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phrasal-verb

speed up

加速; 提高速度
Meaning
to go faster; to increase speed
Example
You need to **speed up** if you want to overtake that car.
如果你想超过那辆车，你需要加速。
idiom

encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
phrasal-verb

do up like a dog’s dinner

以夸张或炫耀的方式穿着或装饰
Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
她为派对**装扮得像狗的晚餐**。
idiom

lead by example

通过亲自做示范来向他人展示如何行为
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
一个真正的领导者总是以身作则。
idiom

A nervous wreck

一个非常担心或不安的人。
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
他在每次考试前都是**一个紧张的残骸**。
idiom

keep things bottled up

不表达你的情感或担忧
Meaning
to not express your emotions or worries
Example
He tends to **keep things bottled up** instead of talking about them.
他倾向于**把事情闷在心里**，而不是谈论它们。
phrasal-verb

level out

停止上升或下降并变得稳定
Meaning
to stop rising or falling and become stable
Example
Inflation rates are expected to **level out** by the end of the year.
预计到年底通货膨胀率将会稳定下来。
phrasal-verb

reach into

接触或与内心情感连接; 深入探索情感
Meaning
to access or connect with inner feelings; to explore emotions deeply
Example
She tried to **reach into** her own pain to understand his suffering.
她试图 **reach into** 自己的痛苦，以理解他的痛苦。
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
phrasal-verb

budget time blocks

为任务计划特定的时间块
Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
我在周一为深度工作和补充时间安排预算时间块。
idiom

get a grip

控制你的情绪并理智地行事
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
别慌，控制一下自己！
idiom

tough cookie

一个坚强和坚定的人
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
她是一个**tough cookie**，从不轻易放弃。
phrasal-verb

bring before

将某人或某物提交给审判或讨论
Meaning
to present someone or something for judgment or discussion
Example
The case was **brought before** the court yesterday.
案件昨天被**提交到**法庭。
idiom

in one’s element

做自己擅长或喜欢的事情
Meaning
doing something one is good at or enjoys
Example
He’s **in his element** when he’s cooking for friends.
他在为朋友做饭时**在他的元素中**
phrasal-verb

reach consensus on

在讨论后就某个问题达成共识
Meaning
to agree collectively on an issue after discussion
Example
Delegates finally **reached consensus on** the new global trade policy.
代表们最终**就**新全球贸易政策达成了共识。
idiom

chew someone out

生气地责骂或批评某人
Meaning
to angrily scold or criticize someone
Example
The coach **chewed out** the team for their poor performance.
教练因为球队糟糕的表现而责骂了球队。
idiom

behind closed doors

私下里; 秘密地
Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
交易是在闭门造车的情况下达成的。
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

break into phases

将项目分成更小的部分或阶段
Meaning
to divide a project into smaller parts or stages
Example
We decided to **break the project into phases** to manage it more effectively.
我们决定将项目分成多个阶段来更有效地管理。
idiom

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

始终保持乐观，但为任何结果做好准备。
Meaning
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.
Example
She was nervous about the exam but decided to **hope for the best, prepare for the worst**.
她对考试感到紧张，但决定**希望最好，准备最坏**。
idiom

you’ve got this

安慰某人，告诉他们可以应对某个情况
Meaning
to reassure someone that they can handle a situation
Example
Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!
不用担心演讲—**你搞定了**！
idiom

turn dreams into reality

实现长期渴望的事情
Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
通过努力和奉献，你可以把梦想变为现实。
idiom

brush up on

提高某人的技能或知识
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.
她决定提高她的绘画技巧。
phrasal-verb

take over as

接替之前由他人担任的职位或责任
Meaning
to assume a new position or responsibility previously held by someone else
Example
She will **take over as** the new HR manager next month.
她将于下个月接任新的HR经理。
idiom

hit a bump in the road

遇到暂时的问题或挫折
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
我们的项目**hit a bump in the road**，但我们很快就能恢复。
idiom

conversion rate

网站访问者中采取期望行动（如购买或注册）的百分比。
Meaning
The percentage of visitors to a website who take a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up.
Example
Our **conversion rate** has significantly improved after the redesign of the website.
网站重新设计后，我们的**转化率**显著提高了。
phrasal-verb

open the heart to

向某人表达真诚的情感
Meaning
to express your honest emotions to someone
Example
He finally **opened his heart to** his parents.
他终于 **向父母敞开了心扉**。
phrasal-verb

push on with

继续做某事，充满能量和努力
Meaning
to continue doing something with energy and effort
Example
Even when tired, he **pushed on with** his training.
即使感到疲倦，他仍然**坚持训练**。
phrasal-verb

bring in tariffs

对进口商品征税
Meaning
to introduce taxes on imported goods
Example
The government plans to **bring in tariffs** to protect domestic manufacturers.
政府计划征收关税以保护国内制造商。
idiom

get the credit

为某事获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
整个团队都努力工作，但只有他**得到了荣誉**。
idiom

take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
phrasal-verb

run along

离开或走开，通常对孩子们说
Meaning
to leave or go away, usually said to children
Example
It’s time to **run along** now, kids.
现在是时候走了，孩子们。
idiom

