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phrasal-verb

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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send across

将信息或感情清楚地传达给他人
Meaning
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
Example
His speech **sent across** a strong message of cooperation.
他的演讲**传达**了一个强有力的合作信息。
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kick off with

用某些特定的事物开始一项活动或事件
Meaning
to begin an event or activity with something specific
Example
The festival will **kick off with** a traditional dance performance.
节日将以传统舞蹈表演拉开序幕。
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double source

通过至少两个独立来源确认信息
Meaning
to confirm information with at least two independent sources
Example
Reporters **double source** sensitive claims before airing them.
记者在播出之前**双重来源**敏感的声明。
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lay off workers

由于经济衰退而解雇员工
Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to **lay off workers** during the recession.
在经济衰退期间，几家公司不得不解雇员工。
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make after

追赶或追踪某人
Meaning
to chase or pursue someone
Example
The police **made after** the suspect immediately.
警察立即追赶了嫌疑人。
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forgive for

停止因某事对某人感到愤怒或怨恨
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for something
Example
She **forgave him for** lying to her.
她因为他撒谎而原谅了他。
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get around obstacles

找到避免或克服困难的方法
Meaning
to find ways to avoid or overcome difficulties
Example
She found a clever way to **get around obstacles** and finish her project.
她找到了一个聪明的方法来避免障碍并完成她的项目。
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carry yourself with pride

以自信和尊严的方式表现自己
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
无论何时 **以自豪的姿态展示自己**, 即使在困难时刻。
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allow for

在规划时考虑可能的因素
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
在评估风险时，始终应该**考虑**人为错误。
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put down

将某物放在表面上；批评或侮辱某人
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
他放下包，坐在椅子上。
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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。
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pick up growth

在放缓后再次开始增长
Meaning
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
Example
The global economy is expected to **pick up growth** next quarter.
预计全球经济将在下个季度**恢复增长**。
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weigh in with

贡献意见或建议
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
董事们在会议结束时提供新的视角。
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embrace vulnerability

接受并公开表达你的弱点或情感
Meaning
to accept and express your weaknesses or emotions openly
Example
Emotional growth starts when you **embrace vulnerability**.
情感成长从你接受脆弱开始。
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work through hardship

即使在困难时期也要继续工作
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
她成功地**克服困难工作**，没有失去希望。
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play along with

假装同意或配合某事
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
许多人只是假装同意热门话题，以保持在网上的相关性
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stand over

仔细观察某人，以确保他们做事正确
Meaning
to watch someone closely to ensure they do something correctly
Example
The teacher **stood over** the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间**密切观察**学生。
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get accustomed to

适应
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
需要时间来适应一个新的工作环境。
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adapt from experience

根据所学的内容改变行为或方法
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
优秀的领导者**从经验中适应**以应对新的挑战。
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step into new roles

在变化过程中开始承担新的责任或职位
Meaning
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
Example
After the merger, many employees had to **step into new roles**.
合并后，许多员工不得不**承担新的角色**。
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get over

从令人不安或困难的事情中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from something upsetting or difficult
Example
It took him a long time to **get over** his fears.
他花了很长时间才克服他的恐惧。
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tune inward

将注意力集中在内心的感受或思维上
Meaning
to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts
Example
She took a few minutes each day to **tune inward** and reflect on her emotions.
她每天抽出几分钟时间，**调向内心**，并反思她的情感。
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come into balance

恢复情感稳定与和谐
Meaning
to regain emotional stability and harmony
Example
Meditation helps her **come into balance** after stressful days.
冥想帮助她在压力大的日子后**恢复平衡**。
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tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
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pay something off

完全偿还债务或贷款
Meaning
to completely repay a debt or loan
Example
We finally **paid off** our mortgage last month.
我们上个月终于偿清了我们的抵押贷款。
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go past

越过特定的地方或物体
Meaning
to move beyond a particular place or object
Example
**Go past** the supermarket and you’ll find the library on the left.
经过超市，您会在左侧找到图书馆。
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settle on

