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idiom

hand in

将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
请在周五早上前交上作业。
phrasal-verb

test out

尝试或检查某物以查看它是否正常工作
Meaning
to try or examine something to see if it works properly
Example
Developers are **testing out** the beta version of the app.
开发人员正在测试应用程序的Beta版本。
phrasal-verb

adapt in

适应新的文化环境或设置
Meaning
to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting
Example
It takes time to **adapt in** a new cultural setting when moving abroad.
搬到国外时，需要时间**适应在**新的文化环境中。
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。
phrasal-verb

pool together

共通の目標のためにリソースや努力を統合する
Meaning
to combine resources or efforts for a shared goal
Example
The organizations decided to **pool together** their expertise for a larger impact.
組織はより大きな影響のために専門知識を**プール・トゥゲザー**することを決定しました。
idiom

The light at the end of the tunnel

在漫长困难时期后的希望的象征。
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的努力工作后，我们终于看到了隧道尽头的光。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
phrasal-verb

build around customer needs

根据用户需求开发产品或服务
Meaning
to develop products or services based on user demands
Example
Successful startups **build around customer needs** to ensure satisfaction.
成功的创业公司**根据客户需求开发**，以确保客户满意度。
phrasal-verb

let off tension

释放积累的压力或挫败感
Meaning
to release built-up stress or frustration
Example
Going for a run helps me **let off tension** after a busy day.
跑步帮助我在忙碌的一天后释放压力。
idiom

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 such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**，他从不外出，也不做运动。
phrasal-verb

set apart

使某物或某人独特或与众不同
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
创新设计可以使一个品牌从竞争对手中**脱颖而出**。
phrasal-verb

speak out against

公开表达反对某事
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
许多市民公开表达了对不公平法律的反对。
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**。
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
idiom

so far so good

用来表示某项活动到目前为止都很成功
Meaning
used to say that an activity has been successful up to this point
Example
We've finished the first part of the project, and **so far so good**.
我们已经完成了项目的第一部分，到目前为止一切顺利。
phrasal-verb

listen without

专心听而不打断或评判
Meaning
to listen attentively without interrupting or judging
Example
It helps when someone just **listens without** giving advice.
当有人只是听而不提供建议时，会有所帮助。
phrasal-verb

chime in

通过添加意见或评论来加入对话
Meaning
to join a conversation by adding your opinion or comment
Example
Feel free to **chime in** if you have anything to add.
如果你有任何要补充的内容，请随时**加入**。
phrasal-verb

get ahead in

在某一领域取得进展或成功
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.
她努力工作，以便在学业上取得进展。
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

step down costs

逐渐减少开支
Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will **step down costs** to increase profitability.
公司将减少成本以提高盈利能力。
phrasal-verb

look within

审视自己的感情和动机
Meaning
to examine your own feelings and motives
Example
To grow emotionally, you must **look within** yourself.
为了情感成长，你必须 **内省** 自己
idiom

small talk

关于无关紧要话题的随意或礼貌交谈
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
我们在等公交车时聊了些闲话。
idiom

too big to fail

一个公司或机构如此重要以至于不太可能失败
Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered **too big to fail** during the 2008 financial crisis.
在2008年金融危机期间，许多金融机构被认为是‘大而不倒’。
phrasal-verb

stay true to

保持忠于你的价值观或信仰
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values or beliefs
Example
Always **stay true to** your principles no matter what.
无论如何，始终**保持忠诚**于你的原则。
phrasal-verb

drop a message

在线给某人发送简短的消息
Meaning
to send someone a short message online
Example
Just **drop me a message** if you need any help.
如果你需要帮助，**给我发个消息**
phrasal-verb

turn on

启动机器或设备
Meaning
to start a machine or device
Example
Can you **turn on** the Wi-Fi, please?
你能**打开**Wi-Fi吗？
idiom

robotic process automation

使用人工智能自动化业务流程
Meaning
the use of AI to automate business processes
Example
Companies are embracing **robotic process automation** to reduce costs.
公司正在采用**机器人过程自动化**来降低成本。
phrasal-verb

ask about

请求有关某事的信息或澄清
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
他询问了实验结果的信息。
phrasal-verb

toughen up

变得更强大和更有韧性，尤其是在情感上
Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to **toughen up** if you want to handle criticism at work.
如果你想在工作中应对批评，你需要 **toughen up**。
idiom

