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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

work toward harmony

努力维持国家间的和平与理解
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
地区联盟继续在该地区努力促进和谐。
phrasal-verb

open up trade routes

为国际商品交换创造新的道路
Meaning
to create new paths for international exchange of goods
Example
They are negotiating to **open up trade routes** with neighboring countries.
他们正在与邻国谈判，以**开放贸易路线**。
phrasal-verb

carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
idiom

feel the strain

因困难的情况感受到压力或压力
Meaning
to feel stress or pressure from a difficult situation
Example
Many employees are starting to **feel the strain** of the workload.
许多员工开始感受到工作负荷的压力。
phrasal-verb

open out

变得更有信心，放松，并在情感上更具表现力。
Meaning
to become more confident, relaxed, and expressive emotionally
Example
He started to **open out** after making new friends at work.
他在工作中结交新朋友后开始变得更有信心。
phrasal-verb

reach down for

伸出手来帮助某人站起来或拿到某物
Meaning
to extend one’s hand to help someone get up or reach something
Example
He **reached down for** the child who had fallen.
他伸出手来帮助那个摔倒的孩子
idiom

hammer out

在深入讨论后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
他们加班到很晚，商定合同的最后细节。
phrasal-verb

mute yourself

关闭麦克风，以免其他人听到你
Meaning
to turn off your microphone so others can’t hear you
Example
Don’t forget to **mute yourself** when you’re not speaking.
当你不说话时，记得**静音自己**
idiom

corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
idiom

keep up with the times

保持更新或适应现代趋势
Meaning
to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
Example
In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must **keep up with the times**.
在快速发展的科技行业中，公司必须跟上时代的步伐。
idiom

in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
phrasal-verb

say sorry for

为某事表达遗憾或道歉
Meaning
to express regret or apology for something
Example
He **said sorry for** his rude behavior.
他为自己的粗鲁行为道歉。
idiom

have a lightbulb moment

突然的领悟或想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or idea
Example
When I saw the problem from a different angle, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我从不同的角度看问题时，我有一个**灵光一闪的时刻**。
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
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**。
phrasal-verb

delve into

深入且彻底地探索某事
Meaning
to explore something deeply and thoroughly
Example
The paper **delves into** the social implications of the policy.
这篇文章深入探讨了政策的社会影响。
phrasal-verb

open up communication

开始或改善诚实和清晰的沟通
Meaning
to start or improve honest and clear communication
Example
They tried to **open up communication** to solve their issues.
他们试图**打开沟通**以解决他们的问题。
phrasal-verb

base on

将某物作为基础或起点
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
结论是基于可靠的证据。
phrasal-verb

cut back

减少在工作上花费的时间或精力
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time or effort spent on work
Example
She decided to **cut back** her working hours to spend more time with family.
她决定减少工作时间，以便能有更多时间与家人相处。
phrasal-verb

glow with joy

通过面部表情或行为展示幸福或满足感
Meaning
to show happiness or satisfaction through facial expression or behavior
Example
She **glowed with joy** when she saw her family at the airport.
当她在机场看到她的家人时，她**洋溢着喜悦**。
phrasal-verb

try on

试穿衣服看它们是否合身或好看
Meaning
to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good
Example
I want to **try on** this jacket before buying it.
我想在买之前**试穿**这件夹克。
phrasal-verb

be curious about

有渴望了解或学习某事的欲望
Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.
孩子们天生就**对**事情如何运作感到好奇。
phrasal-verb

connect to

感受与自己文化或根源的归属感
Meaning
to feel a sense of belonging with one’s culture or roots
Example
I **connect to** my culture through music and food.
我通过音乐和食物感受与我的文化的联系。
idiom

the art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
phrasal-verb

copy out

将某事完全照原样写下来
Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to **copy out** the paragraph neatly.
学生们被要求整齐地复制段落。
idiom

The more you know, the more you realize you don’t

你学得越多，你就越能理解还有多少东西需要学习。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
你知道的越多，你就越能意识到还有很多未知 — 这就是好奇心的美丽。
idiom

pay the price

承受自己行为的后果
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
如果你不遵守规则，你将不得不**付出代价**。
phrasal-verb

storm out

愤怒地离开一个地方，像风暴一样
Meaning
to leave a place angrily, like a storm
Example
He **stormed out** of the room when we mentioned the weather again.
当我们再次提到天气时，他**愤怒地离开了房间**。
idiom

wipe out

完全消除某事
Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
一个错误可以**消除**未保存的工作小时。
idiom

green thumb

拥有园艺或栽培植物的自然天赋
Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
我妈妈有一个**绿色拇指**；她种的每样东西都长得很美。
phrasal-verb

move back

回到你曾经住过的地方
Meaning
to return to a place where you lived before
Example
After years abroad, he decided to **move back** to his hometown.
在国外多年后，他决定**回到**故乡。
phrasal-verb

grow inward

从个人经历中发展理解和智慧
Meaning
to develop understanding and wisdom from personal experiences
Example
She began to **grow inward** as she faced her fears and doubts.
她在面对恐惧和怀疑时开始**内在成长**。
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

