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idiom

prodigal son

一个离家出走并且在浪费财富或机会后悔回归的人
Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.
在国外多年后，他像**浪子回头**一样回到了家。
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

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
idiom

Break the news

告诉某人重要或坏消息。
Meaning
To tell someone important or bad news.
Example
He didn’t know how to **break the news** to his parents.
他不知道如何将**这个消息传达**给他的父母。
idiom

a spark of genius

一个突然和杰出的想法
Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her **spark of genius** helped us solve the problem quickly.
她的**天才火花**帮助我们迅速解决了问题。
idiom

jury is still out

尚未做出决定或形成意见
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
关于新法律是否有效，**尚未做出裁决**。
phrasal-verb

ask around about

向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
他一直在问关于新经理的事
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
idiom

to see the big picture

理解更大或更重要的问题
Meaning
to understand the larger or more important issue
Example
You need to **see the big picture** when making strategic decisions.
在做战略决策时，你需要看到全局。
idiom

go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
idiom

keep the fire burning

保持火焰
Meaning
to stay motivated and passionate about something
Example
Even after failure, he managed to **keep the fire burning**.
即使失败后，他仍然能够保持火焰。
phrasal-verb

scroll through

向下或向上滚动页面以查看内容
Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
我昨晚花了一个小时 **浏览** Instagram。
phrasal-verb

work out differences

在各方之间找到解决方案或妥协
Meaning
to find a solution or compromise to disagreements between parties
Example
The two nations tried to **work out differences** through dialogue.
两个国家通过对话尝试解决分歧。
phrasal-verb

pull into

开进一个地方，比如停车场或车站
Meaning
to drive into a place, such as a parking lot or station
Example
The bus **pulled into** the terminal right on time.
公共汽车**准时到达**了终点站。
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。
phrasal-verb

boost innovation

鼓励新思想和技术
Meaning
to encourage new ideas and technologies
Example
Investing in education can **boost innovation** and productivity.
投资教育可以促进创新和生产力。
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

better late than never

做某事迟做总比根本不做要好
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
**迟做总比不做强** – 他终于道歉了。
idiom

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
phrasal-verb

grow close to

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

scroll down to

向下滚动屏幕以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
向下滚动以查看帖子的最新评论
idiom

Barking up the wrong tree

采取错误或被误导的行动方向。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我有罪，那你就找错对象了。
idiom

tear one’s hair out

极度担心或烦恼
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
她在努力寻找丢失的钥匙时，**撕掉了自己的头发**。
phrasal-verb

stand up for democracy

捍卫或支持民主原则
Meaning
to defend or support the principles of democracy
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up for democracy** during the national protest.
公民们在全国抗议期间聚集在一起，捍卫民主。
phrasal-verb

flag blockers early

一旦障碍出现，立即报告
Meaning
to report obstacles as soon as they appear
Example
Please **flag blockers early** so support teams can jump in.
请**flag blockers early**，以便支持团队能够介入。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
phrasal-verb

do over

重新做某事；装饰或翻新一个地方
Meaning
to do something again; to decorate or renovate a place
Example
You’ll have to **do over** the report because it’s full of errors.
你必须**重新做**报告，因为它充满了错误。
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

get back to

稍后回复某人的电话或消息
Meaning
to return someone's call or reply later
Example
I’m busy now, but I’ll **get back to** you this evening.
我现在很忙，但我今晚会回复你。
phrasal-verb

build on success

利用过去的成就作为更多成功的基础
Meaning
to use past achievements as a foundation for more success
Example
We should **build on success** and keep improving our results.
我们应该**build on success**并继续改善我们的结果。
phrasal-verb

tighten up

使规则或政策更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or policies stricter
Example
The government decided to **tighten up** regulations on foreign investments.
政府决定加强对外国投资的监管。
idiom

