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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

we'll cross that bridge when we come to it

我们不会担心可能发生的未来问题，而是如果发生了我们再处理
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
我不知道我们怎么支付修理费，但到时候再说
phrasal-verb

let go of fear

放开或停止抓住像恐惧或愤怒这样的负面情绪
Meaning
to release or stop holding onto negative emotions like fear or anger
Example
He learned to **let go of fear** and move forward with hope.
他学会了放开恐惧，带着希望前进
idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
phrasal-verb

take notes on

在学习时写下重要的信息
Meaning
to write down important information while studying
Example
You should **take notes on** every lecture.
你应该在每次讲座时**做笔记**。
idiom

A solid foundation

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

build around customer needs

根据用户需求开发产品或服务
Meaning
to develop products or services based on user demands
Example
Successful startups **build around customer needs** to ensure satisfaction.
成功的创业公司**根据客户需求开发**，以确保客户满意度。
phrasal-verb

step down from power

辞去权力职位
Meaning
to resign or give up a position of authority
Example
The president agreed to **step down from power** after the election results.
总统在选举结果后同意辞职。
idiom

rules are made to be broken

有时可以忽略规则
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
他相信规则是为了被打破的
idiom

sing the same tune

与他人持有相同的观点
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
Both managers **sing the same tune** about company policy.
两位经理对公司政策意见一致。
phrasal-verb

fade out

逐渐从视野或声音中消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
音乐在字幕滚动时逐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

put off someone

劝阻或使某人不愿意
Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really **put off** the new employees.
他的负面评论确实让新员工感到沮丧。
idiom

get a grasp of

完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
我花了一些时间来**掌握**这个新软件。
phrasal-verb

move past hurt

从痛苦的经历中情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a painful experience
Example
It took her years to **move past hurt** and trust again.
她花了多年才**走出伤痛**，重新建立信任。
phrasal-verb

cut out on

从你的饮食或日常中去掉某些东西
Meaning
to eliminate something from your diet or routine
Example
My doctor told me to **cut out on** sugar to lose weight.
我的医生告诉我为了减肥，要戒糖。
idiom

fall flat on one’s face

完全失败或让自己出丑
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
He **fell flat on his face** trying to start a new business.
他在尝试创业时**彻底失败，颜面尽失**。
phrasal-verb

bring in new ideas

引入创造性的想法或计划
Meaning
to introduce creative thoughts or plans
Example
Leaders should **bring in new ideas** to improve team performance.
领导者应该引入新的想法来提高团队的表现。
idiom

scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
phrasal-verb

log out

在完成工作后退出网站或应用程序
Meaning
to exit from a website or app after finishing your work
Example
Don’t forget to **log out** when you’re done.
完成后不要忘记**登出**。
idiom

A team player

在团队中能与他人合作良好的人。
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
约翰是一个**团队成员**，总是支持他的同事。
phrasal-verb

sell out

没有更多的东西可供出售
Meaning
to have no more of something to sell
Example
The new iPhones **sold out** in just two hours.
新的iPhone **售罄**，仅用了两小时。
phrasal-verb

get together on

以小组的形式集合讨论某事
Meaning
to meet and discuss something as a group
Example
We should **get together on** this proposal before sending it to the client.
我们应该在**这个提案上聚集**，然后再发给客户。
phrasal-verb

pick up pace

增加速度或进展
Meaning
to increase speed or progress
Example
The global economy is starting to **pick up pace** after the slowdown.
全球经济在放缓之后开始提速。
idiom

brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
phrasal-verb

foster in

在某人或某个团体内促进某个品质或思想的发展
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
该项目旨在培养参与者的责任感。
idiom

lose interest

对某事失去兴趣
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
他很快就对这个项目失去了兴趣。
idiom

live up to one's promise

履行承诺或预期的内容
Meaning
to fulfill what was promised or expected
Example
He **lived up to his promise** and completed the project.
他**履行了他的承诺**并完成了项目。
phrasal-verb

drop out of

在完成课程之前退学
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing a course
Example
He **dropped out of** college to start his own business.
他为了开始自己的生意退学了。
idiom

