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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

bust someone

逮捕或抓住某人做非法的事情
Meaning
to arrest or catch someone doing something illegal
Example
The officer was able to **bust someone** for selling drugs.
警察成功地逮捕了一个卖毒品的人。
idiom

In the blink of an eye

非常快，几乎是瞬间。
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
新行星的发现几乎是一瞬间发生的。
phrasal-verb

reach higher goals

达到更高的目标
Meaning
to achieve more ambitious objectives or aims
Example
The company’s vision encourages employees to **reach higher goals**.
公司的愿景鼓励员工达到更高的目标。
phrasal-verb

blow up

将某物充气；爆炸或变得愤怒
Meaning
to fill something with air; to explode or become angry
Example
The kids **blew up** balloons for the birthday celebration.
孩子们为生日庆祝活动**充气**了气球。
phrasal-verb

live by

遵循某些原则或道德价值观
Meaning
to follow certain principles or moral values
Example
Our organization **lives by** honesty and transparency.
我们的组织**遵循**诚实和透明的原则。
phrasal-verb

key up

使某人感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
to make someone feel nervous or excited
Example
She was **keyed up** before her first performance.
她在第一次表演前感到非常兴奋。
idiom

to wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示自己的情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
他真的**把心挂在袖子上**，你可以清楚地看出他的感受。
idiom

beyond belief

太令人惊讶或震惊，以至于无法相信
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
他的康复令人难以置信。
idiom

on edge

感到紧张、烦躁或易怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or irritable
Example
She’s been **on edge** since the exam started.
自从考试开始以来，她一直很紧张。
idiom

let the cat out of the bag

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
她不小心透露了惊喜派对的秘密。
phrasal-verb

carry through with

尽管有困难，仍然成功完成某事
Meaning
to complete something successfully despite difficulties
Example
She managed to **carry through with** her plan even when everyone doubted her.
她成功地完成了她的计划，尽管每个人都怀疑她。
idiom

a piece of the puzzle

更大情况或问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a larger situation or problem
Example
Finding the right team is just **a piece of the puzzle** in creating a successful business.
找到合适的团队只是创建成功企业中的**一块拼图**。
idiom

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
phrasal-verb

stand out professionally

因个人的专业卓越而被注意或认可
Meaning
to be noticed or recognized for one’s professional excellence
Example
Her creativity helped her **stand out professionally** in a competitive field.
她的创造力帮助她在竞争激烈的领域中脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

back up with evidence

通过证据或事实支持一个声明或陈述
Meaning
to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
Example
You should always **back up** your accusations **with evidence**.
你应该始终**用证据**来**支持**你的指控。
idiom

in the driver's seat

掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
合并后，她掌控了公司的局势。
idiom

Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
idiom

backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
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

feel ten feet tall

感到非常自豪和自信
Meaning
to feel very proud and confident
Example
He **felt ten feet tall** after completing the challenge.
他完成挑战后感到非常自豪。
idiom

go with the flow

顺其自然；不抵抗变化
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
与其担心，不如**随波逐流**。
idiom

race to the bottom

一种情况，在这种情况下，公司或国家降低标准以保持竞争力
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
通过降低工资吸引投资者可能会创造出一种**降低底线的竞赛**
phrasal-verb

spur growth

促进或加速经济增长
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
为了促进私人部门的增长，出台了减税政策。
phrasal-verb

draw attention to issues

让人们关注重要问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on important problems
Example
The activist group aims to **draw attention to issues** of global inequality.
该活动小组旨在**引起对全球不平等问题的关注**。
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

对某人感到喜爱或温柔
Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always **had a soft spot for** his childhood friend.
他一直对他的童年朋友有柔软的感觉。
phrasal-verb

work towards improvement

为取得进展或更好的结果而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve progress or better results
Example
We must continuously **work towards improvement** in our processes.
我们必须不断地为我们的流程改进努力工作。
idiom

get one's ducks in a row

以适当和高效的方式组织事务
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
在我们开始之前，我们需要**把我们的鸭子排成一行**并完成计划。
phrasal-verb

let positivity in

允许乐观的思想和情感进入你的大脑
Meaning
to allow optimistic thoughts and feelings into your mind
Example
Take a deep breath and **let positivity in**.
深呼吸并让积极性进入。
phrasal-verb

