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idiom

clear away

移除物品以整理空间
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
请在午餐后清理盘子。
idiom

lost for words

哑口无言，因惊讶或震惊而无法说话
Meaning
unable to speak because of surprise or shock
Example
I was **lost for words** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我无言以对。
idiom

a change of heart

某人的意见或情感的变化
Meaning
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
Example
She had **a change of heart** and decided to stay.
她有了**改变主意**，决定留下来。
phrasal-verb

sign off on an agreement

正式批准贸易协议或文件
Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders **signed off on an agreement** to strengthen bilateral trade.
两位领导人**签署了一份协议**，以加强双边贸易。
idiom

the proof is in the pudding

事物的真正价值只有在使用时才能判断
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
他说这个应用很好，但用过之后才能见真章。
phrasal-verb

tidy up after

在别人使用过之后清理和整理一个空间
Meaning
to clean and organize a space after someone else has used it
Example
After dinner I always **tidy up after** the kids before sitting down.
晚餐后，我总是收拾孩子们用过的地方，然后坐下来。
phrasal-verb

open around

与附近的人友好并且情感上可接触
Meaning
to act friendly and emotionally available with people nearby
Example
She always **opens around** people she trusts.
她总是向她信任的人敞开心扉。
phrasal-verb

lean into hope

尽管有痛苦，依然以积极的心态信任并前行
Meaning
to trust and move forward with a positive mindset despite pain
Example
Even in sorrow, she tries to **lean into hope**.
即使在悲伤中，她也试图**lean into hope**。
idiom

know something by heart

把某事完全记住
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
She **knows all the poems by heart**.
她把所有的诗都背得滚瓜烂熟。
idiom

break even

收入与支出相等，既无利润也无损失
Meaning
to have equal income and expenses, neither profit nor loss
Example
The company finally **broke even** after three years.
公司终于在三年后**持平**。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

curtain call

当表演者回到舞台上接受掌声时
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
在他们精彩的表演之后，团队在**帷幕落下**时得到了站立的掌声。
idiom

playing the field

在同一市场上与许多其他公司或个人竞争
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
该公司通过拓展全球新市场来参与竞争。
idiom

AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
phrasal-verb

share out

在一组成员中平等分配某物
Meaning
to distribute something equally among members of a group
Example
The organization **shared out** resources to support developing countries.
该组织分配了资源以支持发展中国家。
phrasal-verb

motivate through

通过使用某物作为激励来激励他人
Meaning
to inspire people by using something as a motivator
Example
She tried to **motivate through** positive feedback and encouragement.
她试图通过正面反馈和鼓励来激励他人。
idiom

data-driven decision making

基于数据分析而非直觉或个人经验做出决策
Meaning
making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition or personal experience
Example
In the world of business, **data-driven decision making** is crucial for success.
在商业世界中，**数据驱动的决策制定** 对成功至关重要。
phrasal-verb

bottle in

把情感压抑在内心，而不是表达出来
Meaning
to keep emotions inside instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle in** his sadness rather than share it.
他倾向于**把情感压抑在内心**，而不是分享它。
idiom

down on one’s luck

经历一段坏运气
Meaning
to be experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s **down on his luck** and can’t find a job.
他正在经历一段坏运气，找不到工作。
phrasal-verb

level off at

停止增加或减少并保持在一个稳定的水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth **leveled off at** around 6%.
在急剧上升后，GDP增长**稳定在**大约6%。
idiom

butter someone up

讨好某人以获得好处
Meaning
to flatter someone to gain favor
Example
He’s trying to **butter up** the boss for a promotion.
他正试图讨好老板以获得晋升。
phrasal-verb

ring in

通过电话打来报告信息
Meaning
to call by phone to report information
Example
Listeners were asked to **ring in** with their opinions.
听众被要求打电话报告他们的意见。
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。
phrasal-verb

carry along

激励或说服某人同意或跟随
Meaning
to inspire or persuade someone to agree or follow
Example
Her speech **carried along** the entire audience.
她的演讲**吸引了所有**观众。
phrasal-verb

give credit to

承认某人的贡献
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s contribution
Example
You should **give credit to** those who helped you succeed.
你应该**给予那些帮助你成功的人**应有的荣誉。
idiom

lose one's temper

发脾气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **lost his temper** when he saw the mess.
他看到那一团糟时发了脾气。
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。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
idiom

