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phrasal-verb

check out of

付完账后离开酒店
Meaning
to leave a hotel after paying the bill
Example
We **checked out of** the hotel early to catch our flight.
我们为了赶上航班，早早地离开了酒店。
phrasal-verb

build upon ideas

发展或改善现有的想法
Meaning
to develop or improve existing ideas
Example
Our goal is to **build upon** each other’s ideas to create a stronger plan.
我们的目标是 **建立在** 彼此的想法上，制定一个更强大的计划。
idiom

Go to pieces

失去对情绪的控制；崩溃。
Meaning
To lose control of your emotions; to break down.
Example
She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后**崩溃了**。
phrasal-verb

shape up to be

看起来可能会发展成某事
Meaning
to seem likely to develop into something
Example
The new policy is **shaping up to be** a major change in the industry.
新政策看起来可能会成为行业中的重大变化。
idiom

the teacher’s pet

一个被老师偏爱的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s **the teacher’s pet** in our class.
每个人都知道他是我们班的**老师的宠儿**。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
idiom

a picture is worth a thousand words

一张图片可以比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that **a picture is worth a thousand words**.
那张照片真正确认了**一张图片胜过千言万语**
phrasal-verb

work through

处理并解决困难的情感或经历
Meaning
to deal with and resolve difficult emotions or experiences
Example
He’s trying to **work through** his grief after the loss.
他正在尝试在失落后处理自己的悲伤。
phrasal-verb

set out code

清晰地组织或结构代码
Meaning
to organize or structure code clearly
Example
Make sure you **set out your code** neatly before pushing it.
确保在推送之前，您已经将您的代码**整理好**。
idiom

to err is human

每个人都会犯错误；不完美是自然的
Meaning
everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
Example
**To err is human**, but to learn from errors is wisdom.
犯错是人类的本性，但从错误中学习就是智慧
phrasal-verb

coach daily standups

指导简短的每日签到会议
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
领导们**coach daily standups**，以确保更新简洁且有帮助。
phrasal-verb

emerge from

从某事物中出来或从中发展出来
Meaning
to come out of or develop from something
Example
New opportunities often **emerge from** major technological shifts.
新的机会通常来自重要的技术变革。
idiom

take the edge off

让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
一杯热茶总是有助于缓解压力。
idiom

Make headlines

成为重要的新闻故事
Meaning
To become an important news story
Example
Her sudden resignation **made headlines** across the country.
她的突然辞职成为全国的头条新闻。
idiom

in the pipeline

正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
几个新项目正在进行中。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
idiom

the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
phrasal-verb

stick at

继续做某事，决心即使在困难时也不放弃
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
如果你坚持下去，你最终会看到你的努力结果
idiom

garbage in, garbage out

错误的输入数据将产生错误的结果
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
如果训练数据不佳，人工智能模型将失败——**garbage in, garbage out**。
phrasal-verb

put forward

提出一个想法; 提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
他在会议中提出了一个新计划。
idiom

have a green thumb

擅长园艺
Meaning
to be good at gardening
Example
My mother **has a green thumb** and grows beautiful flowers.
我妈妈**拥有绿拇指**，种植美丽的花朵。
phrasal-verb

go over lessons

再次复习或检查课程，以便更好地理解
Meaning
to review or check lessons again for better understanding
Example
I always **go over lessons** before an exam.
我总是在考试前复习课程。
idiom

frozen with fear

因恐惧而僵硬
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
她因恐惧而僵硬，当蛇出现时。
phrasal-verb

depend upon imports

依赖从其他国家带来的商品
Meaning
to rely on goods brought from other countries
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon imports** for essential commodities.
许多发展中国家依赖进口来获取重要商品。
phrasal-verb

keep pushing

尽管面临障碍仍然继续努力
Meaning
to continue making an effort despite obstacles
Example
Even when life gets tough, keep **pushing** forward.
即使生活变得艰难，继续向前走。
idiom

in orbit

处于极度兴奋或活跃的状态
Meaning
in a state of great excitement or activity
Example
The team was **in orbit** after the big win.
在大胜之后，团队处于**在轨道上**。
phrasal-verb

build upon strengths

建立在现有的优势上
Meaning
to use existing advantages or abilities to achieve more success
Example
Great leaders **build upon strengths** instead of focusing on weaknesses.
伟大的领导者通过建立在自身的优势上，而不是专注于弱点。
idiom

roads less traveled

生活中那些不同寻常或富有冒险精神的选择或道路
Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the **roads less traveled** and discover new cultures.
他喜欢走与众不同的路，探索新的文化。
phrasal-verb

delve in

深入探索或调查
Meaning
to explore or investigate deeply
Example
The scientist decided to **delve in** to the mysteries of the deep sea.
科学家决定**深入研究**深海的奥秘。
idiom

call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
phrasal-verb

bridge over

减少差异或连接不同文化的人
Meaning
to reduce differences or connect people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **bridge over** misunderstandings between nations.
文化交流项目有助于减少国家之间的误解。
idiom

