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phrasal-verb

lift someone up

使某人感到更有希望或受到鼓舞
Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always **lift me up** when I’m feeling low.
当我感到沮丧时，她的话总是**让我振作起来**。
idiom

lovebirds

一对非常亲密的情侣
Meaning
a couple who are very affectionate with each other
Example
Look at those **lovebirds** holding hands in the park!
看那些在公园里牵着手的**lovebirds**！
idiom

nod off

突然睡着，特别是坐着的时候
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
他在无聊的讲座中睡着了。
idiom

grab attention

让人们立即注意到某事
Meaning
to make people notice something immediately
Example
Bright colors and bold fonts are used to **grab attention**.
明亮的颜色和大胆的字体用于立即**吸引注意**。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

vote down a proposal

通过投票拒绝一个建议或提案
Meaning
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
Example
The parliament **voted down a proposal** to increase military spending.
议会**投票否决了**增加军费的提案。
phrasal-verb

watch out

保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
**小心！** 有车来了！
idiom

play your part

尽自己的一份力或责任
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
每个人都需要尽自己的一份力，使活动成功。
phrasal-verb

check within

暂停并观察自己的情绪或心态
Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, **check within** to understand your feelings.
在反应之前，**check within** 以理解你的感受。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself in

深度专注于某事以忘记压力
Meaning
to focus deeply on something to forget stress
Example
I **zone myself in** on painting to relax my mind.
我专注于绘画来放松我的思维。
phrasal-verb

chalk up to

将某事归因于特定原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular reason
Example
We **chalked it up to** experience and moved forward.
我们**将它归因于**经验并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

set off protests

引发抗议或示威活动开始
Meaning
to cause protests or demonstrations to begin
Example
The new law **set off protests** across the country.
新法律在全国范围内引发了抗议。
phrasal-verb

hang up

结束电话通话
Meaning
to end a phone call
Example
He suddenly **hung up** without saying goodbye.
他突然**挂断电话**，没有说再见。
idiom

growth hacking

使用创造性和低成本的策略迅速发展业务或产品
Meaning
using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product
Example
Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.
初创公司在很大程度上依赖**growth hacking**来快速获得用户。
idiom

lock horns

陷入争吵或打斗
Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They **locked horns** over the new proposal.
他们**为新提案发生争执**。
idiom

stage fright

在观众面前表演前的紧张感
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
即使有经验的演员有时也会紧张。
idiom

make up

在争吵或打斗后和解
Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always **make up** after small arguments.
他们总是在小争吵后和解。
phrasal-verb

draw benefits from

通过合作获得好处或利益
Meaning
to gain advantages or profits through collaboration
Example
Both sides expect to **draw benefits from** this partnership.
双方期待从这次合作中**获得好处**。
phrasal-verb

find over to

将注意力或焦点转移到新的事物上
Meaning
to move or transfer attention or focus to something new
Example
She quickly **found over to** another topic when things got awkward.
当事情变得尴尬时，她迅速转移到另一个话题。
idiom

a wake-up call

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

firm up decisions

在考虑了选项后确认选择
Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
现在确认决定，以便供应商明天开始工作。
idiom

beginner’s luck

对新手的成功
Meaning
success for someone inexperienced
Example
He won his first game — must be **beginner’s luck**.
他赢得了第一场比赛——一定是**新手运气**。
phrasal-verb

shut off from

停止与他人沟通或分享情感
Meaning
to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
Example
After the argument, he **shut himself off from** everyone for days.
争吵后，他**与所有人断开**了好几天。
phrasal-verb

hold up under

在压力或压力下保持坚强
Meaning
to remain strong despite pressure or stress
Example
She managed to **hold up under** all the pressure at work.
她成功地在工作中承受住了所有压力
idiom

believe you can

相信自己能做到的心态
Meaning
to have the mindset that you are capable of doing something
Example
If you **believe you can**, you’re halfway there.
如果你相信自己能做到，你就已经成功一半了。
idiom

no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
phrasal-verb

hesitate over

因不确定而在做或说某事之前停顿
Meaning
to pause before doing or saying something because of uncertainty
Example
She **hesitated over** whether to tell him the truth.
她犹豫是否应该告诉他真相。
idiom

know the ropes

对某事非常熟悉；对某事有透彻理解
Meaning
to be very familiar with something; to have a thorough understanding of something
Example
He really **knows the ropes** in this field of work.
他在这个工作领域真的**非常熟悉**
phrasal-verb

adapt over time

逐渐适应变化或新环境
Meaning
to gradually adjust to changes or new circumstances
Example
Teams often **adapt over time** as they face different challenges.
团队通常会**随着时间的推移适应**不同的挑战。
idiom

keep the home fires burning

在别人不在时维持幸福的家
Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
当她丈夫在国外时，她**保持了家的温暖**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up to

