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phrasal-verb

set up a business

开创自己的公司赚取金钱
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
很多人开创自己的事业，以创造自己的财务自由之路。
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。
idiom

split up

分开或结束一段关系或婚姻
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
John 和 Mary 上个月 **分开** 了。
phrasal-verb

show thanks for

通过言语或行动表示感谢
Meaning
to display appreciation through words or actions
Example
She baked cookies to **show thanks for** her neighbor’s kindness.
她烤了饼干来表示感谢她邻居的善意。
idiom

stick to your guns

即使在压力下也坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
他**坚持自己的决定**，即使别人怀疑他。
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。
phrasal-verb

swot up on

在事件前集中的学习某些东西
Meaning
to study something intensively before an event
Example
I **swot up on** statistics before every data review.
我在每次数据审查前都会**swot up on**统计学。
idiom

spread the word

告诉很多人某件事
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
请传播我们新课程的信息。
idiom

stay on task

继续专注于需要做的事情
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
即使事情变得困难，也要尽量**stay on task**
phrasal-verb

share in wins

与他人一起庆祝成功
Meaning
to celebrate successes together with others
Example
We **share in wins** with a quick shout-out during standups.
我们在站立会议中用快速的赞扬分享成功。
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

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
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 on

用脚踩; 伤害或冒犯某人的感情
Meaning
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
Example
Be careful not to **step on** anyone’s toes during the meeting.
小心在会议期间不要踩到任何人的脚趾。
phrasal-verb

shape up to be

看起来可能会发展成某事
Meaning
to seem likely to develop into something
Example
The new policy is **shaping up to be** a major change in the industry.
新政策看起来可能会成为行业中的重大变化。
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

snack on

在餐与餐之间吃少量食物
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
我喜欢在下午吃水果。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
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

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？
idiom

sustainable development

满足当代需求而不损害后代满足其自身需求能力的发展
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
公司通过投资绿色技术致力于**可持续发展**
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

simmer with frustration

感到未完全表达的愤怒或不满
Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
她在考试失败后**simmered with frustration**。
idiom

Spread joy

通过友善或快乐使他人幸福
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
无论你走到哪里，**传播喜悦**都是很重要的。
phrasal-verb

speak for yourself

礼貌地澄清你的观点与其他人不同
Meaning
to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's
Example
You may think it’s boring, but please **speak for yourself**.
你可能觉得无聊，但请**为自己发声**。
phrasal-verb

set out for

开始一段旅程或努力，心中有目标
Meaning
to begin a journey or an endeavor with a goal in mind
Example
She **set out for** success with a clear vision and determination.
她带着清晰的愿景和决心开始了通往成功的旅程。
phrasal-verb

stand by allies

在困难时期支持友好国家
Meaning
to support friendly nations during difficult times
Example
The country promised to **stand by allies** during the crisis.
该国承诺在危机期间支持盟友。
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**。
phrasal-verb

stand up for democracy

捍卫或支持民主原则
Meaning
to defend or support the principles of democracy
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up for democracy** during the national protest.
公民们在全国抗议期间聚集在一起，捍卫民主。
phrasal-verb

set your mind on

决定去实现某事并专注于此
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.
一旦她决定成为医生，没有什么能够阻止她。
phrasal-verb

stay beside

在有需要的人身边保持身体或情感上的接近
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
她在母亲生病期间一直陪伴在身边
phrasal-verb

step up to challenges

以勇气和努力面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.
好的领导者总是勇敢地迎接挑战。
phrasal-verb

sync up on

与某人协调细节或计划
Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's **sync up on** the project timeline this afternoon.
我们今天下午就项目时间表进行同步。
idiom

Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
phrasal-verb

strive toward goals

付出巨大的努力以实现目标
Meaning
to put in great effort to achieve objectives
Example
They constantly **strive toward** their goals with persistence.
他们不断地**朝着目标努力**，坚持不懈。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly of

