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phrasal-verb

give over

停止做某事；把控制权交给某人
Meaning
to stop doing something; to hand control to someone
Example
He finally **gave over** his duties to his assistant.
他最终将他的职责交给了他的助手。
idiom

truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

To tell the truth

诚实或公开地讲话。
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
说实话，我从来不喜欢那部电影。
idiom

get your ducks in a row

在行动之前把事情安排好
Meaning
to organize things properly before taking action
Example
Before launching the business, we need to **get our ducks in a row**.
在开始创业之前，我们需要把一切安排好。
idiom

make someone's day

让某人非常高兴
Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really **made my day**!
你的消息真的让我非常高兴！
idiom

second thoughts

对决定的怀疑或重新考虑
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我正在对移居国外产生**第二想法**。
idiom

out of the picture

不再涉及或相关
Meaning
no longer involved or relevant
Example
After the gallery closed, the curator was **out of the picture**.
画廊关闭后，策展人不再是其中的一部分。
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

fill in on

向某人提供最新信息
Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
你能告诉我政策的最新更新吗？
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
idiom

brainstorm ideas

思考新的和创造性的想法
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
班级聚集在一起为科学项目生成创意。
idiom

get a pat on the back

因为做得好而获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
他因完成项目而得到了背部拍打。
phrasal-verb

sign on with

正式同意与某人合作或合作
Meaning
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
Example
The firm has just **signed on with** a global distributor.
公司刚刚与全球分销商签约。
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

ace the test

在考试或任务中表现出色
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
她**考试通过**并获得了最高分。
phrasal-verb

cut expenses

削减开支
Meaning
to lower the total amount of money spent
Example
He managed to **cut expenses** by cooking at home instead of eating out.
他通过在家做饭而不是外出就餐，成功地**削减开支**。
idiom

under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。
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

breathe through emotions

通过在情绪时刻控制呼吸来冷静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by controlling your breathing during emotional moments
Example
She tried to **breathe through** her emotions before responding.
她在回应之前尝试了**通过呼吸平复**她的情感。
idiom

a thing of the past

不再存在或发生的事情
Meaning
something that no longer exists or happens
Example
With smartphones, landline phones are **a thing of the past**.
有了智能手机，座机电话成了**过去的事情**。
phrasal-verb

reach across borders

在国际上合作；在国家边界之外建立联系
Meaning
to cooperate internationally; to form connections beyond national boundaries
Example
Organizations are striving to **reach across borders** to solve global problems.
各组织正努力突破国界，以解决全球性问题。
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

have a good head on one's shoulders

理智且聪明
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
她只有20岁，但她**有一个好的头脑**。
idiom

Keep the tradition alive

继续实践一个习俗，以免它被遗忘
Meaning
To continue practicing a custom so that it is not forgotten
Example
Every year we celebrate this festival to **keep the tradition alive**.
每年我们都会庆祝这个节日，以**保持传统活力**。
phrasal-verb

open up about kindness

诚实地谈论善行或感恩之事
Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
他终于**开放关于善良**，他从陌生人那里获得的善意
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
phrasal-verb

come up to

未达到某一特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach a particular standard or expectation
Example
Her performance didn't **come up to** our expectations.
她的表现没有达到我们的期望。
phrasal-verb

lean emotionally on

依赖某人以获得情感支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for emotional support
Example
During tough times, she **leaned emotionally on** her best friend.
在困难时期，她**情感依赖**她的最好朋友。
idiom

back on your feet

恢复健康了
Meaning
recovered and healthy again
Example
It’s good to see you **back on your feet** after the flu.
很高兴看到你在得流感后恢复健康。
phrasal-verb

get back to

稍后回复某人的电话或消息
Meaning
to return someone's call or reply later
Example
I’m busy now, but I’ll **get back to** you this evening.
我现在很忙，但我今晚会回复你。
idiom

in the pipeline

正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
几个新项目正在进行中。
phrasal-verb

reach out to investors

联系投资者
Meaning
to contact people who might be interested in funding your business
Example
Startups often **reach out to investors** when they need capital.
初创公司经常在需要资金时**联系投资者**。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
phrasal-verb

move past hurt

从痛苦的经历中情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a painful experience
Example
It took her years to **move past hurt** and trust again.
她花了多年才**走出伤痛**，重新建立信任。
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
idiom

