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phrasal-verb

scroll down

向下滚动页面以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the page downward to see more content
Example
Just **scroll down** to read the full post.
只需向下滚动以阅读完整帖子
phrasal-verb

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
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

speak out for nature

公开为大自然发声
Meaning
to publicly express concern or support for environmental protection
Example
Celebrities are using their platforms to **speak out for nature**.
名人们正在利用他们的平台来为大自然发声。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
idiom

slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
phrasal-verb

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
idiom

stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
phrasal-verb

speak against

批评或表达对某事或某人的反对意见
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
他在会议上**反对**这项政策。
phrasal-verb

settle into peace

达到内心平静与平衡的状态
Meaning
to reach a state of inner calm and balance
Example
After journaling, I finally **settled into peace**.
写完日记后，我终于**找到了平静**。
phrasal-verb

step into power

担任正式领导角色
Meaning
to assume an official leadership role
Example
A new coalition **steps into power** after the election.
选举后，新的联盟掌权。
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**。
phrasal-verb

scroll through

向下或向上滚动页面以查看内容
Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
我昨晚花了一个小时 **浏览** Instagram。
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**。
idiom

set the stage for

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
phrasal-verb

speak around

讨论一个话题而不直接处理它
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
他倾向于**讨论一个话题**真正的问题，而不是直接面对它。
phrasal-verb

show admiration for

表达赞同与尊重
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
他公开地**表示了对**她的勇气的钦佩。
idiom

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
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

sync expectations up

确保每个人理解相同的计划
Meaning
to make sure everyone understands the same plan
Example
Let's **sync expectations up** before we send the proposal.
在发送提案之前，我们先同步期望。
phrasal-verb

single out

从一组中挑选一个人或事物，给予特别关注
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
老师**挑选**了一个学生来表扬。
phrasal-verb

stumble over

在说话或读书时犯错误
Meaning
to make an error while speaking or reading
Example
He **stumbled over** several words in the script.
他在剧本中**绊倒了**几个词。
phrasal-verb

stay on

保持连接或继续工作
Meaning
to remain connected or continue working
Example
Can you **stay on** the call until we finish the report?
你能保持在电话中直到我们完成报告吗？
phrasal-verb

stand aside

站到一边；撤退并让别人接管
Meaning
to step to one side; to withdraw and let others take charge
Example
He **stood aside** to let her pass.
他**站到一边**让她通过。
phrasal-verb

shake up

对组织进行重大改革以提高它
Meaning
to make major changes in an organization to improve it
Example
The new CEO plans to **shake up** the company’s culture to encourage innovation.
新任CEO计划对公司的文化进行重大改革，以促进创新。
idiom

scare the life out of someone

非常吓到某人
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
那部恐怖片**把我吓坏了**。
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。
idiom

show one's true colors

揭示一个人的真实性格或感情，通常是在隐藏之后
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
他在慈善活动中做志愿者时终于展现了他的真实面目。
idiom

soft launch

在全面发布之前，对新产品进行有限或安静的发布
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
公司进行了一个**软启动**来测试客户反应。
phrasal-verb

snap out

突然停止悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly stop being sad or depressed
Example
He needs to **snap out** of that bad mood.
他需要从那种糟糕的心情中走出来。
idiom

see the bigger picture

理解情况或问题的整体
Meaning
to understand the full scope of a situation or problem
Example
To make an informed decision, you need to **see the bigger picture**.
为了做出明智的决策，您需要**看到全局**。
phrasal-verb

spread out investment

通过分散投资来降低风险
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
在不同的行业中**spread out investment**是明智的。
idiom

small talk

关于无关紧要话题的随意或礼貌交谈
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
我们在等公交车时聊了些闲话。
phrasal-verb

stand firm for

为你相信的某人或某事坚定支持
Meaning
to remain supportive and steady for someone or something you believe in
Example
She **stood firm for** her friend even when others doubted him.
她坚定支持她的朋友，即使其他人怀疑他。
idiom

stretch the truth

夸大或让某事看起来比实际更重要
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
他有时**夸大事实**来给人留下深刻印象。
idiom

sitting on a gold mine

拥有某些非常有价值的东西，但尚未意识到
Meaning
to have something very valuable that is not yet realized
Example
That old property is worth millions — you're **sitting on a gold mine**.
那块老物业价值数百万——你坐在一座金矿上。
phrasal-verb

set out

以明确的目标或计划开始行动
Meaning
to begin an action with a clear purpose or plan
Example
The leader **set out** to build a more collaborative culture.
领导者**设定**要建立更具合作性的文化。
phrasal-verb

set up

建立或创建一个组织、系统或结构
Meaning
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
Example
They **set up** a new political party to challenge the ruling government.
他们建立了一个新的政党，以挑战执政政府。
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

