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phrasal-verb

go out

离开家；外出休闲或工作
Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We **went out** for dinner last night.
昨晚我们去吃晚餐了。
idiom

the honest truth

绝对和完整的真相
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
老实告诉你，我并没有享受那次旅行。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

检查自上次更新以来工作进展到何种程度
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
项目负责人每周四早上**检查进展**。
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

shore up

加强或支持某事
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
他们正在投资以加强农村诊所。
idiom

Gordian knot

一个非常复杂或无法解决的问题。
Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
气候变化的问题就像一个戈尔迪之结，需要大胆的行动。
idiom

hold off

推迟做某事
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
在确认预算之前，让我们先推迟定单的最终确认。
idiom

It never rains but it pours

当坏事发生时，它们总是一起来的。
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.
我先丢了手机，又丢了钱包——祸不单行。
phrasal-verb

live up to promises

根据某人承诺或期望的行为
Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always **live up to** their promises.
伟大的领导者总是信守承诺。
phrasal-verb

fess up

承认或坦白一些尴尬或错误的事情
Meaning
to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong
Example
It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.
是时候**承认**并讲述发生了什么事。
phrasal-verb

point up

强调某事; 使某事更加显著
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
这个例子突出了沟通的重要性。
phrasal-verb

stand out as a leader

因领导能力或成就而被认可
Meaning
to be recognized for leadership qualities or achievements
Example
She **stood out as a leader** because of her integrity and vision.
她因其诚信和远见**脱颖而出**成为领导者。
idiom

a piece of cake

非常容易做的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
这次考试对我来说是**小菜一碟**。
idiom

throw caution to the wind

做冒险的事而不担心
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
我决定把谨慎抛诸脑后去尝试。
idiom

to be fair

公平地说；用于引入平衡或公正的意见
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
**公平地说**，她尽了最大努力。
phrasal-verb

build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
idiom

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
idiom

cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
phrasal-verb

bounce off

与某人讨论一个想法以获得他们的意见
Meaning
to discuss an idea with someone to get their opinion
Example
I’d like to **bounce off** a few ideas with you before the presentation.
在演讲之前，我想和你**bounce off**一些想法。
idiom

cover your tracks

隐藏一个人行为的证据
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
黑客在进入系统后常常**掩盖他们的痕迹**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

tune into positivity

专注于积极的思想或情感
Meaning
to focus your attention on positive thoughts or feelings
Example
Each morning, **tune into positivity** before starting your work.
每天早晨，在开始工作之前，调入积极性。
idiom

phishing for information

通过伪装成可信的实体来获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
他通过假装是银行的工作人员来**钓鱼获取信息**。
phrasal-verb

build around

将某物基于一个核心思想或特点
Meaning
to base something on a central idea or feature
Example
The company plans to **build around** AI as its main technology.
公司计划将**build around** AI作为其主要技术。
phrasal-verb

break off relations

结束国家之间的外交或政治关系
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
在边境争议升级后，两国决定断绝关系。
phrasal-verb

branch into tech

扩展到科技行业
Meaning
to expand into the technology sector
Example
Traditional companies are now trying to **branch into tech** to stay relevant.
传统公司现在正在尝试**进军科技行业**以保持相关性。
idiom

we'll cross that bridge when we come to it

我们不会担心可能发生的未来问题，而是如果发生了我们再处理
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
我不知道我们怎么支付修理费，但到时候再说
phrasal-verb

say sorry for

为某事表达遗憾或道歉
Meaning
to express regret or apology for something
Example
He **said sorry for** his rude behavior.
他为自己的粗鲁行为道歉。
idiom

grin and bear it

耐心接受困难的情况
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to **grin and bear it** until the work is done.
你只需要忍耐直到工作完成

you can’t judge a book by its cover

idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

lose interest

对某事失去兴趣
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
他很快就对这个项目失去了兴趣。
phrasal-verb

break down barriers

消除人们或文化之间的误解或分歧
Meaning
to remove misunderstandings or divisions between people or cultures
Example
Art and music can **break down barriers** between different cultures.
艺术和音乐可以**打破障碍**，促进不同文化之间的交流。
idiom

push someone's buttons

故意惹恼或激怒某人
Meaning
to deliberately annoy or upset someone
Example
He knows how to **push her buttons** when they argue.
他知道他们争吵时怎样故意惹她生气。
idiom