take the bull by the horns

直面困难的情况，直接且勇敢地应对
Meaning
to face a difficult situation directly and with courage
Example
She decided to **take the bull by the horns** and confront her manager.
她决定 **勇敢地面对挑战**，直接与经理对抗。
phrasal-verb

read over

通过重新阅读检查某事
Meaning
to check something by reading it again
Example
Can you **read over** my essay and tell me what you think?
你能**重新阅读**我的文章并告诉我你怎么想吗？
idiom

in layman's terms

用简单的非技术性语言解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in simple, non-technical language
Example
Can you explain the theory **in layman's terms**?
你能**用通俗易懂的语言**解释这个理论吗？
idiom

stretch the truth

夸大或让某事看起来比实际更重要
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
他有时**夸大事实**来给人留下深刻印象。
idiom

neural spark

人工智能创新中的突发洞察力或创造力时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of insight or creativity in AI innovation
Example
Her idea was a true **neural spark** that changed the whole project.
她的想法是一个真正的**neural spark**，改变了整个项目。
idiom

taste of success

第一次体验成功
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
经过多年的努力，他终于尝到了成功的味道。
idiom

cost an arm and a leg

非常昂贵
Meaning
to be very expensive
Example
That designer bag **cost an arm and a leg**.
那个设计师包包**非常昂贵**。
phrasal-verb

work out a plan

通过讨论制定或创建策略
Meaning
to develop or create a strategy through discussion
Example
The managers **worked out a plan** to improve productivity.
经理们制定了一个提高生产力的计划。
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。
idiom

feel comfortable in your own skin

对自己感到自信和放松
Meaning
to be confident and relaxed about who you are
Example
She finally **feels comfortable in her own skin**.
她终于**在自己的皮肤中感到舒适**。
phrasal-verb

reflect kindness on

通过对他人表示善意来表达感激之情
Meaning
to show gratitude by being kind to others in return
Example
She **reflected kindness on** others after being helped herself.
她在得到帮助后，将善意回馈给别人。
idiom

kick in

开始生效
Meaning
to begin to take effect
Example
The backup generator should **kick in** within seconds.
备份发电机应在几秒钟内**启动**。
idiom

get a handle on something

理解或控制某事
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
我正在努力理解新软件。
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。
idiom

head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他一见面就**深深地爱上**了她。
phrasal-verb

log back into

在登出后重新访问您的在线帐户
Meaning
to access your online account again after logging out
Example
I had to **log back into** my account to submit the assignment.
我必须重新登录我的帐户才能提交作业。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
phrasal-verb

take over from

从某人那里接管责任
Meaning
to assume responsibility from someone else
Example
After my father retired, I **took over from** him in managing family affairs.
在我父亲退休后，我 **接管了** 他在管理家庭事务方面的责任。
phrasal-verb

blend in

自然地成为某个团体或文化的一部分
Meaning
to become part of a group or culture naturally
Example
He tried to **blend in** by learning the local customs and traditions.
他通过学习当地的风俗和传统，努力融入其中。
phrasal-verb

foster cooperation

鼓励和发展国家之间的相互帮助或团队合作
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
联合国的目标是促进其成员之间的合作。
idiom

turn back the clock

回到一个早期的时间; 撤销进展或变化
Meaning
to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change
Example
Many people wish they could **turn back the clock** to their childhood.
许多人希望他们可以**把时间倒回**到他们的童年。
idiom

broken-hearted

因某事或某人而极度悲伤
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
分手后，他心碎了。
idiom

as easy as ABC

非常容易做或理解
Meaning
very easy to do or understand
Example
For him, solving math problems is **as easy as ABC**.
对他来说，解决数学问题非常容易。
phrasal-verb

belong to

是某个群体或地方的成员或与之相连
Meaning
to be a member of or connected to a group or place
Example
I feel I **belong to** both my home country and the culture I live in now.
我觉得我同时属于我的祖国和我现在生活的文化。
phrasal-verb

follow along in chat

在在线会议期间跟上消息
Meaning
to keep up with messages during an online meeting
Example
Participants **follow along in chat** while the speaker demos the tool.
参与者在演讲者演示工具时，**跟随聊天**。
phrasal-verb

appreciate for

认识到某人或某物的价值
Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
我真的**很欣赏你**为了完成工作而留下到很晚。
idiom

