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phrasal-verb

lead with

在批评之前先以礼貌或积极的声明开始
Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to **lead with** appreciation before giving feedback.
在给反馈之前，总是最好先以赞赏开始。
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pay in

将钱存入银行或账户
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
她昨天存了一大笔钱。
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catch up with trends

保持最新的开发或创新
Meaning
to stay updated with the latest developments or innovations
Example
Founders must **catch up with trends** to stay competitive.
创始人必须**catch up with trends**才能保持竞争力。
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bring nations together

为了共同的目标或原因将国家团结在一起
Meaning
to unite countries for a common purpose or cause
Example
International sports events help **bring nations together** in harmony.
国际体育赛事有助于将各国团结在一起。
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carry down

把某物从高处带到低处
Meaning
to bring something from a higher place to a lower place
Example
Could you **carry down** that box from the shelf?
你能把那个盒子从架子上拿下来吗？
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send back

退还购买的物品以获得退款或更换
Meaning
to return a purchased item for a refund or replacement
Example
I had to **send back** the shirt because it didn’t fit.
我不得不**退还**那件衬衫，因为它不合身。
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lean forward

在对话中表现出兴趣和情感参与
Meaning
to show interest and emotional engagement in a conversation
Example
She **leaned forward** and listened carefully to her friend’s worries.
她**向前倾**，专心听着朋友的担忧。
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fire back at

愤怒或防守地回应批评
Meaning
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
Example
The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.
部长用有力的证据**反驳了**指控。
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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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settle on

在考虑其他选项后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
经过几个小时的讨论，他们**确定了**最终计划。
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zone back in

在分心之后重新集中注意力
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
在散步之后，我重新集中精力并完成了报告。
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thank warmly

以真诚的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She **thanked everyone warmly** for attending the event.
她**热情地感谢了每个人**参加活动。
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trade down for

以更简单或更便宜的替代品交换
Meaning
to swap for a simpler or cheaper alternative
Example
Some shoppers **trade down for** savings during slow months.
一些购物者在淡季期间为节省开支而**以更便宜的替代品交换**。
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reflect on yourself

仔细思考自己的行为、思想和情感
Meaning
to think carefully about your actions, thoughts, and emotions
Example
Journaling allows you to **reflect on yourself** and grow.
写日记让你能够**反思自己**并成长。
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map out choices

列出不同的选择及其细节
Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We **map out choices** before deciding which project to take on.
我们在决定承担哪个项目之前列出不同的选择
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carry over data

将未使用的数据或余额从一个周期转移到另一个周期
Meaning
to transfer unused data or balance from one period to another
Example
Most mobile plans now let you **carry over data** to the next month.
现在大多数手机套餐允许您将**carry over data**转移到下个月。
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draw confidence from experience

从经验中获得自信
Meaning
to gain self-assurance by learning from past events
Example
You can **draw confidence from experience** and handle new challenges better.
你可以**从经验中获得自信**，并更好地应对新的挑战。
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come through for

做需要或期望的事情，特别是在困难时期
Meaning
to do what is needed or expected, especially in difficult times
Example
Our teammates always **come through for** each other when deadlines are tight.
我们的队友在截止日期紧迫时总是互相支持。
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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
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cut down on tariffs

减少进口或出口税
Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
The WTO encourages members to **cut down on tariffs** to enhance global trade.
世界贸易组织鼓励成员国**减少进口或出口税**以促进全球贸易。
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fall out

争吵; 停止做朋友
Meaning
to have an argument; to stop being friends
Example
They **fell out** over a small misunderstanding.
他们因为一个小误会而**不再是朋友**。
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buy in on

同意支持一个计划或想法
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
经理们在看到节省成本后同意这一策略。
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step forward with confidence

毫不畏惧地大胆行动或发言
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
他决定充满信心地迈出一步并分享他的想法。
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scroll back

