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idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
phrasal-verb

look out over

从上方或远处看到某物
Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room **looks out over** the beautiful lake.
我们的房间**俯瞰**美丽的湖泊。
phrasal-verb

cut back on expenses

减少花费；降低成本
Meaning
to spend less money; to reduce costs
Example
During tough times, companies often **cut back on expenses**.
在困难时期，公司通常会减少开支。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness of

分享知识或信息，使更多人理解一个问题
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
学校帮助**传播环境保护意识**。
phrasal-verb

fight off

抵抗或防御疾病或攻击
Meaning
to resist or defend against illness or attack
Example
She’s trying to **fight off** a cold before her trip.
她在旅行前努力抵抗感冒。
phrasal-verb

lash out at work

在工作场所激烈表达愤怒
Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to **lash out at work** over a comment.
最好深呼吸，而不是因为一句评论在工作中发火。
idiom

to hack into

未经授权访问系统或网络
Meaning
to gain unauthorized access to a system or network
Example
The attackers managed **to hack into** the company's internal servers.
攻击者成功**入侵**了公司的内部服务器。
phrasal-verb

stand together

团结一致，共同为某一事业而行动
Meaning
to unite and act as one in support of a cause
Example
Communities must **stand together** to fight social injustice.
社区必须团结一致以对抗社会不公。
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。
phrasal-verb

sign on with

正式同意与某人合作或合作
Meaning
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
Example
The firm has just **signed on with** a global distributor.
公司刚刚与全球分销商签约。
phrasal-verb

pick over

仔细检查事物，挑选出最好的
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.
她仔细挑选了苹果，找到了最鲜的。
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

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。
idiom

run a tight ship

有效且严格地管理一个组织或团队
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
经理**严格管理团队**，每个人都遵守规则。
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

put on

组织或呈现一个活动或表演
Meaning
to organize or present an event or show
Example
The community decided to **put on** a music festival to celebrate their culture.
社区决定组织一个音乐节来庆祝他们的文化。
idiom

take responsibility

对你做过的事或你负责的事情负责。
Meaning
to be accountable for something you did or are in charge of.
Example
You need to **take responsibility** for your actions.
你需要为你的行为**承担责任**。
idiom

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
idiom

flag up

引起对重要事情的注意
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
审计员会 **标出**任何不寻常的支出。
phrasal-verb

lace up for

系鞋带或装备，为某事做准备
Meaning
to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
Example
I **lace up for** my morning run as soon as the sun comes up.
我在太阳升起时，马上系好鞋带准备晨跑
idiom

in the limelight

成为公众关注的焦点
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
获奖后，他在几个月内成了公众关注的焦点。
phrasal-verb

see off guests

当人们离开时与他们道别
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
主人在午夜后送客人到门口。
phrasal-verb

plan around

考虑特定因素或事件来做安排
Meaning
to make arrangements considering a specific factor or event
Example
We had to **plan around** the weather when scheduling our trip.
我们在安排旅行时必须考虑天气。
phrasal-verb

mentor others in

指导和支持经验较少的人
Meaning
to guide and support less experienced people
Example
Senior employees are encouraged to **mentor others in** their department.
鼓励资深员工在其部门**导师他人在**。
idiom

old friend

你认识很久的朋友
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
我昨天遇到了一个大学的老朋友。
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

kick start

快速有效地开始某事
Meaning
to start something quickly and effectively
Example
The new project aims to **kick start** rural economic growth.
新项目旨在快速启动农村经济增长。
idiom

gear down

减慢活动的速度
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
我们可以在产品发布稳定后**gear down**。
idiom

rule of law

每个人都受法律约束的原则
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
民主依赖于法治。
phrasal-verb

take off economically

开始快速增长或改善
Meaning
to start growing or improving rapidly
Example
After years of reform, the country's economy finally **took off economically**.
经过多年的改革，国家的经济终于**经济上起飞了**。
idiom

act of kindness

帮助他人的单一好行为或姿势
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.
那真是一个美丽的善举。
idiom

