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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

break out in

在皮肤上突然出现某些东西（如皮疹）
Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
他吃海鲜后长了皮疹。
idiom

have a blast

度过愉快的时光
Meaning
to have a really good time
Example
We **had a blast** at the concert last night!
我们在昨晚的音乐会上玩得很开心！
idiom

ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
phrasal-verb

plan for

为可能发生的事件或风险提前做好准备
Meaning
to prepare in advance for possible events or risks
Example
Businesses should **plan for** economic downturns.
企业应为经济衰退**计划为**。
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
idiom

I owe you one

用于表达感谢并计划回报恩惠
Meaning
used to express that you are thankful and plan to return the favor
Example
Thanks for helping me move, **I owe you one**!
谢谢你帮我搬家，**我欠你一个人情**!
phrasal-verb

break into exports

开始在外国市场销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
许多本地公司正在尝试通过 **打入出口** 来推动增长。
phrasal-verb

pull in

吸引或赚取金钱、利润或投资
Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly **pulled in** thousands of subscribers and investors.
新应用程序迅速吸引了成千上万的订阅者和投资者。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

beat oneself up

对某事过分自责
Meaning
to blame yourself too much for something
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要因为一个错误而**过分责备自己**。
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。
phrasal-verb

hang out

与某人社交地度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with someone socially
Example
Let’s **hang out** after work and grab some coffee.
下班后我们一起度过时间，喝点咖啡。
idiom

post something

在社交媒体平台上分享内容
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
她在Instagram上发布了一张漂亮的照片。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。
phrasal-verb

point away from

将注意力从某物转移开
Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
他试图把注意力从真正的问题上转移开。
phrasal-verb

clean up well

穿戴整齐后看起来不错
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
他通常看起来很凌乱，但在特殊场合时，他看起来很得体。
phrasal-verb

build back

在困境之后恢复情感力量
Meaning
to restore emotional strength after hardship
Example
It’s never easy to **build back** after heartbreak.
在失恋之后，重建自我从来都不容易。
phrasal-verb

plug into system

将设备连接到电源或系统
Meaning
to connect a device to a power source or system
Example
Just **plug the printer into the system** to start using it.
只需**将打印机插入系统**即可开始使用。
idiom

the blind leading the blind

没有经验的人领导其他同样没有经验的人
Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like **the blind leading the blind**.
新来的学员互相教学就像 **盲人领盲人**
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

on the go

总是忙碌或活跃；经常旅行
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
她总是忙于工作旅行。
phrasal-verb

shift over to

从一个系统、过程或思维方式转移到另一个
Meaning
to move from one system, process, or mindset to another
Example
They decided to **shift over to** digital platforms for better flexibility.
他们决定转向数字平台，以提高灵活性。
idiom

pivot

根据市场反馈或失败调整方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
在初步的产品发布失败后，团队决定向新的商业模式**枢轴**。
phrasal-verb

keep in touch with

与某人保持联系或沟通
Meaning
to maintain contact or communication with someone over time
Example
Even after graduation, they promised to **keep in touch with** each other.
即使毕业后，他们承诺要与彼此保持联系。
idiom

Golden goose

持续盈利或成功的来源。
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
旅游业多年来一直是该国的**黄金鹅**。
phrasal-verb

throw at

用力将某物投向某人或某物
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
他高兴地将球扔向他的朋友。
idiom

catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
phrasal-verb

lift others up

在情感上鼓励或支持他人
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
当你鼓励他人时，你也在鼓励自己。
idiom

On the record

正式声明并可报告
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
她在面试中做了**正式声明**。
phrasal-verb

tip over

意外地翻倒在一侧
Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck **tipped over** while taking a sharp turn.
卡车在转弯时**翻了过来**。
idiom

show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
idiom

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
idiom

learn the ropes

学习如何做一项特定的工作或活动
Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to **learn the ropes** at my new job.
我花了一个月时间在我的新工作中**掌握基本知识**。
phrasal-verb

keep your head high

即使面对批评或失败，仍然保持自信和骄傲
Meaning
to stay confident and proud even after facing criticism or failure
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep your head high**.
无论发生什么，始终保持自信昂首。
idiom

juggle work and life

同时管理工作和个人生活
Meaning
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
Example
It's not easy to **juggle work and life**, but I try to do my best.
同时 **juggling 工作和生活** 不容易，但我尽力做到最好。
phrasal-verb

