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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

the life of the party

一个充满活力、娱乐性且成为社交聚会焦点的人
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
每个人都喜欢汤姆，因为他总是聚会的灵魂。
idiom

be responsible for

对某事负责
Meaning
to be in charge of or accountable for something
Example
She is **responsible for** managing the entire department.
她**负责**管理整个部门。
phrasal-verb

care about

对某人或某事表示关心或喜爱
Meaning
to feel concern or affection for someone or something
Example
He truly **cares about** the people he works with.
他真心关心与他一起工作的人。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
idiom

zero-day attack

利用之前未知漏洞的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability
Example
The team discovered a **zero-day attack** before it spread widely.
团队在 **zero-day attack** 广泛传播之前就发现了它。
phrasal-verb

let down

让某人失望
Meaning
to disappoint someone
Example
I felt really **let down** when my friend didn’t show up.
当我的朋友没有出现时，我真的很失望。
phrasal-verb

team up for

为了共同的目标与他人一起做某事
Meaning
to join others in doing something together for a common goal
Example
Countries **team up for** global vaccination programs.
各国联合开展全球疫苗接种项目。
phrasal-verb

call up

打电话
Meaning
to phone someone
Example
I’ll **call up** my friend to invite him to dinner.
我会给我的朋友打电话，邀请他来吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
phrasal-verb

spell out

清晰和详细地解释某事
Meaning
to explain something clearly and in detail
Example
Could you **spell out** what you mean by that term?
你能**清晰地解释**这个词是什么意思吗？
idiom

in good hands

由可信的人照顾或管理
Meaning
to be cared for or managed by someone trustworthy
Example
Don’t worry, your child is **in good hands**.
别担心，你的孩子在**好手**中。
idiom

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
phrasal-verb

take issue with

与某人或某事强烈不同意
Meaning
to disagree strongly with someone or something
Example
I **take issue with** your interpretation of the results.
我不同意你对结果的解释。
idiom

settle the score

报复或解决过去的冲突
Meaning
to take revenge or resolve a conflict from the past
Example
He wanted to **settle the score** after last year's argument.
他想在去年的争执后复仇。
phrasal-verb

settle over

放松并放下紧张或情绪压力
Meaning
to relax and let go of tension or emotional stress
Example
After a long day, I like to sit quietly and **settle over** my thoughts.
经过长时间的一天，我喜欢安静地坐下，放松我的思绪。
phrasal-verb

speak with

与某人交谈
Meaning
to have a conversation with someone
Example
I need to **speak with** you about tomorrow’s presentation.
我需要 **与** 你谈论明天的演示。
phrasal-verb

blow over

变得不那么严重，并最终没有造成重大损害而结束
Meaning
to become less serious and eventually end without major harm
Example
Most small arguments **blow over** with time.
大多数小争论随着时间的推移自我化解。
phrasal-verb

grow up in

在一个特定的地方或文化中度过童年
Meaning
to spend your childhood in a particular place or culture
Example
I **grew up in** a small village where traditions are still strong.
我在一个小村庄长大，那里的传统仍然很强大。
phrasal-verb

comfort with

通过提供友善的话语或行动让某人感觉更好
Meaning
to make someone feel better by offering kind words or actions
Example
He **comforted her with** gentle words when she was crying.
当她哭泣时，他用温柔的话语安慰了她。
phrasal-verb

bring out

揭示或强调某种特质或观点
Meaning
to reveal or emphasize a quality or idea
Example
Her words **brought out** the importance of teamwork.
她的话**突显**了团队合作的重要性。
idiom

burn a hole in one's pocket

很快或不负责任地花钱
Meaning
to spend money quickly or irresponsibly
Example
After receiving his bonus, he couldn't resist and **burned a hole in his pocket** by buying a new car.
收到奖金后，他忍不住买了一辆新车，把钱都花光了。
idiom

spitting image

某人看起来完全像另一个人
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
她是她母亲的**spitting image**。
phrasal-verb

come forward

提出帮助或参与某事
Meaning
to offer to help or take part in something
Example
Several team members **came forward** to volunteer for the new task.
几个团队成员**挺身而出**，自愿参与新任务。
phrasal-verb

listen actively

全神贯注地倾听别人说的话，并认真地回应
Meaning
to focus completely on what someone is saying and respond thoughtfully
Example
Try to **listen actively** instead of just waiting to reply.
试着**积极地倾听**，而不是只是等待回应。
idiom

fall on one's shoulders

对困难或不愉快的事情负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.
组织活动的任务落在了她的肩膀上。
phrasal-verb

shrink back

因恐惧从某物中撤回
Meaning
to move away from something because of fear
Example
The child **shrank back** when the dog barked loudly.
当狗大声叫时，孩子**缩了回去**。
idiom

table the issue

将某个话题的讨论推迟到以后
Meaning
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
Example
They decided to **table the issue** until next week.
他们决定将该问题推迟到下周讨论。
idiom

blow the whistle

揭露不正当行为或揭示机密信息
Meaning
to expose wrongdoing or reveal secret information
Example
He **blew the whistle** on the company’s illegal activities.
他揭露了公司非法活动。
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 cold feet

