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phrasal-verb

sink into

逐渐陷入一种负面情绪
Meaning
to gradually become deeply involved in a negative emotion
Example
She **sank into** depression after losing her job.
她在失业后**陷入**抑郁。
idiom

Left no stone unturned

尽可能尝试每一种方式来达成某事。
Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective **left no stone unturned** to find the truth.
侦探为了解开真相，尽全力去找。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
phrasal-verb

set out to

开始工作，目的是实现某事
Meaning
to begin working with the intention of achieving something
Example
She **set out to** improve her public speaking skills this year.
她**set out to**提高她的公共演讲技能，今年。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。
phrasal-verb

scale out

扩展或增加某物的大小或容量
Meaning
to expand or grow the size or capacity of something
Example
The company plans to **scale out** its operations to new markets.
公司计划将其操作 **扩展外** 到新市场。
phrasal-verb

make amends for

做点什么表示你为伤害某人而感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to **make amends for** her mistake.
她试图为自己的错误**弥补**。
idiom

keep faith with someone

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to remain loyal to someone or something
Example
Even in hard times, she **kept faith with** her friends.
即使在困难时期，她也保持了对朋友的忠诚。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
phrasal-verb

tune into cultures

理解并适应来自不同文化的人们交流的方式
Meaning
to understand and adapt to the ways people from different cultures communicate
Example
To work globally, you must **tune into cultures** beyond your own.
要在全球范围内工作，你必须**适应其他文化**，超越你自己的文化。
idiom

circle back

稍后返回到一个话题或任务
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
我们午餐后再回到这个问题。
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

cut through

快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
船轻松地穿过了平静的水面。
idiom

a step in the right direction

朝着目标前进的小行动
Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely **a step in the right direction**.
完成项目的第一阶段无疑是 **a step in the right direction**。
idiom

get a move on

赶快或更快地移动
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
**快点!**, 否则我们会错过火车!
phrasal-verb

roll over

将到期投资的资金再投资于新的投资
Meaning
to reinvest money from a matured investment into a new one
Example
He decided to **roll over** his fixed deposit for another year.
他决定将他的定期存款再投资一年。
phrasal-verb

cheer about

大声表达对某事的快乐或赞同
Meaning
to express happiness or approval loudly about something
Example
Fans **cheered about** the team’s victory.
球迷们**为球队的胜利欢呼**。
phrasal-verb

stand tall after failure

在经历失败后重新获得信心和尊严
Meaning
to regain confidence and dignity after experiencing defeat
Example
Real growth happens when you **stand tall after failure**.
真正的成长发生在你在失败后依然昂首挺立的时候。
idiom

the jury is still out

决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
**陪审团仍未作出决定** 是否新的政策会有效。
phrasal-verb

bring stability to

使情况或系统更稳定
Meaning
to make a situation or system more stable
Example
The reforms helped to **bring stability to** the banking sector.
改革帮助银行业带来了稳定。
idiom

take the stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
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

point out issues

识别或突出问题或错误
Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
他很快就指出了项目提案中的问题。
phrasal-verb

move toward

在变化或改进的方向上取得进展或前进
Meaning
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improvement
Example
Societies are slowly **moving toward** greater gender equality.
社会正在缓慢地**朝向**更大的性别平等前进
phrasal-verb

hold on to hope

不要放弃相信事情会变得更好
Meaning
to not give up believing that things will get better
Example
No matter how dark it seems, **hold on to hope**.
无论看起来多么黑暗，**抱住希望**。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

catch off guard

让某人出乎意料地惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone unexpectedly
Example
Her sudden question **caught me off guard**.
她突然的问题让我措手不及。
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**。
phrasal-verb

foster cooperation

鼓励和发展国家之间的相互帮助或团队合作
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
联合国的目标是促进其成员之间的合作。
idiom

beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
idiom

to learn the hard way

通过犯错或艰难的经验来学习
Meaning
to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他 **通过艰难的方式学到** 诚实是最好的政策。
idiom

