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idiom

sort through

通过分开所需和不需要的物品进行组织
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
今天下午我们整理调查问卷的回复。
phrasal-verb

get going

开始朝目标采取行动
Meaning
to begin taking action toward a goal
Example
If you want success, stop waiting and **get going** now!
如果你想要成功，停止等待并且现在就开始行动吧！
phrasal-verb

beam with

因幸福或自豪而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile widely because of happiness or pride
Example
He **beamed with** pride when his daughter won the competition.
当他的女儿赢得比赛时，他因自豪而露出灿烂的笑容。
phrasal-verb

breathe through

通过冷静地呼吸来管理压力或疼痛
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
当你焦虑时，尽量慢慢**通过呼吸**来缓解这种感觉。
phrasal-verb

tune out distractions

忽略打扰你专注或平静的事情
Meaning
to ignore things that disturb your focus or peace
Example
You must **tune out distractions** to stay calm under pressure.
你必须**忽略干扰**，才能在压力下保持冷静。
phrasal-verb

grow into understanding

逐渐培养对不同文化的同理心或理解
Meaning
to gradually develop empathy or comprehension for different cultures
Example
Children can **grow into understanding** diversity through stories and travel.
孩子们可以通过故事和旅行逐渐理解多样性。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
idiom

get back together

在分手后恢复关系
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
他们在分开几个月后又复合了。
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**。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself out

故意从压力环境中断开
Meaning
to deliberately disconnect from stressful surroundings
Example
Sometimes you just need to **zone yourself out** and take a break.
有时你只需要**zone yourself out** 然后休息一下。
phrasal-verb

come up to

未达到某一特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach a particular standard or expectation
Example
Her performance didn't **come up to** our expectations.
她的表现没有达到我们的期望。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
phrasal-verb

take time off

暂时停止工作以休息或恢复
Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
我打算下周休息几天来恢复精力。
idiom

make friends with

和某人交朋友。
Meaning
To become friendly with someone.
Example
It’s easy to **make friends with** kind people.
和善良的人交朋友很容易。
phrasal-verb

check inside

在反应之前检查你的想法或动机
Meaning
to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting
Example
Always **check inside** before you respond in anger.
在愤怒回应之前，总是**检查内心**。
idiom

to hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赚很多钱
Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **hit the jackpot** with her startup.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终通过她的创业公司中了大奖。
idiom

keep someone at arm’s length

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
idiom

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

用于测试某个想法的产品的最简单版本。
Meaning
The simplest version of a product used to test an idea.
Example
We launched an **MVP** to get feedback before the full version.
我们发布了一个**MVP**，在发布完整版本之前获得反馈。
idiom

Roll the dice

在不确定的事情上冒险
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
他们通过提前发布产品来**掷骰子**。
idiom

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
phrasal-verb

take off with

迅速取得成功
Meaning
to become successful quickly
Example
Their new app **took off with** millions of downloads in the first week.
他们的新应用程序在第一周内就获得了数百万次下载，迅速取得了成功。
phrasal-verb

show respect

礼貌待人并尊重他人的感受或意见
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
我们应该始终**尊重**老师和长辈。
idiom

a stroke of genius

一个辉煌和富有创意的想法
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
她的设计是**天才之作**。
phrasal-verb

laugh together

一起笑
Meaning
to share laughter and joy with others
Example
We all **laughed together** remembering funny college stories.
我们都**一起笑**，回忆着有趣的大学故事。
phrasal-verb

work out tariffs with

与另一方协商并达成贸易关税协议
Meaning
to negotiate and agree on trade tariffs with another party
Example
The two nations are trying to **work out tariffs with** each other.
这两个国家正在尝试与对方**work out tariffs with**。
phrasal-verb

turn against

停止支持某人并开始反对他们
Meaning
to stop supporting someone and start opposing them
Example
The public **turned against** the government after the scandal.
丑闻发生后，公众转而反对政府。
phrasal-verb

build back up

在遭遇挫折后恢复情感或心理上的力量
Meaning
to regain emotional or mental strength after a setback
Example
He slowly began to **build back up** after his depression.
他在经历了抑郁症后慢慢开始恢复力量。
phrasal-verb

