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idiom

Lay down arms

停止战斗并投降
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
在长期冲突后，双方决定**放下武器**并进行谈判。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
idiom

burn rubber

开得非常快
Meaning
to drive very fast
Example
They **burned rubber** as they raced to the hospital.
他们飞快地驶向医院。
phrasal-verb

show off

骄傲地展示某物以打动他人
Meaning
to display something proudly to impress others
Example
He loves to **show off** his painting skills.
他喜欢**展示**他的绘画技巧。
phrasal-verb

smile at

通过微笑表达温暖或感激之情
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
当我递给她礼物时，她**对我微笑**
phrasal-verb

wind down from

在完成某些紧张的事情后放松
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
我们通过快速的户外散步来放松工作压力。
idiom

synergy

一个团队的合力大于个体努力之和
Meaning
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
Example
The **synergy** between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.
团队之间的**协同作用**带来了一个突破性的产品。
phrasal-verb

run around

玩耍或活跃地移动，尤其是作为孩子时
Meaning
to play or move actively, especially as a child
Example
We used to **run around** the fields all day long.
我们小时候整天在田野里跑来跑去。
phrasal-verb

bottle out

因为害怕或害羞而决定不表达自己的感受
Meaning
to decide not to express your feelings because of fear or shyness
Example
He wanted to tell her how he felt but **bottled out** at the last moment.
他想告诉她自己的感受，但在最后一刻**他放弃了**。
phrasal-verb

branch off into

开始做与你的主要工作或专长领域不同的事情
Meaning
to start doing something different from your main work or area of expertise
Example
After several years in finance, he decided to **branch off into** consulting.
在金融行业工作了多年后，他决定**branch off into** 咨询。
idiom

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
phrasal-verb

sleep through

尽管有噪音或其他干扰，仍然继续睡觉。
Meaning
to continue sleeping despite noise or other disturbances
Example
I **slept through** the thunderstorm last night.
昨晚我在雷暴中睡着了。
phrasal-verb

tune into positivity

专注于积极的思想或情感
Meaning
to focus your attention on positive thoughts or feelings
Example
Each morning, **tune into positivity** before starting your work.
每天早晨，在开始工作之前，调入积极性。
phrasal-verb

draw across

拉动某物，使其覆盖或跨越另一样东西
Meaning
to pull something so that it covers or crosses another thing
Example
She **drew across** the blanket to keep warm.
她 **拉过** 毯子保持温暖。
phrasal-verb

build upon

以过去的成就为基础，以实现进一步的进展
Meaning
to use your past achievements as a base for further progress
Example
We can **build upon** our previous success to reach new goals.
我们可以基于之前的成功来达到新的目标。
idiom

beyond the scope

超出计划或预期的重点范围
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
新功能超出了原项目的范围，但增加了很大的价值。
idiom

Know something inside out

非常熟悉某事
Meaning
To know something very well
Example
She **knows the syllabus inside out**.
她非常熟悉这门课程。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
phrasal-verb

go without

不吃或不拥有某物，通常是因为你选择不做
Meaning
to not have or eat something, often because you choose to
Example
I can **go without** dessert tonight.
我今晚可以不吃甜点
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
idiom

algorithm

一组解决问题或执行任务的规则或指令
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
**算法** 将数据分类。
phrasal-verb

settle down

结婚或开始稳定的关系
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
他准备好安定下来并开始组建家庭。
phrasal-verb

drop down

下降或降到较低的水平
Meaning
to fall or descend to a lower level
Example
The temperature will **drop down** to five degrees tonight.
温度今晚将**下降**到五度。
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。
phrasal-verb

take care of

对某人或某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for someone or something
Example
My sister **takes care of** our younger brother when our parents are away.
当我们的父母不在时，我妹妹照顾我们的小弟弟。
idiom

find fault

不公平地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something unfairly
Example
He always **finds fault** with everything I do.
他总是**挑剔**我做的每一件事。
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。
idiom

in a state of shock

极度惊讶或不安
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or upset
Example
She was **in a state of shock** after hearing the news.
她在听到新闻后**处于震惊状态**。
idiom

point the finger

指责或怪罪某人
Meaning
to accuse or blame someone
Example
Don’t **point the finger** until you have all the facts.
在你没有所有事实之前，不要指责别人。
phrasal-verb

plan ahead for

提前为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must **plan ahead for** deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
我们必须 **提前计划** 截止日期，以避免最后时刻的压力。
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

