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idiom

Rewriting history

改变人们解释或记忆过去事件的方式。
Meaning
To change the way past events are interpreted or remembered.
Example
Some politicians try **rewriting history** to suit their narrative.
一些政治家试图 **改写历史** 来符合他们的叙述。
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

open relations with

与另一个国家建立正式或友好的关系
Meaning
to start official or friendly relations with another country
Example
After years of tension, the two countries agreed to **open relations with** each other.
经过多年的紧张关系，两国同意与彼此建立关系。
idiom

sow the seeds of something

开始一个过程，最终产生结果
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
他的行为**播下了**团队之间不信任的种子。
phrasal-verb

scale up with

通过添加额外资源进行扩展
Meaning
to expand by adding extra resources
Example
They **scaled up with** extra analysts during the busy quarter.
他们在忙碌的季度期间与额外的分析师一起扩大规模。
idiom

leap of faith

在不知道结果的情况下去做某事
Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a **leap of faith** for him.
创办自己的公司对他来说是一次**信念的飞跃**。
phrasal-verb

upgrade to

更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
鼓励用户**升级到**软件的最新版本。
idiom

SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时，**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
phrasal-verb

choke back

尽量不表现或表达情感，特别是悲伤或眼泪
Meaning
to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears
Example
He **choked back** his tears during the farewell speech.
他在告别演讲中**choked back**了眼泪。
idiom

try and try again

继续尝试，直到成功
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
他没有放弃，决定继续 **继续尝试，直到成功**。
phrasal-verb

do away with

摆脱某事；废除
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
他们计划很快废除旧系统。
phrasal-verb

show admiration for

表达赞同与尊重
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
他公开地**表示了对**她的勇气的钦佩。
phrasal-verb

lie around

懒散地度过时间，什么都不做
Meaning
to spend time lazily doing nothing
Example
I just want to **lie around** and do nothing today.
我今天只想**躺着**什么都不做。
idiom

keyboard warrior

在线发布攻击性或愤怒评论的人
Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a **keyboard warrior**.
他在线上表现得很强硬，但他只是一个**键盘战士**。
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

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

own out of

由于道德问题而停止参与
Meaning
to stop being involved because of ethical concerns
Example
The company **owned out of** the project due to ethical issues.
公司因道德问题退出了项目。
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

the political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的争议问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
腐败已成为该国的**一个争议的政治问题**。
phrasal-verb

drop out

在完成课程之前离开学校或大学
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing the course
Example
He decided to **drop out** of college and start a business.
他决定离开大学并开始创业。
phrasal-verb

draw attention to

使人们注意或专注于某个问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on an issue
Example
Activists **drew attention to** flaws in the legal system.
活动人士**吸引了对**法律系统缺陷的注意。
phrasal-verb

break into new markets

成功进入新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The startup managed to **break into new markets** with its AI-powered tools.
这家初创公司通过其AI驱动的工具成功**打入了新市场**。
idiom

butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth

看起来无辜的人，实际上可能并非如此
Meaning
someone who looks innocent but might not be
Example
She looks so sweet—**butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth**.
她看起来那么甜美—**黄油在她嘴里不会融化**。
idiom

On a shoestring budget

用很少的钱做事或生活。
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
他们以**紧张的预算**穿越了亚洲。
idiom

good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
phrasal-verb

cut off

停止某物的供应；断开连接
Meaning
to stop the supply of something; to disconnect
Example
The drought has **cut off** water supplies to several villages.
干旱已经**切断**了几个村庄的供水。
phrasal-verb

branch into tech

扩展到科技行业
Meaning
to expand into the technology sector
Example
Traditional companies are now trying to **branch into tech** to stay relevant.
传统公司现在正在尝试**进军科技行业**以保持相关性。
idiom

machine learning

一种数据分析方法，自动构建分析模型。
Meaning
A method of data analysis that automates analytical model building.
Example
We used **machine learning** to predict customer behavior.
我们使用**机器学习**来预测客户行为。
phrasal-verb

calm nerves before

在事件之前减少焦虑
Meaning
to reduce anxiety ahead of an event
Example
I **calm nerves before** presentations by rehearsing with a friend.
我通过和朋友一起排练，在演讲前安抚我的神经。
idiom

