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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**。
phrasal-verb

look set to

似乎即将发生
Meaning
to seem likely to happen soon
Example
The company **looks set to** dominate the market in the coming years.
公司似乎准备好在未来几年主导市场。
idiom

wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
idiom

find the right balance

在工作与个人生活之间取得健康或有效的平衡
Meaning
to achieve a healthy or effective equilibrium between work and personal life
Example
It took me a while, but I finally **found the right balance** between work and family.
我花了一些时间，但最终找到了工作和家庭之间的平衡。
phrasal-verb

foster mutual respect

鼓励不同群体或国家之间的理解与欣赏
Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help **foster mutual respect** among nations.
文化交流有助于促进各国之间的相互尊重。
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。
phrasal-verb

log lessons from

记录你从经验中学到的东西
Meaning
to record what you learned from an experience
Example
We **log lessons from** each sprint in a shared wiki page.
我们在共享的维基页面中记录每个迭代的教训。
idiom

grind away

长时间在某事上努力工作
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
她努力工作，努力学习，最终通过了考试。
idiom

stab someone in the back

背叛信任你的人
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
我简直不敢相信他在我为他做了这么多之后竟然**在背后捅了我一刀**。
idiom

run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
idiom

cover all the angles

从各个角度审视一个故事或问题
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
记者在发布文章之前尽力**涵盖所有角度**。
idiom

get ahead in life

在一个人的生活或职业中取得成功或进步
Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
他努力工作，**在人生中取得进展**并建立了成功的职业。
phrasal-verb

argue with

与某人意见不合或口头争斗
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
我哥哥经常和我**争论**家务事。
idiom

brainchild of

由某人创造的想法或发明
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
ChatGPT 是 **brainchild of** OpenAI 研究人员的创意。
idiom

Out of sight, out of mind

当人或事物不可见或不在场时被遗忘。
Meaning
People or things forgotten when not visible or present.
Example
After moving away, our friendship faded—**out of sight, out of mind**.
搬家后，我们的友谊逐渐消退——**眼不见，心不烦**。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
idiom

fight fire with fire

以其人之道还治其人之身
Meaning
to use the same tactics as one’s opponent
Example
When negotiations failed, they decided to **fight fire with fire**.
当谈判失败时，他们决定以其人之道还治其人之身。
phrasal-verb

get out of

离开一辆车或交通工具
Meaning
to leave a car or vehicle
Example
He quickly **got out of** the taxi and ran inside.
他迅速 **从出租车里出来** 然后跑进了屋里。
phrasal-verb

back away

从某个可怕的东西后退
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
他们从生气的狗面前**退后**。
idiom

long in the tooth

变老
Meaning
getting old
Example
He’s a bit **long in the tooth** for this kind of work.
他有点**老了**，不太适合这种工作。
idiom

zero-day attack

利用之前未知漏洞的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability
Example
The team discovered a **zero-day attack** before it spread widely.
团队在 **zero-day attack** 广泛传播之前就发现了它。
idiom

take the stage

开始公开表演或演讲
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
这位新演员今晚将第一次**登上舞台。**
phrasal-verb

take over leadership

在组织或团队中承担控制或权力
Meaning
to assume control or authority in an organization or team
Example
When the director retired, his deputy **took over leadership** smoothly.
当董事退休时，他的副手顺利地**接管了领导职务**。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
phrasal-verb

bring out clarity

使思维或感情更清晰
Meaning
to make thoughts or feelings clearer
Example
Writing in a journal can **bring out clarity** about what you truly feel.
写日记可以带来清晰，让你真正明白自己的感受。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
idiom

kick out

强迫某人离开
Meaning
to force someone to leave
Example
Security **kicked out** the rowdy fans before the end.
保安在结束前**踢出了**吵闹的球迷。
phrasal-verb

streamline into

简化过程使其更高效
Meaning
to simplify a process to make it more efficient
Example
The company aims to **streamline into** a faster workflow this quarter.
公司旨在本季度简化更快速的工作流程。
phrasal-verb

