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phrasal-verb

lace up for

系鞋带或装备，为某事做准备
Meaning
to tie your shoes or gear in preparation for something
Example
I **lace up for** my morning run as soon as the sun comes up.
我在太阳升起时，马上系好鞋带准备晨跑
idiom

A thirst for knowledge

渴望学习新事物。
Meaning
A strong desire to learn new things.
Example
He has **a thirst for knowledge** and reads constantly.
他有**对知识的渴望**，并且不断阅读。
idiom

sleep like a baby

睡得非常安稳舒适
Meaning
to sleep very peacefully and comfortably
Example
After a warm bath, she **slept like a baby**.
洗了个热水澡后，她睡得像个婴儿一样香。
phrasal-verb

bring down costs

降低与贸易或生产相关的费用
Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies **bring down costs** of international logistics.
新技术帮助公司降低国际物流成本。
phrasal-verb

adjust back

在改变后返回到以前的状态或日常
Meaning
to return to a previous state or routine after a change
Example
It took her a while to **adjust back** to her normal schedule after the project ended.
项目结束后，她花了一些时间**调整回**正常的时间表。
idiom

social butterfly

喜欢与人见面和交谈的人
Meaning
someone who loves meeting and talking to people
Example
Emma is a **social butterfly**; she knows everyone at the event.
Emma 是一位 **社交蝴蝶**；她在活动中认识每个人。
idiom

beat a dead horse

在已经解决的问题上浪费时间
Meaning
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
Example
Stop **beating a dead horse**; the decision is final.
别再纠结这个问题了，决定已经定了。
idiom

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
phrasal-verb

plug into system

将设备连接到电源或系统
Meaning
to connect a device to a power source or system
Example
Just **plug the printer into the system** to start using it.
只需**将打印机插入系统**即可开始使用。
phrasal-verb

let courage in

允许自己感受并以勇气行事
Meaning
to allow oneself to feel and act with bravery
Example
He tried to **let courage in** instead of fear.
他试图让**勇气进来**而不是恐惧。
phrasal-verb

take on

接受或开始处理一个挑战或责任
Meaning
to accept or start dealing with a challenge or responsibility
Example
Developed nations should **take on** more responsibility for climate aid.
发达国家应该为气候援助**承担**更多责任。
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。
idiom

learn the hard way

通过经验学习某事，特别是通过犯错误来学习
Meaning
to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他**通过艰难的方式**学到了诚实是最好的政策。
phrasal-verb

lay off workers

由于经济衰退而解雇员工
Meaning
to dismiss employees due to economic downturn
Example
Several companies had to **lay off workers** during the recession.
在经济衰退期间，几家公司不得不解雇员工。
phrasal-verb

stay true to goals

始终忠于并一致朝着你的目标前进
Meaning
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
Example
He always **stays true to goals** no matter the challenges.
他始终忠于自己的目标，无论面对何种挑战。
idiom

make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
idiom

mix together

将不同的东西结合成一体
Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
**Mix together** the spices before adding them to the stew.
在将它们加入炖菜之前，将香料混合在一起
phrasal-verb

pay into

将钱存入银行账户或基金
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
我昨天将钱存入了我的储蓄账户。
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
idiom

on the beat

警察的常规巡逻路线
Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
当警官在巡逻时，他发现了嫌疑人。
idiom

to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
idiom

tomorrow is another day

你可以明天重新开始
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
别担心你的错误，明天是新的一天。
phrasal-verb

brush through

快速浏览或通过某事
Meaning
to quickly review or go through something
Example
I’ll **brush through** my notes one more time before the exam.
在考试前，我会再快速浏览一遍我的笔记。
phrasal-verb

throw on

匆忙而不小心地穿上衣服
Meaning
to put on clothes quickly and carelessly
Example
She just **threw on** a sweater and ran out the door.
她只是**穿上**了一件毛衣然后跑出门。
idiom

lose sleep over something

为某事过度担心
Meaning
to worry a lot about something
Example
Don’t **lose sleep over** minor issues.
不要为小事失眠。
phrasal-verb

light up for

当看到某人或某物时，变得明显开心或兴奋
Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes **lit up for** her little son as he ran to her.
她的眼睛 **为她的小儿子亮了起来**，当他跑向她时。
phrasal-verb