Don’t give up hope

继续相信事情会变得更好。
Meaning
Keep believing that things will get better.
Example
**Don’t give up hope**, miracles can happen any time.
不要放弃希望，奇迹随时可能发生。
idiom

a man of faith

一个坚信某个宗教或原则的人
Meaning
a person who strongly believes in a particular religion or principle
Example
He is known as **a man of faith** in his community.
他在他的社区被称为**信仰之人**。
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

reason out

通过逻辑思考找到答案或解决方案
Meaning
to find an answer or solution by logical thinking
Example
She tried to **reason out** the cause of the confusion.
她试图**推理**出困惑的原因。
idiom

take one for the team

为他人的利益做出牺牲
Meaning
to sacrifice for the benefit of others
Example
He **took one for the team** and stayed late to finish the report.
他为团队做出牺牲，直到很晚才完成报告
phrasal-verb

sit through

坚持直到结束某个长时间或无聊的事情
Meaning
to stay until the end of something that is long or boring
Example
We had to **sit through** a three-hour seminar on research methods.
我们不得不**坚持到底**参加一个关于研究方法的三小时研讨会。
phrasal-verb

invest in

将金钱、努力或时间投入到某事中，以获得利润或结果
Meaning
to put money, effort, or time into something to achieve a profit or result
Example
The country continues to **invest in** renewable energy projects.
该国继续投资于可再生能源项目。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

juggle work and life

同时管理工作和个人生活
Meaning
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
Example
It's not easy to **juggle work and life**, but I try to do my best.
同时 **juggling 工作和生活** 不容易，但我尽力做到最好。
idiom

burst with joy

高兴得难以抑制情感
Meaning
to be so happy that it’s hard to contain emotions
Example
The parents **burst with joy** when their child won the prize.
当孩子赢得奖项时，父母**高兴得合不拢嘴**。
phrasal-verb

call back

回拨电话
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
我将在会议结束后**回电**。
phrasal-verb

pick on

不公平地对待某人或反复批评
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
不要**挑剔**你的哥哥；他没有做错什么。
idiom

take the scenic route

选择一条更长或更美的路线旅行
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
让我们沿着山间的风景路线走吧。
phrasal-verb

trade off between

平衡两个对立的事物或优先事项
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
各国常常在保护本国工业和推动自由贸易之间找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

stay connected with

与某人保持情感或沟通联系
Meaning
to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone
Example
Even after moving abroad, she **stays connected with** her old friends.
即使搬到国外，她仍然**保持联系与**她的老朋友。
phrasal-verb

tear up

开始哭一点
Meaning
to start crying a little
Example
She **teared up** during the emotional movie scene.
她在电影的情感场景中**流泪**。
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

hold firm

保持自信，不让恐惧或怀疑占据主导地位
Meaning
to stay confident and not let fear or doubt take over
Example
In the face of criticism, she continued to **hold firm** to her beliefs.
面对批评，她继续坚定信念。
idiom

keep your cards close to your chest

保持你的计划或意图秘密
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
她在谈判中总是把自己的底牌藏得很紧。
phrasal-verb

lean into uncertainty

接受并拥抱变化的未知方面
Meaning
to accept and embrace the unknown aspects of change
Example
Successful leaders **lean into uncertainty** rather than fear it.
成功的领导者**lean into uncertainty**而不是害怕它。
idiom

have big plans

对未来有重要或雄心勃勃的计划
Meaning
to have important or ambitious goals for the future
Example
He **has big plans** to expand his business overseas.
他有扩大自己海外业务的宏伟计划。
phrasal-verb

nudge teammates gently

礼貌地提醒同事某事
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
如果缺少跟进说明，我会**nudge teammates gently**。
phrasal-verb

flare with joy

突然感到或表现出极大的幸福
Meaning
to suddenly feel or show great happiness
Example
His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.
当他再次看到他的家人时，他的脸上充满了喜悦。
idiom

