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phrasal-verb

read aloud

大声朗读
Meaning
to read something so that other people can hear it
Example
She **read aloud** the story to the whole class.
她**大声朗读**故事给全班听。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
idiom

Go bust

破产或退出业务
Meaning
To go bankrupt or out of business.
Example
Many small banks **went bust** during the financial crisis.
在金融危机期间，许多小银行**破产**了。
phrasal-verb

circle back after

一旦其他事情完成，就返回到一个话题
Meaning
to return to a topic once something else has finished
Example
We'll **circle back after** lunch to finalize the slides.
我们午餐后会回来，完成幻灯片的最终定稿。
idiom

sweat blood

付出巨大的努力
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
他为了获得这个晋升，付出了巨大的努力。
phrasal-verb

adjust to

逐渐适应新情况
Meaning
to gradually become comfortable with a new situation
Example
It can be hard to **adjust to** a new country's social norms.
很难适应一个新国家的社会规范。
idiom

Bailout package

为了防止公司或经济崩溃而提供的财务支持。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
政府为陷入困境的航空公司宣布了**bailout package**。
phrasal-verb

pass away

死
Meaning
to die
Example
Her grandfather **passed away** peacefully last night.
她的祖父昨晚安详地**去世**。
idiom

hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。
phrasal-verb

wait up

等到某人到达之前保持清醒
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
别等我，我今晚可能会晚到。
idiom

build brand loyalty

建立对品牌的长期信任和依赖
Meaning
to create long-term trust and attachment to a brand
Example
Consistent quality helps **build brand loyalty** among customers.
持续的质量帮助在客户中建立品牌忠诚度。
idiom

chatterbox

一个说很多话的人
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
我的小妹妹是个真正的喋喋不休的人。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
phrasal-verb

shore up against

加强或支持某物以防止在危机期间失败
Meaning
to strengthen or support something to prevent failure during crisis
Example
The government took steps to **shore up against** the collapsing economy.
政府采取措施来加强崩溃的经济。
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

drive toward

将精力和努力集中在实现目标上
Meaning
to focus your energy and effort on reaching a goal
Example
They are **driving toward** a more sustainable business model.
他们正在朝着更可持续的商业模式**努力**。
idiom

paint a picture

生动或清晰地描述某物
Meaning
to describe something vividly or clearly
Example
The journalist tried to **paint a picture** of life in the refugee camp.
记者试图描绘难民营中的生活。
idiom

warm up

为活动准备身体或思维
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
我们先**热身**，然后开始排练。
phrasal-verb

fume at

对某人或某事感到或表现愤怒
Meaning
to feel or show anger towards someone or something
Example
She was **fuming at** her friends for breaking her trust.
她因为朋友们破坏了她的信任而**生气**。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
phrasal-verb

step up to

承担责任或主动出击；迎接挑战
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
当经理辞职时，她**挺身而出**代替了他的职位。
phrasal-verb

step back

停下来冷静地观察局势
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退一步**看全局。
idiom

be lost for words

惊讶到无法言语
Meaning
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **lost for words** when I won the prize.
当我赢得奖品时，我 **无言以对**。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
phrasal-verb

get into

开始享受或对某事产生兴趣
Meaning
to start enjoying or developing an interest in something
Example
He recently **got into** yoga to improve his flexibility.
他最近开始练习瑜伽以提高他的灵活性。
phrasal-verb

tune into others

对他人感受或想法敏感
Meaning
to be sensitive to what others are feeling or thinking
Example
Good communicators **tune into** others’ emotions easily.
优秀的沟通者轻松感知他人的情感。
idiom

fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
phrasal-verb

ease out of

逐渐停止做一些有压力的事情
Meaning
to gradually stop doing something stressful
Example
She decided to **ease out of** her demanding job to find balance.
她决定逐渐放弃她那份要求高的工作，以寻求平衡
idiom

set the stage

为某事的发生做好一切准备
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
经理的讲话帮助**为即将到来的会议做好了准备**。
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

black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
phrasal-verb

rally behind

团结起来支持领导人或事业
Meaning
to come together to support a leader or cause
Example
Citizens **rallied behind** their prime minister during the crisis.
公民们在危机期间**团结在**他们的总理身后。
idiom

