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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

calm within

找到内心的平静或稳定
Meaning
to find inner peace or stability
Example
Even in chaos, she managed to **calm within** herself.
即使在混乱中，她还是能够保持内心的平静。
phrasal-verb

close the loop today

在一天结束前完成未完成的跟进
Meaning
to finish outstanding follow-ups before the day ends
Example
Let's **close the loop today** so clients get answers before evening.
让我们今天关闭这个环节，以便客户在晚上之前获得答案
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。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

come down on

因决定或行为而强烈批评或惩罚某人
Meaning
to criticize or punish someone strongly for a decision or action
Example
The board will **come down on** any department that exceeds the budget.
董事会将对任何超出预算的部门**批评或惩罚**。
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

call in for

为特定目的加入远程会议
Meaning
to join a remote session for a specific purpose
Example
Drivers **call in for** updates when weather turns rough.
当天气变得恶劣时，司机会**call in for**更新。
idiom

call on

请某人发言或做某事
Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
如果你举手，老师会叫你发言。
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。
idiom

carry the weight of the world

承担大量责任
Meaning
to take on a lot of responsibility
Example
John felt like he had to **carry the weight of the world** on his shoulders at work.
John 觉得他在工作中必须 **carry the weight of the world**。
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

come up empty

未能实现或找到某事
Meaning
to fail to achieve or find something
Example
We searched everywhere but **came up empty**.
我们到处搜索，但**一无所获**。
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

come up to

未达到某一特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach a particular standard or expectation
Example
Her performance didn't **come up to** our expectations.
她的表现没有达到我们的期望。
phrasal-verb

cut it close

给某事留很少时间
Meaning
to allow very little time for something
Example
Leaving at 8:50 for a 9:00 meeting is **cutting it close**.
8:50离开去9:00的会议是**给某事留很少时间**。
phrasal-verb

cash out

将投资出售换取金钱
Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
他决定在股价高时出售他的股票。
phrasal-verb

cut in

在别人说话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
Please don’t **cut in** when others are making their points.
请不要在别人阐述观点时打断他们。
phrasal-verb

click on

按下鼠标上的按钮以选择某物
Meaning
to press a button on the mouse to select something
Example
Just **click on** the link to open the website.
只需 **点击** 链接以打开网站。
phrasal-verb

cheer someone on

通过展示支持或热情来鼓励某人
Meaning
to encourage someone by showing support or enthusiasm
Example
My friends **cheered me on** during the presentation.
我的朋友们在演讲时为我加油。
phrasal-verb

carry on through

尽管面临困难或情感上的痛苦，仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or emotional pain
Example
He managed to **carry on through** the tough times.
他设法在困难的时光中继续前行。
phrasal-verb

come forward to help

在需要时主动提供帮助
Meaning
to volunteer or offer assistance when needed
Example
Many citizens **came forward to help** the victims of the earthquake.
许多市民在地震中**主动帮助了**受灾的受害者。
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

cheer forward

鼓励某人以信心或希望继续前进
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue with confidence or hope
Example
Let’s **cheer forward** our team even if they’re losing!
即使他们输了，我们也要鼓励我们的队伍继续前进！
idiom

carry on about

激动或恼火地长时间讲述
Meaning
to speak at length in an excited or annoyed way
Example
He kept **carrying on about** the missed deadline all morning.
他整整一早上都在**讲述**错过的最后期限。
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。
phrasal-verb

call someone out on

指出某人的错误或不良行为
Meaning
to point out a person’s mistake or bad behavior
Example
Coworkers **call someone out on** gossip that hurts the team.
同事们 **指出某人的错误或不良行为** 有损团队的八卦。
phrasal-verb

cut out negativity

去除负面思想或影响
Meaning
to remove negative thoughts or influences
Example
Try to **cut out negativity** and surround yourself with positive people.
尝试**消除负面思想**并与积极的人为伴。
idiom

crack of dawn

非常早的早晨
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
他每天早上在黎明时分醒来。
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。
phrasal-verb

come off well

在某事中取得成功或被积极评判
Meaning
to succeed or be judged positively in something
Example
She **came off well** in the presentation and impressed the board.
她在演示中**表现很好**，给董事会留下了深刻印象。
phrasal-verb

call out energy waste

当能源被不小心使用时，指出这一点
Meaning
to point out when energy is being used carelessly
Example
Teammates **call out energy waste** whenever lights stay on overnight.
队友们每当灯光整夜开着时就会指出能源浪费
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

