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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

cut back on laziness

减少你避免努力或工作的倾向
Meaning
to reduce your tendency to avoid effort or work
Example
To be disciplined, you need to **cut back on laziness**.
为了保持纪律，你需要**减少懒惰**。
phrasal-verb

open up to peace

让自己感受到内心的平静
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel inner calmness
Example
Through meditation, I’ve learned to **open up to peace**.
通过冥想，我学会了如何**开放自己，感受平静**。
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。
phrasal-verb

flip over

意外翻转
Meaning
to turn upside down accidentally
Example
The car **flipped over** after hitting a pothole.
汽车在撞到坑洼后**翻车**。
idiom

down on one’s luck

经历一段坏运气
Meaning
to be experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s **down on his luck** and can’t find a job.
他正在经历一段坏运气，找不到工作。
phrasal-verb

live off

依赖特定类型的食物来维持生命
Meaning
to depend on a particular kind of food for living
Example
During college, I mostly **lived off** instant noodles.
在大学期间，我主要**以**速食面为生。
phrasal-verb

fill in gaps

完成理解或知识中缺失的部分
Meaning
to complete missing parts of understanding or knowledge
Example
Teachers help students **fill in gaps** in their learning.
老师帮助学生**填补学习中的空白**。
phrasal-verb

set your mind on

决定去实现某事并专注于此
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.
一旦她决定成为医生，没有什么能够阻止她。
phrasal-verb

patch over differences

试图忽略分歧并恢复和平
Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
他们决定忽略分歧并继续前进。
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。
phrasal-verb

perk up

变得更加生动、愉快或感兴趣
Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时变得更加高兴。
phrasal-verb

press on

尽管有困难，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
Although he was tired, he decided to **press on** until he finished the task.
尽管他感到疲惫，他决定继续直到完成任务。
phrasal-verb

rely upon stability

依赖于一致的条件或可预测的系统
Meaning
to depend on consistent conditions or predictable systems
Example
Foreign investors **rely upon stability** before entering a new market.
外国投资者在进入新市场之前依赖稳定性。
phrasal-verb

fall behind schedule

进展比计划的慢
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，建设工作**落后于计划**。
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

make amends for

做点什么表示你为伤害某人而感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to **make amends for** her mistake.
她试图为自己的错误**弥补**。
idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
phrasal-verb

bring down debt

减少债务
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
政府通过增加出口来尝试减少债务。
idiom

act on

根据信息采取行动
Meaning
to respond to information with action
Example
We need to **act on** the survey results immediately.
我们需要立即对调查结果采取行动。
idiom

grin from ear to ear

因为高兴而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
她在收到夸奖后笑得合不拢嘴。
idiom

black box

一个工作原理不被理解或不透明的系统或过程
Meaning
a system or process whose workings are not understood or transparent
Example
The neural network is often described as a **black box** because its decision-making process is not fully transparent.
神经网络通常被描述为一个**黑盒**，因为其决策过程并不完全透明。
phrasal-verb

pull up

停车
Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
出租车停在了酒店外面。
phrasal-verb

zone back in

在分心之后重新集中注意力
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
在散步之后，我重新集中精力并完成了报告。
phrasal-verb

go out for

离开家去做某项特定活动，如购物或吃饭
Meaning
to leave home to do a particular activity like shopping or eating
Example
We usually **go out for** groceries on weekends.
我们通常在周末外出购买杂货。
idiom

go with the flow

顺其自然；不抵抗变化
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
与其担心，不如**随波逐流**。
idiom

on good terms with

与某人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
她为了孩子和前夫保持着良好的关系。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
idiom

land a job

得到一份工作
Meaning
to successfully get a job
Example
He was thrilled to **land a job** at his dream company.
他很高兴能够在他的梦想公司得到一份工作。
phrasal-verb

sync expectations up

确保每个人理解相同的计划
Meaning
to make sure everyone understands the same plan
Example
Let's **sync expectations up** before we send the proposal.
在发送提案之前，我们先同步期望。
idiom

carve up

将某物分成部分
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
我们把时间线划分为可管理的阶段。
phrasal-verb

cut back on imports

减少从国外购买的商品数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods bought from abroad
Example
The country decided to **cut back on imports** to improve its trade balance.
该国决定减少进口以改善其贸易平衡。
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

hit out at

愤怒地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something angrily
Example
The politician **hit out at** the media for spreading lies.
政治家因散布谎言而批评媒体。
idiom

cover story

杂志或报纸封面的主要故事
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
她的采访成为了本周的封面故事。
phrasal-verb

reach across

与来自不同背景或信仰的人们建立联系或沟通
Meaning
to connect or communicate with people from different backgrounds or beliefs
Example
Art has the power to **reach across** cultures and unite people.
艺术有能力**跨越**文化，团结人们。
phrasal-verb

