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phrasal-verb

open minds through dialogue

通过开放的交流促进不同文化之间的理解
Meaning
to encourage understanding between cultures by communicating openly
Example
The conference aimed to **open minds through dialogue** between communities.
会议的目的是在社区之间通过**对话开启思维**。
idiom

outsmart the algorithm

击败或欺骗使用人工智能或自动化的系统
Meaning
to beat or trick a system that uses AI or automation
Example
People try to **outsmart the algorithm** to boost their posts.
人们试图通过**欺骗算法**来增加他们的帖子曝光。
idiom

let one's hair down

放松并自由享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to **let our hair down**.
项目结束后，我们都出去**放松一下**。
idiom

trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的**权衡**。
idiom

get used to it

适应新事物
Meaning
to become familiar with something new
Example
It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.
花了一些时间，但我终于适应了它。
phrasal-verb

open out emotionally

开始自由地表达感情
Meaning
to start expressing feelings freely
Example
It took her months to **open out emotionally** after the breakup.
她花了几个月才在分手后**情感上开放**。
phrasal-verb

lean toward

表示偏好或支持某个选项或一方
Meaning
to show preference or support for one option or side
Example
Most countries **lean toward** multilateral cooperation.
大多数国家倾向于多边合作。
phrasal-verb

keep alive

确保文化传统继续存在
Meaning
to make sure cultural traditions continue to exist
Example
Artists work hard to **keep alive** the spirit of folk art.
艺术家们努力工作，以确保民间艺术的精神得以保持。
idiom

at a crossroads

处在人生必须做出决定的时刻
Meaning
at a point where a decision must be made
Example
After years of travel, she found herself **at a crossroads** in life.
经过多年的旅行，她发现自己**处在人生的十字路口**。
phrasal-verb

point up

强调某事; 使某事更加显著
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
这个例子突出了沟通的重要性。
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

follow through on plans

完成已承诺或已计划的行动
Meaning
to complete actions that were promised or scheduled
Example
She **follows through on plans** even when the workload spikes.
她即使在工作负荷增加时也会跟进计划。
idiom

the story breaks

当新闻公开或首次报道时
Meaning
when news becomes public or is first reported
Example
When **the story broke**, everyone was shocked.
当**故事曝光**时，所有人都震惊了。
idiom

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
phrasal-verb

wipe off

通过擦拭从表面移除某物
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
请擦掉桌子上的灰尘。
idiom

food for thought

让人认真思考的事情
Meaning
something that makes you think seriously
Example
His comment gave me **food for thought**.
他的评论让我深思。
idiom

to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
idiom

cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
phrasal-verb

make out to be

声称或假装关于某人或某事
Meaning
to claim or pretend something about someone or something
Example
He’s not as rich as he **makes out to be**.
他并不像他所说的那么富有。
phrasal-verb

talk over calmly

冷静地讨论一个问题而不生气
Meaning
to discuss an issue in a relaxed way without anger
Example
They sat down to **talk over calmly** what had gone wrong.
他们坐下来冷静地讨论出了什么问题。
idiom

stay on task

继续专注于需要做的事情
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
即使事情变得困难，也要尽量**stay on task**
idiom

as free as a bird

完全自由；无忧无虑
Meaning
completely free; without worries
Example
After the exams, I felt **as free as a bird**.
考试后，我感到完全自由。
idiom

to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

come together on

就共同问题达成一致意见
Meaning
to unite in agreement on a common issue
Example
World leaders **came together on** climate change goals.
世界各国领导人在气候变化目标上达成了一致。
idiom

safeguard your system

保护你的计算机系统或网络免受攻击
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
确保使用最新的防病毒软件来**保护你的系统**。
idiom

pair up with

与某人一起工作或共同参与
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
请与一个伙伴配对进行实验。
phrasal-verb

build upon research

以先前的研究为基础，推动创新
Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often **build upon research** to create groundbreaking solutions.
科学家常常**以先前的研究为基础**来创造创新的解决方案。
idiom