to break new ground

做一些创新或前所未有的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app **broke new ground** in terms of user experience.
该公司的新应用程序在用户体验方面**开辟了新天地**。
phrasal-verb

back away from power

选择不担任有影响力的职位
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
一些活动家为了保持独立，选择放弃权力。
phrasal-verb

lean back on

依赖某人或某物以获取支持
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I **lean back on** my team for help.
当工作变得有压力时，我依赖我的团队来帮助。
phrasal-verb

stand firm for

为你相信的某人或某事坚定支持
Meaning
to remain supportive and steady for someone or something you believe in
Example
She **stood firm for** her friend even when others doubted him.
她坚定支持她的朋友，即使其他人怀疑他。
phrasal-verb

shop around

在购买某物之前比较价格
Meaning
to compare prices before buying something
Example
Always **shop around** before making a big purchase.
在做大宗购买前，总是比较价格。
idiom

behind bars

在监狱里
Meaning
in prison
Example
The murderer will spend the rest of his life **behind bars**.
谋杀犯将余生都在监狱里度过。
phrasal-verb

depend upon imports

依赖从其他国家带来的商品
Meaning
to rely on goods brought from other countries
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon imports** for essential commodities.
许多发展中国家依赖进口来获取重要商品。
idiom

shake things up

在一种情况下引起变化以使其变得更好
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
经理决定在团队中**做出改变**。
idiom

to blow it

因错误而错失机会或机会
Meaning
to ruin a chance or opportunity by mistake
Example
He **blew it** by arriving late to the interview.
他因迟到错失了机会。
idiom

let on

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal something secret unintentionally
Example
Don’t **let on** that you know about the plan.
不要 **让别人知道** 你知道计划的事情。
idiom

Big fish in a small pond

在一个小的组织或区域中是一个重要的人。
Meaning
An important person in a small organization or area.
Example
He prefers being a **big fish in a small pond** rather than competing globally.
他宁愿在一个小池塘里做一条大鱼，也不想在全球范围内竞争。
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。
phrasal-verb

stem from

源自某物
Meaning
to originate or come from something
Example
The misunderstanding **stems from** a lack of clear communication.
误解源自缺乏清晰的沟通。
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

hit the dirt

倒地；躲避或藏身
Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often **hit the dirt** when humans approach.
当人类接近时，野生动物常常**hit the dirt**。
phrasal-verb

own the mistake quickly

立即承认错误
Meaning
to admit an error right away
Example
I **own the mistake quickly** and explain the fix to my team.
我会立即承认错误，并向团队解释解决方案。
idiom

iron out the bugs

修复小问题或错误
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
我们整晚都在修复AI聊天机器人的小错误。
phrasal-verb

cut back on laziness

减少你避免努力或工作的倾向
Meaning
to reduce your tendency to avoid effort or work
Example
To be disciplined, you need to **cut back on laziness**.
为了保持纪律，你需要**减少懒惰**。
idiom

drop someone a line

通过写信或发消息联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
请在你到达时**给我写信**。
idiom

buy a lemon

买到有缺陷或无价值的东西
Meaning
to buy something that is defective or worthless
Example
He **bought a lemon** when he got that used car.
当他买到那辆二手车时，他**买了一个柠檬**。
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。
idiom

tie the knot of friendship

开始一段友谊
Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They **tied the knot of friendship** during college.
他们在大学期间结下了友谊的纽带。
idiom

android-like

像机器人一样没有情感或机械地行动
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
他以**android-like**的方式工作，没有任何情感。
idiom

Spin the story

以偏颇或操纵的方式呈现信息
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
政治家试图操纵故事以谋取自己的利益。
phrasal-verb

open up to differences

接受并欣赏多样性
Meaning
to accept and appreciate diversity
Example
Children should learn to **open up to differences** from an early age.
孩子们应该从小学习**接纳差异**。
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

let someone in

允许某人了解你的个人或情感细节
Meaning
to allow someone to know personal or emotional details about you
Example
It’s not easy for me to **let someone in** after being betrayed.
在被背叛之后，对我来说**让某人进来**并不容易。
idiom

mind your peace and quiet

保护你的平静，避免压力或干扰
Meaning
to protect your calm and avoid stress or disturbance
Example
She values her alone time to **mind her peace and quiet**.
她喜欢独处，保持平静，避免压力或干扰。
phrasal-verb

thank warmly

以真诚的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She **thanked everyone warmly** for attending the event.
她**热情地感谢了每个人**参加活动。
idiom

