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phrasal-verb

stand firm

在压力或怀疑下保持坚强，不放弃
Meaning
to remain strong and not give up under pressure or doubt
Example
He decided to **stand firm** in his beliefs despite opposition.
他决定在信仰上**坚定立场**，尽管面临反对。
phrasal-verb

point towards

指示方向或可能的原因
Meaning
to indicate a direction or possible cause
Example
The evidence **points towards** a financial motive.
证据**指向**一个财政动机。
idiom

red-eye flight

一个晚上晚些时候起飞并在早晨早些时候到达的航班
Meaning
a flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning
Example
I took a **red-eye flight** to save a day on my trip.
我坐了一个红眼航班来节省一天的旅行时间。
idiom

hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。
phrasal-verb

glow up

随着时间的推移变得更加自信、吸引或快乐
Meaning
to become more confident, attractive, or happy over time
Example
She really **glowed up** after starting her new job.
她在开始新工作后真的**变得更好了**。
phrasal-verb

mix in with

在一个群体中与其他人社交并融入其中
Meaning
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
Example
He tried to **mix in with** the team by joining their weekend activities.
他试图通过参加他们的周末活动来融入团队。
idiom

get your wires crossed

误解某人或某物
Meaning
to misunderstand someone or something
Example
We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
我们一定是**弄错了**，因为我以为会议是明天。
phrasal-verb

put up with

忍受或容忍不愉快的事情
Meaning
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
Example
I can't **put up with** his rude behavior anymore.
我再也不能忍受他粗鲁的行为。
phrasal-verb

bring down tariffs

降低进出口税
Meaning
to reduce taxes on imports or exports
Example
The new agreement aims to **bring down tariffs** between the two nations.
新协议旨在**降低关税**，促进两国之间的贸易。
idiom

Keep your head above water

设法在困难中生存或应对。
Meaning
Manage to survive or cope with difficulties.
Example
It’s hard, but I’m trying to **keep my head above water**.
很难，但我在尽力保持生存。
phrasal-verb

come up empty

未能实现或找到某事
Meaning
to fail to achieve or find something
Example
We searched everywhere but **came up empty**.
我们到处搜索，但**一无所获**。
idiom

go behind someone’s back

偷偷或欺骗性地做某事，反对某人
Meaning
to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone
Example
She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.
她**在我背后**告诉经理一切。
phrasal-verb

tune up

为了更好的表现而准备或调整乐器
Meaning
to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance
Example
The guitarist **tuned up** his instrument before the show.
吉他手在演出前**调音**了他的乐器。
phrasal-verb

back down on

在反对后撤回或让步立场
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
政府拒绝在其关于外国援助的立场上退让。
phrasal-verb

check in about

讨论或确认某事的状态
Meaning
to discuss or confirm the status of something
Example
Let’s **check in about** the deliverables before Friday.
让我们在周五之前讨论交付内容。
idiom

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
phrasal-verb

mop up

用拖把或布擦拭表面上的液体或污垢
Meaning
to clean liquid or dirt from a surface using a mop or cloth
Example
Use a towel to **mop up** the water you spilled.
用毛巾擦拭你洒的水。
idiom

full steam ahead

全力以赴地前进
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
团队正全力以赴地推进新的物流计划。
idiom

get the hang of it

学习或掌握某件新事物
Meaning
to learn or become skilled at something new
Example
Don’t worry, you’ll **get the hang of it** soon.
别担心，你很快就能 **掌握它**。
phrasal-verb

scale up to

增加大小、数量或生产水平，以满足更高的需求或需要
Meaning
to increase in size, amount, or production level to meet higher demand or needs
Example
The company plans to **scale up to** full production once the economy stabilizes.
公司计划在经济稳定后**扩大到**全面生产。
idiom

have it made

处于非常有利的位置以获得成功
Meaning
to be in a very good position for success
Example
With a stable job and a happy family, he really **has it made**.
有了稳定的工作和幸福的家庭，他确实是处于一个非常好的位置。
idiom

breaking the deadlock

结束没有进展的情况
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
谈判团队成功地**打破僵局**。
idiom

walk a fine line

在两个艰难的选择或对立的方面之间保持平衡
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
这位外交官不得不在诚实和机智之间**走钢丝**。
idiom

move past

克服或停止关注某事
Meaning
to overcome or stop focusing on something
Example
It’s time to **move past** the misunderstanding.
是时候**克服**这个误解了。
idiom

sick to death of something

对某事感到极度疲倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely tired or annoyed by something
Example
I’m **sick to death of** listening to his complaints.
我已经厌烦听他的抱怨了。
idiom

go through the motions

做事没有热情
Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
他在工作中只是走过场。
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。
phrasal-verb

cut someone off

打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
每次我试图解释时，她总是**打断我**。
idiom

the bots are taking over

指人工智能系统在各个行业中的日益广泛应用以及传统由人类完成的任务的自动化
Meaning
referring to the increasing use of AI systems in various industries; the automation of tasks traditionally performed by humans
Example
It feels like **the bots are taking over** every sector of business these days.
感觉如今在各行各业，**机器人正在接管**。
idiom