Keep hope alive

继续相信一个积极的结果。
Meaning
To continue believing in a positive outcome.
Example
Even in hard times, we must **keep hope alive**.
即使在困难时刻，我们也必须**保持希望活着**。
idiom

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
idiom

pass the torch

将责任或任务交给其他人
Meaning
to hand over a duty or responsibility to someone else
Example
After many years of teaching, the professor decided to **pass the torch** to a younger teacher.
经过多年的教学后，教授决定将**火炬传递**给一位年轻的教师。
idiom

take the cake

是最好的或最突出的
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really **takes the cake**.
在所有参赛作品中，你的设计确实最突出。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
phrasal-verb

kick off innovation projects

启动创新项目
Meaning
to begin innovation initiatives
Example
The firm will **kick off innovation projects** next quarter.
公司将在下一个季度启动创新项目。
idiom

the whole nine yards

一切；整个努力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
她为使自己的婚礼完美付出了所有努力。
idiom

feel like a million bucks

感到非常好或快乐
Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
经过一次很棒的锻炼后，我总是感觉很好。
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**。
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？
idiom

draw a line

设定一个限制或边界
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
你必须在工作和个人生活之间划定界限。
idiom

go above and beyond

做得比要求的更多
Meaning
to do more than what is required
Example
She **went above and beyond** to complete the project ahead of schedule.
她**做得比要求的更多**，提前完成了项目。
idiom

luck of the Irish

与爱尔兰人民相关的好运
Meaning
good fortune associated with Irish people
Example
He found gold! Must be the **luck of the Irish**.
他找到了黄金！一定是**爱尔兰的好运**。
idiom

make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
phrasal-verb

drop off to sleep

入睡
Meaning
to start sleeping, especially unintentionally
Example
He **dropped off to sleep** while watching TV.
他在看电视时入睡了。
phrasal-verb

build upon knowledge

利用先前学到的信息作为新学习的基础
Meaning
to use previously learned information as a foundation for new learning
Example
Students should **build upon knowledge** from earlier lessons to understand complex topics.
学生应该通过利用先前的课程知识来构建新的知识，以便理解复杂的主题。
phrasal-verb

speak up against

公开反对某事
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
许多年轻人在他们的社区中公开反对不公正。
idiom

full of yourself

太自豪或自我中心
Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
他在得到那个晋升后是那么**自负**。
idiom

sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
phrasal-verb

doze off

不自觉地入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
我经常在晚上看电视时**打瞌睡**。
phrasal-verb

ramp up production

增加生产量或生产水平
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.
工厂正试图增加生产以满足日益增长的需求。
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资，已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
idiom

robotic response

无感情或机械的反应
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个机械反应。
idiom

brighten someone's day

让某人感到更开心
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her kindness really **brightened my day**.
她的善良真的让我的一天更愉快。
phrasal-verb

build resilience

发展从挑战或压力中恢复的能力
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Facing hardships helps you **build resilience** for the future.
面对困难帮助你为未来**建立弹性**。
phrasal-verb

stand up against injustice

反对不公正待遇或压迫
Meaning
to resist unfair treatment or oppression
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up against injustice** in their country.
市民们聚集起来在他们的国家**反对不公正**。
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

drop by

非正式地或在没有事先通知的情况下拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
随时过来喝一杯茶，随时欢迎。
idiom

train of thought

一系列相连的思维
Meaning
a connected series of thoughts
Example
I lost my **train of thought** during the presentation.
我在演示中失去了我的**列车的思维**。
phrasal-verb

embrace peace

接受宁静并停止抵抗平静的感觉
Meaning
to accept tranquility and stop resisting calm feelings
Example
She learned to **embrace peace** instead of constant anxiety.
她学会了**embrace peace**，而不是不断的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

stand around

无所事事地站着
Meaning
to spend time standing and doing nothing
Example
We were just **standing around** waiting for the bus.
我们只是站着等公交车。
phrasal-verb

