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idiom

hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赢得有价值的东西
Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He **hit the jackpot** when his startup got acquired for millions.
当他的初创公司被以数百万收购时，他真是中大奖了。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
phrasal-verb

end up

最终做或处于某种情况
Meaning
to finally do or be in a particular situation
Example
If you don’t plan well, you might **end up** wasting time.
如果你不做好计划，你可能会浪费时间。
idiom

talk the same language

拥有相似的想法和理解
Meaning
to have similar ideas and understanding
Example
We get along because we **talk the same language**.
我们相处得很好，因为我们讲同一种语言。
idiom

break a leg

祝愿某人在表演中好运
Meaning
to wish someone good luck in a performance
Example
Before the play started, everyone told her to **break a leg**.
在戏剧开始之前，每个人都告诉她要**祝她好运**。
phrasal-verb

meet up

与某人会面，进行预定的会议
Meaning
to get together with someone for an arranged meeting
Example
Let’s **meet up** at the cafe before heading to the concert.
在去音乐会之前，我们在咖啡馆见面。
phrasal-verb

look within for strength

寻找内在的勇气和动力
Meaning
to find inner courage and motivation
Example
When times are tough, **look within for strength**.
当时刻艰难时，**在内心寻找力量**。
phrasal-verb

start over

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to begin again after a failure
Example
If something doesn’t work, just **start over** and try a new way.
如果某些事情不起作用，只需从头开始，尝试新的方法。
idiom

take the edge off

让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
一杯热茶总是有助于缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

stick it out

坚持做一件困难的事直到结束
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
虽然这份工作很难，但他决定坚持到最后。
phrasal-verb

move over

改变位置以腾出空间给某人或某物
Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you **move over** a bit so I can sit down?
你能稍微**移一下**吗？我可以坐下来。
phrasal-verb

build back up

在遭遇挫折后恢复情感或心理上的力量
Meaning
to regain emotional or mental strength after a setback
Example
He slowly began to **build back up** after his depression.
他在经历了抑郁症后慢慢开始恢复力量。
phrasal-verb

believe in better days

保持积极，生活将改善
Meaning
to stay positive that life will improve
Example
He always **believes in better days**, no matter how tough life gets.
他总是相信更好的日子，无论生活有多么艰难。
idiom

internet troll

故意在线发布冒犯性或挑衅性评论的人
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
不要通过回复他们的评论来喂养**互联网喷子**。
phrasal-verb

hit out at

愤怒地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something angrily
Example
The politician **hit out at** the media for spreading lies.
政治家因散布谎言而批评媒体。
idiom

a sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
idiom

eat your heart out

默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
自从他的前任订婚后，他一直在**吃掉自己的心**。
idiom

blossom into something

随着时间的推移发展或变得成功
Meaning
to develop or become successful over time
Example
She **blossomed into** a confident and skilled leader.
她变成了一个自信且熟练的领导者。
phrasal-verb

overflow with

充满积极的情感或情绪
Meaning
to have a large amount of positive feeling or emotion
Example
The parents were **overflowing with** pride at their son’s success.
父母因儿子的成功而**满溢着**骄傲。
phrasal-verb

hold onto hope

保持信念，认为好事会发生
Meaning
to keep believing that good things will happen
Example
No matter how hard life gets, always **hold onto hope**.
无论生活多么艰难，永远保持希望。
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

Fine tuning

为了改进而进行的小调整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
在我们展示之前，这个计划只需要一些小调整。
idiom

have a brainwave

突然有了一个聪明的想法
Meaning
to suddenly have a clever idea
Example
I **had a brainwave** and solved the puzzle.
我突然有了一个聪明的想法，并解开了这个谜题。
idiom

earn trust

通过行动或可靠性获得某人的信任
Meaning
to gain someone's trust through actions or reliability
Example
She worked hard to **earn the trust** of her colleagues.
她努力工作以**获得同事的信任**。
phrasal-verb

stay off

避免吃或喝不健康的东西
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
医生让我一个月不吃垃圾食品。
phrasal-verb

go after

追求或尝试得到某物；追赶某人
Meaning
to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone
Example
He decided to **go after** his dream of becoming a doctor.
他决定追求成为医生的梦想。
idiom

no such luck

当期望的事情没有发生时使用
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
我希望赢得彩票，但**no such luck**。
phrasal-verb

catch on with

在人群中变得受欢迎或被接受
Meaning
to become popular or well-accepted among people
Example
The innovative idea quickly **caught on with** young consumers.
这个创新的想法迅速**获得了年轻消费者的认可**。
idiom

chip in for

为共同费用出钱
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
每个人都同意为告别蛋糕出钱。
phrasal-verb

call for change

要求在政策或系统中进行改革或修改
Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.
活动家们**呼吁在投票系统中进行改革**。
idiom

