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idiom

stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
phrasal-verb

stop by

在去其他地方的路上简短地访问一个地方
Meaning
to visit a place briefly on your way somewhere else
Example
Let’s **stop by** the souvenir shop before heading home.
我们在回家的路上 **stop by** 纪念品商店
phrasal-verb

stand down

从争论或立场中退出以避免冲突
Meaning
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
Example
He decided to **stand down** instead of continuing the argument.
他决定退出，而不是继续争论。
idiom

space out

分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
他在长时间的会议中往往会**走神**。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
idiom

social media influencer

一个通过社交媒体平台有能力影响他人的人
Meaning
a person who has the power to influence others through social media platforms
Example
She became a **social media influencer** after her makeup tutorials went viral.
她成为了一个**社交媒体影响者**，在她的化妆教程变得病毒式传播之后。
idiom

strike a chord

引起某人同情或情感
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
她的故事**触动了观众的心弦**。
idiom

stormy relationship

一个充满争吵和冲突的关系
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
他们有一段**风暴般的关系**持续了许多年。
phrasal-verb

stand for equality

代表或支持平等权利的理念
Meaning
to represent or support the idea of equal rights for all
Example
We must **stand for equality** in every part of the world.
我们必须在世界的每个地方**站出来支持平等**。
phrasal-verb

set aside funds

为特定目的预留资金
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
政府已为农村发展预留资金。
idiom

smart cookie

聪明而机智的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
不要低估她——她是一个**聪明的人**。
phrasal-verb

speak with

与某人交谈
Meaning
to have a conversation with someone
Example
I need to **speak with** you about tomorrow’s presentation.
我需要 **与** 你谈论明天的演示。
phrasal-verb

speak up in

在对话或会议中清楚地表达自己的想法或意见
Meaning
to express one’s thoughts or opinions clearly during a conversation or meeting
Example
She always **speaks up in** international conferences to share her ideas.
她总是在国际会议上**发言**，分享她的想法。
phrasal-verb

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**。
phrasal-verb

start off with

使用某个特定的想法或材料开始创意过程或项目
Meaning
to begin a creative process or project using a certain idea or material
Example
The artist **started off with** a simple sketch before adding color.
艺术家在添加颜色之前**从**简单的素描开始。
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

sweep up

打扫地板上的灰尘
Meaning
to clean the floor by brushing dirt together
Example
She grabbed the broom to **sweep up** the dirt on the floor.
她拿起扫帚来清扫地板上的灰尘。
phrasal-verb

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

snow over

完全被雪覆盖
Meaning
to be covered completely with snow
Example
The roads were **snowed over** by morning.
到早晨，道路被**大雪覆盖**
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。
idiom

stand up and be counted

通过公开表达你的支持或意见来承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
现在是时候让每个人站出来并被算上。
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

sleep in

比平常睡得晚，尤其是早晨
Meaning
to sleep later than usual, especially in the morning
Example
I like to **sleep in** on weekends to rest properly.
我喜欢在周末睡得很晚，以便好好休息
idiom

sweat blood

付出巨大的努力
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
他为了获得这个晋升，付出了巨大的努力。
phrasal-verb

snack on

在餐与餐之间吃少量食物
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
我喜欢在下午吃水果。
phrasal-verb

see off guests

当人们离开时与他们道别
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
主人在午夜后送客人到门口。
phrasal-verb

single out

从一组中挑选一个人或事物，给予特别关注
Meaning
to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention
Example
The teacher **singled out** one student for praise.
老师**挑选**了一个学生来表扬。
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

speak truth to power

对权力说真话
Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists **speak truth to power** when they expose corruption.
记者揭露腐败时对权力说真话。
phrasal-verb

stay in

待在家里不出去
Meaning
to remain at home instead of going out
Example
We decided to **stay in** and watch a movie.
我们决定待在家里看电影。
phrasal-verb

step inside

进入一个地方，特别是一个建筑或房间
Meaning
to enter a place, especially a building or room
Example
Please **step inside** and have a seat.
请**进入**并坐下。
phrasal-verb

sign off on an agreement

正式批准贸易协议或文件
Meaning
to officially approve a trade deal or document
Example
Both leaders **signed off on an agreement** to strengthen bilateral trade.
两位领导人**签署了一份协议**，以加强双边贸易。
phrasal-verb

sit in on

参加会议或课程而不积极参与
Meaning
to attend a meeting or class without participating actively
Example
He was allowed to **sit in on** the meeting as an observer.
他被允许作为观察员参加会议。
phrasal-verb

sleep over

在别人家里过夜
Meaning
to sleep at someone else's house for a night
Example
My friend invited me to **sleep over** at his place.
我的朋友邀请我去他家过夜。
phrasal-verb

set about

以决心开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
他在早餐后开始打扫整个房子。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
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。
idiom

scare the living daylights out of someone

把某人吓得很厉害
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
那部恐怖电影把我吓得很厉害。
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。
idiom

smooth things over

通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
她试图在争执后缓和局面。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

start up

开始一个新业务或项目
Meaning
to begin a new business or project
Example
They decided to **start up** a food delivery service in their city.
他们决定在他们的城市启动一个食品配送服务。
phrasal-verb

shop around for

在购买之前比较价格或产品
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
许多顾客在线比较价格，寻找最优惠的交易。
idiom