keep emotions in check

控制你的情绪，不让它们占据主导地位
Meaning
to control your emotions and not let them take over
Example
During negotiations, she managed to **keep her emotions in check**.
在谈判过程中，她成功地**保持了她的情绪控制**。
idiom

wallflower

一个害羞的人，避免社交活动
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
她以前是 **wallflower**，但现在更自信了
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
idiom

sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
idiom

to boot up

启动某事；开始工作或运行
Meaning
to start something; to begin working or functioning
Example
Let’s **boot up** the new project today and see how it goes.
我们今天启动新项目，看看它会怎样。
phrasal-verb

push past

克服障碍或限制
Meaning
to move beyond obstacles or limitations
Example
You have to **push past** your fears to achieve success.
你必须克服恐惧才能成功。
idiom

Run the risk

做某事可能会导致损失或危险。
Meaning
To do something that may result in loss or danger.
Example
You’ll **run the risk** of losing everything if you lie.
如果你撒谎，你将面临失去一切的风险。
phrasal-verb

comment on

表达关于某事的意见
Meaning
to express an opinion about something
Example
Please **comment on** the professor’s recent publication.
请评论教授最近的出版物。
idiom

catch a bug

在系统中找到问题或缺陷
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
开发人员在系统上线之前成功**发现了一个错误**。
phrasal-verb

pitch innovations to

向特定观众呈现新创意
Meaning
to present new ideas to a specific audience
Example
Startups **pitch innovations to** potential partners during expos.
初创公司在博览会上**向潜在合作伙伴推销创新**。
idiom

can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
idiom

take the time to listen

努力去理解或关心他人的感受
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
有时候，我们只需要**花时间听听**他人的问题。
phrasal-verb

invite over

请某人来你家
Meaning
to ask someone to come to your home
Example
We’re planning to **invite over** our colleagues this weekend.
我们计划这个周末邀请我们的同事来家里。
phrasal-verb

open up space for joy

在痛苦之后为快乐腾出情感空间
Meaning
to make emotional room for happiness after pain
Example
After forgiving herself, she began to **open up space for joy**.
原谅自己后，她开始为快乐腾出空间。
phrasal-verb

follow your passion

追随你喜欢做的事，作为职业或目标
Meaning
to pursue what you love doing as a career or goal
Example
He decided to **follow his passion** for photography.
他决定追随自己对摄影的热情。
idiom

nothing to write home about

没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
这部电影没什么特别的。
phrasal-verb

pay homage to

向某人或某物致敬
Meaning
to show deep respect or tribute to someone or something
Example
Citizens **pay homage to** national heroes on Independence Day.
公民们在独立日**向民族英雄致敬**。
phrasal-verb

bring in reforms

引入改革以改善系统或政策
Meaning
to introduce changes to improve a system or policy
Example
The new government promised to **bring in reforms** to strengthen the economy.
新政府承诺引入改革以加强经济。
phrasal-verb

go out for

离开家去做某项特定活动，如购物或吃饭
Meaning
to leave home to do a particular activity like shopping or eating
Example
We usually **go out for** groceries on weekends.
我们通常在周末外出购买杂货。
idiom

birds of a feather flock together

有相似兴趣或性格的人往往会成为朋友。
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
约翰和迈克总是在一起；俗话说，物以类聚，人以群分。
idiom

a dark horse

一个在重要时刻之前保守技能或计划的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment
Example
Nobody expected her to win; she was **a dark horse**.
没有人预料到她会赢；她是**一匹黑马**。
phrasal-verb

look up to mentors

钦佩并尊重经验丰富的人
Meaning
to admire and respect experienced people
Example
Young managers often look up to their senior mentors for advice.
年轻的经理们常常向他们的资深导师寻求建议。
idiom

