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phrasal-verb

round on

愤怒地突然攻击或批评某人
Meaning
to suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily
Example
He suddenly **rounded on** his friend for lying to him.
他突然攻击了他的朋友因为他对他撒谎。
phrasal-verb

die away

变得更弱或更安静，最终停止
Meaning
to become weaker or quieter and finally stop
Example
The sound of thunder slowly **died away** in the distance.
雷声在远处慢慢**消失**。
phrasal-verb

stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
phrasal-verb

break into tech

开始在科技行业工作
Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
她在完成学位后努力工作以进入科技行业。
phrasal-verb

get back

返回一个地方; 找回失去的东西
Meaning
to return to a place; to recover something lost
Example
I hope you **get back** safely from your trip.
希望你能安全地从旅行中返回。
phrasal-verb

link up

与另一个群体或组织连接或加入
Meaning
to connect or join with another group or organization
Example
We plan to **link up** with regional chambers of commerce.
我们计划与地区商会 **link up**。
phrasal-verb

focus forward

专注于未来的目标，而不是过去的错误
Meaning
to concentrate on future goals instead of past mistakes
Example
You should **focus forward** instead of worrying about what went wrong.
你应该**focus forward**，而不是担心过去发生的事情。
phrasal-verb

clamor for

大声并情感强烈地要求某事
Meaning
to demand something loudly and emotionally
Example
Fans **clamored for** an encore performance.
粉丝们**clamored for**加场演出。
idiom

pay the price

承受自己行为的后果
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
如果你不遵守规则，你将不得不**付出代价**。
phrasal-verb

hold appreciation for

保持对某人感激的情感
Meaning
to keep a feeling of thankfulness towards someone
Example
I still **hold appreciation for** my teachers who guided me.
我仍然保持对那些引导我的老师的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

pull out of the deal

退出协议或合同
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
由于政治不稳定，几家公司**退出了协议**。
idiom

bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
phrasal-verb

turn down

拒绝或拒绝某事
Meaning
to reject or refuse something
Example
The minister **turned down** the proposal for increasing taxes.
部长拒绝了增加税收的提案。
phrasal-verb

shift around

重新安排任务、人员或资源，以适应新的情况
Meaning
to rearrange tasks, people, or resources to suit new situations
Example
We had to **shift around** responsibilities when two team members left.
当两名团队成员离开时，我们不得不**重新安排**责任。
phrasal-verb

phase through

逐步通过变化的阶段
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
公司计划通过几个步骤来现代化其操作，**逐步通过**。
idiom

open up about

分享个人的想法或感受
Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally **opened up about** the project stress.
他终于谈到了项目压力。
idiom

out of the box

富有创意，与通常的想法不同
Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her **out of the box** marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
她的**out of the box**营销策略迅速提高了销售额。
idiom

on your shoulders

用来表示某人对某事负有责任
Meaning
used when someone has responsibility for something
Example
The success of this plan rests **on your shoulders**.
这个计划的成功取决于你。
phrasal-verb

circle back after

一旦其他事情完成，就返回到一个话题
Meaning
to return to a topic once something else has finished
Example
We'll **circle back after** lunch to finalize the slides.
我们午餐后会回来，完成幻灯片的最终定稿。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
phrasal-verb

chime in

通过添加意见或评论来加入对话
Meaning
to join a conversation by adding your opinion or comment
Example
Feel free to **chime in** if you have anything to add.
如果你有任何要补充的内容，请随时**加入**。
phrasal-verb

send out

向人们分发或发送邀请
Meaning
to distribute or send invitations to people
Example
We need to **send out** the invitations by tomorrow.
我们需要在明天之前发送邀请。
phrasal-verb

pump into

在某物中投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
他们在房地产行业 **投入了资金**，在经济繁荣时期。
phrasal-verb

adapt oneself to

调整或改变自己以适应新的文化或环境
Meaning
to adjust or change to fit into a new culture or environment
Example
He quickly **adapted himself to** the local traditions.
他迅速 **适应了** 当地的传统
phrasal-verb

break through

克服障碍或限制; 实现个人进展
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation; to achieve personal progress
Example
He managed to **break through** his emotional walls and trust people again.
他成功突破了自己的情感壁垒，重新开始信任别人。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
phrasal-verb

tune out from

停止关注压力的事情；精神上脱离
Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things; to mentally disconnect
Example
I sometimes **tune out from** work emails on weekends to recharge.
有时我在周末会停止关注工作邮件，来充电。
idiom

