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phrasal-verb

speak for others

代表缺席者表达关切
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
领导者应该代表其他不在场的人发声。
idiom

a trip down memory lane

回忆过去美好的事情
Meaning
to remember pleasant events from the past
Example
Looking through old photos was **a trip down memory lane**.
看着旧照片是一趟回忆之旅。
phrasal-verb

reach out with

向某人提供帮助或友善
Meaning
to offer help or kindness to someone
Example
The volunteers **reached out with** compassion and care.
志愿者们带着同情和关爱伸出了援手。
phrasal-verb

breathe through tension

通过平静的呼吸释放紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to use calm breathing to release tension or anxiety
Example
The best way to handle stress is to **breathe through tension** slowly.
应对压力的最佳方法是**通过紧张呼吸**来放松。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond

在情感上超越之前的限制或信念
Meaning
to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief
Example
She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.
她正在努力**克服**自己曾经的恐惧和疑虑。
phrasal-verb

come around

恢复意识；改变某人的看法
Meaning
to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion
Example
She finally **came around** to our way of thinking.
她最终改变了主意，接受了我们的想法。
phrasal-verb

come up against

面临问题或困难
Meaning
to face a problem or difficulty
Example
We **came up against** several obstacles during the project.
我们在项目期间遇到了几个障碍。
phrasal-verb

give back to

对一个曾经支持过你的社区或事业做出贡献
Meaning
to contribute to a community or cause that has supported you
Example
He believes everyone should **give back to** society in some way.
他认为每个人都应该以某种方式**回馈社会**。
phrasal-verb

get across

成功地传达一个想法，使别人能够理解
Meaning
to communicate an idea successfully so that others understand it
Example
He struggled to **get across** his main message to the audience.
他努力将他的主要信息传达给观众。
phrasal-verb

wonder about

对某事感到好奇或提问
Meaning
to be curious or question something
Example
I often **wonder about** what life will be like in ten years.
我常常想十年后生活会是什么样。
idiom

left speechless

如此惊讶以至于说不出话
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
她的慷慨让我惊讶得说不出话。
phrasal-verb

rise with courage

勇敢面对挑战并保持积极
Meaning
to face challenges bravely and stay positive
Example
We must **rise with courage** when life throws difficulties our way.
当生活给我们带来困难时，我们必须**勇敢地站起来**。
idiom

farm out

将工作交给别人做
Meaning
to give work to someone else to do
Example
The company decided to **farm out** its design work.
公司决定将其设计工作外包。
phrasal-verb

call for change

要求在政策或系统中进行改革或修改
Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.
活动家们**呼吁在投票系统中进行改革**。
idiom

if you ask me

用于表达个人意见，通常在没有被询问的情况下
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
如果你问我，他们做了一个错误的决定。
idiom

kick the bucket

死（非正式）
Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
他终于在长时间的疾病后**去世了**。
phrasal-verb

blast out

放音乐非常响亮
Meaning
to play music very loudly
Example
The neighbors were **blasting out** heavy metal all night.
邻居整晚都在播放重金属音乐。
phrasal-verb

clock out for

结束工作时间以做特定的事情
Meaning
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
Example
I **clock out for** lunch right at noon every day.
我每天中午12点准时下班去吃午餐。
phrasal-verb

open yourself to

允许自己体验情感或连接
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions or connections
Example
He finally decided to **open himself to** love again.
他最终决定再次向爱敞开心扉。
phrasal-verb

count upon

依赖某人或依靠某人获得帮助或支持
Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
当你需要帮助时，你可以永远依靠我。
phrasal-verb

burn through

非常快速地消耗能源或资源
Meaning
to use up energy or resources very quickly
Example
We’ve **burned through** our energy trying to meet the deadline.
我们为了赶上截止日期，**烧尽**了所有的精力。
idiom

stage fright

在观众面前表演前的紧张感
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
即使有经验的演员有时也会紧张。
idiom

Barking up the wrong tree

采取错误或被误导的行动方向。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我有罪，那你就找错对象了。
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

trickle down

从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
许多经济学家认为财富并不总是**trickle down**到穷人。
idiom

back away from

从某个情境中撤退或退出
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
他选择在争论升级之前**退出**。
phrasal-verb

set aside differences

忽略分歧，以便合作可以继续
Meaning
to ignore disagreements so cooperation can continue
Example
Partners **set aside differences** to finish the joint project.
合作伙伴们**set aside differences**以完成联合项目。
phrasal-verb

let yourself go

放松并享受，不用担心
Meaning
to relax and enjoy without worrying
Example
Sometimes you need to **let yourself go** and stop overthinking.
有时你需要**放开自己**，停止过度思考。
idiom

Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
idiom

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

保持与朋友的良好关系非常重要，但理解你的敌人也同样重要。
Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in **keeping your friends close and your enemies closer**.
他总是小心地观察竞争对手，因为他相信**保持朋友在身边，敌人更靠近**。
idiom

tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
idiom

get it right

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

stick with good habits

坚持好习惯
Meaning
to continue following positive routines or behaviors
Example
It’s important to **stick with good habits** even when you’re busy.
即使你很忙，也要坚持好习惯。
idiom

make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
idiom

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
idiom

natural language processing

一个人工智能领域，专注于计算机与人类语言之间的互动
Meaning
a field of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language
Example
Natural language processing enables AI systems to understand and respond to human speech.
自然语言处理使AI系统能够理解并回应人类语言。
idiom

kick the habit

停止做坏事或有成瘾性的事情
Meaning
to stop doing something bad or addictive
Example
After ten years of smoking, he finally **kicked the habit**.
吸烟十年后，他终于戒掉了这个习惯。
idiom

a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
phrasal-verb

speak for unity

表达促进全球和谐与理解的意见
Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
领导人经常在国际论坛上倡导团结。
phrasal-verb

carry forward surplus

将剩余的资金或利润转移到下一个财务期
Meaning
to move remaining funds or profit into the next financial period
Example
The company decided to **carry forward surplus** to strengthen future operations.
公司决定将盈余转移到下一个财务期，以加强未来的运营
phrasal-verb

protect against downturns

采取措施避免经济衰退期间的负面影响
Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can **protect against downturns** in the economy.
投资多样化可以 **保护免受衰退影响**。
idiom

act of kindness

帮助他人的单一好行为或姿势
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.
那真是一个美丽的善举。
idiom

An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
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

call into question

怀疑或挑战某事
Meaning
to doubt or challenge something
Example
The report **called into question** the company’s honesty.
报告**质疑**了公司诚信的问题。
phrasal-verb

come round

恢复意识
Meaning
to regain consciousness
Example
She fainted but soon **came round**.
她昏倒了，但很快恢复了意识。
phrasal-verb

set up dialogue

在国家之间建立正式或非正式的沟通
Meaning
to establish formal or informal communication between nations
Example
The leaders agreed to **set up dialogue** to discuss trade issues.
领导人同意建立对话以讨论贸易问题。
idiom

Speak from the heart

真诚和诚实地说话。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
当他道歉时，他真的发自内心地说话。
idiom

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
phrasal-verb

show off with

展示或使用某物以吸引注意
Meaning
to display or use something to attract attention
Example
She loves to **show off with** her stylish outfits.
她喜欢用她时尚的衣服来吸引注意。
phrasal-verb

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

hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
phrasal-verb

work out

通过讨论或努力找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
Example
They managed to **work out** their differences after the meeting.
他们在会议后解决了他们的分歧。
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

open Pandora’s box

开始做会引发许多意想不到问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
创造有感知的人工智能可能会打开伦理挑战的潘多拉盒子。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
phrasal-verb

phase out restrictions

逐步取消贸易限制
Meaning
to gradually remove limitations on trade
Example
The country plans to **phase out restrictions** on foreign imports over five years.
该国计划在五年内逐步取消对外国进口的限制。
phrasal-verb

ease out tension

减少或消除压力感
Meaning
to reduce or remove feelings of stress
Example
A warm bath helps to **ease out tension** from muscles.
温暖的沐浴有助于**缓解肌肉压力**。
phrasal-verb

crash out

因疲劳而突然入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly from exhaustion
Example
After a long day, I just **crashed out** on the sofa.
经过一天的辛苦工作后，我直接在沙发上睡着了。
phrasal-verb

check within

暂停并观察自己的情绪或心态
Meaning
to pause and observe your own emotions or state of mind
Example
Before reacting, **check within** to understand your feelings.
在反应之前，**check within** 以理解你的感受。
phrasal-verb

