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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
phrasal-verb

target at

将产品或信息定位于特定群体
Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is **targeted at** young professionals.
这个广告是针对年轻专业人士的。
phrasal-verb

come into balance

恢复情感稳定与和谐
Meaning
to regain emotional stability and harmony
Example
Meditation helps her **come into balance** after stressful days.
冥想帮助她在压力大的日子后**恢复平衡**。
idiom

chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
phrasal-verb

reach out for peace

尝试恢复友谊或和谐
Meaning
to try to restore friendship or harmony
Example
After the argument, she **reached out for peace** with her friend.
在争吵后,她试图与朋友恢复和平。
phrasal-verb

adapt around challenges

为了有效应对障碍而改变计划或行为
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
当项目时间表发生变化时,我们的团队不得不**适应挑战**。
phrasal-verb

go ahead with

开始或继续做计划中的事情
Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
老师告诉我们要**继续进行**这个项目。
phrasal-verb

check in about

讨论或确认某事的状态
Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s **check in about** the deliverables before Friday.
让我们在周五之前讨论交付内容。
idiom

East meets West

东西方文化的融合
Meaning
A blending of Eastern and Western cultures
Example
This restaurant is a perfect example of **East meets West** cuisine.
这家餐馆是**East meets West**菜肴的完美示例。
phrasal-verb

speak out about

公开表达某人的意见或关切
Meaning
to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
Example
The whistleblower **spoke out about** corruption in the department.
告密者公开讲述了部门中的腐败问题。
idiom

feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后,我感到像是站在世界之巅。
idiom

leave a mark

产生持久的影响或作用
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
她的领导能力将毫无疑问地**留下印记**在公司。
idiom

in good faith

怀着诚意; 真诚地
Meaning
with honest intentions; sincerely
Example
They acted **in good faith** when signing the agreement.
他们在签署协议时**出于诚意**。
phrasal-verb

open dialogue with

与其他文化或群体开始对话或讨论
Meaning
to start conversations or discussions with another culture or group
Example
The organization aims to **open dialogue with** minority communities.
该组织旨在**与**少数群体**开展对话**。
phrasal-verb

grow stronger

在困境后变得情感上更坚强
Meaning
to become emotionally tougher after hardship
Example
Every challenge helps you **grow stronger** emotionally.
每一个挑战都帮助你情感上变得**更坚强**。
phrasal-verb

map out a growth plan

设计出能够帮助你职业发展的步骤
Meaning
to design steps that will help you develop professionally
Example
I **map out a growth plan** each quarter with my mentor.
我每个季度都会和我的导师一起规划成长计划。
idiom

a pipe dream

一个不现实或不可能的梦想
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible dream
Example
Owning a private island is just **a pipe dream** for most people.
拥有一个私人岛屿对大多数人来说只是 **一个不现实的梦想**。
phrasal-verb

sink into

逐渐陷入一种负面情绪
Meaning
to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
Example
She **sank into** depression after losing her job.
她在失业后**陷入**抑郁。
phrasal-verb

break past fear

克服恐惧并采取勇敢的行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and take courageous action
Example
You can only grow when you **break past fear** and take risks.
只有当你**克服恐惧**并承担风险时,你才能成长。
phrasal-verb

bring down inequality

减少经济或社会不平等
Meaning
to reduce economic or social inequality
Example
Effective tax policies can help **bring down inequality** in society.
有效的税收政策可以帮助减少社会中的不平等。
idiom

give someone a dose of their own medicine

以同样糟糕的方式对待某人,就像他们对待别人一样
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
他对每个人都很粗鲁,所以我**给了他一剂自己的药**。
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

at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
phrasal-verb

throw yourself into

全身心投入某事
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm and energy
Example
He **threw himself into** the new training program.
他**投身于**新的训练计划
phrasal-verb

build upon ideas

发展或改善现有的想法
Meaning
to develop or improve existing ideas
Example
Our goal is to **build upon** each other’s ideas to create a stronger plan.
我们的目标是 **建立在** 彼此的想法上,制定一个更强大的计划。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力,尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力,我们可以扭转局面。
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题,声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
phrasal-verb

