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phrasal-verb

cut down on tariffs

减少进口或出口税
Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
The WTO encourages members to **cut down on tariffs** to enhance global trade.
世界贸易组织鼓励成员国**减少进口或出口税**以促进全球贸易。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself out

故意从压力环境中断开
Meaning
to deliberately disconnect from stressful surroundings
Example
Sometimes you just need to **zone yourself out** and take a break.
有时你只需要**zone yourself out** 然后休息一下。
idiom

sit back

放松并什么也不做
Meaning
to relax and do nothing
Example
Just **sit back** and enjoy the show.
只需坐下，享受表演。
phrasal-verb

build up reserves

增加为未来使用而储存的资源
Meaning
to increase saved or stored resources for future use
Example
The central bank is working to **build up reserves** of foreign currency.
中央银行正在努力增加外汇储备。
phrasal-verb

restate goals clearly

用简单的语言重复目标
Meaning
to repeat objectives in straightforward language
Example
Leads **restate goals clearly** at the start of every standup.
领导者在每次站会开始时用简单的语言重新明确目标。
idiom

Lose your shirt

失去大量金钱。
Meaning
To lose a lot of money.
Example
He **lost his shirt** gambling last night.
他昨晚在赌博中失去了他的衬衫。
idiom

back each other up

互相支持与帮助
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
在一个好的团队中，成员们总是互相支持。
idiom

nail down

使某事确定或明确
Meaning
to make something definite or certain
Example
We need to **nail down** the details before signing the contract.
在签合同之前，我们需要确定细节。
phrasal-verb

build insight from

通过分析过去的经验来发展理解
Meaning
to develop understanding by analyzing past experiences
Example
We can **build insight from** our past projects to improve future ones.
我们可以**从**我们过去的项目中汲取经验，以改善未来的项目。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strengths

将失败或困难作为学习和自信的来源
Meaning
to use failures or difficulties as a source of learning and confidence
Example
She learned to **turn setbacks into strengths** through self-belief.
她通过自信学会了**将挫折转化为力量**。
phrasal-verb

turn ideas into reality

让你的计划或梦想成真
Meaning
to make your plans or dreams come true
Example
Great leaders know how to **turn ideas into reality**.
伟大的领导者知道如何**把想法变成现实**。
phrasal-verb

glitch out

由于错误而短暂地发生故障或表现异常
Meaning
to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
Example
My phone screen **glitched out** for a few seconds.
我的手机屏幕**发生了故障**几秒钟。
idiom

peace and quiet

平静与安宁的时光
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
我只需要一些**平静和安宁**来完成我的工作。
phrasal-verb

swot up on

在事件前集中的学习某些东西
Meaning
to study something intensively before an event
Example
I **swot up on** statistics before every data review.
我在每次数据审查前都会**swot up on**统计学。
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

cling to power

试图保持控制或权威
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
一些领导人即使失去公众支持，仍然力求保持权力。
idiom

fall through

失败
Meaning
to fail to happen
Example
Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.
如果暴风雨来临，我们的旅行计划可能会失败。
idiom

over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
idiom

give it your all

尽全力或用尽全部精力
Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
如果你尽全力，不论结果如何，你都会为自己感到自豪。
phrasal-verb

draw out creativity

鼓励或激发某人的创造潜力
Meaning
to encourage or inspire someone’s creative potential
Example
The manager tried to **draw out creativity** from every team member.
经理试图从每个团队成员中激发创造力。
idiom

a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
phrasal-verb

fight for

为实现某事而斗争或采取行动
Meaning
to struggle or take action to achieve something
Example
Many activists **fight for** freedom and equality.
许多活动家为自由和平等而斗争。
idiom

to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
phrasal-verb

long for

强烈渴望某些无法发生或遥远的事情
Meaning
to wish very strongly for something that cannot happen or is far away
Example
He still **longs for** the days when he could have made things right.
他仍然渴望那些他曾经能够做对的日子。
phrasal-verb

cut someone short

在某人讲话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She tried to explain her point, but he **cut her short** halfway through.
她试图解释自己的观点，但他在中途**打断了她**。
phrasal-verb

speak fondly of

以温暖或深情的方式谈论某人
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
她总是以深情的方式谈论她的第一位老师。
idiom

in the zone

全神贯注并发挥最佳水平
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
当她全神贯注时，她可以连续写上好几个小时。
phrasal-verb

keep offices aligned

确保不同分支遵循相同的计划
Meaning
to ensure different branches follow the same plan
Example
We **keep offices aligned** with a daily global standup call.
我们通过每天的全球站立电话来保持办公室对齐。
idiom

faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
idiom

encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
idiom

smooth things over

通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
她试图在争执后缓和局面。
phrasal-verb

grow into self-belief

逐渐培养自信
Meaning
to gradually develop confidence in yourself
Example
Over time, he **grew into self-belief** and stopped comparing himself to others.
随着时间的推移，他**逐渐建立了自信**，不再与别人比较。
idiom

blow someone's mind

让某人感到震惊或惊讶
Meaning
to amaze or astonish someone
Example
The magic show really **blew my mind**.
魔术表演真的让我大吃一惊。
phrasal-verb

follow through with receipts

通过附加证据完成费用报告
Meaning
to complete expense reports by attaching proof
Example
Please **follow through with receipts** within two business days.
请在两个工作日内通过收据完成此事。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
phrasal-verb

connect through language

通过使用当地或共同语言进行沟通和联系
Meaning
to communicate and bond using the local or common language
Example
People can **connect through language** even if they come from different cultures.
即使他们来自不同的文化，人们也可以**通过语言连接**。
phrasal-verb

get up

从床上起床，睡觉后
Meaning
to rise from bed after sleeping
Example
She **gets up** right after the alarm goes off.
她**起床**就在闹钟响后。
phrasal-verb

layer on

在艺术作品或设计中添加层次或等级
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
他**加了层次**不同的纹理让画作更丰富。
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。
idiom

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
idiom

on the house

免费；由店家招待
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
今晚的饮料是店家请客的。
phrasal-verb

rise with

与某人或某物共同变得更强大
Meaning
to grow stronger together with something or someone
Example
We can all **rise with** positivity and mutual respect.
我们都可以与积极和相互尊重一起进步。
phrasal-verb

dial back notifications

减少通知或消息的频率
Meaning
to reduce the frequency of alerts or messages
Example
I had to **dial back notifications** because my phone kept buzzing all day.
我不得不**减少通知**，因为我的手机整天都在振动。
idiom

fib

一个小的或琐碎的谎言
Meaning
a small or trivial lie
Example
It was just a little **fib**, nothing serious.
这只是一个小小的谎言，没什么大不了的。
phrasal-verb

cast doubt on

使某事看起来不确定或不太可信
Meaning
to make something seem uncertain or less believable
Example
His inconsistent story **casts doubt on** his credibility.
他不一致的故事对他的可信度产生了怀疑。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
phrasal-verb

run out of

耗尽某物的供应
Meaning
to finish or exhaust a supply of something
Example
We might **run out of** clean water if we don’t conserve it.
如果我们不节约水，可能会**用完**干净水。
idiom

a drop in the ocean

与所需相比非常少的量
Meaning
a very small amount compared to what is needed
Example
The money they raised was just **a drop in the ocean** compared to the total cost.
他们筹集的钱与总成本相比只是大海中的一滴水。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
phrasal-verb

hand off

将任务或责任转交给另一个人
Meaning
to transfer a task or responsibility to another person
Example
I’ll **hand off** this report to the marketing team for review.
我会把这份报告交给市场营销团队进行审核。
phrasal-verb

break into tears

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
He **broke into tears** when he saw his old friend after many years.
他泪如雨下，当他在许多年后见到他的老朋友时。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

match made in heaven

完美的浪漫情侣
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
每个人都说他们是**天作之合**。
phrasal-verb

stay with

继续支持或相信某事或某人
Meaning
to continue supporting or believing in something or someone
Example
The employees decided to **stay with** the company during tough times.
员工们决定在困难时期**待在**公司。
phrasal-verb

raise concern about

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

mix in with

在一个群体中与其他人社交并融入其中
Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to **mix in with** the team by joining their weekend activities.
他试图通过参加他们的周末活动来融入团队。
idiom

nose to the grindstone

专注并长期努力工作
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
他专心工作并得到了晋升。
phrasal-verb

work toward excellence

为实现高标准而不断努力
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
我们的老师激励我们在每一门学科中追求卓越。
idiom

lose your cool

变得生气或失去耐心
Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t **lose your cool**; the situation will get better.
不要失去冷静; 情况会好转。
idiom

a crash course

短期强化学习课程
Meaning
a short and intensive course of study
Example
I had to take a **crash course** in programming before starting the job.
在开始工作之前，我不得不参加一个编程**速成课程**。
phrasal-verb

edge up

略微或逐渐上升
Meaning
to rise slightly or gradually
Example
The inflation rate **edged up** to 6% last month.
上个月通货膨胀率**略微上升**至6%。
phrasal-verb

reach out to communities

与团体接触或提供帮助
Meaning
to make contact with or offer help to groups of people
Example
Volunteers **reach out to communities** affected by natural disasters.
志愿者**与受自然灾害影响的社区接触**并提供帮助。
phrasal-verb

listen carefully

当有人讲话时，仔细听
Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to **listen carefully** when others speak.
良好的举止要求你在别人说话时认真听。
idiom

