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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。
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

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。
idiom

pull your weight

尽自己应尽的工作份额
Meaning
to do your fair share of work
Example
Everyone needs to **pull their weight** if we want to finish this project on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个项目，每个人都需要尽自己应尽的工作份额。
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。
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

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

pull over

把车辆停在路边
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
请把车停在路边，我们可以查看地图。
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。
idiom

patience is a virtue

耐心是一种美德
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
记住，**耐心是一种美德**，所以慢慢来。
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 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

pass the buck

把责任推给别人。
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
不要**推卸责任**；你需要对自己的行为负责。
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

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

put on a brave face

当你并不自信或高兴时，装作自信或高兴
Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
即使听到坏消息，她还是**装作自信**。
idiom

put down roots

定居并在某个地方变得稳定
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
移居加拿大后，他们终于在那里**扎根**。
phrasal-verb

pace yourself through

在完成一项任务时，不急不躁，稳步推进
Meaning
to move steadily through a task without rushing
Example
I **pace myself through** long study guides to stay focused.
我稳步推进长时间的学习任务，保持专注。
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。
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

put through

将某人连接到电话
Meaning
to connect someone on the phone
Example
Could you **put me through** to the manager, please?
你能**转接我**给经理吗？
idiom

Play your cards right

做出正确的决策以取得成功。
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
如果你正确地做出决策，你可能会得到晋升。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

push aside doubts

忽略恐惧或不确定性，继续前进
Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She **pushed aside doubts** and followed her instincts.
她推开了怀疑，跟随自己的直觉。
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。
phrasal-verb

play back

听或观看之前录制的内容
Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
我们来播放这个场景，检查声音是否清晰。
idiom

peace and quiet

平静与安宁的时光
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
我只需要一些**平静和安宁**来完成我的工作。
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。
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

practice what you preach

按照你给别人的建议行事
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
如果你想让别人友善，你需要实践你所宣扬的。
phrasal-verb

pull out of markets

从市场中撤回投资或运营
Meaning
to withdraw investments or operations from a market
Example
Some multinational companies decided to **pull out of markets** facing instability.
一些跨国公司决定在面临不稳定时**撤出市场**。
phrasal-verb

pick up

在放缓之后改善或增加
Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
预计经济在政策改革后将**复苏**。
phrasal-verb

pull yourself back

停止过度思考或惊慌，恢复冷静
Meaning
to stop overthinking or panicking and return to calmness
Example
Whenever your mind runs away, **pull yourself back** to the present.
每当你的思绪跑偏时，**拉回到当下**。
idiom

phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
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

point back to

指向过去的某事作为原因或来源
Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms **point back to** a previous illness.
她的症状**指向**以前的疾病。
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

pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
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

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
idiom

place your confidence in

信任或依赖某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
他**把信任寄托在**团队上。
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**。
idiom

peel off

去除某物，尤其是层，从表面
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.
在回收玻璃瓶之前，先撕掉标签。
idiom

party animal

喜欢去派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
她真是个**派对动物**，总是在周末外出。
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。
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

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

pioneer a new path

在新的企业或创新中开辟道路
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
他是第一个在可再生能源解决方案中开辟新道路的人。
idiom

pull someone's leg

以开玩笑的方式戏弄或取笑某人
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
别担心，我只是在开玩笑关于测试结果。
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。
phrasal-verb

put behind

忘记不愉快的事情并向前走
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
她试图将过去的事 **放在** 背后，重新开始。
idiom

Political bargaining chip

在政治中用来谈判或交换的议题或点。
Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
在谈判过程中，贸易协议成了一个**政治谈判筹码**。
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

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

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

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

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。
phrasal-verb

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。
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

push up

使某物的价值或价格上升
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
燃油成本的上升已**推高**了运输费用。
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

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

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。
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。
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

pick up growth

在放缓后再次开始增长
Meaning
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
Example
The global economy is expected to **pick up growth** next quarter.
预计全球经济将在下个季度**恢复增长**。
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。
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

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

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
idiom

pick someone’s brain

向有知识的人请教或征求意见
Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to **pick your brain** about this project idea.
我想向你请教一下这个项目的想法。
idiom

Play with fire

做一些危险或冒险的事。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
如果你在没有研究的情况下投资，你就是在**玩火**。
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。
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。
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 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。
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
phrasal-verb

play into

对特定趋势或情况的贡献或支持
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
新技术支持不断增长的自动化需求。
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

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。
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

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

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。
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

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**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

prepare against

采取预防措施以避免未来的风险
Meaning
to take precautions to avoid future risks
Example
The city is **preparing against** possible flooding.
城市正在准备对抗可能的洪水
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

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。
phrasal-verb

press on

尽管有困难，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
Although he was tired, he decided to **press on** until he finished the task.
尽管他感到疲惫，他决定继续直到完成任务。
idiom

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
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。
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

pick out

选择你喜欢的东西
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
她**挑选**了一件她真的很喜欢的裙子。
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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
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**。
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

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

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。
phrasal-verb

pick apart from

从其他人中分离或区分
Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
很难从她的双胞胎姐姐中分离出她。
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put on

组织或呈现一个活动或表演
Meaning
to organize or present an event or show
Example
The community decided to **put on** a music festival to celebrate their culture.
社区决定组织一个音乐节来庆祝他们的文化。
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

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。
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。
idiom

pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
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

pick up after

在某人之后清理或整理
Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
我已经厌倦了在我那些乱七八糟的室友之后收拾。
phrasal-verb

point up

强调某事; 使某事更加显著
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
这个例子突出了沟通的重要性。
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

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。
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

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

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

portion out snacks

将零食分成测量的份量
Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
我们在周日分配零食，以确保平日的餐食保持平衡。
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

power down

完全关闭或关闭设备
Meaning
to turn off or shut down a device completely
Example
You should **power down** your computer before cleaning it.
你应该在清洁之前关掉你的电脑。
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

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。
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

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。