let emotions show

公开表达一个人的真实感受
Meaning
to express one’s true feelings openly
Example
He rarely **lets his emotions show**, even when he’s upset.
他很少让他的情感表现出来，即使他很沮丧。
phrasal-verb

roll forward

将计划或活动移动到下一个时期
Meaning
to move plans or activities into the next period
Example
The project has been **roll forward** to the next fiscal year.
该项目已被推迟到下一个财年。
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。
phrasal-verb

break off relations

结束国家之间的外交或政治关系
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
在边境争议升级后，两国决定断绝关系。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
idiom

A team player

在团队中能与他人合作良好的人。
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
约翰是一个**团队成员**，总是支持他的同事。
idiom

on good terms

保持友好和平的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
他们即使分手后仍然关系很好。
phrasal-verb

set your heart on

非常决心去获得或实现某事
Meaning
to be very determined to get or achieve something
Example
She has **set her heart on** becoming a famous singer.
她决心成为一名著名歌手。
idiom

open up about

分享个人的想法或感受
Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally **opened up about** the project stress.
他终于谈到了项目压力。
idiom

take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
phrasal-verb

breathe out negativity

通过放松释放负面情绪或想法
Meaning
to release negative feelings or thoughts through relaxation
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out negativity**.
深呼吸并释放负能量。
phrasal-verb

roll cargo out

将货物移出以进行交付
Meaning
to move freight out for delivery
Example
Crews **roll cargo out** to the loading docks by dawn.
工作队在黎明之前将货物送到装货码头。
phrasal-verb

fill in for someone

临时代替某人的工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
我不得不在我的同事休假期间**替代**他。
idiom

get a grip

控制你的情绪并理智地行事
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
别慌，控制一下自己！
idiom

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
phrasal-verb

go ahead

开始或继续做某事
Meaning
to start or continue doing something
Example
If you’re ready, you can **go ahead** with your presentation.
如果你准备好了，你可以**继续**你的演示。
phrasal-verb

die away

变得更弱或更安静，最终停止
Meaning
to become weaker or quieter and finally stop
Example
The sound of thunder slowly **died away** in the distance.
雷声在远处慢慢**消失**。
idiom

Dressed to kill

穿着非常时尚或吸引人的衣服
Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was **dressed to kill** at the party last night.
她昨晚在派对上穿得非常惊艳。
idiom

like one big happy family

和谐生活或工作在一起的人们
Meaning
people living or working together in harmony
Example
Our office team works **like one big happy family**.
我们的办公室团队**像一个大家庭一样工作**。
phrasal-verb

cling to power

试图保持控制或权威
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
一些领导人即使失去公众支持，仍然力求保持权力。
idiom

pull the strings

秘密地控制或影响某人或某事
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
他得到了这份工作，因为他的叔叔**拉了后退的线**。
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。
idiom

mend fences

修复破裂的关系
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
她在争吵后打电话给朋友，修复他们的关系。
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。
phrasal-verb

turn out for

参加或参与某个活动
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out for** the annual cultural parade.
成千上万的人参加了年度文化大游行。
idiom

out of the picture

不再涉及或相关
Meaning
no longer involved or relevant
Example
After the gallery closed, the curator was **out of the picture**.
画廊关闭后，策展人不再是其中的一部分。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
phrasal-verb

build rapport with

与某人建立友好和理解的关系
Meaning
to create a friendly and understanding relationship with someone
Example
Teachers need to **build rapport with** their students.
教师需要与他们的学生建立良好的关系。
phrasal-verb

pine over

因失去某物或某人而感到深深的悲伤或渴望
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or longing because of something or someone lost
Example
She still **pines over** her broken relationship.
她仍然为她破裂的关系感到痛苦。
idiom

throw a wrench into the works

破坏或使事情复杂化
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
部长的突然辞职使和平谈判**throw a wrench into the works**。
phrasal-verb

