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idiom

it’s raining cats and dogs

雨下得很大
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
We can’t go out now; **it’s raining cats and dogs**.
我们现在不能出去; 雨下得很大。
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

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知，我认为你做得对。
phrasal-verb

break off diplomatic ties

结束国家之间的正式关系
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
这两个国家在边界冲突后决定**断绝外交关系**。
idiom

in the dark web

在互联网上一个隐藏或秘密的部分，用于非法活动
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
被盗的凭证通常会出现在**黑暗网络中**。
phrasal-verb

stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
phrasal-verb

boil up

kaishi gan de hen shengqi
Meaning
to start feeling very angry
Example
Anger began to **boil up** inside him during the argument.
Tui lian de shijian, nali de nuqi kaishi **boil up**.
idiom

nail down

使某事确定或明确
Meaning
to make something definite or certain
Example
We need to **nail down** the details before signing the contract.
在签合同之前，我们需要确定细节。
idiom

No guts, no glory

没有勇气，你无法取得成功。
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
他接受了挑战—**没有勇气，便没有荣耀。**
phrasal-verb

speak kindly to

与某人交谈时使用温和和尊重的词语
Meaning
to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
Example
Always **speak kindly to** others even when you disagree.
即使你不同意，也要始终**以友善的态度对待他人**。
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。
idiom

hard as nails

非常坚强和有决心
Meaning
very tough and determined
Example
She’s **hard as nails** when it comes to achieving her goals.
她在实现目标时非常坚强和有决心。
idiom

sour grapes

假装不喜欢你得不到的东西
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
他关于奖项不公平的评论只是**酸葡萄**。
phrasal-verb

file on deadline

在规定的时间提交故事
Meaning
to submit a story right at the required time
Example
Reporters **file on deadline** even when storms slow travel.
记者们即使在暴风雨阻碍旅行时，也会按时提交文件。
idiom

tell a tall tale

讲一个夸张或虚假的故事
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
他喜欢讲关于他冒险的夸张故事。
idiom

to wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示自己的情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
他真的**把心挂在袖子上**，你可以清楚地看出他的感受。
idiom

take the stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
idiom

run a tight ship

有效且严格地管理一个组织或团队
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
经理**严格管理团队**，每个人都遵守规则。
phrasal-verb

earn out

通过努力或表现实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something through effort or performance
Example
He **earned out** his promotion by working tirelessly.
他通过不懈的工作获得了晋升。
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。
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

give thanks to

表达对某人的感激或赞赏
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone
Example
We should always **give thanks to** those who help us in tough times.
我们应该永远**感谢**那些在困难时帮助我们的人。
idiom

make up

在争吵或打斗后和解
Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always **make up** after small arguments.
他们总是在小争吵后和解。
phrasal-verb

tune into cultures

理解并适应来自不同文化的人们交流的方式
Meaning
to understand and adapt to the ways people from different cultures communicate
Example
To work globally, you must **tune into cultures** beyond your own.
要在全球范围内工作，你必须**适应其他文化**，超越你自己的文化。
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

speak from experience

根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
当我说这个方法真的有效时，我是根据经验来说的。
phrasal-verb

boost productivity

提高工人或行业的效率和产出
Meaning
to increase efficiency and output of workers or industries
Example
New technologies are helping factories **boost productivity**.
新技术帮助工厂提高生产力。
phrasal-verb

draw out creativity

鼓励或激发某人的创造潜力
Meaning
to encourage or inspire someone’s creative potential
Example
The manager tried to **draw out creativity** from every team member.
经理试图从每个团队成员中激发创造力。
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

