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idiom

It rings a bell

某事听起来很熟悉
Meaning
something sounds familiar
Example
That name **rings a bell**, but I can’t remember where I heard it.
那个名字听起来很熟悉，但我记不得我在哪里听到的。
idiom

ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
idiom

spaced out

心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
他在会议上看起来完全心不在焉。
idiom

get back together

在分手后恢复关系
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
他们在分开几个月后又复合了。
phrasal-verb

drop off at

把某人或某物放在一个特定的地方
Meaning
to leave someone or something at a specific place
Example
The taxi **dropped us off at** the airport gate.
出租车把我们放在机场门口。
idiom

bubbling with joy

非常开心和兴奋
Meaning
very happy and excited
Example
The children were **bubbling with joy** after receiving their gifts.
孩子们在收到礼物后非常开心和兴奋。
idiom

jump the shark

当某事物的质量或受欢迎程度开始下降时
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
这个节目在第五季之后**跳过了鲨鱼**。
phrasal-verb

cut away

用工具或刀去除某物的一部分
Meaning
to remove part of something with a tool or knife
Example
The doctor **cut away** the damaged tissue.
医生切除了受损的组织。
phrasal-verb

respect differences

展示对意见或文化差异的欣赏
Meaning
to show appreciation for diversity in opinions or cultures
Example
A global citizen must **respect differences** among people.
一个全球公民必须 **尊重差异**。
phrasal-verb

point someone toward

引导某人到正确的地方或资源
Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.
当地人在地图让人困惑时会指引旅行者到正确的公交车。
idiom

face your fears

面对让你害怕的事情
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
如果你想作为一个人发展，你需要面对你的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

embrace your journey

接受并欣赏您个人的成长与康复过程
Meaning
to accept and appreciate your personal process of growth and healing
Example
It’s important to **embrace your journey**, even when it’s difficult.
即使困难，也要**拥抱你的旅程**。
idiom

play a pivotal role

在某事中扮演重要角色
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
她在团队的成功中发挥了关键作用
idiom

brush off

将某事或某人视为不重要而置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
他试图在会议中**brush off**批评。
phrasal-verb

hold on through struggle

在困难时期保持坚强和坚持
Meaning
to stay strong and persistent during hard times
Example
You just have to **hold on through struggle** until things get better.
你只需要 **在困难中坚持**，直到事情变得更好。
phrasal-verb

wrap the day up

完成任务并结束工作日
Meaning
to finish tasks and close out the workday
Example
I **wrap the day up** by reviewing tomorrow's top three priorities.
我**wrap the day up**通过检查明天的三大优先事项
idiom

mind-blowing

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
idiom

weak link

系统中最脆弱或不安全的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
人类往往是网络安全中的薄弱环节。
idiom

on the horizon

即将发生
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
新产品的发布即将到来。
phrasal-verb

build on small wins

利用小成就作为更大目标的动力
Meaning
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
Example
Try to **build on small wins** to gain more confidence.
尝试**以小胜利为基础**来获得更多自信。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
idiom

set the pace

为其他人设定一个表现或进度的标准，以便他们跟随
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
我们的CEO总是为整个公司**设定步伐**。
idiom

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
idiom

play the political card

利用政治议题为自己谋取利益
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
部长试图**打政治牌**以获得公众的同情。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
phrasal-verb

come up to

未达到某一特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach a particular standard or expectation
Example
Her performance didn't **come up to** our expectations.
她的表现没有达到我们的期望。
phrasal-verb

listen in on

偷偷听某人的谈话
Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught **listening in on** their private discussion.
他被抓到偷偷听他们的私人讨论。
idiom

in the spotlight

接受公众关注
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
获奖后，她一直处于**聚光灯下**。
idiom

long time no see

当你很久后遇见某人时使用
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
好久不见！你怎么样？
idiom

speaking for myself

只陈述个人意见，而非他人
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
**就我而言**，我认为我们应该等待。
idiom

gray matter

智慧或大脑能力
Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
解决这样复杂的问题需要很多智慧。
phrasal-verb

come forward

提出帮助或参与某事
Meaning
to offer to help or take part in something
Example
Several team members **came forward** to volunteer for the new task.
几个团队成员**挺身而出**，自愿参与新任务。
phrasal-verb

hand it to

承认某人值得赞扬
Meaning
to admit that someone deserves praise
Example
You have to **hand it to** him; he did an amazing job.
你必须承认他；他做得非常棒。
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。
phrasal-verb

show through

透过某物可见；部分可见
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
她的红色衬衫**透过**白色连衣裙可见。
idiom