tap into new markets

开始在新的地区或国家销售
Meaning
to start selling in new regions or countries
Example
The company is trying to **tap into new markets** in Asia and Africa.
公司正在努力进入亚洲和非洲的新市场。
phrasal-verb

speak for unity

表达促进全球和谐与理解的意见
Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
领导人经常在国际论坛上倡导团结。
idiom

act the part

以符合特定角色或情境的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that fits a particular role or situation
Example
If you want to be treated like a leader, you need to **act the part**.
如果你想像一个领导者一样被对待，你需要**扮演角色**。
idiom

cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
phrasal-verb

get down

让某人感到难过; 移动到更低的位置
Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
不要让失败 **让你沮丧**。
phrasal-verb

take out on

用钱偿还贷款或保险
Meaning
to use money for paying a loan or insurance
Example
He decided to **take out** life insurance after having a baby.
他在有了孩子后决定购买人寿保险。
phrasal-verb

cut back emissions

减少生产的污染量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of pollution produced
Example
Our office **cuts back emissions** by switching to public transport incentives.
我们的办公室通过实施公共交通激励措施来**减少排放**。
phrasal-verb

chat over

与朋友随意交谈或讨论
Meaning
to discuss or talk casually with a friend
Example
We love to **chat over** coffee every weekend.
我们喜欢每个周末一起喝咖啡时**聊天**。
phrasal-verb

phase in innovation

逐步引入创新
Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
他们决定逐步引入创新来最小化干扰。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas in

在团队合作中贡献想法或建议
Meaning
to contribute ideas or suggestions in teamwork
Example
Everyone was encouraged to **pitch ideas in** during the meeting.
每个人都被鼓励在会议中贡献想法。
idiom

a universe of possibilities

无尽的机会或选择
Meaning
endless opportunities or options
Example
Technology has opened **a universe of possibilities**.
技术开启了**无限的可能性**。
phrasal-verb

get back into

在休息后重新开始做某事
Meaning
to return to doing something after a break
Example
I’m trying to **get back into** running after the holidays.
我正在尝试在假期后重新开始跑步。
phrasal-verb

follow up with clients

在初次会议或沟通后再次联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication
Example
Don’t forget to **follow up with clients** after sending the proposal.
发送提案后，别忘了**跟进客户**
idiom

bored to death

极度无聊
Meaning
extremely bored
Example
I was **bored to death** during the long lecture.
我在长时间的讲座中感到极度无聊。
idiom

know something by heart

把某事完全记住
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
She **knows all the poems by heart**.
她把所有的诗都背得滚瓜烂熟。
phrasal-verb

scrub off

通过用力擦洗去除污垢或污渍
Meaning
to remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard
Example
You need to **scrub off** that grease from the pan.
你需要**去除**锅上的油脂。
phrasal-verb

set off

开始旅行
Meaning
to start a journey
Example
We **set off** early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们很早出发，以避开交通。
phrasal-verb

check back on

重新查看或再次查看在线更新或消息
Meaning
to review or look again at online updates or messages
Example
You should **check back on** the thread later for new replies.
你应该稍后**重新查看**线程中的新回复。
idiom

keep out

防止某人或某物进入
Meaning
to prevent someone or something from entering
Example
Close the windows to **keep out** the dust during the renovation.
在翻新期间，关上窗户以防止灰尘进入。
idiom

living the dream

过上一直渴望的生活
Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于在**过着梦想中的生活**。
phrasal-verb

carry forward surplus

将剩余的资金或利润转移到下一个财务期
Meaning
to move remaining funds or profit into the next financial period
Example
The company decided to **carry forward surplus** to strengthen future operations.
公司决定将盈余转移到下一个财务期，以加强未来的运营
idiom

serve time

作为惩罚在监狱里度过时间
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
他因参与欺诈案件而被判入狱服刑。
phrasal-verb

get on with

继续做某事；与某人保持良好关系
Meaning
to continue doing something; to have a good relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get on with** each other quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
phrasal-verb

