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phrasal-verb

knock down

击打某人或某物并使其摔倒在地
Meaning
to hit someone or something and cause them to fall to the ground
Example
The car **knocked down** a cyclist on the busy road.
那辆车在繁忙的道路上撞倒了一名骑自行车的人
idiom

Dust yourself off

在挫折后恢复并充满信心地继续前进。
Meaning
Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.
Example
He fell short this time, but he’ll **dust himself off** and try again.
这次他失败了，但他会抖落自己，再试一次。
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

pass gratitude on

与他人分享或传递感谢
Meaning
to share or extend appreciation to others
Example
She always **passes gratitude on** to everyone who helps her.
她总是把感激传递给每个帮助她的人。
idiom

set aside

为特定目的保留某物
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
我们应该为突发开支预留一些钱。
idiom

talk up

热情地称赞或宣传某事
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
主持人今晚会热情地宣传新菜单。
phrasal-verb

jump at

因恐惧或惊讶而突然反应
Meaning
to react suddenly with fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped at** the sound of thunder.
她听到雷声时吓了一跳。
idiom

on the right side of the law

合法行事; 不违反任何法律
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
他想保持 **在法律的正确一方**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

be curious about

有渴望了解或学习某事的欲望
Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.
孩子们天生就**对**事情如何运作感到好奇。
idiom

at each other’s throats

处于持续冲突或打斗中
Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
那两个兄弟整天都在互相争斗。
phrasal-verb

zero in on goals

将所有注意力和努力集中在实现某事上
Meaning
to focus all attention and effort on achieving something
Example
The team needs to **zero in on goals** to stay efficient.
团队需要**专注于目标**以保持高效。
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**。
idiom

sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
phrasal-verb

rinse off after

在活动后迅速洗净
Meaning
to quickly wash yourself following an activity
Example
I always **rinse off after** my evening workout.
我总是在晚上锻炼后冲洗。
idiom

see stars

感到头晕或眩晕，通常是在被撞之后
Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
他撞到了头，开始看到星星。
idiom

hit the same wavelength

分享相似的想法和感受
Meaning
to share similar thoughts and feelings
Example
We **hit the same wavelength** from the first conversation.
我们从第一次对话开始就有了相同的想法。
phrasal-verb

back up ideas

支持或捍卫某人的想法或意见
Meaning
to support or defend someone’s ideas or opinions
Example
During the discussion, teammates **backed up** each other's ideas confidently.
在讨论中，队友们自信地支持彼此的想法。
idiom

beyond one’s grasp

太难理解或实现
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
量子物理学现在对我来说**难以理解**。
idiom

code of ethics

一组指导人工智能开发或使用的道德原则
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
开发者必须在人工智能研究中遵守严格的**道德规范**。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

gray area

一个没有明确定义或介于两类之间的情况
Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
AI监控法仍然处于**灰色地带**。
idiom

busy as a bee

非常活跃或勤奋
Meaning
very active or hardworking
Example
She’s **as busy as a bee** preparing for the wedding.
她正在为婚礼**像蜜蜂一样忙碌**。
phrasal-verb

peer into

仔细或小心地看难以看到的事物
Meaning
to look closely or carefully at something difficult to see
Example
She **peered into** the darkness, trying to see who was there.
她**凝视**着黑暗，试图看清楚谁在那里。
phrasal-verb

clean out cache

从系统中删除临时文件以释放空间
Meaning
to remove temporary files from a system to free up space
Example
You should **clean out cache** to make your browser faster.
你应该**清除缓存**来加快浏览器的速度。
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

join forces for

与他人合作以达成目的
Meaning
to combine efforts with others for a purpose
Example
Companies **join forces for** developing sustainable packaging.
公司联合起来开发可持续包装。
idiom

wear the pants

在家庭中是控制或做决定的人
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
每个人都知道她在家里**掌握话语权**。
phrasal-verb

layer on

在艺术作品或设计中添加层次或等级
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
他**加了层次**不同的纹理让画作更丰富。
phrasal-verb

