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phrasal-verb

speak up about

诚实地谈论你做错的事情
Meaning
to talk honestly about something you did wrong
Example
He decided to **speak up about** his past mistakes.
他决定**诚实地谈论**他过去的错误。
phrasal-verb

find common ground with

找到共同利益，以便更容易合作
Meaning
to identify shared interests so cooperation is easier
Example
Negotiators **find common ground with** each side before drafting terms.
谈判人员在起草条款之前，与各方找到共同点。
phrasal-verb

soak away stress

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

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
phrasal-verb

pay up

支付所有欠的钱，尤其是不情愿地
Meaning
to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly
Example
He refused to **pay up** until the work was completed.
他拒绝了**支付**，直到工作完成。
idiom

freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
phrasal-verb

ease down

变得不那么强烈或情绪化；逐渐放松
Meaning
to become less intense or emotional; to relax gradually
Example
After the stressful week, things started to **ease down**.
在压力大的这一周后，事情开始逐渐放松。
idiom

out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

artificial genius

由人类创造的极其聪明的系统
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
聊天机器人已成为人工智慧的代表。
idiom

Cook the books

伪造财务记录以掩盖损失或盗窃。
Meaning
To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft.
Example
The accountant was fired for trying to **cook the books**.
那位会计因为试图篡改账目而被解雇。
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

brush off negativity

忽视或拒绝负面情绪或评论
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss negative emotions or comments
Example
He just **brushed off** the negativity and stayed focused.
他只是**刷掉**消极情绪并保持专注。
phrasal-verb

log personal bests

记录你的最佳成就
Meaning
to record your top achievements
Example
Athletes **log personal bests** to track how training pays off.
运动员**记录个人最佳成绩**来跟踪训练成果。
idiom

throw in the towel

放弃或退出
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
经历多次失败后，他放弃了。
phrasal-verb

connect emotionally with

与某人分享并理解情感，达到更深层次
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
与伴侣**情感上联系**对建立健康的关系至关重要。
idiom

nest egg

为未来储存的钱
Meaning
money saved for the future
Example
They’ve built a small **nest egg** for their retirement.
他们为退休建立了一个小小的 **储蓄**。
idiom

beyond one’s comprehension

太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
量子物理学**超出了我的理解范围**。
phrasal-verb

vote through

通过投票正式批准法律或提案
Meaning
to officially approve a law or proposal by voting
Example
Parliament **voted through** the education reform bill yesterday.
议会昨天**通过**了教育改革法案。
idiom

talk someone into something

说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** going to the gym with him.
他**说服我**和他一起去健身房。
phrasal-verb

appreciate for

认识到某人或某物的价值
Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
我真的**很欣赏你**为了完成工作而留下到很晚。
phrasal-verb

listen in on

偷偷听某人的谈话
Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught **listening in on** their private discussion.
他被抓到偷偷听他们的私人讨论。
idiom

Flash in the pan

显示潜力但很快失败的事物
Meaning
Something that shows potential but fails quickly
Example
His first success was just a **flash in the pan**.
他的第一次成功只是昙花一现。
phrasal-verb

team up for

为了共同的目标与他人一起做某事
Meaning
to join others in doing something together for a common goal
Example
Countries **team up for** global vaccination programs.
各国联合开展全球疫苗接种项目。
phrasal-verb

check around for

在不同地方寻找某物
Meaning
to look in different places in search of something
Example
We **check around for** scholarships before settling on a program.
我们在选择程序之前寻找奖学金。
idiom

bosom friends

非常亲密和亲切的朋友
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
他们从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
phrasal-verb

share in wins

与他人一起庆祝成功
Meaning
to celebrate successes together with others
Example
We **share in wins** with a quick shout-out during standups.
我们在站立会议中用快速的赞扬分享成功。
phrasal-verb

tune in to

对某事或某人变得意识到或反应
Meaning
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
Example
Good leaders **tune in to** their team’s needs and emotions.
好的领导者会关注团队的需求和情感。
phrasal-verb

identify with

感到与某个群体或文化相连，或理解他们的感受
Meaning
to feel connected to or understand the feelings of a group or culture
Example
I deeply **identify with** my ancestors’ struggles and values.
我深深地**认同**我的祖先的斗争和价值观。
idiom

on cue

在正确的时刻
Meaning
exactly at the right moment
Example
The dog barked **on cue** when the actor opened the door.
演员一开门，狗狗**准时**叫了。
phrasal-verb

keep moving

继续前进，不放弃
Meaning
to continue progressing without giving up
Example
Even when life gets tough, you must **keep moving**.
即使生活变得艰难，你也必须**继续前进**。
phrasal-verb

