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idiom

party animal

喜欢去派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
她真是个**派对动物**，总是在周末外出。
phrasal-verb

pick up where you left off

从你停止的地方继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
让我们**从上周停下的地方继续**。
phrasal-verb

pick out

选择你喜欢的东西
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
她**挑选**了一件她真的很喜欢的裙子。
idiom

pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
idiom

plug and play

使用简单，无需复杂设置
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
这台新打印机是 **plug and play**，无需安装。
phrasal-verb

put down to

把某事归因于某个原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
她把她的成功归因于努力工作和决心。
phrasal-verb

put on weight

增加体重
Meaning
to gain weight
Example
I’ve **put on weight** since I stopped exercising.
自从停止锻炼后，我增加了体重。
phrasal-verb

point back to

指向过去的某事作为原因或来源
Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms **point back to** a previous illness.
她的症状**指向**以前的疾病。
phrasal-verb

push through reforms

尽管反对仍实现变革
Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
执政党设法在议会中**推动改革**。
phrasal-verb

pay something off

完全偿还债务或贷款
Meaning
to completely repay a debt or loan
Example
We finally **paid off** our mortgage last month.
我们上个月终于偿清了我们的抵押贷款。
phrasal-verb

pick at

只吃少量食物而没有兴趣
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
他只是**挑食**他晚餐，留下了大部分。
idiom

paint the town red

出去并疯狂庆祝
Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
考试后，我们决定**paint the town red**。
idiom

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
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。
idiom

Push yourself

努力做得更好，或超越自己的极限。
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
除非你**推自己**，否则你无法进步。
idiom

pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目，我们需要**加快速度**。
phrasal-verb

prioritize over

比另一件事更重视一件事
Meaning
to give more importance to one thing than another
Example
You should **prioritize over** urgent tasks before anything else.
你应该优先处理紧急任务，先做这些。
idiom

plan ahead

为未来做准备
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
你应该提前规划，以避免以后出现问题。
phrasal-verb

push back

将某事推迟到稍后的时间或日期
Meaning
to delay something to a later time or date
Example
We had to **push back** the deadline due to unexpected issues.
由于意外问题，我们不得不将截止日期推迟。
idiom

put on your thinking cap

开始认真思考如何解决问题
Meaning
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
Example
Let’s **put on our thinking caps** and find a solution.
让我们**戴上思考帽**，找到解决方案。
phrasal-verb

press ahead with confidence

尽管有困难，依然积极前进
Meaning
to move forward positively despite difficulties
Example
We must **press ahead with confidence** even if challenges arise.
我们必须自信地前进，即使挑战出现。
idiom

pull the plug

停止某事；停止对某个项目或活动的支持
Meaning
to stop something; to end support for a project or activity
Example
The company decided to **pull the plug** on the outdated app.
公司决定**终止**对旧应用程序的支持。
idiom

pull your socks up

努力提高自己的表现
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要更努力。
phrasal-verb

power through with

依靠工具或支持强力继续前进
Meaning
to continue strongly by relying on a tool or support
Example
He **powers through with** upbeat playlists on long runs.
他在长时间的跑步中**依靠积极的播放列表**强力前进。
phrasal-verb

push aside

忽视负面情绪并专注于前进
Meaning
to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward
Example
She tried to **push aside** her fears and keep going.
她试图把恐惧**push aside**并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

phase through

逐步通过变化的阶段
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
公司计划通过几个步骤来现代化其操作，**逐步通过**。
phrasal-verb

push back against

以决心抵抗压力或消极情绪
Meaning
to resist pressure or negativity with determination
Example
He decided to **push back against** the unfair criticism.
他决定抵抗不公正的批评。
phrasal-verb

pull out of

从项目、协议或交易中撤出
Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
该国决定退出贸易协定。
phrasal-verb

pep up with

通过使用令人振奋的东西来提高你的能量或情绪
Meaning
to boost your energy or mood by using something uplifting
Example
I **pep up with** an upbeat playlist before presentations.
我在演示前**pep up with**了一个充满活力的播放列表。
idiom

put in the hours

花费很多时间工作
Meaning
to spend a lot of time working
Example
If you **put in the hours**, you’ll see progress soon.
如果你投入时间，你很快会看到进展。
idiom

