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phrasal-verb

get on board

登机
Meaning
to enter or climb onto a vehicle like a bus, train, or plane
Example
We quickly **got on board** before the train left the station.
我们在火车离开车站之前迅速登上了车。
phrasal-verb

reel in

吸引或带来某物，特别是投资或利润
Meaning
to attract or bring in something, especially investment or profit
Example
The new tax incentives helped **reel in** foreign capital.
新的税收激励帮助吸引外资。
idiom

wanderlust

强烈的旅行和探索世界的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
他的 **wanderlust** 带他去了地球上的每一个大陆
idiom

to hit it off

迅速成为好朋友
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
我们一见面就成了好朋友。
idiom

get wind of something

听到一个谣言或一条信息
Meaning
to hear a rumor or piece of information
Example
The media **got wind of** the secret meeting.
媒体**得知了**秘密会议。
idiom

shop till you drop

购物很长时间直到你累了
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
我姐姐喜欢在打折时购物到筋疲力尽。
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
phrasal-verb

stand out as

以某种特质脱颖而出
Meaning
to be noticeable or recognized as having a particular quality
Example
She really **stood out as** a confident and fair leader.
她真的以一个自信和公正的领导者的身份脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

dance to

随着音乐的节奏移动身体
Meaning
to move your body in rhythm with the music
Example
We couldn’t resist **dancing to** that catchy song.
我们无法抗拒随着那首动感十足的歌舞动。
idiom

ride the wave

利用趋势或情况
Meaning
to take advantage of a trend or situation
Example
Many companies are trying to **ride the wave** of AI technology.
许多公司都在努力利用人工智能技术的趋势。
phrasal-verb

follow up on leads

在初次会议或询问后与潜在客户联系
Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will **follow up on leads** from the international trade fair.
销售团队将从国际贸易展览会中**跟进潜在客户**。
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
phrasal-verb

stimulate demand

鼓励人们购买更多商品或服务
Meaning
to encourage people to buy more goods or services
Example
The government reduced taxes to **stimulate demand** in the economy.
政府降低税收以刺激需求。
idiom

Handed down

把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
这只古老的手表是我爷爷从他那里**handed down**给我的。
phrasal-verb

live by

遵循某些原则或道德价值观
Meaning
to follow certain principles or moral values
Example
Our organization **lives by** honesty and transparency.
我们的组织**遵循**诚实和透明的原则。
phrasal-verb

build over

通过建立信心克服负面情绪或恐惧
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
他通过建立信心克服了公开演讲的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

roll back on

减少或逆转政策或计划
Meaning
to reduce or reverse a policy or program
Example
The ministry **rolls back on** subsidies after the audit.
审计后，部门回滚补贴。
phrasal-verb

bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
idiom

old friends are gold

老朋友是宝贵和珍贵的
Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
我总是说，**老朋友是黄金**。
phrasal-verb

cut away from

去除或避免不健康的部分或习惯
Meaning
to remove or avoid unhealthy parts or habits
Example
Try to **cut away from** processed foods for a healthier diet.
为了更健康的饮食，尽量**cut away from**加工食品。
idiom

smile from ear to ear

露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
他在面试后笑得合不拢嘴。
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?
phrasal-verb

do up

固定像扣子或鞋带这样的东西; 装饰或翻新
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
你能帮我把裙子的背面做好吗？
phrasal-verb

tune into positivity

专注于积极的思想或情感
Meaning
to focus your attention on positive thoughts or feelings
Example
Each morning, **tune into positivity** before starting your work.
每天早晨，在开始工作之前，调入积极性。
idiom

a match made in heaven

天造地设的一对，非常适合彼此
Meaning
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
Example
They are truly **a match made in heaven**.
他们真的是天造地设的一对。
phrasal-verb

botch up

做工作做得很差或很马虎
Meaning
to do a job badly or carelessly
Example
He completely **botched up** the report.
他把报告完全搞砸了。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
phrasal-verb

team up across departments

与来自不同团队的人合作
Meaning
to collaborate with people from different teams
Example
We **team up across departments** to deliver the sustainability report.
我们**跨部门合作**以交付可持续发展报告。
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。
idiom

the green-eyed monster

嫉妒具象化或描述为一种毁灭性力量
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
不要让**绿眼怪物**毁了你的友谊。
idiom

go under

失去意识，通常在手术期间
Meaning
to lose consciousness, usually during surgery
Example
He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.
他在手术前感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

stand down

从争论或立场中退出以避免冲突
Meaning
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
Example
He decided to **stand down** instead of continuing the argument.
他决定退出，而不是继续争论。
idiom

crossing the aisle

当一个政治家支持或投票支持对立党派时
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
她通过走过通道来支持该法案，令大家惊讶
phrasal-verb

check in

在酒店或机场登记
Meaning
to register at a hotel or airport
Example
We **checked in** at the hotel as soon as we arrived.
我们一到酒店就**登记**了。
idiom