完全失败或让自己丢脸
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian **fell flat on his face** when no one laughed.
当没有人笑时，喜剧演员**跌得脸朝下**。
phrasal-verb

move toward

在变化或改进的方向上取得进展或前进
Meaning
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improvement
Example
Societies are slowly **moving toward** greater gender equality.
社会正在缓慢地**朝向**更大的性别平等前进
phrasal-verb

wake up politically

意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
许多年轻人开始政治觉醒。
phrasal-verb

rise through challenges

克服困难并变得更强
Meaning
to overcome difficulties and grow stronger
Example
She **rose through challenges** and became a respected leader.
她克服了挑战，成为了一位受人尊敬的领导者。
phrasal-verb

drop a message

在线给某人发送简短的消息
Meaning
to send someone a short message online
Example
Just **drop me a message** if you need any help.
如果你需要帮助，**给我发个消息**
idiom

lie through one’s teeth

公然撒谎
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
他说自己生病了，其实是在公然撒谎。
idiom

keep your options open

推迟做出最终决定，以便保留选择
Meaning
to delay making a final decision so you have choices
Example
I’ll **keep my options open** until I hear back from all the universities.
我会**保持我的选择开放**，直到我收到所有大学的回复。
phrasal-verb

bulk up

增加肌肉并变得更强壮
Meaning
to gain muscle and become stronger
Example
He started lifting heavier weights to **bulk up**.
他开始举起更重的重量来增加肌肉量。
phrasal-verb

look up to the future

积极地想象未来即将发生的事情
Meaning
to think positively about what is coming next
Example
Even after the failure, she continues to **look up to the future**.
即使在失败之后，她仍然继续展望未来。
idiom

raise the stakes

提高风险或难度的水平
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
如果我们想产生更大的影响力，我们需要**提高赌注**。
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

let go of confusion

放下困惑
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
一旦她放下困惑，一切都变得清晰了。
idiom

go the extra mile

付出额外的努力去实现某事
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
她总是尽心尽力帮助她的团队取得成功。
phrasal-verb

adapt from experience

根据所学的内容改变行为或方法
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
优秀的领导者**从经验中适应**以应对新的挑战。
idiom

out of harm’s way

远离危险或困难。
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.
在点火之前，确保孩子们远离危险。
idiom

sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
idiom

go bananas over something

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
孩子们对新的电子游戏机兴奋得不得了。
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
idiom

a thorn in the flesh

一些或某人造成持续的麻烦或烦恼
Meaning
something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance
Example
The new regulations have been **a thorn in the flesh** for small business owners.
新规定对小企业主来说已经成为了**肉中的刺**。
phrasal-verb

bump into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **bumped into** an old friend at the mall.
我在购物中心**碰见了**一个老朋友。
idiom

roll up one's sleeves

准备努力工作或接受挑战
Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个任务，我们需要**卷起袖子**。
idiom

Lay bricks for the future

为未来的成功打下坚实的基础。
Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
教育帮助孩子为未来打下坚实的基础。
idiom

Patience pays off

耐心最终会带来积极的结果。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
我知道你等了很长时间，但相信我，耐心会得到回报。
idiom

nurture talent

帮助某人的技能和能力成长与发展
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
一个伟大的导师知道如何**培育人才**并帮助他们的学员成长。
phrasal-verb

step beyond fear

尽管害怕，仍然勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
为了成功，你必须**step beyond fear**并采取大胆的行动。
idiom

take it on the chin

接受困难的情况而不抱怨
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation without complaining
Example
He **took it on the chin** when his project failed.
当他的项目失败时，他**接受了这一点**。
phrasal-verb

die down

当风、雨或暴风雨变弱时
Meaning
when wind, rain, or storm becomes weaker
Example
The rain finally **died down** after several hours.
雨终于在几个小时后 **减弱了**。
idiom

rein in

控制或限制某事
Meaning
to control or limit something
Example
We must **rein in** our spending this quarter.
我们必须在这个季度控制我们的支出。
idiom

glass half full

积极地看待事物而不是消极地
Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，他总是看到杯子是半满的。
idiom

a gray area

一种不清楚或可以用多种方式理解的情况或话题
Meaning
a situation or topic that is not clear or that can be understood in more than one way
Example
The question of intellectual property rights in the digital age is still **a gray area**.
数字时代的知识产权问题仍然是**灰色地带**。
phrasal-verb

