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idiom

roll up one's sleeves

准备努力工作或接受挑战
Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个任务，我们需要**卷起袖子**。
phrasal-verb

stand together against

团结一致反对负面事物
Meaning
to unite and act collectively in opposition to something negative
Example
Countries **stand together against** terrorism and violence.
各国团结一致反对恐怖主义和暴力。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond mistakes

通过从错误中学习来个人成长
Meaning
to develop personally by learning from one’s errors
Example
He chose to **grow beyond mistakes** instead of regretting them.
他选择了**超越错误成长**，而不是后悔它们。
idiom

lend a hand

帮助某人做某事
Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you **lend a hand** with these boxes?
你能帮忙搬这些箱子吗？
phrasal-verb

open up markets

使贸易或商业机会可用；消除贸易障碍
Meaning
to make trade or business opportunities available; to remove barriers to trade
Example
The trade agreement helped **open up markets** for local exporters.
贸易协议帮助当地出口商打开了市场。
idiom

keep moving forward

尽管有障碍或挫折，也要继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep moving forward**.
无论发生什么，都要继续前进。
idiom

smoke and mirrors

旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
公司的承诺只是空话。
idiom

spread kindness

对别人做或说善良的事情
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
我们每天都应该尽力去**spread kindness**。
idiom

on the stand

作为证人在法庭上作证
Meaning
testifying as a witness in court
Example
She was nervous when she was **on the stand**.
她在 **证人席** 上时感到很紧张。
idiom

get back on your feet

在生病或困难后恢复
Meaning
to recover after an illness or difficulty
Example
He lost his job but soon **got back on his feet**.
他失去了工作，但很快就**重新站起来了**。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
idiom

good vibes only

只专注于积极的思想和能量
Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
今年，我遵循‘只有好心情’的座右铭生活。
idiom

on the cutting edge

处于创新或技术的前沿
Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
实验室处于人工智能研究的前沿。
phrasal-verb

apologize for

为你做过的事情道歉
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
她为忘记他的生日道歉。
idiom

turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
phrasal-verb

break down emotionally

失去对你情绪的控制并开始哭泣
Meaning
to lose control over your emotions and start crying
Example
She **broke down emotionally** after hearing the bad news.
她**情绪崩溃**听到坏消息之后
phrasal-verb

open your heart to

自由表达爱、信任或关心
Meaning
to express love, trust, or care freely
Example
It’s important to **open your heart to** those who care about you.
重要的是**向关心你的人敞开心扉**。
idiom

lose your mind

变得精神不稳定或极度心烦
Meaning
to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
Example
He nearly **lost his mind** after the breakup.
他在分手后几乎**疯了**。
idiom

ease into

慢慢地并舒适地进入一项新的活动
Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
教练帮助我们慢慢适应新日程。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
phrasal-verb

stand for yourself

自信地捍卫你的信仰或行为
Meaning
to defend your beliefs or actions confidently
Example
Always **stand for yourself** even when others disagree.
即使别人不同意，永远**坚持自己的立场**。
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

heart skips a beat

因爱情而感到激动或紧张
Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her **heart skips a beat**.
每次他笑的时候，她的**心跳漏了一拍**。
idiom

kick up your heels

通过跳舞或庆祝来享受自己
Meaning
to enjoy yourself by dancing or celebrating
Example
Everyone was ready to **kick up their heels** at the reunion.
每个人都准备在聚会上尽情享受。
phrasal-verb

turn in

提交像作业或报告这样的东西
Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to **turn in** your project by Friday.
别忘了在周五之前提交你的项目。
idiom

iron out the wrinkles

解决小问题或分歧
Meaning
to solve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out the wrinkles** before launching the project.
我们需要在启动项目之前解决小问题。
idiom

call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
phrasal-verb

sit with emotions

允许自己感受情感而不试图改变它们
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel emotions without trying to change them
Example
She learned to **sit with her emotions** instead of avoiding them.
她学会了**与她的情感共处**，而不是回避它们。
phrasal-verb

go down with

得轻病
Meaning
to catch an illness, especially one that is not serious
Example
Several students **went down with** food poisoning.
几个学生**得了**食物中毒。
idiom

