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idiom

crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
idiom

cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
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！
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

chill out over

在享受食物或对话时放松
Meaning
to relax while enjoying something like food or a conversation
Example
We **chill out over** coffee every Friday evening.
我们每周五晚上在喝咖啡时放松。
phrasal-verb

climb up

用手和脚向上爬
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
孩子们 **爬上** 树去拿风筝。
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

chalk up improvements

随着时间的推移，记录进展
Meaning
to credit progress achieved over time
Example
We **chalk up improvements** to consistent practice and rest.
我们把进步归功于持续的练习和休息。
phrasal-verb

cut out waste

完全消除不必要的浪费
Meaning
to eliminate unnecessary waste completely
Example
We should **cut out waste** to make our cities more sustainable.
我们应该**消除浪费**，以使我们的城市更加可持续。
phrasal-verb

chat with

与某人非正式交谈
Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
她喜欢在社交活动中与新朋友**聊天**。
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

center yourself

在自己内心找到平衡和情感的平静
Meaning
to find balance and emotional calm within yourself
Example
Meditation helps her **center herself** when she feels stressed.
冥想帮助她在感到压力时**集中自己**。
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

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
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

cut back on spending

减少支出
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent on something
Example
To control inflation, the government decided to **cut back on spending**.
为了控制通货膨胀，政府决定减少支出。
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**。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
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

coordinate between

在各组之间组织活动或努力，以促进顺利合作
Meaning
to organize activities or efforts between groups for smooth collaboration
Example
We need to **coordinate between** departments in different countries.
我们需要在不同国家的部门之间**协调**。
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 the cord

摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
是时候你独立生活，不再依赖别人了。
phrasal-verb

chill yourself out

让自己冷静下来并放松
Meaning
to make yourself calm and relaxed
Example
You need to **chill yourself out** instead of worrying about everything.
你需要**chill yourself out**，而不是为一切担心。
idiom

come to mind

突然想起某事
Meaning
to suddenly remember something
Example
Her name didn’t **come to mind** at first.
她的名字一开始没有想起来。
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。
idiom

cold shoulder

故意忽视某人
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
争吵后，她几天没有理他。
phrasal-verb

carry on

即使在中断或困难之后继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
尽管面临挑战，她依然平静地继续她的工作。
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。
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

cut back on

减少某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
我们正在试图减少一周内外出就餐的次数。
phrasal-verb

cut down unemployment

降低失业率
Meaning
to reduce the rate of people without jobs
Example
Industrial expansion aims to **cut down unemployment** in rural areas.
工业扩张的目标是在农村地区减少失业率。
idiom

cross your heart and hope to die

真诚地发誓某事是真的
Meaning
to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity
Example
I **cross my heart and hope to die** that I will never lie to you.
我发誓并希望死去，我绝不会对你撒谎。
idiom

cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
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

carve out a niche

为自己创造一个独特的地方或角色
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
她作为艺术修复专家**创造了一个自己的定位**。
idiom

check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
phrasal-verb

check back on

重新查看或再次查看在线更新或消息
Meaning
to review or look again at online updates or messages
Example
You should **check back on** the thread later for new replies.
你应该稍后**重新查看**线程中的新回复。
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。
phrasal-verb

check on

确保某人安全或过得好
Meaning
to make sure someone is safe or doing well
Example
He **checked on** his grandparents after hearing about the storm.
在听到风暴的消息后，他检查了他的祖父母。
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

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

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。
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
idiom

crack the code

解决一个复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
花了好几个小时，但我们终于**破解了系统错误的代码**。
idiom

Cook up a story

编造一个虚假的故事。
Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
他编造了一个故事来解释他为什么迟到。
phrasal-verb

cut in on

在某人说话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
He rudely **cut in on** his opponent during the discussion.
他在讨论中粗鲁地打断了他的对手。
phrasal-verb

cut back on costs

减少支出或费用
Meaning
to reduce spending or expenses
Example
We need to **cut back on costs** to improve our profit margins.
我们需要减少支出以提高我们的利润率。
idiom

carry yourself with confidence

以自信和确定的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
她在会议期间总是以自信的态度展示自己。
idiom

call to mind

记起或回想起某事
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
这首歌让我想起了我的童年。
phrasal-verb

crash into

猛烈撞击某物，特别是另一辆车
Meaning
to hit something, especially another vehicle, violently
Example
The bus **crashed into** a truck in the early morning fog.
公共汽车在清晨的雾中**撞上**了一辆卡车。
idiom

cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时，他**越界了**。
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

