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idiom

play the political card

利用政治议题为自己谋取利益
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
部长试图**打政治牌**以获得公众的同情。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

pay someone back

报仇；偿还欠款
Meaning
to take revenge; to return money owed
Example
I’ll **pay you back** for what you did to me.
我会**报仇**，为你对我做的事。
idiom

put in long hours

工作很多小时
Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
他一直在加班工作以完成报告。
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

pour down

倾盆大雨
Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
开始下起了**倾盆大雨**，大家都跑去找避难所。
phrasal-verb

pay out of

从特定来源支付资金
Meaning
to give money from a specific source
Example
The damages were **paid out of** the company’s funds.
赔偿金已从公司的资金支付。
idiom

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？
phrasal-verb

print out

从计算机或打印机生成纸质副本
Meaning
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
Example
I need to **print out** the report for tomorrow’s meeting.
我需要为明天的会议**打印出来**报告。
phrasal-verb

phase out late nights

逐渐停止熬夜
Meaning
to gradually stop staying up very late
Example
I'm **phasing out late nights** so morning workouts feel better.
我正在 **逐渐减少熬夜**，以便早晨的锻炼感觉更好。
phrasal-verb

put aside funds

为特定目的存钱
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
公司决定为未来的紧急情况留出资金。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

pull down

拆除建筑物; 降低某人的信心
Meaning
to demolish a building; to reduce someone’s confidence
Example
They decided to **pull down** the old factory and build a new one.
他们决定拆除旧工厂并建造一个新的。
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

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。
idiom

pick holes in something

挑剔某事，尤其是当它不必要时
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
他喜欢**挑剔**每个人的想法。
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**。
phrasal-verb

point up to

突出或引起对更高的想法或原因的注意
Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
老师指出了冲突的主要原因。
idiom

plant the seed

巧妙地引入一个想法，以便稍后影响某人
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
他在讨论中为项目**种下种子**。
phrasal-verb

put aside

为未来使用而存钱
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
试着每个月存一点钱。
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。
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

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

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。
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。
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
phrasal-verb

pay down

通过定期付款逐渐减少债务
Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
她正在尝试减少她的信用卡债务
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

patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
phrasal-verb

pass gratitude on

与他人分享或传递感谢
Meaning
to share or extend appreciation to others
Example
She always **passes gratitude on** to everyone who helps her.
她总是把感激传递给每个帮助她的人。
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。
phrasal-verb

pool together

共通の目標のためにリソースや努力を統合する
Meaning
to combine resources or efforts for a shared goal
Example
The organizations decided to **pool together** their expertise for a larger impact.
組織はより大きな影響のために専門知識を**プール・トゥゲザー**することを決定しました。
phrasal-verb

preserve up

将某物保持在其原始状态，以便未来使用
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
我们必须保存我们的传统舞蹈形式。
idiom

Put up walls

与他人建立情感上的隔阂或距离。
Meaning
To create emotional barriers or distance from others.
Example
After the breakup, she **put up walls** and stopped trusting people.
分手后，她**筑起了心墙**，不再信任他人。
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。
phrasal-verb

pick over

仔细检查事物，挑选出最好的
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.
她仔细挑选了苹果，找到了最鲜的。
phrasal-verb

pull up

停车
Meaning
to stop a vehicle
Example
The taxi **pulled up** outside the hotel.
出租车停在了酒店外面。
phrasal-verb

pay something off

完全偿还债务或贷款
Meaning
to completely repay a debt or loan
Example
We finally **paid off** our mortgage last month.
我们上个月终于偿清了我们的抵押贷款。
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。
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 through fear

尽管害怕，仍然采取行动
Meaning
to take action despite being afraid
Example
He learned to **push through fear** and speak with confidence.
他学会了尽管害怕，仍然采取行动，并充满自信地讲话。
idiom

pay it forward

在接受了别人的善意之后，为他人做一些善事
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
在从一个陌生人那里得到帮助后，他决定通过帮助有需要的人来回馈这份善意。
phrasal-verb

pull out of the deal

退出协议或合同
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
由于政治不稳定，几家公司**退出了协议**。
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

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

pay off someone

给某人钱让他们停止打扰你；贿赂
Meaning
to give someone money so they stop bothering you; to bribe
Example
He tried to **pay off** the guard to let him in.
他试图贿赂守卫让他进来。
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

pin down answers

获得特定问题的明确答案
Meaning
to get clear responses to specific questions
Example
We **pin down answers** during the call so nothing stays vague.
我们在电话中获得明确答案，以免留下任何模糊不清。
phrasal-verb

pull out

从路边驶入交通
Meaning
to move into traffic from the side of the road
Example
Be careful when you **pull out** from a parking space.
小心从停车位驶出
idiom

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
phrasal-verb

pay homage to

向某人或某物致敬
Meaning
to show deep respect or tribute to someone or something
Example
Citizens **pay homage to** national heroes on Independence Day.
公民们在独立日**向民族英雄致敬**。
phrasal-verb

push through with hope

带着信念和乐观继续尝试
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
你可以**push through with hope**并达到你的目标。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

pay out on

根据保险索赔或投注结果支付钱款
Meaning
to give money as a result of an insurance claim or bet
Example
The insurance company **paid out on** the fire damage claim.
保险公司支付了火灾损失的赔偿。
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

