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idiom

on the rocks

处于困境或可能失败（特别是关系或婚姻）
Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
他们的婚姻在**困境中**，因为不断争吵。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

post up

上传或分享某些东西在线
Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
她在Facebook上发布了她的度假照片。
phrasal-verb

kick start

快速有效地开始某事
Meaning
to start something quickly and effectively
Example
The new project aims to **kick start** rural economic growth.
新项目旨在快速启动农村经济增长。
idiom

have a chip on your shoulder

因过去的事情而生气或怀恨
Meaning
to be angry or resentful about something from the past
Example
He **has a chip on his shoulder** about being rejected.
他因为被拒绝而心怀怨恨。
idiom

to orbit around

完全专注于某事或围绕某事旋转
Meaning
to be completely focused or revolve around something
Example
He seemed to **orbit around** the idea of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
他似乎在**围绕**成为成功企业家的想法旋转。
idiom

to bite the bullet

做出一个困难的决定或忍受一些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to make a difficult decision or endure something unpleasant
Example
I didn't want to go to the doctor, but I had to **bite the bullet**.
我不想去看医生，但我不得不**咬紧牙关**。
phrasal-verb

kick tricky issues up

将复杂问题提升到更高的层级
Meaning
to escalate complicated problems to a higher level
Example
Service reps **kick tricky issues up** when policy decisions are needed.
服务代表在需要政策决策时**kick tricky issues up**
phrasal-verb

phase out debts

逐渐减少或消除债务
Meaning
to gradually reduce or eliminate debts
Example
The government plans to **phase out debts** over the next decade.
政府计划在下一个十年内逐渐减少债务。
phrasal-verb

get lost

迷路
Meaning
to lose one's way
Example
We **got lost** in the small streets of Venice.
我们在威尼斯的小街道上**迷路**了。
phrasal-verb

cool down from

从情感或身体压力中放松并恢复
Meaning
to relax and recover from emotional or physical stress
Example
She needed time to **cool down from** the heated discussion.
她需要时间来从激烈的讨论中冷静下来。
phrasal-verb

run over

重复或复习你说的某些内容，以澄清或道歉
Meaning
to repeat or review something you said to clarify or apologize
Example
Let me **run over** what I said to make sure you understand my apology.
让我 **重复** 我说过的话，以确保你理解我的道歉。
idiom

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
idiom

a political football

一个被政治家用来为自己谋取利益的问题
Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become **a political football** in the country.
医疗保健已经成为国家中的**政治足球**。
idiom

as easy as ABC

非常容易做或理解
Meaning
very easy to do or understand
Example
For him, solving math problems is **as easy as ABC**.
对他来说，解决数学问题非常容易。
phrasal-verb

shout at

生气时对某人大喊大叫
Meaning
to raise your voice in anger at someone
Example
Don’t **shout at** me, I didn’t do anything wrong!
别对我大喊大叫，我没有做错任何事！
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

filter in calmness

逐渐将平静或冷静带入你的心灵
Meaning
to gradually bring peace or calm into your mind
Example
Meditation helps **filter in calmness** during stress.
冥想有助于在压力中**带来平静**。
idiom

Hit the wall

达到一个身体或精神上精疲力竭无法继续的点
Meaning
to reach a point where one is physically or mentally exhausted and cannot continue
Example
I’ve been working all day, and now I’ve finally **hit the wall**.
我工作了一整天，现在终于**撞墙了**。
idiom

own it

为你是谁或你做的事而感到骄傲
Meaning
to take pride in who you are or what you do
Example
Don’t be shy about your success—**own it**!
不要因你的成功而感到害羞——**自豪吧**！
phrasal-verb

set an example for

以一种其他人应该模仿的方式行事；通过榜样引领
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
一个好的领导者通过行动而不是言语**为团队树立榜样**。
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

