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phrasal-verb

smooth things over with

在争执后恢复与某人的和平
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
她带来了饼干，以平息与邻居的争执。
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

speak out for

公开支持或为某人或某事辩护
Meaning
to publicly support or defend someone or something
Example
He **spoke out for** the victims of political violence.
他为政治暴力的受害者发声。
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。
phrasal-verb

settle into

适应新环境或新常规
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or routine
Example
After a few months, she finally **settled into** her new role as manager.
几个月后，她终于适应了新的管理角色。
phrasal-verb

stamp out

完全停止一些坏或有害的事情
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.
该运动旨在根除政治腐败。
phrasal-verb

shake off pressure

摆脱紧张或压力并重新集中注意力
Meaning
to get rid of tension or stress and regain focus
Example
He took a deep breath to **shake off pressure** before starting his speech.
他深吸一口气，在开始演讲之前，想要摆脱压力。
phrasal-verb

scroll down to

向下滚动屏幕以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
向下滚动以查看帖子的最新评论
idiom

spin up

快速启动某事，尤其是一个系统
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
IT团队可以在几分钟内启动一个测试服务器。
phrasal-verb

set your mind on

决定去实现某事并专注于此
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.
一旦她决定成为医生，没有什么能够阻止她。
phrasal-verb

send over

通过数字方式传输或交付某物给另一个人或团队
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
一旦文件获得批准，我会发送最终文件。
idiom

sweep someone off their feet

让某人突然爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
他的魅力和自信真的让她迷上了他。
idiom

save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
phrasal-verb

save up

存钱以便将来可以买东西
Meaning
to keep money so you can buy something in the future
Example
I’m trying to **save up** for a new laptop.
我正在努力**存钱**买一台新笔记本电脑。
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
idiom

sweep something under the rug

忽视或隐藏问题或错误
Meaning
to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
Example
Don't just **sweep the issue under the rug**. We need to address it.
不要只是**把问题扫到地毯下面**。我们需要解决它。
phrasal-verb

scroll down

向下滚动页面以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the page downward to see more content
Example
Just **scroll down** to read the full post.
只需向下滚动以阅读完整帖子
phrasal-verb

snap under pressure

在压力下失去情绪控制
Meaning
to lose control emotionally under stress
Example
He **snapped under pressure** during the argument.
他在争论中因压力失去情绪控制。
phrasal-verb

stay focused on

继续关注某个重要的事情，而不分心
Meaning
to continue giving attention to something important without getting distracted
Example
To achieve good grades, you must **stay focused on** your studies.
为了取得好成绩，你必须**保持专注于**你的学习。
phrasal-verb

stock up on

为将来使用购买或收集大量食物
Meaning
to buy or collect a large amount of food for future use
Example
We **stocked up on** vegetables for the week.
我们为这一周准备了大量的蔬菜。
phrasal-verb

stay up late

比平常晚睡，通常是为了学习
Meaning
to go to bed later than usual, often to study
Example
Many students **stay up late** studying before exams.
许多学生在考试前熬夜学习。
phrasal-verb

step down from office

辞去重要职务
Meaning
to resign from an important position
Example
The president agreed to **step down from office** after months of pressure.
总统在几个月的压力后同意辞职。
idiom

see the glass half full

kàn dào yīxiē shìqíng de zhèngmiàn yìmiàn
Meaning
see the positive side of something
Example
Try to **see the glass half full** instead of half empty.
chángshì **kàn bēi guàn bàng fèn** ér bùshì bàn kōng
phrasal-verb

show appreciation for

表现你对某事的重视
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
我们应该**表达对**团队辛勤工作的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

step down from power

辞去权力职位
Meaning
to resign or give up a position of authority
Example
The president agreed to **step down from power** after the election results.
总统在选举结果后同意辞职。
idiom

spark an idea

使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
那部电影**激发了一个想法**，为我的下一个项目。
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
phrasal-verb

step down from

辞去或放弃权力或责任职位
Meaning
to resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility
Example
The CEO **stepped down from** his role after the financial collapse.
在金融崩溃后，首席执行官**辞去了**他的职位。
idiom

stick around

在一个地方再待短时间
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
你能再留一会儿参加问答环节吗？
phrasal-verb

