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idiom

get the picture

理解情况
Meaning
to understand the situation
Example
After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.
几分钟后，我开始理解情况。
idiom

under oath

在法庭上发誓说真话
Meaning
having sworn to tell the truth in court
Example
He lied **under oath** and was charged with perjury.
他在 **宣誓** 后撒谎，并被控伪证罪。
idiom

zoom in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Use the report to **zoom in** on customer trends.
使用报告来**专注于**客户趋势。
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

the letter of the law

遵循法律的确切文字
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
他遵循**法律的字面意思**，而不是它的精神。
phrasal-verb

fire yourself up

使自己对某事感到兴奋或激励
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
他在比赛前通过听自己喜欢的音乐激励自己。
idiom

write one’s own story

塑造自己的人生或命运
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
她选择了**写自己的故事**，而不是遵循传统。
phrasal-verb

meet up to

达到或满足特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation
Example
Our design must **meet up to** the client’s expectations before the deadline.
我们的设计必须在截止日期之前满足客户的期望。
idiom

play both sides

支持对立方以获得优势
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
一些游说者以支持问题的两方而闻名。
phrasal-verb

find through

在努力之后理解或清晰地看到某事
Meaning
to understand or see something clearly after effort
Example
It took me some time to **find through** his lies.
我花了一些时间**看透**他的谎言。
idiom

to have a lot on one's plate

有很多任务或责任需要处理
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
她不能再接受更多项目；她已经有 **很多事情要做**。
phrasal-verb

drive on

继续努力工作以实现成功
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
即使失败后，他也继续努力工作去实现他的梦想。
idiom

cross the ethical line

做某事，被认为在道德上是错误的
Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
未经许可出售用户数据 **越过了道德界限**。
phrasal-verb

draw courage from experience

通过过去的经历获得力量和自信
Meaning
to gain strength and confidence through past experiences
Example
She learned to **draw courage from experience** instead of fearing failure.
她学会了从经验中汲取勇气，而不是害怕失败
phrasal-verb

scale back on

减少使用或做某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something you use or do
Example
We've **scaled back on** paper prints to cut waste.
我们已经**减少了**纸质打印，以减少浪费。
phrasal-verb

strike up

开始一段对话或友谊
Meaning
to start a conversation or friendship
Example
He easily **strikes up** conversations with strangers.
他很容易与陌生人开始对话。
phrasal-verb

read into behavior

根据某人的行为解读意义
Meaning
to interpret meaning from how someone acts
Example
Managers **read into behavior** to spot burnout early.
经理通过解读行为来提前发现倦怠。
idiom

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
phrasal-verb

forecast for

预测未来某个特定时间将会发生的事情
Meaning
to predict what will happen at a particular time in the future
Example
Experts **forecast for** heavy rainfall next month due to climate change.
专家们预测由于气候变化，下个月将有强降雨。
phrasal-verb

go away

离开或消失
Meaning
to leave or disappear
Example
The pain will **go away** after a few hours.
几小时后，疼痛将会**消失**。
phrasal-verb

dream ahead

想象一个积极的未来或目标
Meaning
to imagine a positive future or goal
Example
You should always **dream ahead** and plan your next steps.
你应该始终梦想未来并规划你接下来的步骤。
phrasal-verb

light up with joy

露出喜悦的表情
Meaning
to look suddenly happy or excited
Example
Her face **lit up with joy** when she saw her parents.
当她看到父母时，她的脸上露出了喜悦的表情。
phrasal-verb

bring down barriers

消除人们或群体之间的障碍
Meaning
to remove obstacles between people or groups
Example
Education can **bring down barriers** between communities.
教育可以**打破障碍**，促进社区之间的联系。
phrasal-verb

log on to

通过输入凭据访问网站或在线平台
Meaning
to access a website or online platform by entering credentials
Example
Students must **log on to** the portal before the class starts.
学生们必须在上课前**log on to**门户网站。
phrasal-verb

call out energy waste

当能源被不小心使用时，指出这一点
Meaning
to point out when energy is being used carelessly
Example
Teammates **call out energy waste** whenever lights stay on overnight.
队友们每当灯光整夜开着时就会指出能源浪费
phrasal-verb

reach out for

通过努力尝试实现或获得某物
Meaning
to try to achieve or obtain something with effort
Example
You should always **reach out for** your dreams with confidence.
你应该始终以自信追求你的梦想。
phrasal-verb

back yourself up

相信自己的能力或决定
Meaning
to have faith in your own ability or decision
Example
You have to **back yourself up** if you want others to trust you.
如果你想让别人相信你，你必须**支持自己**。
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

