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idiom

open up

变得愿意分享想法或开始操作
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
他终于开始谈论他面临的挑战。
idiom

mea culpa

用来承认自己错误的表达
Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public **mea culpa** for his earlier comments.
他为自己早先的评论公开做了**mea culpa**。
phrasal-verb

stand united for

为某一事业或问题共同努力
Meaning
to act together in support of a cause or issue
Example
Nations must **stand united for** peace and prosperity.
各国必须**stand united for**和平与繁荣。
phrasal-verb

sit with yourself

独自度过安静的时间，反思你的情感和思想
Meaning
to spend quiet time alone reflecting on your feelings and thoughts
Example
It’s important to **sit with yourself** to understand your emotions.
重要的是要 **与自己独处** 以理解你的情感。
phrasal-verb

adjust for change

做出修改以应对新的情况
Meaning
to make modifications to deal with new circumstances
Example
The manager asked everyone to **adjust for change** during the transition.
经理要求大家在过渡期间调整以应对变化。
phrasal-verb

blow through

当风或暴风雨迅速吹过一个区域时
Meaning
when wind or storm moves quickly across an area
Example
A strong wind **blew through** the town last night.
昨晚，一阵强风**吹过**了这个城市。
phrasal-verb

reply to

回复一条消息或电子邮件
Meaning
to respond to a message or email
Example
I’ll **reply to** your email by the end of the day.
我将在今天结束前回复你的电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
phrasal-verb

agree with

与他人持相同意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
I completely **agree with** you on this matter.
我完全**同意**你在这个问题上的看法。
idiom

hit the road running

迅速而充满活力地开始某事
Meaning
to start something quickly and energetically
Example
We **hit the road running** as soon as the bus arrived.
公交车一到，我们就充满活力地出发了。
idiom

catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
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。
phrasal-verb

rise up to

成功应对挑战或情况
Meaning
to face and deal successfully with a challenge or situation
Example
He **rose up to** the challenge and proved his worth.
他迎接挑战并证明了自己的价值。
phrasal-verb

shut off from

停止与他人沟通或分享情感
Meaning
to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
Example
After the argument, he **shut himself off from** everyone for days.
争吵后，他**与所有人断开**了好几天。
idiom

beat the algorithm

找到一种方法来智取或绕过系统的逻辑
Meaning
to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic
Example
Marketers always try to **beat the algorithm** for better reach.
营销人员总是尝试**击败算法**以获得更好的覆盖范围。
phrasal-verb

learn by

通过特定的方法或方式获得知识或技能
Meaning
to gain knowledge or skill through a specific way or method
Example
Many people **learn by** making mistakes and correcting them.
许多人通过犯错并改正它们来学习。
idiom

where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——你可以做到！
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

back away from blame

在争论中避免将责任推给别人或自己
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
明智的做法是 **回避责备**，并专注于解决方案。
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We **touch base after work** to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

用于测试某个想法的产品的最简单版本。
Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an **MVP** to get feedback before the full version.
我们发布了一个**MVP**，在发布完整版本之前获得反馈。
phrasal-verb

sync expectations up

确保每个人理解相同的计划
Meaning
to make sure everyone understands the same plan
Example
Let's **sync expectations up** before we send the proposal.
在发送提案之前，我们先同步期望。
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
phrasal-verb

be skeptical of

对某事的真实性或价值表示怀疑
Meaning
to have doubts about the truth or value of something
Example
Many people are **skeptical of** online reviews.
很多人对**在线评论**持怀疑态度。
idiom

Risk it all

冒着巨大的风险，可能会导致损失。
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
她决定为了她的梦想项目，放手一搏。
phrasal-verb

back up investment

通过资金支持财务或商业计划
Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
私人投资者在绿色能源项目中提供了支持。
idiom

A Sherlock Holmes

一个非常擅长解决谜题或发现信息的人
Meaning
A person who is extremely good at solving mysteries or finding out information.
Example
He’s such **a Sherlock Holmes** when it comes to finding lost things.
在寻找丢失的东西时，他真像一个夏洛克福尔摩斯
idiom

take a dim view of

不赞成某事; 拥有负面意见
Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager **takes a dim view of** employees arriving late.
经理不赞成员工迟到。
phrasal-verb

ease out tension

减少或消除压力感
Meaning
to reduce or remove feelings of stress
Example
A warm bath helps to **ease out tension** from muscles.
温暖的沐浴有助于**缓解肌肉压力**。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
idiom

