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idiom

Handle with kid gloves

以非常温和或小心的方式对待某人。
Meaning
To treat someone very gently or carefully.
Example
They **handled** the new client **with kid gloves**.
他们非常小心地对待了新客户。
idiom

answer the call of duty

履行某人的义务，尤其是在困难情况下
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
消防员在大火中履行了他们的职责。
idiom

caught between a rock and a hard place

进退两难
Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
我进退两难，两个选择都很糟糕。
idiom

get your hands dirty

参与一项任务的艰苦或不愉快的工作
Meaning
to engage in the hard or unpleasant work of a task
Example
A true leader will not hesitate to **get their hands dirty** when necessary.
真正的领导者在必要时不会犹豫弄脏手。
idiom

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
phrasal-verb

play with

与某人一起玩游戏或玩具度过时间
Meaning
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
Example
We used to **play with** marbles and paper boats in the rain.
我们曾在雨中用弹珠和纸船玩耍。
idiom

keep on keeping on

尽管面临挑战，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite challenges
Example
It’s tough, but you have to **keep on keeping on**.
这很困难，但你必须**继续下去**。
phrasal-verb

zone back in

在分心之后重新集中注意力
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
在散步之后，我重新集中精力并完成了报告。
phrasal-verb

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
phrasal-verb

run over budget

超出预算
Meaning
to spend more money than was planned
Example
The construction project **ran over budget** by nearly 20%.
该建设项目 **超出了预算**，超出了近20%。
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

The more, the merrier

当有更多人参与时，事情会更有趣或更有效。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
带上你的朋友——人越多越热闹！
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。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
idiom

beat someone to the punch

在别人之前做某事
Meaning
to do something before someone else does
Example
He **beat me to the punch** by applying for the job first.
他通过首先申请这份工作**抢先一步**。
phrasal-verb

upgrade to

更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
鼓励用户**升级到**软件的最新版本。
idiom

keep a straight face

在有趣的情况下避免笑出声
Meaning
to avoid laughing in a funny situation
Example
It was hard to **keep a straight face** during his silly speech.
在他愚蠢的演讲过程中，很难保持严肃的表情。
idiom

hope springs eternal

人们无论在什么情况下都会怀有希望
Meaning
people will always have hope, no matter the situation
Example
Even in the darkest times, he believed things would get better because **hope springs eternal**.
即使在最黑暗的时刻，他也相信事情会变好，因为**希望永存**。
phrasal-verb

throw back

归还某物；提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
海洋的气味 **把他带回** 到他的童年记忆中。
phrasal-verb

look beyond yourself

考虑他人的感受或需求，而不是只关注自己
Meaning
to consider others’ feelings or needs instead of focusing only on yourself
Example
Real emotional growth comes when you **look beyond yourself**.
当你超越自己时，真正的情感成长就会发生。
phrasal-verb

belong to

是某个群体或地方的成员或与之相连
Meaning
to be a member of or connected to a group or place
Example
I feel I **belong to** both my home country and the culture I live in now.
我觉得我同时属于我的祖国和我现在生活的文化。
idiom

rule out

决定某事不可能
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
我们还不能排除再次延迟的可能。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
idiom

jump down someone's throat

突然愤怒地责骂或批评某人
Meaning
to react angrily and criticize someone suddenly
Example
She **jumped down my throat** when I suggested a different approach.
当我提出不同的方法时，她**突然冲我发火了**。
phrasal-verb

glitch out

由于错误而短暂地发生故障或表现异常
Meaning
to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
Example
My phone screen **glitched out** for a few seconds.
我的手机屏幕**发生了故障**几秒钟。
idiom

bounce back

在挫折或失败后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback or failure
Example
She **bounced back** after losing the competition.
她在输掉比赛后迅速恢复了过来。
phrasal-verb

work out tariffs with

与另一方协商并达成贸易关税协议
Meaning
to negotiate and agree on trade tariffs with another party
Example
The two nations are trying to **work out tariffs with** each other.
这两个国家正在尝试与对方**work out tariffs with**。
idiom

take the fall

为某事承担责任，通常是为了保护他人。
Meaning
to accept blame for something, often to protect others.
Example
He agreed to **take the fall** for the team’s mistake.
他同意为团队的错误**承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

lash with anger

强烈地表达愤怒
Meaning
to express anger strongly
Example
The coach **lashed with anger** after the team lost again.
教练在团队再次输掉后**强烈地表达了愤怒**。
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
idiom

ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
idiom

give the green light

给予许可或批准继续进行
Meaning
to give permission or approval to proceed
Example
The board finally **gave the green light** for the new project.
董事会终于为新项目开了绿灯。
idiom

turn a new leaf

做出新的开始或为更好的改变
Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to **turn a new leaf** and improve his behavior.
在事件发生后，他决定**翻开新的一页**，改善自己的行为。
phrasal-verb

get away from

避免不道德的行为或情况
Meaning
to avoid unethical practices or situations
Example
We need to **get away from** these unfair business tactics.
我们需要**远离**这些不公平的商业策略。
phrasal-verb

settle over

放松并放下紧张或情绪压力
Meaning
to relax and let go of tension or emotional stress
Example
After a long day, I like to sit quietly and **settle over** my thoughts.
经过长时间的一天，我喜欢安静地坐下，放松我的思绪。
phrasal-verb

filter through for

仔细筛选以找到特定项目
Meaning
to sift carefully to find specific items
Example
Editors **filter through for** reliable sources before running a story.
编辑在发布故事之前会 **筛选通过** 可靠的来源。
phrasal-verb

air issues out

公开谈论问题以解决它们
Meaning
to talk openly about problems to resolve them
Example
Teams **air issues out** during retros so nothing lingers.
团队在回顾会议中**air issues out**，以确保没有问题悬而未决。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas to

向他人提出供考虑的想法
Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
我们明天将向管理团队提出想法。
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
idiom

to lay down the law

主张权威并决定事情应该如何做
Meaning
to assert authority and dictate how things should be done
Example
The new judge quickly **laid down the law** in the courtroom.
新法官很快在法庭上**放下法律**。
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**。
idiom

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
phrasal-verb

edge up

略微或逐渐上升
Meaning
to rise slightly or gradually
Example
The inflation rate **edged up** to 6% last month.
上个月通货膨胀率**略微上升**至6%。
phrasal-verb

exchange ideas

与他人分享想法和观点；讨论概念
Meaning
to share thoughts and opinions with others; to discuss concepts
Example
Students **exchange ideas** about traditions during the cultural fair.
学生们在文化博览会期间**交换想法**，讨论关于传统的内容。
phrasal-verb

branch out professionally

开始做一些新的事情，或在职业上扩展到一个新的领域
Meaning
to start doing something new or expand into a new area professionally
Example
After years in sales, he decided to **branch out professionally** into marketing.
在销售工作多年后，他决定在职业上拓展到市场营销领域。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
idiom

blow a fuse

突然变得非常生气或失去控制
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or lose control
Example
He **blew a fuse** when he saw the mess.
他看到那一团糟时勃然大怒。
idiom

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

不要把所有的风险放在一个计划上。
Meaning
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Example
You should invest in different areas; **don’t put all your eggs in one basket**.
你应该在不同的领域投资；不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
idiom

cut to the chase

迅速进入正题
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
让我们直接进入正题，讨论主要问题。
idiom

stroke of genius

一个聪明且富有创意的想法或行动
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
那个营销活动真是个**天才之举**
idiom

social butterfly

喜欢与人见面和交谈的人
Meaning
someone who loves meeting and talking to people
Example
Emma is a **social butterfly**; she knows everyone at the event.
Emma 是一位 **社交蝴蝶**；她在活动中认识每个人。
phrasal-verb

log out of

安全退出网站或在线账户
Meaning
to exit a website or online account safely
Example
Don’t forget to **log out of** your account when you finish your class.
完成课程后不要忘记**log out of**你的账户。
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

brand awareness

消费者对品牌的熟悉程度
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
我们的主要目标是通过社交媒体提高**品牌意识**。
idiom

to mess up

犯错或做事做得不好
Meaning
to make a mistake or do something badly
Example
Don’t **mess up** the report again this time.
这次不要再**搞砸**报告了。
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。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond limits