向上滚动以查看旧的帖子或消息
Meaning
to move up to view older posts or messages
Example
I **scrolled back** to see our old conversation.
我向后滚动查看我们的旧对话
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trip over oneself

因為緊張而犯許多小錯誤
Meaning
to make many small mistakes because of nervousness
Example
He **tripped over himself** trying to explain.
他在解釋時**絆倒了自己**。
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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。
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pave the way for

创造使某事成为可能的条件
Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
她的强劲表现**为**她的晋升铺平了道路。
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focus on

将你的注意力或精力集中在某事上
Meaning
to concentrate your attention or energy on something
Example
You should **focus on** what truly matters.
你应该专注于真正重要的事情。
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read aloud

大声朗读
Meaning
to read something so that other people can hear it
Example
She **read aloud** the story to the whole class.
她**大声朗读**故事给全班听。
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rush through

做事非常快，通常是草率的
Meaning
to do something very quickly, often carelessly
Example
Don’t **rush through** your tasks; quality matters more.
不要**rush through**你的任务；质量更重要。
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take up

开始做一些新的事情，比如习惯、活动或信仰
Meaning
to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or belief
Example
Many people **take up** meditation as they explore mindfulness culture.
许多人开始冥想，同时探索正念文化。
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roll up

卷起或拉起袖子或裤子
Meaning
to fold or turn up sleeves or trousers
Example
He **rolled up** his sleeves before starting to wash.
他在开始洗之前卷起了袖子。
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get along together

拥有友好和谐的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
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work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
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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。
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hold emotions in

避免表达你真正的感受
Meaning
to avoid expressing what you really feel
Example
He **holds his emotions in** because he fears being judged.
他**保持着自己的情绪**，因为他害怕被评判。
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speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
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stick it out

坚持做一件困难的事直到结束
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
虽然这份工作很难，但他决定坚持到最后。
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pop into

简短且随意地进入一个地方
Meaning
to enter a place briefly and casually
Example
We **popped into** a café for a quick coffee.
我们进了一个咖啡馆喝快速咖啡。
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delve into

深入且彻底地探索某事
Meaning
to explore something deeply and thoroughly
Example
The paper **delves into** the social implications of the policy.
这篇文章深入探讨了政策的社会影响。
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cling to power

试图保持控制或权威
Meaning
to try to keep control or authority
Example
Some leaders **cling to power** even after losing public support.
一些领导人即使失去公众支持，仍然力求保持权力。
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carry on

即使在中断或困难之后继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
尽管面临挑战，她依然平静地继续她的工作。
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open communication with

建立一个诚实透明的思想和情感交换
Meaning
to establish an honest and transparent exchange of thoughts and feelings
Example
Couples should **open communication with** each other to avoid misunderstandings.
情侣们应该**开启沟通与**彼此，以避免误解。
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tie innovation to strategy

将创新计划与商业战略相连接
Meaning
to connect innovation plans with business strategy
Example
The manager wants to **tie innovation to strategy** for better results.
经理想要**将创新与战略联系起来**以获得更好的结果。
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focus on strengths

集中精力在你的优点和能力上
Meaning
to concentrate on your positive qualities and abilities
Example
Try to **focus on strengths** instead of weaknesses.
试着专注于**你的优势**而不是弱点。
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dig up on

调查并发现关于某人或某事的信息
Meaning
to investigate and discover information about someone or something
Example
Reporters **dig up on** candidates before the debate night.
记者在辩论之夜之前调查候选人。
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make amends through action

通过做有帮助的事情来修复伤害
Meaning
to repair harm by doing something helpful
Example
He **makes amends through action** by redoing the report correctly.
他通过行动弥补损害，重新正确地做报告。
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stand up after failure

在失败后恢复并再试
Meaning
to recover and try again after failing
Example
Winners are those who **stand up after failure** and keep trying.
赢家是那些在失败后重新站起来并继续尝试的人。
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go out