bring up for discussion

引入一个话题进行礼貌的讨论或交谈
Meaning
to introduce a topic for polite debate or talk
Example
I’d like to **bring up for discussion** the new proposal everyone received.
我想**提出讨论**每个人都收到的新提议。
phrasal-verb

warm down

在剧烈体育活动后进行轻度运动
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
教练告诉球员们比赛后进行轻度运动。
phrasal-verb

storm out

愤怒地离开一个地方，像风暴一样
Meaning
to leave a place angrily, like a storm
Example
He **stormed out** of the room when we mentioned the weather again.
当我们再次提到天气时，他**愤怒地离开了房间**。
idiom

a learning curve

学习新事物的过程，尤其是需要时间和努力的过程
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep **learning curve** when I first started the project.
当我开始这个项目时，有一个陡峭的学习曲线。
phrasal-verb

build bridges with

改善人与人或国家之间的关系，促进相互理解
Meaning
to improve relationships and promote understanding between people or countries
Example
The summit aimed to **build bridges with** neighboring countries.
峰会旨在与邻国建立桥梁。
phrasal-verb

rant about

大声抱怨或愤怒地谈论某事
Meaning
to complain or talk loudly in anger about something
Example
He kept **ranting about** the unfair treatment at work.
他一直在**抱怨**工作中的不公平待遇。
idiom

go bankrupt

失去所有的金钱，并且无法偿还债务
Meaning
to lose all money and be unable to pay debts
Example
Many start-ups **go bankrupt** within their first year.
许多初创公司在第一年内**破产**。
phrasal-verb

get off

下公交车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to leave a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got off** the train at the wrong station.
我们在错误的车站下了火车。
idiom

get wind of something

听到一个谣言或一条信息
Meaning
to hear a rumor or piece of information
Example
The media **got wind of** the secret meeting.
媒体**得知了**秘密会议。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
phrasal-verb

phase over to

逐步切换操作到另一个系统
Meaning
to switch operations gradually to another system
Example
They plan to **phase over to** a paperless office within six months.
他们计划在六个月内将办公室转换为无纸化。
phrasal-verb

bounce back emotionally

从艰难的经历中情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a difficult experience
Example
She took time to **bounce back emotionally** after losing her job.
她花时间在失去工作后**情感上恢复**。
phrasal-verb

sit down with

严肃或正式地会面并讨论某事
Meaning
to meet and discuss something seriously or formally
Example
Government officials will **sit down with** community leaders to resolve the conflict.
政府官员将与社区领导人**坐下来**解决冲突。
idiom

join up with

加入一个团队或小组
Meaning
to become part of a group or team
Example
She’ll **join up with** the outreach crew tomorrow.
她明天将加入外展团队。
idiom

kick back

放松一下，暂时什么都不做
Meaning
to relax and do nothing for a while
Example
After finishing the project, we just **kicked back** and watched a movie.
完成项目后，我们就放松地看了一部电影。
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。
phrasal-verb

keep faith with

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to stay loyal to someone or something
Example
Grassroots leaders **keep faith with** their communities.
基层领导保持对其社区的忠诚。
idiom

learn from mistakes

通过理解和纠正错误来提升自己
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
我总是尝试从错误中学习，以避免重复它们。
idiom

Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
idiom

under investigation

因涉嫌不当行为，正在由当局进行调查或审查
Meaning
being examined or looked into by authorities for possible wrongdoing
Example
The suspect is currently **under investigation** for his involvement in the crime.
嫌疑人目前因涉嫌参与犯罪而接受调查。
phrasal-verb

flare out

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or lose temper
Example
She **flared out** when her plans were canceled.
她的计划被取消时，她突然生气了。
phrasal-verb

coordinate across

在不同领域或团队之间共同组织活动
Meaning
to organize activities jointly across different areas or teams
Example
Agencies **coordinate across** regions for disaster management.
各机构跨地区进行灾难管理的协调。
phrasal-verb

break into innovation

在新的领域或市场开始创新
Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to **break into innovation** by investing in AI research.
公司通过投资人工智能研究，尝试进入创新领域。
idiom

beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
phrasal-verb

turn into

变成不同的东西
Meaning
to become something different
Example
Over time, the small shop **turned into** a large supermarket.
随着时间的推移，小店**变成了**一个大超市。
phrasal-verb

draw attention to

使人们注意或专注于某个问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on an issue
Example
Activists **drew attention to** flaws in the legal system.
活动人士**吸引了对**法律系统缺陷的注意。
idiom

