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idiom

Give one’s word

做出真诚的承诺。
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
他**给了他的承诺**，他会完成工作。
idiom

have words with someone

与某人争吵
Meaning
to argue with someone verbally
Example
I **had words with** my boss about the new policy.
我与我的老板就新政策进行了争论。
idiom

in a state of shock

极度惊讶或不安
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or upset
Example
She was **in a state of shock** after hearing the news.
她在听到新闻后**处于震惊状态**。
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。
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。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
phrasal-verb

turn out

参加或出席某个事件
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out** for the annual cultural parade.
成千上万的人**出席**了年度文化大游行。
idiom

pay a compliment

给某人赞美或钦佩
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
他总是知道如何称赞别人让他们感觉更好。
phrasal-verb

reach for higher goals

追求更高的成功或成就
Meaning
to aim or strive for greater success or achievements
Example
She’s always encouraged her team to **reach for higher goals**.
她总是鼓励她的团队去**追求更高的目标**。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

sorry sight

看起来可怜或令人遗憾的东西或人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
暴风雨过后，公园的景象令人心酸。
idiom

breaking the deadlock

结束没有进展的情况
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
谈判团队成功地**打破僵局**。
idiom

on the house

免费；由店家招待
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
今晚的饮料是店家请客的。
phrasal-verb

get turned on by

对某物感到兴奋或吸引
Meaning
to be excited or attracted by something
Example
He **gets turned on by** good music.
他对好音乐感到兴奋。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。
idiom

hear something straight from the horse's mouth

直接从原始或最可靠的来源听到某事
Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
我直接从马的嘴里听到这个活动被取消了。
idiom

on cloud nine

极度快乐; 欣喜若狂
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
她在得到工作后 **云上九**。
idiom

Keep an even keel

保持冷静和稳定，尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
尽管面临压力，她在整个项目中保持冷静。
idiom

to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
phrasal-verb

come up with ideas

创造或想到新点子
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
研发团队设法提出了革命性的想法，改变了产品线。
idiom

hold your fire

延迟采取行动或回应
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
他说他的团队要等到他发出信号时再**暂停开火**。
phrasal-verb

snap out of fear

迅速从恐惧或惊慌的状态中恢复过来
Meaning
to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state
Example
He managed to **snap out of fear** and take control of the situation.
他成功地从恐惧中恢复过来，并掌控了局势。
idiom

fail better

通过从过去的失败中学习来改进
Meaning
to improve by learning from past failures
Example
Even if you fail, try to **fail better** next time.
即使你失败了，下次也要尽量**失败得更好**。
idiom

lock someone up

将某人监禁或关进监狱
Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to **lock him up** for his crimes.
他们设法因他的罪行将他**关进监狱**。
idiom

tighten the screws

对某人施加压力以使其以特定方式行为或行动
Meaning
to put pressure on someone to make them behave or act a certain way
Example
The government **tightened the screws** on tax evaders.
政府加大了对逃税者的压力。
phrasal-verb

come off well

在某事中取得成功或被积极评判
Meaning
to succeed or be judged positively in something
Example
She **came off well** in the presentation and impressed the board.
她在演示中**表现很好**，给董事会留下了深刻印象。
phrasal-verb

upgrade to

更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
鼓励用户**升级到**软件的最新版本。
idiom

to think outside the box

创造性地或非传统地思考
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
在解决AI问题时，至关重要的是**跳出框框思考**。
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**。
idiom

cost an arm and a leg

非常昂贵
Meaning
to be very expensive
Example
That designer bag **cost an arm and a leg**.
那个设计师包包**非常昂贵**。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
phrasal-verb

grow closer to

与某人建立更强的情感联系
Meaning
to develop a stronger emotional bond with someone
Example
They have **grown closer to** each other after years of working together.
他们在一起工作多年后，**变得更亲近了**。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
phrasal-verb

break open

释放被压抑的情感或感受
Meaning
to release repressed emotions or feelings
Example
The movie made me **break open** and finally cry.
这部电影让我崩溃，最终哭了
idiom

stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
idiom

Go Dutch

平分某物的费用。
Meaning
To share the cost of something equally.
Example
Let’s **go Dutch** on the dinner tonight.
今晚我们去吃晚餐**各付各的**。
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
idiom