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

Burst with gratitude

感到极其感激。
Meaning
To feel extremely thankful.
Example
She was **bursting with gratitude** after receiving help.
她在收到帮助后，**充满了感激之情**。
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**。
idiom

data-driven decision making

基于数据分析而非直觉或个人经验做出决策
Meaning
making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition or personal experience
Example
In the world of business, **data-driven decision making** is crucial for success.
在商业世界中，**数据驱动的决策制定** 对成功至关重要。
idiom

on the radar

正在被监视或考虑的某事
Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
新的科学理论现在已经**在雷达上**，全球的研究人员都在关注。
phrasal-verb

circle the wagons

聚集在一起保护小组免受批评
Meaning
to come together to protect the group from criticism
Example
Fans **circle the wagons** when the coach faces unfair blame.
当教练面临不公平指责时，粉丝们**环绕马车**。
phrasal-verb

argue with

与某人意见不合或口头争斗
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
我哥哥经常和我**争论**家务事。
idiom

lay up

将某物留作后用
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.
我们应该在冬季之前储备额外的物资。
phrasal-verb

tear apart alliances

摧毁盟国之间的关系
Meaning
to destroy relationships between allied groups or nations
Example
The ongoing dispute **tore apart alliances** that lasted for decades.
持续的争端**撕裂了**持续了几十年的联盟。
idiom

True blue

忠诚和可信赖。
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
你可以依赖她；她非常忠诚。
idiom

to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
phrasal-verb

iterate through drafts

按顺序审核和调整多个版本
Meaning
to review and adjust multiple versions in sequence
Example
We **iterate through drafts** until the collaboration guide reads clearly.
我们**遍历草稿**，直到协作指南清晰可读。
idiom

love at first sight

一见钟情
Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was **love at first sight** when they met in college.
他们在大学见面时，这就是**一见钟情**。
idiom

as happy as a clam

感到完全快乐和满足
Meaning
feeling completely happy and content
Example
After a long vacation, he was **as happy as a clam**.
长假之后，他感到非常快乐。
idiom

bite off more than you can chew

承担超出自己能力范围的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too big to handle
Example
I think I **bit off more than I can chew** by agreeing to manage three projects at once.
我觉得我同意同时管理三个项目是承担了超出自己能力范围的任务。
idiom

Gordian knot

一个非常复杂或无法解决的问题。
Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
气候变化的问题就像一个戈尔迪之结，需要大胆的行动。
phrasal-verb

start off with

使用某个特定的想法或材料开始创意过程或项目
Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
艺术家在添加颜色之前**从**简单的素描开始。
idiom

Opportunity knocks but once

好机会很少出现，出现时应该把握。
Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
不要错过机会，**机会只敲一次门**。
idiom

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
phrasal-verb

scale up production

显著提高生产能力
Meaning
to increase production capacity significantly
Example
Factories are trying to **scale up production** to meet the growing global demand.
工厂正在尝试**扩大生产**以满足日益增长的全球需求。
phrasal-verb

breathe out worries

呼气并释放压力和恐惧
Meaning
to exhale and mentally release your stress and fears
Example
I take a deep breath and **breathe out worries** before bedtime.
我深呼吸并在睡觉前**释放烦恼**。
idiom

automate the process

通过使用技术使过程自动运行
Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to **automate the process** to save time and cost.
我们需要**自动化过程**以节省时间和成本。
phrasal-verb

brief the crew on

向一个小组提供关于某事的基本信息
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
领导**brief the crew on** 新的安全规则，在班次开始前。
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**。
idiom

keep a low profile

避免引起注意；保持冷静和不被注意
Meaning
to avoid attracting attention; to stay calm and unnoticed
Example
After the controversy, he decided to **keep a low profile**.
在争议之后，他决定保持低调。
phrasal-verb

