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phrasal-verb

speak warmly of

热情或感激地谈论某人
Meaning
to talk kindly or appreciatively about someone
Example
Everyone **speaks warmly of** her generosity and kindness.
每个人都热情地谈论她的慷慨和善良。
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**。
phrasal-verb

set up a subsidiary

建立由更大公司控制的较小公司
Meaning
to establish a smaller company controlled by a larger one
Example
They decided to **set up a subsidiary** in Singapore to handle regional operations.
他们决定在新加坡设立一家子公司来处理区域性操作。
phrasal-verb

stand up with

表达团结或支持某人
Meaning
to show solidarity or support for someone
Example
We should **stand up with** colleagues who are treated unfairly.
我们应该**支持**那些被不公正对待的同事。
phrasal-verb

scale down

减少某物的大小、成本或范围
Meaning
to reduce the size, cost, or extent of something
Example
Due to rising costs, the company had to **scale down** its expansion plans.
由于成本上升，公司不得不**缩小**其扩张计划。
phrasal-verb

show around

带领某人参观一个地方
Meaning
to give someone a guided tour of a place
Example
I will **show around** our office to the new interns.
我将带领新实习生参观我们的办公室。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
idiom

set a good example

以一种方式行为，向他人展示他们应该如何行动
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
父母应该为孩子们**树立一个好榜样。**
idiom

see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.
他们终于在商业交易上达成了一致。
idiom

social proof

其他人的行为对自己行为的影响
Meaning
the influence that other people’s actions have on one’s own behavior
Example
Positive reviews serve as **social proof** for new customers.
正面评论作为新客户的**社交证明**。
phrasal-verb

stay on

保持连接或继续工作
Meaning
to remain connected or continue working
Example
Can you **stay on** the call until we finish the report?
你能保持在电话中直到我们完成报告吗？
phrasal-verb

skid off

失控地从表面或道路滑出
Meaning
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
Example
The bus **skidded off** the icy road.
公交车**滑出**了结冰的道路。
phrasal-verb

snap out

突然停止悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly stop being sad or depressed
Example
He needs to **snap out** of that bad mood.
他需要从那种糟糕的心情中走出来。
idiom

sleep it off

通过睡觉来恢复疲劳或疾病
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
他喝得太多了，需要睡一觉来恢复。
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。
idiom

see the light

最终理解或接受真相或新观念
Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
经过多年的否认，他终于看到了真相。
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。
idiom

step on it

加快速度；快点
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
我们迟到了——快点！
idiom

stay on task

继续专注于需要做的事情
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
即使事情变得困难，也要尽量**stay on task**
idiom

stay calm

保持冷静，不要惊慌
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
不用担心，只要保持冷静，然后仔细想一想。
phrasal-verb

step into strength

尽管害怕，仍然接受自己的信心和力量
Meaning
to embrace one’s confidence and power despite fear
Example
She decided to **step into strength** and face her fears.
她决定**step into strength**，面对她的恐惧。
phrasal-verb

stand over

仔细观察某人，以确保他们做事正确
Meaning
to watch someone closely to ensure they do something correctly
Example
The teacher **stood over** the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间**密切观察**学生。
phrasal-verb

spin off into

从某物发展并成为一个独立的项目
Meaning
to develop from something and become a separate project
Example
Our AI pilot might **spin off into** a full analytics product.
我们的AI试点可能会发展成一个完整的分析产品。
phrasal-verb

step around

移动以避免某物；绕过问题或规则
Meaning
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
Example
He tried to **step around** the issue instead of facing it directly.
他试图绕过问题，而不是直接面对。
idiom

set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

set in

当像雨或寒冷这样的不愉快的事情开始并且似乎可能会继续下去时
Meaning
when something unpleasant like rain or cold begins and seems likely to continue
Example
The cold season has **set in**, and we need to wear warm clothes.
寒冷的季节已经**set in**，我们需要穿上暖和的衣服。
phrasal-verb

