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idiom

skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
idiom

over it

对某事不再感兴趣或受到影响
Meaning
no longer interested or affected by something
Example
I'm totally **over it** now.
我现在完全不在意了。
phrasal-verb

go out

离开家；外出休闲或工作
Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We **went out** for dinner last night.
昨晚我们去吃晚餐了。
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。
idiom

Wisdom comes with age

随着年龄的增长，你变得更有智慧，因为经验的积累。
Meaning
The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.
Example
You should listen to him; after all, **wisdom comes with age**.
你应该听他说话；毕竟，**智慧伴随年龄而来**。
idiom

to put all your eggs in one basket

将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
我不会建议在这项投资中**将所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里**。
idiom

play a cameo

在电影中做短暂的出现
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
导演本人在电影中出演了一个小角色。
idiom

the right thing to do

采取最道德或道德的行动
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
道歉是**正确的做法**。
phrasal-verb

buckle under

在压力下屈服或崩溃
Meaning
to give in or collapse under pressure
Example
He refused to **buckle under** the stress of his new responsibilities.
他拒绝在新责任的压力下屈服。
phrasal-verb

build upon experience

利用过去的经验来改善未来的行动或表现
Meaning
to use past experiences to improve future actions or performance
Example
We can **build upon our experience** to avoid making the same mistakes again.
我们可以**在我们的经验基础上**，避免再犯同样的错误。
phrasal-verb

drive up prices

推高价格
Meaning
to cause prices to increase
Example
High demand for oil has **driven up prices** around the world.
石油需求量的增加已经**推高了全球价格**。
idiom

take a detour

走弯路
Meaning
to take an indirect route
Example
We had to **take a detour** because of road construction.
由于道路施工，我们不得不走弯路。
phrasal-verb

carry back

提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to remind someone of something from the past
Example
That song **carried me back** to my childhood days.
那首歌**把我带回**了我的童年时代
phrasal-verb

get along across cultures

与来自其他文化的人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and positive relationship with people from other cultures
Example
To work abroad successfully, you need to **get along across cultures**.
要在国外成功工作，你需要与来自其他文化的人和谐相处。
idiom

love at first sight

一见钟情
Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was **love at first sight** when they met in college.
他们在大学见面时，这就是**一见钟情**。
phrasal-verb

build trust with

在人们之间建立信任
Meaning
to strengthen confidence between people
Example
Leaders **build trust with** teams by sharing progress early.
领导者通过及早分享进展来与团队建立信任。
phrasal-verb

come up trumps

意外地表现得很好；在最不被期望时成功
Meaning
to perform unexpectedly well; to succeed when least expected
Example
She **came up trumps** and saved the project just in time.
她表现得非常出色，及时拯救了项目。
idiom

in cold blood

没有感情或怜悯; 故意残忍
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.
受害者被无情地谋杀。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
phrasal-verb

stand firm on

坚持自己的信仰或决策
Meaning
to remain strong in one's beliefs or decisions
Example
True leaders **stand firm on** their principles even under pressure.
真正的领导者在压力下依然**坚守立场**。
idiom

figure out

理解或解决某事
Meaning
to understand or solve something
Example
We need to **figure out** why the emails bounced.
我们需要理解为什么邮件被退回。
idiom

As old as the hills

非常古老或古老
Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
那个传说像山丘一样古老。
idiom

salt of the earth

yī gè hěn hǎo hé chéngshí de rén
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
Wǒ de zǔfù shì **dìqiú de yán**.
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。
idiom

A thirst for knowledge

渴望学习新事物。
Meaning
A strong desire to learn new things.
Example
He has **a thirst for knowledge** and reads constantly.
他有**对知识的渴望**，并且不断阅读。
idiom

sustainable development

满足当代需求而不损害后代满足其自身需求能力的发展
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
公司通过投资绿色技术致力于**可持续发展**
idiom

quick on the uptake

能够迅速理解事物
Meaning
able to understand things quickly
Example
You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.
你不需要解释两次——他很**快理解事物**。
B1 idiom

all ears

非常专心地听
Meaning
Listening very attentively
Example
When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears.
当老师开始解释这个概念时，学生们都非常专心地听着。
idiom

Economic engine

推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
制造业仍然是国家的**经济引擎**。
phrasal-verb

bounce ideas off

与某人分享并讨论想法以获取反馈
Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with someone to get feedback
Example
I love to **bounce ideas off** my teammates before finalizing a plan.
我喜欢在最终确定计划之前，和我的队友们讨论想法。
idiom

flash of genius

一个突然的杰出想法或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden brilliant idea or solution
Example
Her idea for the new logo was a real **flash of genius**.
她为新logo的创意真的是一个真正的**闪光的天才**。
phrasal-verb

open up to diversity

开放多样性
Meaning
to become accepting and appreciative of different backgrounds or perspectives
Example
Education helps people **open up to diversity** and reduce prejudice.
教育帮助人们开放多样性并减少偏见。
idiom

Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
phrasal-verb

catch up in

无意中卷入某事
Meaning
to become involved in something, often unwillingly
Example
He got **caught up in** a legal issue he didn’t understand.
他**卷入了**一个他不理解的法律问题。
phrasal-verb

buddy up with

与某人成为合作伙伴或朋友
Meaning
to become partners or friends with someone
Example
New hires **buddy up with** mentors during orientation week.
新员工在入职培训周期间与导师结为伙伴。
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
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
idiom

keep your eye on the prize

尽管有障碍，仍然专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
Example
Even though the road was tough, he always **kept his eye on the prize** and succeeded.
尽管路途艰难，他始终紧盯着目标并取得了成功。
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
idiom

get wired

连接到互联网
Meaning
to get connected to the internet
Example
Everyone in the office is **getting wired** to the new network.
办公室里每个人都在**连接**到新网络。
phrasal-verb

bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
phrasal-verb

break past fear

克服恐惧并采取勇敢的行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and take courageous action
Example
You can only grow when you **break past fear** and take risks.
只有当你**克服恐惧**并承担风险时，你才能成长。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
idiom

a go-getter

一个非常有活力并且决心成功的人
Meaning
someone who is very energetic and determined to succeed
Example
He’s **a go-getter** who never gives up on his goals.
他是一个**go-getter**，从不放弃他的目标。
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
idiom

adapt to change

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
为了成功，你必须学会适应变化。
phrasal-verb

work out at

定期在健身房或地方锻炼
Meaning
to exercise at a gym or place regularly
Example
I **work out at** the gym every morning before work.
我每天早晨在工作前在健身房锻炼。
phrasal-verb

build optimism around you

创造一个充满希望能量的积极环境
Meaning
to create a positive environment with hopeful energy
Example
Try to **build optimism around you** through your words and actions.
通过你的话语和行动努力在你周围建立一个积极的环境。
idiom

take it on the chin

接受困难的情况而不抱怨
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation without complaining
Example
He **took it on the chin** when his project failed.
当他的项目失败时，他**接受了这一点**。
idiom

put the team on your back

承担领导责任并为团队承担重担
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
在比赛的最后时刻，他**背负起了团队**并带领他们取得了胜利。
idiom

kick up your heels

通过跳舞或庆祝来享受自己
Meaning
to enjoy yourself by dancing or celebrating
Example
Everyone was ready to **kick up their heels** at the reunion.
每个人都准备在聚会上尽情享受。
phrasal-verb

bubble with

充满兴奋、幸福或能量。
Meaning
to be full of excitement, happiness, or energy
Example
The kids were **bubbling with** excitement at the party.
孩子们在派对上充满兴奋。
phrasal-verb

look within yourself

审视你的思想和感受，以找到答案或动力
Meaning
to examine your thoughts and feelings to find answers or motivation
Example
You need to **look within yourself** to find true happiness.
你需要**从内心寻找自己**，以找到真正的幸福。
idiom

break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a funny story.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个有趣的故事。
idiom

dance to one's own tune

独立行事；不受他人影响
Meaning
to behave independently; not influenced by others
Example
He always **dances to his own tune** and never follows the crowd.
他总是按照自己的节奏行事，从不随波逐流。
phrasal-verb

freak over

对某事变得非常焦虑或不安
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
He **freaked over** the missed deadline and couldn’t focus on anything else.
他因为错过了最后期限而非常焦虑，无法集中精力做其他事情。
phrasal-verb

expand on ideas

更详细地解释或发展想法
Meaning
to explain or develop ideas in more detail
Example
The professor asked me to **expand on ideas** in my essay.
教授让我在我的论文中更详细地展开想法。
idiom

pull over

把车辆停在路边
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
请把车停在路边，我们可以查看地图。
phrasal-verb

calm nerves before

在事件之前减少焦虑
Meaning
to reduce anxiety ahead of an event
Example
I **calm nerves before** presentations by rehearsing with a friend.
我通过和朋友一起排练，在演讲前安抚我的神经。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself in

