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phrasal-verb

poke around

在某个地方寻找某物，通常是以随意或好奇的方式
Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
她喜欢在周末**poke around**古董店。
idiom

burning with envy

感到强烈的嫉妒
Meaning
feeling intense jealousy
Example
She was **burning with envy** when she heard about his promotion.
当她听说他的晋升时，她感到非常嫉妒。
phrasal-verb

move ahead

取得进展; 向前走
Meaning
to make progress; to go forward
Example
Despite the delay, the project will **move ahead** as planned.
尽管有延迟，项目将按计划**推进**。
phrasal-verb

follow around

密切陪伴某人，通常是为了观察或学习
Meaning
to accompany someone closely, often to observe or learn
Example
New employees **follow around** seniors to learn how things work.
新员工跟着老员工学习事情是如何运作的。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
phrasal-verb

breathe through

通过冷静地呼吸来管理压力或疼痛
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
当你焦虑时，尽量慢慢**通过呼吸**来缓解这种感觉。
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**。
phrasal-verb

push through reforms

尽管反对仍实现变革
Meaning
to make changes happen despite opposition
Example
The ruling party managed to **push through reforms** in parliament.
执政党设法在议会中**推动改革**。
phrasal-verb

break off

突然结束；停止说话或谈判
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
他们上个月**解除**了订婚。
phrasal-verb

set your mind on

决定去实现某事并专注于此
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.
一旦她决定成为医生，没有什么能够阻止她。
phrasal-verb

speak on

谈论特定的政治或社会问题
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
部长明天将**讨论**新的环境政策。
idiom

On a shoestring budget

用很少的钱做事或生活。
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
他们以**紧张的预算**穿越了亚洲。
idiom

Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后，他跨越了鲁比孔河，全心投入自己的创业梦想。
phrasal-verb

reach out over

通过数字通信工具联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone via digital communication tools
Example
Feel free to **reach out over** Teams if you have any issues.
如果有任何问题，请随时通过Teams联系我。
idiom

house of cards

一个脆弱而可能失败的计划或结构
Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
他们的商业模式最终被证明是一个纸牌屋。
phrasal-verb

ally with

与某人联手共同追求共同目标或利益
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
发展中国家与其他国家**结盟以**谈判更好的贸易条款。
phrasal-verb

look set to

似乎即将发生
Meaning
to seem likely to happen soon
Example
The company **looks set to** dominate the market in the coming years.
公司似乎准备好在未来几年主导市场。
phrasal-verb

flag wins publicly

在别人面前承认成就
Meaning
to acknowledge achievements in front of others
Example
Managers **flag wins publicly** to keep motivation high.
经理们**旗帜公开获胜**，以保持高涨的士气。
phrasal-verb

scribble down

迅速而草率地写下某些东西
Meaning
to write something quickly and carelessly
Example
He **scribbled down** a few notes during the lecture.
他在讲座中匆忙写下了一些笔记。
idiom

Cover a lot of ground

处理大量的信息或材料
Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
这次讲座在一个小时内涵盖了许多内容。
phrasal-verb

work toward mastery

通过不断的练习和提高直到变得非常熟练
Meaning
to practice and improve until becoming very skilled
Example
She is **working toward mastery** in public speaking.
她正在朝着公众演讲的精通努力。
idiom

warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly of

以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
每个人都称赞她，因为她总是慷慨大方。
phrasal-verb

share with

与他人交换想法、信仰或习俗
Meaning
to exchange ideas, beliefs, or customs with others
Example
Teachers encourage students to **share with** their peers about their heritage.
教师鼓励学生与同龄人分享他们的文化遗产。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
phrasal-verb

bring about change

带来改变；使改变发生
Meaning
to cause something to happen; to make change occur
Example
A good leader can bring about change in any organization.
一个好的领导者可以在任何组织中带来改变。
idiom

filter through

在人们之间逐渐传播
Meaning
to spread gradually among people
Example
News of the promotion quickly **filtered through** the office.
晋升的消息迅速在办公室中传播开来。
idiom

forgive and forget

停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
让我们原谅并忘记，然后继续前进。
idiom

Like two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲近的人。
Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are **like two peas in a pod**. They think alike and do everything together.
约翰和迈克是**像豌豆荚里的两颗豌豆**。他们想法相同，一起做所有的事情。
idiom

