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phrasal-verb

reach understanding with

与另一方达成友好或合作协议
Meaning
to achieve a friendly or cooperative agreement with another party
Example
The two countries finally **reached understanding with** each other after months of talks.
经过几个月的谈判，这两个国家终于达成了共识。
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

when pigs fly

永远不会发生的事情
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
他会在猪会飞的时候打扫他的房间。
idiom

AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
idiom

butterflies in one's stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
phrasal-verb

call for peace

公开要求结束冲突
Meaning
to publicly ask for an end to conflict
Example
The international community **called for peace** between the rival nations.
国际社会呼吁在敌对国家之间实现和平。
idiom

hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
phrasal-verb

cut off by

被某物阻塞或分开
Meaning
to be blocked or separated by something
Example
The road was **cut off by** the landslide.
道路被山体滑坡阻断了
phrasal-verb

set up

建立或创建一个组织、系统或结构
Meaning
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
Example
They **set up** a new political party to challenge the ruling government.
他们建立了一个新的政党，以挑战执政政府。
idiom

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

完全没有机会
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
他没有赢得彩票的机会。
idiom

free up

腾出时间、金钱或空间
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
清理旧文件将**释放**硬盘上的存储空间。
phrasal-verb

join in on

参加一个对话或活动，在其中分享经验
Meaning
to participate in a conversation or activity where experiences are being shared
Example
Feel free to **join in on** the discussion about travel memories.
随时加入关于旅行记忆的讨论。
idiom

a barrel of laughs

某人或某事非常有趣或娱乐性强
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
新的喜剧节目非常有趣。
phrasal-verb

stir up

引发活动或能量增加
Meaning
to cause activity or energy to increase
Example
New infrastructure projects have **stirred up** economic growth in rural areas.
新的基础设施项目已在农村地区**激发**了经济增长。
phrasal-verb

bring in line with

使某事符合标准或政策
Meaning
to make something conform to a standard or policy
Example
The company updated its IT systems to **bring them in line with** global data security standards.
公司更新了其 IT 系统，以**使其符合**全球数据安全标准。
idiom

truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
phrasal-verb

check over yourself

仔细审查自己的行为和态度
Meaning
to review your own actions and attitudes carefully
Example
Before judging others, **check over yourself** first.
在评判别人之前，先**检查一下自己的行为和态度**。
phrasal-verb

ease into calmness

逐渐放松并释放焦虑的紧张感
Meaning
to gradually relax and let go of anxious tension
Example
Close your eyes and **ease into calmness** with slow breathing.
闭上眼睛，**ease into calmness**，用缓慢的呼吸。
idiom

read someone the riot act

严厉警告或责骂某人不良行为
Meaning
to warn or scold someone severely for bad behavior
Example
The teacher **read the students the riot act** after the chaos in class.
在课堂混乱之后，老师**严厉警告了学生**。
idiom

in the pipeline

正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
几个新项目正在进行中。
idiom

kick around

非正式地讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas informally
Example
We can **kick around** some concepts after lunch.
我们可以在午餐后讨论一些概念。
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**。
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

adapt for

修改或调整某物，使其适合新的文化或目的
Meaning
to modify or adjust something to make it suitable for a new culture or purpose
Example
The book was **adapted for** a film that appealed to global audiences.
这本书被**改编为**一部吸引全球观众的电影。
idiom

branch out

扩展到新的活动或领域
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
面包店计划明年扩展到餐饮服务。
phrasal-verb

toy with

不认真地考虑一个想法，没有严肃的意图
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been **toying with** the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
他一直在**玩弄**开发创意AI工具的想法。
idiom

ask around

向多个人询问
Meaning
to inquire with several people
Example
I’ll **ask around** to see who can cover the shift.
我会 **向多个人询问** 看谁能替我顶班。
phrasal-verb

look out

小心; 注意避免危险
Meaning
to be careful; to pay attention to avoid danger
Example
You should **look out** when crossing the street.
你过马路时应该小心。
idiom

go the extra mile

付出额外的努力去实现某事
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
她总是尽心尽力帮助她的团队取得成功。
idiom