Best foot forward

努力给人留下最好的印象
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
她总是在重要场合尽力表现自己最好的一面。
idiom

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟的境地。
Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
辞掉那份工作让他从煎锅跳进了火坑。
phrasal-verb

comfort someone with

通过提供友善的话语或支持来安慰某人
Meaning
to console someone by offering kind words or support
Example
He **comforted his friend with** kind words after the loss.
在失落之后，他**用友善的话语安慰了他的朋友**。
phrasal-verb

cut in

在别人说话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
Please don’t **cut in** when others are making their points.
请不要在别人阐述观点时打断他们。
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

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

reach alignment on

达成一致意见，所有各方共享相同立场
Meaning
to reach an agreement where all parties share the same position
Example
The leaders **reached alignment on** climate goals.
领导者们就气候目标达成了一致意见。
idiom

have a Eureka moment

突然意识到问题的解决方案
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
我在修复代码时突然有了一个**尤里卡时刻**。
idiom

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
idiom

stand tall

以自豪和自信的方式行动
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
尽管有所有的批评，她依然昂首挺胸。
phrasal-verb

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
phrasal-verb

roll back

逆转或减少某事的影响
Meaning
to reverse or reduce the effect of something
Example
The government decided to **roll back** the new data policy after criticism.
政府决定在批评后撤回新的数据政策。
phrasal-verb

let go of resentment

放下怨恨
Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to **let go of resentment** and move on with his life.
他决定放下怨恨并继续他的生活。
idiom

going viral

在互联网或社交媒体上迅速变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
那只跳舞的猫的视频已经**病毒式传播**，每个人都在谈论它。
idiom

a run for one’s money

与某人进行激烈竞争；有效地挑战
Meaning
to compete strongly with someone; to challenge effectively
Example
The new company is giving the old giants **a run for their money**.
新公司正在与老牌巨头展开激烈竞争。
idiom

virus of doubt

一种迅速传播的不确定感
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
项目延迟后，不确定的病毒开始蔓延。
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

keep something to yourself

不要告诉任何人某事
Meaning
not tell anyone about something
Example
Please **keep it to yourself** until we’re ready to announce.
请**保密**，直到我们准备好宣布。
phrasal-verb

set up

建立或创建一个组织、系统或结构
Meaning
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
Example
They **set up** a new political party to challenge the ruling government.
他们建立了一个新的政党，以挑战执政政府。
idiom

in the same frame

拥有共同的视角或理解
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
在我们开始之前，我们需要确保每个人都**在同一框架中**。
idiom

sour grapes

假装不喜欢你得不到的东西
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
他关于奖项不公平的评论只是**酸葡萄**。
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
idiom

head back to

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
Let’s **head back to** the office after lunch.
午餐后我们回到办公室。
phrasal-verb

drop behind

在进步或发展上落后于他人
Meaning
to fall behind others in progress or development
Example
She started to **drop behind** in her studies after missing several classes.
在错过几节课后，她开始在学习上落后。
phrasal-verb

drive up demand

增加对某物的需求或欲望
Meaning
to increase the desire or need for something
Example
The marketing efforts **drove up** demand for the company’s products.
市场营销努力提高了公司产品的需求。
phrasal-verb

coach someone past doubt

帮助某人克服不确定性
Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders **coach people past doubt** with honest feedback and support.
领导者通过诚实的反馈和支持，教练人们超越怀疑。
idiom

call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
idiom

put on a brave face

当你并不自信或高兴时，装作自信或高兴
Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
即使听到坏消息，她还是**装作自信**。
phrasal-verb

go ahead with

开始或继续做计划中的事情
Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
老师告诉我们要**继续进行**这个项目。
idiom

take the law into one's own hands

自行执法；亲自伸张正义
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
村民们决定自行执法，惩罚了那个小偷。
idiom

