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idiom

show leadership

展示领导才能或技能
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
她能够在危机期间**展示领导力**并引导团队度过艰难时期。
idiom

blue chip company

一家大型、可靠且财务稳定的公司
Meaning
a large, reliable, and financially stable company
Example
Investors prefer to put their money into **blue chip companies**.
投资者更愿意将资金投入到**蓝筹公司**。
phrasal-verb

stimulate demand

鼓励人们购买更多商品或服务
Meaning
to encourage people to buy more goods or services
Example
The government reduced taxes to **stimulate demand** in the economy.
政府降低税收以刺激需求。
phrasal-verb

reflect upon failures

深思自己的失败以获得洞察力
Meaning
to think deeply about one’s failures to gain insight
Example
She often **reflects upon failures** to improve her approach.
她经常 **反思自己的失败** 以改善她的方法。
idiom

drama queen

一个在情境中夸大或过度反应的人
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
不要这么**戏剧女王**；这并没有那么严重。
phrasal-verb

write to

发送信件或信息以表达感激或感谢
Meaning
to send a letter or message to express gratitude or appreciation
Example
I plan to **write to** my old professor to thank him for his support.
我计划给我的老教授写信，感谢他给予的支持。
phrasal-verb

dial back on

减少某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
我们正在减少深夜邮件以保护平衡。
idiom

back to the drawing board

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to start over again after a failure
Example
Our proposal was rejected, so it's **back to the drawing board**.
我们的提案被拒绝了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
phrasal-verb

pass on

将信息传达给其他人
Meaning
to convey information to someone else
Example
Please **pass on** the message to the entire team.
请把信息传达给整个团队。
idiom

rags to riches

从贫穷到富有和成功
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
他的生活故事是真正的从贫穷到富有的故事。
idiom

grateful as can be

非常感激
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
我非常感激你的指导。
phrasal-verb

be in two minds about

对某事感到不确定或犹豫不决
Meaning
to be uncertain or indecisive about something
Example
I’m **in two minds about** going to the party tonight.
我**犹豫不决**今晚是否去参加派对。
idiom

make a fortune

赚很多钱
Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She **made a fortune** selling handmade jewelry online.
她通过在线销售手工珠宝赚了一大笔财富。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

A Jekyll and Hyde

一个人格中有两个完全不同面的人。
Meaning
A person with two very different sides to their personality.
Example
He’s like **a Jekyll and Hyde**—nice one moment and cruel the next.
他就像一个杰基尔与海德——一会儿温柔，一会儿残酷。
idiom

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
idiom

a brave face

假装勇敢，尽管你实际上感到害怕或担心
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on **a brave face** despite feeling nervous inside.
她戴上了**勇敢的面容**，尽管内心感到紧张。
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

stand up to

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

falter on

做某事时犹豫或犯错误
Meaning
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
Example
She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.
她在演讲中犹豫了几次。
phrasal-verb

sweep up

打扫地板上的灰尘
Meaning
to clean the floor by brushing dirt together
Example
She grabbed the broom to **sweep up** the dirt on the floor.
她拿起扫帚来清扫地板上的灰尘。
phrasal-verb

rack up

积累或获得某些东西，如分数或奖项
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
她因出色的工作获得了几个奖项
phrasal-verb

swap notes on

交换关于某事的信息或提示
Meaning
to exchange information or tips about something
Example
Let's **swap notes on** the new app after we try it out.
我们在尝试新应用后交换意见。
phrasal-verb

cut off funding

停止提供财政支持
Meaning
to stop providing financial support
Example
The government **cut off funding** for several development projects.
政府停止了对多个发展项目的资金支持。
phrasal-verb

agree with

与他人持相同意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
I completely **agree with** you on this matter.
我完全**同意**你在这个问题上的看法。
phrasal-verb

shift to

转移或改变焦点、方法或责任
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
我们的公司计划转向混合工作模式。
phrasal-verb

speak glowingly about

用极大的热情和赞扬来谈论
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
老板对你的表现赞不绝口。
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

