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idiom

lock someone up

将某人监禁或关进监狱
Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to **lock him up** for his crimes.
他们设法因他的罪行将他**关进监狱**。
idiom

spread kindness

对别人做或说善良的事情
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
我们每天都应该尽力去**spread kindness**。
idiom

chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
idiom

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

step out of

超越你平常的极限或舒适区
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
为了成长，你需要走出你的舒适区。
phrasal-verb

stay consistent

保持持续的努力和习惯，迈向成功
Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you **stay consistent**, your hard work will pay off.
如果你保持一致，你的努力会得到回报。
idiom

data mining

在大型数据集发现模式和关系的过程
Meaning
the process of discovering patterns and relationships in large datasets
Example
Data mining helps businesses understand customer behavior and predict trends.
数据挖掘帮助企业理解客户行为并预测趋势。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——你可以做到！
phrasal-verb

build confidence in

在某事中建立或增加信任
Meaning
to create or increase trust in something
Example
The new reforms helped **build confidence in** the financial market.
新的改革帮助了在金融市场中建立信任。
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。
idiom

edge in

逐渐插入或添加某物
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
他在会议结束之前成功地**边缘插入**了一个快速的问题。
phrasal-verb

light up with joy

露出喜悦的表情
Meaning
to look suddenly happy or excited
Example
Her face **lit up with joy** when she saw her parents.
当她看到父母时，她的脸上露出了喜悦的表情。
idiom

divide and conquer

通过引起他人之间的分歧来获得控制
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
独裁者使用了**分而治之**战略来维持权力。
idiom

take the initiative

首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
有效的领导者常常主动采取行动来改善事情。
idiom

move ahead with

继续在某事上取得进展
Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll **move ahead with** the rollout.
尽管有所延迟，我们将继续进行部署。
phrasal-verb

fill your mind with peace

将你的思绪集中在平静和积极的感受上
Meaning
to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **fill your mind with peace**.
冥想帮助你**让你的心灵充满平静**。
idiom

burst with happiness

充满了极大的喜悦或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of great joy or excitement
Example
The parents **burst with happiness** when they saw their newborn baby.
当父母看到他们的新生婴儿时，他们充满了喜悦。
idiom

on the house

免费；由店家招待
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
今晚的饮料是店家请客的。
phrasal-verb

pay someone off

给某人钱让他们离开或停止为你工作
Meaning
to give someone money to make them leave or stop working for you
Example
They **paid him off** after ten years of service.
他们在十年的服务后支付了他遣散费。
idiom

on the same wavelength

与某人以相似的方式思考
Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
我和我最好的朋友总是保持同样的思路。
idiom

caught off guard

被某些意外事情惊讶或震惊
Meaning
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
Example
She was **caught off guard** by the sudden question.
她被突如其来的问题吓了一跳。
idiom

blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划
Meaning
a detailed plan for achieving success
Example
Strong teamwork is the **blueprint for success** in this project.
强大的团队合作是这个项目的**成功的蓝图**。
phrasal-verb

hold in emotions

停止自己不显露你所感受的
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
Example
He tried to **hold in his emotions** during the meeting.
他在会议中试图**抑制他的情感**。
phrasal-verb

pump up

让某人感到兴奋或充满能量
Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach **pumped up** the team before the match.
教练在比赛前激励了队伍。
idiom

curtain call

当表演者回到舞台上接受掌声时
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
在他们精彩的表演之后，团队在**帷幕落下**时得到了站立的掌声。
idiom

a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
idiom

after the rain comes the rainbow

好时光跟随坏时光之后而来
Meaning
good times follow bad times
Example
Don’t lose faith; **after the rain comes the rainbow**.
别失去信心; **雨后总会有彩虹**。
idiom

see things differently

拥有不同的观点或视角
Meaning
to have a different opinion or perspective
Example
I **see things differently** when it comes to politics.
当谈到政治时，我的看法不同。
idiom

fall back on

当第一个选项失败时依赖于某事
Meaning
to rely on something when the first option fails
Example
If the deal falls through, we’ll **fall back on** our backup plan.
如果交易失败，我们将依赖我们的备份计划。
phrasal-verb

wash up

餐后洗碗; 清洁自己
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
我们吃完晚饭后，我会洗碗。
phrasal-verb

push beyond

超越自己的极限或恐惧
Meaning
to go further than one’s limits or fears
Example
You need to **push beyond** your comfort zone to grow.
你需要走出舒适区，才能成长。
phrasal-verb