Tell the truth

说出真相，而不是撒谎。
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
请**说实话**，即使这会伤害。
idiom

on the go

总是忙碌或活跃；经常旅行
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
她总是忙于工作旅行。
phrasal-verb

set priorities

决定哪些任务或目标最重要
Meaning
to decide which tasks or goals are most important
Example
You must **set priorities** to reach your long-term goals.
你必须 **设定优先级** 以实现你的长期目标。
idiom

change one's tune

改变自己的意见或态度
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
听到好消息后，他决定**改变自己的看法**。
phrasal-verb

break down walls

去除人们之间的分歧或障碍
Meaning
to remove divisions or barriers between people
Example
The new leadership aims to **break down walls** between departments.
新的领导力旨在消除各部门之间的壁垒。
phrasal-verb

stir up demand

增加或刺激消费者需求
Meaning
to increase or stimulate consumer demand
Example
Lower interest rates can **stir up demand** for housing and cars.
较低的利率可能会增加住房和汽车的需求。
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

trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
我们通过**试验和错误**开发了这个产品。
idiom

The more, the merrier

当有更多人参与时，事情会更有趣或更有效。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
带上你的朋友——人越多越热闹！
idiom

see off

陪某人去送行
Meaning
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
Example
We’ll **see off** the guests at the station.
我们会去车站送客人。
idiom

set the wheels in motion

开始某事或启动行动
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
CEO的演讲**推动**了新项目的开展。
idiom

backdoor access

一种秘密或未经授权的方式访问系统或信息
Meaning
a secret or unauthorized way to access a system or information
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor access** to the company’s database.
黑客发现了进入公司数据库的后门通道。
idiom

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
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。
phrasal-verb

reach out to team members

与同事沟通或提供支持
Meaning
to communicate or offer support to colleagues
Example
Good leaders **reach out to team members** during tough times.
优秀的领导者在困难时期会**与团队成员保持联系**。
idiom

brand ambassador

通过个人影响力推广品牌的人
Meaning
a person who promotes a brand through personal influence
Example
They hired a celebrity as their **brand ambassador**.
他们聘请了一位名人作为他们的**品牌大使**。
idiom

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
phrasal-verb

leak out

意外地变得为人知晓；逃避保密
Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information **leaked out** before the official announcement.
敏感信息在官方宣布之前就**泄露**了。
phrasal-verb

run over budget

超出预算
Meaning
to spend more money than was planned
Example
The construction project **ran over budget** by nearly 20%.
该建设项目 **超出了预算**，超出了近20%。
phrasal-verb

slow down spending

减少财政支出的速度
Meaning
to reduce the speed of financial expenditure
Example
During inflation, people tend to **slow down spending**.
在通货膨胀期间，人们往往会减少支出。
phrasal-verb

filter in calmness

逐渐将平静或冷静带入你的心灵
Meaning
to gradually bring peace or calm into your mind
Example
Meditation helps **filter in calmness** during stress.
冥想有助于在压力中**带来平静**。
phrasal-verb

cry over

对已经发生的事情感到难过或抱怨
Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
为洒掉的牛奶哭泣是没有意义的
phrasal-verb

wipe down

用布擦拭表面
Meaning
to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth
Example
Don’t forget to **wipe down** the kitchen counter after cooking.
做饭后别忘了擦拭厨房台面。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
phrasal-verb

fry up

用热油或脂肪快速煮食
Meaning
to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat
Example
She **fried up** some eggs for breakfast.
她为早餐煎了几个鸡蛋。
phrasal-verb

move beyond pain

从情感痛苦中康复并成长
Meaning
to heal and grow after emotional suffering
Example
She tried to **move beyond pain** and focus on her goals.
她试图**超越痛苦**，专注于自己的目标。
idiom

breakthrough

一个重大的或突如其来的发展或发现；一个重要的成就
Meaning
a significant or sudden development or discovery; an important achievement
Example
The scientist made a major **breakthrough** in his research on cancer treatment.
科学家在癌症治疗研究中取得了一个重大的**bùruì kè sū**。
idiom

behind enemy lines

处于敌对或危险的情况中
Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working **behind enemy lines** to report the truth.
记者们在敌人的防线后工作，以报道真相。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas to