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。
phrasal-verb

connect through art

通过创造性表达建立理解或友谊
Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
人们可以**通过艺术连接**，即使他们讲不同的语言。
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。
phrasal-verb

check in about

讨论或确认某事的状态
Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s **check in about** the deliverables before Friday.
让我们在周五之前讨论交付内容。
phrasal-verb

clock out

记录您完成工作的时间
Meaning
to record the time when you finish work
Example
I always **clock out** before I shut down my computer.
我总是在关掉电脑前打卡。
idiom

cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

检查自上次更新以来工作进展到何种程度
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
项目负责人每周四早上**检查进展**。
idiom

Chart a course

计划达成某事的方法。
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
公司已为全球扩展**制定了计划**。
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。
idiom

cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
phrasal-verb

calm down from

在生气或不高兴之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
她花了几分钟时间，**平静下来**，之后才从争吵中恢复过来。
phrasal-verb

cut off by

被某物阻塞或分开
Meaning
to be blocked or separated by something
Example
The road was **cut off by** the landslide.
道路被山体滑坡阻断了
idiom

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
phrasal-verb

cut it out

停止做令人烦恼或不好的事情
Meaning
to stop doing something annoying or bad
Example
**Cut it out**! You’re being too noisy.
住手！你太吵了。
phrasal-verb

come together

为了某个目的或庆祝活动而作为一个家庭聚集
Meaning
to gather as a family for a purpose or celebration
Example
Our family **comes together** every year for the new year feast.
我们的家庭每年都会为新年宴会聚集在一起。
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

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

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 off from reality

与真实或实际的事物断开联系
Meaning
to be disconnected from what is real or practical
Example
He lives in his own world, completely **cut off from reality**.
他生活在自己的世界里，完全 **切断现实**。
idiom

chain reaction

由一个事件引发的一系列事件
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
一个突破可以引发新的创新的**连锁反应**。
idiom

Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后，他跨越了鲁比孔河，全心投入自己的创业梦想。
phrasal-verb

come up with solutions

思考或创造新的想法或解决方案
Meaning
to think of or create new ideas or solutions
Example
She always manages to **come up with solutions** to complex problems.
她总是能为复杂的问题找到解决方案。
idiom

come straight to the point

直接而诚实，不浪费时间
Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
请直接了当告诉我发生了什么。
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。
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。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

comfort in

在某事或某人中找到平静或安慰
Meaning
to find peace or reassurance in something or someone
Example
Many people **find comfort in** talking to their loved ones.
许多人在与亲人交谈中找到安慰。
phrasal-verb

carry off

成功完成困难的任务
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
She managed to **carry off** the project despite all the challenges.
尽管面临所有挑战，她还是成功地完成了这个项目。
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

chime in with

在在线讨论中添加评论或意见
Meaning
to add a comment or opinion in an online discussion
Example
Several users **chimed in with** their thoughts on the topic.
几个用户分享了他们对这个话题的想法。
phrasal-verb

care from the heart

真心关心某人的感受或福祉
Meaning
to genuinely care about someone’s feelings or well-being
Example
She truly **cares from the heart** for everyone around her.
她真心关心她周围每个人的感受。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

check within

暂停并观察自己的情绪或心态
Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, **check within** to understand your feelings.
在反应之前，**check within** 以理解你的感受。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
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 away

用工具或刀去除某物的一部分
Meaning
to remove part of something with a tool or knife
Example
The doctor **cut away** the damaged tissue.
医生切除了受损的组织。
phrasal-verb

care for

照顾生病或需要帮助的人
Meaning
to look after someone who is sick or in need
Example
He **cares for** his elderly parents every day.
他每天照顾他的年迈父母
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

check over

仔细检查某事以发现错误
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
在发送之前我们检查过草稿。
phrasal-verb

chime with

同意或在群组通话中与某人的意见一致
Meaning
to agree or align with someone’s opinion in a group call
Example
Her suggestion really **chimed with** what the team was thinking.
她的建议真的**与**团队的想法一致
idiom

Crossing the line

超出可接受或适当的界限
Meaning
To go beyond acceptable or proper boundaries.
Example
The diplomat was criticized for **crossing the line** in his comments about the host country.
外交官因在关于东道国的评论中**越过了界限**而受到批评。
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

