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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

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

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

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。
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。
phrasal-verb

pull in

吸引或赚取金钱、利润或投资
Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly **pulled in** thousands of subscribers and investors.
新应用程序迅速吸引了成千上万的订阅者和投资者。
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。
phrasal-verb

push on

尽管有困难或疲劳仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
Example
Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to **push on** with her goals.
即使她感到疲惫，她还是决定继续追求她的目标。
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**。
idiom

pave the way

使他人的进步更容易
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
她的研究为未来的发现铺平了道路。
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

peace talks

旨在结束冲突的谈判
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
两国之间的**和平谈判**持续了数周。
phrasal-verb

put away your phone

停止使用手机并把它放到一边
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
请在吃饭时把手机放到一边。
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

phase back in

逐步重新引入某物
Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
我们将在下个季度逐步恢复办公室工作日。
phrasal-verb

pig out

一次吃太多食物
Meaning
to eat too much food in one sitting
Example
We **pigged out** on pizza last night.
我们昨晚吃了太多披萨。
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。
phrasal-verb

point to

显示某物的位置; 提出某物作为证据
Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts **point to** his innocence.
所有的事实都指向他的清白。
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。
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

point away from

将注意力从某物转移开
Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
他试图把注意力从真正的问题上转移开。
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

pop the champagne

庆祝一个特殊的事件或成功
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
让我们打开香槟庆祝我们的胜利！
idiom

put your faith in the hands of

把某事交给别人去信任
Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
她决定把自己的信任**交到**她律师的手中，以处理案件。
idiom

Pick up the tab

为某事付账。
Meaning
To pay the bill for something.
Example
John offered to **pick up the tab** for everyone.
约翰提议为大家付账。
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。
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

put someone in their place

让某人知道他们并不像他们认为的那样重要
Meaning
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
Example
She **put him in his place** when he tried to act superior.
当他试图表现得很优越时，她把他放回了原位。
idiom

play fair

诚实行事并平等对待他人
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
我们希望每个人在比赛期间都能**公平竞争**。
phrasal-verb

protect against downturns

采取措施避免经济衰退期间的负面影响
Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can **protect against downturns** in the economy.
投资多样化可以 **保护免受衰退影响**。
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

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。
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。
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

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。
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

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
phrasal-verb

pull in revenue

赚取或产生收入，特别是大规模的
Meaning
to earn or generate income, especially on a large scale
Example
The new export policy helped the country **pull in revenue** from foreign markets.
新的出口政策帮助该国从外国市场赚取收入。
phrasal-verb

pick up signal

检测或接收无线信号
Meaning
to detect or receive a wireless signal
Example
My phone couldn’t **pick up signal** in the basement.
我的手机在地下室无法**接收信号**。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
idiom

plug into

连接或参与某事，通常是一个系统或网络
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
你需要**plug into**正确的社交媒体渠道来接触更广泛的观众。
phrasal-verb

phase into

随着时间的推移逐渐引入或开始某事
Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
公司计划逐步为员工引入新的培训系统。
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。
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

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

pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
phrasal-verb

push for promotion

积极争取在工作中获得更高职位
Meaning
to actively try to get a higher position at work
Example
She decided to **push for promotion** after completing the leadership training.
她决定在完成领导力培训后**争取晋升**。
idiom

pan out

结果很好或产生了好的结果
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
幸运的是，我们的备用计划成功了。
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。
phrasal-verb

pull back from

停止做太多事情或承受过多压力
Meaning
to stop yourself from doing too much or taking on too much stress
Example
She decided to **pull back from** some projects to manage her workload.
她决定从一些项目中撤退，以管理她的工作负担。
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。
idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
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

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。
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。
idiom

pull an all-nighter

彻夜不眠学习或工作
Meaning
to stay awake all night to study or work
Example
I had to **pull an all-nighter** to finish my assignment.
我必须**彻夜不眠**完成我的作业。
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。
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