hand over responsibilities

将职责或控制交给别人
Meaning
to transfer duties or control to someone else
Example
He will **hand over responsibilities** to his deputy next month.
他将在下个月把责任交给他的副手。
idiom

soft launch

在全面发布之前，对新产品进行有限或安静的发布
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
公司进行了一个**软启动**来测试客户反应。
phrasal-verb

speak around

讨论一个话题而不直接处理它
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
他倾向于**讨论一个话题**真正的问题，而不是直接面对它。
phrasal-verb

lay the groundwork for

为未来重要的事情准备基础
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
她正在为她的下一个职业发展**奠定基础**。
phrasal-verb

hang on to

坚持某事；不失去希望或信仰
Meaning
to keep something; not to lose hope or belief
Example
You must **hang on to** your vision even in hard times.
即使在艰难时期，你也必须坚持你的愿景。
idiom

in one piece

在困难情况后安全无恙
Meaning
safe and unharmed after a difficult situation
Example
Luckily, everyone came out **in one piece** after the accident.
幸运的是，大家在事故后都**一片完整**出来了。
phrasal-verb

tinker around with

以实验性的方式进行小的调整
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
我们在每次用户访谈后对应用程序设计进行小的调整。
phrasal-verb

bungle up

因笨拙而破坏或毁掉某物
Meaning
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
Example
The workers **bungled up** the whole paint job.
工人们 **搞砸了** 整个油漆工作。
idiom

narrow down to

将选择范围缩小到更少的数量
Meaning
to reduce choices to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed it down to** three finalists.
我们已经把范围缩小到三位决赛选手。
idiom

bloom where you are planted

充分利用你所处的环境
Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to **bloom where she was planted**.
即使在一个小镇，她也设法在她所在的地方茁壮成长。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
phrasal-verb

run along

离开或走开，通常对孩子们说
Meaning
to leave or go away, usually said to children
Example
It’s time to **run along** now, kids.
现在是时候走了，孩子们。
phrasal-verb

draw up a trade agreement

制定贸易协议条款
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
官员们会面，制定一个有利于两国的贸易协议。
idiom

Gordian knot

一个非常复杂或无法解决的问题。
Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
气候变化的问题就像一个戈尔迪之结，需要大胆的行动。
phrasal-verb

soak in

完全享受或欣赏一个积极的感觉或时刻
Meaning
to fully enjoy or appreciate a positive feeling or moment
Example
She closed her eyes to **soak in** the beauty of the sunset.
她闭上眼睛来完全欣赏日落的美丽。
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。
phrasal-verb

get together

与家人或朋友社交性地见面
Meaning
to meet with family or friends socially
Example
Our whole family **gets together** every New Year’s Eve.
我们全家每年除夕都**聚在一起**。
B2 idiom

up in the air

不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
这个项目的计划仍悬而未决。
idiom

A rising tide lifts all boats

当经济改善时，每个人都会在某种程度上受益。
Meaning
When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent.
Example
When the new policies boosted trade, people said that **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
当新政策促进了贸易时，人们说：“水涨船高”。
idiom

roll with laughter

uncontrollably 大笑
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
喜剧演员让全体观众不受控制的笑了。
phrasal-verb

turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。
idiom

save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
idiom

long time no see

当你很久后遇见某人时使用
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
好久不见！你怎么样？
idiom

make a fortune

赚很多钱
Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She **made a fortune** selling handmade jewelry online.
她通过在线销售手工珠宝赚了一大笔财富。
idiom

make a long story short

简短地讲述某事
Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To **make a long story short**, I missed my flight.
为了**简短地讲述这件事**，我错过了航班。
phrasal-verb

cut across inequalities

影响或涉及所有社会和经济层次的人
Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
气候变化问题**跨越不平等**并影响每个人。
phrasal-verb

stand back

远离某物；远离参与
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
请从平台边缘站远一些。
idiom

follow in someone’s footsteps

追随某人的脚步，通常是家庭成员
Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to **follow in his father’s footsteps** and become a lawyer.
他决定**追随父亲的脚步**成为一名律师。
phrasal-verb

believe in better days

保持积极，生活将改善
Meaning
to stay positive that life will improve
Example
He always **believes in better days**, no matter how tough life gets.
他总是相信更好的日子，无论生活有多么艰难。
phrasal-verb

appeal to

正式或真诚地请求某人帮助
Meaning
to ask someone earnestly or formally for help
Example
The charity **appealed to** the public for donations.
慈善机构**向**公众呼吁捐款。
phrasal-verb

space yourself out

为了避免压力，休息一下
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
你应该在长时间学习期间休息一下。
idiom

talk down to someone

以高高在上的态度与别人说话，好像他们不聪明
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
他总是以高高在上的态度和同事说话，这很无礼。
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

