go through the motions
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All Types idiom phrasal-verb proverb
Content locale
EN 英语 BN 孟加拉语 HI 印地语 ES 西班牙语 FR 法语 DE 德语 RU 俄语 ZH 中文 JA 日语
All Expression Cards All Expressions
idiom

go through the motions

做事没有热情
Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
他在工作中只是走过场。
idiom

on the mend

从疾病或受伤中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
我上周生病了，但现在正在恢复中。
idiom

ace a test

在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
他努力学习，并成功地 **通过了考试**。
idiom

stay on task

继续专注于需要做的事情
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
即使事情变得困难，也要尽量**stay on task**
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up to

允许自己表达感情或变得脆弱
Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
他学会了再次对爱情敞开心扉。
phrasal-verb

rise by

增加一定数量或百分比
Meaning
to increase by a certain amount or percentage
Example
Exports **rose by** 10% in the last fiscal year.
去年出口**增加了**10%。
phrasal-verb

reach out to allies

与友好国家联系或提供合作
Meaning
to make contact or offer cooperation to friendly nations
Example
The new leader tried to **reach out to allies** to rebuild trust.
新领导尝试**联系盟友**以重建信任。
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
phrasal-verb

come up in

在对话中被提到或讨论
Meaning
to be mentioned or discussed in a conversation
Example
Your name **came up in** our meeting yesterday.
昨天在我们的会议中提到了你的名字。
phrasal-verb

keep cool

保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in a stressful situation
Example
It’s important to **keep cool** even when things go wrong.
即使事情出错，也要**保持冷静**。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
idiom

party animal

喜欢去派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
她真是个**派对动物**，总是在周末外出。
idiom

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

拥有的东西比冒险失去它去争取更好的东西要好。
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
我决定保留我已经收到的工作邀请，因为**一鸟在手胜过两鸟在林**。
phrasal-verb

take interest in

对某事表示好奇或兴趣
Meaning
to show curiosity or enthusiasm about something
Example
He started to **take interest in** local traditions after moving abroad.
他开始**对当地传统感兴趣**，在搬到国外之后。
idiom

you’ve got this

安慰某人，告诉他们可以应对某个情况
Meaning
to reassure someone that they can handle a situation
Example
Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!
不用担心演讲—**你搞定了**！
idiom

raise the bar

设定更高的标准或质量水平
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
新产品真正为行业**提高了标准**。
phrasal-verb

plan ahead for

提前为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must **plan ahead for** deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
我们必须 **提前计划** 截止日期，以避免最后时刻的压力。
idiom

Economic backbone

经济中最重要的部分。
Meaning
The most important part of the economy.
Example
Small businesses are the **economic backbone** of the nation.
小企业是国家的**经济支柱**。
phrasal-verb

take on new responsibilities

在自己的角色中接受额外的任务或责任
Meaning
to accept additional tasks or duties in one’s role
Example
He was eager to **take on new responsibilities** after the promotion.
晋升后他渴望承担新的责任
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
phrasal-verb

lie in wait

躲藏并等待某人或某事
Meaning
to hide and wait for someone or something
Example
The police **lay in wait** for the suspect all night.
警方整晚都在等待嫌疑人。
phrasal-verb

clarify up

使某事变得更容易理解
Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
你能**澄清 up** 你在电子邮件中说的是什么意思吗？
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
phrasal-verb

set up a business

开创自己的公司赚取金钱
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
很多人开创自己的事业，以创造自己的财务自由之路。
idiom

fight fire with fire

以其人之道还治其人之身
Meaning
to use the same tactics as one’s opponent
Example
When negotiations failed, they decided to **fight fire with fire**.
当谈判失败时，他们决定以其人之道还治其人之身。
idiom

hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赢得有价值的东西
Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He **hit the jackpot** when his startup got acquired for millions.
当他的初创公司被以数百万收购时，他真是中大奖了。
idiom

keep your eyes on the prize

尽管有困难，依然保持专注于目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal despite difficulties
Example
Even during tough times, she **kept her eyes on the prize**.
即使在困难时刻，她依然专注于自己的目标。
idiom

full of beans

非常有活力和精神
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
孩子们今天早上精力充沛。
phrasal-verb