reach out for dialogue

尝试与他人开始沟通或讨论
Meaning
to try to start communication or discussion with others
Example
Countries need to **reach out for dialogue** to solve conflicts peacefully.
各国需要**开展对话**以和平解决冲突。
phrasal-verb

respect differences

展示对意见或文化差异的欣赏
Meaning
to show appreciation for diversity in opinions or cultures
Example
A global citizen must **respect differences** among people.
一个全球公民必须 **尊重差异**。
phrasal-verb

strengthen alliances with

与其他国家建立更强的伙伴关系或联盟
Meaning
to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger
Example
The president vowed to **strengthen alliances with** global partners.
总统承诺**加强与全球伙伴的联盟**。
phrasal-verb

look after yourself

照顾自己的健康或福祉
Meaning
to take care of your own health or well-being
Example
Take some rest and **look after yourself** properly.
休息一下，**照顾好自己**。
phrasal-verb

keep in touch with

与某人保持联系或沟通
Meaning
to maintain contact or communication with someone over time
Example
Even after graduation, they promised to **keep in touch with** each other.
即使毕业后，他们承诺要与彼此保持联系。
idiom

to frame the issue

以特定方式呈现某种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a particular way
Example
The journalist cleverly **framed the issue** to highlight social inequality.
记者巧妙地框定了这个问题，以突出社会不平等。
idiom

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
idiom

weigh in

在讨论中发表意见
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
专家们将在明天对该提案发表意见。
phrasal-verb

deal back

回报或报答别人
Meaning
to return a favor or repay someone
Example
She promised to **deal back** the help someday.
她承诺某一天会回报帮助。
phrasal-verb

click on

按下鼠标上的按钮以选择某物
Meaning
to press a button on the mouse to select something
Example
Just **click on** the link to open the website.
只需 **点击** 链接以打开网站。
idiom

nose to the grindstone

专注并长期努力工作
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
他专心工作并得到了晋升。
idiom

change of heart

对某事或某人感受的变化
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
他改变了主意，决定留下。
idiom

hit the streets

开始巡逻或开始寻找嫌疑人
Meaning
to go out on patrol or begin a search for a suspect
Example
The officers decided to **hit the streets** after the robbery was reported.
在抢劫案报告后，警察决定开始巡逻。
phrasal-verb

look up to

崇拜或尊敬某人
Meaning
to admire or respect someone
Example
I really **look up to** my father for his honesty and kindness.
我真的崇拜我的父亲，因为他的诚实和善良。
phrasal-verb

adapt from experience

根据所学的内容改变行为或方法
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
优秀的领导者**从经验中适应**以应对新的挑战。
phrasal-verb

block off time

在你的日程中预留一段时间做重要的事情
Meaning
to reserve a period in your schedule for something important
Example
I **block off time** every Friday to review the next week's deadlines.
我每周五都预留时间来审查下周的截止日期。
idiom

plant the seeds

开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
培训计划**种下了成功的种子**，为长期成就打下基础。
phrasal-verb

follow through on goals

完成你开始的任务或承诺
Meaning
to complete tasks or commitments that one starts
Example
To grow professionally, you must **follow through on goals**.
要想职业发展，你必须**跟进目标**。
idiom

Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
phrasal-verb

vote in

通过投票选举某人担任职位
Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people **voted in** a new government last year.
人们在去年投票选举了新政府。
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**。
phrasal-verb

fit into

轻松成为一个小组或情况的一部分；适应新的环境
Meaning
to become part of a group or situation easily; to adjust to a new environment
Example
It took me a few weeks to **fit into** the new office culture.
我花了几个星期才能融入新的办公室文化。
idiom

give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要，他会把自己的衬衫给你。
idiom

win someone over

说服某人支持你或同意你
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
候选人的演讲**赢得了人群**。
phrasal-verb

grow into leadership

逐渐培养领导他人的技能
Meaning
to gradually develop the skills needed to lead others
Example
Over time, he **grew into leadership** through mentoring and practice.
随着时间的推移，他通过指导和实践逐渐发展了领导技能。
phrasal-verb

work toward equality

为实现公平和机会平等而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to **work toward equality** for all genders.
国际组织继续为所有性别的平等而努力。
phrasal-verb

find with

通过检查或与某人关联来发现某物
Meaning
to discover something by examining or associating with someone
Example
They **found with** her a bag full of letters.
他们与她一起找到了一个装满信的袋子。
phrasal-verb

