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phrasal-verb

keep cool

保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in a stressful situation
Example
It’s important to **keep cool** even when things go wrong.
即使事情出错，也要**保持冷静**。
idiom

as far as I'm concerned

用于表达一个人对某事的个人看法或感受
Meaning
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
Example
**As far as I'm concerned**, he did a great job.
就我而言，他做得很好。
phrasal-verb

follow up

检查进展或采取进一步行动，处理之前讨论过的事项
Meaning
to check progress or take further action on something previously discussed
Example
I’ll **follow up** with the client about the new proposal.
我会跟进客户关于新提案的情况。
phrasal-verb

rise above pressure

在压力大的情况下保持冷静和专注
Meaning
to stay calm and focused in stressful situations
Example
He managed to **rise above pressure** during the busy quarter.
他成功地在繁忙的季度中保持冷静和专注。
idiom

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
idiom

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
idiom

On the drawing board

在规划或设计阶段
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
新产品仍然处于设计阶段，但将在明年发布。
phrasal-verb

put down to

把某事归因于某个原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
她把她的成功归因于努力工作和决心。
idiom

bury the differences

忘记争执，重新成为朋友
Meaning
to forget disagreements and be friendly again
Example
They decided to **bury their differences** and work together.
他们决定**埋葬他们的分歧**，一起工作。
idiom

carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders

感到对许多问题或职责负责
Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
她总是肩负着整个世界的重担，即使那不是她的错。
idiom

having a whale of a time

非常享受自己
Meaning
enjoying yourself greatly
Example
We had **a whale of a time** at the beach yesterday.
我们昨天在海滩上玩得很开心。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

in beta

在最终发布前的测试阶段
Meaning
in the testing phase before final release
Example
The app is still **in beta**, so expect some bugs.
这个应用仍然处于**测试版**，因此请预期会有一些bug。
phrasal-verb

call back

回拨电话
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
我将在会议结束后**回电**。
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

turn off lights

在不需要时关闭灯光以节省能源
Meaning
to switch off lights when not needed to save energy
Example
Employees are encouraged to **turn off lights** when leaving the office.
鼓励员工在离开办公室时**关闭灯光**。
phrasal-verb

head towards

朝着某个方向移动
Meaning
to move in the direction of something
Example
**Head towards** the city center and look for the tall clock tower.
朝着市中心走，寻找那座高耸的钟楼。
idiom

market forces

影响市场中商品和服务的供需关系的经济因素
Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by **market forces**, as demand for the product rises.
价格上涨是由**market forces**推动的，因为产品需求上升。
idiom

be above board

以诚实和公开的方式行事
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
她在所有的交易中总是**诚实**。
idiom

on the level

诚实和真诚; 不试图欺骗
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
你可以信任她—她非常诚实。
phrasal-verb

pass stories down

与下一代分享传统或记忆
Meaning
to share traditions or memories with the next generation
Example
Grandparents **pass stories down** during long festival evenings.
祖父母在漫长的节日晚会上**传递故事**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

cheer about

大声表达对某事的快乐或赞同
Meaning
to express happiness or approval loudly about something
Example
Fans **cheered about** the team’s victory.
球迷们**为球队的胜利欢呼**。
idiom

to learn the hard way

通过犯错或艰难的经验来学习
Meaning
to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他 **通过艰难的方式学到** 诚实是最好的政策。
idiom

throw money down the drain

把钱浪费在无用的事情上
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
买那个假品牌包就像是**把钱扔进排水管**。
phrasal-verb

face up to challenges

勇敢自信地面对困难
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
當你面對挑戰而不是逃避時，你會變得更強大。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut it close

给某事留很少时间
Meaning
to allow very little time for something
Example
Leaving at 8:50 for a 9:00 meeting is **cutting it close**.
8:50离开去9:00的会议是**给某事留很少时间**。
idiom

your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
idiom

make a long story short

简短地讲述某事
Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To **make a long story short**, I missed my flight.
为了**简短地讲述这件事**，我错过了航班。
idiom

make an example of someone

惩罚某人以警告他人
Meaning
to punish someone to warn others
Example
The boss **made an example of** the dishonest employee.
老板以惩罚不诚实的员工来警告其他人。
idiom

fail fast, learn faster

快速识别错误并将其用作学习机会
Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.
在初创公司文化中，鼓励**失败快，学习更快**。
phrasal-verb

steady yourself with breathing

通过专注于缓慢的呼吸来平静身体
Meaning
to calm your body by focusing on slow breaths
Example
I **steady myself with breathing** before I speak to the whole team.
在和整个团队讲话之前，我通过呼吸来平静自己。
idiom