Cross one’s mind

突然想到某事。
Meaning
To suddenly think of something.
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could be lying.
我从未**想过**他可能在撒谎。
phrasal-verb

phase in innovation

逐步引入创新
Meaning
to introduce innovation gradually
Example
They decided to **phase in innovation** to minimize disruption.
他们决定逐步引入创新来最小化干扰。
phrasal-verb

lean into uncertainty

接受并拥抱变化的未知方面
Meaning
to accept and embrace the unknown aspects of change
Example
Successful leaders **lean into uncertainty** rather than fear it.
成功的领导者**lean into uncertainty**而不是害怕它。
phrasal-verb

argue with

与某人意见不合或口头争斗
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
我哥哥经常和我**争论**家务事。
phrasal-verb

lay the groundwork for

为未来重要的事情准备基础
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
她正在为她的下一个职业发展**奠定基础**。
idiom

filter bubble

一种情况，人们只看到强化其信仰的在线内容
Meaning
a situation where a person only sees online content that reinforces their beliefs
Example
Many people live inside a **filter bubble** on social media.
许多人生活在社交媒体的**过滤泡沫**中。
idiom

vote with one’s feet

通过离开或不参与来表示不赞同
Meaning
to show disapproval by leaving or not participating
Example
Many citizens **voted with their feet** by not attending the rally.
许多公民通过**用脚投票**来表示他们的不满，因为他们没有参加集会。
idiom

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
idiom

feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后，我感到像是站在世界之巅。
phrasal-verb

reach out to investors

联系投资者
Meaning
to contact people who might be interested in funding your business
Example
Startups often **reach out to investors** when they need capital.
初创公司经常在需要资金时**联系投资者**。
phrasal-verb

take off in career

在你的工作或生意中突然变得成功
Meaning
to suddenly become successful in your job or business
Example
Her career really **took off** after she launched her own startup.
她的职业生涯在她启动自己的创业公司后真的**腾飞了**。
idiom

code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
phrasal-verb

turn around a business

使一个失败的生意再次成功
Meaning
to make a failing business successful again
Example
The new CEO managed to **turn around the business** within a year.
新CEO在一年内成功**扭转了生意**。
phrasal-verb

bring in revenue

为公司或政府创造收入或金钱
Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to **bring in revenue** for the region.
预计新工业区将为该地区**带来收入**。
idiom

reach for the moon

设定非常高的目标
Meaning
to set very high goals
Example
Don’t be afraid to **reach for the moon**.
不要害怕**追求月亮**。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead

继续比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to continue to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
You have to work hard to **stay ahead** in this competitive program.
你必须努力工作，以便在这个竞争激烈的项目中**保持领先**。
idiom

game changer

一个显著改变一切的想法或事件
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
这款新应用程序对公司来说是一个真正的**游戏改变者**。
phrasal-verb

look down upon

看不起某人或某物
Meaning
to regard someone or something as inferior or less worthy
Example
No one should **look down upon** others based on their position.
没有人应该根据他们的职位 **看不起** 其他人。
phrasal-verb

plant out

把幼苗种植到地里让它们生长
Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
学生们在地球日种植了数百棵树。
idiom

wash your hands of something

停止参与或对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
丑闻之后，经理与这个项目断绝了关系。
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

True to your word

做你说会做的事情。
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
他言出必行，履行了他的承诺。
phrasal-verb

push for

努力去做某事或使其被接受
Meaning
to try hard to get something done or accepted
Example
The opposition party **pushed for** a new anti-corruption bill.
反对党**推动**了一项新的反腐败法案。
idiom

own up to something

承认或坦白对某事负责
Meaning
to admit or confess responsibility for something
Example
You should **own up to your mistakes** instead of blaming others.
你应该**承认你的错误**，而不是责怪别人。
idiom

to get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或任务
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or task
Example
Let's **get the ball rolling** and start the meeting.
让我们**开始**并开始会议。
idiom

learn by heart

背诵
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
他为朗诵背诵了诗歌。
idiom

by the way

用于引入新话题或添加额外信息
Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
**顺便说一句**, 你完成你的项目了吗？
phrasal-verb

carry around

随时带着某物
Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
他总是带着一本笔记本来记录想法。
idiom

lock someone up

将某人监禁或关进监狱
Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to **lock him up** for his crimes.
他们设法因他的罪行将他**关进监狱**。
phrasal-verb

move over

改变位置以腾出空间给某人或某物
Meaning
to change position to make space for someone or something
Example
Can you **move over** a bit so I can sit down?
你能稍微**移一下**吗？我可以坐下来。
idiom

play one's cards right

做出正确的决定以获得好的结果
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
如果你**打好你的牌**，你就能获得你想要的升职。
phrasal-verb

