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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

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**。
phrasal-verb

chalk up to

将某事归因于特定原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular reason
Example
We **chalked it up to** experience and moved forward.
我们**将它归因于**经验并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

cut out

完全停止使用或做某事；消除
Meaning
to stop using or doing something completely; to eliminate
Example
We need to **cut out** fossil fuels to slow down global warming.
为了减缓全球变暖，我们需要**切除**化石燃料。
idiom

corner the market

主导特定市场
Meaning
to dominate a particular market
Example
They’ve managed to **corner the market** in organic products.
他们已经成功主导了有机产品市场。
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。
phrasal-verb

cheer oneself up

让自己感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier
Example
She watched her favorite movie to **cheer herself up** after a rough day.
她看了自己最喜欢的电影，以便在艰难的一天后 **让自己高兴起来**。
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。
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。
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

catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
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**。
phrasal-verb

come across

偶然发现某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone unexpectedly
Example
We **came across** a promising distributor during the trade fair.
我们在贸易博览会上**偶然遇到**一个有前途的分销商。
idiom

couldn’t care less

表现出完全的冷漠
Meaning
to show total indifference
Example
She **couldn’t care less** about what people think.
她对别人怎么想完全不在乎。
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
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 empty

未能实现或找到某事
Meaning
to fail to achieve or find something
Example
We searched everywhere but **came up empty**.
我们到处搜索，但**一无所获**。
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

clamp down on

采取严格措施来阻止或控制某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop or control something
Example
Authorities are **clamping down on** tax evasion this year.
当局今年正在**加大对**税收逃避的打击力度。
phrasal-verb

come on board

加入团队或项目
Meaning
to join a team or project
Example
We’re excited for you to **come on board** our project.
我们很高兴你能够**加入我们的项目**。
idiom

climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
phrasal-verb

clear things up with

解决与某人的困惑或分歧
Meaning
to resolve confusion or disagreement with someone
Example
I need to **clear things up with** my manager about the schedule.
我需要和我的经理就日程安排清理事情。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
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

carve out power

通过持续的努力获得影响力
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
社区组织者通过不断的会议获得影响力。
phrasal-verb

cover for

通过隐藏某人的错误或不当行为来保护某人
Meaning
to protect someone by hiding their mistake or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **cover for** his colleague who submitted false data.
他试图为提交虚假数据的同事掩护。
phrasal-verb

chat up

以友好或浪漫的方式与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone in a friendly or romantic way
Example
He tried to **chat up** the girl at the party.
他试图在派对上与那个女孩搭讪。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
phrasal-verb

count down to deadlines

在工作到期前密切跟踪剩余时间
Meaning
to track remaining time closely before work is due
Example
I **count down to deadlines** with reminders so nothing slips.
我通过提醒倒数截止日期，以免错过任何事情。
phrasal-verb

cut out for

天生适合做某事
Meaning
to be naturally suited for something
Example
She isn’t really **cut out for** long-distance running.
她并不适合长时间跑步。
idiom

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
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。
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。
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

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！
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
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

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
idiom

Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion

处于信任位置的人必须毫无过错嫌疑。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
法官应记住，凯撒的妻子必须无可指责。
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
idiom

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
phrasal-verb

carry over data

将未使用的数据或余额从一个周期转移到另一个周期
Meaning
to transfer unused data or balance from one period to another
Example
Most mobile plans now let you **carry over data** to the next month.
现在大多数手机套餐允许您将**carry over data**转移到下个月。
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**。
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

cool yourself off

在生气或兴奋后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or excited
Example
He went for a walk to **cool himself off** after the argument.
他在争论后去散步来**冷静下来**。
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 over

从一个旧系统切换到一个新系统
Meaning
to switch from an old system to a new one
Example
We plan to **cut over** to the new cloud platform this weekend.
我们计划这个周末切换到新的云平台。
phrasal-verb

cut off from reality

与真实或实际的事物断开联系
Meaning
to be disconnected from what is real or practical
Example
He lives in his own world, completely **cut off from reality**.
他生活在自己的世界里，完全 **切断现实**。
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

Cook up a story

编造一个虚假的故事。
Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
他编造了一个故事来解释他为什么迟到。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

come across as

表现得像或看起来像某物
Meaning
to appear or seem to be something
Example
He **came across as** a very confident person.
他**看起来像**一个非常自信的人。
phrasal-verb

clamor for

大声并情感强烈地要求某事
Meaning
to demand something loudly and emotionally
Example
Fans **clamored for** an encore performance.
粉丝们**clamored for**加场演出。
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。
idiom

cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
phrasal-verb

choke on

因强烈情绪而感到说话或呼吸困难
Meaning
to have difficulty speaking or breathing because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on** her words as she tried to explain how she felt.
她在试图解释自己感受时，**哽咽**了自己的话。
phrasal-verb

come out with

生产或发布新的东西
Meaning
to produce or publish something new
Example
The company has **come out with** an innovative smartphone design.
公司推出了一款创新的智能手机设计。
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

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

carry through with

尽管有困难，仍然成功完成某事
Meaning
to complete something successfully despite difficulties
Example
She managed to **carry through with** her plan even when everyone doubted her.
她成功地完成了她的计划，尽管每个人都怀疑她。
phrasal-verb

center yourself

在自己内心找到平衡和情感的平静
Meaning
to find balance and emotional calm within yourself
Example
Meditation helps her **center herself** when she feels stressed.
冥想帮助她在感到压力时**集中自己**。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut across