突然害怕做某事
Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
他在向她求婚前突然害怕了。
phrasal-verb

catch a cold

着凉
Meaning
to become ill with a cold
Example
You’ll **catch a cold** if you go out in this rain.
如果你在这场雨中出去，你会着凉。
phrasal-verb

settle upon

在考虑不同选项后决定某事
Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they **settled upon** a new business model.
经过长时间讨论后，他们决定了一个新的商业模式。
idiom

burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
idiom

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
Meaning
Do not procrastinate; take advantage of the present moment.
Example
Finish your work now, **don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today**.
现在就完成你的工作，不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
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。
idiom

have a lot on one’s plate

有很多责任或任务
Meaning
to have many responsibilities or tasks
Example
She can’t join us tonight; she **has a lot on her plate**.
她今晚不能加入我们；她有很多事情要做。
phrasal-verb

roll out subsidies

为行业推出财务支持项目
Meaning
to introduce financial support programs for industries
Example
The government plans to **roll out subsidies** for renewable energy projects.
政府计划推出可再生能源项目的补贴。
phrasal-verb

speak out for justice

公开支持公平或平等
Meaning
to publicly support fairness or equality
Example
The ambassador **spoke out for justice** in his UN speech.
大使在他的联合国演讲中公开支持正义。
idiom

brainstorm ideas

思考新的和创造性的想法
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
班级聚集在一起为科学项目生成创意。
phrasal-verb

talk someone through

一步一步解释某事，让人感到自信。
Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches **talk players through** calming breaths before big matches.
教练在大比赛前通过深呼吸帮助球员平静下来。
idiom

the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
phrasal-verb

cut down tariffs

减少进口或出口税
Meaning
to reduce import or export taxes
Example
Many countries agreed to **cut down tariffs** to encourage free trade.
许多国家同意**降低关税**以促进自由贸易。
phrasal-verb

come up for

安排讨论或决定; 被考虑
Meaning
to be scheduled for discussion or decision; to be considered
Example
The new proposal will **come up for** review next week.
新的提案将在下周进行审查。
idiom

keep the momentum

保持势头
Meaning
to continue progressing without slowing down
Example
We need to **keep the momentum** to reach our target.
我们需要保持势头以实现我们的目标。
idiom

A blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划或策略。
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
努力工作和坚持是成功的蓝图。
phrasal-verb

open dialogue with

与其他文化或群体开始对话或讨论
Meaning
to start conversations or discussions with another culture or group
Example
The organization aims to **open dialogue with** minority communities.
该组织旨在**与**少数群体**开展对话**。
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

footloose and fancy-free

自由做你想做的事；没有约束
Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
退休后，他喜欢无拘无束的生活。
idiom

To be there for someone

在某人需要时提供情感支持
Meaning
To offer emotional support when someone is in need
Example
No matter what happens, I’ll always **be there for you**.
无论发生什么，我都会一直在你身边。
phrasal-verb

drop away

逐渐减少; 褪色或消失
Meaning
to decrease gradually; to fade or disappear
Example
Attendance at the club meetings has **dropped away** recently.
最近，俱乐部会议的出席率已经下降。
phrasal-verb

adapt within new environments

适应新的文化环境或习俗
Meaning
to adjust yourself to new cultural surroundings or customs
Example
It takes time to **adapt within new environments**, but it’s worth it.
适应新的环境需要时间，但值得。
phrasal-verb

push yourself forward

采取主动或在障碍面前继续前进
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
你必须 **推自己向前** 如果你想成功。
idiom

Batten down the hatches

为困难或危险的情况做好准备。
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
我们最好做好准备；风暴来了。
idiom

Cook the books

伪造财务记录以掩盖损失或盗窃。
Meaning
To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft.
Example
The accountant was fired for trying to **cook the books**.
那位会计因为试图篡改账目而被解雇。
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

wind yourself up

让自己紧张或不安; 变得紧张或担心
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
在会议之前尽量不要**风自己起来**; 一切都会好的。
idiom

on the gravy train

处于一种通过少量努力赚取大量金钱的状态
Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding **on the gravy train** since he took over the family business.
自从接管家族企业以来，他一直在**格雷维火车**上。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
phrasal-verb

level out

停止上升或下降并变得稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to **level out** by the end of the year.
预计到年底通货膨胀率将会稳定下来。
idiom

