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idiom

get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
phrasal-verb

throw together

快速且不仔细地组装或准备某物
Meaning
to assemble or prepare something quickly and without care
Example
They **threw together** a quick dinner before the guests arrived.
他们在客人到达之前**匆忙准备**了一顿晚餐。
idiom

get along like a house on fire

很快成为好朋友并享受彼此的陪伴。
Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
他们上周见面，很快就成为了好朋友。
phrasal-verb

go by

时间流逝；遵循或被某事物引导
Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years **go by**, we learn more about ourselves.
随着岁月流逝，我们对自己有了更多的了解。
idiom

the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

a long shot

成功机会很小的事情
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
赢得比赛的可能性很小，但我们会试试。
phrasal-verb

choke on emotions

因强烈的情绪而难以说话
Meaning
to find it hard to speak because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on emotions** while giving her farewell speech.
她在做告别演讲时**哽咽在情绪中**。
idiom

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
phrasal-verb

open up to challenges

愿意以信心面对或接受困难的情况
Meaning
to be willing to face or accept difficult situations with confidence
Example
If you want to grow, you must **open up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
如果你想成长，你必须**open up to challenges**，而不是回避它们。
phrasal-verb

rise to

成功地应对困难的情况或挑战
Meaning
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or challenge
Example
She always **rises to** the occasion when facing tough challenges.
她总是在面对艰难挑战时，**挺身而出**。
phrasal-verb

spark off unrest

引起愤怒或抗议突然开始
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
新的税收政策在市民中**引发了骚乱**。
idiom

shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
phrasal-verb

push yourself forward

采取主动或在障碍面前继续前进
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
你必须 **推自己向前** 如果你想成功。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
phrasal-verb

hold over feelings

保持来自过去的情绪或怨恨，并让它们影响现在
Meaning
to keep emotions or resentment from the past and let them affect the present
Example
She tends to **hold over feelings** from old arguments.
她倾向于**保持情绪**来自旧的争吵。
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

Don’t be discouraged

即使在挫折后也要保持动力。
Meaning
Stay motivated even after setbacks.
Example
**Don’t be discouraged**—success takes time.
不要灰心——成功需要时间。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
phrasal-verb

go through with

尽管害怕或情绪，继续并完成某事
Meaning
to continue and complete something despite fear or emotion
Example
She was nervous, but she **went through with** her speech.
她很紧张，但她**完成了**她的演讲。
phrasal-verb

bask in

极度享受某物，尤其是赞美或关注
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
她在表演后的掌声中享受。
idiom

hang someone out to dry

把某人单独抛下，让他独自面对指责或麻烦
Meaning
to abandon someone to face blame or trouble alone.
Example
His friends **hung him out to dry** when the teacher asked who cheated.
当老师问谁作弊时，他的朋友们把他单独留下。
idiom

close the book on something

停止处理或思考某事
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
经过多年的冲突，他们终于**结束了**彼此的对立。
phrasal-verb

deal over

重复分配卡片或任务
Meaning
to repeat the distribution of cards or tasks
Example
Let’s **deal over**; someone missed a card.
我们再发一次卡; 有人错过了一张卡。
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

Keep fighting

继续奋斗；不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue striving; don’t give up.
Example
No matter what happens, just **keep fighting**.
无论发生什么，都要继续奋斗。
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
idiom

take the stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
phrasal-verb

pull in together

结合努力以实现目标
Meaning
to combine efforts to achieve a goal
Example
If we all **pull in together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们大家都**pull in together**，我们可以按时完成项目。
idiom

lend a hand

帮助某人做某事
Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you **lend a hand** with these boxes?
你能帮忙搬这些箱子吗？
phrasal-verb

shift away from negativity

将注意力从消极的思想或人群中转移开
Meaning
to move your attention away from negative thoughts or people
Example
I’ve learned to **shift away from negativity** and focus on gratitude.
我学会了远离消极，专注于感恩。
idiom

keep up with

保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
很难跟上最新的科技趋势。
phrasal-verb

rise under

在面对巨大压力或挑战时表现出色
Meaning
to perform well despite facing great pressure or challenges
Example
He always **rises under** pressure and delivers his best work.
他总是在压力下表现出色，交出最好的工作。
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。
phrasal-verb

simmer down with

通过使用某种放松的东西来使自己冷静下来
Meaning
to calm yourself by using something soothing
Example
He **simmers down with** a cup of tea after tense meetings.
他在紧张的会议后通过喝茶来平静自己。
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

a wake-up call

一个让人意识到需要改变的事件
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
失业对他来说是一个警钟。
idiom

