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phrasal-verb

save up

存钱以便将来可以买东西
Meaning
to keep money so you can buy something in the future
Example
I’m trying to **save up** for a new laptop.
我正在努力**存钱**买一台新笔记本电脑。
idiom

in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
idiom

reinvent the wheel

浪费时间创造已经存在的东西
Meaning
to waste time creating something that already exists
Example
Don’t **reinvent the wheel**; use the existing design.
不要**重新发明轮子**; 使用现有设计。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strength

从困难或失败中学习和成长
Meaning
to learn and grow from difficulties or failures
Example
He managed to **turn setbacks into strength** through positive thinking.
他通过积极思维成功将挫折转化为力量。
idiom

read between the lines

理解某事背后的隐藏含义
Meaning
to understand the hidden meaning behind something
Example
She said everything was fine, but if you **read between the lines**, you could tell she was upset.
她说一切都很好，但如果你仔细体会，你会发现她其实很难过。
phrasal-verb

sell off

迅速卖出资产或股票，通常以低价
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
投资者在市场下跌期间开始**sell off**他们的股票。
phrasal-verb

stick to your goals

坚持你的计划和目标
Meaning
to remain committed to your plans and objectives
Example
If you **stick to your goals**, you’ll eventually succeed.
如果你**坚持你的目标**，你最终会成功。
phrasal-verb

adapt within communities

调整行为和习惯，以适应本地社区
Meaning
to adjust behavior and habits to fit in with a local community
Example
Immigrants often need to **adapt within communities** to feel at home.
移民常常需要**在社区内适应**，才能感受到家的感觉。
phrasal-verb

lean on for support

依赖某人以获得帮助或鼓励
Meaning
to rely on someone for help or encouragement
Example
We can always **lean on** our teammates **for support** during tough times.
在困难时期，我们总是可以依赖我们的队友以获得支持。
idiom

fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
idiom

bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
idiom

in the wrong hands

被可能造成伤害的人控制或使用
Meaning
controlled or used by people who could cause harm
Example
AI technology **in the wrong hands** could be disastrous.
人工智能技术落入错误的人手中可能是灾难性的。
phrasal-verb

stand out from

明显地不同于或优于他人
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her confidence makes her **stand out from** the rest of the team.
她的自信让她在团队中脱颖而出。
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.
idiom

put your nose to the grindstone

努力工作并专注于某事
Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
如果你想成功，你必须**努力工作**。
phrasal-verb

cool yourself off

在生气或兴奋后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or excited
Example
He went for a walk to **cool himself off** after the argument.
他在争论后去散步来**冷静下来**。
idiom

make it big

变得非常成功或著名
Meaning
to become very successful or famous
Example
He moved to Hollywood to **make it big**.
他搬到好莱坞去**出名**。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
phrasal-verb

let stress fade out

逐渐让压力消失或减轻
Meaning
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
Example
After meditation, I could feel my worries **fade out** slowly.
冥想后，我感觉到我的烦恼渐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

play along with

假装同意或配合某事
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
许多人只是假装同意热门话题，以保持在网上的相关性
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
idiom

set the stage

为某事的发生做好一切准备
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
经理的讲话帮助**为即将到来的会议做好了准备**。
phrasal-verb

bring into play

使用或引入某物以影响某种情况
Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president **brought into play** his connections to win the election.
总统**运用了**他的关系来赢得选举。
phrasal-verb

point someone toward

引导某人到正确的地方或资源
Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.
当地人在地图让人困惑时会指引旅行者到正确的公交车。
phrasal-verb

roll out subsidies

为行业推出财务支持项目
Meaning
to introduce financial support programs for industries
Example
The government plans to **roll out subsidies** for renewable energy projects.
政府计划推出可再生能源项目的补贴。
phrasal-verb

get ahead financially

随着时间的推移改善你的财务状况
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
在这个经济中，要改善财务状况需要精心规划。
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

ramp up to

增加或加强努力或生产，以恢复或满足需求
Meaning
to increase or intensify effort or production to recover or meet demand
Example
Factories **ramped up to** meet the rising post-crisis demand.
工厂增加了生产，以满足危机后日益增长的需求。
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

