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idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
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。
phrasal-verb

slim down

变瘦；减肥
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
她一直在锻炼以便为她的婚礼减肥。
phrasal-verb

shift focus toward growth

将注意力和努力转向改进
Meaning
to redirect attention and efforts toward improvement
Example
The manager encouraged everyone to **shift focus toward growth** after the changes.
经理在变革后鼓励每个人都要将注意力转向增长。
phrasal-verb

stand up under

忍受压力或批评而不崩溃
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
她**承受了**批评，并保持自信。
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**。
phrasal-verb

snap back

生气或恼怒时做出尖锐回应
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.
当老板不公平地责备他时，他**反击**了。
phrasal-verb

shake off fear

摆脱恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to get rid of fear or anxiety
Example
He tried to **shake off fear** before entering the stage.
他试图在上台前摆脱恐惧。
idiom

stroke of genius

一个聪明且富有创意的想法或行动
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
那个营销活动真是个**天才之举**
phrasal-verb

stand out as

以某种特质脱颖而出
Meaning
to be noticeable or recognized as having a particular quality
Example
She really **stood out as** a confident and fair leader.
她真的以一个自信和公正的领导者的身份脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

set out to improve

开始努力使自己或某物变得更好
Meaning
to begin an effort to make yourself or something better
Example
He **set out to improve** his communication skills after the feedback session.
在反馈会议之后，他开始提高自己的沟通技巧。
phrasal-verb

spin up for

为处理某事而准备系统或资源
Meaning
to prepare systems or resources to handle something
Example
We **spin up for** big launches by testing backup servers early.
我们通过提前测试备份服务器来为大规模启动做准备。
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！
idiom

smile from ear to ear

露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
他在面试后笑得合不拢嘴。
phrasal-verb

step inside

进入一个地方，特别是一个建筑或房间
Meaning
to enter a place, especially a building or room
Example
Please **step inside** and have a seat.
请**进入**并坐下。
idiom

see the big picture

理解整体情况或目标
Meaning
to understand the overall situation or goal
Example
You need to **see the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，你需要**看到大局**。
phrasal-verb

speak on

谈论特定的政治或社会问题
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
部长明天将**讨论**新的环境政策。
phrasal-verb

stay alert

保持警惕并关注危险
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
点击不明链接时始终**保持警觉**
idiom

sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
phrasal-verb

speak over

当别人说话时讲话
Meaning
to talk while someone else is talking
Example
Try not to **speak over** others during the discussion.
讨论时请尽量不要打断别人讲话。
phrasal-verb

start over

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to begin again after a failure
Example
If something doesn’t work, just **start over** and try a new way.
如果某些事情不起作用，只需从头开始，尝试新的方法。
phrasal-verb

show up

出现在活动中或到达一个事件
Meaning
to appear or arrive at an event
Example
Even though it was raining, most guests **showed up** on time.
尽管下着雨，大多数客人按时**出现**。
phrasal-verb

show appreciation for

表现你对某事的重视
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
我们应该**表达对**团队辛勤工作的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

space out on

在做或听某事时失去集中注意力
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
如果我不做笔记，我会在长时间的网络研讨会上走神
phrasal-verb

speak up for yourself

自信地表达你的观点或捍卫你的感受
Meaning
to express your opinions or defend your feelings confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for yourself** if something feels unfair.
如果有什么不公平的事情发生，你需要**为自己发声**。
phrasal-verb

sleep off

通过睡觉从疲劳或宿醉中恢复过来
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from something like fatigue or hangover
Example
He’s trying to **sleep off** the tiredness from last night’s work.
他正在试图通过睡觉消除昨晚工作后的疲劳。
idiom

settle in

在新环境或新地方适应
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
搬家后，我们花了一周时间适应。
idiom

sweat blood

付出巨大的努力
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
他为了获得这个晋升，付出了巨大的努力。
idiom

