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phrasal-verb

delve into

深入且彻底地探索某事
Meaning
to explore something deeply and thoroughly
Example
The paper **delves into** the social implications of the policy.
这篇文章深入探讨了政策的社会影响。
idiom

learn by doing

边做边学
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
学生们在科学实验中边做边学。
phrasal-verb

get stuck in

因交通或人群而无法移动
Meaning
to become unable to move because of traffic or crowding
Example
We **got stuck in** traffic for over an hour.
我们在交通中**卡了**一个多小时。
idiom

go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
idiom

going viral

在互联网或社交媒体上迅速变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
那只跳舞的猫的视频已经**病毒式传播**，每个人都在谈论它。
idiom

play devil's advocate

为了测试一个想法的强度而反对它
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
我不一定不同意，但让我暂时扮演一下反对者。
phrasal-verb

sign on with

正式同意与某人合作或合作
Meaning
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
Example
The firm has just **signed on with** a global distributor.
公司刚刚与全球分销商签约。
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。
phrasal-verb

project out

根据当前数据估算或预测未来的结果
Meaning
to estimate or predict future results based on current data
Example
Economists **project out** the country's GDP growth for the next decade.
经济学家**预测**该国未来十年的GDP增长。
idiom

tie up loose ends

完成项目剩下的小任务
Meaning
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
Example
Before the deadline, we need to **tie up loose ends**.
在截止日期之前，我们需要完成剩下的事情。
idiom

take it with a grain of salt

不要完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He tends to exaggerate, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他喜欢夸大其词，所以**听他的故事时要持保留态度**。
idiom

Keep the team on track

确保团队保持专注和有组织
Meaning
to make sure the team remains focused and organized
Example
As the project manager, it's important to **keep the team on track**.
作为项目经理，确保 **保持团队在正轨上** 是非常重要的。
phrasal-verb

make out to be

声称或假装关于某人或某事
Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he **makes out to be**.
他并不像他所说的那么富有。
idiom

from my point of view

从自己的角度来看某事
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
从我的角度来看，这个计划是有道理的。
idiom

hit the trends

在很短的时间内变得流行或时尚
Meaning
to become popular or fashionable in a very short period of time
Example
The new meme about the office prank has **hit the trends** and is everywhere now.
关于办公室恶作剧的新迷因已经**成为了趋势**，现在到处都是。
phrasal-verb

follow along with

跟上虚拟屏幕或文档上分享的内容
Meaning
to keep pace with what’s being shared on a virtual screen or document
Example
Please **follow along with** the presentation on your screen.
请跟随您的屏幕上的演示。
idiom

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
idiom

in a pickle

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
我**在一个 pickle**，因为我双重预定了我的会议。
idiom

split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
phrasal-verb

boost up sales

增加销售的商品数量
Meaning
to increase the number of products sold
Example
The new marketing plan aims to **boost up** sales during the holiday season.
新的营销计划目标是在假日季节期间**增加**销售。
idiom

old buddy old pal

一种亲切地称呼老朋友的方式。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
嘿，老朋友，好久不见！
idiom

digital footprint

用户在线活动留下的信息痕迹
Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your **digital footprint** lasts forever.
小心你在线发布的内容; 你的 **数字足迹** 会永远存在。
idiom

hit the tourist trail

参观受欢迎的旅游目的地
Meaning
to visit popular tourist destinations
Example
We decided to **hit the tourist trail** after exploring the local villages.
在探索完当地村庄后，我们决定参观受欢迎的旅游目的地。
idiom

gear up to

积极地为做某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
我们正在积极准备在下个月发布应用程序。
idiom

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
phrasal-verb

roll in

像雾或云一样大量到达
Meaning
to arrive in large amounts, like fog or clouds
Example
Thick fog began to **roll in** from the river.
浓雾开始从河流中**滚入**。
phrasal-verb

refer back to

提到或将注意力引导到先前提到的内容
Meaning
to mention or direct attention to something mentioned earlier
Example
In this section, we **refer back to** the previous findings.
在本节中，我们回顾了之前的发现。
phrasal-verb

tune into

变得意识到或与自己的感情或环境连接
Meaning
to become aware of or connected with your feelings or environment
Example
You should **tune into** positive energy around you.
你应该与周围的正能量连接。
phrasal-verb

cut off from

将某物与某物隔离或分开
Meaning
to separate or isolate from something
Example
Deforestation can **cut off** animals from their habitats.
森林砍伐可能会将动物与它们的栖息地隔离开。
phrasal-verb

shift over to

从一个系统、过程或思维方式转移到另一个
Meaning
to move from one system, process, or mindset to another
Example
They decided to **shift over to** digital platforms for better flexibility.
他们决定转向数字平台，以提高灵活性。
idiom

