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idiom

make your dreams come true

实现你一直想要的
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
她努力工作以实现她的梦想。
idiom

leave a carbon footprint

通过日常活动造成污染或环境影响
Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can **leave a large carbon footprint**.
频繁飞行可能会**留下大量碳足迹**。
idiom

Fashion victim

盲目跟随时尚潮流的人
Meaning
Someone who follows fashion trends blindly
Example
He's such a **fashion victim**—he buys every new style that comes out.
他真是个时尚受害者——每出一个新款他都买。
phrasal-verb

withdraw into

情感上撤退并避免社交或情感联系
Meaning
to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact
Example
He **withdrew into** himself after the breakup.
在分手后，他**退缩**自己。
idiom

knock it out of the park

做某事极其出色或成功
Meaning
to do something extremely well or successfully
Example
Her presentation **knocked it out of the park**.
她的演讲 **做得非常出色**。
phrasal-verb

branch upward

朝更高的水平或更大的市场移动
Meaning
to move toward higher levels or bigger markets
Example
The business is **branching upward** into more profitable sectors.
这家企业正在 **分支向上** 向更有利可图的领域发展。
idiom

Jump ship

突然离开工作或组织。
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
当新政策宣布时，几名员工**跳船**了。
idiom

in the spotlight

接受公众关注
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
获奖后，她一直处于**聚光灯下**。
idiom

set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
phrasal-verb

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
phrasal-verb

toast to

举杯为某人或某事敬酒或庆祝
Meaning
to raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something
Example
Let's **toast to** our hard work and success!
让我们为我们的辛勤工作和成功干杯!
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

empty promise

没有意图遵守的承诺
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
政治家们在选举期间常常做出**空洞的承诺**。
idiom

walking on eggshells

小心翼翼地避免惹恼某人
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
我觉得在老板面前我必须非常小心。
idiom

wipe out

完全消除某事
Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
一个错误可以**消除**未保存的工作小时。
idiom

fan through

快速翻页
Meaning
to flip through pages quickly
Example
She **fanned through** the report to find the chart.
她快速翻阅报告以找到图表。
phrasal-verb

bring in new ideas

引入创造性的想法或计划
Meaning
to introduce creative thoughts or plans
Example
Leaders should **bring in new ideas** to improve team performance.
领导者应该引入新的想法来提高团队的表现。
phrasal-verb

let stress fade out

逐渐让压力消失或减轻
Meaning
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
Example
After meditation, I could feel my worries **fade out** slowly.
冥想后，我感觉到我的烦恼渐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

identify with

感到与某个群体或文化相连，或理解他们的感受
Meaning
to feel connected to or understand the feelings of a group or culture
Example
I deeply **identify with** my ancestors’ struggles and values.
我深深地**认同**我的祖先的斗争和价值观。
phrasal-verb

cut down

吃或使用更少的某物
Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
他正在尝试减少糖的摄入量。
phrasal-verb

step back from tension

从压力大的情况中后退，以恢复视角
Meaning
to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
Example
Sometimes it's best to **step back from tension** and reassess things calmly.
有时候，最好的办法是从紧张的局势中后退，冷静地重新评估事情。
idiom

a turning point

一个重要变化发生的时刻
Meaning
a moment when an important change happens
Example
Graduating from college was a **turning point** in his life.
从大学毕业是他人生中的一个**转折点**。
idiom

train the brain

通过练习提高思考或解决问题的能力
Meaning
to improve one’s thinking or problem-solving ability through practice
Example
Developers constantly **train their brains** to create smarter algorithms.
开发者不断训练他们的大脑以创造更智能的算法。
idiom

time flies

时间过得非常快
Meaning
time passes very quickly
Example
**Time flies** when you’re having fun.
当你玩得开心时，时间飞逝
phrasal-verb

crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。
idiom

It rings a bell

某事听起来很熟悉
Meaning
something sounds familiar
Example
That name **rings a bell**, but I can’t remember where I heard it.
那个名字听起来很熟悉，但我记不得我在哪里听到的。
idiom