build from the ground up

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built their business from the ground up** with no investors.
他们**从头开始建立了他们的生意**，没有投资者。
idiom

come crashing down

突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
他们的计划在危机后崩溃了。
phrasal-verb

flare out

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or lose temper
Example
She **flared out** when her plans were canceled.
她的计划被取消时，她突然生气了。
idiom

light bulb moment

突如其来的领悟或新想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a **light bulb moment** while brainstorming for the campaign.
她在为活动进行头脑风暴时，突然有了一个**灵光一现**。
idiom

hit the streets

开始巡逻或开始寻找嫌疑人
Meaning
to go out on patrol or begin a search for a suspect
Example
The officers decided to **hit the streets** after the robbery was reported.
在抢劫案报告后，警察决定开始巡逻。
idiom

look forward to

对即将发生的事情感到兴奋
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
我期待着尽快见到你。
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
phrasal-verb

appeal to

正式或真诚地请求某人帮助
Meaning
to ask someone earnestly or formally for help
Example
The charity **appealed to** the public for donations.
慈善机构**向**公众呼吁捐款。
idiom

in black and white

书面形式; 明确声明
Meaning
in written form; clearly stated
Example
The rules are clearly written **in black and white**.
规则明确写成了 **黑白分明**。
idiom

to have a clean conscience

因为没有做错事而感到自己很好
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
说出真相后，她有了**清晰的良知**。
idiom

no rocket scientist

不太聪明；不是天才
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
他不是**天才**，但是他努力工作。
phrasal-verb

cool down from

从情感或身体压力中放松并恢复
Meaning
to relax and recover from emotional or physical stress
Example
She needed time to **cool down from** the heated discussion.
她需要时间来从激烈的讨论中冷静下来。
idiom

be on edge

感到紧张，焦虑或容易被激怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
她整天都在**焦虑**地等待结果。
idiom

Born in the barn

有坏习惯或缺乏社交礼仪。
Meaning
To have bad manners or lack social etiquette.
Example
Close the door! Were you **born in the barn**?
关上门！你是在谷仓里出生的吗？
phrasal-verb

lay aside savings

为了未来的使用而储蓄钱
Meaning
to save money for future use
Example
Families are advised to **lay aside savings** during good times.
建议家庭在好时光时**储蓄金钱**。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
phrasal-verb

adapt around challenges

为了有效应对障碍而改变计划或行为
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
当项目时间表发生变化时，我们的团队不得不**适应挑战**。
phrasal-verb

show out

当某人离开时，把他们送到门口
Meaning
to accompany someone to the door when they are leaving
Example
The manager **showed out** the clients after the meeting.
经理在会议后把客户送到门口。
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

set boundaries

确定你会做或不会做的事情，特别是在工作中
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
在工作和个人生活之间设定边界是健康的。
phrasal-verb

rise to

成功地应对困难的情况或挑战
Meaning
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or challenge
Example
She always **rises to** the occasion when facing tough challenges.
她总是在面对艰难挑战时，**挺身而出**。
idiom

Dress to kill

穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
她去聚会时总是穿得光彩照人。
idiom

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
idiom

make a name for oneself

因某事而出名；成名
Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He **made a name for himself** as a creative designer.
他作为一名有创意的设计师而出名。
idiom

helicopter parent

一个过度参与孩子生活的父母
Meaning
a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
Example
She’s a bit of a **helicopter parent**, always watching over her kids.
她有点像**直升机父母**，总是关注她的孩子。
idiom

draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
idiom

close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
idiom

throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
phrasal-verb

call for backup

在困难的情况下请求额外的帮助
Meaning
to request extra help in a challenging situation
Example
Editors **call for backup** when breaking news floods in overnight.
编辑们在突发新闻涌入时会请求支援。
phrasal-verb

go through

仔细研究或阅读某事
Meaning
to study or read something carefully
Example
You should **go through** the textbook before the quiz.
你应该在测验前仔细阅读课本。
phrasal-verb

bring out ideas

鼓励别人分享创造性的想法
Meaning
to encourage others to share creative thoughts
Example
Good leaders know how to **bring out ideas** from their team.
优秀的领导者知道如何从他们的团队中激发想法。
idiom

get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或过程
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
让我们开始这个新活动。
idiom

