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phrasal-verb

hand around

给每个小组中的人分发东西
Meaning
to give something to each person in a group
Example
She **handed around** snacks to all the guests.
她把小吃分发给所有的客人。
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
phrasal-verb

switch over for

由于需要切换到不同的选项
Meaning
to change to a different option because of a need
Example
We **switch over for** winter hours to match customer demand.
我们为了满足客户需求，切换到冬季工作时间。
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
phrasal-verb

shift around

重新安排任务、人员或资源，以适应新的情况
Meaning
to rearrange tasks, people, or resources to suit new situations
Example
We had to **shift around** responsibilities when two team members left.
当两名团队成员离开时，我们不得不**重新安排**责任。
idiom

on the line

处于危险中；有丢失的风险
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
在运输失败后，公司的声誉**岌岌可危**。
idiom

own it

为你是谁或你做的事而感到骄傲
Meaning
to take pride in who you are or what you do
Example
Don’t be shy about your success—**own it**!
不要因你的成功而感到害羞——**自豪吧**！
phrasal-verb

give back

把某物归还给某人
Meaning
to return something to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **give back** the book you borrowed.
不要忘记把你借的书**归还**。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
phrasal-verb

break out in a rash

突然发展皮肤病
Meaning
to suddenly develop a skin condition
Example
She **broke out in a rash** after eating seafood.
她在吃海鲜后突然长出了皮疹。
idiom

adapt or perish

为了生存，必须适应新的条件
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to the new conditions
Example
In the business world, it's all about **adapt or perish**.
在商业世界中，一切都与**适应或灭亡**有关。
idiom

level up

提升或晋升到更高的水平
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
通过努力工作，他能够在他的职业生涯中**level up**。
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。
phrasal-verb

come down

当雨或雪猛烈地下落时
Meaning
when rain or snow falls heavily
Example
The rain is really **coming down** now.
现在雨真的下得很大。
idiom

Runway

初创公司在资金耗尽前的时间。
Meaning
The time a startup has before running out of cash.
Example
We only have six months of **runway** left.
我们只有六个月的**runway**了。
phrasal-verb

let off your emotions

通过表达感受释放压力或愤怒
Meaning
to release stress or anger by expressing feelings
Example
It’s better to **let off your emotions** than to keep them inside.
与其将它们藏在心里，不如**释放你的情感**。
phrasal-verb

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
idiom

Nosey parker

一个过于关心他人事情的人。
Meaning
Someone who is too interested in other people's business.
Example
Stop being a **nosey parker** and mind your own business!
停止做个**nóu zī pà kè**，专心管好自己的事！
idiom

to take the cake

在某种情况下成为最棒或最令人印象深刻的事物
Meaning
to be the best or most impressive thing in a situation
Example
Out of all the new projects, his idea **took the cake**.
在所有新项目中，他的想法最出色。
idiom

join up with

加入一个团队或小组
Meaning
to become part of a group or team
Example
She’ll **join up with** the outreach crew tomorrow.
她明天将加入外展团队。
idiom

the jury is still out

决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
**陪审团仍未作出决定** 是否新的政策会有效。
phrasal-verb

guard against volatility

采取行动保护免受突发变化或风险
Meaning
to take action to protect from sudden changes or risks
Example
Investors should **guard against volatility** in global markets.
投资者应**防范波动性**在全球市场中。
idiom

have the guts

有勇气或胆量做困难的事情
Meaning
to have courage or bravery to do something difficult
Example
She didn’t **have the guts** to tell him the truth.
她没有勇气告诉他真相。
phrasal-verb

turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。
phrasal-verb

testify against

在法庭上对某人提供证据
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
证人同意作证反对被告。
phrasal-verb

step ahead

比其他人更先进或更准备好
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
With her skills, she’s always **one step ahead** of her competitors.
凭借她的技能，她总是 **领先一步** 超过她的竞争对手。
phrasal-verb

get by in

能够用某种语言进行交流，尽管不完美
Meaning
to manage to communicate in a language, though not perfectly
Example
She can **get by in** Italian, but she’s not fluent.
她能用意大利语进行交流，但不流利。
idiom

Burning question

一个重要或紧急的问题，人们急于知道。
Meaning
An important or urgent question that people are eager to know.
Example
The **burning question** is whether the plan will actually work.
最关键的问题是这个计划是否真的有效。
idiom

form follows function

建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
在现代建筑中，**形式遵循功能**是一个广泛接受的原则。
idiom

