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phrasal-verb

ground yourself

与现实保持连接并保持冷静
Meaning
to stay connected with reality and remain calm
Example
When stress builds up, I try to **ground myself** by breathing deeply.
当压力增加时，我通过深呼吸来尝试**保持冷静**。
phrasal-verb

spell out

清晰和详细地解释某事
Meaning
to explain something clearly and in detail
Example
Could you **spell out** what you mean by that term?
你能**清晰地解释**这个词是什么意思吗？
phrasal-verb

lash back

愤怒地回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately **lashed back** with strong words.
当被不公平地批评时，她立刻用强烈的言辞**lash back**。
idiom

be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
phrasal-verb

boost investor confidence

提升投资者信心
Meaning
to make investors feel more positive about investing
Example
Strong GDP growth can **boost investor confidence** in the market.
强劲的GDP增长可以在市场中**提升投资者信心**。
idiom

overnight success

一个人或物品非常快速地变得成功
Meaning
a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly
Example
Her first song made her an **overnight success**.
她的第一首歌让她成为了**一夜成名**。
phrasal-verb

stand up for your values

自信地捍卫你相信的事物
Meaning
to defend what you believe in confidently
Example
True confidence means you **stand up for your values**, even when others disagree.
真正的自信意味着即使别人不同意，你也会**为你的价值观站出来**。
idiom

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
phrasal-verb

blow up

将某物充气；爆炸或变得愤怒
Meaning
to fill something with air; to explode or become angry
Example
The kids **blew up** balloons for the birthday celebration.
孩子们为生日庆祝活动**充气**了气球。
phrasal-verb

stand out as

以某种特质脱颖而出
Meaning
to be noticeable or recognized as having a particular quality
Example
She really **stood out as** a confident and fair leader.
她真的以一个自信和公正的领导者的身份脱颖而出。
idiom

put the pieces together

通过整合信息来理解或解决问题
Meaning
to understand or solve something by combining information
Example
After examining the data, the engineer **put the pieces together**.
在分析数据后，工程师把所有信息联系起来。
phrasal-verb

warm up for

在活动之前准备身体或心理
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
运动员在**热身**十分钟后开始练习。
idiom

debug the mind

清理思绪或修复心理混乱
Meaning
to clear one’s thoughts or fix mental confusion
Example
Before making big design decisions, it’s good to **debug your mind**.
在做出重大设计决定之前，调试一下你的大脑是很好的。
phrasal-verb

flip over

意外翻转
Meaning
to turn upside down accidentally
Example
The car **flipped over** after hitting a pothole.
汽车在撞到坑洼后**翻车**。
idiom

hang in there

在困难的情况下保持坚持和决心
Meaning
to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
Example
I know you're tired, but **hang in there** because you're almost finished.
我知道你累了，但**坚持住**，因为你快完成了。
phrasal-verb

work toward equality

为实现公平和机会平等而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to **work toward equality** for all genders.
国际组织继续为所有性别的平等而努力。
idiom

keep an eye on someone

仔细观察某人，因为你不完全信任他们
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
当你不在时，我会**盯着他**。
idiom

brighten up

变得更快乐或更开心
Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
当她看到她的朋友们时，她的脸**亮了起来**。
idiom

make strides

取得显著进展
Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really **made strides** in product development.
公司在产品开发方面确实**取得了显著进展**。
idiom

hold up your end

对某事完全感到无聊或烦恼
Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
我**生病和厌倦**听他的借口。
phrasal-verb

set back

延迟进展或造成问题
Meaning
to delay progress or cause a problem
Example
The heavy rain **set back** the construction work by two weeks.
暴雨使建筑工作推迟了两周。
idiom

play politics

以操控或战略的方式行事，以获得优势
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
他被指控试图**玩政治**，而不是专注于国家的福利。
phrasal-verb

side with

在争论或冲突中支持某个人或小组
Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument or conflict
Example
She always **sides with** her best friend in arguments.
她总是支持她最好的朋友在争论中的立场。
idiom

take it to the bank

确信某事是真的或将会发生
Meaning
to be certain that something is true or will happen
Example
You can **take it to the bank** that he’ll deliver on his promise.
你可以**确定**他会履行他的承诺。
idiom

