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idiom

Keep the faith

继续相信事情会好转。
Meaning
Continue to believe that things will work out.
Example
Even in hard times, **keep the faith**.
即使在困难时期，**保持信念**。
idiom

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
idiom

the whole truth and nothing but the truth

完全诚实，不隐藏或改变任何事物
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
请告诉我 **整个真相以及除了真相以外的什么都没有**。
idiom

throw one’s weight around

以攻击性方式使用自己的权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** at work to get things done.
他喜欢在工作中**用自己的影响力**来推动事情的进展。
idiom

the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
phrasal-verb

hold fast to

坚定地坚持某个信仰或价值观
Meaning
to remain firmly committed to a belief or value
Example
She **holds fast to** transparency even under pressure.
即使在压力下，她依然坚持透明度。
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

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

take a rain check

拒绝一个提议，但建议另择时间
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
我可以**推迟晚餐**吗？我今晚很忙。
idiom

a slap on the wrist

一种非常轻微的惩罚
Meaning
a very mild punishment
Example
He got **a slap on the wrist** for such a serious offense.
他因如此严重的罪行而得到了**一种非常轻微的惩罚**。
idiom

fall back on

当第一个选项失败时依赖于某事
Meaning
to rely on something when the first option fails
Example
If the deal falls through, we’ll **fall back on** our backup plan.
如果交易失败，我们将依赖我们的备份计划。
idiom

draw out

鼓励某人表达自己
Meaning
to encourage someone to express themselves
Example
The mentor helped **draw out** her confidence.
导师帮助她**发挥出**自信。
idiom

come full circle

经历一系列变化后回到原来的状态
Meaning
to return to the original state after a series of changes
Example
After years abroad, she’s **come full circle** and moved back home.
在国外多年后，她回到了原点并搬回了家。
phrasal-verb

connect through

通过使用共享的经验或沟通来建立关系或理解
Meaning
to build relationships or understanding by using shared experiences or communication
Example
People can **connect through** art and music despite language barriers.
人们可以**通过连接**艺术和音乐，尽管存在语言障碍。
phrasal-verb

show back up

在离开或缺席后返回
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
他在几个月的沉默后突然**重新出现**。
phrasal-verb

run behind schedule

迟到或延迟完成某事
Meaning
to be late or delayed in finishing something
Example
The construction team is **running behind schedule** because of heavy rain.
由于大雨，建筑团队**落后于进度**。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into purpose

将痛苦转化为积极行动的动力
Meaning
to use one’s suffering as motivation for positive action
Example
She managed to **turn her pain into purpose** by helping others heal.
她通过帮助他人康复，成功地将自己的痛苦**转化为目标**。
phrasal-verb

set out code

清晰地组织或结构代码
Meaning
to organize or structure code clearly
Example
Make sure you **set out your code** neatly before pushing it.
确保在推送之前，您已经将您的代码**整理好**。
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

to have a thirst for knowledge

强烈渴望学习或获得更多知识
Meaning
to have a strong desire to learn or gain more knowledge
Example
She always **has a thirst for knowledge** and keeps reading books.
她总是**渴望知识**，并不断阅读书籍。
idiom

a double-edged sword

既有正面又有负面后果的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
互联网是**a double-edged sword**; 它提供了大量的信息，但也使我们面临隐私风险。
idiom

at the crossroads

面临一个决定或选择
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
我现在正处于职业生涯的十字路口。
phrasal-verb

stand down

从争论或立场中退出以避免冲突
Meaning
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
Example
He decided to **stand down** instead of continuing the argument.
他决定退出，而不是继续争论。
phrasal-verb

eat out

去餐厅吃饭，而不是在家吃饭
Meaning
to eat at a restaurant instead of at home
Example
We decided to **eat out** tonight.
我们决定今晚去餐厅吃饭。
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。
idiom

open the floodgates

允许某事在大规模上发生；触发连锁反应
Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
当安全漏洞泄露时，它为全球的黑客**打开了洪水闸门**。
idiom

to make the grade

达到所需标准
Meaning
to meet the required standard
Example
He didn’t **make the grade** in the final exam.
他在期末考试中没有**通过**。
idiom

bang for your buck

花费的每一分钱的价值；一个好交易
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
这个保险计划给你最划算的选择。
idiom

jack up on

在特定项目上急剧增加某物
Meaning
to increase something sharply on a specific item
Example
Vendors **jacked up on** bottled water during the festival.
在节日期间，卖家 **提高了** 瓶装水的价格。
phrasal-verb

take on too much

接受比自己能处理更多的工作或责任
Meaning
to accept more work or responsibility than one can handle
Example
You’re stressing yourself out because you **take on too much** work.
你因为承担了太多工作而感到压力
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

