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idiom

party line

政党的官方政策或立场
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
成员们被警告不要反对**政党路线**。
idiom

take the initiative

首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
有效的领导者常常主动采取行动来改善事情。
phrasal-verb

thrill at

因某事而感到兴奋和快乐
Meaning
to feel excited and happy about something
Example
Fans **thrilled at** the sight of their favorite singer.
粉丝们看到他们最喜欢的歌手时感到非常兴奋。
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

break someone’s heart

让某人非常伤心
Meaning
to make someone very sad
Example
It really **broke his heart** when she left him.
当她离开他时，真的让他心碎了。
idiom

bosom friends

非常亲密和亲切的朋友
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
他们从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

to break out in a cold sweat

突然变得非常紧张或害怕
Meaning
to suddenly become very nervous or afraid
Example
I **broke out in a cold sweat** before giving my first public speech.
我在首次公众演讲前突然感到害怕发冷。
idiom

Get off the ground

成功开始；开始运作。
Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
经过几个月的计划，我们的创业公司终于**起步了**。
idiom

throw a wrench into the works

破坏或使事情复杂化
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
部长的突然辞职使和平谈判**throw a wrench into the works**。
idiom

Practice makes perfect

你练习得越多，你就变得越好。
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
熟能生巧，所以继续尝试。
phrasal-verb

bring down tariffs

降低进出口税
Meaning
to reduce taxes on imports or exports
Example
The new agreement aims to **bring down tariffs** between the two nations.
新协议旨在**降低关税**，促进两国之间的贸易。
phrasal-verb

build up to

逐渐为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should **build up to** running long distances slowly.
你应该逐渐为跑长距离做准备。
phrasal-verb

call out

公开批评或挑战某人
Meaning
to criticize or challenge someone publicly
Example
The candidate **called out** the government for ignoring public needs.
候选人**公开批评**政府忽视公众需求。
phrasal-verb

pick up for

为了某事改善或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover for something
Example
Sales usually **pick up for** the holidays.
销售通常会在假期期间增加。
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。
idiom

deep down

在内心深处
Meaning
in one’s innermost feelings
Example
**Deep down**, she knew she was wrong.
在内心深处，她知道自己错了。
idiom

make it to the top

达到成功的最高点
Meaning
to reach the highest point of success
Example
After years of hard work, he finally **made it to the top** of his career.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于**达到了事业的巅峰**。
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。
phrasal-verb

come together for

为共同目标团结在一起；为共同目标而努力
Meaning
to unite for a common purpose; to join efforts toward a shared goal
Example
Communities from all over the world **come together for** humanitarian causes.
来自世界各地的社区为人道主义事业团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

sketch out

做一个粗略或简单的绘画；简要概述一个想法
Meaning
to make a rough or simple drawing; to outline an idea briefly
Example
The designer **sketched out** the new logo before finalizing it.
设计师在最终定稿前**草拟**了新标志。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
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

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

gear down

减慢活动的速度
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
我们可以在产品发布稳定后**gear down**。
phrasal-verb

branch globally

在多个国家或地区扩展或运营。
Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to **branch globally** within the next five years.
公司希望在未来五年内**全球扩展**。
phrasal-verb

ask around about

向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
他一直在问关于新经理的事
phrasal-verb

coordinate with

与他人合作组织或安排行动
Meaning
to organize or arrange actions in cooperation with others
Example
Nations **coordinate with** each other to deliver disaster relief effectively.
各国**与…协调**，以有效地提供灾难救援。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
idiom

under the radar

未被注意或未被发现
Meaning
unnoticed or undetected
Example
He stayed **under the radar** during the investigation.
他在调查期间保持低调。
idiom

drag one’s feet

推迟做某事；做某事时很慢，因为你不想做
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
他在完成报告时**拖延**
idiom

peace talks

旨在结束冲突的谈判
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
两国之间的**和平谈判**持续了数周。
idiom

kind words cost nothing

善良不需要花费努力或金钱
Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, **kind words cost nothing**.
记住，善良的话不花任何代价。
idiom