Play with fire

做一些危险或冒险的事。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
如果你在没有研究的情况下投资，你就是在**玩火**。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

grow along with others

通过团队合作和共享经验共同发展
Meaning
to develop together through teamwork and shared experience
Example
We **grow along with others** when we learn and support each other.
当我们相互学习和支持时，我们共同成长。
phrasal-verb

complain about

对某事表示不满
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction about something
Example
She always **complains about** the food at that restaurant.
她总是抱怨那家餐厅的食物。
phrasal-verb

warm to

开始对某人产生好感或喜爱
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
她慢慢地开始**喜欢**公开分享她的故事。
idiom

have a vivid imagination

能够想出有趣和不寻常的想法
Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
孩子们经常有 **生动的想象力**。
idiom

air out

让新鲜空气进入空间
Meaning
to let fresh air into a space
Example
Open the windows to **air out** the room.
打开窗户让房间通风
phrasal-verb

stick to goals

保持致力于教育或个人目标
Meaning
to remain committed to educational or personal objectives
Example
To achieve success, you must **stick to goals** no matter how hard it gets.
为了取得成功，您必须**坚持目标**，无论多么艰难。
idiom

put the plan into action

开始实施一个计划或想法
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
经过数周的准备，是时候**付诸实践**这个计划了。
idiom

the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。
phrasal-verb

deal through

通过中介进行商业或沟通
Meaning
to conduct business or communication via an intermediary
Example
We **deal through** a trusted agent for all contracts.
我们通过信任的代理商处理所有合同。
phrasal-verb

be touched by

因某人的善意而感动
Meaning
to feel emotional because of someone’s kindness
Example
I was really **touched by** your kind words.
你温暖的话语让我真的很感动。
idiom

Money talks

金钱有巨大的影响力和权力。
Meaning
Money has great influence and power.
Example
He got the deal because **money talks**.
他因为钱能说话而得到交易。
phrasal-verb

be honest with yourself

承认自己真实的感受或现实
Meaning
to admit your true feelings or reality to yourself
Example
You have to **be honest with yourself** about how you feel.
你必须**对自己诚实**，承认你自己的感受。
idiom

trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的**权衡**。
idiom

a brainwave

一个突然聪明的主意或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
我有了**一脑波**，并意识到如何解决这个问题。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
phrasal-verb

jam out

以极大的热情或能量演奏音乐
Meaning
to play music with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
The band **jammed out** for hours during rehearsal.
乐队在排练时激情演奏了几个小时。
phrasal-verb

get to

到达一个地方
Meaning
to arrive at a place
Example
I **get to** the office by 9 a.m. every day.
我每天早上9点到办公室。
phrasal-verb

check out

停止参与或专注; 心理上脱离
Meaning
to stop being involved or attentive; to mentally disengage
Example
Many employees **check out** mentally before the weekend starts.
许多员工在周末开始之前，**检查外** 心理上就脱离了。
phrasal-verb

bring together the team

将人们聚集在一起合作工作
Meaning
to unite people to work collaboratively
Example
The new manager managed to bring together the whole team after a conflict.
新经理在冲突后成功地将整个团队聚集在一起。
phrasal-verb

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**。
phrasal-verb

break down over

因为后悔或悲伤而变得非常情绪化
Meaning
to become very emotional because of regret or sadness
Example
He **broke down over** losing his best friend.
他因失去最好的朋友而情绪崩溃。
phrasal-verb

open up inside

让自己情感上开放并认出自己的真实情感
Meaning
to become emotionally available to yourself and recognize your true emotions
Example
When he learned to **open up inside**, he finally stopped hiding his pain.
当他学会了**open up inside**时，他终于停止了隐藏自己的痛苦。
phrasal-verb