对一个人的意图或感受保持开放和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
现在是时候**把我们的牌摊在桌面上**并讨论这个问题了。
phrasal-verb

catch on quickly

快速理解新概念或想法
Meaning
to understand new concepts or ideas fast
Example
She **catches on quickly** when it comes to math problems.
她在数学问题上**迅速理解**。
idiom

Take my word for it

相信我说的话；相信我。
Meaning
Trust what I am saying; believe me.
Example
**Take my word for it**, this method really works.
相信我，这个方法真的有效。
phrasal-verb

weigh in with

贡献意见或建议
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
董事们在会议结束时提供新的视角。
idiom

make it to the top

达到成功的最高点
Meaning
to reach the highest point of success
Example
After years of hard work, he finally **made it to the top** of his career.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于**达到了事业的巅峰**。
phrasal-verb

filter through emails

浏览许多电子邮件并找到相关的
Meaning
to go through many emails and find the relevant ones
Example
I spent an hour **filtering through emails** this morning.
今天早上我花了一个小时 **筛选电子邮件**。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
phrasal-verb

buzz with

充满兴奋或活动
Meaning
to be full of excitement or activity
Example
The hall was **buzzing with** excitement before the show.
演出前大厅充满了兴奋。
phrasal-verb

clean out

完全清除一个地方的不需要的事物
Meaning
to completely remove unwanted things from a place
Example
Volunteers worked to **clean out** the polluted river.
志愿者们努力清理污染的河流。
idiom

cry wolf

发出虚假的警报
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
不要**发出虚假的警报**，否则以后没人会相信你。
idiom

use up

完全消耗某物
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
我们已经用完了所有的打印纸。
phrasal-verb

keep ahead

保持领先
Meaning
to remain in a leading or advantageous position
Example
The company invests in innovation to **keep ahead** of competitors.
公司在创新方面投资，以便保持领先于竞争对手。
idiom

time will tell

未来将揭示结果
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
**时间会告诉我们** 这个决定是否正确。
idiom

cut to the chase

迅速进入正题
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
让我们直接进入正题，讨论主要问题。
phrasal-verb

get across your message

清楚地传达一个想法，让别人理解它
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
A good speaker can get across their message effectively.
一个好的演讲者可以有效地传达他们的信息。
phrasal-verb

cut down on imports

减少从其他国家进口的商品数量
Meaning
to reduce the quantity of goods brought from other countries
Example
The country aims to **cut down on imports** to strengthen local industries.
该国旨在**减少进口**以加强本地产业。
idiom

build castles in the air

做不切实际的计划或梦想
Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
他总是在做空想而不行动。
idiom

scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
idiom

turn dreams into reality

实现长期渴望的事情
Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
通过努力和奉献，你可以把梦想变为现实。
idiom

mark up

提高某物的价格
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
商家计划在节日期间**标记价格**。
idiom

look before you leap

在做任何事情之前，仔细思考可能的风险
Meaning
to think carefully about possible risks before doing something
Example
Before starting your own business, remember to **look before you leap**.
在开始自己的生意之前，记得 **look before you leap**。
idiom

in a pickle

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
我**在一个 pickle**，因为我双重预定了我的会议。
idiom

Put one's nose to the grindstone

专注于艰苦工作和持续的努力。
Meaning
To focus on hard work and continuous effort.
Example
She really had to **put her nose to the grindstone** to get the promotion.
她真的必须把鼻子放在磨刀石上才能得到晋升。
phrasal-verb

learn to accept

学会接受失败作为生活的一部分
Meaning
to come to terms with failure as part of life
Example
You must **learn to accept** failure if you want to succeed.
如果你想成功，你必须学会接受失败。
phrasal-verb

bring in revenue

为公司或政府创造收入或金钱
Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to **bring in revenue** for the region.
预计新工业区将为该地区**带来收入**。
phrasal-verb

recover lost ground

在下降后恢复之前的进展或位置
Meaning
to regain previous progress or position after a decline
Example
The stock market quickly **recovered lost ground** after the policy announcement.
政策宣布后，股市迅速恢复失去的地位。
idiom

in the mood

有做某事的想法或有特定的态度
Meaning
feeling like doing something or having a particular attitude
Example
I'm **in the mood** for some chocolate cake today.
今天我想吃巧克力蛋糕。
idiom

feel the heat

yùdòng yāo qiú huò pīpíng
Meaning
to experience pressure or criticism
Example
The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.
Zhíyuán zài xiāoshòu xiàjiàng hòu kāishǐ **gǎnshòu rèliè**.
phrasal-verb

show off to

在别人面前炫耀以给他们留下深刻印象
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.
他在同学面前炫耀他的手机。
phrasal-verb