throw money down the drain

把钱浪费在无用的事情上
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
买那个假品牌包就像是**把钱扔进排水管**。
phrasal-verb

reply to

回复一条消息或电子邮件
Meaning
to respond to a message or email
Example
I’ll **reply to** your email by the end of the day.
我将在今天结束前回复你的电子邮件。
idiom

make a mark

产生显著的影响或效果
Meaning
to have a noticeable impact or influence
Example
Her speech at the conference really **made a mark** on the audience.
她在会议上的演讲确实在观众中**留下了深刻的印象**。
phrasal-verb

come together

为了某个目的或庆祝活动而作为一个家庭聚集
Meaning
to gather as a family for a purpose or celebration
Example
Our family **comes together** every year for the new year feast.
我们的家庭每年都会为新年宴会聚集在一起。
phrasal-verb

bounce ahead with optimism

在困难之后以积极的态度继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing with a positive attitude after difficulties
Example
After every failure, she chooses to **bounce ahead with optimism**.
每次失败后，她选择以积极的态度继续前进。
phrasal-verb

drop behind

在进步或发展上落后于他人
Meaning
to fall behind others in progress or development
Example
She started to **drop behind** in her studies after missing several classes.
在错过几节课后，她开始在学习上落后。
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

公开讨论敏感或具有挑战性的主题
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
我们的CEO鼓励大家**公开讨论**多样性问题。
idiom

black and white

明确界定；没有混淆或模糊
Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
合同条款非常清晰。
idiom

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为，向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
phrasal-verb

pack up for travel

在旅行前收集和准备行李
Meaning
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
Example
We **pack up for travel** the night before an early flight.
我们 **pack up for travel** 在早班机前的前一晚。
phrasal-verb

bring up interest rates

提高贷款利率
Meaning
to increase the rate charged on loans
Example
Central banks often **bring up interest rates** to control inflation.
中央银行通常提高利率以控制通货膨胀。
idiom

road to success

通向成功的道路或行为
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
努力工作是通向成功的道路。
idiom

a smart cookie

一个非常聪明或有智慧的人
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s **a smart cookie**.
不要低估她; 她是 **一个聪明的饼干**。
idiom

draw a blank

无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
当被问到日期时，她什么都记不起来。
phrasal-verb

dip into

将你的部分储蓄用于某事
Meaning
to use part of your savings for something
Example
I had to **dip into** my savings to cover the repair costs.
我不得不动用我的储蓄来支付修理费用。
idiom

Know your stuff

对某事有知识或技能
Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really **knows her stuff** about physics.
你可以说她对物理学真的很了解。
phrasal-verb

speak up for

自信地为自己或他人辩护或支持
Meaning
to defend or support yourself or someone else confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for** yourself when you know you’re right.
当你知道自己是对的时，你需要为自己**speak up for**。
phrasal-verb

rise up against

反抗或抗议权威或压迫
Meaning
to rebel or protest against authority or oppression
Example
Citizens **rose up against** the unfair government policies.
市民们**反抗**不公正的政府政策。
idiom

throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
phrasal-verb

embrace good vibes

接受并享受周围的正能量和感受
Meaning
to accept and enjoy positive energy and feelings around you
Example
Let’s **embrace good vibes** and enjoy the moment.
让我们**embrace good vibes**，享受当下。
phrasal-verb

end up with

最终收到或经历某些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to finally receive or experience something undesirable
Example
After all that effort, we **ended up with** nothing.
经过所有的努力，我们最终什么也没得到。
idiom

measure up

达到预期的标准
Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to **measure up** to the team’s standards.
新员工必须达到团队的标准。
idiom

take your life in your hands

做一些非常冒险或危险的事。
Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re **taking your life in your hands** by driving in that storm.
你在那场暴风雨中开车就是在拿自己的生命冒险。
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
idiom

feel like a million bucks

感到非常好或快乐
Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
经过一次很棒的锻炼后，我总是感觉很好。
phrasal-verb

branch into opportunities

拓展到新的领域或增长的机会
Meaning
to expand into new areas or chances for growth
Example
He decided to **branch into opportunities** beyond his comfort zone.
他决定**分支到机会**，走出他的舒适区。
phrasal-verb

bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself emotionally

允许自己自由地感受和表达情感
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and express emotions freely
Example
It's not easy to **open yourself emotionally** after being hurt.
在受伤后，**情感上敞开心扉** 并不容易
idiom