Spread too thin

尝试一次做太多事情，结果没有任何精力可用。
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
她在工作、家庭和学习之间**spread too thin**。
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

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

strengthen alliances with

与其他国家建立更强的伙伴关系或联盟
Meaning
to make partnerships or coalitions with other nations stronger
Example
The president vowed to **strengthen alliances with** global partners.
总统承诺**加强与全球伙伴的联盟**。
idiom

Scale up

扩大公司的运营或范围。
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
该初创公司在第一轮融资后准备**扩大**。
phrasal-verb

speak on behalf of

礼貌地代表别人表达意见
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
我想就此问题**代表我的团队发言**。
idiom

sit at someone’s feet

向一个非常有学问的人学习
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.
许多学生想要**坐在他的脚下**向他学习。
phrasal-verb

switch to

开始使用不同的东西，尤其是更可持续的东西
Meaning
to start using something different, especially something more sustainable
Example
Many companies are now **switching to** renewable energy sources.
许多公司现在正在切换到可再生能源来源
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**。
phrasal-verb

set your mind to

将所有注意力和努力集中于实现某个目标
Meaning
to focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
Example
You can achieve anything if you **set your mind to** it.
如果你专注于它，你可以实现任何事情。
phrasal-verb

soak up

完全吸收并享受经历
Meaning
to absorb and enjoy an experience fully
Example
We sat by the sea to **soak up** the peaceful atmosphere.
我们坐在海边享受宁静的氛围。
phrasal-verb

stand over to

将某物转移或推迟到另一个时间或情况
Meaning
to transfer or carry something to another time or situation
Example
The discussion will be **stood over to** next week.
讨论将推迟到下周。
idiom

Stay in the loop

定期了解某事。
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.
确保你了解最新的更新。
phrasal-verb

show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
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。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
idiom

stick around

在一个地方再待短时间
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
你能再留一会儿参加问答环节吗？
idiom

soft power

一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
日本利用**软实力**在全球推广其文化。
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

spill the tea

分享八卦或秘密
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
来吧，**spill the tea** - 派对发生了什么？
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。
idiom

stick together

互相支持，保持在一起
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
在困难时期，好的朋友们总是团结在一起。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

step beyond

超出预期或允许的范围
Meaning
to go further than expected or allowed
Example
Her creativity always **steps beyond** traditional boundaries.
她的创造力总是超越传统的界限。
phrasal-verb

shut off from

停止与他人沟通或分享情感
Meaning
to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
Example
After the argument, he **shut himself off from** everyone for days.
争吵后，他**与所有人断开**了好几天。
idiom

stand one’s ground

拒绝改变自己的意见或立场
Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She **stood her ground** during the heated debate.
她在激烈的辩论中坚持自己的立场。
phrasal-verb

spell out

清晰和详细地解释某事
Meaning
to explain something clearly and in detail
Example
Could you **spell out** what you mean by that term?
你能**清晰地解释**这个词是什么意思吗？
phrasal-verb

stick to your word

遵守你的承诺并做你说的事
Meaning
to keep your promises and do what you say
Example
A disciplined person always **sticks to their word**.
一个有纪律的人总是遵守他们的诺言。
phrasal-verb

splash out on

在某件特别的事情上花很多钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money on something special
Example
She **splashed out on** a designer handbag for her birthday.
她为自己的生日买了一只设计师手袋，花了很多钱。
phrasal-verb

step up to challenges

以勇气和努力面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
Example
Good leaders always **step up to challenges**.
好的领导者总是勇敢地迎接挑战。
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

stay motivated

保持高涨的热情和能量
Meaning
to keep one’s enthusiasm and energy high
Example
Regular feedback helps employees **stay motivated**.
定期反馈帮助员工保持动力。
phrasal-verb

step beyond fear

尽管害怕，仍然勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act courageously despite being afraid
Example
To succeed, you must **step beyond fear** and take bold action.
为了成功，你必须**step beyond fear**并采取大胆的行动。
phrasal-verb

stand back

远离某物；远离参与
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
请从平台边缘站远一些。
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

slow yourself down

减慢你的步伐以避免压力或疲劳
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
如果你感到疲倦，试着**放慢脚步**并稍作休息。
idiom

slip into

逐渐进入某种状态或开始穿戴某物
Meaning
to gradually enter a state or start wearing something
Example
She quickly **slipped into** a more comfortable outfit.
她迅速**滑入**了更舒适的服装。
phrasal-verb

soothe out

减少情绪紧张；使情感更平静或更柔和
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
冥想有助于减少我脑海中的压力。
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