Cover a lot of ground

处理大量的信息或材料
Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
这次讲座在一个小时内涵盖了许多内容。
phrasal-verb

climb back

在失去后恢复先前的位置
Meaning
to recover a previous position after losing it
Example
Stock prices have started to **climb back** after the market crash.
股票价格在市场崩盘后开始**恢复**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

come over

拜访某人的家。
Meaning
to visit someone's house
Example
Why don’t you **come over** for lunch tomorrow?
为什么你明天不来我家吃午饭？
idiom

close the deal

成功地达成协议
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
经过数周的谈判，他们终于达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

cut off caffeine

停止饮用咖啡或含咖啡因的饮料
Meaning
to stop consuming coffee or caffeinated drinks
Example
She has **cut off caffeine** to sleep better at night.
她已经停止饮用咖啡因，为了晚上能更好睡觉
phrasal-verb

coach daily standups

指导简短的每日签到会议
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
领导们**coach daily standups**，以确保更新简洁且有帮助。
phrasal-verb

cry out for

急需某物
Meaning
to need something urgently
Example
This area **cries out for** better healthcare facilities.
该区域**迫切需要**更好的医疗设施。
idiom

copycat

模仿另一个人的人
Meaning
someone who imitates another person
Example
She’s such a **copycat**, always doing what I do.
她是个**copycat**，总是做我做的事。
phrasal-verb

cheat on

对你的伴侣不忠
Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
她发现她的男朋友对她不忠。
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

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。
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**。
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corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
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clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
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。
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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。
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carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
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clear the decks

通过移除不必要的事物来为行动做准备。
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
我们需要在新项目开始之前**clear the decks**。
phrasal-verb

care deeply for

对某人有强烈的情感或关心
Meaning
to have strong affection or concern for someone
Example
He truly **cares deeply for** his grandparents.
他真的非常关心他的祖父母。
phrasal-verb

come across as polite

在表达观点时显得礼貌
Meaning
to appear polite when expressing an opinion
Example
Even when disagreeing, she always **comes across as polite**.
即使不同意，她总是显得很有礼貌。
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campaign for

为政治或社会目标以有组织的方式工作
Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are **campaigning for** better education policies.
他们正在**为**更好的教育政策进行竞选。
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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。
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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？**
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carry off with

用力带走或拿走
Meaning
to remove or take away forcefully
Example
The thief **carried off** the jewels **with** surprising speed.
小偷以惊人的速度带走了珠宝。
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clock out for

结束工作时间以做特定的事情
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
我每天中午12点准时下班去吃午餐。
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coordinate across borders

与不同国家的人们共同组织工作
Meaning
to organize efforts with people in different countries
Example
We **coordinate across borders** to keep the partnership moving smoothly.
我们**跨越边界协调**，以保持伙伴关系的顺利进行。
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**。
phrasal-verb

comfort with

通过提供友善的话语或行动让某人感觉更好
Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He **comforted her with** gentle words when she was crying.
当她哭泣时，他用温柔的话语安慰了她。
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crystal ball

预测未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
我没有**水晶球**，所以我不能说将会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

catch on quickly

快速理解新概念或想法
Meaning
to understand new concepts or ideas fast
Example
She **catches on quickly** when it comes to math problems.
她在数学问题上**迅速理解**。
phrasal-verb

coach someone past doubt

帮助某人克服不确定性
Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders **coach people past doubt** with honest feedback and support.
领导者通过诚实的反馈和支持，教练人们超越怀疑。
phrasal-verb

cut through

快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
船轻松地穿过了平静的水面。
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crack under

因过多的压力或紧张而失败或放弃
Meaning
to fail or give up because of too much pressure or stress
Example
He **cracked under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
他在持续的最后期限压力下崩溃了。
idiom

can of worms

一个复杂的问题，一旦开始，可能会引发更多麻烦
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
AI偏见是一个**can of worms**，很难解决。
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collaborate on

在特定的项目或任务上共同工作
Meaning
to work jointly on a specific project or task
Example
Both companies agreed to **collaborate on** the new software product.
两家公司同意在新的软件产品上**合作于**。
phrasal-verb

calm things down

冷静下来
Meaning
to make a tense or angry situation more peaceful
Example
He tried to **calm things down** before it got worse.
他试图在情况变得更糟之前冷静下来。
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circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
phrasal-verb

choke down

压抑或隐藏像愤怒或悲伤这样的情感
Meaning
to suppress or hide emotions like anger or sadness
Example
He tried to **choke down** his tears during the farewell speech.
他试图在告别演讲中压抑自己的眼泪。
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chip in

为共同的目标贡献金钱或努力
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
大家一致同意为玛雅的告别礼物出钱。
phrasal-verb

come through with

生产或实现承诺或期望的事情
Meaning
to produce or achieve something that was promised or expected
Example
The company finally **came through with** the funding they had promised.
公司终于提供了他们承诺的资金。
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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。