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idiom

scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
phrasal-verb

pick up where you left off

从你停止的地方继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
让我们**从上周停下的地方继续**。
phrasal-verb

hook up

将电子设备连接在一起
Meaning
to connect electronic devices together
Example
I need to **hook up** my printer to the laptop.
我需要将我的打印机连接到笔记本电脑。
phrasal-verb

check out for the day

结束工作并在当天剩余时间里放松心情
Meaning
to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day
Example
Once my reports are sent, I **check out for the day** and rest.
一旦我发送完报告,我就结束工作,放松休息。
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。
idiom

Keep an even keel

保持冷静和稳定,尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
尽管面临压力,她在整个项目中保持冷静。
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

butterflies in your stomach

感到紧张或心理不安
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
我在大场合前总是感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

speak up for

自信地为自己或他人辩护或支持
Meaning
to defend or support yourself or someone else confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for** yourself when you know you’re right.
当你知道自己是对的时,你需要为自己**speak up for**。
idiom

burst out laughing

突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone **burst out laughing** at his joke.
每个人听了他的笑话都**爆笑起来**。
idiom

rise and shine

醒来并充满活力地开始你的一天
Meaning
wake up and start your day energetically
Example
**Rise and shine**, it’s a brand new day!
起床闪耀吧,这是全新的一天!
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
idiom

iron out the bugs

修复小问题或错误
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
我们整晚都在修复AI聊天机器人的小错误。
idiom

by and large

大体上
Meaning
generally speaking; on the whole
Example
**By and large**, we agree with your proposal.
大体上,我们同意你的提案。
phrasal-verb

drop behind

在进步或发展上落后于他人
Meaning
to fall behind others in progress or development
Example
She started to **drop behind** in her studies after missing several classes.
在错过几节课后,她开始在学习上落后。
phrasal-verb

ramp up exports

增加出口的数量或速度
Meaning
to increase the volume or rate of exports
Example
The manufacturing sector aims to **ramp up exports** in the next fiscal year.
制造业部门计划在下一个财政年度增加出口。
phrasal-verb

sit for

参加考试
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
我下周将**参加考试**,准备我的期末考试。
idiom

take no prisoners

在实现某事时无情或极端坚定
Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team **takes no prisoners** when it comes to competition.
我们的销售团队在面对竞争时**绝不手软**。
idiom

in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间,每个人都兴高采烈。
phrasal-verb

show respect for

向某人或某物表示尊重或崇敬
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
人们在传统仪式中**表示对**他们的祖先的尊重。
phrasal-verb

swap notes on

交换关于某事的信息或提示
Meaning
to exchange information or tips about something
Example
Let's **swap notes on** the new app after we try it out.
我们在尝试新应用后交换意见。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时,**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
phrasal-verb

move into

开始在一个新的角色或领域工作
Meaning
to start working in a new role or area
Example
She recently **moved into** a senior management position.
她最近 **调入** 高级管理职位。
phrasal-verb

push through with hope

带着信念和乐观继续尝试
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
你可以**push through with hope**并达到你的目标。
phrasal-verb

keep up on

保持与在线工作或沟通保持更新
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
她总是通过Slack保持对公司新闻的更新。
phrasal-verb

fall off

从高处掉落;减少
Meaning
to drop from a higher place; to decrease
Example
Sales have **fallen off** since last month.
自上个月以来,销售**下降**了。
phrasal-verb

shake hands on

正式达成协议或完成交易
Meaning
to agree on something formally or finalize a deal
Example
They finally **shook hands on** the joint investment plan.
他们最终达成了联合投资计划的协议。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前,先彻底讨论这个提案。
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

base on

将某物作为基础或起点
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
结论是基于可靠的证据。
phrasal-verb

cheer for

为某人或某事展示支持或热情
Meaning
to show support or enthusiasm for someone or something
Example
The crowd **cheered for** their favorite player loudly.
人群大声为他们最喜欢的球员加油。
idiom

fill in on

向某人提供最新信息
Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
你能告诉我政策的最新更新吗?
idiom

head up

领导一个团队或项目
Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will **head up** the new outreach campaign.
Priya将领导新的外展活动。
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

open your heart

变得更加情感上可用或充满爱
Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
她决定再次**敞开心扉**去爱。
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。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
phrasal-verb

keep up growth

随着时间推移保持经济增长
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
政府正在专注于政策以保持增长,同时保持稳定。
idiom

to be ahead of the curve

比别人更先进
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
她的研究在人工智能领域**领先**。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃,所以早起开始新的一天。
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。
phrasal-verb

do up

固定像扣子或鞋带这样的东西; 装饰或翻新
Meaning
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or renovate
Example
Can you help me **do up** the back of my dress?
你能帮我把裙子的背面做好吗?
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

upgrade your mindset

让自己的思维方式适应现代的变化或创新
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
在人工智能时代,**升级你的思维方式**非常重要。
phrasal-verb

live up to

达到期望或标准
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
他努力工作以符合父母的期望。
phrasal-verb

pig out on

吃得太多
Meaning
to eat too much of something
Example
We **pigged out on** pizza last night.
我们昨晚吃了很多披萨。
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

open up trade routes

为国际商品交换创造新的道路
Meaning
to create new paths for international exchange of goods
Example
They are negotiating to **open up trade routes** with neighboring countries.
他们正在与邻国谈判,以**开放贸易路线**。
idiom

