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phrasal-verb

set about

以决心开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
他在早餐后开始打扫整个房子。
idiom

be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
idiom

key in on

专注于某个特定的事物
Meaning
to give focused attention to something specific
Example
The coach asked the team to **key in on** their defensive mistakes.
教练要求团队**专注于**他们的防守错误。
phrasal-verb

work from

根据一个来源或参考来创作
Meaning
to base your creation on a source or reference
Example
She **worked from** a photograph to paint the portrait.
她**从**一张照片开始画肖像。
idiom

one in a million

非常特别或稀有
Meaning
very special or rare
Example
Her kindness makes her **one in a million**.
她的善良使她成为**百万分之一**。
phrasal-verb

step outside

超越自己的舒适区或熟悉的环境
Meaning
to move beyond one’s comfort zone or familiar environment
Example
You grow as a person when you **step outside** your cultural comfort zone.
当你走出自己的文化舒适区时，你会作为一个人而成长。
phrasal-verb

push through limits

超越看似可能的界限；克服边界
Meaning
to go beyond what seems possible; to overcome boundaries
Example
Athletes must **push through limits** to reach their full potential.
运动员必须**突破极限**才能发挥他们的全部潜力。
phrasal-verb

carry yourself with pride

以自信和尊严的方式表现自己
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
无论何时 **以自豪的姿态展示自己**, 即使在困难时刻。
phrasal-verb

get together

与家人或朋友社交性地见面
Meaning
to meet with family or friends socially
Example
Our whole family **gets together** every New Year’s Eve.
我们全家每年除夕都**聚在一起**。
phrasal-verb

celebrate wins with

与某人一起庆祝成就
Meaning
to mark achievements alongside someone
Example
We **celebrate wins with** a quick message in the team chat.
我们通过团队聊天中的快速消息庆祝胜利。
phrasal-verb

get by on

以有限的钱生活
Meaning
to manage to live with a certain amount of money
Example
Many families **get by on** a small income in rural areas.
许多家庭在农村地区靠有限的收入生活。
idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
idiom

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
phrasal-verb

mix in with

在一个群体中与其他人社交并融入其中
Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to **mix in with** the team by joining their weekend activities.
他试图通过参加他们的周末活动来融入团队。
idiom

to be of one mind

持有相同的意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
phrasal-verb

hold on to hope

不要放弃相信事情会变得更好
Meaning
to not give up believing that things will get better
Example
No matter how dark it seems, **hold on to hope**.
无论看起来多么黑暗，**抱住希望**。
phrasal-verb

come around

恢复意识；改变某人的看法
Meaning
to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion
Example
She finally **came around** to our way of thinking.
她最终改变了主意，接受了我们的想法。
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
phrasal-verb

toy with concepts

在最终确定之前，玩弄或实验创意点子
Meaning
to play with or experiment with creative ideas before finalizing them
Example
We’re still **toying with concepts** for the new campaign slogan.
我们仍然在为新的宣传口号玩弄概念。
phrasal-verb

cut out waste

完全消除不必要的浪费
Meaning
to eliminate unnecessary waste completely
Example
We should **cut out waste** to make our cities more sustainable.
我们应该**消除浪费**，以使我们的城市更加可持续。
phrasal-verb

raise concern about

对某个问题表示担忧或怀疑
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
活动家们**提出了关于**河流污染程度的关注。
phrasal-verb

turn within

专注于内心世界，以寻找平静或答案
Meaning
to focus on your inner world to find peace or answers
Example
He chose to **turn within** instead of blaming others.
他选择了**turn within**，而不是责怪别人。
idiom

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

健康的饮食有助于保持健康
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
我妈妈总是说，'每天一个苹果能让医生远离。'
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
phrasal-verb

take along

带某人或某物一起
Meaning
to bring someone or something with you
Example
Don’t forget to **take along** your umbrella.
不要忘记带上你的伞。
phrasal-verb

dig in for

为持续的努力做准备
Meaning
to prepare yourself for sustained effort
Example
The team **digs in for** late nights ahead of launch week.
团队**为**发布周的深夜做好准备。
idiom

