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phrasal-verb

hold down inflation

控制通货膨胀在可控的水平
Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to **hold down inflation**.
中央银行采取了措施来控制通货膨胀。
idiom

kick around

非正式地讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas informally
Example
We can **kick around** some concepts after lunch.
我们可以在午餐后讨论一些概念。
phrasal-verb

chase after

努力实现你想要的事情
Meaning
to try hard to achieve something you want
Example
Many people **chase after** success without enjoying the process.
许多人追求成功却不享受过程。
phrasal-verb

do up like a dog’s dinner

以夸张或炫耀的方式穿着或装饰
Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
她为派对**装扮得像狗的晚餐**。
phrasal-verb

snap under

在压力下失去控制或生气
Meaning
to lose control or become angry under stress
Example
She finally **snapped under** the constant criticism from her boss.
她终于在老板的不断批评下**崩溃了**。
phrasal-verb

wind meetings down

结束讨论并关闭会议
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
椅子**wind meetings down** 通过总结胜利和下一步计划。
idiom

come out clean

被证明无罪或免除指责。
Meaning
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
Example
After investigation, he **came out clean**.
经过调查后，他被证明是清白的。
idiom

win by a landslide

以压倒性优势获胜
Meaning
to win by a very large margin
Example
The candidate **won by a landslide** with 80% of the votes.
该候选人以80%的选票压倒性优势获胜。
idiom

rock the boat

引发问题或扰乱稳定的局面
Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
一切都很好，所以我们不要用不必要的变化来**摇晃船**。
phrasal-verb

boil down

将某事简化为其关键点
Meaning
to simplify something to its essential points
Example
The report **boils down** to one key recommendation: cut costs.
报告**归结**为一个关键建议：削减成本。
phrasal-verb

go over the report

仔细查看或检查某物
Meaning
to review or examine something carefully
Example
Let's **go over the report** before the meeting starts.
在会议开始前，我们回顾报告。
phrasal-verb

build around

将某物基于一个核心思想或特点
Meaning
to base something on a central idea or feature
Example
The company plans to **build around** AI as its main technology.
公司计划将**build around** AI作为其主要技术。
phrasal-verb

carry yourself with pride

以自信和尊严的方式表现自己
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
无论何时 **以自豪的姿态展示自己**, 即使在困难时刻。
phrasal-verb

connect across

在不同地区或文化之间建立关系或沟通
Meaning
to form relationships or communication across different regions or cultures
Example
The platform helps users **connect across** languages and borders.
该平台帮助用户在语言和边界之间**通过连接**。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
idiom

bloom where you are planted

充分利用你所处的环境
Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to **bloom where she was planted**.
即使在一个小镇，她也设法在她所在的地方茁壮成长。
idiom

filter out

从某物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
使用此工具**过滤掉**垃圾邮件。
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

zone in on

专注于某个特定的事物
Meaning
to focus attention closely on something specific
Example
We need to **zone in on** the main customer problem.
我们需要**专注于**主要的客户问题。
phrasal-verb

hold on

在电话上等一小会
Meaning
to wait for a short time on the phone
Example
Please **hold on** while I transfer your call.
请稍等，我正在转接您的电话。
idiom

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
idiom

dead tired

极度疲倦或精疲力竭
Meaning
extremely tired or exhausted
Example
After the long trip, we were **dead tired**.
长途旅行后，我们筋疲力尽。
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。
idiom

the long arm of the law

法律的权力和范围，用于抓捕罪犯
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
法律的长臂最终抓住了逃跑的囚犯。
phrasal-verb

hang about

在某个地方等待或消磨时间而不做太多事情
Meaning
to wait or spend time somewhere without doing much
Example
We **hung about** outside the hall until the doors opened.
我们在大厅外等着，直到门打开。
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

freeze with fear

因恐惧而无法动弹
Meaning
to be unable to move because of fear
Example
The child **froze with fear** when he saw the big dog.
当孩子看到大狗时，他因恐惧而无法动弹。
phrasal-verb

sweep up

打扫地板上的灰尘
Meaning
to clean the floor by brushing dirt together
Example
She grabbed the broom to **sweep up** the dirt on the floor.
她拿起扫帚来清扫地板上的灰尘。
phrasal-verb