cry one’s heart out

因悲伤而痛哭
Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
她在分手后痛哭流涕。
idiom

data mining

在大型数据集发现模式和关系的过程
Meaning
the process of discovering patterns and relationships in large datasets
Example
Data mining helps businesses understand customer behavior and predict trends.
数据挖掘帮助企业理解客户行为并预测趋势。
idiom

forbidden fruit

吸引人但不允许或道德上错误的东西
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
对于青少年来说，打破规则常常像是**禁果**。
phrasal-verb

call over

邀请某人来自己家里
Meaning
to invite someone to come to your place
Example
We should **call over** some friends this weekend for a movie night.
这个周末我们应该邀请一些朋友来举行电影之夜。
idiom

cut a deal

迅速达成商业协议
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
他们**达成了协议**，为两家公司节省资金。
phrasal-verb

keep moving

继续前进，不放弃
Meaning
to continue progressing without giving up
Example
Even when life gets tough, you must **keep moving**.
即使生活变得艰难，你也必须**继续前进**。
idiom

Cheer up

变得更开心; 不要伤心。
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!
这不是世界的末日——振作起来！
idiom

stress out

因为压力而变得非常焦虑或紧张
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
她在考试前往往会非常紧张。
phrasal-verb

shout at

生气时对某人大喊大叫
Meaning
to raise your voice in anger at someone
Example
Don’t **shout at** me, I didn’t do anything wrong!
别对我大喊大叫，我没有做错任何事！
idiom

a tough call

nán de juédìng
Meaning
a difficult decision to make
Example
Choosing between the two offers was **a tough call**.
Zài liǎng gè tíyì zhī jiān xuǎnzé shì nán de juédìng.
phrasal-verb

center yourself

在自己内心找到平衡和情感的平静
Meaning
to find balance and emotional calm within yourself
Example
Meditation helps her **center herself** when she feels stressed.
冥想帮助她在感到压力时**集中自己**。
idiom

make up with someone

在争吵后重新成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to **make up with each other**.
在争论之后，他们决定和好如初。
idiom

synergy effect

两家或更多公司共同合作所带来的更高效能或价值
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.
合作关系创造了一个协同效应，使两家公司都受益。
phrasal-verb

crash down

突然停止工作或完全失败
Meaning
to suddenly stop working or fail completely
Example
The software **crashed down** in the middle of my presentation.
软件**崩溃**在我的演示中间。
phrasal-verb

pop into chat

简短地加入对话或聊天
Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
他**跳进聊天**只是为了打个招呼。
phrasal-verb

wake up

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
我通常在早上六点醒来，开始我的一天。
idiom

shoulder the responsibility

接受或承担责任
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
他准备好承担领导项目的责任。
phrasal-verb

cut down on emissions

减少有害物质的数量，特别是污染
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
Example
Nations are taking measures to **cut down on emissions** from industries.
各国正在采取措施减少工业排放。
idiom

trust one's judgment

相信某人的决策或做出正确选择的能力
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
我总是**相信她的判断**，尤其是在招聘决策时
phrasal-verb

run over

重复或复习你说的某些内容，以澄清或道歉
Meaning
to repeat or review something you said to clarify or apologize
Example
Let me **run over** what I said to make sure you understand my apology.
让我 **重复** 我说过的话，以确保你理解我的道歉。
phrasal-verb

light up with joy

露出喜悦的表情
Meaning
to look suddenly happy or excited
Example
Her face **lit up with joy** when she saw her parents.
当她看到父母时，她的脸上露出了喜悦的表情。
idiom

put something on the back burner

推迟处理某事直到以后
Meaning
to delay dealing with something until later
Example
The government decided to **put the issue on the back burner** for now.
政府决定**暂时将这个问题搁置**。
idiom

go over

彻底审查或讨论某事
Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
我们可以一起审查议程吗？
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。
phrasal-verb

delve in

深入探索或调查
Meaning
to explore or investigate deeply
Example
The scientist decided to **delve in** to the mysteries of the deep sea.
科学家决定**深入研究**深海的奥秘。
phrasal-verb

work out a deal

成功达成协议
Meaning
to successfully negotiate an agreement
Example
The two nations finally **worked out a deal** after months of negotiation.
两国在几个月的谈判后最终达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

dream up with

与某人一起发明或想象某事
Meaning
to invent or imagine something together with someone
Example
The design team **dreamed up with** a clever solution overnight.
设计团队在一夜之间**想出了**一个巧妙的解决方案。
idiom