离开家；外出休闲或工作
Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We **went out** for dinner last night.
昨晚我们去吃晚餐了。
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show respect

礼貌待人并尊重他人的感受或意见
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
我们应该始终**尊重**老师和长辈。
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open toward

对某人表示温暖或接受
Meaning
to show warmth or acceptance toward someone
Example
He became more **open toward** his classmates.
他变得更加**对同学开放**。
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work under

在压力下工作
Meaning
to operate or perform duties while facing stress or conditions
Example
She can **work under** extreme pressure and still deliver quality results.
她可以在极大压力下工作，并且仍然交付高质量的结果。
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find through

在努力之后理解或清晰地看到某事
Meaning
to understand or see something clearly after effort
Example
It took me some time to **find through** his lies.
我花了一些时间**看透**他的谎言。
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loosen up

放松你的身体或心灵；变得不那么紧张
Meaning
to relax your body or mind; to become less tense
Example
You need to **loosen up** and stop being so serious.
你需要**放松**，别再这么严肃了。
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push through setbacks

即使面临困难或失败，也要继续努力，不放弃
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
真正的自信是在你以决心**克服挫折**时产生的。
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step into power

担任正式领导角色
Meaning
to assume an official leadership role
Example
A new coalition **steps into power** after the election.
选举后，新的联盟掌权。
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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**。
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branch globally

在多个国家或地区扩展或运营。
Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to **branch globally** within the next five years.
公司希望在未来五年内**全球扩展**。
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listen across cultures

关注并理解来自不同文化背景的人们
Meaning
to pay attention and understand people from different cultural backgrounds
Example
To be a global leader, you must **listen across cultures** with empathy.
要成为全球领导者，您必须以同理心**跨文化倾听**。
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glitch out

由于错误而短暂地发生故障或表现异常
Meaning
to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
Example
My phone screen **glitched out** for a few seconds.
我的手机屏幕**发生了故障**几秒钟。
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nudge teammates gently

礼貌地提醒同事某事
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
如果缺少跟进说明，我会**nudge teammates gently**。
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go overboard with

做某事过度或过分
Meaning
to do something too much or excessively
Example
He **went overboard with** his preparation and didn’t sleep for two days.
他**准备过头**，两天没睡觉。
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work out of

在……工作
Meaning
to be based or operate from a specific place
Example
He **works out of** our Singapore office.
他在我们新加坡的办公室工作。
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back away from blame

在争论中避免将责任推给别人或自己
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
明智的做法是 **回避责备**，并专注于解决方案。
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cooperate across

跨越不同的边界或领域共同合作或工作
Meaning
to collaborate or work jointly across different boundaries or fields
Example
Universities **cooperate across** continents to exchange research ideas.
大学之间**跨越**大陆合作，交换研究思想。
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branch out into

扩展到一个新的业务或活动领域
Meaning
to expand into a new area of business or activity
Example
They decided to **branch out into** renewable energy solutions.
他们决定扩展到可再生能源解决方案。
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stand up for peace

在冲突中捍卫或支持和平的理念
Meaning
to defend or support the idea of peace in conflicts
Example
She always **stands up for peace** during political debates.
她在政治辩论中总是支持和平。
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fire someone up

激励或激发某人
Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words **fired up** the team before the final game.
教练的话在决赛前**激励了**团队。
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wait for

期待或预期订单的交付
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
我迫不及待地等着我的新鞋子到来。
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target at

将产品或信息定位于特定群体
Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is **targeted at** young professionals.
这个广告是针对年轻专业人士的。
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drop in on

随便拜访某人，无需预约
Meaning
to visit someone casually and without an appointment
Example
We decided to **drop in on** our cousins while passing through their town.
我们决定在经过他们的城市时，**drop in on** 我们的堂兄。
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bring in line with

使某事符合标准或政策
Meaning
to make something conform to a standard or policy
Example
The company updated its IT systems to **bring them in line with** global data security standards.
公司更新了其 IT 系统，以**使其符合**全球数据安全标准。
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move on

