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idiom

Frankenstein’s monster

一个反抗其创造者的创造物。
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
社交媒体成了它的发明者的弗兰肯斯坦怪物。
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。
idiom

call on

请某人发言或做某事
Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
如果你举手，老师会叫你发言。
idiom

a shoulder to cry on

当你难过时，能听你倾诉并支持你的人
Meaning
someone who listens and supports you when you are sad
Example
She has always been **a shoulder to cry on** when I needed help.
当我需要帮助时，她总是**一个可以哭诉的肩膀**。
idiom

wash your hands of something

停止参与或对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
丑闻之后，经理与这个项目断绝了关系。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
phrasal-verb

catch up with trends

保持最新的开发或创新
Meaning
to stay updated with the latest developments or innovations
Example
Founders must **catch up with trends** to stay competitive.
创始人必须**catch up with trends**才能保持竞争力。
idiom

keep your chin up

在困难的情况下保持积极，并且不要失去希望
Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
抬起头来；事情很快就会好起来。
phrasal-verb

be over the moon

非常高兴或高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy or delighted
Example
He was **over the moon** when he got his dream job.
他在得到梦想的工作时高兴得像在天上。
phrasal-verb

go back over

再次仔细检查或查看某事
Meaning
to review or check something again carefully
Example
Before submitting your work, **go back over** it once more.
在提交你的工作之前，再检查一遍。
phrasal-verb

feel down

感到悲伤或不快乐
Meaning
to feel sad or unhappy
Example
She’s been **feeling down** since her pet passed away.
她自从她的宠物去世以来一直感到沮丧。
phrasal-verb

shine through challenges

在困难中保持积极性和自信
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
她总是带着微笑**在挑战中闪耀**。
idiom

A Scrooge

一个非常吝啬或小气的人。
Meaning
A very stingy or miserly person.
Example
Don’t be **a Scrooge**—it’s Christmas!
别做吝啬鬼——现在是圣诞节！
idiom

back to square one

重新开始
Meaning
to start over again
Example
After the computer crashed, I had to go **back to square one** with my report.
电脑崩溃后，我不得不重新开始我的报告。
idiom

Put the pedal to the metal

付出更大的努力，并更加努力地工作。
Meaning
To push harder and make a greater effort.
Example
We need to **put the pedal to the metal** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成，我们需要**把油门踩到底**。
idiom

to have a clean conscience

因为没有做错事而感到自己很好
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
说出真相后，她有了**清晰的良知**。
idiom

think tank

一群专家，发展新思想或政策
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
**思想库**提出了创新的教育改革。
idiom

change with the times

适应社会或科技的变化
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
为了在商业中保持相关性，重要的是要**与时俱进**。
idiom

join forces

为了共同的目标而联合起来
Meaning
to combine efforts with others for a common purpose
Example
Two companies **joined forces** to create a better product.
两家公司联合起来创造出更好的产品。
idiom

get over someone

从分手或失落的痛苦中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
她花了几个月才摆脱他。
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

aim high

设定具有挑战性和雄心的目标
Meaning
to set challenging and ambitious goals
Example
Always **aim high** if you want to achieve greatness.
如果你想取得伟大成就，始终要**志存高远**。
phrasal-verb

come to

恢复意识；总数达到
Meaning
to regain consciousness; to amount to a total
Example
He **came to** after fainting in the heat.
他在因热昏倒后恢复了意识。
phrasal-verb

wrap up the project

完成或完成某事
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
我们需要在本周末之前完成项目。
idiom

sing from the same hymn sheet

与他人表达相同的意见，特别是公开地
Meaning
to express the same opinion as others, especially publicly
Example
All the managers are **singing from the same hymn sheet** on this issue.
所有经理在这个问题上都在**唱同一首歌**。
phrasal-verb

get going

开始朝目标采取行动
Meaning
to begin taking action toward a goal
Example
If you want success, stop waiting and **get going** now!
如果你想要成功，停止等待并且现在就开始行动吧！
phrasal-verb

step up exports

增加在国外销售的商品数量
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
该国的目标是**增加出口**以减少贸易赤字。
idiom