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**。
phrasal-verb

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。
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。
idiom

work up

逐渐建立勇气、精力或食欲
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
我花了一些时间才能鼓起勇气去提问。
phrasal-verb

boot into

启动计算机或设备并加载其操作系统
Meaning
to start a computer or device and load its operating system
Example
When I **boot into** Linux, the system loads all my development tools automatically.
当我**boot into** Linux时，系统会自动加载我的所有开发工具。
idiom

cut and paste

用很小的变化复制某些东西
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
你不能只是从别人那里**剪切并粘贴**想法。
idiom

pull the wool over someone’s eyes

欺骗或捉弄某人
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
他试图欺骗我，但我知道真相。
phrasal-verb

burst with excitement

非常兴奋或快乐
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
孩子们在旅行前充满兴奋。
phrasal-verb

bring in foreign investment

吸引外国投资
Meaning
to attract money from other countries for business or development
Example
The government is trying to **bring in foreign investment** to boost economic growth.
政府正在努力吸引外国投资以促进经济增长。
phrasal-verb

get used to

习惯于某事物
Meaning
to become familiar with or accustomed to something new
Example
It took her some time to **get used to** the local customs and traditions.
她花了一些时间 **适应** 当地的风俗和传统。
idiom

Don’t lose heart

不要灰心。
Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
即使你失败一次，也不要灰心。
phrasal-verb

shake off pressure

摆脱紧张或压力并重新集中注意力
Meaning
to get rid of tension or stress and regain focus
Example
He took a deep breath to **shake off pressure** before starting his speech.
他深吸一口气，在开始演讲之前，想要摆脱压力。
idiom

hangover cure

一种治疗饮酒过量后效应的疗法
Meaning
a remedy for the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
Example
He swears by coffee as the best **hangover cure**.
他发誓咖啡是最好的**解酒良方**。
phrasal-verb

thank for

为某事表示感激
Meaning
to express gratitude for something
Example
I want to **thank you for** your help with the project.
我想感谢你在项目中的帮助。
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**。
idiom

personally speaking

表达个人观点
Meaning
expressing one’s own personal view
Example
**Personally speaking**, I prefer quiet places.
**就个人而言**，我更喜欢安静的地方。
idiom

A snapshot of

对某事的简要概述或摘要
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
报告提供了我们公司业绩的简要概述。
idiom

news travels fast

信息传播迅速
Meaning
information spreads quickly
Example
In small towns, **news travels fast**.
在小镇上，**新闻传播迅速**。
phrasal-verb

log off from

从在线账户或服务断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from an online account or service
Example
I **log off from** work chats after dinner to stay present with family.
我在晚餐后从工作聊天中登出，以便与家人共度时光
idiom

out of your mind

疯狂或极度担心
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
You must be **out of your mind** to drive that fast!
你一定是**疯了**，开这么快！
idiom

adapt to change

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
为了成功，你必须学会适应变化。
idiom

match made in heaven

完美的浪漫情侣
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
每个人都说他们是**天作之合**。
idiom

learn the ropes

学习如何做一项特定的工作或活动
Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to **learn the ropes** at my new job.
我花了一个月时间在我的新工作中**掌握基本知识**。
phrasal-verb

trickle down

从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
许多经济学家认为财富并不总是**trickle down**到穷人。
phrasal-verb

network with

与他人建立职业或社交联系
Meaning
to make professional or social connections with others
Example
She actively **networks with** leaders from different countries.
她积极与来自不同国家的领导人建立联系。
idiom

Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
idiom

diplomatic tightrope

需要小心外交的微妙局势
Meaning
a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy
Example
The president walked a **diplomatic tightrope** between the two rival nations.
总统在两个敌对国家之间走着外交的钢丝。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时，**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
phrasal-verb

pace yourself

控制你工作的速度以避免疲劳
Meaning
to control the speed at which you work to avoid exhaustion
Example
You need to **pace yourself** during busy weeks.
你需要在繁忙的周中 **pace yourself**。
idiom

stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
idiom

At the forefront

处于某个领域的领先或重要位置
Meaning
being in a leading or important position in a field
Example
The research center is **at the forefront** of renewable energy studies.
研究中心在可再生能源研究的**最前沿**。
phrasal-verb

chat up

以友好或浪漫的方式与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone in a friendly or romantic way
Example
He tried to **chat up** the girl at the party.
他试图在派对上与那个女孩搭讪。
phrasal-verb

