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phrasal-verb

pass on to

将信息或消息传递给其他人
Meaning
to give information or a message to someone else
Example
Could you **pass this on to** the manager before lunch?
你能在午餐前把这个传给经理吗？
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

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

put away your phone

停止使用手机并把它放到一边
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
请在吃饭时把手机放到一边。
phrasal-verb

plan for

为可能发生的事件或风险提前做好准备
Meaning
to prepare in advance for possible events or risks
Example
Businesses should **plan for** economic downturns.
企业应为经济衰退**计划为**。
phrasal-verb

push through setbacks

即使面临困难或失败，也要继续努力，不放弃
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
真正的自信是在你以决心**克服挫折**时产生的。
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

pan out

结果很好或产生了好的结果
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
幸运的是，我们的备用计划成功了。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
idiom

put all your cards on the table

在讨论中诚实并揭示所有事实
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
是时候把所有的卡都摊开，并保持透明。
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。
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

pay back

归还借来的钱
Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
我下周会归还我从你那里借的的钱。
idiom

playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
phrasal-verb

phase out debts

逐渐减少或消除债务
Meaning
to gradually reduce or eliminate debts
Example
The government plans to **phase out debts** over the next decade.
政府计划在下一个十年内逐渐减少债务。
idiom

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
phrasal-verb

pay down

通过定期付款逐渐减少债务
Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
她正在尝试减少她的信用卡债务
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。
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

phase in innovation

逐步引入创新
Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
他们决定逐步引入创新来最小化干扰。
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？
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

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

pivot

根据市场反馈或失败调整方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
在初步的产品发布失败后，团队决定向新的商业模式**枢轴**。
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。
idiom

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
phrasal-verb

point out to

使某人意识到某个具体的事情
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
你能指出问题在哪里吗？
idiom

put the plan into action

开始实施一个计划或想法
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
经过数周的准备，是时候**付诸实践**这个计划了。
idiom

plan B

第一个计划失败时的备用计划
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
我们应该有一个计划B，以防事情出错。
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

pull off

成功做某件困难或出乎意料的事情
Meaning
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected
Example
Everyone thought he would fail, but he **pulled off** an amazing victory.
每个人都认为他会失败，但他**成功**地取得了一个惊人的胜利。
idiom

Pyrrhic victory

以过高代价赢得的胜利，不值得的胜利。
Meaning
A victory won at too great a cost to be worthwhile.
Example
Winning the lawsuit was a **Pyrrhic victory** since it drained all their finances.
赢得诉讼是一场**惨胜**，因为它耗尽了他们的财产。
idiom

peace and quiet

平静与安宁的时光
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
我只需要一些**平静和安宁**来完成我的工作。
phrasal-verb

point ahead

指示前方的方向；建议未来的可能性
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
结果指向重大改进。
phrasal-verb

pick up

在放缓之后改善或增加
Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
预计经济在政策改革后将**复苏**。
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

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

picture perfect

完全无瑕或理想的
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
他们的婚礼当天是完全无瑕的。
idiom

pioneer new ideas

引入或创造新的概念或方法
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
他总是在他的领域中寻找机会去**开创新的想法**。
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。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

put up

提供住宿; 举起某物; 展示
Meaning
to provide accommodation; to raise something; to display
Example
They will **put up** a tent for the night.
他们会搭建一个帐篷过夜。
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

playing the field

在同一市场上与许多其他公司或个人竞争
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
该公司通过拓展全球新市场来参与竞争。
idiom

plans are up in the air

计划不确定或尚未决定
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
我们的旅行计划仍然是**悬而未决**。
idiom

pass with flying colors

出色地成功或以卓越的成绩达成某事
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
她以优异成绩通过了考试。
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。
phrasal-verb

press for

坚持要求某事
Meaning
to insistently demand something
Example
Opposition parties continue to **press for** fair elections.
反对党继续要求公平选举。
idiom

pay the price

承受自己行为的后果
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
如果你不遵守规则，你将不得不**付出代价**。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
phrasal-verb

protect against

采取措施防御威胁或攻击
Meaning
to take measures to defend from threats or attacks
Example
Good antivirus software can **protect against** malware.
好的防病毒软件可以**保护抵御**恶意软件。
phrasal-verb

plan around

考虑特定因素或事件来做安排
Meaning
to make arrangements considering a specific factor or event
Example
We had to **plan around** the weather when scheduling our trip.
我们在安排旅行时必须考虑天气。
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。
idiom

Put your heart into it

全心全意地去做某事。
Meaning
To do something with full effort and enthusiasm.
Example
If you **put your heart into it**, you’ll achieve great results.
如果你全心全意地去做，你会取得很好的成果。
idiom

play a cameo

在电影中做短暂的出现
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
导演本人在电影中出演了一个小角色。
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

pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
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

pick up pace

增加速度或进展
Meaning
to increase speed or progress
Example
The global economy is starting to **pick up pace** after the slowdown.
全球经济在放缓之后开始提速。
idiom

practice what you preach

按照你给别人的建议行事
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
如果你想让别人友善，你需要实践你所宣扬的。
idiom

penny wise and pound foolish

小额钱财谨慎，大额钱财浪费
Meaning
careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large amounts
Example
He’s **penny wise and pound foolish** when it comes to investments.
他在投资上是**penny wise and pound foolish**。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
phrasal-verb

pull apart

将某物分开或撕成碎片
Meaning
to separate or tear something into pieces
Example
She tried to **pull apart** the stuck pages of the book.
她试图分开卡住的书页。
idiom

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
idiom

pluck up the courage

鼓起足够的勇气去做某事
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.
他终于鼓起勇气在公众面前发言。
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。
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

