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idiom

on solid ground

处于安全或稳定的状况
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
经过几个月的辛勤工作，公司现在处于稳定的状况。
phrasal-verb

scale forward

逐步扩大运营或活动，朝着增长的方向发展
Meaning
to expand operations or activities progressively toward growth
Example
The organization plans to **scale forward** its social impact programs.
该组织计划**向前扩展**其社会影响力项目。
idiom

in a state of shock

极度惊讶或不安
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or upset
Example
She was **in a state of shock** after hearing the news.
她在听到新闻后**处于震惊状态**。
phrasal-verb

shut oneself in

把自己与他人隔离以避免压力
Meaning
to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress
Example
He **shut himself in** his office to avoid interruptions.
他 **把自己锁在** 办公室里以避免干扰
idiom

make up your mind

决定某事
Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to **make up your mind** about which job to take.
你需要**决定**要选择哪个工作。
idiom

the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
idiom

split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。
phrasal-verb

grow along with others

通过团队合作和共享经验共同发展
Meaning
to develop together through teamwork and shared experience
Example
We **grow along with others** when we learn and support each other.
当我们相互学习和支持时，我们共同成长。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前，先彻底讨论这个提案。
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。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
phrasal-verb

hold steady at

保持在某个特定的水平或数值上稳定
Meaning
to remain stable at a certain level or value
Example
The country's inflation rate has **held steady at** 5% for the past six months.
该国的通货膨胀率在过去六个月里保持在5%的水平上稳定。
idiom

the pen is mightier than the sword

言语和沟通比暴力更有力量
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
他认为**钢笔比剑更强**，所以他用思想而不是武器战斗。
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**。
phrasal-verb

get together with

与家人或朋友聚会并共度时光
Meaning
to meet and spend time with family or friends
Example
We try to **get together with** the whole family every Eid.
我们尽力在每个开斋节与全家团聚。
idiom

cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
phrasal-verb

stand for equality

代表或支持平等权利的理念
Meaning
to represent or support the idea of equal rights for all
Example
We must **stand for equality** in every part of the world.
我们必须在世界的每个地方**站出来支持平等**。
phrasal-verb

play into

对特定趋势或情况的贡献或支持
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
新技术支持不断增长的自动化需求。
idiom

pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
phrasal-verb

crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。
phrasal-verb

ground within

通过与内心的平静相连接来稳定情绪
Meaning
to stabilize your emotions by connecting to your inner calm
Example
She practiced breathing exercises to **ground within** during stress.
她通过练习呼吸练习来**ground within**，以应对压力
idiom

Don Quixote

一个过于理想化、不切实际或不实用的人。
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
他就像堂吉诃德一样，追逐不可能的梦想。
idiom

window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在这个时期内有机会
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
我们有一个小的机会窗口来推出这个产品。
idiom

on the fast track

在职业或项目中快速进展
Meaning
advancing quickly in a career or project
Example
He is **on the fast track** to becoming a manager.
他正在**快速通道**上成为经理。
idiom

as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

give credit where it's due

承认某人的贡献或努力
Meaning
to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort
Example
Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.
让我们**给予应得的荣誉**并感谢团队。
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。
phrasal-verb

cool down after

在锻炼或努力后轻松放松
Meaning
to gently relax following exercise or effort
Example
Always **cool down after** intense matches to avoid injury.
总是**冷却下来后**在激烈的比赛后避免受伤。
idiom

work your fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
她非常努力工作，支持她的家庭。
phrasal-verb

tear up at

因情感而流泪
Meaning
to get tears in your eyes due to emotion
Example
He **teared up at** the touching moment in the movie.
他在电影的感人时刻**流泪了**。
idiom

dance to one's own tune

独立行事；不受他人影响
Meaning
to behave independently; not influenced by others
Example
He always **dances to his own tune** and never follows the crowd.
他总是按照自己的节奏行事，从不随波逐流。
idiom

phase out

逐渐停止使用或提供某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
该公司计划在明年之前逐渐停止使用塑料包装。
phrasal-verb

break down walls

去除人们之间的分歧或障碍
Meaning
to remove divisions or barriers between people
Example
The new leadership aims to **break down walls** between departments.
新的领导力旨在消除各部门之间的壁垒。
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