deal off with

结束一段关系或合作
Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
They decided to **deal off with** each other after the argument.
他们在争论后决定结束彼此的关系。
phrasal-verb

spark off unrest

引起愤怒或抗议突然开始
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
新的税收政策在市民中**引发了骚乱**。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
idiom

words can’t express

言语无法表达我有多么感激
Meaning
used to show that you are very thankful beyond words
Example
**Words can’t express** how thankful I am for your support.
言语无法表达我对你支持的感激之情。
idiom

take a dim view of

不赞成某事; 拥有负面意见
Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager **takes a dim view of** employees arriving late.
经理不赞成员工迟到。
idiom

smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
idiom

get the picture

理解情况
Meaning
to understand the situation
Example
After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.
几分钟后，我开始理解情况。
idiom

call to mind

记起或回想起某事
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
这首歌让我想起了我的童年。
idiom

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
idiom

Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
phrasal-verb

turn ideas into reality

让你的计划或梦想成真
Meaning
to make your plans or dreams come true
Example
Great leaders know how to **turn ideas into reality**.
伟大的领导者知道如何**把想法变成现实**。
phrasal-verb

allow for

在规划时考虑可能的因素
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
在评估风险时，始终应该**考虑**人为错误。
idiom

ahead of the game

有优势或做好充分准备
Meaning
to have an advantage or be well prepared
Example
She’s always **ahead of the game** with her planning.
她在计划方面总是领先一步。
phrasal-verb

rise beyond

克服限制或挑战
Meaning
to overcome limitations or challenges
Example
True leaders **rise beyond** their fears and inspire others.
真正的领导者**rise beyond**他们的恐惧并激励他人。
idiom

come a long way

取得了很大的进步或改善
Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has **come a long way** since she started her career.
她自从开始自己的事业后取得了巨大的进步。
idiom

make ends meet

赚取足够的钱以维持生活
Meaning
to earn enough money to live on
Example
He works two jobs to **make ends meet**.
他做两份工作以维持生计。
idiom

cut corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做某事
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
他们为了更快完成项目而走捷径。
idiom

be all smiles

看起来非常开心和愉快
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后，她面带笑容。
idiom

go up in smoke

完全失败; 什么都没得到
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
在交易失败后，他所有的梦想**化为乌有**。
phrasal-verb

vote through

通过投票正式批准法律或提案
Meaning
to officially approve a law or proposal by voting
Example
Parliament **voted through** the education reform bill yesterday.
议会昨天**通过**了教育改革法案。
phrasal-verb

drift into relaxation

逐渐进入平静和放松的状态
Meaning
to gradually enter a calm and relaxed state
Example
As I listened to soft music, I slowly **drifted into relaxation**.
当我听着柔和的音乐时，我慢慢地 **进入了放松的状态**。
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

old friends are gold

老朋友是宝贵和珍贵的
Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
我总是说，**老朋友是黄金**。
idiom

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
phrasal-verb

fall for

爱上某人; 被某物强烈吸引
Meaning
to fall in love with someone; to be strongly attracted to something
Example
He **fell for** her the moment they met.
他在他们见面的一刻**爱上了**她。
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

find through

在努力之后理解或清晰地看到某事
Meaning
to understand or see something clearly after effort
Example
It took me some time to **find through** his lies.
我花了一些时间**看透**他的谎言。
idiom

hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
idiom

drive someone up the wall

使某人感到非常恼火或愤怒
Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
她不断的抱怨 **让我非常恼火**。
idiom

a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
idiom

the best is yet to come

更好的事情将在未来到来
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
不要担心过去; **最好的还在前面**。
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

let the cat out of the bag

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
她不小心透露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
idiom