Don’t bite off more than you can chew

不要承担超出你能处理的责任。
Meaning
Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle.
Example
**Don’t bite off more than you can chew**, start small.
不要咬下超过你能咀嚼的东西，从小开始。
idiom

have a heavy heart

感到深深的悲伤或忧愁
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
他带着沉重的心情离开了城市。
phrasal-verb

glitch out

由于错误而短暂地发生故障或表现异常
Meaning
to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error
Example
My phone screen **glitched out** for a few seconds.
我的手机屏幕**发生了故障**几秒钟。
phrasal-verb

build yourself up mentally

增强你的心态和自信心
Meaning
to strengthen your mindset and self-belief
Example
Read motivational books to **build yourself up mentally**.
阅读励志书籍来增强你的心态。
idiom

fade to black

以戏剧性方式结束某事
Meaning
to end something dramatically
Example
The director chose to **fade to black** at the emotional climax.
导演在情感高潮时选择了 **fade to black**。
idiom

a cog in the machine

大型系统中的一个小而重要的部分
Meaning
a small but essential part of a large system
Example
Every engineer is **a cog in the machine** that keeps the factory running.
每个工程师都是**机器中的一颗齿轮**，帮助工厂运转。
idiom

full of the joys of spring

非常快乐和充满活力
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
她度假后充满了春天的喜悦。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
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

touch gold

在某事上非常成功或幸运
Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
他接手的每一个项目似乎都很成功。
phrasal-verb

eat out

去餐厅吃饭，而不是在家吃饭
Meaning
to eat at a restaurant instead of at home
Example
We decided to **eat out** tonight.
我们决定今晚去餐厅吃饭。
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

print out

从计算机或打印机生成纸质副本
Meaning
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
Example
I need to **print out** the report for tomorrow’s meeting.
我需要为明天的会议**打印出来**报告。
idiom

Masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术或工艺作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
他创作的雕塑真是一件**杰作**。
phrasal-verb

bring back

重新引入或恢复被移除的事物
Meaning
to reintroduce or restore something that was removed
Example
The city plans to **bring back** tree-planting programs this year.
这座城市计划在今年重新引入植树项目。
idiom

hold your nerve

在压力下保持冷静和自信
Meaning
to remain calm and confident under pressure
Example
She **held her nerve** and finished the speech perfectly.
她保持冷静，完美地结束了演讲。
phrasal-verb

break into conversation

加入一个正在进行的对话
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
他礼貌地**打断了对话**来分享他的意见。
phrasal-verb

fill someone in

向某人提供关于某事的详细信息或最新信息
Meaning
to give someone the details or latest information about something
Example
Can you **fill me in** on what happened at the client meeting?
你能**告诉我**在客户会议上发生了什么吗？
phrasal-verb

tune in to

对某事或某人变得意识到或反应
Meaning
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
Example
Good leaders **tune in to** their team’s needs and emotions.
好的领导者会关注团队的需求和情感。
idiom

open up about

分享个人的想法或感受
Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally **opened up about** the project stress.
他终于谈到了项目压力。
phrasal-verb

work towards

努力实现特定的目标
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
他正在为实现成为飞行员的梦想而努力。
phrasal-verb

show off

骄傲地展示某物以打动他人
Meaning
to display something proudly to impress others
Example
He loves to **show off** his painting skills.
他喜欢**展示**他的绘画技巧。
idiom

see the light at the end of the tunnel

在长时间困难之后，开始看到改善的迹象
Meaning
to begin to see signs of improvement after a long period of difficulty
Example
After months of effort, we can finally **see the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力，我们终于能看到**隧道尽头的光亮**。
idiom

social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间，每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
idiom

rob Peter to pay Paul

从某部分拿钱来支付其他费用
Meaning
to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else
Example
They're always **robbing Peter to pay Paul**, moving money around without making any progress.
他们总是在**抢彼得的钱去付保罗**，不断地转动钱却没有任何进展。
idiom