raise the roof

制造很大的噪音；大声庆祝
Meaning
to make a lot of noise; to celebrate loudly
Example
The crowd **raised the roof** when the team won.
当球队获胜时，人群**欢呼得震耳欲聋**。
phrasal-verb

open out to

变得更加开放或欢迎新的文化或体验
Meaning
to become more receptive or welcoming toward new cultures or experiences
Example
Traveling helped her **open out to** different perspectives.
旅行帮助她更加开放地接纳不同的视角。
phrasal-verb

be skeptical of

对某事的真实性或价值表示怀疑
Meaning
to have doubts about the truth or value of something
Example
Many people are **skeptical of** online reviews.
很多人对**在线评论**持怀疑态度。
idiom

Keep going

尽管面临困难，仍然坚持下去。
Meaning
Continue with determination despite difficulties.
Example
You're doing great—just **keep going**!
你做得很好——继续加油！
idiom

Plead the fifth

拒绝回答问题，通常在法律背景下，为了避免自我归罪。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
当被问及财务差异时，他选择了**援引第五修正案**。
idiom

Fail fast

快速识别并从失败中学习。
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
在创业公司中，最好是**快速失败**并学习，而不是浪费时间。
phrasal-verb

invite over

请某人来你家
Meaning
to ask someone to come to your home
Example
We’re planning to **invite over** our colleagues this weekend.
我们计划这个周末邀请我们的同事来家里。
idiom

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

如果你不冒险，你什么都得不到
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
他决定投资，因为**什么都不冒险，什么都得不到**
idiom

call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
phrasal-verb

push through

尽管有困难仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
He managed to **push through** the hard times and achieve his dream.
他克服了困难实现了自己的梦想。
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
idiom

jump out of one’s skin

非常兴奋或惊讶
Meaning
to be extremely excited or surprised
Example
I almost **jumped out of my skin** when I saw my old friend after years.
当我多年后见到老朋友时，我几乎**激动得跳了起来**。
idiom

grassroots movement

由普通人发起并推动的政治运动
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
该运动发展成为一场强大的**草根运动**，推动变革。
phrasal-verb

come together on

就共同问题达成一致意见
Meaning
to unite in agreement on a common issue
Example
World leaders **came together on** climate change goals.
世界各国领导人在气候变化目标上达成了一致。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

face down

勇敢地面对某人或某事
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
他勇敢地面对了自己的恐惧，再次参加了考试。
idiom

make a comeback

在一段失败后的时期重新取得成功
Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to **make a comeback** and won the championship.
经过一年的奋斗，球队成功地**做出了复出**并赢得了冠军。
phrasal-verb

lay out trade policies

清楚地解释或呈现贸易策略
Meaning
to explain or present trade strategies clearly
Example
The finance minister will **lay out trade policies** for the upcoming fiscal year.
财政部长将为即将到来的财政年度阐明贸易政策。
phrasal-verb

join in the fun

参加愉快的活动
Meaning
to participate in an enjoyable activity
Example
Even the shy guests **joined in the fun** after a while.
即使是害羞的客人也很快加入了欢乐。
idiom

practice what you preach

按照你给别人的建议行事
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
如果你想让别人友善，你需要实践你所宣扬的。
idiom

full swing

在活动或兴奋的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
当我们到达时，派对正如火如荼。
idiom

light bulb moment

突如其来的领悟或新想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a **light bulb moment** while brainstorming for the campaign.
她在为活动进行头脑风暴时，突然有了一个**灵光一现**。
phrasal-verb

melt away

当雪或冰消失时，它变得越来越温暖
Meaning
when snow or ice disappears as it gets warmer
Example
The snow quickly **melted away** in the morning sun.
雪在早晨的阳光下迅速**融化**。
phrasal-verb

carve out power

通过持续的努力获得影响力
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
社区组织者通过不断的会议获得影响力。
idiom

