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idiom

cut through the red tape

去除官僚障碍或延误
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
新政策有助于去除官僚障碍并加快审批。
phrasal-verb

cut expenses

削减开支
Meaning
to lower the total amount of money spent
Example
He managed to **cut expenses** by cooking at home instead of eating out.
他通过在家做饭而不是外出就餐，成功地**削减开支**。
idiom

Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。
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。
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

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。
idiom

create buzz

引起人们对某个产品或活动的兴奋和讨论
Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
预告视频帮助在产品发布前引起了热议。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

connect to

感受与自己文化或根源的归属感
Meaning
to feel a sense of belonging with one’s culture or roots
Example
I **connect to** my culture through music and food.
我通过音乐和食物感受与我的文化的联系。
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

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

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。
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。
idiom

couldn't believe my eyes

惊讶得不敢相信自己所看到的
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

Cultural melting pot

不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often described as a **cultural melting pot**.
纽约常被描述为一个**文化大熔炉**。
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

climb the ladder of success

在事业或生活中取得更高的位置
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
她通过努力工作正在**爬上成功的阶梯**。
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**。
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
phrasal-verb

cool within

内部冷静下来并恢复情绪平衡
Meaning
to calm down internally and regain emotional balance
Example
When I feel overwhelmed, I take deep breaths to **cool within**.
当我感到不知所措时，我深呼吸以平静自己。
idiom

cream of the crop

一组中的最佳；最优选择
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
这些学生是**最棒的**。
idiom

chase your dreams

积极努力实现你的雄心
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
无论多么困难，你都应该始终**追求你的梦想**。
phrasal-verb

click with

立刻与某人产生联系或理解
Meaning
to immediately feel a connection or understanding with someone
Example
We instantly **clicked with** each other at the party.
我们在聚会上立刻与对方产生了联系。
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。
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。
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

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

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。
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。
phrasal-verb

come out

发布或公开; 变得可见
Meaning
to be released or published; to become visible
Example
The new movie **came out** last week.
新电影上周**上映**了。
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。
phrasal-verb

clean up

从一个地方去除脏物或污染; 使某物更干净
Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
志愿者们在风暴后聚集在一起清理海滩。
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

catch fire

开始燃烧; 变得非常兴奋或受欢迎
Meaning
to start burning; to become very exciting or popular
Example
The dry leaves quickly **caught fire** in the heat.
干叶子在热量下迅速**着火**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

cool your nerves

在感到紧张或紧张时冷静下来
Meaning
to calm yourself when feeling nervous or tense
Example
He took a short walk to **cool his nerves** before the interview.
面试前，他散步冷静下来。
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**。
phrasal-verb

cut out for

天生适合做某事
Meaning
to be naturally suited for something
Example
She isn’t really **cut out for** long-distance running.
她并不适合长时间跑步。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

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%。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

cut down on delays

减少浪费的时间或工作中的延迟
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time wasted or delays in work
Example
The team is working to **cut down on delays** in project delivery.
团队正在努力**减少项目交付的延迟**。
idiom

cut to the chase

迅速进入正题
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
让我们直接进入正题，讨论主要问题。
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。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

chart a course for

为实现目标制定明确的计划
Meaning
to create a clear plan toward a goal
Example
Directors **chart a course for** long-term growth at the retreat.
导演们在静修中制定了长期增长的计划。
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

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

clock in

记录开始工作的时间
Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
员工必须在开始远程班次时**打卡**。
phrasal-verb

cut down electricity use

减少电力消耗
Meaning
to lower the consumption of electrical power
Example
Installing solar panels helps to **cut down electricity use**.
安装太阳能电池板有助于减少电力消耗。
phrasal-verb

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。
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

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

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。
idiom

carry weight

拥有影响力或重要性
Meaning
to have influence or importance
Example
His opinion **carries a lot of weight** in this organization.
他的意见在这个组织中**具有很大的影响力**。
phrasal-verb

coordinate across

在不同领域或团队之间共同组织活动
Meaning
to organize activities jointly across different areas or teams
Example
Agencies **coordinate across** regions for disaster management.
各机构跨地区进行灾难管理的协调。
idiom

chart your own course

独立规划自己的道路或未来
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
他决定**规划自己的道路**并成为企业家。
idiom