kiss and make up

吵架后重新和好
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
They always **kiss and make up** after every fight.
他们每次吵架后都会和好。
phrasal-verb

get along together

拥有友好和谐的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
尽管有分歧，他们相处得很好。
phrasal-verb

build resilience

发展从挑战或压力中恢复的能力
Meaning
to develop the ability to recover from challenges or stress
Example
Facing hardships helps you **build resilience** for the future.
面对困难帮助你为未来**建立弹性**。
idiom

right up one’s alley

完全适合某人兴趣或能力的事情
Meaning
something that suits one’s interests or abilities perfectly
Example
That cooking workshop is **right up your alley**, you should join!
这个烹饪工作坊正好符合你的兴趣，你应该加入！
phrasal-verb

push ahead

尽管有困难，仍然继续朝着目标努力工作
Meaning
to continue working hard towards a goal despite difficulties
Example
Even after many failures, she decided to **push ahead** with her startup idea.
尽管经历了许多失败，她还是决定继续推进她的创业想法。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

own up to

承认或坦白你做错的事情
Meaning
to admit or confess to something you did wrong
Example
She finally **owned up to** breaking the vase.
她最终**承认**打破了花瓶。
idiom

street smart

拥有实际的智慧和经验，而不仅仅是书本知识
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.
他可能没有学位，但他非常**街头聪明**。
phrasal-verb

go over the report

仔细查看或检查某物
Meaning
to review or examine something carefully
Example
Let's **go over the report** before the meeting starts.
在会议开始前，我们回顾报告。
idiom

Time heals all wounds

情感上的痛苦随着时间会减轻。
Meaning
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
Example
Don’t worry, time heals all wounds.
别担心，时间会治愈所有的伤口。
idiom

hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
idiom

kill time

在等待时做某事
Meaning
to do something while waiting
Example
We played cards to **kill time** before the show started.
我们玩牌来**打发时间**，直到节目开始。
idiom

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
phrasal-verb

blow it

在某件重要的事情上失败；失去机会
Meaning
to fail at something important; to lose an opportunity
Example
I really **blew it** in the interview by arriving late.
我真的在面试中因为迟到而**搞砸了**。
phrasal-verb

vet out

彻底检查某事以去除弱选项
Meaning
to examine something thoroughly to remove weak options
Example
We **vet out** risky proposals before they reach the board.
我们在提案进入董事会之前会彻底审查高风险提案。
phrasal-verb

look beyond differences

集中在共同目标上，而不是冲突或分歧上
Meaning
to focus on common goals instead of conflicts or disagreements
Example
Effective leaders **look beyond differences** to achieve unity.
有效的领导者**超越分歧**以实现团结。
idiom

throw money down the drain

把钱浪费在无用的事情上
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
买那个假品牌包就像是**把钱扔进排水管**。
phrasal-verb

loop people in

将其他人纳入信息或决策中
Meaning
to include others in information or decisions
Example
I'll **loop people in** on the findings after the interview.
面试结束后，我会将大家纳入结果中。
phrasal-verb

care from the heart

真心关心某人的感受或福祉
Meaning
to genuinely care about someone’s feelings or well-being
Example
She truly **cares from the heart** for everyone around her.
她真心关心她周围每个人的感受。
idiom

Shoulder to shoulder

密切而平等地一起工作。
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
士兵们在战斗中肩并肩站着。
idiom

I feel that

用来表达个人的信念或感觉
Meaning
Used to express a personal belief or feeling
Example
I feel that we could do better next time.
我觉得我们下次可以做得更好。
phrasal-verb

stay focused

保持注意力集中于目标，不受干扰
Meaning
to keep your attention on the goal without distractions
Example
Even during stressful times, it’s important to **stay focused** on your objectives.
即使在压力大的时候，也要专心致志于自己的目标。
phrasal-verb

transition through

平稳地通过不同的变化阶段
Meaning
to pass through different phases of change smoothly
Example
The company managed to **transition through** restructuring with minimal disruption.
公司成功地通过了重组，几乎没有中断。
phrasal-verb