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
phrasal-verb

spread across

扩展到一个大区域或许多人之间
Meaning
to extend over a large area or among many people
Example
The global supply chain **spreads across** several continents.
全球供应链跨越多个大洲。
idiom

In the know

拥有大多数人没有的信息。
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
她总是知道公司机密。
idiom

as wise as an owl

非常聪明或博学
Meaning
very wise or knowledgeable
Example
My grandfather is **as wise as an owl**.
我的祖父**像猫头鹰一样聪明**。
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
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。
phrasal-verb

stay alert

保持警惕并关注危险
Meaning
to remain cautious and watchful for dangers
Example
Always **stay alert** when clicking unfamiliar links.
点击不明链接时始终**保持警觉**
idiom

feeling low

感到沮丧或不开心
Meaning
feeling depressed or unhappy
Example
I’ve been **feeling low** lately due to stress.
最近因为压力我感到很沮丧。
idiom

word of mouth

人们口耳相传的信息
Meaning
information spread by people talking to each other
Example
The news spread quickly by **word of mouth**.
消息通过口耳相传很快传播开了。
idiom

on background

提供给记者的信息，无法归属来源
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
官方在**on background**谈论新政策。
idiom

One step at a time

逐渐处理任务，而不是一次完成所有的任务。
Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take **one step at a time**.
别担心，只需**一步一步来**。
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。
phrasal-verb

let feelings out

表达情感，而不是把它们憋在心里
Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
重要的是**释放你的感情**而不是把它们藏起来。
phrasal-verb

cut down workforce

减少员工数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of employees
Example
Due to reduced demand, the factory **cut down workforce** by 20 percent.
由于需求减少，工厂将员工数量减少了20%。
idiom

make a vow

做出一个认真的承诺或誓言
Meaning
to make a serious promise or pledge
Example
They **made a vow** to stay together forever.
他们发誓永远在一起。
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。
idiom

botnet

一组感染了恶意软件的计算机网络，能够被黑客远程控制
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
黑客利用**僵尸网络**发动了大规模的DDoS攻击。
idiom

get along like a house on fire

很快成为好朋友并享受彼此的陪伴。
Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
他们上周见面，很快就成为了好朋友。
phrasal-verb

key up

使某人感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
to make someone feel nervous or excited
Example
She was **keyed up** before her first performance.
她在第一次表演前感到非常兴奋。
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。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

wild goose chase

一项无用或绝望的追求
Meaning
a useless or hopeless pursuit
Example
Looking for that document was a **wild goose chase**.
寻找那个文件简直是一个**无用的追逐**。
idiom

dream big

拥有雄心壮志的目标和愿望
Meaning
to have ambitious goals and aspirations
Example
If you want to achieve greatness, you must **dream big**.
如果你想成就伟大，你必须**敢于梦想**。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
idiom

in the red

负债；亏损
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
疫情过后，许多小企业都在亏损中。
idiom

words can’t express

言语无法表达我有多么感激
Meaning
used to show that you are very thankful beyond words
Example
**Words can’t express** how thankful I am for your support.
言语无法表达我对你支持的感激之情。
phrasal-verb

let in positivity

让积极的想法和情感进入你的思想
Meaning
to allow positive thoughts and emotions to enter your mind
Example
She tries to **let in positivity** every morning.
她每天早上都努力让积极的情绪进入自己的思想。
idiom

penny pincher

一个非常小心花钱的人
Meaning
someone who is very careful about spending money
Example
My uncle is such a **penny pincher** that he reuses tea bags.
我的叔叔是一个**penny pincher**，他重复使用茶袋。
idiom

