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idiom

Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
phrasal-verb

go far

在生活或职业中非常成功
Meaning
to be very successful in life or career
Example
With her talent and dedication, she will definitely **go far**.
凭借她的才华和奉献精神，她肯定会走得更远。
phrasal-verb

bridge over traditions

在不同传统信仰或实践之间找到共同点
Meaning
to find common ground between different traditional beliefs or practices
Example
The event aimed to **bridge over traditions** and promote harmony.
该活动旨在打破传统之间的壁垒，并促进和谐。
phrasal-verb

log back into

在登出后重新访问您的在线帐户
Meaning
to access your online account again after logging out
Example
I had to **log back into** my account to submit the assignment.
我必须重新登录我的帐户才能提交作业。
phrasal-verb

cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
idiom

reboot your life

重新开始或做一个全新的开始
Meaning
to start over or make a fresh beginning
Example
After losing his job, he decided to **reboot his life**.
失去工作后，他决定**重新开始他的生活**。
idiom

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
idiom

new kid on the block

某个地方或情况中的新人
Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the **new kid on the block** in the company.
他是公司里的新人。
phrasal-verb

come apart

打碎成碎片; 情感上崩溃
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fall apart emotionally
Example
The old book **came apart** in my hands.
那本旧书**在我手中散开**。
phrasal-verb

follow self-imposed rules

遵守自己设定的规则
Meaning
to obey the rules you set for yourself
Example
Self-disciplined people **follow self-imposed rules** without complaint.
自律的人在没有抱怨的情况下遵守自己设定的规则。
phrasal-verb

ease off pressure

减轻压力或工作负担以感到轻松
Meaning
to reduce stress or workload to feel relaxed
Example
Take short breaks to **ease off pressure** during work.
在工作中休息一下，帮助缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

drain away pressure

慢慢释放心理或情感上的压力
Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
和朋友聊天帮助我在漫长的一天后**释放压力**。
idiom

bury the hatchet

停止争斗并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to stop fighting and become friends again
Example
After years of argument, they decided to **bury the hatchet**.
经过多年的争执，他们决定**和解**。
phrasal-verb

run down on

严厉批评某人或某物
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly
Example
She often **runs down on** her coworkers.
她常常批评她的同事。
idiom

have a lightbulb moment

突然的领悟或想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or idea
Example
When I saw the problem from a different angle, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我从不同的角度看问题时，我有一个**灵光一闪的时刻**。
idiom

cry over spilt milk

为无法改变的事情而懊恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
为洒掉的牛奶哭是没有用的。
phrasal-verb

sign off from

停止参与在线会议或平台
Meaning
to stop participating in an online meeting or platform
Example
I **sign off from** chat at six to spend time with my kids.
我六点从聊天中退出，以便和我的孩子们共度时光。
idiom

stand up for something

支持或捍卫你所相信的事情
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
她总是**为她所相信的事情站出来**，即使很困难。
phrasal-verb

make up after

在争吵后重新成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
They finally **made up after** not speaking for weeks.
他们终于在几周未曾交谈之后和好了。
phrasal-verb

boost up foreign reserves

增加一个国家的外汇储备
Meaning
to increase a country's foreign currency holdings
Example
The central bank is working to **boost up foreign reserves** through remittances.
中央银行正在通过汇款来增加外汇储备。
phrasal-verb

build upon strengths

建立在现有的优势上
Meaning
to use existing advantages or abilities to achieve more success
Example
Great leaders **build upon strengths** instead of focusing on weaknesses.
伟大的领导者通过建立在自身的优势上，而不是专注于弱点。
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

trust your gut

遵循你的直觉或本能
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
在做出重大决定时，最好 **信任你的直觉**。
idiom

full swing

在活动或兴奋的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
当我们到达时，派对正如火如荼。
phrasal-verb

boot into

启动计算机或设备并加载其操作系统
Meaning
to start a computer or device and load its operating system
Example
When I **boot into** Linux, the system loads all my development tools automatically.
当我**boot into** Linux时，系统会自动加载我的所有开发工具。
idiom