rise above hurt

克服情感伤痛，不让它控制你
Meaning
to move past emotional pain and not let it control you
Example
She learned to **rise above hurt** and forgive others.
她学会了克服情感伤痛并原谅他人。
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**。
phrasal-verb

speak up about

诚实地谈论你做错的事情
Meaning
to talk honestly about something you did wrong
Example
He decided to **speak up about** his past mistakes.
他决定**诚实地谈论**他过去的错误。
phrasal-verb

wear off

逐渐消失或失去效果
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
旅行的兴奋很快在回家后**消失**了。
phrasal-verb

turn towards

开始专注于新的方向或领域
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
在法律工作多年后，他决定**转向**教学。
phrasal-verb

check against

验证信息或行为，以确保其符合标准
Meaning
to verify information or behavior to ensure it meets standards
Example
All reports must be **checked against** the company’s ethical policy.
所有报告必须**检查对照**公司伦理政策。
phrasal-verb

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
idiom

Cut your losses

停止做不再有利可图的事情。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
最好**止损**并继续前进。
idiom

Out of fashion

不再流行或受欢迎
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
那些牛仔裤多年前就不流行了。
phrasal-verb

pay homage to

向某人或某物致敬
Meaning
to show deep respect or tribute to someone or something
Example
Citizens **pay homage to** national heroes on Independence Day.
公民们在独立日**向民族英雄致敬**。
idiom

call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
idiom

to tip the scales

影响局势的结果
Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
一个证人的证词**影响了结果**，使被告获胜。
phrasal-verb

stay off

避免吃或喝不健康的东西
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
医生让我一个月不吃垃圾食品。
idiom

face the music

为自己所做的事接受批评或惩罚
Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
你犯了一个错误，现在你得接受后果。
idiom

full of years

活得长久且充实
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
他在**满载岁月**并被家人环绕的情况下去世。
phrasal-verb

embrace diversity

积极接受并重视文化差异
Meaning
to accept and value cultural differences positively
Example
Companies that **embrace diversity** often perform better globally.
倡导**多样性**的公司通常在全球表现更好。
phrasal-verb

shell out

支付钱，尤其是当你不想的时候
Meaning
to pay money, especially when you don’t want to
Example
We had to **shell out** $200 for the concert tickets.
我们不得不为音乐会的门票支付200美元。
phrasal-verb

reach milestones

达到朝着目标前进的重要进展节点
Meaning
to achieve significant points of progress toward a goal
Example
By the end of the year, they had **reached all their milestones**.
到年底，他们达到了所有的里程碑。
phrasal-verb

open with

通过做或说某事来开始某事
Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
他通过讲述一个个人故事开始，以便与观众建立联系。
idiom

a snake in the grass

一个秘密的敌人
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
小心；草丛里有一个秘密敌人。
idiom

family comes first

家庭是生活中最重要的优先事项
Meaning
family is the most important priority in life
Example
No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.
无论我多么忙碌，**家庭第一**对我来说是最重要的。
idiom

digital detox

一个人避免使用数字设备或社交媒体的时间段
Meaning
a period when a person avoids using digital devices or social media
Example
I’m going on a **digital detox** this weekend.
这个周末我打算进行**数字排毒**。
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
phrasal-verb

learn through experience

通过反思过去的经验来改进
Meaning
to improve by reflecting on what has happened before
Example
We **learn through experience** when forecasts miss the mark.
当预测不准确时，我们通过经验来学习。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
idiom

An ear to the ground

意识到周围发生的事情。
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
如果你想在生意上成功，始终保持**耳朵贴近地面**。
phrasal-verb

take over power

夺取政府或组织的控制，通常通过武力
Meaning
to gain control of a government or organization, often by force
Example
The military attempted to **take over power** after the election crisis.
军方在选举危机后试图夺取权力。
idiom

set the stage for

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
phrasal-verb

set goals

决定你或你的团队想要实现什么
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.
我们的团队应该为下一个季度设定目标，以保持专注。
phrasal-verb

stand together for

为了支持共同的事业而联合
Meaning
to unite in support of a common cause
Example
Nations **stand together for** climate action.
各国站在一起支持气候行动。
phrasal-verb

