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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

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

Through the lens

从特定的视角或观点
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
我们需要从**平等的视角**来看这个问题。
phrasal-verb

map out choices

列出不同的选择及其细节
Meaning
to list different options with their details
Example
We **map out choices** before deciding which project to take on.
我们在决定承担哪个项目之前列出不同的选择
phrasal-verb

fire back

迅速且愤怒地回应批评
Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
当被指控撒谎时，部长**立即回击**并做出了尖锐的评论。
phrasal-verb

bring home

赢得或实现一些有价值或重要的东西
Meaning
to win or achieve something valuable or important
Example
The team worked hard and finally **brought home** the championship trophy.
团队努力工作，最终带回了冠军奖杯。
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
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

build on trust

通过建立相互信任来加强关系
Meaning
to strengthen relationships by developing mutual confidence
Example
Successful partnerships **build on trust** and transparency.
成功的合作伙伴关系建立在信任和透明度的基础上。
phrasal-verb

stick to

继续遵循或支持某个特定立场或论点
Meaning
to continue following or supporting a particular position or argument
Example
She **stuck to** her point despite the criticism.
尽管受到了批评，她仍然**坚持**自己的观点。
idiom

Tell the truth and shame the devil

永远说出真相，即使这很困难或冒险。
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
只要**说出真相，让魔鬼羞愧**，即使它会伤害。
idiom

make your mark

取得突出或认可
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
他努力工作，以在科技行业中**留下自己的印记**。
phrasal-verb

balance out trade deficits

通过平衡进口和出口来避免经济失衡
Meaning
to equalize imports and exports to avoid economic imbalance
Example
The country is working to **balance out trade deficits** by boosting exports.
这个国家正在通过提高出口来平衡贸易赤字。
idiom

grey matter

智慧; 思考的能力
Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
用你的**智慧**来解开谜题。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
idiom

big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
idiom

success is within reach

成功几乎触手可得
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
再努力一点，成功几乎触手可得。
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。
phrasal-verb

forgive from within

从内心深处真正原谅某人
Meaning
to truly forgive someone deep in your heart
Example
To heal completely, you need to **forgive from within**.
要完全治愈，你需要**从内心原谅**。
phrasal-verb

summarize takeaways for

为个人或团队总结关键课程
Meaning
to recap key lessons for a person or group
Example
I **summarize takeaways for** the team in a two-minute voice note.
我在两分钟的语音备忘录中总结了团队的收获
phrasal-verb

warn against

建议某人不要做有风险或有害的事情
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
专家们警告不要在线分享密码。
idiom

spread sunshine

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
phrasal-verb

follow on from

发生或从之前做过的事情中得到结果
Meaning
to happen or result from something that was done earlier
Example
This report **follows on from** our last quarter’s findings.
这份报告**跟进**了我们上个季度的发现。
idiom

against the clock

尽可能快地做某事，因为时间有限
Meaning
to do something as fast as possible because time is limited
Example
We were working **against the clock** to finish the project on time.
我们正在与时间赛跑，以便按时完成项目。
phrasal-verb

join across

与来自不同国家或行业的人或组织联系或联合
Meaning
to connect or unite with people or organizations from different countries or sectors
Example
Businesses **join across** industries to promote sustainability.
企业**join across**各行业以促进可持续发展。
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

buy in on

同意支持一个计划或想法
Meaning
to agree to support a plan or idea
Example
Managers **buy in on** the strategy once they see the cost savings.
经理们在看到节省成本后同意这一策略。
phrasal-verb

stand firm for

为你相信的某人或某事坚定支持
Meaning
to remain supportive and steady for someone or something you believe in
Example
She **stood firm for** her friend even when others doubted him.
她坚定支持她的朋友，即使其他人怀疑他。
idiom

hit back

用力回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to reply to criticism or attack with force
Example
The team plans to **hit back** with a stronger strategy.
团队计划用更强大的策略进行反击。
phrasal-verb

let go of

释放负面情绪或痛苦的回忆; 停止在情感上抓住某物
Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to **let go of** her past mistakes and move forward.
她正在学习放下过去的错误并向前走。
idiom

