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phrasal-verb

fill out arrival forms

到达某地时填写入境表格
Meaning
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
Example
Travelers **fill out arrival forms** while waiting in the queue.
旅客在排队时填写入境表格。
phrasal-verb

call into question

怀疑或挑战某事
Meaning
to doubt or challenge something
Example
The report **called into question** the company’s honesty.
报告**质疑**了公司诚信的问题。
phrasal-verb

sign out of

从在线账户退出
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
使用计算机实验室后，请记得退出您的账户。
phrasal-verb

smooth out differences

解决分歧或使事情变得更容易
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
我们需要平滑差异，以提高团队间的合作。
idiom

justice will prevail

最终，正义将战胜邪恶
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.
尽管案件很复杂，我相信**正义将战胜邪恶**。
idiom

teach someone a lesson

让某人从他们的错误中学习
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
老师的惩罚真的**给了他一个教训**。
idiom

open up

变得愿意分享想法或开始操作
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
他终于开始谈论他面临的挑战。
phrasal-verb

chat over

与朋友随意交谈或讨论
Meaning
to discuss or talk casually with a friend
Example
We love to **chat over** coffee every weekend.
我们喜欢每个周末一起喝咖啡时**聊天**。
idiom

low-hanging fruit

容易实现或达到的事情
Meaning
something easy to achieve or target
Example
We should focus on the **low-hanging fruit** before tackling bigger goals.
我们应该先关注那些**容易实现的目标**，然后再处理更大的目标。
phrasal-verb

mark out

用来区分或定义特殊的文化空间或事件
Meaning
to distinguish or define a special cultural space or event
Example
They **marked out** an area in the village square for the cultural exhibition.
他们在村庄广场上标出了一个区域，用于文化展览。
idiom

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

put back

将某物放回原处；推迟事件
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
请在读完后**把**书放回原处。
idiom

build one's confidence

增加自信或相信自己的能力
Meaning
to increase one's self-assurance or belief in one's abilities
Example
Public speaking classes helped him **build his confidence**.
公共演讲课程帮助他**建立了自信**。
phrasal-verb

move over

改变位置以腾出空间给某人或某物
Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you **move over** a bit so I can sit down?
你能稍微**移一下**吗？我可以坐下来。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
phrasal-verb

fight on

尽管困难依然继续努力去实现目标
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties
Example
Even when life gets hard, true champions **fight on**.
即使生活变得困难，真正的冠军们也会**继续奋斗**。
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

own up to your mistakes

承认你做错了事
Meaning
to admit that you have done something wrong
Example
It takes courage to **own up to your mistakes**.
承认自己的错误需要勇气。
phrasal-verb

rise early

定期在早晨早起
Meaning
to get up early in the morning regularly
Example
He tries to **rise early** to make the most of his day.
他努力早起，以充分利用他的一天。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
phrasal-verb

pass away

死
Meaning
to die
Example
Her grandfather **passed away** peacefully last night.
她的祖父昨晚安详地**去世**。
idiom

play hardball

在谈判中坚定且强硬
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
他决定在合同谈判期间**玩硬球**。
phrasal-verb

pick up after

在某人之后清理或整理
Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
我已经厌倦了在我那些乱七八糟的室友之后收拾。
phrasal-verb

sing out

大声且清晰地唱歌
Meaning
to sing loudly and clearly
Example
Don’t be shy—**sing out** so everyone can hear you!
不要害羞—大声唱，让每个人都能听见你！
idiom

push yourself to the limit

即使困难也要尽最大努力
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
运动员为了实现他们的梦想，将自己推向极限。
phrasal-verb

set out to improve

开始努力使自己或某物变得更好
Meaning
to begin an effort to make yourself or something better
Example
He **set out to improve** his communication skills after the feedback session.
在反馈会议之后，他开始提高自己的沟通技巧。
phrasal-verb

fall off

从高处掉落；减少
Meaning
to drop from a higher place; to decrease
Example
Sales have **fallen off** since last month.
自上个月以来，销售**下降**了。
idiom

the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
idiom

in so many words

清楚而直接地说某事
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
他没有直说，但我知道他的意思。
idiom

