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idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

Keep a cool head

保持冷静，不要过于情绪化
Meaning
to remain calm and not get too emotional
Example
In a crisis, it's important to **keep a cool head**.
在危机中，保持冷静非常重要。
phrasal-verb

talk straight with

与某人诚实直接地交谈
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly to someone
Example
I need to **talk straight with** the team about the missed deadline.
我需要直接和团队谈论错过的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

lift out of poverty

帮助人们或国家摆脱贫困
Meaning
to help people or nations escape from poverty
Example
International aid has helped **lift millions out of poverty** worldwide.
国际援助帮助**使数百万人摆脱贫困**，遍布全球。
phrasal-verb

look within for strength

寻找内在的勇气和动力
Meaning
to find inner courage and motivation
Example
When times are tough, **look within for strength**.
当时刻艰难时，**在内心寻找力量**。
idiom

forty winks

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
他喜欢下班后小睡一会儿。
idiom

come up with

想出一个计划、想法或解决方案
Meaning
to think of a plan, idea, or solution
Example
She managed to **come up with** a clever workaround overnight.
她成功地在一夜之间想出了一个巧妙的解决方法。
phrasal-verb

map out for

为了特定的目的仔细计划每一步
Meaning
to plan each step carefully for a specific purpose
Example
We **mapped out for** the fundraiser so nothing would be missed.
我们为筹款活动**map out for**，以确保没有遗漏任何事项。
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

machine learning curve

通过经验和学习逐步改进的过程
Meaning
the process of gradual improvement through experience and learning
Example
The new developers are still on their **machine learning curve**.
新开发人员仍然在他们的**机器学习曲线**上。
phrasal-verb

reach underserved areas

将服务或机会扩展到缺乏访问的社区
Meaning
to extend services or opportunities to communities lacking access
Example
Global programs aim to **reach underserved areas** with healthcare and education.
全球计划旨在通过医疗保健和教育服务，覆盖无法获得服务的地区。
idiom

In vogue

目前流行或时尚的
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
长裙在这个季节又流行起来了。
idiom

sing the same tune

与他人持有相同的观点
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
Both managers **sing the same tune** about company policy.
两位经理对公司政策意见一致。
idiom

beyond one’s grasp

太难理解或实现
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
量子物理学现在对我来说**难以理解**。
phrasal-verb

drop off at

把某人或某物放在一个特定的地方
Meaning
to leave someone or something at a specific place
Example
The taxi **dropped us off at** the airport gate.
出租车把我们放在机场门口。
phrasal-verb

hold back criticism

避免不必要地说负面的话
Meaning
to avoid saying negative things unnecessarily
Example
In polite conversation, it’s wise to **hold back criticism**.
在礼貌的对话中，明智的是**避免批评**。
phrasal-verb

lose it

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or emotional
Example
She completely **lost it** when she saw the mess in the room.
她看到房间里的乱七八糟时完全**失控了**。
phrasal-verb

tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
phrasal-verb

thank sincerely

真诚而全心全意地感谢某人
Meaning
to thank someone genuinely and wholeheartedly
Example
Let me **thank you sincerely** for your help today.
让我**真诚地感谢**你今天的帮助。
phrasal-verb

look into problems

调查或检查一个情况或问题
Meaning
to investigate or examine a situation or issue
Example
The HR manager is looking into the complaints from employees.
人力资源经理正在调查员工的投诉。
idiom

butterflies in your stomach

感到紧张或心理不安
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
我在大场合前总是感到紧张。
idiom

blood is thicker than water

家庭关系比其他关系更强大
Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because **blood is thicker than water**.
他帮助了他的兄弟，因为家庭关系比其他关系更强大。
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
phrasal-verb

get into

开始享受或对某事产生兴趣
Meaning
to start enjoying or developing an interest in something
Example
He recently **got into** yoga to improve his flexibility.
他最近开始练习瑜伽以提高他的灵活性。
idiom

I owe you one

用于表达感谢并计划回报恩惠
Meaning
used to express that you are thankful and plan to return the favor
Example
Thanks for helping me move, **I owe you one**!
谢谢你帮我搬家，**我欠你一个人情**!
phrasal-verb

cut down on costs

减少开支或花费
Meaning
to reduce expenses or spending
Example
The government is trying to **cut down on costs** to stabilize the economy.
政府正在尝试减少开支以稳定经济。
phrasal-verb

check out of

付完账后离开酒店
Meaning
to leave a hotel after paying the bill
Example
We **checked out of** the hotel early to catch our flight.
我们为了赶上航班，早早地离开了酒店。
phrasal-verb

log in to

输入用户名和密码以访问帐户
Meaning
to enter your username and password to access an account
Example
I can’t **log in to** my Instagram account right now.
我现在无法登录我的Instagram帐户。
idiom

truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
phrasal-verb

portion out snacks

将零食分成测量的份量
Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
我们在周日分配零食，以确保平日的餐食保持平衡。
idiom

reach common ground

找到各方共享的利益或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
经过长时间的讨论，他们**达成了共识**。
phrasal-verb

fight through

尽管痛苦或挣扎，仍继续直到成功或缓解
Meaning
to continue despite pain or struggle until success or relief
Example
He managed to **fight through** the hardest days of his life.
他设法**战斗**度过他生命中最艰难的日子。
idiom

beyond your wildest dreams

比你想象的更好或更惊人
Meaning
better or more amazing than imagined
Example
Her success was **beyond her wildest dreams**.
她的成功超出了她最疯狂的梦想。
idiom

fly by the seat of your pants

做事不做计划，只凭直觉和经验
Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we **flew by the seat of our pants**.
我们没有地图，所以我们凭直觉行动。
phrasal-verb

log into

通过输入凭据访问系统或网站
Meaning
to access a system or website by entering credentials
Example
You need to **log into** your account to view your dashboard.
您需要登录您的帐户才能查看仪表板。
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。
phrasal-verb

factor into

在您的计算或对未来的预测中包括某些内容
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
我们必须**因子进入**我们的计划，考虑到可能的通货膨胀上涨。
phrasal-verb

tighten up on

在支出或政策上变得更加严格
Meaning
to become stricter with spending or policy
Example
The central bank decided to **tighten up on** lending to reduce inflation.
中央银行决定**收紧**贷款以降低通货膨胀。
phrasal-verb

shift focus away from

把注意力从引起焦虑的事情上转移开
Meaning
to direct your attention away from something that causes anxiety
Example
When you feel nervous, **shift focus away from** your fears and onto your breathing.
当你感到紧张时，**把焦点从** 你的恐惧中转移开，集中注意力在你的呼吸上。
phrasal-verb

deal off

完成或完成商业交易
Meaning
to finish or complete a business transaction
Example
They finally **dealt off** the property last week.
他们最终在上周完成了这笔交易。
idiom

scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
phrasal-verb

pencil in

临时安排某事
Meaning
to arrange something temporarily
Example
Can we **pencil in** the meeting for Friday morning?
我们可以把会议安排在星期五早上吗？
phrasal-verb

rely upon

信任某人或某物做预期或需要的事情
Meaning
to trust someone or something to do what is expected or needed
Example
I can always **rely upon** my best friend for honest advice.
我总是可以依赖我的好朋友给予诚实的建议。
idiom

tone down

使某物变得不那么强烈或激烈
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
你能**降低**那个幻灯片中的颜色吗？
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。
phrasal-verb

look ahead positively

以乐观的态度看待未来
Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to **look ahead positively**.
即使在失败后，我也尽量以乐观的态度看待未来。
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
idiom

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

不要把所有的风险放在一个计划上。
Meaning
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Example
You should invest in different areas; **don’t put all your eggs in one basket**.
你应该在不同的领域投资；不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
phrasal-verb

talk over drinks

在一起喝酒时聊天
Meaning
to have a conversation while drinking together
Example
They **talked over drinks** about old memories.
他们边喝边谈旧时的回忆。
phrasal-verb

cut down on sugar

减少你摄入的糖的量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of sugar you consume
Example
I decided to **cut down on sugar** to improve my health.
我决定**减少糖分**以改善我的健康。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
phrasal-verb

wind yourself down

在忙碌或紧张之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being busy or stressed
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind myself down** with some calming music.
经过长时间的一天，我喜欢通过一些轻松的音乐来**wind myself down**。
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

touch up

略微改善某物的外观，比如化妆或涂漆
Meaning
to improve the appearance of something slightly, like makeup or paint
Example
She went to the mirror to **touch up** her makeup.
她走到镜子前，去**稍微修饰**她的化妆。
idiom

neural network

一系列算法，尝试在数据集中识别潜在的关系。
Meaning
A series of algorithms that attempt to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data.
Example
The AI system was built using a **neural network** to recognize patterns.
该AI系统是使用**神经网络**来识别模式构建的。
idiom

thank heavens

对某事非常感激
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
谢天谢地，暴风雨终于结束了。
idiom

Break a sweat

付出努力或在某事上辛苦工作。
Meaning
To exert effort or work hard at something.
Example
She didn't even **break a sweat** while finishing the entire project in one day.
她在一天内完成整个项目时，甚至没有出一滴汗。
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！
phrasal-verb

open channels with

与个人或团体开始沟通
Meaning
to start communication with an individual or group
Example
The company **opened channels with** its overseas partners to share updates.
公司已与海外合作伙伴开通了渠道以分享更新。
idiom