adapt within

在保持个人身份的同时调整自己
Meaning
to adjust oneself while keeping personal identity
Example
Immigrants often **adapt within** new societies while keeping their traditions alive.
移民常常在保持他们的传统活力的同时，适应新社会。
idiom

place trust in

依赖某人或某物
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
我**将我的信任放在**你身上处理这项任务。
phrasal-verb

push through with hope

带着信念和乐观继续尝试
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
你可以**push through with hope**并达到你的目标。
phrasal-verb

chat with

与某人非正式交谈
Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
她喜欢在社交活动中与新朋友**聊天**。
idiom

Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
idiom

disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
phrasal-verb

push for promotion

积极争取在工作中获得更高职位
Meaning
to actively try to get a higher position at work
Example
She decided to **push for promotion** after completing the leadership training.
她决定在完成领导力培训后**争取晋升**。
idiom

the spark of an idea

一个新思想或想法的开始
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
那条评论给了我**一个新思想的开始**。
phrasal-verb

blow up into violence

突然变得暴力或强烈
Meaning
to suddenly become violent or intense
Example
The argument **blew up into violence** before police arrived.
争执在警察到达之前**升级为暴力**。
phrasal-verb

open up new perspectives

帮助某人以新的或不同的方式看待事物
Meaning
to help someone see things in a new or different way
Example
Traveling to different countries can **open up new perspectives** on life.
到不同的国家旅行可以 **开启新的视角** 关于生活。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
idiom

to come clean

承认事实，尤其是当它困难或令人尴尬时
Meaning
to admit the truth, especially when it is difficult or embarrassing
Example
He decided it was time to **come clean** about his mistake.
他决定是时候对自己的错误**坦白**了。
phrasal-verb

sign up

在网站上注册或创建帐户
Meaning
to register or create an account on a website
Example
You should **sign up** to receive our newsletter.
你应该**sign up**以接收我们的时事通讯。
idiom

throw a wrench in the works

制造一个阻止进展的问题
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
最后一分钟的设计更改**扔了一把扳手进工作中**。
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
phrasal-verb

think up

发明或想出一个新主意或计划
Meaning
to invent or imagine a new idea or plan
Example
She **thought up** a brilliant way to reduce energy consumption.
她想出了一个减少能源消耗的绝妙方法。
phrasal-verb

deal forth

正式发布或发出
Meaning
to issue or give out officially
Example
The government **dealt forth** new regulations on safety.
政府发布了新的安全规定。
phrasal-verb

follow up on

检查或继续处理之前开始的事情
Meaning
to check or continue working on something previously started
Example
He promised to **follow up on** his health goals regularly.
他承诺定期跟进他的健康目标。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

在结构化系统或编程逻辑之外创造性地思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started **thinking outside the algorithm**.
我们的最佳创新是在我们开始**跳出算法思维**时出现的。
idiom

by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。
phrasal-verb

move back

回到你曾经住过的地方
Meaning
to return to a place where you lived before
Example
After years abroad, he decided to **move back** to his hometown.
在国外多年后，他决定**回到**故乡。
idiom

blind experiment

一种不让参与者知道某些信息以避免偏见的测试
Meaning
a test conducted without participants knowing certain information to prevent bias
Example
The scientists conducted a **blind experiment** to ensure accuracy.
科学家们进行了一项**盲实验**以确保准确性。
idiom

talk down to someone

以高高在上的态度与别人说话，好像他们不聪明
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
他总是以高高在上的态度和同事说话，这很无礼。
phrasal-verb

sprout up

像植物一样快速出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow quickly like plants
Example
New trees have **sprouted up** after the monsoon rain.
新的树木在季风雨后**冒出来**。
phrasal-verb

look down at

把眼睛向下看；检查笔记
Meaning
to direct your eyes downward; to check notes
Example
He occasionally **looked down at** his notes to stay on track.
他偶尔**低头看**自己的笔记以保持进度。
phrasal-verb

cut off by

被某物阻塞或分开
Meaning
to be blocked or separated by something
Example
The road was **cut off by** the landslide.
道路被山体滑坡阻断了
phrasal-verb

turn failure into

将失败转化为学习或成功的机会
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
他试图将失败转化为他下一个项目的动力。
idiom