bored to death

极度无聊
Meaning
extremely bored
Example
I was **bored to death** during the long lecture.
我在长时间的讲座中感到极度无聊。
idiom

whatever floats your boat

做让你开心或感兴趣的事
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
如果你喜欢看油漆干，就去做让你开心的事。
phrasal-verb

roll out reforms

推出改革
Meaning
to officially launch or implement new changes or improvements
Example
The government plans to **roll out reforms** in the tax system next month.
政府计划在下个月在税收系统中推出改革。
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

call for unity

呼吁团结
Meaning
to publicly ask people to come together for a common cause
Example
The leader **called for unity** among the divided political groups.
领导人呼吁团结分裂的政治团体。
idiom

dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
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

work out agreements

达成谈判协议
Meaning
to reach a negotiated settlement or deal
Example
The trade ministers managed to **work out agreements** after long discussions.
贸易部长们在长时间讨论后设法达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

move beyond boundaries

跨越国家或传统的界限进行工作或合作
Meaning
to work or cooperate across national or traditional limits
Example
Global collaboration helps us **move beyond boundaries** to solve shared challenges.
全球合作帮助我们**超越界限**，解决共同的挑战。
idiom

Take one’s breath away

深深地惊讶或打动某人。
Meaning
To amaze or impress someone greatly.
Example
Her beauty **takes my breath away**.
她的美让我惊叹不已。
phrasal-verb

stand firm for

为你相信的某人或某事坚定支持
Meaning
to remain supportive and steady for someone or something you believe in
Example
She **stood firm for** her friend even when others doubted him.
她坚定支持她的朋友，即使其他人怀疑他。
idiom

feel under pressure

由于责任或期望而感到压力或焦虑
Meaning
to feel stressed or anxious due to responsibilities or expectations
Example
She's **feeling under pressure** to meet the deadline.
她**感到压力**，以完成最后期限。
idiom

wired differently

以独特或非常规的方式思考或表现
Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often **wired differently**.
伟大的创新者常常思考不同。
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。
idiom

back up

支持或备份重要数据
Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
你能在会议期间支持我的解释吗？
phrasal-verb

spark off ideas

激发或启发新的创意思想
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.
这个工作坊帮助为未来的项目激发了新想法。
idiom

keep up with the Joneses

试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
许多人为了**keep up with the Joneses**而陷入债务。
idiom

clickbait

旨在吸引注意并鼓励点击的标题或内容
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
那篇文章的标题完全是**点击诱饵**。
idiom

in good faith

怀着诚意; 真诚地
Meaning
with honest intentions; sincerely
Example
They acted **in good faith** when signing the agreement.
他们在签署协议时**出于诚意**。
idiom

a clean bill of health

确认健康良好的报告
Meaning
a report confirming good health
Example
The doctor gave me **a clean bill of health** after the check-up.
医生在体检后给了我一份健康良好的报告。
phrasal-verb

put up with

忍受或容忍不愉快的事情
Meaning
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
Example
I can't **put up with** his rude behavior anymore.
我再也不能忍受他粗鲁的行为。
idiom

push someone's buttons

故意惹恼或激怒某人
Meaning
to deliberately annoy or upset someone
Example
He knows how to **push her buttons** when they argue.
他知道他们争吵时怎样故意惹她生气。
idiom

serenity now

在压力大的情况下用来唤起冷静的短语
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
每当我感到压力时，我会提醒自己说 **宁静现在**。
idiom

bravery in the face of danger

在面对危险时表现出勇气
Meaning
showing courage even when facing danger
Example
The firefighter showed **bravery in the face of danger**.
消防员在面对危险时表现出了勇气。
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。
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**。
idiom

fair and square

诚实和直率；没有作弊
Meaning
honest and straightforward; without cheating
Example
She won the competition **fair and square**.
她赢得了比赛**诚实而直接地**。
phrasal-verb

work on

花时间改进或开发某些东西
Meaning
to spend time improving or developing something
Example
Our team is **working on** an advanced AI model.
我们的团队正在开发一个先进的AI模型。
phrasal-verb

stay off

避免吃或喝不健康的东西
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
医生让我一个月不吃垃圾食品。
phrasal-verb

grow attached to

对某人或某物产生强烈的情感
Meaning
to develop strong emotional feelings for someone or something
Example
She quickly **grew attached to** the little dog she rescued.
她很快就**对她救的那只小狗产生了感情**。
idiom