进入下一个阶段; 把某事抛在脑后
Meaning
to progress to the next stage; to leave something behind
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **move on** with her life.
分手后，她决定**继续前进**，迎接新生活。
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participate in festivals

加入社区的文化庆典和活动
Meaning
to join cultural celebrations and events of a community
Example
Foreigners love to **participate in festivals** that show the local culture.
外国人喜欢**参加节日庆典**，展示当地文化。
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preserve up

将某物保持在其原始状态，以便未来使用
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
我们必须保存我们的传统舞蹈形式。
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roll out products

将新产品推向市场或推出
Meaning
to launch or introduce new products to the market
Example
The company plans to **roll out products** that feature cutting-edge technology.
公司计划推出具有尖端技术的产品。
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pick back up

在休息后继续某事
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
我们从昨天停下的地方**继续**。
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keep ahead of

保持领先或比别人更快取得进展
Meaning
to stay in front or make progress faster than others
Example
We need to **keep ahead of** the schedule to avoid stress later.
我们需要**保持领先**于时间表，以避免稍后的压力。
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turn toward

将注意力或努力转向某事
Meaning
to direct attention or effort to something
Example
More youth are **turning toward** cultural initiatives to make a difference.
更多的年轻人正在**转向**文化倡议，以产生影响。
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cast doubt on

使某事看起来不确定或不太可信
Meaning
to make something seem uncertain or less believable
Example
His inconsistent story **casts doubt on** his credibility.
他不一致的故事对他的可信度产生了怀疑。
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work out with

与他人找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or come to an agreement with others
Example
We need to **work out with** the marketing team to align our plans.
我们需要**与**市场营销团队合作，以便协调我们的计划。
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touch up photo

对照片进行小的编辑或改进
Meaning
to make small edits or improvements to a photo
Example
You can **touch up the photo** using any editing app.
你可以使用任何编辑应用程序**触摸照片**。
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cut into

减少用于吃饭或做饭的时间或精力
Meaning
to reduce the time or energy available for eating or cooking
Example
Work has really **cut into** my cooking time.
工作确实**减少**了我做饭的时间。
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try on

试穿衣服看它们是否合身或好看
Meaning
to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good
Example
I want to **try on** this jacket before buying it.
我想在买之前**试穿**这件夹克。
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step back from

从远处看待情况，以便更清楚地看到
Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
帮助在做决定之前从情况中稍微退后一步。
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flow with

随着情感或情况自然地流动，而不是抵抗它们
Meaning
to move along naturally with emotions or situations instead of resisting them
Example
She learned to **flow with** her emotions rather than fight them.
她学会了随着情感流动，而不是抵抗它们
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stand firm

在压力或怀疑下保持坚强，不放弃
Meaning
to remain strong and not give up under pressure or doubt
Example
He decided to **stand firm** in his beliefs despite opposition.
他决定在信仰上**坚定立场**，尽管面临反对。
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work off emotions

通过进行体育活动来摆脱负面情绪
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
他去跑步来摆脱沮丧
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come clean about

说出你隐藏的事情的真相
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding
Example
She finally **came clean about** her past.
她终于 **坦白了她的过去**。
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beam with pride

带着自豪微笑
Meaning
to smile happily because of feeling proud
Example
His mother **beamed with pride** at his graduation ceremony.
他的母亲在他的毕业典礼上带着自豪微笑。
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freak about

因某事变得非常焦虑或烦躁
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
她因为即将到来的面试而非常焦虑。
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blow up with anger

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew up with anger** when he heard the news.
他听到消息时**突然生气**了。
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grow through pain

通过情感困难学习或变得更强
Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.
我们常常**通过痛苦成长**，而不是通过舒适。
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get over hurt

从痛苦或悲伤中情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally from pain or sadness
Example
It took him months to **get over** the hurt from the breakup.
他花了几个月才从分手的痛苦中恢复过来。
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embrace with