cut back on expenses

减少花费；降低成本
Meaning
to spend less money; to reduce costs
Example
During tough times, companies often **cut back on expenses**.
在困难时期，公司通常会减少开支。
idiom

a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
idiom

smart cookie

聪明而机智的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
不要低估她——她是一个**聪明的人**。
phrasal-verb

come clean about

说出你隐藏的事情的真相
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding
Example
She finally **came clean about** her past.
她终于 **坦白了她的过去**。
idiom

trendsetter

在时尚、科技或其他流行领域中引领潮流的人，为其他人设置趋势
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
这家公司通过其创新的应用程序成为了科技界的**潮流引领者**。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
phrasal-verb

lag behind

与预期速度相比响应缓慢
Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game **lags behind** because my device is old.
游戏 **落后**，因为我的设备太旧。
idiom

bursting with joy

充满幸福和兴奋
Meaning
full of happiness and excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with joy** on Christmas morning.
孩子们在圣诞早晨充满了喜悦。
idiom

stand tall

以自豪和自信的方式行动
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
尽管有所有的批评，她依然昂首挺胸。
idiom

keep a straight face

在有趣的情况下避免笑出声
Meaning
to avoid laughing in a funny situation
Example
It was hard to **keep a straight face** during his silly speech.
在他愚蠢的演讲过程中，很难保持严肃的表情。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

检查自上次更新以来工作进展到何种程度
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
项目负责人每周四早上**检查进展**。
phrasal-verb

drop in for

简短或非正式地参与
Meaning
to attend briefly or informally
Example
I plan to **drop in for** the group discussion later this evening.
我计划稍后参加小组讨论，**简短参与**。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
phrasal-verb

stand up for democracy

捍卫或支持民主原则
Meaning
to defend or support the principles of democracy
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up for democracy** during the national protest.
公民们在全国抗议期间聚集在一起，捍卫民主。
idiom

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

不要把所有的风险放在一个计划上。
Meaning
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Example
You should invest in different areas; **don’t put all your eggs in one basket**.
你应该在不同的领域投资；不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
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。
phrasal-verb

step ahead

比其他人更先进或更准备好
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
With her skills, she’s always **one step ahead** of her competitors.
凭借她的技能，她总是 **领先一步** 超过她的竞争对手。
idiom

sell like hotcakes

销售得非常快而且数量很大
Meaning
to sell very quickly and in large quantities
Example
After the ad went viral, the product began to **sell like hotcakes**.
广告走红后，这款产品开始热销。
idiom

on all fours

用手和膝盖爬行
Meaning
crawling on hands and knees
Example
The baby moved **on all fours** across the floor.
宝宝**四肢着地**在地板上爬行。
phrasal-verb

be moved by

被某人的好行为深深打动
Meaning
to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act
Example
She was deeply **moved by** the support she received.
她深受他给予的支持感动。
idiom

follow your dreams

追求你真正想要的人生
Meaning
to pursue what you truly want in life
Example
He quit his job to **follow his dreams** of becoming a musician.
他辞去了工作，去追随成为音乐家的**梦想**。
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

eat in

在家或酒店吃饭，而不是出去
Meaning
to have a meal at home or at the hotel instead of going out
Example
We were too tired to go out, so we decided to **eat in**.
我们太累了，不想出去，所以我们决定在家吃饭。
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。
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

In the calm before the storm

在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
办公室很安静，**在风暴之前的平静**，他们在为重要会议做准备。
phrasal-verb

dig around

搜索或调查某物以获得更多信息
Meaning
to search or investigate something to find more information
Example
He started to **dig around** to find out the truth about the old house.
他开始搜索以揭示关于这座旧房子的真相。
idiom

hand over

将控制或所有权交给别人
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
她将在签署合同后交出钥匙。
phrasal-verb

plant out

把幼苗种植到地里让它们生长
Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
学生们在地球日种植了数百棵树。
idiom

second to none

最好; 比其他人都好
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
她的烹饪无人能敌。
phrasal-verb