fill up with gratitude

感到充满感谢和欣赏
Meaning
to feel full of thankfulness and appreciation
Example
Every morning, I **fill up with gratitude** for the life I have.
每天早上，我为我拥有的生活**充满感激**。
idiom

blind faith

不加质疑地信任
Meaning
trusting without questioning
Example
Having **blind faith** can sometimes lead to disappointment.
拥有**盲目信任**有时会导致失望。
idiom

the going gets tough

当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
当**情况变得困难**时，强者会迎难而上。
phrasal-verb

pay out

花费或分发钱，特别是大笔钱
Meaning
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
Example
The company had to **pay out** millions in compensation.
公司不得不支付数百万的赔偿金。
idiom

the spark of an idea

一个新思想或想法的开始
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
那条评论给了我**一个新思想的开始**。
idiom

hands are tied

由于规则或限制而无法自由行动
Meaning
to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions
Example
The government’s **hands are tied** due to international trade laws.
由于国际贸易法的限制，政府的双手被束缚。
idiom

upload your brain

将一个人的思想、知识或意识以数字方式转移或存储
Meaning
to transfer or store one’s thoughts, knowledge, or consciousness digitally
Example
One day we might be able to **upload our brain** into the cloud.
有一天我们可能能够将我们的脑袋**上传到云端**
idiom

digital conscience

在设计或部署人工智能中的伦理意识
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
开发人员需要一个**数字良知**来创建负责任的人工智能系统
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
phrasal-verb

let down your guard

放下防备
Meaning
to stop being defensive and allow yourself to feel or connect
Example
When you **let down your guard**, you allow others to truly know you.
当你放下防备时，你允许别人真正了解你。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

blaze a trail

成为第一个做创新的事情的人
Meaning
to be the first to do something innovative
Example
She **blazed a trail** in renewable energy research.
她在可再生能源研究中开辟了道路。
phrasal-verb

link up

与另一个群体或组织连接或加入
Meaning
to connect or join with another group or organization
Example
We plan to **link up** with regional chambers of commerce.
我们计划与地区商会 **link up**。
idiom

heart in your mouth

感到极度焦虑或害怕
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
当飞机开始颤抖时，我的**心脏在嘴里**。
phrasal-verb

lay the foundation for progress

为未来发展打下坚实的基础
Meaning
to create a strong basis for future development
Example
Investing in education helps **lay the foundation for progress**.
投资教育帮助为未来发展打下坚实的基础。
phrasal-verb

reach across traditions

跨越不同的文化或传统边界进行连接或交流
Meaning
to connect or communicate across different cultural or traditional boundaries
Example
The festival helps people **reach across traditions** and share their heritage.
这个节日帮助人们跨越传统界限并分享他们的遗产。
phrasal-verb

choke back

尽量不表现或表达情感，特别是悲伤或眼泪
Meaning
to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears
Example
He **choked back** his tears during the farewell speech.
他在告别演讲中**choked back**了眼泪。
phrasal-verb

embrace emotions

完全接受并欢迎情感
Meaning
to accept and welcome feelings fully
Example
He learned to **embrace his emotions** rather than suppress them.
他学会了**拥抱自己的情绪**，而不是压抑它们。
phrasal-verb

show gratitude for

为某事表示感谢或赞赏
Meaning
to express thanks or appreciation for something
Example
We should **show gratitude for** everyone who helped us reach this milestone.
我们应该**对所有帮助我们达成这一里程碑的人表示感谢**。
idiom

juggle with

同时处理多个任务或责任
Meaning
to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once
Example
She’s **juggling with** classes, work, and childcare.
她正在同时处理课堂、工作和儿童照料。
idiom

moral compass

一个人判断对与错的能力
Meaning
a person’s ability to judge what is right and wrong
Example
Developers must keep their **moral compass** while designing AI tools.
开发人员在设计AI工具时，必须保持他们的**道德指南针**。
phrasal-verb

