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idiom

eat your words

收回你说的话
Meaning
to take back what you said
Example
He had to **eat his words** after the result was announced.
结果公布后，他不得不**吃回自己的话**。
phrasal-verb

catch on with

在人群中变得受欢迎或被接受
Meaning
to become popular or well-accepted among people
Example
The innovative idea quickly **caught on with** young consumers.
这个创新的想法迅速**获得了年轻消费者的认可**。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
idiom

in a world of your own

陷入思维或想象之中
Meaning
to be lost in thought or imagination
Example
He didn’t hear me because he was **in a world of his own**.
他没听到我说话，因为他 **在自己的世界里**。
idiom

a dead-end job

没有晋升或改善机会的工作
Meaning
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
Example
He quit his **dead-end job** to start his own business.
他辞去了他的**死胡同工作**，开始了自己的生意。
idiom

talk shop

在休闲时间谈论工作或生意
Meaning
to talk about work or business during leisure time
Example
Even at dinner, they started to **talk shop**.
即使在晚餐时，他们也开始**谈生意**。
idiom

take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
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**。
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

build upon research

以先前的研究为基础，推动创新
Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often **build upon research** to create groundbreaking solutions.
科学家常常**以先前的研究为基础**来创造创新的解决方案。
idiom

play dirty

使用不公平或不诚实的方法获胜
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
政治家在选举中经常使用不诚实的方法。
phrasal-verb

shore up against

加强或支持某物以防止在危机期间失败
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
政府采取措施来加强崩溃的经济。
idiom

Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
phrasal-verb

rise above fear

在害怕的情况下勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act bravely despite being afraid
Example
True courage means learning to **rise above fear**.
真正的勇气意味着学习**超越恐惧**。
phrasal-verb

root for

支持某人在比赛或困难的情况下
Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all **rooting for** you to succeed in your exam.
我们都在为你加油，希望你考试顺利。
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

penny wise, pound foolish

小心使用少量的钱，但对大量的钱不小心
Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
她拒绝买一本10美元的书，却在衣服上花100美元；她是**penny wise, pound foolish**。
idiom

art imitates life

艺术反映真实生活的经历或真理
Meaning
art reflects real-life experiences or truths
Example
**Art imitates life**, and great artists capture that essence.
**艺术模仿生活**，伟大的艺术家捕捉到这一本质。
phrasal-verb

be torn between

難以在兩個選擇之間做出選擇
Meaning
to have difficulty choosing between two options
Example
I’m **torn between** taking the job and staying at home.
我在**接受工作**和**待在家裡**之間感到兩難。
phrasal-verb

load up on veggies

吃很多蔬菜
Meaning
to eat a lot of vegetables
Example
I **load up on veggies** at lunch so dinner can stay light.
我在午餐时加载蔬菜，这样晚餐可以保持清淡。
idiom

fan through

快速翻页
Meaning
to flip through pages quickly
Example
She **fanned through** the report to find the chart.
她快速翻阅报告以找到图表。
idiom

street smart

拥有实际的智慧和经验，而不仅仅是书本知识
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.
他可能没有学位，但他非常**街头聪明**。
idiom

the powers that be

那些拥有权力或控制的人或组织
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
决策取决于那些拥有权力的人。
phrasal-verb

warm down

在剧烈体育活动后进行轻度运动
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
教练告诉球员们比赛后进行轻度运动。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

wonder about

对某事感到好奇或提问
Meaning
to be curious or question something
Example
I often **wonder about** what life will be like in ten years.
我常常想十年后生活会是什么样。
idiom

cut and dry

清晰直接; 没有混淆的空间
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
决策并不像他们预期的那样明确直接。
phrasal-verb

rise above pressure

在压力大的情况下保持冷静和专注
Meaning
to stay calm and focused in stressful situations
Example
He managed to **rise above pressure** during the busy quarter.
他成功地在繁忙的季度中保持冷静和专注。
phrasal-verb

reflect back on

深思发生的事情；分析过去的经历
Meaning
to think deeply about something that happened; to analyze past experiences
Example
He likes to **reflect back on** his past achievements and lessons.
他喜欢回顾他的过去成就和教训。
idiom