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
phrasal-verb

switch off mentally

暂时停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems for a while
Example
On weekends, I try to **switch off mentally** and enjoy time with my family.
周末，我尽量**心理关闭**，享受与家人共度的时光。
idiom

blow away the cobwebs

在不活跃后让身心焕然一新
Meaning
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
Example
A short walk helped me **blow away the cobwebs**.
一次短暂的散步帮助我**焕然一新**。
idiom

do time

在监狱中度过时光
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
他因罪行被迫在监狱中度过时光。
idiom

a figure of speech

一种以非字面意义用于强调或效果的短语
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
当他说他能吃一匹马时，这只是**一种修辞手法**
phrasal-verb

cut in line

在排队中插队
Meaning
to move ahead of others waiting in a queue
Example
It’s considered rude to **cut in line** at the counter.
在柜台插队被认为是不礼貌的
phrasal-verb

toy with

不认真地考虑一个想法，没有严肃的意图
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been **toying with** the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
他一直在**玩弄**开发创意AI工具的想法。
phrasal-verb

respect differences

展示对意见或文化差异的欣赏
Meaning
to show appreciation for diversity in opinions or cultures
Example
A global citizen must **respect differences** among people.
一个全球公民必须 **尊重差异**。
idiom

ease into

慢慢地并舒适地进入一项新的活动
Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
教练帮助我们慢慢适应新日程。
idiom

lose ground

在一种情况下失去优势或控制
Meaning
to lose advantage or control in a situation
Example
During the talks, one side began to **lose ground** quickly.
在谈判中，一方迅速开始**失去地盘**。
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

a breath of fresh air

一些新鲜和令人耳目一新的东西
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
她积极的态度在办公室里就像一阵清新的空气。
phrasal-verb

storm out

愤怒地离开一个地方，像风暴一样
Meaning
to leave a place angrily, like a storm
Example
He **stormed out** of the room when we mentioned the weather again.
当我们再次提到天气时，他**愤怒地离开了房间**。
idiom

lay the blame on

指责某人对某件坏事负责
Meaning
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.
Example
They tried to **lay the blame on** the new employee.
他们试图将责任归咎于新员工。
phrasal-verb

deal around

非正式地在人们之间分享某物
Meaning
to share something among people informally
Example
He **dealt around** the snacks during the meeting.
他在会议期间分发了小吃。
phrasal-verb

step into roles

承担新的责任或职责
Meaning
to take on new responsibilities or duties
Example
She confidently **stepped into** her new managerial role.
她自信地承担了她的新管理角色。
phrasal-verb

keep perspective

在情绪化的情况下保持冷静和理智
Meaning
to stay calm and rational during emotional situations
Example
During conflicts, it’s important to **keep perspective** instead of overreacting.
在冲突中，保持冷静，而不是过度反应，至关重要。
phrasal-verb

set apart

使某物或某人独特或与众不同
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
创新设计可以使一个品牌从竞争对手中**脱颖而出**。
idiom

draw on

利用某物作为资源
Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
我们将利用去年的数据来做报告。
idiom

in the same frame

拥有共同的视角或理解
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
在我们开始之前，我们需要确保每个人都**在同一框架中**。
idiom

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
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

jump through hoops

做很多困难或复杂的事情以实现某事
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
我不得不做很多困难的事情才能让我的签证获批。
idiom

on the right side of the law

合法行事; 不违反任何法律
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
他想保持 **在法律的正确一方**。
phrasal-verb

break into new markets

成功进入新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The startup managed to **break into new markets** with its AI-powered tools.
这家初创公司通过其AI驱动的工具成功**打入了新市场**。
phrasal-verb

shine through

尽管面临挑战，仍清楚地展现自己的自信或才能
Meaning
to show your confidence or talent clearly despite challenges
Example
Her true confidence **shone through** during the interview.
她的真正自信在面试中**显现出来**。
idiom

political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
idiom

Hot off the press

新印刷的; 非常新的新闻
Meaning
Newly printed; very recent news
Example
The report was **hot off the press**, released just minutes ago.
报告刚刚印刷出来，几分钟前发布了。
idiom

go over

彻底审查或讨论某事
Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
我们可以一起审查议程吗？
phrasal-verb

go for

喜欢或选择某物
Meaning
to like or choose something
Example
Most kids **go for** ice cream over fruit.
大多数孩子更喜欢冰淇淋而不是水果。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
idiom

get one's ducks in a row

以适当和高效的方式组织事务
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
在我们开始之前，我们需要**把我们的鸭子排成一行**并完成计划。
phrasal-verb

crack down on corruption

采取强有力的措施来打击腐败
Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
新政府承诺采取强有力的措施来打击腐败。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to calmness