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

go ballistic

变得极度愤怒或激动
Meaning
to become extremely angry or excited
Example
Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.
爸爸发现我把他的车撞凹了后，**暴怒了**。
idiom

run for office

竞选政治职位
Meaning
to campaign for a political position
Example
She decided to **run for office** next year.
她决定明年竞选一个职位。
phrasal-verb

work out regularly

经常锻炼以保持健康和强壮
Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She **works out regularly** to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
她定期锻炼，保持身体强壮，头脑清晰。
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

double source

通过至少两个独立来源确认信息
Meaning
to confirm information with at least two independent sources
Example
Reporters **double source** sensitive claims before airing them.
记者在播出之前**双重来源**敏感的声明。
phrasal-verb

fall in line

遵循一个小组的规则或决定
Meaning
to follow the rules or decisions of a group
Example
New members quickly **fall in line** with the team’s culture.
新成员迅速适应团队文化。
phrasal-verb

narrow in on

更加专注于一个具体的目标或决策
Meaning
to focus more closely on a specific goal or decision
Example
He’s **narrowing in on** a few career options now.
他现在专注于几个职业选择。
idiom

Keep an open mind

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
在了解不同文化时，尝试保持**开放的心态**。
idiom

show appreciation

表达感激或认可
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
我们应该更经常**表示感谢**我们的老师。
idiom

hang in there

在困难的情况下保持坚持和决心
Meaning
to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
Example
I know you're tired, but **hang in there** because you're almost finished.
我知道你累了，但**坚持住**，因为你快完成了。
phrasal-verb

move down

降到更低的位置、级别或等级
Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to **move down** to a smaller apartment to save money.
为了省钱，他必须**搬到**一个更小的公寓。
idiom

post something

在社交媒体平台上分享内容
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
她在Instagram上发布了一张漂亮的照片。
idiom

Never say die

始终保持乐观和坚定的态度。
Meaning
Always remain optimistic and determined.
Example
He faced many challenges but had a **never say die** attitude.
他面临了许多挑战，但保持着**永不言弃**的态度。
phrasal-verb

be thrilled about

对某事感到非常兴奋或高兴
Meaning
to feel very excited or pleased about something
Example
She was **thrilled about** her upcoming vacation.
她对即将到来的假期感到非常兴奋。
idiom

work one’s fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
他为建立自己的事业拼命工作。
phrasal-verb

bask in

极度享受某物，尤其是赞美或关注
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
她在表演后的掌声中享受。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
phrasal-verb

team up with partners

与其他公司合作以谋取共同利益
Meaning
to collaborate with other companies for mutual benefit
Example
Our firm decided to **team up with partners** in Japan for a joint venture.
我们的公司决定在日本与合作伙伴共同投资一个合资企业。
idiom

pop the champagne

庆祝一个特殊的事件或成功
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
让我们打开香槟庆祝我们的胜利！
phrasal-verb

look someone in the eye

直接进行眼神交流，作为诚实或尊重的标志
Meaning
to make direct eye contact as a sign of honesty or respect
Example
When greeting someone, try to **look them in the eye** to show respect.
在问候某人时，尽量**直视他们的眼睛**以示尊重。
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**。
idiom

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
phrasal-verb

fix up

安排或计划某事；修理或准备某事
Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
她提议为下周安排一次午餐会议。
phrasal-verb

tell off

愤怒地斥责某人
Meaning
to scold someone angrily
Example
She **told off** her son for breaking the vase.
她因打破花瓶而愤怒地斥责了她的儿子。
phrasal-verb

point inside

指示某物在区域或容器内
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
他指向了盒子内以展示内容。
phrasal-verb

come across

偶然发现某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone unexpectedly
Example
We **came across** a promising distributor during the trade fair.
我们在贸易博览会上**偶然遇到**一个有前途的分销商。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
phrasal-verb

build in

将某物作为系统或过程的一部分包括进来
Meaning
to include something as a part of a system or process
Example
Our company has **built in** flexibility to adapt to market changes.
我们的公司已经将灵活性纳入以适应市场变化。
phrasal-verb

