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idiom

Risk it for the biscuit

冒险去获得有价值的东西。
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
他知道这很冒险，但他决定**为饼干冒险**。
idiom

go for the jugular

攻击某人的最脆弱点
Meaning
to attack someone's most vulnerable point
Example
During the debate, he **went for the jugular**.
在辩论中，他**直指要害**。
idiom

to spill the beans

不小心泄露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
汤姆不小心泄露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

plan ahead

为未来做准备
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
你应该提前规划，以避免以后出现问题。
idiom

burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
idiom

keep your nose clean

保持远离麻烦；行为得体
Meaning
to stay out of trouble; to behave properly
Example
He’s been **keeping his nose clean** since he got that new job.
自从他得到那份新工作以来，他一直保持远离麻烦。
phrasal-verb

relax into

在一种情况下逐渐感到更舒适和快乐
Meaning
to gradually feel more comfortable and happy in a situation
Example
She **relaxed into** the vacation after the first day.
她在度假第一天后**放松到**了。
idiom

like a kid in a candy store

对许多选择或事物感到非常兴奋和开心
Meaning
very excited and happy about many options or things
Example
He was **like a kid in a candy store** when he saw all the gadgets.
当他看到所有的小玩意时，他**像糖果店里的孩子一样**开心。
phrasal-verb

move in

开始住进一个新房子或地方
Meaning
to start living in a new house or place
Example
We’re planning to **move in** next week after the renovations are done.
我们计划下周在翻修完成后**搬进去**。
idiom

cross the ethical line

做某事，被认为在道德上是错误的
Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
未经许可出售用户数据 **越过了道德界限**。
idiom

reach your full potential

实现你能够达到的最大能力或成功
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.
通过努力工作，她能够达到她的**最大潜力**。
idiom

faith moves mountains

强烈的信念可以实现伟大的事情
Meaning
strong belief can achieve great things
Example
Keep believing in yourself—**faith moves mountains**.
继续相信自己—**信念能移山**。
idiom

birds of a feather flock together

有相似兴趣或性格的人往往会成为朋友。
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
约翰和迈克总是在一起；俗话说，物以类聚，人以群分。
phrasal-verb

go against

反对或不同意某人或某事
Meaning
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
Example
It takes courage to **go against** popular opinion.
需要勇气去**反对**流行的观点。
idiom

A nervous wreck

一个非常担心或不安的人。
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
他在每次考试前都是**一个紧张的残骸**。
idiom

bag of bones

一个非常瘦的人
Meaning
a very thin person
Example
After his illness, he turned into a **bag of bones**.
生病后，他变成了一个瘦骨如柴的人。
idiom

Climb the ranks

通过努力工作和经验升职到更高的位置。
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
他在五年内从实习生升职为经理，攀升了职级。
idiom

miss out on

错过愉快的经历
Meaning
to fail to experience something enjoyable
Example
Don’t **miss out on** the early-bird discount.
不要错过早鸟折扣。
phrasal-verb

stand together for unity

联合促进和平与相互尊重
Meaning
to join forces in promoting peace and mutual respect
Example
The nations **stood together for unity** during the summit.
各国在峰会期间**团结一致为团结**
phrasal-verb

weigh up

在做出决定之前考虑利弊
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
董事会必须在裁减更多工作之前考虑风险。
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

keep something under wraps

将某事保密
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
他们成功地**将项目保密**直到发布日。
phrasal-verb

tune into

变得意识到或与自己的感情或环境连接
Meaning
to become aware of or connected with your feelings or environment
Example
You should **tune into** positive energy around you.
你应该与周围的正能量连接。
phrasal-verb

stand alongside

作为团队的一员支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone as part of a group
Example
True teammates **stand alongside** each other in difficult times.
真正的队友在困难时刻彼此支持。
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

take up

开始做一些新的事情，比如习惯、活动或信仰
Meaning
to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or belief
Example
Many people **take up** meditation as they explore mindfulness culture.
许多人开始冥想，同时探索正念文化。
idiom

have a brainwave

突然有了一个聪明的想法
Meaning
to suddenly have a clever idea
Example
I **had a brainwave** and solved the puzzle.
我突然有了一个聪明的想法，并解开了这个谜题。
idiom