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
idiom

ahead of its time

在当时显得异常先进或创新
Meaning
to be unusually advanced or innovative for its era
Example
That invention was **ahead of its time**.
那个发明超越了它所处的时代。
idiom

make yourself at home

在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
请在**家里感到自在**，当我给你沏茶。
phrasal-verb

see through

意识到关于某人或某事的真相
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
她很快 **看透** 了他的谎言。
idiom

move forward

在延迟或挑战后继续取得进展
Meaning
to continue with progress after a delay or challenge
Example
After reviewing the feedback, we can **move forward** with the design.
在审查反馈后，我们可以**继续前进**进行设计。
idiom

get ahead

在生活或职业中取得成功
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
她努力工作以在公司中**取得进展**。
phrasal-verb

save up

存钱以便将来可以买东西
Meaning
to keep money so you can buy something in the future
Example
I’m trying to **save up** for a new laptop.
我正在努力**存钱**买一台新笔记本电脑。
phrasal-verb

lock out

由于密码错误或错误而无法访问系统
Meaning
to be unable to access a system due to password or error
Example
I got **locked out** of my account after entering the wrong password.
在输入错误密码后，我无法访问我的账户。
idiom

a penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式
Meaning
a way of asking someone what they are thinking about
Example
You look lost in thought — **a penny for your thoughts**?
你看起来心事重重——在想什么？
idiom

the grass is always greener on the other side

其他情况总是看起来比你自己的好
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
**另一边的草总是更绿**, 但要心存感激。
idiom

silver lining

在糟糕的情况下的积极方面
Meaning
a positive aspect in a bad situation
Example
Every dark cloud has a **silver lining**.
每个黑暗的云朵都有一个 **希望之光**。
phrasal-verb

lock in focus

全神贯注于手头的任务
Meaning
to give complete attention to the task at hand
Example
I **lock in focus** before presenting the quarterly strategy.
我在展示季度战略前**lock in focus**
phrasal-verb

flare with anger

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
She **flared with anger** when she heard the unfair decision.
她听到不公正的决定时突然非常生气。
phrasal-verb

grow up with

与某人一起度过童年
Meaning
to spend your childhood with someone
Example
I **grew up with** my cousins in the same house.
我和我的堂兄弟姐妹在同一所房子里长大。
idiom

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了！
idiom

off the hook

摆脱某事的指责或责任
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
在他的朋友承认之后，他摆脱了责任。
idiom

top dog

最重要或最有权力的人
Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
他是公司里最重要的人。
idiom

a catnap

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took **a catnap** after lunch.
我在午饭后小睡了一会儿。
idiom

burn the candle at both ends

工作过度而没有足够的休息
Meaning
to work too hard without enough rest
Example
If you **burn the candle at both ends**, you’ll get exhausted soon.
如果你**两头烧蜡烛**，你很快会感到精疲力尽。
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。
phrasal-verb

bring down trade barriers

减少或消除限制国际贸易的障碍
Meaning
to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
Example
Efforts are being made to **bring down trade barriers** between neighboring countries.
正在努力降低邻国之间的贸易壁垒。
phrasal-verb

step through

仔细或逐步通过某事
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
让我们一步步地走过这个过程，确保每个人都能清楚地理解它。
phrasal-verb

read over

通过重新阅读检查某事
Meaning
to check something by reading it again
Example
Can you **read over** my essay and tell me what you think?
你能**重新阅读**我的文章并告诉我你怎么想吗？
idiom

let off steam

释放强烈的情绪或能量
Meaning
to release strong emotions or energy
Example
I went to the gym to **let off steam** after a stressful day.
我去健身房释放一天的压力。
idiom

a chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
idiom

get one's act together

有效地组织自己或自己的行动
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期前**get our act together**。
phrasal-verb

back down on

在反对后撤回或让步立场
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
政府拒绝在其关于外国援助的立场上退让。
phrasal-verb

call off

取消某事
Meaning
to cancel something
Example
We had to **call off** the meeting because the manager was sick.
因为经理生病，我们不得不取消会议。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond

在情感上超越之前的限制或信念
Meaning
to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief
Example
She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.
她正在努力**克服**自己曾经的恐惧和疑虑。
phrasal-verb

own your progress

为个人成长感到骄傲并承认它
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.
你应该**own your progress**，并庆祝每一个小小的胜利。
phrasal-verb

carry off

成功完成困难的任务
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
She managed to **carry off** the project despite all the challenges.
尽管面临所有挑战，她还是成功地完成了这个项目。
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。
idiom

busy bee

一个总是忙碌且活跃的人
Meaning
a person who is always busy and active
Example
She’s a **busy bee**, always working on something.
她是一个**忙碌的蜜蜂**，总是在忙碌着做事。
phrasal-verb

drop by

非正式地或在没有事先通知的情况下拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
随时过来喝一杯茶，随时欢迎。
idiom

Cross one’s mind

突然想到某事。
Meaning
To suddenly think of something.
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could be lying.
我从未**想过**他可能在撒谎。
phrasal-verb

tie up with

形成伙伴关系或合作
Meaning
to form a partnership or collaboration
Example
The fintech company will **tie up with** a global payment network.
这家金融科技公司将与全球支付网络合作。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

have butterflies in your stomach

对某事感到非常紧张
Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
她在考试前总是感到紧张。
idiom

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
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

bottle down

深藏或压抑情绪
Meaning
to suppress or hide emotions deeply inside
Example
He tends to **bottle down** his anger instead of talking about it.
他倾向于 **bottle down** 他的愤怒，而不是谈论它。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
phrasal-verb

beat oneself up over

因发生的事情而严厉指责或批评自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize oneself harshly for something that happened
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up over** something you can’t change.
不要因为无法改变的事情而自责。
idiom

in beta

在最终发布前的测试阶段
Meaning
in the testing phase before final release
Example
The app is still **in beta**, so expect some bugs.
这个应用仍然处于**测试版**，因此请预期会有一些bug。
phrasal-verb

cut away from

去除或避免不健康的部分或习惯
Meaning
to remove or avoid unhealthy parts or habits
Example
Try to **cut away from** processed foods for a healthier diet.
为了更健康的饮食，尽量**cut away from**加工食品。
idiom

bring up

抚养或照顾一个孩子直到成年
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
她是由她的祖父母抚养长大的。
phrasal-verb

push through setbacks

即使面临困难或失败，也要继续努力，不放弃
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
真正的自信是在你以决心**克服挫折**时产生的。
phrasal-verb

lead to

导致特定的结果或后果
Meaning
to cause a particular result or outcome
Example
Improved visuals can **lead to** better audience engagement.
改进的视觉效果可能导致更好的观众参与。
idiom

security blanket

让人有安全感或安慰的东西
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
使用强密码管理器是我在网上的**安全毯**。
idiom

keep someone’s word

做你承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what you promise to do
Example
You can trust him; he always **keeps his word**.
你可以信任他；他总是**信守承诺**。
phrasal-verb

lag behind

与预期速度相比响应缓慢
Meaning
to respond slowly compared to expected speed
Example
The game **lags behind** because my device is old.
游戏 **落后**，因为我的设备太旧。
phrasal-verb

revive through

通过特定的努力恢复生命或力量
Meaning
to bring back to life or strength by specific efforts
Example
The stimulus package helped **revive through** major industrial investment.
刺激包帮助通过重大工业投资复兴通过。
phrasal-verb

project confidence

表现出或让别人感到你有自信
Meaning
to appear or make others feel that you are confident
Example
The speaker **projected confidence** throughout the session.
演讲者在整个会议过程中展示了自信。
idiom

ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
idiom

sift through

仔细检查大量信息或物品
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
我花了整个下午**筛选**旧邮件以寻找丢失的文件。
idiom

faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
phrasal-verb

talk through emotions

讨论你的情感以便理解或管理它们
Meaning
to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them
Example
It helps to **talk through** your emotions with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论你的情感是有帮助的。
idiom

how do you do

一种正式的问候语，用于第一次见面时
Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
**How do you do?** It’s a pleasure to meet you.
**你好吗？** 很高兴见到你。
phrasal-verb

spread over

在特定的时间或区域内分配
Meaning
to distribute across a certain time or area
Example
The costs will be **spread over** the next three months.
费用将在接下来的三个月内分配。
idiom

cut the mustard

表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
她在新角色中没有**切黄芥末**。
idiom

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

The waiting game

一种你必须等待某事发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
当你找工作时，这一切都是关于等待游戏。
phrasal-verb

shift toward

向某个新方向改变关注、态度或方向
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
已经出现了全球向可持续生活方式的转变。
idiom

make a leap forward

取得显著进展或改进
Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big **leap forward** after the new product launch.
公司在新产品发布后取得了巨大的**飞跃**。
phrasal-verb

bring on board

将某人纳入团队或项目
Meaning
to include or involve someone in a team or project
Example
We want to **bring on board** a partner who shares our vision.
我们想要引入一个共享我们愿景的合作伙伴。
idiom

pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
idiom

battle of wills

双方都拒绝让步的冲突
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
它变成了经理和团队领导之间的**意志之战**。
idiom

break your back

为了实现某事而非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
他一直在**拼命工作**来养家。
phrasal-verb

face up to challenges

勇敢自信地面对困难
Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
當你面對挑戰而不是逃避時，你會變得更強大。
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
phrasal-verb

dream up with

与某人一起发明或想象某事
Meaning
to invent or imagine something together with someone
Example
The design team **dreamed up with** a clever solution overnight.
设计团队在一夜之间**想出了**一个巧妙的解决方案。
phrasal-verb

filter out tension

去除或屏蔽压力情绪或思维
Meaning
to remove or block stressful emotions or thoughts
Example
Yoga helps you **filter out tension** from your body and mind.
瑜伽帮助你从身体和思维中**过滤紧张**。
idiom

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
idiom

go live

在社交媒体上实时开始直播
Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
她计划今晚开直播与她的粉丝聊天。
idiom

carry on about

激动或恼火地长时间讲述
Meaning
to speak at length in an excited or annoyed way
Example
He kept **carrying on about** the missed deadline all morning.
他整整一早上都在**讲述**错过的最后期限。
phrasal-verb

chart out for

为某事规划路径或时间表
Meaning
to map a path or schedule for something
Example
We **chart out for** peak-season shipping routes in advance.
我们提前规划了高峰季节的运输路线。
idiom

sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
idiom

blood, sweat, and tears

巨大的努力和辛勤的工作
Meaning
great effort and hard work
Example
Building this company took a lot of **blood, sweat, and tears**.
建立这家公司花费了很多努力和辛勤的工作。
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

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
idiom

a chip off the old block

像父母一样相似的人
Meaning
someone who is very similar to their parent
Example
Your daughter is so smart — she’s **a chip off the old block**.
你的女儿真聪明——她是**老块的一个碎片**。
phrasal-verb

freeze with shock

因突如其来的恐惧或惊讶而无法动弹
Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
当他看到事故时，他因震惊而呆住了。
idiom

gloss over

避免提及不愉快的细节
Meaning
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
Example
The report tries to **gloss over** the budget cuts.
报告试图回避预算削减。
phrasal-verb

cut down on tariffs

减少进口或出口税
Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
The WTO encourages members to **cut down on tariffs** to enhance global trade.
世界贸易组织鼓励成员国**减少进口或出口税**以促进全球贸易。
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。
phrasal-verb

sit for

参加考试
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
我下周将**参加考试**，准备我的期末考试。
phrasal-verb

log in to

输入用户名和密码以访问帐户
Meaning
to enter your username and password to access an account
Example
I can’t **log in to** my Instagram account right now.
我现在无法登录我的Instagram帐户。
idiom

be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
idiom

take responsibility

对你做过的事或你负责的事情负责。
Meaning
to be accountable for something you did or are in charge of.
Example
You need to **take responsibility** for your actions.
你需要为你的行为**承担责任**。