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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

carry across meaning

使某人清楚地理解你的信息
Meaning
to make someone understand your message clearly
Example
Good translators know how to **carry across meaning** accurately.
好的翻译员知道如何**准确地传达意义**。
idiom

clash of civilizations

不同文化、宗教或文明群体之间的冲突
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
关于文化差异的辩论常被视为一次**文明的冲突**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

cut down on costs

减少开支或花费
Meaning
to reduce expenses or spending
Example
The government is trying to **cut down on costs** to stabilize the economy.
政府正在尝试减少开支以稳定经济。
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

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。
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。
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

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

Change is the only constant

生活中的一切都在不断变化；没有什么保持不变。
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
不要抵抗 — 变化是唯一不变的。
phrasal-verb

cut off by

被某物阻塞或分开
Meaning
to be blocked or separated by something
Example
The road was **cut off by** the landslide.
道路被山体滑坡阻断了
phrasal-verb

clean up shared docs

整理共享文件，便于每个人轻松使用
Meaning
to tidy common files so everyone can use them easily
Example
I **clean up shared docs** every Friday to remove outdated drafts.
我每周五**清理共享文档**，删除过时的草稿。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

chill out over

在享受食物或对话时放松
Meaning
to relax while enjoying something like food or a conversation
Example
We **chill out over** coffee every Friday evening.
我们每周五晚上在喝咖啡时放松。
phrasal-verb

cut down on delays

减少浪费的时间或工作中的延迟
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time wasted or delays in work
Example
The team is working to **cut down on delays** in project delivery.
团队正在努力**减少项目交付的延迟**。
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。
idiom

clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
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。
idiom

castles in the air

不可能或不现实的梦想或计划
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
他总是在为自己的未来建造**castles in the air**。
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

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

change with the times

适应社会或科技的变化
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
为了在商业中保持相关性，重要的是要**与时俱进**。
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

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
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

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
phrasal-verb

catch someone’s eye

引起某人的注意
Meaning
to attract someone's attention
Example
The bright red car **caught my eye** as it drove past.
那辆红色的车**吸引了我的注意**，当它开过去的时候。
phrasal-verb

count towards

对整体结果或未来成就做出贡献
Meaning
to contribute to an overall result or future achievement
Example
This internship will **count towards** your graduation credits.
这次实习将计入你的毕业学分。
phrasal-verb

carry off with

用力带走或拿走
Meaning
to remove or take away forcefully
Example
The thief **carried off** the jewels **with** surprising speed.
小偷以惊人的速度带走了珠宝。
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

climb up the ladder

在公司或组织中晋升到更高职位
Meaning
to move to a higher position in a company or organization
Example
She worked hard for years to **climb up the ladder** in her company.
她努力工作了多年，才在她的公司中**爬上了梯子**。
idiom

Cheer up

变得更开心; 不要伤心。
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!
这不是世界的末日——振作起来！
idiom

cross your heart and hope to die

真诚地发誓某事是真的
Meaning
to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity
Example
I **cross my heart and hope to die** that I will never lie to you.
我发誓并希望死去，我绝不会对你撒谎。
phrasal-verb

cut back on spending

减少支出
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent on something
Example
To control inflation, the government decided to **cut back on spending**.
为了控制通货膨胀，政府决定减少支出。
phrasal-verb

care deeply for

对某人有强烈的情感或关心
Meaning
to have strong affection or concern for someone
Example
He truly **cares deeply for** his grandparents.
他真的非常关心他的祖父母。
idiom

Chart a course

计划达成某事的方法。
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
公司已为全球扩展**制定了计划**。
idiom

couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**，他从不外出，也不做运动。
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。
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

chase after

努力实现你想要的事情
Meaning
to try hard to achieve something you want
Example
Many people **chase after** success without enjoying the process.
许多人追求成功却不享受过程。
phrasal-verb

celebrate wins with

与某人一起庆祝成就
Meaning
to mark achievements alongside someone
Example
We **celebrate wins with** a quick message in the team chat.
我们通过团队聊天中的快速消息庆祝胜利。
phrasal-verb

call up

打电话
Meaning
to phone someone
Example
I’ll **call up** my friend to invite him to dinner.
我会给我的朋友打电话，邀请他来吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

crack up

爆笑; 无法控制地笑
Meaning
to burst into laughter; to laugh uncontrollably
Example
We all **cracked up** at his silly joke.
我们都因他的傻笑话而笑翻了。
idiom

copycat

模仿另一个人的人
Meaning
someone who imitates another person
Example
She’s such a **copycat**, always doing what I do.
她是个**copycat**，总是做我做的事。
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。
idiom