follow through with receipts

通过附加证据完成费用报告
Meaning
to complete expense reports by attaching proof
Example
Please **follow through with receipts** within two business days.
请在两个工作日内通过收据完成此事。
phrasal-verb

space out on

在做或听某事时失去集中注意力
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
如果我不做笔记，我会在长时间的网络研讨会上走神
idiom

a shoulder to lean on

给予你支持和安慰的人
Meaning
someone to give you support and comfort
Example
She’s always been **a shoulder to lean on** for me.
她一直是我可以依靠的**肩膀**。
phrasal-verb

look beyond

考虑未来或考虑更广泛的可能性
Meaning
to think about the future or consider wider possibilities
Example
Good leaders **look beyond** short-term results to long-term growth.
好的领导者**look beyond**短期结果，着眼于长期增长。
idiom

keep the peace

维持秩序并避免冲突
Meaning
to maintain order and avoid conflict
Example
The police were called to **keep the peace** during the protest.
警方被叫来在抗议期间维持和平。
phrasal-verb

plough back

将利润再投资到相同的业务中
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
公司将其利润再投资到扩展操作中。
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

set off for

开始前往一个特定的地方旅行
Meaning
to start a journey to a specific place
Example
We **set off for** Cox’s Bazar early in the morning.
我们早上很早就出发前往Cox’s Bazar。
idiom

Don't cry over spilled milk

不要浪费时间为已经发生的事情担忧。
Meaning
Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.
Example
**Don't cry over spilled milk**; learn from your mistake.
不要为洒掉的牛奶哭泣；从你的错误中学习。
idiom

Runway

初创公司在资金耗尽前的时间。
Meaning
The time a startup has before running out of cash.
Example
We only have six months of **runway** left.
我们只有六个月的**runway**了。
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

coach up

彻底地训练某人，以提高他们的技能
Meaning
to train someone thoroughly to improve their skills
Example
My mentor **coaches me up** before every major presentation.
我的导师在每次重要的演讲前都会彻底地指导我。
idiom

pick up on

注意到或意识到某事
Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
他没有注意到我给的微妙暗示。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
idiom

algorithmic trading

使用算法在金融市场中实现自动化交易
Meaning
the use of algorithms to automate trading in financial markets
Example
Banks are increasingly using **algorithmic trading** to optimize their investments.
银行越来越多地使用**算法交易**来优化他们的投资。
phrasal-verb

set your mind to

将所有注意力和努力集中于实现某个目标
Meaning
to focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
Example
You can achieve anything if you **set your mind to** it.
如果你专注于它，你可以实现任何事情。
idiom

catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
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

cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时，他**越界了**。
phrasal-verb

break limits

超越通常可能或预期的事物
Meaning
to go beyond what is normally possible or expected
Example
He **broke limits** by achieving what no one else dared to try.
他通过实现别人不敢尝试的事情，突破了极限。
idiom

bookend something

标志某事的开始和结束
Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
她的职业生涯以两场精彩的表演为开端和结束。
phrasal-verb

work out differences

在各方之间找到解决方案或妥协
Meaning
to find a solution or compromise to disagreements between parties
Example
The two nations tried to **work out differences** through dialogue.
两个国家通过对话尝试解决分歧。
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
phrasal-verb

drive growth

促进商业或经济的增长或改善
Meaning
to cause an increase or improvement in business or economy
Example
Government investments in infrastructure can **drive growth** across multiple sectors.
政府在基础设施领域的投资可以促进多个领域的增长。
idiom

catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
phrasal-verb

cut across

同时影响多个领域或群体
Meaning
to affect multiple areas or groups at once
Example
Climate change **cuts across** every sector of society.
气候变化**影响**社会的各个领域。
phrasal-verb

eat in

在家或酒店吃饭，而不是出去
Meaning
to have a meal at home or at the hotel instead of going out
Example
We were too tired to go out, so we decided to **eat in**.
我们太累了，不想出去，所以我们决定在家吃饭。
idiom

scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
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

step forward with confidence

毫不畏惧地大胆行动或发言
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
他决定充满信心地迈出一步并分享他的想法。
phrasal-verb

learn about

获得对新事物的了解或理解
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding of something new
Example
Through cultural exchange, people **learn about** different lifestyles and beliefs.
通过文化交流，人们可以**了解**不同的生活方式和信仰。
idiom