Keep one’s eye on the ball

专注于实现目标。
Meaning
To stay focused on achieving a goal.
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll surely succeed.
如果你专注于目标，你一定会成功。
idiom

iron out the kinks

解决小问题或瑕疵
Meaning
to resolve small problems or imperfections
Example
We’ll **iron out the kinks** before launch day.
我们将在发布日前解决所有小问题。
phrasal-verb

move past hurt

从痛苦的经历中情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a painful experience
Example
It took her years to **move past hurt** and trust again.
她花了多年才**走出伤痛**，重新建立信任。
idiom

walk tall

自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
在成功后你有充分的理由**昂首阔步**。
phrasal-verb

sing the praises of

热情地赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
导演在活动后热情地赞扬了团队。
phrasal-verb

jam out

以极大的热情或能量演奏音乐
Meaning
to play music with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
The band **jammed out** for hours during rehearsal.
乐队在排练时激情演奏了几个小时。
phrasal-verb

run by

告诉某人一个想法以获得他们的反应或批准
Meaning
to tell someone about an idea to get their reaction or approval
Example
Can I **run this idea by** you before I send it to the client?
我可以在发送给客户之前，**先向你请教这个想法**吗？
phrasal-verb

set up a business

开创自己的公司赚取金钱
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
很多人开创自己的事业，以创造自己的财务自由之路。
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。
phrasal-verb

fall back into friendship

在冲突后自然地再次成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
几个月后，他们**回到了友谊中**，就像什么都没发生过一样。
idiom

Don't rush things

慢慢来，不要着急。
Meaning
Take your time and don't hurry.
Example
You don't need to finish everything today, **don't rush things**.
你今天不需要完成所有事情，**不要着急**。
idiom

No doubt about it

用来表示完全同意
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement
Example
**No doubt about it**, she deserves the award.
毫无疑问，她值得这个奖。
phrasal-verb

dwell upon

过度思考或谈论过去发生的令人不快的事情
Meaning
to think or talk too much about something unpleasant that happened in the past
Example
She tends to **dwell upon** her past mistakes instead of moving on.
她倾向于**沉湎于**自己过去的错误，而不是继续前进
phrasal-verb

clarify up

使某事变得更容易理解
Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
你能**澄清 up** 你在电子邮件中说的是什么意思吗？
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
idiom

hand in glove

紧密和谐地一起工作
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
这两个合作伙伴一起**携手并进**，为了实现他们的目标。
idiom

go in one ear and out the other

听了某事但很快就忘记了
Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
我告诉他的事都从一只耳朵进，从另一只耳朵出。
idiom

look forward to

对即将发生的事情感到兴奋
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
我期待着尽快见到你。
phrasal-verb

rise to the challenge

成功应对困难的事情
Meaning
to deal successfully with something difficult
Example
He always **rises to the challenge** when things get tough.
当事情变得困难时，他总是迎接挑战并成功应对。
idiom

wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。
phrasal-verb

stand for election

成为选举中的候选人
Meaning
to be a candidate in an election
Example
She decided to **stand for election** as a member of parliament.
她决定作为议会成员参选。
idiom

run your own show

掌控自己的活动或生意
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
在为别人工作多年后，他想经营自己的生意。
idiom

Hold your head high

即使失败或困难之后，也要保持自信和自豪。
Meaning
To be proud and confident even after failure or hardship.
Example
Even after losing, she **held her head high**.
即使输了，她也昂首挺胸。
phrasal-verb

warm up for

在活动之前准备身体或心理
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
运动员在**热身**十分钟后开始练习。
phrasal-verb

snow under

被过多的工作或雪压倒
Meaning
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
Example
We were completely **snowed under** during the winter storm.
我们在冬季风暴期间完全**被雪埋没**。
phrasal-verb

take away from

从经验中学到或获得有价值的东西
Meaning
to learn or gain something valuable from an experience
Example
What did you **take away from** that experience?
你从那次经历中学到了什么？
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
phrasal-verb

close development gaps

减少发达地区与发展中国家之间的不平等
Meaning
to reduce inequalities between developed and developing regions
Example
Efforts are underway to **close development gaps** between nations.
正在进行努力，以便**弥合发展差距**。
idiom

