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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。
B2 idiom

up in the air

不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
这个项目的计划仍悬而未决。
phrasal-verb

phase in innovation

逐步引入创新
Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
他们决定逐步引入创新来最小化干扰。
phrasal-verb

run low on

剩下非常少的东西
Meaning
to have very little of something left
Example
They are **running low on** popular shoe sizes.
他们快没有流行的鞋码了。
phrasal-verb

talk on

长时间说话，通常是不必要的
Meaning
to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily
Example
She **talked on** for hours about her vacation.
她**聊个不停**，谈了几个小时关于她的假期。
phrasal-verb

scrub off

通过用力擦洗去除污垢或污渍
Meaning
to remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard
Example
You need to **scrub off** that grease from the pan.
你需要**去除**锅上的油脂。
phrasal-verb

stick to your goals

坚持你的计划和目标
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
如果你**坚持你的目标**，你最终会成功。
idiom

a burning desire

强烈和深切的渴望去实现某事
Meaning
a strong and intense wish to achieve something
Example
She has **a burning desire** to become the best in her field.
她有 **强烈的渴望** 成为她领域的最佳。
phrasal-verb

cast a vote for

在选举中选择候选人或选项
Meaning
to choose a candidate or option in an election
Example
Remember to **cast a vote for** the issues you believe in.
记得**为你相信的问题投票**。
idiom

drop someone a line

通过写信或发消息联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
请在你到达时**给我写信**。
idiom

out of this world

极其好或令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
那家餐厅的食物令人赞叹。
phrasal-verb

skid off

失控地从表面或道路滑出
Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus **skidded off** the icy road.
公交车**滑出**了结冰的道路。
phrasal-verb

open up to joy

让自己感受到幸福和积极性
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
当你**向喜悦敞开心扉**时，生活变得更加光明。
phrasal-verb

rise with confidence

在挫折后恢复自信
Meaning
to regain self-assurance after a setback
Example
After every failure, try to **rise with confidence**.
每次失败后，尝试**充满自信地站起来**。
idiom

Stay in the loop

定期了解某事。
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.
确保你了解最新的更新。
idiom

at odds with

与某人或某事不一致或冲突
Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are **at odds with** the company policy.
他的观点与公司的政策**不一致**。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
phrasal-verb

clock out for

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

move toward

在变化或改进的方向上取得进展或前进
Meaning
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improvement
Example
Societies are slowly **moving toward** greater gender equality.
社会正在缓慢地**朝向**更大的性别平等前进
phrasal-verb

face up to challenges

勇敢自信地面对困难
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
當你面對挑戰而不是逃避時，你會變得更強大。
idiom

keep a low profile

避免引起注意；保持冷静和不被注意
Meaning
to avoid attracting attention; to stay calm and unnoticed
Example
After the controversy, he decided to **keep a low profile**.
在争议之后，他决定保持低调。
phrasal-verb

share in wins

与他人一起庆祝成功
Meaning
to celebrate successes together with others
Example
We **share in wins** with a quick shout-out during standups.
我们在站立会议中用快速的赞扬分享成功。
phrasal-verb

speak against

批评或表达对某事或某人的反对意见
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
他在会议上**反对**这项政策。
phrasal-verb

figure out regulations

理解外国的法律和商业规则
Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
在一个新国家，**找出规定** 可能需要几个月。
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**。
idiom

a trusted ally

一个可以信任并且可靠的人或团体
Meaning
a person or group that is trusted and reliable
Example
She has always been **a trusted ally** in our business ventures.
她一直是我们商业计划中的**一个可信赖的盟友**。
phrasal-verb

log off from

从在线账户或服务断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from an online account or service
Example
I **log off from** work chats after dinner to stay present with family.
我在晚餐后从工作聊天中登出，以便与家人共度时光
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。
idiom

pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
idiom

mama’s boy

一个对母亲过于依赖的男人
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
他是个典型的**妈妈的男孩**，总是听从她的建议。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly of