Rise from the ashes

在失败或毁灭之后重新恢复并变得强大。
Meaning
To recover and become strong again after failure or destruction.
Example
The company **rose from the ashes** after going bankrupt.
公司在破产后**从灰烬中重生**。
phrasal-verb

get over

从令人不安或困难的事情中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from something upsetting or difficult
Example
It took him a long time to **get over** his fears.
他花了很长时间才克服他的恐惧。
idiom

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
idiom

Speak the truth and shame the devil

即使这可能会造成麻烦或不适，也要说真话。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
她总是认为**说真话，羞辱魔鬼**是正确的方式。
idiom

give away

无意中捐赠或揭露某物
Meaning
to donate or to reveal something unintentionally
Example
They plan to **give away** the extra supplies to the shelter.
他们计划将多余的物资捐赠给收容所。
phrasal-verb

act out over stress

因为感到压力山大而表现不佳
Meaning
to behave badly because pressure feels overwhelming
Example
Kids sometimes **act out over stress** when parents pack for long trips.
孩子们有时会**因压力而表现**，当父母为长途旅行打包时。
phrasal-verb

pull at

重复拉或抓住某物
Meaning
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
Example
The child kept **pulling at** his mother’s hand.
孩子一直在**拉着**母亲的手。
idiom

from the bottom of my heart

由衷感谢
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
我从**内心深处**感谢你的一切。
idiom

to shoot for the moon

瞄准一个困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
他总是**瞄准月亮**，试图实现不可能的目标。
phrasal-verb

send out

向人们分发或发送邀请
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
我们需要在明天之前发送邀请。
idiom

pot luck

任何可用的或偶然发生的事情
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
让我们来点锅运，在那家新咖啡馆吃饭。
phrasal-verb

blow it

在某件重要的事情上失败；失去机会
Meaning
to fail at something important; to lose an opportunity
Example
I really **blew it** in the interview by arriving late.
我真的在面试中因为迟到而**搞砸了**。
phrasal-verb

bring in reforms

引入改革以改善系统或政策
Meaning
to introduce changes to improve a system or policy
Example
The new government promised to **bring in reforms** to strengthen the economy.
新政府承诺引入改革以加强经济。
phrasal-verb

reach higher goals

达到更高的目标
Meaning
to achieve more ambitious objectives or aims
Example
The company’s vision encourages employees to **reach higher goals**.
公司的愿景鼓励员工达到更高的目标。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
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

learn through

通过经验或困难获得知识或智慧
Meaning
to gain knowledge or wisdom as a result of experience or difficulty
Example
We often **learn through** our failures more than our successes.
我们经常通过我们的失败学到比我们的成功更多。
phrasal-verb

hold feelings in

不表达情感；压抑感情
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情感**，而不是表现出来。
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

tick off

在清单上标记完成的项目
Meaning
to mark completed items on a list
Example
I **ticked off** each task as I finished to track the progress before the deadline.
我在完成每个任务后标记它们，以便在截止日期前跟踪进展。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
idiom

catch a bug

在系统中找到问题或缺陷
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
开发人员在系统上线之前成功**发现了一个错误**。
phrasal-verb

turn away from

停止做某事或停止参与其中
Meaning
to stop doing or being involved in something
Example
He decided to **turn away from** politics.
他决定放弃政治。
idiom

to bask in the glory

在取得伟大成就后享受他人的钦佩和赞扬
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
他在冠军赛后几周沉浸在胜利的荣耀中
phrasal-verb

find for

支持或判决某人有利（通常是在法律案件中）
Meaning
to support or rule in favor of someone (usually in a legal case)
Example
The court **found for** the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
法院在审查证据后判决被告有利。
phrasal-verb

lead up to

导致或引起某事发生在以后
Meaning
to result in or cause something to happen later
Example
The decisions we make now could **lead up to** major outcomes in the future.
我们现在做出的决定可能会**lead up to**未来的重要结果。
phrasal-verb

give into

屈服于诱惑或压力
Meaning
to yield to temptation or pressure
Example
She finally **gave into** the temptation to eat chocolate.
她最终屈服于吃巧克力的诱惑。
phrasal-verb

build up to

逐渐为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should **build up to** running long distances slowly.
你应该逐渐为跑长距离做准备。
phrasal-verb

make it up to

做些好事让某人原谅你
Meaning
to do something good to make someone forgive you
Example
I’ll **make it up to** you for missing your party.
我会**弥补**你因为错过你的派对。
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