keep things bottled up

不表达你的情感或担忧
Meaning
to not express your emotions or worries
Example
He tends to **keep things bottled up** instead of talking about them.
他倾向于**把事情闷在心里**，而不是谈论它们。
phrasal-verb

bounce around ideas

与他人非正式地讨论并分享不同的想法
Meaning
to discuss and share different ideas informally with others
Example
We **bounced around ideas** during the brainstorming session.
我们在头脑风暴会议中讨论了不同的想法。
idiom

get to the bottom of it

找出事情的真正原因或根源
Meaning
to find the real reason or cause of something
Example
Let’s **get to the bottom of it** before making any decision.
在做任何决定之前，让我们先找出事情的真正原因。
idiom

Fortune favors the bold

那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
记住，**勇敢者得福**，所以不要害怕投资于新的机会。
idiom

grow into

逐渐变得更有能力或在某事上更熟练
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
他最终将**适应**经理的角色。
phrasal-verb

balance between

在不同的情感或责任之间保持稳定
Meaning
to maintain stability between different emotions or responsibilities
Example
She tries to **balance between** her work and personal life.
她试图在工作和个人生活之间取得平衡。
phrasal-verb

recover lost ground

在下降后恢复之前的进展或位置
Meaning
to regain previous progress or position after a decline
Example
The stock market quickly **recovered lost ground** after the policy announcement.
政策宣布后，股市迅速恢复失去的地位。
phrasal-verb

hold elections

组织并进行领导投票
Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will **hold elections** in all districts next month.
委员会将在下个月在所有地区举行选举。
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**。
phrasal-verb

drop out of the race

退出或撤出比赛或活动
Meaning
to quit or withdraw from a competition or activity
Example
The cyclist **dropped out of the race** due to an injury.
由于受伤，骑行者**退出了比赛**。
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

touch on

简要提及或讨论一个话题
Meaning
to briefly mention or discuss a subject
Example
She only **touched on** the topic during her speech.
她在演讲中只是简单地提及了这个话题。
phrasal-verb

work out to

计算或得出某个金额
Meaning
to calculate or come to a certain amount
Example
The total cost **works out to** about $200.
总费用约为200美元。
phrasal-verb

reach deep within

与内心的情感或真实的感受相连接
Meaning
to connect with your inner emotions or true feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **reach deep within** and find peace.
冥想帮助你**reach deep within**并找到平静。
idiom

brush off

将某事或某人视为不重要而置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
他试图在会议中**brush off**批评。
idiom

a ticking time bomb

一个随时可能变得危险的情况或人。
Meaning
A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.
Example
His anger issues make him **a ticking time bomb**.
他的愤怒问题让他成为一颗定时炸弹。
idiom

Face the truth

接受一个情况的现实，即使它是不愉快的。
Meaning
To accept the reality of a situation, even if it’s unpleasant.
Example
You have to **face the truth** about your finances.
你必须面对你财务的现实。
idiom

trending topic

一个目前在社交媒体上很流行的话题
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
她的帖子在推特上成了一个趋势话题。
idiom

trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的**权衡**。
phrasal-verb

listen carefully

当有人讲话时，仔细听
Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to **listen carefully** when others speak.
良好的举止要求你在别人说话时认真听。
phrasal-verb

tune inward

将注意力集中在内心的感受或思维上
Meaning
to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts
Example
She took a few minutes each day to **tune inward** and reflect on her emotions.
她每天抽出几分钟时间，**调向内心**，并反思她的情感。
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
idiom

ease off on

减少某事的数量或压力
Meaning
to reduce the amount or pressure of something
Example
They decided to **ease off on** overtime this month.
他们决定这个月减少加班。
idiom

beyond belief

太令人惊讶或震惊，以至于无法相信
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
他的康复令人难以置信。
idiom

on the grapevine

间接听到八卦或谣言
Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
我**从八卦中听说**他们要离婚了。
idiom

get away with murder

做坏事却不受惩罚
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
他被宠坏了，在家里他可以 **做任何他想做的事**，而没有人会惩罚他。
idiom

kick around

非正式地讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas informally
Example
We can **kick around** some concepts after lunch.
我们可以在午餐后讨论一些概念。
idiom

keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
idiom

it blew my mind

它让我完全震惊
Meaning
it amazed or shocked me completely
Example
The technology they used **blew my mind**.
他们使用的技术让我震惊。
phrasal-verb