cut down unemployment

降低失业率
Meaning
to reduce the rate of people without jobs
Example
Industrial expansion aims to **cut down unemployment** in rural areas.
工业扩张的目标是在农村地区减少失业率。
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。
phrasal-verb

add up to

形成总金额；在财务上有意义
Meaning
to result in a total amount; to make sense financially
Example
All these small expenses **add up to** a large amount by the end of the month.
所有这些小费用到月末会**加起来**成为一笔大钱。
phrasal-verb

give credit to

承认某人的贡献
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s contribution
Example
You should **give credit to** those who helped you succeed.
你应该**给予那些帮助你成功的人**应有的荣誉。
phrasal-verb

set aside funds

为特定目的预留资金
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
政府已为农村发展预留资金。
idiom

no pain, no gain

没有痛苦就没有收获
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
他每天都在练习，因为他相信 **no pain, no gain**。
idiom

at sixes and sevens

处于混乱或无序的状态
Meaning
in a state of confusion or disorder
Example
After the renovation, the office was **at sixes and sevens** for weeks.
翻新后，办公室有好几个星期都处于 **混乱或无序的状态**。
idiom

knock someone for six

极大地震惊或使某人烦恼
Meaning
to shock or upset someone greatly
Example
The sudden loss **knocked him for six**.
突如其来的损失 **让他震惊**。
idiom

game plan

一个经过深思熟虑的策略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
在会见投资者之前，我们需要一个坚实的游戏计划。
phrasal-verb

stimulate demand

鼓励人们购买更多商品或服务
Meaning
to encourage people to buy more goods or services
Example
The government reduced taxes to **stimulate demand** in the economy.
政府降低税收以刺激需求。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
idiom

switch over

从一个系统或选项切换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
团队今晚将切换到新软件。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
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。
phrasal-verb

apologize sincerely

真诚道歉
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
如果你犯了错误，请真诚地向那个人道歉。
phrasal-verb

come up empty

未能实现或找到某事
Meaning
to fail to achieve or find something
Example
We searched everywhere but **came up empty**.
我们到处搜索，但**一无所获**。
idiom

turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
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。
phrasal-verb

come up in

在对话中被提到或讨论
Meaning
to be mentioned or discussed in a conversation
Example
Your name **came up in** our meeting yesterday.
昨天在我们的会议中提到了你的名字。
phrasal-verb

unwind with

通过做些愉快的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
我通常在晚餐后通过听音乐来放松。
idiom

artificial brainpower

由AI系统提供的智能或决策
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
这辆车依赖于**人工脑力**在交通中导航。
idiom

match made in heaven

完美的浪漫情侣
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
每个人都说他们是**天作之合**。
idiom

patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
idiom

hold yourself accountable

为你的行为承担个人责任
Meaning
to take personal responsibility for your actions
Example
You must always **hold yourself accountable** for your actions.
你必须总是**为自己的行为负责**。
idiom

Pull together

共同努力以实现某件事情。
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们都一起努力，我们可以按时完成项目。
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。
phrasal-verb

zone back in

在分心之后重新集中注意力
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
在散步之后，我重新集中精力并完成了报告。
phrasal-verb

go up

增加; 上升
Meaning
to increase; to rise
Example
The price of oil has **gone up** recently.
最近油价已经上涨了。
idiom

Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
phrasal-verb

move past hurt

从痛苦的经历中情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally from a painful experience
Example
It took her years to **move past hurt** and trust again.
她花了多年才**走出伤痛**，重新建立信任。
idiom

go out of one’s way

为帮助某人做出特别的努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.
她**走出她的路**来确保我们感到受欢迎。
idiom

law and order

通过遵守法律维护的和平状态
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
警察负责维护**法与秩序**。
phrasal-verb

look into research

深入研究或调查某事
Meaning
to study or investigate something deeply
Example
You need to **look into research** materials before writing your paper.
在写论文之前，你需要仔细研究研究材料。
idiom

double-edged sword

有利也有弊的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
人工智能监控对于安全和隐私来说是一把**双刃剑**。
idiom

touch and go

一种结果难以预料的风险或不确定的情况
Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
他是否能在手术中幸存下来，真是**很难说**。
idiom

a weight on your shoulders

沉重的负担或责任，造成压力
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
独自管理公司是 **他肩上的重担**。
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sleep like a baby

