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idiom

dress down

严厉地责骂某人
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
教练因防守不力而严厉地责骂了球队。
phrasal-verb

catch out

欺骗某人犯错误；发现某人做错事
Meaning
to trick someone into making a mistake; to discover someone doing something wrong
Example
The reporter tried to **catch out** the politician with a tricky question.
记者试图通过一个难题把政治家套住。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

a power play

一个战略举措以获得对局势的控制或影响
Meaning
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation
Example
His decision to challenge the leader was a clear **power play**.
他挑战领导者的决定是一个明显的 **力量操作**。
idiom

to put all your eggs in one basket

将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
我不会建议在这项投资中**将所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里**。
idiom

give someone a hard time

批评或严厉对待某人
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
老板因为我迟到而责备我。
idiom

cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
idiom

be accountable for

对某事负责并能够解释它
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
作为团队领导，他对**项目的结果负责**。
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
phrasal-verb

pave the way for

创造使某事成为可能的条件
Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
她的强劲表现**为**她的晋升铺平了道路。
phrasal-verb

forgive someone for

停止因为某人做的事情而对他们生气
Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally **forgave him for** lying.
她终于因撒谎而原谅了他。
idiom

Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
idiom

hold your fire

延迟采取行动或回应
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
他说他的团队要等到他发出信号时再**暂停开火**。
idiom

engagement rate

衡量人们与在线内容互动的活跃程度
Meaning
a measure of how actively people interact with online content
Example
Our **engagement rate** doubled after using video posts.
使用视频帖子后，我们的互动率翻倍了。
phrasal-verb

sign off

结束信息、电子邮件或广播
Meaning
to end a message, email, or broadcast
Example
I’ll **sign off** here. Talk to you later!
我会在这里**sign off**。稍后再聊！
idiom

grassroots movement

由普通人发起并推动的政治运动
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
该运动发展成为一场强大的**草根运动**，推动变革。
idiom

never look back

专注于向前走，而不是停留在过去的错误上
Meaning
to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes
Example
Once she made the decision, she promised to **never look back**.
一旦她做出决定，她承诺**不回头**。
idiom

neural spark

人工智能创新中的突发洞察力或创造力时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of insight or creativity in AI innovation
Example
Her idea was a true **neural spark** that changed the whole project.
她的想法是一个真正的**neural spark**，改变了整个项目。
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

white as snow

纯洁和无辜。
Meaning
Pure and innocent.
Example
Her intentions were **white as snow**.
她的意图是**如雪般纯洁**的。
phrasal-verb

point around

展示多个方向或地点
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
导游**指向周围**的历史地标。
idiom

Keep hope alive

继续相信一个积极的结果。
Meaning
To continue believing in a positive outcome.
Example
Even in hard times, we must **keep hope alive**.
即使在困难时刻，我们也必须**保持希望活着**。
idiom

stick together

互相支持，保持在一起
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
在困难时期，好的朋友们总是团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

adapt within communities

调整行为和习惯，以适应本地社区
Meaning
to adjust behavior and habits to fit in with a local community
Example
Immigrants often need to **adapt within communities** to feel at home.
移民常常需要**在社区内适应**，才能感受到家的感觉。
phrasal-verb

gear up for adventure

为一些刺激的事情准备设备和心态
Meaning
to prepare equipment and mindset for something exciting
Example
We **gear up for adventure** by checking safety kits before the hike.
我们通过在徒步旅行前检查安全装备来为冒险做好准备。
idiom

break down the problem

逐步分析一个问题
Meaning
to analyze a problem step by step
Example
Let’s **break down the problem** to understand it better.
让我们逐步分析这个问题，以便更好地理解它。
idiom

neural network

一系列算法，尝试在数据集中识别潜在的关系。
Meaning
A series of algorithms that attempt to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data.
Example
The AI system was built using a **neural network** to recognize patterns.
该AI系统是使用**神经网络**来识别模式构建的。
phrasal-verb

feel down

感到悲伤或不快乐
Meaning
to feel sad or unhappy
Example
She’s been **feeling down** since her pet passed away.
她自从她的宠物去世以来一直感到沮丧。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
phrasal-verb

go back

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
I have to **go back** to the office now.
我现在必须回到办公室。
idiom