允许自己表达感情或变得脆弱
Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
他学会了再次对爱情敞开心扉。
phrasal-verb

apologize sincerely

真诚道歉
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
如果你犯了错误，请真诚地向那个人道歉。
phrasal-verb

grow close

与某人建立更深的情感联系
Meaning
to become more emotionally connected with someone
Example
They **grew close** after spending so much time together.
他们在一起度过了那么多时间后，**变得亲近**。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
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。
idiom

gain the upper ground

获得优势或优越地位
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，反对派取得了上风。
idiom

forgive and forget

停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
让我们原谅并忘记，然后继续前进。
phrasal-verb

warm up emotionally

开始感到足够舒适，能够分享自己的情感
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
分手后，他花了一些时间才开始感到能够分享情感。
idiom

drag one’s feet

推迟做某事；做某事时很慢，因为你不想做
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
他在完成报告时**拖延**
phrasal-verb

point up

强调某事; 使某事更加显著
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
这个例子突出了沟通的重要性。
phrasal-verb

burst into song

因高兴突然开始唱歌
Meaning
to start singing suddenly out of happiness
Example
He **burst into song** when he got the good news.
他收到好消息时突然唱起歌来。
idiom

judge, jury, and executioner

控制所有判决和惩罚某人的部分
Meaning
to control all parts of judging and punishing someone
Example
He acted as **judge, jury, and executioner** in the matter.
他在这件事上充当了**法官，陪审团和刽子手**。
phrasal-verb

keep dreaming

即使在困难时也要继续保持希望和雄心
Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.
无论发生什么，都要继续保持大梦想。
idiom

sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
phrasal-verb

make amends for

做点什么表示你为伤害某人而感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to **make amends for** her mistake.
她试图为自己的错误**弥补**。
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**。
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

get past differences

克服分歧并积极向前推进
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and move forward positively
Example
The team managed to **get past differences** and focus on the project.
团队成功地克服了分歧，并专注于项目。
phrasal-verb

hand back

将某物归还给其所有者，尤其是在检查之后
Meaning
to return something to its owner, especially after checking it
Example
The professor **handed back** the graded assignments on Monday.
教授在星期一归还了评分作业。
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**。
idiom

pumped up

充满活力和兴奋
Meaning
full of energy and excitement
Example
He was **pumped up** before the big presentation.
在大演示之前，他充满了激动。
phrasal-verb

drop someone off

用车辆将某人送到一个地方并把他们留在那里
Meaning
to take someone by vehicle to a place and leave them there
Example
The driver **dropped me off** at the airport.
司机把我放在机场。
phrasal-verb

send out

向人们分发或发送邀请
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
我们需要在明天之前发送邀请。
phrasal-verb

build up wealth

逐渐增加你拥有的金钱或资产的数量
Meaning
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own
Example
It takes years of discipline to **build up wealth** and achieve financial freedom.
需要多年的纪律才能**积累财富**并实现财务自由。
phrasal-verb

fill the gap

弥补缺失或不足的东西
Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
国际援助旨在教育和医疗保健中**填补空白**。
idiom