line up investors

确保提供资金的人
Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to **line up investors** before the press release.
我们的团队正在努力在新闻发布之前排列投资者。
idiom

smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
phrasal-verb

roll out products

将新产品推向市场或推出
Meaning
to launch or introduce new products to the market
Example
The company plans to **roll out products** that feature cutting-edge technology.
公司计划推出具有尖端技术的产品。
phrasal-verb

build on trust

通过建立相互信任来加强关系
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by developing mutual confidence
Example
Successful partnerships **build on trust** and transparency.
成功的合作伙伴关系建立在信任和透明度的基础上。
idiom

follow your gut

做决策时相信你的直觉
Meaning
to trust your instincts when making a decision
Example
Sometimes it's best to **follow your gut**.
有时候最好**相信你的直觉**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up to

允许自己表达感情或变得脆弱
Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
他学会了再次对爱情敞开心扉。
idiom

architectural eye candy

某些在视觉上吸引人但可能缺乏实质或功能的东西
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
这座城市的新摩天大楼只是**建筑眼睛糖果**。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
phrasal-verb

eat in

在家或酒店吃饭，而不是出去
Meaning
to have a meal at home or at the hotel instead of going out
Example
We were too tired to go out, so we decided to **eat in**.
我们太累了，不想出去，所以我们决定在家吃饭。
phrasal-verb

look back on

反思过去发生的事情
Meaning
to reflect on something that happened in the past
Example
Students often **look back on** their school days with pride.
学生们常常带着自豪感回忆他们的学校时光。
idiom

keep your cards close to your chest

保持你的计划或意图秘密
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
她在谈判中总是把自己的底牌藏得很紧。
idiom

keep someone at arm’s length

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
phrasal-verb

sit through

坚持直到结束某个长时间或无聊的事情
Meaning
to stay until the end of something that is long or boring
Example
We had to **sit through** a three-hour seminar on research methods.
我们不得不**坚持到底**参加一个关于研究方法的三小时研讨会。
idiom

Keep an open mind

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
在了解不同文化时，尝试保持**开放的心态**。
phrasal-verb

wish away

希望不愉快的事情消失或永远不发生
Meaning
to hope something unpleasant would disappear or never happen
Example
You can't just **wish away** your mistakes.
你不能仅仅**希望**你的错误消失。
phrasal-verb

follow through with

继续执行一个计划或承诺直到完成
Meaning
to continue with a plan or commitment until it is completed
Example
You must **follow through with** your study schedule to see improvement.
你必须**跟进**你的学习计划，才能看到进步。
idiom

paint the town red

出去并疯狂庆祝
Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
考试后，我们决定**paint the town red**。
phrasal-verb

bring down barriers

消除人们或群体之间的障碍
Meaning
to remove obstacles between people or groups
Example
Education can **bring down barriers** between communities.
教育可以**打破障碍**，促进社区之间的联系。
idiom

step on it

加快速度；快点
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
我们迟到了——快点！
idiom

machine mind

一种依赖于逻辑和计算的思维方式
Meaning
a way of thinking that relies heavily on logic and computation
Example
You need a **machine mind** to understand how neural networks operate.
你需要一个**机器思维**来理解神经网络是如何运作的。
idiom

break into a market

成功进入一个新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The company is trying to **break into the Asian market**.
公司正在尝试进入亚洲市场。
idiom

keep your head in the game

保持精神集中并保持动力
Meaning
to stay mentally focused and motivated
Example
Even when things get tough, **keep your head in the game**.
即使事情变得困难，**保持专注在比赛中**。
idiom

a smoke-filled room

一个有权势的人在此做出秘密的政治决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**里决定的，而不是在公众面前。
idiom

make the grade

达到期望的标准或水平
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
只有少数学生在期末考试中达到了要求的水平。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
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

behind the scenes

秘密地或没有公众知晓
Meaning
secretly or without public knowledge
Example
A lot of work happens **behind the scenes** to make a movie.
为了制作电影，很多工作发生在幕后。
idiom

the dawn of a new day

一个充满希望的新开始
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
她的毕业典礼标志着 **新的一天的黎明**。
idiom

The sun will shine again

坏时光过后，好时光会来临。
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
别太担心，太阳会再次照耀。
phrasal-verb

shore up with

通过增加支持来加强某物
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
我们在呈现预测之前，通过额外数据来加强。
idiom

beat someone to the punch

在别人之前做某事
Meaning
to do something before someone else does
Example
He **beat me to the punch** by applying for the job first.
他通过首先申请这份工作**抢先一步**。
idiom