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
idiom

to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
phrasal-verb

talk straight with

与某人诚实直接地交谈
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly to someone
Example
I need to **talk straight with** the team about the missed deadline.
我需要直接和团队谈论错过的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

look beyond culture

将人视为个体，而不是通过文化来定义他们
Meaning
to see people as individuals rather than defining them by their culture
Example
To build global unity, we must **look beyond culture** and see shared humanity.
为了建立全球团结，我们必须 **超越文化**，看到共同的人性。
phrasal-verb

heat up

使食物再次变热或变热
Meaning
to make food warm or hot again
Example
I’ll **heat up** the leftovers from last night.
我会把昨晚的剩菜加热。
phrasal-verb

bridge across

克服群体或国家之间的分歧
Meaning
to overcome divisions between groups or nations
Example
Diplomats **bridge across** cultural and political gaps.
外交官克服了文化和政治差距。
phrasal-verb

grow emotionally

在处理情感和关系方面变得更加成熟
Meaning
to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships
Example
You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.
通过诚实地表达你的感情，你可以在情感上成长。
phrasal-verb

climb up to

达到更高的位置或成功的水平
Meaning
to achieve a higher position or level of success
Example
He worked hard to **climb up to** the top position in the company.
他努力工作以**爬升到**公司最高职位。
idiom

rule with an iron fist

非常严格和严厉地控制人们
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
这位独裁者以铁腕统治了二十年。
idiom

Don’t be discouraged

即使在挫折后也要保持动力。
Meaning
Stay motivated even after setbacks.
Example
**Don’t be discouraged**—success takes time.
不要灰心——成功需要时间。
idiom

talk around

通过讨论说服某人
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.
我们终于**说服了她**加入团队。
idiom

scared out of one's wits

非常害怕
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
巨大的雷声把我吓坏了。
idiom

the lights are on but nobody’s home

某人看起来活跃，但思维不清晰
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
当AI发生故障时，就像是**灯亮着，但家里没有人**。
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

jump out at

立即引人注目或令人惊讶
Meaning
to be immediately noticeable or surprising
Example
The bright colors really **jump out at** you.
明亮的颜色真的**跳出来**。
idiom

scale back

减少某物的大小或数量
Meaning
to reduce the size or amount of something
Example
They had to **scale back** the festival because of the budget.
由于预算，他们不得不缩小节日的规模。
idiom

hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
phrasal-verb

turn in

提交像作业或报告这样的东西
Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to **turn in** your project by Friday.
别忘了在周五之前提交你的项目。
phrasal-verb

phase in new strategies

逐渐引入新的方法
Meaning
to introduce new methods gradually
Example
The firm will **phase in** new financial strategies over the next year.
公司将在明年逐步引入新的财务战略。
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

get ahead in

在某一领域取得进展或成功
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.
她努力工作，以便在学业上取得进展。
phrasal-verb

help up

在跌倒后帮助某人站起来
Meaning
to assist someone in standing after a fall
Example
He quickly **helped up** the old man who had tripped.
他迅速帮助跌倒的老人站起来。
idiom

iron out the bugs

修复小问题或错误
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
我们整晚都在修复AI聊天机器人的小错误。
phrasal-verb

hold back from

抵制忘记或失去传统价值观
Meaning
to resist forgetting or losing traditional values
Example
The villagers **held back from** abandoning their rituals.
村民们抵制放弃他们的仪式。
phrasal-verb

follow through on commitments

履行对他人的承诺或义务
Meaning
to complete promises or obligations made to others
Example
The government must **follow through on commitments** made at the summit.
政府必须履行在峰会上做出的承诺。
phrasal-verb

be touched by

因某人的善意而感动
Meaning
to feel emotional because of someone’s kindness
Example
I was really **touched by** your kind words.
你温暖的话语让我真的很感动。
idiom

stormy relationship

一个充满争吵和冲突的关系
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
他们有一段**风暴般的关系**持续了许多年。
idiom

play through the pain

在痛苦或困难面前坚持工作或表现
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
运动员们常常在痛苦中坚持比赛以赢得胜利。
phrasal-verb

paint over

用一层新的油漆覆盖某物
Meaning
to cover something with a new layer of paint
Example
He decided to **paint over** the old mural with a new design.
他决定用新设计重新涂画旧壁画。
idiom

pick holes in something

挑剔某事，尤其是当它不必要时
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
他喜欢**挑剔**每个人的想法。
phrasal-verb