以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
每个人都称赞她，因为她总是慷慨大方。
phrasal-verb

post about

在社交媒体上发布与某个主题相关的内容
Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
他经常在 Instagram 上发布有关旅行的经历。
phrasal-verb

apologize to

为你做的事向某人道歉
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
他为对老师的无礼行为向老师道歉。
phrasal-verb

face up to the truth

接受或面对某个情况的现实
Meaning
to accept or confront the reality of a situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.
是时候面对关于你错误的事实了。
phrasal-verb

get stranded

在没有帮助或离开方式的困难情况下被困住
Meaning
to be left in a difficult situation without help or a way to leave
Example
We were **stranded** in the middle of nowhere when the bus broke down.
当公共汽车坏了的时候，我们被**滞留**在了荒无人烟的地方。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

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

shoulder the responsibility

接受或承担责任
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
他准备好承担领导项目的责任。
idiom

take a hike

去散步或离开；离开
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
这个周末我们去山里**take a hike**。
phrasal-verb

trust with

把责任或信任交给某人处理某事
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
我把我最深的秘密交给你。
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。
idiom

pick a fight

故意挑起争论
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
不要**挑衅**他；他已经生气了。
phrasal-verb

rise from within

通过运用内在的力量或韧性，情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally using one’s inner power or resilience
Example
After every setback, she found a way to **rise from within**.
在每一次挫折之后，她找到了**从内心崛起**的方式。
phrasal-verb

keep in the loop

通知某人所有更新或开发进展
Meaning
to inform someone about all updates or developments
Example
Please **keep me in the loop** about any new client communication.
请让我了解任何新的客户沟通进展。
idiom

Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
phrasal-verb

pay down

通过定期付款逐渐减少债务
Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
她正在尝试减少她的信用卡债务
phrasal-verb

look around for

寻找或探索附近的东西
Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s **look around for** a good restaurant before we leave the city.
在离开城市之前，我们先找个好餐馆。
idiom

on solid ground

处于安全或稳定的状况
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
经过几个月的辛勤工作，公司现在处于稳定的状况。
idiom

to teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人他们已经习惯的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
当涉及到新技术时，**教一只老狗新把戏**是很难的。
phrasal-verb

tune into cravings

关注身体的需求
Meaning
to pay attention to what your body is asking for
Example
I **tune into cravings** so I notice when stress makes me want extra sweets.
我关注身体的需求，所以我注意到当压力让我想要更多甜点时。
idiom

get wired

连接到互联网
Meaning
to get connected to the internet
Example
Everyone in the office is **getting wired** to the new network.
办公室里每个人都在**连接**到新网络。
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

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
idiom

speaking for myself

只陈述个人意见，而非他人
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
**就我而言**，我认为我们应该等待。
phrasal-verb

live through

經歷或生還重要的歷史時期
Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents **lived through** times of great cultural change.
我們的祖先**經歷了**重大文化變革的時期。
idiom

hold all the cards

处于强势地位来控制或影响局势
Meaning
to be in a strong position to control or influence a situation
Example
In the negotiations, the buyer **held all the cards**.
在谈判中，买家**掌控了所有牌**。
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。
idiom

burst with pride

对某人或某事感到非常骄傲
Meaning
to be very proud of someone or something
Example
His parents **burst with pride** when he won the award.
他父母因为他获得奖项而感到无比骄傲。
idiom

break up

结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
他们决定在一起五年后分手。
idiom

in over one’s head

陷入了自己难以应付的事情中
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
他在这个复杂的项目中**力不从心**。
phrasal-verb

cut down

吃或使用更少的某物
Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
他正在尝试减少糖的摄入量。
idiom

let off some steam

通过表达情感或进行某些身体活动来缓解压力或愤怒
Meaning
to relieve stress or anger by expressing feelings or doing something physical
Example
After that argument, he needed to **let off some steam** by hitting the gym.
那次争论后，他需要去健身房释放一些压力。
idiom

to have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和潜力
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and potential
Example
If you want to succeed, you need to **have faith in yourself**.
如果你想成功，你需要**相信自己**。
phrasal-verb