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
idiom

bring luck

带来好运
Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
有人说，这只手链会带来好运给佩戴它的人。
phrasal-verb

lift your mood

使自己或他人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
听鼓舞人心的音乐可以瞬间提升你的心情。
idiom

take someone aback

突然让某人感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude comment.
我被他粗鲁的评论吓了一跳。
phrasal-verb

pay homage to

向某人或某物致敬
Meaning
to show deep respect or tribute to someone or something
Example
Citizens **pay homage to** national heroes on Independence Day.
公民们在独立日**向民族英雄致敬**。
phrasal-verb

reach agreement

成功达成共享决策或理解
Meaning
to successfully come to a shared decision or understanding
Example
The diplomats finally **reached agreement** after long discussions.
外交官经过长时间的讨论，终于达成了协议。
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
idiom

get through to someone

让某人理解你想表达的意思
Meaning
to make someone understand what you mean
Example
I tried to **get through to him**, but he just wouldn’t listen.
我试图**get through to him**，但他根本不想听。
phrasal-verb

get wound up

变得非常紧张或生气
Meaning
to become very tense or angry
Example
He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.
当人们打断他时，他容易**生气**。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
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。
idiom

train the brain

通过练习提高思考或解决问题的能力
Meaning
to improve one’s thinking or problem-solving ability through practice
Example
Developers constantly **train their brains** to create smarter algorithms.
开发者不断训练他们的大脑以创造更智能的算法。
phrasal-verb

copy out

将某事完全照原样写下来
Meaning
to write something again exactly as it is
Example
The students were asked to **copy out** the paragraph neatly.
学生们被要求整齐地复制段落。
phrasal-verb

turn down for

拒绝一个机会或提议
Meaning
to reject an offer or opportunity
Example
He was **turned down for** the job because he lacked experience.
因为缺乏经验，他被拒绝了这份工作。
idiom

a brave face

假装勇敢，尽管你实际上感到害怕或担心
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on **a brave face** despite feeling nervous inside.
她戴上了**勇敢的面容**，尽管内心感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

power down

完全关闭或关闭设备
Meaning
to turn off or shut down a device completely
Example
You should **power down** your computer before cleaning it.
你应该在清洁之前关掉你的电脑。
phrasal-verb

lay foundations for

为成功奠定基础
Meaning
to set the basic structures needed for success
Example
We **lay foundations for** expansion by documenting every process.
我们为扩展奠定基础，通过记录每个过程。
phrasal-verb

press on with

尽管困难仍然以坚决的方式继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
She decided to **press on with** her studies even after failing once.
她决定即使失败过一次，仍然继续她的学业。
idiom

smell a rat

怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
当他给我免费票时，我感觉不对劲。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
idiom

a quick learner

一个学习很快的人
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a **quick learner** and easily understands new topics.
她是一个**快速学习者**，能够轻松理解新话题。
idiom

get the wrong end of the stick

完全误解某个情况或声明
Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
我觉得你**理解错了**—我并没有责怪你。
phrasal-verb

kick off with

用某些特定的事物开始一项活动或事件
Meaning
to begin an event or activity with something specific
Example
The festival will **kick off with** a traditional dance performance.
节日将以传统舞蹈表演拉开序幕。
idiom

call to arms

为了捍卫某个原因而采取行动的号召
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
领导人的演讲是一个**号召大家行动起来**，呼吁所有公民与腐败作斗争。
idiom

build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
idiom

break the law

犯下非法行为
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
任何**违法的人**都应该受到惩罚。
phrasal-verb

carve out power

通过持续的努力获得影响力
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
社区组织者通过不断的会议获得影响力。
phrasal-verb

lift each other up

在情感上或专业上鼓励或支持同事
Meaning
to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
Example
A positive workplace culture helps employees **lift each other up**.
积极的工作文化帮助员工相互支持。
idiom

Best foot forward

努力给人留下最好的印象
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
她总是在重要场合尽力表现自己最好的一面。
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

stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
phrasal-verb

reach deep

深入自己的情感或同理心，以便与他人建立联系
Meaning
to dig into one’s emotions or empathy to connect with others
Example
He had to **reach deep** to find the compassion to forgive.
他必须深入自己，才能找到宽恕的同情。
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**。