在考虑其他选项后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
经过几个小时的讨论，他们**确定了**最终计划。
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space yourself out

为了避免压力，休息一下
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
你应该在长时间学习期间休息一下。
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grow beyond mistakes

通过从错误中学习来个人成长
Meaning
to develop personally by learning from one’s errors
Example
He chose to **grow beyond mistakes** instead of regretting them.
他选择了**超越错误成长**，而不是后悔它们。
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sit with

接受并体验情绪，而不急于修复它们
Meaning
to accept and experience emotions without rushing to fix them
Example
When you’re sad, just **sit with** your feelings for a while.
当你难过时，坐下来和你的情绪待一会儿
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stand beside

在困难时刻支持或忠诚于某人
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive to someone in difficult times
Example
True friends always **stand beside** you when life gets tough.
真正的朋友总是在生活变得艰难时支持你。
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bring before

将某人或某物提交给审判或讨论
Meaning
to present someone or something for judgment or discussion
Example
The case was **brought before** the court yesterday.
案件昨天被**提交到**法庭。
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fall over

失去平衡并跌倒在地
Meaning
to lose balance and drop to the ground
Example
The baby **fell over** while trying to walk.
婴儿在尝试走路时 **跌倒** 了。
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map onto

与特定的计划或想法匹配或连接
Meaning
to match or connect with a particular plan or idea
Example
Your skills **map onto** the company’s long-term vision perfectly.
你的技能完美契合公司长期愿景。
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reach understanding with

与另一方达成友好或合作协议
Meaning
to achieve a friendly or cooperative agreement with another party
Example
The two countries finally **reached understanding with** each other after months of talks.
经过几个月的谈判，这两个国家终于达成了共识。
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stand together

团结一致，共同为某一事业而行动
Meaning
to unite and act as one in support of a cause
Example
Communities must **stand together** to fight social injustice.
社区必须团结一致以对抗社会不公。
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step beyond fear

尽管害怕，仍然勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
为了成功，你必须**step beyond fear**并采取大胆的行动。
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warm up for

在活动之前准备身体或心理
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
运动员在**热身**十分钟后开始练习。
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count upon

依赖某人或依靠某人获得帮助或支持
Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
当你需要帮助时，你可以永远依靠我。
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prepare against

采取预防措施以避免未来的风险
Meaning
to take precautions to avoid future risks
Example
The city is **preparing against** possible flooding.
城市正在准备对抗可能的洪水
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make amends with

做某事来表示你很抱歉并解决问题
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry and to fix a problem
Example
She tried to **make amends with** her colleague after the heated argument.
她在激烈争吵后试图与同事和解。
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stand by allies

在困难时期支持友好国家
Meaning
to support friendly nations during difficult times
Example
The country promised to **stand by allies** during the crisis.
该国承诺在危机期间支持盟友。
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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。
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hold on through struggle

在困难时期保持坚强和坚持
Meaning
to stay strong and persistent during hard times
Example
You just have to **hold on through struggle** until things get better.
你只需要 **在困难中坚持**，直到事情变得更好。
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choke up with emotion

因强烈的情感而无法说话
Meaning
to become unable to speak because of strong feelings
Example
He **choked up with emotion** while giving his speech.
他在演讲时因情感而哽咽。
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head towards

朝着某个方向移动
Meaning
to move in the direction of something
Example
**Head towards** the city center and look for the tall clock tower.
朝着市中心走，寻找那座高耸的钟楼。
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testify against

在法庭上对某人提供证据
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
证人同意作证反对被告。
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sign in to

输入用户名和密码以访问账户
Meaning
to enter a username and password to access an account
Example
Please **sign in to** your account before starting the quiz.
请在开始测验之前登录您的账户。
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stand back

远离某物；远离参与
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
请从平台边缘站远一些。
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go away