lighten off

感觉或使某事不那么严肃或压力小
Meaning
to feel or make something less serious or stressful
Example
Talking to friends helped me **lighten off** the pressure.
和朋友谈话帮助我减轻了压力。
phrasal-verb

call dibs on tasks

声称对特定工作的责任
Meaning
to claim responsibility for specific work
Example
New hires **call dibs on tasks** that match their learning goals.
新员工声称那些符合他们学习目标的任务。
phrasal-verb

pick apart

详细批评某事
Meaning
to criticize something in detail
Example
The reviewer **picked apart** the movie for its weak plot.
评论员因电影的薄弱情节而挑剖了它。
idiom

ray of sunshine

某人或某物带来幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
她的笑容就像是一个**阳光**在多云的日子里。
idiom

green-eyed with envy

表现出强烈的嫉妒
Meaning
showing strong jealousy
Example
They were **green-eyed with envy** at her luxurious lifestyle.
他们对她奢华的生活方式感到**green-eyed with envy**。
idiom

under the gun

在压力下完成或做某事
Meaning
under pressure to perform or complete something
Example
We were **under the gun** to meet the deadline for the report.
我们为了赶报告的截止日期而承受压力。
phrasal-verb

immerse in

深深地参与到某种文化或活动中
Meaning
to deeply involve oneself in a particular culture or activity
Example
He **immersed himself in** the local traditions to understand them better.
他**沉浸在**当地的传统中，以便更好地理解它们。
phrasal-verb

break out in

在皮肤上突然出现某些东西（如皮疹）
Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
他吃海鲜后长了皮疹。
phrasal-verb

get down to

开始认真做某事
Meaning
to start doing something seriously
Example
It's time to **get down to** work and finish this report.
是时候**get down to**工作并完成这份报告。
idiom

model evaluation

评估已训练模型的准确性和性能的过程
Meaning
the process of assessing the accuracy and performance of a trained model
Example
Before deploying the system, we need to perform **model evaluation** to ensure accuracy.
在部署系统之前，我们需要进行**模型评估**以确保准确性。
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

ahead of the curve

比别人更先进或创新
Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
他们的公司在人工智能开发中领先。
idiom

act out

通过行动来表现或表达情感
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
孩子们经常通过行动来表现他们的挫折感。
idiom

full of praise

非常积极地谈论某人或某事
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
每个人都为她的演讲**满是赞美**。
phrasal-verb

blow off work

跳过工作或避免责任，通常是为了减轻压力
Meaning
to skip work or avoid responsibilities, often to reduce stress
Example
He decided to **blow off work** and spend the day at the beach.
他决定跳过工作，去海滩度过一天。
phrasal-verb

get carried away

变得如此兴奋以至于失去对自己感情或行为的控制
Meaning
to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings or actions
Example
I **got carried away** and bought more than I planned.
我**太兴奋了**，买了比我计划的还多。
phrasal-verb

ramp up production

增加生产量或生产水平
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.
工厂正试图增加生产以满足日益增长的需求。
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

hold together

在困难时期保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to stay emotionally strong during difficulties
Example
She managed to **hold together** even when everything was falling apart.
即使一切崩溃了，她也成功地**坚持住了**。
idiom

write one’s own story

塑造自己的人生或命运
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
她选择了**写自己的故事**，而不是遵循传统。
phrasal-verb

map forward

规划未来进展的方向或步骤
Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team **map forward** their long-term strategy.
经理帮助团队规划他们的长期战略。
phrasal-verb

go ahead with

开始或继续做计划中的事情
Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
老师告诉我们要**继续进行**这个项目。
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

driven by passion

因对某事的强烈热情或爱而受到激励
Meaning
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
Example
He is **driven by passion** to help others succeed.
他受到热情驱动，帮助他人取得成功。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

to have a lot on one's plate

有很多任务或责任需要处理
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
她不能再接受更多项目；她已经有 **很多事情要做**。
idiom

get down to the wire

接近最后可能的时刻，接近截止日期
Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
这个项目一直 **到最后一刻**，但我们准时完成了。
phrasal-verb

budget out for

为未来的需求分配资金
Meaning
to allocate money for a future need
Example
Finance **budgets out for** new laptops in the annual plan.
财务部门在年度计划中为新笔记本电脑分配预算。
phrasal-verb

stand by

在困难时期支持或忠诚于某人
Meaning
to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in difficult times
Example
She always **stands by** her brother no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是**站在**她哥哥的一边。
idiom

hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。
idiom

full swing

在活动或兴奋的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
当我们到达时，派对正如火如荼。
phrasal-verb

