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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

stay connected with

与某人保持情感或沟通联系
Meaning
to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone
Example
Even after moving abroad, she **stays connected with** her old friends.
即使搬到国外，她仍然**保持联系与**她的老朋友。
idiom

see the light

最终理解或接受真相或新观念
Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
经过多年的否认，他终于看到了真相。
idiom

buckle under pressure

因过度压力或压力而屈服或失败。
Meaning
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
Example
Some employees **buckle under pressure**, while others thrive.
一些员工在压力下屈服，而其他员工则茁壮成长。
idiom

out of the box

富有创意，与通常的想法不同
Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her **out of the box** marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
她的**out of the box**营销策略迅速提高了销售额。
idiom

Be all ears

非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
我**全神贯注**，告诉我发生了什么!
idiom

runway left

创业公司用完资金前的时间
Meaning
the amount of time before a startup runs out of money
Example
We only have six months of **runway left** to make this work.
我们只有六个月的**runway left**来让这个成功。
phrasal-verb

stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
idiom

mix up

混淆两种或更多事物
Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always **mix up** their names during meetings.
我总是在会议中混淆他们的名字。
phrasal-verb

warm up to gratitude

逐渐变得更加感激或感谢
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
他在意识到自己有多少支持后，**逐渐感激起来**。
idiom

go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。
idiom

run with it

接受一个想法并进一步发展它或基于它采取行动
Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to **run with it**.
他们喜欢这个概念并告诉我们要**run with it**。
phrasal-verb

do up

固定像扣子或鞋带这样的东西; 装饰或翻新
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
你能帮我把裙子的背面做好吗？
phrasal-verb

pop into

简短且随意地进入一个地方
Meaning
to enter a place briefly and casually
Example
We **popped into** a café for a quick coffee.
我们进了一个咖啡馆喝快速咖啡。
idiom

A politician's promise is like a bubble

政治家的承诺往往不现实或无法实现
Meaning
a politician's promises are often unrealistic or unattainable
Example
You can't trust his plans; **a politician's promise is like a bubble**.
你不能相信他的计划；**政治家的承诺就像一个泡沫**。
idiom

go under

失去意识，通常在手术期间
Meaning
to lose consciousness, usually during surgery
Example
He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.
他在手术前感到紧张。
idiom

data-driven

基于数据或受数据影响
Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
我们做出**数据驱动**的决策，以确保最佳结果。
phrasal-verb

revive through

通过特定的努力恢复生命或力量
Meaning
to bring back to life or strength by specific efforts
Example
The stimulus package helped **revive through** major industrial investment.
刺激包帮助通过重大工业投资复兴通过。
idiom

break up

结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
他们决定在一起五年后分手。
phrasal-verb

drop off

开车送某人或某物到某个地方
Meaning
to take someone or something to a place by car
Example
Can you **drop off** the kids at school?
你能把孩子们送到学校吗？
phrasal-verb

spin out

失去控制并开始旋转
Meaning
to lose control and start spinning around
Example
The car **spun out** on the wet highway.
汽车在湿滑的高速公路上**失控**。
idiom

talk up

热情地称赞或宣传某事
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
主持人今晚会热情地宣传新菜单。
idiom

get your point across

清楚地表达一个想法，让别人理解
Meaning
to express an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
It’s important to **get your point across** during discussions.
在讨论中**清楚地表达你的观点**很重要。
idiom

driven by passion

因对某事的强烈热情或爱而受到激励
Meaning
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
Example
He is **driven by passion** to help others succeed.
他受到热情驱动，帮助他人取得成功。
idiom

a peaceful resolution

一个平静地解决冲突的方案
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
经过几次讨论，他们达成了**和平解决方案**。
idiom

in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
idiom

asleep on your feet

极度疲倦，几乎要睡着
Meaning
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
Example
You look **asleep on your feet** after working all day.
你工作了一整天，看起来快要睡着了。
idiom

cut corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做某事
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
他们为了更快完成项目而走捷径。
idiom

give someone a shot in the arm

提高某人的自信或热情
Meaning
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm
Example
The victory **gave the team a shot in the arm** before the final.
这场胜利**给了球队一个振奋**，为决赛做准备。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
phrasal-verb

send out

向人们分发或发送邀请
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
我们需要在明天之前发送邀请。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
phrasal-verb

point away from

将注意力从某物转移开
Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
他试图把注意力从真正的问题上转移开。
phrasal-verb

hunt for

仔细寻找某物，特别是一个好交易
Meaning
to look carefully for something, especially a good deal
Example
She loves to **hunt for** discounts during sales.
她喜欢在打折期间**寻找**折扣。
phrasal-verb

ground within

通过与内心的平静相连接来稳定情绪
Meaning
to stabilize your emotions by connecting to your inner calm
Example
She practiced breathing exercises to **ground within** during stress.
她通过练习呼吸练习来**ground within**，以应对压力
idiom

Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。
phrasal-verb

come into balance

恢复情感稳定与和谐
Meaning
to regain emotional stability and harmony
Example
Meditation helps her **come into balance** after stressful days.
冥想帮助她在压力大的日子后**恢复平衡**。
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

Rise from the ashes

在失败或毁灭之后重新恢复并变得强大。
Meaning
To recover and become strong again after failure or destruction.
Example
The company **rose from the ashes** after going bankrupt.
公司在破产后**从灰烬中重生**。
phrasal-verb

cool off after

在生气或沮丧后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or upset
Example
He went for a walk to **cool off after** the argument.
他去散步以便在争论后冷静下来。
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。
idiom

hit the road

开始旅行；离开一个地方
Meaning
to start a journey; to leave a place
Example
We should **hit the road** before sunset to avoid traffic.
我们应该在日落前 **hit the road** 以避开交通。
phrasal-verb

clock out for

结束工作时间以做特定的事情
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
我每天中午12点准时下班去吃午餐。
idiom

fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
phrasal-verb

get away from

避免不道德的行为或情况
Meaning
to avoid unethical practices or situations
Example
We need to **get away from** these unfair business tactics.
我们需要**远离**这些不公平的商业策略。
phrasal-verb

break into new markets

成功进入新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The startup managed to **break into new markets** with its AI-powered tools.
这家初创公司通过其AI驱动的工具成功**打入了新市场**。
idiom

As I see it

根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
在我看来，我们需要尝试不同的策略。
idiom

table a proposal

正式提出供讨论的提案
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to **table a proposal** for regional cooperation.
大使决定正式提出促进区域合作的提案。
phrasal-verb

stay alert

保持警惕并关注危险
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
点击不明链接时始终**保持警觉**
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
idiom

tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
phrasal-verb

tear up at

因情感而流泪
Meaning
to get tears in your eyes due to emotion
Example
He **teared up at** the touching moment in the movie.
他在电影的感人时刻**流泪了**。
phrasal-verb

single out

从一组中挑选一个人或事物，给予特别关注
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
老师**挑选**了一个学生来表扬。
idiom

the bottom has fallen out

一种情况，其中某些东西突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collapsed
Example
The market for tech stocks has crashed; the **bottom has fallen out**.
科技股市场崩溃了；底部已经坍塌。
phrasal-verb

look back fondly on

怀念某事，带着情感或快乐
Meaning
to remember something with affection or happiness
Example
She **looks back fondly on** her childhood memories.
她带着情感回忆她的童年时光。
phrasal-verb

zone out during

失去焦点或不再专心
Meaning
to lose focus or stop paying attention
Example
I often **zone out during** long meetings when I'm exhausted.
我在长时间的会议中常常失去焦点，尤其是当我很疲惫时。
idiom

diplomatic immunity

给予外交官免于起诉的法律保护
Meaning
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
Example
He could not be arrested because he had **diplomatic immunity**.
他不能被逮捕，因为他有**外交豁免权**。
phrasal-verb

let emotions out

表达你一直压抑的情感
Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to **let emotions out** instead of suppressing them.
释放情感比压抑它们更健康。
phrasal-verb

back off from

停止参与某个情境；从对抗中撤退
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
他决定在争论变得更糟之前退出。
idiom

nose around

以好奇的方式寻找信息
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
记者在泄漏后开始以好奇的方式寻找信息。
phrasal-verb

take away from

从经验中学到或获得有价值的东西
Meaning
to learn or gain something valuable from an experience
Example
What did you **take away from** that experience?
你从那次经历中学到了什么？
idiom

gear toward

为特定群体设计或瞄准某物
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
课程是**面向**新经理的。
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
phrasal-verb

run behind schedule

迟到或延迟完成某事
Meaning
to be late or delayed in finishing something
Example
The construction team is **running behind schedule** because of heavy rain.
由于大雨，建筑团队**落后于进度**。
phrasal-verb

