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idiom

off the beaten path

做一些不寻常或原创的事情
Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
她的想法总是**与众不同**。
phrasal-verb

stay true to goals

始终忠于并一致朝着你的目标前进
Meaning
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
Example
He always **stays true to goals** no matter the challenges.
他始终忠于自己的目标，无论面对何种挑战。
phrasal-verb

file on deadline

在规定的时间提交故事
Meaning
to submit a story right at the required time
Example
Reporters **file on deadline** even when storms slow travel.
记者们即使在暴风雨阻碍旅行时，也会按时提交文件。
idiom

leave your mark

在某事上产生持久的影响或影响力
Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
她对事业的奉献无疑会在历史书中**留下她的印记**。
phrasal-verb

mix with

与不同的人社交并交谈
Meaning
to socialize and talk with different people
Example
At the party, he tried to **mix with** everyone.
在派对上，他试图与每个人交谈。
phrasal-verb

get down to it

开始认真并集中精力做某事
Meaning
to start doing something seriously and with focus
Example
We’ve wasted enough time—let’s **get down to it** and start working.
我们浪费了足够的时间——让我们**开始做**，开始工作。
idiom

take the law into your own hands

没有法律授权惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
公民不应**将法律掌握在自己手中**。
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
idiom

in the pipeline

正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
几个新项目正在进行中。
phrasal-verb

lean on each other

依赖队友的帮助或支持
Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often **lean on each other** for motivation.
在具有挑战性的项目中，我们经常互相依赖以获取动力。
phrasal-verb

do up like a dog’s dinner

以夸张或炫耀的方式穿着或装饰
Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
她为派对**装扮得像狗的晚餐**。
phrasal-verb

bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

work against

反对某人或某事
Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
新政策可能会**对抗**小企业。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
phrasal-verb

limit yourself to

为特定目标限制你的行为或选择
Meaning
to restrict your actions or choices for a specific goal
Example
Try to **limit yourself to** one hour of social media per day.
尝试每天**限制自己在**一个小时的社交媒体时间。
idiom

put the brakes on

减慢或停止一项活动
Meaning
to slow down or stop an activity
Example
The company had to **put the brakes on** its expansion plans.
公司不得不**放慢速度**他们的扩张计划。
idiom

old buddy old pal

一种亲切地称呼老朋友的方式。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
嘿，老朋友，好久不见！
idiom

scare the living daylights out of someone

把某人吓得很厉害
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
那部恐怖电影把我吓得很厉害。
phrasal-verb

wind down from

在完成某些紧张的事情后放松
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
我们通过快速的户外散步来放松工作压力。
idiom

get worked up

因某事而生气或激动
Meaning
to become upset or angry about something
Example
Don’t **get worked up** over minor mistakes.
不要因为小错误而生气。
phrasal-verb

come out

发布或公开; 变得可见
Meaning
to be released or published; to become visible
Example
The new movie **came out** last week.
新电影上周**上映**了。
phrasal-verb

bring out

揭示或强调某种特质或观点
Meaning
to reveal or emphasize a quality or idea
Example
Her words **brought out** the importance of teamwork.
她的话**突显**了团队合作的重要性。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
idiom

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

AI-powered

使用人工智能运行的
Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
该公司推出了一个**人工智能驱动的**助手，帮助客户更容易找到产品。
phrasal-verb

get around

克服规则或障碍
Meaning
to overcome rules or obstacles
Example
Some exporters try to **get around** strict trade regulations.
一些出口商试图**规避**严格的贸易法规。
phrasal-verb

soothe out

减少情绪紧张；使情感更平静或更柔和
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
冥想有助于减少我脑海中的压力。
idiom

make the same mistake twice

重复犯错，尽管知道它是错的
Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to **make the same mistake twice**.
她承诺永远不再 **犯同样的错误两次**。
idiom

Out of one’s depth

处于一种过于难以理解或应对的情况。
Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
在那次技术讨论中，我感到**超出我的深度**。
phrasal-verb

plug into system

将设备连接到电源或系统
Meaning
to connect a device to a power source or system
Example
Just **plug the printer into the system** to start using it.
只需**将打印机插入系统**即可开始使用。
phrasal-verb

rally around

团结起来支持某人或某事
Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team **rallied around** their captain during tough times.
整个团队在困难时刻团结在他们的队长身边。
phrasal-verb

follow a routine

定期做相同的活动
Meaning
to do the same set of activities regularly
Example
If you **follow a routine**, you’ll build good habits over time.
如果你**遵循一个例行公事**，你会随着时间建立良好的习惯。
idiom

get on the same page

就某事达成一致或以相同的方式理解某事
Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
在开始项目之前，我们需要在目标上**达成一致**。
idiom

