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phrasal-verb

pick out of

从一组中选择
Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
她是从数百名申请者中**挑选出来的**。
phrasal-verb

warm to someone

开始喜欢某人或感到对他们友好
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
一开始她不喜欢他，但慢慢地**她开始对他产生好感**。
phrasal-verb

reach across to

与不同群体的人联系或合作
Meaning
to connect or cooperate with people from different groups
Example
The company aims to **reach across to** different departments for innovation.
该公司旨在与不同部门合作，推动创新。
phrasal-verb

fight against

反对或抵抗有害或不公正的事情
Meaning
to oppose or resist something harmful or unjust
Example
We must **fight against** discrimination in every form.
我们必须 **反对** 任何形式的歧视。
phrasal-verb

bring around

说服某人接受你的观点
Meaning
to persuade someone to accept your opinion
Example
I finally **brought her around** to my point of view.
我终于说服她接受了我的观点。
phrasal-verb

let go of regret

放下对过去的愧疚或后悔
Meaning
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past
Example
He finally learned to **let go of regret** and focus on the future.
他终于学会了放下后悔，专注于未来。
phrasal-verb

snack on

在餐与餐之间吃少量食物
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
我喜欢在下午吃水果。
phrasal-verb

check in about

讨论或确认某事的状态
Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s **check in about** the deliverables before Friday.
让我们在周五之前讨论交付内容。
idiom

get a second wind

在感到疲劳后获得一阵能量
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
短暂休息后，她 **重获活力** 并完成了比赛。
idiom

brain like a computer

拥有极其分析性和高效的思维
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
她记得每个细节；她有一个**像计算机一样的大脑**。
phrasal-verb

follow through on decisions

继续进行一项行动，直到完成
Meaning
to continue with an action until it is completed
Example
Leaders must always follow through on their promises.
领导人必须始终兑现他们的承诺。
idiom

catch up

在很长一段时间后见面并交谈; 达到与某人相同的水平
Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s **catch up** over coffee this weekend.
这个周末我们一起喝咖啡聊聊。
idiom

three sheets to the wind

非常醉或中毒。
Meaning
Very drunk or intoxicated.
Example
After the party, he was **three sheets to the wind**.
聚会后，他**非常醉**。
phrasal-verb

cut out middlemen

直接交易而不使用中介
Meaning
to trade directly without using intermediaries
Example
The exporters decided to **cut out middlemen** and sell directly to buyers.
出口商决定**去除中介**，直接向买家销售。
idiom

to pick someone's brain

向某人提问以获取信息或建议
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
我需要**向你取经**，了解你在这款软件方面的经验。
phrasal-verb

hold steady

保持稳定；避免波动
Meaning
to remain stable; to avoid fluctuation
Example
The national currency managed to **hold steady** despite market pressure.
尽管面临市场压力，国家货币成功地保持稳定。
idiom

on background

提供给记者的信息，无法归属来源
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
官方在**on background**谈论新政策。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

play out

以特定方式发生或发展
Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
我们看着故事是如何**展开**直到最后的转折。
idiom

fingers crossed

希望好运或好的结果
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
我为你的考试结果祈祷。
phrasal-verb

win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

hang in

尽管面临困难，保持坚强并不放弃
Meaning
to stay strong and not give up despite difficulties
Example
When life gets hard, you just have to **hang in** and stay positive.
当生活变得艰难时，你只需要**hang in**并保持积极。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
idiom

On the drawing board

在规划或设计阶段
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
新产品仍然处于设计阶段，但将在明年发布。
idiom

the walls have ears

说话要小心，因为有人可能在偷听
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
小声说话——墙有耳朵。
phrasal-verb

aim at

有一个特定的目标或目的
Meaning
to have a particular goal or purpose
Example
This research **aims at** improving online education quality.
这项研究旨在提高在线教育质量。
idiom

an open book

一个容易理解或非常诚实的人
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
他是一本打开的书；你总能知道他在想什么。
phrasal-verb

settle down

结婚或开始稳定的关系
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
他准备好安定下来并开始组建家庭。
idiom

the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
idiom

patch up

修复某物或改善受损的关系
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
他们在争吵后成功地修复了他们的友谊。
phrasal-verb

stick around for

待在附近或保持在场，通常是为了和别人多待一会儿
Meaning
to stay nearby or remain present, usually to spend more time together
Example
Why don’t you **stick around for** a while and have coffee with us?
你为什么不待一会儿，和我们一起喝咖啡？
phrasal-verb

carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
idiom

on the level

诚实和真诚; 不试图欺骗
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
你可以信任她—她非常诚实。
idiom

worth one's salt

在某个领域内有能力或值得尊重
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
任何 **值一文的工程师** 都能解决这个问题。
idiom