up to speed

拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
我明天会让你**了解情况**关于新系统。
idiom

by the way

用于引入新话题或添加额外信息
Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
**顺便说一句**, 你完成你的项目了吗？
phrasal-verb

rake in profits

轻松或快速赚取大量金钱
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
公司在推出新产品后赚取了巨额利润。
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

fall behind on

未能按时或按计划做某事
Meaning
to fail to do something on time or as planned
Example
He **fell behind on** his rent payments last month.
上个月他在租金支付上**落后了**。
idiom

give someone a leg up

帮助某人改善他们的处境或获得优势
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
她的导师在她的职业生涯中**给了她一个提升**。
phrasal-verb

take off economically

开始快速增长或改善
Meaning
to start growing or improving rapidly
Example
After years of reform, the country's economy finally **took off economically**.
经过多年的改革，国家的经济终于**经济上起飞了**。
idiom

give off

散发气味，光线或感觉
Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
蜡烛在房间里散发着宁静的香气。
phrasal-verb

adapt under pressure

在面对压力大的情况下有效调整
Meaning
to adjust effectively when facing stressful situations
Example
Professionals must learn to **adapt under pressure**.
专业人士必须学会**在压力下适应**。
phrasal-verb

bridge over traditions

在不同传统信仰或实践之间找到共同点
Meaning
to find common ground between different traditional beliefs or practices
Example
The event aimed to **bridge over traditions** and promote harmony.
该活动旨在打破传统之间的壁垒，并促进和谐。
idiom

neck and neck

在比赛或竞争中非常接近
Meaning
very close in a race or competition
Example
The two runners were **neck and neck** until the final lap.
两名跑步者直到最后一圈都**不分上下**。
idiom

go through a transformation

经历一次重大的变化或改善
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
公司必须**经历一次转变**才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存。
phrasal-verb

fade out

逐渐从视野或声音中消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
音乐在字幕滚动时逐渐消失。
idiom

carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders

感到对许多问题或职责负责
Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
她总是肩负着整个世界的重担，即使那不是她的错。
idiom

bare your soul

诚实地分享你最深的感受或秘密
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
她 **向她最好的朋友敞开了心扉**。
idiom

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
idiom

A leap of faith

即使没有证据或证明，仍然相信某事。
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
当她接受工作邀请时，真的 **信念的一跃**。
idiom

to be like family

像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
我的邻居对我来说就像家人一样。
idiom

Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。
idiom

iron out

解决小问题或差异
Meaning
to resolve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out** the payment details before signing.
我们需要在签署之前解决支付细节。
idiom

turn the other cheek

忽视侮辱或避免复仇
Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to **turn the other cheek** instead of fighting back.
他选择了**转过另一边脸**而不是反击。
idiom

cross your heart

做出真诚的承诺
Meaning
to make a sincere promise
Example
I’ll never tell anyone, **cross my heart**.
我永远不会告诉任何人，**我发誓**。
idiom

In due time

在适当或合适的时间。
Meaning
At the right or appropriate time.
Example
Everything will be alright **in due time**, just be patient.
一切都会好起来的 **在适当时间**，只需耐心等待。
idiom

Pull together

共同努力以实现某件事情。
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们都一起努力，我们可以按时完成项目。
idiom

the big cheese

一个重要或有影响力的人
Meaning
an important or influential person
Example
He's **the big cheese** in the company.
他是公司里的**重要人物**。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
idiom

turn a new leaf

做出新的开始或为更好的改变
Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to **turn a new leaf** and improve his behavior.
在事件发生后，他决定**翻开新的一页**，改善自己的行为。
idiom