A bright future awaits

美好的事情即将到来
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a **bright future awaits** you.
尽管面临挑战，**光明的未来在等待你**。
idiom

pick a fight

故意挑起争论
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
不要**挑衅**他；他已经生气了。
phrasal-verb

turn up for

参加或出席以支持活动或事业
Meaning
to attend or show up to support an event or cause
Example
Many locals **turned up for** the community clean-up drive.
许多当地人参加了社区清理活动。
idiom

to go viral

迅速传播，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to spread rapidly, especially online
Example
The new research paper **went viral** on social media.
这篇新研究论文在社交媒体上**迅速传播**。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
idiom

farm out

将工作交给别人做
Meaning
to give work to someone else to do
Example
The company decided to **farm out** its design work.
公司决定将其设计工作外包。
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。
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

pull back

撤退或撤回；向后移动
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw; to move backward
Example
The army had to **pull back** after facing heavy resistance.
军队在面对强烈抵抗后不得不**撤退**。
idiom

trade blows

与某人争论或打架
Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
这两家竞争公司多年来一直在为市场份额而斗争。
phrasal-verb

expand on

增加关于某事的更多细节或信息
Meaning
to add more details or information about something
Example
Could you **expand on** your last point a bit more?
你能**展开**一下你最后的观点吗？
idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
idiom

human in the loop

一个积极参与监控或控制自动化过程的人
Meaning
a person actively involved in monitoring or controlling an automated process
Example
Even in AI systems, a **human in the loop** ensures ethical decisions.
即使在人工智能系统中，**人类在环中**也能确保做出道德决策。
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

find common ground

找到共同的兴趣或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement
Example
We must **find common ground** to resolve this conflict.
我们必须找到共同点来解决这个冲突。
idiom

switch off

停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
在漫长的一天后，**关闭** 是很重要的。
phrasal-verb

smooth out differences

解决分歧或使事情变得更容易
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
我们需要平滑差异，以提高团队间的合作。
phrasal-verb

follow around

密切陪伴某人，通常是为了观察或学习
Meaning
to accompany someone closely, often to observe or learn
Example
New employees **follow around** seniors to learn how things work.
新员工跟着老员工学习事情是如何运作的。
idiom

cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
idiom

get the hang of it

学习或掌握某件新事物
Meaning
to learn or become skilled at something new
Example
Don’t worry, you’ll **get the hang of it** soon.
别担心，你很快就能 **掌握它**。
idiom

meet someone halfway

同意与某人妥协
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.
我们最终在半路上见面并达成了解决方案。
phrasal-verb

cut back on costs

减少支出或费用
Meaning
to reduce spending or expenses
Example
We need to **cut back on costs** to improve our profit margins.
我们需要减少支出以提高我们的利润率。
phrasal-verb

let through

让情感自然流动，而不抵抗它们
Meaning
to allow emotions to pass naturally without resisting them
Example
It’s okay to **let through** your sadness and then move on.
允许让你的悲伤**通过**，然后继续前进。
phrasal-verb

lay things out for

清楚地解释或安排信息，目的是为了某个特定目的
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
她为团队安排了事情，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

deal out

将某物分配给几个人
Meaning
to distribute something to several people
Example
The teacher **dealt out** the exam papers.
老师分发了考试试卷。
idiom

bear with

对某人或某事保持耐心
Meaning
to be patient with someone or something
Example
Please **bear with** us while we resolve the issue.
请在我们解决问题时耐心等待。
idiom

wise beyond one's years

展现出超越年龄期望的智慧或成熟
Meaning
showing wisdom or maturity greater than expected for one's age
Example
Her advice is always thoughtful—she’s **wise beyond her years**.
她的建议总是深思熟虑——她的智慧**超越了她的年龄**。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
idiom

get off scot-free

逃避惩罚或后果，而不面临任何惩罚
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
他被抓到偷窃，但成功逃避了惩罚。
phrasal-verb

