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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。
idiom

Pull through

从困难的情况中幸存或恢复过来。
Meaning
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
Example
He was very sick, but he **pulled through** in the end.
他病得很重,但最后他还是康复了。
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。
phrasal-verb

press for

坚持要求某事
Meaning
to insistently demand something
Example
Opposition parties continue to **press for** fair elections.
反对党继续要求公平选举。
idiom

Pump money into

为了促进增长,投入大量资金。
Meaning
To invest large amounts of money to boost growth.
Example
The government plans to **pump money into** infrastructure projects.
政府计划将**泵钱到**基础设施项目中。
phrasal-verb

pay in

将钱存入银行或账户
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
她昨天存了一大笔钱。
idiom

piece of cake

做起来非常容易的事情
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
对她来说,考试是一个**小菜一碟**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pay someone off

给某人钱让他们离开或停止为你工作
Meaning
to give someone money to make them leave or stop working for you
Example
They **paid him off** after ten years of service.
他们在十年的服务后支付了他遣散费。
phrasal-verb

phase out restrictions

逐步取消贸易限制
Meaning
to gradually remove limitations on trade
Example
The country plans to **phase out restrictions** on foreign imports over five years.
该国计划在五年内逐步取消对外国进口的限制。
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。
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**。
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

put the finishing touches

通过添加最后的细节来完美地完成某事
Meaning
to complete something perfectly by adding the final details
Example
She’s **putting the finishing touches** on her painting.
她正在为她的画作做最后的修饰。
phrasal-verb

point ahead

指示前方的方向;建议未来的可能性
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
结果指向重大改进。
phrasal-verb

pour out your heart

向某人自由地表达所有的情感和思想
Meaning
to express all your emotions and thoughts freely to someone
Example
She **poured out her heart** to her best friend after the breakup.
她在分手后向她最好的朋友倾诉了心声。
phrasal-verb

pull in investment

吸引投资者或资金
Meaning
to attract investors or funds
Example
The government hopes to **pull in investment** through new policies.
政府希望通过新政策来吸引投资者或资金。
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

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
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

put on your thinking cap

开始认真思考如何解决问题
Meaning
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
Example
Let’s **put on our thinking caps** and find a solution.
让我们**戴上思考帽**,找到解决方案。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
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

put the team on your back

承担领导责任并为团队承担重担
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
在比赛的最后时刻,他**背负起了团队**并带领他们取得了胜利。
phrasal-verb

pool resources for

为一个联合项目合并资金、劳动力或材料
Meaning
to combine money, labor, or materials for a joint project
Example
The governments **pooled resources for** regional development projects.
政府们为区域发展项目合并了资源。
phrasal-verb

phase in

逐渐地在一段时间内引入或实施某事
Meaning
to introduce or implement something gradually over a period of time
Example
The school plans to **phase in** bilingual education over the next few years.
学校计划在接下来的几年中逐步引入双语教育。
idiom

Put the pedal to the metal

付出更大的努力,并更加努力地工作。
Meaning
To push harder and make a greater effort.
Example
We need to **put the pedal to the metal** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成,我们需要**把油门踩到底**。
phrasal-verb

participate in festivals

加入社区的文化庆典和活动
Meaning
to join cultural celebrations and events of a community
Example
Foreigners love to **participate in festivals** that show the local culture.
外国人喜欢**参加节日庆典**,展示当地文化。
phrasal-verb

pull in together

结合努力以实现目标
Meaning
to combine efforts to achieve a goal
Example
If we all **pull in together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们大家都**pull in together**,我们可以按时完成项目。
phrasal-verb

partner up

为特定目标或项目组建合作伙伴关系
Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
我们的公司决定与非洲的本地分销商**partner up**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pass away

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

pick up steam

开始变得更加活跃或成功
Meaning
to start becoming more active or successful
Example
The manufacturing sector began to **pick up steam** after months of stagnation.
制造业在几个月的停滞后开始**取得进展**。
idiom

pull oneself up by the bootstraps

通过努力工作和决心改善自己的处境
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
尽管面临所有挑战,他**通过努力奋斗**取得了成功。
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。
idiom

play one's cards close to one's chest

将计划或想法保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
他总是在生意中**玩自己的牌靠近胸口**
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**。
idiom

patch over

掩盖问题而不真正解决
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
我们不能仅仅掩盖安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

push through

尽管有困难仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
He managed to **push through** the hard times and achieve his dream.
他克服了困难实现了自己的梦想。
phrasal-verb

pair program through

一起工作直到问题解决
Meaning
to work on code together until a problem is solved
Example
We **pair program through** tricky bugs to keep velocity steady.
我们**配对编程通过**解决棘手的 bug,以保持速度稳定。
idiom

Patience pays off

耐心最终会带来积极的结果。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
我知道你等了很长时间,但相信我,耐心会得到回报。
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

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

penny wise, pound foolish

小心使用少量的钱,但对大量的钱不小心
Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
她拒绝买一本10美元的书,却在衣服上花100美元;她是**penny wise, pound foolish**。
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**。
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

push through limits

超越看似可能的界限;克服边界
Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
运动员必须**突破极限**才能发挥他们的全部潜力。
phrasal-verb

pine over

因失去某物或某人而感到深深的悲伤或渴望
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or longing because of something or someone lost
Example
She still **pines over** her broken relationship.
她仍然为她破裂的关系感到痛苦。
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

playing the field

在同一市场上与许多其他公司或个人竞争
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
该公司通过拓展全球新市场来参与竞争。
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**。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
phrasal-verb

pour out feelings

自由开放地表达你的情感
Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.
她向她的治疗师倾诉了自己的感受
phrasal-verb