go after

追求或尝试得到某物；追赶某人
Meaning
to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone
Example
He decided to **go after** his dream of becoming a doctor.
他决定追求成为医生的梦想。
idiom

cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
phrasal-verb

level off at

停止增加或减少并保持在一个稳定的水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth **leveled off at** around 6%.
在急剧上升后，GDP增长**稳定在**大约6%。
phrasal-verb

ground yourself in reality

集中注意力于现实以减少恐慌或焦虑
Meaning
to focus your mind on what is real to reduce panic or anxiety
Example
If you feel lost in thoughts, **ground yourself in reality** by naming what you see.
如果你感到迷失在思想中，通过命名你所看到的来**让自己回到现实中**。
idiom

keep things bottled up

不表达你的情感或担忧
Meaning
to not express your emotions or worries
Example
He tends to **keep things bottled up** instead of talking about them.
他倾向于**把事情闷在心里**，而不是谈论它们。
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

fight through

尽管痛苦或挣扎，仍继续直到成功或缓解
Meaning
to continue despite pain or struggle until success or relief
Example
He managed to **fight through** the hardest days of his life.
他设法**战斗**度过他生命中最艰难的日子。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas to

向他人提出供考虑的想法
Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
我们明天将向管理团队提出想法。
phrasal-verb

see about

处理某事; 安排某事
Meaning
to deal with something; to arrange for something
Example
I’ll **see about** getting us some tickets for the concert.
我会看看能不能为音乐会弄到一些票。
idiom

steer clear of

避开某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
天黑以后你应该避开那条街。
idiom

easy money

用很少的努力赚到的钱
Meaning
money earned with little effort
Example
He thought gambling was **easy money**, but he lost everything.
他以为赌博是**轻松赚的钱**，但他失去了所有。
idiom

gain ground

取得进展或前进
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
该公司在科技行业**取得进展**。
phrasal-verb

hack into

秘密进入计算机系统或账户
Meaning
to secretly enter a computer system or account
Example
Someone tried to **hack into** my account last night.
昨晚有人试图**黑进**我的账户。
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**。
phrasal-verb

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
idiom

lay aside

暂时放下某物
Meaning
to put something away temporarily
Example
Please **lay aside** your phones during the briefing.
请在会议期间放下手机。
idiom

pull at heartstrings

在观众中引起强烈的情感，通常是同情或悲伤
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
慈善机构的广告真的**触动了心弦**。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strength

从困难或失败中学习和成长
Meaning
to learn and grow from difficulties or failures
Example
He managed to **turn setbacks into strength** through positive thinking.
他通过积极思维成功将挫折转化为力量。
idiom

eat your heart out

默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
自从他的前任订婚后，他一直在**吃掉自己的心**。
phrasal-verb

point over

通过空间做手势或指示某物
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
她指向下一个建筑。
phrasal-verb

climb back

在失去后恢复先前的位置
Meaning
to recover a previous position after losing it
Example
Stock prices have started to **climb back** after the market crash.
股票价格在市场崩盘后开始**恢复**。
idiom

shocked to the core

深受震惊或扰乱
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
每个人都被悲剧深深震惊。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
phrasal-verb

ground your energy

通过与当下的时刻连接来稳定你的情绪
Meaning
to stabilize your emotions by connecting with the present moment
Example
When you feel anxious, **ground your energy** through mindful breathing.
当你感到焦虑时，通过专注的呼吸来**稳定你的能量**。
phrasal-verb

integrate into

将一件事物与另一件事物结合，形成一个整体
Meaning
to combine one thing with another to make a whole
Example
We will **integrate into** the global digital ecosystem.
我们将**集成到**全球数字生态系统中。
idiom

take on board

接受或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
经理必须接受团队的新任务。
idiom

bust someone

逮捕或抓住某人做非法的事情
Meaning
to arrest or catch someone doing something illegal
Example
The officer was able to **bust someone** for selling drugs.
警察成功地逮捕了一个卖毒品的人。
idiom

Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
phrasal-verb

bring in investors

吸引将投资资金的人
Meaning
to attract people who will invest money
Example
The startup managed to **bring in** several new investors this year.
这家初创公司今年成功吸引了几位新投资者。
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。
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

go past

越过特定的地方或物体
Meaning
to move beyond a particular place or object
Example
**Go past** the supermarket and you’ll find the library on the left.
经过超市，您会在左侧找到图书馆。
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light up