pharming

一种网络攻击，將网站的流量重定向到一个欺诈性网站，以窃取信息
Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
由于**法明**攻击，受害人的银行账户信息被窃取。
idiom

nudge into

轻轻地鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
他们轻推她在聚会上做演讲。
idiom

talk behind someone's back

在某人不在时说他坏话
Meaning
to say bad things about someone when they are not present
Example
I don’t like people who **talk behind my back**.
我不喜欢那些**在我背后说坏话**的人。
idiom

change your tune

改变你的意见或态度
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
一开始他批评了这个计划，但后来他改变了看法。
phrasal-verb

put aside

为未来使用而存钱
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
试着每个月存一点钱。
phrasal-verb

heat up

使食物再次变热或变热
Meaning
to make food warm or hot again
Example
I’ll **heat up** the leftovers from last night.
我会把昨晚的剩菜加热。
phrasal-verb

send across

将信息或感情清楚地传达给他人
Meaning
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
Example
His speech **sent across** a strong message of cooperation.
他的演讲**传达**了一个强有力的合作信息。
phrasal-verb

push for

努力去做某事或使其被接受
Meaning
to try hard to get something done or accepted
Example
The opposition party **pushed for** a new anti-corruption bill.
反对党**推动**了一项新的反腐败法案。
phrasal-verb

lay down trade rules

为商业活动制定规则
Meaning
to establish regulations for trading activities
Example
International organizations **lay down trade rules** to ensure fair exchange.
国际组织制定商业规则以确保公平交换。
phrasal-verb

go for

喜欢或选择某物
Meaning
to like or choose something
Example
Most kids **go for** ice cream over fruit.
大多数孩子更喜欢冰淇淋而不是水果。
phrasal-verb

share your soul with

与某人完全诚实且脆弱地表达你的情感
Meaning
to be completely honest and vulnerable in expressing your emotions to someone
Example
You can only truly love when you **share your soul with** someone.
只有在你与某人分享你的灵魂时，你才能真正地去爱。
phrasal-verb

contribute to

帮助实现或支持某事的完成
Meaning
to help bring about or support the achievement of something
Example
Global cooperation can **contribute to** sustainable development.
全球合作可以**贡献于**可持续发展。
phrasal-verb

deal with

处理或应对问题、情况或客户
Meaning
to manage or handle a problem, situation, or customer
Example
Our export team will **deal with** all customs and shipping issues.
我们的出口团队将处理所有海关和运输问题。
idiom

fall on one's shoulders

对困难或不愉快的事情负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.
组织活动的任务落在了她的肩膀上。
phrasal-verb

stand up against injustice

反对不公正待遇或压迫
Meaning
to resist unfair treatment or oppression
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up against injustice** in their country.
市民们聚集起来在他们的国家**反对不公正**。
idiom

break the law

犯下非法行为
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
任何**违法的人**都应该受到惩罚。
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

out of shape

由于缺乏锻炼而变得不健康或不适合
Meaning
to be unfit or unhealthy due to lack of exercise
Example
I’m so **out of shape** after sitting at a desk all day.
我整天坐在桌子前，完全不健康了。
idiom

piece of the puzzle

完整解决方案或理解的一部分
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
这条信息只是拼图的一部分。
idiom

the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
phrasal-verb

drop back

移动到更后的位置
Meaning
to move to a position further behind
Example
The runner **dropped back** after the first lap due to exhaustion.
跑者在第一圈后由于疲劳**掉队**。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
phrasal-verb

join hands with

为了一个目标而共同合作或共同工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work together for a cause
Example
Several organizations **joined hands with** the ministry to organize the cultural festival.
多个组织与该部门合作，共同组织了文化节。
phrasal-verb

keep pushing forward

尽管面临挑战，依然朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue moving toward your goals despite challenges
Example
Even when it’s tough, always **keep pushing forward**.
即使困难重重，也要永远**向前推进**。
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**。
idiom

bury the differences

忘记争执，重新成为朋友
Meaning
to forget disagreements and be friendly again
Example
They decided to **bury their differences** and work together.
他们决定**埋葬他们的分歧**，一起工作。
phrasal-verb

break off talks

突然停止讨论或谈判
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
两国在反复争议后决定**中断谈判**。
idiom

stick together

互相支持，保持在一起
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
在困难时期，好的朋友们总是团结在一起。
idiom

