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idiom

cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
idiom

cutting-edge marketing

使用最新和最先进的营销技术
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
我们的公司投资于前沿营销策略。
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
phrasal-verb

check in

在酒店或机场登记
Meaning
to register at a hotel or airport
Example
We **checked in** at the hotel as soon as we arrived.
我们一到酒店就**登记**了。
idiom

Catch on

开始理解某事。
Meaning
To begin to understand something.
Example
It took him a while to **catch on** to the new rules.
他花了些时间**理解**新规则。
phrasal-verb

catch on with

在人群中变得受欢迎或被接受
Meaning
to become popular or well-accepted among people
Example
The innovative idea quickly **caught on with** young consumers.
这个创新的想法迅速**获得了年轻消费者的认可**。
idiom

carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
phrasal-verb

come off medication

停止服用药物
Meaning
to stop taking medicine
Example
He **came off** his medication after feeling better.
他**停药**后感觉更好。
idiom

code like a machine

在编程中极快且高效地工作
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
当截止日期临近时，她可以**像机器一样编程**。
idiom

Cheer up

变得更开心; 不要伤心。
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!
这不是世界的末日——振作起来！
phrasal-verb

come clean about

说出你隐藏的事情的真相
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding
Example
She finally **came clean about** her past.
她终于 **坦白了她的过去**。
phrasal-verb

come along

当被邀请时和某人一起去某个地方
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone when invited
Example
Would you like to **come along** to the picnic this Sunday?
你愿意这个星期天和我们一起去野餐吗？
phrasal-verb

crack up at

无法控制地笑某事
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone **cracked up at** his funny joke.
每个人都对他的笑话笑得不行。
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。
phrasal-verb

chill down

在沮丧或压力之后放松和冷静下来
Meaning
to relax and become calm after being upset or stressed
Example
After a tough day, I usually take a walk to **chill down**.
经过艰难的一天，我通常散步以放松自己。
idiom

cry one’s heart out

因悲伤而痛哭
Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
她在分手后痛哭流涕。
phrasal-verb

come around

恢复意识；改变某人的看法
Meaning
to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion
Example
She finally **came around** to our way of thinking.
她最终改变了主意，接受了我们的想法。
phrasal-verb

call for change

要求在政策或系统中进行改革或修改
Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.
活动家们**呼吁在投票系统中进行改革**。
idiom

carry the can

接受责任或指责，通常是不公平的。
Meaning
to accept responsibility or blame, often unfairly.
Example
She was left to **carry the can** after her manager left.
经理离开后，她不得不 **承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

coordinate with

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

call for

公开要求或请求某事
Meaning
to demand or request something publicly
Example
The citizens **called for** fair elections and transparency.
市民们**要求**公平的选举和透明度。
idiom

code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
idiom

catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
phrasal-verb

climb up the ladder

在公司或组织中晋升到更高职位
Meaning
to move to a higher position in a company or organization
Example
She worked hard for years to **climb up the ladder** in her company.
她努力工作了多年，才在她的公司中**爬上了梯子**。
idiom

cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
phrasal-verb

click away

快速离开危险或可疑的网页
Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
如果你看到奇怪的东西，请立即**点击**离开。
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。
idiom

chase rainbows

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

commend on

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

come across as honest

看起来诚实可信
Meaning
to seem or appear to be sincere and truthful
Example
He always **comes across as honest** in conversations.
他在交谈中总是看起来诚实可信。
phrasal-verb

come together for

为共同目标团结在一起；为共同目标而努力
Meaning
to unite for a common purpose; to join efforts toward a shared goal
Example
Communities from all over the world **come together for** humanitarian causes.
来自世界各地的社区为人道主义事业团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

cheer others on

鼓励人们继续前进
Meaning
to encourage people to keep going
Example
Managers **cheer others on** when the team hits tough weather calls.
当团队面临恶劣天气挑战时，经理们鼓励其他人继续前进。
phrasal-verb

crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。
idiom

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
phrasal-verb

circle the wagons

聚集在一起保护小组免受批评
Meaning
to come together to protect the group from criticism
Example
Fans **circle the wagons** when the coach faces unfair blame.
当教练面临不公平指责时，粉丝们**环绕马车**。
idiom