A leap of faith

即使没有证据或证明，仍然相信某事。
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
当她接受工作邀请时，真的 **信念的一跃**。
idiom

hit the streets

开始巡逻或开始寻找嫌疑人
Meaning
to go out on patrol or begin a search for a suspect
Example
The officers decided to **hit the streets** after the robbery was reported.
在抢劫案报告后，警察决定开始巡逻。
idiom

ring in the new year

庆祝新一年的开始
Meaning
to celebrate the start of a new year
Example
We gathered downtown to **ring in the new year** together.
我们在市中心聚集在一起迎接新的一年。
phrasal-verb

bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
phrasal-verb

reach understanding with

与另一方达成友好或合作协议
Meaning
to achieve a friendly or cooperative agreement with another party
Example
The two countries finally **reached understanding with** each other after months of talks.
经过几个月的谈判，这两个国家终于达成了共识。
idiom

have a sense of self-worth

相信你有价值并值得尊重
Meaning
to believe that you are valuable and deserve respect
Example
It's important to **have a sense of self-worth** to succeed in life.
在生活中取得成功，拥有自我价值感很重要。
phrasal-verb

note down for

写下某些内容，以便以后可以用于某个目的
Meaning
to write something so it can be used later for a purpose
Example
Please **note this down for** the monthly review meeting.
请为月度回顾会议记录下来。
idiom

toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
phrasal-verb

push through setbacks

即使面临困难或失败，也要继续努力，不放弃
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
真正的自信是在你以决心**克服挫折**时产生的。
idiom

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
phrasal-verb

catch at a chance

抓住机会热情地采取行动
Meaning
to take an opportunity eagerly
Example
She **caught at the chance** to study abroad.
她**抓住了出国学习的机会**。
phrasal-verb

hand out recognition

为了优秀工作给予赞扬或奖励
Meaning
to give praise or rewards for good work
Example
The manager regularly **hands out recognition** to motivate the staff.
经理定期**给予认可**来激励员工。
phrasal-verb

build on

利用你的过去的成功或经验来改善或实现更多
Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should **build on** our previous success to reach higher goals.
我们应该在我们过去的成功的基础上继续努力，以实现更高的目标。
phrasal-verb

team across

与来自其他部门或领域的人合作
Meaning
to collaborate with people from other departments or areas
Example
Marketing and sales departments should **team across** to improve communication.
市场营销和销售部门应该一起合作以改善沟通。
phrasal-verb

cheer oneself up

让自己感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier
Example
She watched her favorite movie to **cheer herself up** after a rough day.
她看了自己最喜欢的电影，以便在艰难的一天后 **让自己高兴起来**。
idiom

Don Quixote

一个过于理想化、不切实际或不实用的人。
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
他就像堂吉诃德一样，追逐不可能的梦想。
phrasal-verb

aim for

努力实现特定目标
Meaning
to try to achieve a particular goal
Example
You should **aim for** continuous improvement in your work.
你应该**致力于**你工作的持续改进。
idiom

ahead of the curve

比别人更先进或创新
Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
他们的公司在人工智能开发中领先。
phrasal-verb

level emotions

稳定自己的情绪状态；避免情绪的起伏
Meaning
to stabilize one's emotional state; to avoid highs and lows
Example
He practices meditation daily to **level emotions**.
他每天练习冥想来平衡自己的情绪。
idiom

give it a rest

停止谈论或思考一些令人紧张的事情
Meaning
to stop talking or thinking about something stressful
Example
You’ve been worrying too much—**give it a rest**.
你太担心了，放松一下吧。
idiom

cut somebody some slack

因为某人此刻有问题，不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
他最近压力很大，我们给他一些喘息的时间
phrasal-verb

speak for others

代表缺席者表达关切
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
领导者应该代表其他不在场的人发声。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
idiom

Fail fast

快速识别并从失败中学习。
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
在创业公司中，最好是**快速失败**并学习，而不是浪费时间。
idiom

place trust in

依赖某人或某物
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
我**将我的信任放在**你身上处理这项任务。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
idiom

under the stars

在露天，特别是在夜晚
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
我们在湖边**在星空下**睡觉。
phrasal-verb

bring nations together

为了共同的目标或原因将国家团结在一起
Meaning
to unite countries for a common purpose or cause
Example
International sports events help **bring nations together** in harmony.
国际体育赛事有助于将各国团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

give credit for

积极承认某人的努力或贡献
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s effort or contribution positively
Example
He always **gives credit for** others’ good ideas.
他总是**给予**其他人的好主意。
phrasal-verb

scroll back

向上滚动以查看旧的帖子或消息
Meaning
to move up to view older posts or messages
Example
I **scrolled back** to see our old conversation.
我向后滚动查看我们的旧对话
idiom

burst with ideas

一下子有许多创意的想法
Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was **bursting with ideas** for his next project.
看完电影后，他为下一个项目有了许多创意的想法。
idiom

keep your eye on the ball

专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
如果你**专注于目标**，你就会成功。
phrasal-verb

adapt around

根据变化的情况调整计划或行为
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
我们需要快速适应新的市场趋势。
phrasal-verb

say sorry to

向某人表达遗憾或道歉
Meaning
to express regret or apologize to someone
Example
You should **say sorry to** her for yelling.
你应该为大喊向她道歉。
idiom

drift apart

随着时间的推移，慢慢变得不再亲密或连接
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
大学毕业后，他们渐渐地**疏远**了。
idiom

knock your socks off

极大地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
The concert will **knock your socks off**!
音乐会将 **让你大吃一惊**！
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**。
idiom

have steam coming out of your ears

明显非常生气
Meaning
to be visibly very angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** when he saw the damage.
他看到损坏后，**气得发红**。
idiom

refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
idiom

algorithmic trading

使用算法在金融市场中实现自动化交易
Meaning
the use of algorithms to automate trading in financial markets
Example
Banks are increasingly using **algorithmic trading** to optimize their investments.
银行越来越多地使用**算法交易**来优化他们的投资。
idiom