Put your trust in someone

相信某人的诚实或能力
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
我选择信任她，她没有让我失望。
idiom

party pooper

破坏他人乐趣的人
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
不要做扫兴者，加入欢乐吧！
idiom

pull oneself up by the bootstraps

通过努力工作和决心改善自己的处境
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
尽管面临所有挑战，他**通过努力奋斗**取得了成功。
idiom

pioneer a new path

在新的企业或创新中开辟道路
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
他是第一个在可再生能源解决方案中开辟新道路的人。
idiom

put the pieces together

通过整合信息来理解或解决问题
Meaning
to understand or solve something by combining information
Example
After examining the data, the engineer **put the pieces together**.
在分析数据后，工程师把所有信息联系起来。
idiom

pair off

组成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students will **pair off** for the lab experiment.
学生将**配对**进行实验。
phrasal-verb

pick up growth

在放缓后再次开始增长
Meaning
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
Example
The global economy is expected to **pick up growth** next quarter.
预计全球经济将在下个季度**恢复增长**。
idiom

play it straight

诚实并直接
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
只需诚实并告诉他们发生了什么。
phrasal-verb

phase over to

逐步切换操作到另一个系统
Meaning
to switch operations gradually to another system
Example
They plan to **phase over to** a paperless office within six months.
他们计划在六个月内将办公室转换为无纸化。
idiom

pot luck

任何可用的或偶然发生的事情
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
让我们来点锅运，在那家新咖啡馆吃饭。
phrasal-verb

push through on

继续在某事上工作，直到完成
Meaning
to keep working on something until it is completed
Example
We **push through on** the prototype even when the tests fail.
我们**推进**原型，即使测试失败。
phrasal-verb

pull back up

在跌落或掉落后改进或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover after falling or dropping
Example
The national currency has started to **pull back up** against the dollar.
国家货币已经开始在美元面前**回升**。
idiom

pull strings

利用影响力或关系来得到你想要的
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.
她**拉关系**给他弄到了这份工作。
idiom

put heads together

一起合作解决问题
Meaning
to work together to solve a problem
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**，找到解决方案。
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。
idiom

Pivot the business

改变方向或策略以适应市场。
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
在销售不佳之后，他们决定将**业务转向软件解决方案**。
phrasal-verb

protest against

通过公共行动对某事表示反对
Meaning
to show opposition to something through public action
Example
Thousands of people **protested against** unfair laws.
成千上万的人 **抗议反对** 不公正的法律。
phrasal-verb

plant out

把幼苗种植到地里让它们生长
Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
学生们在地球日种植了数百棵树。
phrasal-verb

pack for

为特定的目的地或目的准备行李
Meaning
to prepare luggage for a particular destination or purpose
Example
She’s **packing for** her summer vacation in Thailand.
她正在为她的夏季假期去泰国打包。
idiom

play both sides

支持对立方以获得优势
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
一些游说者以支持问题的两方而闻名。
idiom

put your faith in the hands of

把某事交给别人去信任
Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
她决定把自己的信任**交到**她律师的手中，以处理案件。
phrasal-verb

prototype on paper

快速草拟一个想法的版本
Meaning
to sketch a quick version of an idea
Example
Designers **prototype on paper** before they open any software.
设计师在打开任何软件之前**先在纸上原型**。
phrasal-verb

press toward achievement

付出努力和决心实现目标
Meaning
to put effort and determination into reaching goals
Example
He continues to **press toward achievement** no matter the difficulties.
他继续向目标努力，不管困难有多大。
phrasal-verb

prepare for

为可能发生的事情做准备
Meaning
to make ready for something likely to happen
Example
We should **prepare for** possible cyber attacks.
我们应该为可能的网络攻击做好准备。
phrasal-verb

put aside

为未来使用而存钱
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
试着每个月存一点钱。
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。
idiom

political football

一个不断争论的问题，且被用于政治利益
Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
移民问题已成为一个**政治足球**，双方都在利用它来得分。
idiom

pull it off

成功完成某项困难的事情
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
No one thought she could do it, but she **pulled it off**.
没有人认为她能做到，但她做到了。
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。
idiom

plug into

连接或参与某事，通常是一个系统或网络
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
你需要**plug into**正确的社交媒体渠道来接触更广泛的观众。
idiom

penny wise, pound foolish

小心使用少量的钱，但对大量的钱不小心
Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
她拒绝买一本10美元的书，却在衣服上花100美元；她是**penny wise, pound foolish**。
idiom