talk nineteen to the dozen

说话非常快而且不停
Meaning
to talk very quickly and without stopping
Example
Once she starts, she **talks nineteen to the dozen**.
她一开始就**不停地说话**。
idiom

you’ve got this

安慰某人，告诉他们可以应对某个情况
Meaning
to reassure someone that they can handle a situation
Example
Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!
不用担心演讲—**你搞定了**！
idiom

helicopter parent

一个过度参与孩子生活的父母
Meaning
a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
Example
She’s a bit of a **helicopter parent**, always watching over her kids.
她有点像**直升机父母**，总是关注她的孩子。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
phrasal-verb

take up meditation

开始练习冥想
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
我最近开始练习冥想以减轻压力并感到更加平静。
idiom

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
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。
idiom

fill out

通过提供信息来填写表格
Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
请在研讨会后填写此调查。
phrasal-verb

stock up on

为将来使用购买或收集大量食物
Meaning
to buy or collect a large amount of food for future use
Example
We **stocked up on** vegetables for the week.
我们为这一周准备了大量的蔬菜。
idiom

nest egg

为未来储存的钱
Meaning
money saved for the future
Example
They’ve built a small **nest egg** for their retirement.
他们为退休建立了一个小小的 **储蓄**。
idiom

work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
phrasal-verb

blow off

通过做某事释放压力或愤怒
Meaning
to release stress or anger by doing something
Example
He went jogging to **blow off** some steam after the argument.
他去跑步，去释放争吵后的压力。
idiom

sweep under the rug

隐藏或忽视问题而不是解决它们
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
你不能永远把问题扫到地毯下面。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
phrasal-verb

move closer to

朝着实现目标取得进展
Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you **closer to** success.
每一个小胜利都让你更接近成功。
idiom

hear someone out

听某人说话，直到他讲完
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before you make a decision.
请在做决定之前**听我说完**。
idiom

boot up

启动计算机或系统
Meaning
to start a computer or system
Example
My laptop takes forever to **boot up**.
我的笔记本需要很长时间才能启动。
phrasal-verb

stand by your word

即使困难，也要遵守承诺或义务
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment even when it is difficult
Example
He’s the kind of person who always **stands by his word**.
他是那种总是**站在自己话语上的人**。
phrasal-verb

stay on top of

保持控制或与某事保持更新
Meaning
to remain in control or keep updated with something
Example
It’s important to **stay on top of** your emails to stay productive.
保持对你的电子邮件**保持跟进**，以保持高效。
phrasal-verb

stop over

在长途旅行中暂时停留在某个地方
Meaning
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
Example
We’ll **stop over** in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris.
我们将在迪拜停留一晚，然后前往巴黎。
phrasal-verb

hold on through struggle

在困难时期保持坚强和坚持
Meaning
to stay strong and persistent during hard times
Example
You just have to **hold on through struggle** until things get better.
你只需要 **在困难中坚持**，直到事情变得更好。
idiom

you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

老年人很难学习新事物或改变习惯
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
我父亲拒绝使用智能手机——**你无法教老狗新把戏**。
idiom

push yourself to the limit

即使困难也要尽最大努力
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
运动员为了实现他们的梦想，将自己推向极限。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
phrasal-verb

fall into recession

陷入衰退
Meaning
to enter a period of economic decline
Example
The global economy may **fall into recession** if inflation continues to rise.
如果通货膨胀继续上升，全球经济可能会陷入衰退。
phrasal-verb

work against

反对某人或某事
Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
新政策可能会**对抗**小企业。
phrasal-verb

cut down

吃或使用更少的某物
Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
他正在尝试减少糖的摄入量。
phrasal-verb

cut off funding

停止提供财政支持
Meaning
to stop providing financial support
Example
The government **cut off funding** for several development projects.
政府停止了对多个发展项目的资金支持。
phrasal-verb

set against

将一件事物与另一件事物进行比较；使某人反对某事
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
她的父母**反对**她去国外留学。
idiom

the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with

通过某种方式表示认可或感谢
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
他们通过送给他一个小礼物来表达对他辛勤工作的认可。
phrasal-verb

bring in revenue

为公司或政府创造收入或金钱
Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to **bring in revenue** for the region.
预计新工业区将为该地区**带来收入**。
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

call into question

怀疑或挑战某事
Meaning
to doubt or challenge something
Example
The report **called into question** the company’s honesty.
报告**质疑**了公司诚信的问题。
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**。
idiom

act of kindness

帮助他人的单一好行为或姿势
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.
那真是一个美丽的善举。
phrasal-verb

back up ideas

支持或捍卫某人的想法或意见
Meaning
to support or defend someone’s ideas or opinions
Example
During the discussion, teammates **backed up** each other's ideas confidently.
在讨论中，队友们自信地支持彼此的想法。
idiom