离开或消失
Meaning
to leave or disappear
Example
The pain will **go away** after a few hours.
几小时后，疼痛将会**消失**。
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write up

准备一份详细的书面报告
Meaning
to prepare a detailed written report
Example
Please **write up** the feedback summary for the manager.
请为经理写下反馈总结。
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dig beneath

在表面下寻找隐藏的真实情感或动机
Meaning
to search for the real emotions or motivations hidden under the surface
Example
He tried to **dig beneath** his frustration to understand his true fears.
他试图**深入挖掘**自己的挫败感，以了解他真正的恐惧。
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brush off doubt

忽略自我怀疑并继续保持信心
Meaning
to ignore self-doubt and continue with confidence
Example
He **brushed off doubt** and delivered a great speech.
他忽略了自我怀疑并发表了精彩的演讲。
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blow through

当风或暴风雨迅速吹过一个区域时
Meaning
when wind or storm moves quickly across an area
Example
A strong wind **blew through** the town last night.
昨晚，一阵强风**吹过**了这个城市。
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smile at

通过微笑表达温暖或感激之情
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
当我递给她礼物时，她**对我微笑**
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roll feedback into

将评论合并到下一个版本中
Meaning
to incorporate comments into the next version
Example
Designers **roll feedback into** the doc before sharing again.
设计师在重新分享之前将反馈**合并**到文档中。
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freeze with shock

因突如其来的恐惧或惊讶而无法动弹
Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
当他看到事故时，他因震惊而呆住了。
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build immunity to

发展对疾病的抵抗力
Meaning
to develop resistance to a disease
Example
Vaccines help your body **build immunity to** dangerous viruses.
疫苗帮助您的身体发展对危险病毒的抵抗力。
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build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
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bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
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phase over to

逐步切换操作到另一个系统
Meaning
to switch operations gradually to another system
Example
They plan to **phase over to** a paperless office within six months.
他们计划在六个月内将办公室转换为无纸化。
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open up to trade

开始允许国际贸易或经济交换
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
许多发展中国家正在努力**开放贸易**以吸引外国投资。
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hold in

控制你的情绪或不表达它们
Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间忍住笑声
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migrate to

将数据或系统从一个环境移动到另一个环境
Meaning
to move data or systems from one environment to another
Example
The IT team is working hard to **migrate all databases to** the cloud.
IT团队正在努力将所有数据库**迁移到**云端。
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open up to someone

与您信任的人分享个人感受或问题
Meaning
to share personal feelings or problems with someone you trust
Example
He finally **opened up to** his friend about what he had been going through.
他终于**对他的朋友敞开心扉**，讲述了他经历的事情。
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open up to joy

让自己感受到幸福和积极性
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
当你**向喜悦敞开心扉**时，生活变得更加光明。
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withdraw into

情感上撤退并避免社交或情感联系
Meaning
to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact
Example
He **withdrew into** himself after the breakup.
在分手后，他**退缩**自己。
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stay consistent

保持持续的努力和习惯，迈向成功
Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you **stay consistent**, your hard work will pay off.
如果你保持一致，你的努力会得到回报。
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streamline into

简化过程使其更高效
Meaning
to simplify a process to make it more efficient
Example
The company aims to **streamline into** a faster workflow this quarter.
公司旨在本季度简化更快速的工作流程。
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draw aside

把某物移到一边; 从一组中分离
Meaning
to move something to one side; to separate from a group
Example
He **drew aside** the curtain to see who was outside.
他拉开窗帘，看看外面是谁。
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follow a routine

定期做相同的活动
Meaning
to do the same set of activities regularly
Example
If you **follow a routine**, you’ll build good habits over time.
如果你**遵循一个例行公事**，你会随着时间建立良好的习惯。
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share experiences with

与他人分享或交换故事和传统
Meaning
to tell or exchange stories and traditions with others
Example
He loves to **share experiences with** people from different backgrounds.
他喜欢**与来自不同背景的人分享经验**。
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lash back