You can do it

要有信心; 相信自己的能力。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
不要怀疑自己，你可以做到！
phrasal-verb

come down to

受特定因素的影响或决定
Meaning
to be influenced or decided by a particular factor
Example
The decision will **come down to** how much money we have left.
决定将取决于我们剩下多少钱。
phrasal-verb

skid off

失控地从表面或道路滑出
Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus **skidded off** the icy road.
公交车**滑出**了结冰的道路。
phrasal-verb

step in for

替代某人以处理情况
Meaning
to take someone’s place to handle a situation
Example
The manager had to **step in for** the team leader during the crisis.
经理在危机期间不得不替代团队领导。
idiom

in hot water

陷入麻烦或困难
Meaning
in trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in hot water** for missing the meeting.
他因错过会议而陷入麻烦。
phrasal-verb

start up

开始一个新业务或项目
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
他们决定在他们的城市启动一个食品配送服务。
phrasal-verb

level out

停止上升或下降并变得稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to **level out** by the end of the year.
预计到年底通货膨胀率将会稳定下来。
idiom

give someone the third degree

对某人进行强烈询问
Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
事件发生后，警察对他进行了强烈询问。
idiom

fan out

在区域内扩展
Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
志愿者将在公园内分布开来。
phrasal-verb

learn to trust again

重新学习信任
Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to **learn to trust again** after being let down.
在被背叛后，重新学习信任需要时间。
idiom

a quantum leap

一次巨大的突然改善
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
这个发现是医学研究中的**量子飞跃**。
idiom

put your faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
她决定**把信任放在他身上**，让他负责这个项目。
phrasal-verb

give credit to

承认某人的贡献
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s contribution
Example
You should **give credit to** those who helped you succeed.
你应该**给予那些帮助你成功的人**应有的荣誉。
phrasal-verb

break away from

停止成为某事或某人影响的一部分
Meaning
to stop being part of something or someone’s influence
Example
He wants to **break away from** his parents’ control.
他想摆脱父母的控制。
idiom

hit the pause button

暂停或暂时停止你正在做的事情
Meaning
to take a break or stop what you are doing temporarily
Example
After weeks of hard work, I decided to **hit the pause button** and relax for a while.
经过几周的辛勤工作后，我决定按下暂停键，休息一下。
idiom

forty winks

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
他喜欢下班后小睡一会儿。
phrasal-verb

branch into

将公司扩展到新的领域或市场
Meaning
to expand a company into new areas or markets
Example
The company plans to **branch into** Southeast Asian markets next year.
公司计划在明年进入东南亚市场。
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

pop into chat

简短地加入对话或聊天
Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
他**跳进聊天**只是为了打个招呼。
phrasal-verb

brace yourself for

为某些具有挑战性或令人恐惧的事情做好心理准备
Meaning
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
Example
Take a breath and **brace yourself for** the tough conversation.
深呼吸，准备好迎接艰难的对话。
phrasal-verb

be there for

在需要时提供帮助或安慰某人
Meaning
to be available to help or comfort someone in need
Example
She promised to always **be there for** her sister no matter what.
她承诺无论发生什么，都会始终**为她的妹妹在那里**。
phrasal-verb

wind off from

从压力中放松自己；在工作或紧张之后平静下来
Meaning
to relax or detach yourself from stress; to calm down after work or tension
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind off from** all the pressure by listening to soft music.
在漫长的一天之后，我喜欢通过听轻音乐来放松所有压力。
phrasal-verb