Keep at it

继续尝试，即使很困难。
Meaning
Continue trying even when it’s hard.
Example
Don’t give up—just **keep at it**.
不要放弃—继续努力。
phrasal-verb

bring forward a resolution

正式提出提案或决议以供讨论
Meaning
to formally present a proposal or resolution for discussion
Example
The delegate **brought forward a resolution** on global peace and cooperation.
代表提出了关于全球和平与合作的决议。
phrasal-verb

put in for

正式申请某物
Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to **put in for** a few days of leave.
我决定申请几天的假期。
idiom

show who's boss

让人们认识到你的权威
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
有时候，一个领导必须 **展示谁是老板**。
idiom

take a hike

去散步或离开；离开
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
这个周末我们去山里**take a hike**。
phrasal-verb

sleep off

通过睡觉从疲劳或宿醉中恢复过来
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from something like fatigue or hangover
Example
He’s trying to **sleep off** the tiredness from last night’s work.
他正在试图通过睡觉消除昨晚工作后的疲劳。
phrasal-verb

give forth

产生或发出某物
Meaning
to produce or emit something
Example
The trees **gave forth** a sweet scent after the rain.
雨后，树木**散发**出甜美的香气。
idiom

turing test

测试机器展示与人类等效或无法区分的智能行为的能力
Meaning
a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human
Example
The AI passed the **Turing test**, convincing the judges that it was human-like.
人工智能通过了**图灵测试**，让评委相信它像人类一样。
phrasal-verb

follow through on commitments

履行对他人的承诺或义务
Meaning
to complete promises or obligations made to others
Example
The government must **follow through on commitments** made at the summit.
政府必须履行在峰会上做出的承诺。
phrasal-verb

carry off with

用力带走或拿走
Meaning
to remove or take away forcefully
Example
The thief **carried off** the jewels **with** surprising speed.
小偷以惊人的速度带走了珠宝。
idiom

against the ropes

处于困难的情况或接近失败
Meaning
in a difficult situation or near defeat
Example
The company was **against the ropes**, but it managed to recover.
公司陷入困境，但设法恢复了。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
phrasal-verb

beam with

因幸福或自豪而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile widely because of happiness or pride
Example
He **beamed with** pride when his daughter won the competition.
当他的女儿赢得比赛时，他因自豪而露出灿烂的笑容。
idiom

start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
phrasal-verb

go on about

反复谈论某人的优点
Meaning
to talk repeatedly about someone’s good qualities
Example
He always **goes on about** how talented his daughter is.
他总是谈论他女儿有多么有才华
idiom

quiet down

安静下来或减少噪音
Meaning
to become calmer or make less noise
Example
The kids finally **quieted down** after story time.
孩子们在故事时间后终于安静下来了。
phrasal-verb

cut down on imports

减少从其他国家进口的商品数量
Meaning
to reduce the quantity of goods brought from other countries
Example
The country aims to **cut down on imports** to strengthen local industries.
该国旨在**减少进口**以加强本地产业。
idiom

to goof up

犯愚蠢或粗心的错误
Meaning
to make a silly or careless mistake
Example
She **goofed up** the numbers in the report.
她把报告中的数字弄错了。
phrasal-verb

filter out tension

去除或屏蔽压力情绪或思维
Meaning
to remove or block stressful emotions or thoughts
Example
Yoga helps you **filter out tension** from your body and mind.
瑜伽帮助你从身体和思维中**过滤紧张**。
phrasal-verb

tune into

变得意识到或与自己的感情或环境连接
Meaning
to become aware of or connected with your feelings or environment
Example
You should **tune into** positive energy around you.
你应该与周围的正能量连接。
phrasal-verb

dial back notifications

减少通知或消息的频率
Meaning
to reduce the frequency of alerts or messages
Example
I had to **dial back notifications** because my phone kept buzzing all day.
我不得不**减少通知**，因为我的手机整天都在振动。
idiom

tough it out

以力量和决心忍受困难的情况
Meaning
to endure a difficult situation with strength and determination
Example
Even though it was a tough day, she managed to **tough it out** and finish the project.
尽管那是艰难的一天，她还是成功地**tough it out**并完成了项目。
idiom

dial into

连接到电话或会议
Meaning
to connect to a call or meeting
Example
We’ll **dial into** the client briefing at noon.
我们将在中午连接到客户简报会。
phrasal-verb

gear towards

为特定类型的职业或角色准备或设计某事
Meaning
to prepare or design something for a specific type of career or role
Example
Her recent training is **geared towards** a career in management.
她最近的培训是**面向**管理职业的。
phrasal-verb

pull off

成功做某件困难或出乎意料的事情
Meaning
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected
Example
Everyone thought he would fail, but he **pulled off** an amazing victory.
每个人都认为他会失败，但他**成功**地取得了一个惊人的胜利。
phrasal-verb

be there through

在困难时期与某人一起并支持他们
Meaning
to stay with someone and support them through difficulties
Example
He **was there through** her hardest times.
他在她最困难的时刻一直在她身边。
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**。
idiom

a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
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

tie up in

将钱投资于某物且不容易获得
Meaning
to have money invested in something and not easily available
Example
Most of their capital is **tied up in** real estate.
他们的大部分资本**被困在**房地产中。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
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

