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phrasal-verb

set up a coalition

为了政治目的在政党或团体之间结成联盟
Meaning
to form an alliance between parties or groups for political purposes
Example
Opposition leaders worked together to **set up a coalition** government.
反对派领导人共同努力，建立了一个**联合政府**。
idiom

stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
phrasal-verb

scale up to

增加大小、数量或生产水平，以满足更高的需求或需要
Meaning
to increase in size, amount, or production level to meet higher demand or needs
Example
The company plans to **scale up to** full production once the economy stabilizes.
公司计划在经济稳定后**扩大到**全面生产。
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

step up one’s game

提高自己的努力或表现
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
如果你想获得晋升，你需要**提高你的表现**。
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

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
phrasal-verb

scale back on

减少使用或做某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something you use or do
Example
We've **scaled back on** paper prints to cut waste.
我们已经**减少了**纸质打印，以减少浪费。
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

spread through

在一个地区或群体中扩展或移动
Meaning
to extend or move through an area or group
Example
Global culture has **spread through** digital media and communication networks.
全球文化通过数字媒体和通信网络传播开来。
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

sign out

退出登录或退出会议或帐户
Meaning
to log off or exit from a meeting or account
Example
Remember to **sign out** after finishing the session.
记得在完成会议后退出登录
phrasal-verb

serve up

提供或提供食物或一顿饭
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
奶奶**端上**了美味的午餐。
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

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

settle in for

因为某件事情需要一段时间而变得舒适
Meaning
to get comfortable because something will take a while
Example
We **settled in for** a long night of studying at the library.
我们为在图书馆度过漫长的学习之夜而安定下来。
phrasal-verb

stand out from

明显地不同于或优于他人
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her confidence makes her **stand out from** the rest of the team.
她的自信让她在团队中脱颖而出。
idiom

strength in numbers

更大的力量来自于一个更大的群体
Meaning
greater power comes from a larger group
Example
We can win this battle if we stick together, there's **strength in numbers**.
如果我们团结在一起，我们就能赢得这场战斗，**群体的力量**。
phrasal-verb

set up a subsidiary

建立由更大公司控制的较小公司
Meaning
to establish a smaller company controlled by a larger one
Example
They decided to **set up a subsidiary** in Singapore to handle regional operations.
他们决定在新加坡设立一家子公司来处理区域性操作。
idiom

Spread like wildfire

变得非常快速地广为人知。
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
他们订婚的消息**像野火一样传播**。
phrasal-verb

scale down to

减少大小或容量以适应较小的需求
Meaning
to reduce the size or capacity to fit a smaller need
Example
The company had to **scale down to** a smaller data center to cut costs.
公司不得不缩小到一个较小的数据中心以削减成本。
idiom

strike a balance

在两件事之间找到令人满意的折中
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
在职业和家庭之间找到平衡是很难的。
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

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

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

show in

带某人进入房间或建筑物
Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
请把客人带到客厅。
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

step change

显著的改进或转变
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
这标志着我们在创新方式上的一个**重大转变**。
phrasal-verb

shore up with

通过增加支持来加强某物
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
我们在呈现预测之前，通过额外数据来加强。
idiom

save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
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 resilient

保持坚强并迅速从困难中恢复
Meaning
to remain strong and recover quickly from difficulties
Example
Communities must **stand resilient** in the face of tragedy.
社区必须在悲剧面前**保持坚强**。
phrasal-verb

stick out

引人注目或不同; 继续做困难的事情
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
你必须坚持训练的前几周。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

stick with your goals

坚持你的目标
Meaning
to stay committed to your plans and not give up
Example
If you **stick with your goals**, you’ll see results soon.
如果你**坚持你的目标**，你将很快看到成果。
idiom

save for a rainy day

为了未来的紧急情况而存钱
Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
你应该**为雨天存钱**。
phrasal-verb

set back

延迟进展或造成问题
Meaning
to delay progress or cause a problem
Example
The heavy rain **set back** the construction work by two weeks.
暴雨使建筑工作推迟了两周。
idiom