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
phrasal-verb

set up for shipping

准备货物，以便它们可以发货
Meaning
to prepare goods so they are ready to be sent
Example
The warehouse **sets up for shipping** as soon as orders close.
仓库在订单关闭后立即为发货做准备。
phrasal-verb

hear out

聽某人說話直到他們說完
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before making a decision.
請在做決定前聽我說完。
phrasal-verb

tune out negativity

忽视或屏蔽负面思想或情绪
Meaning
to ignore or block negative thoughts or emotions
Example
He tries to **tune out negativity** to stay mentally strong.
他试图**忽视负面情绪**以保持心理强大。
idiom

cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
phrasal-verb

work ahead

提前完成工作，直到最后期限
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
我尽量**提前工作**，这样截止日期就不会让我感到压力。
idiom

hush-hush

保密或非常机密
Meaning
kept secret or very confidential
Example
The project is still **hush-hush**, so don’t mention it.
该项目仍然保密，所以不要提到它。
idiom

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
idiom

no rocket scientist

不太聪明；不是天才
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
他不是**天才**，但是他努力工作。
phrasal-verb

step up with

在需要时提供领导或资源
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
每当团队感到困惑时，她总是 step up with 清晰的目标。
phrasal-verb

drop into

随意进入或访问一个地方
Meaning
to enter or visit a place casually
Example
I’ll **drop into** the café for a quick coffee before work.
在上班前我会去咖啡馆**顺便去**喝一杯快速的咖啡。
idiom

a thorn in one's side

不断的烦恼或问题的来源
Meaning
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
Example
The trade dispute has become **a thorn in our side**.
贸易争端已成为**我们侧面的刺**。
phrasal-verb

plan for

为可能发生的事件或风险提前做好准备
Meaning
to prepare in advance for possible events or risks
Example
Businesses should **plan for** economic downturns.
企业应为经济衰退**计划为**。
phrasal-verb

set things straight with

澄清或解决误解
Meaning
to clarify or resolve a misunderstanding
Example
He met her to **set things straight with** her after the confusion.
他在混乱之后去见她，想要澄清事情。
idiom

call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。
idiom

go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
phrasal-verb

depend on exports

依赖出口
Meaning
to rely on selling goods to other countries
Example
Many developing nations **depend on exports** for economic growth.
许多发展中国家依赖出口来推动经济增长。
idiom

clue in

给某人必要的信息
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
你能 **告诉我时间表的变化吗？**
phrasal-verb

spread across

扩展到一个大区域或许多人之间
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
全球供应链跨越多个大洲。
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
phrasal-verb

pay for

付钱购买某物; 承担后果
Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will **pay for** your mistakes one day.
你终有一天会为你的错误付出代价。
idiom

throw your weight around

以侵略性方式使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
他喜欢在会议中**展示他的权力**。
phrasal-verb

pay someone back

报仇；偿还欠款
Meaning
to take revenge; to return money owed
Example
I’ll **pay you back** for what you did to me.
我会**报仇**，为你对我做的事。
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

pull out of the deal

退出协议或合同
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
由于政治不稳定，几家公司**退出了协议**。
phrasal-verb

stick at

继续做某事，决心即使在困难时也不放弃
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
如果你坚持下去，你最终会看到你的努力结果
phrasal-verb

speak on

谈论特定的政治或社会问题
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
部长明天将**讨论**新的环境政策。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

Throw down the gauntlet

挑战某人打架或竞争。
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
他通过质疑对手的诚实来抛出了挑战。
idiom

to sketch out

画出某物的大致计划或轮廓
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
导演在拍摄开始之前画出了概念。
idiom

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
phrasal-verb

turn down for

拒绝一个机会或提议
Meaning
to reject an offer or opportunity
Example
He was **turned down for** the job because he lacked experience.
因为缺乏经验，他被拒绝了这份工作。
phrasal-verb

lie around

懒散地度过时间，什么都不做
Meaning
to spend time lazily doing nothing
Example
I just want to **lie around** and do nothing today.
我今天只想**躺着**什么都不做。
phrasal-verb

reflect within

仔细思考你的感受和行为
Meaning
to think carefully about your feelings and actions
Example
He likes to **reflect within** before making big decisions.
他喜欢在做出重大决定之前反思自己的内心。
idiom

dig in your heels

拒绝放弃或改变立场
Meaning
to refuse to give up or change your position
Example
He **dug in his heels** and refused to quit until he succeeded.
他**坚持己见**，拒绝放弃直到成功。
idiom

ace the test

在考试或任务中表现出色
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
她**考试通过**并获得了最高分。
idiom

lose your cool

变得生气或失去耐心
Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t **lose your cool**; the situation will get better.
不要失去冷静; 情况会好转。
phrasal-verb

ship out to

将商品发送到目的地
Meaning
to send goods to a destination
Example
The factory **ships out to** regional stores every Thursday.
工厂每周四将货物发往区域商店。
idiom