a quick learner

一个学习很快的人
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a **quick learner** and easily understands new topics.
她是一个**快速学习者**，能够轻松理解新话题。
idiom

apple of someone’s eye

某个非常珍爱的人
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的掌上明珠。
idiom

square away

以整洁的方式整理或完成某事
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
我们需要在审计前整理文件。
idiom

read someone like a book

轻松理解某人的思想和意图
Meaning
to easily understand someone's thoughts and intentions
Example
She can **read him like a book** and always knows when he's lying.
她可以**像读书一样读懂他**，并且总是知道他什么时候在撒谎。
phrasal-verb

cheer oneself up

让自己感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier
Example
She watched her favorite movie to **cheer herself up** after a rough day.
她看了自己最喜欢的电影，以便在艰难的一天后 **让自己高兴起来**。
idiom

disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
phrasal-verb

firm up decisions

在考虑了选项后确认选择
Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
现在确认决定，以便供应商明天开始工作。
idiom

dream on

用于表示某事不太可能发生
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
你认为你会中彩票吗？继续做梦吧！
idiom

bring home the bacon

赚取钱财养家
Meaning
to earn money to support the family
Example
He works hard every day to **bring home the bacon**.
他每天努力工作，以便赚取钱财养家。
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

move toward improvement

逐渐朝更好的状态或过程前进
Meaning
to progress gradually toward a better state or process
Example
Every organization must **move toward improvement** to stay competitive.
每个组织都必须**朝着改善的方向前进**，以保持竞争力。
idiom

behind someone’s back

在他们不知道的情况下做某事
Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
她在**我背后**说我的坏话。
idiom

As I see it

根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
在我看来，我们需要尝试不同的策略。
idiom

mama’s boy

一个对母亲过于依赖的男人
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
他是个典型的**妈妈的男孩**，总是听从她的建议。
phrasal-verb

come forward

提出帮助或参与某事
Meaning
to offer to help or take part in something
Example
Several team members **came forward** to volunteer for the new task.
几个团队成员**挺身而出**，自愿参与新任务。
phrasal-verb

look to

期待从某人那里获得帮助或建议
Meaning
to expect help or advice from someone
Example
The team **looked to** their leader for guidance.
团队**向**他们的领导寻求指导。
idiom

lay the blame on

指责某人对某件坏事负责
Meaning
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.
Example
They tried to **lay the blame on** the new employee.
他们试图将责任归咎于新员工。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
idiom

put on your thinking cap

开始认真思考如何解决问题
Meaning
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
Example
Let’s **put on our thinking caps** and find a solution.
让我们**戴上思考帽**，找到解决方案。
idiom

talk out

讨论直到做出决定
Meaning
to discuss something until a decision is reached
Example
Let’s **talk out** the disagreement today.
今天我们要讨论争议，直到做出决定。
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。
idiom

change of scene

新的环境或情况
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
经过几个月的工作，我需要一个**场景变化**。
phrasal-verb

keep to oneself

不与他人分享思想或感受
Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually **keeps to himself** and doesn’t talk much.
他通常**保持沉默**，不太说话。
phrasal-verb

warm up to gratitude

逐渐变得更加感激或感谢
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
他在意识到自己有多少支持后，**逐渐感激起来**。
idiom

give someone the creeps

让某人感到不舒服或害怕
Meaning
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
Example
Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.
那些旧的废弃房子让我毛骨悚然。
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。
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

write out

写出完整的内容
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
请在考试纸上清晰地写出你的答案。
phrasal-verb

project out

根据当前数据估算或预测未来的结果
Meaning
to estimate or predict future results based on current data
Example
Economists **project out** the country's GDP growth for the next decade.
经济学家**预测**该国未来十年的GDP增长。
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

brush off doubt

忽略自我怀疑并继续保持信心
Meaning
to ignore self-doubt and continue with confidence
Example
He **brushed off doubt** and delivered a great speech.
他忽略了自我怀疑并发表了精彩的演讲。
idiom

give out

分发某物
Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
我们会在门口分发时间表。
phrasal-verb

stamp out

完全停止一些坏或有害的事情
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.
该运动旨在根除政治腐败。
phrasal-verb

go past

越过特定的地方或物体
Meaning
to move beyond a particular place or object
Example
**Go past** the supermarket and you’ll find the library on the left.
经过超市，您会在左侧找到图书馆。
idiom

