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idiom

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
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**。
phrasal-verb

show in

带某人进入房间或建筑物
Meaning
to lead someone into a room or building
Example
Please **show in** the guests to the living room.
请把客人带到客厅。
phrasal-verb

show up at

到达或出现在某个事件或地点
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place
Example
Many guests didn't **show up at** the party until midnight.
许多客人直到午夜才出现在派对上。
phrasal-verb

step out

暂时离开一个地方; 去外面
Meaning
to leave a place for a short time; to go outside
Example
I’m going to **step out** for a moment to get some fresh air.
我去 **外面走一会**，去吸一下新鲜空气。
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

slow within

在内心平静下来，观察自己的情感而不做评判
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
深呼吸帮助她在内心平静下来并重新掌控自己的思维。
phrasal-verb

start up

开始一个新业务或项目
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
他们决定在他们的城市启动一个食品配送服务。
phrasal-verb

stick at

继续做某事，决心即使在困难时也不放弃
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
如果你坚持下去，你最终会看到你的努力结果
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead in class

在课堂上表现得更好或比别人更先进
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
他额外学习时间以 **在课堂上保持领先**。
phrasal-verb

snow in

因大雪被困在某个地方
Meaning
to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow
Example
We were **snowed in** for two days after the blizzard.
暴风雪过后，我们被**大雪困住**两天。
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。
idiom

small talk

关于无关紧要话题的随意或礼貌交谈
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
我们在等公交车时聊了些闲话。
idiom

split second

非常短的时间
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
决定是在**一瞬间**做出的。
phrasal-verb

set off

开始旅行
Meaning
to start a journey
Example
We **set off** early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们很早出发，以避开交通。
phrasal-verb

stick to a plan

严格按照计划执行，不放弃
Meaning
to follow a plan strictly without giving up
Example
If you **stick to a plan**, you’ll achieve your goals faster.
如果你坚持一个计划，你会更快实现目标。
idiom

set the example

以自己期望的行为为榜样
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
经理总是通过准时和勤奋工作来**树立榜样**。
phrasal-verb

step out of

超越你平常的极限或舒适区
Meaning
to move beyond your usual limits or comfort zone
Example
To grow, you need to **step out of** your comfort zone.
为了成长，你需要走出你的舒适区。
phrasal-verb

sit down

坐下
Meaning
to take a seat; to lower your body to a sitting position
Example
Please **sit down** and relax for a moment.
请坐下并放松片刻。
phrasal-verb

sing the praises of

热情地赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically
Example
The director **sang the praises of** the team after the event.
导演在活动后热情地赞扬了团队。
phrasal-verb

show through

透过某物可见；部分可见
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
她的红色衬衫**透过**白色连衣裙可见。
idiom

show your true colors

展示你的真实本性或意图
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
他终于**展示了他的真实本性**，当他拒绝帮助需要帮助的朋友时。
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

stay in

待在家里不出去
Meaning
to remain at home instead of going out
Example
We decided to **stay in** and watch a movie.
我们决定待在家里看电影。
phrasal-verb

set boundaries

确定你会做或不会做的事情，特别是在工作中
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
在工作和个人生活之间设定边界是健康的。
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

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

Share a smile

微笑并给他人带来快乐
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
很容易**谢尔 啊 斯迈尔**并让某人的一天变得更好。
phrasal-verb

speak from experience

根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
当我说这个方法真的有效时，我是根据经验来说的。
idiom

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

step aside for

让别人接替你的职位或角色
Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to **step aside for** a younger leader.
高级经理决定让位给一个年轻的领导。
idiom

save time

减少做某事所需的时间
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
使用快捷键可以在打字时节省时间。
phrasal-verb

shine through challenges

在困难中保持积极性和自信
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
她总是带着微笑**在挑战中闪耀**。
idiom

stand trial

出庭应对刑事指控
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
他将于下个月因诈骗出庭受审。
phrasal-verb

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
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**。
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

start over

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to begin again after a failure
Example
If something doesn’t work, just **start over** and try a new way.
如果某些事情不起作用，只需从头开始，尝试新的方法。
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。
phrasal-verb

step forward with confidence

毫不畏惧地大胆行动或发言
Meaning
to take action or speak up boldly without fear
Example
He decided to **step forward with confidence** and share his idea.
他决定充满信心地迈出一步并分享他的想法。
phrasal-verb

sprout up

像植物一样快速出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow quickly like plants
Example
New trees have **sprouted up** after the monsoon rain.
新的树木在季风雨后**冒出来**。
idiom

show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
phrasal-verb

shine a light on

揭示信息让人们注意到它
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
播客**shine a light on**当地的英雄，他们在平衡社区工作和学习。
phrasal-verb

share experiences with

与他人分享或交换故事和传统
Meaning
to tell or exchange stories and traditions with others
Example
He loves to **share experiences with** people from different backgrounds.
他喜欢**与来自不同背景的人分享经验**。
idiom

Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
idiom

social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间，每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
phrasal-verb

stay off

避免吃或喝不健康的东西
Meaning
to avoid eating or drinking something unhealthy
Example
The doctor told me to **stay off** junk food for a month.
医生让我一个月不吃垃圾食品。
idiom

soft sell

一种没有压力的微妙且有说服力的销售方式
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
他们使用了一种**软卖**策略来获得客户的信任。
phrasal-verb

speak well of

称赞某人或积极地谈论他们
Meaning
to praise someone or talk positively about them
Example
Everyone **speaks well of** the teacher who inspired them.
每个人都称赞那位启发了他们的老师。
phrasal-verb

step out of fear

克服恐惧并勇敢地行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
他克服了恐惧并开始了自己的生意。
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。
idiom

sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
phrasal-verb

settle upon

在考虑不同选项后决定某事
Meaning
to decide on something after considering different options
Example
After much discussion, they **settled upon** a new business model.
经过长时间讨论后，他们决定了一个新的商业模式。
phrasal-verb

slow down

做事情更加平静或以放松的节奏进行
Meaning
to do things more calmly or at a relaxed pace
Example
You should **slow down** and take time to rest when you feel stressed.
当你感到压力时，你应该**放慢速度**并花时间休息。
phrasal-verb

step beyond fear

尽管害怕，仍然勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
为了成功，你必须**step beyond fear**并采取大胆的行动。
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。
idiom

slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
idiom

switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
phrasal-verb

show thanks for

通过言语或行动表示感谢
Meaning
to display appreciation through words or actions
Example
She baked cookies to **show thanks for** her neighbor’s kindness.
她烤了饼干来表示感谢她邻居的善意。
phrasal-verb

seek out

努力寻找并找到某物或某人
Meaning
to look for and find something or someone with effort
Example
She loves to **seek out** new experiences when she travels.
她喜欢在旅行时**寻找**新的体验。
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

spread out

扩展到一个大范围；接触到许多人
Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
新闻**通过社交媒体迅速传播**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

set up a coalition

为了政治目的在政党或团体之间结成联盟
Meaning
to form an alliance between parties or groups for political purposes
Example
Opposition leaders worked together to **set up a coalition** government.
反对派领导人共同努力，建立了一个**联合政府**。
phrasal-verb

strengthen alliances with

与其他国家建立更强的伙伴关系或联盟
Meaning
to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger
Example
The president vowed to **strengthen alliances with** global partners.
总统承诺**加强与全球伙伴的联盟**。
phrasal-verb

step into your power

完全拥抱你的力量、潜力和自信
Meaning
to embrace your strength, potential, and confidence fully
Example
She finally decided to **step into her power** and take charge of her life.
她最终决定**掌握自己的力量**并掌控自己的生活。
phrasal-verb

shore up the economy

在困难时期支持或增强经济
Meaning
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
Example
The stimulus package was introduced to **shore up the economy** after the crisis.
刺激方案是在危机后提出的，以增强经济。
idiom

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。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
phrasal-verb

simmer with frustration

感到未完全表达的愤怒或不满
Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
她在考试失败后**simmered with frustration**。
phrasal-verb

speak fondly of

以温暖或深情的方式谈论某人
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
她总是以深情的方式谈论她的第一位老师。
phrasal-verb

stand tall after failure

在经历失败后重新获得信心和尊严
Meaning
to regain confidence and dignity after experiencing defeat
Example
Real growth happens when you **stand tall after failure**.
真正的成长发生在你在失败后依然昂首挺立的时候。
idiom

small potatoes

微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
与石油出口相比，纺织贸易微不足道。
phrasal-verb

shut off

阻止或停止感觉情绪
Meaning
to block or stop feeling emotions
Example
He learned to **shut off** his emotions to stay strong.
他学会了**关闭**自己的情绪来保持强大。
phrasal-verb

spread out investment

通过分散投资来降低风险
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
在不同的行业中**spread out investment**是明智的。
phrasal-verb

show up

出现在活动中或到达一个事件
Meaning
to appear or arrive at an event
Example
Even though it was raining, most guests **showed up** on time.
尽管下着雨，大多数客人按时**出现**。
idiom

start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
phrasal-verb

sign off

结束信息、电子邮件或广播
Meaning
to end a message, email, or broadcast
Example
I’ll **sign off** here. Talk to you later!
我会在这里**sign off**。稍后再聊！
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。
idiom

stick together

互相支持，保持在一起
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
在困难时期，好的朋友们总是团结在一起。
idiom

sift out

从混合物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from a mix
Example
We need to **sift out** duplicate entries in the list.
我们需要 **sift out** 列表中的重复条目。
idiom