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
phrasal-verb

pump up

让某人感到兴奋或充满能量
Meaning
to make someone feel excited or full of energy
Example
The coach **pumped up** the team before the match.
教练在比赛前激励了队伍。
phrasal-verb

pick up where you left off

从你停止的地方继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
让我们**从上周停下的地方继续**。
idiom

push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
idiom

playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
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。
idiom

push the algorithm

测试人工智能系统的极限或性能
Meaning
to test the limits or performance of an AI system
Example
The engineers wanted to **push the algorithm** further to improve accuracy.
工程师们希望将**推算法**推进，以提高准确性。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

pitch innovations to

向特定观众呈现新创意
Meaning
to present new ideas to a specific audience
Example
Startups **pitch innovations to** potential partners during expos.
初创公司在博览会上**向潜在合作伙伴推销创新**。
idiom

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**。
phrasal-verb

play with

与某人一起玩游戏或玩具度过时间
Meaning
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
Example
We used to **play with** marbles and paper boats in the rain.
我们曾在雨中用弹珠和纸船玩耍。
idiom

put your foot down

宣示你的权威或做出坚定的决定
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
当他们要求延期时，他决定宣示自己的权威并拒绝。
phrasal-verb

pull back up

在跌落或掉落后改进或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover after falling or dropping
Example
The national currency has started to **pull back up** against the dollar.
国家货币已经开始在美元面前**回升**。
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

pay tribute to

向某人表示敬意
Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
球队在胜利后向教练表示敬意。
phrasal-verb

puzzle over

尝试理解令人困惑的事情
Meaning
to try to understand something that is confusing
Example
He **puzzled over** the strange message all night.
他整晚都在尝试理解那条奇怪的信息。
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

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

pay a compliment

给某人赞美或钦佩
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
他总是知道如何称赞别人让他们感觉更好。
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

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**。
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

paint a new picture

创造一个新的愿景或概念
Meaning
to create a new vision or concept
Example
The designer managed to **paint a new picture** for the brand.
设计师为品牌创造了一个新的形象。
idiom

push your luck

冒险希望获得更多成功
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
你已经获得了折扣，不要再 **试探运气**。
phrasal-verb

pull through with

通过努力或支持成功地生存或恢复
Meaning
to succeed in surviving or recovering with effort or support
Example
The country managed to **pull through with** international assistance.
这个国家通过国际援助成功度过难关。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
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。
phrasal-verb

put into practice

在实际情况下运用知识或技能
Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should **put into practice** what you’ve learned in the course.
你应该**付诸实践**你在课程中学到的东西。
idiom

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

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。
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

pick on

不公平地对待某人或反复批评
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
不要**挑剔**你的哥哥；他没有做错什么。
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

pick back up

在休息后继续某事
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
我们从昨天停下的地方**继续**。
phrasal-verb

pick up on traditions

注意并学习其他文化的习俗和习惯
Meaning
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultures
Example
During his stay in Japan, he quickly **picked up on** local traditions.
在日本逗留期间，他迅速学会了当地的传统。
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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**。
idiom

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。
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？
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。
phrasal-verb

prototype on paper

快速草拟一个想法的版本
Meaning
to sketch a quick version of an idea
Example
Designers **prototype on paper** before they open any software.
设计师在打开任何软件之前**先在纸上原型**。
phrasal-verb

prepare for

为可能发生的事情做准备
Meaning
to make ready for something likely to happen
Example
We should **prepare for** possible cyber attacks.
我们应该为可能的网络攻击做好准备。
phrasal-verb

point down

将某物指向下方
Meaning
to direct something downward
Example
He **pointed down** to show where the leak was.
他指向下方来展示泄漏的位置。
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

pivot around

围绕核心思想或目标重新组织或聚焦战略
Meaning
to reorganize or refocus strategy around a central idea or goal
Example
The company decided to **pivot around** customer satisfaction as its new priority.
公司决定将**枢轴周围**的客户满意度作为新的优先事项。
idiom

pay attention to

注意某事或认真倾听
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
你应该**注意**项目的细节。
phrasal-verb

push on through

尽管困难，继续前进
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even when tired, she decided to **push on through** the pain.
即使感到疲倦，她也决定忍受痛苦继续前行。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

plug out

将设备从电源断开
Meaning
to disconnect a device from a power source
Example
Remember to **plug out** your charger when it’s full.
记得在充满电后拔掉充电器。
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

penny pincher

一个非常小心花钱的人
Meaning
someone who is very careful about spending money
Example
My uncle is such a **penny pincher** that he reuses tea bags.
我的叔叔是一个**penny pincher**，他重复使用茶袋。
phrasal-verb

push for change

强烈要求或主张变革
Meaning
to strongly demand or advocate for transformation
Example
Many organizations **push for change** in government policy.
许多组织在政府政策中推动变革。
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

puppy love

一种年轻或纯真的爱
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
他们在学校的关系只是**青涩的爱**。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

phase through

逐步通过变化的阶段
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
公司计划通过几个步骤来现代化其操作，**逐步通过**。
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

point out to

使某人意识到某个具体的事情
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
你能指出问题在哪里吗？
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

plant out

把幼苗种植到地里让它们生长
Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
学生们在地球日种植了数百棵树。
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。
phrasal-verb

push ahead with

尽管面临反对或困难，继续进行任务或计划
Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to **push ahead with** the project despite the challenges.
尽管有挑战，他们决定继续推进项目。
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

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**。
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。