go down

下降; 被记住或记录
Meaning
to decrease; to be remembered or recorded
Example
This event will **go down** in history.
这个事件将在历史上被铭记。
phrasal-verb

break free from

摆脱控制或限制你的事物
Meaning
to escape from something that controls or limits you
Example
She wanted to **break free from** negative thoughts and focus on her goals.
她想要摆脱消极的想法，并专注于自己的目标。
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。
phrasal-verb

take responsibility for

接受你为某事负责
Meaning
to accept that you are to blame for something
Example
He finally **took responsibility for** the mistake.
他终于**为错误承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

pass stories down

与下一代分享传统或记忆
Meaning
to share traditions or memories with the next generation
Example
Grandparents **pass stories down** during long festival evenings.
祖父母在漫长的节日晚会上**传递故事**。
phrasal-verb

play around with

尝试想法、材料或技术
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
她喜欢用不同的颜色来玩，以找到新的组合。
idiom

on cloud nine

极度快乐; 欣喜若狂
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
她在得到工作后 **云上九**。
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。
phrasal-verb

double down on learning

增加你的努力来获得知识
Meaning
to increase your effort toward gaining knowledge
Example
After the promotion, I **double down on learning** new leadership skills.
升职后，我**加倍努力学习**新领导技能。
idiom

can of worms

一个复杂的问题，一旦开始，可能会引发更多麻烦
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
AI偏见是一个**can of worms**，很难解决。
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

reach across barriers

努力克服差异建立联系
Meaning
to make an effort to connect despite differences
Example
Artists often **reach across barriers** through their creative work.
艺术家们常常通过他们的创意工作跨越障碍，建立联系。
phrasal-verb

get feelings across

让某人清楚地理解你的情感
Meaning
to make someone understand your emotions clearly
Example
It's hard to **get your feelings across** in an email.
在电子邮件中很难让人清楚地理解你的情感。
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We **touch base after work** to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
idiom

true colors

一个人的真实本性或意图
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
他撒谎时显露出了他的**真面目**。
phrasal-verb

step outside

超越自己的舒适区或熟悉的环境
Meaning
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
Example
You grow as a person when you **step outside** your cultural comfort zone.
当你走出自己的文化舒适区时，你会作为一个人而成长。
idiom

In someone’s corner

在别人需要的时候支持或陪伴他们
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
我总是知道，当事情出错时，我的家人会站在我这边。
phrasal-verb

delegate tasks

将责任分配给他人
Meaning
to assign responsibilities to others
Example
An effective leader knows how to **delegate tasks** efficiently.
一位有效的领导者知道如何有效地**委派任务**。
idiom

The shot heard around the world

一个具有全球意义或影响的事件。
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
互联网的发明是通信领域中具有全球影响的事件。
phrasal-verb

reach out internationally

与其他国家的人或组织建立联系或关系
Meaning
to establish contact or relationships with people or organizations in other countries
Example
The company plans to **reach out internationally** to expand its client base.
该公司计划**reach out 国际化**以扩展其客户基础。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
idiom

to have a clean bill of health

被医生宣布身体健康
Meaning
to be declared healthy by a doctor
Example
After the checkup, she got **a clean bill of health**.
体检后，她被医生宣布身体健康。
phrasal-verb

bring along

带某人或某物去你去的地方
Meaning
to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
Example
You can **bring along** your sister to the party if you like.
如果你愿意，你可以带你的妹妹去派对。
phrasal-verb

stand out as a leader

因领导能力或成就而被认可
Meaning
to be recognized for leadership qualities or achievements
Example
She **stood out as a leader** because of her integrity and vision.
她因其诚信和远见**脱颖而出**成为领导者。
phrasal-verb

turn within

专注于内心世界，以寻找平静或答案
Meaning
to focus on your inner world to find peace or answers
Example
He chose to **turn within** instead of blaming others.
他选择了**turn within**，而不是责怪别人。
idiom

hash it out

彻底讨论一个问题以找到解决方案
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution
Example
Let’s sit down and **hash it out** instead of fighting.
我们坐下来讨论问题，而不是争吵。
idiom

