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phrasal-verb

own responsibility for

接受你为发生的事情负责
Meaning
to accept that you are accountable for something that happened
Example
He chose to **own responsibility for** the team’s delay.
他选择为团队的延误负责。
idiom

go over

彻底审查或讨论某事
Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
我们可以一起审查议程吗？
phrasal-verb

snap up

迅速购买某物，因为它便宜或有售
Meaning
to buy something quickly because it is cheap or available
Example
Shoppers **snapped up** the discounted electronics within minutes.
顾客在几分钟内 **抢购** 了打折的电子产品。
phrasal-verb

scale up investment

增加投资于某个项目或领域的资金数额
Meaning
to increase the amount of money invested in a project or sector
Example
The policy aims to **scale up investment** in renewable energy.
该政策旨在 **扩大投资** 于可再生能源。
phrasal-verb

stay curious

保持好奇
Meaning
to keep being interested and eager to learn
Example
The best learners always **stay curious** about the world.
最好的学习者总是对世界保持好奇。
phrasal-verb

break off diplomatic ties

结束国家之间的正式关系
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
这两个国家在边界冲突后决定**断绝外交关系**。
phrasal-verb

break through to

让某人理解你的情感或观点
Meaning
to make someone understand your emotions or point of view
Example
It took hours to finally **break through to** him and make him understand how I felt.
花了几个小时终于让他理解我感受如何。
idiom

post something

在社交媒体平台上分享内容
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
她在Instagram上发布了一张漂亮的照片。
idiom

get one's ducks in a row

以适当和高效的方式组织事务
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
在我们开始之前，我们需要**把我们的鸭子排成一行**并完成计划。
phrasal-verb

pull at

重复拉或抓住某物
Meaning
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
Example
The child kept **pulling at** his mother’s hand.
孩子一直在**拉着**母亲的手。
phrasal-verb

step out of

超越你平常的极限或舒适区
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
为了成长，你需要走出你的舒适区。
phrasal-verb

pump into

在某物中投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
他们在房地产行业 **投入了资金**，在经济繁荣时期。
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。
phrasal-verb

deal across

在各方之间进行交易或交换
Meaning
to trade or exchange across parties
Example
The companies **dealt across** several industries.
这些公司**跨多个行业进行了交易**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

open your heart to

自由表达爱、信任或关心
Meaning
to express love, trust, or care freely
Example
It’s important to **open your heart to** those who care about you.
重要的是**向关心你的人敞开心扉**。
idiom

queue up

排队等待轮到自己
Meaning
to line up and wait for your turn
Example
Fans began to **queue up** hours before the show.
粉丝们在演出前几个小时就开始**排队**了。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

out of balance

感觉精神或情感上不稳定
Meaning
to feel mentally or emotionally unstable
Example
Lack of rest can make you feel **out of balance**.
缺乏休息可能会让你感到失衡。
phrasal-verb

sit through

坚持直到结束某个长时间或无聊的事情
Meaning
to stay until the end of something that is long or boring
Example
We had to **sit through** a three-hour seminar on research methods.
我们不得不**坚持到底**参加一个关于研究方法的三小时研讨会。
phrasal-verb

take away

移除某物；让某人学习或记住某事
Meaning
to remove something; to make someone learn or remember something
Example
What did you **take away** from the meeting?
你从会议中学到了什么？
phrasal-verb

breathe away tension

使用呼吸技巧来释放压力
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
做几次深呼吸来**释放压力**。
idiom

surf the net

浏览或探索互联网上的网站
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
我通常在睡觉前上网浏览。
phrasal-verb

break into profits

在经历了亏损或投资期之后开始赚钱
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
三年后，创业公司终于**开始赚钱**。
idiom

be in the limelight

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
演员在获奖后成为焦点。
idiom

Sail through something

轻松或成功地做某事。
Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
她轻松地通过了考试，获得了高分。
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。
idiom

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
idiom

in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
phrasal-verb

go back

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
I have to **go back** to the office now.
我现在必须回到办公室。
idiom