search for

在网上寻找特定的商品或产品
Meaning
to look for specific items or products online
Example
He **searched for** a discount on wireless headphones.
他找到了无线耳机的折扣。
idiom

to be like family

像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
我的邻居对我来说就像家人一样。
phrasal-verb

help up

在跌倒后帮助某人站起来
Meaning
to assist someone in standing after a fall
Example
He quickly **helped up** the old man who had tripped.
他迅速帮助跌倒的老人站起来。
idiom

edge in

逐渐插入或添加某物
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
他在会议结束之前成功地**边缘插入**了一个快速的问题。
phrasal-verb

press on

尽管有困难，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties
Example
Although he was tired, he decided to **press on** until he finished the task.
尽管他感到疲惫，他决定继续直到完成任务。
idiom

a blessing in disguise

看起来不好的事情但结果很好
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
失去那份工作是因祸得福。
idiom

take a chill pill

冷静下来或放松；不要过度反应
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, **take a chill pill**! It’s not that serious.
嘿，**冷静点吧**！没那么严重。
phrasal-verb

roll out

推出或引入新产品或服务
Meaning
to launch or introduce a new product or service
Example
The government plans to **roll out** new incentives for exporters.
政府计划为出口商推出新的激励措施。
phrasal-verb

bounce ideas off

与某人分享并讨论想法以获取反馈
Meaning
to share and discuss ideas with someone to get feedback
Example
I love to **bounce ideas off** my teammates before finalizing a plan.
我喜欢在最终确定计划之前，和我的队友们讨论想法。
idiom

call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
idiom

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
phrasal-verb

carry over to

将某些在一个情境中学到或使用的东西应用到另一个情境中
Meaning
to apply something learned or used in one situation to another
Example
You can **carry over** those skills **to** your new job.
你可以将这些技能**carry over**到你的新工作中。
phrasal-verb

adhere to

严格遵守规则、法律或信仰
Meaning
to follow or obey a rule, law, or belief strictly
Example
All organizations must **adhere to** government policies.
所有组织必须遵守政府政策。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
idiom

win hands down

轻松或令人信服地获胜
Meaning
to win easily or convincingly
Example
Our team **won hands down** in the final match.
我们的团队在决赛中轻松获胜。
idiom

take the fall for

代表他人承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
他决定为同事的错误承担责任。
idiom

trade blows

与某人争论或打架
Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
这两家竞争公司多年来一直在为市场份额而斗争。
idiom

patch over

掩盖问题而不真正解决
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
我们不能仅仅掩盖安全漏洞。
idiom

A friend to all is a friend to none

那些试图取悦每个人的人最终可能没有取悦任何人
Meaning
Someone who tries to please everyone may end up pleasing no one
Example
He is friendly to everyone, but he has no real close friends because **a friend to all is a friend to none**.
他对每个人都很友好，但他没有真正亲近的朋友，因为**每个人的朋友是没有朋友的**。
phrasal-verb

rise with confidence

在挫折后恢复自信
Meaning
to regain self-assurance after a setback
Example
After every failure, try to **rise with confidence**.
每次失败后，尝试**充满自信地站起来**。
phrasal-verb

work along with

与他人合作或协调努力
Meaning
to cooperate or coordinate efforts with others
Example
Researchers **work along with** NGOs to reduce ocean pollution.
研究人员与非政府组织一起工作，以减少海洋污染。
phrasal-verb

burn off

通过锻炼消耗能量或脂肪
Meaning
to use up energy or fat by exercising
Example
I go jogging every morning to **burn off** extra calories.
我每天早晨跑步来燃烧多余的卡路里。
phrasal-verb

tune into cravings

关注身体的需求
Meaning
to pay attention to what your body is asking for
Example
I **tune into cravings** so I notice when stress makes me want extra sweets.
我关注身体的需求，所以我注意到当压力让我想要更多甜点时。
idiom

hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
idiom

get a pat on the back

因为做得好而获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
他因完成项目而得到了背部拍打。
idiom

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
idiom

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
phrasal-verb

build alliances with

与其他团体或政党建立合作关系或协议
Meaning
to form partnerships or agreements with other groups or parties
Example
The party aims to **build alliances with** smaller political movements to strengthen its position.
该党旨在**建立与**较小的政治运动的联盟，以加强其地位。
idiom

a light bulb moment

突然的灵感或顿悟的时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
她在会议期间突然灵光一现。
idiom

can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
idiom

turn the other cheek

忽视侮辱或避免复仇
Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to **turn the other cheek** instead of fighting back.
他选择了**转过另一边脸**而不是反击。
idiom