set up a meeting

安排会议或约会
Meaning
to arrange a meeting or appointment
Example
Can you **set up a meeting** with the marketing team tomorrow?
你能**安排一次会议**与市场营销团队明天吗？
phrasal-verb

live below your means

花费比你赚的钱少
Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
One key to financial freedom is to **live below your means** consistently.
财务自由的一个关键是始终**低于你的经济水平生活**。
phrasal-verb

check with

确认信息或向某人请求批准
Meaning
to confirm information or ask for approval from someone
Example
Please **check with** your supervisor before making any changes.
请在做任何更改之前，与您的主管确认。
phrasal-verb

run out of

耗尽某物的供应
Meaning
to finish or exhaust a supply of something
Example
We might **run out of** clean water if we don’t conserve it.
如果我们不节约水，可能会**用完**干净水。
idiom

lose confidence

失去信心
Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t **lose confidence** after one failure.
失败后不要失去信心。
idiom

pull yourself together

重新控制你的情绪或行为
Meaning
to regain control of your emotions or behavior
Example
Stop crying and **pull yourself together** – we need to find a solution.
别哭了，振作起来——我们需要找到解决办法。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
phrasal-verb

throw over

结束与某人的关系；抛弃
Meaning
to end a relationship with someone; to abandon
Example
She **threw him over** for another guy.
她抛弃了他，另找了一个男孩。
phrasal-verb

reach out to partners

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

campaign for

为政治或社会目标以有组织的方式工作
Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are **campaigning for** better education policies.
他们正在**为**更好的教育政策进行竞选。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
idiom

ray of sunshine

某人或某物带来幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
她的笑容就像是一个**阳光**在多云的日子里。
phrasal-verb

work out

通过讨论或努力找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
Example
They managed to **work out** their differences after the meeting.
他们在会议后解决了他们的分歧。
idiom

let it go

停止为某事担忧；原谅或忘记
Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to **let it go** and move on.
她最终决定**放手**并继续前进。
idiom

political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
phrasal-verb

fade out

逐渐从视野或声音中消失
Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
音乐在字幕滚动时逐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

find against

决定某人错误或有罪
Meaning
to decide that someone is wrong or guilty
Example
The judge **found against** the company for breaking the contract.
法官判定公司违反合同。
phrasal-verb

talk it over

讨论某事以解决问题或误解
Meaning
to discuss something to solve a problem or misunderstanding
Example
Let’s **talk it over** and clear things up.
让我们讨论一下并澄清事情。
idiom

miss the boat

错过一个机会
Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll **miss the boat**.
如果你不早点预订，你会**错过机会**。
phrasal-verb

lay down guidelines

建立官方规则或原则
Meaning
to establish official rules or principles
Example
The economic council will **lay down guidelines** for fiscal discipline.
经济委员会将为财政纪律制定指导方针。
phrasal-verb

go through customs

进入一个国家时，完成安全和文件检查
Meaning
to complete security and document checks when entering a country
Example
Budget extra time to **go through customs** at busy airports.
在繁忙的机场，预算额外的时间来过海关。
phrasal-verb

vote for

在选举中选择某人或某事
Meaning
to choose someone or something in an election
Example
Everyone should **vote for** candidates who value honesty.
每个人都应该**投票支持**那些重视诚实的候选人。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
phrasal-verb

sell off

迅速卖出资产或股票，通常以低价
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
投资者在市场下跌期间开始**sell off**他们的股票。
idiom

brick by brick

逐步而稳定地实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.
他一点一点地建立了自己的事业。
phrasal-verb

hand action items out

为特定人员分配后续任务
Meaning
to assign follow-up tasks to specific people
Example
Facilitators **hand action items out** before closing the meeting.
主持人在会议结束前分发行动项目。
idiom

hit the trends

在很短的时间内变得流行或时尚
Meaning
to become popular or fashionable in a very short period of time
Example
The new meme about the office prank has **hit the trends** and is everywhere now.
关于办公室恶作剧的新迷因已经**成为了趋势**，现在到处都是。
idiom

dollar for dollar

在价值或数量上完全相等或等同的匹配
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
政府承诺对所有捐款进行美元对美元的配对。
idiom

on the same playing field

在相同的条件下或具有相等的机会
Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
我们现在与我们的竞争对手站在同一起跑线上。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
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

draft blueprints for

为某个新事物创建详细的计划
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
建筑师们为市民中心草拟蓝图并与社区共同参与。
phrasal-verb