learn your lesson

从不愉快的经历中吸取教训，以避免重复
Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
在多次迟到后，他终于**吸取了教训**。
idiom

go off the rails

开始表现出异常或失控的行为
Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
失去工作后，他的生活似乎脱轨了。
phrasal-verb

build inner peace

在自己内心创造平静与平衡的状态
Meaning
to create a state of calm and balance inside yourself
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner peace** and clarity.
冥想帮助你创造内心的平静和清晰
phrasal-verb

build peace within

在你的内心创造一种平静和平衡的感觉
Meaning
to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
Example
Meditation helps you **build peace within** and stay centered.
冥想帮助你**build peace within**并保持专注。
phrasal-verb

look at

检查或考虑某事
Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
现在，让我们看一下去年的数据。
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。
phrasal-verb

open doors to

为文化连接或理解创造机会
Meaning
to create opportunities for cultural connection or understanding
Example
Cultural exchange programs **open doors to** meaningful friendships worldwide.
文化交流项目**打开通往**全球有意义的友谊。
phrasal-verb

work on yourself

通过努力改善自己的个性，习惯或心态
Meaning
to make conscious efforts to improve your personality, habits, or mindset
Example
He spent years trying to **work on himself** after his breakup.
他花了几年时间在悲痛之后**改进自己**。
phrasal-verb

keep improving

保持改善
Meaning
to continue making things better or more effective
Example
Our company culture encourages everyone to **keep improving**.
我们的公司文化鼓励每个人**保持改善**。
idiom

a man of integrity

一个诚实且道德上正直的人
Meaning
someone who is honest and morally upright
Example
He is known as **a man of integrity** in the business world.
他在商业世界中被称为一个有正直的人。
phrasal-verb

get into

开始享受或对某事产生兴趣
Meaning
to start enjoying or developing an interest in something
Example
He recently **got into** yoga to improve his flexibility.
他最近开始练习瑜伽以提高他的灵活性。
idiom

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
phrasal-verb

step into your power

完全拥抱你的力量、潜力和自信
Meaning
to embrace your strength, potential, and confidence fully
Example
She finally decided to **step into her power** and take charge of her life.
她最终决定**掌握自己的力量**并掌控自己的生活。
phrasal-verb

work out regularly

经常锻炼以保持健康和强壮
Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She **works out regularly** to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
她定期锻炼，保持身体强壮，头脑清晰。
phrasal-verb

fall back

后退; 撤退
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
士兵们在失去阵地后不得不**fall back**。
idiom

Bring peace to

在某种情况下恢复平静或安宁。
Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
她的好话帮助**带来了平和**的争论。
phrasal-verb

meet up

与某人会面，进行预定的会议
Meaning
to get together with someone for an arranged meeting
Example
Let’s **meet up** at the cafe before heading to the concert.
在去音乐会之前，我们在咖啡馆见面。
idiom

on shaky ground

在不确定或不稳定的情况下
Meaning
in an uncertain or unstable situation
Example
His business is **on shaky ground** after the market crash.
他的生意在市场崩溃后**岌岌可危**。
phrasal-verb

ask about

请求有关某事的信息或澄清
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
他询问了实验结果的信息。
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。
idiom

fun and games

愉快的活动；顽皮的行为
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
组织一场大型活动时，这可不是全是**玩乐和游戏**。
phrasal-verb

speak out on

公开表达对某事的重要看法
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
候选人在辩论中决定公开表达对腐败的看法。
idiom

put your foot down

宣示你的权威或做出坚定的决定
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
当他们要求延期时，他决定宣示自己的权威并拒绝。
idiom

as fresh as a daisy

精力充沛，一点也不累
Meaning
full of energy and not tired
Example
Even after the hike, she looked **as fresh as a daisy**.
即使徒步旅行之后，她看起来仍然像雏菊一样清新。
phrasal-verb

patch things up with

在争执或冲突后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after an argument or conflict
Example
They finally **patched things up with** each other after weeks of silence.
他们在几周的沉默后终于和好如初。
phrasal-verb

unwind with

通过做些愉快的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
我通常在晚餐后通过听音乐来放松。
idiom

give someone the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否诚实，也选择信任他
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
这次我会给他疑点利益。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
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。
phrasal-verb