A Catch-22

一种因为互相矛盾的条件而无法摆脱的困境。
Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
这是一个‘凯奇-22’——没有经验找不到工作，没有工作也得不到经验。
phrasal-verb

sit down to

聚集在一起共享一頓飯或慶祝活動
Meaning
to gather together to share a meal or celebration
Example
Every Friday, our family **sits down to** dinner together.
每週五，我們全家坐下來一起吃晚餐。
phrasal-verb

take up meditation

开始练习冥想
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
我最近开始练习冥想以减轻压力并感到更加平静。
phrasal-verb

boil with anger

愤怒到极点
Meaning
to be extremely angry
Example
She was **boiling with anger** when she found out about the unfair decision.
当她得知那个不公平的决定时，她愤怒至极。
idiom

pick a fight

故意挑起争论
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
不要**挑衅**他；他已经生气了。
phrasal-verb

cut it close

给某事留很少时间
Meaning
to allow very little time for something
Example
Leaving at 8:50 for a 9:00 meeting is **cutting it close**.
8:50离开去9:00的会议是**给某事留很少时间**。
phrasal-verb

adapt around

根据变化的情况调整计划或行为
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
我们需要快速适应新的市场趋势。
phrasal-verb

tear into

猛烈攻击或批评某人
Meaning
to attack or criticize someone fiercely
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after their poor performance.
教练在他们表现不佳后，**撕裂入**球员。
phrasal-verb

hit out at

愤怒地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something angrily
Example
The politician **hit out at** the media for spreading lies.
政治家因散布谎言而批评媒体。
phrasal-verb

choke on emotions

因强烈的情绪而难以说话
Meaning
to find it hard to speak because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on emotions** while giving her farewell speech.
她在做告别演讲时**哽咽在情绪中**。
idiom

hit the dance floor

开始跳舞，尤其是在派对上
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
让我们上舞池并展示我们的舞蹈！
idiom

sworn friends

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

crack the code

解决一个复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
花了好几个小时，但我们终于**破解了系统错误的代码**。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
phrasal-verb

build up

逐渐增加情感力量或自信
Meaning
to gradually increase emotional strength or confidence
Example
She’s been trying to **build up** her self-esteem after the breakup.
她在努力在分手后增加她的自尊。
idiom

full of confidence

对自己充满信心
Meaning
feeling very sure of yourself
Example
He walked into the interview room **full of confidence**.
他满怀信心地走进了面试室。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
idiom

by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。
phrasal-verb

step forward for opportunities

在机会出现时主动或自愿采取行动
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative when opportunities arise
Example
Ambitious employees often **step forward for opportunities** to learn and grow.
雄心勃勃的员工常常主动为学习和成长的机会挺身而出。
idiom

bottom out

达到最低点然后改善
Meaning
to reach the lowest point before improving
Example
Experts believe the market has **bottomed out**.
专家认为市场已经触底。
idiom

When there’s a will, there’s a way

只要有决心，就能找到实现目标的方法。
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
“有志者事竟成”，他通过完成比赛证明了这一点。
phrasal-verb

phase in reforms

随着时间的推移逐步引入变革
Meaning
to introduce changes gradually over time
Example
The administration plans to **phase in reforms** in the tax system.
政府计划逐步在税收体系中引入改革。
phrasal-verb

boost up sales

增加销售的商品数量
Meaning
to increase the number of products sold
Example
The new marketing plan aims to **boost up** sales during the holiday season.
新的营销计划目标是在假日季节期间**增加**销售。
phrasal-verb

rejoice in

对某事感到或表现出极大的喜悦或快乐
Meaning
to feel or show great joy or delight in something
Example
They **rejoiced in** their success after years of hard work.
他们在多年的辛勤工作后为他们的成功感到高兴。
phrasal-verb

choke on

因强烈情绪而感到说话或呼吸困难
Meaning
to have difficulty speaking or breathing because of strong emotions
Example
She **choked on** her words as she tried to explain how she felt.
她在试图解释自己感受时，**哽咽**了自己的话。
phrasal-verb

care for

照顾生病或需要帮助的人
Meaning
to look after someone who is sick or in need
Example
He **cares for** his elderly parents every day.
他每天照顾他的年迈父母
idiom

have a falling out

与某人发生争执或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
他们因钱的问题而发生了争执。
phrasal-verb

give away to

屈服于; 被某物取代
Meaning
to yield to; to be replaced by something
Example
The old traditions **gave away to** modern practices.
旧传统**让位于**现代实践。
phrasal-verb

roll in profits

开始赚取大量的钱
Meaning
to start earning a large amount of money
Example
After launching the new app, profits began to **roll in** quickly.
在推出新应用后，利润开始迅速**涌入**。
phrasal-verb