in one ear and out the other

对所说的话不加注意
Meaning
to not pay attention to what is said
Example
Whatever I tell him goes **in one ear and out the other**.
无论我对他说什么，都左耳进右耳出。
phrasal-verb

narrow in on

更加专注于一个具体的目标或决策
Meaning
to focus more closely on a specific goal or decision
Example
He’s **narrowing in on** a few career options now.
他现在专注于几个职业选择。
idiom

to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
idiom

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
phrasal-verb

freak with fear

变得非常害怕或惊恐
Meaning
to become extremely scared or panicked
Example
She **freaked with fear** when she saw the snake.
她看到蛇时非常害怕。
phrasal-verb

tire yourself out

使自己非常疲劳，通常是由于压力或过度工作
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
他试图在一天之内完成所有任务，结果把自己累坏了。
idiom

open channels of communication

建立对话或讨论
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
他们试图与邻国打开沟通渠道。
idiom

life in the fast lane

一种充满兴奋、活动和有时风险的生活方式
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
他喜欢和派对、旅行一起享受**快车道的生活**。
phrasal-verb

brainstorm our way out

一起想办法，直到问题解决
Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team **brainstorms our way out** whenever a project gets stuck.
每当一个项目被卡住时，团队都会 **brainstorm our way out**。
idiom

out of the frying pan into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟糕的情况
Meaning
to go from a bad situation to a worse one
Example
Leaving that job was like jumping **out of the frying pan into the fire**.
离开那份工作就像是跳**出火坑进火海**。
phrasal-verb

speak highly of

称赞某人或某事
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
每个人都高度评价她的职业道德。
phrasal-verb

back something up to

创建数据副本并将其存储在另一个地方
Meaning
to make a copy of data and store it in another place
Example
You should **back your files up to** an external hard drive regularly.
你应该**定期将文件备份到**外部硬盘。
phrasal-verb

build from

将失败或错误作为未来改进的基础
Meaning
to use failure or mistakes as a foundation for future improvement
Example
Even though the project failed, we can still **build from** the experience.
尽管项目失败了，我们仍然可以从经验中**build from**。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

tackle issues with

与某人一起解决问题
Meaning
to address problems together with someone
Example
Let's **tackle issues with** transparency during the review.
在审查期间，我们一起以透明的方式解决问题。
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

on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
idiom

turn over a new leaf

在做错事之后开始表现得更好
Meaning
to start behaving better after doing something wrong
Example
After the accident, he decided to **turn over a new leaf**.
事故后，他决定重新做人。
phrasal-verb

zone within

专注于内心以获得平静与安宁
Meaning
to turn your focus inward for calm and peace
Example
Meditation helps you **zone within** and find balance.
冥想帮助你专注于内心并找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

work hand in glove with

与某人非常密切且有效地合作
Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments **work hand in glove with** each other to boost exports.
贸易部门**与其他部门紧密合作**，以促进出口。
phrasal-verb

live up to

达到期望或标准
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
他努力工作以符合父母的期望。
phrasal-verb

run out of cash

没有足够的钱继续运营或活动
Meaning
to have no money left to continue operations or activities
Example
Many small businesses **run out of cash** during prolonged recessions.
许多小企业在长期衰退期间**耗尽了现金**。
phrasal-verb

pine over

因失去某物或某人而感到深深的悲伤或渴望
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or longing because of something or someone lost
Example
She still **pines over** her broken relationship.
她仍然为她破裂的关系感到痛苦。
phrasal-verb

learn from differences

通过观察文化差异来获得理解或智慧
Meaning
to gain understanding or wisdom by observing cultural contrasts
Example
We can **learn from differences** instead of judging them.
我们可以从差异中学习，而不是评判它们。
idiom

burning the candle at both ends

没有足够的休息，拼命工作
Meaning
working very hard without enough rest
Example
He is **burning the candle at both ends** with two jobs.
他正在做两个工作，拼命工作。
idiom

make your own luck

通过努力为自己创造机会
Meaning
to create opportunities for yourself through effort
Example
Don’t wait for miracles — **make your own luck**.
不要等待奇迹 — **创造自己的运气**。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
idiom