spread awareness about

分享信息使人们更有意识地关注某事
Meaning
to share information to make people more conscious about something
Example
The NGO works hard to **spread awareness about** climate change.
该非政府组织努力传播气候变化的意识。
phrasal-verb

streamline into

简化过程使其更高效
Meaning
to simplify a process to make it more efficient
Example
The company aims to **streamline into** a faster workflow this quarter.
公司旨在本季度简化更快速的工作流程。
phrasal-verb

step outside comfort zones

尝试具有挑战性的任务，以便您可以成长
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
我们通过志愿参与大胆的项目来**step outside comfort zones**。
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**.
idiom

school of hard knocks

通过艰难的生活经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学；他从**艰难教训学校**中学习。
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

stumble over

在说话或读书时犯错误
Meaning
to make an error while speaking or reading
Example
He **stumbled over** several words in the script.
他在剧本中**绊倒了**几个词。
phrasal-verb

sign off on an agreement

正式批准贸易协议或文件
Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders **signed off on an agreement** to strengthen bilateral trade.
两位领导人**签署了一份协议**，以加强双边贸易。
phrasal-verb

soak away stress

逐渐放松并释放压力
Meaning
to relax and release stress gradually
Example
A warm bath can help you **soak away stress** after a busy day.
温暖的浴缸可以帮助你在忙碌的一天后减轻压力。
idiom

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
idiom

second to none

最好; 比其他人都好
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
她的烹饪无人能敌。
idiom

smear campaign

通过虚假指控或流言蜚语损害某人声誉的企图
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
反对派发起了针对部长的**抹黑运动**。
phrasal-verb

stand up under

忍受压力或批评而不崩溃
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
她**承受了**批评，并保持自信。
phrasal-verb

speak highly of

称赞某人或某事
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
每个人都高度评价她的职业道德。
phrasal-verb

scale up production

显著提高生产能力
Meaning
to increase production capacity significantly
Example
Factories are trying to **scale up production** to meet the growing global demand.
工厂正在尝试**扩大生产**以满足日益增长的全球需求。
phrasal-verb

sink in

完全理解或情感上接受
Meaning
to be fully understood or accepted emotionally
Example
It took a while for the news to **sink in**.
新闻需要一些时间才能完全 **sink in**。
phrasal-verb

speak on

谈论特定的政治或社会问题
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
部长明天将**讨论**新的环境政策。
idiom

sweep under the rug

隐藏或忽视问题而不是解决它们
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
你不能永远把问题扫到地毯下面。
idiom

second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
phrasal-verb

step beyond

超出预期或允许的范围
Meaning
to go further than expected or allowed
Example
Her creativity always **steps beyond** traditional boundaries.
她的创造力总是超越传统的界限。
idiom

soft power

一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
日本利用**软实力**在全球推广其文化。
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。
idiom

stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
phrasal-verb

sit for

参加考试
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
我下周将**参加考试**，准备我的期末考试。
phrasal-verb

spin up for

为处理某事而准备系统或资源
Meaning
to prepare systems or resources to handle something
Example
We **spin up for** big launches by testing backup servers early.
我们通过提前测试备份服务器来为大规模启动做准备。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

split the difference

在两个意见或价格之间达成妥协
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
让我们**split the difference**并在中途见面。
idiom

stay strong

尽管困难，仍保持勇敢和自信
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
无论发生什么，**保持坚强**，继续前进。
phrasal-verb

shift toward innovation

更多地专注于创造新的想法或技术
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
许多行业正在努力 **转向创新** 以保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
phrasal-verb

stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
phrasal-verb

sign into

使用凭据访问在线账户
Meaning
to access an online account using credentials
Example
You need to **sign into** your account to post a comment.
你需要登录你的账户才能发布评论。
phrasal-verb

stay balanced

保持情绪稳定，不做过度反应
Meaning
to maintain emotional stability and not overreact
Example
Try to **stay balanced** no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，尝试保持平衡。
phrasal-verb

shift around

重新安排任务、人员或资源，以适应新的情况
Meaning
to rearrange tasks, people, or resources to suit new situations
Example
We had to **shift around** responsibilities when two team members left.
当两名团队成员离开时，我们不得不**重新安排**责任。
idiom

square away

以整洁的方式整理或完成某事
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
我们需要在审计前整理文件。
phrasal-verb

step toward progress

朝着进步迈出一步
Meaning
to make progress or advance toward improvement
Example
Each reform is a **step toward progress** in global development.
每一项改革都是全球发展的一步。
idiom