Cross one’s mind

突然想到某事。
Meaning
To suddenly think of something.
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could be lying.
我从未**想过**他可能在撒谎。
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

connect on a deeper level

在情感上与某人建立联系并很好地理解他们
Meaning
to relate to someone emotionally and understand them well
Example
They **connected on a deeper level** after sharing their personal stories.
在分享了个人故事后，他们**在更深层次上连接**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

copy out

将某事完全照原样写下来
Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to **copy out** the paragraph neatly.
学生们被要求整齐地复制段落。
phrasal-verb

call out

公开批评或挑战某人
Meaning
to criticize or challenge someone publicly
Example
The candidate **called out** the government for ignoring public needs.
候选人**公开批评**政府忽视公众需求。
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

cut back on expenses

减少花费；降低成本
Meaning
to spend less money; to reduce costs
Example
During tough times, companies often **cut back on expenses**.
在困难时期，公司通常会减少开支。
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
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

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

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

cut down on costs

减少开支或花费
Meaning
to reduce expenses or spending
Example
The government is trying to **cut down on costs** to stabilize the economy.
政府正在尝试减少开支以稳定经济。
idiom

clear up

澄清某事或整理一个地方
Meaning
to make something easier to understand or to tidy a place
Example
Let me **clear up** the schedule so everyone knows their tasks.
让我**澄清**日程安排，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

cut short

比计划提前结束某事
Meaning
to end something earlier than planned
Example
We had to **cut short** the meeting due to a technical issue.
我们因为技术问题不得不**cut short**会议。
phrasal-verb

churn out

快速且大量地生产某物，通常没有太多质量
Meaning
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much quality
Example
The company has been **churning out** reports all week.
公司整周都在**生产**报告。
phrasal-verb

cut back from

减少对有害事物的参与或依赖
Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should **cut back from** non-renewable energy sources.
我们应该减少对非可再生能源来源的依赖。
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
phrasal-verb

cut out excuses

停止找借口并承担责任
Meaning
to stop making excuses and take responsibility
Example
If you want to improve, you need to **cut out excuses**.
如果你想进步，你需要**停止找借口**。
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。
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

catch on to

理解或学习新的事物，尤其是在一段时间后
Meaning
to understand or learn something new, especially after some time
Example
It took him a few weeks to **catch on to** the new reporting system.
他花了几周时间才理解新的报告系统。
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。
idiom

call it a day

停止今天的工作
Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
让我们**结束今天的工作**，然后回家。
phrasal-verb

connect through

通过使用共享的经验或沟通来建立关系或理解
Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
人们可以**通过连接**艺术和音乐，尽管存在语言障碍。
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

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。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
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。
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

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。
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

calm oneself down

在生气或烦恼后放松并恢复情绪控制
Meaning
to relax and regain emotional control after being upset or angry
Example
He took a deep breath to **calm himself down** before speaking.
他说他深吸了一口气以在说话前**冷静下来**。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
phrasal-verb

carry out negotiations

进行正式讨论以达成协议
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
我们的团队将在下周与外国投资者进行谈判。
idiom

cast the first stone

成为第一个批评或谴责某人的人
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
在你**投下第一颗石头**之前，记住没有人是完美的。
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

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

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

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。
idiom

Cut your losses

停止做不再有利可图的事情。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
最好**止损**并继续前进。
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**。
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**。
idiom

crack down on

采取严格措施停止某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
城市计划对市中心的非法停车采取严格措施。
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

cry over spilled milk

为不能改变的事而烦恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There's no use **crying over spilled milk**.
为已经发生的事哭泣没有意义。
phrasal-verb

cut away from

去除或避免不健康的部分或习惯
Meaning
to remove or avoid unhealthy parts or habits
Example
Try to **cut away from** processed foods for a healthier diet.
为了更健康的饮食，尽量**cut away from**加工食品。
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。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
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

check with

确认信息或向某人请求批准
Meaning
to confirm information or ask for approval from someone
Example
Please **check with** your supervisor before making any changes.
请在做任何更改之前，与您的主管确认。
phrasal-verb

clean up after

清理人类或动物留下的垃圾或杂物
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
志愿者们来清理海滩节庆后的垃圾。
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

caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
idiom

call to arms

为了捍卫某个原因而采取行动的号召
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
领导人的演讲是一个**号召大家行动起来**，呼吁所有公民与腐败作斗争。
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

cry wolf

发出虚假的警报
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
不要**发出虚假的警报**，否则以后没人会相信你。
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。