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
idiom

hold off

推迟做某事
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
在确认预算之前，让我们先推迟定单的最终确认。
idiom

to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鸟
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以一边锻炼一边听播客，这样一石二鸟。
phrasal-verb

tone down for

为了适应某种情况而软化语言或行为
Meaning
to soften your language or behavior for a situation
Example
She **tones down for** audiences who prefer straightforward facts.
她为了喜欢直白事实的观众而调低语调
idiom

cry one’s heart out

因悲伤而痛哭
Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
她在分手后痛哭流涕。
phrasal-verb

hand in through

通过在线平台提交工作
Meaning
to submit work using an online platform
Example
All assignments must be **handed in through** the company portal.
所有作业必须通过公司门户网站提交。
phrasal-verb

bring together the team

将人们聚集在一起合作工作
Meaning
to unite people to work collaboratively
Example
The new manager managed to bring together the whole team after a conflict.
新经理在冲突后成功地将整个团队聚集在一起。
idiom

a chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
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

press ahead with confidence

尽管有困难，依然积极前进
Meaning
to move forward positively despite difficulties
Example
We must **press ahead with confidence** even if challenges arise.
我们必须自信地前进，即使挑战出现。
phrasal-verb

talk it out

讨论问题以缓解压力
Meaning
to discuss problems to relieve stress
Example
If you’re feeling tense, it helps to **talk it out** with a friend.
如果你感到紧张，和朋友谈谈会有所帮助。
idiom

to weigh the pros and cons

仔细考虑某事的优缺点
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
在做出最终决定之前，重要的是要**权衡利弊**。
idiom

hook the customer

吸引并保持客户的兴趣
Meaning
to attract and keep a customer’s interest
Example
A good slogan can easily **hook the customer**.
一个好的口号可以轻松吸引客户。
idiom

to mend fences

修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship
Example
After their argument, they decided to **mend fences**.
在他们争吵之后，他们决定修复关系。
idiom

a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。
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。
idiom

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
idiom

Old school

拥有传统的观念或价值观；不现代
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
我父亲仍然更喜欢手写信件；他真的是老派。
idiom

To question everything

批判性地审视一切，并不盲目接受现状或公认的信念。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
在哲学中，人们被鼓励 **质疑一切** 以便达成真理。
phrasal-verb

wait on

在采取行动之前等待某事发生；依赖于
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
我们正在等待结果，然后再做决定。
phrasal-verb

take along

带某人或某物一起
Meaning
to bring someone or something with you
Example
Don’t forget to **take along** your umbrella.
不要忘记带上你的伞。
idiom

the bottom has fallen out

一种情况，其中某些东西突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collapsed
Example
The market for tech stocks has crashed; the **bottom has fallen out**.
科技股市场崩溃了；底部已经坍塌。
phrasal-verb

take off in

在某个领域迅速取得成功
Meaning
to start succeeding rapidly in a field
Example
His career really **took off in** the last two years.
他的职业生涯在过去两年里确实取得了飞速发展。
phrasal-verb

wind up about

因某事而感到激动或烦恼
Meaning
to become agitated or upset because of something
Example
Try not to **wind up about** the traffic; we'll still make it on time.
尽量不要因交通而感到烦躁；我们还是会准时到达。
idiom

go steady

定期且独占地与某人约会
Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
他们已经定期且独占地与对方约会超过两年了。
phrasal-verb

zone out with

使用像音乐或节目之类的东西时，放松或精神漂移
Meaning
to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show
Example
I sometimes **zone out with** a podcast on the bus ride home.
我有时在回家的巴士上听播客时会走神。
idiom

double back

转身并回到你来的路
Meaning
to turn around and go back the way you came
Example
We had to **double back** to grab the projector.
我们不得不返回去拿投影仪。
phrasal-verb

carry away

变得过于兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become overly excited or enthusiastic
Example
Don’t get **carried away** with the excitement.
不要因为兴奋而**被带走**。
phrasal-verb