In the eye of the beholder

美丽或价值是主观的，取决于观看者。
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
艺术确实是**在观者眼中**，因为不同的人有不同的品味。
phrasal-verb

attach to

将文件或文档附加到电子邮件中
Meaning
to include a file or document with an email
Example
I've **attached** the report **to** this email.
我已将报告附加到此电子邮件。
idiom

drag one’s feet

推迟做某事；做某事时很慢，因为你不想做
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
他在完成报告时**拖延**
phrasal-verb

go by

时间流逝；遵循或被某事物引导
Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years **go by**, we learn more about ourselves.
随着岁月流逝，我们对自己有了更多的了解。
phrasal-verb

open up communication

开始或改善诚实和清晰的沟通
Meaning
to start or improve honest and clear communication
Example
They tried to **open up communication** to solve their issues.
他们试图**打开沟通**以解决他们的问题。
phrasal-verb

speak up in

在对话或会议中清楚地表达自己的想法或意见
Meaning
to express one’s thoughts or opinions clearly during a conversation or meeting
Example
She always **speaks up in** international conferences to share her ideas.
她总是在国际会议上**发言**，分享她的想法。
idiom

slippery slope

一种如果不加以控制，可能会导致严重问题的情况
Meaning
a situation that can lead to serious problems if not controlled
Example
Allowing AI to make moral decisions is a **slippery slope**.
让AI做道德决策是一个滑坡。
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。
idiom

double-cross someone

在假装支持某人后背叛某人
Meaning
to betray someone after pretending to support them
Example
He promised to help but **double-crossed** me in the end.
他答应帮忙，但最后背叛了我。
phrasal-verb

get away with

做错事而不受惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong without being punished
Example
He thought he could **get away with** cheating on the test.
他认为自己可以在考试中作弊而不被抓到。
phrasal-verb

run on

由特定的能源来源提供动力
Meaning
to be powered by a particular source of energy
Example
Electric cars **run on** renewable energy instead of gasoline.
电动汽车**run on**可再生能源，而不是汽油。
idiom

Don’t throw in the towel

不要放弃或停止。
Meaning
Don’t give up or quit.
Example
**Don’t throw in the towel** even if it’s hard.
**不要放弃** 即使它很难。
phrasal-verb

look on the bright side of things

专注于某种情况的积极方面
Meaning
to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
Example
Try to **look on the bright side of things** when things go wrong.
当事情出错时，尝试**从事情的积极方面看**。
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。
phrasal-verb

go over again

重新审查或重复材料，以便更好地理解
Meaning
to review or repeat material for better understanding
Example
Let’s **go over again** the main points before the quiz.
在测验前，让我们再复习一下主要的要点。
phrasal-verb

move toward improvement

逐渐朝更好的状态或过程前进
Meaning
to progress gradually toward a better state or process
Example
Every organization must **move toward improvement** to stay competitive.
每个组织都必须**朝着改善的方向前进**，以保持竞争力。
idiom

get a taste of your own medicine

自食其果
Meaning
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others
Example
He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally **got a taste of his own medicine**.
他总是对别人无礼，所以我很高兴他终于自食其果了。
phrasal-verb

give back to

对一个曾经支持过你的社区或事业做出贡献
Meaning
to contribute to a community or cause that has supported you
Example
He believes everyone should **give back to** society in some way.
他认为每个人都应该以某种方式**回馈社会**。
phrasal-verb

branch into opportunities

拓展到新的领域或增长的机会
Meaning
to expand into new areas or chances for growth
Example
He decided to **branch into opportunities** beyond his comfort zone.
他决定**分支到机会**，走出他的舒适区。
idiom

Don’t lose heart

不要灰心。
Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
即使你失败一次，也不要灰心。
idiom

ink in

以书面形式安排或确认某事
Meaning
to schedule or confirm something in writing
Example
I’ll **ink in** the interview for Tuesday morning.
我将安排周二早上的面试。
idiom