Climb the ranks

通过努力工作和经验升职到更高的位置。
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
他在五年内从实习生升职为经理，攀升了职级。
phrasal-verb

clear things up with

解决与某人的困惑或分歧
Meaning
to resolve confusion or disagreement with someone
Example
I need to **clear things up with** my manager about the schedule.
我需要和我的经理就日程安排清理事情。
idiom

cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
phrasal-verb

campaign against

组织努力反对某事
Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
地方团体反对有害的分区变更发起了运动。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
idiom

chip away at

逐步在某事上工作以取得结果
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
她每晚都**逐步工作**她的论文，直到完成。
phrasal-verb

cut in line

在排队中插队
Meaning
to move ahead of others waiting in a queue
Example
It’s considered rude to **cut in line** at the counter.
在柜台插队被认为是不礼貌的
phrasal-verb

cope with

有效地应对或处理困难的事情
Meaning
to manage or deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She found it hard to **cope with** the sudden loss of her job.
她发现自己很难应对突然失去工作的情况。
idiom

color outside the lines

以创造性和不拘一格的方式思考或行动
Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
优秀的设计师总是**超越界限**思考。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
idiom

close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
phrasal-verb

crack a smile

稍微微笑，尤其是当你试图不笑时
Meaning
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
Example
Even he **cracked a smile** after hearing the funny story.
即使他听到有趣的故事后也**微微一笑**。
idiom

call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
phrasal-verb

cut down costs

减少开支
Meaning
to reduce expenses
Example
The manager suggested ways to **cut down** costs without affecting quality.
经理建议了几种方式来减少开支，而不影响质量。
idiom

clue in

给某人必要的信息
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
你能 **告诉我时间表的变化吗？**
idiom

crunch the numbers

处理数据或分析统计
Meaning
to process data or analyze statistics
Example
AI can **crunch the numbers** faster than any human.
人工智能可以比任何人更快地分析数据。
idiom

Clean hands

无罪或没有负罪感。
Meaning
To be innocent or free from guilt.
Example
He claims to have **clean hands** in the scandal.
他声称在丑闻中有**clean hands**。
idiom

clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
phrasal-verb

carry out

执行或实施计划或任务
Meaning
to perform or execute a plan or task
Example
The consultants will **carry out** a market feasibility study.
顾问们将**执行**市场可行性研究。
phrasal-verb

come out in favor of

公开支持或同意某事
Meaning
to publicly support or agree with something
Example
The committee **came out in favor of** the new proposal.
委员会**支持**了新的提案。
phrasal-verb

cut back on laziness

减少你避免努力或工作的倾向
Meaning
to reduce your tendency to avoid effort or work
Example
To be disciplined, you need to **cut back on laziness**.
为了保持纪律，你需要**减少懒惰**。
idiom

cry over spilt milk

为无法改变的事情而懊恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
为洒掉的牛奶哭是没有用的。
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**
idiom

Caught on camera

在视频中录制；视觉捕捉
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
这起事故被**拍摄在相机上**，由一位路人。
phrasal-verb

carry across meaning

使某人清楚地理解你的信息
Meaning
to make someone understand your message clearly
Example
Good translators know how to **carry across meaning** accurately.
好的翻译员知道如何**准确地传达意义**。
idiom

come out with it

公开或诚实地说出你一直隐藏的事情
Meaning
to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding
Example
Stop hesitating and just **come out with it**!
别再犹豫，直接说出来！
idiom

chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
phrasal-verb

cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
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

come through

在困难的情况下做出预期或承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always **comes through** when we need her most.
她总是在我们最需要她的时候帮助我们。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

catch someone’s eye

引起某人的注意
Meaning
to attract someone's attention
Example
The bright red car **caught my eye** as it drove past.
那辆红色的车**吸引了我的注意**，当它开过去的时候。
idiom

caught red-handed

在做错事时被当场抓住
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
小偷在偷钱包时被**当场抓住**。
idiom

catch up

在很长一段时间后见面并交谈; 达到与某人相同的水平
Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s **catch up** over coffee this weekend.
这个周末我们一起喝咖啡聊聊。
idiom

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
phrasal-verb

come up for

安排讨论或决定; 被考虑
Meaning
to be scheduled for discussion or decision; to be considered
Example
The new proposal will **come up for** review next week.
新的提案将在下周进行审查。
idiom

cliffhanger

一个让观众悬念重重的结局
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
这一集以**悬崖式结局**结束，我们迫不及待地等待下一集。
idiom

Cut one’s losses

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

come together on

就共同问题达成一致意见
Meaning
to unite in agreement on a common issue
Example
World leaders **came together on** climate change goals.
世界各国领导人在气候变化目标上达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

choke on

因强烈情绪而感到说话或呼吸困难
Meaning
to have difficulty speaking or breathing because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on** her words as she tried to explain how she felt.
她在试图解释自己感受时，**哽咽**了自己的话。
idiom

canary in the coal mine

潜在危险的早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
融化的冰川是气候变化的**煤矿中的金丝雀**。
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