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

celebrate wins with

与某人一起庆祝成就
Meaning
to mark achievements alongside someone
Example
We **celebrate wins with** a quick message in the team chat.
我们通过团队聊天中的快速消息庆祝胜利。
idiom

cat nap

白天短暂的小睡
Meaning
a short sleep during the day
Example
I took a **cat nap** before the meeting.
我在会议前小睡了一会儿。
phrasal-verb

choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
idiom

chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
phrasal-verb

call attention to

让人们注意到一些好的事情
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
他**引起了人们对**艺术家独特风格的关注。
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
idiom

chicken out

因为害怕而决定不做某事
Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but **chickened out** at the last minute.
他本来要约她出去，但在最后一刻**临阵退缩**了。
idiom

carry the weight

承担重大责任或负担
Meaning
to take on a large responsibility or burden
Example
As the team leader, it's his job to **carry the weight** of the project's success.
作为团队领导，承担**重担**是他的工作，确保项目的成功。
idiom

cross your mind

短暂地想到某事
Meaning
to think of something briefly
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could lie.
我从没想到他会撒谎。
phrasal-verb

call together

召集人们开会
Meaning
to bring people together for a meeting
Example
The director **called together** the team for an urgent discussion.
导演**召集**团队进行紧急讨论。
phrasal-verb

cool your temper

在生气后冷静下来
Meaning
to become calm after being angry
Example
He went for a walk to **cool his temper** before talking to her.
他去散步冷静下来，才与她交谈。
phrasal-verb

comfort someone through

在困难时期帮助某人情感上
Meaning
to help someone emotionally during a difficult time
Example
She **comforted him through** his toughest days.
她在最困难的日子里安慰了他。
phrasal-verb

channel energy into

将努力集中在特定目标上
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.
他将能量投入到创造性爱好中，以减轻压力。
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。
phrasal-verb

come up with ideas

创造或想到新点子
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
研发团队设法提出了革命性的想法，改变了产品线。
phrasal-verb

cut out middlemen

直接交易而不使用中介
Meaning
to trade directly without using intermediaries
Example
The exporters decided to **cut out middlemen** and sell directly to buyers.
出口商决定**去除中介**，直接向买家销售。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut out of

从情境或过程中去除不需要的东西
Meaning
to remove something unwanted from a situation or process
Example
We need to **cut carbon out of** our energy systems.
我们需要**从**我们的能源系统中**去除碳**。
idiom

cross that bridge when you come to it

等问题发生时再处理，不要提前
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
等到了那一步我们再说。
idiom

come to terms with

在经过一些谈判后达成协议或接受一种情况
Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
这花了一些时间，但最终我们**接受了**新政策。
phrasal-verb

carry across

使人们理解你的想法或情感
Meaning
to make people understand your idea or emotion
Example
The speaker’s emotions really **carried across** to the audience.
演讲者的情感真的**传递**给了观众。
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

carry up

将某物从较低的地方搬到较高的地方
Meaning
to take something from a lower place to a higher place
Example
Please **carry up** these bags to the attic.
请把这些袋子搬到阁楼。
phrasal-verb

carry down

把某物从高处带到低处
Meaning
to bring something from a higher place to a lower place
Example
Could you **carry down** that box from the shelf?
你能把那个盒子从架子上拿下来吗？
phrasal-verb

call off

取消某事
Meaning
to cancel something
Example
We had to **call off** the meeting because the manager was sick.
因为经理生病，我们不得不取消会议。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
phrasal-verb

cherish forever

以感激的心情把回忆或善意珍藏在心中
Meaning
to hold memories or kindness in your heart with gratitude
Example
I’ll **cherish forever** the help you gave me during tough times.
我会**cherish forever**你在艰难时刻给我的帮助。
phrasal-verb

carry forward into

将进度或资金转移到未来的时期
Meaning
to move progress or funds into a future period
Example
We **carry forward into** next quarter any unused training budget.
我们将任何未使用的培训预算转移到下一个季度。
phrasal-verb

check inside

在反应之前检查你的想法或动机
Meaning
to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting
Example
Always **check inside** before you respond in anger.
在愤怒回应之前，总是**检查内心**。
idiom

chin up, soldier

在困难的情况下保持勇敢和坚强
Meaning
to stay brave and strong in difficult situations
Example
**Chin up, soldier**, things will get better soon.
**振作起来，士兵**，一切很快就会好起来。
idiom

cut somebody some slack

因为某人此刻有问题，不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
他最近压力很大，我们给他一些喘息的时间
phrasal-verb

clam down from

在非常紧张或愤怒之后逐渐放松
Meaning
to gradually relax after being very stressed or angry
Example
It took him an hour to **clam down from** the argument.
他花了一个小时才平静下来，结束了争论。
idiom

catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
idiom

cast in stone

固定且不可更改
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
剧本不是**cast in stone**; 我们可以进行更改。
phrasal-verb

check out for the day

结束工作并在当天剩余时间里放松心情
Meaning
to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day
Example
Once my reports are sent, I **check out for the day** and rest.
一旦我发送完报告，我就结束工作，放松休息。
phrasal-verb

catch hold of

牢牢抓住某物或某人
Meaning
to grab something or someone firmly
Example
She **caught hold of** his hand to stop him from leaving.
她**抓住**了他的手，防止他离开。
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

cheer for

为某人或某事展示支持或热情
Meaning
to show support or enthusiasm for someone or something
Example
The crowd **cheered for** their favorite player loudly.
人群大声为他们最喜欢的球员加油。
phrasal-verb

choke on emotions

因强烈的情绪而难以说话
Meaning
to find it hard to speak because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on emotions** while giving her farewell speech.
她在做告别演讲时**哽咽在情绪中**。
idiom

check back

稍后回来获取更新
Meaning
to return at a later time for an update
Example
Please **check back** next week for the final list.
请在下周**回来**查看最终名单。
idiom

come out of one's shell

变得更外向或更自信
Meaning
to become more outgoing or confident
Example
She used to be shy, but now she has finally **come out of her shell**.
她以前很害羞，但现在她终于**走出了她的壳**。
idiom

cry your heart out

因悲伤而大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她痛哭流涕。
idiom

come out on top

在某种情况下最好的或最成功的
Meaning
to be the best or most successful in a situation
Example
Despite the competition, she **came out on top**.
尽管有竞争，她**成功脱颖而出**。
phrasal-verb

clear your mind

清除你的思维；消除干扰性思维并放松身心
Meaning
to remove distracting thoughts and relax mentally
Example
Go for a walk to **clear your mind** after a long day.
长时间工作后去散步，清理大脑。
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
phrasal-verb

center on

集中于
Meaning
to focus attention or thoughts on something; to make something the main point
Example
Try to **center on** the positive aspects of your life instead of the negatives.
尽量**集中于**生活中的积极方面，而不是消极方面。
phrasal-verb

cool down after

在锻炼或努力后轻松放松
Meaning
to gently relax following exercise or effort
Example
Always **cool down after** intense matches to avoid injury.
总是**冷却下来后**在激烈的比赛后避免受伤。
idiom

cold fish

一个没有情感或缺乏温暖的人
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
他真是个**冷血的家伙**；他从不表现自己的感受。
phrasal-verb

come on board

加入团队或项目
Meaning
to join a team or project
Example
We’re excited for you to **come on board** our project.
我们很高兴你能够**加入我们的项目**。
phrasal-verb

call out for

大声呼唤某人或某物
Meaning
to ask loudly for something or someone
Example
He **called out for** his mother when he got hurt.
当他受伤时，他大声呼唤他的母亲。
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**。
phrasal-verb

cut in with

在在线对话中有礼貌地打断某人
Meaning
to interrupt someone politely during an online conversation
Example
I didn’t mean to **cut in with** your point, please continue.
我不是故意打断你的观点，请继续。
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

connect with

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

code of ethics

一组指导人工智能开发或使用的道德原则
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
开发者必须在人工智能研究中遵守严格的**道德规范**。
phrasal-verb

cut across borders

超越国界或差异
Meaning
to go beyond national boundaries or differences
Example
Cultural exchange programs **cut across borders** and bring people together.
文化交流项目**跨越国界**，将人们团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

carry on bravely

尽管面临情感困难，仍然勇敢前行
Meaning
to continue with courage despite emotional hardship
Example
He chose to **carry on bravely** after losing his loved one.
在失去亲人后，他选择勇敢地继续前行。
phrasal-verb

calm nerves before

在事件之前减少焦虑
Meaning
to reduce anxiety ahead of an event
Example
I **calm nerves before** presentations by rehearsing with a friend.
我通过和朋友一起排练，在演讲前安抚我的神经。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
phrasal-verb

cooperate across

跨越不同的边界或领域共同合作或工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work jointly across different boundaries or fields
Example
Universities **cooperate across** continents to exchange research ideas.
大学之间**跨越**大陆合作，交换研究思想。
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

capitalize on

利用某事以获得成功
Meaning
to take advantage of something to gain success
Example
She knew how to **capitalize on** every opportunity that came her way.
她知道如何抓住每一个出现在她面前的机会。
phrasal-verb

carry guilt over

因某事长期感到内疚
Meaning
to continue feeling guilty about something for a long time
Example
He still **carries guilt over** how he treated his friend.
他仍然因自己对待朋友的方式而感到内疚。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
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。