scale back

减少某物的大小或数量
Meaning
to reduce the size or amount of something
Example
They had to **scale back** the festival because of the budget.
由于预算，他们不得不缩小节日的规模。
phrasal-verb

step forward

自愿或主动做某事
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative for something
Example
John always **steps forward** when the team needs extra help.
当团队需要额外帮助时，约翰总是**站出来**。
phrasal-verb

step up investment

增加投入到项目或企业中的资金量
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
预计外国公司将在可再生能源领域增加投资。
idiom

sitting on a gold mine

拥有某些非常有价值的东西，但尚未意识到
Meaning
to have something very valuable that is not yet realized
Example
That old property is worth millions — you're **sitting on a gold mine**.
那块老物业价值数百万——你坐在一座金矿上。
phrasal-verb

sort things out with

与某人直接解决问题
Meaning
to resolve an issue directly with someone
Example
I need to **sort things out with** Jenna before the meeting.
我需要在会议前和Jenna解决问题。
idiom

synergy

一个团队的合力大于个体努力之和
Meaning
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
Example
The **synergy** between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.
团队之间的**协同作用**带来了一个突破性的产品。
idiom

stand out from the crowd

明显与他人不同或更好
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
她的才华帮助她在人群中脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

slow up

通过减慢动作或行动来减少压力或紧张
Meaning
to move or act more slowly to reduce pressure or stress
Example
You should **slow up** before you burn out.
你应该在精疲力竭之前**慢下来**
idiom

show the ropes

教某人如何完成一项工作或任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
我花了一些时间向新员工**展示绳索**，但现在他们做得很好。
phrasal-verb

see through

意识到关于某人或某事的真相
Meaning
to realize the truth about someone or something
Example
She quickly **saw through** his lies.
她很快 **看透** 了他的谎言。
idiom

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
phrasal-verb

stay in shape

保持身体健康和保持身材
Meaning
to keep the body healthy and fit
Example
He exercises every day to **stay in shape**.
他每天锻炼，以保持健康的身体。
phrasal-verb

stay on top of

保持控制或与某事保持更新
Meaning
to remain in control or keep updated with something
Example
It’s important to **stay on top of** your emails to stay productive.
保持对你的电子邮件**保持跟进**，以保持高效。
idiom

speak one’s mind

准确地说出自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
她总是**说出自己的想法**，即使这让人不高兴。
phrasal-verb

stand over against

对比或比较一件事物与另一件事物
Meaning
to contrast or compare one thing with another
Example
This idea **stands over against** the traditional belief.
这个想法与传统信仰相对立。
phrasal-verb

smooth out fluctuations

减少波动并使某物更加稳定
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
财政政策旨在减少经济中的波动。
phrasal-verb

stay true to yourself

保持对你价值观的诚实和真实
Meaning
to remain honest and authentic to your values
Example
Always **stay true to yourself**, no matter what others say.
永远 **保持真我**，无论别人怎么说。
phrasal-verb

shore up with

通过增加支持来加强某物
Meaning
to strengthen something by adding support
Example
We **shore up with** extra data before presenting the forecast.
我们在呈现预测之前，通过额外数据来加强。
phrasal-verb

speak around

讨论一个话题而不直接处理它
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
他倾向于**讨论一个话题**真正的问题，而不是直接面对它。
phrasal-verb

shake out

通过移动或拉伸来缓解压力或紧张
Meaning
to relieve stress or tension by moving or stretching
Example
Before continuing your work, take a moment to **shake out** your hands and shoulders.
在继续工作之前，花一点时间 **摇动** 你的手和肩膀。
phrasal-verb

stay curious

保持好奇
Meaning
to keep being interested and eager to learn
Example
The best learners always **stay curious** about the world.
最好的学习者总是对世界保持好奇。
phrasal-verb

switch down

减少思维或情感活动以放松
Meaning
to reduce mental or emotional activity to relax
Example
I try to **switch down** my brain before going to bed.
我试着在睡觉前**switch down**我的大脑。
phrasal-verb

set priorities

决定哪些任务或目标最重要
Meaning
to decide which tasks or goals are most important
Example
You must **set priorities** to reach your long-term goals.
你必须 **设定优先级** 以实现你的长期目标。
phrasal-verb