gear down for

为了准备某事而减慢步伐
Meaning
to slow your pace in preparation for something
Example
We **gear down for** finals by taking fewer shifts that week.
我们通过减少本周的班次来为期末考试放慢节奏。
phrasal-verb

patch over differences

试图忽略分歧并恢复和平
Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
他们决定忽略分歧并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

melt away

当雪或冰消失时,它变得越来越温暖
Meaning
when snow or ice disappears as it gets warmer
Example
The snow quickly **melted away** in the morning sun.
雪在早晨的阳光下迅速**融化**。
phrasal-verb

team up across departments

与来自不同团队的人合作
Meaning
to collaborate with people from different teams
Example
We **team up across departments** to deliver the sustainability report.
我们**跨部门合作**以交付可持续发展报告。
idiom

strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好,找到了最后两张票。
idiom

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
phrasal-verb

take photos of

拍摄某人或某物的照片
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone **took photos of** the beautiful decorations.
每个人**拍了美丽的装饰照片**。
phrasal-verb

lean upon

依赖某人获得情感或身体上的支持
Meaning
to rely on someone for emotional or physical support
Example
You can **lean upon** me whenever you feel down.
当你感到沮丧时,你可以**依赖**我。
phrasal-verb

set out code

清晰地组织或结构代码
Meaning
to organize or structure code clearly
Example
Make sure you **set out your code** neatly before pushing it.
确保在推送之前,您已经将您的代码**整理好**。
idiom

bail out

支付保释金后将某人从监狱释放
Meaning
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
Example
His family managed to **bail him out** after two days.
他的家人在两天后成功地**将他保释出来**。
idiom

head off to

前往特定地点
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
我们应该在中午前前往场地。
phrasal-verb

lead the way for

创造一个他人可以跟随的例子
Meaning
to create an example that others can follow
Example
Community leaders **lead the way for** safer streets by volunteering weekends.
社区领导者通过周末自愿工作,开创了更安全街道的道路。
idiom

cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者,能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
phrasal-verb

focus inward

专注于你的内心思想和情感
Meaning
to concentrate on your inner thoughts and emotions
Example
When I feel overwhelmed, I try to **focus inward**.
当我感到不堪重负时,我尝试将注意力集中在内心。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
phrasal-verb

dip below

降到某个特定的水平或数值以下
Meaning
to fall under a particular level or value
Example
The unemployment rate **dipped below** 5% for the first time in years.
失业率首次跌破5%,这是多年以来的首次。
idiom

wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。
idiom

hit back

用力回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to reply to criticism or attack with force
Example
The team plans to **hit back** with a stronger strategy.
团队计划用更强大的策略进行反击。
phrasal-verb

come in

进来
Meaning
to enter a room or building
Example
Please **come in** and have a seat.
请进来并坐下。
phrasal-verb

break apart

将某物分成较小的部分以供检查
Meaning
to separate something into smaller parts for examination
Example
Let's **break apart** the argument to understand its main components.
让我们分解这个论点,以了解它的主要组成部分。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为,向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
phrasal-verb

stand up for peace

在冲突中捍卫或支持和平的理念
Meaning
to defend or support the idea of peace in conflicts
Example
She always **stands up for peace** during political debates.
她在政治辩论中总是支持和平。
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

仔细规划或设计实现目标的步骤
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
她为实现五年的职业目标制定了一个计划。
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

brush aside

把某事视为不重要并置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
管理层在简报中**无视**了这些谣言。
idiom

penny stock

一种价格非常低且高风险的股票
Meaning
a very low-priced, high-risk stock
Example
He made a fortune trading **penny stocks**.
他通过交易**便士股票**赚了一笔财富。
phrasal-verb

scale up exports

扩大出口
Meaning
to expand the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The company plans to **scale up exports** to reach new markets.
公司计划**扩大出口**以进入新市场。
idiom

my bad

一种随意承认小错误的方式
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
哦,我忘了带你的书 — 我的错!
phrasal-verb