speak down to

用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
不要以居高临下的态度与同事交谈；平等对待他们。
phrasal-verb

sink into

逐渐陷入一种负面情绪
Meaning
to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
Example
She **sank into** depression after losing her job.
她在失业后**陷入**抑郁。
phrasal-verb

sing the praises of

热情地赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
导演在活动后热情地赞扬了团队。
phrasal-verb

speak out against

公开表达反对某事
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
许多市民公开表达了对不公平法律的反对。
phrasal-verb

shore up confidence

支持或增强对经济的信任与信心
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
政府宣布了新的改革措施，以增强金融市场的信任。
phrasal-verb

step up production

增加制造产量以满足出口需求
Meaning
to increase the manufacturing output to meet export demand
Example
Factories **stepped up production** to fulfill international orders.
工厂**提高了生产**以满足国际订单。
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。
idiom

stage fright

在观众面前表演前的紧张感
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
即使有经验的演员有时也会紧张。
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。
phrasal-verb

spotlight progress

突出已经取得的积极步骤
Meaning
to highlight positive steps that have been made
Example
We **spotlight progress** in standups so hope stays alive.
我们在站立会议中突出**spotlight 进展**，以保持希望的活力。
phrasal-verb

step up with

在需要时提供领导或资源
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
每当团队感到困惑时，她总是 step up with 清晰的目标。
phrasal-verb

stamp out

完全停止一些坏或有害的事情
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.
该运动旨在根除政治腐败。
phrasal-verb

slow down growth

减少经济扩张的速度
Meaning
to reduce the rate of economic expansion
Example
Rising inflation can **slow down growth** in developing countries.
上升的通货膨胀可能会减缓发展中国家的经济增长。
idiom

spread the love

向他人展示善意和情感
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
她总是通过帮助他人来传播爱。
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。
phrasal-verb

sniff around

试图偷偷发现信息或出于好奇
Meaning
to try to find out information secretly or out of curiosity
Example
Reporters have been **sniffing around** for details about the case.
记者们一直在**四处嗅探**，试图了解案件的细节。
phrasal-verb

sketch out

做一个粗略或简单的绘画；简要概述一个想法
Meaning
to make a rough or simple drawing; to outline an idea briefly
Example
The designer **sketched out** the new logo before finalizing it.
设计师在最终定稿前**草拟**了新标志。
idiom

safeguard your system

保护你的计算机系统或网络免受攻击
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
确保使用最新的防病毒软件来**保护你的系统**。
phrasal-verb

show up as

以特定的方式或形式出现
Meaning
to appear in a particular way or form
Example
Your mistake **shows up as** a red mark on the report.
你的错误在报告中作为红色标记出现
phrasal-verb

stand beside

在困难时刻支持或忠诚于某人
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive to someone in difficult times
Example
True friends always **stand beside** you when life gets tough.
真正的朋友总是在生活变得艰难时支持你。
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。
phrasal-verb

spark off ideas

激发或启发新的创意思想
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.
这个工作坊帮助为未来的项目激发了新想法。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
phrasal-verb

speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
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

sub in for

暂时替代某人在角色中
Meaning
to replace someone temporarily in a role
Example
Can you **sub in for** me at the networking event tonight?
你能在今晚的网络活动中替我顶替吗？
idiom

simmer down

在生气或激动之后变得冷静
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
给他几分钟时间冷静下来再和他说话。
phrasal-verb

stay open to

愿意考虑或接受新的想法或经验
Meaning
to be willing to consider or accept new ideas or experiences
Example
Always **stay open to** new perspectives while learning.
在学习时始终保持开放，接受新的观点。
idiom

Slow and steady wins the race

持之以恒和耐心通向成功。
Meaning
Consistency and patience lead to success.
Example
Remember, **slow and steady wins the race**.
记住，稳步前进的人最终会赢得比赛。
phrasal-verb

speak from

基于个人经验表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.
她在警告关于那家公司的时候，**从经验中说话**。
idiom

sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
phrasal-verb

scale up investment

增加投资于某个项目或领域的资金数额
Meaning
to increase the amount of money invested in a project or sector
Example
The policy aims to **scale up investment** in renewable energy.
该政策旨在 **扩大投资** 于可再生能源。
idiom

stoic calm

在困难或压力大的情况下保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in difficult or stressful situations
Example
Even during the crisis, she maintained **stoic calm**.
即使在危机时，她也保持了**stoic calm**。
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

set meeting notes live

发布最新的会议记录供所有人查看
Meaning
to publish the latest minutes for everyone to view
Example
Please **set meeting notes live** right after the session ends.
请在会议结束后立即设置会议记录为实时。
phrasal-verb

shut down

关闭计算机或系统
Meaning
to turn off a computer or system
Example
Make sure to **shut down** your computer before leaving.
在离开之前，确保**关闭**您的计算机。
idiom

