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phrasal-verb

expand on

增加关于某事的更多细节或信息
Meaning
to add more details or information about something
Example
Could you **expand on** your last point a bit more?
你能**展开**一下你最后的观点吗？
phrasal-verb

cut back on expenses

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

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
phrasal-verb

give oneself up

向警察或当局投降
Meaning
to surrender to the police or authorities
Example
The thief **gave himself up** to the police after two days.
小偷在两天后**向警方投降**。
idiom

a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to **a fork in the road**, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到**十字路口**时，你必须选择哪条路走。
idiom

life in the fast lane

一种充满兴奋、活动和有时风险的生活方式
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
他喜欢和派对、旅行一起享受**快车道的生活**。
idiom

set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
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**。
idiom

to get away with murder

做错事并避开惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often **get away with murder** due to influence.
富有的罪犯经常因影响力而逃避惩罚。
idiom

Burn rate

创业公司花费资本的速度。
Meaning
The rate at which a startup spends its capital.
Example
Our **burn rate** is too high; we need to cut costs.
我们的**烧钱率**太高；我们需要削减成本。
phrasal-verb

follow one’s passion

追随你真正热爱的或感兴趣的事情
Meaning
to pursue what you truly love or are interested in
Example
He chose to **follow his passion** for music instead of money.
他选择了追随自己对音乐的热情，而不是追求金钱。
idiom

on the stump

为政治职位竞选，特别是在公共场合发表演讲
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
候选人已经在**竞选**了几个星期，在全国各地争取支持。
phrasal-verb

be kind to

以关怀和同情对待某人
Meaning
to treat someone with care and compassion
Example
Always **be kind to** people who are struggling silently.
永远**对那些默默挣扎的人友善**。
idiom

blast off

以极大的能量或热情开始
Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to **blast off** next week.
该项目准备在下周启动。
phrasal-verb

pour into

向某事投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
投资者正在向可再生能源项目投入大量资金。
phrasal-verb

move away from

停止集中于或使用某物
Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is **moving away from** dependency on foreign aid.
经济正在**摆脱**对外国援助的依赖。
idiom

the internet of things (IoT)

将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
智能家居是**物联网 (IoT)**的一部分，设备之间相互连接。
phrasal-verb

move down

降到更低的位置、级别或等级
Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to **move down** to a smaller apartment to save money.
为了省钱，他必须**搬到**一个更小的公寓。
phrasal-verb

reach deep within

与内心的情感或真实的感受相连接
Meaning
to connect with your inner emotions or true feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **reach deep within** and find peace.
冥想帮助你**reach deep within**并找到平静。
idiom

keep your head up

在困境中保持自信和坚强
Meaning
to remain confident and strong during hardships
Example
**Keep your head up**, better days are coming.
**抬起头来**, 更好的日子即将到来。
idiom

pay through the nose

为某物支付非常高的价格
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
我们为那张音乐会票付出了高昂的价格。
idiom

artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
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。
idiom

toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
idiom

keep smiling

即使面对困难也保持愉快
Meaning
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, just **keep smiling**.
无论发生什么，保持微笑。
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。
idiom

Jump in with both feet

毫不犹豫地充满热情地开始某事。
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
当她被提供初创企业的职位时，她**全身心投入**。
phrasal-verb

pass on to

将信息或消息传递给其他人
Meaning
to give information or a message to someone else
Example
Could you **pass this on to** the manager before lunch?
你能在午餐前把这个传给经理吗？
idiom

bull market

股票价格上涨的时期
Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
投资者在**牛市**期间持乐观态度。
phrasal-verb

set aside for

为虚拟会议或工作预留特定时间
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
我每天早上预留一小时检查电子邮件。
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

chicken out

因为害怕而决定不做某事
Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but **chickened out** at the last minute.
他本来要约她出去，但在最后一刻**临阵退缩**了。
phrasal-verb

expand on ideas

更详细地解释或发展想法
Meaning
to explain or develop ideas in more detail
Example
The professor asked me to **expand on ideas** in my essay.
教授让我在我的论文中更详细地展开想法。
phrasal-verb

cut short

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

wash away

用水移除或带走某物
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
洪水**冲走了**河附近的几座房屋。
idiom

rise through the ranks

在组织中逐渐升职
Meaning
to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization
Example
He **rose through the ranks** to become the CEO.
他**在晋升中逐步上升**，最终成为了CEO。
idiom

mind the gap

意识到潜在的问题或差异
Meaning
to be aware of potential problems or discrepancies
Example
The developer needs to **mind the gap** between AI expectations and real-world capabilities.
开发者需要 **注意差距**，人工智能的预期和现实世界的能力之间的差距。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
idiom

