恐慌或焦虑
Meaning
to focus your mind on what is real to reduce panic or anxiety
Example
If you feel lost in thoughts, **ground yourself in reality** by naming what you see.
如果你感到迷失在思想中，通过命名你所看到的来**让自己回到现实中**。
phrasal-verb

balance out inflation

抵消或稳定通货膨胀压力
Meaning
to offset or stabilize inflationary pressure
Example
Raising interest rates can help **balance out inflation**.
提高利率可以帮助**平衡通货膨胀**。
phrasal-verb

go ahead

开始或继续做某事
Meaning
to start or continue doing something
Example
If you’re ready, you can **go ahead** with your presentation.
如果你准备好了，你可以**继续**你的演示。
idiom

to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
phrasal-verb

stock up on

为将来使用购买或收集大量食物
Meaning
to buy or collect a large amount of food for future use
Example
We **stocked up on** vegetables for the week.
我们为这一周准备了大量的蔬菜。
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

put the pieces together

通过整合信息来理解或解决问题
Meaning
to understand or solve something by combining information
Example
After examining the data, the engineer **put the pieces together**.
在分析数据后，工程师把所有信息联系起来。
phrasal-verb

reach out for

通过努力尝试实现或获得某物
Meaning
to try to achieve or obtain something with effort
Example
You should always **reach out for** your dreams with confidence.
你应该始终以自信追求你的梦想。
idiom

Cover a lot of ground

处理大量的信息或材料
Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
这次讲座在一个小时内涵盖了许多内容。
idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
idiom

hit the trail

开始旅行或开始冒险
Meaning
to start traveling or begin an adventure
Example
We’ll **hit the trail** early in the morning.
我们将早晨开始旅行。
idiom

blind justice

不受外部因素影响的公正正义
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
**盲目的正义** 对每个人一视同仁，不论财富或地位。
idiom

new kid on the block

某个地方或情况中的新人
Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the **new kid on the block** in the company.
他是公司里的新人。
idiom

give someone the creeps

让某人感到不舒服或害怕
Meaning
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
Example
Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.
那些旧的废弃房子让我毛骨悚然。
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

Throw money at something

试图通过花很多钱来解决问题，而不是寻找更好的解决办法。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of using a better solution.
Example
The government keeps **throwing money at** the education problem instead of reforming it.
政府一直在**往教育问题上砸钱**，而不是去改革它。
phrasal-verb

benefit from

通过某事获得优势或利润
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
许多发展中国家 **从** 全球贸易协议中 **受益**。
phrasal-verb

lock down on

对某事施加严格的安全控制
Meaning
to impose strict security controls on something
Example
After the warning, we **locked down on** remote access rules.
在警告后，我们对远程访问规则进行了锁定
idiom

tie the knot of friendship

开始一段友谊
Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They **tied the knot of friendship** during college.
他们在大学期间结下了友谊的纽带。
phrasal-verb

step into leadership

开始承担领导责任
Meaning
to begin taking on a leadership role or responsibility
Example
He was encouraged to **step into leadership** after his promotion.
他在晋升后被鼓励**步入领导角色**。
idiom

a dark horse

一个在重要时刻之前保守技能或计划的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment
Example
Nobody expected her to win; she was **a dark horse**.
没有人预料到她会赢；她是**一匹黑马**。
phrasal-verb

wind down with

通过做一些平静的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something calming
Example
She likes to **wind down with** a book before bed.
她喜欢在睡觉前通过看书来放松。
idiom

nip it in the bud

在问题变得更糟之前阻止它
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
我们应该在事情变得严重之前阻止它。
idiom

dollar for dollar

在价值或数量上完全相等或等同的匹配
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
政府承诺对所有捐款进行美元对美元的配对。
phrasal-verb

pivot into

将焦点或策略转向新事物
Meaning
to shift your focus or strategy toward something new
Example
The startup **pivots into** digital services after losing retail clients.
这家初创公司在失去零售客户后**转向**数字服务。
phrasal-verb

turn over to

将控制权或责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone else
Example
He **turned over to** the next speaker after finishing his talk.
他在完成发言后，将话语权交给了下一个演讲者。
phrasal-verb

push through limits

超越看似可能的界限；克服边界
Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
运动员必须**突破极限**才能发挥他们的全部潜力。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
phrasal-verb

keep up on

保持与在线工作或沟通保持更新
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
她总是通过Slack保持对公司新闻的更新。
phrasal-verb

rack up

积累或获得某些东西，如分数或奖项
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
她因出色的工作获得了几个奖项
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

cope with

有效地应对或处理困难的事情
Meaning
to manage or deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She found it hard to **cope with** the sudden loss of her job.
她发现自己很难应对突然失去工作的情况。
idiom

silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
idiom

rise through the ranks

在组织中逐渐升职
Meaning
to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization
Example
He **rose through the ranks** to become the CEO.
他**在晋升中逐步上升**，最终成为了CEO。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
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。
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。
idiom

take the lead

在竞争中领先或位于前面
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
我们的团队**在最后一轮领先**。
phrasal-verb

take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
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

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。
idiom

rough patch

一段困难或麻烦的时期
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
他们的婚姻去年经历了**一段困难时期**。
phrasal-verb

cling to power

试图保持控制或权威
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
一些领导人即使失去公众支持，仍然力求保持权力。
idiom

To be there for someone

在某人需要时提供情感支持
Meaning
To offer emotional support when someone is in need
Example
No matter what happens, I’ll always **be there for you**.
无论发生什么，我都会一直在你身边。
idiom

do the right thing

以道德或社会责任的方式行事
Meaning
to act in a morally or socially responsible way
Example
Even when it’s hard, always **do the right thing**.
即使很困难，始终做正确的事。
idiom

play hardball

在谈判中坚定且强硬
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
他决定在合同谈判期间**玩硬球**。
phrasal-verb

boot into

启动计算机或设备并加载其操作系统
Meaning
to start a computer or device and load its operating system
Example
When I **boot into** Linux, the system loads all my development tools automatically.
当我**boot into** Linux时，系统会自动加载我的所有开发工具。
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

rein in

控制或限制某事
Meaning
to control or limit something
Example
We must **rein in** our spending this quarter.
我们必须在这个季度控制我们的支出。
phrasal-verb

drop dead

突然死去; 非正式地用来表达震惊或愤怒
Meaning
to die suddenly; used informally to express shock or anger
Example
He almost **dropped dead** when he heard the news.
他听到消息时几乎吓死了。
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。
idiom

hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
idiom

on your own shoulders

对某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests **on your own shoulders**.
这个事件的成功完全取决于你自己肩膀上的责任。
phrasal-verb

boost innovation

鼓励新思想和技术
Meaning
to encourage new ideas and technologies
Example
Investing in education can **boost innovation** and productivity.
投资教育可以促进创新和生产力。
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

turn toward

将注意力或努力转向某事
Meaning
to direct attention or effort to something
Example
More youth are **turning toward** cultural initiatives to make a difference.
更多的年轻人正在**转向**文化倡议，以产生影响。
phrasal-verb

lean forward

在对话中表现出兴趣和情感参与
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
她**向前倾**，专心听着朋友的担忧。
phrasal-verb

shift toward

向某个新方向改变关注、态度或方向
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
已经出现了全球向可持续生活方式的转变。