talk down worries

通过冷静地说话来减少焦虑的思想
Meaning
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
Example
We **talk down worries** together when a decision feels risky.
当决定看起来很有风险时，我们一起安抚焦虑。
phrasal-verb

step up to challenges

以勇气和努力面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.
好的领导者总是勇敢地迎接挑战。
idiom

fearless as a lion

非常勇敢和大胆
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
消防员在营救过程中是**fearless as a lion**。
idiom

hope springs eternal

人们无论在什么情况下都会怀有希望
Meaning
people will always have hope, no matter the situation
Example
Even in the darkest times, he believed things would get better because **hope springs eternal**.
即使在最黑暗的时刻，他也相信事情会变好，因为**希望永存**。
phrasal-verb

link up for

与他人连接以实现特定的共同目标
Meaning
to connect with others for a specific shared purpose
Example
Several banks **linked up for** cross-border payment solutions.
几家银行联合起来提供跨境支付解决方案。
idiom

come full circle

经历一系列变化后回到原来的状态
Meaning
to return to the original state after a series of changes
Example
After years abroad, she’s **come full circle** and moved back home.
在国外多年后，她回到了原点并搬回了家。
phrasal-verb

lock in focus

全神贯注于手头的任务
Meaning
to give complete attention to the task at hand
Example
I **lock in focus** before presenting the quarterly strategy.
我在展示季度战略前**lock in focus**
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

learn about traditions

学习或熟悉文化习惯
Meaning
to study or become familiar with cultural customs
Example
Tourists should **learn about traditions** before visiting a new country.
游客在访问新国家之前应该**了解传统**。
idiom

run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
phrasal-verb

hold elections

组织并进行领导投票
Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will **hold elections** in all districts next month.
委员会将在下个月在所有地区举行选举。
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
idiom

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。
idiom

wise beyond his years

表现出超出年龄的成熟或智慧
Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
即使在孩童时期，他也**比同龄人更成熟**。
idiom

to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
idiom

face the music

为自己所做的事接受批评或惩罚
Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
你犯了一个错误，现在你得接受后果。
idiom

butterflies in my stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
idiom

a golden goose

持续财富或利润的来源
Meaning
a source of continuous wealth or profit
Example
Their subscription service has become **a golden goose** for the company.
他们的订阅服务已经成为公司的一只**a golden goose**。
phrasal-verb

come in

进来
Meaning
to enter a room or building
Example
Please **come in** and have a seat.
请进来并坐下。
idiom

weigh in

在讨论中发表意见
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
专家们将在明天对该提案发表意见。
idiom

Early adopter

在别人之前开始使用新产品的人。
Meaning
Someone who starts using a new product before others.
Example
**Early adopters** often help startups refine their products.
**早期采纳者**通常帮助初创公司完善他们的产品。
phrasal-verb

guard against volatility

采取行动保护免受突发变化或风险
Meaning
to take action to protect from sudden changes or risks
Example
Investors should **guard against volatility** in global markets.
投资者应**防范波动性**在全球市场中。
idiom

time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。
phrasal-verb

keep fit

保持健康和积极运动
Meaning
to stay healthy and physically active
Example
I go jogging every morning to **keep fit**.
我每天早上去慢跑来保持健康。
phrasal-verb

summarize takeaways for

为个人或团队总结关键课程
Meaning
to recap key lessons for a person or group
Example
I **summarize takeaways for** the team in a two-minute voice note.
我在两分钟的语音备忘录中总结了团队的收获
idiom

cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
phrasal-verb

stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
idiom

hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
phrasal-verb

take over as

接替之前由他人担任的职位或责任
Meaning
to assume a new position or responsibility previously held by someone else
Example
She will **take over as** the new HR manager next month.
她将于下个月接任新的HR经理。
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
phrasal-verb

open out emotionally

开始自由地表达感情
Meaning
to start expressing feelings freely
Example
It took her months to **open out emotionally** after the breakup.
她花了几个月才在分手后**情感上开放**。
idiom

fall through

失败
Meaning
to fail to happen
Example
Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.
如果暴风雨来临，我们的旅行计划可能会失败。
phrasal-verb