pour out

自由地表达你所有的感情
Meaning
to express all your feelings freely
Example
She **poured out** her heart to her best friend.
她把她的心事**倾诉**给了她最好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

speak around

讨论一个话题而不直接处理它
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
他倾向于**讨论一个话题**真正的问题，而不是直接面对它。
phrasal-verb

log on

连接到互联网或系统
Meaning
to connect to the internet or a system
Example
I usually **log on** to check my emails in the morning.
我通常早上**登录**查看我的电子邮件。
idiom

keep your head in the game

保持精神集中并保持动力
Meaning
to stay mentally focused and motivated
Example
Even when things get tough, **keep your head in the game**.
即使事情变得困难，**保持专注在比赛中**。
idiom

lead generation

将陌生人吸引并转化为潜在客户的过程
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
我们正在通过免费的网络研讨会专注于**潜在客户生成**。
idiom

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
phrasal-verb

stick out

引人注目或不同; 继续做困难的事情
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
你必须坚持训练的前几周。
idiom

catch the train

准时赶上火车或事件
Meaning
to be on time for a train or event
Example
Hurry up or you’ll not **catch the train**!
快点，否则你会错过火车！
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
idiom

mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
idiom

in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
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。
idiom

learn the hard way

通过经验学习某事，特别是通过犯错误来学习
Meaning
to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他**通过艰难的方式**学到了诚实是最好的政策。
phrasal-verb

greet with a smile

带着微笑迎接
Meaning
to welcome someone warmly with a smile
Example
Always **greet with a smile** when meeting new people.
每次遇到新朋友时，永远带着微笑迎接。
idiom

cross your heart

做出真诚的承诺
Meaning
to make a sincere promise
Example
I’ll never tell anyone, **cross my heart**.
我永远不会告诉任何人，**我发誓**。
phrasal-verb

get bogged down

深陷于某件事，无法继续前进
Meaning
to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress
Example
I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.
我在文书工作中陷入困境，错过了会议。
idiom

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
idiom

go to battle

准备强烈地战斗或竞争
Meaning
to prepare to fight or compete strongly
Example
Our team is ready to **go to battle** in the finals.
我们的团队准备好在决赛中**去战斗**。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
phrasal-verb

get together with

与家人或朋友聚会并共度时光
Meaning
to meet and spend time with family or friends
Example
We try to **get together with** the whole family every Eid.
我们尽力在每个开斋节与全家团聚。
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
phrasal-verb

appeal against

正式请求法院判决的变更
Meaning
to formally ask for a change in a court decision
Example
The defendant plans to **appeal against** the verdict.
被告计划对判决提出上诉。
phrasal-verb

come out

发布或公开; 变得可见
Meaning
to be released or published; to become visible
Example
The new movie **came out** last week.
新电影上周**上映**了。
idiom

a steep learning curve

当某事很难学习，通常是迅速的
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
新软件有一个**陡峭的学习曲线**，但我设法理解了它。
phrasal-verb

take issue with

与某人或某事强烈不同意
Meaning
to disagree strongly with someone or something
Example
I **take issue with** your interpretation of the results.
我不同意你对结果的解释。
phrasal-verb

stay logged in

保持连接在线账户或平台
Meaning
to remain connected to an online account or platform
Example
You can **stay logged in** to avoid entering your password every time.
你可以**stay logged in**，以避免每次都输入密码。
phrasal-verb

soak in positivity

吸收正能量和积极的思想
Meaning
to absorb good energy and positive thoughts
Example
Surround yourself with good people and **soak in positivity**.
与好人围绕自己并吸收正能量。
idiom

by the way

用于引入新话题或添加额外信息
Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
**顺便说一句**, 你完成你的项目了吗？
phrasal-verb

run on

由特定的能源来源提供动力
Meaning
to be powered by a particular source of energy
Example
Electric cars **run on** renewable energy instead of gasoline.
电动汽车**run on**可再生能源，而不是汽油。
idiom

go steady

定期且独占地与某人约会
Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
他们已经定期且独占地与对方约会超过两年了。
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**。
phrasal-verb

keep in touch with

与某人保持联系或沟通
Meaning
to maintain contact or communication with someone over time
Example
Even after graduation, they promised to **keep in touch with** each other.
即使毕业后，他们承诺要与彼此保持联系。
phrasal-verb