out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

queue up

排队等待轮到自己
Meaning
to line up and wait for your turn
Example
Fans began to **queue up** hours before the show.
粉丝们在演出前几个小时就开始**排队**了。
phrasal-verb

open out to

变得更加开放或欢迎新的文化或体验
Meaning
to become more receptive or welcoming toward new cultures or experiences
Example
Traveling helped her **open out to** different perspectives.
旅行帮助她更加开放地接纳不同的视角。
idiom

give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要，他会把自己的衬衫给你。
phrasal-verb

buddy up with

与某人成为合作伙伴或朋友
Meaning
to become partners or friends with someone
Example
New hires **buddy up with** mentors during orientation week.
新员工在入职培训周期间与导师结为伙伴。
idiom

keep faith with someone

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to remain loyal to someone or something
Example
Even in hard times, she **kept faith with** her friends.
即使在困难时期，她也保持了对朋友的忠诚。
idiom

Take off

开始迅速成功; 离开地面。
Meaning
To begin to succeed rapidly; to leave the ground.
Example
Her business really **took off** after the new marketing campaign.
她的生意在新的营销活动之后真的**起飞**了。
phrasal-verb

look within for strength

寻找内在的勇气和动力
Meaning
to find inner courage and motivation
Example
When times are tough, **look within for strength**.
当时刻艰难时，**在内心寻找力量**。
phrasal-verb

run short of

比所需的少
Meaning
to have less of something than needed
Example
We are **running short of** office supplies this week.
我们这周办公室用品短缺。
phrasal-verb

clear out

摆脱不必要的东西，感到精神焕发
Meaning
to get rid of unnecessary things to feel mentally refreshed
Example
I like to **clear out** my desk when I'm feeling stressed.
当我感到有压力时，我喜欢清理我的桌子
idiom

write down

在纸上记录信息
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
请**写下**维修请求编号。
idiom

face your fears

面对让你害怕的事情
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
如果你想作为一个人发展，你需要面对你的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

follow along with

跟上虚拟屏幕或文档上分享的内容
Meaning
to keep pace with what’s being shared on a virtual screen or document
Example
Please **follow along with** the presentation on your screen.
请跟随您的屏幕上的演示。
idiom

a walking encyclopedia

一个知道很多关于许多主题的人
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
问他任何关于历史的事情——他是**一本行走的百科全书**。
idiom

split decision

一种意见分歧的决定
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
委员会对提案作出了分歧决定。
idiom

catch lightning in a bottle

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
phrasal-verb

crack up

爆笑; 无法控制地笑
Meaning
to burst into laughter; to laugh uncontrollably
Example
We all **cracked up** at his silly joke.
我们都因他的傻笑话而笑翻了。
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

hold emotions in

避免表达你真正的感受
Meaning
to avoid expressing what you really feel
Example
He **holds his emotions in** because he fears being judged.
他**保持着自己的情绪**，因为他害怕被评判。
phrasal-verb

reach back

回应之前联系过你的人
Meaning
to respond to someone who contacted you earlier
Example
Don’t forget to **reach back** to the recruiter after your interview.
面试后不要忘记回复招聘人员。
phrasal-verb

build upon research

以先前的研究为基础，推动创新
Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often **build upon research** to create groundbreaking solutions.
科学家常常**以先前的研究为基础**来创造创新的解决方案。
phrasal-verb

trade off between

平衡两个对立的事物或优先事项
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
各国常常在保护本国工业和推动自由贸易之间找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

take off financially

在金钱方面迅速增长或成功
Meaning
to start growing or succeeding quickly in terms of money
Example
Their online business really **took off financially** after the pandemic.
他们的在线业务在疫情后财务上确实取得了飞速发展。
phrasal-verb

slim down

变瘦；减肥
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
她一直在锻炼以便为她的婚礼减肥。
idiom

feel off-color

感觉有点不舒服
Meaning
to feel slightly ill
Example
I’m feeling a bit **off-color** today.
我今天感觉有点不舒服。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
phrasal-verb

phase into

随着时间的推移逐渐引入或开始某事
Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
公司计划逐步为员工引入新的培训系统。
phrasal-verb

deal off

完成或完成商业交易
Meaning
to finish or complete a business transaction
Example
They finally **dealt off** the property last week.
他们最终在上周完成了这笔交易。
idiom

make yourself at home

在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
请在**家里感到自在**，当我给你沏茶。
phrasal-verb

cut down debts

减少你欠的钱的金额
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money you owe
Example
He’s been trying hard to **cut down his debts** this year.
他今年一直在努力减少自己的债务。
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