Golden goose

持续盈利或成功的来源。
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
旅游业多年来一直是该国的**黄金鹅**。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
idiom

reap what you sow

你得到你行为的结果，无论好坏
Meaning
you get the results of your actions, good or bad
Example
If you’re kind to others, you’ll **reap what you sow**.
如果你对别人友善，你将收获你所播种的。
idiom

eye on the prize

保持专注于实现你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on achieving your goal
Example
She always keeps her **eye on the prize** no matter what.
无论发生什么，她总是**紧盯着奖品**。
phrasal-verb

care from the heart

真心关心某人的感受或福祉
Meaning
to genuinely care about someone’s feelings or well-being
Example
She truly **cares from the heart** for everyone around her.
她真心关心她周围每个人的感受。
idiom

how do you do

一种正式的问候语，用于第一次见面时
Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
**How do you do?** It’s a pleasure to meet you.
**你好吗？** 很高兴见到你。
idiom

streamline the process

通过简化或消除不必要的步骤，使过程更加高效和有效
Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
我们需要**streamline the process**内容创作过程，以节省时间。
idiom

to put it bluntly

以直接而坦率的方式表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
**坦率地说**, 你错了。
idiom

True friends stab you in the front

真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
她不怕告诉我真相，因为**true friends stab you in the front**。
phrasal-verb

link up for

与他人连接以实现特定的共同目标
Meaning
to connect with others for a specific shared purpose
Example
Several banks **linked up for** cross-border payment solutions.
几家银行联合起来提供跨境支付解决方案。
phrasal-verb

build upon experience

利用过去的经验来改善未来的行动或表现
Meaning
to use past experiences to improve future actions or performance
Example
We can **build upon our experience** to avoid making the same mistakes again.
我们可以**在我们的经验基础上**，避免再犯同样的错误。
phrasal-verb

slow within

在内心平静下来，观察自己的情感而不做评判
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
深呼吸帮助她在内心平静下来并重新掌控自己的思维。
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

make friends

交朋友
Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
当你对别人友善时，很容易**交朋友**。
phrasal-verb

call forth

引起反应或回应
Meaning
to bring about a reaction or response
Example
Her speech **called forth** a lot of emotions from the audience.
她的演讲**引发**了观众的许多情感。
idiom

let it go

停止为某事担忧；原谅或忘记
Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to **let it go** and move on.
她最终决定**放手**并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

back down on

在反对后撤回或让步立场
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
政府拒绝在其关于外国援助的立场上退让。
phrasal-verb

burst with

充满强烈情感，如幸福或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of a strong emotion like happiness or excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with** excitement on their birthday.
孩子们在生日时充满了兴奋。
idiom

new kid on the block

某个地方或情况中的新人
Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the **new kid on the block** in the company.
他是公司里的新人。
phrasal-verb

reach out jointly

共同努力与他人沟通或互动
Meaning
to make joint efforts to communicate or engage with others
Example
The two companies decided to **reach out jointly** to potential clients.
两家公司决定共同联系潜在客户。
phrasal-verb

fuel up on

吃或喝某些东西来获得能量
Meaning
to eat or drink something to gain energy
Example
We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.
我们在早晨的远足之前会吃燕麦片来补充能量
phrasal-verb

tune up to

调整或准备设备或自己，以便在线上更好地表现
Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to **tune up to** avoid technical issues.
在虚拟会议之前，确保进行 **tune up to**，以避免技术问题。
idiom

war of words

争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
两位政治家在电视上展开了一场**唇枪舌战**。
idiom

a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

挑战和困难让人变得更强大，更有经验。
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
记住，**平静的海洋从未造就过一个熟练的水手** — 你会从困难时光中学习。
idiom

at the helm

处于领导或控制位置
Meaning
in a position of leadership or control
Example
With her **at the helm**, the company has grown rapidly.
在她的**掌舵下**，公司迅速成长。
phrasal-verb

light upon

发现或注意到带来感激或感恩的事情
Meaning
to discover or notice something that brings appreciation or gratitude
Example
I **lighted upon** an old letter that reminded me of your kindness.
我发现了一封旧信，提醒我你的善良。
phrasal-verb

gain from

从某事物中获得好处、优势或知识
Meaning
to get a benefit, advantage, or knowledge from something
Example
You can **gain from** every experience, even the difficult ones.
你可以从每一次经历中获益，即使是困难的经历。
phrasal-verb

run across

偶然找到或遇到某事或某人
Meaning
to find or meet something or someone by chance
Example
I **ran across** an interesting article online.
我偶然在网上遇到了一篇有趣的文章。
idiom

pitch in

加入他人共同完成任务或提供帮助
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
每个人都一起清理公园。
phrasal-verb

feel bad about

对某事感到抱歉或后悔
Meaning
to feel sorry or regretful about something
Example
I really **feel bad about** what happened.
我真的对发生的事情**感到抱歉**。
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。
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Nero fiddled while Rome burned