the light dawned on someone

某人突然明白了某件事
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
她**突然明白了**自己犯了一个错误。
idiom

be a role model

成为别人应该模仿的榜样
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
她总是公司里年轻员工的**榜样**。
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

fail at something

做某事失败
Meaning
to not succeed in doing something
Example
He tried to fix the car, but he **failed at something**.
他试图修理汽车，但他在某些事情上失败了。
idiom

a snowball effect

一种情况，其中某事物的规模或重要性以越来越快的速度增加
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating **a snowball effect**.
她的追随者越多，她就越有名，形成了一个雪球效应。
phrasal-verb

open your heart

变得更加情感上可用或充满爱
Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
她决定再次**敞开心扉**去爱。
idiom

bring forward

将某物移至较早的时间
Meaning
to move something to an earlier time
Example
We had to **bring forward** the meeting due to travel.
由于旅行，我们不得不提前会议。
phrasal-verb

take up meditation

开始练习冥想
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
我最近开始练习冥想以减轻压力并感到更加平静。
idiom

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
idiom

off the beaten track

在一个很少有人去的地方；偏远或不寻常
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
我们发现了一个美丽的海滩，远离人群。
idiom

think ahead

为未来做计划；预见未来的需求或事件
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
好的经理总是会在做出重大决定之前**提前思考**。
idiom

glide over

简要处理某事而不涉及细节
Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
他倾向于**忽略**技术问题。
idiom

Lay bricks for the future

为未来的成功打下坚实的基础。
Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
教育帮助孩子为未来打下坚实的基础。
idiom

Never give up

尽管面临困难，仍然继续努力。
Meaning
Always continue trying despite difficulties.
Example
No matter how hard it is, **never give up**.
无论多么困难，**永不放弃**。
phrasal-verb

branch out professionally

开始做一些新的事情，或在职业上扩展到一个新的领域
Meaning
to start doing something new or expand into a new area professionally
Example
After years in sales, he decided to **branch out professionally** into marketing.
在销售工作多年后，他决定在职业上拓展到市场营销领域。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
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

have faith in

相信或信任某人或某事
Meaning
to believe or trust in someone or something
Example
You should **have faith in** your abilities.
你应该 **相信自己** 的能力。
phrasal-verb

catch out

欺骗某人犯错误；发现某人做错事
Meaning
to trick someone into making a mistake; to discover someone doing something wrong
Example
The reporter tried to **catch out** the politician with a tricky question.
记者试图通过一个难题把政治家套住。
phrasal-verb

turn against

停止支持某人并开始反对他们
Meaning
to stop supporting someone and start opposing them
Example
The public **turned against** the government after the scandal.
丑闻发生后，公众转而反对政府。
phrasal-verb

climb up

用手和脚向上爬
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
孩子们 **爬上** 树去拿风筝。
phrasal-verb

catch on quickly

快速理解新概念或想法
Meaning
to understand new concepts or ideas fast
Example
She **catches on quickly** when it comes to math problems.
她在数学问题上**迅速理解**。
phrasal-verb

hold off on

推迟做某事，尤其是花费或启动新项目
Meaning
to delay doing something, especially spending or launching new projects
Example
Investors decided to **hold off on** new ventures until the market improved.
投资者决定推迟新项目，直到市场改善。
phrasal-verb

play out

以特定方式发生或发展
Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
我们看着故事是如何**展开**直到最后的转折。
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

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
phrasal-verb

move forward with

继续推进一个计划或想法
Meaning
to continue progressing with a plan or idea
Example
After months of preparation, they decided to **move forward with** the project.
经过几个月的准备，他们决定 **继续推进** 项目。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
idiom

spark an idea

使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
那部电影**激发了一个想法**，为我的下一个项目。
phrasal-verb

step up with

在需要时提供领导或资源
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
每当团队感到困惑时，她总是 step up with 清晰的目标。
idiom

a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
phrasal-verb

click away

快速离开危险或可疑的网页
Meaning
to leave a dangerous or suspicious webpage quickly
Example
If you see something strange, just **click away** immediately.
如果你看到奇怪的东西，请立即**点击**离开。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
idiom