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
phrasal-verb

limit yourself to

为特定目标限制你的行为或选择
Meaning
to restrict your actions or choices for a specific goal
Example
Try to **limit yourself to** one hour of social media per day.
尝试每天**限制自己在**一个小时的社交媒体时间。
idiom

Burn rate

创业公司花费资本的速度。
Meaning
The rate at which a startup spends its capital.
Example
Our **burn rate** is too high; we need to cut costs.
我们的**烧钱率**太高；我们需要削减成本。
idiom

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
idiom

have a one-track mind

一直只想一件事
Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He **has a one-track mind** when it comes to his business.
当涉及到他的生意时，他**有单一思维**。
idiom

give someone a dose of their own medicine

以同样糟糕的方式对待某人，就像他们对待别人一样
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
他对每个人都很粗鲁，所以我**给了他一剂自己的药**。
phrasal-verb

live it up

享受生活并玩得开心，特别是在成功之后
Meaning
to enjoy life and have fun, especially after success
Example
After winning the award, they went out to **live it up**.
在赢得奖项后，他们出去玩得很开心。
idiom

double check

再次验证某事以确保准确性
Meaning
to verify something again for accuracy
Example
Always **double check** the numbers before submitting.
在提交之前始终**双重检查**数字。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
phrasal-verb

touch base

与某人联系以更新或确认细节
Meaning
to make contact with someone to update or confirm details
Example
Let’s **touch base** later this week to discuss the marketing plan.
我们稍后再联系，以讨论本周的营销计划
phrasal-verb

build up pressure

增加影响力或行动的需求
Meaning
to increase influence or demand for action
Example
Opposition parties **built up pressure** for early elections.
反对党加大了压力，要求提前选举。
idiom

set an example

以一种其他人应该跟随的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
一个真正的领导者为其他人树立**榜样**。
idiom

scoop the news

第一个报道重要新闻
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
当地报纸**抢先报道**了市长的辞职消息。
idiom

out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

have a vivid imagination

能够想出有趣和不寻常的想法
Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
孩子们经常有 **生动的想象力**。
phrasal-verb

phase over to

逐步切换操作到另一个系统
Meaning
to switch operations gradually to another system
Example
They plan to **phase over to** a paperless office within six months.
他们计划在六个月内将办公室转换为无纸化。
idiom

the blind leading the blind

没有经验的人领导其他同样没有经验的人
Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like **the blind leading the blind**.
新来的学员互相教学就像 **盲人领盲人**
phrasal-verb

build on

利用你的过去的成功或经验来改善或实现更多
Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should **build on** our previous success to reach higher goals.
我们应该在我们过去的成功的基础上继续努力，以实现更高的目标。
phrasal-verb

count down

倒数以标记事件的开始
Meaning
to count backward to mark the start of an event
Example
Everyone **counted down** to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
大家都倒数到新年前夕的午夜。
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。
idiom

justice will prevail

最终，正义将战胜邪恶
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.
尽管案件很复杂，我相信**正义将战胜邪恶**。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
phrasal-verb

stay motivated

保持高涨的热情和能量
Meaning
to keep one’s enthusiasm and energy high
Example
Regular feedback helps employees **stay motivated**.
定期反馈帮助员工保持动力。
idiom

wander off

漫无目的或方向地走
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
小孩在我们购物的时候**走开**了。
idiom

grasp at straws

为了成功而尝试任何方法，即使几乎不可能
Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
他在提出那个想法时是在**抓救命稻草**。
phrasal-verb

move toward leadership

在职业生涯中前进，担任领导角色
Meaning
to progress in your career to take leadership roles
Example
With her experience, she’s ready to **move toward leadership**.
凭借她的经验，她已经准备好**朝领导岗位前进**。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
idiom

