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idiom

share the love

通过点赞或分享某人的帖子来表示支持或赞赏
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
通过点赞和评论此帖子来分享爱！
phrasal-verb

slow down growth

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

gear up for

为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
工程师们正在为最终测试做准备。
idiom

to come out on top

在困难的情况或竞争中取得成功
Meaning
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
Example
After a fierce competition, they **came out on top** and won the contract.
经过激烈的竞争，他们脱颖而出并赢得了合同。
phrasal-verb

detach from chaos

从混乱中摆脱
Meaning
to mentally separate yourself from stressful situations
Example
Sometimes you just need to **detach from chaos** to think clearly.
有时你只需要从**混乱中摆脱**来清晰地思考。
phrasal-verb

stay open to

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

It's always darkest before the dawn

事情通常在好转之前最糟糕。
Meaning
Things are usually worst just before they improve.
Example
Keep going, **it's always darkest before the dawn**.
继续前进，**黎明前总是最黑暗的。**
idiom

in no time

非常快; 几乎立刻
Meaning
very quickly; almost immediately
Example
He finished the task **in no time**.
他很快就完成了任务。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

have nerves of steel

在压力下非常勇敢和冷静
Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
消防员必须有钢铁般的神经才能每天面对危险
phrasal-verb

be patient with

对正在挣扎的人保持冷静和理解
Meaning
to stay calm and understanding toward someone who is struggling
Example
You need to **be patient with** people who are healing emotionally.
你需要**对正在恢复的人保持耐心**。
idiom

hammer home

强调某事
Meaning
to emphasize something forcefully
Example
The trainer **hammered home** the importance of rest.
教练**强调**休息的重要性。
phrasal-verb

open up with

通过诚实或表达自己的感受来开始对话
Meaning
to start a conversation by being honest or expressive about feelings
Example
He chose to **open up with** a personal story to make others feel comfortable.
他选择了通过一个个人故事来**敞开心扉与**其他人交谈，使他们感到舒适。
idiom

red tape

过度的官僚主义或规则
Meaning
excessive bureaucracy or rules
Example
The project was delayed because of **red tape**.
由于过度的官僚主义，项目被延迟了。
idiom

in the nick of time

在最后可能的时刻；就在为时已晚之前
Meaning
at the last possible moment; just before it’s too late
Example
He arrived **in the nick of time** to catch the train.
他**在时间的关头**赶上了火车。
phrasal-verb

wind off

在工作或紧张的时期后放松
Meaning
to relax after a period of work or tension
Example
After a busy week, I like to **wind off** by reading a good book.
在繁忙的一周后，我喜欢通过读一本好书来**wind off**。
phrasal-verb

work together

与他人合作以达成目标
Meaning
to cooperate with others to achieve a goal
Example
If we **work together**, we can finish this project faster.
如果我们一起合作，我们可以更快地完成这个项目。
phrasal-verb

freeze with fear

因恐惧而无法动弹
Meaning
to be unable to move because of fear
Example
The child **froze with fear** when he saw the big dog.
当孩子看到大狗时，他因恐惧而无法动弹。
phrasal-verb

live off

依赖特定类型的食物来维持生命
Meaning
to depend on a particular kind of food for living
Example
During college, I mostly **lived off** instant noodles.
在大学期间，我主要**以**速食面为生。
phrasal-verb

run up

导致自己欠下大量的钱
Meaning
to cause yourself to owe a large amount of money
Example
He **ran up** a huge credit card bill last month.
他上个月积累了一笔巨大的信用卡账单。
phrasal-verb

pay someone out

为损失或损坏赔偿某人
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or damage
Example
The insurer **paid her out** after the accident.
事故后保险公司支付了她的赔偿。
phrasal-verb

carve your path

在生活或职业中创造你自己的道路或方向
Meaning
to create your own way or direction in life or career
Example
He decided to **carve his path** instead of following others.
他决定**开辟自己的道路**，而不是跟随别人。
idiom

the rest is history

用来表示每个人都知道接下来发生了什么
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
他们在大学相遇，坠入爱河，**接下来的故事大家都知道**。
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。
idiom