对一个人的意图或感受保持开放和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
现在是时候**把我们的牌摊在桌面上**并讨论这个问题了。
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**。
phrasal-verb

thank through

通过深刻思考某人所做的事来表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
她花了一点时间，**thank through** 所有帮助她成功的人。
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

light the way

为他人激发希望或积极性
Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will **light the way** for many others.
她的成功将为许多人照亮道路。
idiom

game changer

一个显著改变一切的想法或事件
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
这款新应用程序对公司来说是一个真正的**游戏改变者**。
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**。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
idiom

keep up with the Joneses

试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
许多人为了**keep up with the Joneses**而陷入债务。
idiom

glide through

顺利而轻松地完成某事
Meaning
to complete something smoothly and easily
Example
She managed to **glide through** the presentation.
她顺利地完成了演示。
idiom

school of hard knocks

通过艰难的生活经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学；他从**艰难教训学校**中学习。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

full of yourself

太自豪或自我中心
Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
他在得到那个晋升后是那么**自负**。
idiom

at the back of one's mind

一个人没有积极地去想但仍然意识到的事情
Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always **at the back of his mind**.
对失败的恐惧总是在他的脑海深处。
phrasal-verb

sort through for

逐一检查物品以寻找特定的东西
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
我每个月在预算时间 **sort through for** 收据
phrasal-verb

break off with

结束一段关系或停止与某人沟通
Meaning
to end a relationship or stop communicating with someone
Example
After the big fight, she decided to **break off with** him for good.
在那场大吵之后，她决定永远**与他断绝关系**。
phrasal-verb

rise above failure

克服失败并继续朝着目标努力
Meaning
to overcome failure and continue striving towards goals
Example
True leaders **rise above failure** and inspire others to do the same.
真正的领导者克服失败并激励他人做同样的事情。
idiom

brighten up

变得更快乐或更开心
Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
当她看到她的朋友们时，她的脸**亮了起来**。
phrasal-verb

pay someone off

给某人钱让他们离开或停止为你工作
Meaning
to give someone money to make them leave or stop working for you
Example
They **paid him off** after ten years of service.
他们在十年的服务后支付了他遣散费。
phrasal-verb

pick up on traditions

注意并学习其他文化的习俗和习惯
Meaning
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultures
Example
During his stay in Japan, he quickly **picked up on** local traditions.
在日本逗留期间，他迅速学会了当地的传统。
phrasal-verb

reach milestones

达到朝着目标前进的重要进展节点
Meaning
to achieve significant points of progress toward a goal
Example
By the end of the year, they had **reached all their milestones**.
到年底，他们达到了所有的里程碑。
idiom

thank your lucky stars

因好运而心存感激
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
你应该感谢你的幸运星，因为你有这么好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

break down over

因为后悔或悲伤而变得非常情绪化
Meaning
to become very emotional because of regret or sadness
Example
He **broke down over** losing his best friend.
他因失去最好的朋友而情绪崩溃。
phrasal-verb

lash into

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher **lashed into** the students for being noisy.
老师因学生吵闹而**lash into**他们。
phrasal-verb

speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
idiom

get in touch

取得联系
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
我明天会联系你。
idiom

have a vivid imagination

能够想出有趣和不寻常的想法
Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
孩子们经常有 **生动的想象力**。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
idiom

in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
idiom

cut and dry

清晰直接; 没有混淆的空间
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
决策并不像他们预期的那样明确直接。
phrasal-verb

bridge cultural gaps

减少文化之间的误解或距离
Meaning
to reduce misunderstanding or distance between cultures
Example
Education can **bridge cultural gaps** and promote mutual respect.
教育可以**弥合文化差距**并促进相互尊重。
phrasal-verb

follow through with

继续执行一个计划或承诺直到完成
Meaning
to continue with a plan or commitment until it is completed
Example
You must **follow through with** your study schedule to see improvement.
你必须**跟进**你的学习计划，才能看到进步。
idiom

switch off

停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
在漫长的一天后，**关闭** 是很重要的。
phrasal-verb