reflect upon failures

深思自己的失败以获得洞察力
Meaning
to think deeply about one’s failures to gain insight
Example
She often **reflects upon failures** to improve her approach.
她经常 **反思自己的失败** 以改善她的方法。
idiom

have it made

处于非常有利的位置以获得成功
Meaning
to be in a very good position for success
Example
With a stable job and a happy family, he really **has it made**.
有了稳定的工作和幸福的家庭，他确实是处于一个非常好的位置。
idiom

disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
phrasal-verb

stabilize currency

防止货币价值的大幅波动
Meaning
to prevent large fluctuations in the value of a currency
Example
Central banks intervene to **stabilize currency** during financial crises.
中央银行在金融危机期间干预以稳定货币。
idiom

it blew my mind

它让我完全震惊
Meaning
it amazed or shocked me completely
Example
The technology they used **blew my mind**.
他们使用的技术让我震惊。
idiom

get the show on the road

开始一项活动或旅程
Meaning
to begin an activity or journey
Example
Let’s **get the show on the road** and start our trip.
让我们开始旅程吧。
phrasal-verb

talk over drinks

在一起喝酒时聊天
Meaning
to have a conversation while drinking together
Example
They **talked over drinks** about old memories.
他们边喝边谈旧时的回忆。
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。
phrasal-verb

steer someone toward

引导某人做出有益的选择
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
导师们引导实习生走向与他们的优势匹配的角色。
idiom

go bananas

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
The crowd **went bananas** when their team scored.
当他们的队伍得分时，观众**变得疯狂**。
idiom

rule the roost

在一个小组或家庭中成为最有权力的人
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
很明显，玛丽 **统治着这个家庭**。
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself on

激励和鼓励自己继续前进
Meaning
to motivate and encourage yourself to keep going
Example
Sometimes you just need to **cheer yourself on** when no one else does.
有时候你只需要在没有人鼓励你的时候**激励自己**
phrasal-verb

team across

与来自其他部门或领域的人合作
Meaning
to collaborate with people from other departments or areas
Example
Marketing and sales departments should **team across** to improve communication.
市场营销和销售部门应该一起合作以改善沟通。
idiom

see red

变得非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
当他的电脑又崩溃时，他变得非常生气。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
phrasal-verb

bring out confidence

帮助某人感受或展现自信
Meaning
to help someone feel or show confidence
Example
A mentor’s guidance can **bring out confidence** in young professionals.
导师的指导可以**激发自信**，让年轻的专业人士更加自信。
idiom

go through the motions

做事没有热情
Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
他在工作中只是走过场。
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
phrasal-verb

aim higher

设定更具雄心的目标
Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
如果你想成功，你必须**设定更高的目标**。
phrasal-verb

grow through challenges

通过面对困难发展力量和智慧
Meaning
to develop strength and wisdom by facing difficulties
Example
We can **grow through challenges** if we stay positive.
如果我们保持积极，我们可以**通过挑战成长**。
idiom

stand up and be counted

通过公开表达你的支持或意见来承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
现在是时候让每个人站出来并被算上。
idiom

hear something straight from the horse's mouth

直接从原始或最可靠的来源听到某事
Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
我直接从马的嘴里听到这个活动被取消了。
idiom

rules are made to be broken

有时可以忽略规则
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
他相信规则是为了被打破的
phrasal-verb

hold on for

稍等片刻，通常是在通话或服务过程中
Meaning
to wait briefly, usually during a call or service
Example
Please **hold on for** a moment while I transfer your call to the billing department.
请稍等片刻，我将把您的电话转接到计费部门。
phrasal-verb

shape up to be

看起来可能会发展成某事
Meaning
to seem likely to develop into something
Example
The new policy is **shaping up to be** a major change in the industry.
新政策看起来可能会成为行业中的重大变化。
idiom

trust someone as far as you can throw them

不太信任某人
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
我**一点也不信任他**。
phrasal-verb

fight back tears

努力不哭
Meaning
to try not to cry
Example
She **fought back tears** while saying goodbye.
她在告别时努力不哭。
phrasal-verb

fact check against

通过与可靠来源对比来核实信息
Meaning
to verify information by comparing it with reliable sources
Example
Journalists **fact check against** official records to avoid errors.
记者们 **核实** 官方记录以避免错误。
idiom

change your tune

改变你的意见或态度
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
一开始他批评了这个计划，但后来他改变了看法。
idiom

to be a sponge for knowledge

热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
她是**知识的海绵**；她读所有能找到的书。
idiom

at odds with

与某人或某事不一致或冲突
Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are **at odds with** the company policy.
他的观点与公司的政策**不一致**。