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
idiom

word of honor

一个真诚且正直的承诺
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
我给你我的**荣誉之言**，我会在那里。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
idiom

swept off your feet

突然并且强烈地被某人吸引
Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
她被他的魅力彻底迷住了。
idiom

faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
phrasal-verb

speak over

当别人说话时讲话
Meaning
to talk while someone else is talking
Example
Try not to **speak over** others during the discussion.
讨论时请尽量不要打断别人讲话。
phrasal-verb

get ahead financially

随着时间的推移改善你的财务状况
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
在这个经济中，要改善财务状况需要精心规划。
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。
idiom

old friend

你认识很久的朋友
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
我昨天遇到了一个大学的老朋友。
idiom

keep someone at arm’s length

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
phrasal-verb

rise from hurt

在深深的伤害后情感恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally after being deeply hurt
Example
He managed to **rise from hurt** and trust people again.
他成功地 **从伤痛中恢复**，并再次信任人们。
phrasal-verb

apply learning to

将你所学的用于新的情况
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
你应该**将你的学习应用到**现实生活中的情况。
phrasal-verb

shift into

转行或转到不同的领域
Meaning
to transition into a different type of job or field
Example
He’s planning to **shift into** a more creative industry next year.
他计划明年转向更具创意的行业。
phrasal-verb

stay hydrated

喝足够的水保持身体健康
Meaning
to drink enough water to keep your body healthy
Example
It’s important to **stay hydrated** during summer workouts.
在夏季训练期间保持水分非常重要。
idiom

live the dream

过上自己一直梦想的生活
Meaning
to be living the life you always wanted
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的努力，他终于过上了梦想中的生活。
idiom

burn your bridges

做出无法撤销的决定
Meaning
to make a decision that cannot be reversed
Example
Be careful not to **burn your bridges** with your old employer.
小心不要和你的旧雇主**烧掉你的桥梁**。
phrasal-verb

build credibility with

赢得他人的信任和尊重
Meaning
to earn trust and respect from others
Example
It takes time to **build credibility with** your colleagues.
需要时间来赢得同事们的信任和尊重。
idiom

rising tide lifts all boats

经济增长惠及所有人；经济的普遍改善帮助所有参与者
Meaning
economic growth benefits everyone; a general improvement in the economy helps all participants
Example
The government's new policies are helping the economy, and as a result, **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
政府的新政策正在帮助经济，因此，**上涨的潮水提升所有船只**。
phrasal-verb

build up to

逐渐为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should **build up to** running long distances slowly.
你应该逐渐为跑长距离做准备。
idiom

keep your cool

在压力或挑衅下保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm under stress or provocation
Example
Even in emergencies, he always **keeps his cool**.
即使在紧急情况下，他总是保持冷静。
idiom

throw good money after bad

在已经失败的事情上浪费更多的钱
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
不要在那个失败的项目上**砸更多的钱**。
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**。
idiom

a glimmer of hope

在困难的情况下改善或成功的微小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
Example
Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always **a glimmer of hope**.
即使在最艰难的时期，他也从未放弃，因为总有**一线希望**。
idiom

Out of focus

不清楚或不专心
Meaning
Not clear or not paying attention
Example
He looked tired and completely **out of focus** during the meeting.
他在会议期间看起来很累，完全没有集中注意力。
idiom

have cold feet

在做重要的事情之前突然变得紧张
Meaning
to suddenly become nervous before doing something important
Example
He was ready to get married but **got cold feet** at the last minute.
他准备结婚，但在最后一分钟**得冷脚**。
phrasal-verb

boil with rage

感到极度愤怒
Meaning
to feel extremely angry
Example
She **boiled with rage** after hearing the insult.
她听到侮辱后，**愤怒地沸腾了**。
phrasal-verb

follow through on plans

完成已承诺或已计划的行动
Meaning
to complete actions that were promised or scheduled
Example
She **follows through on plans** even when the workload spikes.
她即使在工作负荷增加时也会跟进计划。
phrasal-verb

mix with

与不同的人社交并交谈
Meaning
to socialize and talk with different people
Example
At the party, he tried to **mix with** everyone.
在派对上，他试图与每个人交谈。
phrasal-verb

take up meditation

开始练习冥想
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
我最近开始练习冥想以减轻压力并感到更加平静。
phrasal-verb

spin out

失去控制并开始旋转
Meaning
to lose control and start spinning around
Example
The car **spun out** on the wet highway.
汽车在湿滑的高速公路上**失控**。
phrasal-verb

clear your mind

清除你的思维；消除干扰性思维并放松身心
Meaning
to remove distracting thoughts and relax mentally
Example
Go for a walk to **clear your mind** after a long day.
长时间工作后去散步，清理大脑。
idiom

take up a hobby

开始一个新的爱好或休闲活动
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
在封锁期间，许多人开始了像绘画或烹饪这样的爱好。
phrasal-verb