deal away

通过交易或妥协放弃某物
Meaning
to give up something through a trade or compromise
Example
He **dealt away** his shares for quick cash.
他**交易掉**了自己的股份换取快速现金。
idiom

wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。
idiom

grow by leaps and bounds

快速增长或改善
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
公司在去年取得了飞速的发展。
phrasal-verb

bring in investment

吸引投资者的资金
Meaning
to attract money from investors
Example
Tax incentives are designed to **bring in investment** from abroad.
税收激励措施旨在吸引来自国外的投资。
phrasal-verb

set aside funds

为特定目的预留资金
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
政府已为农村发展预留资金。
idiom

The Midas touch

能让做的每件事都成功的能力。
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
她似乎有米达斯之触——她开始的每个项目都变得很成功。
phrasal-verb

go down with

得轻病
Meaning
to catch an illness, especially one that is not serious
Example
Several students **went down with** food poisoning.
几个学生**得了**食物中毒。
idiom

put down roots

定居并在某个地方变得稳定
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
移居加拿大后，他们终于在那里**扎根**。
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。
phrasal-verb

come round

恢复意识
Meaning
to regain consciousness
Example
She fainted but soon **came round**.
她昏倒了，但很快恢复了意识。
phrasal-verb

cut down emissions

减少释放到空气中的有害气体
Meaning
to reduce harmful gases released into the air
Example
Businesses are investing to **cut down emissions** from transport.
企业正在投资**减少排放**来自交通运输。
phrasal-verb

come together

为了某个目的或庆祝活动而作为一个家庭聚集
Meaning
to gather as a family for a purpose or celebration
Example
Our family **comes together** every year for the new year feast.
我们的家庭每年都会为新年宴会聚集在一起。
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。
phrasal-verb

team up for

为了共同的目标与他人一起做某事
Meaning
to join others in doing something together for a common goal
Example
Countries **team up for** global vaccination programs.
各国联合开展全球疫苗接种项目。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
idiom

a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
phrasal-verb

trip over

做事时犯下疏忽的错误
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
我在演讲时绊倒了我的话
idiom

architectural eye candy

某些在视觉上吸引人但可能缺乏实质或功能的东西
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
这座城市的新摩天大楼只是**建筑眼睛糖果**。
idiom

Go overboard

做某事过度。
Meaning
To do something to an excessive degree.
Example
He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.
他在节日期间**过度**装饰了他的办公室。
phrasal-verb

speak across borders

与其他国家的人有效沟通
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
社交媒体让我们能够即时跨越边界进行沟通。
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。
phrasal-verb

speak up in

在对话或会议中清楚地表达自己的想法或意见
Meaning
to express one’s thoughts or opinions clearly during a conversation or meeting
Example
She always **speaks up in** international conferences to share her ideas.
她总是在国际会议上**发言**，分享她的想法。
phrasal-verb

come over

拜访某人的家。
Meaning
to visit someone's house
Example
Why don’t you **come over** for lunch tomorrow?
为什么你明天不来我家吃午饭？
idiom

open channels of communication

建立对话或讨论
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
他们试图与邻国打开沟通渠道。
phrasal-verb

chat over

与朋友随意交谈或讨论
Meaning
to discuss or talk casually with a friend
Example
We love to **chat over** coffee every weekend.
我们喜欢每个周末一起喝咖啡时**聊天**。
phrasal-verb

brush off negativity

忽视或拒绝负面情绪或评论
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss negative emotions or comments
Example
He just **brushed off** the negativity and stayed focused.
他只是**刷掉**消极情绪并保持专注。
phrasal-verb

wish away

希望不愉快的事情消失或永远不发生
Meaning
to hope something unpleasant would disappear or never happen
Example
You can't just **wish away** your mistakes.
你不能仅仅**希望**你的错误消失。
idiom

hit upon an idea

突然想到一个好主意
Meaning
to suddenly think of a good idea
Example
I **hit upon an idea** for improving the app.
我突然想到了一个改善应用程序的好主意。
phrasal-verb

hold emotions in check

控制情绪
Meaning
to keep your emotions under control
Example
He tried to **hold his emotions in check** during the speech.
他试图在演讲过程中**控制他的情绪**。
phrasal-verb