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
phrasal-verb

hold back anger

在冲突中控制自己的愤怒
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
他在听到批评时试图控制自己的愤怒。
phrasal-verb

step over

通过抬起脚跨过某物; 忽略某人或某事
Meaning
to cross something by lifting your foot; to ignore someone or something
Example
She carefully **stepped over** the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
她小心地**step over**水坑，以免弄湿鞋子。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
idiom

piece of the puzzle

完整解决方案或理解的一部分
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
这条信息只是拼图的一部分。
idiom

to weigh the pros and cons

仔细考虑某事的优缺点
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
在做出最终决定之前，重要的是要**权衡利弊**。
idiom

get a new lease on life

为某事获得新的能量或热情
Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
手术后，她觉得自己仿佛**获得了新生**。
idiom

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
idiom

take down

以书面形式记录信息
Meaning
to record information in writing
Example
Can you **take down** the meeting notes?
你能**记下**会议记录吗？
idiom

break down in tears

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
She **broke down in tears** after hearing the sad story.
她在听到悲伤的故事后**突然哭了起来**。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
phrasal-verb

bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
idiom

the art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
phrasal-verb

stand out professionally

因个人的专业卓越而被注意或认可
Meaning
to be noticed or recognized for one’s professional excellence
Example
Her creativity helped her **stand out professionally** in a competitive field.
她的创造力帮助她在竞争激烈的领域中脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

hand back

将某物归还给其所有者，尤其是在检查之后
Meaning
to return something to its owner, especially after checking it
Example
The professor **handed back** the graded assignments on Monday.
教授在星期一归还了评分作业。
phrasal-verb

prioritize over

比另一件事更重视一件事
Meaning
to give more importance to one thing than another
Example
You should **prioritize over** urgent tasks before anything else.
你应该优先处理紧急任务，先做这些。
phrasal-verb

back up with evidence

通过证据或事实支持一个声明或陈述
Meaning
to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
Example
You should always **back up** your accusations **with evidence**.
你应该始终**用证据**来**支持**你的指控。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
phrasal-verb

step up investment

增加投入到项目或企业中的资金量
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
预计外国公司将在可再生能源领域增加投资。
phrasal-verb

fill with gratitude

感到深深的感激或欣赏
Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or appreciative
Example
My heart **filled with gratitude** when I received their help.
当我收到他们的帮助时，我的心 **充满了感激**。
phrasal-verb

set off protests

引发抗议或示威活动开始
Meaning
to cause protests or demonstrations to begin
Example
The new law **set off protests** across the country.
新法律在全国范围内引发了抗议。
idiom

I’m with you

我同意你的想法
Meaning
I agree with your idea or opinion
Example
**I’m with you** on that plan — it’s a good one.
我同意你的计划——这是个好计划。
phrasal-verb

sit in for

暂时替代某人
Meaning
to substitute for someone temporarily
Example
The assistant will **sit in for** the teacher today.
今天助理将**坐下来为**老师。
idiom

prodigal son

一个离家出走并且在浪费财富或机会后悔回归的人
Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.
在国外多年后，他像**浪子回头**一样回到了家。
phrasal-verb

end up with

最终收到或经历某些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to finally receive or experience something undesirable
Example
After all that effort, we **ended up with** nothing.
经过所有的努力，我们最终什么也没得到。
phrasal-verb

shut off emotions

停止感受或表达情感
Meaning
to stop feeling or expressing emotions
Example
He learned to **shut off his emotions** to protect himself.
他学会了**关闭自己的情感**以保护自己。
idiom

zero in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Our analysis should **zero in** on customer pain points.
我们的分析应该专注于客户的痛点。
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
idiom

data-driven

基于数据或受数据影响
Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
我们做出**数据驱动**的决策，以确保最佳结果。
phrasal-verb

result in

导致某事发生
Meaning
to cause something to happen
Example
The lack of data **resulted in** an incomplete analysis.
数据的缺失**导致**了不完整的分析。
phrasal-verb

immerse in

深深地参与到某种文化或活动中
Meaning
to deeply involve oneself in a particular culture or activity
Example
He **immersed himself in** the local traditions to understand them better.
他**沉浸在**当地的传统中，以便更好地理解它们。
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refer back to