Barking up the wrong tree

采取错误或被误导的行动方向。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我有罪，那你就找错对象了。
idiom

kick up a fuss

对某事进行大规模的抱怨或抗议
Meaning
to make a big complaint or protest about something
Example
They **kicked up a fuss** when the restaurant ran out of food.
当餐厅的食物卖完时，他们大声抱怨起来。
phrasal-verb

add up revenue

计算总收入或销售额
Meaning
to calculate total income or sales
Example
The accountant will **add up revenue** from all branches.
会计将来自所有分支的收入加总。
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资，已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
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。
idiom

roll credits

结束或完成某事
Meaning
to finish or conclude something
Example
Once the project is done, we can **roll credits**.
一旦项目完成，我们可以**滚动字幕**。
phrasal-verb

call in for

为特定目的加入远程会议
Meaning
to join a remote session for a specific purpose
Example
Drivers **call in for** updates when weather turns rough.
当天气变得恶劣时，司机会**call in for**更新。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

没有自我反思或自我分析的生活并不是真正充实或有意义的。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
苏格拉底的信念认为**未经审视的生活不值得活**，继续激励那些寻求对存在更深理解的人。
phrasal-verb

live it up

享受生活并玩得开心，特别是在成功之后
Meaning
to enjoy life and have fun, especially after success
Example
After winning the award, they went out to **live it up**.
在赢得奖项后，他们出去玩得很开心。
phrasal-verb

follow up with

在初次会议或信息后重新联系或检查
Meaning
to contact or check again after an initial meeting or message
Example
Please **follow up with** the client after sending the proposal.
请在发送提案后与客户联系。
idiom

adapt to new circumstances

适应新的情况或变化
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
为了在不断变化的世界中生存，我们需要**适应新的情况**。
idiom

butterflies in my stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
phrasal-verb

break off talks

突然停止讨论或谈判
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
两国在反复争议后决定**中断谈判**。
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。
idiom

show the ropes

教某人如何完成一项工作或任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
我花了一些时间向新员工**展示绳索**，但现在他们做得很好。
phrasal-verb

spark up

开始一些愉快或生动的事情，如微笑或对话
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
他一看到她就**sparked up**了微笑。
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 art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
idiom

fill out

通过提供信息来填写表格
Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
请在研讨会后填写此调查。
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。
phrasal-verb

speak to

与某人交谈；对某人讲话或责骂某人
Meaning
to talk to someone; to address or scold someone
Example
The manager wants to **speak to** you about your performance.
经理想要**和你谈谈**你的表现。
phrasal-verb

catch one’s breath

在体力活动后停下来休息片刻
Meaning
to stop and rest for a moment after physical activity
Example
After running upstairs, I stopped to **catch my breath**.
跑上楼后，我停下来喘口气。
phrasal-verb

stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
phrasal-verb

carry around

随时带着某物
Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
他总是带着一本笔记本来记录想法。
idiom

keep your word

遵守诺言或承诺
Meaning
to honor a promise or commitment
Example
You must always **keep your word** if you want to gain trust.
如果你想获得信任，你必须始终遵守诺言。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
idiom

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
idiom

artificial genius

由人类创造的极其聪明的系统
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
聊天机器人已成为人工智慧的代表。
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

face up to challenges

勇敢自信地面对困难
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
當你面對挑戰而不是逃避時，你會變得更強大。
phrasal-verb

set out objectives

明确界定目标或意图
Meaning
to clearly define goals or intentions
Example
The UN has **set out objectives** for sustainable development.
联合国已设定可持续发展的目标。
idiom

Give and take

互相妥协或合作。
Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
良好的团队合作就是互相给予和接受。
phrasal-verb

pull out

从路边驶入交通
Meaning
to move into traffic from the side of the road
Example
Be careful when you **pull out** from a parking space.
小心从停车位驶出
idiom

