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phrasal-verb

refer back

再次提及某事以便澄清
Meaning
to mention something again for clarification
Example
Let’s **refer back** to the graph we saw earlier.
让我们回到我们之前看到的图表。
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

burn down

被火摧毁
Meaning
to be destroyed by fire
Example
The forest **burned down** after the wildfire.
森林在森林火灾后**被烧毁**。
phrasal-verb

let go of confusion

放下困惑
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
一旦她放下困惑，一切都变得清晰了。
phrasal-verb

radiate happiness

通过外貌或行为清楚地显示幸福或快乐
Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride **radiated happiness** throughout the ceremony.
新娘在整个仪式中**辐射幸福**。
phrasal-verb

set goals

决定你或你的团队想要实现什么
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.
我们的团队应该为下一个季度设定目标，以保持专注。
idiom

Put your heads together

集体讨论并解决问题。
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**找到解决方案。
idiom

crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
phrasal-verb

be torn between

難以在兩個選擇之間做出選擇
Meaning
to have difficulty choosing between two options
Example
I’m **torn between** taking the job and staying at home.
我在**接受工作**和**待在家裡**之間感到兩難。
phrasal-verb

slow your pace

为了减轻压力，慢慢地移动或工作
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
当我感到紧张时，我提醒自己**放慢步伐**，轻松应对。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
phrasal-verb

bring up to date

给某人关于某事的最新信息
Meaning
to give someone the latest information about something
Example
Can you **bring me up to date** on the latest news?
你能告诉我最新的新闻吗？
idiom

cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
idiom

A snapshot of

对某事的简要概述或摘要
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
报告提供了我们公司业绩的简要概述。
phrasal-verb

work under

在压力下工作
Meaning
to operate or perform duties while facing stress or conditions
Example
She can **work under** extreme pressure and still deliver quality results.
她可以在极大压力下工作，并且仍然交付高质量的结果。
idiom

malware

旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
杀毒软件成功地从系统中移除了**恶意软件**。
phrasal-verb

talk things through

彻底讨论一个问题以达成共识
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding
Example
They decided to **talk things through** before making any decision.
他们决定在做任何决定之前彻底讨论问题。
phrasal-verb

come out stronger

从困难中恢复，变得更强大或更有智慧
Meaning
to recover from difficulties with more strength or wisdom
Example
After failing the exam, she managed to **come out stronger** and more determined.
在考试失败后，她设法**变得更强大**和更加坚定。
idiom

blow someone's cover

揭露某人的秘密身份或隐藏目的
Meaning
to reveal someone's secret identity or hidden purpose
Example
The journalist accidentally **blew the cover** of the undercover agent.
记者不小心揭露了卧底特工的身份。
phrasal-verb

perk up

变得更加生动、愉快或感兴趣
Meaning
to become more lively, cheerful, or interested
Example
She **perked up** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时变得更加高兴。
phrasal-verb

wind down spending

逐步减少或停止支出
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。
phrasal-verb

go straight

继续直行， 不转弯
Meaning
to continue moving forward without turning
Example
Just **go straight** for two blocks and you’ll see the park on your right.
只需 **直行** 两个街区，你会看到右侧的公园。
idiom

leave something up in the air

把某事留未決或不確定
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.
我們把會議**懸而未決**，沒有任何明確的決定。
phrasal-verb

take out on

用钱偿还贷款或保险
Meaning
to use money for paying a loan or insurance
Example
He decided to **take out** life insurance after having a baby.
他在有了孩子后决定购买人寿保险。
idiom

swear an oath

郑重承诺，通常以正式方式进行
Meaning
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Example
He **swore an oath** to serve his country faithfully.
他**发誓**要忠实地为他的国家服务。
idiom

on the dot

正好准时；守时
Meaning
exactly on time; punctual
Example
The meeting started **on the dot** at 10 a.m.
会议在早上10点**正好准时**开始。
phrasal-verb

breathe through stress

通过呼吸技巧管理压力或焦虑
Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
当你感到压力时，慢慢深呼吸，缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

hold talks with

与某人进行正式的讨论或谈判
Meaning
to have formal discussions or negotiations with someone
Example
The foreign ministers agreed to **hold talks with** neighboring countries.
外交部长同意与邻国**举行谈判**。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself up