East meets West

东西方文化的融合
Meaning
A blending of Eastern and Western cultures
Example
This restaurant is a perfect example of **East meets West** cuisine.
这家餐馆是**East meets West**菜肴的完美示例。
phrasal-verb

give credit for

积极承认某人的努力或贡献
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s effort or contribution positively
Example
He always **gives credit for** others’ good ideas.
他总是**给予**其他人的好主意。
phrasal-verb

die out

彻底灭绝或完全消失
Meaning
to become extinct or disappear completely
Example
Many ancient traditions have **died out** over the centuries.
许多古老的传统在几个世纪里已经**消失**。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
phrasal-verb

churn out

快速且大量地生产某物，通常没有太多质量
Meaning
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much quality
Example
The company has been **churning out** reports all week.
公司整周都在**生产**报告。
phrasal-verb

commend on

表扬某人某事
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
经理因她出色的演讲表扬了她。
phrasal-verb

clear the air with

通过与某人进行坦诚的对话来解决紧张局势
Meaning
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
Example
I want to **clear the air with** you before the next meetup.
我想在下次见面之前与您澄清一下
phrasal-verb

wipe off

通过擦拭从表面移除某物
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
请擦掉桌子上的灰尘。
idiom

balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
phrasal-verb

throw out

丢弃不再需要的东西; 丢弃
Meaning
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
Example
We should **throw out** all the old newspapers.
我们应该**扔掉**所有的旧报纸。
phrasal-verb

roll feedback into

将评论合并到下一个版本中
Meaning
to incorporate comments into the next version
Example
Designers **roll feedback into** the doc before sharing again.
设计师在重新分享之前将反馈**合并**到文档中。
phrasal-verb

open up to courage

允许勇气和自信进入一个人的内心
Meaning
to allow bravery and confidence to enter one’s mind
Example
She slowly **opened up to courage** after years of doubt.
在多年的怀疑之后，她慢慢地**向勇气敞开心扉**。
idiom

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

适应你所访问地点的习俗
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
出国旅行时，最好**做罗马人做的事**。
idiom

hang someone out to dry

把某人单独抛下，让他独自面对指责或麻烦
Meaning
to abandon someone to face blame or trouble alone.
Example
His friends **hung him out to dry** when the teacher asked who cheated.
当老师问谁作弊时，他的朋友们把他单独留下。
idiom

piece of the puzzle

完整解决方案或理解的一部分
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
这条信息只是拼图的一部分。
idiom

justice is blind

司法应当公正，不受财富或权力影响
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
**司法是盲目的**，每个人都应在法律下得到平等对待
idiom

dawn on

突然明白过来
Meaning
to become clear to someone after not realizing
Example
It suddenly **dawned on** me that I’d left my wallet.
我突然明白我把钱包忘了。
idiom

measure out

计算并分出特定的数量
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
请量出两杯面粉。
idiom

catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
idiom

clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
idiom

air gap

安全与不安全系统之间的物理隔离
Meaning
a physical separation between secure and insecure systems
Example
Critical networks are kept **air-gapped** to prevent unauthorized access.
关键网络被**气隔离**以防止未经授权的访问。
phrasal-verb

work through emotions

随着时间处理和应对情绪
Meaning
to process and deal with emotions over time
Example
It took her months to **work through** her grief.
她花了几个月才克服她的悲伤。
phrasal-verb

focus inward

专注于你的内心思想和情感
Meaning
to concentrate on your inner thoughts and emotions
Example
When I feel overwhelmed, I try to **focus inward**.
当我感到不堪重负时，我尝试将注意力集中在内心。
idiom

