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phrasal-verb

migrate to

将数据或系统从一个环境移动到另一个环境
Meaning
to move data or systems from one environment to another
Example
The IT team is working hard to **migrate all databases to** the cloud.
IT团队正在努力将所有数据库**迁移到**云端。
phrasal-verb

smooth out fluctuations

减少波动并使某物更加稳定
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
财政政策旨在减少经济中的波动。
idiom

break down

因强烈的情绪而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying due to strong emotions
Example
She **broke down** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时崩溃了。
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。
phrasal-verb

scale up investment

增加投资于某个项目或领域的资金数额
Meaning
to increase the amount of money invested in a project or sector
Example
The policy aims to **scale up investment** in renewable energy.
该政策旨在 **扩大投资** 于可再生能源。
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。
idiom

Dig deeper

更彻底地调查或发现更多细节。
Meaning
To investigate more thoroughly or find out more details.
Example
Journalists are trained to **dig deeper** into stories.
记者们接受了**更深入挖掘**故事的训练。
phrasal-verb

stretch out

伸展身体或四肢以放松或为运动做准备
Meaning
to extend your body or limbs to relax or prepare for exercise
Example
Don’t forget to **stretch out** before starting your workout.
开始锻炼前，不要忘记**伸展出去**。
phrasal-verb

recover from

在挫折或损失后恢复正常状态
Meaning
to return to a normal state after a setback or loss
Example
The global economy is gradually **recovering from** the financial crisis.
全球经济正在逐渐**从**金融危机中恢复。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
idiom

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
phrasal-verb

bring stability to

使情况或系统更稳定
Meaning
to make a situation or system more stable
Example
The reforms helped to **bring stability to** the banking sector.
改革帮助银行业带来了稳定。
idiom

the school of hard knocks

通过生活中的艰难经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学，但他从**艰难的学校**中学习。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
phrasal-verb

join hands for

为了共同的目标联合与合作
Meaning
to unite and cooperate for a common cause
Example
People from different backgrounds **joined hands for** peace.
来自不同背景的人们**为和平**携手。
idiom

pay off

经过努力后取得良好的结果
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
所有那些熬夜终于在发布时得到回报。
phrasal-verb

reach deep

深入自己的情感或同理心，以便与他人建立联系
Meaning
to dig into one’s emotions or empathy to connect with others
Example
He had to **reach deep** to find the compassion to forgive.
他必须深入自己，才能找到宽恕的同情。
phrasal-verb

forgive from within

从内心深处真正原谅某人
Meaning
to truly forgive someone deep in your heart
Example
To heal completely, you need to **forgive from within**.
要完全治愈，你需要**从内心原谅**。
phrasal-verb

slow yourself down

减慢你的步伐以避免压力或疲劳
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
如果你感到疲倦，试着**放慢脚步**并稍作休息。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
idiom

a picture is worth a thousand words

一张图片可以比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that **a picture is worth a thousand words**.
那张照片真正确认了**一张图片胜过千言万语**
idiom

drift apart

随着时间的推移，慢慢变得不再亲密或连接
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
大学毕业后，他们渐渐地**疏远**了。
idiom

full of beans

非常有活力和精神
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
孩子们今天早上精力充沛。
idiom

dream on

用于表示某事不太可能发生
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
你认为你会中彩票吗？继续做梦吧！
phrasal-verb

take interest in

对某事表示好奇或兴趣
Meaning
to show curiosity or enthusiasm about something
Example
He started to **take interest in** local traditions after moving abroad.
他开始**对当地传统感兴趣**，在搬到国外之后。
idiom

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
phrasal-verb

keep faith with

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to stay loyal to someone or something
Example
Grassroots leaders **keep faith with** their communities.
基层领导保持对其社区的忠诚。
idiom