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
idiom

wind down

在活动后放松或减慢
Meaning
to relax or slow down after activity
Example
I like to **wind down** with a book before bed.
我喜欢在睡觉前和一本书一起放松。
idiom

meet and greet

一个人们相遇并相互介绍的活动
Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a **meet and greet** for new employees.
公司为新员工组织了一个欢迎活动。
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**。
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

用于测试某个想法的产品的最简单版本。
Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an **MVP** to get feedback before the full version.
我们发布了一个**MVP**，在发布完整版本之前获得反馈。
phrasal-verb

dial back on

减少某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
我们正在减少深夜邮件以保护平衡。
idiom

chapter and verse

提供关于某事的完整和准确细节
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
她可以引用**chapter and verse**来支持她的论点。
phrasal-verb

learn from others

向他人学习
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding from people of different cultures
Example
We can **learn from others** by observing their traditions and values.
我们可以通过观察他们的传统和价值观来向他人学习。
idiom

Unicorn company

一家估值超过十亿美元的初创公司。
Meaning
A startup valued at over one billion dollars.
Example
Becoming a **unicorn company** is every founder’s dream.
成为一家**独角兽公司**是每个创始人的梦想。
phrasal-verb

bring together

将人们聚集在一起以实现某个目标
Meaning
to unite people for a purpose
Example
Family events **bring together** everyone and strengthen bonds.
家庭活动**将人们聚集在一起**并加强纽带。
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

turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。
idiom

spread sunshine

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
idiom

on the rise

价值或数量正在增加或增长
Meaning
increasing or growing in value or number
Example
Tech stocks are **on the rise** this quarter.
本季度科技股正在**上涨**。
idiom

create buzz

引起人们对某个产品或活动的兴奋和讨论
Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
预告视频帮助在产品发布前引起了热议。
idiom

A red herring

一个误导性的线索或分散注意力的事物，目的是转移对真正问题的注意。
Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a **red herring** to distract from the corruption scandal.
新法律只是一个分散注意力的事物，用来转移对腐败丑闻的注意。
idiom

new kid on the block

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

pick at

只吃少量食物而没有兴趣
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
他只是**挑食**他晚餐，留下了大部分。
phrasal-verb

connect with

理解或与某人分享相似的感受
Meaning
to understand or share similar feelings with someone
Example
I immediately **connected with** her because we had similar life experiences.
我立刻与她连接了，因为我们有相似的人生经历。
idiom

keep up with the Joneses

试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
许多人为了**keep up with the Joneses**而陷入债务。
phrasal-verb

dance along to

随着音乐跳舞
Meaning
to dance while music is playing
Example
Everyone **danced along to** the DJ’s beats.
每个人随着DJ的节拍跳舞。
idiom

on the big screen

出现在电影中
Meaning
appearing in a cinema film
Example
Her novel was adapted **on the big screen** last year.
她的小说去年在**大银幕上**改编。
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。
idiom

in the red

负债；亏损
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
疫情过后，许多小企业都在亏损中。
phrasal-verb

move beyond anger

放下怨恨，专注于和解
Meaning
to let go of resentment and focus on reconciliation
Example
She learned to **move beyond anger** and rebuild trust.
她学会了 **超越愤怒**，重建信任。
phrasal-verb

lash out emotionally

以暴力或突然的方式表达愤怒或沮丧
Meaning
to express anger or frustration violently or suddenly
Example
He **lashed out emotionally** when he felt betrayed.
他在感到背叛时**情绪爆发**
idiom

make a comeback

在一段失败后的时期重新取得成功
Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to **make a comeback** and won the championship.
经过一年的奋斗，球队成功地**做出了复出**并赢得了冠军。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
phrasal-verb

skid off

失控地从表面或道路滑出
Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus **skidded off** the icy road.
公交车**滑出**了结冰的道路。
idiom

to drop the ball

犯错误；在重要的事情上失败
Meaning
to make a mistake; to fail at something important
Example
He really **dropped the ball** by forgetting the meeting.
他因为忘记会议而真的**犯了个大错**。
phrasal-verb