scale out

扩展或增加某物的大小或容量
Meaning
to expand or grow the size or capacity of something
Example
The company plans to **scale out** its operations to new markets.
公司计划将其操作 **扩展外** 到新市场。
phrasal-verb

scale down to

减少大小或容量以适应较小的需求
Meaning
to reduce the size or capacity to fit a smaller need
Example
The company had to **scale down to** a smaller data center to cut costs.
公司不得不缩小到一个较小的数据中心以削减成本。
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。
phrasal-verb

speak up for

自信地为自己或他人辩护或支持
Meaning
to defend or support yourself or someone else confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for** yourself when you know you’re right.
当你知道自己是对的时，你需要为自己**speak up for**。
idiom

see stars

感到头晕或眩晕，通常是在被撞之后
Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
他撞到了头，开始看到星星。
idiom

shoot for the moon

瞄准非常高或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
他决定 **瞄准非常高的目标** 并申请哈佛。
phrasal-verb

shift toward

向某个新方向改变关注、态度或方向
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
已经出现了全球向可持续生活方式的转变。
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

second to none

最好; 比其他人都好
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
她的烹饪无人能敌。
phrasal-verb

shift mindset

改变对某事的思考方式
Meaning
to change the way one thinks about something
Example
Leaders must **shift mindset** to embrace innovation.
领导者必须改变心态以拥抱创新。
phrasal-verb

set meeting notes live

发布最新的会议记录供所有人查看
Meaning
to publish the latest minutes for everyone to view
Example
Please **set meeting notes live** right after the session ends.
请在会议结束后立即设置会议记录为实时。
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

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。
idiom

street smart

拥有实际的智慧和经验，而不仅仅是书本知识
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.
他可能没有学位，但他非常**街头聪明**。
phrasal-verb

split profits with

根据协议平分利润或收益
Meaning
to share earnings or gains equally or based on agreement
Example
They decided to **split profits with** their local partners.
他们决定与当地合作伙伴分享利润。
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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

set up a business

开创自己的公司赚取金钱
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
很多人开创自己的事业，以创造自己的财务自由之路。
phrasal-verb

stay on top of

保持控制或与某事保持更新
Meaning
to remain in control or keep updated with something
Example
It’s important to **stay on top of** your emails to stay productive.
保持对你的电子邮件**保持跟进**，以保持高效。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

scale up exports

扩大出口
Meaning
to expand the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The company plans to **scale up exports** to reach new markets.
公司计划**扩大出口**以进入新市场。
phrasal-verb

stay logged in

保持连接在线账户或平台
Meaning
to remain connected to an online account or platform
Example
You can **stay logged in** to avoid entering your password every time.
你可以**stay logged in**，以避免每次都输入密码。
phrasal-verb

stand up

站起来
Meaning
to rise to a standing position
Example
Everyone **stood up** when the teacher entered the room.
当老师进入房间时，所有人都**站了起来**。
phrasal-verb

soak in

完全享受或欣赏一个积极的感觉或时刻
Meaning
to fully enjoy or appreciate a positive feeling or moment
Example
She closed her eyes to **soak in** the beauty of the sunset.
她闭上眼睛来完全欣赏日落的美丽。
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stand together

团结一致，共同为某一事业而行动
Meaning
to unite and act as one in support of a cause
Example
Communities must **stand together** to fight social injustice.
社区必须团结一致以对抗社会不公。
phrasal-verb

spring up

像春天的植物一样突然出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow suddenly, like plants in spring
Example
New flowers **sprang up** after the first rain of spring.
在春天的第一次雨后，新花 **冒出来**。
phrasal-verb

scroll through

向下或向上滚动页面以查看内容
Meaning
to move down or up a page to look at content
Example
I spent an hour **scrolling through** Instagram last night.
我昨晚花了一个小时 **浏览** Instagram。
idiom

set the bar high

设定高标准或期望
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
她的成就为未来的领导者设定了高标准。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
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