Many hands make light work

当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
大家一起吧；人多力量大，工作更轻松。
idiom

take pride in yourself

为自己是谁或做什么而感到自豪
Meaning
to feel proud of who you are or what you do
Example
Always **take pride in yourself** and your achievements.
始终要**为自己和自己的成就感到自豪。**
idiom

go easy on someone

对某人温和或耐心
Meaning
to be gentle or patient with someone
Example
Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.
对他温柔一点；他最近经历了很多事情。
idiom

Ride it out

忍受困难的情况，直到它有所改善。
Meaning
Endure a difficult situation until it improves.
Example
We just need to **ride it out** until things get better.
我们只需要忍耐直到事情变得更好。
idiom

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
phrasal-verb

put down to

把某事归因于某个原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
她把她的成功归因于努力工作和决心。
idiom

under the gun

在压力下完成或做某事
Meaning
under pressure to perform or complete something
Example
We were **under the gun** to meet the deadline for the report.
我们为了赶报告的截止日期而承受压力。
idiom

At the drop of a hat

立即；毫不犹豫。
Meaning
Immediately; without hesitation.
Example
He’s ready to help **at the drop of a hat**.
他准备好**毫不犹豫**地帮助。
idiom

burn a hole in one's pocket

很快或不负责任地花钱
Meaning
to spend money quickly or irresponsibly
Example
After receiving his bonus, he couldn't resist and **burned a hole in his pocket** by buying a new car.
收到奖金后，他忍不住买了一辆新车，把钱都花光了。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
phrasal-verb

put by

为未来存钱
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
她试图每个月存一小笔钱。
idiom

A stitch in time saves nine

尽早解决一个小问题可以防止以后出现更大的问题。
Meaning
Solving a small problem early prevents a bigger problem later.
Example
Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
现在就修理那个漏水 — 及时处理可以省下九个问题。
phrasal-verb

follow up on leads

在初次会议或询问后与潜在客户联系
Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will **follow up on leads** from the international trade fair.
销售团队将从国际贸易展览会中**跟进潜在客户**。
idiom

make an example of someone

惩罚某人以警告他人
Meaning
to punish someone to warn others
Example
The boss **made an example of** the dishonest employee.
老板以惩罚不诚实的员工来警告其他人。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
phrasal-verb

pack up for travel

在旅行前收集和准备行李
Meaning
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
Example
We **pack up for travel** the night before an early flight.
我们 **pack up for travel** 在早班机前的前一晚。
idiom

on the rocks

处于困境或可能失败（特别是关系或婚姻）
Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
他们的婚姻在**困境中**，因为不断争吵。
phrasal-verb

face up to challenges

勇敢自信地面对困难
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
當你面對挑戰而不是逃避時，你會變得更強大。
idiom

at breaking point

如此紧张或疲惫，几乎无法应对
Meaning
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
Example
After working 80 hours this week, she’s **at breaking point**.
这周工作80小时后，她已经**处于崩溃边缘**。
phrasal-verb

throw to

将某物抛给某人；交出责任
Meaning
to pass something to someone by throwing; to hand over responsibility
Example
The host **threw to** the reporter at the scene.
主持人**把责任交给了**现场的记者。
phrasal-verb

hold in

控制你的情绪或不表达它们
Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间忍住笑声
phrasal-verb

fit in with

与某事物一致或适合某事物
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
她的观点**与**团队其他成员**契合**。
idiom

to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
idiom

scared out of one's wits

非常害怕
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
巨大的雷声把我吓坏了。
idiom

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
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。
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。
idiom

encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
idiom

by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
idiom

to the letter

完全按照指示
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
她完全按照老师的建议**照做了**。
phrasal-verb

lay risks out

清楚地呈现潜在问题
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
产品负责人在我们批准新功能之前列出风险
idiom

split personality

一个人有两个非常不同的性格面
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
他有一个**分裂的个性**—有时友善，有时残忍。
phrasal-verb

build endurance

逐渐培养长时间坚持下去的能力
Meaning
to gradually develop the ability to keep going for a long time
Example
Athletes **build endurance** through consistent training.
运动员通过持续训练建立耐力。
phrasal-verb

expand expertise in

在特定领域增加知识或技能
Meaning
to increase knowledge or skills in a specific area
Example
He attended workshops to **expand his expertise in** management.
他参加了研讨会，以**扩大他在**管理方面的专长。
phrasal-verb