take breaks

暂停工作以休息; 暂时停下来放松
Meaning
to pause from work for rest; to stop temporarily for relaxation
Example
You should **take breaks** regularly to stay focused throughout the day.
你应该定期**休息**，以便全天保持专注。
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**。
phrasal-verb

live within

根据收入量入为出
Meaning
to spend only as much money as you earn
Example
It's important to **live within** your means.
在自己的经济能力范围内生活很重要。
phrasal-verb

talk it through

与某人讨论你的担忧或感受以寻求宽慰
Meaning
to discuss your worries or feelings with someone to find relief
Example
It often helps to **talk it through** with someone who listens without judging.
与一个不加评判倾听的人谈论常常会有所帮助。
idiom

don't count your chickens before they hatch

不要为可能不会发生的事情做计划
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
你应该等到收到工作邀请再庆祝。不要在鸡蛋孵出小鸡之前就数鸡。
phrasal-verb

express thanks to

对某人表示感谢
Meaning
to say thank you to someone
Example
He **expressed his thanks to** the organizers of the conference.
他**向会议的组织者表达了感谢**。
phrasal-verb

sleep over

在别人家里过夜
Meaning
to sleep at someone else's house for a night
Example
My friend invited me to **sleep over** at his place.
我的朋友邀请我去他家过夜。
phrasal-verb

bring together nations

为了共同的目标或目的团结各国
Meaning
to unite countries for a common purpose or goal
Example
The conference helped **bring together nations** for global development.
会议帮助各国为了全球发展而团结。
phrasal-verb

lift your spirits

使自己或别人感到更快乐或更积极
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier or more positive
Example
A walk in the park can really **lift your spirits**.
在公园散步真的可以提升心情。
phrasal-verb

throw about

以混乱的方式移动或散布物品
Meaning
to move or scatter things in a disorderly way
Example
The kids **threw about** their toys all over the room.
孩子们**把他们的玩具到处扔**
idiom

You took the words right out of my mouth

你说的正是我想的
Meaning
You said exactly what I was thinking
Example
**You took the words right out of my mouth** — I was about to say that!
**你说的正是我想的**——我正要说呢！
idiom

hockey stick growth

在一段缓慢发展之后的急剧增长
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
这家初创公司在推出新功能后经历了“曲棍球棒式”增长。
idiom

by the skin of your teeth

勉强完成某事
Meaning
to just barely manage to do something
Example
He passed the exam **by the skin of his teeth**.
他勉强通过了考试。
phrasal-verb

come across

偶然发现某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone unexpectedly
Example
We **came across** a promising distributor during the trade fair.
我们在贸易博览会上**偶然遇到**一个有前途的分销商。
idiom

fail to plan is plan to fail

没有适当的计划，失败是不可避免的
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
失败就是计划失败，因此要提前准备。
idiom

beyond one’s comprehension

太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
量子物理学**超出了我的理解范围**。
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

in over one’s head

陷入了自己难以应付的事情中
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
他在这个复杂的项目中**力不从心**。
phrasal-verb

book into

在酒店或地方预定住宿
Meaning
to reserve accommodation at a hotel or place
Example
We **booked into** a nice resort by the beach for our holiday.
我们为度假预定了一个漂亮的海滨度假村。
phrasal-verb

wind down spending

逐步减少或停止支出
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。
phrasal-verb

build upon research

以先前的研究为基础，推动创新
Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often **build upon research** to create groundbreaking solutions.
科学家常常**以先前的研究为基础**来创造创新的解决方案。
phrasal-verb

grow emotionally

在处理情感和关系方面变得更加成熟
Meaning
to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships
Example
You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.
通过诚实地表达你的感情，你可以在情感上成长。
idiom

