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idiom

get your money’s worth

从你支付的费用中获得价值或满足感
Meaning
to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for
Example
That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.
这款智能手机非常耐用——你真的**得到了你花的钱的价值**。
phrasal-verb

win out

在困难或反对之后最终成功
Meaning
to finally succeed after difficulties or opposition
Example
Despite strong resistance, the reformers **won out** in the end.
尽管有强烈的抵抗，改革者最终**获胜**。
phrasal-verb

count upon

依赖某人或依靠某人获得帮助或支持
Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
当你需要帮助时，你可以永远依靠我。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
phrasal-verb

look ahead

想到未来而不是过去
Meaning
to think about the future instead of the past
Example
Instead of regretting, **look ahead** and plan your next move.
不要后悔，**look ahead** 并计划你的下一个动作。
idiom

Stay on track

继续做正确的事情以实现你的目标。
Meaning
To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.
Example
We need to **stay on track** to meet our deadline.
我们需要**保持正轨**以完成我们的截止日期。
idiom

the show must go on

尽管困难，仍要继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.
即使停电，演员们也知道**演出必须继续**。
idiom

hit the trail

开始旅行或开始冒险
Meaning
to start traveling or begin an adventure
Example
We’ll **hit the trail** early in the morning.
我们将早晨开始旅行。
idiom

off the top of one's head

未经仔细思考或核对就说出某事
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
我想，大概有五个选项。
phrasal-verb

search for

在网上寻找特定的商品或产品
Meaning
to look for specific items or products online
Example
He **searched for** a discount on wireless headphones.
他找到了无线耳机的折扣。
phrasal-verb

build upon knowledge

利用先前学到的信息作为新学习的基础
Meaning
to use previously learned information as a foundation for new learning
Example
Students should **build upon knowledge** from earlier lessons to understand complex topics.
学生应该通过利用先前的课程知识来构建新的知识，以便理解复杂的主题。
idiom

a big mouth

一个说话太多或者揭露秘密的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
不要告诉杰克，他是**一个嘴巴很大的人**！
phrasal-verb

mess around with

随便处理或更改某事，导致问题
Meaning
to handle or change something carelessly and cause problems
Example
Don't **mess around with** the settings or you might break it.
不要随便更改设置，否则可能会坏掉。
idiom

sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
phrasal-verb

keep from

防止自己或他人做某事
Meaning
to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
Example
I couldn’t **keep from** laughing when he told the joke.
我无法忍住笑，当他说笑话时。
phrasal-verb

speak from experience

根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
当我说这个方法真的有效时，我是根据经验来说的。
phrasal-verb

type up

使用计算机编写或准备某物
Meaning
to write or prepare something using a computer
Example
He quickly **typed up** the message and sent it.
他迅速写了消息并发送了它。
phrasal-verb

cut off from

将某物与某物隔离或分开
Meaning
to separate or isolate from something
Example
Deforestation can **cut off** animals from their habitats.
森林砍伐可能会将动物与它们的栖息地隔离开。
idiom

give someone a piece of one’s mind

愤怒地告诉某人你的想法
Meaning
to tell someone angrily what you think
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.
她因为他粗鲁而愤怒地训了他一顿。
phrasal-verb

rise above

不受负面情绪或批评的影响；保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to not be affected by negative emotions or criticism; to stay strong emotionally
Example
She managed to **rise above** the negativity around her.
她成功地 **超越** 了周围的负面情绪。
idiom

