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idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
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

Spread too thin

尝试一次做太多事情，结果没有任何精力可用。
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
她在工作、家庭和学习之间**spread too thin**。
phrasal-verb

take part in discussions

积极参与对话或辩论
Meaning
to actively join in conversations or debates
Example
Students should **take part in discussions** to develop communication skills.
学生应该**参与讨论**以发展沟通技能。
idiom

friends in high places

拥有权力或影响力的人，可以帮助你
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
他得到这份工作是因为他有**在高位的朋友**。
phrasal-verb

cover for

通过隐藏某人的错误或不当行为来保护某人
Meaning
to protect someone by hiding their mistake or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **cover for** his colleague who submitted false data.
他试图为提交虚假数据的同事掩护。
phrasal-verb

scale into

随着时间的推移逐步投资，而不是一次性投入
Meaning
to invest gradually over time instead of all at once
Example
It's wise to **scale into** the market rather than investing everything at once.
明智的做法是**逐步进入**市场，而不是一次性投资。
idiom

family ties

家庭成员之间的紧密联系。
Meaning
Strong connections among family members.
Example
**Family ties** kept her close to her hometown.
**家庭纽带**让她与家乡保持紧密联系。
idiom

green thumb

拥有园艺或栽培植物的自然天赋
Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
我妈妈有一个**绿色拇指**；她种的每样东西都长得很美。
phrasal-verb

fall through on

未能发生或完成，特别是交易或计划
Meaning
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
Example
Several merger talks **fell through on** due to the unstable economy.
由于不稳定的经济，几次并购谈判**失败了**。
idiom

have stars in one’s eyes

对未来充满兴奋和梦想
Meaning
to be full of excitement and dreams about the future
Example
Young artists **have stars in their eyes** when they start their careers.
年轻的艺术家在开始他们的职业生涯时充满梦想。
idiom

in one ear and out the other

对所说的话不加注意
Meaning
to not pay attention to what is said
Example
Whatever I tell him goes **in one ear and out the other**.
无论我对他说什么，都左耳进右耳出。
phrasal-verb

bounce ahead

在成功或恢复后，以能量和信心向前走
Meaning
to move forward with energy and confidence after success or recovery
Example
After the failure, he decided to **bounce ahead** and try again.
在失败之后，他决定**继续前进**并再试一次。
phrasal-verb

live on

主要依靠某种特定类型的食物
Meaning
to eat mainly a particular type of food
Example
He **lives on** fast food, which is not healthy.
他以快餐为生，这对健康不好。
idiom

It's always darkest before the dawn

事情通常在好转之前最糟糕。
Meaning
Things are usually worst just before they improve.
Example
Keep going, **it's always darkest before the dawn**.
继续前进，**黎明前总是最黑暗的。**
idiom

turn the tide

在情况或趋势中造成重大变化
Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us **turn the tide** in our favor.
新策略帮助我们扭转了局势。
phrasal-verb

pool resources for

为一个联合项目合并资金、劳动力或材料
Meaning
to combine money, labor, or materials for a joint project
Example
The governments **pooled resources for** regional development projects.
政府们为区域发展项目合并了资源。
idiom

warm up

为活动准备身体或思维
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
我们先**热身**，然后开始排练。
idiom

No man is an island

人们需要他人来提供支持和连接。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
我们有时需要帮助，因为 **no man is an island**。
phrasal-verb

bring up for discussion

引入一个话题进行礼貌的讨论或交谈
Meaning
to introduce a topic for polite debate or talk
Example
I’d like to **bring up for discussion** the new proposal everyone received.
我想**提出讨论**每个人都收到的新提议。
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。
idiom

cutting edge

最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
我们公司正在研发最先进的人工智能技术。
idiom

show someone the ropes

教某人如何做一项任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
她在我第一天上班时花时间教我 ropes。
idiom

gear up to

积极地为做某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
我们正在积极准备在下个月发布应用程序。
idiom

robotic response

无感情或机械的反应
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个机械反应。
idiom

save for a rainy day

为了未来的紧急情况而存钱
Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
你应该**为雨天存钱**。
idiom

have a good head on one's shoulders

理智且聪明
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
她只有20岁，但她**有一个好的头脑**。
idiom

lose track of

忘记或不再意识到某事
Meaning
to forget or stop being aware of something
Example
I completely **lost track of time** while watching the movie.
我看电影时完全忘了时间。
idiom

down to earth

实际和现实
Meaning
practical and realistic
Example
Despite her fame, she’s very **down to earth**.
尽管她很有名，她仍然非常接地气。
idiom

burn bridges

彻底断绝关系或联系
Meaning
to destroy relationships or connections permanently
Example
Be careful not to **burn bridges** when leaving your job.
离职时要小心，不要**断绝关系**。
phrasal-verb

check in after

在某事发生后与某人跟进
Meaning
to follow up with someone once something has happened
Example
Please **check in after** the appointment so I know how it went.
请在预约后跟进，以便我知道它是如何进行的
phrasal-verb

split up tasks

在小组中分配工作
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
我们来**分配任务**，让每个人都知道该做什么。
idiom

Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。
phrasal-verb

hand out recognition

为了优秀工作给予赞扬或奖励
Meaning
to give praise or rewards for good work
Example
The manager regularly **hands out recognition** to motivate the staff.
经理定期**给予认可**来激励员工。
phrasal-verb

adapt within

在保持个人身份的同时调整自己
Meaning
to adjust oneself while keeping personal identity
Example
Immigrants often **adapt within** new societies while keeping their traditions alive.
移民常常在保持他们的传统活力的同时，适应新社会。
idiom

Two’s company, three’s a crowd

有时候两个人刚刚好，但第三个人会让事情变得尴尬。
Meaning
Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can make things uncomfortable.
Example
I wanted some alone time with Emily, but as they say, **two’s company, three’s a crowd**.
我想和艾米莉单独相处，但正如人们所说，**两个人是伴，三个人就多了。**
phrasal-verb

hold to

坚持遵守承诺、规则或计划
Meaning
to keep following a promise, rule, or plan
Example
She always **holds to** her daily routine, no matter what.
她总是坚持她的日常作息，无论发生什么。
idiom

clue in

给某人必要的信息
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
你能 **告诉我时间表的变化吗？**
phrasal-verb

step up productivity

提高产出或表现水平
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
公司正在采取措施在各部门提高生产力。
phrasal-verb

zone in

将全部注意力集中在重要的事情上
Meaning
to focus your attention fully on something important
Example
I try to **zone in** when handling complex projects.
我在处理复杂项目时尽量集中注意力。
idiom

have your head in the clouds

做白日梦或不关注现实
Meaning
to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality
Example
He was **having his head in the clouds** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间**头脑云端**。
phrasal-verb

cut down on debts

减少欠款的金额
Meaning
to reduce the amount of debt owed
Example
The company must **cut down on debts** to improve its financial stability.
公司必须**减少欠款**以提高其财务稳定性。
idiom

circle of friends

一群你与之友好的人的群体
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
她有一个来自大学的大家**朋友圈**
idiom

bite your tongue

强忍不说出自己想说的话
Meaning
to stop yourself from saying something you want to say
Example
I had to **bite my tongue** when my boss took credit for my work.
当老板抢走我的功劳时，我不得不忍住不说话。
idiom

A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。
phrasal-verb

step out of fear

克服恐惧并勇敢地行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
他克服了恐惧并开始了自己的生意。
phrasal-verb

hold feelings in

不表达情感；压抑感情
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情感**，而不是表现出来。
idiom

have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
to be very kind and generous
Example
Everyone loves her because she **has a heart of gold**.
每个人都喜欢她，因为她有一颗金子般的心。
idiom

hold off

推迟做某事
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
在确认预算之前，让我们先推迟定单的最终确认。
idiom

shore up

加强或支持某事
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
他们正在投资以加强农村诊所。
phrasal-verb

fall into routine

适应一种规律的工作方式
Meaning
to become accustomed to a regular way of working
Example
After a few weeks, the new hires **fell into routine** easily.
几周后，新员工很容易就**掉进常规**了。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
phrasal-verb

go crazy for

非常喜欢某物
Meaning
to like something very much
Example
Fans **go crazy for** his new songs.
粉丝们为他的新歌疯狂。
phrasal-verb

pull ahead emotionally

比以前更快地在情感上进展
Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
治疗后，她开始在情感上进展得更快。
idiom

stick to your guns

即使在压力下也坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
他**坚持自己的决定**，即使别人怀疑他。
phrasal-verb

power through

通过强大的努力和信心完成困难的事情
Meaning
to complete something difficult with strong effort and confidence
Example
She managed to **power through** the challenge with determination.
她以决心克服了挑战。
phrasal-verb

rip off

向某人收取过多的钱
Meaning
to charge someone too much money
Example
Tourists often get **ripped off** in that market.
游客在这个市场经常被**宰**。
idiom

