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phrasal-verb

rise beyond

克服限制或挑战
Meaning
to overcome limitations or challenges
Example
True leaders **rise beyond** their fears and inspire others.
真正的领导者**rise beyond**他们的恐惧并激励他人。
phrasal-verb

get back to

稍后回复某人的电话或消息
Meaning
to return someone's call or reply later
Example
I’m busy now, but I’ll **get back to** you this evening.
我现在很忙，但我今晚会回复你。
phrasal-verb

cloud over

当天空被云覆盖时
Meaning
when the sky becomes covered with clouds
Example
The sky **clouded over**, and we knew it was going to rain soon.
天空**被云覆盖**，我们知道很快会下雨。
idiom

easy come, easy go

轻松赚来的钱轻松失去
Meaning
money that is easily earned is easily lost
Example
He lost all his winnings in a day—**easy come, easy go**.
他在一天之内失去了所有的奖金——轻松来，轻松去
phrasal-verb

phase in recovery

逐渐引入恢复措施，随着时间的推移
Meaning
to introduce recovery measures gradually over time
Example
The government decided to **phase in recovery** policies to avoid economic shocks.
政府决定逐步引入恢复政策，以避免经济冲击。
phrasal-verb

emerge from

从某事物中出来或从中发展出来
Meaning
to come out of or develop from something
Example
New opportunities often **emerge from** major technological shifts.
新的机会通常来自重要的技术变革。
idiom

hit the trends

在很短的时间内变得流行或时尚
Meaning
to become popular or fashionable in a very short period of time
Example
The new meme about the office prank has **hit the trends** and is everywhere now.
关于办公室恶作剧的新迷因已经**成为了趋势**，现在到处都是。
idiom

wanderlust

强烈的旅行和探索世界的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
他的 **wanderlust** 带他去了地球上的每一个大陆
idiom

a breakthrough

在科学或研究中取得的重要发现或成就
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
团队在癌症研究中取得了突破。
idiom

bang for your buck

花费的每一分钱的价值；一个好交易
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
这个保险计划给你最划算的选择。
idiom

a chip off the old block

像父母一样相似的人
Meaning
someone who is very similar to their parent
Example
Your daughter is so smart — she’s **a chip off the old block**.
你的女儿真聪明——她是**老块的一个碎片**。
phrasal-verb

hold it in

停止表现情感
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing emotion
Example
He tried to **hold it in**, but the tears came anyway.
他尽量忍住情感，但眼泪还是流了出来。
phrasal-verb

block out time for

为特定活动安排专用时间
Meaning
to schedule protected time for a specific activity
Example
Managers **block out time for** deep work on Tuesdays.
经理们在星期二为深度工作预留时间。
idiom

on background

提供给记者的信息，无法归属来源
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
官方在**on background**谈论新政策。
idiom

bursting with joy

充满幸福和兴奋
Meaning
full of happiness and excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with joy** on Christmas morning.
孩子们在圣诞早晨充满了喜悦。
phrasal-verb

push aside emotions

暂时忽略情感，以便集中注意力于其他事情
Meaning
to ignore emotions temporarily to focus on something else
Example
He had to **push aside his sadness** to finish the job.
他不得不**将悲伤放在一边**以完成工作。
phrasal-verb

line out

概述或勾画某事的主要要点
Meaning
to sketch or outline the main points of something
Example
We **lined out** the science project steps on the whiteboard.
我们在白板上概述了科学项目的步骤。
phrasal-verb

sync up on

与某人协调细节或计划
Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's **sync up on** the project timeline this afternoon.
我们今天下午就项目时间表进行同步。
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。
idiom

heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
idiom

fail fast, learn faster

快速识别错误并将其用作学习机会
Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.
在初创公司文化中，鼓励**失败快，学习更快**。
idiom

stoic calm

在困难或压力大的情况下保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in difficult or stressful situations
Example
Even during the crisis, she maintained **stoic calm**.
即使在危机时，她也保持了**stoic calm**。
idiom