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
idiom

fall on deaf ears

当建议或投诉被忽视时
Meaning
when advice or complaints are ignored
Example
His apology **fell on deaf ears**.
他的道歉**落入耳朵里**。
phrasal-verb

let go of resentment

放下怨恨
Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to **let go of resentment** and move on with his life.
他决定放下怨恨并继续他的生活。
phrasal-verb

hold down inflation

控制通货膨胀在可控的水平
Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to **hold down inflation**.
中央银行采取了措施来控制通货膨胀。
phrasal-verb

speak out on

公开表达对某事的重要看法
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
候选人在辩论中决定公开表达对腐败的看法。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
phrasal-verb

put in for

正式申请某物
Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to **put in for** a few days of leave.
我决定申请几天的假期。
phrasal-verb

stop over

在长途旅行中暂时停留在某个地方
Meaning
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
Example
We’ll **stop over** in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris.
我们将在迪拜停留一晚，然后前往巴黎。
phrasal-verb

round on

愤怒地突然攻击或批评某人
Meaning
to suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily
Example
He suddenly **rounded on** his friend for lying to him.
他突然攻击了他的朋友因为他对他撒谎。
idiom

a bumper crop

异常丰收
Meaning
an unusually large harvest
Example
Farmers are happy this year because of **a bumper crop** of rice.
农民们今年很高兴，因为**丰收的稻米**。
idiom

color outside the lines

以创造性和不拘一格的方式思考或行动
Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
优秀的设计师总是**超越界限**思考。
phrasal-verb

spark creativity

激发创造性思维或想法
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
团队讨论常常激发创造力和创新。
phrasal-verb

reach out to team members

与同事沟通或提供支持
Meaning
to communicate or offer support to colleagues
Example
Good leaders **reach out to team members** during tough times.
优秀的领导者在困难时期会**与团队成员保持联系**。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

to think outside the box

创造性地或非传统地思考
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
在解决AI问题时，至关重要的是**跳出框框思考**。
idiom

adapt to new circumstances

适应新的情况或变化
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
为了在不断变化的世界中生存，我们需要**适应新的情况**。
idiom

A solid foundation

一个强大且可靠的基础或起点。
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
这家公司的成功建立在**坚实的基础**上，靠的是辛勤工作和奉献精神。
idiom

wrap your head around

理解或领会困难的事情
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
我花了一些时间才**理解**新软件。
idiom

feel good about yourself

对自己或自己的行为有积极的感受
Meaning
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
Example
Doing something kind makes you **feel good about yourself**.
做些善事会让你感觉更好。
idiom

win the peace

在冲突后成功维持和平
Meaning
to succeed in maintaining peace after a conflict
Example
The treaty was a success, but they still had to **win the peace**.
条约很成功，但他们仍然必须**赢得和平**。
idiom

Cut class

未经允许逃课
Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
他逃课去看电影了。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
idiom

take it with a pinch of salt

不完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He exaggerates a lot, so **take it with a pinch of salt**.
他夸张了很多，所以**要有些怀疑**。
idiom

put your money where your mouth is

用行动或金钱支持你的话
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
如果你相信这个项目，就投入资金
phrasal-verb

cast a vote for

在选举中选择候选人或选项
Meaning
to choose a candidate or option in an election
Example
Remember to **cast a vote for** the issues you believe in.
记得**为你相信的问题投票**。
idiom

out of the box thinking

以新颖、创新或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
Example
The solution requires **out of the box thinking** from all team members.
该解决方案需要所有团队成员进行**跳出思维定式的思考**。
idiom

a man of his word

一个信守诺言的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their promises
Example
He’s **a man of his word**, you can trust him.
他是一个信守诺言的人，你可以信任他。
idiom

smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
phrasal-verb

rise under

在面对巨大压力或挑战时表现出色
Meaning
to perform well despite facing great pressure or challenges
Example
He always **rises under** pressure and delivers his best work.
他总是在压力下表现出色，交出最好的工作。
phrasal-verb

pop up

突然出现在屏幕上
Meaning
to appear suddenly on the screen
Example
A message just **popped up** on my screen.
一个消息刚刚**弹出**在我的屏幕上。
phrasal-verb

staff up for

为某事物招聘额外的人手
Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
我们需要为远程支持的启动招聘额外的人手。
phrasal-verb

keep pushing forward

尽管面临挑战，依然朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue moving toward your goals despite challenges
Example
Even when it’s tough, always **keep pushing forward**.
即使困难重重，也要永远**向前推进**。
phrasal-verb

phase out restrictions

逐步取消贸易限制
Meaning
to gradually remove limitations on trade
Example
The country plans to **phase out restrictions** on foreign imports over five years.
该国计划在五年内逐步取消对外国进口的限制。
phrasal-verb

break off thoughts

突然停止负面或焦虑的想法
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.
当你开始过度思考时，**break off thoughts** 并专注于当前的事情
idiom

hand over to

将控制权或责任交给某人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
我将**把这个交给**法律团队进行审查。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
idiom