stand up against

抵制不公正; 捍卫原则
Meaning
to resist or oppose injustice; to defend principles
Example
People **stand up against** censorship to protect freedom of speech.
人们抵制审查制度，以保护言论自由。
phrasal-verb

stand in for

暂时代替某人
Meaning
to take someone’s place temporarily
Example
Lisa will **stand in for** me during the client meeting tomorrow.
丽莎将在明天的客户会议中**stand in for**我。
idiom

smell a rat

怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
当他给我免费票时，我感觉不对劲。
idiom

Show of hands

一种通过举手快速了解谁同意或支持某事的方法。
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
我们来一次**举手表决**，决定谁支持新计划。
phrasal-verb

stand up for oneself

捍卫自己的权利或自信地表达自己的意见
Meaning
to defend your rights or express your opinions confidently
Example
You should **stand up for yourself** when someone disrespects you.
当有人不尊重你时，你应该**为自己挺身而出**。
phrasal-verb

steer someone toward

引导某人做出有益的选择
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
导师们引导实习生走向与他们的优势匹配的角色。
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。
phrasal-verb

swap in healthier sides

用更健康的选择替代餐的一部分
Meaning
to replace part of a meal with a healthier option
Example
We **swap in healthier sides** like roasted veggies instead of fries.
我们**用更健康的选择替换**像烤蔬菜代替薯条。
phrasal-verb

set to

以充沛的精力开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
会议结束后，大家立即开始工作。
phrasal-verb

shore up confidence

支持或增强对经济的信任与信心
Meaning
to support or strengthen belief and trust in the economy
Example
The government announced new reforms to **shore up confidence** in financial markets.
政府宣布了新的改革措施，以增强金融市场的信任。
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
phrasal-verb

switch to

开始使用不同的东西，尤其是更可持续的东西
Meaning
to start using something different, especially something more sustainable
Example
Many companies are now **switching to** renewable energy sources.
许多公司现在正在切换到可再生能源来源
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step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
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spread the word

告诉很多人某件事
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
请传播我们新课程的信息。
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split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
idiom

sign off on

正式批准某事
Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
导演需要**签署**最终预算。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
idiom

see both sides

理解争论中的双方观点
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
我能理解问题的双方观点，所以很难做出选择。
phrasal-verb

say sorry to

向某人表达遗憾或道歉
Meaning
to express regret or apologize to someone
Example
You should **say sorry to** her for yelling.
你应该为大喊向她道歉。
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stroke of genius

一个聪明且富有创意的想法或行动
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
那个营销活动真是个**天才之举**
phrasal-verb

stumble upon

偶然发现某物
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
我们在森林中偶然发现了一座隐藏的瀑布。
phrasal-verb

share your soul with

与某人完全诚实且脆弱地表达你的情感
Meaning
to be completely honest and vulnerable in expressing your emotions to someone
Example
You can only truly love when you **share your soul with** someone.
只有在你与某人分享你的灵魂时，你才能真正地去爱。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
phrasal-verb

send across

将信息或感情清楚地传达给他人
Meaning
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
Example
His speech **sent across** a strong message of cooperation.
他的演讲**传达**了一个强有力的合作信息。
idiom

sharp as a tack

非常聪明或思维敏捷
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
她非常聪明，总是能给出课堂上最好的答案。
idiom

see the bigger picture

理解情况或问题的整体
Meaning
to understand the full scope of a situation or problem
Example
To make an informed decision, you need to **see the bigger picture**.
为了做出明智的决策，您需要**看到全局**。
idiom

sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
idiom

split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。
phrasal-verb

speak out for peace

公开表达对和谐与理解的支持
Meaning
to publicly express support for harmony and understanding
Example
Global organizations **speak out for peace** during world summits.
全球组织在世界峰会期间为和平发声。
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。
phrasal-verb

step forward with

采取主动提供帮助或领导
Meaning
to take initiative in offering help or leadership
Example
Several countries **stepped forward with** humanitarian aid.
几个国家向前迈出了人道主义援助的步伐。
phrasal-verb

scale back spending

减少支出的水平
Meaning
to reduce the level of spending
Example
Due to inflation, many households are **scaling back spending**.
由于通货膨胀，许多家庭正在减少开支。
phrasal-verb

skid off

失控地从表面或道路滑出
Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus **skidded off** the icy road.
公交车**滑出**了结冰的道路。