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
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。
idiom

light at the end of the tunnel

困难时期后的希望之兆
Meaning
sign of hope after a difficult period
Example
After months of struggle, she finally saw the **light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的奋斗，她终于看到了隧道尽头的光明。
phrasal-verb

spin off into

从某物发展并成为一个独立的项目
Meaning
to develop from something and become a separate project
Example
Our AI pilot might **spin off into** a full analytics product.
我们的AI试点可能会发展成一个完整的分析产品。
phrasal-verb

merge into

将其合并或整合为一个单一的单位或系统
Meaning
to combine or integrate into a single unit or system
Example
Regional economies are beginning to **merge into** a global network.
区域经济正在开始融入全球网络。
phrasal-verb

rest up

完全休息以恢复精力
Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should **rest up** before your long trip tomorrow.
你应该在明天的长途旅行前休息。
idiom

snowed under

有太多工作要做
Meaning
to have too much work to do
Example
I'm **snowed under** with assignments this week.
这周我被任务压得喘不过气来。
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

roll back on

减少或逆转政策或计划
Meaning
to reduce or reverse a policy or program
Example
The ministry **rolls back on** subsidies after the audit.
审计后，部门回滚补贴。
phrasal-verb

delight in

从某事中获得极大的乐趣
Meaning
to take great pleasure in something
Example
She **delights in** making people laugh.
她喜欢让人们笑。
idiom

in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。
phrasal-verb

breathe through tension

通过平静的呼吸释放紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to use calm breathing to release tension or anxiety
Example
The best way to handle stress is to **breathe through tension** slowly.
应对压力的最佳方法是**通过紧张呼吸**来放松。
idiom

keep someone’s word

做你承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what you promise to do
Example
You can trust him; he always **keeps his word**.
你可以信任他；他总是**信守承诺**。
phrasal-verb

talk out of

说服某人不做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
我试图**劝他不要**辞去工作。
idiom

to debug a program

识别并修复计算机程序中的错误或问题
Meaning
to identify and fix errors or problems in a computer program
Example
I spent all day **to debug a program** that was causing crashes.
我花了一整天时间**调试程序**，解决了导致崩溃的问题。
idiom

as free as a bird

完全自由；无忧无虑
Meaning
completely free; without worries
Example
After the exams, I felt **as free as a bird**.
考试后，我感到完全自由。
phrasal-verb

get organized

以有效的方式安排你的工作和时间
Meaning
to arrange your work and time in an efficient way
Example
It’s easier to manage your day if you **get organized** early.
如果你早点 **组织** 好自己的一天，就会更容易管理。
phrasal-verb

revise for

在考试前重新学习某物
Meaning
to study something again before an exam
Example
I need to **revise for** my chemistry exam this weekend.
我需要在这个周末为我的化学考试**复习**。
idiom

the singularity

一个假设的未来时刻，当人工智能超过人类智能时
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
一些专家认为**奇点**可能永远改变人类
idiom

still waters run deep

安静或平静的人往往有深刻的想法或情感
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
他可能看起来很安静，但要记住，**静水流深**。
idiom

juggle work and life

同时管理工作和个人生活
Meaning
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
Example
It's not easy to **juggle work and life**, but I try to do my best.
同时 **juggling 工作和生活** 不容易，但我尽力做到最好。
phrasal-verb

stand over

仔细观察某人，以确保他们做事正确
Meaning
to watch someone closely to ensure they do something correctly
Example
The teacher **stood over** the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间**密切观察**学生。
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。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
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

let off your emotions

通过表达感受释放压力或愤怒
Meaning
to release stress or anger by expressing feelings
Example
It’s better to **let off your emotions** than to keep them inside.
与其将它们藏在心里，不如**释放你的情感**。
idiom

give it time

等待某事改善或发生
Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
给点时间，你很快就会看到结果。
phrasal-verb