In the know

拥有大多数人没有的信息。
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
她总是知道公司机密。
idiom

hold out for

等待获得完全符合你要求的东西
Meaning
to wait to get exactly what you want
Example
She’ll **hold out for** a better offer before signing.
她会在签字之前等待一个更好的报价。
idiom

a catnap

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took **a catnap** after lunch.
我在午饭后小睡了一会儿。
phrasal-verb

break through bias

克服偏见和不公平的判断
Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees **break through bias** in hiring decisions.
培训项目帮助员工在招聘决策中突破偏见。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
phrasal-verb

hold feelings in

不表达情感；压抑感情
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情感**，而不是表现出来。
idiom

fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
phrasal-verb

carry forward lessons

将过去的经验应用到当前
Meaning
to apply what you learned from past experiences
Example
We **carry forward lessons** from each launch into the next sprint.
我们将在每次发布中吸取经验教训，并将其应用到下一个冲刺。
phrasal-verb

throw together

快速且不仔细地组装或准备某物
Meaning
to assemble or prepare something quickly and without care
Example
They **threw together** a quick dinner before the guests arrived.
他们在客人到达之前**匆忙准备**了一顿晚餐。
idiom

itchy feet

强烈的旅行或四处走动的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel or move around
Example
After a few months at home, I started to get **itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始感到 **想旅行** 了。
idiom

make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
phrasal-verb

bungle up

因笨拙而破坏或毁掉某物
Meaning
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
Example
The workers **bungled up** the whole paint job.
工人们 **搞砸了** 整个油漆工作。
idiom

after the storm comes the calm

风暴之后是平静
Meaning
peace follows a period of trouble
Example
Stay patient; **after the storm comes the calm**.
保持耐心；**风暴过后，平静来临**。
phrasal-verb

boost confidence

增加对经济的乐观或信任
Meaning
to increase optimism or trust in the economy
Example
Positive trade data helped **boost confidence** among entrepreneurs.
正面的贸易数据有助于增强企业家之间的信任。
phrasal-verb

celebrate with

与来自其他文化背景的人一起参加庆祝活动
Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to **celebrate with** friends during their cultural festivals.
我们喜欢在他们的文化节日里与朋友们一起庆祝。
phrasal-verb

step through

仔细或逐步通过某事
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
让我们一步步地走过这个过程，确保每个人都能清楚地理解它。
phrasal-verb

cut back on mistakes

减少你犯的错误数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of errors you make
Example
To grow professionally, try to **cut back on mistakes**.
为了职业发展，尽量减少你犯的错误数量。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
phrasal-verb

doze off

不自觉地入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
我经常在晚上看电视时**打瞌睡**。
idiom

have stars in one’s eyes

对未来充满兴奋和梦想
Meaning
to be full of excitement and dreams about the future
Example
Young artists **have stars in their eyes** when they start their careers.
年轻的艺术家在开始他们的职业生涯时充满梦想。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
phrasal-verb

lift oneself up

在感到沮丧或低落之后，重新获得力量或信心
Meaning
to regain strength or confidence after being low or discouraged
Example
She managed to **lift herself up** after facing several disappointments.
她在面对多次失望后，成功地**提升了自己**。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into strength

将你的情感痛苦作为动力或成长的源泉
Meaning
to use your emotional pain as a source of motivation or growth
Example
She learned to **turn pain into strength** after losing her job.
她在失去工作后学会了如何将痛苦转化为力量。
idiom

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。
idiom

A watched pot never boils

当你等待某事时，时间感觉更长。
Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; **a watched pot never boils**.
不要一直看着钟；**被盯着的壶永远不会开**。
phrasal-verb

look out for each other

互相照顾并支持对方
Meaning
to take care of and support one another
Example
In a strong team, members always **look out for each other**.
在一个强大的团队中，成员们总是互相照顾并支持对方。
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

shrink back

因恐惧从某物中撤回
Meaning
to move away from something because of fear
Example
The child **shrank back** when the dog barked loudly.
当狗大声叫时，孩子**缩了回去**。