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idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
idiom

pull rank

利用自己的权力获得优势
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
他利用职权得到了飞机上的最后一个座位。
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**。
idiom

put the team on your back

承担领导责任并为团队承担重担
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
在比赛的最后时刻，他**背负起了团队**并带领他们取得了胜利。
idiom

Plain sailing

轻松且没有困难的事情。
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
一旦我们解决了主要问题，剩下的就是轻松的。
idiom

plant the seeds

开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
培训计划**种下了成功的种子**，为长期成就打下基础。
idiom

Play with fire

做一些危险或冒险的事。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
如果你在没有研究的情况下投资，你就是在**玩火**。
idiom

Pay dividends

稍后带来好处或奖励。
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
投资教育总是在长期中获得回报。
idiom

play one's cards right

做出正确的决定以获得好的结果
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
如果你**打好你的牌**，你就能获得你想要的升职。
idiom

push the right buttons

做出准确的行为以获得期望的结果
Meaning
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
Example
She knows how to **push the right buttons** to impress her boss.
她知道如何**按对按钮**来打动她的老板。
idiom

Pilot project

一个小规模的实验，用于测试一个概念。
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
我们在全国推广之前启动了一个试点项目。
idiom

Pick up the tab

为某事付账。
Meaning
To pay the bill for something.
Example
John offered to **pick up the tab** for everyone.
约翰提议为大家付账。
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

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

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

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
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

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**。
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。
idiom

Pull one’s weight

对某事完全感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
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

Put the pedal to the metal

付出更大的努力，并更加努力地工作。
Meaning
To push harder and make a greater effort.
Example
We need to **put the pedal to the metal** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成，我们需要**把油门踩到底**。
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**。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
idiom

pull an all-nighter

彻夜不眠学习或工作
Meaning
to stay awake all night to study or work
Example
I had to **pull an all-nighter** to finish my assignment.
我必须**彻夜不眠**完成我的作业。
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

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

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

pulling the strings

秘密地控制某事或某人
Meaning
to control something or someone secretly
Example
Everyone knows he’s **pulling the strings** behind the scenes.
每个人都知道他在幕后**拉着线**。
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

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。
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

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。
idiom

put on the map

使某物或某人出名或知名
Meaning
to make something or someone famous or well-known
Example
The viral campaign **put the brand on the map**.
病毒活动使该品牌出名。
idiom

play the field

与多人约会或建立浪漫关系而不做承诺
Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
他还在 **玩情场**，并不在寻找严肃的关系。
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

put one's foot down

作出坚定的决定或在某事上采取强硬立场
Meaning
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
Example
She had to **put her foot down** and say no to the proposal.
她不得不**坚持立场**并拒绝了那个提议。
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。
idiom

Put your heads together

集体讨论并解决问题。
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**找到解决方案。
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

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。
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

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。
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

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
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

parallel universe

一种完全不同或对比的情况
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
乡村的生活与城市相比，感觉就像一个**平行宇宙**。
idiom

push yourself to the limit

即使困难也要尽最大努力
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
运动员为了实现他们的梦想，将自己推向极限。
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

play a pivotal role

在某事中扮演重要角色
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
她在团队的成功中发挥了关键作用
idiom

pick a fight

故意挑起争论
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
不要**挑衅**他；他已经生气了。
idiom

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
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paint a vision

清晰地描述一个激励人心的未来目标
Meaning
to clearly describe an inspiring future goal
Example
The leader **painted a vision** of a better, more connected world.
领导者描绘了一个更好、更互联的世界的愿景。
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。
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Pay the piper

为自己的行为或决定承担后果。
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
经过多年的过度开支，这个国家不得不承担后果。
idiom

put your faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
她决定**把信任放在他身上**，让他负责这个项目。
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phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
idiom

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
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**。
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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

put on a brave face

当你并不自信或高兴时，装作自信或高兴
Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
即使听到坏消息，她还是**装作自信**。
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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。
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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

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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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。
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play fair

诚实行事并平等对待他人
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
我们希望每个人在比赛期间都能**公平竞争**。
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。
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phishing attack

通过伪装成一个可信的实体，进行欺诈性地获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a **phishing attack**.
不要点击可疑链接以避免网络钓鱼攻击。
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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

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。
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。
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。
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play politics

以操控或战略的方式行事，以获得优势
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
他被指控试图**玩政治**，而不是专注于国家的福利。
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pave the way

使他人的进步更容易
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
她的研究为未来的发现铺平了道路。
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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**。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
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put words in someone’s mouth

将话塞进某人口中
Meaning
to say someone said something they did not
Example
Don’t **put words in my mouth**—I never said that!
别把话塞进我嘴里——我从来没说过那话！
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pick up on

注意到或意识到某事
Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
他没有注意到我给的微妙暗示。
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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

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。
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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

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！
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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**。
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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。
idiom

play to the gallery

试图获得大众的认同，而不是专家的认同
Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
政治家显然在用他的演讲**取悦观众**。
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pitch in

加入他人共同完成任务或提供帮助
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
每个人都一起清理公园。
idiom

put your money where your mouth is

用行动或金钱支持你的话
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
如果你相信这个项目，就投入资金
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。
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**。
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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。
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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。
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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**。
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phase out

逐渐停止使用或提供某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
该公司计划在明年之前逐渐停止使用塑料包装。
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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。
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place your confidence in

信任或依赖某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
他**把信任寄托在**团队上。
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plow ahead

尽管遇到困难，仍继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even with setbacks, they decided to **plow ahead** with the project.
即使遇到挫折，他们决定继续推进项目。
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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。
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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。
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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**。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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pass along

将信息或物品与其他人共享
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
你能将议程传递给实习生吗？
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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pull someone’s weight

在小组中做自己公平的工作
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
团队中的每个人都**尽自己的一份力**以取得成功。
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predictive modeling

一种用于人工智能的技术，用于根据历史数据预测未来趋势
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
使用**预测建模**可以帮助公司更好地规划未来。
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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**。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
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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**。
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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。
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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。
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put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
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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**。
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Put our heads together

一起讨论并共同找到解决办法。
Meaning
To discuss and find a solution collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and come up with a plan.
让我们一起想办法并制定一个计划。
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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。