push through difficulties

坚定地继续前进并克服挑战
Meaning
to keep going and overcome challenges with determination
Example
Great leaders **push through difficulties** instead of giving up.
伟大的领导者**克服困难**而不是放弃。
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

patch things up with

在争执或冲突后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after an argument or conflict
Example
They finally **patched things up with** each other after weeks of silence.
他们在几周的沉默后终于和好如初。
idiom

pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目,我们需要**加快速度**。
phrasal-verb

pass on

将信息传达给其他人
Meaning
to convey information to someone else
Example
Please **pass on** the message to the entire team.
请把信息传达给整个团队。
phrasal-verb

price in

将预期的未来事件包括在当前的投资价格中
Meaning
to include expected future events in the current price of an investment
Example
Traders have already **priced in** the expected interest rate hike.
交易员们已经将预期的利率上调计算进了价格。
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。
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
idiom

pioneer a path

成为第一个做新颖或创新的事情的人。
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
她决心在可持续时尚领域**开辟一条道路**。
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。
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

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。
idiom

play your part

尽自己的一份力或责任
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
每个人都需要尽自己的一份力,使活动成功。
idiom

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
phrasal-verb

pass stories down

与下一代分享传统或记忆
Meaning
to share traditions or memories with the next generation
Example
Grandparents **pass stories down** during long festival evenings.
祖父母在漫长的节日晚会上**传递故事**。
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。
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

put on weight

增加体重
Meaning
to gain weight
Example
I’ve **put on weight** since I stopped exercising.
自从停止锻炼后,我增加了体重。
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**。
phrasal-verb

paint over

用一层新的油漆覆盖某物
Meaning
to cover something with a new layer of paint
Example
He decided to **paint over** the old mural with a new design.
他决定用新设计重新涂画旧壁画。
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。
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。
idiom

Put your trust in God

依靠对上帝的信仰来指导或帮助你。
Meaning
To rely on faith in God to guide or help you.
Example
In difficult times, she chooses to **put her trust in God**.
在困难时刻,她选择**把她的信任寄托于上帝**。
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。
phrasal-verb

pin down

准确识别或确定某事
Meaning
to identify or determine something exactly
Example
We finally **pinned down** the project’s main objectives.
我们最终**确定**了项目的主要目标。
idiom

put first things first

先处理最重要的事情
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
在管理时间时,始终要先处理最重要的事情。
phrasal-verb

play along with

假装同意或配合某事
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
许多人只是假装同意热门话题,以保持在网上的相关性
phrasal-verb

pick up for

为了某事改善或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover for something
Example
Sales usually **pick up for** the holidays.
销售通常会在假期期间增加。
idiom

personally speaking

表达个人观点
Meaning
expressing one’s own personal view
Example
**Personally speaking**, I prefer quiet places.
**就个人而言**,我更喜欢安静的地方。
idiom

put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
phrasal-verb

put off someone

劝阻或使某人不愿意
Meaning
to discourage or dissuade someone
Example
His negative comments really **put off** the new employees.
他的负面评论确实让新员工感到沮丧。
idiom

put your heart and soul into something

全力以赴地做某事
Meaning
to do something with great effort and passion
Example
She **put her heart and soul into** her new business.
她全身心投入到她的新事业中。
idiom

political football

一个不断争论的问题,且被用于政治利益
Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
移民问题已成为一个**政治足球**,双方都在利用它来得分。
idiom

Put our heads together

一起讨论并共同找到解决办法。
Meaning
To discuss and find a solution collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and come up with a plan.
让我们一起想办法并制定一个计划。
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。
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

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。
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。
idiom

pay off

经过努力后取得良好的结果
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
所有那些熬夜终于在发布时得到回报。
idiom

pass with flying colors

出色地成功或以卓越的成绩达成某事
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
她以优异成绩通过了考试。
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

press on with

尽管困难仍然以坚决的方式继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
She decided to **press on with** her studies even after failing once.
她决定即使失败过一次,仍然继续她的学业。
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put down to

把某事归因于某个原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
她把她的成功归因于努力工作和决心。
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

play through the pain

在痛苦或困难面前坚持工作或表现
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
运动员们常常在痛苦中坚持比赛以赢得胜利。
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

put by

为未来存钱
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
她试图每个月存一小笔钱。
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

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

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

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
idiom

post something

在社交媒体平台上分享内容
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
她在Instagram上发布了一张漂亮的照片。
phrasal-verb

pace yourself

控制你工作的速度以避免疲劳
Meaning
to control the speed at which you work to avoid exhaustion
Example
You need to **pace yourself** during busy weeks.
你需要在繁忙的周中 **pace yourself**。
idiom

predictive modeling

一种用于人工智能的技术,用于根据历史数据预测未来趋势
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
使用**预测建模**可以帮助公司更好地规划未来。
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

pull the plug

停止某事;停止对某个项目或活动的支持
Meaning
to stop something; to end support for a project or activity
Example
The company decided to **pull the plug** on the outdated app.
公司决定**终止**对旧应用程序的支持。
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

pull your socks up

努力提高自己的表现
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升,你需要更努力。
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

phase in recovery

逐渐引入恢复措施,随着时间的推移
Meaning
to introduce recovery measures gradually over time
Example
The government decided to **phase in recovery** policies to avoid economic shocks.
政府决定逐步引入恢复政策,以避免经济冲击。
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 in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, we need more time to finish.
简而言之,我们需要更多时间来完成。
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

play a part

在某事中发挥作用或影响
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
她在使项目成功方面发挥了作用。
idiom

picture perfect

完全无瑕或理想的
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
他们的婚礼当天是完全无瑕的。
phrasal-verb

plan ahead for

提前为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something in advance
Example
We must **plan ahead for** deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
我们必须 **提前计划** 截止日期,以避免最后时刻的压力。
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

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**。