hold in emotions

停止自己不显露你所感受的
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
Example
He tried to **hold in his emotions** during the meeting.
他在会议中试图**抑制他的情感**。
phrasal-verb

lean on friends

依赖朋友提供情感支持
Meaning
to depend on friends for emotional support
Example
When life gets tough, don’t be afraid to **lean on friends**.
当生活变得艰难时，不要害怕依赖朋友。
phrasal-verb

stay driven

保持对目标的动力和专注
Meaning
to remain motivated and focused on your goals
Example
To achieve greatness, you must **stay driven** no matter what.
要实现伟大，你必须 **stay driven**，无论发生什么
phrasal-verb

spin up for

为处理某事而准备系统或资源
Meaning
to prepare systems or resources to handle something
Example
We **spin up for** big launches by testing backup servers early.
我们通过提前测试备份服务器来为大规模启动做准备。
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**。
idiom

dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
idiom

get your wires crossed

误解某人或某物
Meaning
to misunderstand someone or something
Example
We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
我们一定是**弄错了**，因为我以为会议是明天。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
phrasal-verb

rest up

完全休息以恢复精力
Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should **rest up** before your long trip tomorrow.
你应该在明天的长途旅行前休息。
idiom

boil over

当愤怒变得无法控制时
Meaning
when anger becomes too much to control
Example
The argument finally **boiled over** into a shouting match.
争论最终爆发成了一场大喊大叫的争执。
phrasal-verb

cut in with

在在线对话中有礼貌地打断某人
Meaning
to interrupt someone politely during an online conversation
Example
I didn’t mean to **cut in with** your point, please continue.
我不是故意打断你的观点，请继续。
phrasal-verb

live beyond one’s means

花费超出自己承受能力的金额
Meaning
to spend more money than one can afford
Example
Many people **live beyond their means** by using credit cards carelessly.
许多人通过不小心使用信用卡，**花费超出自己承受能力的金额**。
phrasal-verb

invite over

请某人来你家
Meaning
to ask someone to come to your home
Example
We’re planning to **invite over** our colleagues this weekend.
我们计划这个周末邀请我们的同事来家里。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
idiom

get a second wind

在感到疲劳后获得一阵能量
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
短暂休息后，她 **重获活力** 并完成了比赛。
phrasal-verb

foster in

在某人或某个团体内促进某个品质或思想的发展
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
该项目旨在培养参与者的责任感。
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。
phrasal-verb

let emotions out

表达你一直压抑的情感
Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to **let emotions out** instead of suppressing them.
释放情感比压抑它们更健康。
idiom

have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。
idiom

keep track of

持续监控或记录信息
Meaning
to monitor or record information consistently
Example
Use the shared sheet to **keep track of** expenses.
使用共享表格来跟踪支出。
idiom

data lake

存储原始、未处理数据的大型存储库
Meaning
a large storage repository that holds raw, unprocessed data
Example
All raw data is stored in the **data lake** for further analysis.
所有原始数据都存储在 **数据湖** 中以供进一步分析。
phrasal-verb

turn right

向右转
Meaning
to change direction to the right
Example
**Turn right** after the traffic light and go past the gas station.
在红绿灯后右转，经过加油站。
phrasal-verb

lay out a plan

清晰地呈现或解释一个策略或提案
Meaning
to present or explain a strategy or proposal clearly
Example
The finance minister **laid out a plan** for sustainable growth.
财政部长提出了可持续增长的计划。
phrasal-verb

sing the praises of

热情地赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
导演在活动后热情地赞扬了团队。
idiom

think ahead

为未来做计划；预见未来的需求或事件
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
好的经理总是会在做出重大决定之前**提前思考**。
phrasal-verb

serve up

提供或提供食物或一顿饭
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
奶奶**端上**了美味的午餐。
idiom

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
idiom

friends in high places

拥有权力或影响力的人，可以帮助你
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
他得到这份工作是因为他有**在高位的朋友**。
phrasal-verb

take over

通过收购获得对另一家公司的控制权
Meaning
to gain control of another company through acquisition
Example
A multinational firm is planning to **take over** the local brand.
一家跨国公司计划收购当地品牌
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**。
phrasal-verb

cheer others on

鼓励人们继续前进
Meaning
to encourage people to keep going
Example
Managers **cheer others on** when the team hits tough weather calls.
当团队面临恶劣天气挑战时，经理们鼓励其他人继续前进。
idiom

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
phrasal-verb

slow down

做事情更加平静或以放松的节奏进行
Meaning
to do things more calmly or at a relaxed pace
Example
You should **slow down** and take time to rest when you feel stressed.
当你感到压力时，你应该**放慢速度**并花时间休息。
idiom