AI-powered

使用人工智能运行的
Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
该公司推出了一个**人工智能驱动的**助手，帮助客户更容易找到产品。
phrasal-verb

push ahead with

尽管面临反对或困难，继续进行任务或计划
Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to **push ahead with** the project despite the challenges.
尽管有挑战，他们决定继续推进项目。
idiom

life of the party

聚会中最活跃和最有娱乐性的人
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
杰克总是聚会的**life of the party**。
phrasal-verb

fall into recession

陷入衰退
Meaning
to enter a period of economic decline
Example
The global economy may **fall into recession** if inflation continues to rise.
如果通货膨胀继续上升，全球经济可能会陷入衰退。
idiom

make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
phrasal-verb

back up with evidence

通过证据或事实支持一个声明或陈述
Meaning
to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
Example
You should always **back up** your accusations **with evidence**.
你应该始终**用证据**来**支持**你的指控。
phrasal-verb

bring up to speed

使某人或某事完全知情或更新
Meaning
to make someone or something fully informed or updated
Example
The new employees were **brought up to speed** on the company’s financial goals.
新员工被**更新**了公司财务目标。
phrasal-verb

grow through challenges

通过面对困难发展力量和智慧
Meaning
to develop strength and wisdom by facing difficulties
Example
We can **grow through challenges** if we stay positive.
如果我们保持积极，我们可以**通过挑战成长**。
idiom

pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
idiom

black sheep of the family

一个被认为是家庭耻辱的家庭成员
Meaning
a family member who is considered a disgrace
Example
He became the **black sheep of the family** after his bad decisions.
他在做出错误决策后，成了家族中的**black sheep of the family**。
idiom

get out of hand

失去控制
Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
当更多的人到达时，派对开始失去控制。
idiom

AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
idiom

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

leaf through

随意翻阅书或杂志的页面
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
他喜欢在午餐时翻阅目录。
phrasal-verb

think over

在做决定之前仔细考虑某事
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
我需要仔细考虑你的提议，才会给你答复。
phrasal-verb

freshen up before

在事件前洗漱或整理自己
Meaning
to wash or tidy yourself just before an event
Example
Let me **freshen up before** the guests arrive.
让我在客人到达之前fuleixian ap bifor
idiom

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
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。
phrasal-verb

step into roles

承担新的责任或职责
Meaning
to take on new responsibilities or duties
Example
She confidently **stepped into** her new managerial role.
她自信地承担了她的新管理角色。
phrasal-verb

pass on

将信息传达给其他人
Meaning
to convey information to someone else
Example
Please **pass on** the message to the entire team.
请把信息传达给整个团队。
phrasal-verb

hash through

彻底讨论某事以达到清晰
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly to reach clarity
Example
Let's **hash through** the ethics policy before we publish.
在发布之前，让我们彻底讨论伦理政策。
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

trust someone with something

把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
我相信你会**负责这个项目**。
idiom

split personality

一个人有两个非常不同的性格面
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
他有一个**分裂的个性**—有时友善，有时残忍。
phrasal-verb

lift your mood

使自己或他人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
听鼓舞人心的音乐可以瞬间提升你的心情。
phrasal-verb

lock horns with

与某人发生严重冲突
Meaning
to get into a serious conflict with someone
Example
Two parties **lock horns with** each other over reform details.
两方在改革细节上锁 horns with。
phrasal-verb

lighten your mood

让自己感觉更快乐，压力更小
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier and less stressed
Example
Watching a funny movie can really **lighten your mood**.
看一部搞笑的电影真的能让你的心情变好
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

let feelings out

表达情感，而不是把它们憋在心里
Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
重要的是**释放你的感情**而不是把它们藏起来。
phrasal-verb

expand upon

提供更多细节或进一步发展一个想法
Meaning
to provide more details or develop an idea further
Example
The CEO will **expand upon** the company’s future expansion plans.
CEO将扩展公司未来的扩展计划。
phrasal-verb

carry across

使人们理解你的想法或情感
Meaning
to make people understand your idea or emotion
Example
The speaker’s emotions really **carried across** to the audience.
演讲者的情感真的**传递**给了观众。
idiom

in seventh heaven

处于极度幸福的状态
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
他们在蜜月期间如同置身天堂。
phrasal-verb

pin down answers

获得特定问题的明确答案
Meaning
to get clear responses to specific questions
Example
We **pin down answers** during the call so nothing stays vague.
我们在电话中获得明确答案，以免留下任何模糊不清。
phrasal-verb

bring to light

揭示隐藏或不清楚的事情
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or unclear
Example
Therapy helped him **bring to light** the real source of his anger.
治疗帮助他揭示了他愤怒的真正来源。
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。
phrasal-verb