under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。
phrasal-verb

follow along in chat

在在线会议期间跟上消息
Meaning
to keep up with messages during an online meeting
Example
Participants **follow along in chat** while the speaker demos the tool.
参与者在演讲者演示工具时，**跟随聊天**。
idiom

give it your all

尽全力或用尽全部精力
Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
如果你尽全力，不论结果如何，你都会为自己感到自豪。
phrasal-verb

stand out as

以某种特质脱颖而出
Meaning
to be noticeable or recognized as having a particular quality
Example
She really **stood out as** a confident and fair leader.
她真的以一个自信和公正的领导者的身份脱颖而出。
phrasal-verb

buckle up

系好安全带以确保安全
Meaning
to fasten your seatbelt for safety
Example
Don’t forget to **buckle up** before the car moves.
出发前别忘了系好安全带。
phrasal-verb

doubt about

对某事感到不确定
Meaning
to have uncertainty regarding something
Example
I have serious **doubts about** his honesty.
我对他的诚实有严重的**疑虑**。
phrasal-verb

stand up for your values

自信地捍卫你相信的事物
Meaning
to defend what you believe in confidently
Example
True confidence means you **stand up for your values**, even when others disagree.
真正的自信意味着即使别人不同意，你也会**为你的价值观站出来**。
phrasal-verb

send over

通过数字方式传输或交付某物给另一个人或团队
Meaning
to transmit or deliver something digitally to another person or group
Example
I’ll **send over** the final document once it’s approved.
一旦文件获得批准，我会发送最终文件。
idiom

free as a bird

完全自由；没有任何限制
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
辞掉工作后，他感到自己完全自由了。
phrasal-verb

build upon feedback

利用团队反馈来改进或开发某些东西
Meaning
to use team feedback to improve or develop something
Example
We should **build upon feedback** from our colleagues.
我们应该基于同事们的反馈意见进行改进。
phrasal-verb

lash out at work

在工作场所激烈表达愤怒
Meaning
to express anger sharply in the workplace
Example
It's better to breathe than to **lash out at work** over a comment.
最好深呼吸，而不是因为一句评论在工作中发火。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
idiom

get your money’s worth

从你支付的费用中获得价值或满足感
Meaning
to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for
Example
That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.
这款智能手机非常耐用——你真的**得到了你花的钱的价值**。
phrasal-verb

speak out against injustice

公开反对不公正
Meaning
to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
Example
Activists continued to **speak out against injustice** despite threats.
活动家们尽管面临威胁，仍然继续公开反对不公正。
phrasal-verb

sync across

确保数据或操作在所有设备或平台上一致
Meaning
to make sure data or actions are consistent across devices or platforms
Example
All files automatically **sync across** your devices.
所有文件会自动在您的设备之间同步。
phrasal-verb

glow with happiness

洋溢着幸福
Meaning
to look very happy and healthy
Example
She **glowed with happiness** on her wedding day.
她在婚礼那天**洋溢着幸福**。
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

take up a new habit

开始定期做某事作为一种习惯或例行公事
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to **take up a new habit** of reading before bed.
她决定**养成一个新习惯**，就是睡前读书。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
idiom

parallel universe

一种完全不同或对比的情况
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
乡村的生活与城市相比，感觉就像一个**平行宇宙**。
idiom

the tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的一个小可见部分
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
我们收到的少数投诉只是**冰山一角**。
idiom

the apple of one's eye

某人或某事物被深深地珍爱或喜爱
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
她的儿子真的是她眼中的宝贝。
idiom

call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
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

Put your trust in someone

相信某人的诚实或能力
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
我选择信任她，她没有让我失望。
idiom

put your faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
她决定**把信任放在他身上**，让他负责这个项目。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

let your hair down

放松并自由地享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone **let their hair down**.
在派对上，每个人**放松自己并尽情享受**。
idiom

move ahead with

继续在某事上取得进展
Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll **move ahead with** the rollout.
尽管有所延迟，我们将继续进行部署。
idiom

ring a bell with someone

听起来熟悉或让某人想起某事
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
那个名字对我一点印象都没有。
phrasal-verb

loosen out

在紧张后放松肌肉或身体
Meaning
to relax muscles or body after strain
Example
Stretching helps you **loosen out** your body.
拉伸帮助你放松身体
idiom

feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后，我感到像是站在世界之巅。
phrasal-verb

pick back up

在休息后继续某事
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
我们从昨天停下的地方**继续**。
phrasal-verb

fall out

争吵; 停止做朋友
Meaning
to have an argument; to stop being friends
Example
They **fell out** over a small misunderstanding.
他们因为一个小误会而**不再是朋友**。
idiom