Exit strategy

一种计划，说明投资者或创始人最终如何退出或兑现。
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
每个初创公司应该有一个明确的**退出策略**。
idiom

throw money around

挥霍无度地花钱
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
一些富有的进口商喜欢在贸易展上**挥霍无度地花钱**。
phrasal-verb

bring online

使系统或机器能够运行或连接到网络
Meaning
to make a system or machine operational or connected to a network
Example
The new data center was **brought online** last week.
新的数据中心在上周上线。
phrasal-verb

look beyond yourself

考虑他人的感受或需求，而不是只关注自己
Meaning
to consider others’ feelings or needs instead of focusing only on yourself
Example
Real emotional growth comes when you **look beyond yourself**.
当你超越自己时，真正的情感成长就会发生。
idiom

doomscrolling

不断浏览负面新闻或在线的负面内容
Meaning
endlessly scrolling through bad news or negative content online
Example
I stayed up late **doomscrolling** last night.
昨晚我熬夜在**doomscrolling**。
idiom

a slip of the tongue

说错了; 无意中说出某些话
Meaning
a spoken mistake; saying something unintentionally
Example
It was just **a slip of the tongue**, I didn’t mean to offend you.
这只是 **口误**，我并不想冒犯你。
idiom

a job well done

一项成功完成的任务
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
项目提前完成，真的**做得很好**。
phrasal-verb

shake up

对组织进行重大改革以提高它
Meaning
to make major changes in an organization to improve it
Example
The new CEO plans to **shake up** the company’s culture to encourage innovation.
新任CEO计划对公司的文化进行重大改革，以促进创新。
phrasal-verb

open up with

通过诚实或表达自己的感受来开始对话
Meaning
to start a conversation by being honest or expressive about feelings
Example
He chose to **open up with** a personal story to make others feel comfortable.
他选择了通过一个个人故事来**敞开心扉与**其他人交谈，使他们感到舒适。
idiom

In a new light

从不同的角度看待某事
Meaning
To see something from a different perspective
Example
After the discussion, I saw the issue **in a new light**.
讨论之后，我以**全新角度**看待了这个问题。
phrasal-verb

take on new challenges

接受新的或困难的任务
Meaning
to accept new or difficult tasks
Example
To grow professionally, you should **take on new challenges** regularly.
为了职业成长，您应该定期**接受新的挑战**。
phrasal-verb

save on

减少你在某物上花费的钱
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money you spend on something
Example
You can **save on** electricity by turning off lights.
你可以通过关灯来**节省电力**。
phrasal-verb

watch out

保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
**小心！** 有车来了！
phrasal-verb

pull out of

从项目、协议或交易中撤出
Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
该国决定退出贸易协定。
idiom

Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
idiom

leave aside

推迟讨论某事
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
让我们**搁置**这个问题，直到我们有更多的数据。
phrasal-verb

blend into

与一个团体或文化和谐地融合；成为环境的一部分
Meaning
to mix harmoniously with a group or culture; to become part of the surroundings
Example
She quickly **blended into** the local community by learning their customs.
她通过学习他们的习俗迅速 **融入** 当地社区。
phrasal-verb

band up for

作为一个团体联合起来，以实现共同的经济目标
Meaning
to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
Example
Several small countries **banded up for** regional cooperation.
几个小国联合起来进行区域合作。
idiom

Trickle-down effect

富人经济利益逐渐惠及低收入群体。
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down effect** 很少帮助穷人。
phrasal-verb

be unsure of

对某事感到不确定或不自信
Meaning
to not feel confident or certain about something
Example
I’m **unsure of** what to say in that situation.
我不确定在这种情况下该说什么。
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

rise for

为某一事业或权利站出来
Meaning
to take a stand in favor of a cause or right
Example
People across the nation **rose for** equality.
全国人民**为**平等而站起来。
phrasal-verb

stand united for

为某一事业或问题共同努力
Meaning
to act together in support of a cause or issue
Example
Nations must **stand united for** peace and prosperity.
各国必须**stand united for**和平与繁荣。
phrasal-verb

type in

使用键盘输入文本或数据
Meaning
to enter text or data using a keyboard
Example
Please **type in** your password to continue.
请输入**type in**您的密码以继续
phrasal-verb

fight for

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

kick off with

用某些特定的事物开始一项活动或事件
Meaning
to begin an event or activity with something specific
Example
The festival will **kick off with** a traditional dance performance.
节日将以传统舞蹈表演拉开序幕。
idiom

follow suit

做与他人相同的事，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.
一个网红开始了这个趋势后，许多其他人也跟着做了。
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

