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phrasal-verb

refer back to

提到或将注意力引导到先前提到的内容
Meaning
to mention or direct attention to something mentioned earlier
Example
In this section, we **refer back to** the previous findings.
在本节中，我们回顾了之前的发现。
idiom

glance over

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
在我们发送之前，你能**快速浏览**一下备忘录吗？
phrasal-verb

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
idiom

A battle of wits

一个人们用智慧或聪明才智相互较量的比赛或情况。
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
这次谈判是两位领导人之间真正的**智慧较量**。
phrasal-verb

drop notes in

在共享空间中留下简短的消息
Meaning
to leave short messages in a shared space
Example
I **drop notes in** the chat when I finish each checklist item.
我在聊天中留下简短的消息，当我完成每个检查清单项时。
phrasal-verb

hold down inflation

控制通货膨胀在可控的水平
Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to **hold down inflation**.
中央银行采取了措施来控制通货膨胀。
idiom

set the pace

为其他人设定一个表现或进度的标准，以便他们跟随
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
我们的CEO总是为整个公司**设定步伐**。
phrasal-verb

connect through art

通过创造性表达建立理解或友谊
Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
人们可以**通过艺术连接**，即使他们讲不同的语言。
phrasal-verb

shoot up

突然且迅速上升
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
黄金价格在地缘政治紧张局势加剧后**急剧上升**。
idiom

start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
idiom

get the jitters

感到极度紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
我总是在重要会议前感到紧张。
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

news travels fast

信息传播迅速
Meaning
information spreads quickly
Example
In small towns, **news travels fast**.
在小镇上，**新闻传播迅速**。
idiom

go back and forth

不断改变对某事的想法
Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
他一直在犹豫是否购买新车。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
phrasal-verb

set aside funds

为特定目的预留资金
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
政府已为农村发展预留资金。
idiom

You can do it

要有信心; 相信自己的能力。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
不要怀疑自己，你可以做到！
idiom

I’m with you

我同意你的想法
Meaning
I agree with your idea or opinion
Example
**I’m with you** on that plan — it’s a good one.
我同意你的计划——这是个好计划。
phrasal-verb

aim toward excellence

专注于实现最高质量或标准的努力
Meaning
to focus effort on achieving the highest quality or standard
Example
Our company always **aims toward excellence** in every project.
我们的公司始终致力于每个项目中的卓越。
idiom

take a shot in the dark

在不知道结果的情况下尝试某事
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
他**在未知情况下尝试了一下**并猜对了正确答案。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
phrasal-verb

take inspiration from

从某物中获取创造性的想法或动机
Meaning
to get creative ideas or motivation from something
Example
Many fashion designers **take inspiration from** nature.
许多时尚设计师**从大自然中获得灵感**。
phrasal-verb

take over power

夺取政府或组织的控制，通常通过武力
Meaning
to gain control of a government or organization, often by force
Example
The military attempted to **take over power** after the election crisis.
军方在选举危机后试图夺取权力。
phrasal-verb

buy in on

同意支持一个计划或想法
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
经理们在看到节省成本后同意这一策略。
idiom

set the stage for

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
idiom

a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
idiom

answer for something

对发生的坏事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
如果事情出了问题，你必须为你的行为负责。
idiom

take a hike

去散步或离开；离开
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
这个周末我们去山里**take a hike**。
idiom

come through

在困难的情况下做出预期或承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always **comes through** when we need her most.
她总是在我们最需要她的时候帮助我们。
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。
phrasal-verb

mess up

犯错误; 破坏某事
Meaning
to make a mistake; to spoil something
Example
I really **messed up** my presentation yesterday.
我昨天真的 **弄砸了** 我的演示。
phrasal-verb

block off time

在你的日程中预留一段时间做重要的事情
Meaning
to reserve a period in your schedule for something important
Example
I **block off time** every Friday to review the next week's deadlines.
我每周五都预留时间来审查下周的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

digitize from

将物理或模拟格式转换为数字格式
Meaning
to convert from physical or analog to digital form
Example
The company began to **digitize from** old paper records to cloud storage.
公司开始从旧纸质记录到云存储进行**数字化从**。
phrasal-verb

rely upon stability

依赖于一致的条件或可预测的系统
Meaning
to depend on consistent conditions or predictable systems
Example
Foreign investors **rely upon stability** before entering a new market.
外国投资者在进入新市场之前依赖稳定性。
phrasal-verb

spur on growth

鼓励或加速经济发展
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
预计数字创新将在服务行业**促进增长**。
idiom

map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
idiom

bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
phrasal-verb

work alongside

与某人在同一任务或项目上合作或协作
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone on the same task or project
Example
We need to **work alongside** our colleagues to complete the project efficiently.
我们需要**与我们的同事一起工作**，以有效地完成这个项目。
phrasal-verb

time out

在响应时间过长后停止连接
Meaning
to stop a connection after taking too long to respond
Example
The website **timed out** because the server was too slow.
由于服务器太慢，网站**超时**了。
idiom