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
idiom

in the spotlight

接受公众关注
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
获奖后，她一直处于**聚光灯下**。
idiom

pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
phrasal-verb

take time off

暂时停止工作以休息或恢复
Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
我打算下周休息几天来恢复精力。
phrasal-verb

set in

当像雨或寒冷这样的不愉快的事情开始并且似乎可能会继续下去时
Meaning
when something unpleasant like rain or cold begins and seems likely to continue
Example
The cold season has **set in**, and we need to wear warm clothes.
寒冷的季节已经**set in**，我们需要穿上暖和的衣服。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
idiom

trendsetter

在时尚、科技或其他流行领域中引领潮流的人，为其他人设置趋势
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
这家公司通过其创新的应用程序成为了科技界的**潮流引领者**。
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。
idiom

bring luck

带来好运
Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
有人说，这只手链会带来好运给佩戴它的人。
idiom

yellow-bellied

非常胆小
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
他太胆小，无法为自己站出来。
idiom

a ray of sunshine

给人带来幸福的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is **a ray of sunshine** on a gloomy day.
她的笑容是**阴暗日子里的阳光**。
phrasal-verb

speak on

谈论特定的政治或社会问题
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
部长明天将**讨论**新的环境政策。
phrasal-verb

get organized

以有效的方式安排你的工作和时间
Meaning
to arrange your work and time in an efficient way
Example
It’s easier to manage your day if you **get organized** early.
如果你早点 **组织** 好自己的一天，就会更容易管理。
idiom

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
idiom

feel under pressure

由于责任或期望而感到压力或焦虑
Meaning
to feel stressed or anxious due to responsibilities or expectations
Example
She's **feeling under pressure** to meet the deadline.
她**感到压力**，以完成最后期限。
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。
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

stand united against

作为一个团体共同反对某事
Meaning
to collectively oppose something as one group
Example
Countries **stand united against** global terrorism.
各国团结一致反对全球恐怖主义。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into purpose

将痛苦转化为积极行动的动力
Meaning
to use one’s suffering as motivation for positive action
Example
She managed to **turn her pain into purpose** by helping others heal.
她通过帮助他人康复，成功地将自己的痛苦**转化为目标**。
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

将商业活动扩展到新国家
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
许多当地公司正试图将商业活动扩展到新国家，以增加利润。
phrasal-verb

cope with

有效地应对或处理困难的事情
Meaning
to manage or deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She found it hard to **cope with** the sudden loss of her job.
她发现自己很难应对突然失去工作的情况。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
idiom

get your point across

清楚地表达一个想法，让别人理解
Meaning
to express an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
It’s important to **get your point across** during discussions.
在讨论中**清楚地表达你的观点**很重要。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
idiom

trailblaze

第一个做某事或引领道路
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
她是科技行业的**开拓者**。
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

bloom where you’re planted

充分利用你当前的处境
Meaning
make the best of your current situation
Example
Even in tough times, she **blooms where she’s planted**.
即使在困难时期，她也在自己的位置上绽放。
idiom

lock in

确保某事无法更改
Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's **lock in** the reservation before the price goes up.
我们在价格上涨前把预定锁定。
phrasal-verb

step forward for opportunities

在机会出现时主动或自愿采取行动
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative when opportunities arise
Example
Ambitious employees often **step forward for opportunities** to learn and grow.
雄心勃勃的员工常常主动为学习和成长的机会挺身而出。
idiom

a chip off the old block

像父母一样相似的人
Meaning
someone who is very similar to their parent
Example
Your daughter is so smart — she’s **a chip off the old block**.
你的女儿真聪明——她是**老块的一个碎片**。
idiom

knock someone for six

极大地震惊或使某人烦恼
Meaning
to shock or upset someone greatly
Example
The sudden loss **knocked him for six**.
突如其来的损失 **让他震惊**。
phrasal-verb

keep improving

保持改善
Meaning
to continue making things better or more effective
Example
Our company culture encourages everyone to **keep improving**.
我们的公司文化鼓励每个人**保持改善**。
idiom

sit on the fence

避免做出决定或选择
Meaning
to avoid making a decision or choice
Example
You can't **sit on the fence** any longer, you need to choose a side.
你不能再 **保持中立** 了，你需要选择一方。
idiom