在挫折后，情感或心理上的自我激励
Meaning
to encourage yourself emotionally or mentally after a setback
Example
He tried to **lift himself up** after the rejection.
他在被拒绝后尝试了**振作起来**。
idiom

Eureka moment

突然发现或意识到的时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
当她找到问题的解决方案时，她有一个 **尤里卡 时刻**。
phrasal-verb

roll in profits

开始赚取大量的钱
Meaning
to start earning a large amount of money
Example
After launching the new app, profits began to **roll in** quickly.
在推出新应用后，利润开始迅速**涌入**。
phrasal-verb

log in

通过输入用户名和密码进入网站或应用程序
Meaning
to enter a website or app by typing your username and password
Example
You need to **log in** to access your account.
你需要**登录**才能访问你的账户。
phrasal-verb

lift off

以极大的精力或热情开始
Meaning
to start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
Her confidence helped the project **lift off** successfully.
她的自信帮助项目成功起飞。
idiom

keep your emotions in check

控制你的情绪
Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to **keep your emotions in check** during a meeting.
在会议期间保持控制你的情绪是很重要的。
phrasal-verb

come forward to help

在需要时主动提供帮助
Meaning
to volunteer or offer assistance when needed
Example
Many citizens **came forward to help** the victims of the earthquake.
许多市民在地震中**主动帮助了**受灾的受害者。
idiom

Let the dust settle

等到情况变得平静明朗
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
在做任何决定之前，让我们**让尘土落定**，看看会发生什么。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
idiom

bear the responsibility

承担某事的责任
Meaning
to take on the duty of something
Example
She was willing to **bear the responsibility** for the new project.
她愿意为这个新项目承担责任。
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。
idiom

relieve stress

减少或消除焦虑或压力的感觉
Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
瑜伽确实可以帮助缓解压力并改善你的心情。
idiom

to break out in a cold sweat

突然变得非常紧张或害怕
Meaning
to suddenly become very nervous or afraid
Example
I **broke out in a cold sweat** before giving my first public speech.
我在首次公众演讲前突然感到害怕发冷。
phrasal-verb

talk through emotions

讨论你的情感以便理解或管理它们
Meaning
to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them
Example
It helps to **talk through** your emotions with someone you trust.
与信任的人谈论你的情感是有帮助的。
phrasal-verb

play around with

尝试想法、材料或技术
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
她喜欢用不同的颜色来玩，以找到新的组合。
idiom

hit the panic button

对问题反应过快或过于紧张
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
别因为服务器宕机就**慌张起来**。
phrasal-verb

warm to

开始对某人产生好感或喜爱
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
她慢慢地开始**喜欢**公开分享她的故事。
phrasal-verb

bug out

由于程序错误而发生故障或异常行为
Meaning
to malfunction or behave unexpectedly because of a bug
Example
The new update made the camera app **bug out** constantly.
新的更新导致相机应用程序不断崩溃。
idiom

make amends

做某事以表示你感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry
Example
He tried to **make amends** by helping her with her work.
他试图通过帮她工作来**弥补**。
phrasal-verb

reach across to

与不同群体的人联系或合作
Meaning
to connect or cooperate with people from different groups
Example
The company aims to **reach across to** different departments for innovation.
该公司旨在与不同部门合作，推动创新。
phrasal-verb

set out for

开始一段旅程或努力，心中有目标
Meaning
to begin a journey or an endeavor with a goal in mind
Example
She **set out for** success with a clear vision and determination.
她带着清晰的愿景和决心开始了通往成功的旅程。
idiom

a brainwave

一个突然聪明的主意或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
我有了**一脑波**，并意识到如何解决这个问题。
phrasal-verb

bring in ideas

引入或贡献新想法
Meaning
to introduce or contribute new ideas
Example
He encouraged the team to bring in new ideas for the project.
他鼓励团队为项目带来新想法。
phrasal-verb

let yourself rest

允许自己休息和放松
Meaning
to allow yourself to take a break and relax
Example
You should **let yourself rest** after such a long day.
你应该在这么长的一天后**让自己休息**。
phrasal-verb

set boundaries

确定你会做或不会做的事情，特别是在工作中
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
在工作和个人生活之间设定边界是健康的。
idiom