touch up photo

对照片进行小的编辑或改进
Meaning
to make small edits or improvements to a photo
Example
You can **touch up the photo** using any editing app.
你可以使用任何编辑应用程序**触摸照片**。
idiom

jump through hoops

做很多困难或复杂的事情以实现某事
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
我不得不做很多困难的事情才能让我的签证获批。
phrasal-verb

learn from others

向他人学习
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding from people of different cultures
Example
We can **learn from others** by observing their traditions and values.
我们可以通过观察他们的传统和价值观来向他人学习。
phrasal-verb

show admiration for

表达赞同与尊重
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
他公开地**表示了对**她的勇气的钦佩。
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。
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

grit your teeth

接受不愉快的事情并继续
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
他不得不**咬紧牙关**完成工作。
idiom

kick around

非正式地讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas informally
Example
We can **kick around** some concepts after lunch.
我们可以在午餐后讨论一些概念。
idiom

see off

陪某人去送行
Meaning
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
Example
We’ll **see off** the guests at the station.
我们会去车站送客人。
idiom

lock it down

完全确保某事
Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to **lock it down**.
在启动网站之前，请确保**锁定它**。
phrasal-verb

play around with

尝试想法、材料或技术
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
她喜欢用不同的颜色来玩，以找到新的组合。
idiom

To go the extra mile

付出比预期更多的努力
Meaning
To put in more effort than is expected
Example
He always goes the extra mile to help his friends.
他总是付出额外的努力去帮助他的朋友。
idiom

down in the dumps

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
自从他失去工作以来，他一直**down in the dumps**。
phrasal-verb

work hand in glove with

与某人非常密切且有效地合作
Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments **work hand in glove with** each other to boost exports.
贸易部门**与其他部门紧密合作**，以促进出口。
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

dare to dream

敢于梦想
Meaning
to be brave enough to have big ambitions
Example
Only those who **dare to dream** achieve great things.
只有敢于梦想的人才能成就伟大的事业。
idiom

run in the family

一个许多家庭成员共享的特征
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
好看是**run in the family** — 他们都很漂亮！
phrasal-verb

turn failure into

将失败转化为学习或成功的机会
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
他试图将失败转化为他下一个项目的动力。
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

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

tie up in

将钱投资于某物且不容易获得
Meaning
to have money invested in something and not easily available
Example
Most of their capital is **tied up in** real estate.
他们的大部分资本**被困在**房地产中。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
phrasal-verb

step into new roles

在变化过程中开始承担新的责任或职位
Meaning
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
Example
After the merger, many employees had to **step into new roles**.
合并后，许多员工不得不**承担新的角色**。
phrasal-verb

be honest with yourself

承认自己真实的感受或现实
Meaning
to admit your true feelings or reality to yourself
Example
You have to **be honest with yourself** about how you feel.
你必须**对自己诚实**，承认你自己的感受。
phrasal-verb

set in

当像雨或寒冷这样的不愉快的事情开始并且似乎可能会继续下去时
Meaning
when something unpleasant like rain or cold begins and seems likely to continue
Example
The cold season has **set in**, and we need to wear warm clothes.
寒冷的季节已经**set in**，我们需要穿上暖和的衣服。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
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。
idiom

have steam coming out of your ears

明显非常生气
Meaning
to be visibly very angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** when he saw the damage.
他看到损坏后，**气得发红**。
idiom

open-hearted

善良和诚实地表达感情
Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an **open-hearted** person who always listens.
她是一个心地善良的人，总是倾听。
phrasal-verb

open up to change

愿意接受新思想或实践
Meaning
to become willing to accept new ideas or practices
Example
Societies progress when people **open up to change**.
当人们愿意接受变化时，社会会进步。
phrasal-verb

keep down

防止增长或增长
Meaning
to prevent from increasing or growing
Example
We need to **keep down** our expenses this month.
我们需要在这个月**keep down**我们的开支。
phrasal-verb

fall for

爱上某人; 被某物强烈吸引
Meaning
to fall in love with someone; to be strongly attracted to something
Example
He **fell for** her the moment they met.
他在他们见面的一刻**爱上了**她。
phrasal-verb

spur on innovation

鼓励或刺激创造力和新想法
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
政府激励措施已在技术领域**促进了创新**。
phrasal-verb

push through limits

超越看似可能的界限；克服边界
Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
运动员必须**突破极限**才能发挥他们的全部潜力。
phrasal-verb

speak with assurance

自信且有说服力地说话
Meaning
to talk confidently and convincingly
Example
He **spoke with assurance** during his presentation.
他在演讲中自信地说话。
phrasal-verb

fall through on

未能发生或完成，特别是交易或计划
Meaning
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
Example
Several merger talks **fell through on** due to the unstable economy.
由于不稳定的经济，几次并购谈判**失败了**。
idiom