stem from

源自某物
Meaning
to originate or come from something
Example
The misunderstanding **stems from** a lack of clear communication.
误解源自缺乏清晰的沟通。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
idiom

in two minds

犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.
我**犹豫不决**是否接受新的工作邀请。
phrasal-verb

shake up

对组织进行重大改革以提高它
Meaning
to make major changes in an organization to improve it
Example
The new CEO plans to **shake up** the company’s culture to encourage innovation.
新任CEO计划对公司的文化进行重大改革，以促进创新。
idiom

grinning from ear to ear

因为高兴而笑得很灿烂
Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
他收到礼物后笑得合不拢嘴。
idiom

a storybook ending

一个完美或幸福的结局，就像童话故事一样
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true **storybook ending**.
他们的婚礼真是一个童话般的结局。
phrasal-verb

heap praise on

给某人大量赞扬
Meaning
to give a lot of praise to someone
Example
Critics **heaped praise on** the actor for his performance.
评论家们**称赞**演员的表现。
phrasal-verb

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
phrasal-verb

drop by

非正式地或在没有事先通知的情况下拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
随时过来喝一杯茶，随时欢迎。
phrasal-verb

listen to feedback

注意并考虑他人的意见或建议
Meaning
to pay attention to and consider others’ opinions or advice
Example
A wise leader always **listens to feedback** before making changes.
一位明智的领导者在做出改变之前，总是**听取反馈**。
idiom

bring forward

将某物移至较早的时间
Meaning
to move something to an earlier time
Example
We had to **bring forward** the meeting due to travel.
由于旅行，我们不得不提前会议。
phrasal-verb

open up to trade

开始允许国际贸易或经济交换
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
许多发展中国家正在努力**开放贸易**以吸引外国投资。
idiom

cut the mustard

表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
她在新角色中没有**切黄芥末**。
phrasal-verb

look deeper into yourself

检查你的真实意图、感受和行为
Meaning
to examine your true intentions, feelings, and behaviors
Example
You must **look deeper into yourself** to understand why you feel insecure.
你必须深入自己内心，才能理解为什么你感到不安。
phrasal-verb

look in on

短时间探访以查看某人是否安好
Meaning
to visit briefly to see if someone is fine
Example
I’ll **look in on** Grandma after work to make sure she’s okay.
下班后我会去探望奶奶，确保她一切安好。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

from the bottom of my heart

由衷感谢
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
我从**内心深处**感谢你的一切。
idiom

debug the situation

仔细分析并解决问题；来自编程
Meaning
to analyze and solve a problem carefully; borrowed from programming
Example
We need to **debug the situation** before it gets worse.
我们需要在情况变得更糟之前**调试情况**。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
idiom

to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
phrasal-verb

set your heart on

非常决心去获得或实现某事
Meaning
to be very determined to get or achieve something
Example
She has **set her heart on** becoming a famous singer.
她决心成为一名著名歌手。
idiom

addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
phrasal-verb

relate to

理解并与他人的经历或情感产生共鸣
Meaning
to understand and identify with someone’s experiences or emotions
Example
I can really **relate to** your situation because I went through something similar.
我真的可以**理解**你的处境，因为我经历过类似的事情。
phrasal-verb

come out in favor of

公开支持或同意某事
Meaning
to publicly support or agree with something
Example
The committee **came out in favor of** the new proposal.
委员会**支持**了新的提案。
idiom

put your money where your mouth is

用行动或金钱支持你的话
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
如果你相信这个项目，就投入资金
phrasal-verb

climb toward

朝着更高的位置或目标稳步前进
Meaning
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
Example
He is **climbing toward** the top position in his company.
他正在朝着公司最高职位攀登。
phrasal-verb

work through feelings

耐心处理情感以便理解它们
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
治疗师帮助客户在挫折后处理情感。
idiom

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
phrasal-verb

put off

推迟或延迟某事
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
他们决定将会议推迟到下周。
phrasal-verb

step up investment

增加投入到项目或企业中的资金量
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
预计外国公司将在可再生能源领域增加投资。
idiom

eat one's words

承认自己说的错了
Meaning
to admit that what one said was wrong
Example
He had to **eat his words** after breaking his promise.
他在打破承诺后不得不**吃掉自己的话**。
phrasal-verb

build up strength

通过锻炼增加体力
Meaning
to increase physical power through exercise
Example
She started lifting weights to **build up strength**.
她开始举重来增强体力。
phrasal-verb

adapt from experience

根据所学的内容改变行为或方法
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
优秀的领导者**从经验中适应**以应对新的挑战。
idiom

a wolf in sheep's clothing

看起来无害但实际上很危险的人
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
他是披着羊皮的狼。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
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。
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

blow the whistle

揭露不正当行为或揭示机密信息
Meaning
to expose wrongdoing or reveal secret information
Example
He **blew the whistle** on the company’s illegal activities.
他揭露了公司非法活动。
idiom