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
idiom

off the top of one's head

未经仔细思考或核对就说出某事
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
我想，大概有五个选项。
idiom

rob Peter to pay Paul

从某部分拿钱来支付其他费用
Meaning
to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else
Example
They're always **robbing Peter to pay Paul**, moving money around without making any progress.
他们总是在**抢彼得的钱去付保罗**，不断地转动钱却没有任何进展。
idiom

lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
phrasal-verb

run off with

离开某人，开始与另一个人建立浪漫关系
Meaning
to leave someone in order to start a romantic relationship with another person
Example
He **ran off with** his colleague and shocked everyone.
他和他的同事跑了，让所有人都震惊。
phrasal-verb

stand up to

勇敢地面对某人或某事，以捍卫某人
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely in defense of someone
Example
He **stood up to** the bully to protect his little brother.
他**站立起来**对抗那个恶霸，以保护他的小弟弟。
idiom

get acquainted

与某人变得熟悉或友好
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
我们短暂交谈以便相互了解。
phrasal-verb

focus on improvement

专注于改进
Meaning
to give attention to becoming better at something
Example
Every student should **focus on improvement** rather than perfection.
每个学生都应该**专注于改进**，而不是完美。
phrasal-verb

cut across borders

超越国界或差异
Meaning
to go beyond national boundaries or differences
Example
Cultural exchange programs **cut across borders** and bring people together.
文化交流项目**跨越国界**，将人们团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

rise above pressure

在压力大的情况下保持冷静和专注
Meaning
to stay calm and focused in stressful situations
Example
He managed to **rise above pressure** during the busy quarter.
他成功地在繁忙的季度中保持冷静和专注。
idiom

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
phrasal-verb

reach out with

向某人提供帮助或友善
Meaning
to offer help or kindness to someone
Example
The volunteers **reached out with** compassion and care.
志愿者们带着同情和关爱伸出了援手。
phrasal-verb

cut in line

在排队中插队
Meaning
to move ahead of others waiting in a queue
Example
It’s considered rude to **cut in line** at the counter.
在柜台插队被认为是不礼貌的
idiom

make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
idiom

test the waters

在完全投入之前先尝试一下
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
在推出产品之前，我们决定**试水**。
idiom

a man of faith

一个坚信某个宗教或原则的人
Meaning
a person who strongly believes in a particular religion or principle
Example
He is known as **a man of faith** in his community.
他在他的社区被称为**信仰之人**。
idiom

go bananas

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
The crowd **went bananas** when their team scored.
当他们的队伍得分时，观众**变得疯狂**。
idiom

don't count your chickens before they hatch

不要为可能不会发生的事情做计划
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
你应该等到收到工作邀请再庆祝。不要在鸡蛋孵出小鸡之前就数鸡。
idiom

roll into

平稳过渡到某事
Meaning
to transition smoothly into something
Example
The webinar will **roll into** a live Q&A.
网络研讨会将进入一个现场问答环节。
idiom

let one's hair down

放松并自由享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to **let our hair down**.
项目结束后，我们都出去**放松一下**。
idiom

Pull through

从困难的情况中幸存或恢复过来。
Meaning
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
Example
He was very sick, but he **pulled through** in the end.
他病得很重，但最后他还是康复了。
phrasal-verb

keep emotions in check

控制你的情绪，不让它们占据主导地位
Meaning
to control your emotions and not let them take over
Example
During negotiations, she managed to **keep her emotions in check**.
在谈判过程中，她成功地**保持了她的情绪控制**。
phrasal-verb

clean up

从一个地方去除脏物或污染; 使某物更干净
Meaning
to remove dirt or pollution from a place; to make something cleaner
Example
Volunteers came together to **clean up** the beach after the storm.
志愿者们在风暴后聚集在一起清理海滩。
idiom

at the end of the rope

没有更多的耐心或力量来应对问题
Meaning
to have no more patience or strength left to deal with a problem
Example
She’s **at the end of her rope** trying to manage her work and family together.
她在努力兼顾工作和家庭时，已经**筋疲力尽**了。
phrasal-verb