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
phrasal-verb

stay disciplined

保持自我控制和一致的学习习惯
Meaning
to maintain self-control and consistent study habits
Example
To achieve great results, students must **stay disciplined** throughout the semester.
为了取得好成绩，学生必须在整个学期里保持 **自律**。
phrasal-verb

switch to

开始使用不同的东西，尤其是更可持续的东西
Meaning
to start using something different, especially something more sustainable
Example
Many companies are now **switching to** renewable energy sources.
许多公司现在正在切换到可再生能源来源
phrasal-verb

sum up

简洁地总结或表达某事
Meaning
to summarize or express something briefly
Example
Let me **sum up** the key points before we finish.
让我在我们结束之前**总结**关键点。
phrasal-verb

set back

延迟进展或造成问题
Meaning
to delay progress or cause a problem
Example
The heavy rain **set back** the construction work by two weeks.
暴雨使建筑工作推迟了两周。
phrasal-verb

shift focus away from

把注意力从引起焦虑的事情上转移开
Meaning
to direct your attention away from something that causes anxiety
Example
When you feel nervous, **shift focus away from** your fears and onto your breathing.
当你感到紧张时，**把焦点从** 你的恐惧中转移开，集中注意力在你的呼吸上。
phrasal-verb

stick at

继续做某事，决心即使在困难时也不放弃
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
如果你坚持下去，你最终会看到你的努力结果
phrasal-verb

spark creativity

激发创造性思维或想法
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
团队讨论常常激发创造力和创新。
phrasal-verb

shrug off

忽略或摆脱情绪或问题
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem
Example
He tried to **shrug off** his disappointment.
他试图摆脱他的失望。
idiom

speaking for myself

只陈述个人意见，而非他人
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
**就我而言**，我认为我们应该等待。
phrasal-verb

smooth out fluctuations

减少波动并使某物更加稳定
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
财政政策旨在减少经济中的波动。
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

shine through

尽管面临挑战，仍清楚地展现自己的自信或才能
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
她的真正自信在面试中**显现出来**。
phrasal-verb

scale out

扩展或增加某物的大小或容量
Meaning
to expand or grow the size or capacity of something
Example
The company plans to **scale out** its operations to new markets.
公司计划将其操作 **扩展外** 到新市场。
phrasal-verb

sell out

没有更多的东西可供出售
Meaning
to have no more of something to sell
Example
The new iPhones **sold out** in just two hours.
新的iPhone **售罄**，仅用了两小时。
idiom

shocked to the core

深受震惊或扰乱
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
每个人都被悲剧深深震惊。
phrasal-verb

show gratitude for

为某事表示感谢或赞赏
Meaning
to express thanks or appreciation for something
Example
We should **show gratitude for** everyone who helped us reach this milestone.
我们应该**对所有帮助我们达成这一里程碑的人表示感谢**。
idiom

starry-eyed

拥有天真或不切实际的梦想或希望
Meaning
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
Example
He was **starry-eyed** about becoming a famous singer.
他对成为一位著名歌手感到**星光眼**。
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。
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

保持比其他人更先进或更有知识
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
如果你每天阅读，你可以**在学习中保持领先**。
phrasal-verb

step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
idiom

shop till you drop

购物很长时间直到你累了
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
我姐姐喜欢在打折时购物到筋疲力尽。
idiom

Seize the day

把握现在的时刻
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
她相信充分活出自己，并且总是试图 **抓住今天**。
phrasal-verb

stick out

引人注目或不同; 继续做困难的事情
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
你必须坚持训练的前几周。
phrasal-verb

soak in positivity

吸收正能量和积极的思想
Meaning
to absorb good energy and positive thoughts
Example
Surround yourself with good people and **soak in positivity**.
与好人围绕自己并吸收正能量。
idiom

spend money like water

自由或浪费地花钱
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
她在衣服上像水一样花钱。
phrasal-verb

speak from experience

根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
当我说这个方法真的有效时，我是根据经验来说的。
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
phrasal-verb

set out on

开始一个有特定目标的旅程或活动
Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She **set out on** her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
她**开始**了她的梦想，开始了手工珠宝业务。
phrasal-verb

sync across

确保数据或操作在所有设备或平台上一致
Meaning
to make sure data or actions are consistent across devices or platforms
Example
All files automatically **sync across** your devices.
所有文件会自动在您的设备之间同步。
phrasal-verb

send over

通过数字方式传输或交付某物给另一个人或团队
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
一旦文件获得批准，我会发送最终文件。
idiom

social butterfly

喜欢与人见面和交谈的人
Meaning
someone who loves meeting and talking to people
Example
Emma is a **social butterfly**; she knows everyone at the event.
Emma 是一位 **社交蝴蝶**；她在活动中认识每个人。
phrasal-verb