shut yourself away

将自己从他人中隔离以平静下来
Meaning
to isolate yourself from others to calm down
Example
He **shut himself away** for a while to clear his mind.
他为了清理自己的思绪,暂时把自己隔离开了。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负,花一分钟**步开**一下。
phrasal-verb

campaign against

组织努力反对某事
Meaning
to organize efforts to oppose something
Example
Local groups **campaign against** harmful zoning changes.
地方团体反对有害的分区变更发起了运动。
phrasal-verb

exchange ideas

与他人分享想法和观点;讨论概念
Meaning
to share thoughts and opinions with others; to discuss concepts
Example
Students **exchange ideas** about traditions during the cultural fair.
学生们在文化博览会期间**交换想法**,讨论关于传统的内容。
phrasal-verb

work out

通过讨论或努力找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
Example
They managed to **work out** their differences after the meeting.
他们在会议后解决了他们的分歧。
phrasal-verb

show up as

以特定的方式或形式出现
Meaning
to appear in a particular way or form
Example
Your mistake **shows up as** a red mark on the report.
你的错误在报告中作为红色标记出现
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

keep an eye on someone

仔细观察某人,因为你不完全信任他们
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
当你不在时,我会**盯着他**。
phrasal-verb

work ahead

提前完成工作,直到最后期限
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
我尽量**提前工作**,这样截止日期就不会让我感到压力。
idiom

have a one-track mind

一直只想一件事
Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He **has a one-track mind** when it comes to his business.
当涉及到他的生意时,他**有单一思维**。
phrasal-verb

tie nations together through

通过共享经济活动联系国家
Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements **tie nations together through** common benefits.
自由贸易协议**通过**共同的利益把各国联系在一起。
phrasal-verb

speak well of

称赞某人或积极地谈论他们
Meaning
to praise someone or talk positively about them
Example
Everyone **speaks well of** the teacher who inspired them.
每个人都称赞那位启发了他们的老师。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道,通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
phrasal-verb

draw up a plan

制定详细计划或文档
Meaning
to prepare a detailed plan or document
Example
The management team drew up a plan for the next quarter.
管理团队为下一个季度制定了计划。
idiom

sign off on

正式批准某事
Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
导演需要**签署**最终预算。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准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
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

talk around

通过讨论说服某人
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.
我们终于**说服了她**加入团队。
idiom

up against the wall

身处非常困难或绝望的境地
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
该公司在最近的损失后,财务上**走投无路**。
phrasal-verb

team along with

与他人合作或组成一个团体以实现共同目标
Meaning
to join efforts or form a group with others to accomplish a shared goal
Example
Several nations decided to **team along with** the UN to improve global healthcare.
几个国家决定与联合国合作以改善全球医疗保健。
idiom

weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
phrasal-verb

serve up

提供或提供食物或一顿饭
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
奶奶**端上**了美味的午餐。
idiom

reach out to

联系某人以提供或请求帮助
Meaning
to contact someone to offer or request help
Example
Feel free to **reach out to** me if you need support.
如果你需要支持,请随时**联系我**。
idiom

give someone the creeps

让某人感到不舒服或害怕
Meaning
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
Example
Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.
那些旧的废弃房子让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

let courage in

允许自己感受并以勇气行事
Meaning
to allow oneself to feel and act with bravery
Example
He tried to **let courage in** instead of fear.
他试图让**勇气进来**而不是恐惧。
idiom

hit the nail on the head

在某件事上完全正确
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
你在这个分析上完全正确。
phrasal-verb

speak highly of

称赞某人或某事
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
每个人都高度评价她的职业道德。
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

对某人感到喜爱或温柔
Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always **had a soft spot for** his childhood friend.
他一直对他的童年朋友有柔软的感觉。
idiom

rest easy

摆脱忧虑或恐惧
Meaning
to be free from worry or fear
Example
You can **rest easy** knowing everything is under control.
你可以放心,因为一切都在掌控之中。
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

layer on

在艺术作品或设计中添加层次或等级
Meaning
to add layers or levels to a piece of art or design
Example
He **layered on** different textures to make the painting richer.
他**加了层次**不同的纹理让画作更丰富。
phrasal-verb

sit in for

暂时替代某人
Meaning
to substitute for someone temporarily
Example
The assistant will **sit in for** the teacher today.
今天助理将**坐下来为**老师。
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lay down trade rules