cliffhanger

一个让观众悬念重重的结局
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
这一集以**悬崖式结局**结束，我们迫不及待地等待下一集。
idiom

learn by doing

边做边学
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
学生们在科学实验中边做边学。
idiom

call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家，特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了，我们回家吧。
idiom

get down to the wire

接近最后可能的时刻，接近截止日期
Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
这个项目一直 **到最后一刻**，但我们准时完成了。
idiom

slip through the cracks

在系统或流程中被忽视或遗漏
Meaning
to be overlooked or missed in a system or process
Example
Unfortunately, your application **slipped through the cracks** and wasn't reviewed.
不幸的是，你的申请被忽视了，没有被审查。
phrasal-verb

draw strength from

从某事或某人中获得勇气或动力
Meaning
to get courage or motivation from something or someone
Example
She **draws strength from** her past struggles.
她从过去的斗争中获得力量。
idiom

lay aside

暂时放下某物
Meaning
to put something away temporarily
Example
Please **lay aside** your phones during the briefing.
请在会议期间放下手机。
phrasal-verb

get through

成功完成或通过某事；完成
Meaning
to successfully complete or pass something; to finish
Example
I finally **got through** my math exam.
我终于通过了我的数学考试。
idiom

talk down to someone

以高高在上的态度与别人说话，好像他们不聪明
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
他总是以高高在上的态度和同事说话，这很无礼。
idiom

roll up one's sleeves

准备努力工作或接受挑战
Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个任务，我们需要**卷起袖子**。
phrasal-verb

get a grip on

掌控自己的情绪
Meaning
to gain control of one’s emotions
Example
You need to **get a grip on** your emotions before reacting.
你需要在反应之前掌控自己的情绪。
idiom

reach for the stars

追求一些非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
She always tells her students to **reach for the stars** and never give up.
她总是告诉她的学生们，**追求星星**，永不放弃。
idiom

know someone inside out

非常了解某人
Meaning
to know someone very well
Example
I **know her inside out**; we’ve been friends for years.
我非常了解她；我们已经是多年的朋友了。
phrasal-verb

cut out

完全停止使用或做某事；消除
Meaning
to stop using or doing something completely; to eliminate
Example
We need to **cut out** fossil fuels to slow down global warming.
为了减缓全球变暖，我们需要**切除**化石燃料。
phrasal-verb

radiate happiness

通过外貌或行为清楚地显示幸福或快乐
Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride **radiated happiness** throughout the ceremony.
新娘在整个仪式中**辐射幸福**。
idiom

nose for news

一种寻找有趣故事的直觉
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
好的记者天生有一种新闻直觉。
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

data encryption

将数据转换为代码的过程，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Example
Ensure all sensitive information is protected through **data encryption**.
确保所有敏感信息通过**数据加密**得到保护。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
idiom

social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间，每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
phrasal-verb

merge efforts with

与另一方合并工作或资源
Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They **merged efforts with** neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
他们与邻国合并努力以实现共同利益。
phrasal-verb

draw from

从一个来源中获取或得到某物
Meaning
to take or get something from a source
Example
Artists often **draw from** real life experiences.
艺术家们经常从现实生活的经验中汲取灵感。
phrasal-verb

swot up on

在事件前集中的学习某些东西
Meaning
to study something intensively before an event
Example
I **swot up on** statistics before every data review.
我在每次数据审查前都会**swot up on**统计学。
phrasal-verb

steer someone toward

引导某人做出有益的选择
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
导师们引导实习生走向与他们的优势匹配的角色。
phrasal-verb

drop someone off

用车辆将某人送到一个地方并把他们留在那里
Meaning
to take someone by vehicle to a place and leave them there
Example
The driver **dropped me off** at the airport.
司机把我放在机场。
phrasal-verb

get started on

开始做某事
Meaning
to begin working on something
Example
It's time to **get started on** your morning routine.
是时候开始你的早晨例行公事了。
phrasal-verb

pass out

昏迷
Meaning
to lose consciousness
Example
He **passed out** from exhaustion after the marathon.
他在马拉松后因疲劳而昏迷。
idiom

to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
idiom

A seat at the table

有机会参与决策或重要讨论。
Meaning
To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.
Example
She fought for years to earn **a seat at the table** in the boardroom.
她为在董事会中获得**一个席位**而奋斗多年。
phrasal-verb

