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idiom

not born yesterday

不容易上当; 有经验且聪明
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
别想骗我——我**不是昨天出生的**。
idiom

color outside the lines

以创造性和不拘一格的方式思考或行动
Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
优秀的设计师总是**超越界限**思考。
idiom

Balance the scales

确保一切公平或相等
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
我们需要在做出最终决定之前**平衡天平**。
phrasal-verb

tear into

猛烈攻击或批评某人
Meaning
to attack or criticize someone fiercely
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after their poor performance.
教练在他们表现不佳后，**撕裂入**球员。
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**。
idiom

a wolf in sheep's clothing

看起来无害但实际上很危险的人
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
他是披着羊皮的狼。
phrasal-verb

lash into

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher **lashed into** the students for being noisy.
老师因学生吵闹而**lash into**他们。
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

make a name for oneself

因某事而出名；成名
Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He **made a name for himself** as a creative designer.
他作为一名有创意的设计师而出名。
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**。
phrasal-verb

adjust within a team

调整行为以更好地与同事合作
Meaning
to modify behavior to work better with colleagues
Example
New members often need time to **adjust within a team**.
新成员通常需要时间来**在团队中调整**。
phrasal-verb

cope with

有效地应对或处理困难的事情
Meaning
to manage or deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She found it hard to **cope with** the sudden loss of her job.
她发现自己很难应对突然失去工作的情况。
phrasal-verb

work out at

定期在健身房或地方锻炼
Meaning
to exercise at a gym or place regularly
Example
I **work out at** the gym every morning before work.
我每天早晨在工作前在健身房锻炼。
idiom

strike a chord

引起某人同情或情感
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
她的故事**触动了观众的心弦**。
phrasal-verb

blend into

与一个团体或文化和谐地融合；成为环境的一部分
Meaning
to mix harmoniously with a group or culture; to become part of the surroundings
Example
She quickly **blended into** the local community by learning their customs.
她通过学习他们的习俗迅速 **融入** 当地社区。
phrasal-verb

reach for

尝试实现某些困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to try to achieve something difficult or ambitious
Example
Always **reach for** excellence in your education.
永远在你的教育中追求卓越。
idiom

fall behind

未能跟上时间表或进度
Meaning
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
Example
If we miss another deadline, we’ll **fall behind** on the project.
如果我们错过另一个截止日期，我们将在项目上落后。
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。
idiom

take the lead

在竞争中领先或位于前面
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
我们的团队**在最后一轮领先**。
phrasal-verb

drop down

下降或降到较低的水平
Meaning
to fall or descend to a lower level
Example
The temperature will **drop down** to five degrees tonight.
温度今晚将**下降**到五度。
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

get on like a house on fire

拥有非常好的友好关系
Meaning
to have a very good and friendly relationship
Example
The two sisters **get on like a house on fire**.
这两个姐妹关系很好。
phrasal-verb

roll out products

将新产品推向市场或推出
Meaning
to launch or introduce new products to the market
Example
The company plans to **roll out products** that feature cutting-edge technology.
公司计划推出具有尖端技术的产品。
idiom

to feel like a million bucks

感觉非常好或自信
Meaning
to feel very good or confident
Example
After the spa treatment, I **felt like a million bucks**.
做完水疗后，我感觉像一百万美元。
idiom

Don’t throw in the towel

不要放弃或停止。
Meaning
Don’t give up or quit.
Example
**Don’t throw in the towel** even if it’s hard.
**不要放弃** 即使它很难。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
phrasal-verb

go past

越过特定的地方或物体
Meaning
to move beyond a particular place or object
Example
**Go past** the supermarket and you’ll find the library on the left.
经过超市，您会在左侧找到图书馆。
idiom

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

拥有的东西比冒险失去它去争取更好的东西要好。
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
我决定保留我已经收到的工作邀请，因为**一鸟在手胜过两鸟在林**。
phrasal-verb

touch down

当飞机着陆时
Meaning
when an aircraft lands on the ground
Example
The plane **touched down** safely despite the storm.
尽管有风暴，飞机安全地**着陆**了。
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

