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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

cross out

在写的东西上画一条线，表示它是错误的
Meaning
to draw a line through something written to show it is wrong
Example
He **crossed out** the wrong answer and wrote the correct one.
他**划掉**了错误的答案，写下了正确的。
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself on

激励和鼓励自己继续前进
Meaning
to motivate and encourage yourself to keep going
Example
Sometimes you just need to **cheer yourself on** when no one else does.
有时候你只需要在没有人鼓励你的时候**激励自己**
idiom

can of worms

一个复杂的问题，一旦开始，可能会引发更多麻烦
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
AI偏见是一个**can of worms**，很难解决。
idiom

call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
phrasal-verb

coordinate with

与他人合作组织或安排行动
Meaning
to organize or arrange actions in cooperation with others
Example
Nations **coordinate with** each other to deliver disaster relief effectively.
各国**与…协调**，以有效地提供灾难救援。
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**。
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

celebrate with others

参加来自其他背景的人的文化节庆活动
Meaning
to join in the cultural festivities of people from other backgrounds
Example
We should **celebrate with others** to appreciate their culture and values.
我们应该**和他人一起庆祝**，以欣赏他们的文化和价值观。
idiom

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**。
idiom

chase rainbows

尝试实现不可能的事情
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
停止**追逐彩虹**，专注于现实。
phrasal-verb

cut out of

从情境或过程中去除不需要的东西
Meaning
to remove something unwanted from a situation or process
Example
We need to **cut carbon out of** our energy systems.
我们需要**从**我们的能源系统中**去除碳**。
phrasal-verb

catch on to

理解或学习新的事物，尤其是在一段时间后
Meaning
to understand or learn something new, especially after some time
Example
It took him a few weeks to **catch on to** the new reporting system.
他花了几周时间才理解新的报告系统。
idiom

cream of the crop

一组中的最佳；最优选择
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
这些学生是**最棒的**。
phrasal-verb

cut down electricity use

减少电力消耗
Meaning
to lower the consumption of electrical power
Example
Installing solar panels helps to **cut down electricity use**.
安装太阳能电池板有助于减少电力消耗。
phrasal-verb

cut out excuses

停止找借口并承担责任
Meaning
to stop making excuses and take responsibility
Example
If you want to improve, you need to **cut out excuses**.
如果你想进步，你需要**停止找借口**。
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

carry forward your progress

继续在你已经取得的基础上进行发展
Meaning
to continue developing based on what you have already achieved
Example
Always try to **carry forward your progress** to the next level.
始终努力将你的进展推向下一个层次。
idiom

carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
idiom

cover your tracks

隐藏一个人行为的证据
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
黑客在进入系统后常常**掩盖他们的痕迹**。
idiom

chip in

为共同的目标贡献金钱或努力
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
大家一致同意为玛雅的告别礼物出钱。
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。
phrasal-verb

calm nerves before

在事件之前减少焦虑
Meaning
to reduce anxiety ahead of an event
Example
I **calm nerves before** presentations by rehearsing with a friend.
我通过和朋友一起排练，在演讲前安抚我的神经。
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。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

clean up

从一个地方去除脏物或污染; 使某物更干净
Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
志愿者们在风暴后聚集在一起清理海滩。
phrasal-verb

choke back

尽量不表现或表达情感，特别是悲伤或眼泪
Meaning
to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears
Example
He **choked back** his tears during the farewell speech.
他在告别演讲中**choked back**了眼泪。
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**。
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。
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

carry on luggage

随身携带的小包或行李
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
她把所有必需品都装在她的随身行李里。
idiom

Crossing the line

超出可接受或适当的界限
Meaning
To go beyond acceptable or proper boundaries.
Example
The diplomat was criticized for **crossing the line** in his comments about the host country.
外交官因在关于东道国的评论中**越过了界限**而受到批评。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
phrasal-verb

commend on

表扬某人某事
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
经理因她出色的演讲表扬了她。
idiom

count your blessings

为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激
Meaning
be grateful for the good things in your life
Example
Instead of complaining, **count your blessings**.
不要抱怨，**数算你的祝福**。
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。
phrasal-verb

come up with ideas

创造或想到新点子
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
研发团队设法提出了革命性的想法，改变了产品线。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
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**。
idiom

cut back on

减少某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
我们正在试图减少一周内外出就餐的次数。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
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

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。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
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

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。
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

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

call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家，特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了，我们回家吧。
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**。
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

chop up

迅速将某物切成小块
Meaning
to cut something into small pieces quickly
Example
He **chopped up** the onions for the curry.
他为咖喱切碎了洋葱。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

come apart

打碎成碎片; 情感上崩溃
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fall apart emotionally
Example
The old book **came apart** in my hands.
那本旧书**在我手中散开**。
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

cherish forever

以感激的心情把回忆或善意珍藏在心中
Meaning
to hold memories or kindness in your heart with gratitude
Example
I’ll **cherish forever** the help you gave me during tough times.
我会**cherish forever**你在艰难时刻给我的帮助。
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**。
phrasal-verb

come off well

在某事中取得成功或被积极评判
Meaning
to succeed or be judged positively in something
Example
She **came off well** in the presentation and impressed the board.
她在演示中**表现很好**，给董事会留下了深刻印象。
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

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。
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**。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut off