look to

期待从某人那里获得帮助或建议
Meaning
to expect help or advice from someone
Example
The team **looked to** their leader for guidance.
团队**向**他们的领导寻求指导。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
idiom

phishing attempt

通过假装自己是可信赖的实体，试图欺骗某人透露个人或机密信息
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
你收到的电子邮件看起来像是一个**网络钓鱼尝试**，所以不要点击任何链接。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
phrasal-verb

shoot for

努力实现目标或瞄准某个高远的目标
Meaning
to try to achieve a goal or aim for something high
Example
You should always **shoot for** the highest standards.
你应该始终追求最高标准。
idiom

a heavy heart

深深的悲伤或痛苦的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with **a heavy heart**.
她带着沉重的心情离开了她的家乡。
idiom

piece of the puzzle

完整解决方案或理解的一部分
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
这条信息只是拼图的一部分。
idiom

ink in

以书面形式安排或确认某事
Meaning
to schedule or confirm something in writing
Example
I’ll **ink in** the interview for Tuesday morning.
我将安排周二早上的面试。
idiom

Eureka moment

突然发现或意识到的时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
当她找到问题的解决方案时，她有一个 **尤里卡 时刻**。
phrasal-verb

talk out of

说服某人不做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
我试图**劝他不要**辞去工作。
idiom

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
phrasal-verb

speak for

代表某人的意见或看法
Meaning
to represent someone’s opinion or view
Example
I can’t **speak for** everyone, but I think this idea is worth trying.
我不能代表所有人发言，但我认为这个想法值得一试。
phrasal-verb

reach out to partners

与他人联系或建立联系以合作
Meaning
to contact or make connections with others for cooperation
Example
The NGO is **reaching out to partners** to expand its global projects.
这个NGO正在**与合作伙伴联系**，以扩展其全球项目。
idiom

hit home

被完全理解或产生强烈的影响
Meaning
to be fully understood or have a strong impact
Example
The reality of the housing crisis really **hit home** for them.
住房危机的现实真正对他们产生了深远的影响。
phrasal-verb

step through

仔细或逐步通过某事
Meaning
to pass through something carefully or one stage at a time
Example
Let’s **step through** the process so everyone understands it clearly.
让我们一步步地走过这个过程，确保每个人都能清楚地理解它。
idiom

offbeat

不寻常；不同于常规
Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
他的**离经叛道**幽默让每个人都笑了。
phrasal-verb

find for

支持或判决某人有利（通常是在法律案件中）
Meaning
to support or rule in favor of someone (usually in a legal case)
Example
The court **found for** the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
法院在审查证据后判决被告有利。
phrasal-verb

clean up shared docs

整理共享文件，便于每个人轻松使用
Meaning
to tidy common files so everyone can use them easily
Example
I **clean up shared docs** every Friday to remove outdated drafts.
我每周五**清理共享文档**，删除过时的草稿。
phrasal-verb

channel energy into

将努力集中在特定目标上
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.
他将能量投入到创造性爱好中，以减轻压力。
phrasal-verb

pay respect to

向某人表示尊敬或感激
Meaning
to show honor or appreciation to someone
Example
They **paid respect to** their teachers during the ceremony.
他们在仪式上向他们的老师表示尊敬。
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

cut across

同时影响多个领域或群体
Meaning
to affect multiple areas or groups at once
Example
Climate change **cuts across** every sector of society.
气候变化**影响**社会的各个领域。
idiom

to pick someone's brain

向某人提问以获取信息或建议
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
我需要**向你取经**，了解你在这款软件方面的经验。
idiom

Fashion victim

盲目跟随时尚潮流的人
Meaning
Someone who follows fashion trends blindly
Example
He's such a **fashion victim**—he buys every new style that comes out.
他真是个时尚受害者——每出一个新款他都买。
idiom

behind the eight ball

处于困难的位置或处于不利地位
Meaning
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Example
Without proper funding, the project is **behind the eight ball**.
没有适当的资金，项目处于**困难的境地**。
idiom

weigh in

在讨论中发表意见
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
专家们将在明天对该提案发表意见。
phrasal-verb

fade away

逐渐消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
在道歉后，他的愤怒渐渐消失了。
idiom

hold back on

推迟或减少做某事
Meaning
to delay or reduce doing something
Example
Let’s **hold back on** hiring until sales improve.
让我们推迟招聘，直到销售有所改善。
idiom

brighten up

变得更快乐或更开心
Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
当她看到她的朋友们时，她的脸**亮了起来**。
phrasal-verb

work out a deal

成功达成协议
Meaning
to successfully negotiate an agreement
Example
The two nations finally **worked out a deal** after months of negotiation.
两国在几个月的谈判后最终达成了协议。