the best of both worlds

一种你可以同时享受两种截然不同事物好处的情况
Meaning
a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
Example
She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets **the best of both worlds**.
她在城市工作，在乡下生活，所以她拥有两全其美的生活。
idiom

lightning fast

极快
Meaning
extremely fast
Example
She replied **lightning fast** to the email.
她对邮件的回复 **极快**。
phrasal-verb

be crazy about

非常喜欢某事或某人
Meaning
to love something or someone very much
Example
She’s **crazy about** Korean dramas.
她**疯狂地喜欢**韩剧。
phrasal-verb

bottle under

由于压力而在精神上或情感上崩溃
Meaning
to collapse mentally or emotionally due to pressure
Example
He finally **bottled under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
他最终在不断的最后期限压力下崩溃了。
phrasal-verb

balance between

在不同的情感或责任之间保持稳定
Meaning
to maintain stability between different emotions or responsibilities
Example
She tries to **balance between** her work and personal life.
她试图在工作和个人生活之间取得平衡。
idiom

That’s for sure

用于强烈确认同意
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
他是一个伟大的领导者 — 这是真的。
phrasal-verb

reflect back on

深思发生的事情；分析过去的经历
Meaning
to think deeply about something that happened; to analyze past experiences
Example
He likes to **reflect back on** his past achievements and lessons.
他喜欢回顾他的过去成就和教训。
phrasal-verb

burst into song

因高兴突然开始唱歌
Meaning
to start singing suddenly out of happiness
Example
He **burst into song** when he got the good news.
他收到好消息时突然唱起歌来。
phrasal-verb

tidy up

打扫并整理一个空间
Meaning
to clean and organize a space
Example
I need to **tidy up** the kitchen before going to bed.
我需要在睡觉之前整理厨房。
idiom

To lend a helping hand

在需要的时候帮助别人
Meaning
to assist someone in a time of need
Example
She always knows when to **lend a helping hand** and never hesitates.
她总是知道什么时候该**lend a helping hand**，并且从不犹豫。
phrasal-verb

shift focus toward growth

将注意力和努力转向改进
Meaning
to redirect attention and efforts toward improvement
Example
The manager encouraged everyone to **shift focus toward growth** after the changes.
经理在变革后鼓励每个人都要将注意力转向增长。
idiom

put on the map

使某物或某人出名或知名
Meaning
to make something or someone famous or well-known
Example
The viral campaign **put the brand on the map**.
病毒活动使该品牌出名。
phrasal-verb

turn down

拒绝或拒绝某事
Meaning
to reject or refuse something
Example
The minister **turned down** the proposal for increasing taxes.
部长拒绝了增加税收的提案。
phrasal-verb

ease your mind

使自己感觉不那么担忧或焦虑
Meaning
to make yourself feel less worried or anxious
Example
Talking to a friend can really **ease your mind**.
与朋友交谈真的可以让你放松心情。
idiom

drop someone a line

通过写信或发消息联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
请在你到达时**给我写信**。
phrasal-verb

cut off

停止某物的供应；断开连接
Meaning
to stop the supply of something; to disconnect
Example
The drought has **cut off** water supplies to several villages.
干旱已经**切断**了几个村庄的供水。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to calmness

训练你的思想保持平静和放松
Meaning
to train your thoughts to stay peaceful and relaxed
Example
Try to **tune your mind to calmness** every morning through breathing exercises.
尝试每天早晨通过呼吸练习来**调节你的心态去平静**
idiom

to have a ray of hope

在困境中看到一点改善的迹象
Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a **ray of hope** for my future.
听到这个好消息后，我觉得我的未来有了一**丝希望**。
idiom

queue up

排队等待轮到自己
Meaning
to line up and wait for your turn
Example
Fans began to **queue up** hours before the show.
粉丝们在演出前几个小时就开始**排队**了。
idiom

hit home

被完全理解或产生强烈的影响
Meaning
to be fully understood or have a strong impact
Example
The reality of the housing crisis really **hit home** for them.
住房危机的现实真正对他们产生了深远的影响。
idiom

sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
phrasal-verb

shift away from negativity

将注意力从消极的思想或人群中转移开
Meaning
to move your attention away from negative thoughts or people
Example
I’ve learned to **shift away from negativity** and focus on gratitude.
我学会了远离消极，专注于感恩。
phrasal-verb

work past

克服情感障碍或记忆
Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to **work past** his anxiety.
他仍在努力克服他的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

step up investment

增加投入到项目或企业中的资金量
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
预计外国公司将在可再生能源领域增加投资。
phrasal-verb

come in

进来
Meaning
to enter a room or building
Example
Please **come in** and have a seat.
请进来并坐下。
phrasal-verb

