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idiom

in the footsteps of

跟随某人的例子或职业道路
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
她**跟随某人的脚步**，成为了一位成功的企业家。
phrasal-verb

connect on a deeper level

在情感上与某人建立联系并很好地理解他们
Meaning
to relate to someone emotionally and understand them well
Example
They **connected on a deeper level** after sharing their personal stories.
在分享了个人故事后，他们**在更深层次上连接**。
idiom

speak up

公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
如果你不同意，请在会议中发言。
phrasal-verb

float away stress

想象你的压力像漂浮的东西一样消失
Meaning
to imagine your stress disappearing like something drifting away
Example
Visualize your worries and let them **float away** like clouds.
想象你的烦恼并让它们像云一样**漂浮远**。
phrasal-verb

check out for the day

结束工作并在当天剩余时间里放松心情
Meaning
to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day
Example
Once my reports are sent, I **check out for the day** and rest.
一旦我发送完报告，我就结束工作，放松休息。
idiom

take it with a pinch of salt

不完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He exaggerates a lot, so **take it with a pinch of salt**.
他夸张了很多，所以**要有些怀疑**。
idiom

man’s best friend

一个常用来形容狗的短语，象征忠诚和友谊。
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
人们常说狗是人类最好的朋友。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
idiom

a universe of possibilities

无尽的机会或选择
Meaning
endless opportunities or options
Example
Technology has opened **a universe of possibilities**.
技术开启了**无限的可能性**。
phrasal-verb

work on yourself

通过努力改善自己的个性，习惯或心态
Meaning
to make conscious efforts to improve your personality, habits, or mindset
Example
He spent years trying to **work on himself** after his breakup.
他花了几年时间在悲痛之后**改进自己**。
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。
phrasal-verb

die out

彻底灭绝或完全消失
Meaning
to become extinct or disappear completely
Example
Many ancient traditions have **died out** over the centuries.
许多古老的传统在几个世纪里已经**消失**。
phrasal-verb

confide in

信任某人，足够让他们告诉你个人感受或秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them personal feelings or secrets
Example
I can always **confide in** my sister when I feel upset.
当我感到沮丧时，我总是可以**confide in**我的妹妹。
phrasal-verb

mingle with

在社交活动中与不同的人交谈
Meaning
to move around and talk to different people at a social event
Example
Try to **mingle with** new people at the party.
在派对上尝试与新的人交谈。
phrasal-verb

pull out of the deal

退出协议或合同
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
由于政治不稳定，几家公司**退出了协议**。
idiom

chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
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

think through

全面仔细地考虑某事
Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
在做决定之前，我们先仔细想一想风险。
idiom

there’s always tomorrow

未来你将有另一次机会
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
不要为今天的失败感到难过——明天总会有机会。
idiom

the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
idiom

set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
idiom

to have a clean conscience

因为没有做错事而感到自己很好
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
说出真相后，她有了**清晰的良知**。
phrasal-verb

run out

电话余额或电池耗尽
Meaning
to have no remaining phone balance or battery
Example
My phone **ran out** of battery during the call.
我的手机在通话过程中 **电池耗尽** 了。
phrasal-verb

turn up the music

调高音乐的音量
Meaning
to increase the volume of music
Example
They **turned up the music** when everyone started dancing.
当大家开始跳舞时，他们把音乐调得更响了。
phrasal-verb

work alongside

与某人在同一任务或项目上合作或协作
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone on the same task or project
Example
We need to **work alongside** our colleagues to complete the project efficiently.
我们需要**与我们的同事一起工作**，以有效地完成这个项目。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
idiom

give someone the third degree

对某人进行强烈询问
Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
事件发生后，警察对他进行了强烈询问。
idiom

bend someone’s ear

与某人长时间交谈，通常是为了抱怨
Meaning
to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain
Example
He **bent my ear** about his terrible day at work.
他**在我耳边抱怨**他工作中的糟糕一天。
idiom