Truth hurts

真相可能会让人痛苦。
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
真相令人痛苦，但比谎言好。
phrasal-verb

push through difficulties

坚定地继续前进并克服挑战
Meaning
to keep going and overcome challenges with determination
Example
Great leaders **push through difficulties** instead of giving up.
伟大的领导者**克服困难**而不是放弃。
phrasal-verb

look through

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
She **looked through** her notes before class.
她上课前快速浏览了她的笔记。
phrasal-verb

tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
phrasal-verb

think up

发明或想出一个新主意或计划
Meaning
to invent or imagine a new idea or plan
Example
She **thought up** a brilliant way to reduce energy consumption.
她想出了一个减少能源消耗的绝妙方法。
idiom

take a load off

坐下来放松，尤其是在辛苦工作后
Meaning
to sit down and relax, especially after working hard
Example
Come in and **take a load off**.
进来，**放松一下**。
idiom

sing from the same hymn sheet

与他人表达相同的意见，特别是公开地
Meaning
to express the same opinion as others, especially publicly
Example
All the managers are **singing from the same hymn sheet** on this issue.
所有经理在这个问题上都在**唱同一首歌**。
idiom

change one's tune

改变自己的意见或态度
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
听到好消息后，他决定**改变自己的看法**。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
idiom

kick up a fuss

对某事进行大规模的抱怨或抗议
Meaning
to make a big complaint or protest about something
Example
They **kicked up a fuss** when the restaurant ran out of food.
当餐厅的食物卖完时，他们大声抱怨起来。
idiom

miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
idiom

get one's act together

有效地组织自己或自己的行动
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期前**get our act together**。
idiom

Dust yourself off

在挫折后恢复并充满信心地继续前进。
Meaning
Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.
Example
He fell short this time, but he’ll **dust himself off** and try again.
这次他失败了，但他会抖落自己，再试一次。
idiom

full steam ahead

全力以赴地前进
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
团队正全力以赴地推进新的物流计划。
idiom

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
phrasal-verb

fill someone in

向某人提供关于某事的详细信息或最新信息
Meaning
to give someone the details or latest information about something
Example
Can you **fill me in** on what happened at the client meeting?
你能**告诉我**在客户会议上发生了什么吗？
phrasal-verb

rise through adversity

尽管面临困难的条件，依然变得更强或取得成功
Meaning
to become stronger or succeed despite difficult conditions
Example
True leaders **rise through adversity** and inspire others.
真正的领导者**通过逆境崛起**并激励他人。
phrasal-verb

call together

召集人们开会
Meaning
to bring people together for a meeting
Example
The director **called together** the team for an urgent discussion.
导演**召集**团队进行紧急讨论。
idiom

Plow the field

为未来的工作或成功做准备。
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
在推出产品之前，我们需要通过适当的研究来**plow the field**。
phrasal-verb

reach for

尝试实现某些困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to try to achieve something difficult or ambitious
Example
Always **reach for** excellence in your education.
永远在你的教育中追求卓越。
phrasal-verb

vote through reform

通过投票正式批准变更
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
议会成功地**通过改革投票**，旨在提高透明度。
idiom

asleep on your feet

极度疲倦，几乎要睡着
Meaning
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
Example
You look **asleep on your feet** after working all day.
你工作了一整天，看起来快要睡着了。
idiom

actions speak louder than words

人们所做的比他们所说的更重要
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
**行动胜于言辞**, 所以用努力来证明它。
phrasal-verb

take charge of

承担某事的控制或责任
Meaning
to assume control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge of** the new department.
她决定**接管**新部门。
phrasal-verb

laugh along with

与他人的笑声或快乐分享
Meaning
to share in someone else's laughter or joy
Example
Everyone **laughed along with** the funny story.
每个人**和**有趣的故事一起笑。
phrasal-verb

follow along with

跟上虚拟屏幕或文档上分享的内容
Meaning
to keep pace with what’s being shared on a virtual screen or document
Example
Please **follow along with** the presentation on your screen.
请跟随您的屏幕上的演示。
idiom

get into the habit

开始做某事并保持规律性
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
我已经养成了睡前读书的习惯。
phrasal-verb

drop by

非正式地或在没有事先通知的情况下拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
随时过来喝一杯茶，随时欢迎。
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

call in for

为特定目的加入远程会议
Meaning
to join a remote session for a specific purpose
Example
Drivers **call in for** updates when weather turns rough.
当天气变得恶劣时，司机会**call in for**更新。
phrasal-verb

target at

将产品或信息定位于特定群体
Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is **targeted at** young professionals.
这个广告是针对年轻专业人士的。
idiom

a man of integrity

一个诚实且道德上正直的人
Meaning
someone who is honest and morally upright
Example
He is known as **a man of integrity** in the business world.
他在商业世界中被称为一个有正直的人。
idiom