A negative outlook

悲观的态度或观点
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
他对生活总是持悲观态度。
phrasal-verb

pay out

花费或分发钱，特别是大笔钱
Meaning
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
Example
The company had to **pay out** millions in compensation.
公司不得不支付数百万的赔偿金。
phrasal-verb

hum along

闭上嘴唇边听边哼唱旋律
Meaning
to make a sound with your lips closed while listening to a tune
Example
He **hummed along** to the melody playing in the background.
他跟着背景音乐哼唱。
idiom

a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
idiom

footloose and fancy-free

自由做你想做的事；没有约束
Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
退休后，他喜欢无拘无束的生活。
idiom

drop in the ocean

与所需的量相比，非常小或微不足道的数量
Meaning
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
Example
Our recycling efforts are just a **drop in the ocean** compared to the global pollution problem.
与全球污染问题相比，我们的回收努力只是**海洋中的一滴水**。
idiom

in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
phrasal-verb

fork out

不情愿地花钱
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
我们不得不为汽车修理花费很多钱。
idiom

make a comeback

在一段失败后的时期重新取得成功
Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to **make a comeback** and won the championship.
经过一年的奋斗，球队成功地**做出了复出**并赢得了冠军。
idiom

backseat driver

给出不必要的建议或方向的人
Meaning
a person who gives unwanted advice or direction
Example
Don't be a **backseat driver**, let me handle it.
别当**后座司机**，让我来处理吧。
idiom

Go broke

失去所有的钱；破产。
Meaning
To lose all your money; to become bankrupt.
Example
Many small investors **went broke** after the market crash.
许多小投资者在市场崩盘后破产了。
phrasal-verb

push ahead with

尽管面临反对或困难，继续进行任务或计划
Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to **push ahead with** the project despite the challenges.
尽管有挑战，他们决定继续推进项目。
phrasal-verb

break down emotionally

失去对你情绪的控制并开始哭泣
Meaning
to lose control over your emotions and start crying
Example
She **broke down emotionally** after hearing the bad news.
她**情绪崩溃**听到坏消息之后
phrasal-verb

take part

参加或参与某项活动
Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people **take part** in the annual marathon as a hobby.
许多人作为爱好参加年度马拉松。
idiom

virus of doubt

一种迅速传播的不确定感
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
项目延迟后，不确定的病毒开始蔓延。
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

climb toward success

朝着成功取得稳定进展
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
通过努力工作和坚持不懈，她继续**向成功攀登**。
phrasal-verb

play back

听或观看之前录制的内容
Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
我们来播放这个场景，检查声音是否清晰。
idiom

turn a blind eye

故意忽视错误或令人不快的事情
Meaning
to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant
Example
The manager **turned a blind eye** to employees leaving early on Fridays.
经理对员工周五早退的事情视而不见。
phrasal-verb

gear towards

为特定类型的职业或角色准备或设计某事
Meaning
to prepare or design something for a specific type of career or role
Example
Her recent training is **geared towards** a career in management.
她最近的培训是**面向**管理职业的。
phrasal-verb

fight on

尽管困难依然继续努力去实现目标
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties
Example
Even when life gets hard, true champions **fight on**.
即使生活变得困难，真正的冠军们也会**继续奋斗**。
phrasal-verb

lean in to

勇敢地接受或面对情感挑战
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.
她决定不回避冲突，而是选择**lean in to**讨论。
idiom

have a lot on one’s plate

有很多责任或任务
Meaning
to have many responsibilities or tasks
Example
She can’t join us tonight; she **has a lot on her plate**.
她今晚不能加入我们；她有很多事情要做。
idiom

draw a blank

无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
当被问到日期时，她什么都记不起来。
phrasal-verb

come around to

最终改变意见并最终同意某事
Meaning
to change your opinion and agree with something eventually
Example
After some debate, the board **came around to** supporting the new idea.
经过一些辩论，董事会最终同意支持这个新想法。
phrasal-verb