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
phrasal-verb

dream ahead

想象一个积极的未来或目标
Meaning
to imagine a positive future or goal
Example
You should always **dream ahead** and plan your next steps.
你应该始终梦想未来并规划你接下来的步骤。
phrasal-verb

step around

移动以避免某物；绕过问题或规则
Meaning
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
Example
He tried to **step around** the issue instead of facing it directly.
他试图绕过问题，而不是直接面对。
phrasal-verb

fume at

对某人或某事感到或表现愤怒
Meaning
to feel or show anger towards someone or something
Example
She was **fuming at** her friends for breaking her trust.
她因为朋友们破坏了她的信任而**生气**。
phrasal-verb

step aside for

让别人接替你的职位或角色
Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to **step aside for** a younger leader.
高级经理决定让位给一个年轻的领导。
idiom

dig deep

全力以赴，努力达成目标
Meaning
to use all your strength and determination to achieve something
Example
You’ll have to **dig deep** to finish this marathon.
你将必须 **dig deep** 来完成这个马拉松。
phrasal-verb

deal around

非正式地在人们之间分享某物
Meaning
to share something among people informally
Example
He **dealt around** the snacks during the meeting.
他在会议期间分发了小吃。
idiom

machine learning to the rescue

使用机器学习算法来解决人类难以处理的复杂问题
Meaning
using machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems that humans can't easily handle
Example
When the data was too large for traditional methods, **machine learning to the rescue** helped us find patterns.
当数据对传统方法来说太大时，**machine learning to the rescue** 帮助我们找到模式。
phrasal-verb

get ahead financially

随着时间的推移改善你的财务状况
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
在这个经济中，要改善财务状况需要精心规划。
phrasal-verb

phase out subsidies

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

deep learning dive

在深入的层面上学习或探索某事
Meaning
to study or explore something in great depth
Example
He took a **deep learning dive** into neural networks last month.
他上个月对神经网络进行了**深度学习潜水**。
phrasal-verb

come out stronger

从困难中恢复，变得更强大或更有智慧
Meaning
to recover from difficulties with more strength or wisdom
Example
After failing the exam, she managed to **come out stronger** and more determined.
在考试失败后，她设法**变得更强大**和更加坚定。
idiom

spread kindness

对别人做或说善良的事情
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
我们每天都应该尽力去**spread kindness**。
phrasal-verb

wash away

用水移除或带走某物
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
洪水**冲走了**河附近的几座房屋。
idiom

have a high opinion of yourself

认为自己非常好或重要
Meaning
to think you are very good or important
Example
He **has a high opinion of himself** after getting the award.
他在获得奖项后对自己有很高的评价。
phrasal-verb

pick out

选择你喜欢的东西
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
她**挑选**了一件她真的很喜欢的裙子。
phrasal-verb

bring in ideas

引入或贡献新想法
Meaning
to introduce or contribute new ideas
Example
He encouraged the team to bring in new ideas for the project.
他鼓励团队为项目带来新想法。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前，先彻底讨论这个提案。
idiom

bite the dust

失败或被打败
Meaning
to fail or be defeated
Example
Several small startups **bit the dust** last year.
去年有几家小型初创公司**失败了**。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
phrasal-verb

draw support from

从一群人或群众中获得支持或认可
Meaning
to gain backing or approval from a group or population
Example
The leader managed to **draw support from** rural voters with his new policies.
领导者通过他的政策成功地获得了农村选民的支持。
phrasal-verb

report on

提供关于事件或情况的详细报告
Meaning
to give a detailed account of an event or situation
Example
The journalist will **report on** the latest developments from the scene.
记者将**报告关于**现场的最新发展。
phrasal-verb

cut down

吃或使用更少的某物
Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
他正在尝试减少糖的摄入量。
idiom

