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phrasal-verb

hold down costs

将开支控制在一定范围内
Meaning
to keep expenses under control
Example
The company managed to **hold down costs** despite rising raw material prices.
尽管原材料价格上涨，公司还是设法控制了开支。
phrasal-verb

bring yourself to

强迫自己做一些情感上困难的事情
Meaning
to force yourself to do something that is emotionally difficult
Example
He couldn't **bring himself to** tell her the truth.
他无法**强迫自己**告诉她真相。
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**。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
idiom

cat nap

白天短暂的小睡
Meaning
a short sleep during the day
Example
I took a **cat nap** before the meeting.
我在会议前小睡了一会儿。
idiom

spam someone

发送太多消息或不必要的信息
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
不要每分钟都用通知来骚扰我！
idiom

stick your neck out

冒着风险做或说一些可能与他人不同的事情
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
他冒着风险为同事辩护。
idiom

go live

在社交媒体上实时开始直播
Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
她计划今晚开直播与她的粉丝聊天。
phrasal-verb

bounce within

在内部管理情绪，而不将它们外露
Meaning
to manage emotions internally without expressing them outwardly
Example
He tends to **bounce within** instead of sharing his struggles.
他倾向于**bàowǔ wìtín**，而不是分享他的挣扎。
idiom

Fall into the same trap

再次犯同样的错误，通常是因为没有从过去的经历中吸取教训
Meaning
to make the same mistake again, often due to not learning from previous experiences
Example
She **fell into the same trap** by trusting him again.
她**再次落入同样的陷阱**，再次信任他。
phrasal-verb

tremble with excitement

因兴奋而轻微地颤抖
Meaning
to shake slightly because of excitement
Example
He **trembled with excitement** before the announcement.
他在宣布之前**因兴奋而颤抖**。
idiom

beta test

在正式发布之前测试产品
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
我们将在下周进行我们的应用程序测试。
idiom

in black and white

书面形式; 明确声明
Meaning
in written form; clearly stated
Example
The rules are clearly written **in black and white**.
规则明确写成了 **黑白分明**。
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
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。
phrasal-verb

blow out

熄灭火焰，尤其是蜡烛
Meaning
to extinguish flames, especially candles
Example
She **blew out** the candles and made a wish on her birthday.
她吹灭了蜡烛，并在生日时许了个愿。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
idiom

byte the bullet

勇敢地面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face a difficult situation bravely
Example
We have to **byte the bullet** and fix the system bugs now.
我们必须勇敢地面对并修复系统的漏洞。
idiom

have your jaw drop

极度惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
My **jaw dropped** when I saw the price.
看到价格时，我惊呆了。
phrasal-verb

roll out

推出或引入新产品或服务
Meaning
to launch or introduce a new product or service
Example
The government plans to **roll out** new incentives for exporters.
政府计划为出口商推出新的激励措施。
phrasal-verb

ring through

将电话连接到其目的地
Meaning
to connect a phone call to its destination
Example
I’ll **ring through** to the manager for you.
我会为你拨打经理的电话。
idiom

neural spark

人工智能创新中的突发洞察力或创造力时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of insight or creativity in AI innovation
Example
Her idea was a true **neural spark** that changed the whole project.
她的想法是一个真正的**neural spark**，改变了整个项目。
idiom

kick out

强迫某人离开
Meaning
to force someone to leave
Example
Security **kicked out** the rowdy fans before the end.
保安在结束前**踢出了**吵闹的球迷。
phrasal-verb

curl up

因恐惧而蜷缩身体
Meaning
to bend your body and bring your knees close because of fear
Example
She **curled up** on the sofa when the horror movie got intense.
当恐怖电影变得紧张时，她在沙发上蜷缩起来。
idiom

good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
idiom

online presence

一个人或企业在互联网上的存在和活动
Meaning
the existence and activity of a person or business on the internet
Example
A strong **online presence** is essential for digital marketing.
强大的**在线存在**对于数字营销至关重要。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
idiom

fill in for

暂时替代某人工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
Can you **fill in for** Rosa while she’s on leave?
你能在 Rosa 休假时替她工作吗？
idiom

lose touch

与某人失去联系
Meaning
to stop communicating with someone
Example
We **lost touch** after college.
我们大学毕业后失去了联系。
idiom

go through a transformation

经历一次重大的变化或改善
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
公司必须**经历一次转变**才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存。
idiom