训练你的思想保持平静和放松
Meaning
to train your thoughts to stay peaceful and relaxed
Example
Try to **tune your mind to calmness** every morning through breathing exercises.
尝试每天早晨通过呼吸练习来**调节你的心态去平静**
idiom

music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
phrasal-verb

take against

没有明确原因开始讨厌某人或某事
Meaning
to begin to dislike someone or something without clear reason
Example
She suddenly **took against** her new neighbor.
她突然**对她的新邻居产生了反感**。
idiom

lock horns

陷入争吵或打斗
Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They **locked horns** over the new proposal.
他们**为新提案发生争执**。
idiom

nod in agreement

通过点头表示同意
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
当计划被解释时，每个人都点头表示同意。
idiom

thinking outside the bot

跳出自动化或程序化的解决方案，进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond automated or programmed solutions
Example
To solve this challenge, we need to **think outside the bot**.
为了解决这个挑战，我们需要跳出机器的思维框架。
phrasal-verb

phase through

逐步通过变化的阶段
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
公司计划通过几个步骤来现代化其操作，**逐步通过**。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
phrasal-verb

take off economically

开始快速增长或改善
Meaning
to start growing or improving rapidly
Example
After years of reform, the country's economy finally **took off economically**.
经过多年的改革，国家的经济终于**经济上起飞了**。
idiom

Media frenzy

媒体对某个故事的过度关注或兴奋。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
名人的逮捕引发了**媒体狂热**。
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depend upon exports

依赖出口以获得收入或增长
Meaning
to rely on exports for income or growth
Example
Many developing countries **depend upon exports** to boost their economy.
许多发展中国家依赖出口来促进其经济。
idiom

a burning desire

强烈和深切的渴望去实现某事
Meaning
a strong and intense wish to achieve something
Example
She has **a burning desire** to become the best in her field.
她有 **强烈的渴望** 成为她领域的最佳。
phrasal-verb

break past fear

克服恐惧并采取勇敢的行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and take courageous action
Example
You can only grow when you **break past fear** and take risks.
只有当你**克服恐惧**并承担风险时，你才能成长。
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**。
idiom

stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
idiom

hammer out a deal

经过长时间讨论达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
他们花了几个小时来**达成协议**，以便让双方都满意。
idiom

burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。
phrasal-verb

feel up to

感觉有能力做某事
Meaning
to feel capable of doing something
Example
He didn’t **feel up to** working overtime after such a long day.
在这么长的一天之后，他觉得自己没有能力做加班。
idiom

give someone a hard time

批评或严厉对待某人
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
老板因为我迟到而责备我。
idiom

driving innovation

领导或激发新的创意想法。
Meaning
leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
Example
The startup is **driving innovation** in renewable energy solutions.
这家初创公司在可再生能源解决方案中**驱动创新**。
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

look out for one another

在团队中照顾并保护他人
Meaning
to care for and protect others in the team
Example
Good teams always **look out for one another**.
优秀的团队总是互相关心。
phrasal-verb

back out of agreement

从协议或承诺中撤回
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or promise
Example
The government suddenly **backed out of agreement** with its allies.
政府突然**退出了与盟友的协议**。
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trade down for

以更简单或更便宜的替代品交换
Meaning
to swap for a simpler or cheaper alternative
Example
Some shoppers **trade down for** savings during slow months.
一些购物者在淡季期间为节省开支而**以更便宜的替代品交换**。
idiom

burning with envy

感到强烈的嫉妒
Meaning
feeling intense jealousy
Example
She was **burning with envy** when she heard about his promotion.
当她听说他的晋升时，她感到非常嫉妒。
phrasal-verb

cut down costs

减少开支
Meaning
to reduce expenses
Example
The manager suggested ways to **cut down** costs without affecting quality.
经理建议了几种方式来减少开支，而不影响质量。
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。
phrasal-verb

stand up after

在失败后重新获得信心或力量
Meaning
to regain confidence or strength after failing
Example
True leaders **stand up after** every fall.
真正的领导者**在每次失败后站起来**。
phrasal-verb

forward to

将收到的消息转发给另一个人
Meaning
to send a received message to another person
Example
Can you **forward** this message **to** the manager?
你能把这个消息转发给经理吗？
phrasal-verb

draw apart

彼此分开或远离
Meaning
to separate or move away from each other
Example
Over the years, the two friends slowly **drew apart**.
随着时间的推移，这两个朋友慢慢地分开了。
idiom

the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。