Things will get better

困难的情况会随着时间改善
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
我知道你很有压力，但记住，**一切都会变得更好**。
idiom

do good to others

以帮助他人为目标的行为
Meaning
to act in a way that helps other people
Example
It is always a good idea to **do good to others**.
总是做对别人有益的事是一个好主意。
idiom

down time

人们放松且不工作的时候
Meaning
time when one relaxes and does not work
Example
I need some **down time** after this hectic week.
在这个忙碌的星期之后，我需要一些**down time**。
idiom

keep a straight face

在有趣的情况下避免笑出声
Meaning
to avoid laughing in a funny situation
Example
It was hard to **keep a straight face** during his silly speech.
在他愚蠢的演讲过程中，很难保持严肃的表情。
phrasal-verb

show respect for

向某人或某物表示尊重或崇敬
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
人们在传统仪式中**表示对**他们的祖先的尊重。
phrasal-verb

team along with

与他人合作或组成一个团体以实现共同目标
Meaning
to join efforts or form a group with others to accomplish a shared goal
Example
Several nations decided to **team along with** the UN to improve global healthcare.
几个国家决定与联合国合作以改善全球医疗保健。
phrasal-verb

keep in touch with

与某人保持联系或沟通
Meaning
to maintain contact or communication with someone over time
Example
Even after graduation, they promised to **keep in touch with** each other.
即使毕业后，他们承诺要与彼此保持联系。
phrasal-verb

touch upon

简短而礼貌地提及某个话题
Meaning
to mention a topic briefly and politely
Example
Let’s **touch upon** the topic of customer feedback before we end the meeting.
在会议结束前，我们来**简短地提及**一下客户反馈的主题。
idiom

as honest as the day is long

完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
每个人都知道汤姆是**像白天一样诚实**。
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。
idiom

comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
idiom

go green

采取环保的生活方式
Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
许多公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来**go green**。
phrasal-verb

break into production

开始生产新产品；大规模开始生产
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
该国计划在明年开始生产电动汽车。
phrasal-verb

chime in with

在在线讨论中添加评论或意见
Meaning
to add a comment or opinion in an online discussion
Example
Several users **chimed in with** their thoughts on the topic.
几个用户分享了他们对这个话题的想法。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
phrasal-verb

keep your spirits up

在困难时保持愉快和充满希望
Meaning
to stay cheerful and hopeful in tough times
Example
Even during stress, try to **keep your spirits up**.
即使在压力下，也要尽力保持**愉快的心情**。
phrasal-verb

listen with respect

在交流中尊重并重视他人的观点
Meaning
to pay attention and value other people’s perspectives during communication
Example
To understand others, we must **listen with respect** to their stories.
为了理解他人，我们必须**尊重地聆听**他们的故事。
idiom

fend off

抵御某事或某人
Meaning
to defend against something or someone
Example
They installed lights to **fend off** raccoons in the yard.
他们安装了灯来驱赶院子里的浣熊。
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!
phrasal-verb

wind meetings down

结束讨论并关闭会议
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
椅子**wind meetings down** 通过总结胜利和下一步计划。
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。
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。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
phrasal-verb

freeze over

当水由于低温而变成冰
Meaning
when water turns into ice due to cold temperature
Example
The lake **froze over** completely during the winter.
湖泊在冬季完全结冰。
idiom

under investigation

因涉嫌不当行为，正在由当局进行调查或审查
Meaning
being examined or looked into by authorities for possible wrongdoing
Example
The suspect is currently **under investigation** for his involvement in the crime.
嫌疑人目前因涉嫌参与犯罪而接受调查。
idiom

find your balance

保持健康的工作和生活平衡
Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
在工作和休息之间找到平衡非常重要。
idiom

bottom out

达到最低点然后改善
Meaning
to reach the lowest point before improving
Example
Experts believe the market has **bottomed out**.
专家认为市场已经触底。
idiom

take someone's breath away

用美丽或魅力给某人留下深刻印象或惊讶
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty **took his breath away**.
她的美丽**让他目瞪口呆**。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly of

以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
每个人都称赞她，因为她总是慷慨大方。
idiom

weed out

去除不需要的人或物品
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
编辑在发布之前**去除了**错误。
phrasal-verb

build trust with

在人们之间建立信任
Meaning
to strengthen confidence between people
Example
Leaders **build trust with** teams by sharing progress early.
领导者通过及早分享进展来与团队建立信任。
idiom

shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
phrasal-verb

pay back

归还借来的钱
Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
我下周会归还我从你那里借的的钱。
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