pay attention to

注意某事或认真倾听
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
你应该**注意**项目的细节。
phrasal-verb

set out on

开始一个有特定目标的旅程或活动
Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She **set out on** her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
她**开始**了她的梦想，开始了手工珠宝业务。
phrasal-verb

zone out with

使用像音乐或节目之类的东西时，放松或精神漂移
Meaning
to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show
Example
I sometimes **zone out with** a podcast on the bus ride home.
我有时在回家的巴士上听播客时会走神。
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

make a mark

产生显著的影响或效果
Meaning
to have a noticeable impact or influence
Example
Her speech at the conference really **made a mark** on the audience.
她在会议上的演讲确实在观众中**留下了深刻的印象**。
idiom

take pride in yourself

为自己是谁或做什么而感到自豪
Meaning
to feel proud of who you are or what you do
Example
Always **take pride in yourself** and your achievements.
始终要**为自己和自己的成就感到自豪。**
idiom

source close to the matter

一个未确定但知情的来源
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
一个接近此事的来源确认了这个谣言。
phrasal-verb

rally spirits around goals

鼓励人们围绕共同的目标保持动力
Meaning
to encourage people to stay motivated about shared targets
Example
Captains **rally spirits around goals** when fatigue sets in late in the quarter.
当疲劳在四分之一的末尾开始出现时，队长们会围绕目标聚集精神。
phrasal-verb

pull in revenue

赚取或产生收入，特别是大规模的
Meaning
to earn or generate income, especially on a large scale
Example
The new export policy helped the country **pull in revenue** from foreign markets.
新的出口政策帮助该国从外国市场赚取收入。
idiom

itchy feet

强烈的旅行或四处走动的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel or move around
Example
After a few months at home, I started to get **itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始感到 **想旅行** 了。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

sit in on

参加会议或课程而不积极参与
Meaning
to attend a meeting or class without participating actively
Example
He was allowed to **sit in on** the meeting as an observer.
他被允许作为观察员参加会议。
idiom

log off

从计算机系统断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to **log off** before you leave the office.
离开办公室前，别忘了登出。
phrasal-verb

carry along

激励或说服某人同意或跟随
Meaning
to inspire or persuade someone to agree or follow
Example
Her speech **carried along** the entire audience.
她的演讲**吸引了所有**观众。
idiom

With friends like that, who needs enemies?

一个人的行为或举止让他们比敌人还要糟糕。
Meaning
A person’s actions or behavior make them worse than an enemy.
Example
He betrayed me again, **with friends like that, who needs enemies?**
他又背叛了我，**Wīth fùrénz lái kè dāt, hū nǐdz énìmíz?**
idiom

Take it one step at a time

逐步处理任务，而不是急于完成。
Meaning
Deal with tasks gradually instead of rushing.
Example
**Take it one step at a time**, and you’ll succeed.
一步一步地做，你会成功的。
phrasal-verb

back down from demands

在冲突中撤回立场或要求
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
工会拒绝屈服于更高工资的要求。
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

point out to

使某人意识到某个具体的事情
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
你能指出问题在哪里吗？
phrasal-verb

push aside doubts

忽略恐惧或不确定性，继续前进
Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She **pushed aside doubts** and followed her instincts.
她推开了怀疑，跟随自己的直觉。
phrasal-verb

open eyes to

使某人意识到或了解某些重要的事情
Meaning
to make someone realize or become aware of something important
Example
The film **opened people’s eyes to** the struggles of the poor.
这部电影让人们**睁开眼睛**看到了贫穷的斗争。
phrasal-verb

come on board with

同意加入团队或项目
Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
我们很高兴你决定加入我们的团队。
idiom

A nervous wreck

一个非常担心或不安的人。
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
他在每次考试前都是**一个紧张的残骸**。
idiom

Wear many hats

拥有多个角色或责任。
Meaning
To have many roles or responsibilities.
Example
As a small business owner, she **wears many hats**.
作为小企业主，她肩负着多重责任。
idiom

play politics

以操控或战略的方式行事，以获得优势
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
他被指控试图**玩政治**，而不是专注于国家的福利。
idiom