sharp as a tack

非常聪明或思维敏捷
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
她非常聪明，总是能给出课堂上最好的答案。
idiom

a run on the bank

由于担心银行倒闭，许多人从银行提取他们的钱
Meaning
a situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank due to fear of collapse
Example
Rumors of insolvency caused **a run on the bank**.
破产的传闻引发了**银行挤兑**。
phrasal-verb

adapt within new environments

适应新的文化环境或习俗
Meaning
to adjust yourself to new cultural surroundings or customs
Example
It takes time to **adapt within new environments**, but it’s worth it.
适应新的环境需要时间，但值得。
phrasal-verb

branch out professionally

开始做一些新的事情，或在职业上扩展到一个新的领域
Meaning
to start doing something new or expand into a new area professionally
Example
After years in sales, he decided to **branch out professionally** into marketing.
在销售工作多年后，他决定在职业上拓展到市场营销领域。
idiom

Under the spotlight

接受公众注意或审查。
Meaning
Receiving public attention or scrutiny.
Example
The editor has been **under the spotlight** after the controversial article.
编辑在有争议的文章之后**成为焦点**。
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

公开讨论敏感或具有挑战性的主题
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
我们的CEO鼓励大家**公开讨论**多样性问题。
idiom

neck and neck

在比赛或竞争中非常接近
Meaning
very close in a race or competition
Example
The two runners were **neck and neck** until the final lap.
两名跑步者直到最后一圈都**不分上下**。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
phrasal-verb

talk about

讨论一个话题；在对话中提到某事
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
我们需要**谈论**你明年的计划。
phrasal-verb

go over the report

仔细查看或检查某物
Meaning
to review or examine something carefully
Example
Let's **go over the report** before the meeting starts.
在会议开始前，我们回顾报告。
idiom

logged in

获得对计算机或系统的访问
Meaning
to gain access to a computer or system
Example
She **logged in** to check her emails.
她登录了以检查她的电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

send back

退还购买的物品以获得退款或更换
Meaning
to return a purchased item for a refund or replacement
Example
I had to **send back** the shirt because it didn’t fit.
我不得不**退还**那件衬衫，因为它不合身。
idiom

against the ropes

处于困难的情况或接近失败
Meaning
in a difficult situation or near defeat
Example
The company was **against the ropes**, but it managed to recover.
公司陷入困境，但设法恢复了。
phrasal-verb

boot into

启动计算机或设备并加载其操作系统
Meaning
to start a computer or device and load its operating system
Example
When I **boot into** Linux, the system loads all my development tools automatically.
当我**boot into** Linux时，系统会自动加载我的所有开发工具。
idiom

give thanks

表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
我们应该永远**感恩**我们所拥有的。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
idiom

fear of the unknown

对未知事物的焦虑
Meaning
anxiety about things that are unfamiliar or uncertain
Example
Many people avoid change because of their **fear of the unknown**.
许多人因为他们的**对未知的恐惧**而避免变化。
idiom

play one's cards close to one's chest

将计划或想法保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
他总是在生意中**玩自己的牌靠近胸口**
phrasal-verb

line up investors

确保提供资金的人
Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to **line up investors** before the press release.
我们的团队正在努力在新闻发布之前排列投资者。
idiom

empty nest

一个孩子长大并离开的家
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
在她的孩子搬出去后，她感到了**empty nest**综合症。
idiom

to sweep someone off their feet

让某人迅速爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you quickly
Example
He **swept her off her feet** with his charm.
他凭借魅力让她对他神魂颠倒。
phrasal-verb

check in on morale

询问人们他们在工作中的感受
Meaning
to ask people how they are feeling about work
Example
Leads **check in on morale** during stressful weeks.
领导在压力大的周期间检查员工的心态。
phrasal-verb

block off time

在你的日程中预留一段时间做重要的事情
Meaning
to reserve a period in your schedule for something important
Example
I **block off time** every Friday to review the next week's deadlines.
我每周五都预留时间来审查下周的截止日期。
idiom

the political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的争议问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
腐败已成为该国的**一个争议的政治问题**。
phrasal-verb

run behind

迟到或延迟
Meaning
to be late or delayed
Example
The project is **running behind** schedule.
项目进度落后于计划。
phrasal-verb

throw off

摆脱某物；从控制或疾病中解放出来
Meaning
to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
Example
It took him weeks to **throw off** the flu.
他花了几个星期才能**摆脱**流感。
idiom

take the edge off

让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
一杯热茶总是有助于缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

simmer down with

通过使用某种放松的东西来使自己冷静下来
Meaning
to calm yourself by using something soothing
Example
He **simmers down with** a cup of tea after tense meetings.
他在紧张的会议后通过喝茶来平静自己。
idiom