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

show appreciation for

表现你对某事的重视
Meaning
to demonstrate that you value something
Example
We should **show appreciation for** the team’s hard work.
我们应该**表达对**团队辛勤工作的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

speak down to

用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
不要以居高临下的态度与同事交谈；平等对待他们。
idiom

stand up for something

支持或捍卫你所相信的事情
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
她总是**为她所相信的事情站出来**，即使很困难。
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。
phrasal-verb

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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see about

处理某事; 安排某事
Meaning
to deal with something; to arrange for something
Example
I’ll **see about** getting us some tickets for the concert.
我会看看能不能为音乐会弄到一些票。
idiom

Spread like wildfire

变得非常快速地广为人知。
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
他们订婚的消息**像野火一样传播**。
phrasal-verb

steer someone toward

引导某人做出有益的选择
Meaning
to guide a person toward a helpful choice
Example
Mentors **steer interns toward** roles that match their strengths.
导师们引导实习生走向与他们的优势匹配的角色。
phrasal-verb

stir up demand

增加或刺激消费者需求
Meaning
to increase or stimulate consumer demand
Example
Lower interest rates can **stir up demand** for housing and cars.
较低的利率可能会增加住房和汽车的需求。
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stick it out

坚持做一件困难的事直到结束
Meaning
to continue doing something difficult until the end
Example
Even though the job was hard, he decided to **stick it out**.
虽然这份工作很难，但他决定坚持到最后。
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stand out

非常显眼; 比其他人更好
Meaning
to be very noticeable; to be better than others
Example
Her bright dress really **stood out** at the party.
她的亮丽衣服在派对上确实**脱颖而出**。
idiom

smell a rat

怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
当他给我免费票时，我感觉不对劲。
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set out new goals

定义或开始追求新的目标
Meaning
to define or start pursuing new objectives
Example
The innovation team **set out new goals** for sustainable business models.
创新团队为可持续的商业模型设定了新的目标。
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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**。
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

speak out against

公开表达反对某事
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
许多市民公开表达了对不公平法律的反对。
idiom

shoulder the burden

承担困难或不愉快事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
她不得不承担照顾家庭的重担。
idiom

seal the deal

达成或确认协议
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
提供折扣帮助我们与客户**达成协议**。
phrasal-verb

sign out of

从在线账户退出
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
使用计算机实验室后，请记得退出您的账户。
idiom

sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
phrasal-verb

shade in concepts

在思想的图画中添加色调或细节
Meaning
to add tone or detail to drawings of ideas
Example
Designers **shade in concepts** to show light and depth in the sketch.
设计师们**shade in concepts**以显示草图中的光线和深度。
idiom

see off

陪某人去送行
Meaning
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
Example
We’ll **see off** the guests at the station.
我们会去车站送客人。
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stand up against injustice

反对不公正待遇或压迫
Meaning
to resist unfair treatment or oppression
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up against injustice** in their country.
市民们聚集起来在他们的国家**反对不公正**。
phrasal-verb

stay up

保持清醒比平常晚
Meaning
to remain awake later than usual
Example
If you **stay up** too late, you’ll feel tired in the morning.
如果你**熬夜**太晚，你早上会感到疲倦。
phrasal-verb

scale into

随着时间的推移逐步投资，而不是一次性投入
Meaning
to invest gradually over time instead of all at once
Example
It's wise to **scale into** the market rather than investing everything at once.
明智的做法是**逐步进入**市场，而不是一次性投资。
phrasal-verb

stand up for

捍卫或支持某人的权利或观点
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions
Example
Parents should **stand up for** their children when they are treated unfairly.
当孩子们受到不公平对待时，父母应该为他们**stand up for**。
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
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。
phrasal-verb