以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
每个人都称赞她，因为她总是慷慨大方。
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

set out for success

开始一段旅程或计划，目标是取得成功
Meaning
to begin a journey or plan with the goal of achieving success
Example
She **set out for success** by creating a clear vision and staying disciplined.
她通过制定清晰的愿景并保持自律，开始了成功之路。
phrasal-verb

set aside time

为某个重要的事情预留特定时间
Meaning
to reserve a specific amount of time for something important
Example
You should **set aside time** for personal reflection every day.
你应该每天为个人反思留出时间。
phrasal-verb

sit through

坚持直到结束某个长时间或无聊的事情
Meaning
to stay until the end of something that is long or boring
Example
We had to **sit through** a three-hour seminar on research methods.
我们不得不**坚持到底**参加一个关于研究方法的三小时研讨会。
phrasal-verb

stem from

源自某物
Meaning
to originate or come from something
Example
The misunderstanding **stems from** a lack of clear communication.
误解源自缺乏清晰的沟通。
phrasal-verb

stick to the point

在讨论中集中在主要话题上
Meaning
to stay focused on the main topic during a discussion
Example
The moderator asked everyone to **stick to the point** during the debate.
主持人要求每个人在辩论中集中在主要话题上。
phrasal-verb

settle upon

在考虑不同选项后决定某事
Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they **settled upon** a new business model.
经过长时间讨论后，他们决定了一个新的商业模式。
phrasal-verb

slip out

不小心说出来
Meaning
to say something unintentionally
Example
The secret just **slipped out** during the chat.
那个秘密在聊天时**不小心泄露了**。
idiom

sit at someone’s feet

向一个非常有学问的人学习
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.
许多学生想要**坐在他的脚下**向他学习。
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

scale up exports

扩大出口
Meaning
to expand the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The company plans to **scale up exports** to reach new markets.
公司计划**扩大出口**以进入新市场。
idiom

Seize the day

把握现在的时刻
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
她相信充分活出自己，并且总是试图 **抓住今天**。
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

smile at

通过微笑表达温暖或感激之情
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
当我递给她礼物时，她**对我微笑**
idiom

strike a chord

引起某人同情或情感
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
她的故事**触动了观众的心弦**。
phrasal-verb

scale forward

逐步扩大运营或活动，朝着增长的方向发展
Meaning
to expand operations or activities progressively toward growth
Example
The organization plans to **scale forward** its social impact programs.
该组织计划**向前扩展**其社会影响力项目。
phrasal-verb

show up late

比预期晚到
Meaning
to arrive later than expected
Example
He always **shows up late** for work.
他总是上班迟到
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slide back

回到更差或更早的状态
Meaning
to return to a worse or earlier condition
Example
The country risks **sliding back** into recession.
这个国家面临**滑回**衰退的风险。
phrasal-verb

set deadlines

为任务设定具体的时间限制
Meaning
to establish specific time limits for tasks
Example
The manager **set deadlines** for each phase of the project.
经理为项目的每个阶段设定了最后期限。
idiom

set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness about

分享信息使人们更有意识地关注某事
Meaning
to share information to make people more conscious about something
Example
The NGO works hard to **spread awareness about** climate change.
该非政府组织努力传播气候变化的意识。
phrasal-verb

staff up for

为某事物招聘额外的人手
Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
我们需要为远程支持的启动招聘额外的人手。
phrasal-verb

stop by

在去其他地方的路上简短地访问一个地方
Meaning
to visit a place briefly on your way somewhere else
Example
Let’s **stop by** the souvenir shop before heading home.
我们在回家的路上 **stop by** 纪念品商店
phrasal-verb

show appreciation for

表现你对某事的重视
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
我们应该**表达对**团队辛勤工作的感激之情。
idiom

sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
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

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

spur on growth

鼓励或加速经济发展
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic development
Example
Digital innovation is expected to **spur on growth** in the service sector.
预计数字创新将在服务行业**促进增长**。
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step forward with confidence