Share a smile

微笑并给他人带来快乐
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
很容易**谢尔 啊 斯迈尔**并让某人的一天变得更好。
phrasal-verb

lie back

以放松的姿势躺下或休息
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
只需躺下来，深呼吸。
phrasal-verb

heal from

从痛苦、创伤或损失中情感恢复
Meaning
to emotionally recover from pain, trauma, or loss
Example
It takes time to **heal from** emotional wounds.
从情感创伤中恢复需要时间。
idiom

see the glass half full

kàn dào yīxiē shìqíng de zhèngmiàn yìmiàn
Meaning
see the positive side of something
Example
Try to **see the glass half full** instead of half empty.
chángshì **kàn bēi guàn bàng fèn** ér bùshì bàn kōng
idiom

get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
phrasal-verb

fade away

逐渐消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
在道歉后，他的愤怒渐渐消失了。
idiom

ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
idiom

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
phrasal-verb

back off from

停止参与某个情境；从对抗中撤退
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
他决定在争论变得更糟之前退出。
phrasal-verb

download from

将数据从互联网传输到设备
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
你可以直接从网站下载到你的计算机。
phrasal-verb

break into tech

开始在科技行业工作
Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
她在完成学位后努力工作以进入科技行业。
idiom

the school of hard knocks

通过生活中的艰难经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学，但他从**艰难的学校**中学习。
idiom

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
phrasal-verb

come up short

未能达到目标或期望
Meaning
to fail to meet a goal or expectation
Example
The team **came up short** in the final minutes of the game.
团队在比赛的最后几分钟**落后**。
idiom

a picture is worth a thousand words

一张图片可以比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that **a picture is worth a thousand words**.
那张照片真正确认了**一张图片胜过千言万语**
idiom

mix up with

与某事或某人混在一起，通常是不明智的
Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to **mix up with** gossip at work.
尽量不要在工作中参与八卦。
idiom

backdoor

一种未记录的访问系统或软件的方式，通常由黑客用来绕过安全防护。
Meaning
An undocumented way of accessing a system or software, usually used by hackers to bypass security.
Example
The attacker installed a **backdoor** to access the system at any time without being detected.
攻击者安装了一个**后门**，以便在任何时候都能访问系统，而不被发现。
phrasal-verb

keep dreaming

即使在困难时也要继续保持希望和雄心
Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.
无论发生什么，都要继续保持大梦想。
idiom

on the rebound

在分手后不久开始一段新的关系
Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
他再次开始约会 **昂 迪 利宝德**。
idiom

talk at cross purposes

在谈论不同的事情时误解彼此
Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
我认为我们**在各自说错话**——我指的是下周，不是这一周。
idiom

united we stand, divided we fall

人们在一起工作时更强大
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
记住，团结我们屹立，分裂我们倒下。
idiom

Move heaven and earth

为了实现某事而尽一切可能。
Meaning
To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example
They **moved heaven and earth** to save the project.
他们竭尽全力拯救这个项目。
phrasal-verb

light the way

为他人激发希望或积极性
Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will **light the way** for many others.
她的成功将为许多人照亮道路。
idiom

mind your own business

专注于自己的事务，不干涉他人的事务
Meaning
to focus on your own matters and not interfere in others’ affairs
Example
You should **mind your own business** instead of gossiping.
你应该**关注你自己的事务**，而不是八卦。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。
phrasal-verb

relish in

在某事中获得极大的愉悦或喜悦
Meaning
to take great pleasure or delight in something
Example
He **relishes in** the success he worked so hard for.
他沉浸于自己努力获得的成功。
phrasal-verb

get over

从令人不安或困难的事情中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from something upsetting or difficult
Example
It took him a long time to **get over** his fears.
他花了很长时间才克服他的恐惧。
idiom

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
idiom

face up to

jiēshòu bìng miànduì yī gè nán de qíngkuàng
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
Shì shíjiān **miànduì** zhíyuán quēxiàn.
phrasal-verb

be carried away

变得如此兴奋，以至于失去对自己感情的控制
Meaning
to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings
Example
They got **carried away** during the celebration.
他们在庆祝活动中 **兴奋过头**了。
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Face the truth

接受一个情况的现实，即使它是不愉快的。
Meaning
To accept the reality of a situation, even if it’s unpleasant.
Example
You have to **face the truth** about your finances.
你必须面对你财务的现实。
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stand up to

勇敢地面对某人或某事，以捍卫某人
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely in defense of someone
Example
He **stood up to** the bully to protect his little brother.
他**站立起来**对抗那个恶霸，以保护他的小弟弟。
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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。
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honor one's promise

