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idiom

nuts and bolts

某事的基本实际细节
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.
让我们专注于这个新项目的 **nuts and bolts**。
phrasal-verb

turn over to

将控制权或责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone else
Example
He **turned over to** the next speaker after finishing his talk.
他在完成发言后，将话语权交给了下一个演讲者。
phrasal-verb

blow up at

失去冷静并对某人大喊大叫
Meaning
to lose your temper and shout at someone
Example
She **blew up at** her brother for being late again.
她因哥哥再次迟到而对他发火。
idiom

hold sway

对他人有很大的影响力或权力
Meaning
to have great influence or power over others
Example
The leader **held sway** over the entire organization.
领导对整个组织拥有很大的影响力。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
phrasal-verb

dig in for

为持续的努力做准备
Meaning
to prepare yourself for sustained effort
Example
The team **digs in for** late nights ahead of launch week.
团队**为**发布周的深夜做好准备。
phrasal-verb

brush off doubt

忽略自我怀疑并继续保持信心
Meaning
to ignore self-doubt and continue with confidence
Example
He **brushed off doubt** and delivered a great speech.
他忽略了自我怀疑并发表了精彩的演讲。
phrasal-verb

catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
idiom

lose confidence

失去信心
Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t **lose confidence** after one failure.
失败后不要失去信心。
idiom

get ahead

在生活或职业中取得成功
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
她努力工作以在公司中**取得进展**。
phrasal-verb

look out for

保护或照顾某人的需求
Meaning
to protect or take care of someone’s needs
Example
My mother always **looks out for** everyone in the family.
我妈妈总是照顾家里每一个人。
idiom

blow your top

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he found out about the mistake.
他在得知错误后**火冒三丈**。
phrasal-verb

catch somebody out

展示某人犯错或撒谎
Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
老师在考试期间试图**抓住学生的错误**。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

join up with

加入一个团队或小组
Meaning
to become part of a group or team
Example
She’ll **join up with** the outreach crew tomorrow.
她明天将加入外展团队。
idiom

fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
phrasal-verb

rise with hope

以更新的乐观态度重新开始
Meaning
to start fresh with renewed optimism
Example
Every morning, she tries to **rise with hope** for a better day.
每天早上，她都尝试以**希望**重新开始，迎接更美好的一天。
phrasal-verb

dress for

为特定情况穿着合适的衣服
Meaning
to wear clothes suitable for a particular situation
Example
You should **dress for** success when going to a job interview.
你去面试时应该穿着得体。
phrasal-verb

open out of yourself

自由地表达你的真实感受；变得情感上可接近
Meaning
to express your true feelings freely; to become emotionally available
Example
It's healthy to **open out of yourself** when you're feeling overwhelmed.
当你感到不堪重负时，**情感开放**是健康的。
phrasal-verb

build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
idiom

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
phrasal-verb

follow through with

继续执行一个计划或承诺直到完成
Meaning
to continue with a plan or commitment until it is completed
Example
You must **follow through with** your study schedule to see improvement.
你必须**跟进**你的学习计划，才能看到进步。
idiom

work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
idiom

split second

非常短的时间
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
决定是在**一瞬间**做出的。
idiom

go in one ear and out the other

听了某事但很快就忘记了
Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
我告诉他的事都从一只耳朵进，从另一只耳朵出。
idiom

open the floodgates

允许某事在大规模上发生；触发连锁反应
Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
当安全漏洞泄露时，它为全球的黑客**打开了洪水闸门**。
idiom

bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
idiom

do your own thing

按照自己的意愿去做，不用担心别人怎么想
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
他喜欢按自己的方式行事，不依赖任何人。
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
idiom

get your point across

清楚地表达一个想法，让别人理解
Meaning
to express an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
It’s important to **get your point across** during discussions.
在讨论中**清楚地表达你的观点**很重要。
idiom

have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
phrasal-verb

balance workloads across

将任务均匀分配给人们
Meaning
to distribute tasks evenly among people
Example
Managers **balance workloads across** the team before busy quarters.
经理们在忙碌的季度前**平衡工作负载**。
idiom

cross your heart

做出真诚的承诺
Meaning
to make a sincere promise
Example
I’ll never tell anyone, **cross my heart**.
我永远不会告诉任何人，**我发誓**。
idiom

silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
phrasal-verb

set up trade ties with

与另一个国家建立贸易关系
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
该国计划与非洲经济体建立贸易关系。
idiom

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
phrasal-verb

buckle under

在压力下屈服或崩溃
Meaning
to give in or collapse under pressure
Example
He refused to **buckle under** the stress of his new responsibilities.
他拒绝在新责任的压力下屈服。
phrasal-verb

get off

下公交车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to leave a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got off** the train at the wrong station.
我们在错误的车站下了火车。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
phrasal-verb

warm up emotionally

开始感到足够舒适，能够分享自己的情感
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
分手后，他花了一些时间才开始感到能够分享情感。
phrasal-verb

rise with courage

勇敢面对挑战并保持积极
Meaning
to face challenges bravely and stay positive
Example
We must **rise with courage** when life throws difficulties our way.
当生活给我们带来困难时，我们必须**勇敢地站起来**。
idiom

mix together

将不同的东西结合成一体
Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
**Mix together** the spices before adding them to the stew.
在将它们加入炖菜之前，将香料混合在一起
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