bring up old issues

在新的争论中提及过去的问题
Meaning
to mention past problems during a new argument
Example
He always **brings up old issues** whenever they argue.
每次他们争论时，他总是**提起旧问题**。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
phrasal-verb

speak up about

诚实地谈论你做错的事情
Meaning
to talk honestly about something you did wrong
Example
He decided to **speak up about** his past mistakes.
他决定**诚实地谈论**他过去的错误。
phrasal-verb

keep improving

保持改善
Meaning
to continue making things better or more effective
Example
Our company culture encourages everyone to **keep improving**.
我们的公司文化鼓励每个人**保持改善**。
phrasal-verb

stand alongside

作为团队的一员支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone as part of a group
Example
True teammates **stand alongside** each other in difficult times.
真正的队友在困难时刻彼此支持。
phrasal-verb

raise awareness about

提高公众对某个问题的理解或关心
Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
该运动旨在提高公众对气候变化的意识。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

检查自上次更新以来工作进展到何种程度
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
项目负责人每周四早上**检查进展**。
idiom

Golden goose

持续盈利或成功的来源。
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
旅游业多年来一直是该国的**黄金鹅**。
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。
idiom

walking on air

感到非常高兴和激动
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
赢了比赛后，他高兴得飘飘然。
idiom

Out of curiosity

出于想要知道或学习某事的愿望。
Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him **out of curiosity**, not to interfere.
我出于**好奇**问了他，而不是为了干涉。
idiom

how’s it going

一种非正式的询问某人状况的方式
Meaning
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
Example
**How’s it going?** You look great today!
**怎么样？** 你今天看起来真棒！
idiom

make up

在争吵或打斗后和解
Meaning
to reconcile after an argument or fight
Example
They always **make up** after small arguments.
他们总是在小争吵后和解。
idiom

machine learning fairness

确保机器学习模型做出公正、公平决策的概念。
Meaning
the concept of ensuring that machine learning models make unbiased, equitable decisions.
Example
The research team focused on improving **machine learning fairness** to eliminate discrimination.
研究小组专注于改进**机器学习公平性**以消除歧视。
phrasal-verb

shake hands on

正式达成协议或完成交易
Meaning
to agree on something formally or finalize a deal
Example
They finally **shook hands on** the joint investment plan.
他们最终达成了联合投资计划的协议。
phrasal-verb

build upon research

以先前的研究为基础，推动创新
Meaning
to use previous studies as a base for innovation
Example
Scientists often **build upon research** to create groundbreaking solutions.
科学家常常**以先前的研究为基础**来创造创新的解决方案。
phrasal-verb

keep off

避免触摸或踩到某物; 避免谈论某事
Meaning
to avoid touching or stepping on something; to avoid talking about something
Example
Please **keep off** the grass.
请不要踩到草坪
phrasal-verb

follow one’s passion

追随你真正热爱的或感兴趣的事情
Meaning
to pursue what you truly love or are interested in
Example
He chose to **follow his passion** for music instead of money.
他选择了追随自己对音乐的热情，而不是追求金钱。
phrasal-verb

step back

停下来冷静地观察局势
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退一步**看全局。
idiom

freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
phrasal-verb

hold on for

稍等片刻，通常是在通话或服务过程中
Meaning
to wait briefly, usually during a call or service
Example
Please **hold on for** a moment while I transfer your call to the billing department.
请稍等片刻，我将把您的电话转接到计费部门。
idiom

take the credit

接受因某事而得到的赞扬
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to **take the credit**.
是她解决了问题，但他试图**获得功劳**。
idiom

cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
phrasal-verb

ship out to

将商品发送到目的地
Meaning
to send goods to a destination
Example
The factory **ships out to** regional stores every Thursday.
工厂每周四将货物发往区域商店。
phrasal-verb

live for

在某事或某人中找到希望或意义
Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She **lives for** her children and their happiness.
她为她的孩子和他们的幸福而活。
phrasal-verb

bring up for debate

提出一个议题或提案进行正式讨论
Meaning
to introduce a topic or proposal for official discussion
Example
The minister decided to **bring up for debate** a new tax reform policy.
部长决定将一项新的税务改革政策提交讨论。
idiom

Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
idiom

frozen with fear

因恐惧而僵硬
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
她因恐惧而僵硬，当蛇出现时。
idiom

on the fence

对某事感到不确定或犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided or unsure about something
Example
She’s still **on the fence** about moving abroad.
她仍然对是否搬到国外**在围栏上**。