Fit like a glove

完美契合。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
这件裙子**就像手套一样合适**！
idiom

bail out

支付保释金后将某人从监狱释放
Meaning
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
Example
His family managed to **bail him out** after two days.
他的家人在两天后成功地**将他保释出来**。
idiom

backseat driver

给出不必要的建议或方向的人
Meaning
a person who gives unwanted advice or direction
Example
Don't be a **backseat driver**, let me handle it.
别当**后座司机**，让我来处理吧。
idiom

run in the family

一个许多家庭成员共享的特征
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
好看是**run in the family** — 他们都很漂亮！
phrasal-verb

sit down to

聚集在一起共享一頓飯或慶祝活動
Meaning
to gather together to share a meal or celebration
Example
Every Friday, our family **sits down to** dinner together.
每週五，我們全家坐下來一起吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

work on

花时间改进或开发某些东西
Meaning
to spend time improving or developing something
Example
Our team is **working on** an advanced AI model.
我们的团队正在开发一个先进的AI模型。
idiom

level the playing field

使情况对每个人都公平
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
新规定旨在为所有公司创造公平的竞争环境。
idiom

nudge into

轻轻地鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
他们轻推她在聚会上做演讲。
phrasal-verb

move ahead

取得进展; 向前走
Meaning
to make progress; to go forward
Example
Despite the delay, the project will **move ahead** as planned.
尽管有延迟，项目将按计划**推进**。
idiom

bear in mind

记住或考虑某事
Meaning
to remember or consider something
Example
**Bear in mind** that traffic will be heavy at that time.
请记住，那时交通会很拥挤。
idiom

get on the same page

就某事达成一致或以相同的方式理解某事
Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
在开始项目之前，我们需要在目标上**达成一致**。
idiom

call to order

正式开始会议或讨论
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
主席在上午10点**召集了会议**。
idiom

nose to the grindstone

专注并长期努力工作
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
他专心工作并得到了晋升。
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。
idiom

jury is still out

尚未做出决定或形成意见
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
关于新法律是否有效，**尚未做出裁决**。
phrasal-verb

think back to

回想或记住过去的事情
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
我常常回想我父母教我的课程。
phrasal-verb

weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
idiom

leave a legacy

创造一些在你离开后仍然存在并能为他人带来好处的东西
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
他一生都在努力工作，为他的孩子们**留下遗产**。
phrasal-verb

expand upon

提供更多细节或进一步发展一个想法
Meaning
to provide more details or develop an idea further
Example
The CEO will **expand upon** the company’s future expansion plans.
CEO将扩展公司未来的扩展计划。
idiom

Keep an even keel

保持冷静和稳定，尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
尽管面临压力，她在整个项目中保持冷静。
idiom

make a fresh start

以一种新的方式重新开始某事
Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to **make a fresh start**.
在失败后，她决定**重新开始**。
idiom

note down

记下来以便记住
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
请在离开之前**记下**这些行动项目。
phrasal-verb

blow up with anger

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew up with anger** when he heard the news.
他听到消息时**突然生气**了。
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

scroll up

向上移动页面以查看之前的内容
Meaning
to move the page upward to see earlier content
Example
You can **scroll up** to check the previous messages.
您可以**滚动向上**查看以前的消息。
phrasal-verb

set out code

清晰地组织或结构代码
Meaning
to organize or structure code clearly
Example
Make sure you **set out your code** neatly before pushing it.
确保在推送之前，您已经将您的代码**整理好**。
idiom

Pivot the business

改变方向或策略以适应市场。
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
在销售不佳之后，他们决定将**业务转向软件解决方案**。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
idiom

give someone a dose of their own medicine

以同样糟糕的方式对待某人，就像他们对待别人一样
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
他对每个人都很粗鲁，所以我**给了他一剂自己的药**。
idiom

Look on the bright side

专注于情况的积极方面。
Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
看看积极的一面，至少你学到了东西。
phrasal-verb

hold back anger

在冲突中控制自己的愤怒
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
他在听到批评时试图控制自己的愤怒。
phrasal-verb

get by

靠你拥有的活下去或生存
Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
即使钱很少，我们家也设法幸福地**get by**。
idiom

model evaluation

评估已训练模型的准确性和性能的过程
Meaning
the process of assessing the accuracy and performance of a trained model
Example
Before deploying the system, we need to perform **model evaluation** to ensure accuracy.
在部署系统之前，我们需要进行**模型评估**以确保准确性。
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。
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
phrasal-verb

let off your emotions

通过表达感受释放压力或愤怒
Meaning
to release stress or anger by expressing feelings
Example
It’s better to **let off your emotions** than to keep them inside.
与其将它们藏在心里，不如**释放你的情感**。
phrasal-verb