break barriers

克服将人们或文化分开的障碍
Meaning
to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
Example
Education helps **break barriers** between communities.
教育有助于 **打破障碍**，促进社区之间的交流。
idiom

backseat driver

给出不必要的建议或方向的人
Meaning
a person who gives unwanted advice or direction
Example
Don't be a **backseat driver**, let me handle it.
别当**后座司机**，让我来处理吧。
idiom

measure out

计算并分出特定的数量
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
请量出两杯面粉。
phrasal-verb

reach back

回应之前联系过你的人
Meaning
to respond to someone who contacted you earlier
Example
Don’t forget to **reach back** to the recruiter after your interview.
面试后不要忘记回复招聘人员。
idiom

pass along

将信息或物品与其他人共享
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
你能将议程传递给实习生吗？
idiom

out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

to pass with flying colors

以非常高的分数成功
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
他努力学习，顺利通过了考试，取得了 **flying colors**。
phrasal-verb

brief the crew on

向一个小组提供关于某事的基本信息
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
领导**brief the crew on** 新的安全规则，在班次开始前。
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smooth things over with

在争执后恢复与某人的和平
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
她带来了饼干，以平息与邻居的争执。
idiom

stick your neck out

冒着风险做或说一些可能与他人不同的事情
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
他冒着风险为同事辩护。
phrasal-verb

relate to

理解并与他人的经历或情感产生共鸣
Meaning
to understand and identify with someone’s experiences or emotions
Example
I can really **relate to** your situation because I went through something similar.
我真的可以**理解**你的处境，因为我经历过类似的事情。
phrasal-verb

shut someone down

阻止某人说话或表达自己
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves
Example
He tried to **shut her down** whenever she disagreed.
每当她不同意时，他总是试图**让她闭嘴**。
idiom

ease around

小心地移动以避免干扰
Meaning
to move carefully to avoid disturbance
Example
Please **ease around** the cords near the podium.
请在讲台附近 **易斯 阿朗德** 电缆。
phrasal-verb

put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
idiom

rule of thumb

基于经验的一般实践原则
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
作为一条经验法则，我会对每份文件进行双重检查。
phrasal-verb

deal out

将某物分配给几个人
Meaning
to distribute something to several people
Example
The teacher **dealt out** the exam papers.
老师分发了考试试卷。
idiom

add on

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
phrasal-verb

settle within

找到内心的平静或安宁
Meaning
to find peace or calm inside yourself
Example
She practices mindfulness to **settle within** after a busy day.
她通过练习正念来**在忙碌的一天后找到内心的平静**。
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。
phrasal-verb

build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
idiom

ease into

慢慢地并舒适地进入一项新的活动
Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
教练帮助我们慢慢适应新日程。
phrasal-verb

lift up

改善某人的情绪或精神
Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really **lifted up** my mood today.
她的好话今天真的让我振奋了我的情绪。
idiom

easy come, easy go

轻松赚来的钱轻松失去
Meaning
money that is easily earned is easily lost
Example
He lost all his winnings in a day—**easy come, easy go**.
他在一天之内失去了所有的奖金——轻松来，轻松去
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
phrasal-verb

exchange views with

与来自其他文化的人分享观点或想法
Meaning
to share opinions or ideas with someone from another culture
Example
Students **exchange views with** their international peers to broaden their perspectives.
学生们**与**他们的国际同龄人交流观点，以扩展他们的视野。
phrasal-verb

come down

当雨或雪猛烈地下落时
Meaning
when rain or snow falls heavily
Example
The rain is really **coming down** now.
现在雨真的下得很大。
phrasal-verb

hand around

给每个小组中的人分发东西
Meaning
to give something to each person in a group
Example
She **handed around** snacks to all the guests.
她把小吃分发给所有的客人。
phrasal-verb

dig around

搜索或调查某物以获得更多信息
Meaning
to search or investigate something to find more information
Example
He started to **dig around** to find out the truth about the old house.
他开始搜索以揭示关于这座旧房子的真相。
idiom

the lesser of two evils

两个坏选择中较不有害的
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
选民在选举时常常选择**较小的恶**。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准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
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

bring home the bacon

赚取钱财养家
Meaning
to earn money to support the family
Example
He works hard every day to **bring home the bacon**.
他每天努力工作，以便赚取钱财养家。
idiom

Spread like wildfire

变得非常快速地广为人知。
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
他们订婚的消息**像野火一样传播**。
idiom

on the up and up

诚实的；真诚的；没有参与任何不正当行为
Meaning
honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing
Example
She’s always been **on the up and up** with me.
她一直对我非常诚实。
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。
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。
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look out for each other

互相照顾并支持对方
Meaning
to take care of and support one another
Example
In a strong team, members always **look out for each other**.
在一个强大的团队中，成员们总是互相照顾并支持对方。