True friends stab you in the front

真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
她不怕告诉我真相，因为**true friends stab you in the front**。
phrasal-verb

goof off

浪费时间而不是工作或学习
Meaning
to waste time instead of working or studying
Example
If you **goof off** all semester, you’ll regret it during finals.
如果你整个学期都在浪费时间，期末考试时你会后悔的。
phrasal-verb

end up

最终做或处于某种情况
Meaning
to finally do or be in a particular situation
Example
If you don’t plan well, you might **end up** wasting time.
如果你不做好计划，你可能会浪费时间。
idiom

lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
phrasal-verb

get wound up

变得非常紧张或生气
Meaning
to become very tense or angry
Example
He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.
当人们打断他时，他容易**生气**。
idiom

data-driven

基于数据或受数据影响
Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
我们做出**数据驱动**的决策，以确保最佳结果。
idiom

put one's trust in

将信任寄托于某人或某事
Meaning
to place reliance or faith in someone or something
Example
He decided to **put his trust in** the new system.
他决定将**信任寄托于**新系统。
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。
phrasal-verb

wish for

希望某事发生
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
我总是希望我的生活中充满和平与幸福。
phrasal-verb

cheer about

大声表达对某事的快乐或赞同
Meaning
to express happiness or approval loudly about something
Example
Fans **cheered about** the team’s victory.
球迷们**为球队的胜利欢呼**。
phrasal-verb

blunder into

错误地进入或做某事
Meaning
to enter or do something by mistake
Example
He **blundered into** the wrong meeting room.
他**错误地进入**了错误的会议室。
phrasal-verb

fade in

在场景开始时逐渐变得可见
Meaning
to gradually become visible at the beginning of a scene
Example
The movie **fades in** with a beautiful sunrise.
电影以美丽的日出开始。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

挑战和困难让人变得更强大，更有经验。
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
记住，**平静的海洋从未造就过一个熟练的水手** — 你会从困难时光中学习。
idiom

the writing on the wall

某种预示着不久后会发生坏事的迹象
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
当销售开始下降时，经理看到了**墙上的字**。
idiom

hit below the belt

以不公平的方式行事或说一些伤人的话
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
关于她家人的那句话真是太过分了。
idiom

early bird

一个早起或早到的人
Meaning
a person who wakes up or arrives early
Example
She’s always the **early bird** at the office.
她总是在办公室是第一个到的。
idiom

moral compass

一个人判断对与错的能力
Meaning
a person’s ability to judge what is right and wrong
Example
Developers must keep their **moral compass** while designing AI tools.
开发人员在设计AI工具时，必须保持他们的**道德指南针**。
idiom

face time

直接的个人互动而不是虚拟交流
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
我们需要更多面对面的交流来建立团队成员之间的信任。
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

bring into play

使用或引入某物以影响某种情况
Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president **brought into play** his connections to win the election.
总统**运用了**他的关系来赢得选举。
phrasal-verb

come off as

看起来像是某种类型的人
Meaning
to seem to be a particular type of person
Example
He can **come off as** rude, but he’s actually very kind.
他可能看起来很粗鲁，但实际上他非常友好。
idiom

cream of the crop

一组中的最佳；最优选择
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
这些学生是**最棒的**。
phrasal-verb

talk about

讨论一个话题；在对话中提到某事
Meaning
to discuss a topic; to mention something in conversation
Example
We need to **talk about** your plans for next year.
我们需要**谈论**你明年的计划。
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

scale back on

减少使用或做某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something you use or do
Example
We've **scaled back on** paper prints to cut waste.
我们已经**减少了**纸质打印，以减少浪费。
idiom

Take it one step at a time

逐步处理任务，而不是急于完成。
Meaning
Deal with tasks gradually instead of rushing.
Example
**Take it one step at a time**, and you’ll succeed.
一步一步地做，你会成功的。
phrasal-verb

build upon trust

通过依赖相互信任来加强关系
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by relying on mutual trust
Example
A successful team must **build upon trust** to work efficiently.
一个成功的团队必须**建立在信任基础上**才能高效工作。
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。
phrasal-verb

make up to

为某人做些好事，以表示对错误的悔恼
Meaning
to do something nice for someone to show regret for something wrong
Example
He bought her flowers to **make up to** her after their argument.
他为了解决他们的争吵，给她买了花来**make up to**她。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
phrasal-verb

exchange ideas with

与来自不同背景的人分享思想或观点
Meaning
to share thoughts or opinions with others from different backgrounds
Example
During the workshop, participants **exchanged ideas with** people from many countries.
在研讨会期间，参与者**与**来自许多国家的人**交换了意见**。
phrasal-verb

play out

以特定方式发生或发展
Meaning
to happen or develop in a particular way
Example
We watched how the story **played out** until the final twist.
我们看着故事是如何**展开**直到最后的转折。
idiom