A leap of faith

即使没有证据或证明，仍然相信某事。
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
当她接受工作邀请时，真的 **信念的一跃**。
idiom

put one's trust in

将信任寄托于某人或某事
Meaning
to place reliance or faith in someone or something
Example
He decided to **put his trust in** the new system.
他决定将**信任寄托于**新系统。
idiom

Eager beaver

一个非常热心且渴望做某事的人。
Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an **eager beaver** who always volunteers for extra tasks.
她是一个**非常热心**的人，总是自愿承担额外的任务。
phrasal-verb

sprout up

像植物一样快速出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow quickly like plants
Example
New trees have **sprouted up** after the monsoon rain.
新的树木在季风雨后**冒出来**。
idiom

crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
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merge efforts with

与另一方合并工作或资源
Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They **merged efforts with** neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
他们与邻国合并努力以实现共同利益。
phrasal-verb

fizzle out

在强烈开始后逐渐结束或失败
Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.
围绕那个新品牌的炒作在几个月后**消失了**。
phrasal-verb

reach out with

向某人提供帮助或友善
Meaning
to offer help or kindness to someone
Example
The volunteers **reached out with** compassion and care.
志愿者们带着同情和关爱伸出了援手。
phrasal-verb

hear out

聽某人說話直到他們說完
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before making a decision.
請在做決定前聽我說完。
idiom

backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
phrasal-verb

step up to

承担责任或主动出击；迎接挑战
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
当经理辞职时，她**挺身而出**代替了他的职位。
idiom

under the stars

在露天，特别是在夜晚
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
我们在湖边**在星空下**睡觉。
idiom

the best is yet to come

更好的事情将在未来到来
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
不要担心过去; **最好的还在前面**。
idiom

break up

结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
他们决定在一起五年后分手。
idiom

phase back in

逐步重新引入某物
Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
我们将在下个季度逐步恢复办公室工作日。
phrasal-verb

get down

让某人感到难过; 移动到更低的位置
Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
不要让失败 **让你沮丧**。
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break through pain

克服情感上的痛苦或挣扎
Meaning
to overcome emotional suffering or struggle
Example
She managed to **break through pain** and start a new chapter in life.
她成功地克服了痛苦，并开始了生活的新篇章。
phrasal-verb

tidy up after

在别人使用过之后清理和整理一个空间
Meaning
to clean and organize a space after someone else has used it
Example
After dinner I always **tidy up after** the kids before sitting down.
晚餐后，我总是收拾孩子们用过的地方，然后坐下来。
phrasal-verb

feed on

从某事中获得支持或能量，通常是负面的；由某事支持
Meaning
to gain support or energy from something, often negative; to be sustained by
Example
The tabloids **feed on** celebrity scandals to boost their sales.
小报通过名人丑闻获取能量来增加销售。
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

wash your hands of something

停止参与或对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
丑闻之后，经理与这个项目断绝了关系。
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。
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
phrasal-verb

call down

斥责或训斥某人
Meaning
to scold or reprimand someone
Example
The boss **called down** the employee for being late.
老板因员工迟到批评了他。
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falter on

做某事时犹豫或犯错误
Meaning
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
Example
She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.
她在演讲中犹豫了几次。
idiom

knock around

花时间做随意的活动
Meaning
to spend time doing casual activities
Example
We’ll **knock around** the city after the workshop.
我们将在工作坊之后在城市里闲逛。
idiom

nod off

突然睡着，特别是坐着的时候
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
他在无聊的讲座中睡着了。
phrasal-verb

shut down emotionally

停止表达或感受情感，特别是在受伤后
Meaning
to stop expressing or feeling emotions, especially after being hurt
Example
After the argument, he completely **shut down emotionally**.
争论后，他完全情感上关闭了。