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phrasal-verb

lock out

由于密码错误或错误而无法访问系统
Meaning
to be unable to access a system due to password or error
Example
I got **locked out** of my account after entering the wrong password.
在输入错误密码后，我无法访问我的账户。
phrasal-verb

fall behind schedule

进展比计划的慢
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，建设工作**落后于计划**。
idiom

honor one's promise

遵守承诺或承诺
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
她**履行了她的承诺**去参观孤儿院。
idiom

sit on the fence

避免做出决定或选择
Meaning
to avoid making a decision or choice
Example
You can't **sit on the fence** any longer, you need to choose a side.
你不能再 **保持中立** 了，你需要选择一方。
idiom

break new ground

做一些创新或开创性的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or pioneering
Example
Their research **broke new ground** in medical science.
他们的研究在医学科学上开辟了新天地。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
phrasal-verb

bring up against

与某人面对问题或困难
Meaning
to confront someone with a problem or difficulty
Example
He was suddenly **brought up against** a serious obstacle.
他突然遇到了一个严重的障碍。
phrasal-verb

open oneself to

让自己体验或理解新思想或文化
Meaning
to allow oneself to experience or understand new ideas or cultures
Example
Living abroad helped him **open himself to** diverse ways of life.
在国外生活帮助他**开放自己**接受不同的生活方式。
phrasal-verb

bug out

由于程序错误而发生故障或异常行为
Meaning
to malfunction or behave unexpectedly because of a bug
Example
The new update made the camera app **bug out** constantly.
新的更新导致相机应用程序不断崩溃。
idiom

the best of both worlds

一种你可以同时享受两种截然不同事物好处的情况
Meaning
a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
Example
She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets **the best of both worlds**.
她在城市工作，在乡下生活，所以她拥有两全其美的生活。
idiom

bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。
idiom

happy as a clam

非常满足和舒适
Meaning
very content and comfortable
Example
She looked **happy as a clam** on her vacation.
她在度假时看起来非常开心。
idiom

asleep on your feet

极度疲倦，几乎要睡着
Meaning
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
Example
You look **asleep on your feet** after working all day.
你工作了一整天，看起来快要睡着了。
phrasal-verb

mingle with

在社交活动中与不同的人交谈
Meaning
to move around and talk to different people at a social event
Example
Try to **mingle with** new people at the party.
在派对上尝试与新的人交谈。
phrasal-verb

stand together

团结一致，共同为某一事业而行动
Meaning
to unite and act as one in support of a cause
Example
Communities must **stand together** to fight social injustice.
社区必须团结一致以对抗社会不公。
phrasal-verb

cut down costs

减少开支
Meaning
to reduce expenses
Example
The manager suggested ways to **cut down** costs without affecting quality.
经理建议了几种方式来减少开支，而不影响质量。
phrasal-verb

simmer with anger

感到愤怒但不表现出来
Meaning
to feel but not express anger openly
Example
He **simmered with anger** after being insulted.
他在被侮辱后愤怒不已。
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

take off in career

在你的工作或生意中突然变得成功
Meaning
to suddenly become successful in your job or business
Example
Her career really **took off** after she launched her own startup.
她的职业生涯在她启动自己的创业公司后真的**腾飞了**。
idiom

two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲密的人
Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
我和我的妹妹就像两个豌豆一样。
idiom

in the public eye

在公众中广为人知或引人注目
Meaning
being well known or highly visible in public
Example
The journalist has been **in the public eye** for over a decade.
那位记者已经在公众视野中活跃了十多年。
phrasal-verb

stir up demand

增加或刺激消费者需求
Meaning
to increase or stimulate consumer demand
Example
Lower interest rates can **stir up demand** for housing and cars.
较低的利率可能会增加住房和汽车的需求。
phrasal-verb

drive up demand

增加对某物的需求或欲望
Meaning
to increase the desire or need for something
Example
The marketing efforts **drove up** demand for the company’s products.
市场营销努力提高了公司产品的需求。
phrasal-verb

cut down on

减少有害事物的数量或频率
Meaning
to reduce the amount or frequency of something harmful
Example
We must **cut down on** carbon emissions to fight climate change.
我们必须减少碳排放以应对气候变化。
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

dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

ask out

邀请某人和你一起去某个地方，尤其是去约会
Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to **ask out** his coworker for dinner.
他终于鼓起勇气邀请他的同事去吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

soak up knowledge

快速吸收并保持新的信息或技能
Meaning
to absorb and retain new information or skills quickly
Example
Young minds can easily **soak up knowledge** from their surroundings.
年轻的大脑可以轻松地从周围环境中吸收知识。
phrasal-verb

give into

屈服于诱惑或压力
Meaning
to yield to temptation or pressure
Example
She finally **gave into** the temptation to eat chocolate.
她最终屈服于吃巧克力的诱惑。
idiom

pass the buck

把责任推给别人。
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
不要**推卸责任**；你需要对自己的行为负责。
phrasal-verb

cool yourself off

在生气或兴奋后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or excited
Example
He went for a walk to **cool himself off** after the argument.
他在争论后去散步来**冷静下来**。
idiom

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
phrasal-verb

switch down

减少思维或情感活动以放松
Meaning
to reduce mental or emotional activity to relax
Example
I try to **switch down** my brain before going to bed.
我试着在睡觉前**switch down**我的大脑。
phrasal-verb

live for

在某事或某人中找到希望或意义
Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She **lives for** her children and their happiness.
她为她的孩子和他们的幸福而活。
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
phrasal-verb

spur on innovation

鼓励或刺激创造力和新想法
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
政府激励措施已在技术领域**促进了创新**。
idiom

fall on one's shoulders

对困难或不愉快的事情负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.
组织活动的任务落在了她的肩膀上。
idiom

AI arms race

公司或国家之间在人工智能发展中争夺领导地位的竞争
Meaning
competition among companies or nations to lead in AI development
Example
Big tech companies are engaged in an **AI arms race**.
大型科技公司正在参与一场**AI军备竞赛**。
phrasal-verb

bring up old issues

在新的争论中提及过去的问题
Meaning
to mention past problems during a new argument
Example
He always **brings up old issues** whenever they argue.
每次他们争论时，他总是**提起旧问题**。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

back someone up

在团队或争论中支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.
在辩论期间，当我提出我的观点时，我的队友们支持我。
idiom

earn your stripes

通过努力工作获得尊重或认可
Meaning
to gain respect or recognition through hard work
Example
She really **earned her stripes** after managing that crisis.
她在处理那场危机后真正赢得了她的地位。
idiom

down in the dumps

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
自从他失去工作以来，他一直**down in the dumps**。
phrasal-verb

let tension out

释放积累的压力或压力
Meaning
to release built-up stress or pressure
Example
Exercise helps you **let tension out** after a tough day.
运动帮助你在艰难的一天后释放压力。
phrasal-verb

hold in

控制你的情绪或不表达它们
Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间忍住笑声
phrasal-verb

put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
phrasal-verb

tap into potential

利用你隐藏的力量或能力
Meaning
to make use of your hidden strengths or abilities
Example
She finally learned how to **tap into potential** and succeed.
她终于学会了如何**发掘自己的潜力**并获得成功。
phrasal-verb

talk into

说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
She **talked me into** joining the dance class.
她说服我加入了舞蹈班。
phrasal-verb

roll with it

接受事态的发展并冷静应对
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
当意外挑战出现时，她知道如何冷静应对。
idiom

artificial neural network

一种人工智能系统，旨在模仿人脑识别模式和解决问题的能力。
Meaning
an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.
Example
The **artificial neural network** is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain.
该**人工神经网络**能够以类似人脑的方式处理数据。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
idiom

pull the plug

停止某事；停止对某个项目或活动的支持
Meaning
to stop something; to end support for a project or activity
Example
The company decided to **pull the plug** on the outdated app.
公司决定**终止**对旧应用程序的支持。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

power through with

依靠工具或支持强力继续前进
Meaning
to continue strongly by relying on a tool or support
Example
He **powers through with** upbeat playlists on long runs.
他在长时间的跑步中**依靠积极的播放列表**强力前进。
idiom

call to arms

为了捍卫某个原因而采取行动的号召
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
领导人的演讲是一个**号召大家行动起来**，呼吁所有公民与腐败作斗争。
idiom