Never say die

始终保持乐观和坚定的态度。
Meaning
Always remain optimistic and determined.
Example
He faced many challenges but had a **never say die** attitude.
他面临了许多挑战，但保持着**永不言弃**的态度。
phrasal-verb

turn off

停止某物的流动；关闭
Meaning
to stop the flow of something; to switch off
Example
Please **turn off** the lights when you leave the room to save energy.
请在离开房间时关掉灯光以节省能源。
phrasal-verb

boost confidence

增加对经济的乐观或信任
Meaning
to increase optimism or trust in the economy
Example
Positive trade data helped **boost confidence** among entrepreneurs.
正面的贸易数据有助于增强企业家之间的信任。
idiom

keep a stiff upper lip

在困难的情况下不表现出情绪
Meaning
to not show your emotions in difficult situations
Example
Even after losing the match, the team **kept a stiff upper lip**.
即使输掉比赛，团队仍保持镇定。
phrasal-verb

pine over

因失去某物或某人而感到深深的悲伤或渴望
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or longing because of something or someone lost
Example
She still **pines over** her broken relationship.
她仍然为她破裂的关系感到痛苦。
idiom

above the law

不受法律约束；认为自己无法被规则触及
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
一些有权势的人表现得像他们 **高于法律**。
phrasal-verb

snap out of fear

迅速从恐惧或惊慌的状态中恢复过来
Meaning
to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state
Example
He managed to **snap out of fear** and take control of the situation.
他成功地从恐惧中恢复过来，并掌控了局势。
phrasal-verb

raise concern about

对某个问题表示担忧或怀疑
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
活动家们**提出了关于**河流污染程度的关注。
phrasal-verb

listen within

倾听你内心的声音或情感
Meaning
to pay attention to your inner voice or emotions
Example
When confused, take a moment to **listen within**.
当你感到困惑时，花点时间倾听内心的声音。
idiom

on the cutting block

被考虑为淘汰或停止
Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now **on the cutting block**.
由于预算削减，几个研究项目现在处于被淘汰的边缘。
idiom

hit the trends

在很短的时间内变得流行或时尚
Meaning
to become popular or fashionable in a very short period of time
Example
The new meme about the office prank has **hit the trends** and is everywhere now.
关于办公室恶作剧的新迷因已经**成为了趋势**，现在到处都是。
idiom

bear market

股价下跌的时期
Meaning
a period when stock prices are falling
Example
Many people lose money during a **bear market**.
很多人在**熊市**期间亏钱。
idiom

pick yourself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a failure or setback
Example
She failed the first time, but she **picked herself up** and tried again.
她第一次失败了，但她**站起来**并再次尝试。
idiom

nudge into

轻轻地鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
他们轻推她在聚会上做演讲。
idiom

machine learning fairness

确保机器学习模型做出公正、公平决策的概念。
Meaning
the concept of ensuring that machine learning models make unbiased, equitable decisions.
Example
The research team focused on improving **machine learning fairness** to eliminate discrimination.
研究小组专注于改进**机器学习公平性**以消除歧视。
idiom

hold oneself accountable

为自己的行为或决定承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
Example
A true leader **holds himself accountable** for the team’s failures.
真正的领导者会为团队的失败承担责任。
phrasal-verb

align efforts toward

将团队合作和行动指向共同目标
Meaning
to direct teamwork and actions toward a shared objective
Example
We need to **align efforts toward** achieving long-term goals.
我们需要将努力对准实现长期目标。
phrasal-verb

rise above setbacks

在面对困难或失败之后恢复并继续前进
Meaning
to recover and continue after facing difficulties or failures
Example
She learned to **rise above setbacks** and keep moving forward.
她学会了**超越挫折**并继续前进。
idiom

quick on the uptake

能够迅速理解事物
Meaning
able to understand things quickly
Example
You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.
你不需要解释两次——他很**快理解事物**。
phrasal-verb

bring back

重新引入或恢复被移除的事物
Meaning
to reintroduce or restore something that was removed
Example
The city plans to **bring back** tree-planting programs this year.
这座城市计划在今年重新引入植树项目。
idiom

upgrade your thinking

改善你的思维过程或心态
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
为了适应人工智能趋势，你必须升级你的思维。
phrasal-verb

back away from power

选择不担任有影响力的职位
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
一些活动家为了保持独立，选择放弃权力。
idiom

grey matter

智慧; 思考的能力
Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
用你的**智慧**来解开谜题。
phrasal-verb

take on responsibility

承担责任
Meaning
to accept a duty or task
Example
He decided to **take on responsibility** for the new client.
他决定承担新客户的责任。
idiom

have a one-track mind

一直只想一件事
Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He **has a one-track mind** when it comes to his business.
当涉及到他的生意时，他**有单一思维**。
idiom

to rise to the occasion

在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
当团队最需要他时，他迎难而上并带领他们取得胜利。
idiom

living the dream

过上一直渴望的生活
Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于在**过着梦想中的生活**。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
idiom

strong password

一个难以被他人猜到的密码，通常结合字母、数字和符号
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
为了更好的安全性，始终使用至少包含八个字符的**强密码**。
phrasal-verb

point at

把注意力或手指指向某人或某物
Meaning
to direct attention or a finger toward someone or something
Example
Don’t **point at** people; it’s rude.
不要**指着**人; 这不礼貌。
idiom

act of kindness

帮助他人的单一好行为或姿势
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.
那真是一个美丽的善举。
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Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
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split profits with