为商业活动制定规则
Meaning
to establish regulations for trading activities
Example
International organizations **lay down trade rules** to ensure fair exchange.
国际组织制定商业规则以确保公平交换。
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talk on

长时间说话,通常是不必要的
Meaning
to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily
Example
She **talked on** for hours about her vacation.
她**聊个不停**,谈了几个小时关于她的假期。
idiom

tomorrow is another day

你可以明天重新开始
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
别担心你的错误,明天是新的一天。
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Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性,但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**,申请国际奖学金。
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on the warpath

非常生气并且可能争论或打架
Meaning
very angry and likely to argue or fight
Example
She was **on the warpath** after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后非常生气。
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learn to live with

接受无法改变的错误或缺点
Meaning
to accept a mistake or flaw that cannot be changed
Example
Sometimes you just have to **learn to live with** your past mistakes.
有时候你只需要**学会与**过去的错误共处。
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zone back

在分心或压力后,恢复心理集中
Meaning
to return mental focus after distraction or stress
Example
After a short break, I managed to **zone back** into my work.
在短暂的休息后,我成功地 **重新专注** 于我的工作。
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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**。
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set about

以决心开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
他在早餐后开始打扫整个房子。
idiom

the big bang

一个突如其来的强大开始;通常用于隐喻
Meaning
a sudden and powerful beginning; often used metaphorically
Example
The startup launched with **a big bang** in the tech world.
这家初创公司在科技界以**大爆炸**的方式推出。
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。
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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。
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live below your means

花费比你赚的钱少
Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
One key to financial freedom is to **live below your means** consistently.
财务自由的一个关键是始终**低于你的经济水平生活**。
idiom

Keep going

尽管面临困难,仍然坚持下去。
Meaning
Continue with determination despite difficulties.
Example
You're doing great—just **keep going**!
你做得很好——继续加油!
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**;人们依赖你。
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set time aside for

为某事预留时间
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
我在睡觉前专门安排时间写日记。
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!
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stay disciplined

保持自我控制和一致的学习习惯
Meaning
to maintain self-control and consistent study habits
Example
To achieve great results, students must **stay disciplined** throughout the semester.
为了取得好成绩,学生必须在整个学期里保持 **自律**。
idiom

strike it rich

突然赚很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
他们在投资该初创公司后突然赚了很多钱。
idiom

keep up with

保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
很难跟上最新的科技趋势。
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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。
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get a grasp of

完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
我花了一些时间来**掌握**这个新软件。
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wait and see

耐心等待事情变得明朗
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
我们**等等看**接下来会发生什么。
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push for promotion

积极争取在工作中获得更高职位
Meaning
to actively try to get a higher position at work
Example
She decided to **push for promotion** after completing the leadership training.
她决定在完成领导力培训后**争取晋升**。
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zone yourself out

故意从压力环境中断开
Meaning
to deliberately disconnect from stressful surroundings
Example
Sometimes you just need to **zone yourself out** and take a break.
有时你只需要**zone yourself out** 然后休息一下。
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call ahead

提前打电话安排
Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
你应该**提前打电话**预定座位。
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grow attached to

对某人或某物产生强烈的情感
Meaning
to develop strong emotional feelings for someone or something
Example
She quickly **grew attached to** the little dog she rescued.
她很快就**对她救的那只小狗产生了感情**。
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food for thought

让人认真思考的事情
Meaning
something that makes you think seriously
Example
His comment gave me **food for thought**.
他的评论让我深思。
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motivate through

通过使用某物作为激励来激励他人
Meaning
to inspire people by using something as a motivator
Example
She tried to **motivate through** positive feedback and encouragement.
她试图通过正面反馈和鼓励来激励他人。
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pave the way for

创造使某事成为可能的条件
Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
她的强劲表现**为**她的晋升铺平了道路。