give way

倒塌；在压力下屈服
Meaning
to collapse; to yield under pressure
Example
The old bridge **gave way** during the heavy storm.
老桥在大风暴中**塌了**。
phrasal-verb

slow up

通过减慢动作或行动来减少压力或紧张
Meaning
to move or act more slowly to reduce pressure or stress
Example
You should **slow up** before you burn out.
你应该在精疲力竭之前**慢下来**
idiom

sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
idiom

hang on

等一下
Meaning
to wait for a short time
Example
**Hang on** a minute, I’ll be right back.
等一下，我马上回来。
idiom

turn back the clock

回到一个早期的时间; 撤销进展或变化
Meaning
to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change
Example
Many people wish they could **turn back the clock** to their childhood.
许多人希望他们可以**把时间倒回**到他们的童年。
phrasal-verb

point around

展示多个方向或地点
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
导游**指向周围**的历史地标。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
phrasal-verb

look out for

保护或照顾某人的需求
Meaning
to protect or take care of someone’s needs
Example
My mother always **looks out for** everyone in the family.
我妈妈总是照顾家里每一个人。
idiom

a bright spark

聪明且聪慧的人；有原创想法的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person; someone with original ideas
Example
He's such **a bright spark**; he always finds innovative solutions.
他真是个聪明的人；总是能找到创新的解决办法。
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

公开讨论敏感或具有挑战性的主题
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
我们的CEO鼓励大家**公开讨论**多样性问题。
phrasal-verb

lift your spirit up

让自己感觉更加快乐和充满希望
Meaning
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
Example
Helping others can really **lift your spirit up**.
帮助他人真的可以提升你的精神状态。
phrasal-verb

move up professionally

在职业生涯中升迁至更高的职位或层次
Meaning
to advance to a higher position or level in one’s career
Example
He worked hard to **move up professionally** within the company.
他努力工作以在公司内**职业上升**
phrasal-verb

root in

深深地基于或与某事物相连
Meaning
to be based on or connected to something deeply
Example
Our customs are **rooted in** ancient beliefs.
我们的习俗根植于古老的信仰。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
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**。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
idiom

manna from heaven

一个意外的礼物或祝福
Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was **manna from heaven** during the tough month.
在艰难的月份里，奖金是**玛纳弗罗姆赫文**。
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

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
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

lean upon

依赖某人获得情感或身体上的支持
Meaning
to rely on someone for emotional or physical support
Example
You can **lean upon** me whenever you feel down.
当你感到沮丧时，你可以**依赖**我。
phrasal-verb

keep striving

继续努力
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
即使成功之后，真正的专业人士仍然在追求卓越。
phrasal-verb

talk over drinks

在一起喝酒时聊天
Meaning
to have a conversation while drinking together
Example
They **talked over drinks** about old memories.
他们边喝边谈旧时的回忆。
idiom

slip up

犯一个小错误
Meaning
to make a small mistake
Example
Everyone **slips up** sometimes — don’t worry about it.
每个人有时都会犯错——不要担心。
idiom

in the dark web

在互联网上一个隐藏或秘密的部分，用于非法活动
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
被盗的凭证通常会出现在**黑暗网络中**。
phrasal-verb

team together

组建或加入一个团队一起工作
Meaning
to form or join a group to work on something
Example
Let's **team together** to organize the upcoming workshop.
让我们一起组成团队来组织即将到来的研讨会。
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

lie back

以放松的姿势躺下或休息
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
只需躺下来，深呼吸。
idiom

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
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

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

Out of one’s depth

处于一种过于难以理解或应对的情况。
Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
在那次技术讨论中，我感到**超出我的深度**。
idiom

level up

提升或晋升到更高的水平
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
通过努力工作，他能够在他的职业生涯中**level up**。
idiom