Help each other out

在困难的情况下相互帮助。
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
在项目期间，我们都必须**互相帮助**才能按时完成。
phrasal-verb

break off from

暂时停止做某事
Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
她不得不停止学习去接电话。
idiom

blow off steam

表达愤怒或沮丧以使自己感觉更好
Meaning
to express anger or frustration so that you feel better
Example
He went for a run to **blow off steam** after the argument.
他在争论后去跑步以发泄情绪。
idiom

learn by heart

背诵
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
他为朗诵背诵了诗歌。
phrasal-verb

copy out

将某事完全照原样写下来
Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to **copy out** the paragraph neatly.
学生们被要求整齐地复制段落。
phrasal-verb

reach out for

通过努力尝试实现或获得某物
Meaning
to try to achieve or obtain something with effort
Example
You should always **reach out for** your dreams with confidence.
你应该始终以自信追求你的梦想。
idiom

map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
idiom

dive into

充满热情地开始做某事
Meaning
to start doing something with enthusiasm
Example
Let’s **dive into** the agenda after coffee.
喝完咖啡后我们开始讨论议程吧。
phrasal-verb

carry yourself with

以自信和尊严的方式展示自己
Meaning
to present yourself in a confident and dignified way
Example
He always **carries himself with** confidence and calmness.
他总是以自信和平静展示自己。
phrasal-verb

pitch innovations to

向特定观众呈现新创意
Meaning
to present new ideas to a specific audience
Example
Startups **pitch innovations to** potential partners during expos.
初创公司在博览会上**向潜在合作伙伴推销创新**。
phrasal-verb

catch fire

开始燃烧; 变得非常兴奋或受欢迎
Meaning
to start burning; to become very exciting or popular
Example
The dry leaves quickly **caught fire** in the heat.
干叶子在热量下迅速**着火**。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
phrasal-verb

rise through adversity

尽管面临困难的条件，依然变得更强或取得成功
Meaning
to become stronger or succeed despite difficult conditions
Example
True leaders **rise through adversity** and inspire others.
真正的领导者**通过逆境崛起**并激励他人。
phrasal-verb

make it right

纠正错误或修复因一个人的行为造成的损害
Meaning
to correct a mistake or repair the damage caused by one’s actions
Example
He promised to **make it right** after hurting her feelings.
他承诺在伤害她的感情后会纠正错误。
idiom

think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
企业家必须**胸怀大志**，才能产生真正的影响。
phrasal-verb

bring in ideas

引入或贡献新想法
Meaning
to introduce or contribute new ideas
Example
He encouraged the team to bring in new ideas for the project.
他鼓励团队为项目带来新想法。
idiom

the school of hard knocks

通过生活中的艰难经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学，但他从**艰难的学校**中学习。
idiom

Get off the ground

成功开始；开始运作。
Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
经过几个月的计划，我们的创业公司终于**起步了**。
idiom

train your brain

锻炼并提高自己的认知能力
Meaning
to practice and improve one’s cognitive abilities
Example
Use puzzles to **train your brain** like an AI model.
用拼图来像人工智能模型一样训练你的大脑。
phrasal-verb

pump into

在某物中投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
他们在房地产行业 **投入了资金**，在经济繁荣时期。
phrasal-verb

open up to change

愿意接受新思想或实践
Meaning
to become willing to accept new ideas or practices
Example
Societies progress when people **open up to change**.
当人们愿意接受变化时，社会会进步。
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。
phrasal-verb

wake up

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
我通常在早上六点醒来，开始我的一天。
idiom

push your luck

冒险希望获得更多成功
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
你已经获得了折扣，不要再 **试探运气**。
idiom

brainstorm an idea

讨论并创造性地思考，以产生新的想法
Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to **brainstorm ideas** for the project.
老师要求班级为项目**头脑风暴想法**。
idiom

to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
idiom

vote down

通过投票反对来否决某事
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
董事会可能通过投票否决该新提案。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
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。
phrasal-verb

crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。
phrasal-verb

filter out tension

去除或屏蔽压力情绪或思维
Meaning
to remove or block stressful emotions or thoughts
Example
Yoga helps you **filter out tension** from your body and mind.
瑜伽帮助你从身体和思维中**过滤紧张**。
idiom

lean on

依赖某人提供支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
当事情变得艰难时，你可以随时依赖我。
idiom

have cold feet

在做重要的事情之前突然变得紧张
Meaning
to suddenly become nervous before doing something important
Example
He was ready to get married but **got cold feet** at the last minute.
他准备结婚，但在最后一分钟**得冷脚**。
idiom

keep an eye out

仔细观察某事或某人
Meaning
to watch for something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye out** for my package while I'm away?
我不在的时候，你能**注意**我的包裹吗？
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

一步一步解释某事，让人感到自信。
Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches **talk players through** calming breaths before big matches.
教练在大比赛前通过深呼吸帮助球员平静下来。
idiom