毫不畏惧地大胆行动或发言
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
他决定充满信心地迈出一步并分享他的想法。
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。
phrasal-verb

stand out professionally

因个人的专业卓越而被注意或认可
Meaning
to be noticed or recognized for one’s professional excellence
Example
Her creativity helped her **stand out professionally** in a competitive field.
她的创造力帮助她在竞争激烈的领域中脱颖而出。
idiom

shoot from the hip

不经过仔细思考说话或行动
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
他在会议中常常**shut from the hip**。
phrasal-verb

speak on behalf of

礼貌地代表别人表达意见
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
我想就此问题**代表我的团队发言**。
phrasal-verb

step back from

从远处看待情况，以便更清楚地看到
Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
帮助在做决定之前从情况中稍微退后一步。
phrasal-verb

sync up

使系统或设备和谐地一起工作
Meaning
to make systems or devices work together in harmony
Example
Please **sync up** your devices before starting the meeting.
请在开始会议前同步你的设备。
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。
idiom

steal someone’s thunder

夺取别人想法或成功的功劳
Meaning
to take credit for someone else’s idea or success
Example
She **stole my thunder** by announcing the news first.
她通过首先宣布新闻，**抢了我的风头**
phrasal-verb

slow your pace

为了减轻压力，慢慢地移动或工作
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
当我感到紧张时，我提醒自己**放慢步伐**，轻松应对。
phrasal-verb

spell out

清晰和详细地解释某事
Meaning
to explain something clearly and in detail
Example
Could you **spell out** what you mean by that term?
你能**清晰地解释**这个词是什么意思吗？
phrasal-verb

spark off unrest

引起愤怒或抗议突然开始
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
新的税收政策在市民中**引发了骚乱**。
phrasal-verb

sink money into

将大量资金投入到可能不会盈利的事情中
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something that may not be profitable
Example
They **sank money into** a risky cryptocurrency venture.
他们将大量资金投入到一个高风险的加密货币投资项目。
phrasal-verb

spark off

使某人感到兴奋或情绪化
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
电影预告片引发了粉丝们的巨大兴奋。
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stabilize at

达到某个点使某物变得稳定
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
失业率在几年波动后已**稳定在**5%。
phrasal-verb

share with

与他人交换想法、信仰或习俗
Meaning
to exchange ideas, beliefs, or customs with others
Example
Teachers encourage students to **share with** their peers about their heritage.
教师鼓励学生与同龄人分享他们的文化遗产。
phrasal-verb

step up for

在团队情况下承担责任或展示领导力
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
当经理不在时，萨拉承担了团队的责任。
phrasal-verb

shut yourself away

将自己从他人中隔离以平静下来
Meaning
to isolate yourself from others to calm down
Example
He **shut himself away** for a while to clear his mind.
他为了清理自己的思绪，暂时把自己隔离开了。
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slow yourself down

减慢你的步伐以避免压力或疲劳
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
如果你感到疲倦，试着**放慢脚步**并稍作休息。
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set up trade ties with

与另一个国家建立贸易关系
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
该国计划与非洲经济体建立贸易关系。
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speak warmly of

热情或感激地谈论某人
Meaning
to talk kindly or appreciatively about someone
Example
Everyone **speaks warmly of** her generosity and kindness.
每个人都热情地谈论她的慷慨和善良。
phrasal-verb

stay true to goals

始终忠于并一致朝着你的目标前进
Meaning
to remain faithful and consistent toward your objectives
Example
He always **stays true to goals** no matter the challenges.
他始终忠于自己的目标，无论面对何种挑战。
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step beyond fear

尽管害怕，仍然勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
为了成功，你必须**step beyond fear**并采取大胆的行动。
idiom