停止某物的供应；断开连接
Meaning
to stop the supply of something; to disconnect
Example
The drought has **cut off** water supplies to several villages.
干旱已经**切断**了几个村庄的供水。
phrasal-verb

come up to

未达到某一特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach a particular standard or expectation
Example
Her performance didn't **come up to** our expectations.
她的表现没有达到我们的期望。
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。
idiom

come full circle

经历一系列变化后回到原来的状态
Meaning
to return to the original state after a series of changes
Example
After years abroad, she’s **come full circle** and moved back home.
在国外多年后，她回到了原点并搬回了家。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

come up short

未能达到目标或期望
Meaning
to fail to meet a goal or expectation
Example
The team **came up short** in the final minutes of the game.
团队在比赛的最后几分钟**落后**。
idiom

carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
phrasal-verb

confide in

信任某人，足够让他们告诉你个人感受或秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them personal feelings or secrets
Example
I can always **confide in** my sister when I feel upset.
当我感到沮丧时，我总是可以**confide in**我的妹妹。
phrasal-verb

carry up

将某物从较低的地方搬到较高的地方
Meaning
to take something from a lower place to a higher place
Example
Please **carry up** these bags to the attic.
请把这些袋子搬到阁楼。
idiom

cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
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

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。
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

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

cry a river

哭很多或表现出极度的悲伤
Meaning
to cry a lot or show extreme sadness
Example
He **cried a river** after hearing the news.
他听到消息后哭了很多。
phrasal-verb

catch at

快速抓住某物；突然利用一个机会
Meaning
to try to grab something quickly; to take advantage of an opportunity suddenly
Example
He **caught at** the rope before he fell off the boat.
他在从船上掉下去之前抓住了绳子。
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**。
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。
phrasal-verb

clam up

突然停止说话，尤其是在紧张或不愿意时
Meaning
to suddenly stop talking, especially when nervous or unwilling
Example
She **clammed up** as soon as I asked about her mistake.
她一提到她的错误，我就看到她突然闭口不谈。
phrasal-verb

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**。
idiom

change of guard

领导或权力的更替
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
在执政党发生了**换防**。
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。
phrasal-verb

cash out

将投资出售换取金钱
Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
他决定在股价高时出售他的股票。
idiom

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
idiom

content is king

高质量的内容是在线成功的最重要因素
Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
永远不要忘记，在数字营销中，**内容就是王者**。
phrasal-verb

cut off caffeine

停止饮用咖啡或含咖啡因的饮料
Meaning
to stop consuming coffee or caffeinated drinks
Example
She has **cut off caffeine** to sleep better at night.
她已经停止饮用咖啡因，为了晚上能更好睡觉
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。
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cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
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chill yourself out

让自己冷静下来并放松
Meaning
to make yourself calm and relaxed
Example
You need to **chill yourself out** instead of worrying about everything.
你需要**chill yourself out**，而不是为一切担心。
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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。
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**。
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cut it close

给某事留很少时间
Meaning
to allow very little time for something
Example
Leaving at 8:50 for a 9:00 meeting is **cutting it close**.
8:50离开去9:00的会议是**给某事留很少时间**。
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catch on quickly

快速理解新概念或想法
Meaning
to understand new concepts or ideas fast
Example
She **catches on quickly** when it comes to math problems.
她在数学问题上**迅速理解**。
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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**。
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call over

邀请某人来自己家里
Meaning
to invite someone to come to your place
Example
We should **call over** some friends this weekend for a movie night.
这个周末我们应该邀请一些朋友来举行电影之夜。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
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cut out luxury items

停止购买不必要的奢侈品
Meaning
to stop buying unnecessary expensive things
Example
They decided to **cut out luxury items** to save for a new house.
他们决定**停止购买不必要的奢侈品**，以便为新房子存钱。
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。
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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

Cut one’s losses

停止做一些失败的事情，以避免进一步的损失。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further loss.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and exit the market now.
现在最好是**减少你的损失**并退出市场。
phrasal-verb

clarify up

使某事变得更容易理解
Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
你能**澄清 up** 你在电子邮件中说的是什么意思吗？
idiom

catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
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。
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crack down on corruption

采取强有力的措施来打击腐败
Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
新政府承诺采取强有力的措施来打击腐败。
phrasal-verb

cut in

在别人说话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
Please don’t **cut in** when others are making their points.
请不要在别人阐述观点时打断他们。
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。
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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。
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

carry across

使人们理解你的想法或情感
Meaning
to make people understand your idea or emotion
Example
The speaker’s emotions really **carried across** to the audience.
演讲者的情感真的**传递**给了观众。
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。
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come up trumps

意外地表现得很好；在最不被期望时成功
Meaning
to perform unexpectedly well; to succeed when least expected
Example
She **came up trumps** and saved the project just in time.
她表现得非常出色，及时拯救了项目。
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carve your path

在生活或职业中创造你自己的道路或方向
Meaning
to create your own way or direction in life or career
Example
He decided to **carve his path** instead of following others.
他决定**开辟自己的道路**，而不是跟随别人。
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calm oneself down

在生气或烦恼后放松并恢复情绪控制
Meaning
to relax and regain emotional control after being upset or angry
Example
He took a deep breath to **calm himself down** before speaking.
他说他深吸了一口气以在说话前**冷静下来**。
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cut off excuses

停止为不做某事找借口
Meaning
to stop giving reasons for not doing something
Example
It’s time to **cut off excuses** and take real action.
是时候**停止找借口**，采取实际行动了。
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climb toward success

朝着成功取得稳定进展
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
通过努力工作和坚持不懈，她继续**向成功攀登**。
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

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。