Take off

开始迅速成功; 离开地面。
Meaning
To begin to succeed rapidly; to leave the ground.
Example
Her business really **took off** after the new marketing campaign.
她的生意在新的营销活动之后真的**起飞**了。
idiom

opt out

选择不参与
Meaning
to choose not to participate
Example
Employees can **opt out** of the program if they want.
员工可以选择不参加该程序,如果他们愿意的话。
phrasal-verb

show back up

在离开或缺席后返回
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
他在几个月的沉默后突然**重新出现**。
phrasal-verb

carry out negotiations

进行正式讨论以达成协议
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
我们的团队将在下周与外国投资者进行谈判。
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。
phrasal-verb

fall behind in

在某方面没有像其他人一样进展
Meaning
to not make as much progress as others in something
Example
If you skip classes, you might **fall behind in** your studies.
如果你跳过课,你可能会在学业上**落后**。
phrasal-verb

build confidence through practice

通过重复练习变得更加自信
Meaning
to become more self-assured by repeated practice
Example
You can **build confidence through practice** in public speaking.
你可以通过练习在公共演讲中建立自信。
idiom

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知,我认为你做得对。
idiom

tear into someone

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
教练在他们输了比赛后**批评了**球员。
phrasal-verb

take part

参加或参与某项活动
Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people **take part** in the annual marathon as a hobby.
许多人作为爱好参加年度马拉松。
idiom

beyond words

无法用言语描述的极大或极端
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.
她的善良是**无法用言语描述的**。
idiom

make strides

取得显著进展
Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really **made strides** in product development.
公司在产品开发方面确实**取得了显著进展**。
phrasal-verb

break away into laughter

突然开始笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing
Example
Everyone **broke away into laughter** after his funny comment.
每个人在他搞笑的评论后**大笑了起来**。
phrasal-verb

take photos of

拍摄某人或某物的照片
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone **took photos of** the beautiful decorations.
每个人**拍了美丽的装饰照片**。
idiom

SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
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

pull into

开进一个地方,比如停车场或车站
Meaning
to drive into a place, such as a parking lot or station
Example
The bus **pulled into** the terminal right on time.
公共汽车**准时到达**了终点站。
idiom

go behind someone’s back

偷偷或欺骗性地做某事,反对某人
Meaning
to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone
Example
She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.
她**在我背后**告诉经理一切。
phrasal-verb

bring along

带某人或某物去你去的地方
Meaning
to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
Example
You can **bring along** your sister to the party if you like.
如果你愿意,你可以带你的妹妹去派对。
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
idiom

reach new heights

比以前获得更多,改进
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
他们的生意现在在收入方面正在**达到新高度**。
idiom

social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间,每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
idiom

nod in agreement

通过点头表示同意
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
当计划被解释时,每个人都点头表示同意。
idiom

lie through one’s teeth

公然撒谎
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
他说自己生病了,其实是在公然撒谎。
idiom

click-through rate

点击广告或链接的用户百分比
Meaning
the percentage of users who click on an ad or link
Example
Our **click-through rate** improved after we changed the headline.
我们的**点击率**在我们更改标题后有所改善。
phrasal-verb

be indebted to

欠某人情
Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or obliged to someone
Example
I’ll always **be indebted to** my mentor for his guidance.
我将永远感激我的导师,感谢他的指导。
idiom

as happy as a clam

感到完全快乐和满足
Meaning
feeling completely happy and content
Example
After a long vacation, he was **as happy as a clam**.
长假之后,他感到非常快乐。
idiom

work like a charm

完全或非常有效地运作
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
新解决方案非常有效。
idiom

set the example

以自己期望的行为为榜样
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
经理总是通过准时和勤奋工作来**树立榜样**。
phrasal-verb

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

teamwork makes the dream work

合作会导致成功
Meaning
working together leads to success
Example
We can accomplish so much if we cooperate, because **teamwork makes the dream work**.
如果我们合作,我们可以实现很多目标,因为**团队合作让梦想成真**。
idiom

school of hard knocks

通过艰难的生活经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学;他从**艰难教训学校**中学习。
phrasal-verb

let through

让情感自然流动,而不抵抗它们
Meaning
to allow emotions to pass naturally without resisting them
Example
It’s okay to **let through** your sadness and then move on.
允许让你的悲伤**通过**,然后继续前进。
idiom

at the end of the day

当一切都考虑到时;最终
Meaning
when everything is considered; ultimately
Example
**At the end of the day**, teamwork solved the problem.
最终,团队合作解决了问题。
idiom

keep things in perspective

通过现实地看待事物保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
Example
When stressed, try to **keep things in perspective**.
当感到压力时,试着**保持事情的视角**。
idiom

bring up

抚养或照顾一个孩子直到成年
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
她是由她的祖父母抚养长大的。
idiom

bull market

股票价格上涨的时期
Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
投资者在**牛市**期间持乐观态度。
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

gears in motion

过程已经开始并正在进行
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
一旦计划获批,进程便开始运转。
idiom