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
phrasal-verb

draw back from

因恐惧或疑虑而犹豫或决定不做某事
Meaning
to hesitate or decide not to do something due to fear or doubt
Example
He **drew back from** investing after the market showed instability.
由于市场出现不稳定，他决定放弃投资。
idiom

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
phrasal-verb

cut back on exports

减少出口
Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods sold to other countries
Example
Due to rising costs, the company decided to **cut back on exports** this year.
由于成本上升，公司决定今年**减少出口**。
idiom

patch over

掩盖问题而不真正解决
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
我们不能仅仅掩盖安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

set yourself apart

使自己与他人不同或杰出
Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.
努力工作和创造力将使你从其他人中**脱颖而出**。
idiom

In the blink of an eye

非常快，几乎是瞬间。
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
新行星的发现几乎是一瞬间发生的。
idiom

divide and conquer

通过引起他人之间的分歧来获得控制
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
独裁者使用了**分而治之**战略来维持权力。
idiom

butterflies in the stomach

感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
约会前我总是感到紧张。
idiom

make a breakthrough

做出重要发现或成就
Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She **made a breakthrough** in her research that could change the field.
她在她的研究中**取得了突破**，这可能会改变这个领域。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
idiom

let the cat out of the bag

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
她不小心透露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

ray of hope

可能会发生一些好事的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
新治疗为病人提供了一个**希望之光**。
idiom

malware

旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
杀毒软件成功地从系统中移除了**恶意软件**。
phrasal-verb

protest against

通过公共行动对某事表示反对
Meaning
to show opposition to something through public action
Example
Thousands of people **protested against** unfair laws.
成千上万的人 **抗议反对** 不公正的法律。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

come to the rescue

帮助陷入困境的人
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.
一名消防员**来救援**被困的猫。
phrasal-verb

save up

存钱以便将来可以买东西
Meaning
to keep money so you can buy something in the future
Example
I’m trying to **save up** for a new laptop.
我正在努力**存钱**买一台新笔记本电脑。
idiom

Jump ship

突然离开工作或组织。
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
当新政策宣布时，几名员工**跳船**了。
phrasal-verb

step up with

在需要时提供领导或资源
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
每当团队感到困惑时，她总是 step up with 清晰的目标。
phrasal-verb

pull back on

减少或停止做某事，尤其是支出或投资；撤回努力或承诺
Meaning
to reduce or stop doing something, especially spending or investment; to withdraw effort or commitment
Example
During the economic crisis, many companies **pull back on** new projects to save money.
在经济危机期间，许多公司停止了新项目以节省资金。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas to

向他人提出供考虑的想法
Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
我们明天将向管理团队提出想法。
idiom

overnight success

一个人或物品非常快速地变得成功
Meaning
a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly
Example
Her first song made her an **overnight success**.
她的第一首歌让她成为了**一夜成名**。
phrasal-verb

regret over

对发生的事情感到悲伤或失望
Meaning
to feel sad or disappointed about something that happened
Example
She **regrets over** not spending enough time with her parents.
她为没有与父母共度足够的时间而感到遗憾。
idiom

free up

腾出时间、金钱或空间
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
清理旧文件将**释放**硬盘上的存储空间。
idiom

call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
idiom

afraid of your own shadow

容易受惊的人
Meaning
to be easily frightened
Example
He’s so timid; he’s **afraid of his own shadow**.
他非常胆小，连自己的影子都害怕。
idiom

machine learning to the rescue

使用机器学习算法来解决人类难以处理的复杂问题
Meaning
using machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems that humans can't easily handle
Example
When the data was too large for traditional methods, **machine learning to the rescue** helped us find patterns.
当数据对传统方法来说太大时，**machine learning to the rescue** 帮助我们找到模式。