Be all ears

非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
我**全神贯注**，告诉我发生了什么!
idiom

Don’t give up hope

继续相信事情会变得更好。
Meaning
Keep believing that things will get better.
Example
**Don’t give up hope**, miracles can happen any time.
不要放弃希望，奇迹随时可能发生。
phrasal-verb

transform into

完全变成某种新事物
Meaning
to change completely into something new
Example
Over the years, the firm has **transformed into** a fully digital enterprise.
多年来，这家公司已经**转变为**一个完全数字化的企业。
phrasal-verb

line questions up

将问题准备成一个有组织的列表
Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
我在每周的领导会议之前，**line questions up**。
idiom

canary in the coal mine

潜在危险的早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
融化的冰川是气候变化的**煤矿中的金丝雀**。
idiom

a glimmer of hope

在困难的情况下改善或成功的微小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
Example
Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always **a glimmer of hope**.
即使在最艰难的时期，他也从未放弃，因为总有**一线希望**。
idiom

brainchild of

由某人创造的想法或发明
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
ChatGPT 是 **brainchild of** OpenAI 研究人员的创意。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

rise through emotions

通过从情感经验中学习变得更强
Meaning
to grow stronger by learning from emotional experiences
Example
We can **rise through emotions** and become wiser each time.
我们可以**通过情感提升**并在每一次中变得更智慧。
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

long time no see

当你很久后遇见某人时使用
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
好久不见！你怎么样？
phrasal-verb

keep in

不允许某人出去；保持在里面
Meaning
to not allow someone to go out; to hold inside
Example
The teacher **kept in** the students after class for talking too much.
老师因为学生说太多话而把学生留在教室里。
idiom

black sheep

被认为是团体或家庭耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
他是家里的**黑羊**。
phrasal-verb

lift out of

帮助某人从悲伤或抑郁中恢复过来
Meaning
to help someone recover from sadness or depression
Example
Music often **lifts people out of** their sadness.
音乐常常 **帮助人们摆脱** 他们的悲伤。
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。
idiom

spill the tea

分享八卦或秘密
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
来吧，**spill the tea** - 派对发生了什么？
phrasal-verb

break news to

与某人分享重要或令人不安的信息
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
他不得不把消息告诉编辑关于消息来源退出的事情。
idiom

earn your stripes

通过努力工作获得尊重或认可
Meaning
to gain respect or recognition through hard work
Example
She really **earned her stripes** after managing that crisis.
她在处理那场危机后真正赢得了她的地位。
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。
phrasal-verb

build upon ideas

发展或改善现有的想法
Meaning
to develop or improve existing ideas
Example
Our goal is to **build upon** each other’s ideas to create a stronger plan.
我们的目标是 **建立在** 彼此的想法上，制定一个更强大的计划。
idiom

Keep an even keel

保持冷静和稳定，尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
尽管面临压力，她在整个项目中保持冷静。
idiom

global reach

将服务或产品扩展到全球的能力
Meaning
the ability to extend services or products worldwide
Example
With its strong online presence, the company has a significant **global reach**.
凭借强大的在线存在，该公司具有显著的**全球影响力**。
idiom

get a degree

完成一个正式的教育课程
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
她努力学习以获得工程学位。
idiom

believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
idiom

eat your words

收回你说的话
Meaning
to take back what you said
Example
He had to **eat his words** after the result was announced.
结果公布后，他不得不**吃回自己的话**。
idiom

flag up

引起对重要事情的注意
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
审计员会 **标出**任何不寻常的支出。
phrasal-verb

vote in

通过投票选举某人担任职位
Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people **voted in** a new government last year.
人们在去年投票选举了新政府。
idiom

thank you kindly

一种礼貌地温暖地说谢谢的方式
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
非常感谢您的时间和耐心。
idiom

spread sunshine

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
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。
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。
idiom

the power behind the throne

一个秘密控制或影响领导者的人
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
虽然他不是CEO，但他是**王座背后的权力**。
idiom

get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
idiom

leave no stone unturned

为实现目标而做一切可能的事情
Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police **left no stone unturned** in their search for the missing child.
警方在寻找失踪儿童时**不遗余力**。
idiom

shake like a leaf

因害怕或紧张而颤抖
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
她在第一次飞行前**像叶子一样发抖**。
phrasal-verb

look down on oneself

因为内疚或后悔而看不起自己
Meaning
to think poorly of oneself because of guilt or regret
Example
After the mistake, she began to **look down on herself** constantly.
在犯错后，她开始不断地**看不起自己**。
phrasal-verb

pack for

为特定的目的地或目的准备行李
Meaning
to prepare luggage for a particular destination or purpose
Example
She’s **packing for** her summer vacation in Thailand.
她正在为她的夏季假期去泰国打包。
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

laugh off

把某事当作玩笑来搪塞或不当回事
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
她试图在演讲中把那个错误当作玩笑来搪塞过去。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
phrasal-verb

bond over

通过共同的兴趣或经历建立亲密关系
Meaning
to develop a close relationship through shared interests or experiences
Example
We **bonded over** our love for traveling.
我们因为对旅行的热爱而建立了联系。
phrasal-verb

scale back spending

减少支出的水平
Meaning
to reduce the level of spending
Example
Due to inflation, many households are **scaling back spending**.
由于通货膨胀，许多家庭正在减少开支。
idiom

all work and no play

一个只工作的人变得无聊且单调
Meaning
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
Example
**All work and no play** makes Jack a dull boy.
所有工作和没有游戏让杰克变得无聊。