A Trojan horse

旨在从内部秘密破坏或造成伤害的东西。
Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
该恶意软件充当了特洛伊木马，使黑客能够访问私人数据。
idiom

To have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
她有一颗金子般的心，总是帮助有需要的人。
phrasal-verb

clean up shared docs

整理共享文件，便于每个人轻松使用
Meaning
to tidy common files so everyone can use them easily
Example
I **clean up shared docs** every Friday to remove outdated drafts.
我每周五**清理共享文档**，删除过时的草稿。
phrasal-verb

light up at

在脸上表现出突然的快乐或兴奋
Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face **lit up at** the news of his promotion.
听到晋升的消息，他的脸上露出了喜悦。
idiom

kindred spirit

有相似兴趣或感情的人
Meaning
someone who has similar interests or feelings
Example
We became friends because we’re **kindred spirits**.
我们成为朋友是因为我们是志同道合的人。
phrasal-verb

move past failure

停止为错误停留并继续前进
Meaning
to stop dwelling on mistakes and continue forward
Example
Successful people learn to **move past failure** quickly.
成功的人学会了快速 **克服失败**。
phrasal-verb

work through hardship

即使在困难时期也要继续工作
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
她成功地**克服困难工作**，没有失去希望。
idiom

read between the lines

理解某事背后的隐藏含义
Meaning
to understand the hidden meaning behind something
Example
She said everything was fine, but if you **read between the lines**, you could tell she was upset.
她说一切都很好，但如果你仔细体会，你会发现她其实很难过。
idiom

have a bone to pick

与某人有抱怨或分歧
Meaning
to have a complaint or disagreement with someone
Example
I **have a bone to pick** with you about yesterday’s meeting.
我有关于昨天会议的抱怨要和你讲。
idiom

don't judge a book by its cover

你不应该仅凭外表就对某人或某事做出判断
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.
她看起来很严肃，但**不要以貌取人**。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
idiom

A snapshot of

对某事的简要概述或摘要
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
报告提供了我们公司业绩的简要概述。
phrasal-verb

build confidence in

在某事中建立或增加信任
Meaning
to create or increase trust in something
Example
The new reforms helped **build confidence in** the financial market.
新的改革帮助了在金融市场中建立信任。
phrasal-verb

hand off context

提供任务的背景信息
Meaning
to give background information with a task
Example
Please **hand off context** when you reassign the ticket.
请在重新分配工单时提供背景信息。
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stand strong

尽管困难，仍要情感坚强
Meaning
to remain emotionally firm despite difficulties
Example
She had to **stand strong** when everything seemed to fall apart.
当一切似乎崩溃时，她必须坚强。
phrasal-verb

talk it out

讨论问题以缓解压力
Meaning
to discuss problems to relieve stress
Example
If you’re feeling tense, it helps to **talk it out** with a friend.
如果你感到紧张，和朋友谈谈会有所帮助。
phrasal-verb

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
idiom

adapt to new circumstances

适应新的情况或变化
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
为了在不断变化的世界中生存，我们需要**适应新的情况**。
idiom

brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
phrasal-verb

take over power

夺取政府或组织的控制，通常通过武力
Meaning
to gain control of a government or organization, often by force
Example
The military attempted to **take over power** after the election crisis.
军方在选举危机后试图夺取权力。
phrasal-verb

step up production

增加制造产量以满足出口需求
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
工厂**提高了生产**以满足国际订单。
phrasal-verb

knock out

击败某人使其无法继续比赛
Meaning
to defeat someone so they can no longer compete
Example
They **knocked out** the defending champions in the semi-final.
他们在半决赛中击败了防守冠军。
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

hold back criticism

避免不必要地说负面的话
Meaning
to avoid saying negative things unnecessarily
Example
In polite conversation, it’s wise to **hold back criticism**.
在礼貌的对话中，明智的是**避免批评**。
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listen to