link economies through

通过贸易或投资连接不同的经济体
Meaning
to connect different economies via trade or investment
Example
The new corridor will **link economies through** improved infrastructure.
新走廊将通过改善的基础设施连接经济体。
phrasal-verb

phase into

随着时间的推移逐渐引入或开始某事
Meaning
to introduce or begin something gradually over time
Example
The company plans to **phase into** a new training system for employees.
公司计划逐步为员工引入新的培训系统。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
idiom

roll with laughter

uncontrollably 大笑
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
喜剧演员让全体观众不受控制的笑了。
idiom

the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
phrasal-verb

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
idiom

on good terms

保持友好和平的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
他们即使分手后仍然关系很好。
phrasal-verb

get by on

以有限的钱生活
Meaning
to manage to live with a certain amount of money
Example
Many families **get by on** a small income in rural areas.
许多家庭在农村地区靠有限的收入生活。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself up

在挫折后，情感或心理上的自我激励
Meaning
to encourage yourself emotionally or mentally after a setback
Example
He tried to **lift himself up** after the rejection.
他在被拒绝后尝试了**振作起来**。
idiom

jump out of your chair

从震惊或惊讶中突然反应
Meaning
to react suddenly from shock or surprise
Example
He **jumped out of his chair** when he heard the news.
他**从椅子上跳了起来**当他听到那个消息。
phrasal-verb

clam up with

因为害羞或恐惧突然停止说话
Meaning
to suddenly stop talking because of shyness or fear
Example
He **clammed up with** embarrassment when everyone stared at him.
当每个人盯着他看时，他因为羞愧而沉默。
phrasal-verb

build flexibility into

将适应性作为系统或计划的一部分
Meaning
to include adaptability as a part of a system or plan
Example
We need to **build flexibility into** our workflow to handle changes easily.
我们需要**在工作流程中建立灵活性**，以便轻松应对变化。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

stand together for unity

联合促进和平与相互尊重
Meaning
to join forces in promoting peace and mutual respect
Example
The nations **stood together for unity** during the summit.
各国在峰会期间**团结一致为团结**
idiom

top dog

最重要或最有权力的人
Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
他是公司里最重要的人。
phrasal-verb

fill your mind with peace

将你的思绪集中在平静和积极的感受上
Meaning
to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings
Example
Meditation helps you **fill your mind with peace**.
冥想帮助你**让你的心灵充满平静**。
phrasal-verb

follow along

跟上或理解正在说或展示的内容
Meaning
to keep up with or understand what is being said or shown
Example
The audience **followed along** as the journalist described the events.
观众**跟着**记者描述事件的进展。
phrasal-verb

bring in line

使某人或某物遵循规则或标准
Meaning
to make someone or something follow rules or standards
Example
The new CEO worked hard to **bring in line** all departments with the company’s vision.
新的CEO努力工作，使所有部门与公司的愿景保持一致。
idiom

break the law

犯下非法行为
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
任何**违法的人**都应该受到惩罚。
idiom

A friend is a treasure

一个真正的朋友是无价和珍贵的。
Meaning
A true friend is invaluable and precious.
Example
I've known her for years, and she's always been there for me; **a friend is a treasure**.
我认识她好多年了，她一直都在我身边；**朋友就是宝藏**。
phrasal-verb

drive up exports

提高出口
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods or services sold abroad
Example
The new trade policies are designed to **drive up exports**.
新的贸易政策旨在提高出口。
idiom

garbage in, garbage out

错误的输入数据将产生错误的结果
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
如果训练数据不佳，人工智能模型将失败——**garbage in, garbage out**。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
idiom

machine minds

指能够学习或思考的人工智能系统
Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of **machine minds** is reshaping industries worldwide.
‘机器思维’的崛起正在重新塑造全球产业。
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

off script

偏离预定的计划或演讲
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
在会议期间，他**离开剧本**并做出了一些大胆的陈述。
phrasal-verb

stick out

引人注目或不同; 继续做困难的事情
Meaning
to be noticeable or different; to continue doing something difficult
Example
You have to **stick out** the first few weeks of training.
你必须坚持训练的前几周。
idiom

hammer home

强调某事
Meaning
to emphasize something forcefully
Example
The trainer **hammered home** the importance of rest.
教练**强调**休息的重要性。
idiom

reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
phrasal-verb

fight against

反对或抵抗有害或不公正的事情
Meaning
to oppose or resist something harmful or unjust
Example
We must **fight against** discrimination in every form.
我们必须 **反对** 任何形式的歧视。
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
idiom

cry over spilt milk

为无法改变的事情而懊恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
为洒掉的牛奶哭是没有用的。
phrasal-verb