get turned on by

对某物感到兴奋或吸引
Meaning
to be excited or attracted by something
Example
He **gets turned on by** good music.
他对好音乐感到兴奋。
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
phrasal-verb

figure out regulations

理解外国的法律和商业规则
Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
在一个新国家，**找出规定** 可能需要几个月。
phrasal-verb

get used to

习惯于某事物
Meaning
to become familiar with or accustomed to something new
Example
It took her some time to **get used to** the local customs and traditions.
她花了一些时间 **适应** 当地的风俗和传统。
idiom

blow one’s own trumpet

自夸; 吹嘘自己的成就
Meaning
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
Example
He loves to **blow his own trumpet** whenever he achieves something.
每当他取得某些成就时，他都喜欢**自夸**。
phrasal-verb

let feelings out

表达情感，而不是把它们憋在心里
Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
重要的是**释放你的感情**而不是把它们藏起来。
idiom

pull at heartstrings

在观众中引起强烈的情感，通常是同情或悲伤
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
慈善机构的广告真的**触动了心弦**。
phrasal-verb

circle back after

一旦其他事情完成，就返回到一个话题
Meaning
to return to a topic once something else has finished
Example
We'll **circle back after** lunch to finalize the slides.
我们午餐后会回来，完成幻灯片的最终定稿。
idiom

Seize the day

把握现在的时刻
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
她相信充分活出自己，并且总是试图 **抓住今天**。
idiom

sweet tooth

对甜食的喜爱
Meaning
a love for sweet foods
Example
She has a **sweet tooth** and can’t resist desserts.
她有一个**甜食癖**，无法抗拒甜点。
idiom

pumped up

充满活力和兴奋
Meaning
full of energy and excitement
Example
He was **pumped up** before the big presentation.
在大演示之前，他充满了激动。
idiom

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
phrasal-verb

care for

照顾生病或需要帮助的人
Meaning
to look after someone who is sick or in need
Example
He **cares for** his elderly parents every day.
他每天照顾他的年迈父母
phrasal-verb

break through barriers

克服困难或障碍
Meaning
to overcome difficulties or obstacles
Example
She **broke through barriers** to become a successful engineer.
她克服了障碍，成为了一名成功的工程师。
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

take a load off

坐下来放松，尤其是在辛苦工作后
Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and **take a load off**.
进来，**放松一下**。
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

in cold blood

没有感情或怜悯; 故意残忍
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.
受害者被无情地谋杀。
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

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
idiom

the big bang

一个突如其来的强大开始；通常用于隐喻
Meaning
a sudden and powerful beginning; often used metaphorically
Example
The startup launched with **a big bang** in the tech world.
这家初创公司在科技界以**大爆炸**的方式推出。
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。
phrasal-verb

build ties with

与其他国家或团体建立或加强关系
Meaning
to establish or strengthen relationships with another country or group
Example
The new government aims to **build ties with** neighboring countries.
新政府的目标是与邻国建立联系。
phrasal-verb

pull back on

减少或停止做某事，尤其是支出或投资；撤回努力或承诺
Meaning
to reduce or stop doing something, especially spending or investment; to withdraw effort or commitment
Example
During the economic crisis, many companies **pull back on** new projects to save money.
在经济危机期间，许多公司停止了新项目以节省资金。
phrasal-verb

come forward to help

在需要时主动提供帮助
Meaning
to volunteer or offer assistance when needed
Example
Many citizens **came forward to help** the victims of the earthquake.
许多市民在地震中**主动帮助了**受灾的受害者。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
phrasal-verb

live by

遵循某些原则或道德价值观
Meaning
to follow certain principles or moral values
Example
Our organization **lives by** honesty and transparency.
我们的组织**遵循**诚实和透明的原则。
phrasal-verb

build alliances

在团体或国家之间建立合作关系
Meaning
to form cooperative relationships between groups or nations
Example
Countries must **build alliances** to face economic crises together.
各国必须**建立联盟**以共同应对经济危机。
idiom

time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。