Take something with a grain of salt

不要把某事看得太过于严肃或字面理解
Meaning
To not take something too seriously or literally
Example
You should **take his stories with a grain of salt**; he often exaggerates.
你应该**对他的故事保持怀疑态度**; 他常常夸大其词。
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draw on

利用某物作为资源
Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
我们将利用去年的数据来做报告。
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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

mentor others in

指导和支持经验较少的人
Meaning
to guide and support less experienced people
Example
Senior employees are encouraged to **mentor others in** their department.
鼓励资深员工在其部门**导师他人在**。
phrasal-verb

rise beyond

克服限制或挑战
Meaning
to overcome limitations or challenges
Example
True leaders **rise beyond** their fears and inspire others.
真正的领导者**rise beyond**他们的恐惧并激励他人。
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upgrade your mindset

让自己的思维方式适应现代的变化或创新
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
在人工智能时代，**升级你的思维方式**非常重要。
phrasal-verb

shape up

改善身体状况; 变得更健康
Meaning
to improve physical condition; to get fit
Example
He’s been going to the gym regularly to **shape up** before summer.
他正在定期去健身房以便在夏天之前保持好身材。
phrasal-verb

clean out

完全清除一个地方的不需要的事物
Meaning
to completely remove unwanted things from a place
Example
Volunteers worked to **clean out** the polluted river.
志愿者们努力清理污染的河流。
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keep things in perspective

通过现实地看待事物保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
Example
When stressed, try to **keep things in perspective**.
当感到压力时，试着**保持事情的视角**。
phrasal-verb

carry through with

尽管有困难，仍然成功完成某事
Meaning
to complete something successfully despite difficulties
Example
She managed to **carry through with** her plan even when everyone doubted her.
她成功地完成了她的计划，尽管每个人都怀疑她。
phrasal-verb

hold on

在电话上等一小会
Meaning
to wait for a short time on the phone
Example
Please **hold on** while I transfer your call.
请稍等，我正在转接您的电话。
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back to the drawing board

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to start over again after a failure
Example
Our proposal was rejected, so it's **back to the drawing board**.
我们的提案被拒绝了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
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take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
phrasal-verb

grow into understanding

逐渐培养对不同文化的同理心或理解
Meaning
to gradually develop empathy or comprehension for different cultures
Example
Children can **grow into understanding** diversity through stories and travel.
孩子们可以通过故事和旅行逐渐理解多样性。
idiom

strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
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move ahead with

继续在某事上取得进展
Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll **move ahead with** the rollout.
尽管有所延迟，我们将继续进行部署。
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take the pressure off

让紧张的情况变得轻松一些
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
雇一个助理真的让我减轻了压力。
idiom

castles in the air

不可能或不现实的梦想或计划
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
他总是在为自己的未来建造**castles in the air**。
idiom

Dress to kill

穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
她去聚会时总是穿得光彩照人。
phrasal-verb

let off tension

释放积累的压力或挫败感
Meaning
to release built-up stress or frustration
Example
Going for a run helps me **let off tension** after a busy day.
跑步帮助我在忙碌的一天后释放压力。
phrasal-verb

blow through

当风或暴风雨迅速吹过一个区域时
Meaning
when wind or storm moves quickly across an area
Example
A strong wind **blew through** the town last night.
昨晚，一阵强风**吹过**了这个城市。
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a fresh start

在困难或错误之后的全新开始
Meaning
a new beginning after difficulties or mistakes
Example
After the breakup, she wanted **a fresh start**.
分手后，她想要一个全新的开始。
phrasal-verb

find oneself

意识到自己的身份、目的或情况
Meaning
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation
Example
After years of traveling, he finally **found himself**.
经过多年的旅行，他终于**找到了自己**。
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walking on eggshells

小心翼翼地避免惹恼某人
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
我觉得在老板面前我必须非常小心。
phrasal-verb

cling to power

试图保持控制或权威
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
一些领导人即使失去公众支持，仍然力求保持权力。
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put the pieces together

通过整合信息来理解或解决问题
Meaning
to understand or solve something by combining information
Example
After examining the data, the engineer **put the pieces together**.
在分析数据后，工程师把所有信息联系起来。
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the upper hand

掌握控制或拥有优势
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
执政党在这种情况下有**上风**。
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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

phase out debts

逐渐减少或消除债务
Meaning
to gradually reduce or eliminate debts
Example
The government plans to **phase out debts** over the next decade.
政府计划在下一个十年内逐渐减少债务。