Sail through something

轻松或成功地做某事。
Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
她轻松地通过了考试，获得了高分。
phrasal-verb

shore up reserves

加强或支持金融储备
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.
中央银行通过购买外汇采取了措施来加强储备。
phrasal-verb

sit for

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

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

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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

stick to a plan

严格按照计划执行，不放弃
Meaning
to follow a plan strictly without giving up
Example
If you **stick to a plan**, you’ll achieve your goals faster.
如果你坚持一个计划，你会更快实现目标。
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

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。
idiom

smooth things over

通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
她试图在争执后缓和局面。
idiom

shake off

摆脱不愉快的事情
Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
她散步以**摆脱**压力。
phrasal-verb

stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
phrasal-verb

save up for

为了目标或购买，逐渐攒钱
Meaning
to collect money over time for a goal or purchase
Example
She’s **saving up for** a new laptop.
她正在为一台新笔记本攒钱。
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。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

sign out of

从在线账户退出
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
使用计算机实验室后，请记得退出您的账户。
phrasal-verb

sign off on an agreement

正式批准贸易协议或文件
Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders **signed off on an agreement** to strengthen bilateral trade.
两位领导人**签署了一份协议**，以加强双边贸易。
phrasal-verb

simmer with anger

感到愤怒但不表现出来
Meaning
to feel but not express anger openly
Example
He **simmered with anger** after being insulted.
他在被侮辱后愤怒不已。
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

set toward

开始朝着某事取得进展
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
毕业后，她朝着成为律师的目标前进。
idiom

sworn enemy

一个永远不会是你朋友的人
Meaning
someone who will never be your friend
Example
They used to be close but now are **sworn enemies**.
他们曾经关系亲近，但现在他们是**誓言敌人**。
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。
idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
phrasal-verb

set aside for

为虚拟会议或工作预留特定时间
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
我每天早上预留一小时检查电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

scribble down

迅速而草率地写下某些东西
Meaning
to write something quickly and carelessly
Example
He **scribbled down** a few notes during the lecture.
他在讲座中匆忙写下了一些笔记。
idiom

spam someone

发送太多消息或不必要的信息
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
不要每分钟都用通知来骚扰我！
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

set up for

为活动准备或安排某事
Meaning
to prepare or arrange something for an event
Example
They started to **set up for** the cultural fair early in the morning.
他们一大早就开始为文化博览会做准备。
phrasal-verb

stay put

待在同一地方并等待
Meaning
to remain in the same place and wait
Example
**Stay put** until I get back.
等我回来时待在原地。
idiom

sliding into DMs

在社交媒体上向某人发送私人消息，通常是调情
Meaning
to send a private message to someone on social media, often flirtatiously
Example
He started **sliding into her DMs** after seeing her post.
看到她的帖子后，他开始给她发私信。
idiom

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
phrasal-verb

step down from

辞去或放弃权力或责任职位
Meaning
to resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility
Example
The CEO **stepped down from** his role after the financial collapse.
在金融崩溃后，首席执行官**辞去了**他的职位。
idiom

Seed funding

用于启动企业的初始资本。
Meaning
Initial capital used to start a business.
Example
They received **seed funding** from angel investors.
他们从天使投资者那里获得了**种子资金**。
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。
idiom

stick with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续做或支持某事
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
如果你坚持这个例行公事，你很快就会看到结果。
idiom

sink or swim

凭自己的努力成功或失败
Meaning
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
Example
When you start your own business, it’s **sink or swim**.
当你开始自己的生意时，要么成功要么失败。
phrasal-verb

speak truth to power

对权力说真话
Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists **speak truth to power** when they expose corruption.
记者揭露腐败时对权力说真话。
phrasal-verb

stand up under

忍受压力或批评而不崩溃
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
她**承受了**批评，并保持自信。
phrasal-verb

sync across

确保数据或操作在所有设备或平台上一致
Meaning
to make sure data or actions are consistent across devices or platforms
Example
All files automatically **sync across** your devices.
所有文件会自动在您的设备之间同步。
phrasal-verb

stay alert

保持警惕并关注危险
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
点击不明链接时始终**保持警觉**
phrasal-verb

soak up

完全吸收并享受经历
Meaning
to absorb and enjoy an experience fully
Example
We sat by the sea to **soak up** the peaceful atmosphere.
我们坐在海边享受宁静的氛围。
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