在危机或严重情况下做无关紧要的事情。
Meaning
To ignore a crisis or serious situation while doing something trivial.
Example
The leader was accused of **fiddling while Rome burned** during the economic collapse.
领导人在经济崩溃期间被指控在罗马燃烧时还在拉小提琴。
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carry the weight

承担重大责任或负担
Meaning
to take on a large responsibility or burden
Example
As the team leader, it's his job to **carry the weight** of the project's success.
作为团队领导，承担**重担**是他的工作，确保项目的成功。
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brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
idiom

die of envy

因嫉妒而死
Meaning
to be extremely jealous
Example
He’ll **die of envy** when he sees your new car.
当他看到你的新车时，他会因嫉妒而死。
idiom

if you ask me

用于表达个人意见，通常在没有被询问的情况下
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
如果你问我，他们做了一个错误的决定。
idiom

upload your thoughts

在网上表达或分享自己的想法
Meaning
to express or share one’s ideas online
Example
People love to **upload their thoughts** on social media.
人们喜欢在社交媒体上上传自己的想法。
phrasal-verb

step up efforts

提高努力或活动的程度
Meaning
to increase the level of effort or activity
Example
The ministry has **stepped up efforts** to create more jobs.
该部已**加大努力**以创造更多的就业机会。
idiom

a feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。
phrasal-verb

pull off

成功做某件困难或出乎意料的事情
Meaning
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected
Example
Everyone thought he would fail, but he **pulled off** an amazing victory.
每个人都认为他会失败，但他**成功**地取得了一个惊人的胜利。
idiom

sick and tired of

对某事感到非常厌烦或生气
Meaning
completely bored or annoyed by something
Example
I'm **sick and tired of** listening to his excuses.
我已经**厌倦**听他的借口了。
phrasal-verb

breathe into peace

深呼吸，专注于和平与宁静
Meaning
to inhale deeply while focusing on peace and calmness
Example
Close your eyes and **breathe into peace** to relax your mind.
闭上眼睛，深呼吸来让你的思绪平静下来。
idiom

afraid of your own shadow

容易受惊的人
Meaning
to be easily frightened
Example
He’s so timid; he’s **afraid of his own shadow**.
他非常胆小，连自己的影子都害怕。
phrasal-verb

send out

向人们分发或发送邀请
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
我们需要在明天之前发送邀请。
phrasal-verb

throw away

丢弃不再有用的东西
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
不要**扔掉**塑料瓶，改为回收。
phrasal-verb

lift others up

在情感上鼓励或支持他人
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
当你鼓励他人时，你也在鼓励自己。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
phrasal-verb

make amends with

做某事来表示你很抱歉并解决问题
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry and to fix a problem
Example
She tried to **make amends with** her colleague after the heated argument.
她在激烈争吵后试图与同事和解。
idiom

the last straw

让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
他那句粗鲁的话是她的最后一根稻草。
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Open-minded

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
一个好的治疗师必须**思想开放**。
idiom

steal the spotlight

吸引所有的注意力，往往夺走别人的风头
Meaning
to get all the attention, often taking it away from someone else
Example
The little girl **stole the spotlight** at the wedding with her adorable dance.
那个小女孩在婚礼上以她可爱的舞蹈**抢尽了风头**。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
idiom

get away with murder

做坏事却不受惩罚
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
他被宠坏了，在家里他可以 **做任何他想做的事**，而没有人会惩罚他。
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leave a legacy

创造一些在你离开后仍然存在并能为他人带来好处的东西
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
他一生都在努力工作，为他的孩子们**留下遗产**。
phrasal-verb

single out

从一组中挑选一个人或事物，给予特别关注
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
老师**挑选**了一个学生来表扬。
idiom

gear up

为某事精力充沛地做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
团队正在为下周的产品发布做准备。
phrasal-verb

exchange views with

与来自其他文化的人分享观点或想法
Meaning
to share opinions or ideas with someone from another culture
Example
Students **exchange views with** their international peers to broaden their perspectives.
学生们**与**他们的国际同龄人交流观点，以扩展他们的视野。