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

rise with

与某人或某物共同变得更强大
Meaning
to grow stronger together with something or someone
Example
We can all **rise with** positivity and mutual respect.
我们都可以与积极和相互尊重一起进步。
idiom

have a splitting headache

头痛得厉害
Meaning
to have a very bad headache
Example
I can’t focus right now; I **have a splitting headache**.
我现在无法集中注意力；我头痛得厉害。
idiom

To meet one’s Waterloo

遭遇最终的失败或挫折。
Meaning
To encounter one’s ultimate defeat or failure.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo**.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于**遇到了它的滑铁卢**。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
idiom

draw a blank

无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
当被问到日期时，她什么都记不起来。
phrasal-verb

zone off into

在思想中断开并漂移到思绪中
Meaning
to disconnect mentally and drift into thoughts
Example
During long hours, she often **zones off into** daydreams.
在长时间的工作中，她常常**进入**白日梦。
idiom

lock in

确保某事无法更改
Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's **lock in** the reservation before the price goes up.
我们在价格上涨前把预定锁定。
phrasal-verb

step beyond

超出预期或允许的范围
Meaning
to go further than expected or allowed
Example
Her creativity always **steps beyond** traditional boundaries.
她的创造力总是超越传统的界限。
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

off the wall

不寻常或非常规
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
他的想法常常**off the wall**，但有时会有效。
idiom

Out of sight, out of mind

当人或事物不可见或不在场时被遗忘。
Meaning
People or things forgotten when not visible or present.
Example
After moving away, our friendship faded—**out of sight, out of mind**.
搬家后，我们的友谊逐渐消退——**眼不见，心不烦**。
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
phrasal-verb

lay things out for

清楚地解释或安排信息，目的是为了某个特定目的
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
她为团队安排了事情，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

pig out

一次吃太多食物
Meaning
to eat too much food in one sitting
Example
We **pigged out** on pizza last night.
我们昨晚吃了太多披萨。
idiom

break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
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

open up to differences

接受并欣赏多样性
Meaning
to accept and appreciate diversity
Example
Children should learn to **open up to differences** from an early age.
孩子们应该从小学习**接纳差异**。
idiom

throw your weight around

以侵略性方式使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
他喜欢在会议中**展示他的权力**。
phrasal-verb

cut down on costs

减少开支或花费
Meaning
to reduce expenses or spending
Example
The government is trying to **cut down on costs** to stabilize the economy.
政府正在尝试减少开支以稳定经济。
idiom

at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
idiom

heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
idiom

natural language processing

一个人工智能领域，专注于计算机与人类语言之间的互动
Meaning
a field of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language
Example
Natural language processing enables AI systems to understand and respond to human speech.
自然语言处理使AI系统能够理解并回应人类语言。
idiom

keep the ball rolling

保持活动或过程进行
Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
让我们继续进行这个项目。
phrasal-verb

come in

进来
Meaning
to enter a room or building
Example
Please **come in** and have a seat.
请进来并坐下。
idiom

Go all out

尽全力使用所有精力和资源去实现某事。
Meaning
To use all your energy and resources to achieve something.
Example
They **went all out** to make the event a success.
他们尽全力让活动取得成功。
idiom

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
idiom

play a pivotal role

在某事中扮演重要角色
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
她在团队的成功中发挥了关键作用
phrasal-verb

dream up with

与某人一起发明或想象某事
Meaning
to invent or imagine something together with someone
Example
The design team **dreamed up with** a clever solution overnight.
设计团队在一夜之间**想出了**一个巧妙的解决方案。
phrasal-verb

stick with your goals

坚持你的目标
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
如果你**坚持你的目标**，你将很快看到成果。
phrasal-verb

fall into place

开始以令人满意的方式发生
Meaning
to start to happen in a satisfactory way
Example
After months of hard work, everything finally **fell into place**.
经过几个月的努力工作，一切终于**走到了一起**。
idiom

wind up

最终陷入某种特定情境
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
如果忽视警告信号，你可能会**最终**陷入麻烦。
phrasal-verb