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
phrasal-verb

scale forward

逐步扩大运营或活动，朝着增长的方向发展
Meaning
to expand operations or activities progressively toward growth
Example
The organization plans to **scale forward** its social impact programs.
该组织计划**向前扩展**其社会影响力项目。
phrasal-verb

waver between

在两种意见或选择之间来回摇摆
Meaning
to go back and forth between two opinions or choices
Example
She **wavered between** hope and fear before making her decision.
她在做决定之前在希望和恐惧之间摇摆不定。
idiom

tie in with

与其他事物连接或协调
Meaning
to connect or coordinate with something else
Example
The workshop topics **tie in with** our current curriculum.
研讨会的主题与我们当前的课程 **紧密相关**。
phrasal-verb

look out toward

表现出对某人需求的关注或意识
Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always **look out toward** those who are struggling.
我们应该始终**关注**那些在挣扎的人。
phrasal-verb

adapt around

根据变化的情况调整计划或行为
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
我们需要快速适应新的市场趋势。
phrasal-verb

ground yourself before speaking

集中情绪，以便能够稳定地沟通
Meaning
to center your emotions so you can communicate steadily
Example
I **ground myself before speaking** in tense meetings by noting three positives.
在紧张的会议中，我通过记下三条积极的内容来**在发言前集中自己**。
idiom

mud-slinging

批评某人，尤其是在政治中，旨在破坏其声誉的行为
Meaning
the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
Example
The debate turned into **mud-slinging** very quickly.
辩论很快变成了相互指责。
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
idiom

have a smile on your face

看起来快乐和高兴
Meaning
to appear happy and cheerful
Example
She always has a smile on her face, no matter the situation.
无论情况如何，她脸上总是带着微笑。
phrasal-verb

tie nations together through

通过共享经济活动联系国家
Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements **tie nations together through** common benefits.
自由贸易协议**通过**共同的利益把各国联系在一起。
idiom

mark up

提高某物的价格
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
商家计划在节日期间**标记价格**。
idiom

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟的境地。
Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
辞掉那份工作让他从煎锅跳进了火坑。
phrasal-verb

transform over time

逐渐改变形式或性质
Meaning
to gradually change form or nature
Example
The organization will **transform over time** with consistent innovation.
组织将通过持续创新随时间变化。
idiom

let bygones be bygones

忘记过去的分歧并互相原谅
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
他们决定忘记过去，继续前进。
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

cut back on spending

减少支出
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent on something
Example
To control inflation, the government decided to **cut back on spending**.
为了控制通货膨胀，政府决定减少支出。
phrasal-verb

give back to

对一个曾经支持过你的社区或事业做出贡献
Meaning
to contribute to a community or cause that has supported you
Example
He believes everyone should **give back to** society in some way.
他认为每个人都应该以某种方式**回馈社会**。
phrasal-verb

cut off from network

失去与网络或互联网的连接
Meaning
to lose connection to a network or internet
Example
The device got **cut off from the network** during the update.
在更新过程中，设备**断开了与网络的连接**。
phrasal-verb

turn out for

参加或参与某个活动
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out for** the annual cultural parade.
成千上万的人参加了年度文化大游行。
idiom

make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
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。
phrasal-verb

knock out

击败某人使其无法继续比赛
Meaning
to defeat someone so they can no longer compete
Example
They **knocked out** the defending champions in the semi-final.
他们在半决赛中击败了防守冠军。
idiom

brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
phrasal-verb

log off from

从在线账户或服务断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from an online account or service
Example
I **log off from** work chats after dinner to stay present with family.
我在晚餐后从工作聊天中登出，以便与家人共度时光
idiom

bend someone’s ear

与某人长时间交谈，通常是为了抱怨
Meaning
to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain
Example
He **bent my ear** about his terrible day at work.
他**在我耳边抱怨**他工作中的糟糕一天。
idiom

bear with

对某人或某事保持耐心
Meaning
to be patient with someone or something
Example
Please **bear with** us while we resolve the issue.
请在我们解决问题时耐心等待。
idiom

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
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

push on with

继续做某事，充满能量和努力
Meaning
to continue doing something with energy and effort
Example
Even when tired, he **pushed on with** his training.
即使感到疲倦，他仍然**坚持训练**。
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