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
phrasal-verb

boil up

kaishi gan de hen shengqi
Meaning
to start feeling very angry
Example
Anger began to **boil up** inside him during the argument.
Tui lian de shijian, nali de nuqi kaishi **boil up**.
phrasal-verb

live through

經歷或生還重要的歷史時期
Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents **lived through** times of great cultural change.
我們的祖先**經歷了**重大文化變革的時期。
idiom

a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
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

tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
idiom

bare your soul

诚实地分享你最深的感受或秘密
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
她 **向她最好的朋友敞开了心扉**。
idiom

table a proposal

正式提出供讨论的提案
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to **table a proposal** for regional cooperation.
大使决定正式提出促进区域合作的提案。
phrasal-verb

rise by

增加一定数量或百分比
Meaning
to increase by a certain amount or percentage
Example
Exports **rose by** 10% in the last fiscal year.
去年出口**增加了**10%。
phrasal-verb

connect to

感受与自己文化或根源的归属感
Meaning
to feel a sense of belonging with one’s culture or roots
Example
I **connect to** my culture through music and food.
我通过音乐和食物感受与我的文化的联系。
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。
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

draw across

拉动某物，使其覆盖或跨越另一样东西
Meaning
to pull something so that it covers or crosses another thing
Example
She **drew across** the blanket to keep warm.
她 **拉过** 毯子保持温暖。
idiom

lose faith in someone

失去对某人的信任
Meaning
to stop trusting someone
Example
After what he did, I’ve completely **lost faith in him**.
在他做了那件事之后，我完全失去了对他的信任。
idiom

set the trend

开始一些新事物，其他人开始跟随
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
公司的活动**引领了趋势**，推动了环保营销。
idiom

take someone at their word

相信某人说的是实话
Meaning
to trust that someone is telling the truth
Example
You can **take her at her word**; she never lies.
你可以**相信她的话**；她从不撒谎。
phrasal-verb

keep calm

保持冷静，不生气或不烦恼
Meaning
to stay relaxed and not get angry or upset
Example
He tried to **keep calm** when everyone else was panicking.
当其他人都在恐慌时，他尽力保持冷静。
phrasal-verb

put down

将某物放在表面上；批评或侮辱某人
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
他放下包，坐在椅子上。
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。
idiom

piece of the puzzle

完整解决方案或理解的一部分
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
这条信息只是拼图的一部分。
idiom

take it to the bank

确信某事是真的或将会发生
Meaning
to be certain that something is true or will happen
Example
You can **take it to the bank** that he’ll deliver on his promise.
你可以**确定**他会履行他的承诺。
phrasal-verb

sign on to

正式同意加入或支持某事
Meaning
to agree to join or support something officially
Example
Several parents **sign on to** the new mentorship program this week.
几个家长本周**加入**了新的辅导计划。
phrasal-verb

ally with

与某人联手共同追求共同目标或利益
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
发展中国家与其他国家**结盟以**谈判更好的贸易条款。
idiom

a man with a mission

一个有强烈目标和决心实现某事的人
Meaning
a person with strong purpose and determination to achieve something
Example
He’s **a man with a mission** to change the way we think about education.
他是一个**有使命的人**，要改变我们对教育的看法。
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**。
phrasal-verb

unwind with

通过做些愉快的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
我通常在晚餐后通过听音乐来放松。
phrasal-verb

work on

花时间改进或开发某些东西
Meaning
to spend time improving or developing something
Example
Our team is **working on** an advanced AI model.
我们的团队正在开发一个先进的AI模型。
phrasal-verb

fill in for someone

临时代替某人的工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
我不得不在我的同事休假期间**替代**他。
idiom

by the book

严格按照规则行事
Meaning
to follow the rules exactly
Example
Our manager does everything **by the book**.
我们的经理做一切都**按规矩**。
phrasal-verb

cool down emotions

在回应之前让强烈的情感平静下来
Meaning
to let intense feelings settle before responding
Example
We **cool down emotions** before tackling tough feedback.
我们在处理困难的反馈之前冷却情绪
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back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。
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team together for