take inspiration from

从某物中获取创造性的想法或动机
Meaning
to get creative ideas or motivation from something
Example
Many fashion designers **take inspiration from** nature.
许多时尚设计师**从大自然中获得灵感**。
idiom

blow someone away

让某人大为震惊或印象深刻
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
Her performance really **blew me away**.
她的表演真的让我震惊。
phrasal-verb

trip over

做事时犯下疏忽的错误
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
我在演讲时绊倒了我的话
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

hit the ceiling

达到最高可能的水平或价格
Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
合并新闻后，股票价格**达到了最高点**。
phrasal-verb

work toward mastery

通过不断的练习和提高直到变得非常熟练
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
她正在朝着公众演讲的精通努力。
idiom

a snake in the grass

一个秘密的敌人
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
小心；草丛里有一个秘密敌人。
idiom

bird’s eye view

从高处看到的视角；概览
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
我们从塔楼上得到了城市的**鸟瞰视角**。
phrasal-verb

cut through

快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
船轻松地穿过了平静的水面。
idiom

sitting on the fence

避免站队或做决定
Meaning
to avoid taking sides or making a decision
Example
He is **sitting on the fence** about the new policy.
他对新政策没有表态。
idiom

zero-day exploit

在漏洞被修补之前发生的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that occurs before a vulnerability is patched
Example
Hackers launched a **zero-day exploit** targeting the system’s core files.
黑客发起了一个**零日漏洞利用**， targeting系统核心文件。
phrasal-verb

choke up with emotion

因强烈的情感而无法说话
Meaning
to become unable to speak because of strong feelings
Example
He **choked up with emotion** while giving his speech.
他在演讲时因情感而哽咽。
phrasal-verb

point off

故意转移注意力；误导
Meaning
to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead
Example
He tried to **point off** the reporters by changing the topic.
他试图通过改变话题来转移记者们的注意力。
phrasal-verb

make up to

为某人做些好事，以表示对错误的悔恼
Meaning
to do something nice for someone to show regret for something wrong
Example
He bought her flowers to **make up to** her after their argument.
他为了解决他们的争吵，给她买了花来**make up to**她。
idiom

be comfortable in your own skin

对自己是谁感到自信和幸福
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
她花了好几年才能在自己的皮肤中感到舒适。
idiom

do someone a favor

出于善意帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone out of kindness
Example
Could you **do me a favor** and close the window?
你能**帮我一个忙**并关上窗户吗？
idiom

the naked truth

完整而无掩饰的真相
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
她告诉我发生的事情的**完整真相**。
phrasal-verb

freshen up before

在事件前洗漱或整理自己
Meaning
to wash or tidy yourself just before an event
Example
Let me **freshen up before** the guests arrive.
让我在客人到达之前fuleixian ap bifor
phrasal-verb

mix in with

在一个群体中与其他人社交并融入其中
Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to **mix in with** the team by joining their weekend activities.
他试图通过参加他们的周末活动来融入团队。
phrasal-verb

drop by

非正式地或在没有事先通知的情况下拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
随时过来喝一杯茶，随时欢迎。
phrasal-verb

sign out of

从在线账户退出
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
使用计算机实验室后，请记得退出您的账户。
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

close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
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。
phrasal-verb

step up for

在团队情况下承担责任或展示领导力
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
当经理不在时，萨拉承担了团队的责任。
idiom

fall flat on one’s face

完全失败或让自己出丑
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
He **fell flat on his face** trying to start a new business.
他在尝试创业时**彻底失败，颜面尽失**。
idiom

Money doesn't grow on trees

钱是有限的，必须通过努力赚取；并不容易得到。
Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—**money doesn’t grow on trees**.
你应该存更多的钱—**钱不是从树上长出来的**。
idiom

a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to **a fork in the road**, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到**十字路口**时，你必须选择哪条路走。
idiom

dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
idiom

back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。
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**。
idiom

up to speed

拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
我明天会让你**了解情况**关于新系统。
idiom

brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
phrasal-verb

edge up

略微或逐渐上升
Meaning
to rise slightly or gradually
Example
The inflation rate **edged up** to 6% last month.
上个月通货膨胀率**略微上升**至6%。
phrasal-verb