根据协议平分利润或收益
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
他们决定与当地合作伙伴分享利润。
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tune in to others

注意并理解他人的情感
Meaning
to pay attention to and understand others’ emotions
Example
Emotionally intelligent people **tune in to others** naturally.
情商高的人自然会注意并理解他人的情感。
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doubt creeps in

开始感到不确定或不安全
Meaning
to begin to feel uncertain or unsure
Example
After a few failures, **doubt began to creep in**.
经过几次失败后，怀疑开始涌现。
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thank you kindly

一种礼貌地温暖地说谢谢的方式
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
非常感谢您的时间和耐心。
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cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
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step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
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pull back from

停止做太多事情或承受过多压力
Meaning
to stop yourself from doing too much or taking on too much stress
Example
She decided to **pull back from** some projects to manage her workload.
她决定从一些项目中撤退，以管理她的工作负担。
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down time

人们放松且不工作的时候
Meaning
time when one relaxes and does not work
Example
I need some **down time** after this hectic week.
在这个忙碌的星期之后，我需要一些**down time**。
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focus on strengths

集中精力在你的优点和能力上
Meaning
to concentrate on your positive qualities and abilities
Example
Try to **focus on strengths** instead of weaknesses.
试着专注于**你的优势**而不是弱点。
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drop a line to

给某人发一条简短的消息
Meaning
to send a short message to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a line to** me when you arrive.
到达时别忘了发一条简短的消息给我。
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turn up growth

增加或加快增长的速度
Meaning
to increase or accelerate the rate of growth
Example
The central bank aims to **turn up growth** by reducing interest rates.
中央银行旨在通过降低利率来**加速增长**。
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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。
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Faith can move mountains

坚定的信念可以实现不可能的事情。
Meaning
Strong belief can achieve the impossible.
Example
He believes that **faith can move mountains** when you truly believe.
他相信，当你真正相信时，**信念可以移山**。
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on the cutting edge

处于创新或技术的前沿
Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
实验室处于人工智能研究的前沿。
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work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
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in the long run

经过长时间; 最终
Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you **in the long run**.
现在储蓄将帮助你 **从长远来看**。
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Opportunity knocks but once

好机会很少出现，出现时应该把握。
Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
不要错过机会，**机会只敲一次门**。
phrasal-verb

snow over

完全被雪覆盖
Meaning
to be covered completely with snow
Example
The roads were **snowed over** by morning.
到早晨，道路被**大雪覆盖**
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bring in foreign investment

吸引外国投资
Meaning
to attract money from other countries for business or development
Example
The government is trying to **bring in foreign investment** to boost economic growth.
政府正在努力吸引外国投资以促进经济增长。
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sink or swim

凭自己的努力成功或失败
Meaning
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
Example
When you start your own business, it’s **sink or swim**.
当你开始自己的生意时，要么成功要么失败。
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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**。
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put the team on your back

承担领导责任并为团队承担重担
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
在比赛的最后时刻，他**背负起了团队**并带领他们取得了胜利。
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walk a tightrope

处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
经理在员工和管理层的要求之间小心地保持平衡。
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bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
phrasal-verb

come into

通过继承获得钱或财产
Meaning
to receive money or property, usually by inheritance
Example
He **came into** a large sum of money after his uncle passed away.
他 **继承**了一大笔钱，在他的叔叔去世后。
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as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
phrasal-verb

hold it together

在压力下保持冷静，不表现出情绪
Meaning
to stay calm and not show your emotions when under stress
Example
Even under pressure, she managed to **hold it together**.
即使在压力下，她也成功地**保持冷静**。
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warm up to

逐渐变得更适应与某人或某事
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
她慢慢适应了新的日程。
phrasal-verb

stand by your word

即使困难，也要遵守承诺或义务
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment even when it is difficult
Example
He’s the kind of person who always **stands by his word**.
他是那种总是**站在自己话语上的人**。
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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。
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a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。