Put all your eggs in one basket

将所有风险集中在一个机会中
Meaning
to risk everything on a single opportunity
Example
Don’t **put all your eggs in one basket**; invest in different sectors.
不要**把所有的蛋放在一个篮子里**；在不同的领域投资。
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。
phrasal-verb

put aside funds

为特定目的存钱
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
公司决定为未来的紧急情况留出资金。
idiom

poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
phrasal-verb

ping back to

以电子方式快速回复某人
Meaning
to send a quick reply to someone electronically
Example
I'll **ping back to** you once the security patch finishes installing.
当安全补丁安装完成后，我会**ping back to**你。
phrasal-verb

pray for

通过祈祷表达对某事的希望或愿望
Meaning
to express hope or desire for something by praying
Example
We all **pray for** a better future.
我们都为更好的未来祈祷。
phrasal-verb

pivot around

围绕核心思想或目标重新组织或聚焦战略
Meaning
to reorganize or refocus strategy around a central idea or goal
Example
The company decided to **pivot around** customer satisfaction as its new priority.
公司决定将**枢轴周围**的客户满意度作为新的优先事项。
phrasal-verb

phase in

逐渐地在一段时间内引入或实施某事
Meaning
to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
Example
The school plans to **phase in** bilingual education over the next few years.
学校计划在接下来的几年中逐步引入双语教育。
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
phrasal-verb

peer into

仔细或小心地看难以看到的事物
Meaning
to look closely or carefully at something difficult to see
Example
She **peered into** the darkness, trying to see who was there.
她**凝视**着黑暗，试图看清楚谁在那里。
idiom

put one on the map

让某人或某物变得出名或广为人知
Meaning
to make someone or something famous or well-known
Example
His groundbreaking research **put him on the map** in the scientific community.
他开创性的研究使他在科学界**出名**。
idiom

phase back in

逐步重新引入某物
Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
我们将在下个季度逐步恢复办公室工作日。
idiom

Plead the fifth

拒绝回答问题，通常在法律背景下，为了避免自我归罪。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
当被问及财务差异时，他选择了**援引第五修正案**。
phrasal-verb

push back on

抵制或挑战提案或行动
Meaning
to resist or challenge a proposal or action
Example
Citizens **push back on** the policy until leaders revise it.
公民们抵制该政策，直到领导者重新审视它。
phrasal-verb

pour down

倾盆大雨
Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
开始下起了**倾盆大雨**，大家都跑去找避难所。
idiom

put your feet up

在一段辛苦的工作后放松
Meaning
to relax after a period of hard work
Example
After the long day, I just want to **put my feet up**.
长时间工作后，我只想把脚抬起来。
phrasal-verb

point someone toward

引导某人到正确的地方或资源
Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.
当地人在地图让人困惑时会指引旅行者到正确的公交车。
idiom

pick yourself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a failure or setback
Example
She failed the first time, but she **picked herself up** and tried again.
她第一次失败了，但她**站起来**并再次尝试。
idiom

put a spin on

以影响人们感知的方式呈现信息
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
媒体经常**对故事加以包装**以吸引观众。
phrasal-verb

preserve up

将某物保持在其原始状态，以便未来使用
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
我们必须保存我们的传统舞蹈形式。
phrasal-verb

put forward

提出一个想法; 提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
他在会议中提出了一个新计划。
phrasal-verb

pay respect to

向某人表示尊敬或感激
Meaning
to show honor or appreciation to someone
Example
They **paid respect to** their teachers during the ceremony.
他们在仪式上向他们的老师表示尊敬。
idiom

peel off

去除某物，尤其是层，从表面
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.
在回收玻璃瓶之前，先撕掉标签。
phrasal-verb

push aside doubts

忽略恐惧或不确定性，继续前进
Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She **pushed aside doubts** and followed her instincts.
她推开了怀疑，跟随自己的直觉。
phrasal-verb

partner with

与其他组织或国家合作，共同发起一个项目。
Meaning
to collaborate with another organization or country for a shared initiative
Example
Tech companies **partner with** governments to improve cybersecurity globally.
科技公司**与**政府合作，在全球范围内提高网络安全性。
phrasal-verb

pick up speed

获得动力或更快地进展
Meaning
to gain momentum or progress faster
Example
Sales have **picked up speed** since the new campaign launched.
自新活动启动以来，销售额已经**加速**。
idiom

pat on the back

为某人做得好而赞扬或祝贺
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
你应得一个**拍打背部**，因为你付出了努力。
phrasal-verb

phase out late nights

逐渐停止熬夜
Meaning
to gradually stop staying up very late
Example
I'm **phasing out late nights** so morning workouts feel better.
我正在 **逐渐减少熬夜**，以便早晨的锻炼感觉更好。
idiom

pulling strings

利用影响力去做某事
Meaning
using influence to get something done
Example
He got the engineering contract by **pulling strings**.
他通过**pulling strings**得到了工程合同。
idiom

put someone in their place

让某人知道他们并不像他们认为的那样重要
Meaning
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
Example
She **put him in his place** when he tried to act superior.
当他试图表现得很优越时，她把他放回了原位。
phrasal-verb

partner up

为特定目标或项目组建合作伙伴关系
Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
我们的公司决定与非洲的本地分销商**partner up**。
idiom

pull yourself together

重新控制你的情绪或行为
Meaning
to regain control of your emotions or behavior
Example
Stop crying and **pull yourself together** – we need to find a solution.
别哭了，振作起来——我们需要找到解决办法。
phrasal-verb

pull up

停车
Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
出租车停在了酒店外面。
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Pour your heart out