give credit to

承认某人的贡献
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s contribution
Example
You should **give credit to** those who helped you succeed.
你应该**给予那些帮助你成功的人**应有的荣誉。
phrasal-verb

learn to appreciate

培养对其他传统和信仰的钦佩或尊重
Meaning
to develop admiration or respect for other traditions and beliefs
Example
Through travel, you can **learn to appreciate** cultural diversity.
通过旅行，你可以学会欣赏文化多样性。
idiom

window shopping

在商店里看东西而不买
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
我们昨天去了商场进行 **橱窗购物**。
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

show up late

比预期晚到
Meaning
to arrive later than expected
Example
He always **shows up late** for work.
他总是上班迟到
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
idiom

in a bad mood

心情不好
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
她心情不好，因为她没睡好。
idiom

as honest as the day is long

完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
每个人都知道汤姆是**像白天一样诚实**。
phrasal-verb

speak down to

用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
不要以居高临下的态度与同事交谈；平等对待他们。
idiom

push the right buttons

做出准确的行为以获得期望的结果
Meaning
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
Example
She knows how to **push the right buttons** to impress her boss.
她知道如何**按对按钮**来打动她的老板。
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
phrasal-verb

draw away

从某人或某物前进或远离
Meaning
to move ahead or away from someone or something
Example
The car **drew away** from the traffic lights quickly.
汽车**快速地**从交通灯处开走。
idiom

No doubt about it

用来表示完全同意
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement
Example
**No doubt about it**, she deserves the award.
毫无疑问，她值得这个奖。
phrasal-verb

pick on

不公平地对待某人或反复批评
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
不要**挑剔**你的哥哥；他没有做错什么。
idiom

get a new lease on life

为某事获得新的能量或热情
Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
手术后，她觉得自己仿佛**获得了新生**。
idiom

table the discussion

将讨论推迟到稍后
Meaning
to postpone discussing something until later
Example
They decided to **table the discussion** until next week.
他们决定将讨论推迟到下周。
idiom

offline mode

断开互联网或无法使用的状态
Meaning
a state of being disconnected from the internet or unavailable
Example
He’s been in **offline mode** all weekend, not answering any messages.
他整个周末都处于离线模式，没有回复任何消息。
phrasal-verb

forgive someone for

停止因为某人做的事情而对他们生气
Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally **forgave him for** lying.
她终于因撒谎而原谅了他。
phrasal-verb

zone away

从忧虑或压力中精神上逃避
Meaning
to mentally escape from worries or stress
Example
I like to **zone away** by listening to soft music.
我喜欢通过听轻柔的音乐来**zone away**。
idiom

enter stage left

在某种情况下戏剧性地出现或到达
Meaning
to appear or arrive dramatically in a situation
Example
Just when things got complicated, **enter stage left**—our new competitor!
正当事情变得复杂时，**enter stage left**——我们的新竞争者！
phrasal-verb

stand tall with courage

在困难的情况下保持勇敢和乐观
Meaning
to stay brave and optimistic in difficult situations
Example
He always **stands tall with courage** when facing failures.
他总是**带着勇气站得高**，面对失败时。
phrasal-verb

lift your mood

使自己或他人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
听鼓舞人心的音乐可以瞬间提升你的心情。
idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
idiom

double check with

与某人确认信息
Meaning
to confirm information with someone
Example
Could you **double check with** finance about the budget?
你能和财务部门确认预算吗?
phrasal-verb

bring up with

向某人提起一个话题或问题以供讨论
Meaning
to mention a topic or issue to someone for discussion
Example
I decided to **bring up** the issue **with** my manager during our weekly meeting.
我决定在我们的每周会议期间向我的经理提出这个问题。
phrasal-verb

upgrade to

更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
鼓励用户**升级到**软件的最新版本。
idiom

Air time

在电视或广播中播放的时间
Meaning
The amount of time something is broadcast on TV or radio
Example
The charity event got a lot of **air time** on local stations.
慈善活动在当地电台获得了很多空中时间。
phrasal-verb

reach out jointly

共同努力与他人沟通或互动
Meaning
to make joint efforts to communicate or engage with others
Example
The two companies decided to **reach out jointly** to potential clients.
两家公司决定共同联系潜在客户。
phrasal-verb

break down walls

去除人们之间的分歧或障碍
Meaning
to remove divisions or barriers between people
Example
The new leadership aims to **break down walls** between departments.
新的领导力旨在消除各部门之间的壁垒。
phrasal-verb

stick up for

捍卫或支持某人的意见或权利
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s opinion or right
Example
He always **sticks up for** his friends when they are criticized.
当他们被批评时，他总是为他的朋友辩护。
phrasal-verb