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
idiom

a breath of fresh air

一些新鲜和令人耳目一新的东西
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
她积极的态度在办公室里就像一阵清新的空气。
phrasal-verb

pick through

翻找东西以找到你想要的
Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
他翻找旧书，寻找他最喜欢的那本。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself through anxiety

平静地与自己交流，以减少焦虑
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
我通过**与自己对话来应对焦虑**，提醒自己一切都会过去。
phrasal-verb

stand in

在场景中暂时替换演员
Meaning
to replace an actor temporarily in a scene
Example
A stunt double **stood in** for the actor during the dangerous scene.
替身演员在危险的场景中**代替**了演员。
phrasal-verb

code around

为问题找到软件解决方案
Meaning
to find a software workaround for a problem
Example
Engineers **code around** the bug until an official patch ships.
工程师们绕过这个bug，直到发布官方补丁。
idiom

get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
phrasal-verb

vote out

通过投票反对某人以将其从职位上移除
Meaning
to remove someone from office by voting against them
Example
Citizens **voted out** the corrupt officials in the last election.
市民在上次选举中**投票淘汰**了腐败官员。
phrasal-verb

reach out with

向某人提供帮助或友善
Meaning
to offer help or kindness to someone
Example
The volunteers **reached out with** compassion and care.
志愿者们带着同情和关爱伸出了援手。
idiom

talk behind someone's back

在某人不在时说他坏话
Meaning
to say bad things about someone when they are not present
Example
I don’t like people who **talk behind my back**.
我不喜欢那些**在我背后说坏话**的人。
idiom

wait in the wings

随时准备接管或在需要时介入
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
助理经理正在等待晋升。
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

wake early

早晨早起; 提前开始一天
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
我尝试每天早晨**早起**，以享受宁静并规划我的一天。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
idiom

Down the rabbit hole

陷入一个奇怪、复杂或离奇的境地。
Meaning
Entering into a strange, complicated, or bizarre situation.
Example
I went **down the rabbit hole** researching ancient myths.
我在研究古代神话时陷入了 **down the rabbit hole**。
phrasal-verb

run down on

严厉批评某人或某物
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly
Example
She often **runs down on** her coworkers.
她常常批评她的同事。
idiom

keep your eye on the prize

尽管有障碍，仍然专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
Example
Even though the road was tough, he always **kept his eye on the prize** and succeeded.
尽管路途艰难，他始终紧盯着目标并取得了成功。
idiom

the going gets tough

当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
当**情况变得困难**时，强者会迎难而上。
phrasal-verb

mitigate against

使某物不那么严重或有害
Meaning
to make something less severe or harmful
Example
Effective controls can **mitigate against** financial losses.
有效的控制措施可以**缓解对抗**财务损失。
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

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
phrasal-verb

cover for

通过隐藏某人的错误或不当行为来保护某人
Meaning
to protect someone by hiding their mistake or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **cover for** his colleague who submitted false data.
他试图为提交虚假数据的同事掩护。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
phrasal-verb

grow up

长大; 成为成年人
Meaning
to become an adult; to mature
Example
Children **grow up** so fast these days.
孩子们如今长得好快。
phrasal-verb

stay in

待在家里不出去
Meaning
to remain at home instead of going out
Example
We decided to **stay in** and watch a movie.
我们决定待在家里看电影。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
phrasal-verb

feel bad about

对某事感到抱歉或后悔
Meaning
to feel sorry or regretful about something
Example
I really **feel bad about** what happened.
我真的对发生的事情**感到抱歉**。
idiom

blood is thicker than water

家庭关系比其他关系更强大
Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because **blood is thicker than water**.
他帮助了他的兄弟，因为家庭关系比其他关系更强大。