bring down costs

降低与贸易或生产相关的费用
Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies **bring down costs** of international logistics.
新技术帮助公司降低国际物流成本。
phrasal-verb

take over responsibilities

承担责任
Meaning
to start having control or responsibility for something
Example
After the manager resigned, she **took over responsibilities** temporarily.
在经理辞职后，她暂时承担了责任。
idiom

a heart of steel

一个情感上坚强且不屈的人
Meaning
someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding
Example
Despite all the challenges, he handled everything with **a heart of steel**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他以**铁一般的心脏**应对了一切。
idiom

on the fence

对某事感到不确定或犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided or unsure about something
Example
She’s still **on the fence** about moving abroad.
她仍然对是否搬到国外**在围栏上**。
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。
idiom

lock and key

完全受保护或安全的
Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
所有机密数据都被保存在锁和钥匙之下。
idiom

follow through on

完成一项任务或承诺，如计划所示
Meaning
to complete a task or promise as planned
Example
She always **follows through on** what she says she will do.
她总是**履行**她说她会做的事。
idiom

step on the gas

加快速度; 着急
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
如果我们想准时到达，我们需要 **step on the gas**。
phrasal-verb

bring out ideas

鼓励别人分享创造性的想法
Meaning
to encourage others to share creative thoughts
Example
Good leaders know how to **bring out ideas** from their team.
优秀的领导者知道如何从他们的团队中激发想法。
phrasal-verb

get a grip on

掌控自己的情绪
Meaning
to gain control of one’s emotions
Example
You need to **get a grip on** your emotions before reacting.
你需要在反应之前掌控自己的情绪。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
phrasal-verb

head towards

朝着某个方向移动
Meaning
to move in the direction of something
Example
**Head towards** the city center and look for the tall clock tower.
朝着市中心走，寻找那座高耸的钟楼。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
phrasal-verb

flatten out

停止增加或减少，并保持在同一水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
Example
After years of fluctuation, growth has **flattened out**.
经过多年的波动后，增长已经**平稳**。
idiom

law-abiding citizen

一个总是遵守法律的人
Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a **law-abiding citizen** in the community.
他在社区中被称为**守法公民**。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
phrasal-verb

lead by

通过自己的示范或行动引导他人
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
伟大的领导者通过示范而不是语言来领导。
phrasal-verb

live for

在某事或某人中找到希望或意义
Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She **lives for** her children and their happiness.
她为她的孩子和他们的幸福而活。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

face your fears

面对让你害怕的事情
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
如果你想作为一个人发展，你需要面对你的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

hold steady at

保持在某个特定的水平或数值上稳定
Meaning
to remain stable at a certain level or value
Example
The country's inflation rate has **held steady at** 5% for the past six months.
该国的通货膨胀率在过去六个月里保持在5%的水平上稳定。
idiom

head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他一见面就**深深地爱上**了她。
phrasal-verb

cut across inequalities

影响或涉及所有社会和经济层次的人
Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
气候变化问题**跨越不平等**并影响每个人。
idiom

see red

变得非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
当他的电脑又崩溃时，他变得非常生气。
idiom

give thanks

表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
我们应该永远**感恩**我们所拥有的。
phrasal-verb

come apart

打碎成碎片; 情感上崩溃
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fall apart emotionally
Example
The old book **came apart** in my hands.
那本旧书**在我手中散开**。
idiom

in the footsteps of

跟随某人的例子或职业道路
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
她**跟随某人的脚步**，成为了一位成功的企业家。
idiom

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
idiom

to orbit around

完全专注于某事或围绕某事旋转
Meaning
to be completely focused or revolve around something
Example
He seemed to **orbit around** the idea of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
他似乎在**围绕**成为成功企业家的想法旋转。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness of

分享知识或信息，使更多人理解一个问题
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
学校帮助**传播环境保护意识**。
idiom