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。
idiom

draw out

鼓励某人表达自己
Meaning
to encourage someone to express themselves
Example
The mentor helped **draw out** her confidence.
导师帮助她**发挥出**自信。
phrasal-verb

move up in

在一个组织内部晋升或得到提升
Meaning
to advance or get promoted within an organization
Example
She worked hard to **move up in** her company.
她努力工作以在公司里**晋升**。
phrasal-verb

rise through emotion

通过理解和处理情绪变得更强大
Meaning
to grow stronger by understanding and processing emotions
Example
He learned to **rise through emotion** instead of being controlled by it.
他学会了**通过情绪崛起**，而不是被它控制。
idiom

pivot on a dime

快速改变方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
当市场趋势发生变化时，创业公司通常需要**在一枚硬币上转向**。
phrasal-verb

spur on innovation

鼓励或刺激创造力和新想法
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
政府激励措施已在技术领域**促进了创新**。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
phrasal-verb

draw on experience

利用一个人的过去知识或经验作为资源
Meaning
to use one’s past knowledge or experience as a resource
Example
She **drew on her experience** to guide the brainstorming session.
她**利用了她的经验**来引导头脑风暴会议。
phrasal-verb

step into leadership

开始承担领导责任
Meaning
to begin taking on a leadership role or responsibility
Example
He was encouraged to **step into leadership** after his promotion.
他在晋升后被鼓励**步入领导角色**。
phrasal-verb

beam with joy

因喜悦而开怀大笑
Meaning
to smile very happily because of joy
Example
She **beamed with joy** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时，开心地笑了。
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

keep up

维持或继续一种习惯或传统
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
我们的家庭仍然保持着在开斋节做自制甜点的传统。
idiom

zero in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Our analysis should **zero in** on customer pain points.
我们的分析应该专注于客户的痛点。
phrasal-verb

throw away

丢弃不再有用的东西
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
不要**扔掉**塑料瓶，改为回收。
idiom

cross that bridge when we come to it

只有在问题出现时才处理问题
Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
现在不要担心挑战，我们会**当我们遇到问题时再解决**。
idiom

square away

以整洁的方式整理或完成某事
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
我们需要在审计前整理文件。
idiom

have a green thumb

擅长园艺
Meaning
to be good at gardening
Example
My mother **has a green thumb** and grows beautiful flowers.
我妈妈**拥有绿拇指**，种植美丽的花朵。
phrasal-verb

think outside boundaries

无拘无束地进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
设计师必须 **跳出框架思考** 才能保持创新。
phrasal-verb

blow up

将某物充气；爆炸或变得愤怒
Meaning
to fill something with air; to explode or become angry
Example
The kids **blew up** balloons for the birthday celebration.
孩子们为生日庆祝活动**充气**了气球。
idiom

burst with pride

对某人或某事感到非常骄傲
Meaning
to be very proud of someone or something
Example
His parents **burst with pride** when he won the award.
他父母因为他获得奖项而感到无比骄傲。
phrasal-verb

draw out creativity

鼓励或激发某人的创造潜力
Meaning
to encourage or inspire someone’s creative potential
Example
The manager tried to **draw out creativity** from every team member.
经理试图从每个团队成员中激发创造力。
phrasal-verb

wake early

早晨早起; 提前开始一天
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
我尝试每天早晨**早起**，以享受宁静并规划我的一天。
phrasal-verb

build discipline

培养良好习惯，并控制自己的行为
Meaning
to develop good habits and control over one’s actions
Example
Meditation helps you **build discipline** over your thoughts.
冥想帮助你**建立纪律**，控制你的思维。
phrasal-verb

burst with

充满强烈情感，如幸福或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of a strong emotion like happiness or excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with** excitement on their birthday.
孩子们在生日时充满了兴奋。
phrasal-verb

settle on

在考虑其他选项后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
经过几个小时的讨论，他们**确定了**最终计划。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead

继续比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to continue to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
You have to work hard to **stay ahead** in this competitive program.
你必须努力工作，以便在这个竞争激烈的项目中**保持领先**。
idiom

long story short

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
**Long story short**, we missed the train.
简而言之，我们错过了火车。
phrasal-verb

show respect

礼貌待人并尊重他人的感受或意见
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
我们应该始终**尊重**老师和长辈。
idiom