以同理心倾听某人感受或说话
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.
有时候，一个人需要的只是有人**听他**说话。
phrasal-verb

turn around a business

使一个失败的生意再次成功
Meaning
to make a failing business successful again
Example
The new CEO managed to **turn around the business** within a year.
新CEO在一年内成功**扭转了生意**。
idiom

change your tune

改变你的意见或态度
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
一开始他批评了这个计划，但后来他改变了看法。
phrasal-verb

opt for

选择一件事物而不是另一件事物
Meaning
to choose one thing instead of another
Example
We decided to **opt for** the smaller but cheaper apartment.
我们决定**选择**更小但更便宜的公寓。
idiom

in a huff

生气或被冒犯，通常是短时间内
Meaning
angry or offended, usually for a short time
Example
She left the meeting **in a huff** after being criticized.
她在被批评后**生气地**离开了会议。
idiom

carve your own path

开辟自己的道路以获得成功或独立
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
她决定**开辟自己的道路**，而不是加入家族企业。
phrasal-verb

team around

组织或聚集一群人以实现共同的目标
Meaning
to organize or gather a group of people for a common purpose
Example
We should **team around** this project to deliver the best results.
我们应该围绕这个项目组织团队，以取得最佳结果。
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bring in investment

吸引投资者的资金
Meaning
to attract money from investors
Example
Tax incentives are designed to **bring in investment** from abroad.
税收激励措施旨在吸引来自国外的投资。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。
phrasal-verb

point at

把注意力或手指指向某人或某物
Meaning
to direct attention or a finger toward someone or something
Example
Don’t **point at** people; it’s rude.
不要**指着**人; 这不礼貌。
phrasal-verb

work together

与他人合作以达成目标
Meaning
to cooperate with others to achieve a goal
Example
If we **work together**, we can finish this project faster.
如果我们一起合作，我们可以更快地完成这个项目。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
phrasal-verb

give thanks to

表达对某人的感激或赞赏
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone
Example
We should always **give thanks to** those who help us in tough times.
我们应该永远**感谢**那些在困难时帮助我们的人。
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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。
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gain from

从某事物中获得好处、优势或知识
Meaning
to get a benefit, advantage, or knowledge from something
Example
You can **gain from** every experience, even the difficult ones.
你可以从每一次经历中获益，即使是困难的经历。
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

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**。
idiom

Open-minded

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
一个好的治疗师必须**思想开放**。
phrasal-verb

put out

熄灭火焰或灯光
Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.
消防员努力扑灭森林火灾。
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hand over money

交钱，通常不情愿地
Meaning
to give money, usually unwillingly
Example
He had to **hand over** a large sum in taxes last month.
他不得不在上个月交一大笔税款。
idiom

to be like family

像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
我的邻居对我来说就像家人一样。
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drive on

继续努力工作以实现成功
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
即使失败后，他也继续努力工作去实现他的梦想。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
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play up

夸大或强调某事
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
一些新闻媒体 **夸大** 了戏剧以吸引观众。
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turn up at

意外地到达某地
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly at a place
Example
He **turned up at** my office without any notice.
他没有提前通知就出现在我的办公室。
phrasal-verb

balance out inflation

抵消或稳定通货膨胀压力
Meaning
to offset or stabilize inflationary pressure
Example
Raising interest rates can help **balance out inflation**.
提高利率可以帮助**平衡通货膨胀**。
idiom

same old story

令人厌烦的老一套
Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the **same old story** every time we meet.
每次我们见面，都是老一套。
idiom