work toward harmony

努力维持国家间的和平与理解
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
地区联盟继续在该地区努力促进和谐。
phrasal-verb

sing out

大声且清晰地唱歌
Meaning
to sing loudly and clearly
Example
Don’t be shy—**sing out** so everyone can hear you!
不要害羞—大声唱，让每个人都能听见你！
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

in the pink of health

身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
After months of rest, he’s now **in the pink of health**.
经过几个月的休息，他现在**身体非常健康**。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
phrasal-verb

look down on oneself

因为内疚或后悔而看不起自己
Meaning
to think poorly of oneself because of guilt or regret
Example
After the mistake, she began to **look down on herself** constantly.
在犯错后，她开始不断地**看不起自己**。
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space out

分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
他在长时间的会议中往往会**走神**。
idiom

circle back

稍后返回到一个话题或任务
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
我们午餐后再回到这个问题。
phrasal-verb

bond with

与某人建立紧密的情感联系
Meaning
to develop a close emotional connection with someone
Example
Parents should spend time to **bond with** their children.
父母应该花时间与他们的孩子建立紧密的情感联系。
idiom

data mining

在大型数据集发现模式和关系的过程
Meaning
the process of discovering patterns and relationships in large datasets
Example
Data mining helps businesses understand customer behavior and predict trends.
数据挖掘帮助企业理解客户行为并预测趋势。
idiom

scare the living daylights out of someone

把某人吓得很厉害
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
那部恐怖电影把我吓得很厉害。
idiom

every cloud has a silver lining

每个困难的情况都有积极的一面
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
我失业时很难过，但后来找到了一份更好的工作。每个困难的情况都有积极的一面。
phrasal-verb

keep faith with

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to stay loyal to someone or something
Example
Grassroots leaders **keep faith with** their communities.
基层领导保持对其社区的忠诚。
phrasal-verb

vote down a proposal

通过投票拒绝一个建议或提案
Meaning
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
Example
The parliament **voted down a proposal** to increase military spending.
议会**投票否决了**增加军费的提案。
idiom

Know it all

一个表现得像是知道一切的人。
Meaning
Someone who acts as if they know everything.
Example
He’s such a **know it all**, it’s annoying.
他是一个**自以为是的人**，这让人讨厌。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

spur on growth

鼓励或加速经济发展
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
预计数字创新将在服务行业**促进增长**。
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

let off

安全地释放愤怒或沮丧等情绪
Meaning
to release emotions such as anger or frustration safely
Example
Sometimes you just need to **let off** your emotions through a good cry.
有时候你只需要通过哭一场来**释放**你的情绪。
idiom

see things differently

拥有不同的观点或视角
Meaning
to have a different opinion or perspective
Example
I **see things differently** when it comes to politics.
当谈到政治时，我的看法不同。
phrasal-verb

branch globally

在多个国家或地区扩展或运营。
Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to **branch globally** within the next five years.
公司希望在未来五年内**全球扩展**。
idiom

flash back to

突然记起过去的事件
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
这张照片让她想起了她的第一天上班。
idiom

a brainwave

一个突然聪明的主意或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
我有了**一脑波**，并意识到如何解决这个问题。
phrasal-verb

spread out

扩展到一个大范围；接触到许多人
Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
新闻**通过社交媒体迅速传播**。
phrasal-verb

spread across

扩展到一个大区域或许多人之间
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
全球供应链跨越多个大洲。
idiom

keep the home fires burning

在别人不在时维持幸福的家
Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
当她丈夫在国外时，她**保持了家的温暖**。
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ahead of time

在预期或计划的时间之前
Meaning
before the expected or planned time
Example
She finished her work **ahead of time**.
她提前完成了工作。
idiom

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
phrasal-verb

hand off responsibility

将职责转移给其他人
Meaning
to transfer duties to another person
Example
Supervisors **hand off responsibility** when they rotate night shifts.
主管在轮班时交接责任
idiom

take shape

开始发展或变得清晰
Meaning
to begin to develop or become clear
Example
Our business plan is finally **taking shape**.
我们的商业计划终于开始成形。
idiom

pay off

经过努力后取得良好的结果
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
所有那些熬夜终于在发布时得到回报。
phrasal-verb

move upward in mindset

发展更积极和自信的思维方式
Meaning
to develop a more positive and confident way of thinking
Example
With the right attitude, you can **move upward in mindset** easily.
拥有正确的态度，你可以轻松地**在思维上向上发展**。