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
phrasal-verb

sign off from

停止参与在线会议或平台
Meaning
to stop participating in an online meeting or platform
Example
I **sign off from** chat at six to spend time with my kids.
我六点从聊天中退出，以便和我的孩子们共度时光。
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！
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。
phrasal-verb

snow under

被过多的工作或雪压倒
Meaning
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
Example
We were completely **snowed under** during the winter storm.
我们在冬季风暴期间完全**被雪埋没**。
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

stand by someone

保持忠诚或支持
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
真正的朋友在困难时期彼此支持。
phrasal-verb

sit with yourself

独自度过安静的时间，反思你的情感和思想
Meaning
to spend quiet time alone reflecting on your feelings and thoughts
Example
It’s important to **sit with yourself** to understand your emotions.
重要的是要 **与自己独处** 以理解你的情感。
phrasal-verb

shift to

转移或改变焦点、方法或责任
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
我们的公司计划转向混合工作模式。
idiom

set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
phrasal-verb

step toward progress

朝着进步迈出一步
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
每一项改革都是全球发展的一步。
idiom

stab someone in the back

背叛信任你的人
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
我简直不敢相信他在我为他做了这么多之后竟然**在背后捅了我一刀**。
idiom

social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
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

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
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。
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。
idiom

steer clear of

避开某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
天黑以后你应该避开那条街。
phrasal-verb

sit in for

暂时替代某人
Meaning
to substitute for someone temporarily
Example
The assistant will **sit in for** the teacher today.
今天助理将**坐下来为**老师。
phrasal-verb

speak highly of

称赞某人或某事
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
每个人都高度评价她的职业道德。
idiom

spin up

快速启动某事，尤其是一个系统
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
IT团队可以在几分钟内启动一个测试服务器。
phrasal-verb

scroll down to

向下滚动屏幕以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
向下滚动以查看帖子的最新评论
idiom

sit tight

保持冷静，耐心等待
Meaning
to stay calm and wait patiently
Example
Just **sit tight** and wait for the results.
只要保持冷静，耐心等待结果。
phrasal-verb

set goals

决定你或你的团队想要实现什么
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.
我们的团队应该为下一个季度设定目标，以保持专注。
phrasal-verb

shut off from

停止与他人沟通或分享情感
Meaning
to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
Example
After the argument, he **shut himself off from** everyone for days.
争吵后，他**与所有人断开**了好几天。
phrasal-verb

stand against

强烈反对或抵制某事
Meaning
to oppose or resist something strongly
Example
He decided to **stand against** the unfair law.
他决定反对不公正的法律。
phrasal-verb

start up

开始一个新业务或项目
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
他们决定在他们的城市启动一个食品配送服务。
idiom

see both sides

理解争论中的双方观点
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
我能理解问题的双方观点，所以很难做出选择。
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

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

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
idiom

shoulder the burden

承担困难或不愉快事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
她不得不承担照顾家庭的重担。
phrasal-verb

step out of

超越你平常的极限或舒适区
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
为了成长，你需要走出你的舒适区。
phrasal-verb

see over

检查一个地方，特别是房子或建筑物
Meaning
to inspect a place, especially a house or building
Example
We went to **see over** the new apartment before signing the contract.
我们去检查新公寓，然后签署合同。
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

small potatoes

微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
与石油出口相比，纺织贸易微不足道。
phrasal-verb

sit in on

参加会议或课程而不积极参与
Meaning
to attend a meeting or class without participating actively
Example
He was allowed to **sit in on** the meeting as an observer.
他被允许作为观察员参加会议。
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

settle for

接受不完美的事物，因为没有更好的选择
Meaning
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option
Example
He didn’t like the first design but had to **settle for** it due to time constraints.
他不喜欢第一个设计，但由于时间限制，他不得不将就它。
phrasal-verb

send back

退还购买的物品以获得退款或更换
Meaning
to return a purchased item for a refund or replacement
Example
I had to **send back** the shirt because it didn’t fit.
我不得不**退还**那件衬衫，因为它不合身。
phrasal-verb

stabilize currency

防止货币价值的大幅波动
Meaning
to prevent large fluctuations in the value of a currency
Example
Central banks intervene to **stabilize currency** during financial crises.
中央银行在金融危机期间干预以稳定货币。
idiom

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
phrasal-verb

stand with

支持或表达与某人或某个团体的团结
Meaning
to support or show solidarity with someone or a group
Example
Many countries **stand with** those affected by the global crisis.
许多国家站在那些受到全球危机影响的人们一边。
idiom

scared out of one's wits

非常害怕
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
巨大的雷声把我吓坏了。