深度专注于某事以忘记压力
Meaning
to focus deeply on something to forget stress
Example
I **zone myself in** on painting to relax my mind.
我专注于绘画来放松我的思维。
phrasal-verb

build understanding between

在群体或国家之间建立相互尊重和知识
Meaning
to create mutual respect and knowledge among groups or nations
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **build understanding between** countries.
文化交流项目帮助在国家之间建立理解。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
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。
phrasal-verb

be kind to

以关怀和同情对待某人
Meaning
to treat someone with care and compassion
Example
Always **be kind to** people who are struggling silently.
永远**对那些默默挣扎的人友善**。
phrasal-verb

close development gaps

减少发达地区与发展中国家之间的不平等
Meaning
to reduce inequalities between developed and developing regions
Example
Efforts are underway to **close development gaps** between nations.
正在进行努力，以便**弥合发展差距**。
idiom

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
phrasal-verb

get into shape

通过锻炼变得身体健康和合适
Meaning
to become physically fit and healthy through exercise
Example
He started running every morning to **get into shape**.
他开始每天早晨跑步来**保持健康**。
phrasal-verb

carry down

把某物从高处带到低处
Meaning
to bring something from a higher place to a lower place
Example
Could you **carry down** that box from the shelf?
你能把那个盒子从架子上拿下来吗？
phrasal-verb

burn off

通过锻炼消耗能量或脂肪
Meaning
to use up energy or fat by exercising
Example
I go jogging every morning to **burn off** extra calories.
我每天早晨跑步来燃烧多余的卡路里。
phrasal-verb

breathe through fear

通过在恐惧或焦虑时慢慢呼吸来平静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
当恐慌来袭时，**通过恐惧呼吸**来平静你的神经。
idiom

feel off-color

感觉有点不舒服
Meaning
to feel slightly ill
Example
I’m feeling a bit **off-color** today.
我今天感觉有点不舒服。
idiom

Born in the barn

有坏习惯或缺乏社交礼仪。
Meaning
To have bad manners or lack social etiquette.
Example
Close the door! Were you **born in the barn**?
关上门！你是在谷仓里出生的吗？
phrasal-verb

boost investor confidence

提升投资者信心
Meaning
to make investors feel more positive about investing
Example
Strong GDP growth can **boost investor confidence** in the market.
强劲的GDP增长可以在市场中**提升投资者信心**。
phrasal-verb

give in to pressure

在拒绝了一段时间后，最终同意某事
Meaning
to finally agree to something after refusing for some time
Example
The government refused to **give in to pressure** from opposition parties.
政府拒绝了**屈服于压力**来自反对党的要求。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness of

分享知识或信息，使更多人理解一个问题
Meaning
to share knowledge or information so more people understand an issue
Example
Schools help **spread awareness of** environmental protection.
学校帮助**传播环境保护意识**。
idiom

power play

一个为了获得或保持控制而采取的战略举措
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
两国之间的联盟被视为一种**power play**。
idiom

in the trenches

深深参与艰难工作或挑战性情境
Meaning
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
Example
She’s **in the trenches** with the rest of the team, solving problems every day.
她与团队的其他成员一起，**在战壕里**，每天解决问题。
phrasal-verb

stop over

在长途旅行中暂时停留在某个地方
Meaning
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
Example
We’ll **stop over** in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris.
我们将在迪拜停留一晚，然后前往巴黎。
phrasal-verb

take on challenges

自信地接受和处理困难任务
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult tasks confidently
Example
Employees who **take on challenges** tend to grow faster in their careers.
那些**迎接挑战**的员工通常在他们的职业生涯中发展得更快。
idiom

come full circle

经历一系列变化后回到原来的状态
Meaning
to return to the original state after a series of changes
Example
After years abroad, she’s **come full circle** and moved back home.
在国外多年后，她回到了原点并搬回了家。
phrasal-verb

set off for

开始前往一个特定的地方旅行
Meaning
to start a journey to a specific place
Example
We **set off for** Cox’s Bazar early in the morning.
我们早上很早就出发前往Cox’s Bazar。
idiom

change the game

引入某种能显著改变行业或领域的事物
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
5G 技术将会为移动通信**带来变革**。
phrasal-verb

shut oneself off

将自己情感上与他人隔离
Meaning
to isolate yourself emotionally from others
Example
After the breakup, he completely **shut himself off** from his friends.
分手后，他完全 **shut himself off** 了与朋友的关系。
phrasal-verb

thank warmly

以真诚的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a sincere way
Example
She **thanked everyone warmly** for attending the event.
她**热情地感谢了每个人**参加活动。
phrasal-verb

put back

将某物放回原处；推迟事件
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
请在读完后**把**书放回原处。
idiom

make a long story short

简短地讲述某事
Meaning
to tell something briefly
Example
To **make a long story short**, I missed my flight.
为了**简短地讲述这件事**，我错过了航班。
phrasal-verb

work through hardship

即使在困难时期也要继续工作
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
她成功地**克服困难工作**，没有失去希望。
phrasal-verb