work one’s fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
他为建立自己的事业拼命工作。
idiom

go for the jugular

攻击某人的最脆弱点
Meaning
to attack someone's most vulnerable point
Example
During the debate, he **went for the jugular**.
在辩论中，他**直指要害**。
idiom

bite the byte

应对困难的技术挑战
Meaning
to deal with a difficult technological challenge
Example
Developers had to **bite the byte** to fix the software issue.
开发人员必须 **bite the byte** 来修复软件问题。
idiom

tack on

在最后添加额外内容
Meaning
to add something extra, especially at the end
Example
They **tacked on** a brief Q&A after the session.
他们在会议后**添加**了简短的问答环节。
idiom

knuckle down

开始努力工作，特别是在拖延之后
Meaning
to start working hard, especially after delaying
Example
It’s time to **knuckle down** and finish this report.
是时候**开始努力工作**并完成这份报告了。
phrasal-verb

work hand in glove with

与某人非常密切且有效地合作
Meaning
to work very closely and effectively with someone
Example
The trade departments **work hand in glove with** each other to boost exports.
贸易部门**与其他部门紧密合作**，以促进出口。
phrasal-verb

calm down from

在生气或不高兴之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
她花了几分钟时间，**平静下来**，之后才从争吵中恢复过来。
phrasal-verb

lash back

愤怒地回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to respond angrily to criticism or attack
Example
When criticized unfairly, she immediately **lashed back** with strong words.
当被不公平地批评时，她立刻用强烈的言辞**lash back**。
phrasal-verb

get across your message

清楚地传达一个想法，让别人理解它
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
A good speaker can get across their message effectively.
一个好的演讲者可以有效地传达他们的信息。
idiom

wash one’s hands of something

不再对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
在项目失败后，他洗手不干了。
idiom

state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
phrasal-verb

hear about

接收信息并以感激或感谢回应
Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
我很高兴**听到**你在项目中的帮助，谢谢！
idiom

behind schedule

比计划或预期的时间晚
Meaning
later than planned or expected
Example
The flight is **behind schedule** because of the storm.
航班因暴风雨而**延误**。
idiom

a taste of your own medicine

体验你曾经给别人带来的不愉快
Meaning
to experience the same unpleasantness you caused to others
Example
He was rude to everyone, but now he’s getting **a taste of his own medicine**.
他曾经对每个人都很粗鲁，但现在他正在体验**他自己的药**。
phrasal-verb

come off

成功发生; 成功
Meaning
to happen successfully; to succeed
Example
The plan **came off** just as we hoped.
计划**成功了**，正如我们所希望的。
phrasal-verb

chill out over

在享受食物或对话时放松
Meaning
to relax while enjoying something like food or a conversation
Example
We **chill out over** coffee every Friday evening.
我们每周五晚上在喝咖啡时放松。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
idiom

a window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在此期间可以有效地行动
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
我们有**一个机会之窗**来完成这周的交易。
phrasal-verb

follow one’s passion

追随你真正热爱的或感兴趣的事情
Meaning
to pursue what you truly love or are interested in
Example
He chose to **follow his passion** for music instead of money.
他选择了追随自己对音乐的热情，而不是追求金钱。
phrasal-verb

set out to

开始工作，目的是实现某事
Meaning
to begin working with the intention of achieving something
Example
She **set out to** improve her public speaking skills this year.
她**set out to**提高她的公共演讲技能，今年。
phrasal-verb

follow through on vision

继续努力，直到目标或计划完全实现
Meaning
to continue efforts until a goal or plan is fully achieved
Example
Great leaders **follow through on vision** with persistence and dedication.
伟大的领导者**跟进愿景**，以坚持和奉献精神。
phrasal-verb

draw across

拉动某物，使其覆盖或跨越另一样东西
Meaning
to pull something so that it covers or crosses another thing
Example
She **drew across** the blanket to keep warm.
她 **拉过** 毯子保持温暖。
phrasal-verb

run away

逃离危险或威胁的情况
Meaning
to escape from danger or a threatening situation
Example
The children **ran away** when they saw the wild dog.
孩子们看到野狗时**逃跑了**。
idiom

double check with

与某人确认信息
Meaning
to confirm information with someone
Example
Could you **double check with** finance about the budget?
你能和财务部门确认预算吗?
phrasal-verb

warm up to gratitude

逐渐变得更加感激或感谢
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
他在意识到自己有多少支持后，**逐渐感激起来**。
phrasal-verb