I’m of the opinion that

我相信; 表达一个坚定的意见
Meaning
I believe that; expressing a firm opinion
Example
I’m of the opinion that honesty always pays.
我相信诚实总会得到回报。
phrasal-verb

download from

将数据从互联网传输到设备
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
你可以直接从网站下载到你的计算机。
phrasal-verb

get wrong

误解或做出错误的判断
Meaning
to misunderstand or make an incorrect judgment
Example
You **got it wrong**—that wasn’t what I meant.
你理解错了,那不是我想表达的意思。
phrasal-verb

rise under

在面对巨大压力或挑战时表现出色
Meaning
to perform well despite facing great pressure or challenges
Example
He always **rises under** pressure and delivers his best work.
他总是在压力下表现出色,交出最好的工作。
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资,已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
idiom

Take something with a grain of salt

不要把某事看得太过于严肃或字面理解
Meaning
To not take something too seriously or literally
Example
You should **take his stories with a grain of salt**; he often exaggerates.
你应该**对他的故事保持怀疑态度**; 他常常夸大其词。
phrasal-verb

come up against

面临问题或困难
Meaning
to face a problem or difficulty
Example
We **came up against** several obstacles during the project.
我们在项目期间遇到了几个障碍。
phrasal-verb

stir up

引发活动或能量增加
Meaning
to cause activity or energy to increase
Example
New infrastructure projects have **stirred up** economic growth in rural areas.
新的基础设施项目已在农村地区**激发**了经济增长。
phrasal-verb

bring in sustainability goals

引入新的环境或社会目标
Meaning
to introduce new environmental or social targets
Example
The firm plans to **bring in sustainability goals** for all departments.
公司计划为所有部门引入可持续性目标。
idiom

a win-win situation

一个每个人都受益的情况
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
合并这两家公司为双方创造了**双赢的局面**。
idiom

make up

在争吵或打斗后和解
Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always **make up** after small arguments.
他们总是在小争吵后和解。
phrasal-verb

pop up

突然出现在屏幕上
Meaning
to appear suddenly on the screen
Example
A message just **popped up** on my screen.
一个消息刚刚**弹出**在我的屏幕上。
phrasal-verb

work ahead

提前完成工作,直到最后期限
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
我尽量**提前工作**,这样截止日期就不会让我感到压力。
idiom

better late than never

做某事迟做总比根本不做要好
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
**迟做总比不做强** – 他终于道歉了。
phrasal-verb

draw back

撤退;犹豫或从某个情境中退出
Meaning
to move away; to hesitate or retreat from a situation
Example
She **drew back** when she realized how dangerous it was.
当她意识到有多危险时,她**退后**了。
idiom

give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要,他会把自己的衬衫给你。
phrasal-verb

think outside boundaries

无拘无束地进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
设计师必须 **跳出框架思考** 才能保持创新。
phrasal-verb

run out of cash

没有足够的钱继续运营或活动
Meaning
to have no money left to continue operations or activities
Example
Many small businesses **run out of cash** during prolonged recessions.
许多小企业在长期衰退期间**耗尽了现金**。
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。
phrasal-verb

whip up

快速准备一顿饭
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.
她可以在几分钟内准备一个健康的沙拉
idiom

head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他一见面就**深深地爱上**了她。
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。
idiom

have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。
idiom

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力,一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论,委员会最终屈服了。
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。
phrasal-verb

dig for facts

仔细搜索以发现真实的信息
Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
调查员在报告看起来不清楚时**挖掘事实**。
idiom

upgrade your thinking

改善你的思维过程或心态
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
为了适应人工智能趋势,你必须升级你的思维。
idiom

connect the dots

在思想或信息之间建立联系
Meaning
to make connections between ideas or information
Example
Once you **connect the dots**, the whole picture will make sense.
一旦你**连接点**,整个图像就会有意义。
phrasal-verb

reach down for

伸出手来帮助某人站起来或拿到某物
Meaning
to extend one’s hand to help someone get up or reach something
Example
He **reached down for** the child who had fallen.
他伸出手来帮助那个摔倒的孩子
idiom

take someone at their word

相信某人说的是实话
Meaning
to trust that someone is telling the truth
Example
You can **take her at her word**; she never lies.
你可以**相信她的话**;她从不撒谎。
idiom

keep up with

保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
很难跟上最新的科技趋势。
idiom

go back and forth

不断改变对某事的想法
Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
他一直在犹豫是否购买新车。
idiom

in your face advertising

具有攻击性或非常直接的广告形式
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
一些品牌使用**直面广告**来保持其记忆度。