A thirst for knowledge

渴望学习新事物。
Meaning
A strong desire to learn new things.
Example
He has **a thirst for knowledge** and reads constantly.
他有**对知识的渴望**，并且不断阅读。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

draw a line

设定一个限制或边界
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
你必须在工作和个人生活之间划定界限。
idiom

take it or leave it

对接受或拒绝某事表现出无所谓的态度
Meaning
showing indifference about accepting or rejecting something
Example
That’s my final offer — **take it or leave it**.
这是我最后的报价——要么接受，要么拉倒。
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
idiom

not lose heart

不要失去信心或勇气
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
不要失去信心；成功需要时间
idiom

keep one's head above water

在困难时期经济上生存
Meaning
to survive financially in difficult times
Example
Many small businesses struggle to **keep their heads above water**.
许多小企业挣扎着**保持生存**。
phrasal-verb

come up in

在对话中被提到或讨论
Meaning
to be mentioned or discussed in a conversation
Example
Your name **came up in** our meeting yesterday.
昨天在我们的会议中提到了你的名字。
phrasal-verb

break down in

由于恐惧或压力失去情绪控制
Meaning
to lose control of emotions due to fear or stress
Example
He **broke down in** tears after hearing the scary news.
他在听到可怕的消息后崩溃流泪。
idiom

weak link

系统中最脆弱或不安全的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
人类往往是网络安全中的薄弱环节。
phrasal-verb

keep up on

保持与在线工作或沟通保持更新
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
她总是通过Slack保持对公司新闻的更新。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
idiom

sow the seeds of something

开始一个过程，最终产生结果
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
他的行为**播下了**团队之间不信任的种子。
phrasal-verb

reach alignment on

达成一致意见，所有各方共享相同立场
Meaning
to reach an agreement where all parties share the same position
Example
The leaders **reached alignment on** climate goals.
领导者们就气候目标达成了一致意见。
idiom

stage fright

在观众面前表演前的紧张感
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
即使有经验的演员有时也会紧张。
phrasal-verb

reach within yourself

向内看以找到力量或勇气
Meaning
to look inside yourself to find strength or courage
Example
You must **reach within yourself** to overcome fear.
你必须**reach within yourself**来克服恐惧。
idiom

give someone a shot in the arm

提高某人的自信或热情
Meaning
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm
Example
The victory **gave the team a shot in the arm** before the final.
这场胜利**给了球队一个振奋**，为决赛做准备。
idiom

Fortune favors the bold

那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
记住，**勇敢者得福**，所以不要害怕投资于新的机会。
idiom

At your own risk

你对任何可能的危险或损失负责。
Meaning
You are responsible for any possible danger or loss.
Example
You can enter the cave, but it’s **at your own risk**.
你可以进入洞穴，但这是**自担风险**。
phrasal-verb

loop in

将某人包括在沟通或讨论中
Meaning
to include someone in communication or discussion
Example
Please **loop in** the designer when making changes.
请在进行更改时包括设计师
phrasal-verb

show up for

当某人需要你时为他出现
Meaning
to be present for someone when they need you
Example
Real friends always **show up for** each other.
真正的朋友总是互相支持。
idiom

nose around

以好奇的方式寻找信息
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
记者在泄漏后开始以好奇的方式寻找信息。
phrasal-verb

fall for

爱上某人; 被某物强烈吸引
Meaning
to fall in love with someone; to be strongly attracted to something
Example
He **fell for** her the moment they met.
他在他们见面的一刻**爱上了**她。
phrasal-verb

agree upon

就某事达成共识或决定
Meaning
to reach a shared understanding or decision on something
Example
Both nations **agreed upon** a trade policy that benefits their people.
两国**就**一项对人民有利的贸易政策达成一致。
idiom

playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
phrasal-verb

give way

倒塌；在压力下屈服
Meaning
to collapse; to yield under pressure
Example
The old bridge **gave way** during the heavy storm.
老桥在大风暴中**塌了**。
idiom

knock someone for six

极大地震惊或使某人烦恼
Meaning
to shock or upset someone greatly
Example
The sudden loss **knocked him for six**.
突如其来的损失 **让他震惊**。
idiom

bottom line

最重要的点；最终结果或利润
Meaning
the most important point; the final result or profit
Example
The **bottom line** is that trade deficits are increasing.
关键是贸易逆差正在增加。
phrasal-verb