Rome wasn’t built in a day

重要的事情需要时间去完成。
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
**罗马不是一天建成的**，要对自己的进步有耐心。
phrasal-verb

be grateful for

为某事感到感激
Meaning
to feel thankful for something
Example
I’m really **grateful for** all your support.
我真的**感激**你的所有支持。
idiom

walk a tightrope

处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
经理在员工和管理层的要求之间小心地保持平衡。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
phrasal-verb

feel bad about

对某事感到抱歉或后悔
Meaning
to feel sorry or regretful about something
Example
I really **feel bad about** what happened.
我真的对发生的事情**感到抱歉**。
phrasal-verb

embrace good vibes

接受并享受周围的正能量和感受
Meaning
to accept and enjoy positive energy and feelings around you
Example
Let’s **embrace good vibes** and enjoy the moment.
让我们**embrace good vibes**，享受当下。
phrasal-verb

simmer down with

通过使用某种放松的东西来使自己冷静下来
Meaning
to calm yourself by using something soothing
Example
He **simmers down with** a cup of tea after tense meetings.
他在紧张的会议后通过喝茶来平静自己。
idiom

be at someone’s beck and call

随时准备帮助或服从某人
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
助理始终在老板的召唤下。
phrasal-verb

chat up

以友好或浪漫的方式与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone in a friendly or romantic way
Example
He tried to **chat up** the girl at the party.
他试图在派对上与那个女孩搭讪。
phrasal-verb

sit with

接受并体验情绪，而不急于修复它们
Meaning
to accept and experience emotions without rushing to fix them
Example
When you’re sad, just **sit with** your feelings for a while.
当你难过时，坐下来和你的情绪待一会儿
phrasal-verb

back up with

用证据或例子来支持
Meaning
to support with evidence or examples
Example
You should **back up** your claims **with** reliable data.
你应该用可靠的数据来**支持**你的主张。
idiom

sleep it off

通过睡觉来恢复疲劳或疾病
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
他喝得太多了，需要睡一觉来恢复。
idiom

In for the long haul

准备长时间做某事。
Meaning
Prepared to continue something for a long time.
Example
He knew that success would take years, but he was **in for the long haul**.
他知道成功需要多年，但他已经准备好**长期奋斗**。
phrasal-verb

take heart from

从某物中获得安慰或勇气
Meaning
to gain comfort or courage because of something
Example
Volunteers **take heart from** every thank-you message they receive.
志愿者从收到的每一条感谢信息中获得勇气。
phrasal-verb

reflect back on

深思发生的事情；分析过去的经历
Meaning
to think deeply about something that happened; to analyze past experiences
Example
He likes to **reflect back on** his past achievements and lessons.
他喜欢回顾他的过去成就和教训。
idiom

stay the course

继续做某事直到完成或成功
Meaning
to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
Example
It’s hard, but you need to **stay the course**.
这很难，但你需要**坚持到底**。
idiom

blow your top

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he found out about the mistake.
他在得知错误后**火冒三丈**。
idiom

bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
phrasal-verb

show respect for

向某人或某物表示尊重或崇敬
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
人们在传统仪式中**表示对**他们的祖先的尊重。
phrasal-verb

align efforts toward

将团队合作和行动指向共同目标
Meaning
to direct teamwork and actions toward a shared objective
Example
We need to **align efforts toward** achieving long-term goals.
我们需要将努力对准实现长期目标。
idiom

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
idiom

check over

仔细检查某事以发现错误
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
在发送之前我们检查过草稿。
idiom

fed up with

对某事感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
tired or annoyed with something
Example
I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.
我厌倦了每天做同样的事情。
phrasal-verb

sit with emotions

允许自己感受情感而不试图改变它们
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel emotions without trying to change them
Example
She learned to **sit with her emotions** instead of avoiding them.
她学会了**与她的情感共处**，而不是回避它们。
phrasal-verb

push up

使某物的价值或价格上升
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
燃油成本的上升已**推高**了运输费用。
phrasal-verb

rave about

以极大的热情和钦佩谈论某事
Meaning
to speak with great enthusiasm and admiration about something
Example
He kept **raving about** the concert for days.
他连续几天 **赞不绝口地说** 音乐会。
phrasal-verb

deal down

谈判降低价格
Meaning
to negotiate a lower price
Example
She managed to **deal down** the price of the car.
她成功地把车价降了下来
phrasal-verb

choke back tears

努力不哭
Meaning
to try hard not to cry
Example
She **choked back tears** during her farewell speech.
她在告别演讲时**忍住眼泪**。
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
idiom

double-edged sword

有利也有弊的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
人工智能监控对于安全和隐私来说是一把**双刃剑**。
idiom

dance the night away

在庆祝活动中跳舞很长时间
Meaning
to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration
Example
Everyone **danced the night away** at the wedding reception.
每个人都在婚礼招待会上跳舞了一整夜。
phrasal-verb