capitalize on

利用某事以获得成功
Meaning
to take advantage of something to gain success
Example
She knew how to **capitalize on** every opportunity that came her way.
她知道如何抓住每一个出现在她面前的机会。
phrasal-verb

bring in money

创造收入或利润
Meaning
to generate income or revenue
Example
The new policy helped the government **bring in money** from foreign investors.
新政策帮助政府从外国投资者那里获得资金。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
idiom

hit the target audience

用信息或产品触达目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended group of people with a message or product
Example
The new campaign failed to **hit the target audience** effectively.
新的宣传活动未能有效地**触达目标受众**。
idiom

in the heat of the moment

冲动或情绪化地行动，没有经过深思熟虑
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
我说了一些我后悔的话 **在那一刻的冲动下**。
idiom

fan out

在区域内扩展
Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
志愿者将在公园内分布开来。
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
idiom

let your hair down

放松并自由地享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone **let their hair down**.
在派对上，每个人**放松自己并尽情享受**。
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

debug the mind

清理思绪或修复心理混乱
Meaning
to clear one’s thoughts or fix mental confusion
Example
Before making big design decisions, it’s good to **debug your mind**.
在做出重大设计决定之前，调试一下你的大脑是很好的。
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

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
idiom

deep learning dive

在深入的层面上学习或探索某事
Meaning
to study or explore something in great depth
Example
He took a **deep learning dive** into neural networks last month.
他上个月对神经网络进行了**深度学习潜水**。
idiom

answer for

对某事负责，并就此向他人解释
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
她必须为她团队所犯的错误**负责**。
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

clam down from

在非常紧张或愤怒之后逐渐放松
Meaning
to gradually relax after being very stressed or angry
Example
It took him an hour to **clam down from** the argument.
他花了一个小时才平静下来，结束了争论。
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

将商业活动扩展到新国家
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
许多当地公司正试图将商业活动扩展到新国家，以增加利润。
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

a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

focus ahead

集中精力于未来和前方的事物，而不是过去
Meaning
to concentrate on the future and what lies ahead instead of the past
Example
Let’s **focus ahead** instead of worrying about past mistakes.
让我们 **专注未来**，而不是担心过去的错误。
idiom

in a word

用于提供简明清晰的总结
Meaning
used to give a brief and clear summary
Example
The movie was, **in a word**, amazing.
这部电影, **一句话**, 非常棒。
idiom

break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond limits

在你认为可能的范围之外提升自己
Meaning
to improve yourself beyond what you thought possible
Example
You will **grow beyond limits** once you believe in your abilities.
一旦你相信自己的能力，你将超越极限。
idiom

easy does it

用来告诉某人要小心和耐心
Meaning
used to tell someone to be careful and patient
Example
**Easy does it**, don’t rush the process.
慢慢来，不要着急。
phrasal-verb

code around

为问题找到软件解决方案
Meaning
to find a software workaround for a problem
Example
Engineers **code around** the bug until an official patch ships.
工程师们绕过这个bug，直到发布官方补丁。
idiom

Dress to kill

穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
她去聚会时总是穿得光彩照人。
idiom

weather the storm

度过困难的局面
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
我们的公司在危机中成功度过了风暴。
idiom

climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置，通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始，从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
phrasal-verb

sign off

结束信息、电子邮件或广播
Meaning
to end a message, email, or broadcast
Example
I’ll **sign off** here. Talk to you later!
我会在这里**sign off**。稍后再聊！
idiom

break new ground

做一些创新或开创性的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or pioneering
Example
Their research **broke new ground** in medical science.
他们的研究在医学科学上开辟了新天地。
idiom

rule the roost

在一个小组或家庭中成为最有权力的人
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
很明显，玛丽 **统治着这个家庭**。
idiom

tee up

为容易执行准备某事
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
我会准备幻灯片，以便你准时开始。
phrasal-verb

wander around

没有固定的目的或方向而四处走动
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
我们花了一下午**在旧城区闲逛**。
phrasal-verb

coordinate across borders

与不同国家的人们共同组织工作
Meaning
to organize efforts with people in different countries
Example
We **coordinate across borders** to keep the partnership moving smoothly.
我们**跨越边界协调**，以保持伙伴关系的顺利进行。
phrasal-verb

keep back

扣留某物; 保持距离
Meaning
to withhold something; to stay at a distance
Example
The police told the crowd to **keep back** from the scene.
警察告诉人群**保持距离**远离现场。
idiom

take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。