step ahead

比其他人更先进或更准备好
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
With her skills, she’s always **one step ahead** of her competitors.
凭借她的技能，她总是 **领先一步** 超过她的竞争对手。
idiom

factor in

将某物包括在计算或计划中
Meaning
to include something as part of a calculation or plan
Example
Remember to **factor in** travel time when planning.
计划时记得**因素在**旅行时间。
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
phrasal-verb

move past failure

停止为错误停留并继续前进
Meaning
to stop dwelling on mistakes and continue forward
Example
Successful people learn to **move past failure** quickly.
成功的人学会了快速 **克服失败**。
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

go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。
idiom

A Sherlock Holmes

一个非常擅长解决谜题或发现信息的人
Meaning
A person who is extremely good at solving mysteries or finding out information.
Example
He’s such **a Sherlock Holmes** when it comes to finding lost things.
在寻找丢失的东西时，他真像一个夏洛克福尔摩斯
idiom

the vision thing

清晰地想象和规划未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack **the vision thing**.
许多政治家缺乏远见。
idiom

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
phrasal-verb

close in on

接近实现某事
Meaning
to get nearer to achieving something
Example
After several meetings, we are finally **closing in on** an agreement.
经过几次会议后，我们终于**接近达成**协议。
phrasal-verb

stand behind

公开支持或捍卫某人或某事
Meaning
to support or defend someone or something publicly
Example
Many nations **stand behind** the new global peace initiative.
许多国家支持新的全球和平倡议。
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。
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

belong to

是某个群体或地方的成员或与之相连
Meaning
to be a member of or connected to a group or place
Example
I feel I **belong to** both my home country and the culture I live in now.
我觉得我同时属于我的祖国和我现在生活的文化。
idiom

to my mind

依我个人意见或信念
Meaning
in my personal opinion or belief
Example
**To my mind**, this plan will work perfectly.
**依我看**，这个计划将完美执行。
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

grasp at straws

为了成功而尝试任何方法，即使几乎不可能
Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
他在提出那个想法时是在**抓救命稻草**。
phrasal-verb

work jointly with

与其他方一起执行任务
Meaning
to perform a task together with another party
Example
Our firm will **work jointly with** the local government on the development plan.
我们的公司将与当地政府共同工作，制定发展计划。
idiom

sound off

大声或强烈地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
在反馈会议中随时**sound off**。
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。
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。
idiom

sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
phrasal-verb

drop by

非正式地或在没有事先通知的情况下拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone informally or without prior notice
Example
Feel free to **drop by** anytime for a cup of tea.
随时过来喝一杯茶，随时欢迎。
idiom

get to the bottom of

找到问题的真正原因
Meaning
to find the real cause of a problem
Example
The manager promised to **get to the bottom of** the issue.
经理承诺会找到问题的根本原因。
phrasal-verb

keep on

重复做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something repeatedly
Example
She **kept on** talking even though nobody was listening.
她继续说话，尽管没人听她说话
idiom

a tough act to follow

某事如此令人印象深刻，以至于其他人难以匹配或超越
Meaning
something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass
Example
His last performance was **a tough act to follow**.
他的最后一次表演是**一个难以超越的精彩表演**。
phrasal-verb

pull out of markets

从市场中撤回投资或运营
Meaning
to withdraw investments or operations from a market
Example
Some multinational companies decided to **pull out of markets** facing instability.
一些跨国公司决定在面临不稳定时**撤出市场**。
phrasal-verb

push past

克服障碍或限制
Meaning
to move beyond obstacles or limitations
Example
You have to **push past** your fears to achieve success.
你必须克服恐惧才能成功。
idiom

make oneself clear

以一种容易理解的方式表达自己
Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
请你说清楚一点，可以吗？
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
idiom

more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
idiom

trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的**权衡**。
idiom

leave something in good hands

确保某事被其他人很好地照顾
Meaning
to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else
Example
I can retire now because I know my business is **in good hands**.
我现在可以退休了，因为我知道我的生意**在好手中**。
phrasal-verb

filter out tension

去除或屏蔽压力情绪或思维
Meaning
to remove or block stressful emotions or thoughts
Example
Yoga helps you **filter out tension** from your body and mind.
瑜伽帮助你从身体和思维中**过滤紧张**。
phrasal-verb

get across feelings

成功地表达你的感受
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
他在信中没能正确表达他的感受。
idiom

hit the airwaves

开始在电视或广播中播出
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
新的脱口秀将在下周通过电视和广播播出。
phrasal-verb

point up to

突出或引起对更高的想法或原因的注意
Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
老师指出了冲突的主要原因。
phrasal-verb

dream up

想象或发明一些新的或创造性的东西
Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They **dreamed up** a new way to achieve their business goals.
他们想出了一个新方法来实现他们的商业目标。
idiom

