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idiom

form follows function

建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
在现代建筑中，**形式遵循功能**是一个广泛接受的原则。
idiom

hammer out

在深入讨论后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
他们加班到很晚，商定合同的最后细节。
phrasal-verb

go against

反对或不同意某人或某事
Meaning
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
Example
It takes courage to **go against** popular opinion.
需要勇气去**反对**流行的观点。
phrasal-verb

rise to challenges

勇敢坚定地面对困难
Meaning
to face difficulties with courage and determination
Example
True growth happens when you **rise to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
真正的成长发生在你勇敢面对挑战，而不是回避它们。
idiom

rock the boat

引发问题或扰乱稳定的局面
Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
一切都很好，所以我们不要用不必要的变化来**摇晃船**。
idiom

show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。
phrasal-verb

throw at

用力将某物投向某人或某物
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
他高兴地将球扔向他的朋友。
idiom

in contempt of court

蔑视或藐视法院的权威
Meaning
disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
Example
He was found **in contempt of court** for refusing to testify.
他因拒绝作证而被认定为藐视法庭
idiom

a piece of cake

非常容易做的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
这次考试对我来说是**小菜一碟**。
phrasal-verb

go in for

支持或赞同某事
Meaning
to support or approve of something
Example
He doesn’t really **go in for** small talk.
他其实并不喜欢小聊。
phrasal-verb

open toward

对某人表示温暖或接受
Meaning
to show warmth or acceptance toward someone
Example
He became more **open toward** his classmates.
他变得更加**对同学开放**。
phrasal-verb

let someone in

允许某人了解你的个人或情感细节
Meaning
to allow someone to know personal or emotional details about you
Example
It’s not easy for me to **let someone in** after being betrayed.
在被背叛之后，对我来说**让某人进来**并不容易。
idiom

to pull strings

利用自己的人脉或影响力来完成事情
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
她成功地**拉了些关系**，使法案在国会通过。
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

keep it together

在困难时刻保持冷静
Meaning
to stay composed during difficult times
Example
Even after hearing the bad news, he managed to **keep it together**.
即使在听到坏消息后，他也能够保持冷静。
idiom

Tear down barriers

消除人与人之间的障碍或偏见。
Meaning
To remove obstacles or prejudices between people.
Example
Education helps to **tear down barriers** between communities.
教育有助于消除社区之间的障碍。
idiom

get your money’s worth

从你支付的费用中获得价值或满足感
Meaning
to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for
Example
That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.
这款智能手机非常耐用——你真的**得到了你花的钱的价值**。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
phrasal-verb

jam out

以极大的热情或能量演奏音乐
Meaning
to play music with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
The band **jammed out** for hours during rehearsal.
乐队在排练时激情演奏了几个小时。
idiom

around the clock

全天候; 连续不断
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
医生们全天候工作，抢救病人。
idiom

come to mind

突然想起某事
Meaning
to suddenly remember something
Example
Her name didn’t **come to mind** at first.
她的名字一开始没有想起来。
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

light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。
idiom

when one door closes, another opens

当一个机会失去时，另一个机会出现
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
不要因拒绝而沮丧——当一扇门关闭时，另一扇门打开。
phrasal-verb

move on to

在完成一个地方后，去另一个地方
Meaning
to go to another place after finishing one
Example
After visiting Paris, we’ll **move on to** Rome.
参观巴黎后，我们将前往罗马。
phrasal-verb

hear about

接收信息并以感激或感谢回应
Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
我很高兴**听到**你在项目中的帮助，谢谢！
idiom

full of praise

非常积极地谈论某人或某事
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
每个人都为她的演讲**满是赞美**。
phrasal-verb

go over lessons

再次复习或检查课程，以便更好地理解
Meaning
to review or check lessons again for better understanding
Example
I always **go over lessons** before an exam.
我总是在考试前复习课程。
idiom

wrap up

完全完成某事
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
我们需要在午餐前完成报告。
phrasal-verb

break in on

打断对话或在线讨论
Meaning
to interrupt a conversation or online discussion
Example
Sorry to **break in on** your chat, but I have an update.
抱歉打断你的聊天，但我有一个更新。
phrasal-verb

look beyond stereotypes

避免基于一般假设来判断他人
Meaning
to avoid judging others based on general assumptions
Example
To understand people better, we must **look beyond stereotypes**.
要更好地理解人们，我们必须**超越刻板印象**。
phrasal-verb