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
phrasal-verb

hold accountable for

让某人对自己的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
The CEO promised to **hold accountable for** those who broke company rules.
CEO承诺对那些违反公司规定的人负责。
idiom

turn the corner

度过困难阶段并开始好转
Meaning
to pass a difficult stage and begin to improve
Example
After months of losses, the company finally **turned the corner**.
经过数月的亏损，公司终于开始好转。
phrasal-verb

join forces with

与他人合作或资源以实现某事
Meaning
to combine efforts or resources with others to achieve something
Example
Governments **join forces with** NGOs to fight global hunger.
政府与非政府组织合作，共同抗击全球饥饿。
phrasal-verb

look ahead to

思考或计划未来会发生的事情
Meaning
to think about or plan for what is going to happen in the future
Example
We should **look ahead to** the challenges we might face in the next decade.
我们应该**展望未来**，考虑我们在下一个十年可能面临的挑战。
phrasal-verb

die out

彻底灭绝或完全消失
Meaning
to become extinct or disappear completely
Example
Many ancient traditions have **died out** over the centuries.
许多古老的传统在几个世纪里已经**消失**。
phrasal-verb

agree on

达成一致的决定或理解
Meaning
to reach a shared decision or understanding
Example
We finally **agreed on** the marketing strategy after a long discussion.
经过长时间的讨论，我们终于就营销策略达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
idiom

reach common ground

找到各方共享的利益或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
经过长时间的讨论，他们**达成了共识**。
idiom

find your balance

保持健康的工作和生活平衡
Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
在工作和休息之间找到平衡非常重要。
idiom

iron fist in a velvet glove

温和的外表掩藏着强烈的控制力
Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
她的领导风格就是**铁拳戴天鹅绒手套**。
idiom

sort out

组织或解决一个令人困惑的情况
Meaning
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
Example
We need to **sort out** this billing error today.
我们今天需要解决这个账单错误。
idiom

on the same page

对某事有相同的理解或达成一致意见
Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
在我们继续之前，请确保我们**在同一页面**上。
idiom

a splash of color

为了效果而添加的小量明亮颜色
Meaning
a small amount of bright color added for effect
Example
Add **a splash of color** to make the room lively.
添加**一抹色彩**让房间更有生气。
idiom

social media influencer

一个通过社交媒体平台有能力影响他人的人
Meaning
a person who has the power to influence others through social media platforms
Example
She became a **social media influencer** after her makeup tutorials went viral.
她成为了一个**社交媒体影响者**，在她的化妆教程变得病毒式传播之后。
phrasal-verb

open your mind to

开始考虑或接受新的思想或意见
Meaning
to start considering or accepting new ideas or opinions
Example
Studying anthropology can help you **open your mind to** cultural diversity.
学习人类学可以帮助你打开思维，接受文化多样性。
phrasal-verb

bring out the best in

帮助某人发挥其最高潜力
Meaning
to help someone perform to their highest potential
Example
A great leader can **bring out the best in** their team members.
一位伟大的领导者可以激发他们团队成员的最佳表现。
phrasal-verb

branch out into

扩展到一个新的业务或活动领域
Meaning
to expand into a new area of business or activity
Example
They decided to **branch out into** renewable energy solutions.
他们决定扩展到可再生能源解决方案。
idiom

soft launch

在全面发布之前，对新产品进行有限或安静的发布
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
公司进行了一个**软启动**来测试客户反应。
idiom

divide and conquer

通过引起他人之间的分歧来获得控制
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
独裁者使用了**分而治之**战略来维持权力。
idiom