Behind the curve

相比竞争对手，处于落后或发展较慢的状态。
Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is **behind the curve** in adopting AI technologies.
我们的公司在采用人工智能技术方面落后于竞争对手。
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

bookend something

标志某事的开始和结束
Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
她的职业生涯以两场精彩的表演为开端和结束。
idiom

rub someone the wrong way

在没有意图的情况下刺激或惹恼某人
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
他的态度往往激怒别人。
idiom

a feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。
phrasal-verb

beat yourself up

过度责备自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要为一个错误过度责备自己。
idiom

Lady Luck

把好运拟人化为一个带来好运的女人
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
当我们赢得比赛时，幸运之神站在我们这边。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
idiom

change with the times

适应社会或科技的变化
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
为了在商业中保持相关性，重要的是要**与时俱进**。
idiom

down to the wire

直到最后一刻；接近截止日期
Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went **down to the wire**, but they won in the end.
比赛一直进行到最后一刻，但他们最终赢了。
idiom

pulling the strings

秘密地控制某事或某人
Meaning
to control something or someone secretly
Example
Everyone knows he’s **pulling the strings** behind the scenes.
每个人都知道他在幕后**拉着线**。
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。
phrasal-verb

build up wealth

逐渐增加你拥有的金钱或资产的数量
Meaning
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own
Example
It takes years of discipline to **build up wealth** and achieve financial freedom.
需要多年的纪律才能**积累财富**并实现财务自由。
idiom

a people person

喜欢与他人在一起并交谈的人
Meaning
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
Example
Maria is **a people person**, she makes friends everywhere she goes.
玛丽亚是一个善于交际的人，她到哪里都能交到朋友
idiom

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
phrasal-verb

make off with

偷东西然后逃跑
Meaning
to steal something and run away
Example
A thief **made off with** her handbag in the market.
一个小偷在市场偷走了她的手袋然后逃跑了。
phrasal-verb

stand by your word

即使困难，也要遵守承诺或义务
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment even when it is difficult
Example
He’s the kind of person who always **stands by his word**.
他是那种总是**站在自己话语上的人**。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
phrasal-verb

sleep over

在别人家里过夜
Meaning
to sleep at someone else's house for a night
Example
My friend invited me to **sleep over** at his place.
我的朋友邀请我去他家过夜。
idiom

bear with

对某人或某事保持耐心
Meaning
to be patient with someone or something
Example
Please **bear with** us while we resolve the issue.
请在我们解决问题时耐心等待。
phrasal-verb

live beyond one’s means

花费超出自己承受能力的金额
Meaning
to spend more money than one can afford
Example
Many people **live beyond their means** by using credit cards carelessly.
许多人通过不小心使用信用卡，**花费超出自己承受能力的金额**。
phrasal-verb

draw up plans

准备详细的战略或文件
Meaning
to prepare detailed strategies or documents
Example
Experts **drew up plans** for cross-border trade cooperation.
专家们为跨境贸易合作**制定了计划**。
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

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
idiom

Go bust

破产或退出业务
Meaning
To go bankrupt or out of business.
Example
Many small banks **went bust** during the financial crisis.
在金融危机期间，许多小银行**破产**了。
idiom

Go out on a limb

通过支持某事或某人来冒险
Meaning
to take a risk by supporting something or someone
Example
He **went out on a limb** by recommending her for the job.
他**冒险推荐她**担任这个工作。
idiom

be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
to be very close friends
Example
Those two have been **thick as thieves** since childhood.
这两个人从小就是**非常亲密的朋友**。
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。
idiom

drive a hard bargain

在达成交易或谈判时强硬
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
她在谈判合同时总是强硬地进行交易。
idiom

go green

采取环保的生活方式
Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
许多公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来**go green**。
phrasal-verb

call attention to

让人们注意到一些好的事情
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
他**引起了人们对**艺术家独特风格的关注。
phrasal-verb

talk down worries

通过冷静地说话来减少焦虑的思想
Meaning
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
Example
We **talk down worries** together when a decision feels risky.
当决定看起来很有风险时，我们一起安抚焦虑。
phrasal-verb