Jump in with both feet

毫不犹豫地充满热情地开始某事。
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
当她被提供初创企业的职位时，她**全身心投入**。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

make your dreams come true

实现你一直想要的
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
她努力工作以实现她的梦想。
phrasal-verb

build on small wins

利用小成就作为更大目标的动力
Meaning
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
Example
Try to **build on small wins** to gain more confidence.
尝试**以小胜利为基础**来获得更多自信。
idiom

get down to the wire

接近最后可能的时刻，接近截止日期
Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
这个项目一直 **到最后一刻**，但我们准时完成了。
idiom

reach for the stars

追求一些非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
She always tells her students to **reach for the stars** and never give up.
她总是告诉她的学生们，**追求星星**，永不放弃。
phrasal-verb

turn off

停止某物的流动；关闭
Meaning
to stop the flow of something; to switch off
Example
Please **turn off** the lights when you leave the room to save energy.
请在离开房间时关掉灯光以节省能源。
phrasal-verb

learn through

通过经验或困难获得知识或智慧
Meaning
to gain knowledge or wisdom as a result of experience or difficulty
Example
We often **learn through** our failures more than our successes.
我们经常通过我们的失败学到比我们的成功更多。
phrasal-verb

phase over into

逐渐从一个状态过渡到另一个状态
Meaning
to transition gradually from one state into another
Example
We'll **phase over into** hybrid work across the spring.
我们将在春季过渡到混合工作。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
idiom

burning desire

强烈的实现某事的动力
Meaning
a strong motivation to achieve something
Example
He has a **burning desire** to succeed in life.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**在生活中取得成功。
idiom

phishing attack

通过伪装成一个可信的实体，进行欺诈性地获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a **phishing attack**.
不要点击可疑链接以避免网络钓鱼攻击。
phrasal-verb

start up

开始一个新业务或项目
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
他们决定在他们的城市启动一个食品配送服务。
idiom

hold your horses

耐心一点；等一下
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.
耐心一点！表演还没开始。
idiom

Don’t give up the ship

不要放弃；即使在困难的情况下也要继续努力。
Meaning
Don’t surrender; keep trying even in difficult circumstances.
Example
The battle isn't over yet, so don’t **give up the ship**.
战斗还没有结束，所以不要 **放弃这艘船**。
phrasal-verb

shout out to

公开承认或赞扬某人
Meaning
to publicly acknowledge or compliment someone
Example
Let’s **shout out to** everyone who helped organize the event.
让我们向所有帮助组织活动的人表示感谢。
idiom

narrow in

集中在更小的区域或一组选项上
Meaning
to focus on a smaller area or set of options
Example
Let’s **narrow in** on the two strongest proposals.
让我们集中在两个最强的提案上。
phrasal-verb

get over setbacks

从困难中恢复并继续尝试
Meaning
to recover from difficulties and continue trying
Example
It’s not easy, but you must **get over setbacks** and move on.
这并不容易，但你必须**克服挫折**并继续前进。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
idiom

get back on track

在犯错或遇到挫折后重回正轨
Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
经过一些错误后，她重新回到了正轨。
idiom

It never rains but it pours

当坏事发生时，它们总是一起来的。
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.
我先丢了手机，又丢了钱包——祸不单行。
idiom

caught red-handed

在做错事时被当场抓住
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
小偷在偷钱包时被**当场抓住**。
idiom

training the model

通过提供数据教人工智能系统如何进行预测
Meaning
to teach an AI system how to make predictions by feeding it data
Example
We spent weeks **training the model** before deployment.
我们花了几周时间在部署前**训练模型**。
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

switch over for

由于需要切换到不同的选项
Meaning
to change to a different option because of a need
Example
We **switch over for** winter hours to match customer demand.
我们为了满足客户需求，切换到冬季工作时间。
idiom

to be open and honest

坦率或真诚地说话
Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
我想和你**坦率而真诚地**谈论我的感受。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
phrasal-verb

make do with

勉强应付不足的情况
Meaning
to manage with something less than ideal
Example
We didn’t have enough chairs, so we had to **make do with** stools.
我们没有足够的椅子，所以我们只能勉强用凳子。
phrasal-verb

run into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **ran into** my cousin at the shopping mall yesterday.
昨天我在购物中心遇到了我的表弟。
idiom

two-faced

虚伪的；假装友好却不诚实
Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually **two-faced**.
她看起来很好，但实际上她是两面派。
idiom