All for one and one for all

团队中的每个人都为共同的利益而合作。
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
在我们的公司，我们相信这个座右铭：**人人为我，我为人人**。
phrasal-verb

forgive yourself for

停止为过去的错误责怪自己
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
你必须**原谅自己**发生的事情并继续前进。
idiom

keep smiling

即使面对困难也保持愉快
Meaning
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, just **keep smiling**.
无论发生什么，保持微笑。
phrasal-verb

deal up

在卡牌游戏中分发卡牌给玩家
Meaning
to distribute cards to players in a card game
Example
The dealer **dealt up** the cards quickly.
发牌员迅速分发了卡牌。
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

buzz about

兴奋地谈论某事；充满激动
Meaning
to talk excitedly about something; to be filled with excitement
Example
The office was **buzzing about** the upcoming project.
办公室里人们兴奋地讨论着即将到来的项目。
idiom

in beta

在最终发布前的测试阶段
Meaning
in the testing phase before final release
Example
The app is still **in beta**, so expect some bugs.
这个应用仍然处于**测试版**，因此请预期会有一些bug。
phrasal-verb

give into

屈服于诱惑或压力
Meaning
to yield to temptation or pressure
Example
She finally **gave into** the temptation to eat chocolate.
她最终屈服于吃巧克力的诱惑。
idiom

fail to plan is plan to fail

没有适当的计划，失败是不可避免的
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
失败就是计划失败，因此要提前准备。
phrasal-verb

look down on

认为自己比别人更优秀
Meaning
to think that you are better than someone
Example
You should never **look down on** your relatives for their financial situation.
你永远不应该因为他们的财务状况而**看不起**你的亲戚。
phrasal-verb

sum up

简洁地总结或表达某事
Meaning
to summarize or express something briefly
Example
Let me **sum up** the key points before we finish.
让我在我们结束之前**总结**关键点。
phrasal-verb

adjust back

在改变后返回到以前的状态或日常
Meaning
to return to a previous state or routine after a change
Example
It took her a while to **adjust back** to her normal schedule after the project ended.
项目结束后，她花了一些时间**调整回**正常的时间表。
idiom

adapt to change

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
为了成功，你必须学会适应变化。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
idiom

face time

直接的个人互动而不是虚拟交流
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
我们需要更多面对面的交流来建立团队成员之间的信任。
idiom

food for thought

让人认真思考的事情
Meaning
something that makes you think seriously
Example
His comment gave me **food for thought**.
他的评论让我深思。
idiom

kindred spirit

有相似兴趣或感情的人
Meaning
someone who has similar interests or feelings
Example
We became friends because we’re **kindred spirits**.
我们成为朋友是因为我们是志同道合的人。
idiom

artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
idiom

alive and kicking

仍然健康，充满活力
Meaning
still healthy and full of life
Example
My grandmother is 90 but still **alive and kicking**.
我的祖母已经90岁了，但仍然**充满活力**。
idiom

jump the gun

过早地开始做某事
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
他们**过早地**宣布了这个消息。
idiom

faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
idiom

drift apart

随着时间的推移，慢慢变得不再亲密或连接
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
大学毕业后，他们渐渐地**疏远**了。
idiom

take a shot in the dark

在不知道结果的情况下尝试某事
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
他**在未知情况下尝试了一下**并猜对了正确答案。
idiom

a power play

一个战略举措以获得对局势的控制或影响
Meaning
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation
Example
His decision to challenge the leader was a clear **power play**.
他挑战领导者的决定是一个明显的 **力量操作**。
phrasal-verb

bridge across languages

克服沟通时的语言差异
Meaning
to overcome language differences while communicating
Example
Technology helps us **bridge across languages** through translation tools.
技术通过翻译工具帮助我们**克服语言差异**。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
idiom

bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。
phrasal-verb

roll with it

接受事态的发展并冷静应对
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
当意外挑战出现时，她知道如何冷静应对。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
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

throw on

匆忙而不小心地穿上衣服
Meaning
to put on clothes quickly and carelessly
Example
She just **threw on** a sweater and ran out the door.
她只是**穿上**了一件毛衣然后跑出门。
phrasal-verb

keep inflation in check

控制通货膨胀并防止其过度上涨
Meaning
to control inflation and prevent it from rising too much
Example
The government is trying to **keep inflation in check** through monetary policies.
政府正在通过货币政策试图**控制通货膨胀**。
idiom

beat a dead horse

在已经解决的问题上浪费时间
Meaning
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
Example
Stop **beating a dead horse**; the decision is final.
别再纠结这个问题了，决定已经定了。
idiom