On the drawing board

在规划或设计阶段
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
新产品仍然处于设计阶段，但将在明年发布。
idiom

in your face advertising

具有攻击性或非常直接的广告形式
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
一些品牌使用**直面广告**来保持其记忆度。
idiom

cutthroat competition

极其激烈而残酷的竞争
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
智能手机市场是一场残酷的竞争。
idiom

Handle with kid gloves

以非常温和或小心的方式对待某人。
Meaning
To treat someone very gently or carefully.
Example
They **handled** the new client **with kid gloves**.
他们非常小心地对待了新客户。
phrasal-verb

pick off

一一射击或移除
Meaning
to shoot or remove one by one
Example
The sniper **picked off** the enemies from a distance.
狙击手从远处一一击倒敌人。
idiom

from my point of view

从自己的角度来看某事
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
从我的角度来看，这个计划是有道理的。
idiom

quiet down

安静下来或减少噪音
Meaning
to become calmer or make less noise
Example
The kids finally **quieted down** after story time.
孩子们在故事时间后终于安静下来了。
phrasal-verb

back away

从某个可怕的东西后退
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
他们从生气的狗面前**退后**。
idiom

kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
idiom

gather around

聚集在某人或某物周围
Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
孩子们**聚集在**一起观看科学展示。
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。
idiom

Keep it real

保持诚实和真实。
Meaning
To stay honest and genuine.
Example
She always tries to **keep it real** in her relationships.
她总是努力在她的关系中**保持诚实和真实**。
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

cash out

将投资出售换取金钱
Meaning
to sell an investment for money
Example
He decided to **cash out** his stocks when the prices were high.
他决定在股价高时出售他的股票。
idiom

let the cat out of the bag

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
她不小心透露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

Pour your heart out

诚实地表达所有的感受。
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
她对她最好的朋友倾诉了所有的心里话。
phrasal-verb

open out with

开始与某人坦诚地表达情感
Meaning
to start being honest and expressive with someone about emotions
Example
She **opened out with** her husband about her anxiety.
她向丈夫敞开心扉，谈论她的焦虑。
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

deal back

回报或报答别人
Meaning
to return a favor or repay someone
Example
She promised to **deal back** the help someday.
她承诺某一天会回报帮助。
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
phrasal-verb

keep from

防止自己或他人做某事
Meaning
to prevent oneself or someone from doing something
Example
I couldn’t **keep from** laughing when he told the joke.
我无法忍住笑，当他说笑话时。
phrasal-verb

revise for

在考试前重新学习某物
Meaning
to study something again before an exam
Example
I need to **revise for** my chemistry exam this weekend.
我需要在这个周末为我的化学考试**复习**。
phrasal-verb

adapt through

通过接触新的经验改变行为或习惯
Meaning
to change behavior or habits because of exposure to new experiences
Example
She managed to **adapt through** constant interaction with locals.
她通过与当地人不断互动成功地适应了。
phrasal-verb

zone out with

使用像音乐或节目之类的东西时，放松或精神漂移
Meaning
to relax or mentally drift while using something like music or a show
Example
I sometimes **zone out with** a podcast on the bus ride home.
我有时在回家的巴士上听播客时会走神。
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

down in the dumps

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
自从他失去工作以来，他一直**down in the dumps**。
idiom

data-driven decision making

基于数据分析而非直觉或个人经验做出决策
Meaning
making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition or personal experience
Example
In the world of business, **data-driven decision making** is crucial for success.
在商业世界中，**数据驱动的决策制定** 对成功至关重要。
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。
phrasal-verb

snow under

被过多的工作或雪压倒
Meaning
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
Example
We were completely **snowed under** during the winter storm.
我们在冬季风暴期间完全**被雪埋没**。
idiom

digital detox

一个人避免使用数字设备或社交媒体的时间段
Meaning
a period when a person avoids using digital devices or social media
Example
I’m going on a **digital detox** this weekend.
这个周末我打算进行**数字排毒**。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to calmness