Cross one’s mind

突然想到某事。
Meaning
To suddenly think of something.
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could be lying.
我从未**想过**他可能在撒谎。
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

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！
idiom

come through

在困难的情况下做出预期或承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always **comes through** when we need her most.
她总是在我们最需要她的时候帮助我们。
idiom

Catwalk queen

一个非常自信又时尚的女人，就像模特一样
Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
她走进房间，像一个T台女王。
idiom

come out clean

被证明无罪或免除指责。
Meaning
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
Example
After investigation, he **came out clean**.
经过调查后，他被证明是清白的。
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

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

come off medication

停止服用药物
Meaning
to stop taking medicine
Example
He **came off** his medication after feeling better.
他**停药**后感觉更好。
phrasal-verb

carry about

将某物从一个地方带到另一个地方
Meaning
to move or take something from place to place
Example
Vendors **carry about** their goods in baskets.
小贩们把商品放在篮子里带着走。
phrasal-verb

carry yourself with pride

以自信和尊严的方式表现自己
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
无论何时 **以自豪的姿态展示自己**, 即使在困难时刻。
phrasal-verb

collide with

与某物或某人发生碰撞
Meaning
to crash into something or someone
Example
Two motorcycles **collided with** each other at the intersection.
两辆摩托车在交叉路口**相撞了**。
phrasal-verb

coordinate efforts toward

组织行动以实现共同目标
Meaning
to organize actions to reach a common goal
Example
The organizations **coordinate efforts toward** sustainable economic growth.
各组织 **协调努力朝向** 可持续的经济增长。
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

comfort in

在某事或某人中找到平静或安慰
Meaning
to find peace or reassurance in something or someone
Example
Many people **find comfort in** talking to their loved ones.
许多人在与亲人交谈中找到安慰。
phrasal-verb

cry out for

急需某物
Meaning
to need something urgently
Example
This area **cries out for** better healthcare facilities.
该区域**迫切需要**更好的医疗设施。
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。
idiom

clean conscience

有一种感觉，你没有做错任何事情
Meaning
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
Example
He can sleep well because he has a **clean conscience**.
他可以睡得很好，因为他有一颗**干净的良心**。
phrasal-verb

come up

被提及或意外发生
Meaning
to be mentioned or occur unexpectedly
Example
Your name **came up** during the meeting.
你的名字在会议中**出现**。
phrasal-verb

cut away from

去除或避免不健康的部分或习惯
Meaning
to remove or avoid unhealthy parts or habits
Example
Try to **cut away from** processed foods for a healthier diet.
为了更健康的饮食，尽量**cut away from**加工食品。
phrasal-verb

cash in

从投资或情境中赚取金钱
Meaning
to make money from an investment or situation
Example
Investors **cashed in** when the stock prices soared.
当股价飙升时，投资者**赚取了金钱**。
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。
phrasal-verb

check into

进入并在酒店或旅馆获得住宿
Meaning
to enter and get accommodation at a hotel or lodge
Example
We **checked into** a cozy mountain resort for our vacation.
我们在一个舒适的山地度假村登记入住，开始了我们的假期。
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。
phrasal-verb

come off

成功发生; 成功
Meaning
to happen successfully; to succeed
Example
The plan **came off** just as we hoped.
计划**成功了**，正如我们所希望的。
phrasal-verb

cool down

在剧烈活动后进行轻微运动以放松肌肉
Meaning
to do light exercise after heavy activity to relax muscles
Example
You should **cool down** after your workout to avoid stiffness.
你应该在锻炼后做轻微运动，以避免僵硬。
phrasal-verb

cut across borders

超越国界或差异
Meaning
to go beyond national boundaries or differences
Example
Cultural exchange programs **cut across borders** and bring people together.
文化交流项目**跨越国界**，将人们团结在一起。
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

caught off guard

被某些意外事情惊讶或震惊
Meaning
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
Example
She was **caught off guard** by the sudden question.
她被突如其来的问题吓了一跳。
idiom

carve your own path

开辟自己的道路以获得成功或独立
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
她决定**开辟自己的道路**，而不是加入家族企业。
phrasal-verb

carry on smiling

即使在困难时期也保持微笑
Meaning
to keep smiling even during difficult times
Example
She always **carries on smiling** no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是带着微笑。
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。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
phrasal-verb