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
idiom

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
phrasal-verb

turn out

参加或出席某个事件
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out** for the annual cultural parade.
成千上万的人**出席**了年度文化大游行。
idiom

drop a bombshell

宣布一些令人震惊或出乎意料的事情
Meaning
to announce something shocking or unexpected
Example
She **dropped a bombshell** by quitting her job.
她通过辞掉工作让大家吃了一惊。
phrasal-verb

fit around

组织工作或任务，以适应其他活动或人员
Meaning
to organize work or tasks to accommodate other activities or people
Example
She managed to **fit her schedule around** her team’s needs to ensure smooth collaboration.
她设法将自己的**时间表安排**在她团队的需求周围，以确保顺利的合作。
idiom

data breach

未经授权访问机密信息
Meaning
unauthorized access to confidential information
Example
The company suffered a major **data breach** last year.
公司去年遭受了严重的**数据泄露**。
phrasal-verb

live up to promises

根据某人承诺或期望的行为
Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always **live up to** their promises.
伟大的领导者总是信守承诺。
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

toast to

举杯为某人或某事敬酒或庆祝
Meaning
to raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something
Example
Let's **toast to** our hard work and success!
让我们为我们的辛勤工作和成功干杯!
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
phrasal-verb

draw confidence from experience

从经验中获得自信
Meaning
to gain self-assurance by learning from past events
Example
You can **draw confidence from experience** and handle new challenges better.
你可以**从经验中获得自信**，并更好地应对新的挑战。
phrasal-verb

clock in

记录开始工作的时间
Meaning
to record the time when you start work
Example
Employees must **clock in** when they begin their remote shifts.
员工必须在开始远程班次时**打卡**。
idiom

mix together

将不同的东西结合成一体
Meaning
to combine different things into one
Example
**Mix together** the spices before adding them to the stew.
在将它们加入炖菜之前，将香料混合在一起
phrasal-verb

dig into data

详细分析信息
Meaning
to analyze information in detail
Example
Analysts **dig into data** to understand the social shifts.
分析师深入研究数据，以理解社会变化。
phrasal-verb

team up for

为了共同的目标与他人一起做某事
Meaning
to join others in doing something together for a common goal
Example
Countries **team up for** global vaccination programs.
各国联合开展全球疫苗接种项目。
idiom

keep an eye on someone

仔细观察某人，因为你不完全信任他们
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
当你不在时，我会**盯着他**。
phrasal-verb

work against the clock

在截止日期之前尽力完成某事
Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
我们**与时间赛跑**，今天提交提案。
idiom

lose faith in someone

失去对某人的信任
Meaning
to stop trusting someone
Example
After what he did, I’ve completely **lost faith in him**.
在他做了那件事之后，我完全失去了对他的信任。
idiom

stroke of genius

一个聪明且富有创意的想法或行动
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
那个营销活动真是个**天才之举**
idiom

give someone the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否诚实，也选择信任他
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
这次我会给他疑点利益。
phrasal-verb

breathe in calmness

深呼吸，感到放松和平静
Meaning
to take deep breaths to feel relaxed and peaceful
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in calmness** and release your worries.
花一点时间，**breathe in calmness**，然后释放你的忧虑。
idiom

move mountains

达成非常困难的事情
Meaning
to achieve something very difficult
Example
With determination, you can **move mountains**.
只要有决心，你就能**搬山**。
idiom

burn a hole in one's pocket

很快或不负责任地花钱
Meaning
to spend money quickly or irresponsibly
Example
After receiving his bonus, he couldn't resist and **burned a hole in his pocket** by buying a new car.
收到奖金后，他忍不住买了一辆新车，把钱都花光了。
phrasal-verb

chart out for

为某事规划路径或时间表
Meaning
to map a path or schedule for something
Example
We **chart out for** peak-season shipping routes in advance.
我们提前规划了高峰季节的运输路线。
idiom

do one's duty

履行自己的责任
Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should **do their duty** to help their country.
每个公民都应该**履行自己的责任**来帮助自己的国家。
idiom

chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
phrasal-verb

freak out about

因为某事变得非常焦虑或不安
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
People often **freak out about** deadlines and performance reviews.
人们常常因为截止日期和绩效评估而感到焦虑。
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
idiom

sift through

仔细检查大量信息或物品
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
我花了整个下午**筛选**旧邮件以寻找丢失的文件。
phrasal-verb

call down

斥责或训斥某人
Meaning
to scold or reprimand someone
Example
The boss **called down** the employee for being late.
老板因员工迟到批评了他。
idiom

to kick the bucket

死（幽默或非正式）
Meaning
to die (humorous or informal)
Example
He used to joke that he’d travel the world before he **kicked the bucket**.
他常开玩笑说他会在**踢桶**之前旅行世界。
phrasal-verb

cool your temper

在生气后冷静下来
Meaning
to become calm after being angry
Example
He went for a walk to **cool his temper** before talking to her.
他去散步冷静下来，才与她交谈。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。