campaign against

组织努力反对某事
Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
地方团体反对有害的分区变更发起了运动。
idiom

take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
phrasal-verb

bring closer

加强人们之间的情感联系
Meaning
to strengthen the emotional connection between people
Example
Sharing personal stories can **bring** friends **closer**.
分享个人故事可以让朋友们更亲近。
phrasal-verb

wait on

在采取行动之前等待某事发生；依赖于
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
我们正在等待结果，然后再做决定。
idiom

size up

迅速评估某人或某事
Meaning
to quickly assess someone or something
Example
She walked into the room and instantly **sized up** the situation.
她走进房间，立即评估了情况。
phrasal-verb

stand for yourself

自信地捍卫你的信仰或行为
Meaning
to defend your beliefs or actions confidently
Example
Always **stand for yourself** even when others disagree.
即使别人不同意，永远**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

at peace with oneself

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

wind down

在活动后放松或减慢
Meaning
to relax or slow down after activity
Example
I like to **wind down** with a book before bed.
我喜欢在睡觉前和一本书一起放松。
idiom

over it

对某事不再感兴趣或受到影响
Meaning
no longer interested or affected by something
Example
I'm totally **over it** now.
我现在完全不在意了。
idiom

take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
phrasal-verb

live up to

达到期望或标准
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
他努力工作以符合父母的期望。
phrasal-verb

work toward mastery

通过不断的练习和提高直到变得非常熟练
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
她正在朝着公众演讲的精通努力。
phrasal-verb

let go of regret

放下对过去的愧疚或后悔
Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to **let go of regret** and focus on the future.
他终于学会了放下后悔，专注于未来。
phrasal-verb

drive up inflation

使价格迅速上涨
Meaning
to cause prices to increase rapidly
Example
Rising fuel costs have **driven up inflation** in many countries.
燃料价格的上涨已经在许多国家**推高了通货膨胀**。
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

move towards

朝着目标前进
Meaning
to make progress in the direction of something
Example
The company is **moving towards** a more sustainable model.
该公司正朝着更可持续的模式前进。
phrasal-verb

keep to

坚持某事，如规则或计划
Meaning
to stick to something such as a rule or plan
Example
Please **keep to** the schedule.
请遵守时间表。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
phrasal-verb

learn by

通过特定的方法或方式获得知识或技能
Meaning
to gain knowledge or skill through a specific way or method
Example
Many people **learn by** making mistakes and correcting them.
许多人通过犯错并改正它们来学习。
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
phrasal-verb

team up with partners

与其他公司合作以谋取共同利益
Meaning
to collaborate with other companies for mutual benefit
Example
Our firm decided to **team up with partners** in Japan for a joint venture.
我们的公司决定在日本与合作伙伴共同投资一个合资企业。
phrasal-verb

turn around from

从失败的情况转变为成功的情况
Meaning
to change from a failing situation to a successful one
Example
The company managed to **turn around from** a major loss last year.
公司成功地从去年的重大损失中恢复过来。
phrasal-verb

let go

放下负面情绪或记忆
Meaning
to stop holding onto negative emotions or memories
Example
You have to **let go** of the past to heal emotionally.
你必须放下过去，才能情感上治愈。
phrasal-verb

calm down from

在生气或不高兴之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
她花了几分钟时间，**平静下来**，之后才从争吵中恢复过来。
idiom

lean on

依赖某人提供支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
当事情变得艰难时，你可以随时依赖我。
idiom

change of scene

新的环境或情况
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
经过几个月的工作，我需要一个**场景变化**。
idiom

keep something under wraps

将某事保密
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
他们成功地**将项目保密**直到发布日。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
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

nurture talent

帮助某人的技能和能力成长与发展
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
一个伟大的导师知道如何**培育人才**并帮助他们的学员成长。
phrasal-verb

keep striving

继续努力
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
即使成功之后，真正的专业人士仍然在追求卓越。
idiom

have a crush on someone

对某人产生浪漫的感情，往往是秘密的
Meaning
to have romantic feelings for someone, often secretly
Example
I’ve **had a crush on** her for months.
我曾暗恋她几个月了。
idiom

Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。
phrasal-verb

try out

第一次尝试新食谱或食物
Meaning
to test a new recipe or food for the first time
Example
I want to **try out** that new smoothie recipe.
我想要尝试那个新冰沙食谱。
phrasal-verb

channel energy into

将努力集中在特定目标上
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.
他将能量投入到创造性爱好中，以减轻压力。
phrasal-verb

keep off

避免触摸或踩到某物; 避免谈论某事
Meaning
to avoid touching or stepping on something; to avoid talking about something
Example
Please **keep off** the grass.
请不要踩到草坪
idiom

go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
phrasal-verb

pop into chat

简短地加入对话或聊天
Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
他**跳进聊天**只是为了打个招呼。
idiom

reach the top

在某事中达到最高位置或级别
Meaning
to achieve the highest position or level in something
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **reached the top** of her profession.
经过多年的努力工作，她终于 **达到了她职业生涯的巅峰**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pick up for

为了某事改善或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover for something
Example
Sales usually **pick up for** the holidays.
销售通常会在假期期间增加。
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

make it big

变得非常成功或著名
Meaning
to become very successful or famous
Example
He moved to Hollywood to **make it big**.
他搬到好莱坞去**出名**。
phrasal-verb

rise with courage

勇敢面对挑战并保持积极
Meaning
to face challenges bravely and stay positive
Example
We must **rise with courage** when life throws difficulties our way.
当生活给我们带来困难时，我们必须**勇敢地站起来**。
phrasal-verb

storm in

像风暴一样突然愤怒地进入
Meaning
to enter suddenly and angrily, like a storm
Example
The teacher **stormed in** as the students were shouting loudly.
老师在学生们大声喊叫时**突然闯进来**。
phrasal-verb

blurt out

突然说出某事，通常因为情绪
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking, often because of emotion
Example
He **blurted out** his secret in front of everyone.
他在大家面前**脱口而出**了他的秘密
idiom

lead by example

通过亲自做示范来向他人展示如何行为
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
一个真正的领导者总是以身作则。
idiom

in the public eye

在公众中广为人知或引人注目
Meaning
being well known or highly visible in public
Example
The journalist has been **in the public eye** for over a decade.
那位记者已经在公众视野中活跃了十多年。
idiom

robotic response

无感情或机械的反应
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个机械反应。
idiom

source close to the matter

一个未确定但知情的来源
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
一个接近此事的来源确认了这个谣言。
phrasal-verb

sync up with

与某物或某人协调或匹配
Meaning
to coordinate or match with something or someone
Example
The app will automatically **sync up with** your online account.
该应用程序将自动与您的在线帐户同步。
idiom

make a leap forward

取得显著进展或改进
Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big **leap forward** after the new product launch.
公司在新产品发布后取得了巨大的**飞跃**。
phrasal-verb

freak over

对某事变得非常焦虑或不安
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
He **freaked over** the missed deadline and couldn’t focus on anything else.
他因为错过了最后期限而非常焦虑，无法集中精力做其他事情。
phrasal-verb

see through

意识到关于某人或某事的真相
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
她很快 **看透** 了他的谎言。
idiom

data is the new oil

信息已成为现代世界中宝贵的资源
Meaning
information has become a valuable resource in the modern world
Example
Every company knows that **data is the new oil**.
每家公司都知道数据是新的石油。
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**。
phrasal-verb

upgrade to

更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
鼓励用户**升级到**软件的最新版本。
idiom

lucky break

突然的机会或好运
Meaning
a sudden opportunity or good fortune
Example
Getting that job was a **lucky break** for her.
得到那份工作对她来说是一次巨大的好运。
phrasal-verb

feed your soul with joy

参与让你真正快乐的活动
Meaning
to engage in activities that make you genuinely happy
Example
Spend time in nature to **feed your soul with joy**.
在大自然中度过时间，让你的灵魂充满喜悦。
phrasal-verb

fill your heart with gratitude

专注于你感激的事情
Meaning
to focus on the things you are thankful for
Example
Every morning, **fill your heart with gratitude** to start the day right.
每天早晨，**怀着感激的心情开始新的一天**。
phrasal-verb

reach out jointly

共同努力与他人沟通或互动
Meaning
to make joint efforts to communicate or engage with others
Example
The two companies decided to **reach out jointly** to potential clients.
两家公司决定共同联系潜在客户。
phrasal-verb

work out

通过讨论或努力找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
Example
They managed to **work out** their differences after the meeting.
他们在会议后解决了他们的分歧。
phrasal-verb

go into

详细讨论或审查某事
Meaning
to discuss or examine something in detail
Example
The lecturer didn’t **go into** much detail about the topic.
讲师没有详细讨论该主题的细节。
idiom