A picture paints a thousand words

视觉图像能够比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
A visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
Cultural symbols remind us that **a picture paints a thousand words**.
文化符号提醒我们 **一张图片胜过千言万语**。
idiom

relieve stress

减少或消除焦虑或压力的感觉
Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
瑜伽确实可以帮助缓解压力并改善你的心情。
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。
idiom

own the mistake

承担做错事的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something wrong
Example
A good leader knows how to **own the mistake** and learn from it.
一个好的领导知道如何承担错误并从中学习。
idiom

hockey stick growth

在一段缓慢发展之后的急剧增长
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
这家初创公司在推出新功能后经历了“曲棍球棒式”增长。
phrasal-verb

drive forward

以决心和精力取得进展
Meaning
to make progress with determination and energy
Example
Strong leadership is needed to **drive forward** innovation goals.
强有力的领导力是推动创新目标**向前推进**所必需的。
phrasal-verb

storm out

愤怒地离开一个地方，像风暴一样
Meaning
to leave a place angrily, like a storm
Example
He **stormed out** of the room when we mentioned the weather again.
当我们再次提到天气时，他**愤怒地离开了房间**。
phrasal-verb

motivate toward

激励某人朝着目标前进或行动
Meaning
to inspire someone to move or act toward a goal
Example
Effective leaders **motivate toward** shared goals.
有效的领导者**激励朝向**共同的目标。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
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**。
idiom

hammer out a deal

经过长时间讨论达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
他们花了几个小时来**达成协议**，以便让双方都满意。
phrasal-verb

turn inward

专注于自己的思想和感受
Meaning
to focus on your own thoughts and feelings
Example
After the accident, he began to **turn inward** for reflection.
事故发生后，他开始为反思而**内省**。
idiom

Lose your shirt

失去大量金钱。
Meaning
To lose a lot of money.
Example
He **lost his shirt** gambling last night.
他昨晚在赌博中失去了他的衬衫。
idiom

a window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在此期间可以有效地行动
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
我们有**一个机会之窗**来完成这周的交易。
idiom

find common ground

找到共同的兴趣或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement
Example
We must **find common ground** to resolve this conflict.
我们必须找到共同点来解决这个冲突。
phrasal-verb

turn up

到达或出现在一个事件或地方，通常是意外的
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place, often unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t **turn up** for the dinner even though he promised.
他没有来参加晚餐，尽管他承诺过
phrasal-verb

bloom into

发展成美丽或充满生命的东西
Meaning
to develop into something beautiful or full of life
Example
She **bloomed into** a confident young woman.
她**绽放成**一个自信的年轻女性。
phrasal-verb

move around

从一个地方到另一个地方; 经常更换位置
Meaning
to go from place to place; to change locations often
Example
He loves to **move around** and explore new cities every year.
他喜欢每年**到处走**，探索新城市。
phrasal-verb

let up

当恶劣天气或雨水变得不那么强烈或停止时
Meaning
when bad weather or rain becomes less strong or stops
Example
The rain finally **let up** after hours of storm.
暴雨终于在几个小时的暴风雨后停了下来。
idiom

in the same boat

与他人处于同样的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
面对这些挑战，我们都处在同一条船上。
phrasal-verb

pour out feelings

自由开放地表达你的情感
Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.
她向她的治疗师倾诉了自己的感受
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
idiom

glass half full

积极地看待事物而不是消极地
Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，他总是看到杯子是半满的。
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。
phrasal-verb

step outside comfort zones

尝试具有挑战性的任务，以便您可以成长
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
我们通过志愿参与大胆的项目来**step outside comfort zones**。
idiom

rules are made to be broken

有时可以忽略规则
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
他相信规则是为了被打破的
idiom

stand on your own two feet

独立自主
Meaning
to be independent and self-supporting
Example
He worked hard to **stand on his own two feet** after college.
他大学毕业后努力**独立自主**。
phrasal-verb

get lost

迷路
Meaning
to lose one's way
Example
We **got lost** in the small streets of Venice.
我们在威尼斯的小街道上**迷路**了。
idiom

to rise to the occasion

在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
当团队最需要他时，他迎难而上并带领他们取得胜利。
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cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
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slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
phrasal-verb