not lose heart

不要失去信心或勇气
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
不要失去信心；成功需要时间
idiom

economic sanctions

一个国家对另一个国家施加的惩罚以影响其行为
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
欧盟实施经济制裁以迫使政权进行改革。
phrasal-verb

chart out for

为某事规划路径或时间表
Meaning
to map a path or schedule for something
Example
We **chart out for** peak-season shipping routes in advance.
我们提前规划了高峰季节的运输路线。
phrasal-verb

bond over

通过共同的兴趣或经历建立亲密关系
Meaning
to develop a close relationship through shared interests or experiences
Example
We **bonded over** our love for traveling.
我们因为对旅行的热爱而建立了联系。
phrasal-verb

climb back

在失去后恢复先前的位置
Meaning
to recover a previous position after losing it
Example
Stock prices have started to **climb back** after the market crash.
股票价格在市场崩盘后开始**恢复**。
phrasal-verb

open up markets

使贸易或商业机会可用；消除贸易障碍
Meaning
to make trade or business opportunities available; to remove barriers to trade
Example
The trade agreement helped **open up markets** for local exporters.
贸易协议帮助当地出口商打开了市场。
phrasal-verb

go out with

与某人约会；与某人浪漫地度过时光
Meaning
to date someone; to spend time with someone romantically
Example
Sarah is **going out with** a guy she met at the concert.
莎拉正在与她在音乐会遇到的一个男孩约会。
idiom

Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
phrasal-verb

map out for

为了特定的目的仔细计划每一步
Meaning
to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose
Example
We **mapped out for** the fundraiser so nothing would be missed.
我们为筹款活动**map out for**，以确保没有遗漏任何事项。
phrasal-verb

slow your pace

为了减轻压力，慢慢地移动或工作
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
当我感到紧张时，我提醒自己**放慢步伐**，轻松应对。
phrasal-verb

log into

通过输入凭据访问系统或网站
Meaning
to access a system or website by entering credentials
Example
You need to **log into** your account to view your dashboard.
您需要登录您的帐户才能查看仪表板。
idiom

back into

无意中向后移到某物中
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
我差点在停车时倒退进回收箱里。
idiom

walk tall

自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
在成功后你有充分的理由**昂首阔步**。
idiom

brush past

轻轻接触并迅速经过某人或某物
Meaning
to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact
Example
He **brushed past** the reporters without stopping.
他**轻轻地擦过**记者们没有停下来。
phrasal-verb

take note of

注意并记住重要的事情
Meaning
to pay attention to and remember something important
Example
He carefully **took note of** all the suggestions during the review meeting.
他在审查会议期间仔细地**记录了**所有的建议。
phrasal-verb

carry forward your progress

继续在你已经取得的基础上进行发展
Meaning
to continue developing based on what you have already achieved
Example
Always try to **carry forward your progress** to the next level.
始终努力将你的进展推向下一个层次。
idiom

busy bee

一个总是忙碌且活跃的人
Meaning
a person who is always busy and active
Example
She’s a **busy bee**, always working on something.
她是一个**忙碌的蜜蜂**，总是在忙碌着做事。
phrasal-verb

back someone up

在团队或争论中支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.
在辩论期间，当我提出我的观点时，我的队友们支持我。
phrasal-verb

bask in

极度享受某物，尤其是赞美或关注
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
她在表演后的掌声中享受。
idiom

twist someone's ear

通过坚持不懈地说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something by being persistent
Example
I had to **twist someone's ear** to get him to help me move.
我不得不**拧某人的耳朵**让他帮我搬家。
idiom

new lease of life

给某人或某物一个新的开始或新的能量
Meaning
to give someone or something a fresh start or new energy
Example
The renovation of the old building has given it a **new lease of life**.
这座老建筑的翻新赋予了它**新的生命力**。
phrasal-verb

fire back at

愤怒或防守地回应批评
Meaning
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
Example
The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.
部长用有力的证据**反驳了**指控。
idiom

a figure of speech

一种以非字面意义用于强调或效果的短语
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
当他说他能吃一匹马时，这只是**一种修辞手法**
idiom

on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
phrasal-verb

hold emotions in check

控制情绪
Meaning
to keep your emotions under control
Example
He tried to **hold his emotions in check** during the speech.
他试图在演讲过程中**控制他的情绪**。
idiom

shoot from the hip

不经过仔细思考说话或行动
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
他在会议中常常**shut from the hip**。
idiom