Barking up the wrong tree

采取错误或被误导的行动方向。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我有罪，那你就找错对象了。
idiom

tell a tall tale

讲一个夸张或虚假的故事
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
他喜欢讲关于他冒险的夸张故事。
idiom

a front-page story

一条重要到足以登上报纸头版的新闻
Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was **a front-page story** for the national newspapers.
市中心的火灾是全国报纸的头版新闻。
phrasal-verb

throw around

随意使用某物; 随便讨论
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
人们经常随便使用大词语而不理解它们。
idiom

see both sides

理解争论中的双方观点
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
我能理解问题的双方观点，所以很难做出选择。
phrasal-verb

reach out emotionally

做出情感上的努力去连接或支持某人
Meaning
to make an emotional effort to connect or support someone
Example
She tried to **reach out emotionally** when her friend was feeling down.
当她的朋友情绪低落时，她尝试了**情感上的联系**。
phrasal-verb

lose it

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or emotional
Example
She completely **lost it** when she saw the mess in the room.
她看到房间里的乱七八糟时完全**失控了**。
phrasal-verb

come clean with

对某人对某事完全诚实
Meaning
to be completely honest with someone about something
Example
You should **come clean with** the team about the project delay.
你应该对团队完全诚实，关于项目延误的事情。
idiom

white hat

一个使用技能以道德方式提高安全性的黑客
Meaning
a hacker who uses skills ethically to improve security
Example
**White hats** help companies identify and fix security flaws.
**White hats** 帮助公司识别并修复安全漏洞。
idiom

wave the white flag

投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
经过长时间的辩论，他终于**放弃了**。
idiom

old buddy old pal

一种亲切地称呼老朋友的方式。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
嘿，老朋友，好久不见！
phrasal-verb

soothe out

减少情绪紧张；使情感更平静或更柔和
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
冥想有助于减少我脑海中的压力。
idiom

chart your own course

独立规划自己的道路或未来
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
他决定**规划自己的道路**并成为企业家。
idiom

heart of stone

冷酷无情或无同情心
Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
她一定有一颗**铁石心肠**，才能忽视那个哭泣的孩子。
phrasal-verb

give rise to

引起或激发新文化习俗的创造
Meaning
to cause or inspire the creation of new cultural customs
Example
The migration of people **gave rise to** a blend of new cultural practices.
人们的迁移引发了新的文化实践的融合。
phrasal-verb

get at

间接地暗示或建议某事
Meaning
to imply or suggest something indirectly
Example
What exactly are you **getting at** with that question?
你究竟在这个问题上**是什么意思**？
idiom

outside the box

以不寻常或非常规的方式思考或行动
Meaning
thinking or acting in an unusual or unconventional way
Example
To solve this problem, we need to think **outside the box**.
为了解决这个问题，我们需要**跳出框框**思考。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

quote chapter and verse

准确或详细地引用某事
Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
她能准确地引用莎士比亚的句子。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself into

说服自己做某事
Meaning
to persuade yourself to do something
Example
She finally **talked herself into** applying for the scholarship.
她终于说服自己申请奖学金。
idiom

light at the end of the tunnel

困难时期后的希望之兆
Meaning
sign of hope after a difficult period
Example
After months of struggle, she finally saw the **light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的奋斗，她终于看到了隧道尽头的光明。
idiom

easy come, easy go

轻松赚来的钱轻松失去
Meaning
money that is easily earned is easily lost
Example
He lost all his winnings in a day—**easy come, easy go**.
他在一天之内失去了所有的奖金——轻松来，轻松去
phrasal-verb

refer to

提及或讨论某事
Meaning
to mention or speak about something
Example
As I **referred to** earlier, this data comes from our annual survey.
正如我之前所**提到**的，这些数据来自我们的年度调查。