open the heart to

向某人表达真诚的情感
Meaning
to express your honest emotions to someone
Example
He finally **opened his heart to** his parents.
他终于 **向父母敞开了心扉**。
idiom

step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
phrasal-verb

offer help

在某人需要帮助时提供帮助
Meaning
to volunteer to assist someone kindly
Example
It’s thoughtful to **offer help** when someone is struggling.
当有人在困难中时提供帮助是体贴的表现。
idiom

to make matters worse

使糟糕的情况变得更加困难或令人不快
Meaning
to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
Example
I was already late, and **to make matters worse**, I couldn't find my keys.
我已经迟到了，更糟的是，我找不到我的钥匙。
phrasal-verb

build inner strength

发展心理和情感上的坚韧
Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
冥想帮助你建立内在的力量和冷静
phrasal-verb

soak in positivity

吸收正能量和积极的思想
Meaning
to absorb good energy and positive thoughts
Example
Surround yourself with good people and **soak in positivity**.
与好人围绕自己并吸收正能量。
idiom

steer the ship

掌控或控制一个情况或组织
Meaning
to be in charge or control of a situation or organization
Example
The manager was able to **steer the ship** through the difficult times.
经理成功地**steer the ship**度过了困难的时期。
idiom

bolt from the blue

一个突然和意想不到的事件
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event
Example
The project cancellation came as a **bolt from the blue**.
项目的取消就像晴天霹雳一样。
phrasal-verb

wind down with

通过做一些平静的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something calming
Example
She likes to **wind down with** a book before bed.
她喜欢在睡觉前通过看书来放松。
phrasal-verb

greet with a smile

带着微笑迎接
Meaning
to welcome someone warmly with a smile
Example
Always **greet with a smile** when meeting new people.
每次遇到新朋友时，永远带着微笑迎接。
idiom

blow someone away

让某人大为震惊或印象深刻
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
Her performance really **blew me away**.
她的表演真的让我震惊。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。
phrasal-verb

take forward

将计划或项目推进到下一阶段
Meaning
to move a plan or project to the next stage
Example
We need strong leadership to **take forward** the innovation agenda.
我们需要强有力的领导来推进创新议程。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
idiom

on the right track

走在通往成功的正确道路上
Meaning
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
Example
Your plan sounds great — you’re **on the right track**.
你的计划听起来很棒——你走在正确的道路上。
idiom

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
phrasal-verb

forgive someone for

停止因为某人做的事情而对他们生气
Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally **forgave him for** lying.
她终于因撒谎而原谅了他。
idiom

Stand your ground

尽管面临反对，仍坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
尽管他们不同意，他决定 **站稳脚跟**，不退缩。
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。
idiom

put one on the map

让某人或某物变得出名或广为人知
Meaning
to make someone or something famous or well-known
Example
His groundbreaking research **put him on the map** in the scientific community.
他开创性的研究使他在科学界**出名**。
phrasal-verb

tie together

将不同的想法或组织结合成一个努力
Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
他们的愿景帮助**结合**多个非政府组织的努力。
phrasal-verb

heap praise on

给某人大量赞扬
Meaning
to give a lot of praise to someone
Example
Critics **heaped praise on** the actor for his performance.
评论家们**称赞**演员的表现。
idiom

in a pickle

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
我**在一个 pickle**，因为我双重预定了我的会议。
phrasal-verb

turn failure into

将失败转化为学习或成功的机会
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
他试图将失败转化为他下一个项目的动力。
phrasal-verb

smooth out fluctuations

减少波动并使某物更加稳定
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
财政政策旨在减少经济中的波动。
phrasal-verb

step up exports

增加在国外销售的商品数量
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
该国的目标是**增加出口**以减少贸易赤字。
idiom

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
idiom

set down

放下某物或写下某事
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
写下你的想法，以便我们可以审查它们。
phrasal-verb

clean up after

清理人类或动物留下的垃圾或杂物
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
志愿者们来清理海滩节庆后的垃圾。
phrasal-verb

drive up demand

增加对某物的需求或欲望
Meaning
to increase the desire or need for something
Example
The marketing efforts **drove up** demand for the company’s products.
市场营销努力提高了公司产品的需求。
phrasal-verb

celebrate with others

参加来自其他背景的人的文化节庆活动
Meaning
to join in the cultural festivities of people from other backgrounds
Example
We should **celebrate with others** to appreciate their culture and values.
我们应该**和他人一起庆祝**，以欣赏他们的文化和价值观。
idiom