steady yourself with breathing

通过专注于缓慢的呼吸来平静身体
Meaning
to calm your body by focusing on slow breaths
Example
I **steady myself with breathing** before I speak to the whole team.
在和整个团队讲话之前，我通过呼吸来平静自己。
phrasal-verb

show off

骄傲地展示某物以打动他人
Meaning
to display something proudly to impress others
Example
He loves to **show off** his painting skills.
他喜欢**展示**他的绘画技巧。
idiom

security blanket

让人有安全感或安慰的东西
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
使用强密码管理器是我在网上的**安全毯**。
idiom

stick your neck out

冒着风险做或说一些可能与他人不同的事情
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
他冒着风险为同事辩护。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

share in

参与某人的情感，尤其是快乐或悲伤
Meaning
to participate in someone’s emotions, especially happiness or sadness
Example
We all **shared in** their joy when they got engaged.
当他们订婚时，我们都**分享**了他们的喜悦。
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。
phrasal-verb

set off for

开始前往一个特定的地方旅行
Meaning
to start a journey to a specific place
Example
We **set off for** Cox’s Bazar early in the morning.
我们早上很早就出发前往Cox’s Bazar。
phrasal-verb

scale ideas globally

将一个概念发展到能够在许多国家有效运作的程度
Meaning
to grow a concept so it works in many countries
Example
Innovators **scale ideas globally** once prototypes prove reliable.
创新者在原型证明可靠后，会将创意全球扩展。
phrasal-verb

stamp out

完全停止一些坏或有害的事情
Meaning
to completely stop something bad or harmful
Example
The movement aimed to **stamp out** political corruption.
该运动旨在根除政治腐败。
phrasal-verb

speak about

谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
他将在研讨会上讨论有效的沟通。
phrasal-verb

speak over

当别人说话时讲话
Meaning
to talk while someone else is talking
Example
Try not to **speak over** others during the discussion.
讨论时请尽量不要打断别人讲话。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

step back from tension

从压力大的情况中后退，以恢复视角
Meaning
to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
Example
Sometimes it's best to **step back from tension** and reassess things calmly.
有时候，最好的办法是从紧张的局势中后退，冷静地重新评估事情。
phrasal-verb

stand tall after failure

在经历失败后重新获得信心和尊严
Meaning
to regain confidence and dignity after experiencing defeat
Example
Real growth happens when you **stand tall after failure**.
真正的成长发生在你在失败后依然昂首挺立的时候。
phrasal-verb

step into

开始一个新的角色或职位
Meaning
to begin a new role or position
Example
He confidently **stepped into** his position as project leader.
他自信地**走进**了项目经理的职位。
phrasal-verb

stay put

待在同一地方并等待
Meaning
to remain in the same place and wait
Example
**Stay put** until I get back.
等我回来时待在原地。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

spam someone

发送太多消息或不必要的信息
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
不要每分钟都用通知来骚扰我！
idiom

surf the net

浏览或探索互联网上的网站
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
我通常在睡觉前上网浏览。
idiom

step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
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

scroll back

向上滚动以查看旧的帖子或消息
Meaning
to move up to view older posts or messages
Example
I **scrolled back** to see our old conversation.
我向后滚动查看我们的旧对话
phrasal-verb

stick up for

捍卫或支持某人的意见或权利
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s opinion or right
Example
He always **sticks up for** his friends when they are criticized.
当他们被批评时，他总是为他的朋友辩护。
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。
phrasal-verb

stay true to yourself

保持对你价值观的诚实和真实
Meaning
to remain honest and authentic to your values
Example
Always **stay true to yourself**, no matter what others say.
永远 **保持真我**，无论别人怎么说。
phrasal-verb

sign in

输入您的用户名和密码以访问帐户
Meaning
to enter your username and password to access an account
Example
You must **sign in** before commenting on this post.
在评论此帖子之前，您必须**登录**。
idiom

scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
idiom

steer clear of

避开某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
天黑以后你应该避开那条街。
phrasal-verb

settle in for

因为某件事情需要一段时间而变得舒适
Meaning
to get comfortable because something will take a while
Example
We **settled in for** a long night of studying at the library.
我们为在图书馆度过漫长的学习之夜而安定下来。
idiom

scared out of one's wits

非常害怕
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
巨大的雷声把我吓坏了。
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。
phrasal-verb

show out

当某人离开时，把他们送到门口
Meaning
to accompany someone to the door when they are leaving
Example
The manager **showed out** the clients after the meeting.
经理在会议后把客户送到门口。
phrasal-verb

stand up under

忍受压力或批评而不崩溃
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
她**承受了**批评，并保持自信。
phrasal-verb

shine on

尽管面临困难，依然保持愉快和积极
Meaning
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
Example
Even in tough times, she continues to **shine on**.
即使在艰难时期，她依然发光。
phrasal-verb

spread out investment

通过分散投资来降低风险
Meaning
to diversify investments to reduce risk
Example
It's wise to **spread out investment** across different sectors.
在不同的行业中**spread out investment**是明智的。
idiom

show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。