Love me, love my dog

如果你爱某人，你也必须接受他们的缺点。
Meaning
If you love someone, you must accept their flaws too.
Example
**Love me, love my dog**—you can’t love me and hate my friends.
‘如果你爱我，你也必须爱我的朋友。’
phrasal-verb

freak with fear

变得非常害怕或惊恐
Meaning
to become extremely scared or panicked
Example
She **freaked with fear** when she saw the snake.
她看到蛇时非常害怕。
idiom

back each other up

互相支持与帮助
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
在一个好的团队中，成员们总是互相支持。
phrasal-verb

comment on

表达关于某事的意见
Meaning
to express an opinion about something
Example
Please **comment on** the professor’s recent publication.
请评论教授最近的出版物。
idiom

heart in your mouth

感到极度焦虑或害怕
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
当飞机开始颤抖时，我的**心脏在嘴里**。
phrasal-verb

kick off innovation projects

启动创新项目
Meaning
to begin innovation initiatives
Example
The firm will **kick off innovation projects** next quarter.
公司将在下一个季度启动创新项目。
idiom

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
phrasal-verb

take after

在外貌或行为上像父母或亲戚
Meaning
to resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behavior
Example
He **takes after** his mother in both looks and nature.
他在外貌和性格上都像他的母亲。
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
idiom

cut corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做某事
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
他们为了更快完成项目而走捷径。
phrasal-verb

adapt around challenges

为了有效应对障碍而改变计划或行为
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
当项目时间表发生变化时，我们的团队不得不**适应挑战**。
idiom

out for blood

极其决心打败或惩罚某人
Meaning
to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone
Example
After losing last time, the team is **out for blood** this season.
上次输了之后，队伍本赛季决心复仇。
idiom

make sense of

理解一些复杂或不清楚的事情
Meaning
to understand something that is complicated or unclear
Example
I finally **made sense of** the instructions after reading them twice.
我终于在读了两遍之后，**弄懂了**这些指示。
idiom

botnet

一组感染了恶意软件的计算机网络，能够被黑客远程控制
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
黑客利用**僵尸网络**发动了大规模的DDoS攻击。
idiom

penny wise and pound foolish

小额钱财谨慎，大额钱财浪费
Meaning
careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large amounts
Example
He’s **penny wise and pound foolish** when it comes to investments.
他在投资上是**penny wise and pound foolish**。
idiom

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
idiom

cross that bridge when you come to it

等问题发生时再处理，不要提前
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
等到了那一步我们再说。
phrasal-verb

get bogged down

深陷于某件事，无法继续前进
Meaning
to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress
Example
I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.
我在文书工作中陷入困境，错过了会议。
phrasal-verb

die down

当风、雨或暴风雨变弱时
Meaning
when wind, rain, or storm becomes weaker
Example
The rain finally **died down** after several hours.
雨终于在几个小时后 **减弱了**。
phrasal-verb

work through feelings

耐心处理情感以便理解它们
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
治疗师帮助客户在挫折后处理情感。
idiom

zone off

将区域划分为若干部分
Meaning
to divide an area into sections
Example
They’ll **zone off** part of the hall for workshops.
他们将为工作坊划分大厅的一部分。
idiom

pair off

组成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students will **pair off** for the lab experiment.
学生将**配对**进行实验。
phrasal-verb

hint at

间接地暗示或暗指关于未来的事情
Meaning
to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future
Example
The CEO’s comments **hint at** a possible expansion next year.
CEO的评论暗示明年可能会扩展。
idiom

give someone a leg up

帮助某人改善他们的处境或获得优势
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
她的导师在她的职业生涯中**给了她一个提升**。
phrasal-verb

find along

在移动或旅行中发现或遇到某物
Meaning
to discover or encounter something while moving or traveling
Example
We **found along** a beautiful lake on our way to the hills.
我们在前往山丘的路上发现了一个美丽的湖泊。
idiom