coordinate across borders

与不同国家的人们共同组织工作
Meaning
to organize efforts with people in different countries
Example
We **coordinate across borders** to keep the partnership moving smoothly.
我们**跨越边界协调**，以保持伙伴关系的顺利进行。
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

prepare for

为可能发生的事情做准备
Meaning
to make ready for something likely to happen
Example
We should **prepare for** possible cyber attacks.
我们应该为可能的网络攻击做好准备。
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
idiom

lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
phrasal-verb

learn to let go

接受某事并在情感上向前看
Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must **learn to let go** of your past regrets.
你必须学会放下过去的遗憾。
idiom

hit the trail

开始旅行或开始冒险
Meaning
to start traveling or begin an adventure
Example
We’ll **hit the trail** early in the morning.
我们将早晨开始旅行。
idiom

down in the dumps

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

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟的境地。
Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
辞掉那份工作让他从煎锅跳进了火坑。
idiom

wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
phrasal-verb

hone in on

专注于某个具体的事物
Meaning
to focus attention or effort on something specific
Example
You need to **hone in on** your weaknesses to improve faster.
你需要专注于你的弱点，以便更快地提高。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
phrasal-verb

work toward excellence

为实现高标准而不断努力
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
我们的老师激励我们在每一门学科中追求卓越。
idiom

have a falling out

与某人发生争执或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
他们因钱的问题而发生了争执。
phrasal-verb

dust off

从某物上清除灰尘
Meaning
to remove dust from something
Example
Could you **dust off** the shelves before putting the books back?
你能在把书放回去之前清除书架上的灰尘吗？
idiom

have a sense of self-worth

相信你有价值并值得尊重
Meaning
to believe that you are valuable and deserve respect
Example
It's important to **have a sense of self-worth** to succeed in life.
在生活中取得成功，拥有自我价值感很重要。
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
phrasal-verb

break through

克服障碍或限制; 实现个人进展
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation; to achieve personal progress
Example
He managed to **break through** his emotional walls and trust people again.
他成功突破了自己的情感壁垒，重新开始信任别人。
phrasal-verb

get stuck in

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

till the soil

通过努力工作为未来的成功做准备
Meaning
to prepare for future success by hard work
Example
He spent years **tilling the soil** before his business finally grew.
他花了几年时间**耕作土地**，直到他的生意终于发展起来。
idiom

talk around something

讨论某事，但不直接涉及
Meaning
to discuss something without addressing it directly
Example
She kept **talking around** the topic instead of answering the question directly.
她继续围绕话题谈论，而不是直接回答问题。
phrasal-verb

branch upward

朝更高的水平或更大的市场移动
Meaning
to move toward higher levels or bigger markets
Example
The business is **branching upward** into more profitable sectors.
这家企业正在 **分支向上** 向更有利可图的领域发展。
idiom

make the grade

达到期望的标准或水平
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
只有少数学生在期末考试中达到了要求的水平。
phrasal-verb

shift toward innovation

更多地专注于创造新的想法或技术
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
许多行业正在努力 **转向创新** 以保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

step out

暂时离开一个地方; 去外面
Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to **step out** for a moment to get some fresh air.
我去 **外面走一会**，去吸一下新鲜空气。
idiom

red tape

过度的官僚主义或规则
Meaning
excessive bureaucracy or rules
Example
The project was delayed because of **red tape**.
由于过度的官僚主义，项目被延迟了。
idiom

dawn on

突然明白过来
Meaning
to become clear to someone after not realizing
Example
It suddenly **dawned on** me that I’d left my wallet.
我突然明白我把钱包忘了。
idiom

run down

因过度工作或生病而感到疲倦或疲惫
Meaning
to feel tired or exhausted due to overwork or illness
Example
You look a bit **run down**; you should get some rest.
你看起来有点累；你应该休息一下。
phrasal-verb

go after your dreams

积极地追求你的目标或雄心
Meaning
to pursue your goals or ambitions actively
Example
He decided to **go after his dreams** no matter what.
他决定了**追寻他的梦想**，无论发生什么。
idiom

the ball is rolling

一个过程已经开始并在取得进展
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
现在 **球正在滚动**, 我们需要继续工作。