睡得非常安稳舒适
Meaning
to sleep very peacefully and comfortably
Example
After a warm bath, she **slept like a baby**.
洗了个热水澡后，她睡得像个婴儿一样香。
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hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
phrasal-verb

work against the clock

在截止日期之前尽力完成某事
Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
我们**与时间赛跑**，今天提交提案。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

take to

开始喜欢某人或某事
Meaning
to start liking someone or something
Example
She quickly **took to** her new job.
她很快就喜欢上了她的新工作。
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play politics

以操控或战略的方式行事，以获得优势
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
他被指控试图**玩政治**，而不是专注于国家的福利。
phrasal-verb

stay back

保持在安全距离以远离危险
Meaning
to remain at a safe distance from danger
Example
Everyone, **stay back** until the area is secure.
大家，**保持后退**，直到区域安全。
phrasal-verb

blow in

意外到来，通常伴随风
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly, usually with wind
Example
A cold wind suddenly **blew in** from the north.
一股冷风突然从北方**吹入**。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为，向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
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share the load

将工作或责任分配给人们
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
我们应该**分担负担**，这样就不会有人太累了
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Make the most of something

充分利用某事物。
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
你应该充分利用这个机会。
phrasal-verb

take away

移除某物；让某人学习或记住某事
Meaning
to remove something; to make someone learn or remember something
Example
What did you **take away** from the meeting?
你从会议中学到了什么？
phrasal-verb

tune up to

调整或准备设备或自己，以便在线上更好地表现
Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to **tune up to** avoid technical issues.
在虚拟会议之前，确保进行 **tune up to**，以避免技术问题。
idiom

flesh out

向某事物添加更多细节
Meaning
to add more detail to something
Example
We need to **flesh out** the proposal before presenting it.
我们需要在展示之前将提案补充更多细节。
idiom

back off

离开或停止给某人压力
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
让我们**退一步**，给他们一些决定的空间。
idiom

Practice makes perfect

你练习得越多，你就变得越好。
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
熟能生巧，所以继续尝试。
idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
idiom

ground control

管理情况的权威或人们
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
在这个项目中，Sarah 是控制中心。
phrasal-verb

ease off pressure

减轻压力或工作负担以感到轻松
Meaning
to reduce stress or workload to feel relaxed
Example
Take short breaks to **ease off pressure** during work.
在工作中休息一下，帮助缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

hunt for

仔细寻找某物，特别是一个好交易
Meaning
to look carefully for something, especially a good deal
Example
She loves to **hunt for** discounts during sales.
她喜欢在打折期间**寻找**折扣。
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from the bottom of my heart

由衷感谢
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
我从**内心深处**感谢你的一切。
phrasal-verb

come into balance

恢复情感稳定与和谐
Meaning
to regain emotional stability and harmony
Example
Meditation helps her **come into balance** after stressful days.
冥想帮助她在压力大的日子后**恢复平衡**。
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a steep learning curve

当某事很难学习，通常是迅速的
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
新软件有一个**陡峭的学习曲线**，但我设法理解了它。
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in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
idiom

sink or swim

凭自己的努力成功或失败
Meaning
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
Example
When you start your own business, it’s **sink or swim**.
当你开始自己的生意时，要么成功要么失败。
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

get sick of

对某事或某人感到厌烦或烦恼
Meaning
to become bored or annoyed with something or someone
Example
I **got sick of** hearing the same song over and over.
我**厌倦了**重复听同一首歌。
idiom

Catwalk queen

一个非常自信又时尚的女人，就像模特一样
Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
她走进房间，像一个T台女王。
idiom

ghost someone

突然停止与某人在线沟通
Meaning
to suddenly stop communicating with someone online
Example
He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.
他以前每天发短信给我，但后来他**鬼化**我了。