tempt fate

冒险可能带来坏运气
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
你在**挑战命运**，开车没有保险。
phrasal-verb

lean on each other

依赖队友的帮助或支持
Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often **lean on each other** for motivation.
在具有挑战性的项目中，我们经常互相依赖以获取动力。
phrasal-verb

dispose of

正确丢弃或处理某物
Meaning
to throw something away or get rid of it properly
Example
You must **dispose of** batteries safely to prevent pollution.
你必须**处理掉**电池，以防止污染。
phrasal-verb

be curious about

有渴望了解或学习某事的欲望
Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.
孩子们天生就**对**事情如何运作感到好奇。
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

on the beat

警察的常规巡逻路线
Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
当警官在巡逻时，他发现了嫌疑人。
phrasal-verb

work through

处理并解决困难的情感或经历
Meaning
to deal with and resolve difficult emotions or experiences
Example
He’s trying to **work through** his grief after the loss.
他正在尝试在失落后处理自己的悲伤。
phrasal-verb

vote through reform

通过投票正式批准变更
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
议会成功地**通过改革投票**，旨在提高透明度。
idiom

lose your cool

变得生气或失去耐心
Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t **lose your cool**; the situation will get better.
不要失去冷静; 情况会好转。
idiom

do time

在监狱中度过时光
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
他因罪行被迫在监狱中度过时光。
phrasal-verb

band up for

作为一个团体联合起来，以实现共同的经济目标
Meaning
to unite as a group to achieve a common economic goal
Example
Several small countries **banded up for** regional cooperation.
几个小国联合起来进行区域合作。
idiom

jump the gun

过早地开始做某事
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
他们**过早地**宣布了这个消息。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
phrasal-verb

flip over

意外翻转
Meaning
to turn upside down accidentally
Example
The car **flipped over** after hitting a pothole.
汽车在撞到坑洼后**翻车**。
idiom

between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
idiom

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
idiom

cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
idiom

break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。
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

make a long story short

简短地讲述某事
Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To **make a long story short**, I missed my flight.
为了**简短地讲述这件事**，我错过了航班。
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**。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
idiom

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
idiom

go bananas over something

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
孩子们对新的电子游戏机兴奋得不得了。
phrasal-verb

freeze with shock

因突如其来的恐惧或惊讶而无法动弹
Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
当他看到事故时，他因震惊而呆住了。
phrasal-verb

move up professionally

在职业生涯中升迁至更高的职位或层次
Meaning
to advance to a higher position or level in one’s career
Example
He worked hard to **move up professionally** within the company.
他努力工作以在公司内**职业上升**
idiom

to weather the storm

成功克服困难或挑战性的情况
Meaning
to successfully overcome a difficult or challenging situation
Example
Despite the economic downturn, the company managed **to weather the storm** and stay profitable.
尽管经济低迷，公司仍然成功地渡过了难关并保持盈利。
phrasal-verb

speak glowingly about

用极大的热情和赞扬来谈论
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
老板对你的表现赞不绝口。
phrasal-verb

rise above hurt

克服情感伤痛，不让它控制你
Meaning
to move past emotional pain and not let it control you
Example
She learned to **rise above hurt** and forgive others.
她学会了克服情感伤痛并原谅他人。
phrasal-verb

push back

将某事推迟到稍后的时间或日期
Meaning
to delay something to a later time or date
Example
We had to **push back** the deadline due to unexpected issues.
由于意外问题，我们不得不将截止日期推迟。
phrasal-verb

pass through

通过官方过程或在议会或委员会中的批准
Meaning
to go through an official process or approval in parliament or committee
Example
The bill **passed through** both houses before becoming law.
该法案在成为法律之前，**通过了**两院。
phrasal-verb

own responsibility for

接受你为发生的事情负责
Meaning
to accept that you are accountable for something that happened
Example
He chose to **own responsibility for** the team’s delay.
他选择为团队的延误负责。
phrasal-verb

bulk up

增加肌肉并变得更强壮
Meaning
to gain muscle and become stronger
Example
He started lifting heavier weights to **bulk up**.
他开始举起更重的重量来增加肌肉量。
idiom