训练你的思想保持平静和放松
Meaning
to train your thoughts to stay peaceful and relaxed
Example
Try to **tune your mind to calmness** every morning through breathing exercises.
尝试每天早晨通过呼吸练习来**调节你的心态去平静**
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

frame of mind

一个人的情绪或心理状态
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
他现在不在做决定的正确心理状态下。
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。
phrasal-verb

add up

计算总费用或金额
Meaning
to calculate the total cost or amount
Example
Before shopping, I like to **add up** all my expenses.
在购物之前，我喜欢把所有的开销加起来。
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
idiom

keep your cards close to your chest

保持你的计划或意图秘密
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
她在谈判中总是把自己的底牌藏得很紧。
idiom

influencer marketing

通过社交媒体上的有影响力的人来推广产品
Meaning
promoting products through influential people on social media
Example
Many brands invest in **influencer marketing** to reach younger audiences.
许多品牌投资于**网红营销**，以接触更年轻的观众。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
phrasal-verb

warn against

建议某人不要做有风险或有害的事情
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
专家们警告不要在线分享密码。
phrasal-verb

scroll up

向上移动页面以查看之前的内容
Meaning
to move the page upward to see earlier content
Example
You can **scroll up** to check the previous messages.
您可以**滚动向上**查看以前的消息。
phrasal-verb

break through barriers

克服困难或障碍
Meaning
to overcome difficulties or obstacles
Example
She **broke through barriers** to become a successful engineer.
她克服了障碍，成为了一名成功的工程师。
phrasal-verb

follow through on vision

继续努力，直到目标或计划完全实现
Meaning
to continue efforts until a goal or plan is fully achieved
Example
Great leaders **follow through on vision** with persistence and dedication.
伟大的领导者**跟进愿景**，以坚持和奉献精神。
idiom

to be in good shape

身体健康，体形良好
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
她每天锻炼以保持良好的体形。
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。
phrasal-verb

check within

暂停并观察自己的情绪或心态
Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, **check within** to understand your feelings.
在反应之前，**check within** 以理解你的感受。
idiom

feel for

对某人有同情心
Meaning
to have sympathy for someone
Example
We really **feel for** anyone stuck in that traffic.
我们真的为任何被困在那个交通中的人感到同情。
phrasal-verb

speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
phrasal-verb

testify against

在法庭上对某人提供证据
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
证人同意作证反对被告。
phrasal-verb

float away stress

想象你的压力像漂浮的东西一样消失
Meaning
to imagine your stress disappearing like something drifting away
Example
Visualize your worries and let them **float away** like clouds.
想象你的烦恼并让它们像云一样**漂浮远**。
idiom

machine learning curve

通过经验和学习逐步改进的过程
Meaning
the process of gradual improvement through experience and learning
Example
The new developers are still on their **machine learning curve**.
新开发人员仍然在他们的**机器学习曲线**上。
phrasal-verb

bring up to date

给某人关于某事的最新信息
Meaning
to give someone the latest information about something
Example
Can you **bring me up to date** on the latest news?
你能告诉我最新的新闻吗？
phrasal-verb

help out

帮助某人完成任务或解决问题
Meaning
to assist someone with a task or problem
Example
My father always **helps out** when I have too much work to do.
当我有太多工作要做时，我父亲总是会帮忙。
idiom

the apple of one's eye

某人或某事物被深深地珍爱或喜爱
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
她的儿子真的是她眼中的宝贝。
idiom

call on

请某人发言或做某事
Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
如果你举手，老师会叫你发言。
phrasal-verb

partner across

与不同地区或行业的组织合作
Meaning
to work with organizations across different regions or sectors
Example
We **partner across** industries to deliver innovative solutions.
我们与各个行业的组织合作，提供创新解决方案。
phrasal-verb

depend upon

依赖某人提供支持或帮助
Meaning
to rely on someone for support or help
Example
Children **depend upon** their parents for love and care.
孩子们**依赖**父母的爱和关怀。
idiom

behind enemy lines

处于敌对或危险的情况中
Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working **behind enemy lines** to report the truth.
记者们在敌人的防线后工作，以报道真相。
idiom