bring down inflation

减少价格上涨的速度
Meaning
to reduce the rate at which prices are rising
Example
Central banks are working to **bring down inflation** through interest rate hikes.
中央银行正通过加息来努力减少价格上涨的速度。
phrasal-verb

cut back on costs

减少支出或费用
Meaning
to reduce spending or expenses
Example
We need to **cut back on costs** to improve our profit margins.
我们需要减少支出以提高我们的利润率。
phrasal-verb

apologize for

为你做过的事情道歉
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
她为忘记他的生日道歉。
phrasal-verb

bounce ideas around

与他人分享和讨论想法
Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with others
Example
We often **bounce ideas around** during our weekly meetings.
我们经常在每周的会议中交换想法。
phrasal-verb

break away into laughter

突然开始笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing
Example
Everyone **broke away into laughter** after his funny comment.
每个人在他搞笑的评论后**大笑了起来**。
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
idiom

sit at someone’s feet

向一个非常有学问的人学习
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.
许多学生想要**坐在他的脚下**向他学习。
idiom

bring to life

使某事物更有趣或更逼真
Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
艺术家使用的颜色真的 **使画作栩栩如生**。
phrasal-verb

hand in through

通过在线平台提交工作
Meaning
to submit work using an online platform
Example
All assignments must be **handed in through** the company portal.
所有作业必须通过公司门户网站提交。
phrasal-verb

build around customer needs

根据用户需求开发产品或服务
Meaning
to develop products or services based on user demands
Example
Successful startups **build around customer needs** to ensure satisfaction.
成功的创业公司**根据客户需求开发**，以确保客户满意度。
phrasal-verb

draw up a trade agreement

制定贸易协议条款
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
官员们会面，制定一个有利于两国的贸易协议。
idiom

never look back

专注于向前走，而不是停留在过去的错误上
Meaning
to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes
Example
Once she made the decision, she promised to **never look back**.
一旦她做出决定，她承诺**不回头**。
phrasal-verb

scale up production

显著提高生产能力
Meaning
to increase production capacity significantly
Example
Factories are trying to **scale up production** to meet the growing global demand.
工厂正在尝试**扩大生产**以满足日益增长的全球需求。
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

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
idiom

a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
idiom

Know it all

一个表现得像是知道一切的人。
Meaning
Someone who acts as if they know everything.
Example
He’s such a **know it all**, it’s annoying.
他是一个**自以为是的人**，这让人讨厌。
idiom

break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
phrasal-verb

show off with

展示或使用某物以吸引注意
Meaning
to display or use something to attract attention
Example
She loves to **show off with** her stylish outfits.
她喜欢用她时尚的衣服来吸引注意。
idiom

around the clock

全天候; 连续不断
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
医生们全天候工作，抢救病人。
phrasal-verb

speak from experience

根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
当我说这个方法真的有效时，我是根据经验来说的。
phrasal-verb

move beyond pain

从情感痛苦中康复并成长
Meaning
to heal and grow after emotional suffering
Example
She tried to **move beyond pain** and focus on her goals.
她试图**超越痛苦**，专注于自己的目标。
idiom

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
phrasal-verb

back down

承认自己错了并停止争论
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
即使在意识到自己的错误后，她也拒绝了**back down**。
idiom

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
idiom

stormy relationship

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

pivot

根据市场反馈或失败调整方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
在初步的产品发布失败后，团队决定向新的商业模式**枢轴**。
phrasal-verb

speak across borders

与其他国家的人有效沟通
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
社交媒体让我们能够即时跨越边界进行沟通。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
idiom

fit for a king

非常高质量或奢华的东西
Meaning
something of very high quality or luxurious
Example
The dinner was **fit for a king**.
晚餐堪称国王的标准。
idiom

get worked up

因某事而生气或激动
Meaning
to become upset or angry about something
Example
Don’t **get worked up** over minor mistakes.
不要因为小错误而生气。
phrasal-verb

catch somebody out

展示某人犯错或撒谎
Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
老师在考试期间试图**抓住学生的错误**。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。