用灯光或喜悦照亮
Meaning
to illuminate or brighten with lights or joy
Example
The entire hall **lit up** as the cultural show began.
当文化表演开始时，整个大厅**亮了起来**。
phrasal-verb

fall back into friendship

在冲突后自然地再次成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
几个月后，他们**回到了友谊中**，就像什么都没发生过一样。
idiom

hold oneself accountable

为自己的行为或决定承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
Example
A true leader **holds himself accountable** for the team’s failures.
真正的领导者会为团队的失败承担责任。
idiom

as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
phrasal-verb

wind down spending

逐步减少或停止支出
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。
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open out of yourself

自由地表达你的真实感受；变得情感上可接近
Meaning
to express your true feelings freely; to become emotionally available
Example
It's healthy to **open out of yourself** when you're feeling overwhelmed.
当你感到不堪重负时，**情感开放**是健康的。
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look out after

照顾某人，特别是照顾比自己年轻或更弱的人
Meaning
to take care of someone, especially someone younger or weaker
Example
My parents taught me to **look out after** my younger cousins.
我的父母教我照顾我的小表兄弟。
idiom

a wake-up call

一个让人意识到需要改变的事件
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
失业对他来说是一个警钟。
idiom

on the up and up

诚实的；真诚的；没有参与任何不正当行为
Meaning
honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing
Example
She’s always been **on the up and up** with me.
她一直对我非常诚实。
idiom

Runway

初创公司在资金耗尽前的时间。
Meaning
The time a startup has before running out of cash.
Example
We only have six months of **runway** left.
我们只有六个月的**runway**了。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

没有自我反思或自我分析的生活并不是真正充实或有意义的。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
苏格拉底的信念认为**未经审视的生活不值得活**，继续激励那些寻求对存在更深理解的人。
phrasal-verb

bubble over

以明显的方式展示兴奋或幸福
Meaning
to show excitement or happiness in an obvious way
Example
The children were **bubbling over** with joy on the last day of school.
孩子们在学校的最后一天充满了喜悦。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
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reach underserved areas

将服务或机会扩展到缺乏访问的社区
Meaning
to extend services or opportunities to communities lacking access
Example
Global programs aim to **reach underserved areas** with healthcare and education.
全球计划旨在通过医疗保健和教育服务，覆盖无法获得服务的地区。
idiom

Bailout package

为了防止公司或经济崩溃而提供的财务支持。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
政府为陷入困境的航空公司宣布了**bailout package**。
phrasal-verb

call for unity

呼吁团结
Meaning
to publicly ask people to come together for a common cause
Example
The leader **called for unity** among the divided political groups.
领导人呼吁团结分裂的政治团体。
phrasal-verb

deal back

回报或报答别人
Meaning
to return a favor or repay someone
Example
She promised to **deal back** the help someday.
她承诺某一天会回报帮助。
idiom

lay off

因缺乏工作或资金而解雇某人
Meaning
to dismiss someone from a job due to lack of work or money
Example
The company hopes to avoid having to **lay off** employees.
公司希望避免不得不解雇员工。
phrasal-verb

log back on

在登出后重新连接到网站或系统
Meaning
to reconnect to a website or system after logging off
Example
If your session expires, just **log back on** to continue.
如果您的会话过期，请重新登录以继续。
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
idiom

trust someone with something

把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
我相信你会**负责这个项目**。
idiom

narrow in

集中在更小的区域或一组选项上
Meaning
to focus on a smaller area or set of options
Example
Let’s **narrow in** on the two strongest proposals.
让我们集中在两个最强的提案上。
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build up pressure

增加影响力或行动的需求
Meaning
to increase influence or demand for action
Example
Opposition parties **built up pressure** for early elections.
反对党加大了压力，要求提前选举。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
idiom

two-faced

虚伪的；假装友好却不诚实
Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually **two-faced**.
她看起来很好，但实际上她是两面派。
phrasal-verb

show in

带某人进入房间或建筑物
Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
请把客人带到客厅。
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。
phrasal-verb

fry up

用热油或脂肪快速煮食
Meaning
to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat
Example
She **fried up** some eggs for breakfast.
她为早餐煎了几个鸡蛋。