beat down

重复用力打击，例如强烈的阳光或雨水
Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
下午的阳光 **照射** 在田野上整整一天。
idiom

scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

cheer about

大声表达对某事的快乐或赞同
Meaning
to express happiness or approval loudly about something
Example
Fans **cheered about** the team’s victory.
球迷们**为球队的胜利欢呼**。
phrasal-verb

aim higher

设定更具雄心的目标
Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
如果你想成功，你必须**设定更高的目标**。
phrasal-verb

break into production

开始生产新产品；大规模开始生产
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
该国计划在明年开始生产电动汽车。
phrasal-verb

build up energy

随着时间的推移增加你的力量或动机
Meaning
to increase your strength or motivation over time
Example
Regular rest helps you **build up energy** for the next day.
定期休息帮助你为第二天积累能量。
idiom

throw money down the drain

把钱浪费在无用的事情上
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
买那个假品牌包就像是**把钱扔进排水管**。
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
phrasal-verb

move aside

靠边站让某人或某物通过
Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please **move aside** so the ambulance can go through.
请 **靠边站** 让救护车通过。
phrasal-verb

hash out with

通过彻底讨论解决细节
Meaning
to resolve details through thorough discussion
Example
We **hash out with** the partners before signing the merger paperwork.
在签署合并文件之前，我们与合作伙伴讨论细节。
phrasal-verb

laugh off trouble

通过开玩笑来保持积极态度
Meaning
to stay positive by joking about problems
Example
She **laughs off trouble** when flight delays throw off plans.
她在航班延误时，**笑掉麻烦**，打乱了计划。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
idiom

The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
idiom

clash of civilizations

不同文化、宗教或文明群体之间的冲突
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
关于文化差异的辩论常被视为一次**文明的冲突**。
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

influencer culture

社交媒体名人推广产品或生活方式的趋势
Meaning
the trend of social media personalities promoting products or lifestyles
Example
**Influencer culture** has changed how brands market themselves.
**网红文化** 改变了品牌推广自己的方式。
idiom

to take the bull by the horns

直接并且果断地面对问题或挑战
Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
我们需要**抓住公牛的角**，现在开始做出决定。
phrasal-verb

move on from

情感恢复并继续生活，经受过痛苦的经验之后
Meaning
to recover emotionally and continue life after a painful experience
Example
It took him a while to **move on from** the heartbreak.
他需要一些时间来从失恋中恢复
phrasal-verb

pick through

翻找东西以找到你想要的
Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
他翻找旧书，寻找他最喜欢的那本。
phrasal-verb

drop in for

简短或非正式地参与
Meaning
to attend briefly or informally
Example
I plan to **drop in for** the group discussion later this evening.
我计划稍后参加小组讨论，**简短参与**。
phrasal-verb

find over to

将注意力或焦点转移到新的事物上
Meaning
to move or transfer attention or focus to something new
Example
She quickly **found over to** another topic when things got awkward.
当事情变得尴尬时，她迅速转移到另一个话题。
phrasal-verb

build toward

通过一种有助于实现目标的方式取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in a way that helps achieve a goal
Example
Every small project helped her **build toward** becoming a team leader.
每一个小项目都帮助她朝着成为团队领导者的目标前进。
phrasal-verb

live up to promises

根据某人承诺或期望的行为
Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always **live up to** their promises.
伟大的领导者总是信守承诺。
idiom

pop the champagne

庆祝一个特殊的事件或成功
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
让我们打开香槟庆祝我们的胜利！
idiom

The shot heard around the world

一个具有全球意义或影响的事件。
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
互联网的发明是通信领域中具有全球影响的事件。
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。
idiom

hit the ceiling

达到最高可能的水平或价格
Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
合并新闻后，股票价格**达到了最高点**。
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
idiom

to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
phrasal-verb

rise up against

反抗或抗议权威或压迫
Meaning
to rebel or protest against authority or oppression
Example
Citizens **rose up against** the unfair government policies.
市民们**反抗**不公正的政府政策。
phrasal-verb