We’re of one mind

意见一致
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
phrasal-verb

campaign against

组织努力反对某事
Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
地方团体反对有害的分区变更发起了运动。
idiom

The truth hurts

真相可能是痛苦的或难以接受的
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.
我知道你不想听这个，但**真相很痛**。
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lie down

在平坦的姿势下休息或睡觉
Meaning
to rest or sleep in a flat position
Example
I’m so tired; I think I’ll **lie down** for a bit.
我太累了；我想我会躺下休息一下。
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put words in someone’s mouth

将话塞进某人口中
Meaning
to say someone said something they did not
Example
Don’t **put words in my mouth**—I never said that!
别把话塞进我嘴里——我从来没说过那话！
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laugh with

与某人分享笑声和快乐
Meaning
to share laughter and happiness with someone
Example
We **laughed with** our colleagues after the meeting.
我们在会议后与同事们一起大笑。
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button up

完成准备工作或安全地关闭某物
Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
让我们在周五前**button up**提案。
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look around for

寻找或探索附近的东西
Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s **look around for** a good restaurant before we leave the city.
在离开城市之前，我们先找个好餐馆。
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spread awareness of

分享知识或信息，使更多人理解一个问题
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
学校帮助**传播环境保护意识**。
idiom

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
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air issues out

公开谈论问题以解决它们
Meaning
to talk openly about problems to resolve them
Example
Teams **air issues out** during retros so nothing lingers.
团队在回顾会议中**air issues out**，以确保没有问题悬而未决。
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grow out

让头发或指甲自然生长变长
Meaning
to allow hair or nails to become longer naturally
Example
She's **growing out** her hair for a new style.
她正在为了一个新发型让头发长出来。
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deal across

在各方之间进行交易或交换
Meaning
to trade or exchange across parties
Example
The companies **dealt across** several industries.
这些公司**跨多个行业进行了交易**。
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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

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

spill the tea

分享八卦或秘密
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
来吧，**spill the tea** - 派对发生了什么？
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give someone a piece of your mind

强烈表达自己的意见，尤其是在批评某人时
Meaning
to express your opinion strongly, especially when criticizing someone
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** after the argument.
争论后她给了他一番严厉的批评。
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have confidence in

信任或相信某人的能力
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone’s ability
Example
I **have confidence in** your judgment.
我相信你的判断。
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bottle up

隐藏或控制你的情绪，而不是表达它们
Meaning
to hide or control your emotions instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle up** his anger instead of talking about it.
他倾向于**bottle up**自己的愤怒，而不是谈论它。
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be thankful for

为某事表示感谢
Meaning
to feel or express gratitude for something
Example
I’ll always **be thankful for** your kindness.
我将永远**感激**你的善良。
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soak up the moment

充分享受和欣赏一个快乐的时刻
Meaning
to fully enjoy and appreciate a happy situation
Example
She stood on the beach, **soaking up the moment**.
她站在海滩上，充分享受那一刻。
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blend together

将不同元素和谐地结合或混合
Meaning
to combine or mix different elements harmoniously
Example
The festival helps different cultures **blend together** beautifully.
这个节日帮助不同文化 **和谐地结合**。
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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

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
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blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
idiom

talk at cross purposes

在谈论不同的事情时误解彼此
Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
我认为我们**在各自说错话**——我指的是下周，不是这一周。
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express thanks to

对某人表示感谢
Meaning
to say thank you to someone
Example
He **expressed his thanks to** the organizers of the conference.
他**向会议的组织者表达了感谢**。
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take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
idiom

lay down the law

明确而坚定地声明规则
Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
经理对准时问题明确规定了规则。
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pull apart

将某物分开或撕成碎片
Meaning
to separate or tear something into pieces
Example
She tried to **pull apart** the stuck pages of the book.
她试图分开卡住的书页。
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back into

无意中向后移到某物中
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
我差点在停车时倒退进回收箱里。