Show of hands

一种通过举手快速了解谁同意或支持某事的方法。
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
我们来一次**举手表决**，决定谁支持新计划。
idiom

settle the score

报复或解决过去的冲突
Meaning
to take revenge or resolve a conflict from the past
Example
He wanted to **settle the score** after last year's argument.
他想在去年的争执后复仇。
phrasal-verb

set out new goals

定义或开始追求新的目标
Meaning
to define or start pursuing new objectives
Example
The innovation team **set out new goals** for sustainable business models.
创新团队为可持续的商业模型设定了新的目标。
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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**。
idiom

square peg in a round hole

某人或某物不适合或不属于特定的地方或情况
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
把一座现代建筑放在一个历史区域里，就像试图把**square peg in a round hole**放进去。
phrasal-verb

step into

开始一个新的角色或职位
Meaning
to begin a new role or position
Example
He confidently **stepped into** his position as project leader.
他自信地**走进**了项目经理的职位。
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。
idiom

silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
phrasal-verb

settle on

在考虑其他选项后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
经过几个小时的讨论，他们**确定了**最终计划。
phrasal-verb

switch between

在不同任务或工作和休息模式之间交替
Meaning
to alternate between different tasks or modes of work and rest
Example
I try to **switch between** intense work and short breaks to stay efficient.
我尽量在高强度工作和短暂休息之间切换，以保持高效。
phrasal-verb

shift mindset

改变对某事的思考方式
Meaning
to change the way one thinks about something
Example
Leaders must **shift mindset** to embrace innovation.
领导者必须改变心态以拥抱创新。
phrasal-verb

set against

将一件事物与另一件事物进行比较；使某人反对某事
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
她的父母**反对**她去国外留学。
idiom

split the difference

在两个意见或价格之间达成妥协
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
让我们**split the difference**并在中途见面。
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

spur growth

促进或加速经济增长
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
为了促进私人部门的增长，出台了减税政策。
phrasal-verb

shut out

阻止某人参与对话或活动
Meaning
to prevent someone from being included in a conversation or activity
Example
She felt **shut out** of the team discussions.
她感到自己被团队讨论**shut out**。
phrasal-verb

stand up against injustice

反对不公正待遇或压迫
Meaning
to resist unfair treatment or oppression
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up against injustice** in their country.
市民们聚集起来在他们的国家**反对不公正**。
phrasal-verb

spin off into

从某物发展并成为一个独立的项目
Meaning
to develop from something and become a separate project
Example
Our AI pilot might **spin off into** a full analytics product.
我们的AI试点可能会发展成一个完整的分析产品。
idiom

shop till you drop

购物很长时间直到你累了
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
我姐姐喜欢在打折时购物到筋疲力尽。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
idiom

sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
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

speak up on

公开表达某人对某个话题的意见
Meaning
to express one's opinion openly about a topic
Example
Experts **speak up on** the importance of cross-cultural dialogue.
专家们公开表达了关于跨文化对话重要性的看法。
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。
idiom

steal the spotlight

吸引所有的注意力，往往夺走别人的风头
Meaning
to get all the attention, often taking it away from someone else
Example
The little girl **stole the spotlight** at the wedding with her adorable dance.
那个小女孩在婚礼上以她可爱的舞蹈**抢尽了风头**。
phrasal-verb

sort things out with

与某人直接解决问题
Meaning
to resolve an issue directly with someone
Example
I need to **sort things out with** Jenna before the meeting.
我需要在会议前和Jenna解决问题。
phrasal-verb

stumble upon

偶然发现某物
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
我们在森林中偶然发现了一座隐藏的瀑布。
phrasal-verb

show respect

礼貌待人并尊重他人的感受或意见
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
我们应该始终**尊重**老师和长辈。
phrasal-verb

switch over to

从一个工作或职业路径转换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one job or career path to another
Example
He **switched over to** software development after studying economics.
他在学习经济学后转行做软件开发。
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

speak well of

称赞某人或积极地谈论他们
Meaning
to praise someone or talk positively about them
Example
Everyone **speaks well of** the teacher who inspired them.
每个人都称赞那位启发了他们的老师。
idiom

see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.
他们终于在商业交易上达成了一致。
idiom

speak of the devil

刚说到某人，他就出现了
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
**说曹操曹操到**，约翰来了！