fill out

通过提供信息来填写表格
Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
请在研讨会后填写此调查。
phrasal-verb

build upon innovation

以现有创新为基础，推动进一步发展。
Meaning
to use existing innovations as a foundation for further progress
Example
Nations must **build upon innovation** to drive sustainable development.
各国必须**以创新为基础**，以推动可持续发展。
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**。
idiom

not the sharpest tool in the shed

不是很聪明
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
他很友好，但**不是最聪明的**。
phrasal-verb

look inside

反思自己的情感和动机
Meaning
to reflect on your own emotions and motivations
Example
You need to **look inside** yourself to understand your anger.
你需要**向内看**才能理解你的愤怒。
phrasal-verb

mitigate against

使某物不那么严重或有害
Meaning
to make something less severe or harmful
Example
Effective controls can **mitigate against** financial losses.
有效的控制措施可以**缓解对抗**财务损失。
idiom

Play it safe

避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
他总是 **保持安全**，从不尝试新的事物。
idiom

lost for words

哑口无言，因惊讶或震惊而无法说话
Meaning
unable to speak because of surprise or shock
Example
I was **lost for words** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我无言以对。
idiom

to drop the ball

犯错误；在重要的事情上失败
Meaning
to make a mistake; to fail at something important
Example
He really **dropped the ball** by forgetting the meeting.
他因为忘记会议而真的**犯了个大错**。
idiom

be on edge

感到紧张，焦虑或容易被激怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
她整天都在**焦虑**地等待结果。

you can’t judge a book by its cover

idiom

chicken out

因为害怕而决定不做某事
Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but **chickened out** at the last minute.
他本来要约她出去，但在最后一刻**临阵退缩**了。
idiom

pioneer new ideas

引入或创造新的概念或方法
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
他总是在他的领域中寻找机会去**开创新的想法**。
phrasal-verb

turn towards

开始专注于新的方向或领域
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
在法律工作多年后，他决定**转向**教学。
phrasal-verb

step down from

辞去或放弃权力或责任职位
Meaning
to resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility
Example
The CEO **stepped down from** his role after the financial collapse.
在金融崩溃后，首席执行官**辞去了**他的职位。
idiom

draw in

吸引某人的兴趣
Meaning
to attract someone’s interest
Example
The bold headline **drew in** readers right away.
大胆的标题立刻**吸引**了读者。
phrasal-verb

partner up

为特定目标或项目组建合作伙伴关系
Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
我们的公司决定与非洲的本地分销商**partner up**。
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

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
phrasal-verb

talk through feelings

公开讨论情感以更好地处理它们
Meaning
to discuss emotions openly to process them better
Example
It helps to **talk through feelings** with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论感受很有帮助。
phrasal-verb

head back

返回某个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
It’s getting late, we should **head back** to the hotel.
天色已晚，我们应该返回酒店。
idiom

heart sinks

突然感到失望或悲伤
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
当我看到考试结果时，我的心沉了下来。
phrasal-verb

drop a line to

给某人发一条简短的消息
Meaning
to send a short message to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a line to** me when you arrive.
到达时别忘了发一条简短的消息给我。
idiom

give away

无意中捐赠或揭露某物
Meaning
to donate or to reveal something unintentionally
Example
They plan to **give away** the extra supplies to the shelter.
他们计划将多余的物资捐赠给收容所。
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
idiom

go through the roof

迅速上涨；变得非常高
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
最近房价**飙升**了。
idiom

You can do it

要有信心; 相信自己的能力。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
不要怀疑自己，你可以做到！
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

weed out

去除不需要的人或物品
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
编辑在发布之前**去除了**错误。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
idiom

Building castles in the air

有不切实际或不实际的计划或梦想。
Meaning
To have unrealistic or impractical plans or dreams.
Example
She’s always **building castles in the air**, dreaming of a perfect world.
她总是在**空中建造城堡**，梦想着一个完美的世界。
phrasal-verb

draw away

从某人或某物前进或远离
Meaning
to move ahead or away from someone or something
Example
The car **drew away** from the traffic lights quickly.
汽车**快速地**从交通灯处开走。
phrasal-verb

throw around

随意使用某物; 随便讨论
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
人们经常随便使用大词语而不理解它们。
phrasal-verb

get back on good terms with

在冲突后重建友好关系
Meaning
to rebuild a friendly relationship after conflict
Example
She worked hard to **get back on good terms with** her team.
她努力工作以恢复与她团队的友好关系。
idiom

to have hope in one's heart

对未来保持希望和乐观
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他总是**心中充满希望**。
idiom

Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
phrasal-verb

call attention to

让人们注意到一些好的事情
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
他**引起了人们对**艺术家独特风格的关注。
phrasal-verb

get away

去某个地方度短假; 逃离日常生活
Meaning
to go somewhere for a short vacation; to escape from daily routine
Example
We’re planning to **get away** for the weekend to relax.
我们计划周末去度假放松一下。
phrasal-verb

speak fondly of

以温暖或深情的方式谈论某人
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
她总是以深情的方式谈论她的第一位老师。
idiom

make room for

腾出空间
Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s **make room for** the new equipment near the window.
让我们在窗户旁腾出空间为新设备。
idiom

AI-powered

使用人工智能运行的
Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
该公司推出了一个**人工智能驱动的**助手，帮助客户更容易找到产品。
phrasal-verb

lash back

愤怒地回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately **lashed back** with strong words.
当被不公平地批评时，她立刻用强烈的言辞**lash back**。
idiom

East meets West

东西方文化的融合
Meaning
A blending of Eastern and Western cultures
Example
This restaurant is a perfect example of **East meets West** cuisine.
这家餐馆是**East meets West**菜肴的完美示例。
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。
phrasal-verb

work toward mastery

通过不断的练习和提高直到变得非常熟练
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
她正在朝着公众演讲的精通努力。
phrasal-verb

build over

通过建立信心克服负面情绪或恐惧
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
他通过建立信心克服了公开演讲的恐惧。
idiom

the naked truth

完整而无掩饰的真相
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
她告诉我发生的事情的**完整真相**。
phrasal-verb

take off with

迅速取得成功
Meaning
to become successful quickly
Example
Their new app **took off with** millions of downloads in the first week.
他们的新应用程序在第一周内就获得了数百万次下载，迅速取得了成功。
phrasal-verb

apply learning to

将你所学的用于新的情况
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
你应该**将你的学习应用到**现实生活中的情况。
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。
phrasal-verb

lock in focus

全神贯注于手头的任务
Meaning
to give complete attention to the task at hand
Example
I **lock in focus** before presenting the quarterly strategy.
我在展示季度战略前**lock in focus**
idiom

Buy low, sell high

购买商品或资产并以利润出售的策略。
Meaning
The strategy of buying goods or assets cheaply and selling them for a profit.
Example
Every investor dreams to **buy low, sell high**.
每个投资者都梦想着**低买高卖**。
phrasal-verb

take photos of

拍摄某人或某物的照片
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone **took photos of** the beautiful decorations.
每个人**拍了美丽的装饰照片**。
idiom

ease off

逐渐变得不那么强烈
Meaning
to gradually become less strong or intense
Example
The rain should **ease off** by evening.
雨到晚上应该会减弱。
idiom

step change

显著的改进或转变
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
这标志着我们在创新方式上的一个**重大转变**。
phrasal-verb

refresh talking points

更新您计划讨论的主要思想
Meaning
to update the main ideas you plan to discuss
Example
Hosts **refresh talking points** before each community webinar.
主持人 **刷新讨论要点** 以便在每次社区网络研讨会之前。
idiom

hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
phrasal-verb

reach for higher goals

追求更高的成功或成就
Meaning
to aim or strive for greater success or achievements
Example
She’s always encouraged her team to **reach for higher goals**.
她总是鼓励她的团队去**追求更高的目标**。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
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

a long shot

成功机会很小的事情
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
赢得比赛的可能性很小，但我们会试试。
idiom

code like a machine

在编程中极快且高效地工作
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
当截止日期临近时，她可以**像机器一样编程**。
idiom

break away

从小组或常规中分离
Meaning
to separate from a group or routine
Example
She plans to **break away** from the commute by working remotely twice a week.
她计划通过每周远程工作两次来**break away**通勤。
phrasal-verb

come into alliance with

与另一个团体或国家结成联盟或合作关系
Meaning
to form an alliance or partnership with another group or country
Example
The two economies **came into alliance with** each other to strengthen trade ties.
这两个经济体**与**对方结成联盟以加强贸易联系。
phrasal-verb

catch at a chance

抓住机会热情地采取行动
Meaning
to take an opportunity eagerly
Example
She **caught at the chance** to study abroad.
她**抓住了出国学习的机会**。