在你认为可能的范围之外提升自己
Meaning
to improve yourself beyond what you thought possible
Example
You will **grow beyond limits** once you believe in your abilities.
一旦你相信自己的能力，你将超越极限。
idiom

lose your cool

变得生气或失去耐心
Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t **lose your cool**; the situation will get better.
不要失去冷静; 情况会好转。
idiom

case closed

事情已经解决或结束
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
证据很清楚，所以这是**案件已结**。
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

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

take a toll

由于压力或过度工作，随着时间的推移造成伤害或损害。
Meaning
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
Example
Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.
长时间工作可能对你的健康造成**take a toll**。
phrasal-verb

live for

在某事或某人中找到希望或意义
Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She **lives for** her children and their happiness.
她为她的孩子和他们的幸福而活。
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

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
phrasal-verb

boil with anger

愤怒到极点
Meaning
to be extremely angry
Example
She was **boiling with anger** when she found out about the unfair decision.
当她得知那个不公平的决定时，她愤怒至极。
idiom

No man is an island

人们需要他人来提供支持和连接。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
我们有时需要帮助，因为 **no man is an island**。
idiom

beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
phrasal-verb

agree upon

就某事达成共识或决定
Meaning
to reach a shared understanding or decision on something
Example
Both nations **agreed upon** a trade policy that benefits their people.
两国**就**一项对人民有利的贸易政策达成一致。
phrasal-verb

point up to

突出或引起对更高的想法或原因的注意
Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
老师指出了冲突的主要原因。
phrasal-verb

focus on the bright side

看到一个情况的积极方面
Meaning
to see the positive aspects of a situation
Example
No matter what happens, always **focus on the bright side**.
无论发生什么，总是**关注积极的一面**。
phrasal-verb

shut oneself off

将自己情感上与他人隔离
Meaning
to isolate yourself emotionally from others
Example
After the breakup, he completely **shut himself off** from his friends.
分手后，他完全 **shut himself off** 了与朋友的关系。
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

reach out to communities

与团体接触或提供帮助
Meaning
to make contact with or offer help to groups of people
Example
Volunteers **reach out to communities** affected by natural disasters.
志愿者**与受自然灾害影响的社区接触**并提供帮助。
idiom

Cook the books

伪造财务记录以掩盖损失或盗窃。
Meaning
To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft.
Example
The accountant was fired for trying to **cook the books**.
那位会计因为试图篡改账目而被解雇。
phrasal-verb

grow through

通过困难的经历变得更强大或更聪明
Meaning
to become stronger or wiser because of difficult experiences
Example
We often **grow through** the pain we experience.
我们常常通过我们经历的痛苦**成长**。
idiom

over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
phrasal-verb

get along together

拥有友好和谐的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
idiom

hit the nail on the head

在某件事上完全正确
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
你在这个分析上完全正确。
phrasal-verb

run late

落后于计划
Meaning
to be behind schedule
Example
I was **running late** for my morning meeting today.
今天早晨我迟到了会议。
phrasal-verb

align with

同意或支持他人的目标或原则
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
许多国家**与**全球减少碳排放的努力保持一致。
phrasal-verb

find out about

了解有关某事的具体信息或细节
Meaning
to learn specific information or details regarding something
Example
I need to **find out about** the new insurance policy.
我需要**了解**新保险政策的相关信息。
idiom

under the microscope

被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
新政策正被分析师**在显微镜下**审查。
idiom

book smart

从学习中获得知识而不是从经验中获得的人
Meaning
knowledgeable from studying rather than experience
Example
He’s **book smart** but lacks practical experience.
他很有书本知识，但缺乏实际经验。
idiom

written in the stars

注定会发生；命运注定
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
他们相信他们的相遇是**命中注定的**。
phrasal-verb

paint over

用一层新的油漆覆盖某物
Meaning
to cover something with a new layer of paint
Example
He decided to **paint over** the old mural with a new design.
他决定用新设计重新涂画旧壁画。
idiom

ray of hope

可能会发生一些好事的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
新治疗为病人提供了一个**希望之光**。
idiom

I feel that

用来表达个人的信念或感觉
Meaning
Used to express a personal belief or feeling
Example
I feel that we could do better next time.
我觉得我们下次可以做得更好。
idiom