The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
phrasal-verb

ally with

与某人联手共同追求共同目标或利益
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
发展中国家与其他国家**结盟以**谈判更好的贸易条款。
phrasal-verb

stand over to

将某物转移或推迟到另一个时间或情况
Meaning
to transfer or carry something to another time or situation
Example
The discussion will be **stood over to** next week.
讨论将推迟到下周。
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

wallflower

一个害羞的人，避免社交活动
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
她以前是 **wallflower**，但现在更自信了
phrasal-verb

pull together for

共同努力以达成某个目标
Meaning
to work jointly to achieve something
Example
Nations must **pull together for** a stable global economy.
各国必须为实现一个稳定的全球经济共同努力。
phrasal-verb

lie around

懒散地度过时间，什么都不做
Meaning
to spend time lazily doing nothing
Example
I just want to **lie around** and do nothing today.
我今天只想**躺着**什么都不做。
phrasal-verb

break through bias

克服偏见和不公平的判断
Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees **break through bias** in hiring decisions.
培训项目帮助员工在招聘决策中突破偏见。
idiom

shake off

摆脱不愉快的事情
Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
她散步以**摆脱**压力。
phrasal-verb

deal across

在各方之间进行交易或交换
Meaning
to trade or exchange across parties
Example
The companies **dealt across** several industries.
这些公司**跨多个行业进行了交易**。
phrasal-verb

set up a meeting

安排会议或约会
Meaning
to arrange a meeting or appointment
Example
Can you **set up a meeting** with the marketing team tomorrow?
你能**安排一次会议**与市场营销团队明天吗？
idiom

Economic engine

推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
制造业仍然是国家的**经济引擎**。
idiom

trending topic

一个目前在社交媒体上很流行的话题
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
她的帖子在推特上成了一个趋势话题。
phrasal-verb

keep perspective

在情绪化的情况下保持冷静和理智
Meaning
to stay calm and rational during emotional situations
Example
During conflicts, it’s important to **keep perspective** instead of overreacting.
在冲突中，保持冷静，而不是过度反应，至关重要。
phrasal-verb

build bridges with

改善人与人或国家之间的关系，促进相互理解
Meaning
to improve relationships and promote understanding between people or countries
Example
The summit aimed to **build bridges with** neighboring countries.
峰会旨在与邻国建立桥梁。
idiom

step on the gas

加快速度; 着急
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
如果我们想准时到达，我们需要 **step on the gas**。
phrasal-verb

cut someone short

在某人讲话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She tried to explain her point, but he **cut her short** halfway through.
她试图解释自己的观点，但他在中途**打断了她**。
phrasal-verb

draft blueprints for

为某个新事物创建详细的计划
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
建筑师们为市民中心草拟蓝图并与社区共同参与。
idiom

A Trojan horse

旨在从内部秘密破坏或造成伤害的东西。
Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
该恶意软件充当了特洛伊木马，使黑客能够访问私人数据。
idiom

keep your cards close to your chest

保持你的计划或意图秘密
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
她在谈判中总是把自己的底牌藏得很紧。
phrasal-verb

calm down from

在生气或不高兴之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
她花了几分钟时间，**平静下来**，之后才从争吵中恢复过来。
idiom

take a shot in the dark

在不知道结果的情况下尝试某事
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
他**在未知情况下尝试了一下**并猜对了正确答案。
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**。
idiom

have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和决定
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
相信自己，你能做到！
idiom

in your face advertising

具有攻击性或非常直接的广告形式
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
一些品牌使用**直面广告**来保持其记忆度。
phrasal-verb

forgive yourself

停止责备自己过去的错误
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
你必须**原谅自己**才能平静地向前迈进。
idiom

make progress

向前进或改进
Meaning
to move forward or improve
Example
She is slowly **making progress** with her studies.
她在学习上**取得进展**。
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

turn back

返回; 回到你来的方向
Meaning
to go back in the direction you came from
Example
We had to **turn back** because of the heavy rain.
由于大雨，我们不得不返回。
phrasal-verb

cut down expenses

削减开支
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent
Example
To stay profitable, companies must **cut down expenses**.
为了保持盈利，企业必须削减开支。
phrasal-verb

keep up morale

保持团队精神和积极的能量
Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
教练在球队失利后努力**保持士气**。
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