blue chip company

一家大型、可靠且财务稳定的公司
Meaning
a large, reliable, and financially stable company
Example
Investors prefer to put their money into **blue chip companies**.
投资者更愿意将资金投入到**蓝筹公司**。
idiom

grease the wheels

通过帮助或简化过程使其更加顺畅
Meaning
to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier
Example
Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations.
在国际贸易谈判中，行贿官员是润滑车轮的常见方式。
phrasal-verb

follow along in chat

在在线会议期间跟上消息
Meaning
to keep up with messages during an online meeting
Example
Participants **follow along in chat** while the speaker demos the tool.
参与者在演讲者演示工具时，**跟随聊天**。
phrasal-verb

get on

登上公共汽车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to board a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got on** the bus just before it left the station.
我们 **上了** 公交车，正好在它离开车站之前。
phrasal-verb

move down

降到更低的位置、级别或等级
Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to **move down** to a smaller apartment to save money.
为了省钱，他必须**搬到**一个更小的公寓。
phrasal-verb

come up trumps

意外地表现得很好；在最不被期望时成功
Meaning
to perform unexpectedly well; to succeed when least expected
Example
She **came up trumps** and saved the project just in time.
她表现得非常出色，及时拯救了项目。
idiom

lay the foundation

为某事创造基础或起点
Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.
他们努力工作，为未来的增长**打下基础**。
idiom

win-win situation

一种所有各方都受益的局面
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
这项新协议对两家公司来说是双赢的。
phrasal-verb

track down errors

找到错误或问题的来源
Meaning
to find the source of mistakes or problems
Example
Our developers worked late to **track down errors** in the system.
我们的开发人员加班工作以找到系统中的错误。
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。
phrasal-verb

turn around from

从失败的情况转变为成功的情况
Meaning
to change from a failing situation to a successful one
Example
The company managed to **turn around from** a major loss last year.
公司成功地从去年的重大损失中恢复过来。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself out

故意从压力环境中断开
Meaning
to deliberately disconnect from stressful surroundings
Example
Sometimes you just need to **zone yourself out** and take a break.
有时你只需要**zone yourself out** 然后休息一下。
phrasal-verb

keep striving for

继续为实现某事而努力
Meaning
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something
Example
He always tells his students to **keep striving for** excellence.
他总是告诉他的学生要**为卓越不断努力**。
idiom

stand trial

出庭应对刑事指控
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
他将于下个月因诈骗出庭受审。
phrasal-verb

snack on

在餐与餐之间吃少量食物
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
我喜欢在下午吃水果。
phrasal-verb

apply for

正式请求某个工作或职位
Meaning
to make a formal request for a job or position
Example
She decided to **apply for** the marketing manager position at the new company.
她决定申请新公司市场经理职位。
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
idiom

Be as good as your word

Zuò nǐ suǒ chéngnuò de shì.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
Tā shuō tā huì bāngzhù, ér tā **rú tā de huà yīyàng hǎo**.
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
idiom

go off the rails

开始表现出异常或失控的行为
Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
失去工作后，他的生活似乎脱轨了。
idiom

a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。
phrasal-verb

cut into

减少用于吃饭或做饭的时间或精力
Meaning
to reduce the time or energy available for eating or cooking
Example
Work has really **cut into** my cooking time.
工作确实**减少**了我做饭的时间。
phrasal-verb

speak about

谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
他将在研讨会上讨论有效的沟通。
idiom

freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
phrasal-verb

zone out during

失去焦点或不再专心
Meaning
to lose focus or stop paying attention
Example
I often **zone out during** long meetings when I'm exhausted.
我在长时间的会议中常常失去焦点，尤其是当我很疲惫时。
idiom

in the zone

全神贯注并发挥最佳水平
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
当她全神贯注时，她可以连续写上好几个小时。
phrasal-verb

give forth

产生或发出某物
Meaning
to produce or emit something
Example
The trees **gave forth** a sweet scent after the rain.
雨后，树木**散发**出甜美的香气。
phrasal-verb

brush off negativity

忽视或拒绝负面情绪或评论
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss negative emotions or comments
Example
He just **brushed off** the negativity and stayed focused.
他只是**刷掉**消极情绪并保持专注。