There's strength in numbers

一个更大的团体比个人更强。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
我们可以做得更多，因为**团结就是力量**。
phrasal-verb

build credibility with

赢得他人的信任和尊重
Meaning
to earn trust and respect from others
Example
It takes time to **build credibility with** your colleagues.
需要时间来赢得同事们的信任和尊重。
idiom

bookend something

标志某事的开始和结束
Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
她的职业生涯以两场精彩的表演为开端和结束。
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。
idiom

tough as nails

非常强大和有韧性
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
她是 **tough as nails**，没有什么能打破她的精神。
idiom

easy come, easy go

轻松赚来的钱轻松失去
Meaning
money that is easily earned is easily lost
Example
He lost all his winnings in a day—**easy come, easy go**.
他在一天之内失去了所有的奖金——轻松来，轻松去
idiom

fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
phrasal-verb

ground yourself before speaking

集中情绪，以便能够稳定地沟通
Meaning
to center your emotions so you can communicate steadily
Example
I **ground myself before speaking** in tense meetings by noting three positives.
在紧张的会议中，我通过记下三条积极的内容来**在发言前集中自己**。
idiom

not the sharpest tool in the shed

不是很聪明
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
他很友好，但**不是最聪明的**。
phrasal-verb

bring out clarity

使思维或感情更清晰
Meaning
to make thoughts or feelings clearer
Example
Writing in a journal can **bring out clarity** about what you truly feel.
写日记可以带来清晰，让你真正明白自己的感受。
idiom

crybaby

一个容易抱怨或哭泣的人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
不要做一个**爱哭鬼**，这只是一个小小的擦伤。
idiom

bring up a family

抚养和照顾孩子
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
他们努力工作以抚养一个家庭。
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。
phrasal-verb

ride out the storm

在困难的情况下保持冷静并继续前进
Meaning
to stay calm and keep going during a difficult situation
Example
We **ride out the storm** together when deadlines stack up.
当最后期限堆积时，我们一起挺过难关。
idiom

kill two birds with one stone

一箭双雕
Meaning
to succeed in achieving two things in a single action
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以 **一箭双雕**，一边听播客一边锻炼。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
idiom

put the brakes on

减慢或停止一项活动
Meaning
to slow down or stop an activity
Example
The company had to **put the brakes on** its expansion plans.
公司不得不**放慢速度**他们的扩张计划。
phrasal-verb

look back over

回顾或分析过去的事件或行为
Meaning
to review or analyze past events or actions
Example
When you **look back over** your choices, you’ll see where things went wrong.
当你回顾过去你的选择时，你会看到事情哪里出了问题。
phrasal-verb

hold back tears

停止自己哭泣
Meaning
to stop yourself from crying
Example
He tried to **hold back tears** during the speech.
他在演讲时尽量停止自己哭泣。
phrasal-verb

look into partnerships

调查或探索潜在的合作
Meaning
to investigate or explore potential collaborations
Example
They are **looking into partnerships** with international NGOs.
他们正在与国际非政府组织研究合作伙伴关系。
phrasal-verb

team across

与来自其他部门或领域的人合作
Meaning
to collaborate with people from other departments or areas
Example
Marketing and sales departments should **team across** to improve communication.
市场营销和销售部门应该一起合作以改善沟通。
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

speak from experience

根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
当我说这个方法真的有效时，我是根据经验来说的。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
phrasal-verb

win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
idiom

tie up loose ends

完成项目剩下的小任务
Meaning
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
Example
Before the deadline, we need to **tie up loose ends**.
在截止日期之前，我们需要完成剩下的事情。
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。
idiom

