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phrasal-verb

set an example for

以一种其他人应该模仿的方式行事；通过榜样引领
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
一个好的领导者通过行动而不是言语**为团队树立榜样**。
idiom

on the line

处于危险中；有丢失的风险
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
在运输失败后，公司的声誉**岌岌可危**。
phrasal-verb

call for

公开要求或请求某事
Meaning
to demand or request something publicly
Example
The citizens **called for** fair elections and transparency.
市民们**要求**公平的选举和透明度。
phrasal-verb

tear up with joy

因为幸福而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying because of happiness
Example
She **tore up with joy** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时**因喜悦而泪流满面**。
idiom

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
idiom

a dead-end job

没有晋升或改善机会的工作
Meaning
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
Example
He quit his **dead-end job** to start his own business.
他辞去了他的**死胡同工作**，开始了自己的生意。
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
phrasal-verb

throw down

用力扔掉某物；挑战某人
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
他**扔下**了手套，生气地走了出去。
phrasal-verb

carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
phrasal-verb

lighten your mood

让自己感觉更快乐，压力更小
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier and less stressed
Example
Watching a funny movie can really **lighten your mood**.
看一部搞笑的电影真的能让你的心情变好
phrasal-verb

pull oneself together

恢复控制自己的情绪; 恢复镇定
Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
在哭了好几个小时后，她终于成功的**恢复了自己**，并冷静地面对了这个情况。
idiom

bloom where you are planted

充分利用你所处的环境
Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to **bloom where she was planted**.
即使在一个小镇，她也设法在她所在的地方茁壮成长。
idiom

cold fish

一个没有情感或缺乏温暖的人
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
他真是个**冷血的家伙**；他从不表现自己的感受。
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。
phrasal-verb

goof off

浪费时间而不是工作或学习
Meaning
to waste time instead of working or studying
Example
If you **goof off** all semester, you’ll regret it during finals.
如果你整个学期都在浪费时间，期末考试时你会后悔的。
phrasal-verb

pass on to

将信息或消息传递给其他人
Meaning
to give information or a message to someone else
Example
Could you **pass this on to** the manager before lunch?
你能在午餐前把这个传给经理吗？
phrasal-verb

press on with

尽管困难仍然以坚决的方式继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
She decided to **press on with** her studies even after failing once.
她决定即使失败过一次，仍然继续她的学业。
phrasal-verb

release tension

释放情感压力或焦虑
Meaning
to let go of emotional stress or anxiety
Example
Meditation helped her **release tension** and sleep better.
冥想帮助她释放情感压力并更好地入睡。
idiom

Tell the truth and shame the devil

永远说出真相，即使这很困难或冒险。
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
只要**说出真相，让魔鬼羞愧**，即使它会伤害。
idiom

take charge

掌控或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge** of the project herself.
她决定亲自负责这个项目。
phrasal-verb

move down

降到更低的位置、级别或等级
Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to **move down** to a smaller apartment to save money.
为了省钱，他必须**搬到**一个更小的公寓。
phrasal-verb

learn to appreciate

培养对其他传统和信仰的钦佩或尊重
Meaning
to develop admiration or respect for other traditions and beliefs
Example
Through travel, you can **learn to appreciate** cultural diversity.
通过旅行，你可以学会欣赏文化多样性。
idiom

parallel universe

一种完全不同或对比的情况
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
乡村的生活与城市相比，感觉就像一个**平行宇宙**。
idiom

go nuclear

非常强烈或生气地反应
Meaning
to react very strongly or angrily
Example
When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.
当数据被删除时，经理**爆炸了**。
phrasal-verb

pace meetings well

适当地管理会议的速度
Meaning
to manage the speed of a meeting appropriately
Example
Hosts **pace meetings well** by sticking to the agenda timing.
主持人通过遵循议程时间来**pèi sī mǐtīngs wēi ěr**。
phrasal-verb

depend on

依赖某人或某物提供帮助或支持
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for help or support
Example
You can always **depend on** me when you need advice.
当你需要建议时，你可以永远依赖我。
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