热情而愿意地接受某事
Meaning
to accept something enthusiastically and willingly
Example
He quickly **embraced with** the new culture and made many friends.
他迅速接受了新文化并交了许多朋友。
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fill in for someone

临时代替某人的工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
我不得不在我的同事休假期间**替代**他。
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stand aside

站到一边；撤退并让别人接管
Meaning
to step to one side; to withdraw and let others take charge
Example
He **stood aside** to let her pass.
他**站到一边**让她通过。
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ground yourself before speaking

集中情绪，以便能够稳定地沟通
Meaning
to center your emotions so you can communicate steadily
Example
I **ground myself before speaking** in tense meetings by noting three positives.
在紧张的会议中，我通过记下三条积极的内容来**在发言前集中自己**。
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draw upon

利用过去的信息或经验来为新的目标服务
Meaning
to use information or experience from the past for a new purpose
Example
Innovators often **draw upon** their previous failures to find success.
创新者们经常从他们过去的失败中汲取经验，以寻找成功。
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dry up

变干或没有水分剩下
Meaning
to become dry or have no water left
Example
Many rivers may **dry up** if rainfall continues to decrease.
如果降雨继续减少，许多河流可能会**干涸**。
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keep down

防止增长或增长
Meaning
to prevent from increasing or growing
Example
We need to **keep down** our expenses this month.
我们需要在这个月**keep down**我们的开支。
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work with

与某人合作或协作
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone
Example
I really enjoy **working with** this creative team.
我真的很喜欢与这个创意团队合作。
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check out for the day

结束工作并在当天剩余时间里放松心情
Meaning
to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day
Example
Once my reports are sent, I **check out for the day** and rest.
一旦我发送完报告，我就结束工作，放松休息。
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reach alignment on

达成一致意见，所有各方共享相同立场
Meaning
to reach an agreement where all parties share the same position
Example
The leaders **reached alignment on** climate goals.
领导者们就气候目标达成了一致意见。
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sweep up

打扫地板上的灰尘
Meaning
to clean the floor by brushing dirt together
Example
She grabbed the broom to **sweep up** the dirt on the floor.
她拿起扫帚来清扫地板上的灰尘。
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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**。
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rise with kindness

以同情和共情克服负面情绪
Meaning
to overcome negativity with compassion and empathy
Example
Always try to **rise with kindness** even when people hurt you.
即使在人们伤害你时，也要始终尽力**以善意崛起**。
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partner up

为特定目标或项目组建合作伙伴关系
Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
我们的公司决定与非洲的本地分销商**partner up**。
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turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。
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burn through

非常快速地消耗能源或资源
Meaning
to use up energy or resources very quickly
Example
We’ve **burned through** our energy trying to meet the deadline.
我们为了赶上截止日期，**烧尽**了所有的精力。
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let down

让某人失望
Meaning
to disappoint someone
Example
I felt really **let down** when my friend didn’t show up.
当我的朋友没有出现时，我真的很失望。
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catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
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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。
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start off with

使用某个特定的想法或材料开始创意过程或项目
Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
艺术家在添加颜色之前**从**简单的素描开始。
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weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
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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。
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bring up to speed

使某人或某事完全知情或更新
Meaning
to make someone or something fully informed or updated
Example
The new employees were **brought up to speed** on the company’s financial goals.
新员工被**更新**了公司财务目标。
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look at

检查或考虑某事
Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
现在，让我们看一下去年的数据。
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cool off after

在生气或沮丧后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or upset
Example
He went for a walk to **cool off after** the argument.
他去散步以便在争论后冷静下来。
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press on with

尽管困难仍然以坚决的方式继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
She decided to **press on with** her studies even after failing once.
她决定即使失败过一次，仍然继续她的学业。
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rake in profits

轻松或快速赚取大量金钱
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
公司在推出新产品后赚取了巨额利润。