keep the fire burning

保持火焰
Meaning
to stay motivated and passionate about something
Example
Even after failure, he managed to **keep the fire burning**.
即使失败后，他仍然能够保持火焰。
idiom

long story short

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
**Long story short**, we missed the train.
简而言之，我们错过了火车。
idiom

to be in good shape

身体健康，体形良好
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
她每天锻炼以保持良好的体形。
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
idiom

be comfortable in your own skin

对自己是谁感到自信和幸福
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
她花了好几年才能在自己的皮肤中感到舒适。
phrasal-verb

live through

經歷或生還重要的歷史時期
Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents **lived through** times of great cultural change.
我們的祖先**經歷了**重大文化變革的時期。
idiom

weak link

系统中最脆弱或不安全的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
人类往往是网络安全中的薄弱环节。
phrasal-verb

apologize to

为你做的事向某人道歉
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
他为对老师的无礼行为向老师道歉。
phrasal-verb

keep inside

不向他人展示或告诉他们你的情感
Meaning
to not show or tell others about your emotions
Example
He tends to **keep** his feelings **inside** instead of talking about them.
他倾向于将自己的感受**保持在心里**，而不是谈论它们。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into purpose

将痛苦转化为积极行动的动力
Meaning
to use one’s suffering as motivation for positive action
Example
She managed to **turn her pain into purpose** by helping others heal.
她通过帮助他人康复，成功地将自己的痛苦**转化为目标**。
phrasal-verb

appeal to

正式或真诚地请求某人帮助
Meaning
to ask someone earnestly or formally for help
Example
The charity **appealed to** the public for donations.
慈善机构**向**公众呼吁捐款。
idiom

change with the times

适应社会或科技的变化
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
为了在商业中保持相关性，重要的是要**与时俱进**。
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

cross over

从某一侧到另一侧
Meaning
to go from one side to the other side of something
Example
**Cross over** the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
穿过桥梁到达河流的另一侧。
idiom

take down

以书面形式记录信息
Meaning
to record information in writing
Example
Can you **take down** the meeting notes?
你能**记下**会议记录吗？
idiom

level the playing field

使情况对每个人都公平
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
新规定旨在为所有公司创造公平的竞争环境。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
phrasal-verb

light up

用灯光或喜悦照亮
Meaning
to illuminate or brighten with lights or joy
Example
The entire hall **lit up** as the cultural show began.
当文化表演开始时，整个大厅**亮了起来**。
idiom

the art of war

在困难情况下取得成功的策略或战术
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
将军研究了战争的艺术，为即将到来的战斗做准备。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
phrasal-verb

step up exports

增加在国外销售的商品数量
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods sold abroad
Example
The country aims to **step up exports** to reduce the trade deficit.
该国的目标是**增加出口**以减少贸易赤字。
idiom

party animal

喜欢去派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
她真是个**派对动物**，总是在周末外出。
phrasal-verb

chill with

与某人放松，度过轻松的时光
Meaning
to relax and spend calm time with someone
Example
I love to **chill with** my friends on weekends to refresh my mind.
我喜欢在周末和朋友们**chill**，以刷新我的思绪。
phrasal-verb

clean out

完全清除一个地方的不需要的事物
Meaning
to completely remove unwanted things from a place
Example
Volunteers worked to **clean out** the polluted river.
志愿者们努力清理污染的河流。
phrasal-verb

carve out power

通过持续的努力获得影响力
Meaning
to gain influence by persistent effort
Example
Community organizers **carve out power** through consistent meetings.
社区组织者通过不断的会议获得影响力。
idiom

crack down on

采取严格措施停止某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
城市计划对市中心的非法停车采取严格措施。
phrasal-verb

trip over

做事时犯下疏忽的错误
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
我在演讲时绊倒了我的话
phrasal-verb

cut back on mistakes

减少你犯的错误数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of errors you make
Example
To grow professionally, try to **cut back on mistakes**.
为了职业发展，尽量减少你犯的错误数量。
idiom

No guts, no glory

没有勇气，你无法取得成功。
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
他接受了挑战—**没有勇气，便没有荣耀。**
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
phrasal-verb

come forward to help

在需要时主动提供帮助
Meaning
to volunteer or offer assistance when needed
Example
Many citizens **came forward to help** the victims of the earthquake.
许多市民在地震中**主动帮助了**受灾的受害者。
idiom

Catwalk queen

一个非常自信又时尚的女人，就像模特一样
Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
她走进房间，像一个T台女王。