call for peace

公开要求结束冲突
Meaning
to publicly ask for an end to conflict
Example
The international community **called for peace** between the rival nations.
国际社会呼吁在敌对国家之间实现和平。
phrasal-verb

come clean with

对某人对某事完全诚实
Meaning
to be completely honest with someone about something
Example
You should **come clean with** the team about the project delay.
你应该对团队完全诚实，关于项目延误的事情。
idiom

code like a machine

在编程中极快且高效地工作
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
当截止日期临近时，她可以**像机器一样编程**。
idiom

climb the ladder of success

在事业或生活中取得更高的位置
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
她通过努力工作正在**爬上成功的阶梯**。
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

catch lightning in a bottle

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
idiom

chew someone out

生气地责骂或批评某人
Meaning
to angrily scold or criticize someone
Example
The coach **chewed out** the team for their poor performance.
教练因为球队糟糕的表现而责骂了球队。
phrasal-verb

cheer for

为某人或某事展示支持或热情
Meaning
to show support or enthusiasm for someone or something
Example
The crowd **cheered for** their favorite player loudly.
人群大声为他们最喜欢的球员加油。
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

close in on

接近实现某事
Meaning
to get nearer to achieving something
Example
After several meetings, we are finally **closing in on** an agreement.
经过几次会议后，我们终于**接近达成**协议。
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

carry forward lessons

将过去的经验应用到当前
Meaning
to apply what you learned from past experiences
Example
We **carry forward lessons** from each launch into the next sprint.
我们将在每次发布中吸取经验教训，并将其应用到下一个冲刺。
idiom

check back

稍后回来获取更新
Meaning
to return at a later time for an update
Example
Please **check back** next week for the final list.
请在下周**回来**查看最终名单。
idiom

climb to the top

在公司或领域中达到最高职位
Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
他决心**登上顶峰**，成为他的职业巅峰。
phrasal-verb

catch on with

在人群中变得受欢迎或被接受
Meaning
to become popular or well-accepted among people
Example
The innovative idea quickly **caught on with** young consumers.
这个创新的想法迅速**获得了年轻消费者的认可**。
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

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。
idiom

Cook the books

伪造财务记录以掩盖损失或盗窃。
Meaning
To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft.
Example
The accountant was fired for trying to **cook the books**.
那位会计因为试图篡改账目而被解雇。
idiom

chip away at

逐步在某事上工作以取得结果
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
她每晚都**逐步工作**她的论文，直到完成。
phrasal-verb

channel emotions

将情感引导到积极的行动中
Meaning
to direct emotions into positive actions
Example
She learned to **channel her emotions** into creative work.
她学会了将**她的情感引导**到创意工作中。
phrasal-verb

cheer someone for

通过赞美或鼓励某人来表达欣赏
Meaning
to show appreciation by praising or encouraging someone
Example
They **cheered him for** his volunteer work at the shelter.
他们因他的志愿者工作在收容所中为他加油。
idiom

cast in stone

固定且不可更改
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
剧本不是**cast in stone**; 我们可以进行更改。
idiom

call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。
idiom

clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
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**。
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。
idiom

curtain call

当表演者回到舞台上接受掌声时
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
在他们精彩的表演之后，团队在**帷幕落下**时得到了站立的掌声。
idiom

caught red-handed

在做错事时被当场抓住
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
小偷在偷钱包时被**当场抓住**。
phrasal-verb

carry on with

继续做某事，即使很困难
Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
他决定继续他的学业，尽管面临财务困境。
phrasal-verb

climb toward

朝着更高的位置或目标稳步前进
Meaning
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
Example
He is **climbing toward** the top position in his company.
他正在朝着公司最高职位攀登。
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

count to ten

在生气之前暂停并冷静下来
Meaning
to pause and calm down before reacting in anger
Example
When you’re upset, just **count to ten** before speaking.
当你生气时，在说话之前先**数到十**。
idiom

cut and dry

清晰直接; 没有混淆的空间
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
决策并不像他们预期的那样明确直接。
idiom

carry yourself with confidence

以自信和确定的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
她在会议期间总是以自信的态度展示自己。
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
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。
phrasal-verb

center on

集中于
Meaning
to focus attention or thoughts on something; to make something the main point
Example
Try to **center on** the positive aspects of your life instead of the negatives.
尽量**集中于**生活中的积极方面，而不是消极方面。
idiom

change the game

引入某种能显著改变行业或领域的事物
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
5G 技术将会为移动通信**带来变革**。
phrasal-verb

choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
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

cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。