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
phrasal-verb

get along in

在特定的情境或文化中管理或运作良好
Meaning
to manage or function well in a particular situation or culture
Example
She has learned to **get along in** a multicultural environment.
她已经学会了在多元文化环境中适应。
idiom

sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
idiom

fail to deliver

没有达到期望或未成功完成任务
Meaning
to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully
Example
The company promised improvements but failed to **deliver** on its promises.
公司承诺了改进，但未能 **兑现** 承诺。
phrasal-verb

dream up projects

发明或构想新的创造性项目
Meaning
to invent or imagine new creative projects
Example
They **dreamed up projects** that could change the company’s image.
他们构思了项目，这些项目可能改变公司的形象。
idiom

All for one and one for all

团队中的每个人都为共同的利益而合作。
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
在我们的公司，我们相信这个座右铭：**人人为我，我为人人**。
phrasal-verb

back out of agreement

从协议或承诺中撤回
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or promise
Example
The government suddenly **backed out of agreement** with its allies.
政府突然**退出了与盟友的协议**。
phrasal-verb

go back

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
I have to **go back** to the office now.
我现在必须回到办公室。
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。
idiom

one in a million

非常特别或稀有
Meaning
very special or rare
Example
Her kindness makes her **one in a million**.
她的善良使她成为**百万分之一**。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
idiom

add color to

使某事变得更加有趣或生动
Meaning
to make something more interesting or lively
Example
The teacher’s stories **added color to** the history lesson.
老师的故事**为历史课增添了色彩**。
phrasal-verb

double down on learning

增加你的努力来获得知识
Meaning
to increase your effort toward gaining knowledge
Example
After the promotion, I **double down on learning** new leadership skills.
升职后，我**加倍努力学习**新领导技能。
phrasal-verb

restate goals clearly

用简单的语言重复目标
Meaning
to repeat objectives in straightforward language
Example
Leads **restate goals clearly** at the start of every standup.
领导者在每次站会开始时用简单的语言重新明确目标。
idiom

on cloud nine

极度快乐; 欣喜若狂
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
她在得到工作后 **云上九**。
phrasal-verb

carry back to

把某人或某物带回到之前的状态或时间
Meaning
to take someone or something to a previous state or time
Example
This smell **carries me back to** my grandmother’s kitchen.
这个气味**让我回到**我奶奶的厨房。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
idiom

twist someone's arm

强迫某人说服
Meaning
to persuade someone forcefully
Example
I had to **twist his arm** to get him to come.
我不得不**扭他的胳膊**让他来。
idiom

hit the road

开始旅行；离开一个地方
Meaning
to start a journey; to leave a place
Example
We should **hit the road** before sunset to avoid traffic.
我们应该在日落前 **hit the road** 以避开交通。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
idiom

dirty politics

被认为不诚实或不道德的政治活动
Meaning
political activities that are considered dishonest or unethical
Example
His campaign was full of **dirty politics**, using false information to attack his opponent.
他的竞选充满了**dirty politics**，利用虚假信息攻击对手。
phrasal-verb

get up

从床上起床，睡觉后
Meaning
to rise from bed after sleeping
Example
She **gets up** right after the alarm goes off.
她**起床**就在闹钟响后。
idiom

join at the hip

非常亲密并一起度过很多时间
Meaning
to be very close and spend a lot of time together
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **joined at the hip**.
从小，他们一直**形影不离**。
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

keep faith in

尽管面临困难，仍然相信某事或某人
Meaning
to continue believing in something or someone despite difficulties
Example
Always **keep faith in** yourself, even when no one else does.
即使别人不相信，依然要相信自己。
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。
idiom

like a dog with two tails

极其高兴和兴奋
Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was **like a dog with two tails** after getting the promotion.
他在得到晋升后高兴得像有两条尾巴的狗。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
phrasal-verb

make out to be

声称或假装关于某人或某事
Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he **makes out to be**.
他并不像他所说的那么富有。
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open your heart