dig up on

调查并发现关于某人或某事的信息
Meaning
to investigate and discover information about someone or something
Example
Reporters **dig up on** candidates before the debate night.
记者在辩论之夜之前调查候选人。
idiom

get it right

在犯错之后把事情做好
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
尝试了几次，但她终于做对了。
phrasal-verb

cheer on

鼓励某人继续前进；表示支持
Meaning
to encourage someone to keep going; to show support
Example
My friends always **cheer on** me when I feel down.
当我感到沮丧时，我的朋友们总是鼓励我。
idiom

under investigation

因涉嫌不当行为，正在由当局进行调查或审查
Meaning
being examined or looked into by authorities for possible wrongdoing
Example
The suspect is currently **under investigation** for his involvement in the crime.
嫌疑人目前因涉嫌参与犯罪而接受调查。
phrasal-verb

lead with

在批评之前先以礼貌或积极的声明开始
Meaning
to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
Example
It’s always better to **lead with** appreciation before giving feedback.
在给反馈之前，总是最好先以赞赏开始。
idiom

Failure is the mother of success

成功往往是在从失败中学习之后到来的。
Meaning
Success often comes after learning from failures.
Example
Don’t worry about failing; **failure is the mother of success**.
不要担心失败；**失败是成功之母**。
idiom

head to head

处于直接竞争或分歧中
Meaning
to be in direct competition or disagreement
Example
The two leaders went **head to head** in the debate.
两位领导人在辩论中**面对面**。
idiom

smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
phrasal-verb

build upon agreements

发展或改进已经存在的国际协议
Meaning
to develop or improve international agreements that already exist
Example
The summit aimed to **build upon agreements** made in previous meetings.
峰会旨在发展之前会议达成的协议
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。
phrasal-verb

trip up on

在处理困难的事情时犯错
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
她在解答最难的部分时**trip up on**了。
idiom

social proof

其他人的行为对自己行为的影响
Meaning
the influence that other people’s actions have on one’s own behavior
Example
Positive reviews serve as **social proof** for new customers.
正面评论作为新客户的**社交证明**。
idiom

a storybook ending

一个完美或幸福的结局，就像童话故事一样
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true **storybook ending**.
他们的婚礼真是一个童话般的结局。
idiom

robotic response

无感情或机械的反应
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个机械反应。
idiom

artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
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

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。
idiom

pay it forward

在接受了别人的善意之后，为他人做一些善事
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
在从一个陌生人那里得到帮助后，他决定通过帮助有需要的人来回馈这份善意。
idiom

quiet down

安静下来或减少噪音
Meaning
to become calmer or make less noise
Example
The kids finally **quieted down** after story time.
孩子们在故事时间后终于安静下来了。
phrasal-verb

push on

尽管有困难或疲劳仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or fatigue
Example
Even when she felt exhausted, she decided to **push on** with her goals.
即使她感到疲惫，她还是决定继续追求她的目标。
idiom

addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
phrasal-verb

throw back

归还某物；提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
海洋的气味 **把他带回** 到他的童年记忆中。
phrasal-verb

come off medication

停止服用药物
Meaning
to stop taking medicine
Example
He **came off** his medication after feeling better.
他**停药**后感觉更好。
phrasal-verb

light up at

在脸上表现出突然的快乐或兴奋
Meaning
to show sudden happiness or excitement on your face
Example
His face **lit up at** the news of his promotion.
听到晋升的消息，他的脸上露出了喜悦。
idiom

take the blame

对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
他决定为团队的失败**承担责任**。
idiom

time's up

某事或某人的时间已经结束
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
你现在必须完成测试。时间到了！
phrasal-verb

get at

间接地暗示或建议某事
Meaning
to imply or suggest something indirectly
Example
What exactly are you **getting at** with that question?
你究竟在这个问题上**是什么意思**？
phrasal-verb

eat out

去餐厅吃饭，而不是在家吃饭
Meaning
to eat at a restaurant instead of at home
Example
We decided to **eat out** tonight.
我们决定今晚去餐厅吃饭。
phrasal-verb

even up

使事情平等或公平
Meaning
to make things equal or fair
Example
The central bank took measures to **even up** the trade imbalance.
中央银行采取了措施，以**平衡**贸易不平衡。
idiom

cry your heart out

因悲伤而大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她痛哭流涕。
phrasal-verb

break into conversation

加入一个正在进行的对话
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
他礼貌地**打断了对话**来分享他的意见。
phrasal-verb

wind up about

因某事而感到激动或烦恼
Meaning
to become agitated or upset because of something
Example
Try not to **wind up about** the traffic; we'll still make it on time.
尽量不要因交通而感到烦躁；我们还是会准时到达。