crack down on corruption

采取强有力的措施来打击腐败
Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
新政府承诺采取强有力的措施来打击腐败。
phrasal-verb

carry on

即使在中断或困难之后继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
尽管面临挑战，她依然平静地继续她的工作。
idiom

take someone aback

突然让某人感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude comment.
我被他粗鲁的评论吓了一跳。
phrasal-verb

set the tone for

为一个团队或活动创造整体氛围或态度
Meaning
to create the general mood or attitude for a group or activity
Example
A leader’s behavior **sets the tone for** the entire organization.
一个领导者的行为**为**整个组织**定下基调**。
idiom

fake it till you make it

在你真正自信之前，先表现得像一个自信的人。
Meaning
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
Example
**Fake it till you make it**—confidence will follow.
“假装自信，直到你真的自信”——自信会随之而来。
idiom

thanks a million

非常强烈的感激之情
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
你真的帮了我大忙，太感谢了！
idiom

The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
phrasal-verb

hang in

尽管面临困难，保持坚强并不放弃
Meaning
to stay strong and not give up despite difficulties
Example
When life gets hard, you just have to **hang in** and stay positive.
当生活变得艰难时，你只需要**hang in**并保持积极。
phrasal-verb

ask over

邀请某人到自己家里，通常是为了交谈或道歉
Meaning
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
Example
He **asked her over** to say sorry for what happened.
他**邀请她过来**为发生的事情道歉。
idiom

give someone a warm welcome

非常友好和热情地迎接某人
Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
我们到达时，他们热情地欢迎了我们。
idiom

keep up with

保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
很难跟上最新的科技趋势。
idiom

That’s exactly right

用来表示完全同意某个说法
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
没错，我们应该首先关注质量。
idiom

starry-eyed

拥有天真或不切实际的梦想或希望
Meaning
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
Example
He was **starry-eyed** about becoming a famous singer.
他对成为一位著名歌手感到**星光眼**。
idiom

pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
phrasal-verb

drop someone off

用车辆将某人送到一个地方并把他们留在那里
Meaning
to take someone by vehicle to a place and leave them there
Example
The driver **dropped me off** at the airport.
司机把我放在机场。
phrasal-verb

drop below

下降到低于特定金额或水平
Meaning
to decrease to less than a specific amount or level
Example
Investment growth **dropped below** expectations this quarter.
本季度投资增长**低于**预期。
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。
idiom

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
idiom

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
phrasal-verb

give in to

屈服于压力或诱惑
Meaning
to yield or surrender to pressure or temptation
Example
The country refused to **give in to** international pressure.
这个国家拒绝屈服于国际压力。
phrasal-verb

get into shape

通过锻炼变得身体健康和合适
Meaning
to become physically fit and healthy through exercise
Example
He started running every morning to **get into shape**.
他开始每天早晨跑步来**保持健康**。
phrasal-verb

throw out

丢弃不再需要的东西; 丢弃
Meaning
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
Example
We should **throw out** all the old newspapers.
我们应该**扔掉**所有的旧报纸。
phrasal-verb

let feelings pass

让情绪自然而然地来去，不与之抗争
Meaning
to allow emotions to come and go without fighting them
Example
Instead of holding on to anger, I try to **let feelings pass** naturally.
与其坚持愤怒，我试图让情绪自然而然地流过。
idiom

to hit it off

迅速成为好朋友
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
我们一见面就成了好朋友。
idiom

clash of civilizations

不同文化、宗教或文明群体之间的冲突
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
关于文化差异的辩论常被视为一次**文明的冲突**。
idiom

dance the night away

在庆祝活动中跳舞很长时间
Meaning
to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration
Example
Everyone **danced the night away** at the wedding reception.
每个人都在婚礼招待会上跳舞了一整夜。
idiom

battle of wills

双方都拒绝让步的冲突
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
它变成了经理和团队领导之间的**意志之战**。
idiom

blow your top

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he found out about the mistake.
他在得知错误后**火冒三丈**。
phrasal-verb

speak against

批评或表达对某事或某人的反对意见
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
他在会议上**反对**这项政策。