Keep going

尽管面临困难，仍然坚持下去。
Meaning
Continue with determination despite difficulties.
Example
You're doing great—just **keep going**!
你做得很好——继续加油！
idiom

make up your mind

决定某事
Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to **make up your mind** about which job to take.
你需要**决定**要选择哪个工作。
phrasal-verb

run into trouble

遇到问题或困难
Meaning
to experience problems or difficulties
Example
We **ran into trouble** when the car suddenly stopped working.
当汽车突然停止工作时，我们遇到了问题。
idiom

out of left field

某事出乎意料或令人惊讶
Meaning
something unexpected or surprising
Example
His question came **out of left field** and shocked everyone.
他的提问**out of left field**，让所有人都感到震惊。
phrasal-verb

open emotionally to

允许情感脆弱并向某人表达真实的感受
Meaning
to allow emotional vulnerability and express real feelings to someone
Example
It’s hard for him to **open emotionally to** others after being hurt.
他很难在受伤后**在情感上向别人开放**。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
idiom

jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
phrasal-verb

come to

恢复意识；总数达到
Meaning
to regain consciousness; to amount to a total
Example
He **came to** after fainting in the heat.
他在因热昏倒后恢复了意识。
idiom

tear-jerker

让你哭泣的东西，尤其是电影或故事
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
那部电影真是感人至深
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
phrasal-verb

fall back

后退; 撤退
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
士兵们在失去阵地后不得不**fall back**。
phrasal-verb

feel down

感到悲伤或不快乐
Meaning
to feel sad or unhappy
Example
She’s been **feeling down** since her pet passed away.
她自从她的宠物去世以来一直感到沮丧。
phrasal-verb

take along

带某人或某物一起
Meaning
to bring someone or something with you
Example
Don’t forget to **take along** your umbrella.
不要忘记带上你的伞。
phrasal-verb

smooth things over with

在争执后恢复与某人的和平
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
她带来了饼干，以平息与邻居的争执。
idiom

internet troll

故意在线发布冒犯性或挑衅性评论的人
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
不要通过回复他们的评论来喂养**互联网喷子**。
idiom

hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
phrasal-verb

show respect for

向某人或某物表示尊重或崇敬
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
人们在传统仪式中**表示对**他们的祖先的尊重。
phrasal-verb

wander around

没有固定的目的或方向而四处走动
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
我们花了一下午**在旧城区闲逛**。
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

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
idiom

window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在这个时期内有机会
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
我们有一个小的机会窗口来推出这个产品。
idiom

a figure of speech

一种以非字面意义用于强调或效果的短语
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
当他说他能吃一匹马时，这只是**一种修辞手法**
idiom

break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。
idiom

knock around

花时间做随意的活动
Meaning
to spend time doing casual activities
Example
We’ll **knock around** the city after the workshop.
我们将在工作坊之后在城市里闲逛。
phrasal-verb

talk down to

以一种低人一等的方式与某人交谈
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
Example
He always **talks down to** his employees.
他总是**以居高临下的态度与**他的员工交谈。
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

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
idiom

spark an idea

使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
那部电影**激发了一个想法**，为我的下一个项目。
idiom

cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
phrasal-verb

open up about kindness

诚实地谈论善行或感恩之事
Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
他终于**开放关于善良**，他从陌生人那里获得的善意
phrasal-verb

cool down from

从情感或身体压力中放松并恢复
Meaning
to relax and recover from emotional or physical stress
Example
She needed time to **cool down from** the heated discussion.
她需要时间来从激烈的讨论中冷静下来。
idiom

break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
phrasal-verb

stay focused

保持注意力集中于目标，不受干扰
Meaning
to keep your attention on the goal without distractions
Example
Even during stressful times, it’s important to **stay focused** on your objectives.
即使在压力大的时候，也要专心致志于自己的目标。
phrasal-verb

rest up

完全休息以恢复精力
Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should **rest up** before your long trip tomorrow.
你应该在明天的长途旅行前休息。
idiom