To be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
To be very close friends
Example
They've been **thick as thieves** ever since childhood.
他们从小就是非常要好的朋友。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
phrasal-verb

get along together

拥有友好和谐的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
phrasal-verb

put forward

提出一个想法; 提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
他在会议中提出了一个新计划。
phrasal-verb

pack up for travel

在旅行前收集和准备行李
Meaning
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
Example
We **pack up for travel** the night before an early flight.
我们 **pack up for travel** 在早班机前的前一晚。
idiom

on your shoulders

用来表示某人对某事负有责任
Meaning
used when someone has responsibility for something
Example
The success of this plan rests **on your shoulders**.
这个计划的成功取决于你。
phrasal-verb

drop behind

在进步或发展上落后于他人
Meaning
to fall behind others in progress or development
Example
She started to **drop behind** in her studies after missing several classes.
在错过几节课后，她开始在学习上落后。
phrasal-verb

build up wealth

逐渐增加你拥有的金钱或资产的数量
Meaning
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own
Example
It takes years of discipline to **build up wealth** and achieve financial freedom.
需要多年的纪律才能**积累财富**并实现财务自由。
idiom

own up to

承认或坦白你做错的事情
Meaning
to admit or confess to something you did wrong
Example
She finally **owned up to** breaking the vase.
她最终**承认**打破了花瓶。
phrasal-verb

book up

预定所有可用的座位或票
Meaning
to reserve all available places or tickets
Example
All the hotels were **booked up** weeks before the holiday.
所有酒店在假期前几周就**预定**了。
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
phrasal-verb

get away

去某个地方度短假; 逃离日常生活
Meaning
to go somewhere for a short vacation; to escape from daily routine
Example
We’re planning to **get away** for the weekend to relax.
我们计划周末去度假放松一下。
phrasal-verb

pay respect to

向某人表示尊敬或感激
Meaning
to show honor or appreciation to someone
Example
They **paid respect to** their teachers during the ceremony.
他们在仪式上向他们的老师表示尊敬。
phrasal-verb

keep your spirits up

在困难时保持愉快和充满希望
Meaning
to stay cheerful and hopeful in tough times
Example
Even during stress, try to **keep your spirits up**.
即使在压力下，也要尽力保持**愉快的心情**。
phrasal-verb

stay in shape

保持身体健康和保持身材
Meaning
to keep the body healthy and fit
Example
He exercises every day to **stay in shape**.
他每天锻炼，以保持健康的身体。
idiom

blackout

暂时失去意识
Meaning
to lose consciousness temporarily
Example
He suddenly **blacked out** during the match.
他在比赛中突然**晕倒**。
idiom

raise the stakes

提高风险或难度的水平
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
如果我们想产生更大的影响力，我们需要**提高赌注**。
phrasal-verb

open emotionally to

允许情感脆弱并向某人表达真实的感受
Meaning
to allow emotional vulnerability and express real feelings to someone
Example
It’s hard for him to **open emotionally to** others after being hurt.
他很难在受伤后**在情感上向别人开放**。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

curl up

因恐惧而蜷缩身体
Meaning
to bend your body and bring your knees close because of fear
Example
She **curled up** on the sofa when the horror movie got intense.
当恐怖电影变得紧张时，她在沙发上蜷缩起来。
idiom

the lights are on but nobody’s home

某人看起来活跃，但思维不清晰
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
当AI发生故障时，就像是**灯亮着，但家里没有人**。
phrasal-verb

freak about

因某事变得非常焦虑或烦躁
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
她因为即将到来的面试而非常焦虑。
idiom

sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

几乎正确或成功，但不完全
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
他差点赢得比赛，但最终还是没能成功。
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

work along with

与他人合作或协调努力
Meaning
to cooperate or coordinate efforts with others
Example
Researchers **work along with** NGOs to reduce ocean pollution.
研究人员与非政府组织一起工作，以减少海洋污染。
idiom

Miracles happen

意想不到的好事可能发生。
Meaning
Unexpected good things can occur.
Example
Don’t lose faith—**miracles happen** every day.
不要失去信念——奇迹每天都在发生。
phrasal-verb

mess around

花时间做一些不重要或有趣的事情
Meaning
to spend time doing unimportant or fun things
Example
We just **messed around** in the park all afternoon.
我们整个下午都在公园里**胡闹**。
idiom

Plead the fifth

拒绝回答问题，通常在法律背景下，为了避免自我归罪。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
当被问及财务差异时，他选择了**援引第五修正案**。