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**。
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。
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

pull ahead of

超越
Meaning
to move in front of someone or something in a race or competition
Example
Our car finally **pulled ahead of** the others on the highway.
我们的车终于在高速公路上超越了其他车辆。
idiom

party pooper

破坏他人乐趣的人
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
不要做扫兴者，加入欢乐吧！
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。
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**。
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

pull oneself together

恢复控制自己的情绪; 恢复镇定
Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
在哭了好几个小时后，她终于成功的**恢复了自己**，并冷静地面对了这个情况。
idiom

pipe dream

一个不切实际或不可能的希望
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a **pipe dream**.
一夜暴富只是一个不现实的幻想。
phrasal-verb

put off

推迟或延迟某事
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
They decided to **put off** the meeting until next week.
他们决定将会议推迟到下周。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

patch over differences

试图忽略分歧并恢复和平
Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
他们决定忽略分歧并继续前进。
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

project out

根据当前数据估算或预测未来的结果
Meaning
to estimate or predict future results based on current data
Example
Economists **project out** the country's GDP growth for the next decade.
经济学家**预测**该国未来十年的GDP增长。
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。
phrasal-verb

put down

将某物放在表面上；批评或侮辱某人
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
他放下包，坐在椅子上。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

put forward

提出一个想法; 提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
他在会议中提出了一个新计划。
phrasal-verb

pick up speed

获得动力或更快地进展
Meaning
to gain momentum or progress faster
Example
Sales have **picked up speed** since the new campaign launched.
自新活动启动以来，销售额已经**加速**。
phrasal-verb

plan out

仔细思考并安排某事的细节
Meaning
to carefully think about and arrange the details of something
Example
Let’s **plan out** the schedule so that everything runs smoothly.
让我们**计划出**时间表，以便一切顺利进行。
idiom

put your money where your mouth is

用行动或金钱支持你的话
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
如果你相信这个项目，就投入资金
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。
phrasal-verb

push back on

抵制或挑战提案或行动
Meaning
to resist or challenge a proposal or action
Example
Citizens **push back on** the policy until leaders revise it.
公民们抵制该政策，直到领导者重新审视它。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

pull rank

利用自己的权力获得优势
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
他利用职权得到了飞机上的最后一个座位。
idiom

Pull one’s weight

对某事完全感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

Put your heads together

集体讨论并解决问题。
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**找到解决方案。
idiom

pillar of strength

提供强大支持或安慰的人
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
她在困难时刻是一个**力量的支柱**。
idiom

plan ahead

为未来做准备
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
你应该提前规划，以避免以后出现问题。
phrasal-verb

pack for

为特定的目的地或目的准备行李
Meaning
to prepare luggage for a particular destination or purpose
Example
She’s **packing for** her summer vacation in Thailand.
她正在为她的夏季假期去泰国打包。
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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

play one's cards right

做出正确的决定以获得好的结果
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
如果你**打好你的牌**，你就能获得你想要的升职。
idiom

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
idiom

pick up on

注意到或意识到某事
Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
他没有注意到我给的微妙暗示。
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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。
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pull ahead emotionally

比以前更快地在情感上进展
Meaning
to progress emotionally faster than before
Example
After therapy, she began to **pull ahead emotionally**.
治疗后，她开始在情感上进展得更快。
idiom

Pour your heart out

诚实地表达所有的感受。
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
她对她最好的朋友倾诉了所有的心里话。
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perk up

变得更加生动、愉快或感兴趣
Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时变得更加高兴。
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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

paint a picture

生动或清晰地描述某物
Meaning
to describe something vividly or clearly
Example
The journalist tried to **paint a picture** of life in the refugee camp.
记者试图描绘难民营中的生活。
idiom

parcel out

分配和分发某物
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
让我们为节日分配和分发任务。
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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。
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pivot to

应对挑战或新机会时改变方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to challenges or new opportunities
Example
When their initial product failed, the startup decided to **pivot to** a new market.
当他们的初始产品失败时，初创公司决定**转向**一个新市场。
idiom

put your faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
她决定**把信任放在他身上**，让他负责这个项目。
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

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

pull strings

利用影响力或关系来得到你想要的
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.
她**拉关系**给他弄到了这份工作。
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point out

引起对某事的注意; 提到重要的事情
Meaning
to draw attention to something; to mention something important
Example
He **pointed out** a few mistakes in the final report.
他在最终报告中**指出**了一些错误。
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plan around

考虑特定因素或事件来做安排
Meaning
to make arrangements considering a specific factor or event
Example
We had to **plan around** the weather when scheduling our trip.
我们在安排旅行时必须考虑天气。
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。
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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。
idiom

play hardball

在谈判中坚定且强硬
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
他决定在合同谈判期间**玩硬球**。
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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

put two and two together

通过推理弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
他**推理之后**意识到她在撒谎。
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。
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point out issues

识别或突出问题或错误
Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
他很快就指出了项目提案中的问题。
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plough back

将利润再投资到相同的业务中
Meaning
to reinvest profits into the same business
Example
The firm **ploughed back** its profits into expanding operations.
公司将其利润再投资到扩展操作中。
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。
idiom

Practice makes perfect

你练习得越多，你就变得越好。
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
熟能生巧，所以继续尝试。
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**。