Fit like a glove

完美契合。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
这件裙子**就像手套一样合适**！
idiom

back away from

从某个情境中撤退或退出
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
他选择在争论升级之前**退出**。
idiom

the green-eyed monster

嫉妒具象化或描述为一种毁灭性力量
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
不要让**绿眼怪物**毁了你的友谊。
idiom

big data

极大的数据集，可以通过计算分析来揭示模式、趋势和关联。
Meaning
Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Example
The company uses **big data** to improve customer experience.
公司使用**大数据**来提升客户体验。
idiom

as happy as a clam

感到完全快乐和满足
Meaning
feeling completely happy and content
Example
After a long vacation, he was **as happy as a clam**.
长假之后，他感到非常快乐。
idiom

hold over

将某事推迟到稍后时间
Meaning
to postpone something to a later time
Example
They had to **hold over** the vote until next week.
他们不得不将投票推迟到下周。
phrasal-verb

stay positive

保持乐观的态度
Meaning
to keep an optimistic attitude
Example
Even in hard times, she always tries to **stay positive**.
即使在困难时期，她也总是努力保持积极。
phrasal-verb

ground yourself in reality

集中注意力于现实以减少恐慌或焦虑
Meaning
to focus your mind on what is real to reduce panic or anxiety
Example
If you feel lost in thoughts, **ground yourself in reality** by naming what you see.
如果你感到迷失在思想中，通过命名你所看到的来**让自己回到现实中**。
phrasal-verb

buy in on

同意支持一个计划或想法
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
经理们在看到节省成本后同意这一策略。
phrasal-verb

work towards

努力实现特定的目标
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
他正在为实现成为飞行员的梦想而努力。
idiom

ease onto

轻轻地移动到某物上
Meaning
to move gently onto something
Example
Please **ease onto** the ramp to avoid jolts.
请轻轻地移动到坡道上以避免震动。
idiom

give me a hand

帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
你能**帮我一把**这个袋子吗？
phrasal-verb

pick over

仔细检查事物，挑选出最好的
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.
她仔细挑选了苹果，找到了最鲜的。
phrasal-verb

care about

对某人或某事表示关心或喜爱
Meaning
to feel concern or affection for someone or something
Example
He truly **cares about** the people he works with.
他真心关心与他一起工作的人。
idiom

feel like a million bucks

感到非常好或快乐
Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
经过一次很棒的锻炼后，我总是感觉很好。
phrasal-verb

wolf down

非常快速且贪婪地吃东西
Meaning
to eat something very quickly and greedily
Example
He **wolfed down** his lunch in five minutes.
他在五分钟内狼吞虎咽了午餐。
phrasal-verb

turn away from

停止做某事或停止参与其中
Meaning
to stop doing or being involved in something
Example
He decided to **turn away from** politics.
他决定放弃政治。
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

show your true colors

展示你的真实本性或意图
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
他终于**展示了他的真实本性**，当他拒绝帮助需要帮助的朋友时。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
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。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
idiom

shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
phrasal-verb

blow apart emotionally

因为情感上的压倒性而失去控制
Meaning
to lose control because of overwhelming emotion
Example
After the breakup, she **blew apart emotionally** for weeks.
分手后，她情绪崩溃了好几个星期。
idiom

I’m here for you

你可以依靠我的支持。
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
无论何时你需要我，**我在这里为你而在**。
phrasal-verb

drop notes in

在共享空间中留下简短的消息
Meaning
to leave short messages in a shared space
Example
I **drop notes in** the chat when I finish each checklist item.
我在聊天中留下简短的消息，当我完成每个检查清单项时。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
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

fill in on

向某人提供最新信息
Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
你能告诉我政策的最新更新吗？
phrasal-verb

spark off unrest

引起愤怒或抗议突然开始
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
新的税收政策在市民中**引发了骚乱**。
phrasal-verb

stir up

引发活动或能量增加
Meaning
to cause activity or energy to increase
Example
New infrastructure projects have **stirred up** economic growth in rural areas.
新的基础设施项目已在农村地区**激发**了经济增长。
phrasal-verb

see over

检查一个地方，特别是房子或建筑物
Meaning
to inspect a place, especially a house or building
Example
We went to **see over** the new apartment before signing the contract.
我们去检查新公寓，然后签署合同。
idiom

go through the motions

做事没有热情
Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
他在工作中只是走过场。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

reach out within

与组织内部的人进行协作联系
Meaning
to connect with people inside an organization for collaboration
Example
Leaders need to **reach out within** to build trust among teams.
领导者需要 **reach out within** 以在团队之间建立信任。
idiom

make it big

变得非常成功或著名
Meaning
to become very successful or famous
Example
He moved to Hollywood to **make it big**.
他搬到好莱坞去**出名**。
phrasal-verb

turn toward

将注意力或努力转向某事
Meaning
to direct attention or effort to something
Example
More youth are **turning toward** cultural initiatives to make a difference.
更多的年轻人正在**转向**文化倡议，以产生影响。
idiom

talk someone's ear off

说得太多、太久
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
她不停地谈她的新工作。
phrasal-verb