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**。
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

link up

与另一个群体或组织连接或加入
Meaning
to connect or join with another group or organization
Example
We plan to **link up** with regional chambers of commerce.
我们计划与地区商会 **link up**。
idiom

sell like hotcakes

销售得非常快而且数量很大
Meaning
to sell very quickly and in large quantities
Example
After the ad went viral, the product began to **sell like hotcakes**.
广告走红后，这款产品开始热销。
phrasal-verb

turn ideas into reality

让你的计划或梦想成真
Meaning
to make your plans or dreams come true
Example
Great leaders know how to **turn ideas into reality**.
伟大的领导者知道如何**把想法变成现实**。
idiom

to make the grade

达到所需标准
Meaning
to meet the required standard
Example
He didn’t **make the grade** in the final exam.
他在期末考试中没有**通过**。
idiom

A flash of inspiration

突如其来的创意
Meaning
A sudden creative idea
Example
He had **a flash of inspiration** while working late at night.
他在深夜工作时有了**灵感的闪现**。
phrasal-verb

take on challenges

自信地接受和处理困难任务
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult tasks confidently
Example
Employees who **take on challenges** tend to grow faster in their careers.
那些**迎接挑战**的员工通常在他们的职业生涯中发展得更快。
idiom

gear up for

为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
工程师们正在为最终测试做准备。
idiom

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
idiom

let it go

停止为某事担忧；原谅或忘记
Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to **let it go** and move on.
她最终决定**放手**并继续前进。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
phrasal-verb

jump at

因恐惧或惊讶而突然反应
Meaning
to react suddenly with fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped at** the sound of thunder.
她听到雷声时吓了一跳。
idiom

scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
idiom

the big picture

情况的整体视角或透视
Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at **the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，看**大图**是很重要的。
idiom

come to light

浮出水面；变得为人所知或被揭示
Meaning
to become known or revealed
Example
The truth finally **came to light** after many years.
真相在多年后终于**浮出水面**。
idiom

throw one’s hat into the ring

宣布有意参与或竞争，尤其在政治中
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
Example
He finally **threw his hat into the ring** for the mayoral election.
他终于为市长选举投入了自己的帽子。
idiom

talk over someone's head

说话的方式让别人听不懂
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
教授在讲座中讲得让我们听不懂。
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
idiom

make a decision

在考虑之后选择某事
Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to **make a decision** about my career path.
我需要一些时间来**做出决定** 关于我的职业道路。
phrasal-verb

shut yourself off

由于压力而情感或社会隔离自己
Meaning
to isolate yourself emotionally or socially due to stress
Example
She tends to **shut herself off** from everyone when she’s anxious.
她在焦虑时倾向于与所有人隔离。
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

build credibility with

赢得他人的信任和尊重
Meaning
to earn trust and respect from others
Example
It takes time to **build credibility with** your colleagues.
需要时间来赢得同事们的信任和尊重。
idiom

don't count your chickens before they hatch

不要为可能不会发生的事情做计划
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
你应该等到收到工作邀请再庆祝。不要在鸡蛋孵出小鸡之前就数鸡。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
phrasal-verb

be moved by

被某人的好行为深深打动
Meaning
to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act
Example
She was deeply **moved by** the support she received.
她深受他给予的支持感动。
idiom

a steep learning curve

当某事很难学习，通常是迅速的
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
新软件有一个**陡峭的学习曲线**，但我设法理解了它。
idiom

keep one's nose to the grindstone

努力工作并持续不断地工作
Meaning
to work hard and continuously
Example
If you **keep your nose to the grindstone**, you'll achieve your goals.
如果你**保持不断努力工作**，你将实现你的目标。
idiom

mix together

将不同的东西结合成一体
Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
**Mix together** the spices before adding them to the stew.
在将它们加入炖菜之前，将香料混合在一起
phrasal-verb

invest in infrastructure

花钱用于建筑、系统或服务，以促进长期发展
Meaning
to spend money on buildings, systems, or services for long-term development
Example
Developing nations are trying to **invest in infrastructure** to support economic growth.
发展中国家正在努力**投资基础设施**，以支持经济增长。
idiom

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**。
phrasal-verb

look into allegations

调查索赔或指控
Meaning
to investigate claims or accusations
Example
An independent body was formed to **look into allegations** of election fraud.
成立了一个独立机构来调查选举欺诈的指控。
idiom

learn from mistakes

通过理解和纠正错误来提升自己
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
我总是尝试从错误中学习，以避免重复它们。
idiom

pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目，我们需要**加快速度**。
idiom

the singularity

一个假设的未来时刻，当人工智能超过人类智能时
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
一些专家认为**奇点**可能永远改变人类
idiom

hope for the best

即使在不确定中也期望积极的结果
Meaning
expect a positive outcome even in uncertainty
Example
We did everything we could, now let’s **hope for the best**.
我们做了我们能做的一切，现在让我们希望最好的结果。
phrasal-verb

think back on

回忆或记得过去的事情
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
当我回想起那一天时，我意识到自己有多么粗心。
phrasal-verb

clam down from

在非常紧张或愤怒之后逐渐放松
Meaning
to gradually relax after being very stressed or angry
Example
It took him an hour to **clam down from** the argument.
他花了一个小时才平静下来，结束了争论。
phrasal-verb

show up as

以特定的方式或形式出现
Meaning
to appear in a particular way or form
Example
Your mistake **shows up as** a red mark on the report.
你的错误在报告中作为红色标记出现
idiom