The best things in life are worth waiting for

生活中最好的事情值得等待。
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.
记住，**生活中最好的事情值得等待。**
idiom

to be honest

用于表达真诚或坦率的意见时
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
老实说，我不喜欢那道菜。
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

carry the weight of the world

承担大量责任
Meaning
to take on a lot of responsibility
Example
John felt like he had to **carry the weight of the world** on his shoulders at work.
John 觉得他在工作中必须 **carry the weight of the world**。
phrasal-verb

speak out about

公开表达某人的意见或关切
Meaning
to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
Example
The whistleblower **spoke out about** corruption in the department.
告密者公开讲述了部门中的腐败问题。
idiom

window shopping

在商店里看东西而不买
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
我们昨天去了商场进行 **橱窗购物**。
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。
phrasal-verb

leak out

意外地变得为人知晓；逃避保密
Meaning
to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy
Example
Sensitive information **leaked out** before the official announcement.
敏感信息在官方宣布之前就**泄露**了。
idiom

crack the code

解决一个复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
花了好几个小时，但我们终于**破解了系统错误的代码**。
phrasal-verb

draw up a trade agreement

制定贸易协议条款
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
官员们会面，制定一个有利于两国的贸易协议。
phrasal-verb

light up at

在脸上表现出突然的快乐或兴奋
Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face **lit up at** the news of his promotion.
听到晋升的消息，他的脸上露出了喜悦。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
idiom

To question everything

批判性地审视一切，并不盲目接受现状或公认的信念。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
在哲学中，人们被鼓励 **质疑一切** 以便达成真理。
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。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strengths

将失败或困难作为学习和自信的来源
Meaning
to use failures or difficulties as a source of learning and confidence
Example
She learned to **turn setbacks into strengths** through self-belief.
她通过自信学会了**将挫折转化为力量**。
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

out of the blue

出乎意料或没有预警
Meaning
unexpectedly or without warning
Example
My old friend called me **out of the blue** after ten years.
我十年后**突然**接到了老朋友的电话。
idiom

a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
phrasal-verb

get through

成功完成或通过某事；完成
Meaning
to successfully complete or pass something; to finish
Example
I finally **got through** my math exam.
我终于通过了我的数学考试。
phrasal-verb

ramp up production

增加生产量或生产水平
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.
工厂正试图增加生产以满足日益增长的需求。
idiom

play the field

与多人约会或建立浪漫关系而不做承诺
Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
他还在 **玩情场**，并不在寻找严肃的关系。
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

have it out

开诚布公地谈论分歧以解决问题
Meaning
to talk openly about a disagreement to resolve it
Example
They decided to **have it out** instead of staying angry.
他们决定**开诚布公地谈一谈**，而不是继续生气。
phrasal-verb

laugh with

与某人分享笑声和快乐
Meaning
to share laughter and happiness with someone
Example
We **laughed with** our colleagues after the meeting.
我们在会议后与同事们一起大笑。
idiom

to be a sponge for knowledge

热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
她是**知识的海绵**；她读所有能找到的书。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
idiom

kick up a fuss

对某事进行大规模的抱怨或抗议
Meaning
to make a big complaint or protest about something
Example
They **kicked up a fuss** when the restaurant ran out of food.
当餐厅的食物卖完时，他们大声抱怨起来。
idiom

never look back

专注于向前走，而不是停留在过去的错误上
Meaning
to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes
Example
Once she made the decision, she promised to **never look back**.
一旦她做出决定，她承诺**不回头**。
phrasal-verb

write back

回复某人的投诉或消息
Meaning
to reply to someone’s complaint or message
Example
The company promised to **write back** within 48 hours.
公司承诺在48小时内回复
idiom

get one's act together

有效地组织自己或自己的行动
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期前**get our act together**。
idiom

pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
phrasal-verb

show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
idiom

go live

在社交媒体上实时开始直播
Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
她计划今晚开直播与她的粉丝聊天。
phrasal-verb

save on

减少你在某物上花费的钱
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money you spend on something
Example
You can **save on** electricity by turning off lights.
你可以通过关灯来**节省电力**。
phrasal-verb

look out for one another

在团队中照顾并保护他人
Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always **look out for one another**.
优秀的团队总是互相关心。
phrasal-verb

let feelings pass

让情绪自然而然地来去，不与之抗争
Meaning
to allow emotions to come and go without fighting them
Example
Instead of holding on to anger, I try to **let feelings pass** naturally.
与其坚持愤怒，我试图让情绪自然而然地流过。
idiom

draw down

减少某物的水平或数量
Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
我们计划在夏季减少库存。
idiom

bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。
phrasal-verb

start up

开始一个新业务或项目
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
他们决定在他们的城市启动一个食品配送服务。
phrasal-verb

wind down from

在完成某些紧张的事情后放松
Meaning
to relax after finishing something intense
Example
We **wind down from** deadlines with a quick walk outside.
我们通过快速的户外散步来放松工作压力。
idiom

keep the peace

维持秩序并避免冲突
Meaning
to maintain order and avoid conflict
Example
The police were called to **keep the peace** during the protest.
警方被叫来在抗议期间维持和平。
phrasal-verb

hold in

控制你的情绪或不表达它们
Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间忍住笑声
phrasal-verb

roll out

推出或引入新产品或服务
Meaning
to launch or introduce a new product or service
Example
The government plans to **roll out** new incentives for exporters.
政府计划为出口商推出新的激励措施。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

keep improving

保持改善
Meaning
to continue making things better or more effective
Example
Our company culture encourages everyone to **keep improving**.
我们的公司文化鼓励每个人**保持改善**。
idiom

to be open and honest

坦率或真诚地说话
Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
我想和你**坦率而真诚地**谈论我的感受。
phrasal-verb

cut out of

从情境或过程中去除不需要的东西
Meaning
to remove something unwanted from a situation or process
Example
We need to **cut carbon out of** our energy systems.
我们需要**从**我们的能源系统中**去除碳**。
idiom

step on the gas

加快速度; 着急
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
如果我们想准时到达，我们需要 **step on the gas**。
idiom

rein in

控制或限制某事
Meaning
to control or limit something
Example
We must **rein in** our spending this quarter.
我们必须在这个季度控制我们的支出。
idiom

lose your temper

突然生气
Meaning
to become angry suddenly
Example
He **lost his temper** when the kids broke the vase.
当孩子们打破花瓶时，他**失去了冷静**。
idiom

under the hood

表面之下; 基本机制或系统
Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
开发人员喜欢看到新应用的**引擎盖下**是什么。
idiom

Handle with kid gloves

以非常温和或小心的方式对待某人。
Meaning
To treat someone very gently or carefully.
Example
They **handled** the new client **with kid gloves**.
他们非常小心地对待了新客户。
phrasal-verb

plug in

将电气设备连接到电源或网络
Meaning
to connect an electrical device to a power source or network
Example
Make sure to **plug in** the router before configuring the settings.
在配置设置之前，请确保**插入**路由器。
phrasal-verb

speak out for peace

公开表达对和谐与理解的支持
Meaning
to publicly express support for harmony and understanding
Example
Global organizations **speak out for peace** during world summits.
全球组织在世界峰会期间为和平发声。
idiom

split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
idiom

in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it **in a nutshell**, we need more funding.
简单来说，我们需要更多资金。
idiom

out of the box thinking

以新颖、创新或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
Example
The solution requires **out of the box thinking** from all team members.
该解决方案需要所有团队成员进行**跳出思维定式的思考**。
phrasal-verb

figure out regulations

理解外国的法律和商业规则
Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
在一个新国家，**找出规定** 可能需要几个月。
idiom

sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
phrasal-verb

move towards

朝着目标前进
Meaning
to make progress in the direction of something
Example
The company is **moving towards** a more sustainable model.
该公司正朝着更可持续的模式前进。
phrasal-verb

dig for facts

仔细搜索以发现真实的信息
Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
调查员在报告看起来不清楚时**挖掘事实**。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
idiom

switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
phrasal-verb

snap out of fear

迅速从恐惧或惊慌的状态中恢复过来
Meaning
to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state
Example
He managed to **snap out of fear** and take control of the situation.
他成功地从恐惧中恢复过来，并掌控了局势。
phrasal-verb

share stories with

交流文化经验和个人故事
Meaning
to exchange cultural experiences and personal stories
Example
They sat together to **share stories with** people from around the world.
他们坐在一起与来自世界各地的人们分享故事。
idiom

word gets around

新闻或流言在人们之间传播
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
小心—**消息在这个办公室里很快就传播开了**。
phrasal-verb

get ahead of

在某人之前移动或获得优势
Meaning
to move in front of someone or gain an advantage
Example
We need to **get ahead of** the other team early in the match.
我们需要在比赛早期超越另一支队伍。
phrasal-verb

expose to

将某人介绍给新的经验或想法
Meaning
to introduce someone to new experiences or ideas
Example
The program **exposes students to** global cultures and traditions.
该程序使学生接触到全球文化和传统。
idiom

work your fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
她非常努力工作，支持她的家庭。
idiom

in good shape

身体健康并保持良好体型
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
He goes to the gym regularly to stay **in good shape**.
他定期去健身房保持身体健康。
idiom

put in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, we need more time to finish.
简而言之，我们需要更多时间来完成。
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