Fair enough

用于表示你理解或接受某人的观点
Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
“我们现在负担不起。” “好吧，也许以后吧。”
idiom

come a long way

取得了很大的进步或改善
Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has **come a long way** since she started her career.
她自从开始自己的事业后取得了巨大的进步。
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

level out

停止上升或下降并变得稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to **level out** by the end of the year.
预计到年底通货膨胀率将会稳定下来。
phrasal-verb

leave out

在写作或口语中省略或不包括某事
Meaning
to omit or not include something in writing or speech
Example
Don't **leave out** important details when you write the summary.
当你写总结时，不要遗漏重要的细节。
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

give the cold shoulder

故意无视某人
Meaning
to intentionally ignore someone
Example
She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.
她在聚会上故意无视我。
phrasal-verb

step on

用脚踩; 伤害或冒犯某人的感情
Meaning
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
Example
Be careful not to **step on** anyone’s toes during the meeting.
小心在会议期间不要踩到任何人的脚趾。
phrasal-verb

set against

将一件事物与另一件事物进行比较；使某人反对某事
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
她的父母**反对**她去国外留学。
idiom

take a toll

由于压力或过度工作，随着时间的推移造成伤害或损害。
Meaning
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
Example
Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.
长时间工作可能对你的健康造成**take a toll**。
phrasal-verb

rise up to

成功应对挑战或情况
Meaning
to face and deal successfully with a challenge or situation
Example
He **rose up to** the challenge and proved his worth.
他迎接挑战并证明了自己的价值。
idiom

on the market

可供出售
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
他们的房子已经在市场上待了超过六个月。
phrasal-verb

hum along

闭上嘴唇边听边哼唱旋律
Meaning
to make a sound with your lips closed while listening to a tune
Example
He **hummed along** to the melody playing in the background.
他跟着背景音乐哼唱。
idiom

blind experiment

一种不让参与者知道某些信息以避免偏见的测试
Meaning
a test conducted without participants knowing certain information to prevent bias
Example
The scientists conducted a **blind experiment** to ensure accuracy.
科学家们进行了一项**盲实验**以确保准确性。
idiom

curtain call

当表演者回到舞台上接受掌声时
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
在他们精彩的表演之后，团队在**帷幕落下**时得到了站立的掌声。
idiom

sail through

轻松地成功完成某事
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
通过所有这些练习，你会轻松通过面试。
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

deal through

通过中介进行商业或沟通
Meaning
to conduct business or communication via an intermediary
Example
We **deal through** a trusted agent for all contracts.
我们通过信任的代理商处理所有合同。
idiom

wipe out

完全消除某事
Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
一个错误可以**消除**未保存的工作小时。
idiom

to backfire

得到与预期相反的结果
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
他的计划失败了，使情况变得更糟。
idiom

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
phrasal-verb

lighten off

感觉或使某事不那么严肃或压力小
Meaning
to feel or make something less serious or stressful
Example
Talking to friends helped me **lighten off** the pressure.
和朋友谈话帮助我减轻了压力。
idiom

go up in smoke

完全失败; 什么都没得到
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
在交易失败后，他所有的梦想**化为乌有**。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
idiom

green thumb

拥有园艺或栽培植物的自然天赋
Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
我妈妈有一个**绿色拇指**；她种的每样东西都长得很美。
phrasal-verb

open your mind to

开始考虑或接受新的思想或意见
Meaning
to start considering or accepting new ideas or opinions
Example
Studying anthropology can help you **open your mind to** cultural diversity.
学习人类学可以帮助你打开思维，接受文化多样性。
phrasal-verb

break into phases

将项目分成更小的部分或阶段
Meaning
to divide a project into smaller parts or stages
Example
We decided to **break the project into phases** to manage it more effectively.
我们决定将项目分成多个阶段来更有效地管理。
phrasal-verb

raise concern about

对某个问题表示担忧或怀疑
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
活动家们**提出了关于**河流污染程度的关注。
phrasal-verb

cut back

减少在工作上花费的时间或精力
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time or effort spent on work
Example
She decided to **cut back** her working hours to spend more time with family.
她决定减少工作时间，以便能有更多时间与家人相处。