愤怒地回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately **lashed back** with strong words.
当被不公平地批评时，她立刻用强烈的言辞**lash back**。
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get organized

以有效的方式安排你的工作和时间
Meaning
to arrange your work and time in an efficient way
Example
It’s easier to manage your day if you **get organized** early.
如果你早点 **组织** 好自己的一天，就会更容易管理。
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scrub off

通过用力擦洗去除污垢或污渍
Meaning
to remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard
Example
You need to **scrub off** that grease from the pan.
你需要**去除**锅上的油脂。
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stay curious about

保持对学习新事物的兴趣
Meaning
to remain interested in learning new things
Example
Good learners always **stay curious about** how things work.
好的学习者总是对事物如何运作保持好奇。
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carry yourself with

以自信和尊严的方式展示自己
Meaning
to present yourself in a confident and dignified way
Example
He always **carries himself with** confidence and calmness.
他总是以自信和平静展示自己。
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grow beyond limits

在你认为可能的范围之外提升自己
Meaning
to improve yourself beyond what you thought possible
Example
You will **grow beyond limits** once you believe in your abilities.
一旦你相信自己的能力，你将超越极限。
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cross over

从某一侧到另一侧
Meaning
to go from one side to the other side of something
Example
**Cross over** the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
穿过桥梁到达河流的另一侧。
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call ahead

提前打电话安排
Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
你应该**提前打电话**预定座位。
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cut down on imports

减少从其他国家进口的商品数量
Meaning
to reduce the quantity of goods brought from other countries
Example
The country aims to **cut down on imports** to strengthen local industries.
该国旨在**减少进口**以加强本地产业。
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build toward

通过一种有助于实现目标的方式取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in a way that helps achieve a goal
Example
Every small project helped her **build toward** becoming a team leader.
每一个小项目都帮助她朝着成为团队领导者的目标前进。
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show out

当某人离开时，把他们送到门口
Meaning
to accompany someone to the door when they are leaving
Example
The manager **showed out** the clients after the meeting.
经理在会议后把客户送到门口。
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settle upon

在考虑不同选项后决定某事
Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they **settled upon** a new business model.
经过长时间讨论后，他们决定了一个新的商业模式。
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file on deadline

在规定的时间提交故事
Meaning
to submit a story right at the required time
Example
Reporters **file on deadline** even when storms slow travel.
记者们即使在暴风雨阻碍旅行时，也会按时提交文件。
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zone off into

在思想中断开并漂移到思绪中
Meaning
to disconnect mentally and drift into thoughts
Example
During long hours, she often **zones off into** daydreams.
在长时间的工作中，她常常**进入**白日梦。
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follow through on decisions

继续进行一项行动，直到完成
Meaning
to continue with an action until it is completed
Example
Leaders must always follow through on their promises.
领导人必须始终兑现他们的承诺。
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stay on top of

保持控制或与某事保持更新
Meaning
to remain in control or keep updated with something
Example
It’s important to **stay on top of** your emails to stay productive.
保持对你的电子邮件**保持跟进**，以保持高效。
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pay tribute to

向某人表示敬意
Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
球队在胜利后向教练表示敬意。
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turn inward

专注于自己的思想和感受
Meaning
to focus on your own thoughts and feelings
Example
After the accident, he began to **turn inward** for reflection.
事故发生后，他开始为反思而**内省**。
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breathe away tension

使用呼吸技巧来释放压力
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
做几次深呼吸来**释放压力**。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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restore balance

恢复心理或情感上的稳定
Meaning
to bring back mental or emotional stability
Example
Taking a break can help you **restore balance** in life.
休息一下可以帮助你**恢复生活中的平衡**。
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open yourself up to feedback

愿意接受并接受建设性的批评
Meaning
to be willing to receive and accept constructive criticism
Example
To grow, you need to **open yourself up to feedback** from others.
要成长，你需要**愿意接受他人的反馈**。
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beat yourself up