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
idiom

fall flat on your face

以令人尴尬的方式彻底失败
Meaning
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
Example
He **fell flat on his face** during his first business attempt.
他在第一次商业尝试中完全失败了。
idiom

spaced out

心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
他在会议上看起来完全心不在焉。
idiom

zero gravity

完全自由或没有压力的状态
Meaning
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
Example
After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in **zero gravity**.
辞掉压力大的工作后，他感觉自己像在零重力中。
idiom

rough patch

一段困难或麻烦的时期
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
他们的婚姻去年经历了**一段困难时期**。
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
idiom

give someone a hand

帮某人做任务
Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
你能**帮我**做晚餐吗？
idiom

dawn on

突然明白过来
Meaning
to become clear to someone after not realizing
Example
It suddenly **dawned on** me that I’d left my wallet.
我突然明白我把钱包忘了。
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**。
idiom

to tell you the truth

用于表达诚实或令人惊讶的看法
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
说实话，我并不喜欢那个聚会。
phrasal-verb

cut down tariffs

减少进口或出口税
Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
Many countries agreed to **cut down tariffs** to encourage free trade.
许多国家同意**降低关税**以促进自由贸易。
idiom

As I see it

根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
在我看来，我们需要尝试不同的策略。
phrasal-verb

turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。
phrasal-verb

point out to

使某人意识到某个具体的事情
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
你能指出问题在哪里吗？
phrasal-verb

dig beneath

在表面下寻找隐藏的真实情感或动机
Meaning
to search for the real emotions or motivations hidden under the surface
Example
He tried to **dig beneath** his frustration to understand his true fears.
他试图**深入挖掘**自己的挫败感，以了解他真正的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

blend in with

与人或环境自然融合
Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
游客们常常试图与当地人融合，以便更好地体验文化。
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

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

kick up your heels

通过跳舞或庆祝来享受自己
Meaning
to enjoy yourself by dancing or celebrating
Example
Everyone was ready to **kick up their heels** at the reunion.
每个人都准备在聚会上尽情享受。
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
phrasal-verb

show through on

在某物上可见或显著
Meaning
to be visible or noticeable on something
Example
The stain **shows through on** the white fabric.
污点 **在** 白色布料上 **显现**。
phrasal-verb

drop in on

随便拜访某人，无需预约
Meaning
to visit someone casually and without an appointment
Example
We decided to **drop in on** our cousins while passing through their town.
我们决定在经过他们的城市时，**drop in on** 我们的堂兄。
idiom

climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
phrasal-verb

breathe through stress

通过呼吸技巧管理压力或焦虑
Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
当你感到压力时，慢慢深呼吸，缓解压力。
idiom

on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
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。
phrasal-verb

open up to trade

开始允许国际贸易或经济交换
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
许多发展中国家正在努力**开放贸易**以吸引外国投资。
idiom

fine-tune

做出小的调整以提高性能
Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
团队在最终发布前调整了设计。
phrasal-verb

bring up to speed

使某人或某事完全知情或更新
Meaning
to make someone or something fully informed or updated
Example
The new employees were **brought up to speed** on the company’s financial goals.
新员工被**更新**了公司财务目标。
idiom

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

健康的饮食有助于保持健康
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
我妈妈总是说，'每天一个苹果能让医生远离。'
idiom

cross your heart and hope to die

真诚地发誓某事是真的
Meaning
to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity
Example
I **cross my heart and hope to die** that I will never lie to you.
我发誓并希望死去，我绝不会对你撒谎。
idiom

Playing with house money

用轻易或意外获得的钱冒险。
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
在早期获利之后，交易者们用轻易获得的钱冒险。
phrasal-verb

stack small wins

通过完成快速成功来建立动力
Meaning
to build momentum by completing quick successes
Example
We **stack small wins** early in the day to feel accomplished.
我们**堆叠小胜利**以便在一天的开始时感到成就感。
phrasal-verb

chill down

在沮丧或压力之后放松和冷静下来
Meaning
to relax and become calm after being upset or stressed
Example
After a tough day, I usually take a walk to **chill down**.
经过艰难的一天，我通常散步以放松自己。
idiom

heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
idiom

Crossing the line

超出可接受或适当的界限
Meaning
To go beyond acceptable or proper boundaries.
Example
The diplomat was criticized for **crossing the line** in his comments about the host country.
外交官因在关于东道国的评论中**越过了界限**而受到批评。
phrasal-verb

move along

继续前进; 告诉某人继续走
Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to **move along** and not block the road.
警方要求人群**继续走**，不要挡住道路。
idiom

bat around

随意讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
我们花了一下午的时间讨论营销主题。
idiom

Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
phrasal-verb

reflect back on

深思发生的事情；分析过去的经历
Meaning
to think deeply about something that happened; to analyze past experiences
Example
He likes to **reflect back on** his past achievements and lessons.
他喜欢回顾他的过去成就和教训。
phrasal-verb

motivate toward

激励某人朝着目标前进或行动
Meaning
to inspire someone to move or act toward a goal
Example
Effective leaders **motivate toward** shared goals.
有效的领导者**激励朝向**共同的目标。
phrasal-verb

forgive yourself for

停止为过去的错误责怪自己
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
你必须**原谅自己**发生的事情并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

adapt to

改变自己的行为以适应新的情况或文化
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
适应完全不同的生活方式需要耐心。
idiom