遵守承诺或承诺
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
她**履行了她的承诺**去参观孤儿院。
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lock out

由于密码错误或错误而无法访问系统
Meaning
to be unable to access a system due to password or error
Example
I got **locked out** of my account after entering the wrong password.
在输入错误密码后，我无法访问我的账户。
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Two’s company, three’s a crowd

有时候两个人刚刚好，但第三个人会让事情变得尴尬。
Meaning
Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can make things uncomfortable.
Example
I wanted some alone time with Emily, but as they say, **two’s company, three’s a crowd**.
我想和艾米莉单独相处，但正如人们所说，**两个人是伴，三个人就多了。**
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stay strong

尽管困难，仍保持勇敢和自信
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
无论发生什么，**保持坚强**，继续前进。
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break into exports

开始在外国市场销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
许多本地公司正在尝试通过 **打入出口** 来推动增长。
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push back against

以决心抵抗压力或消极情绪
Meaning
to resist pressure or negativity with determination
Example
He decided to **push back against** the unfair criticism.
他决定抵抗不公正的批评。
phrasal-verb

push aside emotions

暂时忽略情感，以便集中注意力于其他事情
Meaning
to ignore emotions temporarily to focus on something else
Example
He had to **push aside his sadness** to finish the job.
他不得不**将悲伤放在一边**以完成工作。
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find along

在移动或旅行中发现或遇到某物
Meaning
to discover or encounter something while moving or traveling
Example
We **found along** a beautiful lake on our way to the hills.
我们在前往山丘的路上发现了一个美丽的湖泊。
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pull through with

通过努力或支持成功地生存或恢复
Meaning
to succeed in surviving or recovering with effort or support
Example
The country managed to **pull through with** international assistance.
这个国家通过国际援助成功度过难关。
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line up investors

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

开始跳舞，尤其是在派对上
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
让我们上舞池并展示我们的舞蹈！
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throw oneself at someone's mercy

请求原谅并希望得到善意
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
她在错过截止日期后，**向老师请求宽恕**。
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win-win situation

一种所有各方都受益的局面
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
这项新协议对两家公司来说是双赢的。
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link up

与另一个群体或组织连接或加入
Meaning
to connect or join with another group or organization
Example
We plan to **link up** with regional chambers of commerce.
我们计划与地区商会 **link up**。
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deal up

在卡牌游戏中分发卡牌给玩家
Meaning
to distribute cards to players in a card game
Example
The dealer **dealt up** the cards quickly.
发牌员迅速分发了卡牌。
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free as a bird

完全自由；没有任何限制
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
辞掉工作后，他感到自己完全自由了。
phrasal-verb

look ahead positively

以乐观的态度看待未来
Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to **look ahead positively**.
即使在失败后，我也尽量以乐观的态度看待未来。
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fire up

激励或鼓舞某人
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
教练的讲话真的**激励**了球员们。
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black and white

明确界定；没有混淆或模糊
Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
合同条款非常清晰。
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tie up with

形成伙伴关系或合作
Meaning
to form a partnership or collaboration
Example
The fintech company will **tie up with** a global payment network.
这家金融科技公司将与全球支付网络合作。
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jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
phrasal-verb

refresh talking points

更新您计划讨论的主要思想
Meaning
to update the main ideas you plan to discuss
Example
Hosts **refresh talking points** before each community webinar.
主持人 **刷新讨论要点** 以便在每次社区网络研讨会之前。
idiom

It never rains but it pours

当坏事发生时，它们总是一起来的。
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.
我先丢了手机，又丢了钱包——祸不单行。
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social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
phrasal-verb

figure on

计划或期望某事发生
Meaning
to plan or expect something to happen
Example
They **figured on** launching the product by next quarter.
他们**打算**在下个季度推出产品。
idiom

beat a dead horse

在已经解决的问题上浪费时间
Meaning
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
Example
Stop **beating a dead horse**; the decision is final.
别再纠结这个问题了，决定已经定了。
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move out

停止在某个地方居住并离开它
Meaning
to stop living in a place and leave it
Example
She decided to **move out** of her parents’ house after getting a job.
她决定在获得一份工作后**搬出**父母家。
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sorry sight

看起来可怜或令人遗憾的东西或人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
暴风雨过后，公园的景象令人心酸。
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shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
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make small talk

进行关于不重要话题的轻松交谈
Meaning
to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We started to **make small talk** while waiting for the meeting to begin.
我们开始了**寒暄**，等待会议开始。