put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
idiom

out of the box thinking

以新颖、创新或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
Example
The solution requires **out of the box thinking** from all team members.
该解决方案需要所有团队成员进行**跳出思维定式的思考**。
idiom

run someone down

不公平地批评某人；说某人坏话
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
他总是在背后说同事的坏话。
idiom

on good terms with

与某人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
她为了孩子和前夫保持着良好的关系。
idiom

bubbling with joy

非常开心和兴奋
Meaning
very happy and excited
Example
The children were **bubbling with joy** after receiving their gifts.
孩子们在收到礼物后非常开心和兴奋。
phrasal-verb

sell off

迅速卖出资产或股票，通常以低价
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
投资者在市场下跌期间开始**sell off**他们的股票。
idiom

go down in flames

以惊人的方式失败
Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
项目在资金削减后**惨败**。
phrasal-verb

jump out at

立即引人注目或令人惊讶
Meaning
to be immediately noticeable or surprising
Example
The bright colors really **jump out at** you.
明亮的颜色真的**跳出来**。
idiom

debug the problem

识别并修复问题或错误
Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
在我们推送更新之前，先调试这个问题。
phrasal-verb

count down to deadlines

在工作到期前密切跟踪剩余时间
Meaning
to track remaining time closely before work is due
Example
I **count down to deadlines** with reminders so nothing slips.
我通过提醒倒数截止日期，以免错过任何事情。
idiom

There's no 'I' in team

强调团队合作的重要性，而不是个人的荣耀。
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
记住，在一个项目中，**团队里没有“我”**。
phrasal-verb

set toward

开始朝着某事取得进展
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
毕业后，她朝着成为律师的目标前进。
idiom

roam around

漫无目的地旅行或走动
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
我们度过了下午，**漫游四周**在老城里。
idiom

a bolt from the blue

突然和意想不到的事件或消息
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
他的辞职就像晴天霹雳一样。
phrasal-verb

bring together ideas

将不同的想法或方法结合起来，追求共同目标
Meaning
to combine different thoughts or approaches for a shared goal
Example
The summit aims to **bring together ideas** from across nations for sustainable progress.
峰会的目标是**汇集各国的想法**，以促进可持续发展。
phrasal-verb

keep fit

保持健康和积极运动
Meaning
to stay healthy and physically active
Example
I go jogging every morning to **keep fit**.
我每天早上去慢跑来保持健康。
phrasal-verb

get over setbacks

从困难中恢复并继续尝试
Meaning
to recover from difficulties and continue trying
Example
It’s not easy, but you must **get over setbacks** and move on.
这并不容易，但你必须**克服挫折**并继续前进。
idiom

give someone a piece of one’s mind

愤怒地告诉某人你的想法
Meaning
to tell someone angrily what you think
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.
她因为他粗鲁而愤怒地训了他一顿。
idiom

judge a book by its cover

仅凭外表形成观点
Meaning
to form an opinion based on appearance only
Example
Don’t **judge a book by its cover**; she’s actually very kind.
不要以貌取人；她实际上非常善良。
idiom

make friends

交朋友
Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
当你对别人友善时，很容易**交朋友**。
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。
idiom

pull the wool over someone’s eyes

欺骗或捉弄某人
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
他试图欺骗我，但我知道真相。
idiom

hit rock bottom

跌入谷底；到达失败或抑郁的最低点
Meaning
to reach the lowest point of failure or depression
Example
After losing his job, he **hit rock bottom**.
失去工作后，他**跌入了谷底**。
phrasal-verb

run around with

与特定一群人花费大量时间
Meaning
to spend a lot of time with a particular group of people
Example
He **runs around with** a fun crowd from college.
他和大学里的有趣一群人一起度过了很多时间。
idiom

alien concept

一些陌生或奇怪的东西
Meaning
something unfamiliar or strange
Example
Honesty seems like an **alien concept** to him.
诚实对他来说就像一个**外星概念**。
phrasal-verb

adjust back

在改变后返回到以前的状态或日常
Meaning
to return to a previous state or routine after a change
Example
It took her a while to **adjust back** to her normal schedule after the project ended.
项目结束后，她花了一些时间**调整回**正常的时间表。
idiom

robotic precision

极其准确和一致的表现
Meaning
extremely accurate and consistent performance
Example
She performs her tasks with **robotic precision**.
她以机器人般的精确度完成她的任务。