touch down

当飞机着陆时
Meaning
when an aircraft lands on the ground
Example
The plane **touched down** safely despite the storm.
尽管有风暴，飞机安全地**着陆**了。
idiom

download the idea

快速吸收或理解信息
Meaning
to absorb or understand information quickly
Example
It took me a while to **download the idea**, but now I get it.
我花了一段时间才**领会这个想法**，但现在我明白了。
phrasal-verb

come through for

做需要或期望的事情，特别是在困难时期
Meaning
to do what is needed or expected, especially in difficult times
Example
Our teammates always **come through for** each other when deadlines are tight.
我们的队友在截止日期紧迫时总是互相支持。
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
idiom

boot up

启动计算机或系统
Meaning
to start a computer or system
Example
My laptop takes forever to **boot up**.
我的笔记本需要很长时间才能启动。
phrasal-verb

wear off

逐渐消失或失去效果
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
旅行的兴奋很快在回家后**消失**了。
idiom

believe you can

相信自己能做到的心态
Meaning
to have the mindset that you are capable of doing something
Example
If you **believe you can**, you’re halfway there.
如果你相信自己能做到，你就已经成功一半了。
idiom

over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
phrasal-verb

reach beyond words

通过情感或非语言交流与他人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with others emotionally or through nonverbal communication
Example
Art and music often **reach beyond words** to touch hearts.
艺术和音乐常常超越语言，触动人心。
idiom

feel the strain

因困难的情况感受到压力或压力
Meaning
to feel stress or pressure from a difficult situation
Example
Many employees are starting to **feel the strain** of the workload.
许多员工开始感受到工作负荷的压力。
idiom

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

crack the code

解决一个复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
花了好几个小时，但我们终于**破解了系统错误的代码**。
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

teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人一些因其年龄或经验而难以学习的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
很难**教一只老狗新把戏**，但我会试试看。
phrasal-verb

trickle down

从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
许多经济学家认为财富并不总是**trickle down**到穷人。
idiom

tide over

帮助某人度过困难时期
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
短期贷款将帮助我们度过账单支付前的难关。
phrasal-verb

draw up a contract

准备书面正式协议
Meaning
to prepare an official agreement in writing
Example
The lawyers will **draw up a contract** before the deal is signed.
律师们将在交易签署前拟定合同
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
idiom

at the eleventh hour

在最后时刻
Meaning
at the very last moment
Example
He submitted his assignment **at the eleventh hour**.
他在最后时刻提交了他的作业。
phrasal-verb

use less of

减少使用某物的数量
Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
在洗碗时尽量**少用**水。
phrasal-verb

build yourself up mentally

增强你的心态和自信心
Meaning
to strengthen your mindset and self-belief
Example
Read motivational books to **build yourself up mentally**.
阅读励志书籍来增强你的心态。
idiom

lose your mind

变得精神不稳定或极度心烦
Meaning
to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
Example
He nearly **lost his mind** after the breakup.
他在分手后几乎**疯了**。
phrasal-verb

step in for

替代某人以处理情况
Meaning
to take someone’s place to handle a situation
Example
The manager had to **step in for** the team leader during the crisis.
经理在危机期间不得不替代团队领导。
idiom

carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
idiom

call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
idiom

travel light

轻装旅行
Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to **travel light**.
出差时我喜欢**轻装旅行**。
phrasal-verb

lean back on

依赖某人或某物以获取支持
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
When work gets stressful, I **lean back on** my team for help.
当工作变得有压力时，我依赖我的团队来帮助。
idiom

political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
idiom

trailblazer

第一个做创新事物的人
Meaning
a person who is the first to do something innovative
Example
Elon Musk is often seen as a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
埃隆·马斯克常被视为科技行业的**trailblazer**。
phrasal-verb

live on

主要依靠某种特定类型的食物
Meaning
to eat mainly a particular type of food
Example
He **lives on** fast food, which is not healthy.
他以快餐为生，这对健康不好。
phrasal-verb

bounce back stronger

从挫折中恢复并带着更新的能量回来
Meaning
to recover from setbacks with renewed energy
Example
Teams **bounce back stronger** after honest feedback sessions.
团队在诚实的反馈会议后，**更强大地反弹**。
phrasal-verb

deal up

在卡牌游戏中分发卡牌给玩家
Meaning
to distribute cards to players in a card game
Example
The dealer **dealt up** the cards quickly.
发牌员迅速分发了卡牌。
idiom