诚实地表达所有的感受。
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
她对她最好的朋友倾诉了所有的心里话。
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push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

print out

从计算机或打印机生成纸质副本
Meaning
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
Example
I need to **print out** the report for tomorrow’s meeting.
我需要为明天的会议**打印出来**报告。
phrasal-verb

pay off someone

给某人钱让他们停止打扰你；贿赂
Meaning
to give someone money so they stop bothering you; to bribe
Example
He tried to **pay off** the guard to let him in.
他试图贿赂守卫让他进来。
phrasal-verb

pencil in

临时安排某事
Meaning
to arrange something temporarily
Example
Can we **pencil in** the meeting for Friday morning?
我们可以把会议安排在星期五早上吗？
idiom

pharming

一种网络攻击，將网站的流量重定向到一个欺诈性网站，以窃取信息
Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
由于**法明**攻击，受害人的银行账户信息被窃取。
phrasal-verb

point toward

指示或建议未来的可能性
Meaning
to indicate or suggest a future possibility
Example
Recent studies **point toward** a rise in electric mobility.
最近的研究**指向**电动出行的增长。
idiom

pick holes in something

挑剔某事，尤其是当它不必要时
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
他喜欢**挑剔**每个人的想法。
phrasal-verb

phase out of

逐渐停止使用或生产某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or producing something
Example
The company decided to **phase out of** non-profitable divisions.
公司决定逐渐关闭非盈利部门。
phrasal-verb

psych yourself up

让自己在心理上做好准备并充满热情
Meaning
to get yourself mentally ready and enthusiastic
Example
He **psyched himself up** before pitching the idea to the board.
他在向董事会展示创意之前激励了自己。
idiom

put in long hours

工作很多小时
Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
他一直在加班工作以完成报告。
phrasal-verb

push through

尽管有困难仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
He managed to **push through** the hard times and achieve his dream.
他克服了困难实现了自己的梦想。
idiom

phishing for information

通过伪装成可信的实体来获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
他通过假装是银行的工作人员来**钓鱼获取信息**。
idiom

Plow the field

为未来的工作或成功做准备。
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
在推出产品之前，我们需要通过适当的研究来**plow the field**。
idiom

pass the torch

将责任或任务交给其他人
Meaning
to hand over a duty or responsibility to someone else
Example
After many years of teaching, the professor decided to **pass the torch** to a younger teacher.
经过多年的教学后，教授决定将**火炬传递**给一位年轻的教师。
idiom

Power behind the throne

对领导层有隐藏或间接影响的人或团体
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
首席顾问通常被认为是**王位背后的权力**。
idiom

play your part

尽自己的一份力或责任
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
每个人都需要尽自己的一份力，使活动成功。
idiom

pivot on a dime

快速改变方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
当市场趋势发生变化时，创业公司通常需要**在一枚硬币上转向**。
phrasal-verb

push up

使某物的价值或价格上升
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
燃油成本的上升已**推高**了运输费用。
phrasal-verb

poke around

在某个地方寻找某物，通常是以随意或好奇的方式
Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
她喜欢在周末**poke around**古董店。
idiom

play devil's advocate

为了测试一个想法的强度而反对它
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
我不一定不同意，但让我暂时扮演一下反对者。
phrasal-verb

point inside

指示某物在区域或容器内
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
他指向了盒子内以展示内容。
idiom

pop the question

求婚
Meaning
to ask someone to marry you
Example
He finally **popped the question** during dinner.
他终于在晚餐时提了这个问题。
phrasal-verb

pop into chat

简短地加入对话或聊天
Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
他**跳进聊天**只是为了打个招呼。
phrasal-verb

pour out your heart

向某人自由地表达所有的情感和思想
Meaning
to express all your emotions and thoughts freely to someone
Example
She **poured out her heart** to her best friend after the breakup.
她在分手后向她最好的朋友倾诉了心声。
idiom

par for the course

在特定情况下正常或预期的事情
Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
在大型项目中出现延误是正常的。
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！