wash away

用水移除或带走某物
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
洪水**冲走了**河附近的几座房屋。
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

cheer someone up

让某人感到更快乐或不那么悲伤
Meaning
to make someone feel happier or less sad
Example
I bought flowers to **cheer her up** after the bad news.
我买了花来让她在坏消息后高兴起来。
idiom

a weak link

系统或小组中最不可靠或最不安全的部分
Meaning
the least reliable or secure part of a system or group
Example
One careless employee can be **a weak link** in the security chain.
一个不小心的员工可能是安全链中的**薄弱环节**。
idiom

hit upon an idea

突然想到一个好主意
Meaning
to suddenly think of a good idea
Example
I **hit upon an idea** for improving the app.
我突然想到了一个改善应用程序的好主意。
idiom

caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
idiom

every cloud has a silver lining

每个困难的情况都有积极的一面
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
我失业时很难过，但后来找到了一份更好的工作。每个困难的情况都有积极的一面。
phrasal-verb

cheat on

对你的伴侣不忠
Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
她发现她的男朋友对她不忠。
idiom

kick back

放松一下，暂时什么都不做
Meaning
to relax and do nothing for a while
Example
After finishing the project, we just **kicked back** and watched a movie.
完成项目后，我们就放松地看了一部电影。
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

Media frenzy

媒体对某个故事的过度关注或兴奋。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
名人的逮捕引发了**媒体狂热**。
idiom

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
phrasal-verb

finish up

完成或结束某事
Meaning
to complete or end something
Example
Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.
在会议开始之前，让我们完成这份报告。
idiom

break away

从小组或常规中分离
Meaning
to separate from a group or routine
Example
She plans to **break away** from the commute by working remotely twice a week.
她计划通过每周远程工作两次来**break away**通勤。
idiom

In the blink of an eye

非常快，几乎是瞬间。
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
新行星的发现几乎是一瞬间发生的。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
phrasal-verb

come on board with

同意加入团队或项目
Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
我们很高兴你决定加入我们的团队。
idiom

chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond

在情感上超越之前的限制或信念
Meaning
to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief
Example
She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.
她正在努力**克服**自己曾经的恐惧和疑虑。
idiom

Hot off the press

新印刷的; 非常新的新闻
Meaning
Newly printed; very recent news
Example
The report was **hot off the press**, released just minutes ago.
报告刚刚印刷出来，几分钟前发布了。
idiom

have faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
You should **have faith in** your team.
你应该**信任**你的团队。
idiom

break someone’s heart

让某人非常伤心
Meaning
to make someone very sad
Example
It really **broke his heart** when she left him.
当她离开他时，真的让他心碎了。
phrasal-verb

live with

接受并忍受令人不快或令人遗憾的事情
Meaning
to accept and endure something unpleasant or regrettable
Example
He’ll have to **live with** his decision for the rest of his life.
他必须**与**他的决定共度余生。
phrasal-verb

step down

辞去重要职位; 离开办公室
Meaning
to resign from an important position; to leave office
Example
The president decided to **step down** after public protests.
总统在公共抗议后决定辞职。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
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。
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

Airhead

一个傻乎乎或愚蠢的人。
Meaning
A silly or foolish person.
Example
Don't be such an **airhead**, pay attention!
不要那么傻，集中注意力！
phrasal-verb

move in

开始住进一个新房子或地方
Meaning
to start living in a new house or place
Example
We’re planning to **move in** next week after the renovations are done.
我们计划下周在翻修完成后**搬进去**。
idiom

pull someone's leg

以开玩笑的方式戏弄或取笑某人
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
别担心，我只是在开玩笑关于测试结果。
idiom

inside job

由组织内部某人犯下的罪行
Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an **inside job**.
抢劫结果证明是一起内部工作。
phrasal-verb

drop dead

突然死去; 非正式地用来表达震惊或愤怒
Meaning
to die suddenly; used informally to express shock or anger
Example
He almost **dropped dead** when he heard the news.
他听到消息时几乎吓死了。