speak warmly of

热情或感激地谈论某人
Meaning
to talk kindly or appreciatively about someone
Example
Everyone **speaks warmly of** her generosity and kindness.
每个人都热情地谈论她的慷慨和善良。
phrasal-verb

sign off on an agreement

正式批准贸易协议或文件
Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders **signed off on an agreement** to strengthen bilateral trade.
两位领导人**签署了一份协议**，以加强双边贸易。
phrasal-verb

stand behind

公开支持或捍卫某人或某事
Meaning
to support or defend someone or something publicly
Example
Many nations **stand behind** the new global peace initiative.
许多国家支持新的全球和平倡议。
idiom

Stand your ground

尽管面临反对，仍坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
尽管他们不同意，他决定 **站稳脚跟**，不退缩。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
phrasal-verb

set off

开始旅行
Meaning
to start a journey
Example
We **set off** early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们很早出发，以避开交通。
phrasal-verb

speed up

加速; 提高速度
Meaning
to go faster; to increase speed
Example
You need to **speed up** if you want to overtake that car.
如果你想超过那辆车，你需要加速。
phrasal-verb

stand out as a leader

因领导能力或成就而被认可
Meaning
to be recognized for leadership qualities or achievements
Example
She **stood out as a leader** because of her integrity and vision.
她因其诚信和远见**脱颖而出**成为领导者。
phrasal-verb

spin out

失去控制并开始旋转
Meaning
to lose control and start spinning around
Example
The car **spun out** on the wet highway.
汽车在湿滑的高速公路上**失控**。
idiom

spread sunshine

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

stick with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续做或支持某事
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
如果你坚持这个例行公事，你很快就会看到结果。
phrasal-verb

stay true to

保持忠于你的价值观或信仰
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values or beliefs
Example
Always **stay true to** your principles no matter what.
无论如何，始终**保持忠诚**于你的原则。
phrasal-verb

slow up

通过减慢动作或行动来减少压力或紧张
Meaning
to move or act more slowly to reduce pressure or stress
Example
You should **slow up** before you burn out.
你应该在精疲力竭之前**慢下来**
idiom

save time

减少做某事所需的时间
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
使用快捷键可以在打字时节省时间。
idiom

slippery slope

一种如果不加以控制，可能会导致严重问题的情况
Meaning
a situation that can lead to serious problems if not controlled
Example
Allowing AI to make moral decisions is a **slippery slope**.
让AI做道德决策是一个滑坡。
idiom

Spin the story

以偏颇或操纵的方式呈现信息
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
政治家试图操纵故事以谋取自己的利益。
idiom

sort through

通过分开所需和不需要的物品进行组织
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
今天下午我们整理调查问卷的回复。
phrasal-verb

stir up trouble

引起冲突或骚乱
Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
某些团体试图在选举期间引起骚乱。
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

second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
idiom

split decision

一种意见分歧的决定
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
委员会对提案作出了分歧决定。
idiom

sleep like a log

睡得又深又香
Meaning
to sleep very deeply and soundly
Example
After the long journey, I **slept like a log** all night.
长途旅行后，我整晚都睡得像木头一样。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
phrasal-verb

simmer with frustration

感到未完全表达的愤怒或不满
Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
她在考试失败后**simmered with frustration**。
phrasal-verb

speak about

谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
他将在研讨会上讨论有效的沟通。
phrasal-verb

stay up late

比平常晚睡，通常是为了学习
Meaning
to go to bed later than usual, often to study
Example
Many students **stay up late** studying before exams.
许多学生在考试前熬夜学习。
idiom

strong password

一个难以被他人猜到的密码，通常结合字母、数字和符号
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
为了更好的安全性，始终使用至少包含八个字符的**强密码**。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

size up

迅速评估某人或某事
Meaning
to quickly assess someone or something
Example
She walked into the room and instantly **sized up** the situation.
她走进房间，立即评估了情况。
phrasal-verb

slip by

不小心错过或忽略某事
Meaning
to miss or overlook something accidentally
Example
A few errors **slipped by** during the proofreading.
在校对过程中，一些错误被忽略了。
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smooth over conflicts

在分歧后减少紧张
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
领导者通过提醒每个人目标来**顺畅化冲突**。
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stick to your word