rise toward excellence

持续不断地提高以达更高标准
Meaning
to keep improving continuously toward a higher standard
Example
With dedication, anyone can **rise toward excellence**.
通过奉献，任何人都可以**朝着卓越前进**。
phrasal-verb

motivate toward

激励某人朝着目标前进或行动
Meaning
to inspire someone to move or act toward a goal
Example
Effective leaders **motivate toward** shared goals.
有效的领导者**激励朝向**共同的目标。
phrasal-verb

hold appreciation for

保持对某人感激的情感
Meaning
to keep a feeling of thankfulness towards someone
Example
I still **hold appreciation for** my teachers who guided me.
我仍然保持对那些引导我的老师的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

take back

承认你说的错了；撤回某件事情
Meaning
to admit that what you said was wrong; to retract something
Example
I **take back** what I said earlier.
我**teik bāk**我之前说的话。
idiom

live the dream

过上自己一直梦想的生活
Meaning
to be living the life you always wanted
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的努力，他终于过上了梦想中的生活。
phrasal-verb

fit into society

在新的社会环境中被接受或感到舒适
Meaning
to become accepted or comfortable within a new social environment
Example
Newcomers often struggle to **fit into society** when they move abroad.
新移民在搬到国外时常常很难**融入社会**。
idiom

bite the bullet

决定做一些困难或令人不愉快的事情，之前一直拖延或犹豫不决
Meaning
to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating about
Example
I decided to **bite the bullet** and finish my homework.
我决定**咬子弹**并完成我的作业。
idiom

Rewriting history

改变人们解释或记忆过去事件的方式。
Meaning
To change the way past events are interpreted or remembered.
Example
Some politicians try **rewriting history** to suit their narrative.
一些政治家试图 **改写历史** 来符合他们的叙述。
idiom

put the plan into action

开始实施一个计划或想法
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
经过数周的准备，是时候**付诸实践**这个计划了。
phrasal-verb

turn negativity into strength

将负面经验作为改进的动力
Meaning
to use negative experiences as motivation for improvement
Example
She learned to **turn negativity into strength** after many failures.
她在经历了许多失败后学会了将负能量转化为力量。
idiom

a no-brainer

非常容易理解或决定的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
问题的解决方案是**非常简单的**。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
phrasal-verb

back away from power

选择不担任有影响力的职位
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
一些活动家为了保持独立，选择放弃权力。
idiom

a sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
phrasal-verb

open up to someone

与您信任的人分享个人感受或问题
Meaning
to share personal feelings or problems with someone you trust
Example
He finally **opened up to** his friend about what he had been going through.
他终于**对他的朋友敞开心扉**，讲述了他经历的事情。
phrasal-verb

push aside emotions

暂时忽略情感，以便集中注意力于其他事情
Meaning
to ignore emotions temporarily to focus on something else
Example
He had to **push aside his sadness** to finish the job.
他不得不**将悲伤放在一边**以完成工作。
idiom

be a role model

成为别人应该模仿的榜样
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
她总是公司里年轻员工的**榜样**。
phrasal-verb

work toward excellence

为实现高标准而不断努力
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
我们的老师激励我们在每一门学科中追求卓越。
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

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

love is blind

恋爱中的人看不到对方的缺点
Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say **love is blind**, and he proves it every day.
他们说**爱情是盲目的**，他每天都在证明这一点。
idiom

work hand in hand

与某人紧密而有效地合作
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
设计师和开发人员在项目中密切合作。
phrasal-verb

back up data to

将信息复制到安全的位置
Meaning
to copy information onto a safe location
Example
Reporters **back up data to** the cloud after each story.
记者在每个故事后将数据备份到云端。
phrasal-verb

mark out

用来区分或定义特殊的文化空间或事件
Meaning
to distinguish or define a special cultural space or event
Example
They **marked out** an area in the village square for the cultural exhibition.
他们在村庄广场上标出了一个区域，用于文化展览。
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。
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

几乎正确或成功，但不完全
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
他差点赢得比赛，但最终还是没能成功。
phrasal-verb

listen actively

全神贯注地倾听别人说的话，并认真地回应
Meaning
to focus completely on what someone is saying and respond thoughtfully
Example
Try to **listen actively** instead of just waiting to reply.
试着**积极地倾听**，而不是只是等待回应。