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

on solid ground

处于安全或稳定的状况
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
经过几个月的辛勤工作，公司现在处于稳定的状况。
idiom

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
phrasal-verb

rise to

成功地应对困难的情况或挑战
Meaning
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or challenge
Example
She always **rises to** the occasion when facing tough challenges.
她总是在面对艰难挑战时，**挺身而出**。
phrasal-verb

scroll down

向下滚动页面以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the page downward to see more content
Example
Just **scroll down** to read the full post.
只需向下滚动以阅读完整帖子
idiom

dig into

详细探讨或调查某事
Meaning
to explore or investigate something in detail
Example
We’ll **dig into** the customer feedback this afternoon.
我们今天下午将**深入探讨**客户反馈。
phrasal-verb

keep learning forward

即使失败后仍然继续学习
Meaning
to continue gaining lessons even after failing
Example
No matter how many times you fail, just **keep learning forward**.
无论你失败多少次，继续学习。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on

采取严格措施来阻止或控制某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop or control something
Example
Authorities are **clamping down on** tax evasion this year.
当局今年正在**加大对**税收逃避的打击力度。
idiom

At the forefront

处于某个领域的领先或重要位置
Meaning
being in a leading or important position in a field
Example
The research center is **at the forefront** of renewable energy studies.
研究中心在可再生能源研究的**最前沿**。
phrasal-verb

bring in foreign investment

吸引外国投资
Meaning
to attract money from other countries for business or development
Example
The government is trying to **bring in foreign investment** to boost economic growth.
政府正在努力吸引外国投资以促进经济增长。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
phrasal-verb

build inner peace

在自己内心创造平静与平衡的状态
Meaning
to create a state of calm and balance inside yourself
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner peace** and clarity.
冥想帮助你创造内心的平静和清晰
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We **touch base after work** to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
phrasal-verb

zone within

专注于内心以获得平静与安宁
Meaning
to turn your focus inward for calm and peace
Example
Meditation helps you **zone within** and find balance.
冥想帮助你专注于内心并找到平衡。
idiom

the bottom line

最重要的事实或结果
Meaning
the most important fact or result
Example
The **bottom line** is that we need to increase our profits.
最重要的是我们需要增加我们的利润。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
idiom

get a move on

赶快或更快地移动
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
**快点!**, 否则我们会错过火车!
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**。
idiom

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
phrasal-verb

wake up politically

意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
许多年轻人开始政治觉醒。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
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。
phrasal-verb

come together

为了某个目的或庆祝活动而作为一个家庭聚集
Meaning
to gather as a family for a purpose or celebration
Example
Our family **comes together** every year for the new year feast.
我们的家庭每年都会为新年宴会聚集在一起。
idiom

carve out a niche

为自己创造一个独特的地方或角色
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
她作为艺术修复专家**创造了一个自己的定位**。
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。
phrasal-verb

stay up late

比平常晚睡，通常是为了学习
Meaning
to go to bed later than usual, often to study
Example
Many students **stay up late** studying before exams.
许多学生在考试前熬夜学习。
idiom

a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
idiom

turn the corner

度过困难阶段并开始好转
Meaning
to pass a difficult stage and begin to improve
Example
After months of losses, the company finally **turned the corner**.
经过数月的亏损，公司终于开始好转。
idiom

blow away the cobwebs

在不活跃后让身心焕然一新
Meaning
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
Example
A short walk helped me **blow away the cobwebs**.
一次短暂的散步帮助我**焕然一新**。
idiom

bent over backwards

非常努力地帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
她**弯腰后仰**确保每个人都很高兴。