A Scrooge

一个非常吝啬或小气的人。
Meaning
A very stingy or miserly person.
Example
Don’t be **a Scrooge**—it’s Christmas!
别做吝啬鬼——现在是圣诞节！
idiom

in the lab

在实验室环境中进行实验或研究
Meaning
working in a laboratory environment on experiments or research
Example
The new vaccine is currently being tested **in the lab** before it’s released to the public.
新疫苗正在 **在实验室** 进行测试，之后将向公众发布。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
idiom

an open book

一个容易理解或非常诚实的人
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
他是一本打开的书；你总能知道他在想什么。
idiom

grateful as can be

非常感激
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
我非常感激你的指导。
idiom

Old school

拥有传统的观念或价值观；不现代
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
我父亲仍然更喜欢手写信件；他真的是老派。
phrasal-verb

listen without judging

在没有偏见或批评的情况下倾听他人的观点
Meaning
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
Example
Inclusive managers **listen without judging** during discussions.
包容的经理在讨论时**不带偏见地倾听**。
idiom

offstage

在公众视野之外或私人生活中
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
他在舞台下的表现与他在节目中展现的完全不同。
phrasal-verb

lead by

通过自己的示范或行动引导他人
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
伟大的领导者通过示范而不是语言来领导。
phrasal-verb

reach back out

在一段时间后重新回复或联系某人
Meaning
to reply or contact someone again after a while
Example
He finally **reached back out** to his followers after a month.
他一个月后终于再次联系了他的追随者。
phrasal-verb

take part

参加或参与某项活动
Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people **take part** in the annual marathon as a hobby.
许多人作为爱好参加年度马拉松。
idiom

answer for something

对发生的坏事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
如果事情出了问题，你必须为你的行为负责。
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。
phrasal-verb

press for

坚持要求某事
Meaning
to insistently demand something
Example
Opposition parties continue to **press for** fair elections.
反对党继续要求公平选举。
idiom

throw good money after bad

在已经失败的事情上浪费更多的钱
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
不要在那个失败的项目上**砸更多的钱**。
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**。
idiom

over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
idiom

bury the hatchet

停止争斗并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to stop fighting and become friends again
Example
After years of argument, they decided to **bury the hatchet**.
经过多年的争执，他们决定**和解**。
idiom

poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
phrasal-verb

let stress fade out

逐渐让压力消失或减轻
Meaning
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
Example
After meditation, I could feel my worries **fade out** slowly.
冥想后，我感觉到我的烦恼渐渐消失。
phrasal-verb

ease inflation

减少通货膨胀或减轻价格压力
Meaning
to make inflation less severe or reduce price pressure
Example
Rising interest rates can help **ease inflation** over time.
上涨的利率可以帮助随着时间的推移减轻通货膨胀。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
idiom

spread kindness

对别人做或说善良的事情
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
我们每天都应该尽力去**spread kindness**。
idiom

live from hand to mouth

勉强维持生计
Meaning
to barely have enough money to survive
Example
Many laborers **live from hand to mouth** every day.
许多工人每天勉强维持生计。
idiom

hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
idiom

mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
phrasal-verb

dial back on

减少某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the intensity or amount of something
Example
We're **dialing back on** late-night emails to protect balance.
我们正在减少深夜邮件以保护平衡。
idiom

join forces

为了共同的目标而联合起来
Meaning
to combine efforts with others for a common purpose
Example
Two companies **joined forces** to create a better product.
两家公司联合起来创造出更好的产品。
idiom

get along with someone

与某人保持友好的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
他们真的相处得很好，总是笑着。
phrasal-verb

follow a routine

定期做相同的活动
Meaning
to do the same set of activities regularly
Example
If you **follow a routine**, you’ll build good habits over time.
如果你**遵循一个例行公事**，你会随着时间建立良好的习惯。
phrasal-verb

step into roles

承担新的责任或职责
Meaning
to take on new responsibilities or duties
Example
She confidently **stepped into** her new managerial role.
她自信地承担了她的新管理角色。