All for one and one for all

团队中的每个人都为共同的利益而合作。
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
在我们的公司，我们相信这个座右铭：**人人为我，我为人人**。
phrasal-verb

coach up

彻底地训练某人，以提高他们的技能
Meaning
to train someone thoroughly to improve their skills
Example
My mentor **coaches me up** before every major presentation.
我的导师在每次重要的演讲前都会彻底地指导我。
idiom

a heart-to-heart

一次真诚和开放的对话
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had **a heart-to-heart** about our future plans.
我们就我们的未来计划进行了**一次真诚的对话**。
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
phrasal-verb

go on

发生或发生
Meaning
to happen or take place
Example
The celebration **went on** until midnight with music and dance.
庆祝活动**持续**到午夜，伴随着音乐和舞蹈。
idiom

a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
idiom

tie up loose ends

完成项目剩下的小任务
Meaning
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
Example
Before the deadline, we need to **tie up loose ends**.
在截止日期之前，我们需要完成剩下的事情。
idiom

see both sides

理解争论中的双方观点
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
我能理解问题的双方观点，所以很难做出选择。
idiom

make room for

腾出空间
Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s **make room for** the new equipment near the window.
让我们在窗户旁腾出空间为新设备。
idiom

turn a corner

在困难时期之后开始改善
Meaning
to begin to improve after a difficult period
Example
Things started to **turn a corner** after the new management took over.
在新管理接管后，情况开始**好转**。
idiom

neck and neck

在比赛或竞争中非常接近
Meaning
very close in a race or competition
Example
The two runners were **neck and neck** until the final lap.
两名跑步者直到最后一圈都**不分上下**。
phrasal-verb

build wealth

随着时间积累金钱和资产
Meaning
to accumulate money and assets over time
Example
She plans to **build wealth** through smart investments and saving strategies.
她计划通过聪明的投资和储蓄策略来积累财富。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
idiom

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
idiom

know something by heart

把某事完全记住
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
She **knows all the poems by heart**.
她把所有的诗都背得滚瓜烂熟。
idiom

pass along

将信息或物品与其他人共享
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
你能将议程传递给实习生吗？
idiom

balance out

反制或取消某事的效果
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
额外的志愿者应该平衡工作负载。
idiom

put one's foot down

作出坚定的决定或在某事上采取强硬立场
Meaning
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
Example
She had to **put her foot down** and say no to the proposal.
她不得不**坚持立场**并拒绝了那个提议。
idiom

own it

为你是谁或你做的事而感到骄傲
Meaning
to take pride in who you are or what you do
Example
Don’t be shy about your success—**own it**!
不要因你的成功而感到害羞——**自豪吧**！
phrasal-verb

pace yourself

控制你工作的速度以避免疲劳
Meaning
to control the speed at which you work to avoid exhaustion
Example
You need to **pace yourself** during busy weeks.
你需要在繁忙的周中 **pace yourself**。
idiom

play it straight

诚实并直接
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
只需诚实并告诉他们发生了什么。
phrasal-verb

look out over

从上方或远处看到某物
Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room **looks out over** the beautiful lake.
我们的房间**俯瞰**美丽的湖泊。
phrasal-verb

build up stamina

逐渐增加力量或耐力
Meaning
to increase strength or endurance gradually
Example
Running regularly helps to **build up stamina**.
定期跑步有助于增加耐力。
idiom

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

虽然等待很苦，但结果是甜的。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
这可能很难，但**耐心是苦的，但它的果实是甜的。**
phrasal-verb

push forward

尽管有障碍，依然继续努力工作；朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
即使遭到拒绝，团队还是决定**继续推进**他们的计划。
idiom

Pull one’s weight

对某事完全感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
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