draw benefits from

通过合作获得好处或利益
Meaning
to gain advantages or profits through collaboration
Example
Both sides expect to **draw benefits from** this partnership.
双方期待从这次合作中**获得好处**。
phrasal-verb

blow up at

失去冷静并对某人大喊大叫
Meaning
to lose your temper and shout at someone
Example
She **blew up at** her brother for being late again.
她因哥哥再次迟到而对他发火。
idiom

fall through

失败
Meaning
to fail to happen
Example
Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.
如果暴风雨来临，我们的旅行计划可能会失败。
idiom

gain the upper hand

获得对某人的控制或优势
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
通过聪明的谈判，大使**获得了上风**。
phrasal-verb

choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
phrasal-verb

blend in

自然地成为某个团体或文化的一部分
Meaning
to become part of a group or culture naturally
Example
He tried to **blend in** by learning the local customs and traditions.
他通过学习当地的风俗和传统，努力融入其中。
idiom

scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
phrasal-verb

play down

让某事显得不如它实际重要或严肃
Meaning
to make something seem less important or serious than it is
Example
The minister tried to **play down** the controversy in the media.
部长试图在媒体中淡化争议。
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。
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

公开讨论敏感或具有挑战性的主题
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
我们的CEO鼓励大家**公开讨论**多样性问题。
idiom

jot down quickly

快速写下以免忘记
Meaning
to write something fast so you don’t forget
Example
**Jot down quickly** the ideas that come up in the meeting.
在会议中快速写下出现的想法。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
phrasal-verb

carry away

变得过于兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become overly excited or enthusiastic
Example
Don’t get **carried away** with the excitement.
不要因为兴奋而**被带走**。
phrasal-verb

log out

在完成工作后退出网站或应用程序
Meaning
to exit from a website or app after finishing your work
Example
Don’t forget to **log out** when you’re done.
完成后不要忘记**登出**。
phrasal-verb

partner up

为特定目标或项目组建合作伙伴关系
Meaning
to form a partnership for a specific goal or project
Example
Our firm decided to **partner up** with a local distributor in Africa.
我们的公司决定与非洲的本地分销商**partner up**。
idiom

weakest link

系统或小组中最脆弱的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
人为错误常常是网络安全中的**最薄弱环节**。
phrasal-verb

let emotions settle

让情绪随着时间自然平静下来
Meaning
to allow emotions to calm down naturally over time
Example
Take a break and **let your emotions settle** before reacting.
休息一下，让你的情绪平静下来再做反应。
idiom

brand ambassador

通过个人影响力推广品牌的人
Meaning
a person who promotes a brand through personal influence
Example
They hired a celebrity as their **brand ambassador**.
他们聘请了一位名人作为他们的**品牌大使**。
phrasal-verb

boost productivity

提高工人或行业的效率和产出
Meaning
to increase efficiency and output of workers or industries
Example
New technologies are helping factories **boost productivity**.
新技术帮助工厂提高生产力。
phrasal-verb

align efforts toward

将团队合作和行动指向共同目标
Meaning
to direct teamwork and actions toward a shared objective
Example
We need to **align efforts toward** achieving long-term goals.
我们需要将努力对准实现长期目标。
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。
phrasal-verb

flare up

突然变得愤怒或暴力
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or violent
Example
Their argument **flared up** again during dinner.
他们的争论在晚餐时**爆发**了。
phrasal-verb

call by

短暂访问
Meaning
to visit briefly
Example
I’ll **call by** your office tomorrow morning.
我明天早上会顺便到你的办公室。
idiom

burn your boats

承诺采取行动而没有退路
Meaning
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
Example
He **burned his boats** when he quit his job to start a business.
当他辞去工作并开始创业时，他**烧掉了自己的船**。
phrasal-verb

run off

突然离开; 做某事的副本
Meaning
to leave suddenly; to make copies of something
Example
He **ran off** without saying goodbye.
他没有说再见就离开了。
phrasal-verb

lighten your thoughts

让你的思维轻松
Meaning
to make your mind feel less heavy or serious
Example
Journaling helps me **lighten my thoughts** when I feel burdened.
当我感到沉重时，写日记帮助我**轻松我的思维**。
idiom

ease off on

减少某事的数量或压力
Meaning
to reduce the amount or pressure of something
Example
They decided to **ease off on** overtime this month.
他们决定这个月减少加班。
idiom

chapter and verse

提供关于某事的完整和准确细节
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
她可以引用**chapter and verse**来支持她的论点。
idiom

to hit it off

迅速成为好朋友
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
我们一见面就成了好朋友。
phrasal-verb

find up

意外地处于某种特定情况
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t plan to live in the city but somehow **found up** there.
他原本没有计划住在城市里，但不知怎么的，最后在那里。