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
idiom

find your feet

在新环境中感到舒适
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new situation
Example
It took a few months for him to **find his feet** in the new city.
他花了几个月才在新城市站稳脚跟。
phrasal-verb

get back at

为某人做的事情报复某人
Meaning
to take revenge on someone for something they did
Example
He tried to **get back at** his brother for teasing him.
他试图为哥哥取回报复，因为他嘲笑他。
idiom

break the fourth wall

在戏剧或电影中直接与观众对话
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
演员**打破了第四面墙**，让这场戏更有趣。
idiom

wired differently

以独特或非常规的方式思考或表现
Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often **wired differently**.
伟大的创新者常常思考不同。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
idiom

feeling low

感到沮丧或不开心
Meaning
feeling depressed or unhappy
Example
I’ve been **feeling low** lately due to stress.
最近因为压力我感到很沮丧。
phrasal-verb

go against

反对或不同意某人或某事
Meaning
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
Example
It takes courage to **go against** popular opinion.
需要勇气去**反对**流行的观点。
idiom

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
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

behind someone’s back

在他们不知道的情况下做某事
Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
她在**我背后**说我的坏话。
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

price in

将预期的未来事件包括在当前的投资价格中
Meaning
to include expected future events in the current price of an investment
Example
Traders have already **priced in** the expected interest rate hike.
交易员们已经将预期的利率上调计算进了价格。
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

set goals

决定你或你的团队想要实现什么
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.
我们的团队应该为下一个季度设定目标，以保持专注。
idiom

pat on the back

为某人做得好而赞扬或祝贺
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
你应得一个**拍打背部**，因为你付出了努力。
idiom

give credit where it's due

承认某人的贡献或努力
Meaning
to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort
Example
Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.
让我们**给予应得的荣誉**并感谢团队。
idiom

burning desire

强烈的实现某事的动力
Meaning
a strong motivation to achieve something
Example
He has a **burning desire** to succeed in life.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**在生活中取得成功。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
idiom

ghost someone

突然停止与某人在线沟通
Meaning
to suddenly stop communicating with someone online
Example
He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.
他以前每天发短信给我，但后来他**鬼化**我了。
phrasal-verb

get back on one's feet

在艰难的时期之后恢复；恢复稳定
Meaning
to recover after a difficult period; to regain stability
Example
It took him several months to **get back on his feet** after the breakup.
分手后他花了几个月才**重新站起来**。
idiom

cut a deal

迅速达成商业协议
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
他们**达成了协议**，为两家公司节省资金。
phrasal-verb

reach out to allies

与友好国家联系或提供合作
Meaning
to make contact or offer cooperation to friendly nations
Example
The new leader tried to **reach out to allies** to rebuild trust.
新领导尝试**联系盟友**以重建信任。
phrasal-verb

be moved by

被某人的好行为深深打动
Meaning
to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act
Example
She was deeply **moved by** the support she received.
她深受他给予的支持感动。
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

step into your power

完全拥抱你的力量、潜力和自信
Meaning
to embrace your strength, potential, and confidence fully
Example
She finally decided to **step into her power** and take charge of her life.
她最终决定**掌握自己的力量**并掌控自己的生活。
phrasal-verb

tremble with excitement

因兴奋而轻微地颤抖
Meaning
to shake slightly because of excitement
Example
He **trembled with excitement** before the announcement.
他在宣布之前**因兴奋而颤抖**。
phrasal-verb

cut down on distractions

减少分散你注意力的事物
Meaning
to reduce things that take your attention away
Example
He’s trying to **cut down on distractions** to stay focused.
他正在尝试**减少分散注意力的干扰**，以保持专注。
phrasal-verb

cut across

同时影响多个领域或群体
Meaning
to affect multiple areas or groups at once
Example
Climate change **cuts across** every sector of society.
气候变化**影响**社会的各个领域。
idiom

life in the fast lane

一种充满兴奋、活动和有时风险的生活方式
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
他喜欢和派对、旅行一起享受**快车道的生活**。
phrasal-verb

spur growth

促进或加速经济增长
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
为了促进私人部门的增长，出台了减税政策。
idiom

Roll up your sleeves

准备好努力工作。
Meaning
To prepare to work hard.
Example
Let’s **roll up our sleeves** and get started.
让我们**卷起袖子**开始吧。
idiom