Jump ship

突然离开工作或组织。
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
当新政策宣布时，几名员工**跳船**了。
phrasal-verb

adapt oneself to

调整或改变自己以适应新的文化或环境
Meaning
to adjust or change to fit into a new culture or environment
Example
He quickly **adapted himself to** the local traditions.
他迅速 **适应了** 当地的传统
phrasal-verb

carry yourself with pride

以自信和尊严的方式表现自己
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
无论何时 **以自豪的姿态展示自己**, 即使在困难时刻。
idiom

work hand in hand

与某人紧密而有效地合作
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
设计师和开发人员在项目中密切合作。
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。
idiom

wipe the slate clean

忘掉过去的错误，重新开始
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
让我们忘掉过去的错误，重新开始吧
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
phrasal-verb

listen with empathy

仔细倾听并理解某人的感受
Meaning
to listen carefully and understand someone’s feelings
Example
You should **listen with empathy** when someone shares their pain.
当有人分享他们的痛苦时，你应该**带着同理心倾听**。
idiom

A political animal

一个非常感兴趣并且有才华的人
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
他以一个真正的**政治动物**而闻名。
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**。
idiom

Wisdom comes with age

随着年龄的增长，你变得更有智慧，因为经验的积累。
Meaning
The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.
Example
You should listen to him; after all, **wisdom comes with age**.
你应该听他说话；毕竟，**智慧伴随年龄而来**。
idiom

talk the talk

自信地谈论某事
Meaning
to speak confidently about something
Example
He can **talk the talk**, but can he walk the walk?
他能自信地谈论，但能做到吗？
phrasal-verb

dial back on

减少某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
我们正在减少深夜邮件以保护平衡。
idiom

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
idiom

drop the ball

犯错或未做重要的事
Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
我真的 **掉了球**，忘记了发送那封重要的电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off emotionally

停止与某人沟通或表现感情
Meaning
to stop communicating or showing feelings to someone
Example
After their argument, she **cut him off emotionally**.
在他们争吵后，她**情感上切断了他**。
idiom

can of worms

一个复杂的问题，一旦开始，可能会引发更多麻烦
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
AI偏见是一个**can of worms**，很难解决。
idiom

rope off

用绳子或障碍物封锁一个区域
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
工作人员将为安全起见封锁湿滑的地面。
phrasal-verb

carry on with

继续做某事，即使很困难
Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
他决定继续他的学业，尽管面临财务困境。
phrasal-verb

turn up at

意外地到达某地
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly at a place
Example
He **turned up at** my office without any notice.
他没有提前通知就出现在我的办公室。
idiom

climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置，通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始，从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
idiom

keep your shirt on

保持冷静；不要生气或不耐烦
Meaning
stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient
Example
**Keep your shirt on**, we’ll solve it soon.
保持冷静，我们很快就会解决它
phrasal-verb

even up

使事情平等或公平
Meaning
to make things equal or fair
Example
The central bank took measures to **even up** the trade imbalance.
中央银行采取了措施，以**平衡**贸易不平衡。
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**。
idiom

nip it in the bud

在问题变得更糟之前阻止它
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
我们应该在事情变得严重之前阻止它。
phrasal-verb

aim for

努力实现特定目标
Meaning
to try to achieve a particular goal
Example
You should **aim for** continuous improvement in your work.
你应该**致力于**你工作的持续改进。
phrasal-verb

touch upon

简短而礼貌地提及某个话题
Meaning
to mention a topic briefly and politely
Example
Let’s **touch upon** the topic of customer feedback before we end the meeting.
在会议结束前，我们来**简短地提及**一下客户反馈的主题。
phrasal-verb

clean up well

穿戴整齐后看起来不错
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
他通常看起来很凌乱，但在特殊场合时，他看起来很得体。
phrasal-verb

tie up

完成安排的最后细节
Meaning
to complete final details of an arrangement
Example
We just need to **tie up** a few loose ends before the event.
我们只需要在活动之前**整理**几个松散的细节。
phrasal-verb

reach for excellence

旨在某事上成为最优秀的
Meaning
to aim to be the best at something
Example
True professionals always **reach for excellence** in their work.
真正的专业人士总是努力在他们的工作中追求卓越。