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
idiom

keep your dreams alive

即使困难，也要继续相信自己的目标
Meaning
to continue believing in your goals even when it's hard
Example
No matter how tough life gets, **keep your dreams alive**.
无论生活多么艰难，**保持你的梦想活着**。
phrasal-verb

turn failure into

将失败转化为学习或成功的机会
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
他试图将失败转化为他下一个项目的动力。
idiom

apology accepted

用于表示你原谅某人
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
别担心，原谅了
phrasal-verb

deal around

非正式地在人们之间分享某物
Meaning
to share something among people informally
Example
He **dealt around** the snacks during the meeting.
他在会议期间分发了小吃。
phrasal-verb

chat with

与某人非正式交谈
Meaning
to talk informally with someone
Example
She loves to **chat with** new people at social events.
她喜欢在社交活动中与新朋友**聊天**。
idiom

paint a new picture

创造一个新的愿景或概念
Meaning
to create a new vision or concept
Example
The designer managed to **paint a new picture** for the brand.
设计师为品牌创造了一个新的形象。
phrasal-verb

zone in on calmness

专注于保持冷静
Meaning
to focus your mind on staying calm
Example
Try to **zone in on calmness** during meditation.
尝试在冥想时**zone in on calmness**。
phrasal-verb

cut off from reality

与真实或实际的事物断开联系
Meaning
to be disconnected from what is real or practical
Example
He lives in his own world, completely **cut off from reality**.
他生活在自己的世界里，完全 **切断现实**。
phrasal-verb

crack up at

无法控制地笑某事
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone **cracked up at** his funny joke.
每个人都对他的笑话笑得不行。
phrasal-verb

take responsibility for

接受你为某事负责
Meaning
to accept that you are to blame for something
Example
He finally **took responsibility for** the mistake.
他终于**为错误承担责任**。
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
idiom

dive into

充满热情地开始做某事
Meaning
to start doing something with enthusiasm
Example
Let’s **dive into** the agenda after coffee.
喝完咖啡后我们开始讨论议程吧。
idiom

out of your mind

疯狂或极度担心
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
You must be **out of your mind** to drive that fast!
你一定是**疯了**，开这么快！
phrasal-verb

heal over time

随着时间的推移在情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally as time passes
Example
She knew she would **heal over time** if she stayed patient.
她知道，如果她保持耐心，随着时间的推移她会情感上恢复。
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。
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

raise the stakes

提高风险或难度的水平
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
如果我们想产生更大的影响力，我们需要**提高赌注**。
phrasal-verb

fork out

不情愿地花钱
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
我们不得不为汽车修理花费很多钱。
idiom

gray area

一个没有明确定义或介于两类之间的情况
Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
AI监控法仍然处于**灰色地带**。
idiom

At the drop of a hat

立即；毫不犹豫。
Meaning
Immediately; without hesitation.
Example
He’s ready to help **at the drop of a hat**.
他准备好**毫不犹豫**地帮助。
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。
phrasal-verb

stand against

强烈反对或抵制某事
Meaning
to oppose or resist something strongly
Example
He decided to **stand against** the unfair law.
他决定反对不公正的法律。
phrasal-verb

tune in for

在预定时间收看或收听某事
Meaning
to watch or listen to something at a scheduled time
Example
Millions **tune in for** the morning science segment online.
数百万人准时收看在线的早晨科学栏目。
phrasal-verb

bring in ideas

引入或贡献新想法
Meaning
to introduce or contribute new ideas
Example
He encouraged the team to bring in new ideas for the project.
他鼓励团队为项目带来新想法。
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
phrasal-verb

drop out

在完成课程之前离开学校或大学
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing the course
Example
He decided to **drop out** of college and start a business.
他决定离开大学并开始创业。
idiom

play to the gallery

试图获得大众的认同，而不是专家的认同
Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
政治家显然在用他的演讲**取悦观众**。