过度责备自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要为一个错误过度责备自己。
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push aside doubts

忽略恐惧或不确定性，继续前进
Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She **pushed aside doubts** and followed her instincts.
她推开了怀疑，跟随自己的直觉。
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stand up for peace

在冲突中捍卫或支持和平的理念
Meaning
to defend or support the idea of peace in conflicts
Example
She always **stands up for peace** during political debates.
她在政治辩论中总是支持和平。
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tone up

使肌肉更强壮和更有定义
Meaning
to make muscles stronger and more defined
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **tone up** his body.
他每天早上跑步以增强他的体型。
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get to

到达一个地方
Meaning
to arrive at a place
Example
I **get to** the office by 9 a.m. every day.
我每天早上9点到办公室。
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say thanks to

通过言语向某人表达感激
Meaning
to verbally express gratitude to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **say thanks to** your teacher before leaving.
离开前别忘了感谢你的老师。
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breathe through tension

通过平静的呼吸释放紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to use calm breathing to release tension or anxiety
Example
The best way to handle stress is to **breathe through tension** slowly.
应对压力的最佳方法是**通过紧张呼吸**来放松。
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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。
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take heart from

从某物中获得安慰或勇气
Meaning
to gain comfort or courage because of something
Example
Volunteers **take heart from** every thank-you message they receive.
志愿者从收到的每一条感谢信息中获得勇气。
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gear yourself up

为某些具有挑战性或重要的事情做好心理或身体上的准备
Meaning
to prepare mentally or physically for something challenging or important
Example
You need to **gear yourself up** for the big presentation tomorrow.
你需要为明天的大型演讲做好准备
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break apart

将某物分成较小的部分以供检查
Meaning
to separate something into smaller parts for examination
Example
Let's **break apart** the argument to understand its main components.
让我们分解这个论点，以了解它的主要组成部分。
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stand for

代表或支持某种特定的理念或原则
Meaning
to represent or support a particular idea or principle
Example
The party **stands for** equality and justice.
该党**代表**平等与正义。
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shine through

尽管面临挑战，仍清楚地展现自己的自信或才能
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
她的真正自信在面试中**显现出来**。
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beam with joy

因喜悦而开怀大笑
Meaning
to smile very happily because of joy
Example
She **beamed with joy** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时，开心地笑了。
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open with

通过做或说某事来开始某事
Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
他通过讲述一个个人故事开始，以便与观众建立联系。
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catch one’s breath

在体力活动后停下来休息片刻
Meaning
to stop and rest for a moment after physical activity
Example
After running upstairs, I stopped to **catch my breath**.
跑上楼后，我停下来喘口气。
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open up trade

通过消除障碍使国际贸易更容易
Meaning
to make international trade easier by removing barriers
Example
The new agreement will **open up trade** between the two nations.
新协议将**开放贸易**，促进两国之间的贸易。
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cut down workforce

减少员工数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of employees
Example
Due to reduced demand, the factory **cut down workforce** by 20 percent.
由于需求减少，工厂将员工数量减少了20%。
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break into markets

在新市场开始销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start to sell goods or services in a new market
Example
Many startups aim to **break into markets** in Africa to support sustainable growth.
许多初创公司旨在进入非洲市场以支持可持续增长。
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take photos of

拍摄某人或某物的照片
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone **took photos of** the beautiful decorations.
每个人**拍了美丽的装饰照片**。
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thank politely

以尊重的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always **thank politely** when someone helps you.
当有人帮助你时，你应该总是**礼貌地表示感谢**。
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let emotions in

允许自己感受并处理情感
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
Example
Don’t block your feelings—**let emotions in** and deal with them.
不要阻碍你的感受——**让情感进入**并应对它们。
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look around for

寻找或探索附近的东西
Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s **look around for** a good restaurant before we leave the city.
在离开城市之前，我们先找个好餐馆。
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finish off

完成某事的最后部分
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
我们只需要在提交报告之前完成演示文稿的幻灯片。