fall on deaf ears

当建议或投诉被忽视时
Meaning
when advice or complaints are ignored
Example
His apology **fell on deaf ears**.
他的道歉**落入耳朵里**。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
phrasal-verb

adapt oneself to

调整或改变自己以适应新的文化或环境
Meaning
to adjust or change to fit into a new culture or environment
Example
He quickly **adapted himself to** the local traditions.
他迅速 **适应了** 当地的传统
idiom

the pen is mightier than the sword

言语和沟通比暴力更有力量
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
他认为**钢笔比剑更强**，所以他用思想而不是武器战斗。
idiom

full of the joys of spring

非常快乐和充满活力
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
她度假后充满了春天的喜悦。
phrasal-verb

hang around with

与某人一起度过时光，放松或社交
Meaning
to spend time relaxing or socializing with someone
Example
I usually **hang around with** my old school friends at reunions.
我通常在聚会上和我以前的学校朋友一起度过时光。
idiom

factor in

将某物包括在计算或计划中
Meaning
to include something as part of a calculation or plan
Example
Remember to **factor in** travel time when planning.
计划时记得**因素在**旅行时间。
phrasal-verb

pick up on traditions

注意并学习其他文化的习俗和习惯
Meaning
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultures
Example
During his stay in Japan, he quickly **picked up on** local traditions.
在日本逗留期间，他迅速学会了当地的传统。
idiom

pot luck

任何可用的或偶然发生的事情
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
让我们来点锅运，在那家新咖啡馆吃饭。
phrasal-verb

embrace with

热情而愿意地接受某事
Meaning
to accept something enthusiastically and willingly
Example
He quickly **embraced with** the new culture and made many friends.
他迅速接受了新文化并交了许多朋友。
phrasal-verb

stay open to

愿意考虑或接受新的想法或经验
Meaning
to be willing to consider or accept new ideas or experiences
Example
Always **stay open to** new perspectives while learning.
在学习时始终保持开放，接受新的观点。
idiom

learn from mistakes

通过理解和纠正错误来提升自己
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
我总是尝试从错误中学习，以避免重复它们。
phrasal-verb

catch up on

做一些之前错过或延迟的事情，在截止日期之前
Meaning
to do something that one has missed or delayed doing before a deadline
Example
I stayed late to **catch up on** my unfinished reports.
我加班工作来赶上我未完成的报告。
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
idiom

Lead the charge

处于行动或运动的最前沿
Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to **lead the charge** in the new project.
他是新项目中**带头冲锋**的人。
idiom

Nest feathering

利用自己的地位或权力谋取个人经济利益。
Meaning
Using one’s position or power for personal financial gain.
Example
The politician was accused of **nest feathering**.
那位政客被指控利用职权谋取私利。
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

join hands with

为了一个目标而共同合作或共同工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work together for a cause
Example
Several organizations **joined hands with** the ministry to organize the cultural festival.
多个组织与该部门合作，共同组织了文化节。
idiom

have a splitting headache

头痛得厉害
Meaning
to have a very bad headache
Example
I can’t focus right now; I **have a splitting headache**.
我现在无法集中注意力；我头痛得厉害。
idiom

sweet talk someone

用奉承或迷人的方式让某人做某事
Meaning
to flatter or charm someone into doing something
Example
He **sweet talked** his way into getting a discount.
他用甜言蜜语成功获得了折扣。
idiom

take it or leave it

对接受或拒绝某事表现出无所谓的态度
Meaning
showing indifference about accepting or rejecting something
Example
That’s my final offer — **take it or leave it**.
这是我最后的报价——要么接受，要么拉倒。
idiom

the bots are taking over

指人工智能系统在各个行业中的日益广泛应用以及传统由人类完成的任务的自动化
Meaning
referring to the increasing use of AI systems in various industries; the automation of tasks traditionally performed by humans
Example
It feels like **the bots are taking over** every sector of business these days.
感觉如今在各行各业，**机器人正在接管**。
idiom

a silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单方法
Meaning
a simple solution to a complex problem
Example
There is no **silver bullet** for solving climate change, but we need to take action.
没有**银弹**可以解决气候变化问题，但我们需要采取行动。
idiom

smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
phrasal-verb

bring around

说服某人接受你的观点
Meaning
to persuade someone to accept your opinion
Example
I finally **brought her around** to my point of view.
我终于说服她接受了我的观点。
idiom

pioneer a new path

在新的企业或创新中开辟道路
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
他是第一个在可再生能源解决方案中开辟新道路的人。
phrasal-verb

benefit from

通过某事获得优势或利润
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
许多发展中国家 **从** 全球贸易协议中 **受益**。
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