Ahead of one’s time

拥有过于先进的想法或态度，超越了当下的时代。
Meaning
Having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced for the present.
Example
Her designs were ahead of her time.
她的设计超越了她的时代。
idiom

bare your soul

诚实地分享你最深的感受或秘密
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
她 **向她最好的朋友敞开了心扉**。
phrasal-verb

run off with

离开某人，开始与另一个人建立浪漫关系
Meaning
to leave someone in order to start a romantic relationship with another person
Example
He **ran off with** his colleague and shocked everyone.
他和他的同事跑了，让所有人都震惊。
phrasal-verb

tie up

完成安排的最后细节
Meaning
to complete final details of an arrangement
Example
We just need to **tie up** a few loose ends before the event.
我们只需要在活动之前**整理**几个松散的细节。
idiom

keep on keeping on

尽管面临挑战，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite challenges
Example
It’s tough, but you have to **keep on keeping on**.
这很困难，但你必须**继续下去**。
idiom

moonlight as

做第二份工作，特别是秘密地或兼职工作
Meaning
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
Example
She decided to **moonlight as** a freelance writer to make extra money.
她决定 **moonlight as** 自由撰稿人，以赚取额外的收入。
phrasal-verb

fizzle out

在强烈开始后逐渐结束或失败
Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.
围绕那个新品牌的炒作在几个月后**消失了**。
idiom

have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
idiom

stay ahead of the game

比别人更成功或更有准备
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
要**保持领先地位**，你必须不断学习。
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。
phrasal-verb

foster in

在某人或某个团体内促进某个品质或思想的发展
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
该项目旨在培养参与者的责任感。
idiom

jump out of your skin

极度惊讶或害怕
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or frightened
Example
I nearly **jumped out of my skin** when I saw the snake.
当我看到那条蛇时，我差点跳出皮肤。
phrasal-verb

build upon feedback

利用团队反馈来改进或开发某些东西
Meaning
to use team feedback to improve or develop something
Example
We should **build upon feedback** from our colleagues.
我们应该基于同事们的反馈意见进行改进。
phrasal-verb

live up to

达到期望或标准
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
他努力工作以符合父母的期望。
idiom

out like a light

很快就睡着了
Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
他的头一碰到枕头就睡着了。
phrasal-verb

bottle under

由于压力而在精神上或情感上崩溃
Meaning
to collapse mentally or emotionally due to pressure
Example
He finally **bottled under** the pressure of constant deadlines.
他最终在不断的最后期限压力下崩溃了。
idiom

dead tired

极度疲倦或精疲力竭
Meaning
extremely tired or exhausted
Example
After the long trip, we were **dead tired**.
长途旅行后，我们筋疲力尽。
idiom

place your confidence in

信任或依赖某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
他**把信任寄托在**团队上。
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。
idiom

black hole

一种事物消失或丧失而没有解释的情况
Meaning
a situation where things disappear or are lost without explanation
Example
All the research data went into a **black hole** after the server crash.
所有研究数据在服务器崩溃后进入了一个**黑洞**。
idiom

pass the buck

把责任推给别人。
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
不要**推卸责任**；你需要对自己的行为负责。
idiom

pillar of strength

提供强大支持或安慰的人
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
她在困难时刻是一个**力量的支柱**。
phrasal-verb

lay down terms

阐明协议的规则或条件
Meaning
to state the rules or conditions of an agreement
Example
Each country must **lay down terms** before signing the treaty.
每个国家在签署条约之前必须阐明条件。
phrasal-verb

sub in for

暂时替代某人在角色中
Meaning
to replace someone temporarily in a role
Example
Can you **sub in for** me at the networking event tonight?
你能在今晚的网络活动中替我顶替吗？
idiom

paint the town red

出去并疯狂庆祝
Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
考试后，我们决定**paint the town red**。
phrasal-verb

build from

将失败或错误作为未来改进的基础
Meaning
to use failure or mistakes as a foundation for future improvement
Example
Even though the project failed, we can still **build from** the experience.
尽管项目失败了，我们仍然可以从经验中**build from**。
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
idiom

rule with an iron fist

非常严格和严厉地控制人们
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
这位独裁者以铁腕统治了二十年。
idiom

pick someone’s brain

向有知识的人请教或征求意见
Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to **pick your brain** about this project idea.
我想向你请教一下这个项目的想法。
phrasal-verb

expand your network

建立新的职业关系和联系
Meaning
to build new professional relationships and connections
Example
Attending industry events can help you **expand your network**.
参加行业活动可以帮助你**扩展你的网络**。
idiom