hang around

在一个地方待着没有明确的目的；漫无目的地等待
Meaning
to stay in a place without a clear purpose; to wait aimlessly
Example
There’s no point **hanging around** here, let’s go inside.
在这里**闲逛**没什么意思，我们进去吧。
phrasal-verb

wait your turn

耐心等待，不打扰他人
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
孩子们应该学会在玩游戏时耐心等待轮到自己
idiom

get away with murder

做坏事却不受惩罚
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
他被宠坏了，在家里他可以 **做任何他想做的事**，而没有人会惩罚他。
idiom

filter through

在人们之间逐渐传播
Meaning
to spread gradually among people
Example
News of the promotion quickly **filtered through** the office.
晋升的消息迅速在办公室中传播开来。
idiom

I couldn’t agree more

完全同意某人
Meaning
To completely agree with someone
Example
That’s exactly what I was thinking — **I couldn’t agree more**.
这正是我在想的 — **我完全同意**。
idiom

a roller coaster of emotions

经历强烈且波动的情感
Meaning
experiencing intense and fluctuating emotions
Example
Her life has been **a roller coaster of emotions** since the accident.
自从事故以来，她的生活就像一场情感过山车。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
phrasal-verb

ask for

请求某物
Meaning
to request something
Example
You should **ask for** help if you can’t finish the task.
如果你无法完成任务，你应该请求帮助。
idiom

AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
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。
phrasal-verb

aim at

有一个特定的目标或目的
Meaning
to have a particular goal or purpose
Example
This research **aims at** improving online education quality.
这项研究旨在提高在线教育质量。
phrasal-verb

grow closer

逐渐变得更加情感上连接
Meaning
to gradually become more emotionally connected
Example
Over the years, we’ve **grown closer** as a family.
随着岁月的流逝，我们作为一家人变得更加亲密。
idiom

Running on empty

当你没有剩余能量时继续工作或运作。
Meaning
To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.
Example
After pulling an all-nighter, he’s **running on empty** today.
经过一整夜的熬夜，他今天完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
phrasal-verb

back down from

由于压力从某个立场或观点上撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
他从不从自己相信的事情上退缩。
idiom

virus of doubt

一种迅速传播的不确定感
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
项目延迟后，不确定的病毒开始蔓延。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
idiom

chip in for

为共同费用出钱
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
每个人都同意为告别蛋糕出钱。
idiom

take shape

开始发展或变得清晰
Meaning
to begin to develop or become clear
Example
Our business plan is finally **taking shape**.
我们的商业计划终于开始成形。
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。
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

dig into data

详细分析信息
Meaning
to analyze information in detail
Example
Analysts **dig into data** to understand the social shifts.
分析师深入研究数据，以理解社会变化。
phrasal-verb

build in

将某物作为系统或过程的一部分包括进来
Meaning
to include something as a part of a system or process
Example
Our company has **built in** flexibility to adapt to market changes.
我们的公司已经将灵活性纳入以适应市场变化。
phrasal-verb

set yourself apart

使自己与他人不同或杰出
Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.
努力工作和创造力将使你从其他人中**脱颖而出**。
idiom

click-through rate

点击广告或链接的用户百分比
Meaning
the percentage of users who click on an ad or link
Example
Our **click-through rate** improved after we changed the headline.
我们的**点击率**在我们更改标题后有所改善。
idiom

same old story

令人厌烦的老一套
Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the **same old story** every time we meet.
每次我们见面，都是老一套。
idiom

Keep the faith

继续相信事情会好转。
Meaning
Continue to believe that things will work out.
Example
Even in hard times, **keep the faith**.
即使在困难时期，**保持信念**。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
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

settle down

结婚或开始稳定的关系
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
他准备好安定下来并开始组建家庭。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
phrasal-verb

show back up

在离开或缺席后返回
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
他在几个月的沉默后突然**重新出现**。
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 on

登上公共汽车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to board a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got on** the bus just before it left the station.
我们 **上了** 公交车，正好在它离开车站之前。
idiom

alien invasion

某物的突然到来或压倒性的存在感
Meaning
a sudden arrival or overwhelming presence of something unfamiliar
Example
The mall felt like an **alien invasion** during the sale.
商场在促销期间感觉就像是**外星人入侵**。