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
idiom

glance over

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
在我们发送之前，你能**快速浏览**一下备忘录吗？
idiom

stick around

在一个地方再待短时间
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
你能再留一会儿参加问答环节吗？
idiom

run in the family

一个许多家庭成员共享的特征
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
好看是**run in the family** — 他们都很漂亮！
phrasal-verb

be patient with

对正在挣扎的人保持冷静和理解
Meaning
to stay calm and understanding toward someone who is struggling
Example
You need to **be patient with** people who are healing emotionally.
你需要**对正在恢复的人保持耐心**。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
phrasal-verb

copy down

写下某事，就像它是一样
Meaning
to write something exactly as it is
Example
Make sure to **copy down** the correct formula from the board.
确保从黑板上**复制下来**正确的公式。
phrasal-verb

build self-discipline

培养对自己行为和情绪的控制力
Meaning
to develop control over one’s actions and emotions
Example
He started to **build self-discipline** by waking up early every day.
他通过每天早起开始培养自律。
phrasal-verb

scale down to

减少大小或容量以适应较小的需求
Meaning
to reduce the size or capacity to fit a smaller need
Example
The company had to **scale down to** a smaller data center to cut costs.
公司不得不缩小到一个较小的数据中心以削减成本。
idiom

fall flat on your face

以令人尴尬的方式彻底失败
Meaning
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
Example
He **fell flat on his face** during his first business attempt.
他在第一次商业尝试中完全失败了。
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。
phrasal-verb

capitalize on opportunities

利用机会获取利润
Meaning
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
Example
Smart investors always **capitalize on** opportunities in the market.
聪明的投资者总是利用市场上的机会。
phrasal-verb

drive on

继续努力工作以实现成功
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
即使失败后，他也继续努力工作去实现他的梦想。
phrasal-verb

jump back

因恐惧或惊讶而突然向后移动
Meaning
to move suddenly backward in fear or surprise
Example
She **jumped back** when the cat suddenly hissed.
当猫突然嘶嘶作响时，她**跳了回来**。
phrasal-verb

go down

下降; 被记住或记录
Meaning
to decrease; to be remembered or recorded
Example
This event will **go down** in history.
这个事件将在历史上被铭记。
idiom

no pain, no gain

没有痛苦就没有收获
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
他每天都在练习，因为他相信 **no pain, no gain**。
idiom

jog someone's memory

让某人想起某事
Meaning
to make someone remember something
Example
That smell **jogged my memory** of our school canteen.
那种气味让我想起了我们的学校食堂。
phrasal-verb

tighten up on

在支出或政策上变得更加严格
Meaning
to become stricter with spending or policy
Example
The central bank decided to **tighten up on** lending to reduce inflation.
中央银行决定**收紧**贷款以降低通货膨胀。
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。
idiom

stoic calm

在困难或压力大的情况下保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in difficult or stressful situations
Example
Even during the crisis, she maintained **stoic calm**.
即使在危机时，她也保持了**stoic calm**。
idiom

lose your nerve

失去做某事的勇气
Meaning
to become too frightened to do something
Example
I was going to ask her out, but I **lost my nerve**.
我本打算约她出去，但我失去了勇气。
idiom

Speak the truth and shame the devil

即使这可能会造成麻烦或不适，也要说真话。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
她总是认为**说真话，羞辱魔鬼**是正确的方式。
idiom

bring luck

带来好运
Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
有人说，这只手链会带来好运给佩戴它的人。
idiom

wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
phrasal-verb

break into markets

在新市场开始销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start to sell goods or services in a new market
Example
Many startups aim to **break into markets** in Africa to support sustainable growth.
许多初创公司旨在进入非洲市场以支持可持续增长。
phrasal-verb

stabilize prices

使价格保持稳定并防止大幅波动
Meaning
to make prices steady and prevent large fluctuations
Example
Regulations were imposed to **stabilize prices** in the food market.
对食品市场实施了规定，以**稳定价格**。
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

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
phrasal-verb

run over budget

超出预算
Meaning
to spend more money than was planned
Example
The construction project **ran over budget** by nearly 20%.
该建设项目 **超出了预算**，超出了近20%。
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

Eager beaver

一个非常热心且渴望做某事的人。
Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an **eager beaver** who always volunteers for extra tasks.
她是一个**非常热心**的人，总是自愿承担额外的任务。
idiom

have words with someone

与某人争吵
Meaning
to argue with someone verbally
Example
I **had words with** my boss about the new policy.
我与我的老板就新政策进行了争论。