keep under

控制或压制某事或某人
Meaning
to control or suppress something or someone
Example
The manager tried to **keep under** control the rising tension.
经理试图控制日益紧张的局势。
phrasal-verb

apply for

正式请求某个工作或职位
Meaning
to make a formal request for a job or position
Example
She decided to **apply for** the marketing manager position at the new company.
她决定申请新公司市场经理职位。
idiom

go off the deep end

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to become very angry or emotional suddenly
Example
She **went off the deep end** when she heard the bad news.
她**发火了**，当她听到坏消息时。
idiom

at sixes and sevens

处于混乱或无序的状态
Meaning
in a state of confusion or disorder
Example
After the renovation, the office was **at sixes and sevens** for weeks.
翻新后，办公室有好几个星期都处于 **混乱或无序的状态**。
phrasal-verb

break into innovation

在新的领域或市场开始创新
Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to **break into innovation** by investing in AI research.
公司通过投资人工智能研究，尝试进入创新领域。
idiom

as luck would have it

碰巧；幸运或不幸
Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
**As luck would have it**, I met my old friend at the airport.
碰巧，我在机场遇见了我的老朋友。
idiom

find fault

不公平地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something unfairly
Example
He always **finds fault** with everything I do.
他总是**挑剔**我做的每一件事。
phrasal-verb

blow up into violence

突然变得暴力或强烈
Meaning
to suddenly become violent or intense
Example
The argument **blew up into violence** before police arrived.
争执在警察到达之前**升级为暴力**。
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

curtain call

当表演者回到舞台上接受掌声时
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
在他们精彩的表演之后，团队在**帷幕落下**时得到了站立的掌声。
idiom

pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
idiom

blow away

深深地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing **blew me away**.
她的歌声让我震惊。
idiom

helicopter parent

一个过度参与孩子生活的父母
Meaning
a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
Example
She’s a bit of a **helicopter parent**, always watching over her kids.
她有点像**直升机父母**，总是关注她的孩子。
phrasal-verb

pull in

吸引或赚取金钱、利润或投资
Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly **pulled in** thousands of subscribers and investors.
新应用程序迅速吸引了成千上万的订阅者和投资者。
phrasal-verb

go over with

仔细地向某人解释或审查某事
Meaning
to review or explain something to someone carefully
Example
The teacher **went over** the essay with the students.
老师和学生们**复习**了论文。
idiom

digital brainchild

通过数字或人工智能技术创建的产品或想法
Meaning
a product or idea created using digital or AI technology
Example
ChatGPT is the **digital brainchild** of OpenAI.
ChatGPT 是 OpenAI 的 **digital brainchild**。
idiom

keep the home fires burning

在别人不在时维持幸福的家
Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
当她丈夫在国外时，她**保持了家的温暖**。
phrasal-verb

blend across

融合来自不同领域的文化或系统
Meaning
to mix or merge cultures or systems from different areas
Example
Global cuisines often **blend across** traditions and tastes.
全球美食常常融合不同传统和口味。
idiom

lose your temper

突然生气
Meaning
to become angry suddenly
Example
He **lost his temper** when the kids broke the vase.
当孩子们打破花瓶时，他**失去了冷静**。
idiom

to make matters worse

使糟糕的情况变得更加困难或令人不快
Meaning
to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
Example
I was already late, and **to make matters worse**, I couldn't find my keys.
我已经迟到了，更糟的是，我找不到我的钥匙。
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

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。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

保持比其他人更先进或更有知识
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
如果你每天阅读，你可以**在学习中保持领先**。
phrasal-verb

foster in

在某人或某个团体内促进某个品质或思想的发展
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
该项目旨在培养参与者的责任感。
idiom

own up to your mistakes

承认你做错了事
Meaning
to admit that you have done something wrong
Example
It takes courage to **own up to your mistakes**.
承认自己的错误需要勇气。
phrasal-verb

set time aside for

为某事预留时间
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
我在睡觉前专门安排时间写日记。
idiom

forty winks

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
他喜欢下班后小睡一会儿。
idiom

get your ducks in a row

在行动之前把事情安排好
Meaning
to organize things properly before taking action
Example
Before launching the business, we need to **get our ducks in a row**.
在开始创业之前，我们需要把一切安排好。
idiom

scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
phrasal-verb

stand in

在场景中暂时替换演员
Meaning
to replace an actor temporarily in a scene
Example
A stunt double **stood in** for the actor during the dangerous scene.
替身演员在危险的场景中**代替**了演员。
idiom

bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。