与他人联合或合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to unite or collaborate with others for a common purpose
Example
Countries decided to **team together for** regional growth.
各国决定为了区域增长而联合。
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hype up

推动或夸大某事以激起兴奋
Meaning
to promote or exaggerate something to create excitement
Example
The media **hyped up** the movie before its release.
媒体在电影上映前炒作了这部电影。
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take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
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open communication with

建立一个诚实透明的思想和情感交换
Meaning
to establish an honest and transparent exchange of thoughts and feelings
Example
Couples should **open communication with** each other to avoid misunderstandings.
情侣们应该**开启沟通与**彼此，以避免误解。
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drift apart from

慢慢地与某人疏远
Meaning
to slowly become less close to someone
Example
Over the years, we **drifted apart from** each other and lost touch.
多年来，我们 **渐行渐远**，失去了联系。
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rough patch

一段困难或麻烦的时期
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
他们的婚姻去年经历了**一段困难时期**。
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work with

与某人合作或协作
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone
Example
I really enjoy **working with** this creative team.
我真的很喜欢与这个创意团队合作。
phrasal-verb

keep faith in yourself

继续相信自己的能力
Meaning
to continue believing in your own abilities
Example
No matter how tough it gets, **keep faith in yourself**.
无论多么困难，**保持对自己的信心**。
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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。
phrasal-verb

roll out

推出或引入新产品或服务
Meaning
to launch or introduce a new product or service
Example
The government plans to **roll out** new incentives for exporters.
政府计划为出口商推出新的激励措施。
idiom

down on your luck

经历一段倒霉时期
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
自从失业后，他一直处于倒霉时期。
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burn one's bridges

摧毁无法恢复的关系或机会
Meaning
to destroy relationships or opportunities that cannot be restored
Example
He **burned his bridges** when he insulted his boss.
他在侮辱老板时**烧了自己的桥梁**
phrasal-verb

find in

在某人或某物中看到或识别出一种特质或特点
Meaning
to see or recognize a quality or feature in someone or something
Example
She **finds in** him a true friend she can trust.
她在他身上找到了一个可以信任的真正朋友。
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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。
phrasal-verb

hunt for

仔细寻找某物，特别是一个好交易
Meaning
to look carefully for something, especially a good deal
Example
She loves to **hunt for** discounts during sales.
她喜欢在打折期间**寻找**折扣。
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recover from

在挫折或损失后恢复正常状态
Meaning
to return to a normal state after a setback or loss
Example
The global economy is gradually **recovering from** the financial crisis.
全球经济正在逐渐**从**金融危机中恢复。
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

burst with happiness

充满了极大的喜悦或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of great joy or excitement
Example
The parents **burst with happiness** when they saw their newborn baby.
当父母看到他们的新生婴儿时，他们充满了喜悦。
phrasal-verb

boot loop

由于系统错误而不断重启
Meaning
to restart continuously due to a system error
Example
After the update, my phone got stuck in a **boot loop**.
更新后，我的手机卡在了**启动循环**中。
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play by ear

即兴发挥或随行决定，而不是遵循固定计划
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
我们没有固定的日程安排，所以就随意处理吧。
phrasal-verb

take over a company

通过购买另一家公司来获得其控制权
Meaning
to gain control of another company by buying it
Example
A major corporation plans to **take over a company** in the European market.
一家大型公司计划在欧洲市场**收购一家公司**。
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stay back

保持在安全距离以远离危险
Meaning
to remain at a safe distance from danger
Example
Everyone, **stay back** until the area is secure.
大家，**保持后退**，直到区域安全。
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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。
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Golden handshake

离职时给予某人的一笔大额支付，尤其是在提前退休时。
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
首席执行官在提前退休时获得了一笔丰厚的补偿金。
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beat the clock

在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to finish something before the deadline
Example
We managed to **beat the clock** and submit the report early.
我们成功地**赶在最后期限前**提交了报告。