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
phrasal-verb

follow through on commitments

履行对他人的承诺或义务
Meaning
to complete promises or obligations made to others
Example
The government must **follow through on commitments** made at the summit.
政府必须履行在峰会上做出的承诺。
idiom

kill time

在等待时做某事
Meaning
to do something while waiting
Example
We played cards to **kill time** before the show started.
我们玩牌来**打发时间**，直到节目开始。
phrasal-verb

trip over

做事时犯下疏忽的错误
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
我在演讲时绊倒了我的话
phrasal-verb

spur on innovation

鼓励或刺激创造力和新想法
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate creativity and new ideas
Example
Government incentives have **spurred on innovation** in the tech sector.
政府激励措施已在技术领域**促进了创新**。
idiom

go above and beyond

做得比要求的更多
Meaning
to do more than what is required
Example
She **went above and beyond** to complete the project ahead of schedule.
她**做得比要求的更多**，提前完成了项目。
phrasal-verb

beat oneself up over

因发生的事情而严厉指责或批评自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize oneself harshly for something that happened
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up over** something you can’t change.
不要因为无法改变的事情而自责。
idiom

blow someone's cover

揭露某人的秘密身份或隐藏目的
Meaning
to reveal someone's secret identity or hidden purpose
Example
The journalist accidentally **blew the cover** of the undercover agent.
记者不小心揭露了卧底特工的身份。
idiom

make someone's jaw drop

让某人大为惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Example
Her stunning dress **made everyone's jaw drop**.
她那件惊艳的裙子**让每个人都目瞪口呆**。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
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

branch out

扩展到新的活动或领域
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
面包店计划明年扩展到餐饮服务。
idiom

Don’t lose heart

不要灰心。
Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
即使你失败一次，也不要灰心。
idiom

time warp

一种时间似乎停止或以不同的方式移动的情况
Meaning
a situation where time seems to stop or move differently
Example
That old town feels like it’s stuck in a **time warp**.
那座老镇感觉就像被困在一个**时间扭曲**中
idiom

take charge

掌控或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge** of the project herself.
她决定亲自负责这个项目。
idiom

hold up your end

对某事完全感到无聊或烦恼
Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
我**生病和厌倦**听他的借口。
phrasal-verb

run behind

迟到或延迟
Meaning
to be late or delayed
Example
The project is **running behind** schedule.
项目进度落后于计划。
idiom

brush past

轻轻接触并迅速经过某人或某物
Meaning
to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact
Example
He **brushed past** the reporters without stopping.
他**轻轻地擦过**记者们没有停下来。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
idiom

shift gears

改变方法或活动
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成任务，就需要改变方法。
phrasal-verb

switch between

在不同任务或工作和休息模式之间交替
Meaning
to alternate between different tasks or modes of work and rest
Example
I try to **switch between** intense work and short breaks to stay efficient.
我尽量在高强度工作和短暂休息之间切换，以保持高效。
phrasal-verb

wind down spending

逐步减少或停止支出
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。
idiom

space out

分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
他在长时间的会议中往往会**走神**。
idiom

a quantum leap

一次巨大的突然改善
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
这个发现是医学研究中的**量子飞跃**。
phrasal-verb

shut off

阻止或停止感觉情绪
Meaning
to block or stop feeling emotions
Example
He learned to **shut off** his emotions to stay strong.
他学会了**关闭**自己的情绪来保持强大。
phrasal-verb

level off at

停止增加或减少并保持在一个稳定的水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at a steady level
Example
After a sharp rise, GDP growth **leveled off at** around 6%.
在急剧上升后，GDP增长**稳定在**大约6%。
phrasal-verb

work through challenges

处理问题并克服它们，同时继续取得进展
Meaning
to deal with and overcome problems while continuing progress
Example
The creative team managed to **work through challenges** and meet the deadline.
创意团队成功克服挑战，并按时完成了任务。
idiom

against the odds

尽管有许多困难或挑战仍然成功
Meaning
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
Example
They won the game **against all odds**, proving their hard work paid off.
他们**克服一切困难**赢得了比赛，证明了他们的努力得到了回报。
idiom