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
idiom

house of cards

一个脆弱而可能失败的计划或结构
Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
他们的商业模式最终被证明是一个纸牌屋。
idiom

double-edged sword

有利也有弊的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
人工智能监控对于安全和隐私来说是一把**双刃剑**。
idiom

hold your ground

拒绝改变自己的立场或意见
Meaning
to refuse to change your position or opinion
Example
She **held her ground** even when others disagreed.
她即使在其他人不同意时，也**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

lend a listening ear

专心和同情地倾听
Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to **lend a listening ear**.
每当我感到沮丧时，她总是知道如何专心倾听。
idiom

blossom into something

随着时间的推移发展或变得成功
Meaning
to develop or become successful over time
Example
She **blossomed into** a confident and skilled leader.
她变成了一个自信且熟练的领导者。
idiom

black box thinking

黑箱思维：通过研究输入和输出分析未知的过程
Meaning
analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and outputs
Example
In AI research, **black box thinking** helps improve transparency.
在AI研究中，**黑箱思维**有助于提高透明度。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strengths

将失败或困难作为学习和自信的来源
Meaning
to use failures or difficulties as a source of learning and confidence
Example
She learned to **turn setbacks into strengths** through self-belief.
她通过自信学会了**将挫折转化为力量**。
idiom

look forward to

对即将发生的事情感到兴奋
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
我期待着尽快见到你。
idiom

from the horse’s mouth

直接来自原始或可靠的来源
Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
我听到了**从马嘴里**的消息。
phrasal-verb

breathe into peace

深呼吸，专注于和平与宁静
Meaning
to inhale deeply while focusing on peace and calmness
Example
Close your eyes and **breathe into peace** to relax your mind.
闭上眼睛，深呼吸来让你的思绪平静下来。
idiom

Eureka moment

突然发现或意识到的时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
当她找到问题的解决方案时，她有一个 **尤里卡 时刻**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself to experiences

愿意尝试新的文化活动或视角
Meaning
to be willing to try new cultural activities or perspectives
Example
When you **open yourself to experiences**, you grow beyond your comfort zone.
当你敞开心扉接受新的体验时，你会超越自己的舒适区。
phrasal-verb

look beyond yourself

考虑他人的感受或需求，而不是只关注自己
Meaning
to consider others’ feelings or needs instead of focusing only on yourself
Example
Real emotional growth comes when you **look beyond yourself**.
当你超越自己时，真正的情感成长就会发生。
phrasal-verb

be thrilled about

对某事感到非常兴奋或高兴
Meaning
to feel very excited or pleased about something
Example
She was **thrilled about** her upcoming vacation.
她对即将到来的假期感到非常兴奋。
idiom

Pull through

从困难的情况中幸存或恢复过来。
Meaning
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
Example
He was very sick, but he **pulled through** in the end.
他病得很重，但最后他还是康复了。
phrasal-verb

put through

将某人连接到电话
Meaning
to connect someone on the phone
Example
Could you **put me through** to the manager, please?
你能**转接我**给经理吗？
idiom

push yourself to the limit

即使困难也要尽最大努力
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
运动员为了实现他们的梦想，将自己推向极限。
idiom

once in a blue moon

非常罕见
Meaning
very rarely
Example
I only see him **once in a blue moon**.
我很少见到他。
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

mend a broken heart

在分手后从情感痛苦中痊愈
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
治愈一颗破碎的心需要时间。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
phrasal-verb

smooth out

使情感或问题变得不那么粗糙或强烈
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
时间将会**平缓**你现在感受到的痛苦。
idiom

Hit the wall

达到一个身体或精神上精疲力竭无法继续的点
Meaning
to reach a point where one is physically or mentally exhausted and cannot continue
Example
I’ve been working all day, and now I’ve finally **hit the wall**.
我工作了一整天，现在终于**撞墙了**。
phrasal-verb

back yourself up

相信自己的能力或决定
Meaning
to have faith in your own ability or decision
Example
You have to **back yourself up** if you want others to trust you.
如果你想让别人相信你，你必须**支持自己**。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
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

social media influencer

一个通过社交媒体平台有能力影响他人的人
Meaning
a person who has the power to influence others through social media platforms
Example
She became a **social media influencer** after her makeup tutorials went viral.
她成为了一个**社交媒体影响者**，在她的化妆教程变得病毒式传播之后。
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**。
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

a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
idiom

be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
phrasal-verb

shift away from negativity

将注意力从消极的思想或人群中转移开
Meaning
to move your attention away from negative thoughts or people
Example
I’ve learned to **shift away from negativity** and focus on gratitude.
我学会了远离消极，专注于感恩。
idiom

Masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术或工艺作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
他创作的雕塑真是一件**杰作**。
phrasal-verb

tone down for

为了适应某种情况而软化语言或行为
Meaning
to soften your language or behavior for a situation
Example
She **tones down for** audiences who prefer straightforward facts.
她为了喜欢直白事实的观众而调低语调
idiom

an old hand

在某事上非常有经验的人
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
她是管理大型活动的**老手**。
phrasal-verb

wind up with

以某种特定情况或状态结束; 导致
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation or condition; to result in
Example
If you keep skipping breaks, you might **wind up with** burnout.
如果你继续跳过休息，你可能会因为工作倦怠而结束。
idiom

Get the message

理解某人试图表达的意思。
Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
在他的沉默之后，她终于**得到了信息**。
phrasal-verb

fall back into

回到以前的状态或习惯
Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
他在度假后**又回到了**以前的例行公事。
idiom

Follow your nose

相信你的直觉，走你认为对的方向。
Meaning
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels right.
Example
If you're lost, just **follow your nose** and you'll find the way.
如果你迷路了，只需 **跟着你的鼻子走**，你就会找到路。
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**。
phrasal-verb

come out stronger

从困难中恢复，变得更强大或更有智慧
Meaning
to recover from difficulties with more strength or wisdom
Example
After failing the exam, she managed to **come out stronger** and more determined.
在考试失败后，她设法**变得更强大**和更加坚定。
phrasal-verb

go into

详细讨论或审查某事
Meaning
to discuss or examine something in detail
Example
The lecturer didn’t **go into** much detail about the topic.
讲师没有详细讨论该主题的细节。
phrasal-verb

wait out

等到某个不愉快的事情结束
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
我们决定在咖啡馆里等到暴风雨结束。
phrasal-verb

reflect within

仔细思考你的感受和行为
Meaning
to think carefully about your feelings and actions
Example
He likes to **reflect within** before making big decisions.
他喜欢在做出重大决定之前反思自己的内心。
phrasal-verb

balance between

在不同的情感或责任之间保持稳定
Meaning
to maintain stability between different emotions or responsibilities
Example
She tries to **balance between** her work and personal life.
她试图在工作和个人生活之间取得平衡。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
idiom

down to the wire

直到最后一刻；接近截止日期
Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went **down to the wire**, but they won in the end.
比赛一直进行到最后一刻，但他们最终赢了。
phrasal-verb

block out time for

为特定活动安排专用时间
Meaning
to schedule protected time for a specific activity
Example
Managers **block out time for** deep work on Tuesdays.
经理们在星期二为深度工作预留时间。
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。
idiom

sweep something under the rug

忽视或隐藏问题或错误
Meaning
to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
Example
Don't just **sweep the issue under the rug**. We need to address it.
不要只是**把问题扫到地毯下面**。我们需要解决它。
phrasal-verb

reach agreement

成功达成共享决策或理解
Meaning
to successfully come to a shared decision or understanding
Example
The diplomats finally **reached agreement** after long discussions.
外交官经过长时间的讨论，终于达成了协议。
idiom

get a pat on the back

因为做得好而获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
他因完成项目而得到了背部拍打。
idiom

have steam coming out of your ears

明显非常生气
Meaning
to be visibly very angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** when he saw the damage.
他看到损坏后，**气得发红**。
idiom

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
idiom

A red herring

一个误导性的线索或分散注意力的事物，目的是转移对真正问题的注意。
Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a **red herring** to distract from the corruption scandal.
新法律只是一个分散注意力的事物，用来转移对腐败丑闻的注意。
phrasal-verb

phase out old habits

逐渐停止做不再适合的事情
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something that no longer fits
Example
To stay relevant, we must **phase out old habits** that slow progress.
为了保持相关性，我们必须逐渐停止做那些减缓进展的旧习惯。
idiom

sleep it off

通过睡觉来恢复疲劳或疾病
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
他喝得太多了，需要睡一觉来恢复。
idiom

draw down

减少某物的水平或数量
Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
我们计划在夏季减少库存。
phrasal-verb

hand off context

提供任务的背景信息
Meaning
to give background information with a task
Example
Please **hand off context** when you reassign the ticket.
请在重新分配工单时提供背景信息。
phrasal-verb

throw at

用力将某物投向某人或某物
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
他高兴地将球扔向他的朋友。