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

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。
phrasal-verb

shape up

改善身体状况; 变得更健康
Meaning
to improve physical condition; to get fit
Example
He’s been going to the gym regularly to **shape up** before summer.
他正在定期去健身房以便在夏天之前保持好身材。
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

snap under

在压力下失去控制或生气
Meaning
to lose control or become angry under stress
Example
She finally **snapped under** the constant criticism from her boss.
她终于在老板的不断批评下**崩溃了**。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead in class

在课堂上表现得更好或比别人更先进
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
他额外学习时间以 **在课堂上保持领先**。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为，向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
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set up for shipping

准备货物，以便它们可以发货
Meaning
to prepare goods so they are ready to be sent
Example
The warehouse **sets up for shipping** as soon as orders close.
仓库在订单关闭后立即为发货做准备。
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step up to

承担责任或主动出击；迎接挑战
Meaning
to take responsibility or initiative; to rise to a challenge
Example
When the manager resigned, she **stepped up to** take his place.
当经理辞职时，她**挺身而出**代替了他的职位。
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split profits with

根据协议平分利润或收益
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
他们决定与当地合作伙伴分享利润。
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step into leadership

开始承担领导责任
Meaning
to begin taking on a leadership role or responsibility
Example
He was encouraged to **step into leadership** after his promotion.
他在晋升后被鼓励**步入领导角色**。
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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**。
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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。
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set yourself apart

使自己与他人不同或杰出
Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.
努力工作和创造力将使你从其他人中**脱颖而出**。
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sit down with

严肃或正式地会面并讨论某事
Meaning
to meet and discuss something seriously or formally
Example
Government officials will **sit down with** community leaders to resolve the conflict.
政府官员将与社区领导人**坐下来**解决冲突。
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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！
idiom

slippery slope

一种如果不加以控制，可能会导致严重问题的情况
Meaning
a situation that can lead to serious problems if not controlled
Example
Allowing AI to make moral decisions is a **slippery slope**.
让AI做道德决策是一个滑坡。
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speak on

谈论特定的政治或社会问题
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
部长明天将**讨论**新的环境政策。
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show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
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speak up for

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

突然且迅速上升
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
黄金价格在地缘政治紧张局势加剧后**急剧上升**。
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shake off pressure

摆脱紧张或压力并重新集中注意力
Meaning
to get rid of tension or stress and regain focus
Example
He took a deep breath to **shake off pressure** before starting his speech.
他深吸一口气，在开始演讲之前，想要摆脱压力。
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。
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set out objectives

明确界定目标或意图
Meaning
to clearly define goals or intentions
Example
The UN has **set out objectives** for sustainable development.
联合国已设定可持续发展的目标。
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stay curious

保持好奇
Meaning
to keep being interested and eager to learn
Example
The best learners always **stay curious** about the world.
最好的学习者总是对世界保持好奇。
idiom

self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
idiom

spitting image

某人看起来完全像另一个人
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
她是她母亲的**spitting image**。
idiom

stormy relationship

一个充满争吵和冲突的关系
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
他们有一段**风暴般的关系**持续了许多年。
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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。
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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

show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。
idiom

sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
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set boundaries

确定你会做或不会做的事情，特别是在工作中
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
在工作和个人生活之间设定边界是健康的。
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stand united for

为某一事业或问题共同努力
Meaning
to act together in support of a cause or issue
Example
Nations must **stand united for** peace and prosperity.
各国必须**stand united for**和平与繁荣。
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stand over from

推迟或延迟某事
Meaning
to postpone or delay something
Example
The meeting was **stood over from** last week to tomorrow.
会议从上周推迟到明天。
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set out to improve

开始努力使自己或某物变得更好
Meaning
to begin an effort to make yourself or something better
Example
He **set out to improve** his communication skills after the feedback session.
在反馈会议之后，他开始提高自己的沟通技巧。
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set upon

突然袭击某人
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
小偷被愤怒的人群袭击了。