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

bear with

对某人或某事保持耐心
Meaning
to be patient with someone or something
Example
Please **bear with** us while we resolve the issue.
请在我们解决问题时耐心等待。
idiom

cry one’s heart out

因悲伤而痛哭
Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
她在分手后痛哭流涕。
idiom

drop a comment

在社交媒体帖子上留下消息或意见
Meaning
to leave a message or opinion on a social media post
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a comment** below if you liked the video.
如果你喜欢这个视频，不要忘记在下面**留下评论**。
phrasal-verb

head back

返回某个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
It’s getting late, we should **head back** to the hotel.
天色已晚，我们应该返回酒店。
phrasal-verb

lock in focus

全神贯注于手头的任务
Meaning
to give complete attention to the task at hand
Example
I **lock in focus** before presenting the quarterly strategy.
我在展示季度战略前**lock in focus**
phrasal-verb

cut out excuses

停止找借口并承担责任
Meaning
to stop making excuses and take responsibility
Example
If you want to improve, you need to **cut out excuses**.
如果你想进步，你需要**停止找借口**。
idiom

take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
phrasal-verb

cut through

快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
船轻松地穿过了平静的水面。
idiom

economic sanctions

一个国家对另一个国家施加的惩罚以影响其行为
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
欧盟实施经济制裁以迫使政权进行改革。
phrasal-verb

blend in with

与人或环境自然融合
Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
游客们常常试图与当地人融合，以便更好地体验文化。
phrasal-verb

stand by

在困难时期支持或忠诚于某人
Meaning
to support or remain loyal to someone, especially in difficult times
Example
She always **stands by** her brother no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是**站在**她哥哥的一边。
idiom

in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
idiom

to mend fences

修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship
Example
After their argument, they decided to **mend fences**.
在他们争吵之后，他们决定修复关系。
phrasal-verb

meet up to

达到或满足特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation
Example
Our design must **meet up to** the client’s expectations before the deadline.
我们的设计必须在截止日期之前满足客户的期望。
idiom

pan out

结果很好或产生了好的结果
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
幸运的是，我们的备用计划成功了。
idiom

set the wheels in motion

开始某事或启动行动
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
CEO的演讲**推动**了新项目的开展。
phrasal-verb

stay ahead of

比其他人更先进或更有准备
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
Students who review regularly **stay ahead of** the class.
定期复习的学生，领先于班级。
phrasal-verb

fire yourself up

使自己对某事感到兴奋或激励
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
他在比赛前通过听自己喜欢的音乐激励自己。
phrasal-verb

fill up

吃足够的食物让你感到饱
Meaning
to eat enough food so that you are full
Example
That soup really **filled me up**.
那汤真的 **让我吃饱了**
idiom

a blank slate

一个没有任何先前知识或经验的人
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
他像一张**空白纸**一样来到学校。
phrasal-verb

pull oneself together

恢复控制自己的情绪; 恢复镇定
Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
在哭了好几个小时后，她终于成功的**恢复了自己**，并冷静地面对了这个情况。
idiom

a tough decision to make

一个难以做出的决定，因为潜在的后果
Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
在两个工作机会之间做出选择是一个艰难的决定。
B1 proverb

easier said than done

某事说起来容易做起来难
Meaning
Something is more difficult to do than it sounds
Example
Getting a job is easier said than done in this competitive market.
在这个竞争激烈的市场中，找到工作说起来容易做起来难。
phrasal-verb

rinse off after

在活动后迅速洗净
Meaning
to quickly wash yourself following an activity
Example
I always **rinse off after** my evening workout.
我总是在晚上锻炼后冲洗。
idiom

Don’t lose heart

不要灰心。
Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
即使你失败一次，也不要灰心。
phrasal-verb

pay back

归还借来的钱
Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
我下周会归还我从你那里借的的钱。
phrasal-verb

take initiative

第一个采取行动或做出决定
Meaning
to be the first to take action or make a decision
Example
Employees who **take initiative** often grow faster in their careers.
那些**采取主动**的员工通常会在事业中更快成长。