A stitch in time saves nine

尽早解决一个小问题可以防止以后出现更大的问题。
Meaning
Solving a small problem early prevents a bigger problem later.
Example
Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
现在就修理那个漏水 — 及时处理可以省下九个问题。
idiom

Make up for lost time

为了弥补浪费的时间，做事情做得更快。
Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
我们加班来弥补浪费的时间。
phrasal-verb

deal away

通过交易或妥协放弃某物
Meaning
to give up something through a trade or compromise
Example
He **dealt away** his shares for quick cash.
他**交易掉**了自己的股份换取快速现金。
phrasal-verb

burst with

充满强烈情感，如幸福或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of a strong emotion like happiness or excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with** excitement on their birthday.
孩子们在生日时充满了兴奋。
phrasal-verb

set time aside for

为某事预留时间
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
我在睡觉前专门安排时间写日记。
idiom

drive someone up the wall

使某人感到非常恼火或愤怒
Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
她不断的抱怨 **让我非常恼火**。
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

Golden handshake

离职时给予某人的一笔大额支付，尤其是在提前退休时。
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
首席执行官在提前退休时获得了一笔丰厚的补偿金。
phrasal-verb

stand out

非常显眼; 比其他人更好
Meaning
to be very noticeable; to be better than others
Example
Her bright dress really **stood out** at the party.
她的亮丽衣服在派对上确实**脱颖而出**。
phrasal-verb

cope with

有效地应对或处理困难的事情
Meaning
to manage or deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She found it hard to **cope with** the sudden loss of her job.
她发现自己很难应对突然失去工作的情况。
phrasal-verb

shut off from

停止与他人沟通或分享情感
Meaning
to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
Example
After the argument, he **shut himself off from** everyone for days.
争吵后，他**与所有人断开**了好几天。
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**。
phrasal-verb

fire yourself up

使自己对某事感到兴奋或激励
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
他在比赛前通过听自己喜欢的音乐激励自己。
idiom

above board

诚实合法; 没有欺骗
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
他们的商业交易完全是**诚实合法**的。
idiom

keep up with

保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
很难跟上最新的科技趋势。
idiom

push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

come on board

加入团队或项目
Meaning
to join a team or project
Example
We’re excited for you to **come on board** our project.
我们很高兴你能够**加入我们的项目**。
phrasal-verb

pay in

将钱存入银行或账户
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
她昨天存了一大笔钱。
phrasal-verb

align with

同意或支持他人的目标或原则
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
许多国家**与**全球减少碳排放的努力保持一致。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
phrasal-verb

carry away

变得过于兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become overly excited or enthusiastic
Example
Don’t get **carried away** with the excitement.
不要因为兴奋而**被带走**。
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

take a leaf out of someone’s book

模仿或跟随某人的好榜样
Meaning
to imitate or follow someone’s good example
Example
Other cities should **take a leaf out of Copenhagen’s book** on eco-friendly transport.
其他城市应该**从哥本哈根的书中取经**，学习生态友好的交通方式。
idiom

make a vow

做出一个认真的承诺或誓言
Meaning
to make a serious promise or pledge
Example
They **made a vow** to stay together forever.
他们发誓永远在一起。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
phrasal-verb

float away stress

想象你的压力像漂浮的东西一样消失
Meaning
to imagine your stress disappearing like something drifting away
Example
Visualize your worries and let them **float away** like clouds.
想象你的烦恼并让它们像云一样**漂浮远**。
idiom

brand awareness

消费者对品牌的熟悉程度
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
我们的主要目标是通过社交媒体提高**品牌意识**。
idiom

show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。
idiom

get one's ducks in a row

以适当和高效的方式组织事务
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
在我们开始之前，我们需要**把我们的鸭子排成一行**并完成计划。
phrasal-verb

step down from

辞去或放弃权力或责任职位
Meaning
to resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility
Example
The CEO **stepped down from** his role after the financial collapse.
在金融崩溃后，首席执行官**辞去了**他的职位。
idiom

draw the line

设定什么是可以接受的限制
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
当涉及不道德行为时，我们必须**划定界限**。
phrasal-verb

tighten up on

在支出或政策上变得更加严格
Meaning
to become stricter with spending or policy
Example
The central bank decided to **tighten up on** lending to reduce inflation.
中央银行决定**收紧**贷款以降低通货膨胀。
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**。
phrasal-verb

lift someone up

使某人感到更有希望或受到鼓舞
Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always **lift me up** when I’m feeling low.
当我感到沮丧时，她的话总是**让我振作起来**。
phrasal-verb

build over

通过建立信心克服负面情绪或恐惧
Meaning
to move past a negative feeling or fear by developing confidence
Example
He managed to **build over** his fear of speaking in public.
他通过建立信心克服了公开演讲的恐惧。
idiom