turn around the economy

改善一个正在衰退的经济
Meaning
to improve an economy that was in decline
Example
The stimulus package helped **turn around the economy** after the crisis.
刺激计划帮助在危机后改善经济。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

share the load

将工作或责任分配给人们
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
我们应该**分担负担**，这样就不会有人太累了
phrasal-verb

gear up for adventure

为一些刺激的事情准备设备和心态
Meaning
to prepare equipment and mindset for something exciting
Example
We **gear up for adventure** by checking safety kits before the hike.
我们通过在徒步旅行前检查安全装备来为冒险做好准备。
phrasal-verb

band up for

作为一个团体联合起来，以实现共同的经济目标
Meaning
to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
Example
Several small countries **banded up for** regional cooperation.
几个小国联合起来进行区域合作。
idiom

a pain in the neck

令人非常烦的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音真让人烦。
idiom

Keep the team on track

确保团队保持专注和有组织
Meaning
to make sure the team remains focused and organized
Example
As the project manager, it's important to **keep the team on track**.
作为项目经理，确保 **保持团队在正轨上** 是非常重要的。
phrasal-verb

catch up on

做一些之前错过或延迟的事情，在截止日期之前
Meaning
to do something that one has missed or delayed doing before a deadline
Example
I stayed late to **catch up on** my unfinished reports.
我加班工作来赶上我未完成的报告。
phrasal-verb

fill up with

被某物填满或与某物拥挤
Meaning
to become full or crowded with something
Example
The hall **filled up with** excited guests before the concert began.
音乐会开始前，大厅里挤满了兴奋的客人。
idiom

big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
phrasal-verb

go out for

离开家去做某项特定活动，如购物或吃饭
Meaning
to leave home to do a particular activity like shopping or eating
Example
We usually **go out for** groceries on weekends.
我们通常在周末外出购买杂货。
phrasal-verb

choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
idiom

piece of cake

做起来非常容易的事情
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
对她来说，考试是一个**小菜一碟**。
phrasal-verb

get over it

从令人不安或痛苦的事情中情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally from something upsetting or painful
Example
It took her months to **get over** the heartbreak.
她花了几个月的时间来**克服**心碎。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself through anxiety

平静地与自己交流，以减少焦虑
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
我通过**与自己对话来应对焦虑**，提醒自己一切都会过去。
idiom

keep your head in the game

保持精神集中并保持动力
Meaning
to stay mentally focused and motivated
Example
Even when things get tough, **keep your head in the game**.
即使事情变得困难，**保持专注在比赛中**。
phrasal-verb

lock down on

对某事施加严格的安全控制
Meaning
to impose strict security controls on something
Example
After the warning, we **locked down on** remote access rules.
在警告后，我们对远程访问规则进行了锁定
idiom

trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
我们通过**试验和错误**开发了这个产品。
phrasal-verb

refer back to

提到或将注意力引导到先前提到的内容
Meaning
to mention or direct attention to something mentioned earlier
Example
In this section, we **refer back to** the previous findings.
在本节中，我们回顾了之前的发现。
idiom

debug the mind

清理思绪或修复心理混乱
Meaning
to clear one’s thoughts or fix mental confusion
Example
Before making big design decisions, it’s good to **debug your mind**.
在做出重大设计决定之前，调试一下你的大脑是很好的。
idiom

turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
idiom

justice will prevail

最终，正义将战胜邪恶
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.
尽管案件很复杂，我相信**正义将战胜邪恶**。
idiom

sink or swim

凭自己的努力成功或失败
Meaning
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
Example
When you start your own business, it’s **sink or swim**.
当你开始自己的生意时，要么成功要么失败。
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**。
idiom

a lightbulb moment

一个突然的意识或理解
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我看到结果时，我有一个**灯泡时刻**。
idiom

easy money

用很少的努力赚到的钱
Meaning
money earned with little effort
Example
He thought gambling was **easy money**, but he lost everything.
他以为赌博是**轻松赚的钱**，但他失去了所有。
idiom

fear of the unknown

对未知事物的焦虑
Meaning
anxiety about things that are unfamiliar or uncertain
Example
Many people avoid change because of their **fear of the unknown**.
许多人因为他们的**对未知的恐惧**而避免变化。
phrasal-verb

do away with

摆脱某事；废除
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
他们计划很快废除旧系统。
B2 idiom

up in the air

不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
这个项目的计划仍悬而未决。
phrasal-verb

bring optimism into life

将充满希望和积极的思维融入到你的生活方式中
Meaning
to include hopeful and positive thinking in your lifestyle
Example
Try to **bring optimism into life** through daily habits.
尝试通过日常习惯**将乐观带入生活**。
idiom