paint over

用一层新的油漆覆盖某物
Meaning
to cover something with a new layer of paint
Example
He decided to **paint over** the old mural with a new design.
他决定用新设计重新涂画旧壁画。
phrasal-verb

ease into calmness

逐渐放松并释放焦虑的紧张感
Meaning
to gradually relax and let go of anxious tension
Example
Close your eyes and **ease into calmness** with slow breathing.
闭上眼睛，**ease into calmness**，用缓慢的呼吸。
idiom

put two and two together

通过推理弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
他**推理之后**意识到她在撒谎。
phrasal-verb

set out on

开始一个有特定目标的旅程或活动
Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She **set out on** her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
她**开始**了她的梦想，开始了手工珠宝业务。
idiom

Catwalk queen

一个非常自信又时尚的女人，就像模特一样
Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
她走进房间，像一个T台女王。
phrasal-verb

turn left

改变方向向左
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, **turn left** onto Main Street.
在下一个交叉口，**向左转**进入主街。
idiom

set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
idiom

pave the way

使他人的进步更容易
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
她的研究为未来的发现铺平了道路。
phrasal-verb

speak up on

公开表达某人对某个话题的意见
Meaning
to express one's opinion openly about a topic
Example
Experts **speak up on** the importance of cross-cultural dialogue.
专家们公开表达了关于跨文化对话重要性的看法。
phrasal-verb

phase out debts

逐渐减少或消除债务
Meaning
to gradually reduce or eliminate debts
Example
The government plans to **phase out debts** over the next decade.
政府计划在下一个十年内逐渐减少债务。
idiom

behind the firewall

受到保护或与外部威胁隔离
Meaning
protected or isolated from external threats
Example
Sensitive company data should always stay **behind the firewall**.
敏感的公司数据应该始终保持在**防火墙后面**。
idiom

beat someone to the punch

在别人之前做某事
Meaning
to do something before someone else does
Example
He **beat me to the punch** by applying for the job first.
他通过首先申请这份工作**抢先一步**。
phrasal-verb

bring up with

向某人提起一个话题或问题以供讨论
Meaning
to mention a topic or issue to someone for discussion
Example
I decided to **bring up** the issue **with** my manager during our weekly meeting.
我决定在我们的每周会议期间向我的经理提出这个问题。
phrasal-verb

breathe through stress

通过呼吸技巧管理压力或焦虑
Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
当你感到压力时，慢慢深呼吸，缓解压力。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
phrasal-verb

listen in on

偷偷听某人的谈话
Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught **listening in on** their private discussion.
他被抓到偷偷听他们的私人讨论。
idiom

grasp at straws

为了成功而尝试任何方法，即使几乎不可能
Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
他在提出那个想法时是在**抓救命稻草**。
idiom

move ahead with

继续在某事上取得进展
Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll **move ahead with** the rollout.
尽管有所延迟，我们将继续进行部署。
idiom

off the beaten track

在一个很少有人去的地方；偏远或不寻常
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
我们发现了一个美丽的海滩，远离人群。
phrasal-verb

bring in together

将来自不同背景的人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people from different backgrounds
Example
The HR department worked hard to **bring in together** employees from various cultures.
人力资源部门努力工作，以便将来自不同文化的员工团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

reach across to

与不同群体的人联系或合作
Meaning
to connect or cooperate with people from different groups
Example
The company aims to **reach across to** different departments for innovation.
该公司旨在与不同部门合作，推动创新。
phrasal-verb

let positivity in

允许乐观的思想和情感进入你的大脑
Meaning
to allow optimistic thoughts and feelings into your mind
Example
Take a deep breath and **let positivity in**.
深呼吸并让积极性进入。
phrasal-verb

slim down

变瘦；减肥
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
她一直在锻炼以便为她的婚礼减肥。
phrasal-verb

get along together

拥有友好和谐的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
idiom

show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
idiom

in so many words

清楚而直接地说某事
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
他没有直说，但我知道他的意思。
phrasal-verb

break past

克服障碍或限制；超越某些困难
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limit; to move beyond something difficult
Example
You have to **break past** your fears to achieve real success.
你必须克服恐惧才能取得真正的成功。
idiom