pour out

自由地表达你所有的感情
Meaning
to express all your feelings freely
Example
She **poured out** her heart to her best friend.
她把她的心事**倾诉**给了她最好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

bring down debt

减少债务
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
政府通过增加出口来尝试减少债务。
phrasal-verb

sing the praises of

热情地赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
导演在活动后热情地赞扬了团队。
phrasal-verb

glow with pride

因自豪而闪耀
Meaning
to look very proud or pleased
Example
He **glowed with pride** when his daughter won the award.
当他的女儿赢得奖项时，他**因自豪而闪耀**。
phrasal-verb

pay someone out

为损失或损坏赔偿某人
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or damage
Example
The insurer **paid her out** after the accident.
事故后保险公司支付了她的赔偿。
phrasal-verb

power down

完全关闭或关闭设备
Meaning
to turn off or shut down a device completely
Example
You should **power down** your computer before cleaning it.
你应该在清洁之前关掉你的电脑。
idiom

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

pivot

根据市场反馈或失败调整方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
在初步的产品发布失败后，团队决定向新的商业模式**枢轴**。
phrasal-verb

grow through

通过困难的经历变得更强大或更聪明
Meaning
to become stronger or wiser because of difficult experiences
Example
We often **grow through** the pain we experience.
我们常常通过我们经历的痛苦**成长**。
idiom

on the rebound

在分手后不久开始一段新的关系
Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
他再次开始约会 **昂 迪 利宝德**。
idiom

Risk it for the biscuit

冒险去获得有价值的东西。
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
他知道这很冒险，但他决定**为饼干冒险**。
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

sitting on a gold mine

拥有某些非常有价值的东西，但尚未意识到
Meaning
to have something very valuable that is not yet realized
Example
That old property is worth millions — you're **sitting on a gold mine**.
那块老物业价值数百万——你坐在一座金矿上。
phrasal-verb

pair program through

一起工作直到问题解决
Meaning
to work on code together until a problem is solved
Example
We **pair program through** tricky bugs to keep velocity steady.
我们**配对编程通过**解决棘手的 bug，以保持速度稳定。
phrasal-verb

take up a new habit

开始定期做某事作为一种习惯或例行公事
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to **take up a new habit** of reading before bed.
她决定**养成一个新习惯**，就是睡前读书。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

die out

彻底灭绝或完全消失
Meaning
to become extinct or disappear completely
Example
Many ancient traditions have **died out** over the centuries.
许多古老的传统在几个世纪里已经**消失**。
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

将商业活动扩展到新国家
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
许多当地公司正试图将商业活动扩展到新国家，以增加利润。
idiom

pay off

经过努力后取得良好的结果
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
所有那些熬夜终于在发布时得到回报。
phrasal-verb

follow along in chat

在在线会议期间跟上消息
Meaning
to keep up with messages during an online meeting
Example
Participants **follow along in chat** while the speaker demos the tool.
参与者在演讲者演示工具时，**跟随聊天**。
phrasal-verb

share stories with

交流文化经验和个人故事
Meaning
to exchange cultural experiences and personal stories
Example
They sat together to **share stories with** people from around the world.
他们坐在一起与来自世界各地的人们分享故事。
phrasal-verb

raise consciousness about

让人们更加意识到一个问题或原因
Meaning
to make people more aware of an issue or cause
Example
The campaign aims to **raise consciousness about** climate change.
该活动旨在提高对气候变化的意识。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
idiom

feel the heat

yùdòng yāo qiú huò pīpíng
Meaning
to experience pressure or criticism
Example
The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.
Zhíyuán zài xiāoshòu xiàjiàng hòu kāishǐ **gǎnshòu rèliè**.
phrasal-verb

brush through

快速浏览或通过某事
Meaning
to quickly review or go through something
Example
I’ll **brush through** my notes one more time before the exam.
在考试前，我会再快速浏览一遍我的笔记。
idiom

turn the tables

逆转局势并获得上风
Meaning
to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand
Example
They were losing, but managed to **turn the tables** in the final round.
他们在输，但在最后一轮成功地**转变了局面**。