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
idiom

A bright idea

对某事完全感到厌倦或恼火
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.
我已经**厌倦了**听他的借口。
idiom

dirty politics

被认为不诚实或不道德的政治活动
Meaning
political activities that are considered dishonest or unethical
Example
His campaign was full of **dirty politics**, using false information to attack his opponent.
他的竞选充满了**dirty politics**，利用虚假信息攻击对手。
phrasal-verb

pay into

将钱存入银行账户或基金
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
我昨天将钱存入了我的储蓄账户。
idiom

balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
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

commend on

表扬某人某事
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
经理因她出色的演讲表扬了她。
idiom

take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
idiom

join up with

加入一个团队或小组
Meaning
to become part of a group or team
Example
She’ll **join up with** the outreach crew tomorrow.
她明天将加入外展团队。
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**。
idiom

ahead of the game

有优势或做好充分准备
Meaning
to have an advantage or be well prepared
Example
She’s always **ahead of the game** with her planning.
她在计划方面总是领先一步。
idiom

level the playing field

使情况对每个人都公平
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
新规定旨在为所有公司创造公平的竞争环境。
idiom

debug the problem

识别并修复问题或错误
Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
在我们推送更新之前，先调试这个问题。
phrasal-verb

sit for

参加考试
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
我下周将**参加考试**，准备我的期末考试。
phrasal-verb

inquire about

询问有关某事的信息
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
She called to **inquire about** the new course schedule.
她打电话来询问新课程时间表。
phrasal-verb

speak glowingly about

用极大的热情和赞扬来谈论
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
老板对你的表现赞不绝口。
phrasal-verb

put in

将时间或金钱投入到某事中
Meaning
to invest time or money into something
Example
She **put in** a lot of money to start her business.
她投入了很多钱来开始她的生意。
idiom

stick your neck out

冒着风险做或说一些可能与他人不同的事情
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
他冒着风险为同事辩护。
phrasal-verb

drop off at

把某人或某物放在一个特定的地方
Meaning
to leave someone or something at a specific place
Example
The taxi **dropped us off at** the airport gate.
出租车把我们放在机场门口。
phrasal-verb

speak on behalf of

礼貌地代表别人表达意见
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
我想就此问题**代表我的团队发言**。
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

draw attention to

使人们注意或专注于某个问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on an issue
Example
Activists **drew attention to** flaws in the legal system.
活动人士**吸引了对**法律系统缺陷的注意。
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

fix up

安排或计划某事；修理或准备某事
Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
她提议为下周安排一次午餐会议。
idiom

a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。
idiom

law and order

通过遵守法律维护的和平状态
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
警察负责维护**法与秩序**。
phrasal-verb

lift out of recession

帮助经济走出衰退
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
新的出口政策帮助**将经济从衰退中提振**。
idiom

lose your mind

变得精神不稳定或极度心烦
Meaning
to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
Example
He nearly **lost his mind** after the breakup.
他在分手后几乎**疯了**。
idiom

bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
phrasal-verb

relate across

通过共同的理解与其他背景的人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with people from other backgrounds through shared understanding
Example
Learning languages helps you **relate across** cultures more easily.
学习语言有助于你更容易地与不同文化的人建立联系。
idiom

face time

直接的个人互动而不是虚拟交流
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
我们需要更多面对面的交流来建立团队成员之间的信任。
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
phrasal-verb

brainstorm our way out

一起想办法，直到问题解决
Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team **brainstorms our way out** whenever a project gets stuck.
每当一个项目被卡住时，团队都会 **brainstorm our way out**。
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。
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
idiom

pack up

收拾东西并准备离开
Meaning
to gather belongings and prepare to leave
Example
We should **pack up** and head home before the storm starts.
我们应该**打包**，在风暴开始前回家
idiom

thick as thieves

非常亲密的朋友，分享一切
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
他们俩是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
phrasal-verb

get around to

终于做某事，之前一直拖延
Meaning
to finally do something after delaying it
Example
I finally **got around to** cleaning my desk.
我终于开始清理我的桌子了。
idiom

A hard row to hoe

一个困难的任务或挑战。
Meaning
A difficult task or challenge.
Example
Getting this project done on time is going to be **a hard row to hoe**.
按时完成这个项目将是 **一个困难的任务**。

you can’t judge a book by its cover

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**。
idiom

wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
idiom

keep one's cards close to the chest

将计划或意图保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or intentions secret
Example
During the negotiations, she **kept her cards close to the chest**.
在谈判期间，她**保持了自己的卡片靠近胸部**。
phrasal-verb

light upon

发现或注意到带来感激或感恩的事情
Meaning
to discover or notice something that brings appreciation or gratitude
Example
I **lighted upon** an old letter that reminded me of your kindness.
我发现了一封旧信，提醒我你的善良。