Ask a million questions

非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
孩子们常常问**一百万个问题**关于一切。
idiom

take up a hobby

开始一个新的爱好或休闲活动
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
在封锁期间，许多人开始了像绘画或烹饪这样的爱好。
idiom

iron curtain

在意识形态或政治上分隔国家的障碍
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
在冷战期间，欧洲被**铁幕**分隔开。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
phrasal-verb

step into new roles

在变化过程中开始承担新的责任或职位
Meaning
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
Example
After the merger, many employees had to **step into new roles**.
合并后，许多员工不得不**承担新的角色**。
phrasal-verb

stand firm

在压力或怀疑下保持坚强，不放弃
Meaning
to remain strong and not give up under pressure or doubt
Example
He decided to **stand firm** in his beliefs despite opposition.
他决定在信仰上**坚定立场**，尽管面临反对。
phrasal-verb

cut off funding

停止提供财政支持
Meaning
to stop providing financial support
Example
The government **cut off funding** for several development projects.
政府停止了对多个发展项目的资金支持。
phrasal-verb

focus forward

专注于未来的目标，而不是过去的错误
Meaning
to concentrate on future goals instead of past mistakes
Example
You should **focus forward** instead of worrying about what went wrong.
你应该**focus forward**，而不是担心过去发生的事情。
idiom

silver surfer

经常使用互联网的老年人
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
我的祖母是一位喜欢社交媒体的银色冲浪者。
idiom

lose your temper

突然生气
Meaning
to become angry suddenly
Example
He **lost his temper** when the kids broke the vase.
当孩子们打破花瓶时，他**失去了冷静**。
phrasal-verb

apologize sincerely

真诚道歉
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
如果你犯了错误，请真诚地向那个人道歉。
idiom

a slippery slope

一个看似导致不良或危险后果的行动
Meaning
a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences
Example
Starting to ignore small violations can lead to **a slippery slope** of bigger legal issues.
开始忽视小的违规行为可能会导致 **一个滑坡** 更大的法律问题。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

let tension out

释放积累的压力或压力
Meaning
to release built-up stress or pressure
Example
Exercise helps you **let tension out** after a tough day.
运动帮助你在艰难的一天后释放压力。
phrasal-verb

withdraw into

情感上撤退并避免社交或情感联系
Meaning
to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact
Example
He **withdrew into** himself after the breakup.
在分手后，他**退缩**自己。
phrasal-verb

apologize to

为你做的事向某人道歉
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
他为对老师的无礼行为向老师道歉。
phrasal-verb

hold to

坚持遵守承诺、规则或计划
Meaning
to keep following a promise, rule, or plan
Example
She always **holds to** her daily routine, no matter what.
她总是坚持她的日常作息，无论发生什么。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
phrasal-verb

figure lessons out

发现从失败中可以学到的东西
Meaning
to discover what can be learned from failure
Example
It took him some time to **figure lessons out** from his failed business.
他花了一些时间从他失败的生意中**找出教训**。
idiom

go off the rails

开始表现出异常或失控的行为
Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
失去工作后，他的生活似乎脱轨了。
phrasal-verb

drop off to sleep

入睡
Meaning
to start sleeping, especially unintentionally
Example
He **dropped off to sleep** while watching TV.
他在看电视时入睡了。
phrasal-verb

show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
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

put off

推迟或延迟某事
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
他们决定将会议推迟到下周。
idiom

write off

把某事当作不重要或不值得考虑
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
不要**放弃**他的想法；它可能真的有效。
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

sweep under the rug

隐藏或忽视问题而不是解决它们
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
你不能永远把问题扫到地毯下面。
idiom

to be in the spotlight

获得大量的公众关注
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
自从她最近的展览以来，艺术家一直处于**聚光灯下**。
idiom

to bite off more than you can chew

承担一项过于困难的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too difficult
Example
He **bit off more than he could chew** by promising to finish the work alone.
他 **答应独自完成工作**，结果承担了过于困难的任务。
idiom