In the picture

涉及或知情关于某个情况
Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
我想保持**在画面中**，了解新项目。
phrasal-verb

turn on

启动机器或设备
Meaning
to start a machine or device
Example
Can you **turn on** the Wi-Fi, please?
你能**打开**Wi-Fi吗？
phrasal-verb

build yourself up

逐渐增加你的自信或力量
Meaning
to increase your confidence or strength gradually
Example
She **built herself up** by practicing every day.
她通过每天练习**建立了自己**。
idiom

Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
phrasal-verb

turn failure into

将失败转化为学习或成功的机会
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
他试图将失败转化为他下一个项目的动力。
phrasal-verb

brainstorm for

通过讨论产生创意或解决方案；对某事进行创造性思考
Meaning
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think creatively about something
Example
Our team will **brainstorm for** new product ideas this afternoon.
我们的团队今天下午将进行新产品创意的头脑风暴。
phrasal-verb

lift up

改善某人的情绪或精神
Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really **lifted up** my mood today.
她的好话今天真的让我振奋了我的情绪。
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

faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
idiom

clear away

移除物品以整理空间
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
请在午餐后清理盘子。
idiom

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
idiom

kind words cost nothing

善良不需要花费努力或金钱
Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, **kind words cost nothing**.
记住，善良的话不花任何代价。
phrasal-verb

catch up on

做一些之前错过或延迟的事情，在截止日期之前
Meaning
to do something that one has missed or delayed doing before a deadline
Example
I stayed late to **catch up on** my unfinished reports.
我加班工作来赶上我未完成的报告。
idiom

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
phrasal-verb

point out to

使某人意识到某个具体的事情
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
你能指出问题在哪里吗？
idiom

over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
idiom

bubbling with joy

非常开心和兴奋
Meaning
very happy and excited
Example
The children were **bubbling with joy** after receiving their gifts.
孩子们在收到礼物后非常开心和兴奋。
phrasal-verb

connect across

在不同地区或文化之间建立关系或沟通
Meaning
to form relationships or communication across different regions or cultures
Example
The platform helps users **connect across** languages and borders.
该平台帮助用户在语言和边界之间**通过连接**。
phrasal-verb

throw off

摆脱某物；从控制或疾病中解放出来
Meaning
to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
Example
It took him weeks to **throw off** the flu.
他花了几个星期才能**摆脱**流感。
idiom

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
idiom

lay aside

暂时放下某物
Meaning
to put something away temporarily
Example
Please **lay aside** your phones during the briefing.
请在会议期间放下手机。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
idiom

the art of persuasion

说服某人做某事或相信某事的能力
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
他掌握了**说服的艺术**，并说服他们支持他的事业。
phrasal-verb

keep ahead

保持领先
Meaning
to remain in a leading or advantageous position
Example
The company invests in innovation to **keep ahead** of competitors.
公司在创新方面投资，以便保持领先于竞争对手。
phrasal-verb

tire yourself out

使自己非常疲劳，通常是由于压力或过度工作
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
他试图在一天之内完成所有任务，结果把自己累坏了。
idiom

see the light at the end of the tunnel

在长时间困难之后，开始看到改善的迹象
Meaning
to begin to see signs of improvement after a long period of difficulty
Example
After months of effort, we can finally **see the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力，我们终于能看到**隧道尽头的光亮**。
idiom

Wishful thinking

相信某事是因为你希望它是真的，而不是因为它现实。
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
相信你会中彩票只是wishful thinking。
phrasal-verb

coordinate with

与他人合作组织或安排行动
Meaning
to organize or arrange actions in cooperation with others
Example
Nations **coordinate with** each other to deliver disaster relief effectively.
各国**与…协调**，以有效地提供灾难救援。
phrasal-verb

reach out for support

向他人寻求帮助或安慰
Meaning
to ask for help or comfort from others
Example
Don't be afraid to **reach out for support** when you feel alone.
当你感到孤单时，不要害怕寻求帮助。
idiom