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**。
idiom

Rite of passage

标志着某人生活中一个重要阶段的仪式或事件
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
毕业是许多学生的**成年礼**。
idiom

take stock of

在做决定之前仔细审查情况
Meaning
to review a situation carefully before making decisions
Example
Let’s **take stock of** our priorities this quarter.
让我们在本季度评估我们的优先事项。
phrasal-verb

fade in

在场景开始时逐渐变得可见
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
电影以美丽的日出开始。
phrasal-verb

pick apart from

从其他人中分离或区分
Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
很难从她的双胞胎姐姐中分离出她。
phrasal-verb

put up with

忍受或容忍不愉快的事情
Meaning
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
Example
I can't **put up with** his rude behavior anymore.
我再也不能忍受他粗鲁的行为。
idiom

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
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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。
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paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
phrasal-verb

play into

对特定趋势或情况的贡献或支持
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
新技术支持不断增长的自动化需求。
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in cold blood

没有感情或怜悯; 故意残忍
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.
受害者被无情地谋杀。
phrasal-verb

get away from

避免不道德的行为或情况
Meaning
to avoid unethical practices or situations
Example
We need to **get away from** these unfair business tactics.
我们需要**远离**这些不公平的商业策略。
idiom

brain like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
我总是忘记事情——我有一个**像筛子一样的大脑**！
phrasal-verb

freshen up before

在事件前洗漱或整理自己
Meaning
to wash or tidy yourself just before an event
Example
Let me **freshen up before** the guests arrive.
让我在客人到达之前fuleixian ap bifor
phrasal-verb

open up to courage

允许勇气和自信进入一个人的内心
Meaning
to allow bravery and confidence to enter one’s mind
Example
She slowly **opened up to courage** after years of doubt.
在多年的怀疑之后，她慢慢地**向勇气敞开心扉**。
phrasal-verb

perk up

变得更加生动、愉快或感兴趣
Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时变得更加高兴。
idiom

the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
phrasal-verb

overflow with

充满积极的情感或情绪
Meaning
to have a large amount of positive feeling or emotion
Example
The parents were **overflowing with** pride at their son’s success.
父母因儿子的成功而**满溢着**骄傲。
idiom

pull rank

利用自己的权力获得优势
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
他利用职权得到了飞机上的最后一个座位。
phrasal-verb

drive forward

以决心和精力取得进展
Meaning
to make progress with determination and energy
Example
Strong leadership is needed to **drive forward** innovation goals.
强有力的领导力是推动创新目标**向前推进**所必需的。
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in the limelight

成为公众关注的焦点
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
获奖后，他在几个月内成了公众关注的焦点。
phrasal-verb

boom out

迅速增长或扩展
Meaning
to grow or expand rapidly
Example
The tech sector has **boomed out** in the last few years.
过去几年，科技行业已经**爆发**。
idiom

fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
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eye on the prize

保持专注于实现你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on achieving your goal
Example
She always keeps her **eye on the prize** no matter what.
无论发生什么，她总是**紧盯着奖品**。
phrasal-verb

shore up the economy

在困难时期支持或增强经济
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
刺激方案是在危机后提出的，以增强经济。
phrasal-verb

bring down costs

降低与贸易或生产相关的费用
Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies **bring down costs** of international logistics.
新技术帮助公司降低国际物流成本。
phrasal-verb

get turned on by

对某物感到兴奋或吸引
Meaning
to be excited or attracted by something
Example
He **gets turned on by** good music.
他对好音乐感到兴奋。
phrasal-verb

ease out tension

减少或消除压力感
Meaning
to reduce or remove feelings of stress
Example
A warm bath helps to **ease out tension** from muscles.
温暖的沐浴有助于**缓解肌肉压力**。
idiom

Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
idiom

corner the market

主导特定市场
Meaning
to dominate a particular market
Example
They’ve managed to **corner the market** in organic products.
他们已经成功主导了有机产品市场。
phrasal-verb

dial back notifications

减少通知或消息的频率
Meaning
to reduce the frequency of alerts or messages
Example
I had to **dial back notifications** because my phone kept buzzing all day.
我不得不**减少通知**，因为我的手机整天都在振动。