face a system error

经历突然的故障或崩溃
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
当交易被取消时，我们的计划**遇到了系统错误**。
idiom

show leadership

展示领导才能或技能
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
她能够在危机期间**展示领导力**并引导团队度过艰难时期。
idiom

to feel like a million bucks

感觉非常好或自信
Meaning
to feel very good or confident
Example
After the spa treatment, I **felt like a million bucks**.
做完水疗后，我感觉像一百万美元。
phrasal-verb

lean on for support

依赖某人以获得帮助或鼓励
Meaning
to rely on someone for help or encouragement
Example
We can always **lean on** our teammates **for support** during tough times.
在困难时期，我们总是可以依赖我们的队友以获得支持。
phrasal-verb

stay off

避免吃或喝不健康的东西
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
医生让我一个月不吃垃圾食品。
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

as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
phrasal-verb

grow close to

与某人建立更强的情感联系或友谊
Meaning
to develop a stronger emotional bond or friendship with someone
Example
Over the years, they **grew close to** each other through shared experiences.
多年来，他们通过共同的经历彼此变得更加亲近。
idiom

zoom in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Use the report to **zoom in** on customer trends.
使用报告来**专注于**客户趋势。
idiom

hand over to

将控制权或责任交给某人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
我将**把这个交给**法律团队进行审查。
phrasal-verb

come out

发布或公开; 变得可见
Meaning
to be released or published; to become visible
Example
The new movie **came out** last week.
新电影上周**上映**了。
phrasal-verb

step toward progress

朝着进步迈出一步
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
每一项改革都是全球发展的一步。
idiom

trailblaze

第一个做某事或引领道路
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
她是科技行业的**开拓者**。
phrasal-verb

digitize from

将物理或模拟格式转换为数字格式
Meaning
to convert from physical or analog to digital form
Example
The company began to **digitize from** old paper records to cloud storage.
公司开始从旧纸质记录到云存储进行**数字化从**。
idiom

hit a snag

遇到意外问题或障碍
Meaning
to face an unexpected problem or obstacle
Example
The project **hit a snag** when the server went down.
当服务器宕机时，项目**hit a snag**。
phrasal-verb

rise to

成功地应对困难的情况或挑战
Meaning
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or challenge
Example
She always **rises to** the occasion when facing tough challenges.
她总是在面对艰难挑战时，**挺身而出**。
phrasal-verb

forgive yourself for

停止为过去的错误责怪自己
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
你必须**原谅自己**发生的事情并继续前进。
idiom

back to square one

重新开始
Meaning
to start over again
Example
After the computer crashed, I had to go **back to square one** with my report.
电脑崩溃后，我不得不重新开始我的报告。
phrasal-verb

draft blueprints for

为某个新事物创建详细的计划
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
建筑师们为市民中心草拟蓝图并与社区共同参与。
idiom

Give one’s word

做出真诚的承诺。
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
他**给了他的承诺**，他会完成工作。
idiom

on the same wavelength

与某人以相似的方式思考
Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
我和我最好的朋友总是保持同样的思路。
phrasal-verb

open minds through dialogue

通过开放的交流促进不同文化之间的理解
Meaning
to encourage understanding between cultures by communicating openly
Example
The conference aimed to **open minds through dialogue** between communities.
会议的目的是在社区之间通过**对话开启思维**。
phrasal-verb

hold up under

在压力或压力下保持坚强
Meaning
to remain strong despite pressure or stress
Example
She managed to **hold up under** all the pressure at work.
她成功地在工作中承受住了所有压力
phrasal-verb

bring down expenses

降低开支
Meaning
to lower the amount of money spent
Example
They managed to **bring down** expenses through better budgeting.
他们通过更好的预算编制成功降低了开支。
idiom

on the stand

作为证人在法庭上作证
Meaning
testifying as a witness in court
Example
She was nervous when she was **on the stand**.
她在 **证人席** 上时感到很紧张。
idiom

plans are up in the air

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

ace a test

在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
他努力学习，并成功地 **通过了考试**。
idiom

empty promise

没有意图遵守的承诺
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
政治家们在选举期间常常做出**空洞的承诺**。
idiom

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。