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
phrasal-verb

grow inward

从个人经历中发展理解和智慧
Meaning
to develop understanding and wisdom from personal experiences
Example
She began to **grow inward** as she faced her fears and doubts.
她在面对恐惧和怀疑时开始**内在成长**。
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

see off guests

当人们离开时与他们道别
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
主人在午夜后送客人到门口。
phrasal-verb

build flexibility into

将适应性作为系统或计划的一部分
Meaning
to include adaptability as a part of a system or plan
Example
We need to **build flexibility into** our workflow to handle changes easily.
我们需要**在工作流程中建立灵活性**，以便轻松应对变化。
idiom

go up in smoke

完全失败; 什么都没得到
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
在交易失败后，他所有的梦想**化为乌有**。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

take things to the next level

将某事物提升或发展到超越当前状态的水平
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
我们计划在今年将我们的创新提升到一个新的水平。
idiom

run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
phrasal-verb

live up to

达到期望或标准
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
他努力工作以符合父母的期望。
phrasal-verb

build upon innovation

以现有创新为基础，推动进一步发展。
Meaning
to use existing innovations as a foundation for further progress
Example
Nations must **build upon innovation** to drive sustainable development.
各国必须**以创新为基础**，以推动可持续发展。
phrasal-verb

get started on

开始做某事
Meaning
to begin working on something
Example
It's time to **get started on** your morning routine.
是时候开始你的早晨例行公事了。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
idiom

act on

根据信息采取行动
Meaning
to respond to information with action
Example
We need to **act on** the survey results immediately.
我们需要立即对调查结果采取行动。
phrasal-verb

check inside

在反应之前检查你的想法或动机
Meaning
to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting
Example
Always **check inside** before you respond in anger.
在愤怒回应之前，总是**检查内心**。
phrasal-verb

stay focused on

继续关注某个重要的事情，而不分心
Meaning
to continue giving attention to something important without getting distracted
Example
To achieve good grades, you must **stay focused on** your studies.
为了取得好成绩，你必须**保持专注于**你的学习。
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
phrasal-verb

adapt around challenges

为了有效应对障碍而改变计划或行为
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
当项目时间表发生变化时，我们的团队不得不**适应挑战**。
idiom

a fresh start

在困难或错误之后的全新开始
Meaning
a new beginning after difficulties or mistakes
Example
After the breakup, she wanted **a fresh start**.
分手后，她想要一个全新的开始。
phrasal-verb

open channels with

与个人或团体开始沟通
Meaning
to start communication with an individual or group
Example
The company **opened channels with** its overseas partners to share updates.
公司已与海外合作伙伴开通了渠道以分享更新。
idiom

a thing of the past

不再存在或发生的事情
Meaning
something that no longer exists or happens
Example
With smartphones, landline phones are **a thing of the past**.
有了智能手机，座机电话成了**过去的事情**。
phrasal-verb

open up to trade

开始允许国际贸易或经济交换
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
许多发展中国家正在努力**开放贸易**以吸引外国投资。
phrasal-verb

turn over

翻转某物；更换工作或位置
Meaning
to flip something; to change jobs or positions
Example
She **turned over** the page to continue reading.
她翻过页面继续阅读。
phrasal-verb

open onto

通向一个地方或连接的机会
Meaning
to lead to a place or opportunity for connection
Example
This conversation could **open onto** a deeper understanding between us.
这段对话可能会**开向**我们之间更深的理解。
phrasal-verb

wait around

在等某件事时待在某个地方什么都不做
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
我不得不等了几个小时，会议才开始。
idiom

to make a splash

吸引大量注意力或产生重大影响
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a big impact
Example
Her new book **made a splash** in the literary world.
她的新书在文学界引起了轰动。