变得更加情感上可用或充满爱
Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
她决定再次**敞开心扉**去爱。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

under the hood

表面之下; 基本机制或系统
Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
开发人员喜欢看到新应用的**引擎盖下**是什么。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
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to take the bull by the horns

直接并且果断地面对问题或挑战
Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
我们需要**抓住公牛的角**，现在开始做出决定。
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
idiom

table the issue

将某个话题的讨论推迟到以后
Meaning
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
Example
They decided to **table the issue** until next week.
他们决定将该问题推迟到下周讨论。
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embrace vulnerability

接受并公开表达你的弱点或情感
Meaning
to accept and express your weaknesses or emotions openly
Example
Emotional growth starts when you **embrace vulnerability**.
情感成长从你接受脆弱开始。
idiom

call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
idiom

wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
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fill the gap

弥补缺失或不足的东西
Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
国际援助旨在教育和医疗保健中**填补空白**。
phrasal-verb

chime in

通过添加意见或评论来加入对话
Meaning
to join a conversation by adding your opinion or comment
Example
Feel free to **chime in** if you have anything to add.
如果你有任何要补充的内容，请随时**加入**。
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aim for

努力实现特定目标
Meaning
to try to achieve a particular goal
Example
You should **aim for** continuous improvement in your work.
你应该**致力于**你工作的持续改进。
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question over

对某事表达怀疑或不确定性
Meaning
to express doubt or uncertainty about something
Example
There’s been a lot of **questions over** the accuracy of that report.
关于该报告的准确性，已经有很多**问题**。
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lift the room up

让一个团体感到更积极
Meaning
to make a group feel more positive
Example
She **lifts the room up** by celebrating small achievements.
她通过庆祝小成就来**提升房间的气氛**。
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hold out on

拒绝向某人提供信息或物品
Meaning
to refuse to give information or something to someone
Example
He’s **holding out on** me about the project details.
他正在隐瞒关于项目的细节。
idiom

get cold feet

突然害怕做某事
Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
他在向她求婚前突然害怕了。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
idiom

sit on the fence

避免做出决定或选择
Meaning
to avoid making a decision or choice
Example
You can't **sit on the fence** any longer, you need to choose a side.
你不能再 **保持中立** 了，你需要选择一方。
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go by

时间流逝；遵循或被某事物引导
Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years **go by**, we learn more about ourselves.
随着岁月流逝，我们对自己有了更多的了解。
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keep up growth

随着时间推移保持经济增长
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
政府正在专注于政策以保持增长，同时保持稳定。
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measure up to

达到要求的伦理或职业标准
Meaning
to meet a required ethical or professional standard
Example
All employees are expected to **measure up to** the company’s moral values.
所有员工都必须遵守公司的道德价值观。
idiom

at the back of one's mind

一个人没有积极地去想但仍然意识到的事情
Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always **at the back of his mind**.
对失败的恐惧总是在他的脑海深处。
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run down on

严厉批评某人或某物
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly
Example
She often **runs down on** her coworkers.
她常常批评她的同事。
idiom

take pride in

对自己做的事情感到自豪
Meaning
to feel good about something you have done
Example
You should **take pride in** your achievements.
你应该为自己的成就感到自豪。
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lift out of recession

帮助经济走出衰退
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
新的出口政策帮助**将经济从衰退中提振**。
idiom

clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
idiom

under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。
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keep from

防止自己或他人做某事
Meaning
to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
Example
I couldn’t **keep from** laughing when he told the joke.
我无法忍住笑，当他说笑话时。