Have something up your sleeve

有一个秘密计划或想法。
Meaning
To have a secret plan or idea.
Example
Don’t worry, he **has something up his sleeve** for the project.
别担心，他**有东西在袖子里**为这个项目。
phrasal-verb

level up skills

提高或升级您的能力或资格
Meaning
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
Example
Professionals often need to **level up skills** to stay competitive.
专业人士经常需要 **提高技能** 以保持竞争力。
idiom

Dress to kill

穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
她去聚会时总是穿得光彩照人。
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wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。
phrasal-verb

come down with

染上疾病
Meaning
to become ill with a disease
Example
I think I'm **coming down with** a cold.
我觉得我**得了感冒**。
phrasal-verb

let yourself go

放松并享受，不用担心
Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to **let yourself go** and stop overthinking.
有时你需要**放开自己**，停止过度思考。
idiom

on the stand

作为证人在法庭上作证
Meaning
testifying as a witness in court
Example
She was nervous when she was **on the stand**.
她在 **证人席** 上时感到很紧张。
phrasal-verb

shore up confidence

支持或增强对经济的信任与信心
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
政府宣布了新的改革措施，以增强金融市场的信任。
phrasal-verb

take a break

暂停工作一段时间以休息
Meaning
to stop working for a short time to rest
Example
I usually **take a break** around noon.
我通常在中午左右**休息一下**。
idiom

run for office

竞选政治职位
Meaning
to campaign for a political position
Example
She decided to **run for office** next year.
她决定明年竞选一个职位。
phrasal-verb

get along together

拥有友好和谐的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
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

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
idiom

tear-jerker

让你哭泣的东西，尤其是电影或故事
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
那部电影真是感人至深
phrasal-verb

pass around

在人员之间分发或共享某物
Meaning
to distribute or share something among people
Example
They **passed around** the trophy for everyone to see.
他们传递奖杯，让每个人都能看到。
phrasal-verb

drop away

逐渐减少; 褪色或消失
Meaning
to decrease gradually; to fade or disappear
Example
Attendance at the club meetings has **dropped away** recently.
最近，俱乐部会议的出席率已经下降。
phrasal-verb

join in on

参加一个对话或活动，在其中分享经验
Meaning
to participate in a conversation or activity where experiences are being shared
Example
Feel free to **join in on** the discussion about travel memories.
随时加入关于旅行记忆的讨论。
idiom

turn back the clock

回到一个早期的时间; 撤销进展或变化
Meaning
to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change
Example
Many people wish they could **turn back the clock** to their childhood.
许多人希望他们可以**把时间倒回**到他们的童年。
idiom

break faith

打破信任
Meaning
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
Example
He **broke faith** with his team when he left suddenly.
他**打破了信任**与他的团队，当他突然离开时。
idiom

hold onto

保留某物的所有权
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
Hold onto your receipts until the refund clears.
保留你的收据，直到退款清算。
phrasal-verb

roll with it

接受事态的发展并冷静应对
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
当意外挑战出现时，她知道如何冷静应对。
idiom

a heart-to-heart

一次真诚和开放的对话
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had **a heart-to-heart** about our future plans.
我们就我们的未来计划进行了**一次真诚的对话**。
phrasal-verb

roll out subsidies

为行业推出财务支持项目
Meaning
to introduce financial support programs for industries
Example
The government plans to **roll out subsidies** for renewable energy projects.
政府计划推出可再生能源项目的补贴。
phrasal-verb

take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
phrasal-verb

boost foreign reserves

增加一个国家的外汇储备
Meaning
to increase a country's holdings of foreign currencies
Example
The rise in exports helped **boost foreign reserves** significantly.
出口的增长帮助显著增加了外汇储备。
phrasal-verb

roll back on

减少或逆转政策或计划
Meaning
to reduce or reverse a policy or program
Example
The ministry **rolls back on** subsidies after the audit.
审计后，部门回滚补贴。
idiom

ease off

逐渐变得不那么强烈
Meaning
to gradually become less strong or intense
Example
The rain should **ease off** by evening.
雨到晚上应该会减弱。
phrasal-verb

shift toward innovation

更多地专注于创造新的想法或技术
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
许多行业正在努力 **转向创新** 以保持竞争力。