settle for

接受不完美的事物，因为没有更好的选择
Meaning
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option
Example
He didn’t like the first design but had to **settle for** it due to time constraints.
他不喜欢第一个设计，但由于时间限制，他不得不将就它。
phrasal-verb

set aside for

为虚拟会议或工作预留特定时间
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
我每天早上预留一小时检查电子邮件。
idiom

self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
phrasal-verb

stand up for values

即使很困难，也要捍卫重要的信念或原则
Meaning
to defend important beliefs or principles even when it's hard
Example
A respected leader always **stands up for values** under pressure.
一位受人尊敬的领导在压力下总是捍卫价值观。
idiom

stand the test of time

在长时间内保持有价值或成功
Meaning
to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time
Example
His leadership principles have **stood the test of time** and are still relevant today.
他的领导原则已经**经得起时间的考验**，今天仍然具有相关性。
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SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
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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！
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state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
phrasal-verb

step up for

在团队情况下承担责任或展示领导力
Meaning
to take responsibility or show leadership in a group situation
Example
When the manager was away, Sara **stepped up for** the team.
当经理不在时，萨拉承担了团队的责任。
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set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
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speak one’s mind

准确地说出自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
她总是**说出自己的想法**，即使这让人不高兴。
phrasal-verb

shut someone down

阻止某人说话或表达自己
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves
Example
He tried to **shut her down** whenever she disagreed.
每当她不同意时，他总是试图**让她闭嘴**。
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

scale forward

逐步扩大运营或活动，朝着增长的方向发展
Meaning
to expand operations or activities progressively toward growth
Example
The organization plans to **scale forward** its social impact programs.
该组织计划**向前扩展**其社会影响力项目。
phrasal-verb

shift to

转移或改变焦点、方法或责任
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
我们的公司计划转向混合工作模式。
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。
phrasal-verb

send across

将信息或感情清楚地传达给他人
Meaning
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
Example
His speech **sent across** a strong message of cooperation.
他的演讲**传达**了一个强有力的合作信息。
phrasal-verb

step onto

通过行走或攀爬移动到表面
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
他自信地走上舞台，准备发表演讲。
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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。
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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。
phrasal-verb

stand strong with

在困难时刻支持并团结某人
Meaning
to remain supportive and united with someone in difficulty
Example
Families should **stand strong with** each other during hard times.
家庭成员应在困难时刻互相支持并团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

soak up the moment

充分享受和欣赏一个快乐的时刻
Meaning
to fully enjoy and appreciate a happy situation
Example
She stood on the beach, **soaking up the moment**.
她站在海滩上，充分享受那一刻。
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show someone the ropes

教某人如何做一项任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
她在我第一天上班时花时间教我 ropes。
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

step up productivity

提高产出或表现水平
Meaning
to increase the level of output or performance
Example
The company is taking steps to **step up productivity** across departments.
公司正在采取措施在各部门提高生产力。
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strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
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

speak up against

公开反对某事
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
许多年轻人在他们的社区中公开反对不公正。
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sleep like a log

睡得又深又香
Meaning
to sleep very deeply and soundly
Example
After the long journey, I **slept like a log** all night.
长途旅行后，我整晚都睡得像木头一样。
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Seed funding

用于启动企业的初始资本。
Meaning
Initial capital used to start a business.
Example
They received **seed funding** from angel investors.
他们从天使投资者那里获得了**种子资金**。
phrasal-verb

speak softly

轻声说话
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
在公共场所，礼貌地**轻声说话**。
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set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
phrasal-verb

sign on to

正式同意加入或支持某事
Meaning
to agree to join or support something officially
Example
Several parents **sign on to** the new mentorship program this week.
几个家长本周**加入**了新的辅导计划。
phrasal-verb

spotlight progress

突出已经取得的积极步骤
Meaning
to highlight positive steps that have been made
Example
We **spotlight progress** in standups so hope stays alive.
我们在站立会议中突出**spotlight 进展**，以保持希望的活力。