Play your cards right

做出正确的决策以取得成功。
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
如果你正确地做出决策，你可能会得到晋升。
phrasal-verb

bring in income

通过工作或投资赚取收入
Meaning
to earn money from work or investment
Example
She started freelancing to **bring in income** alongside her full-time job.
她开始做自由职业工作，以增加她的收入，除了她的全职工作。
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

in the same orbit

达成一致或分享相似的想法或目标
Meaning
to be in agreement or share similar thoughts or goals
Example
We’re both **in the same orbit** when it comes to our project’s goals.
当涉及到我们项目的目标时，我们两个都**在相同轨道**。
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。
idiom

drill down into

深入检查某事
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
分析师将深入分析销售数据，寻找趋势。
phrasal-verb

switch between

在不同任务或工作和休息模式之间交替
Meaning
to alternate between different tasks or modes of work and rest
Example
I try to **switch between** intense work and short breaks to stay efficient.
我尽量在高强度工作和短暂休息之间切换，以保持高效。
phrasal-verb

accept yourself as

接受并与自己的真实自我和解
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
当你接受真实的自己时，你在情感上成长。
idiom

get a foot in the door

迈出实现某事的第一步，特别是获得工作
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
他参加了实习，想在公司里得到一个职位。
phrasal-verb

focus on improvement

专注于改进
Meaning
to give attention to becoming better at something
Example
Every student should **focus on improvement** rather than perfection.
每个学生都应该**专注于改进**，而不是完美。
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
idiom

trust one's judgment

相信某人的决策或做出正确选择的能力
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
我总是**相信她的判断**，尤其是在招聘决策时
idiom

leave a legacy

创造一些在你离开后仍然存在并能为他人带来好处的东西
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
他一生都在努力工作，为他的孩子们**留下遗产**。
phrasal-verb

grow up

长大; 成为成年人
Meaning
to become an adult; to mature
Example
Children **grow up** so fast these days.
孩子们如今长得好快。
phrasal-verb

split profits with

根据协议平分利润或收益
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
他们决定与当地合作伙伴分享利润。
idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
phrasal-verb

get ahead in

在某一领域取得进展或成功
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.
她努力工作，以便在学业上取得进展。
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。
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。
idiom

never say never

鼓励某人保持希望并且不放弃
Meaning
to encourage someone to stay hopeful and not give up
Example
**Never say never**—you might succeed next time.
**永不放弃**—你下次可能会成功。
phrasal-verb

bring down trade barriers

减少或消除限制国际贸易的障碍
Meaning
to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
Example
Efforts are being made to **bring down trade barriers** between neighboring countries.
正在努力降低邻国之间的贸易壁垒。
phrasal-verb

dream up projects

发明或构想新的创造性项目
Meaning
to invent or imagine new creative projects
Example
They **dreamed up projects** that could change the company’s image.
他们构思了项目，这些项目可能改变公司的形象。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
phrasal-verb

break out in

在皮肤上突然出现某些东西（如皮疹）
Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
他吃海鲜后长了皮疹。
idiom

playing the field

在同一市场上与许多其他公司或个人竞争
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
该公司通过拓展全球新市场来参与竞争。
phrasal-verb

build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
idiom

to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
idiom

the life of the party

一个充满活力、娱乐性且成为社交聚会焦点的人
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
每个人都喜欢汤姆，因为他总是聚会的灵魂。
idiom

golden opportunity

一个非常好的机会；稀有的机会
Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
这是一个**黄金机会**展示你的才华。
idiom

tear one’s hair out

极度担心或烦恼
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
她在努力寻找丢失的钥匙时，**撕掉了自己的头发**。
idiom

wear the crown

处于领导或权力的位置
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
要穿上**wear the crown**并处理所有的责任并不容易。
idiom

throw shade

微妙地侮辱或批评某人
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
她在谈话中 **抛阴影** 给她的前男友。
idiom