social proof

其他人的行为对自己行为的影响
Meaning
the influence that other people’s actions have on one’s own behavior
Example
Positive reviews serve as **social proof** for new customers.
正面评论作为新客户的**社交证明**。
phrasal-verb

buckle up

系好安全带以确保安全
Meaning
to fasten your seatbelt for safety
Example
Don’t forget to **buckle up** before the car moves.
出发前别忘了系好安全带。
idiom

out of balance

感觉精神或情感上不稳定
Meaning
to feel mentally or emotionally unstable
Example
Lack of rest can make you feel **out of balance**.
缺乏休息可能会让你感到失衡。
phrasal-verb

be indebted to

欠某人情
Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or obliged to someone
Example
I’ll always **be indebted to** my mentor for his guidance.
我将永远感激我的导师，感谢他的指导。
phrasal-verb

act up to

按照预期或适当的方式行事
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
她努力保持作为一个勤奋学生的良好声誉。
phrasal-verb

reach sustainability goals

实现与环境和社会平衡相关的目标
Meaning
to achieve targets related to environmental and social balance
Example
Nations are collaborating to **reach sustainability goals** by 2030.
各国正在合作，到2030年实现可持续发展目标
phrasal-verb

reach across barriers

努力克服差异建立联系
Meaning
to make an effort to connect despite differences
Example
Artists often **reach across barriers** through their creative work.
艺术家们常常通过他们的创意工作跨越障碍，建立联系。
idiom

diplomatic immunity

给予外交官免于起诉的法律保护
Meaning
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
Example
He could not be arrested because he had **diplomatic immunity**.
他不能被逮捕，因为他有**外交豁免权**。
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

let someone off

原谅某人而不惩罚他们
Meaning
to forgive someone and not punish them
Example
The teacher **let him off** with a warning.
老师给了他一个警告并放了他。
idiom

gather up

把东西收集起来
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
我们在研讨会前把用品收集起来吧。
idiom

the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
idiom

have it out

开诚布公地谈论分歧以解决问题
Meaning
to talk openly about a disagreement to resolve it
Example
They decided to **have it out** instead of staying angry.
他们决定**开诚布公地谈一谈**，而不是继续生气。
phrasal-verb

reach out for mediation

寻求第三方帮助来解决冲突
Meaning
to seek help from a third party to resolve conflict
Example
Both sides **reached out for mediation** to end the war peacefully.
双方**寻求第三方的帮助**以和平结束战争。
phrasal-verb

reach deep

深入自己的情感或同理心，以便与他人建立联系
Meaning
to dig into one’s emotions or empathy to connect with others
Example
He had to **reach deep** to find the compassion to forgive.
他必须深入自己，才能找到宽恕的同情。
phrasal-verb

brief the crew on

向一个小组提供关于某事的基本信息
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
领导**brief the crew on** 新的安全规则，在班次开始前。
idiom

don't judge a book by its cover

你不应该仅凭外表就对某人或某事做出判断
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.
她看起来很严肃，但**不要以貌取人**。
idiom

scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
phrasal-verb

hand action items out

为特定人员分配后续任务
Meaning
to assign follow-up tasks to specific people
Example
Facilitators **hand action items out** before closing the meeting.
主持人在会议结束前分发行动项目。
idiom

break up

结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
他们决定在一起五年后分手。
phrasal-verb

build bridges between

改善群体之间的关系或理解
Meaning
to improve relationships or understanding between groups
Example
The project aims to **build bridges between** rural and urban youth.
该项目旨在改善城乡青年之间的关系。
idiom

a peaceful resolution

一个平静地解决冲突的方案
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
经过几次讨论，他们达成了**和平解决方案**。
phrasal-verb

invest in infrastructure

花钱用于建筑、系统或服务，以促进长期发展
Meaning
to spend money on buildings, systems, or services for long-term development
Example
Developing nations are trying to **invest in infrastructure** to support economic growth.
发展中国家正在努力**投资基础设施**，以支持经济增长。
phrasal-verb

learn from

通过经验或观察获得知识或理解
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding through experience or observation
Example
We can **learn from** other cultures to make our society more inclusive.
我们可以从其他文化中学习，使我们的社会更加包容。