hang around with

与某人一起度过时光，放松或社交
Meaning
to spend time relaxing or socializing with someone
Example
I usually **hang around with** my old school friends at reunions.
我通常在聚会上和我以前的学校朋友一起度过时光。
phrasal-verb

spring up

像春天的植物一样突然出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow suddenly, like plants in spring
Example
New flowers **sprang up** after the first rain of spring.
在春天的第一次雨后，新花 **冒出来**。
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Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
phrasal-verb

rise from

在挫折或失落后恢复或改善
Meaning
to recover or improve after a setback or loss
Example
She **rose from** her failures stronger than before.
她 **从** 她的失败中站了起来，比以前更强。
idiom

Flying blind

在没有足够的信息或指导下采取行动。
Meaning
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
Example
Without proper data, we're **flying blind** on this project.
没有适当的数据，我们在这个项目中**盲目进行**。
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on the beat

警察的常规巡逻路线
Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
当警官在巡逻时，他发现了嫌疑人。
phrasal-verb

carry back to

把某人或某物带回到之前的状态或时间
Meaning
to take someone or something to a previous state or time
Example
This smell **carries me back to** my grandmother’s kitchen.
这个气味**让我回到**我奶奶的厨房。
phrasal-verb

take breaks

暂停工作以休息; 暂时停下来放松
Meaning
to pause from work for rest; to stop temporarily for relaxation
Example
You should **take breaks** regularly to stay focused throughout the day.
你应该定期**休息**，以便全天保持专注。
idiom

your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
idiom

grab a bite

快速吃点东西
Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
我们在会议之前吃点东西。
idiom

trust your gut

遵循你的直觉或本能
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
在做出重大决定时，最好 **信任你的直觉**。
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fall on deaf ears

当建议或投诉被忽视时
Meaning
when advice or complaints are ignored
Example
His apology **fell on deaf ears**.
他的道歉**落入耳朵里**。
phrasal-verb

recover from recession

从经济衰退中恢复
Meaning
to return to growth after an economic decline
Example
The country is slowly **recovering from recession**.
这个国家正在慢慢从经济衰退中恢复。
idiom

head up

领导一个团队或项目
Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will **head up** the new outreach campaign.
Priya将领导新的外展活动。
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Look on the bright side

专注于情况的积极方面。
Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
看看积极的一面，至少你学到了东西。
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ahead of its time

在当时显得异常先进或创新
Meaning
to be unusually advanced or innovative for its era
Example
That invention was **ahead of its time**.
那个发明超越了它所处的时代。
phrasal-verb

stay balanced

保持情绪稳定，不做过度反应
Meaning
to maintain emotional stability and not overreact
Example
Try to **stay balanced** no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，尝试保持平衡。
phrasal-verb

slow yourself down

减慢你的步伐以避免压力或疲劳
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
如果你感到疲倦，试着**放慢脚步**并稍作休息。
phrasal-verb

mix up ideas

将不同的想法结合起来创造新事物
Meaning
to combine different ideas to create something new
Example
Our marketing team loves to **mix up ideas** from different industries.
我们的市场营销团队喜欢将不同行业的想法结合起来创造新事物。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
phrasal-verb

trade off between

平衡两个对立的事物或优先事项
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
各国常常在保护本国工业和推动自由贸易之间找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

hang about

在某个地方等待或消磨时间而不做太多事情
Meaning
to wait or spend time somewhere without doing much
Example
We **hung about** outside the hall until the doors opened.
我们在大厅外等着，直到门打开。
phrasal-verb

catch on to

理解或学习新的事物，尤其是在一段时间后
Meaning
to understand or learn something new, especially after some time
Example
It took him a few weeks to **catch on to** the new reporting system.
他花了几周时间才理解新的报告系统。
phrasal-verb

get across

成功地传达一个想法，使别人能够理解
Meaning
to communicate an idea successfully so that others understand it
Example
He struggled to **get across** his main message to the audience.
他努力将他的主要信息传达给观众。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
idiom

empty nest

一个孩子长大并离开的家
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
在她的孩子搬出去后，她感到了**empty nest**综合症。
phrasal-verb

follow a routine

定期做相同的活动
Meaning
to do the same set of activities regularly
Example
If you **follow a routine**, you’ll build good habits over time.
如果你**遵循一个例行公事**，你会随着时间建立良好的习惯。