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
phrasal-verb

close a deal

达成交易
Meaning
to successfully reach an agreement or finalize a business transaction
Example
Our company managed to **close a deal** with a top European distributor.
我们的公司成功与一个欧洲分销商达成了交易。
phrasal-verb

cut down on

减少有害事物的数量或频率
Meaning
to reduce the amount or frequency of something harmful
Example
We must **cut down on** carbon emissions to fight climate change.
我们必须减少碳排放以应对气候变化。
idiom

crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
idiom

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
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。
idiom

chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
phrasal-verb

collide with

与某物或某人发生碰撞
Meaning
to crash into something or someone
Example
Two motorcycles **collided with** each other at the intersection.
两辆摩托车在交叉路口**相撞了**。
idiom

cutthroat competition

极其激烈而残酷的竞争
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
智能手机市场是一场残酷的竞争。
idiom

couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**，他从不外出，也不做运动。
idiom

cut a deal

迅速达成商业协议
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
他们**达成了协议**，为两家公司节省资金。
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**。
idiom

caught off guard

被某些意外事情惊讶或震惊
Meaning
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
Example
She was **caught off guard** by the sudden question.
她被突如其来的问题吓了一跳。
phrasal-verb

cut out

完全停止使用或做某事；消除
Meaning
to stop using or doing something completely; to eliminate
Example
We need to **cut out** fossil fuels to slow down global warming.
为了减缓全球变暖，我们需要**切除**化石燃料。
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carry the weight of responsibility

承担重要责任的负担
Meaning
to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation
Example
As a team leader, he has to **carry the weight of responsibility**.
作为团队领导，他必须**承担责任的重担**。
phrasal-verb

chase after dreams

积极追求某人的梦想或愿望
Meaning
to actively pursue one's ambitions or desires
Example
He left his hometown to **chase after** his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
他离开了家乡，去追求他成为企业家的梦想。
phrasal-verb

connect emotionally with

与某人分享并理解情感，达到更深层次
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
与伴侣**情感上联系**对建立健康的关系至关重要。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

catch up with trends

保持最新的开发或创新
Meaning
to stay updated with the latest developments or innovations
Example
Founders must **catch up with trends** to stay competitive.
创始人必须**catch up with trends**才能保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

confide in

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

comfort someone with

通过提供友善的话语或支持来安慰某人
Meaning
to console someone by offering kind words or support
Example
He **comforted his friend with** kind words after the loss.
在失落之后，他**用友善的话语安慰了他的朋友**。
phrasal-verb

come out stronger

从困难中恢复，变得更强大或更有智慧
Meaning
to recover from difficulties with more strength or wisdom
Example
After failing the exam, she managed to **come out stronger** and more determined.
在考试失败后，她设法**变得更强大**和更加坚定。
idiom

cry one’s eyes out

大声哭泣; 无法控制地哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
她在看完那部悲伤的电影后**哭得不成样子**。
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cover your tracks

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

最先进和创新的可用技术
Meaning
the most advanced and innovative technology available
Example
Our startup uses **cutting-edge technology** to solve complex problems.
我们的初创公司使用**前沿技术**解决复杂的问题。
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cancel culture

在某人做了冒犯性的事情之后撤回对他们的支持的做法
Meaning
the practice of withdrawing support from someone after they do something offensive
Example
Many celebrities fear **cancel culture** online.
许多名人害怕在线的**取消文化**
idiom

cut both ways

既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
在家工作**有利也有弊**——节省时间，但失去了社交互动。
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。
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call to order

正式开始会议或讨论
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
主席在上午10点**召集了会议**。
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crybaby

一个容易抱怨或哭泣的人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
不要做一个**爱哭鬼**，这只是一个小小的擦伤。
idiom

circle of friends

一群你与之友好的人的群体
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
她有一个来自大学的大家**朋友圈**
phrasal-verb

check back through

重新审查某物以确认
Meaning
to review something again for confirmation
Example
Journalists **check back through** notes to avoid quoting errors.
记者会重新查看笔记以避免引用错误。
phrasal-verb

check in with yourself

暂停并反思当前的情绪状态
Meaning
to pause and reflect on your current emotional state
Example
Take a moment to **check in with yourself** during stressful days.
在压力大的日子里，花点时间**检查自己**。
phrasal-verb

cut off excuses

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

carve your path

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

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
phrasal-verb

cool off after

在生气或沮丧后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or upset
Example
He went for a walk to **cool off after** the argument.
他去散步以便在争论后冷静下来。
phrasal-verb

carry away

变得过于兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become overly excited or enthusiastic
Example
Don’t get **carried away** with the excitement.
不要因为兴奋而**被带走**。
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cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
phrasal-verb

cover for

通过隐藏某人的错误或不当行为来保护某人
Meaning
to protect someone by hiding their mistake or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **cover for** his colleague who submitted false data.
他试图为提交虚假数据的同事掩护。
phrasal-verb

catch somebody out

展示某人犯错或撒谎
Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
老师在考试期间试图**抓住学生的错误**。
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carve out

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