To be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
To be very close friends
Example
They've been **thick as thieves** ever since childhood.
他们从小就是非常要好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

fight back tears

努力不哭
Meaning
to try not to cry
Example
She **fought back tears** while saying goodbye.
她在告别时努力不哭。
phrasal-verb

hold the door

为某人保持门开作为一种礼貌的举动
Meaning
to keep the door open for someone as a polite gesture
Example
He always **holds the door** for others when entering a building.
他总是在进入建筑时为他人开门。
idiom

fly off the handle

以非常生气的方式反应，毫不思考
Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.
当有人刮擦他的汽车时，他**飞出手柄**。
idiom

a no-brainer

非常容易理解或决定的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
问题的解决方案是**非常简单的**。
idiom

better luck next time

用来鼓励失败的人
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
下次好运！你差点赢了。
idiom

to clean one's hands

摆脱某事的责任，尤其是错误行为的责任
Meaning
to rid oneself of responsibility for something, especially wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **clean his hands** of the situation, but we all knew he was involved.
他试图**洗手不干**，但我们都知道他参与了。
idiom

cut somebody some slack

因为某人此刻有问题，不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
他最近压力很大，我们给他一些喘息的时间
phrasal-verb

go with

匹配得好或合适; 选择某物
Meaning
to match well or be suitable; to choose something
Example
I’ll **go with** the blue shirt—it looks better on me.
我**选**蓝色衬衫—它在我身上看起来更好。
idiom

keep moving forward

尽管有障碍或挫折，也要继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep moving forward**.
无论发生什么，都要继续前进。
phrasal-verb

ease your nerves

使自己感觉不那么焦虑或紧张
Meaning
to make yourself feel less anxious or nervous
Example
Drinking herbal tea helps me **ease my nerves** before a big presentation.
在大演讲之前，喝草药茶帮助我**缓解紧张情绪**。
phrasal-verb

cool within

内部冷静下来并恢复情绪平衡
Meaning
to calm down internally and regain emotional balance
Example
When I feel overwhelmed, I take deep breaths to **cool within**.
当我感到不知所措时，我深呼吸以平静自己。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness of

分享知识或信息，使更多人理解一个问题
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
学校帮助**传播环境保护意识**。
idiom

give someone the cold shoulder

故意忽视或表现出对某人不满
Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
争论后，她故意对他表现冷漠。
phrasal-verb

bubble over

以明显的方式展示兴奋或幸福
Meaning
to show excitement or happiness in an obvious way
Example
The children were **bubbling over** with joy on the last day of school.
孩子们在学校的最后一天充满了喜悦。
idiom

have an axe to grind

有个人原因去抱怨或批评
Meaning
to have a personal reason to complain or criticize
Example
She **has an axe to grind** with her former employer.
她对前雇主有个人的不满。
phrasal-verb

branch up into management

晋升到更高的管理或领导层级
Meaning
to progress into a higher level of management or leadership
Example
After years of experience, he finally **branched up into management**.
经过多年的经验，他终于**晋升到管理层**。
phrasal-verb

heal over time

随着时间的推移在情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally as time passes
Example
She knew she would **heal over time** if she stayed patient.
她知道，如果她保持耐心，随着时间的推移她会情感上恢复。
idiom

back into

无意中向后移到某物中
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
我差点在停车时倒退进回收箱里。
phrasal-verb

choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
idiom

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
idiom

a couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s become **a couch potato** since he lost his job.
他自从失去工作后，变成了**一块沙发土豆**。
phrasal-verb

open up to trade

开始允许国际贸易或经济交换
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
许多发展中国家正在努力**开放贸易**以吸引外国投资。
idiom

house of cards

一个脆弱而可能失败的计划或结构
Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
他们的商业模式最终被证明是一个纸牌屋。
idiom

Fall seven times, stand up eight

即使多次失败，也要继续尝试。
Meaning
Keep trying even after multiple failures.
Example
Life is tough, but remember to **fall seven times, stand up eight**.
生活艰难，但记住**跌倒七次，站起来八次**。
idiom

brain like a computer

拥有极其分析性和高效的思维
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
她记得每个细节；她有一个**像计算机一样的大脑**。
idiom

step up your game

提高你的表现或努力
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
如果你想赢，你需要提高表现。