ray of hope

可能会发生一些好事的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
新治疗为病人提供了一个**希望之光**。
phrasal-verb

build emotional strength

发展更好地应对情感挑战的能力
Meaning
to develop the ability to handle emotional challenges better
Example
Through meditation, you can **build emotional strength** and resilience.
通过冥想，您可以**培养情感力量**和韧性。
idiom

tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
idiom

big data

极大的数据集，可以通过计算分析来揭示模式、趋势和关联。
Meaning
Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Example
The company uses **big data** to improve customer experience.
公司使用**大数据**来提升客户体验。
idiom

the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
idiom

agree to disagree

接受你有不同的观点并停止争论
Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
我们只需在这个话题上**同意不同意**。
phrasal-verb

park ideas for later

将建议搁置，以供将来审查
Meaning
to set suggestions aside for future review
Example
We **park ideas for later** when the sprint board is already full.
当冲刺板已经满了时，我们把想法暂时放到一边。
idiom

refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

将商业活动扩展到新国家
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
许多当地公司正试图将商业活动扩展到新国家，以增加利润。
idiom

out with the old, in with the new

用新的东西或想法代替旧的东西
Meaning
to replace old things or ideas with new ones
Example
It's time for **out with the old, in with the new**.
是时候 **告别旧的，迎接新的**。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
idiom

ease back

放松或放慢某事的速度
Meaning
to relax or slow down the pace of something
Example
After the deadline, we can **ease back** a little.
在截止日期后，我们可以稍微放松一下。
phrasal-verb

learn to trust again

重新学习信任
Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to **learn to trust again** after being let down.
在被背叛后，重新学习信任需要时间。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
idiom

show one's true colors

揭示一个人的真实性格或感情，通常是在隐藏之后
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
他在慈善活动中做志愿者时终于展现了他的真实面目。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas to

向他人提出供考虑的想法
Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
我们明天将向管理团队提出想法。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
phrasal-verb

keep your spirits up

在困难时保持愉快和充满希望
Meaning
to stay cheerful and hopeful in tough times
Example
Even during stress, try to **keep your spirits up**.
即使在压力下，也要尽力保持**愉快的心情**。
idiom

teach by example

通过亲自示范，向他人展示如何做某事
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
好的导师总是通过**以身作则**，通过他们的行动指引道路。
phrasal-verb

tighten up regulations

使规则或法律更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to **tighten up regulations** on foreign trade.
中央当局决定**加强对外贸易的监管规定**。
phrasal-verb

coach someone past doubt

帮助某人克服不确定性
Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders **coach people past doubt** with honest feedback and support.
领导者通过诚实的反馈和支持，教练人们超越怀疑。
idiom

to be of one mind

持有相同的意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
phrasal-verb

show back up

在离开或缺席后返回
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
他在几个月的沉默后突然**重新出现**。
idiom

as strong as an ox

非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
经过多年的训练，他现在**像一头牛一样强壮**。
idiom

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

保持与朋友的良好关系非常重要，但理解你的敌人也同样重要。
Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in **keeping your friends close and your enemies closer**.
他总是小心地观察竞争对手，因为他相信**保持朋友在身边，敌人更靠近**。
idiom

In the calm before the storm

在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
办公室很安静，**在风暴之前的平静**，他们在为重要会议做准备。
phrasal-verb

spur on growth

鼓励或加速经济发展
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
预计数字创新将在服务行业**促进增长**。
phrasal-verb

stand over

仔细观察某人，以确保他们做事正确
Meaning
to watch someone closely to ensure they do something correctly
Example
The teacher **stood over** the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间**密切观察**学生。
idiom

make yourself at home

在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
请在**家里感到自在**，当我给你沏茶。
phrasal-verb

move toward

在变化或改进的方向上取得进展或前进
Meaning
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improvement
Example
Societies are slowly **moving toward** greater gender equality.
社会正在缓慢地**朝向**更大的性别平等前进
idiom

have your hands full

忙于工作或责任
Meaning
to be very busy with work or responsibilities
Example
She can’t take on another task right now—she already **has her hands full**.
她现在不能接受其他任务——她已经**手忙脚乱**了。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself through anxiety