Economic bubble

一种资产价格远远高于其真实价值的情况。
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
2008年住房经济泡沫破裂，引发了全球危机。
idiom

break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。
phrasal-verb

check in about

讨论或确认某事的状态
Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s **check in about** the deliverables before Friday.
让我们在周五之前讨论交付内容。
phrasal-verb

shore up the economy

在困难时期支持或增强经济
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
刺激方案是在危机后提出的，以增强经济。
phrasal-verb

switch off from

从工作或压力中精神上断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect mentally from work or stress
Example
She **switches off from** emails after yoga class.
她在瑜伽课后会断开电子邮件。
idiom

puppy love

一种年轻或纯真的爱
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
他们在学校的关系只是**青涩的爱**。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
phrasal-verb

tinker around with

以实验性的方式进行小的调整
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
我们在每次用户访谈后对应用程序设计进行小的调整。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
phrasal-verb

bring attention to

让人们注意或意识到某些重要的事情
Meaning
to make people notice or be aware of something important
Example
The campaign **brought attention to** climate inequality.
这场运动引起了人们对气候不平等的关注。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
idiom

A flash of inspiration

突如其来的创意
Meaning
A sudden creative idea
Example
He had **a flash of inspiration** while working late at night.
他在深夜工作时有了**灵感的闪现**。
phrasal-verb

step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
idiom

tough as nails

非常强大和有韧性
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
她是 **tough as nails**，没有什么能打破她的精神。
phrasal-verb

channel energy into

将努力集中在特定目标上
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.
他将能量投入到创造性爱好中，以减轻压力。
idiom

Throw money at the problem

试图通过花费大量金钱来解决问题，而不是找到真正的解决方案。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of finding the real solution.
Example
You can’t just **throw money at the problem**; we need a proper plan.
你不能仅仅 **扔钱解决问题**；我们需要一个适当的计划。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
phrasal-verb

tremble with

因恐惧颤抖
Meaning
to shake because of fear or anxiety
Example
He **trembled with** fear when he saw the police car stop near him.
当他看到警车停在他旁边时，他**因恐惧颤抖**。
phrasal-verb

type in

使用键盘输入文本或数据
Meaning
to enter text or data using a keyboard
Example
Please **type in** your password to continue.
请输入**type in**您的密码以继续
phrasal-verb

use sparingly

将某物以小或有限的数量使用
Meaning
to use something in small or limited amounts
Example
Please **use** the office supplies **sparingly** until the next order arrives.
请在下个订单到达之前节约使用办公室用品。
idiom

shift gears

改变方法或活动
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成任务，就需要改变方法。
phrasal-verb

set upon

突然袭击某人
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
小偷被愤怒的人群袭击了。
idiom

A negative outlook

悲观的态度或观点
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
他对生活总是持悲观态度。
idiom

take someone's breath away

用美丽或魅力给某人留下深刻印象或惊讶
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty **took his breath away**.
她的美丽**让他目瞪口呆**。
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

let through

让情感自然流动，而不抵抗它们
Meaning
to allow emotions to pass naturally without resisting them
Example
It’s okay to **let through** your sadness and then move on.
允许让你的悲伤**通过**，然后继续前进。
idiom

apology accepted

用于表示你原谅某人
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
别担心，原谅了
idiom

give it a shot

尝试某事，即使你不确定是否会成功
Meaning
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
Example
You should **give it a shot**; you might surprise yourself.
你应该尝试一下；你可能会让自己惊讶。
phrasal-verb

live within

根据收入量入为出
Meaning
to spend only as much money as you earn
Example
It's important to **live within** your means.
在自己的经济能力范围内生活很重要。
idiom

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。