Zoom in on

专注于某事
Meaning
To focus closely on something
Example
Let’s **zoom in on** the key issues first.
让我们先关注关键问题。
idiom

down in the dumps

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
自从他失去工作以来，他一直**down in the dumps**。
idiom

rule with an iron fist

非常严格和严厉地控制人们
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
这位独裁者以铁腕统治了二十年。
phrasal-verb

cope under pressure

即使在压力或困难情况下也能很好地发挥作用
Meaning
to manage to function well even in stressful or difficult situations
Example
He learned to **cope under pressure** during tight deadlines.
他在紧迫的最后期限下学会了如何承受压力。
idiom

ray of sunshine

某人或某物带来幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
她的笑容就像是一个**阳光**在多云的日子里。
phrasal-verb

build yourself up

逐渐增加你的自信或力量
Meaning
to increase your confidence or strength gradually
Example
She **built herself up** by practicing every day.
她通过每天练习**建立了自己**。
phrasal-verb

stay in shape

保持身体健康和保持身材
Meaning
to keep the body healthy and fit
Example
He exercises every day to **stay in shape**.
他每天锻炼，以保持健康的身体。
phrasal-verb

lay out trade policies

清楚地解释或呈现贸易策略
Meaning
to explain or present trade strategies clearly
Example
The finance minister will **lay out trade policies** for the upcoming fiscal year.
财政部长将为即将到来的财政年度阐明贸易政策。
phrasal-verb

let emotions show

公开表达一个人的真实感受
Meaning
to express one’s true feelings openly
Example
He rarely **lets his emotions show**, even when he’s upset.
他很少让他的情感表现出来，即使他很沮丧。
idiom

feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was a real **feather in his cap**.
赢得国家奖是他真正值得骄傲的成就。
phrasal-verb

loosen out

在紧张后放松肌肉或身体
Meaning
to relax muscles or body after strain
Example
Stretching helps you **loosen out** your body.
拉伸帮助你放松身体
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。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
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。
idiom

without a care in the world

没有烦恼或问题
Meaning
free from worries or problems
Example
The kids were playing **without a care in the world**.
孩子们在**没有烦恼的情况下**玩耍。
idiom

hit the dance floor

开始跳舞，尤其是在派对上
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
让我们上舞池并展示我们的舞蹈！
idiom

in someone’s good books

被某人喜欢或批准
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
她在**她老板的好书中**，因为她提前完成了项目。
phrasal-verb

point at

把注意力或手指指向某人或某物
Meaning
to direct attention or a finger toward someone or something
Example
Don’t **point at** people; it’s rude.
不要**指着**人; 这不礼貌。
phrasal-verb

earn out

通过努力或表现实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something through effort or performance
Example
He **earned out** his promotion by working tirelessly.
他通过不懈的工作获得了晋升。
phrasal-verb

hold down inflation

控制通货膨胀在可控的水平
Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to **hold down inflation**.
中央银行采取了措施来控制通货膨胀。
idiom

set down

放下某物或写下某事
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
写下你的想法，以便我们可以审查它们。
idiom

lose confidence

失去信心
Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t **lose confidence** after one failure.
失败后不要失去信心。
phrasal-verb

do someone in

杀死或耗尽某人
Meaning
to kill or exhaust someone
Example
The long hike really **did me in**.
长时间的徒步旅行真的让我精疲力尽。
idiom

take a turn for the worse

变得更病
Meaning
to become more ill
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的状况在昨晚**变得更糟**。
idiom

at ease

感到放松和舒适
Meaning
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Example
He felt completely **at ease** in the quiet garden.
他在安静的花园里感到完全放松
idiom

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
他倾向于在帮助他人时 **公开展示自己的情感**。
idiom

Speak the truth and shame the devil

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

hard act to follow

某人或某物如此出色，以至于很难取代
Meaning
someone or something so good that it’s difficult to replace
Example
The previous manager was a **hard act to follow**.
前任经理是一个**hard act to follow**。
idiom

have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。
idiom

toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
phrasal-verb

get through with

成功地与某人沟通或被理解
Meaning
to successfully communicate or be understood by someone
Example
It’s hard to **get through with** people when there’s a language barrier.
当有语言障碍时，与人沟通很困难。
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。