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idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

pack up for travel

在旅行前收集和准备行李
Meaning
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
Example
We **pack up for travel** the night before an early flight.
我们 **pack up for travel** 在早班机前的前一晚。
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。
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。
idiom

put your foot in your mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her age.
当他提到她的年龄时，他真的**说错话了**。
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

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

put your faith in

信任或相信某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone or something
Example
She decided to **put her faith in** her friends to help her.
她决定**把信任寄托在**她的朋友身上，以帮助她。
idiom

pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
phrasal-verb

push on with

继续做某事，充满能量和努力
Meaning
to continue doing something with energy and effort
Example
Even when tired, he **pushed on with** his training.
即使感到疲倦，他仍然**坚持训练**。
phrasal-verb

push forward with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续取得进展
Meaning
to continue making progress despite challenges
Example
The team decided to **push forward with** the new project.
团队决定继续推进新项目。
phrasal-verb

put down

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

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

虽然等待很苦，但结果是甜的。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
这可能很难，但**耐心是苦的，但它的果实是甜的。**
phrasal-verb

pour into

向某事投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
投资者正在向可再生能源项目投入大量资金。
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

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

post about

在社交媒体上发布与某个主题相关的内容
Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
他经常在 Instagram 上发布有关旅行的经历。
phrasal-verb

put up with

忍受或容忍不愉快的事情
Meaning
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
Example
I can't **put up with** his rude behavior anymore.
我再也不能忍受他粗鲁的行为。
idiom

pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
phrasal-verb

put off

推迟或延迟某事
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
他们决定将会议推迟到下周。
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

plug away

坚持不懈地做某事
Meaning
to keep working steadily on something
Example
Keep **plugging away** at the draft and it will improve.
继续修改草稿，它会有所改进。
phrasal-verb

point behind

指示位于后方的事物
Meaning
to indicate something located at the back
Example
He **pointed behind** to show the exit door.
他指着后方展示出口门。
phrasal-verb

pull ahead emotionally

比以前更快地在情感上进展
Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
治疗后，她开始在情感上进展得更快。
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**。
idiom

play second fiddle

扮演他人下属的角色
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
他厌倦了在同事面前总是扮演第二小提琴手。
phrasal-verb

pick up after

在某人之后清理或整理
Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
我已经厌倦了在我那些乱七八糟的室友之后收拾。
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 your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
phrasal-verb

pick apart

详细批评某事
Meaning
to criticize something in detail
Example
The reviewer **picked apart** the movie for its weak plot.
评论员因电影的薄弱情节而挑剖了它。
idiom

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
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

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。
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。
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 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

play dirty

使用不公平或不诚实的方法获胜
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
政治家在选举中经常使用不诚实的方法。
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

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

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。
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

portion out snacks

将零食分成测量的份量
Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
我们在周日分配零食，以确保平日的餐食保持平衡。
phrasal-verb

pass away

死
Meaning
to die
Example
Her grandfather **passed away** peacefully last night.
她的祖父昨晚安详地**去世**。
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

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。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

pull back from

停止做太多事情或承受过多压力
Meaning
to stop yourself from doing too much or taking on too much stress
Example
She decided to **pull back from** some projects to manage her workload.
她决定从一些项目中撤退，以管理她的工作负担。
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**。
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。
phrasal-verb

put out

熄灭火焰或灯光
Meaning
to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters worked hard to **put out** the forest fire.
消防员努力扑灭森林火灾。
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**。
phrasal-verb

pitch ideas to

向他人提出供考虑的想法
Meaning
to present ideas to others for consideration
Example
We’ll **pitch ideas to** the management team tomorrow.
我们明天将向管理团队提出想法。
phrasal-verb

pull back

撤退或撤回；向后移动
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw; to move backward
Example
The army had to **pull back** after facing heavy resistance.
军队在面对强烈抵抗后不得不**撤退**。
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

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。
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

push forward

尽管有障碍，依然继续努力工作；朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
即使遭到拒绝，团队还是决定**继续推进**他们的计划。
phrasal-verb

phase out old habits

逐渐停止做不再适合的事情
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something that no longer fits
Example
To stay relevant, we must **phase out old habits** that slow progress.
为了保持相关性，我们必须逐渐停止做那些减缓进展的旧习惯。
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

pillar of strength

提供强大支持或安慰的人
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
她在困难时刻是一个**力量的支柱**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pull ahead of

超越
Meaning
to move in front of someone or something in a race or competition
Example
Our car finally **pulled ahead of** the others on the highway.
我们的车终于在高速公路上超越了其他车辆。
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。
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

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

pull the strings

秘密地控制或影响某人或某事
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
他得到了这份工作，因为他的叔叔**拉了后退的线**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pass out

昏迷
Meaning
to lose consciousness
Example
He **passed out** from exhaustion after the marathon.
他在马拉松后因疲劳而昏迷。
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**。
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