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
phrasal-verb

ease down

变得不那么强烈或情绪化；逐渐放松
Meaning
to become less intense or emotional; to relax gradually
Example
After the stressful week, things started to **ease down**.
在压力大的这一周后，事情开始逐渐放松。
phrasal-verb

transform into

完全变成某种新事物
Meaning
to change completely into something new
Example
Over the years, the firm has **transformed into** a fully digital enterprise.
多年来，这家公司已经**转变为**一个完全数字化的企业。
idiom

The darkest hour is just before the dawn

完全对某事感到厌倦或烦恼。
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
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put one's foot in one's mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
当他提到她的前男友时，他真的是把脚放进了嘴里。
idiom

hope for the best

即使在不确定中也期望积极的结果
Meaning
expect a positive outcome even in uncertainty
Example
We did everything we could, now let’s **hope for the best**.
我们做了我们能做的一切，现在让我们希望最好的结果。
idiom

to be ahead of the curve

比别人更先进
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
她的研究在人工智能领域**领先**。
phrasal-verb

mess around

花时间做一些不重要或有趣的事情
Meaning
to spend time doing unimportant or fun things
Example
We just **messed around** in the park all afternoon.
我们整个下午都在公园里**胡闹**。
idiom

cross that bridge when you come to it

等问题发生时再处理，不要提前
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
等到了那一步我们再说。
idiom

scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
phrasal-verb

turn left

改变方向向左
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, **turn left** onto Main Street.
在下一个交叉口，**向左转**进入主街。
idiom

map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
phrasal-verb

apply learning to

将你所学的用于新的情况
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
你应该**将你的学习应用到**现实生活中的情况。
phrasal-verb

get along in

在特定的情境或文化中管理或运作良好
Meaning
to manage or function well in a particular situation or culture
Example
She has learned to **get along in** a multicultural environment.
她已经学会了在多元文化环境中适应。
idiom

Flash in the pan

显示潜力但很快失败的事物
Meaning
Something that shows potential but fails quickly
Example
His first success was just a **flash in the pan**.
他的第一次成功只是昙花一现。
phrasal-verb

let someone off

原谅某人而不惩罚他们
Meaning
to forgive someone and not punish them
Example
The teacher **let him off** with a warning.
老师给了他一个警告并放了他。
idiom

parcel out

分配和分发某物
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
让我们为节日分配和分发任务。
phrasal-verb

press ahead with confidence

尽管有困难，依然积极前进
Meaning
to move forward positively despite difficulties
Example
We must **press ahead with confidence** even if challenges arise.
我们必须自信地前进，即使挑战出现。
phrasal-verb

boost consumer confidence

增加公众对经济的信任
Meaning
to increase public trust in the economy
Example
Lower interest rates can **boost consumer confidence** and spending.
较低的利率可以**提升消费者信心**和支出。
idiom

refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
idiom

narrow in

集中在更小的区域或一组选项上
Meaning
to focus on a smaller area or set of options
Example
Let’s **narrow in** on the two strongest proposals.
让我们集中在两个最强的提案上。
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

break off thoughts

突然停止负面或焦虑的想法
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.
当你开始过度思考时，**break off thoughts** 并专注于当前的事情
idiom

hit the target market

有效地接触目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended audience effectively
Example
Our ads finally **hit the target market** this quarter.
我们的广告终于在这个季度触及了目标市场。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
phrasal-verb

rebuild confidence

在情感挫折后重新恢复自信
Meaning
to regain self-assurance after emotional setbacks
Example
He slowly **rebuilt confidence** after losing everything.
他在失去一切后慢慢恢复了自信。
phrasal-verb

wind off

在工作或紧张的时期后放松
Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to **wind off** by reading a good book.
在繁忙的一周后，我喜欢通过读一本好书来**wind off**。
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

clean up after

清理人类或动物留下的垃圾或杂物
Meaning
to remove waste or mess left behind by people or animals
Example
Volunteers came to **clean up after** the beach festival.
志愿者们来清理海滩节庆后的垃圾。
idiom

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
phrasal-verb

simmer down with

通过使用某种放松的东西来使自己冷静下来
Meaning
to calm yourself by using something soothing
Example
He **simmers down with** a cup of tea after tense meetings.
他在紧张的会议后通过喝茶来平静自己。
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。