get bogged down

深陷于某件事，无法继续前进
Meaning
to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress
Example
I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.
我在文书工作中陷入困境，错过了会议。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
idiom

make up

在争吵或打斗后和解
Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always **make up** after small arguments.
他们总是在小争吵后和解。
phrasal-verb

come out with

生产或发布新的东西
Meaning
to produce or publish something new
Example
The company has **come out with** an innovative smartphone design.
公司推出了一款创新的智能手机设计。
phrasal-verb

spur on innovation

鼓励或刺激创造力和新想法
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
政府激励措施已在技术领域**促进了创新**。
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

check within

暂停并观察自己的情绪或心态
Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, **check within** to understand your feelings.
在反应之前，**check within** 以理解你的感受。
phrasal-verb

break out of insecurity

摆脱自我怀疑和缺乏自信
Meaning
to free yourself from self-doubt and lack of confidence
Example
She finally **broke out of insecurity** and started speaking publicly.
她终于摆脱了不安，开始公开演讲。
idiom

in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

user journey

用户与品牌或产品的完整体验
Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
绘制**user journey**有助于提高客户满意度。
phrasal-verb

grow out of

随着经验的增长停止重复犯错误
Meaning
to stop repeating mistakes as you gain experience
Example
Most people **grow out of** their early mistakes with time.
大多数人随着时间的推移逐渐从早期的错误中成长出来。
phrasal-verb

keep up the momentum

继续以相同的精力和热情工作
Meaning
to continue working with the same energy and enthusiasm
Example
After achieving success, the team must **keep up the momentum**.
成功后，团队必须**保持势头**。
phrasal-verb

run by

告诉某人一个想法以获得他们的反应或批准
Meaning
to tell someone about an idea to get their reaction or approval
Example
Can I **run this idea by** you before I send it to the client?
我可以在发送给客户之前，**先向你请教这个想法**吗？
phrasal-verb

take issue with

与某人或某事强烈不同意
Meaning
to disagree strongly with someone or something
Example
I **take issue with** your interpretation of the results.
我不同意你对结果的解释。
phrasal-verb

question over

对某事表达怀疑或不确定性
Meaning
to express doubt or uncertainty about something
Example
There’s been a lot of **questions over** the accuracy of that report.
关于该报告的准确性，已经有很多**问题**。
phrasal-verb

level off at

停止增加或减少并保持在一个稳定的水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth **leveled off at** around 6%.
在急剧上升后，GDP增长**稳定在**大约6%。
phrasal-verb

call over

邀请某人来自己家里
Meaning
to invite someone to come to your place
Example
We should **call over** some friends this weekend for a movie night.
这个周末我们应该邀请一些朋友来举行电影之夜。
idiom

feel off-color

感觉有点不舒服
Meaning
to feel slightly ill
Example
I’m feeling a bit **off-color** today.
我今天感觉有点不舒服。
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We **touch base after work** to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
idiom

fall on one's sword

为失败承担责任，通常付出巨大的个人代价
Meaning
to take responsibility for a failure, often at great personal cost
Example
He decided to **fall on his sword** and resign after the scandal.
他决定在丑闻之后**为自己承担责任**并辞职。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead of

比其他人更先进或更有准备
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
Students who review regularly **stay ahead of** the class.
定期复习的学生，领先于班级。
phrasal-verb

talk about

讨论一个话题；在对话中提到某事
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
我们需要**谈论**你明年的计划。
phrasal-verb

chop up

迅速将某物切成小块
Meaning
to cut something into small pieces quickly
Example
He **chopped up** the onions for the curry.
他为咖喱切碎了洋葱。
phrasal-verb

follow through on decisions

继续进行一项行动，直到完成
Meaning
to continue with an action until it is completed
Example
Leaders must always follow through on their promises.
领导人必须始终兑现他们的承诺。
idiom

draw down

减少某物的水平或数量
Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
我们计划在夏季减少库存。
phrasal-verb

open out with

开始与某人坦诚地表达情感
Meaning
to start being honest and expressive with someone about emotions
Example
She **opened out with** her husband about her anxiety.
她向丈夫敞开心扉，谈论她的焦虑。
idiom

Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
idiom

have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
idiom

on the bench

在法庭上担任法官
Meaning
serving as a judge in a court
Example
She spent 20 years **on the bench** before retiring.
她在退休之前作为法官工作了20年。