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。
idiom

Put up walls

与他人建立情感上的隔阂或距离。
Meaning
To create emotional barriers or distance from others.
Example
After the breakup, she **put up walls** and stopped trusting people.
分手后，她**筑起了心墙**，不再信任他人。
phrasal-verb

give on to

面朝; 开放到一个地方
Meaning
to face or open onto a place
Example
Their balcony **gives on to** a beautiful garden.
他们的阳台 **面朝** 一个美丽的花园。
phrasal-verb

calm things down

冷静下来
Meaning
to make a tense or angry situation more peaceful
Example
He tried to **calm things down** before it got worse.
他试图在情况变得更糟之前冷静下来。
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

a heart of gold

一个非常友善和关心他人的人
Meaning
someone who is very kind and caring
Example
She has **a heart of gold**, always helping anyone in need.
她有**一颗金子般的心**，总是帮助有需要的人。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
phrasal-verb

step back

停下来冷静地观察局势
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退一步**看全局。
phrasal-verb

tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
phrasal-verb

stick it out

坚持做一件困难的事直到结束
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
虽然这份工作很难，但他决定坚持到最后。
idiom

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
phrasal-verb

key up

使某人感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
to make someone feel nervous or excited
Example
She was **keyed up** before her first performance.
她在第一次表演前感到非常兴奋。
phrasal-verb

sleep through

尽管有噪音或其他干扰，仍然继续睡觉。
Meaning
to continue sleeping despite noise or other disturbances
Example
I **slept through** the thunderstorm last night.
昨晚我在雷暴中睡着了。
phrasal-verb

look out for others

照顾他人或保护他人
Meaning
to watch over or protect other people
Example
It’s important to **look out for others** in difficult situations.
在困难的情况下，**照顾他人**是很重要的。
idiom

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
idiom

as honest as the day is long

完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
每个人都知道汤姆是**像白天一样诚实**。
idiom

sift through

仔细检查大量信息或物品
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
我花了整个下午**筛选**旧邮件以寻找丢失的文件。
idiom

green light

开始或继续某事的许可
Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
经理给我们了启动项目的**绿灯**。
phrasal-verb

open channels with

与个人或团体开始沟通
Meaning
to start communication with an individual or group
Example
The company **opened channels with** its overseas partners to share updates.
公司已与海外合作伙伴开通了渠道以分享更新。
phrasal-verb

weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
idiom

a double-edged sword

既有正面又有负面后果的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
互联网是**a double-edged sword**; 它提供了大量的信息，但也使我们面临隐私风险。
phrasal-verb

draw strength from failure

从失败中学习并变得更强
Meaning
to learn and grow stronger after failure
Example
Winners **draw strength from failure** instead of giving up.
胜利者从失败中汲取力量，而不是放弃。
idiom

catch lightning in a bottle

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
idiom

fall behind

未能跟上时间表或进度
Meaning
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
Example
If we miss another deadline, we’ll **fall behind** on the project.
如果我们错过另一个截止日期，我们将在项目上落后。
phrasal-verb

ask around about

向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
他一直在问关于新经理的事
phrasal-verb

stay beside

在有需要的人身边保持身体或情感上的接近
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
她在母亲生病期间一直陪伴在身边
idiom

get off on the right foot

以积极的方式开始一段关系或活动
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
我们在第一次会议中**顺利开始**了。
phrasal-verb

grow along with others

通过团队合作和共享经验共同发展
Meaning
to develop together through teamwork and shared experience
Example
We **grow along with others** when we learn and support each other.
当我们相互学习和支持时，我们共同成长。
phrasal-verb

break off

突然结束；停止说话或谈判
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
他们上个月**解除**了订婚。
idiom

laugh off

把某事当作玩笑来搪塞或不当回事
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
她试图在演讲中把那个错误当作玩笑来搪塞过去。
idiom

crystal ball

预测未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
我没有**水晶球**，所以我不能说将会发生什么。
idiom

in harm’s way

处于可能受伤或危险的位置。
Meaning
In a position to be injured or in danger.
Example
Firefighters often put themselves **in harm’s way** to save others.
消防员经常将自己置于危险之中以拯救他人。
phrasal-verb

look out toward

表现出对某人需求的关注或意识
Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always **look out toward** those who are struggling.
我们应该始终**关注**那些在挣扎的人。