pull the wool over someone’s eyes

欺骗或捉弄某人
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
他试图欺骗我，但我知道真相。
phrasal-verb

work against

反对某人或某事
Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
新政策可能会**对抗**小企业。
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。
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

stand over

仔细观察某人，以确保他们做事正确
Meaning
to watch someone closely to ensure they do something correctly
Example
The teacher **stood over** the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间**密切观察**学生。
phrasal-verb

draw lessons from

从情况或经验中学到有价值的东西
Meaning
to learn something valuable from a situation or experience
Example
We should **draw lessons from** our past failures.
我们应该从过去的失败中汲取教训。
phrasal-verb

speak warmly of

热情或感激地谈论某人
Meaning
to talk kindly or appreciatively about someone
Example
Everyone **speaks warmly of** her generosity and kindness.
每个人都热情地谈论她的慷慨和善良。
idiom

Nest feathering

利用自己的地位或权力谋取个人经济利益。
Meaning
Using one’s position or power for personal financial gain.
Example
The politician was accused of **nest feathering**.
那位政客被指控利用职权谋取私利。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
idiom

think twice

在采取行动之前仔细重新考虑一些事情
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
在做这个交易之前你应该**三思而后行**。
idiom

honor one's promise

遵守承诺或承诺
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
她**履行了她的承诺**去参观孤儿院。
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
idiom

at the eleventh hour

在最后时刻
Meaning
at the very last moment
Example
He submitted his assignment **at the eleventh hour**.
他在最后时刻提交了他的作业。
idiom

Power behind the throne

对领导层有隐藏或间接影响的人或团体
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
首席顾问通常被认为是**王位背后的权力**。
phrasal-verb

set up a meeting

安排会议或约会
Meaning
to arrange a meeting or appointment
Example
Can you **set up a meeting** with the marketing team tomorrow?
你能**安排一次会议**与市场营销团队明天吗？
idiom

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
idiom

get off scot-free

逃避惩罚或后果，而不面临任何惩罚
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
他被抓到偷窃，但成功逃避了惩罚。
phrasal-verb

get accustomed to

适应
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
需要时间来适应一个新的工作环境。
phrasal-verb

follow along

跟上或理解正在说或展示的内容
Meaning
to keep up with or understand what is being said or shown
Example
The audience **followed along** as the journalist described the events.
观众**跟着**记者描述事件的进展。
idiom

the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
idiom

ghost in the machine

系统或人中的神秘或无法解释的力量
Meaning
a mysterious or unexplained force in a system or person
Example
There must be a **ghost in the machine** causing these AI errors.
肯定有一个**机器中的鬼魂**导致这些AI错误。
phrasal-verb

reach out internationally

与其他国家的人或组织建立联系或关系
Meaning
to establish contact or relationships with people or organizations in other countries
Example
The company plans to **reach out internationally** to expand its client base.
该公司计划**reach out 国际化**以扩展其客户基础。
idiom

a weak link

系统或小组中最不可靠或最不安全的部分
Meaning
the least reliable or secure part of a system or group
Example
One careless employee can be **a weak link** in the security chain.
一个不小心的员工可能是安全链中的**薄弱环节**。
phrasal-verb

turn down for

拒绝一个机会或提议
Meaning
to reject an offer or opportunity
Example
He was **turned down for** the job because he lacked experience.
因为缺乏经验，他被拒绝了这份工作。
idiom

drama queen

一个在情境中夸大或过度反应的人
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
不要这么**戏剧女王**；这并没有那么严重。
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
idiom

Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
phrasal-verb

pass stories down

与下一代分享传统或记忆
Meaning
to share traditions or memories with the next generation
Example
Grandparents **pass stories down** during long festival evenings.
祖父母在漫长的节日晚会上**传递故事**。
phrasal-verb

adapt around

根据变化的情况调整计划或行为
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
我们需要快速适应新的市场趋势。
phrasal-verb

go after

追求或尝试得到某物；追赶某人
Meaning
to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone
Example
He decided to **go after** his dream of becoming a doctor.
他决定追求成为医生的梦想。
idiom

talk shop

在休闲时间谈论工作或生意
Meaning
to talk about work or business during leisure time
Example
Even at dinner, they started to **talk shop**.
即使在晚餐时，他们也开始**谈生意**。