Bootstrap the business

仅使用个人资金建立公司。
Meaning
To build a company using only personal finances.
Example
They decided to **bootstrap the business** instead of seeking investors.
他们决定**bootstrap the business**，而不是寻求投资者。
phrasal-verb

join across

与来自不同国家或行业的人或组织联系或联合
Meaning
to connect or unite with people or organizations from different countries or sectors
Example
Businesses **join across** industries to promote sustainability.
企业**join across**各行业以促进可持续发展。
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star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
idiom

bring the curtain down

结束某事；完成一场表演或活动
Meaning
to end something; to finish a performance or event
Example
The concert **brought the curtain down** on the music festival.
音乐会**为音乐节画上了句号**。
phrasal-verb

clock out for

结束工作时间以做特定的事情
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
我每天中午12点准时下班去吃午餐。
phrasal-verb

cut off pollution

停止或减少污染源
Meaning
to stop or reduce pollution sources
Example
Factories must **cut off pollution** to meet environmental standards.
工厂必须**切断污染**以符合环境标准。
idiom

Pilot project

一个小规模的实验，用于测试一个概念。
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
我们在全国推广之前启动了一个试点项目。
idiom

out of bounds

不允许或超出可接受的限制
Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
他的粗鲁评论超出了界限
phrasal-verb

fill the gap

弥补缺失或不足的东西
Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
国际援助旨在教育和医疗保健中**填补空白**。
phrasal-verb

chalk up improvements

随着时间的推移，记录进展
Meaning
to credit progress achieved over time
Example
We **chalk up improvements** to consistent practice and rest.
我们把进步归功于持续的练习和休息。
phrasal-verb

hang up

结束电话通话
Meaning
to end a phone call
Example
He suddenly **hung up** without saying goodbye.
他突然**挂断电话**，没有说再见。
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

bounce ahead of

在下滑之后比其他人恢复或进步得更快
Meaning
to recover or progress faster than others after a downturn
Example
Some tech firms managed to **bounce ahead of** their competitors after the crisis.
一些科技公司在危机后成功地超越了他们的竞争对手。
phrasal-verb

open up opportunities

创造新的学习或联系的机会
Meaning
to create new chances or possibilities for learning or connection
Example
Understanding other cultures can **open up opportunities** for collaboration.
了解其他文化可以为合作打开新机会
phrasal-verb

stand together for

为了支持共同的事业而联合
Meaning
to unite in support of a common cause
Example
Nations **stand together for** climate action.
各国站在一起支持气候行动。
phrasal-verb

show up late

比预期晚到
Meaning
to arrive later than expected
Example
He always **shows up late** for work.
他总是上班迟到
phrasal-verb

put into practice

在实际情况下运用知识或技能
Meaning
to use knowledge or skills in a real situation
Example
You should **put into practice** what you’ve learned in the course.
你应该**付诸实践**你在课程中学到的东西。
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**。
phrasal-verb

hit it off with

立即与某人建立良好关系
Meaning
to immediately have a good relationship with someone
Example
We **hit it off with** each other from the very first meeting.
我们从第一次见面起就一拍即合。
phrasal-verb

speak out for

公开支持或为某人或某事辩护
Meaning
to publicly support or defend someone or something
Example
He **spoke out for** the victims of political violence.
他为政治暴力的受害者发声。
idiom

chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
idiom

on the world stage

在国际舞台上
Meaning
in the international arena or community
Example
The country's economy is now strong **on the world stage**.
这个国家的经济现在在国际舞台上很强。
idiom

better safe than sorry

谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
我总是仔细检查锁 — 谨慎总比事后后悔好。
phrasal-verb

learn about traditions

学习或熟悉文化习惯
Meaning
to study or become familiar with cultural customs
Example
Tourists should **learn about traditions** before visiting a new country.
游客在访问新国家之前应该**了解传统**。
phrasal-verb

rise above negativity

不要让负面情绪或情况影响你
Meaning
to not let negative emotions or situations affect you
Example
She tried to **rise above negativity** and stay positive.
她试图 **超越负面情绪** 并保持积极。
idiom

pull the strings

秘密地控制或影响某人或某事
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
他得到了这份工作，因为他的叔叔**拉了后退的线**。
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。
phrasal-verb

stay open to

愿意考虑或接受新的想法或经验
Meaning
to be willing to consider or accept new ideas or experiences
Example
Always **stay open to** new perspectives while learning.
在学习时始终保持开放，接受新的观点。
phrasal-verb

speak down to

用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
不要以居高临下的态度与同事交谈；平等对待他们。