同时影响多个领域或群体
Meaning
to affect multiple areas or groups at once
Example
Climate change **cuts across** every sector of society.
气候变化**影响**社会的各个领域。
idiom

catch up

在很长一段时间后见面并交谈; 达到与某人相同的水平
Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s **catch up** over coffee this weekend.
这个周末我们一起喝咖啡聊聊。
phrasal-verb

cut down on distractions

减少分散你注意力的事物
Meaning
to reduce things that take your attention away
Example
He’s trying to **cut down on distractions** to stay focused.
他正在尝试**减少分散注意力的干扰**，以保持专注。
phrasal-verb

check back in with

与某人重新联系以提供或获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect with someone to give or get an update
Example
I'll **check back in with** you after the leadership roundtable.
我将在领导力圆桌会议后与你联系。
idiom

cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
idiom

color outside the lines

以创造性和不拘一格的方式思考或行动
Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
优秀的设计师总是**超越界限**思考。
phrasal-verb

check out

停止参与或专注; 心理上脱离
Meaning
to stop being involved or attentive; to mentally disengage
Example
Many employees **check out** mentally before the weekend starts.
许多员工在周末开始之前，**检查外** 心理上就脱离了。
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

complain about

对某事表示不满
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction about something
Example
She always **complains about** the food at that restaurant.
她总是抱怨那家餐厅的食物。
phrasal-verb

cut back on laziness

减少你避免努力或工作的倾向
Meaning
to reduce your tendency to avoid effort or work
Example
To be disciplined, you need to **cut back on laziness**.
为了保持纪律，你需要**减少懒惰**。
idiom

come to terms with

在经过一些谈判后达成协议或接受一种情况
Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
这花了一些时间，但最终我们**接受了**新政策。
idiom

conversion rate

网站访问者中采取期望行动（如购买或注册）的百分比。
Meaning
The percentage of visitors to a website who take a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up.
Example
Our **conversion rate** has significantly improved after the redesign of the website.
网站重新设计后，我们的**转化率**显著提高了。
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

cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时，他**越界了**。
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

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

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**。
idiom

crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
idiom

count on

依赖某人做某事
Meaning
to rely on or trust someone to do something
Example
You can always **count on** me.
你总是可以依赖我。
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

cut across inequalities

影响或涉及所有社会和经济层次的人
Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
气候变化问题**跨越不平等**并影响每个人。
phrasal-verb

cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
phrasal-verb

cry over

对已经发生的事情感到难过或抱怨
Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
为洒掉的牛奶哭泣是没有意义的
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。
phrasal-verb

carry off

成功完成困难的任务
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
She managed to **carry off** the project despite all the challenges.
尽管面临所有挑战，她还是成功地完成了这个项目。
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
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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**。
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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。
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chime in

通过添加意见或评论来加入对话
Meaning
to join a conversation by adding your opinion or comment
Example
Feel free to **chime in** if you have anything to add.
如果你有任何要补充的内容，请随时**加入**。
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close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
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cover all the angles

从各个角度审视一个故事或问题
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
记者在发布文章之前尽力**涵盖所有角度**。
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cut the cord

摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
是时候你独立生活，不再依赖别人了。
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channel energy into

将努力集中在特定目标上
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.
他将能量投入到创造性爱好中，以减轻压力。
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count down

倒数以标记事件的开始
Meaning
to count backward to mark the start of an event
Example
Everyone **counted down** to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
大家都倒数到新年前夕的午夜。
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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。
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campaign for

为政治或社会目标以有组织的方式工作
Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are **campaigning for** better education policies.
他们正在**为**更好的教育政策进行竞选。
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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。
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call back

回拨电话
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
我将在会议结束后**回电**。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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chin up, soldier

在困难的情况下保持勇敢和坚强
Meaning
to stay brave and strong in difficult situations
Example
**Chin up, soldier**, things will get better soon.
**振作起来，士兵**，一切很快就会好起来。
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chase your dreams

积极努力实现你的雄心
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
无论多么困难，你都应该始终**追求你的梦想**。
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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**。
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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。
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clear the air with

通过与某人进行坦诚的对话来解决紧张局势
Meaning
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
Example
I want to **clear the air with** you before the next meetup.
我想在下次见面之前与您澄清一下
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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。
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come to mind

突然想起某事
Meaning
to suddenly remember something
Example
Her name didn’t **come to mind** at first.
她的名字一开始没有想起来。
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clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
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clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
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cut back on exports

减少出口
Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods sold to other countries
Example
Due to rising costs, the company decided to **cut back on exports** this year.
由于成本上升，公司决定今年**减少出口**。
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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。
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catch a cold

着凉
Meaning
to become ill with a cold
Example
You’ll **catch a cold** if you go out in this rain.
如果你在这场雨中出去，你会着凉。
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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。
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capitalize on opportunities

利用机会获取利润
Meaning
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
Example
Smart investors always **capitalize on** opportunities in the market.
聪明的投资者总是利用市场上的机会。
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cut down expenses

削减开支
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent
Example
To stay profitable, companies must **cut down expenses**.
为了保持盈利，企业必须削减开支。
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crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。