hold back on

推迟或减少做某事
Meaning
to delay or reduce doing something
Example
Let’s **hold back on** hiring until sales improve.
让我们推迟招聘，直到销售有所改善。
idiom

a bitter pill to swallow

一个难以接受的不愉快事实或情况
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
输掉冠军对团队来说是一个难以接受的事实。
phrasal-verb

carry on with

继续做某事，即使很困难
Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
他决定继续他的学业，尽管面临财务困境。
phrasal-verb

roll cargo out

将货物移出以进行交付
Meaning
to move freight out for delivery
Example
Crews **roll cargo out** to the loading docks by dawn.
工作队在黎明之前将货物送到装货码头。
idiom

wash your hands of something

停止参与或对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
丑闻之后，经理与这个项目断绝了关系。
idiom

Sail through something

轻松或成功地做某事。
Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
她轻松地通过了考试，获得了高分。
idiom

Masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术或工艺作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
他创作的雕塑真是一件**杰作**。
phrasal-verb

put in

将时间或金钱投入到某事中
Meaning
to invest time or money into something
Example
She **put in** a lot of money to start her business.
她投入了很多钱来开始她的生意。
idiom

Band together

为了共同的目标而团结起来。
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
工人们团结起来要求更高的工资。
idiom

to lose your nerve

失去勇气并变得太害怕去做某事
Meaning
to lose courage and become too afraid to do something
Example
He wanted to jump, but he **lost his nerve** at the last second.
他想跳跃，但在最后一刻失去了勇气。
phrasal-verb

shut out

阻止某人参与对话或活动
Meaning
to prevent someone from being included in a conversation or activity
Example
She felt **shut out** of the team discussions.
她感到自己被团队讨论**shut out**。
phrasal-verb

rise above pain

克服情感伤痛并继续成长
Meaning
to overcome emotional hurt and continue to grow
Example
He managed to **rise above pain** and start a new life.
他成功地克服了伤痛并开始了新生活。
idiom

lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
phrasal-verb

learn local customs

学习并遵循当地文化的传统
Meaning
to study and follow the traditions of the local culture
Example
Expats often try to **learn local customs** to show respect to the host country.
外籍人士通常会尝试**学习当地习俗**，以向东道国表示尊重。
phrasal-verb

slow within

在内心平静下来，观察自己的情感而不做评判
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
深呼吸帮助她在内心平静下来并重新掌控自己的思维。
idiom

kiss and make up

吵架后重新和好
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
They always **kiss and make up** after every fight.
他们每次吵架后都会和好。
phrasal-verb

roll out

推出或引入新产品或服务
Meaning
to launch or introduce a new product or service
Example
The government plans to **roll out** new incentives for exporters.
政府计划为出口商推出新的激励措施。
phrasal-verb

expand expertise in

在特定领域增加知识或技能
Meaning
to increase knowledge or skills in a specific area
Example
He attended workshops to **expand his expertise in** management.
他参加了研讨会，以**扩大他在**管理方面的专长。
phrasal-verb

carry out plans

按照计划执行或实施某事
Meaning
to execute or implement something as planned
Example
The team successfully carried out the new strategy.
团队成功地执行了新战略。
idiom

Opportunity knocks but once

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

rise to

成功地应对困难的情况或挑战
Meaning
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or challenge
Example
She always **rises to** the occasion when facing tough challenges.
她总是在面对艰难挑战时，**挺身而出**。
idiom

rise to the occasion

在困难的情况下表现得很好
Meaning
to perform well in a difficult situation
Example
He really **rose to the occasion** during the crisis.
他在危机中真的**迎难而上**。
idiom

diplomatic tightrope

需要小心外交的微妙局势
Meaning
a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy
Example
The president walked a **diplomatic tightrope** between the two rival nations.
总统在两个敌对国家之间走着外交的钢丝。
phrasal-verb

speak against

批评或表达对某事或某人的反对意见
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
他在会议上**反对**这项政策。
phrasal-verb

warm up to someone

开始喜欢或信任某人
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
她慢慢开始喜欢上她的新同学。
idiom

the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
phrasal-verb

lighten off

感觉或使某事不那么严肃或压力小
Meaning
to feel or make something less serious or stressful
Example
Talking to friends helped me **lighten off** the pressure.
和朋友谈话帮助我减轻了压力。
phrasal-verb

rally behind

团结起来支持领导人或事业
Meaning
to come together to support a leader or cause
Example
Citizens **rallied behind** their prime minister during the crisis.
公民们在危机期间**团结在**他们的总理身后。
phrasal-verb

bridge across languages

克服沟通时的语言差异
Meaning
to overcome language differences while communicating
Example
Technology helps us **bridge across languages** through translation tools.
技术通过翻译工具帮助我们**克服语言差异**。