put one's foot down

作出坚定的决定或在某事上采取强硬立场
Meaning
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
Example
She had to **put her foot down** and say no to the proposal.
她不得不**坚持立场**并拒绝了那个提议。
idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
phrasal-verb

step beyond

超出预期或允许的范围
Meaning
to go further than expected or allowed
Example
Her creativity always **steps beyond** traditional boundaries.
她的创造力总是超越传统的界限。
idiom

data-driven decisions

基于事实数据而非假设做出的决策
Meaning
decisions made based on factual data rather than assumptions
Example
AI encourages organizations to make **data-driven decisions**.
人工智能鼓励组织做出数据驱动的决策。
phrasal-verb

break into profits

在经历了亏损或投资期之后开始赚钱
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
三年后，创业公司终于**开始赚钱**。
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
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

to weather the storm

成功克服困难或挑战性的情况
Meaning
to successfully overcome a difficult or challenging situation
Example
Despite the economic downturn, the company managed **to weather the storm** and stay profitable.
尽管经济低迷，公司仍然成功地渡过了难关并保持盈利。
phrasal-verb

pace meetings well

适当地管理会议的速度
Meaning
to manage the speed of a meeting appropriately
Example
Hosts **pace meetings well** by sticking to the agenda timing.
主持人通过遵循议程时间来**pèi sī mǐtīngs wēi ěr**。
idiom

have an axe to grind

有个人原因去抱怨或批评
Meaning
to have a personal reason to complain or criticize
Example
She **has an axe to grind** with her former employer.
她对前雇主有个人的不满。
phrasal-verb

read up about

通过阅读学习或获取关于某事的信息
Meaning
to study or get information about something by reading
Example
Before visiting Japan, I **read up about** its culture and traditions.
在访问日本之前，我阅读了有关其文化和传统的信息。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时，**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
idiom

add on

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
phrasal-verb

weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
idiom

behind enemy lines

处于敌对或危险的情况中
Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working **behind enemy lines** to report the truth.
记者们在敌人的防线后工作，以报道真相。
idiom

split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。
phrasal-verb

bring home

赢得或实现一些有价值或重要的东西
Meaning
to win or achieve something valuable or important
Example
The team worked hard and finally **brought home** the championship trophy.
团队努力工作，最终带回了冠军奖杯。
idiom

patch up

修复某物或改善受损的关系
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
他们在争吵后成功地修复了他们的友谊。
phrasal-verb

tear apart alliances

摧毁盟国之间的关系
Meaning
to destroy relationships between allied groups or nations
Example
The ongoing dispute **tore apart alliances** that lasted for decades.
持续的争端**撕裂了**持续了几十年的联盟。
idiom

lay down the law

明确而坚定地声明规则
Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
经理对准时问题明确规定了规则。
idiom

A watched pot never boils

当你等待某事时，时间感觉更长。
Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; **a watched pot never boils**.
不要一直看着钟；**被盯着的壶永远不会开**。
phrasal-verb

smooth over conflicts

在分歧后减少紧张
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
领导者通过提醒每个人目标来**顺畅化冲突**。
idiom

a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
phrasal-verb

throw off

摆脱某物；从控制或疾病中解放出来
Meaning
to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
Example
It took him weeks to **throw off** the flu.
他花了几个星期才能**摆脱**流感。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself above doubt

克服自我怀疑并相信自己的潜力
Meaning
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
Example
You need to **lift yourself above doubt** to achieve your dreams.
你需要 **克服自我怀疑** 来实现你的梦想。
idiom

the wisdom of age

通过人生经验获得的知识和理解
Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
他给了我一个显示**年龄智慧**的建议。
idiom

shore up

加强或支持某事
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
他们正在投资以加强农村诊所。
phrasal-verb

whip up

快速准备一顿饭
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.
她可以在几分钟内准备一个健康的沙拉
phrasal-verb

grow into understanding

逐渐培养对不同文化的同理心或理解
Meaning
to gradually develop empathy or comprehension for different cultures
Example
Children can **grow into understanding** diversity through stories and travel.
孩子们可以通过故事和旅行逐渐理解多样性。
idiom

hold oneself accountable

为自己的行为或决定承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
Example
A true leader **holds himself accountable** for the team’s failures.
真正的领导者会为团队的失败承担责任。