Break bread with someone

共享一餐; 通过食物建立联系
Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to **break bread** to celebrate their new partnership.
他们决定一起**分享食物**以庆祝他们的新伙伴关系。
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

trip over

做事时犯下疏忽的错误
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
我在演讲时绊倒了我的话
phrasal-verb

roll with it

接受事态的发展并冷静应对
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
当意外挑战出现时，她知道如何冷静应对。
idiom

lean over

向前或向下弯曲
Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t **lean over** the railing during the show.
请不要在表演期间弯腰靠在栏杆上。
idiom

piece together

通过结合小细节理解某事
Meaning
to understand something by combining small details
Example
The detective tried to **piece together** what had happened that night.
侦探试图通过拼凑出当晚发生了什么。
phrasal-verb

spread out investment

通过分散投资来降低风险
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
在不同的行业中**spread out investment**是明智的。
idiom

off to a flying start

以非常成功的方式开始某事，像旅行一样
Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
我们的旅行以完美的天气顺利开始。
phrasal-verb

hash through

彻底讨论某事以达到清晰
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly to reach clarity
Example
Let's **hash through** the ethics policy before we publish.
在发布之前，让我们彻底讨论伦理政策。
idiom

burned out

因过度工作而完全疲惫
Meaning
completely exhausted or tired due to overwork
Example
After months of overtime, she felt **burned out**.
经过几个月的加班后，她感到筋疲力尽。
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

keep faith in yourself

继续相信自己的能力
Meaning
to continue believing in your own abilities
Example
No matter how tough it gets, **keep faith in yourself**.
无论多么困难，**保持对自己的信心**。
idiom

in the wrong hands

被可能造成伤害的人控制或使用
Meaning
controlled or used by people who could cause harm
Example
AI technology **in the wrong hands** could be disastrous.
人工智能技术落入错误的人手中可能是灾难性的。
phrasal-verb

listen without judging

在没有偏见或批评的情况下倾听他人的观点
Meaning
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
Example
Inclusive managers **listen without judging** during discussions.
包容的经理在讨论时**不带偏见地倾听**。
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。
idiom

to nurse someone back to health

帮助某人从疾病中恢复
Meaning
to help someone recover from illness
Example
She **nursed her mother back to health** after the accident.
事故后，她帮助母亲恢复了健康。
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。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
idiom

nitpick

在某事中挑剔小的、不重要的错误
Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
别再对我犯的每个小错误吹毛求疵了！
phrasal-verb

scroll back through

在信息流或帖子列表中向后滚动
Meaning
to go backward through a feed or list of posts
Example
I **scrolled back through** my messages to find our first conversation.
我**滚动回去**查看我的信息，找到了我们的第一次对话。
phrasal-verb

flip out

极度惊讶、愤怒或激动地反应
Meaning
to react with extreme surprise, anger, or excitement
Example
He **flipped out** when he saw the mess in his room.
当他看到房间里的混乱时，他完全失控了。
phrasal-verb

listen openly

专心听，不加评判或中断
Meaning
to pay attention without judgment or interruption
Example
A good friend will **listen openly** when you share your emotions.
一个好朋友会在你分享情感时开放地倾听
idiom

Keep going strong

坚持不懈，不放弃
Meaning
to keep persevering and not give up
Example
Even when times are tough, remember to **keep going strong**.
即使在困难的时候，也要记得 **坚持不懈地前进**。
idiom

caught between a rock and a hard place

进退两难
Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
我进退两难，两个选择都很糟糕。
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

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
idiom

Clean hands

无罪或没有负罪感。
Meaning
To be innocent or free from guilt.
Example
He claims to have **clean hands** in the scandal.
他声称在丑闻中有**clean hands**。