grow apart

随着时间的推移，与某人情感上疏远
Meaning
to become distant from someone emotionally over time
Example
After years, they **grew apart** because of different interests.
多年后，他们因兴趣不同而渐行渐远。
phrasal-verb

hold back anger

在冲突中控制自己的愤怒
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
他在听到批评时试图控制自己的愤怒。
idiom

move mountains

达成非常困难的事情
Meaning
to achieve something very difficult
Example
With determination, you can **move mountains**.
只要有决心，你就能**搬山**。
phrasal-verb

carry on bravely

尽管面临情感困难，仍然勇敢前行
Meaning
to continue with courage despite emotional hardship
Example
He chose to **carry on bravely** after losing his loved one.
在失去亲人后，他选择勇敢地继续前行。
phrasal-verb

post up

上传或分享某些东西在线
Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
她在Facebook上发布了她的度假照片。
idiom

keep someone’s word

做你承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what you promise to do
Example
You can trust him; he always **keeps his word**.
你可以信任他；他总是**信守承诺**。
phrasal-verb

shrink back

因恐惧从某物中撤回
Meaning
to move away from something because of fear
Example
The child **shrank back** when the dog barked loudly.
当狗大声叫时，孩子**缩了回去**。
idiom

cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
phrasal-verb

focus on improvement

专注于改进
Meaning
to give attention to becoming better at something
Example
Every student should **focus on improvement** rather than perfection.
每个学生都应该**专注于改进**，而不是完美。
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

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
idiom

data encryption

将数据转换为代码的过程，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Example
Ensure all sensitive information is protected through **data encryption**.
确保所有敏感信息通过**数据加密**得到保护。
idiom

time flies

时间过得非常快
Meaning
time passes very quickly
Example
**Time flies** when you’re having fun.
当你玩得开心时，时间飞逝
phrasal-verb

bring optimism into life

将充满希望和积极的思维融入到你的生活方式中
Meaning
to include hopeful and positive thinking in your lifestyle
Example
Try to **bring optimism into life** through daily habits.
尝试通过日常习惯**将乐观带入生活**。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
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。
phrasal-verb

work through hardship

即使在困难时期也要继续工作
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
她成功地**克服困难工作**，没有失去希望。
idiom

small potatoes

微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
与石油出口相比，纺织贸易微不足道。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
idiom

pharming

一种网络攻击，將网站的流量重定向到一个欺诈性网站，以窃取信息
Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
由于**法明**攻击，受害人的银行账户信息被窃取。
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**。
phrasal-verb

hand updates over

将最新信息交给下一个负责的人
Meaning
to give the latest information to the next person responsible
Example
Shift leads **hand updates over** at the end of every afternoon.
换班领导**hand updates over**每天下午结束时。
idiom

open Pandora’s box

开始做会引发许多意想不到问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
创造有感知的人工智能可能会打开伦理挑战的潘多拉盒子。
phrasal-verb

adapt out of necessity

因环境要求而改变行为或计划
Meaning
to change behavior or plans because circumstances require it
Example
During the crisis, businesses had to **adapt out of necessity**.
在危机期间，企业不得不**出于必要而适应**。
phrasal-verb

lash into

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher **lashed into** the students for being noisy.
老师因学生吵闹而**lash into**他们。
idiom

mend a broken heart

在分手后从情感痛苦中痊愈
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
治愈一颗破碎的心需要时间。
phrasal-verb

give oneself up

向警察或当局投降
Meaning
to surrender to the police or authorities
Example
The thief **gave himself up** to the police after two days.
小偷在两天后**向警方投降**。
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

cool yourself off

在生气或兴奋后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or excited
Example
He went for a walk to **cool himself off** after the argument.
他在争论后去散步来**冷静下来**。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
idiom

united we stand, divided we fall

人们在一起工作时更强大
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
记住，团结我们屹立，分裂我们倒下。
phrasal-verb

lift someone’s spirits

让某人感到更快乐或更有希望
Meaning
to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Example
His words really **lifted my spirits** after the bad news.
在坏消息之后，他的话真的**让我振作起来**。