平静地与自己交流，以减少焦虑
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
我通过**与自己对话来应对焦虑**，提醒自己一切都会过去。
phrasal-verb

plough back

将利润再投资到相同的业务中
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
公司将其利润再投资到扩展操作中。
idiom

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
idiom

in full swing

在活动或进展的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or progress
Example
The dance rehearsal is **in full swing** before the big day.
在大日子之前，舞蹈排练如火如荼。
idiom

I couldn’t agree more

完全同意某人
Meaning
To completely agree with someone
Example
That’s exactly what I was thinking — **I couldn’t agree more**.
这正是我在想的 — **我完全同意**。
phrasal-verb

fight off

抵抗或防御疾病或攻击
Meaning
to resist or defend against illness or attack
Example
She’s trying to **fight off** a cold before her trip.
她在旅行前努力抵抗感冒。
idiom

take the stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
phrasal-verb

get lost

迷路
Meaning
to lose one's way
Example
We **got lost** in the small streets of Venice.
我们在威尼斯的小街道上**迷路**了。
idiom

as far as I'm concerned

用于表达一个人对某事的个人看法或感受
Meaning
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
Example
**As far as I'm concerned**, he did a great job.
就我而言，他做得很好。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
phrasal-verb

delegate to

将责任或任务分配给别人
Meaning
to assign responsibility or tasks to someone else
Example
A good manager knows how to **delegate to** their team members effectively.
一个好的经理知道如何有效地将任务委派给他们的团队成员。
phrasal-verb

goof off

浪费时间而不是工作或学习
Meaning
to waste time instead of working or studying
Example
If you **goof off** all semester, you’ll regret it during finals.
如果你整个学期都在浪费时间，期末考试时你会后悔的。
phrasal-verb

hear about

接收信息并以感激或感谢回应
Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
我很高兴**听到**你在项目中的帮助，谢谢！
idiom

download information

快速吸收或接收信息
Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
她能比团队中任何人更快地**获取信息**。
idiom

data is the new oil

信息已成为现代世界中宝贵的资源
Meaning
information has become a valuable resource in the modern world
Example
Every company knows that **data is the new oil**.
每家公司都知道数据是新的石油。
phrasal-verb

see to

确保某事已完成；照顾某事
Meaning
to make sure something is done; to take care of something
Example
I’ll **see to** it that the documents are ready on time.
我会确保文件按时准备好。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
idiom

The waiting game

一种你必须等待某事发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
当你找工作时，这一切都是关于等待游戏。
phrasal-verb

storm in

像风暴一样突然愤怒地进入
Meaning
to enter suddenly and angrily, like a storm
Example
The teacher **stormed in** as the students were shouting loudly.
老师在学生们大声喊叫时**突然闯进来**。
idiom

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
idiom

feel at ease

感到放松和自信
Meaning
to feel relaxed and confident
Example
He finally **felt at ease** speaking in public.
他最终在公开演讲时感到**轻松自在**。
phrasal-verb

open with

通过做或说某事来开始某事
Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
他通过讲述一个个人故事开始，以便与观众建立联系。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
idiom

A nervous wreck

一个非常担心或不安的人。
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
他在每次考试前都是**一个紧张的残骸**。
idiom

reap what you sow

你得到你行为的结果，无论好坏
Meaning
you get the results of your actions, good or bad
Example
If you’re kind to others, you’ll **reap what you sow**.
如果你对别人友善，你将收获你所播种的。
phrasal-verb

get over

从令人不安或困难的事情中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from something upsetting or difficult
Example
It took him a long time to **get over** his fears.
他花了很长时间才克服他的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

reach out for

通过努力尝试实现或获得某物
Meaning
to try to achieve or obtain something with effort
Example
You should always **reach out for** your dreams with confidence.
你应该始终以自信追求你的梦想。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
idiom

to have a ray of hope

在困境中看到一点改善的迹象
Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a **ray of hope** for my future.
听到这个好消息后，我觉得我的未来有了一**丝希望**。
idiom

throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
idiom

cast the first stone

成为第一个批评或谴责某人的人
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
在你**投下第一颗石头**之前，记住没有人是完美的。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。