fess up

承认或坦白一些尴尬或错误的事情
Meaning
to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong
Example
It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.
是时候**承认**并讲述发生了什么事。
phrasal-verb

coordinate with

与他人合作组织或安排行动
Meaning
to organize or arrange actions in cooperation with others
Example
Nations **coordinate with** each other to deliver disaster relief effectively.
各国**与…协调**，以有效地提供灾难救援。
idiom

jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
phrasal-verb

get ahead financially

随着时间的推移改善你的财务状况
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
在这个经济中，要改善财务状况需要精心规划。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
phrasal-verb

feel bad about

对某事感到抱歉或后悔
Meaning
to feel sorry or regretful about something
Example
I really **feel bad about** what happened.
我真的对发生的事情**感到抱歉**。
phrasal-verb

run short of

比所需的少
Meaning
to have less of something than needed
Example
We are **running short of** office supplies this week.
我们这周办公室用品短缺。
idiom

mentor someone

指导或建议某人，通常在职业背景下
Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to **mentor** the new recruits in the company.
她被要求在公司中**指导**新员工。
idiom

have a splitting headache

头痛得厉害
Meaning
to have a very bad headache
Example
I can’t focus right now; I **have a splitting headache**.
我现在无法集中注意力；我头痛得厉害。
idiom

go with your gut

在做决策时相信你的直觉
Meaning
to trust your instinct when making a decision
Example
Sometimes you just have to **go with your gut**.
有时候你只需要**相信你的直觉**。
idiom

Fit like a glove

完美契合。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
这件裙子**就像手套一样合适**！
idiom

break into

成功进入一个新领域或职业
Meaning
to enter a new field or profession successfully
Example
She managed to **break into** the film industry last year.
她去年成功进入了电影行业。
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
phrasal-verb

step on

用脚踩; 伤害或冒犯某人的感情
Meaning
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
Example
Be careful not to **step on** anyone’s toes during the meeting.
小心在会议期间不要踩到任何人的脚趾。
phrasal-verb

draw back from

因恐惧或疑虑而犹豫或决定不做某事
Meaning
to hesitate or decide not to do something due to fear or doubt
Example
He **drew back from** investing after the market showed instability.
由于市场出现不稳定，他决定放弃投资。
idiom

faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
phrasal-verb

show admiration for

表达赞同与尊重
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
他公开地**表示了对**她的勇气的钦佩。
phrasal-verb

merge into

将其合并或整合为一个单一的单位或系统
Meaning
to combine or integrate into a single unit or system
Example
Regional economies are beginning to **merge into** a global network.
区域经济正在开始融入全球网络。
phrasal-verb

own your progress

为个人成长感到骄傲并承认它
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.
你应该**own your progress**，并庆祝每一个小小的胜利。
phrasal-verb

hold back from

抵制忘记或失去传统价值观
Meaning
to resist forgetting or losing traditional values
Example
The villagers **held back from** abandoning their rituals.
村民们抵制放弃他们的仪式。
phrasal-verb

work through feelings

耐心处理情感以便理解它们
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
治疗师帮助客户在挫折后处理情感。
idiom

A Catch-22

一种因为互相矛盾的条件而无法摆脱的困境。
Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
这是一个‘凯奇-22’——没有经验找不到工作，没有工作也得不到经验。
idiom

break a promise

违背承诺
Meaning
to fail to do what one promised
Example
She **broke her promise** and didn’t call him.
她违背了承诺，没有给他打电话。
idiom

give the benefit of the doubt

即使你没有所有的事实，仍然信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone even though you may not have all the facts
Example
Even though she was late, I decided to **give her the benefit of the doubt** and not get upset.
尽管她迟到了，我还是决定给她一个疑点的好处，不生气。
idiom

gain ground

取得进展或前进
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
该公司在科技行业**取得进展**。
phrasal-verb

break into production

开始生产新产品；大规模开始生产
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
该国计划在明年开始生产电动汽车。
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

一步一步解释某事，让人感到自信。
Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches **talk players through** calming breaths before big matches.
教练在大比赛前通过深呼吸帮助球员平静下来。
phrasal-verb

root for

支持某人在比赛或困难的情况下
Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all **rooting for** you to succeed in your exam.
我们都在为你加油，希望你考试顺利。
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。
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**。
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call to action

一种鼓励观众立即回应的提示
Meaning
a prompt that encourages an immediate response from an audience
Example
Your ad must include a strong **call to action**.
您的广告必须包含一个强有力的 **行动号召**。
phrasal-verb

take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
phrasal-verb

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。