向他人提出供考虑的想法
Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
我们明天将向管理团队提出想法。
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be your own biggest fan

欣赏并相信自己
Meaning
to appreciate and believe in yourself
Example
You should **be your own biggest fan** to stay motivated.
你应该成为自己最大的粉丝，以保持动力。
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。
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on the fast track

在职业或项目中快速进展
Meaning
advancing quickly in a career or project
Example
He is **on the fast track** to becoming a manager.
他正在**快速通道**上成为经理。
idiom

Take off

开始迅速成功; 离开地面。
Meaning
To begin to succeed rapidly; to leave the ground.
Example
Her business really **took off** after the new marketing campaign.
她的生意在新的营销活动之后真的**起飞**了。
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。
idiom

it's not rocket science

这不难理解
Meaning
it's not difficult to understand
Example
You can learn to cook, **it's not rocket science**.
你可以学会做饭，**这不难理解**。
idiom

code of ethics

一组指导人工智能开发或使用的道德原则
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
开发者必须在人工智能研究中遵守严格的**道德规范**。
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
idiom

in the wrong

对错误或糟糕情况负责。
Meaning
to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.
Example
He knew he was **in the wrong** for shouting at her.
他知道大声对她喊是他的错。
phrasal-verb

celebrate wins with

与某人一起庆祝成就
Meaning
to mark achievements alongside someone
Example
We **celebrate wins with** a quick message in the team chat.
我们通过团队聊天中的快速消息庆祝胜利。
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

listen to

以同理心倾听某人感受或说话
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.
有时候，一个人需要的只是有人**听他**说话。
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

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
idiom

rule with an iron fist

非常严格和严厉地控制人们
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
这位独裁者以铁腕统治了二十年。
phrasal-verb

drive up prices

推高价格
Meaning
to cause prices to increase
Example
High demand for oil has **driven up prices** around the world.
石油需求量的增加已经**推高了全球价格**。
idiom

on the ball

机警、聪明并且反应迅速
Meaning
alert, smart, and quick to react
Example
You need to be **on the ball** to handle this job.
你需要非常机警才能处理这份工作。
idiom

My two cents

我的个人意见或建议
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
这只是我的意见，但我认为我们应该等待。
phrasal-verb

come across as honest

看起来诚实可信
Meaning
to seem or appear to be sincere and truthful
Example
He always **comes across as honest** in conversations.
他在交谈中总是看起来诚实可信。
idiom

open up

变得愿意分享想法或开始操作
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
他终于开始谈论他面临的挑战。
phrasal-verb

show appreciation for

表现你对某事的重视
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
我们应该**表达对**团队辛勤工作的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

keep up on

保持与在线工作或沟通保持更新
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
她总是通过Slack保持对公司新闻的更新。
idiom

Keep a cool head

保持冷静，不要过于情绪化
Meaning
to remain calm and not get too emotional
Example
In a crisis, it's important to **keep a cool head**.
在危机中，保持冷静非常重要。
phrasal-verb

hold elections

组织并进行领导投票
Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will **hold elections** in all districts next month.
委员会将在下个月在所有地区举行选举。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly of

以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
每个人都称赞她，因为她总是慷慨大方。
idiom

pulling strings

利用影响力去做某事
Meaning
using influence to get something done
Example
He got the engineering contract by **pulling strings**.
他通过**pulling strings**得到了工程合同。