dance along to

随着音乐跳舞
Meaning
to dance while music is playing
Example
Everyone **danced along to** the DJ’s beats.
每个人随着DJ的节拍跳舞。
idiom

jury is still out

尚未做出决定或形成意见
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
关于新法律是否有效，**尚未做出裁决**。
idiom

to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
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
idiom

a bright spark

聪明且聪慧的人；有原创想法的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person; someone with original ideas
Example
He's such **a bright spark**; he always finds innovative solutions.
他真是个聪明的人；总是能找到创新的解决办法。
phrasal-verb

look into expansion opportunities

调查在国外发展业务的可能性
Meaning
to investigate possibilities for growing the business abroad
Example
The management is **looking into expansion opportunities** in Africa.
管理层正在**寻找扩展机会**，尤其是在非洲。
idiom

plug into

连接或参与某事，通常是一个系统或网络
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
你需要**plug into**正确的社交媒体渠道来接触更广泛的观众。
phrasal-verb

push on with

继续做某事，充满能量和努力
Meaning
to continue doing something with energy and effort
Example
Even when tired, he **pushed on with** his training.
即使感到疲倦，他仍然**坚持训练**。
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

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
phrasal-verb

focus on gratitude

专注于你感激的事情
Meaning
to concentrate on things you are thankful for
Example
Each morning, **focus on gratitude** to start your day positively.
每天早晨，**专注于感恩** 以积极的方式开始你的一天。
phrasal-verb

dip down

在再次上升之前稍微下降
Meaning
to fall slightly before rising again
Example
Stock prices **dipped down** briefly before rebounding.
股价在反弹之前稍微**下降**了一下。
idiom

burn one's bridges

摧毁无法恢复的关系或机会
Meaning
to destroy relationships or opportunities that cannot be restored
Example
He **burned his bridges** when he insulted his boss.
他在侮辱老板时**烧了自己的桥梁**
phrasal-verb

square off with

准备直接与某人竞争或争论
Meaning
to prepare to compete or argue directly with someone
Example
Two teams **square off with** each other in tonight's final.
两支队伍将在今晚的决赛中相互对抗。
phrasal-verb

stand up for

捍卫或支持某人的权利或观点
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions
Example
Parents should **stand up for** their children when they are treated unfairly.
当孩子们受到不公平对待时，父母应该为他们**stand up for**。
phrasal-verb

embrace change

积极接受并欢迎情感或生活变化
Meaning
to accept and welcome emotional or life changes positively
Example
To grow emotionally, you must **embrace change** with courage.
要在情感上成长，您必须带着勇气**拥抱变化**。
phrasal-verb

hold on to

尽管困难，仍然坚持相信或努力
Meaning
to keep believing or trying despite difficulties
Example
You must **hold on to** your dreams no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，你都必须**坚持住**你的梦想。
phrasal-verb

reflect back on

深思发生的事情；分析过去的经历
Meaning
to think deeply about something that happened; to analyze past experiences
Example
He likes to **reflect back on** his past achievements and lessons.
他喜欢回顾他的过去成就和教训。
phrasal-verb

step into roles

承担新的责任或职责
Meaning
to take on new responsibilities or duties
Example
She confidently **stepped into** her new managerial role.
她自信地承担了她的新管理角色。
phrasal-verb

spread across

扩展到一个大区域或许多人之间
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
全球供应链跨越多个大洲。
idiom

on all fours

用手和膝盖爬行
Meaning
crawling on hands and knees
Example
The baby moved **on all fours** across the floor.
宝宝**四肢着地**在地板上爬行。
phrasal-verb

make out to be

声称或假装关于某人或某事
Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he **makes out to be**.
他并不像他所说的那么富有。
phrasal-verb

check out of

付完账后离开酒店
Meaning
to leave a hotel after paying the bill
Example
We **checked out of** the hotel early to catch our flight.
我们为了赶上航班，早早地离开了酒店。
idiom

lock it down

完全确保某事
Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to **lock it down**.
在启动网站之前，请确保**锁定它**。
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

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
phrasal-verb

work hand in hand with

与某人密切合作
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
设计和开发团队密切合作，以交付高质量的成果。
idiom

pay attention to

注意某事或认真倾听
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
你应该**注意**项目的细节。
idiom

to be like family

像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
我的邻居对我来说就像家人一样。