a stroke of genius

一个辉煌和富有创意的想法
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
她的设计是**天才之作**。
phrasal-verb

average out at

在一段时间内拥有特定的平均数量或比率
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
通货膨胀 **平均约** 为 4% 在一年内。
idiom

down time

人们放松且不工作的时候
Meaning
time when one relaxes and does not work
Example
I need some **down time** after this hectic week.
在这个忙碌的星期之后，我需要一些**down time**。
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

come down to

受特定因素的影响或决定
Meaning
to be influenced or decided by a particular factor
Example
The decision will **come down to** how much money we have left.
决定将取决于我们剩下多少钱。
phrasal-verb

pig out

一次吃太多食物
Meaning
to eat too much food in one sitting
Example
We **pigged out** on pizza last night.
我们昨晚吃了太多披萨。
phrasal-verb

push boundaries

超越极限或期望
Meaning
to go beyond limits or expectations
Example
Innovators constantly **push boundaries** to discover new possibilities.
创新者不断突破边界以发现新的可能性。
idiom

crack the books

打开书本并开始学习
Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
是时候打开书本并为期末考试做准备。
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

fit in with

与某事物一致或适合某事物
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
她的观点**与**团队其他成员**契合**。
phrasal-verb

apologize for

为你做过的事情道歉
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
她为忘记他的生日道歉。
idiom

a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
idiom

Shoulder to shoulder

密切而平等地一起工作。
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
士兵们在战斗中肩并肩站着。
idiom

have a vision

对未来有一个清晰的想法或梦想
Meaning
to have a clear idea or dream for the future
Example
A good leader must **have a vision** for their team.
一个好领导必须为他们的团队有一个愿景。
idiom

lay all your cards on the table

对你的意图或计划持开放和诚实的态度
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
让我们坦诚相待，讨论这个问题。
phrasal-verb

put off someone

劝阻或使某人不愿意
Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really **put off** the new employees.
他的负面评论确实让新员工感到沮丧。
idiom

by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
idiom

play through the pain

在痛苦或困难面前坚持工作或表现
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
运动员们常常在痛苦中坚持比赛以赢得胜利。
idiom

Dress to impress

穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
你在面试时应该穿着打扮得体，让别人对你印象深刻。
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

Keep one’s eye on the ball

专注于实现目标。
Meaning
To stay focused on achieving a goal.
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll surely succeed.
如果你专注于目标，你一定会成功。
phrasal-verb

phase into

随着时间的推移逐渐引入或开始某事
Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
公司计划逐步为员工引入新的培训系统。
idiom

give someone a break

给某人一个机会或对他们表示怜悯
Meaning
to give someone a chance or show them mercy
Example
He’s new here, so **give him a break**.
他是新来的，所以**给他一个机会**。
idiom

to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
idiom

settle in

在新环境或新地方适应
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
搬家后，我们花了一周时间适应。
idiom

social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
idiom

adapt or die

为了生存，必须适应不断变化的环境
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
在商业中，这是**适应或死**。
idiom

cold feet

对某事感到紧张或犹豫不决
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
在向她求婚之前，他感到犹豫不决。
idiom

be sure of yourself

对你的能力或意见有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
成为一名领导者，你必须对自己有信心。
phrasal-verb

pull ahead emotionally

比以前更快地在情感上进展
Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
治疗后，她开始在情感上进展得更快。
idiom

to turn the tide

逆转事件的方向，特别是改善困难局面
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
新领导班子真的为公司的业绩**转变潮流**了。
phrasal-verb

turn off lights

在不需要时关闭灯光以节省能源
Meaning
to switch off lights when not needed to save energy
Example
Employees are encouraged to **turn off lights** when leaving the office.
鼓励员工在离开办公室时**关闭灯光**。
phrasal-verb

draw aside

把某物移到一边; 从一组中分离
Meaning
to move something to one side; to separate from a group
Example
He **drew aside** the curtain to see who was outside.
他拉开窗帘，看看外面是谁。
idiom

Seize the day

把握现在的时刻
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
她相信充分活出自己，并且总是试图 **抓住今天**。