Play it safe

避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
他总是 **保持安全**，从不尝试新的事物。
phrasal-verb

push on

尽管有困难或疲劳仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
Example
Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to **push on** with her goals.
即使她感到疲惫，她还是决定继续追求她的目标。
idiom

power play

一个为了获得或保持控制而采取的战略举措
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
两国之间的联盟被视为一种**power play**。
phrasal-verb

phase out subsidies

逐步取消补贴
Meaning
to gradually stop providing financial support or benefits
Example
The government plans to **phase out subsidies** for fossil fuels over the next five years.
政府计划在未来五年内逐步取消对化石燃料的补贴。
idiom

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
phrasal-verb

push for

努力去做某事或使其被接受
Meaning
to try hard to get something done or accepted
Example
The opposition party **pushed for** a new anti-corruption bill.
反对党**推动**了一项新的反腐败法案。
phrasal-verb

power down

完全关闭或关闭设备
Meaning
to turn off or shut down a device completely
Example
You should **power down** your computer before cleaning it.
你应该在清洁之前关掉你的电脑。
idiom

political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的有争议的问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
Immigration reform has become a **political hot potato** for the government.
移民改革已成为政府的**政治热土豆**。
idiom

Put yourself in someone’s shoes

想象自己在另一个人的情境中
Meaning
To imagine yourself in another person's situation
Example
Try to **put yourself in her shoes** before judging her actions.
在判断她的行为之前，试着**把自己置于她的处境**。
idiom

pay attention to

注意某事或认真倾听
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
你应该**注意**项目的细节。
phrasal-verb

pay out

花费或分发钱，特别是大笔钱
Meaning
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
Example
The company had to **pay out** millions in compensation.
公司不得不支付数百万的赔偿金。
idiom

place trust in

依赖某人或某物
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
我**将我的信任放在**你身上处理这项任务。
phrasal-verb

partner across

与不同地区或行业的组织合作
Meaning
to work with organizations across different regions or sectors
Example
We **partner across** industries to deliver innovative solutions.
我们与各个行业的组织合作，提供创新解决方案。
phrasal-verb

pull through with

通过努力或支持成功地生存或恢复
Meaning
to succeed in surviving or recovering with effort or support
Example
The country managed to **pull through with** international assistance.
这个国家通过国际援助成功度过难关。
idiom

push someone's buttons

故意惹恼或激怒某人
Meaning
to deliberately annoy or upset someone
Example
He knows how to **push her buttons** when they argue.
他知道他们争吵时怎样故意惹她生气。
phrasal-verb

phase in new strategies

逐渐引入新的方法
Meaning
to introduce new methods gradually
Example
The firm will **phase in** new financial strategies over the next year.
公司将在明年逐步引入新的财务战略。
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。
idiom

patch over

掩盖问题而不真正解决
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
我们不能仅仅掩盖安全漏洞。
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。
idiom

piece together

通过结合小细节理解某事
Meaning
to understand something by combining small details
Example
The detective tried to **piece together** what had happened that night.
侦探试图通过拼凑出当晚发生了什么。
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

push your luck

冒险希望获得更多成功
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
你已经获得了折扣，不要再 **试探运气**。
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

pass around

在人员之间分发或共享某物
Meaning
to distribute or share something among people
Example
They **passed around** the trophy for everyone to see.
他们传递奖杯，让每个人都能看到。
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

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

pair program through

一起工作直到问题解决
Meaning
to work on code together until a problem is solved
Example
We **pair program through** tricky bugs to keep velocity steady.
我们**配对编程通过**解决棘手的 bug，以保持速度稳定。
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**。
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。
idiom

put something on the back burner

推迟处理某事直到以后
Meaning
to delay dealing with something until later
Example
The government decided to **put the issue on the back burner** for now.
政府决定**暂时将这个问题搁置**。
idiom

Pull together

共同努力以实现某件事情。
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们都一起努力，我们可以按时完成项目。
idiom

play one's cards close to one's chest

将计划或想法保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
他总是在生意中**玩自己的牌靠近胸口**
idiom

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

pull into

开进一个地方，比如停车场或车站
Meaning
to drive into a place, such as a parking lot or station
Example
The bus **pulled into** the terminal right on time.
公共汽车**准时到达**了终点站。
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

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

play the political card

利用政治议题为自己谋取利益
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
部长试图**打政治牌**以获得公众的同情。
phrasal-verb

play with

与某人一起玩游戏或玩具度过时间
Meaning
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
Example
We used to **play with** marbles and paper boats in the rain.
我们曾在雨中用弹珠和纸船玩耍。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
phrasal-verb

pull through together

通过相互支持度过艰难时光
Meaning
to survive a hard time by supporting one another
Example
Communities **pull through together** after harsh weather hits.
社区在恶劣的天气过后互相支持，共同度过难关。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
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

point out issues

识别或突出问题或错误
Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
他很快就指出了项目提案中的问题。
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。
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

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
idiom

put down roots

定居并在某个地方变得稳定
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
移居加拿大后，他们终于在那里**扎根**。
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

piece of cake

做起来非常容易的事情
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
对她来说，考试是一个**小菜一碟**。
idiom

political mileage

从政治局势中获得的优势
Meaning
advantage gained from a political situation
Example
Opposition leaders tried to gain **political mileage** from the crisis.
反对派领导人试图从危机中获得**政治里程**。
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。
idiom

pull someone up

因错误或表现不佳而责备或纠正某人
Meaning
to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance
Example
If a team member is underperforming, it's important to **pull them up** and help them improve.
如果团队成员表现不佳，重要的是要**责备**他们并帮助他们改进
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。
phrasal-verb

prepare against

采取预防措施以避免未来的风险
Meaning
to take precautions to avoid future risks
Example
The city is **preparing against** possible flooding.
城市正在准备对抗可能的洪水