Pyrrhic victory

以过高代价赢得的胜利，不值得的胜利。
Meaning
A victory won at too great a cost to be worthwhile.
Example
Winning the lawsuit was a **Pyrrhic victory** since it drained all their finances.
赢得诉讼是一场**惨胜**，因为它耗尽了他们的财产。
phrasal-verb

run after

追赶某人或某物
Meaning
to chase someone or something
Example
The kids **ran after** their dog in the backyard.
孩子们在后院追赶他们的狗。
phrasal-verb

post about

在社交媒体上发布与某个主题相关的内容
Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
他经常在 Instagram 上发布有关旅行的经历。
idiom

Make a mountain out of a molehill

夸大一个小问题，让它看起来比实际情况更大。
Meaning
To exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger than it really is.
Example
She made such a big deal out of forgetting her phone; she really **made a mountain out of a molehill**.
她因为忘记带手机而大惊小怪；她真的**把一堆小土堆做成了一座山**。
idiom

against the odds

尽管有许多困难或挑战仍然成功
Meaning
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
Example
They won the game **against all odds**, proving their hard work paid off.
他们**克服一切困难**赢得了比赛，证明了他们的努力得到了回报。
idiom

lay all your cards on the table

对你的意图或计划持开放和诚实的态度
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
让我们坦诚相待，讨论这个问题。
idiom

know the ropes

对某事非常熟悉；对某事有透彻理解
Meaning
to be very familiar with something; to have a thorough understanding of something
Example
He really **knows the ropes** in this field of work.
他在这个工作领域真的**非常熟悉**
phrasal-verb

call in for

为特定目的加入远程会议
Meaning
to join a remote session for a specific purpose
Example
Drivers **call in for** updates when weather turns rough.
当天气变得恶劣时，司机会**call in for**更新。
phrasal-verb

draw up a treaty

准备正式文件或协议
Meaning
to prepare an official document or agreement
Example
Diplomats worked late into the night to **draw up a treaty** between the two nations.
外交官们整晚工作，制定两国之间的条约。
idiom

burn your bridges

做出无法撤销的决定
Meaning
to make a decision that cannot be reversed
Example
Be careful not to **burn your bridges** with your old employer.
小心不要和你的旧雇主**烧掉你的桥梁**。
idiom

in two minds

犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.
我**犹豫不决**是否接受新的工作邀请。
phrasal-verb

pass through

通过官方过程或在议会或委员会中的批准
Meaning
to go through an official process or approval in parliament or committee
Example
The bill **passed through** both houses before becoming law.
该法案在成为法律之前，**通过了**两院。
idiom

climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置，通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始，从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
idiom

turn the tide

在情况或趋势中造成重大变化
Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us **turn the tide** in our favor.
新策略帮助我们扭转了局势。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
phrasal-verb

snap up

迅速购买某物，因为它便宜或有售
Meaning
to buy something quickly because it is cheap or available
Example
Shoppers **snapped up** the discounted electronics within minutes.
顾客在几分钟内 **抢购** 了打折的电子产品。
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
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。
phrasal-verb

call by

短暂访问
Meaning
to visit briefly
Example
I’ll **call by** your office tomorrow morning.
我明天早上会顺便到你的办公室。
idiom

An ear to the ground

意识到周围发生的事情。
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
如果你想在生意上成功，始终保持**耳朵贴近地面**。
idiom

out of the woods

不再处于危险或困难之中
Meaning
no longer in danger or difficulty
Example
She’s recovering now, so she’s **out of the woods**.
她现在正在康复，所以她已经脱离危险。
phrasal-verb

adhere to principles

继续遵守或遵循道德规则或信仰
Meaning
to continue to obey or follow moral rules or beliefs
Example
A true professional should **adhere to principles** even under pressure.
一个真正的专业人士即使在压力下也应该**adhere to principles**。
phrasal-verb

shift focus away from

把注意力从引起焦虑的事情上转移开
Meaning
to direct your attention away from something that causes anxiety
Example
When you feel nervous, **shift focus away from** your fears and onto your breathing.
当你感到紧张时，**把焦点从** 你的恐惧中转移开，集中注意力在你的呼吸上。
phrasal-verb

hold steady at

保持在某个特定的水平或数值上稳定
Meaning
to remain stable at a certain level or value
Example
The country's inflation rate has **held steady at** 5% for the past six months.
该国的通货膨胀率在过去六个月里保持在5%的水平上稳定。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
idiom

bend the rules

做例外; 稍微修改规则
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
老师**弯曲规则**以帮助新学生。