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
phrasal-verb

write back

回复某人的投诉或消息
Meaning
to reply to someone’s complaint or message
Example
The company promised to **write back** within 48 hours.
公司承诺在48小时内回复
idiom

dodged a bullet

侥幸逃脱危险或不幸的情况。
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
当那笔交易失败时，我们真的侥幸逃脱了。
phrasal-verb

bottle out of

因为害怕而失去勇气，避免做某事
Meaning
to lose courage and avoid doing something because of fear
Example
He was going to confess his feelings but **bottled out of** it at the last moment.
他本来要表白，但在最后一刻却**放弃**了。
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
idiom

to reach for the moon

设定一个困难或看似不可能实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
他决定 **reach for the moon** 并申请最具竞争力的大学。
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。
phrasal-verb

get stuck in

因交通或人群而无法移动
Meaning
to become unable to move because of traffic or crowding
Example
We **got stuck in** traffic for over an hour.
我们在交通中**卡了**一个多小时。
idiom

get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
idiom

go through the motions

做事没有热情
Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
他在工作中只是走过场。
idiom

live and let live

允许别人按照自己的方式生活，不去干涉
Meaning
to allow others to live as they choose without interference
Example
I believe in the principle of **live and let live**.
我相信**各过各的**的原则。
phrasal-verb

see off guests

当人们离开时与他们道别
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
主人在午夜后送客人到门口。
phrasal-verb

filter out tension

去除或屏蔽压力情绪或思维
Meaning
to remove or block stressful emotions or thoughts
Example
Yoga helps you **filter out tension** from your body and mind.
瑜伽帮助你从身体和思维中**过滤紧张**。
idiom

trailblaze

第一个做某事或引领道路
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
她是科技行业的**开拓者**。
idiom

to turn the tide

逆转事件的方向，特别是改善困难局面
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
新领导班子真的为公司的业绩**转变潮流**了。
phrasal-verb

get organized

以有效的方式安排你的工作和时间
Meaning
to arrange your work and time in an efficient way
Example
It’s easier to manage your day if you **get organized** early.
如果你早点 **组织** 好自己的一天，就会更容易管理。
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

come out in favor of

公开支持或同意某事
Meaning
to publicly support or agree with something
Example
The committee **came out in favor of** the new proposal.
委员会**支持**了新的提案。
phrasal-verb

fill with

让某人体验强烈的情感
Meaning
to make someone experience a strong emotion
Example
The kind gesture **filled her with** gratitude.
这个善意的举动**使她充满了**感激。
phrasal-verb

bring in together

将来自不同背景的人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people from different backgrounds
Example
The HR department worked hard to **bring in together** employees from various cultures.
人力资源部门努力工作，以便将来自不同文化的员工团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

preserve up

将某物保持在其原始状态，以便未来使用
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
我们必须保存我们的传统舞蹈形式。
idiom

Exit strategy

一种计划，说明投资者或创始人最终如何退出或兑现。
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
每个初创公司应该有一个明确的**退出策略**。
phrasal-verb

pick at

只吃少量食物而没有兴趣
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
他只是**挑食**他晚餐，留下了大部分。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond limits

在你认为可能的范围之外提升自己
Meaning
to improve yourself beyond what you thought possible
Example
You will **grow beyond limits** once you believe in your abilities.
一旦你相信自己的能力，你将超越极限。
idiom

take a rain check

拒绝一个提议，但建议另择时间
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
我可以**推迟晚餐**吗？我今晚很忙。
idiom

get off on the right foot

以积极的方式开始一段关系或活动
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
我们在第一次会议中**顺利开始**了。
phrasal-verb

wind yourself up

让自己紧张或不安; 变得紧张或担心
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
在会议之前尽量不要**风自己起来**; 一切都会好的。
phrasal-verb

post up

上传或分享某些东西在线
Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
她在Facebook上发布了她的度假照片。
idiom

well-oiled machine

顺畅高效运作的事物
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
我们的工程团队像一台良好润滑的机器一样运行。
idiom

Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
idiom

come into the spotlight

获得公众关注或认可
Meaning
to receive public attention or recognition
Example
She **came into the spotlight** after winning the award.
她 **进入了聚光灯** 之后获得了奖项。
phrasal-verb

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
phrasal-verb

take part in

积极参与某事
Meaning
to join or participate actively in something
Example
Students should **take part in** group discussions to learn better.
学生应该**参与**小组讨论以更好地学习。
idiom

make a splash

吸引大量关注或给人留下深刻印象
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression
Example
The new product launch really **made a splash** in the market.
新产品发布真的在市场上引起了轰动。
idiom

nest egg

为未来储存的钱
Meaning
money saved for the future
Example
They’ve built a small **nest egg** for their retirement.
他们为退休建立了一个小小的 **储蓄**。
phrasal-verb

reason out

通过逻辑思考找到答案或解决方案
Meaning
to find an answer or solution by logical thinking
Example
She tried to **reason out** the cause of the confusion.
她试图**推理**出困惑的原因。
phrasal-verb

bring home

赢得或实现一些有价值或重要的东西
Meaning
to win or achieve something valuable or important
Example
The team worked hard and finally **brought home** the championship trophy.
团队努力工作，最终带回了冠军奖杯。
idiom

on your own shoulders

对某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests **on your own shoulders**.
这个事件的成功完全取决于你自己肩膀上的责任。
idiom

get it right

在犯错之后把事情做好
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
尝试了几次，但她终于做对了。
idiom

stand out from the crowd

明显与他人不同或更好
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
她的才华帮助她在人群中脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

keep after

不断提醒或鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to remind or encourage someone to do something continuously
Example
Parents often **keep after** their children to do homework.
父母常常提醒他们的孩子做家庭作业。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
phrasal-verb

play up

夸大或强调某事
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
一些新闻媒体 **夸大** 了戏剧以吸引观众。
phrasal-verb

feed your soul with joy

参与让你真正快乐的活动
Meaning
to engage in activities that make you genuinely happy
Example
Spend time in nature to **feed your soul with joy**.
在大自然中度过时间，让你的灵魂充满喜悦。
phrasal-verb

own your progress

为个人成长感到骄傲并承认它
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.
你应该**own your progress**，并庆祝每一个小小的胜利。
idiom

take one for the team

为他人的利益做出牺牲
Meaning
to sacrifice for the benefit of others
Example
He **took one for the team** and stayed late to finish the report.
他为团队做出牺牲，直到很晚才完成报告
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。
idiom

dance to one's own tune

独立行事；不受他人影响
Meaning
to behave independently; not influenced by others
Example
He always **dances to his own tune** and never follows the crowd.
他总是按照自己的节奏行事，从不随波逐流。
idiom

Building castles in the air

有不切实际或不实际的计划或梦想。
Meaning
To have unrealistic or impractical plans or dreams.
Example
She’s always **building castles in the air**, dreaming of a perfect world.
她总是在**空中建造城堡**，梦想着一个完美的世界。
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。
phrasal-verb

bring out potential

帮助他人展示他们的最佳能力
Meaning
to help others show their best abilities
Example
A true leader **brings out potential** in every team member.
一个真正的领导者 **激发团队成员的潜力**。
idiom

backseat driver

给出不必要的建议或方向的人
Meaning
a person who gives unwanted advice or direction
Example
Don't be a **backseat driver**, let me handle it.
别当**后座司机**，让我来处理吧。
phrasal-verb

comment back

在线回复某人的评论
Meaning
to reply to someone’s comment online
Example
She always **comments back** to her followers.
她总是**回复**她的粉丝的评论
idiom

close the deal

成功地达成协议
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
经过数周的谈判，他们终于达成了协议。
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。
phrasal-verb

reach beyond borders

跨越国家或文化边界进行连接或行动
Meaning
to connect or act across national or cultural boundaries
Example
Global initiatives aim to **reach beyond borders** to solve shared problems.
全球倡议旨在跨越边界解决共同问题。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
idiom

word of mouth

人们口耳相传的信息
Meaning
information spread by people talking to each other
Example
The news spread quickly by **word of mouth**.
消息通过口耳相传很快传播开了。
idiom

learn by doing

边做边学
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
学生们在科学实验中边做边学。
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

relate across

通过共同的理解与其他背景的人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with people from other backgrounds through shared understanding
Example
Learning languages helps you **relate across** cultures more easily.
学习语言有助于你更容易地与不同文化的人建立联系。
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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

change of guard

领导或权力的更替
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
在执政党发生了**换防**。
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wind meetings down