提到或将注意力引导到先前提到的内容
Meaning
to mention or direct attention to something mentioned earlier
Example
In this section, we **refer back to** the previous findings.
在本节中，我们回顾了之前的发现。
phrasal-verb

care about

对某人或某事表示关心或喜爱
Meaning
to feel concern or affection for someone or something
Example
He truly **cares about** the people he works with.
他真心关心与他一起工作的人。
idiom

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

始终保持乐观，但为任何结果做好准备。
Meaning
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.
Example
She was nervous about the exam but decided to **hope for the best, prepare for the worst**.
她对考试感到紧张，但决定**希望最好，准备最坏**。
idiom

shocked to the core

深受震惊或扰乱
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
每个人都被悲剧深深震惊。
idiom

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
idiom

blow the whistle

揭露不正当行为或揭示机密信息
Meaning
to expose wrongdoing or reveal secret information
Example
He **blew the whistle** on the company’s illegal activities.
他揭露了公司非法活动。
phrasal-verb

lay things out for

清楚地解释或安排信息，目的是为了某个特定目的
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
她为团队安排了事情，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
idiom

a weight on your shoulders

沉重的负担或责任，造成压力
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
独自管理公司是 **他肩上的重担**。
phrasal-verb

cut across

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

reach out to team members

与同事沟通或提供支持
Meaning
to communicate or offer support to colleagues
Example
Good leaders **reach out to team members** during tough times.
优秀的领导者在困难时期会**与团队成员保持联系**。
phrasal-verb

follow around

密切陪伴某人，通常是为了观察或学习
Meaning
to accompany someone closely, often to observe or learn
Example
New employees **follow around** seniors to learn how things work.
新员工跟着老员工学习事情是如何运作的。
idiom

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

坚强的人即使在困难中也会继续努力工作。
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
当情况变得艰难时，坚强的人会坚持下去 — 永远不要失去希望。
phrasal-verb

spread out investment

通过分散投资来降低风险
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
在不同的行业中**spread out investment**是明智的。
idiom

hit the trail

开始旅行或开始冒险
Meaning
to start traveling or begin an adventure
Example
We’ll **hit the trail** early in the morning.
我们将早晨开始旅行。
phrasal-verb

bring down barriers

消除人们或群体之间的障碍
Meaning
to remove obstacles between people or groups
Example
Education can **bring down barriers** between communities.
教育可以**打破障碍**，促进社区之间的联系。
idiom

out for blood

极其决心打败或惩罚某人
Meaning
to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone
Example
After losing last time, the team is **out for blood** this season.
上次输了之后，队伍本赛季决心复仇。
phrasal-verb

pick on

不公平地对待某人或反复批评
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
不要**挑剔**你的哥哥；他没有做错什么。
idiom

get off scot-free

逃避惩罚或后果，而不面临任何惩罚
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
他被抓到偷窃，但成功逃避了惩罚。
phrasal-verb

think outside boundaries

无拘无束地进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
设计师必须 **跳出框架思考** 才能保持创新。
idiom

keep your shirt on

保持冷静；不要生气或不耐烦
Meaning
stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient
Example
**Keep your shirt on**, we’ll solve it soon.
保持冷静，我们很快就会解决它
idiom

caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
idiom

a snake in the grass

一个秘密的敌人
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
小心；草丛里有一个秘密敌人。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
phrasal-verb

draft in for

请某人来帮助完成任务
Meaning
to bring someone in to help with a task
Example
We **drafted Sam in for** the client presentation at the last minute.
我们最后一分钟让Sam来帮忙做客户演示。
idiom

Make up for lost time

为了弥补浪费的时间，做事情做得更快。
Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
我们加班来弥补浪费的时间。
idiom

filter out

从某物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
使用此工具**过滤掉**垃圾邮件。
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

pay for

付钱购买某物; 承担后果
Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will **pay for** your mistakes one day.
你终有一天会为你的错误付出代价。
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shine a light on

揭示信息让人们注意到它
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
播客**shine a light on**当地的英雄，他们在平衡社区工作和学习。
idiom

make friends

交朋友
Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
当你对别人友善时，很容易**交朋友**。