At a snail’s pace

非常慢。
Meaning
Very slowly.
Example
The traffic was moving **at a snail’s pace**.
交通以**蜗牛的速度**行驶。
idiom

old friend

你认识很久的朋友
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
我昨天遇到了一个大学的老朋友。
phrasal-verb

rise above

不受负面情绪或批评的影响；保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to not be affected by negative emotions or criticism; to stay strong emotionally
Example
She managed to **rise above** the negativity around her.
她成功地 **超越** 了周围的负面情绪。
idiom

crazy about someone

深深地被某人吸引或迷住
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
她对她的新男朋友**疯狂**。
phrasal-verb

pay out

花费或分发钱，特别是大笔钱
Meaning
to spend or distribute money, especially large amounts
Example
The company had to **pay out** millions in compensation.
公司不得不支付数百万的赔偿金。
phrasal-verb

wind meetings down

结束讨论并关闭会议
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
椅子**wind meetings down** 通过总结胜利和下一步计划。
idiom

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
idiom

the art of persuasion

说服某人做某事或相信某事的能力
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
他掌握了**说服的艺术**，并说服他们支持他的事业。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
phrasal-verb

keep striving for

继续为实现某事而努力
Meaning
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something
Example
He always tells his students to **keep striving for** excellence.
他总是告诉他的学生要**为卓越不断努力**。
phrasal-verb

advocate for

公开支持一个事业或个人
Meaning
to publicly support a cause or person
Example
Students **advocate for** safer campuses at the town hall.
学生们在市政厅提倡更安全的校园。
phrasal-verb

wind down with

通过做一些平静的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something calming
Example
She likes to **wind down with** a book before bed.
她喜欢在睡觉前通过看书来放松。
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

pep up with

通过使用令人振奋的东西来提高你的能量或情绪
Meaning
to boost your energy or mood by using something uplifting
Example
I **pep up with** an upbeat playlist before presentations.
我在演示前**pep up with**了一个充满活力的播放列表。
phrasal-verb

rise above pressure

在压力大的情况下保持冷静和专注
Meaning
to stay calm and focused in stressful situations
Example
He managed to **rise above pressure** during the busy quarter.
他成功地在繁忙的季度中保持冷静和专注。
idiom

user journey

用户与品牌或产品的完整体验
Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
绘制**user journey**有助于提高客户满意度。
phrasal-verb

grow close

与某人建立更深的情感联系
Meaning
to become more emotionally connected with someone
Example
They **grew close** after spending so much time together.
他们在一起度过了那么多时间后，**变得亲近**。
idiom

green light

开始或继续某事的许可
Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
经理给我们了启动项目的**绿灯**。
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。
phrasal-verb

come up with ideas

创造或想到新点子
Meaning
to create or think of new ideas
Example
The R&D team managed to **come up with ideas** that revolutionized the product line.
研发团队设法提出了革命性的想法，改变了产品线。
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
idiom

keep your fingers crossed

希望好运
Meaning
to hope for good luck
Example
I am **keeping my fingers crossed** for the exam results.
我为考试结果祈祷好运。
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

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。
idiom

bootstrap a startup

在没有外部资金的情况下利用有限资源建立业务
Meaning
to build a business using limited resources without external funding
Example
Many successful founders **bootstrapped their startups** in the early days.
许多成功的创始人在早期就**自筹资金启动了他们的初创公司**。
idiom

in the hot seat

处于困难或不舒服的位置，通常受到公众审视
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
争议之后，市长几天都处于**炙手可热的位置**。
phrasal-verb

hold together

在困难时期保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to stay emotionally strong during difficulties
Example
She managed to **hold together** even when everything was falling apart.
即使一切崩溃了，她也成功地**坚持住了**。
idiom

crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
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。
phrasal-verb

zero in on goals

将所有注意力和努力集中在实现某事上
Meaning
to focus all attention and effort on achieving something
Example
The team needs to **zero in on goals** to stay efficient.
团队需要**专注于目标**以保持高效。
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

Fortune favors the bold

那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
记住，**勇敢者得福**，所以不要害怕投资于新的机会。