A shot in the dark

一个没有太多或任何关于结果的了解就做出的猜测或尝试
Meaning
a guess or attempt made without knowing much or anything about the result
Example
His idea about solving the problem was just **a shot in the dark**.
他解决问题的想法只是**A shot in the dark**。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

fly by the seat of your pants

做事不做计划，只凭直觉和经验
Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we **flew by the seat of our pants**.
我们没有地图，所以我们凭直觉行动。
idiom

bring to life

使某事物更有趣或更逼真
Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
艺术家使用的颜色真的 **使画作栩栩如生**。
phrasal-verb

relate across

通过共同的理解与其他背景的人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with people from other backgrounds through shared understanding
Example
Learning languages helps you **relate across** cultures more easily.
学习语言有助于你更容易地与不同文化的人建立联系。
phrasal-verb

open yourself to

允许自己体验情感或连接
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions or connections
Example
He finally decided to **open himself to** love again.
他最终决定再次向爱敞开心扉。
idiom

the big picture

情况的整体视角或透视
Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at **the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，看**大图**是很重要的。
phrasal-verb

catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
phrasal-verb

stand together

团结一致，共同为某一事业而行动
Meaning
to unite and act as one in support of a cause
Example
Communities must **stand together** to fight social injustice.
社区必须团结一致以对抗社会不公。
phrasal-verb

lean toward

表示偏好或支持某个选项或一方
Meaning
to show preference or support for one option or side
Example
Most countries **lean toward** multilateral cooperation.
大多数国家倾向于多边合作。
idiom

a chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
idiom

put to the test

考验某人或某事
Meaning
to see how good someone or something is
Example
Her knowledge was **put to the test** during the interview.
她的知识在面试中受到了考验。
idiom

bull market

股票价格上涨的时期
Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
投资者在**牛市**期间持乐观态度。
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。
idiom

pay through the nose

为某物支付非常高的价格
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
我们为那张音乐会票付出了高昂的价格。
phrasal-verb

open up inside

让自己情感上开放并认出自己的真实情感
Meaning
to become emotionally available to yourself and recognize your true emotions
Example
When he learned to **open up inside**, he finally stopped hiding his pain.
当他学会了**open up inside**时，他终于停止了隐藏自己的痛苦。
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

carve out success

通过努力和坚持取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success through effort and persistence
Example
She **carved out success** through years of dedication and learning.
她通过多年的奉献和学习取得了成功。
phrasal-verb

cut across

同时影响多个领域或群体
Meaning
to affect multiple areas or groups at once
Example
Climate change **cuts across** every sector of society.
气候变化**影响**社会的各个领域。
idiom

living the dream

过上一直渴望的生活
Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于在**过着梦想中的生活**。
phrasal-verb

act up to

按照预期或适当的方式行事
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
她努力保持作为一个勤奋学生的良好声誉。
phrasal-verb

live it up

享受生活并玩得开心，特别是在成功之后
Meaning
to enjoy life and have fun, especially after success
Example
After winning the award, they went out to **live it up**.
在赢得奖项后，他们出去玩得很开心。
idiom

at odds with

与某人或某事不一致或冲突
Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are **at odds with** the company policy.
他的观点与公司的政策**不一致**。
idiom

the lights are on but nobody’s home

某人看起来活跃，但思维不清晰
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
当AI发生故障时，就像是**灯亮着，但家里没有人**。
phrasal-verb

push through on

继续在某事上工作，直到完成
Meaning
to keep working on something until it is completed
Example
We **push through on** the prototype even when the tests fail.
我们**推进**原型，即使测试失败。
idiom

heart in your mouth

感到极度焦虑或害怕
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
当飞机开始颤抖时，我的**心脏在嘴里**。
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
idiom

hash out

通过讨论解决某事的细节
Meaning
to work through the details of something by discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hash out** the final budget cuts.
他们待到很晚才讨论最终的预算削减。
phrasal-verb

burst with excitement

非常兴奋或快乐
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
孩子们在旅行前充满兴奋。
idiom

time's up

某事或某人的时间已经结束
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
你现在必须完成测试。时间到了！
idiom

plug and play

使用简单，无需复杂设置
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
这台新打印机是 **plug and play**，无需安装。
phrasal-verb

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
idiom

a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
phrasal-verb

stem from

源自某物
Meaning
to originate or come from something
Example
The misunderstanding **stems from** a lack of clear communication.
误解源自缺乏清晰的沟通。