Change is the only constant

生活中的一切都在不断变化；没有什么保持不变。
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
不要抵抗 — 变化是唯一不变的。
phrasal-verb

pull down

拆除建筑物; 降低某人的信心
Meaning
to demolish a building; to reduce someone’s confidence
Example
They decided to **pull down** the old factory and build a new one.
他们决定拆除旧工厂并建造一个新的。
phrasal-verb

post about

在社交媒体上发布与某个主题相关的内容
Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
他经常在 Instagram 上发布有关旅行的经历。
B2 idiom

up in the air

不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
这个项目的计划仍悬而未决。
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

rule of thumb

基于经验的一般实践原则
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
作为一条经验法则，我会对每份文件进行双重检查。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into strength

将你的情感痛苦作为动力或成长的源泉
Meaning
to use your emotional pain as a source of motivation or growth
Example
She learned to **turn pain into strength** after losing her job.
她在失去工作后学会了如何将痛苦转化为力量。
phrasal-verb

analyze what went wrong

仔细分析失败背后的原因
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
在再次尝试之前，让我们**分析上次发生了什么问题**。
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。
phrasal-verb

rack up

积累或获得某些东西，如分数或奖项
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
她因出色的工作获得了几个奖项
phrasal-verb

build upon success

利用现有成功作为未来增长的基础
Meaning
to use existing success as a foundation for future growth
Example
The bank aims to **build upon success** from last year’s performance.
银行旨在基于去年业绩的基础上**建立成功**。
idiom

in the same frame

拥有共同的视角或理解
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
在我们开始之前，我们需要确保每个人都**在同一框架中**。
phrasal-verb

complain about

对某事表示不满
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction about something
Example
She always **complains about** the food at that restaurant.
她总是抱怨那家餐厅的食物。
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

cool down emotions

在回应之前让强烈的情感平静下来
Meaning
to let intense feelings settle before responding
Example
We **cool down emotions** before tackling tough feedback.
我们在处理困难的反馈之前冷却情绪
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
phrasal-verb

stand behind

公开支持或捍卫某人或某事
Meaning
to support or defend someone or something publicly
Example
Many nations **stand behind** the new global peace initiative.
许多国家支持新的全球和平倡议。
phrasal-verb

talk out of

说服某人不做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
我试图**劝他不要**辞去工作。
idiom

click-through rate

点击广告或链接的用户百分比
Meaning
the percentage of users who click on an ad or link
Example
Our **click-through rate** improved after we changed the headline.
我们的**点击率**在我们更改标题后有所改善。
phrasal-verb

hold up under

在压力或压力下保持坚强
Meaning
to remain strong despite pressure or stress
Example
She managed to **hold up under** all the pressure at work.
她成功地在工作中承受住了所有压力
phrasal-verb

stay ahead in class

在课堂上表现得更好或比别人更先进
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
他额外学习时间以 **在课堂上保持领先**。
phrasal-verb

keep ahead

保持领先
Meaning
to remain in a leading or advantageous position
Example
The company invests in innovation to **keep ahead** of competitors.
公司在创新方面投资，以便保持领先于竞争对手。
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

pay up

支付所有欠的钱，尤其是不情愿地
Meaning
to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly
Example
He refused to **pay up** until the work was completed.
他拒绝了**支付**，直到工作完成。
phrasal-verb

step beyond fear

尽管害怕，仍然勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
为了成功，你必须**step beyond fear**并采取大胆的行动。
idiom

zero in on

把全部注意力和努力集中在一件事情上
Meaning
to direct all your attention and efforts toward one thing
Example
The team needs to **zero in on** the main problem before making changes.
团队需要在做出改变之前专注于主要问题。
phrasal-verb

keep up on

保持与在线工作或沟通保持更新
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
她总是通过Slack保持对公司新闻的更新。
idiom

a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to **a fork in the road**, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到**十字路口**时，你必须选择哪条路走。
idiom

cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
idiom

talk in circles

讨论某事而没有得出结论
Meaning
to discuss something without reaching a conclusion
Example
We **talked in circles** for hours but didn’t solve anything.
我们讨论了几个小时，但什么都没解决。
phrasal-verb

do away with

摆脱某事；废除
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
他们计划很快废除旧系统。
idiom

find the right balance

在工作与个人生活之间取得健康或有效的平衡
Meaning
to achieve a healthy or effective equilibrium between work and personal life
Example
It took me a while, but I finally **found the right balance** between work and family.
我花了一些时间，但最终找到了工作和家庭之间的平衡。