遵守你的承诺并做你说的事
Meaning
to keep your promises and do what you say
Example
A disciplined person always **sticks to their word**.
一个有纪律的人总是遵守他们的诺言。
idiom

Stick with it

即使很困难，也要坚持做。
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
学习英语需要时间，所以要坚持下去。
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spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
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shake with laughter

笑得如此剧烈，以至于身体开始动
Meaning
to laugh so much that your body moves
Example
They **shook with laughter** at the comedian’s jokes.
他们因喜剧演员的笑话笑得如此剧烈，身体开始动了起来。
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stand resilient

保持坚强并迅速从困难中恢复
Meaning
to remain strong and recover quickly from difficulties
Example
Communities must **stand resilient** in the face of tragedy.
社区必须在悲剧面前**保持坚强**。
idiom

success is within reach

成功几乎触手可得
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
再努力一点，成功几乎触手可得。
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snap under

在压力下失去控制或生气
Meaning
to lose control or become angry under stress
Example
She finally **snapped under** the constant criticism from her boss.
她终于在老板的不断批评下**崩溃了**。
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spread through

在一个地区或群体中扩展或移动
Meaning
to extend or move through an area or group
Example
Global culture has **spread through** digital media and communication networks.
全球文化通过数字媒体和通信网络传播开来。
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stand around

无所事事地站着
Meaning
to spend time standing and doing nothing
Example
We were just **standing around** waiting for the bus.
我们只是站着等公交车。
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snap under pressure

在压力下失去情绪控制
Meaning
to lose control emotionally under stress
Example
He **snapped under pressure** during the argument.
他在争论中因压力失去情绪控制。
idiom

scare someone half to death

把某人吓得半死
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
那只蜘蛛把我吓得半死！
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stand up for values

即使很困难，也要捍卫重要的信念或原则
Meaning
to defend important beliefs or principles even when it's hard
Example
A respected leader always **stands up for values** under pressure.
一位受人尊敬的领导在压力下总是捍卫价值观。
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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。
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stay consistent

保持持续的努力和习惯，迈向成功
Meaning
to maintain steady effort and habits toward success
Example
If you **stay consistent**, your hard work will pay off.
如果你保持一致，你的努力会得到回报。
idiom

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
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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**。
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sign off

结束信息、电子邮件或广播
Meaning
to end a message, email, or broadcast
Example
I’ll **sign off** here. Talk to you later!
我会在这里**sign off**。稍后再聊！
idiom

soft power

一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
日本利用**软实力**在全球推广其文化。
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see to

确保某事已完成；照顾某事
Meaning
to make sure something is done; to take care of something
Example
I’ll **see to** it that the documents are ready on time.
我会确保文件按时准备好。
idiom

strike a balance

在两件事之间找到令人满意的折中
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
在职业和家庭之间找到平衡是很难的。
idiom

step change

显著的改进或转变
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
这标志着我们在创新方式上的一个**重大转变**。
idiom

Supply and demand

某物的可用量和人们想要它的程度之间的关系。
Meaning
The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.
Example
The price of oil depends largely on **supply and demand**.
石油的价格在很大程度上取决于**供求关系**。
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switch over for

由于需要切换到不同的选项
Meaning
to change to a different option because of a need
Example
We **switch over for** winter hours to match customer demand.
我们为了满足客户需求，切换到冬季工作时间。
idiom

Seed funding

用于启动企业的初始资本。
Meaning
Initial capital used to start a business.
Example
They received **seed funding** from angel investors.
他们从天使投资者那里获得了**种子资金**。
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sleep in

比平常睡得晚，尤其是早晨
Meaning
to sleep later than usual, especially in the morning
Example
I like to **sleep in** on weekends to rest properly.
我喜欢在周末睡得很晚，以便好好休息
idiom

Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。
idiom

skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
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start out

开始自己的职业或商业之旅
Meaning
to begin one’s career or business journey
Example
He **started out** as a small investor before becoming a venture capitalist.
他**开始**作为一个小投资者，然后成为了一名风险投资家
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shout out to

公开承认或赞扬某人
Meaning
to publicly acknowledge or compliment someone
Example
Let’s **shout out to** everyone who helped organize the event.
让我们向所有帮助组织活动的人表示感谢。