Speak the truth and shame the devil

即使这可能会造成麻烦或不适，也要说真话。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
她总是认为**说真话，羞辱魔鬼**是正确的方式。
phrasal-verb

set against

将一件事物与另一件事物进行比较；使某人反对某事
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
她的父母**反对**她去国外留学。
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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。
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stand around

无所事事地站着
Meaning
to spend time standing and doing nothing
Example
We were just **standing around** waiting for the bus.
我们只是站着等公交车。
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stand for yourself

自信地捍卫你的信仰或行为
Meaning
to defend your beliefs or actions confidently
Example
Always **stand for yourself** even when others disagree.
即使别人不同意，永远**坚持自己的立场**。
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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

split personality

一个人有两个非常不同的性格面
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
他有一个**分裂的个性**—有时友善，有时残忍。
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slow your pace

为了减轻压力，慢慢地移动或工作
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
当我感到紧张时，我提醒自己**放慢步伐**，轻松应对。
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step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
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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。
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settle into peace

达到内心平静与平衡的状态
Meaning
to reach a state of inner calm and balance
Example
After journaling, I finally **settled into peace**.
写完日记后，我终于**找到了平静**。
idiom

see the big picture

理解整体情况或目标
Meaning
to understand the overall situation or goal
Example
You need to **see the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，你需要**看到大局**。
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stand down

从争论或立场中退出以避免冲突
Meaning
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
Example
He decided to **stand down** instead of continuing the argument.
他决定退出，而不是继续争论。
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！
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stand united for

为某一事业或问题共同努力
Meaning
to act together in support of a cause or issue
Example
Nations must **stand united for** peace and prosperity.
各国必须**stand united for**和平与繁荣。
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spin out

失去控制并开始旋转
Meaning
to lose control and start spinning around
Example
The car **spun out** on the wet highway.
汽车在湿滑的高速公路上**失控**。
idiom

swept off your feet

突然并且强烈地被某人吸引
Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
她被他的魅力彻底迷住了。
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stay focused

保持注意力集中于目标，不受干扰
Meaning
to keep your attention on the goal without distractions
Example
Even during stressful times, it’s important to **stay focused** on your objectives.
即使在压力大的时候，也要专心致志于自己的目标。
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

sliding into DMs

在社交媒体上向某人发送私人消息，通常是调情
Meaning
to send a private message to someone on social media, often flirtatiously
Example
He started **sliding into her DMs** after seeing her post.
看到她的帖子后，他开始给她发私信。
idiom

scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
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？
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soak up

完全吸收并享受经历
Meaning
to absorb and enjoy an experience fully
Example
We sat by the sea to **soak up** the peaceful atmosphere.
我们坐在海边享受宁静的氛围。
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stand against

强烈反对或抵制某事
Meaning
to oppose or resist something strongly
Example
He decided to **stand against** the unfair law.
他决定反对不公正的法律。
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slim down

变瘦；减肥
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
她一直在锻炼以便为她的婚礼减肥。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
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stand firm on beliefs

即使他人不同意，仍然保持对自己价值观或观点的自信
Meaning
to stay confident in your values or opinions even when others disagree
Example
Leaders must **stand firm on beliefs** to earn respect.
领导者必须**在自己的信仰上坚定立场**，才能赢得尊重。
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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。
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sniff around

试图偷偷发现信息或出于好奇
Meaning
to try to find out information secretly or out of curiosity
Example
Reporters have been **sniffing around** for details about the case.
记者们一直在**四处嗅探**，试图了解案件的细节。
idiom

show one's true colors

揭示一个人的真实性格或感情，通常是在隐藏之后
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
他在慈善活动中做志愿者时终于展现了他的真实面目。
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shine on

尽管面临困难，依然保持愉快和积极
Meaning
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
Example
Even in tough times, she continues to **shine on**.
即使在艰难时期，她依然发光。
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smooth out

使情感或问题变得不那么粗糙或强烈
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
时间将会**平缓**你现在感受到的痛苦。
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show back up

在离开或缺席后返回
Meaning
to return after being away or absent
Example
He suddenly **showed back up** after months of silence.
他在几个月的沉默后突然**重新出现**。