at peace with oneself

感到平静并接受自己
Meaning
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
Example
She felt **at peace with herself** after making the decision.
做出决定后，她感到**与自己和解**。
phrasal-verb

come down to

受特定因素的影响或决定
Meaning
to be influenced or decided by a particular factor
Example
The decision will **come down to** how much money we have left.
决定将取决于我们剩下多少钱。
idiom

cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
phrasal-verb

die down

当风、雨或暴风雨变弱时
Meaning
when wind, rain, or storm becomes weaker
Example
The rain finally **died down** after several hours.
雨终于在几个小时后 **减弱了**。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
phrasal-verb

be over the moon

非常高兴或高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy or delighted
Example
He was **over the moon** when he got his dream job.
他在得到梦想的工作时高兴得像在天上。
phrasal-verb

draw benefits from

通过合作获得好处或利益
Meaning
to gain advantages or profits through collaboration
Example
Both sides expect to **draw benefits from** this partnership.
双方期待从这次合作中**获得好处**。
phrasal-verb

put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
phrasal-verb

hash out with

通过彻底讨论解决细节
Meaning
to resolve details through thorough discussion
Example
We **hash out with** the partners before signing the merger paperwork.
在签署合并文件之前，我们与合作伙伴讨论细节。
phrasal-verb

pay into

将钱存入银行账户或基金
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
我昨天将钱存入了我的储蓄账户。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

dollar for dollar

在价值或数量上完全相等或等同的匹配
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
政府承诺对所有捐款进行美元对美元的配对。
phrasal-verb

bring in revenue

为公司或政府创造收入或金钱
Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to **bring in revenue** for the region.
预计新工业区将为该地区**带来收入**。
idiom

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
idiom

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
idiom

speak up

公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
如果你不同意，请在会议中发言。
phrasal-verb

wait out

等到某个不愉快的事情结束
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
我们决定在咖啡馆里等到暴风雨结束。
idiom

data mining

在大型数据集发现模式和关系的过程
Meaning
the process of discovering patterns and relationships in large datasets
Example
Data mining helps businesses understand customer behavior and predict trends.
数据挖掘帮助企业理解客户行为并预测趋势。
phrasal-verb

believe in better days

保持积极，生活将改善
Meaning
to stay positive that life will improve
Example
He always **believes in better days**, no matter how tough life gets.
他总是相信更好的日子，无论生活有多么艰难。
phrasal-verb

follow up on leads

在初次会议或询问后与潜在客户联系
Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will **follow up on leads** from the international trade fair.
销售团队将从国际贸易展览会中**跟进潜在客户**。
idiom

give the green light

给予许可或批准继续进行
Meaning
to give permission or approval to proceed
Example
The board finally **gave the green light** for the new project.
董事会终于为新项目开了绿灯。
phrasal-verb

lay risks out

清楚地呈现潜在问题
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
产品负责人在我们批准新功能之前列出风险
phrasal-verb

move forward with joy

带着快乐和积极的态度前进
Meaning
to continue with a happy and positive attitude
Example
Let’s **move forward with joy** and not dwell on the past.
让我们带着喜悦前行，不再沉溺于过去
idiom

zone out

停止注意并在思想上漂移
Meaning
to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
Example
I completely **zoned out** during the long presentation.
在长时间的演讲中我完全**走神**了。
idiom

take the time to listen

努力去理解或关心他人的感受
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
有时候，我们只需要**花时间听听**他人的问题。
phrasal-verb

pay something off

完全偿还债务或贷款
Meaning
to completely repay a debt or loan
Example
We finally **paid off** our mortgage last month.
我们上个月终于偿清了我们的抵押贷款。
phrasal-verb

build on small wins

利用小成就作为更大目标的动力
Meaning
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
Example
Try to **build on small wins** to gain more confidence.
尝试**以小胜利为基础**来获得更多自信。
idiom

knuckle down

开始努力工作，特别是在拖延之后
Meaning
to start working hard, especially after delaying
Example
It’s time to **knuckle down** and finish this report.
是时候**开始努力工作**并完成这份报告了。
idiom

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
phrasal-verb

make amends for

做点什么表示你为伤害某人而感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to **make amends for** her mistake.
她试图为自己的错误**弥补**。