Many hands make light work

当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
大家一起吧；人多力量大，工作更轻松。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

检查自上次更新以来工作进展到何种程度
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
项目负责人每周四早上**检查进展**。
idiom

bottle up your feelings

隐藏或压抑你的情感
Meaning
to hide or suppress your emotions
Example
Don't **bottle up your feelings**; talk about them.
不要**压抑你的情感**；谈论它们。
phrasal-verb

wash up

餐后洗碗; 清洁自己
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
我们吃完晚饭后，我会洗碗。
phrasal-verb

turn over

翻转某物；更换工作或位置
Meaning
to flip something; to change jobs or positions
Example
She **turned over** the page to continue reading.
她翻过页面继续阅读。
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
idiom

to pick someone's brain

向某人提问以获取信息或建议
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
我需要**向你取经**，了解你在这款软件方面的经验。
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

dress up for

为某个场合穿上华丽或正式的衣服
Meaning
to wear fancy or formal clothes for an occasion
Example
Everyone **dressed up for** the annual gala dinner.
大家**为**年度晚宴穿戴整齐。
idiom

a smart cookie

一个非常聪明或有智慧的人
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s **a smart cookie**.
不要低估她; 她是 **一个聪明的饼干**。
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

recover from

在挫折或损失后恢复正常状态
Meaning
to return to a normal state after a setback or loss
Example
The global economy is gradually **recovering from** the financial crisis.
全球经济正在逐渐**从**金融危机中恢复。
phrasal-verb

question over

对某事表达怀疑或不确定性
Meaning
to express doubt or uncertainty about something
Example
There’s been a lot of **questions over** the accuracy of that report.
关于该报告的准确性，已经有很多**问题**。
phrasal-verb

pull at

重复拉或抓住某物
Meaning
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
Example
The child kept **pulling at** his mother’s hand.
孩子一直在**拉着**母亲的手。
phrasal-verb

call forth

引起反应或回应
Meaning
to bring about a reaction or response
Example
Her speech **called forth** a lot of emotions from the audience.
她的演讲**引发**了观众的许多情感。
idiom

come out on top

在某种情况下最好的或最成功的
Meaning
to be the best or most successful in a situation
Example
Despite the competition, she **came out on top**.
尽管有竞争，她**成功脱颖而出**。
idiom

back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。
phrasal-verb

fry up

用热油或脂肪快速煮食
Meaning
to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat
Example
She **fried up** some eggs for breakfast.
她为早餐煎了几个鸡蛋。
idiom

good egg

一个友善可靠的人
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
大家都喜欢约翰，因为他是一个友善可靠的人。
idiom

take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
phrasal-verb

speak out for justice

公开支持公平或平等
Meaning
to publicly support fairness or equality
Example
The ambassador **spoke out for justice** in his UN speech.
大使在他的联合国演讲中公开支持正义。
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

if you ask me

用于表达个人意见，通常在没有被询问的情况下
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
如果你问我，他们做了一个错误的决定。
phrasal-verb

cut down on tariffs

减少进口或出口税
Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
The WTO encourages members to **cut down on tariffs** to enhance global trade.
世界贸易组织鼓励成员国**减少进口或出口税**以促进全球贸易。
phrasal-verb

turn off lights

在不需要时关闭灯光以节省能源
Meaning
to switch off lights when not needed to save energy
Example
Employees are encouraged to **turn off lights** when leaving the office.
鼓励员工在离开办公室时**关闭灯光**。
idiom

full of praise

非常积极地谈论某人或某事
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
每个人都为她的演讲**满是赞美**。
idiom

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
idiom

keep your cool

在压力或挑衅下保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm under stress or provocation
Example
Even in emergencies, he always **keeps his cool**.
即使在紧急情况下，他总是保持冷静。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
phrasal-verb

hone in on

专注于某个具体的事物
Meaning
to focus attention or effort on something specific
Example
You need to **hone in on** your weaknesses to improve faster.
你需要专注于你的弱点，以便更快地提高。