glow with pride

因自豪而闪耀
Meaning
to look very proud or pleased
Example
He **glowed with pride** when his daughter won the award.
当他的女儿赢得奖项时，他**因自豪而闪耀**。
idiom

a burning desire

强烈和深切的渴望去实现某事
Meaning
a strong and intense wish to achieve something
Example
She has **a burning desire** to become the best in her field.
她有 **强烈的渴望** 成为她领域的最佳。
idiom

laugh off

把某事当作玩笑来搪塞或不当回事
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
她试图在演讲中把那个错误当作玩笑来搪塞过去。
phrasal-verb

show gratitude for

为某事表示感谢或赞赏
Meaning
to express thanks or appreciation for something
Example
We should **show gratitude for** everyone who helped us reach this milestone.
我们应该**对所有帮助我们达成这一里程碑的人表示感谢**。
idiom

cut through the noise

在竞争中脱颖而出；尽管有干扰，依然能够引起注意
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
我们的营销需要在竞争中脱颖而出，吸引人们的注意。
phrasal-verb

listen across cultures

关注并理解来自不同文化背景的人们
Meaning
to pay attention and understand people from different cultural backgrounds
Example
To be a global leader, you must **listen across cultures** with empathy.
要成为全球领导者，您必须以同理心**跨文化倾听**。
idiom

jump in

迅速加入某个活动
Meaning
to join an activity quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in** if you have suggestions.
如果你有建议，请随时**加入**。
idiom

draw a blank

无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
当被问到日期时，她什么都记不起来。
phrasal-verb

recover from recession

从经济衰退中恢复
Meaning
to return to growth after an economic decline
Example
The country is slowly **recovering from recession**.
这个国家正在慢慢从经济衰退中恢复。
idiom

run like clockwork

顺利高效地运作
Meaning
to operate smoothly and efficiently
Example
The production line **runs like clockwork** these days.
生产线 **像时钟一样运作** 这些天。
idiom

clickbait

旨在吸引注意并鼓励点击的标题或内容
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
那篇文章的标题完全是**点击诱饵**。
phrasal-verb

check within

暂停并观察自己的情绪或心态
Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, **check within** to understand your feelings.
在反应之前，**check within** 以理解你的感受。
idiom

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
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

hold onto hope

保持信念，认为好事会发生
Meaning
to keep believing that good things will happen
Example
No matter how hard life gets, always **hold onto hope**.
无论生活多么艰难，永远保持希望。
idiom

media circus

过度或耸人听闻的媒体报道
Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
审判变成了一个**媒体马戏团**。
idiom

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
phrasal-verb

cut back emissions

减少生产的污染量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of pollution produced
Example
Our office **cuts back emissions** by switching to public transport incentives.
我们的办公室通过实施公共交通激励措施来**减少排放**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

break in

打断; 强行进入某个地方
Meaning
to interrupt; to force entry into a place
Example
Sorry to **break in**, but can I add something?
抱歉打断一下，能加点什么吗?
idiom

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
idiom

a light at the end of the tunnel

表示情况很快会有所改善的迹象；在困难情况下的希望
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw **a light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力工作后，她终于看到了**隧道尽头的光**。
idiom

fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
phrasal-verb

give back to

对一个曾经支持过你的社区或事业做出贡献
Meaning
to contribute to a community or cause that has supported you
Example
He believes everyone should **give back to** society in some way.
他认为每个人都应该以某种方式**回馈社会**。
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**。
idiom

chain reaction

由一个事件引发的一系列事件
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
一个突破可以引发新的创新的**连锁反应**。
phrasal-verb

thrill to

从某事中感到极大的兴奋或愉悦
Meaning
to feel great excitement or pleasure from something
Example
The audience **thrilled to** the singer’s performance.
观众因歌手的表演而非常兴奋
idiom

fear of the unknown

对未知事物的焦虑
Meaning
anxiety about things that are unfamiliar or uncertain
Example
Many people avoid change because of their **fear of the unknown**.
许多人因为他们的**对未知的恐惧**而避免变化。
idiom

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
phrasal-verb

line questions up

将问题准备成一个有组织的列表
Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
我在每周的领导会议之前，**line questions up**。