run out of steam

失去精力或热情
Meaning
to lose energy or enthusiasm
Example
After working all day, I completely **ran out of steam**.
工作了一整天后，我完全精疲力尽。
idiom

break the internet

在网上引起大量关注和讨论
Meaning
to cause an enormous amount of attention and discussion online
Example
The celebrity's new photo **broke the internet**.
这位名人的新照片**打破了互联网**。
phrasal-verb

stand resilient

保持坚强并迅速从困难中恢复
Meaning
to remain strong and recover quickly from difficulties
Example
Communities must **stand resilient** in the face of tragedy.
社区必须在悲剧面前**保持坚强**。
phrasal-verb

reflect on mistakes

仔细思考发生了什么错误并从中学习
Meaning
to think carefully about what went wrong and learn from it
Example
It’s healthy to **reflect on mistakes** and grow from them.
反思错误并从中成长是健康的。
idiom

cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法；复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案，不是真正的解决办法。
phrasal-verb

churn out

快速且大量地生产某物，通常没有太多质量
Meaning
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much quality
Example
The company has been **churning out** reports all week.
公司整周都在**生产**报告。
phrasal-verb

flare with anger

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
She **flared with anger** when she heard the unfair decision.
她听到不公正的决定时突然非常生气。
idiom

pull the strings

秘密地控制或影响某人或某事
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
他得到了这份工作，因为他的叔叔**拉了后退的线**。
idiom

a lightbulb moment

一个突然的意识或理解
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我看到结果时，我有一个**灯泡时刻**。
idiom

ease onto

轻轻地移动到某物上
Meaning
to move gently onto something
Example
Please **ease onto** the ramp to avoid jolts.
请轻轻地移动到坡道上以避免震动。
phrasal-verb

throw out

丢弃不再需要的东西; 丢弃
Meaning
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
Example
We should **throw out** all the old newspapers.
我们应该**扔掉**所有的旧报纸。
phrasal-verb

listen without judging

在没有偏见或批评的情况下倾听他人的观点
Meaning
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
Example
Inclusive managers **listen without judging** during discussions.
包容的经理在讨论时**不带偏见地倾听**。
phrasal-verb

be honest with yourself

承认自己真实的感受或现实
Meaning
to admit your true feelings or reality to yourself
Example
You have to **be honest with yourself** about how you feel.
你必须**对自己诚实**，承认你自己的感受。
idiom

put one's trust in

将信任寄托于某人或某事
Meaning
to place reliance or faith in someone or something
Example
He decided to **put his trust in** the new system.
他决定将**信任寄托于**新系统。
phrasal-verb

switch off mentally

暂时停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems for a while
Example
On weekends, I try to **switch off mentally** and enjoy time with my family.
周末，我尽量**心理关闭**，享受与家人共度的时光。
idiom

through thick and thin

在好时光和坏时光中
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
她一直陪在我身边 **无论风雨**。
phrasal-verb

expand into

将企业扩展到新的领域或部门
Meaning
to grow a business into new territories or sectors
Example
They are planning to **expand into** renewable energy markets.
他们计划在可再生能源市场扩展到。
phrasal-verb

motivate toward

激励某人朝着目标前进或行动
Meaning
to inspire someone to move or act toward a goal
Example
Effective leaders **motivate toward** shared goals.
有效的领导者**激励朝向**共同的目标。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
idiom

a well-oiled machine

一个高效且顺畅协作的小组
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
我们的团队在活动中像**一台润滑良好的机器**一样工作。
idiom

double check with

与某人确认信息
Meaning
to confirm information with someone
Example
Could you **double check with** finance about the budget?
你能和财务部门确认预算吗?
idiom

out of left field

某事出乎意料或令人惊讶
Meaning
something unexpected or surprising
Example
His question came **out of left field** and shocked everyone.
他的提问**out of left field**，让所有人都感到震惊。
phrasal-verb

time out

在响应时间过长后停止连接
Meaning
to stop a connection after taking too long to respond
Example
The website **timed out** because the server was too slow.
由于服务器太慢，网站**超时**了。
idiom

off the rails

变得失控或混乱
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
他的朋友搬走后，他的生活变得失控。
idiom

at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
idiom

sustainable development

满足当代需求而不损害后代满足其自身需求能力的发展
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
公司通过投资绿色技术致力于**可持续发展**
phrasal-verb

snow under

被过多的工作或雪压倒
Meaning
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
Example
We were completely **snowed under** during the winter storm.
我们在冬季风暴期间完全**被雪埋没**。