Playing with house money

用轻易或意外获得的钱冒险。
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
在早期获利之后，交易者们用轻易获得的钱冒险。
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

point towards

指示方向或可能的原因
Meaning
to indicate a direction or possible cause
Example
The evidence **points towards** a financial motive.
证据**指向**一个财政动机。
phrasal-verb

pay up

支付所有欠的钱，尤其是不情愿地
Meaning
to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly
Example
He refused to **pay up** until the work was completed.
他拒绝了**支付**，直到工作完成。
idiom

pull at heartstrings

在观众中引起强烈的情感，通常是同情或悲伤
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
慈善机构的广告真的**触动了心弦**。
phrasal-verb

pay someone out

为损失或损坏赔偿某人
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or damage
Example
The insurer **paid her out** after the accident.
事故后保险公司支付了她的赔偿。
phrasal-verb

park ideas for later

将建议搁置，以供将来审查
Meaning
to set suggestions aside for future review
Example
We **park ideas for later** when the sprint board is already full.
当冲刺板已经满了时，我们把想法暂时放到一边。
phrasal-verb

point to

显示某物的位置; 提出某物作为证据
Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts **point to** his innocence.
所有的事实都指向他的清白。
phrasal-verb

point up

强调某事; 使某事更加显著
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
这个例子突出了沟通的重要性。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

push ahead

尽管有困难，仍然继续朝着目标努力工作
Meaning
to continue working hard towards a goal despite difficulties
Example
Even after many failures, she decided to **push ahead** with her startup idea.
尽管经历了许多失败，她还是决定继续推进她的创业想法。
phrasal-verb

push beyond

超越自己的极限或恐惧
Meaning
to go further than one’s limits or fears
Example
You need to **push beyond** your comfort zone to grow.
你需要走出舒适区，才能成长。
phrasal-verb

plan out

仔细思考并安排某事的细节
Meaning
to carefully think about and arrange the details of something
Example
Let’s **plan out** the schedule so that everything runs smoothly.
让我们**计划出**时间表，以便一切顺利进行。
idiom

phishing attempt

通过假装自己是可信赖的实体，试图欺骗某人透露个人或机密信息
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
你收到的电子邮件看起来像是一个**网络钓鱼尝试**，所以不要点击任何链接。
phrasal-verb

put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
phrasal-verb

project out

根据当前数据估算或预测未来的结果
Meaning
to estimate or predict future results based on current data
Example
Economists **project out** the country's GDP growth for the next decade.
经济学家**预测**该国未来十年的GDP增长。
phrasal-verb

pull back on

减少或停止做某事，尤其是支出或投资；撤回努力或承诺
Meaning
to reduce or stop doing something, especially spending or investment; to withdraw effort or commitment
Example
During the economic crisis, many companies **pull back on** new projects to save money.
在经济危机期间，许多公司停止了新项目以节省资金。
idiom

pull someone's leg

以开玩笑的方式戏弄或取笑某人
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
别担心，我只是在开玩笑关于测试结果。
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。
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。
idiom

Political bargaining chip

在政治中用来谈判或交换的议题或点。
Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
在谈判过程中，贸易协议成了一个**政治谈判筹码**。
idiom

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**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pay into

将钱存入银行账户或基金
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
我昨天将钱存入了我的储蓄账户。
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

pull the wool over someone’s eyes

欺骗或捉弄某人
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
他试图欺骗我，但我知道真相。
phrasal-verb

play up

夸大或强调某事
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
一些新闻媒体 **夸大** 了戏剧以吸引观众。
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

predictive analytics

使用数据和统计算法来预测未来的结果
Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
通过**预测分析**，我们可以高精度地预测市场趋势。
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。
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**。
idiom

pledge one's word

做出严肃或正式的承诺
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
他**承诺**支持这个事业。
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

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

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

pack up

收拾东西并准备离开
Meaning
to gather belongings and prepare to leave
Example
We should **pack up** and head home before the storm starts.
我们应该**打包**，在风暴开始前回家
phrasal-verb

pull in revenue

赚取或产生收入，特别是大规模的
Meaning
to earn or generate income, especially on a large scale
Example
The new export policy helped the country **pull in revenue** from foreign markets.
新的出口政策帮助该国从外国市场赚取收入。
phrasal-verb

point around

展示多个方向或地点
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
导游**指向周围**的历史地标。
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

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

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

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

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。
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**。
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

painting the town red

以热闹奢华的方式外出娱乐
Meaning
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
Example
After the big win, we went out and started **painting the town red**.
在大胜之后，我们出去尽情地 **狂欢**。
phrasal-verb

put in for

正式申请某物
Meaning
to make a formal request for something
Example
I decided to **put in for** a few days of leave.
我决定申请几天的假期。
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。