let go of confusion

放下困惑
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
一旦她放下困惑，一切都变得清晰了。
idiom

new blood

新的人带来新鲜的想法
Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
公司需要**新的人**来保持竞争力。
idiom

put in the hours

花费很多时间工作
Meaning
to spend a lot of time working
Example
If you **put in the hours**, you’ll see progress soon.
如果你投入时间，你很快会看到进展。
idiom

put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
idiom

reach for the moon

设定非常高的目标
Meaning
to set very high goals
Example
Don’t be afraid to **reach for the moon**.
不要害怕**追求月亮**。
phrasal-verb

budget time blocks

为任务计划特定的时间块
Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
我在周一为深度工作和补充时间安排预算时间块。
phrasal-verb

listen to

以同理心倾听某人感受或说话
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.
有时候，一个人需要的只是有人**听他**说话。
idiom

put heads together

一起合作解决问题
Meaning
to work together to solve a problem
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**，找到解决方案。
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join in on

参加一个对话或活动，在其中分享经验
Meaning
to participate in a conversation or activity where experiences are being shared
Example
Feel free to **join in on** the discussion about travel memories.
随时加入关于旅行记忆的讨论。
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put down to

把某事归因于某个原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
她把她的成功归因于努力工作和决心。
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ring out

发出响亮的声音，尤其是铃声或警报声
Meaning
to make a loud sound, especially of bells or alarms
Example
Church bells **rang out** across the city.
教堂的钟声 **响起** 遍布城市。
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show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
phrasal-verb

bring into play

使用或引入某物以影响某种情况
Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president **brought into play** his connections to win the election.
总统**运用了**他的关系来赢得选举。
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give in to

屈服于压力或诱惑
Meaning
to yield or surrender to pressure or temptation
Example
The country refused to **give in to** international pressure.
这个国家拒绝屈服于国际压力。
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to take the high road

选择最道德或道德的道路，即使其他人没有这样做
Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and not respond with anger.
她决定选择道德的道路，而不是用愤怒回应。
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move on from

情感恢复并继续生活，经受过痛苦的经验之后
Meaning
to recover emotionally and continue life after a painful experience
Example
It took him a while to **move on from** the heartbreak.
他需要一些时间来从失恋中恢复
idiom

fend off

抵御某事或某人
Meaning
to defend against something or someone
Example
They installed lights to **fend off** raccoons in the yard.
他们安装了灯来驱赶院子里的浣熊。
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move aside

靠边站让某人或某物通过
Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please **move aside** so the ambulance can go through.
请 **靠边站** 让救护车通过。
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work against

反对某人或某事
Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
新政策可能会**对抗**小企业。
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set aside for

为虚拟会议或工作预留特定时间
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
我每天早上预留一小时检查电子邮件。
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win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
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pin down answers

获得特定问题的明确答案
Meaning
to get clear responses to specific questions
Example
We **pin down answers** during the call so nothing stays vague.
我们在电话中获得明确答案，以免留下任何模糊不清。
phrasal-verb

get lost

迷路
Meaning
to lose one's way
Example
We **got lost** in the small streets of Venice.
我们在威尼斯的小街道上**迷路**了。
idiom

encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
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

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

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

log lessons from

记录你从经验中学到的东西
Meaning
to record what you learned from an experience
Example
We **log lessons from** each sprint in a shared wiki page.
我们在共享的维基页面中记录每个迭代的教训。
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

pace yourself

控制你工作的速度以避免疲劳
Meaning
to control the speed at which you work to avoid exhaustion
Example
You need to **pace yourself** during busy weeks.
你需要在繁忙的周中 **pace yourself**。
idiom

new lease of life

给某人或某物一个新的开始或新的能量
Meaning
to give someone or something a fresh start or new energy
Example
The renovation of the old building has given it a **new lease of life**.
这座老建筑的翻新赋予了它**新的生命力**。
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stand up for

捍卫或支持某人的权利或观点
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions
Example
Parents should **stand up for** their children when they are treated unfairly.
当孩子们受到不公平对待时，父母应该为他们**stand up for**。
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listen in on

偷偷听某人的谈话
Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught **listening in on** their private discussion.
他被抓到偷偷听他们的私人讨论。
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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。
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call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。