结束讨论并关闭会议
Meaning
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
Example
Chairs **wind meetings down** by recapping wins and next steps.
椅子**wind meetings down** 通过总结胜利和下一步计划。
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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。
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check around for

在不同地方寻找某物
Meaning
to look in different places in search of something
Example
We **check around for** scholarships before settling on a program.
我们在选择程序之前寻找奖学金。
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stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
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keep striving

继续努力
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
即使成功之后，真正的专业人士仍然在追求卓越。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
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expand into

将企业扩展到新的领域或部门
Meaning
to grow a business into new territories or sectors
Example
They are planning to **expand into** renewable energy markets.
他们计划在可再生能源市场扩展到。
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hit the dirt

倒地；躲避或藏身
Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often **hit the dirt** when humans approach.
当人类接近时，野生动物常常**hit the dirt**。
idiom

have a falling out

与某人发生争执或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
他们因钱的问题而发生了争执。
idiom

play hardball

在谈判中坚定且强硬
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
他决定在合同谈判期间**玩硬球**。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
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ground yourself in reality

集中注意力于现实以减少恐慌或焦虑
Meaning
to focus your mind on what is real to reduce panic or anxiety
Example
If you feel lost in thoughts, **ground yourself in reality** by naming what you see.
如果你感到迷失在思想中，通过命名你所看到的来**让自己回到现实中**。
idiom

work one’s fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
他为建立自己的事业拼命工作。
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give forth

产生或发出某物
Meaning
to produce or emit something
Example
The trees **gave forth** a sweet scent after the rain.
雨后，树木**散发**出甜美的香气。
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love is blind

恋爱中的人看不到对方的缺点
Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say **love is blind**, and he proves it every day.
他们说**爱情是盲目的**，他每天都在证明这一点。
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lift out of recession

帮助经济走出衰退
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
新的出口政策帮助**将经济从衰退中提振**。
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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。
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add on

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
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take pride in

对自己做的事情感到自豪
Meaning
to feel good about something you have done
Example
You should **take pride in** your achievements.
你应该为自己的成就感到自豪。
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double source

通过至少两个独立来源确认信息
Meaning
to confirm information with at least two independent sources
Example
Reporters **double source** sensitive claims before airing them.
记者在播出之前**双重来源**敏感的声明。
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Don’t be discouraged

即使在挫折后也要保持动力。
Meaning
Stay motivated even after setbacks.
Example
**Don’t be discouraged**—success takes time.
不要灰心——成功需要时间。
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point up to

突出或引起对更高的想法或原因的注意
Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
老师指出了冲突的主要原因。
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move toward improvement

逐渐朝更好的状态或过程前进
Meaning
to progress gradually toward a better state or process
Example
Every organization must **move toward improvement** to stay competitive.
每个组织都必须**朝着改善的方向前进**，以保持竞争力。
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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。
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scale down

减少某物的大小、成本或范围
Meaning
to reduce the size, cost, or extent of something
Example
Due to rising costs, the company had to **scale down** its expansion plans.
由于成本上升，公司不得不**缩小**其扩张计划。
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a few bricks short of a load

有点愚蠢或疯狂
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
他努力尝试，但他是**有点愚蠢或疯狂**。
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choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
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draw benefits from

通过合作获得好处或利益
Meaning
to gain advantages or profits through collaboration
Example
Both sides expect to **draw benefits from** this partnership.
双方期待从这次合作中**获得好处**。