a match made in heaven

天造地设的一对，非常适合彼此
Meaning
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
Example
They are truly **a match made in heaven**.
他们真的是天造地设的一对。
idiom

trust someone with your life

wánquán xiāng xìn yī gè rén
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
Wǒ huì xiāng xìn tā yòng wǒ de shēng mìng.
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。
phrasal-verb

coach daily standups

指导简短的每日签到会议
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
领导们**coach daily standups**，以确保更新简洁且有帮助。
idiom

fail to plan is plan to fail

没有适当的计划，失败是不可避免的
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
失败就是计划失败，因此要提前准备。
phrasal-verb

connect through art

通过创造性表达建立理解或友谊
Meaning
to build understanding or friendships using creative expression
Example
People can **connect through art** even if they speak different languages.
人们可以**通过艺术连接**，即使他们讲不同的语言。
phrasal-verb

get out

离开; 从车上下来
Meaning
to leave or exit a place or vehicle
Example
He quickly **got out** of the taxi and ran inside.
他迅速从出租车里出来并跑了进去。
idiom

ballpark figure

一个近似的估算或数字
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
你能给我一个项目成本的**近似估算**吗？
phrasal-verb

log lessons from

记录你从经验中学到的东西
Meaning
to record what you learned from an experience
Example
We **log lessons from** each sprint in a shared wiki page.
我们在共享的维基页面中记录每个迭代的教训。
idiom

Lay down arms

停止战斗并投降
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
在长期冲突后，双方决定**放下武器**并进行谈判。
phrasal-verb

pay off someone

给某人钱让他们停止打扰你；贿赂
Meaning
to give someone money so they stop bothering you; to bribe
Example
He tried to **pay off** the guard to let him in.
他试图贿赂守卫让他进来。
phrasal-verb

pace yourself through

在完成一项任务时，不急不躁，稳步推进
Meaning
to move steadily through a task without rushing
Example
I **pace myself through** long study guides to stay focused.
我稳步推进长时间的学习任务，保持专注。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
phrasal-verb

zone back

在分心或压力后，恢复心理集中
Meaning
to return mental focus after distraction or stress
Example
After a short break, I managed to **zone back** into my work.
在短暂的休息后，我成功地 **重新专注** 于我的工作。
idiom

ask around

向多个人询问
Meaning
to inquire with several people
Example
I’ll **ask around** to see who can cover the shift.
我会 **向多个人询问** 看谁能替我顶班。
phrasal-verb

spark off unrest

引起愤怒或抗议突然开始
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
新的税收政策在市民中**引发了骚乱**。
idiom

a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
phrasal-verb

step up efforts

提高努力或活动的程度
Meaning
to increase the level of effort or activity
Example
The ministry has **stepped up efforts** to create more jobs.
该部已**加大努力**以创造更多的就业机会。
phrasal-verb

manage with

利用现有资源应对
Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to **manage with** what we have for now.
我们将不得不**应对与**我们目前拥有的资源
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

the sky's the limit

你能取得的成就没有限制
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
只要有天赋和努力，你能达到的高度没有上限。
phrasal-verb

take precautions against

采取措施防止有害事件的发生
Meaning
to take actions to prevent something harmful from happening
Example
People should **take precautions against** mosquito bites to prevent dengue.
人们应该采取预防措施，防止蚊子叮咬传播登革热。
phrasal-verb

push through on

继续在某事上工作，直到完成
Meaning
to keep working on something until it is completed
Example
We **push through on** the prototype even when the tests fail.
我们**推进**原型，即使测试失败。
idiom

opt out

选择不参与
Meaning
to choose not to participate
Example
Employees can **opt out** of the program if they want.
员工可以选择不参加该程序，如果他们愿意的话。
phrasal-verb

stick around for

待在附近或保持在场，通常是为了和别人多待一会儿
Meaning
to stay nearby or remain present, usually to spend more time together
Example
Why don’t you **stick around for** a while and have coffee with us?
你为什么不待一会儿，和我们一起喝咖啡？
phrasal-verb

add up to

形成总金额；在财务上有意义
Meaning
to result in a total amount; to make sense financially
Example
All these small expenses **add up to** a large amount by the end of the month.
所有这些小费用到月末会**加起来**成为一笔大钱。
phrasal-verb

go back

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
I have to **go back** to the office now.
我现在必须回到办公室。
phrasal-verb

ally with

与某人联手共同追求共同目标或利益
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
发展中国家与其他国家**结盟以**谈判更好的贸易条款。
idiom

take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
idiom

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
phrasal-verb

reach down to

与痛苦或悲伤的人建立情感联系
Meaning
to connect emotionally with someone suffering or sad
Example
He **reached down to** her when she was crying alone.
当她独自哭泣时，他**伸出援手**。
idiom

light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。