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phrasal-verb

stay grounded

保持谦虚和情绪平衡
Meaning
to remain humble and emotionally balanced
Example
No matter how successful you become, always **stay grounded**.
无论你变得多成功，始终保持谦虚和情绪平衡。
idiom

mend a broken heart

在分手后从情感痛苦中痊愈
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
治愈一颗破碎的心需要时间。
idiom

bent over backwards

非常努力地帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
她**弯腰后仰**确保每个人都很高兴。
idiom

strike a deal

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
idiom

catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
idiom

have a Eureka moment

突然意识到问题的解决方案
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
我在修复代码时突然有了一个**尤里卡时刻**。
phrasal-verb

keep faith in

尽管面临困难，仍然相信某事或某人
Meaning
to continue believing in something or someone despite difficulties
Example
Always **keep faith in** yourself, even when no one else does.
即使别人不相信，依然要相信自己。
phrasal-verb

look kindly upon

以感激或恩惠的态度看待某人或某事
Meaning
to regard someone or something with appreciation or favor
Example
She **looked kindly upon** the people who helped her career.
她以感激的态度看待那些帮助她职业生涯的人。
idiom

once bitten, twice shy

在一次不愉快的经历之后，你会小心避免它再次发生
Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
在股市中失去钱后，他变得**一旦受伤，两次害羞**。
idiom

Culture shock

遇到不同文化时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
搬到日本让她刚开始时感到有点 **文化冲击**。
phrasal-verb

live on

主要依靠某种特定类型的食物
Meaning
to eat mainly a particular type of food
Example
He **lives on** fast food, which is not healthy.
他以快餐为生，这对健康不好。
idiom

run with it

接受一个想法并进一步发展它或基于它采取行动
Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to **run with it**.
他们喜欢这个概念并告诉我们要**run with it**。
phrasal-verb

roll out subsidies

为行业推出财务支持项目
Meaning
to introduce financial support programs for industries
Example
The government plans to **roll out subsidies** for renewable energy projects.
政府计划推出可再生能源项目的补贴。
idiom

out of bandwidth

太忙或太累，无法处理更多任务
Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
我今天太忙了，我们明天可以谈吗？
phrasal-verb

learn to trust again

重新学习信任
Meaning
to regain faith in others after being betrayed or hurt
Example
It takes time to **learn to trust again** after being let down.
在被背叛后，重新学习信任需要时间。
idiom

A bright future awaits

美好的事情即将到来
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a **bright future awaits** you.
尽管面临挑战，**光明的未来在等待你**。
phrasal-verb

draw from

从一个来源中获取或得到某物
Meaning
to take or get something from a source
Example
Artists often **draw from** real life experiences.
艺术家们经常从现实生活的经验中汲取灵感。
phrasal-verb

factor in for

在计划某事时考虑一个因素
Meaning
to include a consideration when planning for something
Example
Analysts **factor in for** currency swings when forecasting prices.
分析师在预测价格时考虑到货币波动。
phrasal-verb

break out of

摆脱负面情绪状态
Meaning
to free yourself from a negative emotional state
Example
He finally **broke out of** his depression after therapy.
他在治疗后终于摆脱了抑郁症。
idiom

bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。
phrasal-verb

go away

离开或消失
Meaning
to leave or disappear
Example
The pain will **go away** after a few hours.
几小时后，疼痛将会**消失**。
idiom

jump the shark

当某事物的质量或受欢迎程度开始下降时
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
这个节目在第五季之后**跳过了鲨鱼**。
phrasal-verb

drive up exports

提高出口
Meaning
to increase the amount of goods or services sold abroad
Example
The new trade policies are designed to **drive up exports**.
新的贸易政策旨在提高出口。
phrasal-verb

get ahead in

在某一领域取得进展或成功
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.
她努力工作，以便在学业上取得进展。
idiom

To tell the truth

诚实或公开地讲话。
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
说实话，我从来不喜欢那部电影。
idiom

paint the town red

出去并疯狂庆祝
Meaning
to go out and celebrate wildly
Example
After the exam, we decided to **paint the town red**.
考试后，我们决定**paint the town red**。
idiom

catch a bug

在系统中找到问题或缺陷
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
开发人员在系统上线之前成功**发现了一个错误**。
idiom

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
idiom

pharming

一种网络攻击，將网站的流量重定向到一个欺诈性网站，以窃取信息
Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
由于**法明**攻击，受害人的银行账户信息被窃取。
idiom

Be as good as your word

Zuò nǐ suǒ chéngnuò de shì.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
Tā shuō tā huì bāngzhù, ér tā **rú tā de huà yīyàng hǎo**.
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

move the goalposts

改变规则或条件使成功变得更加困难
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
他们在我们已经达成条款后**移动了球门**。
idiom

cross your heart

做出真诚的承诺
Meaning
to make a sincere promise
Example
I’ll never tell anyone, **cross my heart**.
我永远不会告诉任何人，**我发誓**。
idiom

follow your heart

根据你的感受做出决定
Meaning
to make a decision based on your feelings
Example
When choosing a career, it’s best to **follow your heart**.
选择职业时，最好**跟随你的心**。
idiom

Open-minded

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
一个好的治疗师必须**思想开放**。
phrasal-verb

confide in

信任某人，足够让他们告诉你个人感受或秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them personal feelings or secrets
Example
I can always **confide in** my sister when I feel upset.
当我感到沮丧时，我总是可以**confide in**我的妹妹。
idiom

trailblaze

第一个做某事或引领道路
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
她是科技行业的**开拓者**。
phrasal-verb

push back

将某事推迟到稍后的时间或日期
Meaning
to delay something to a later time or date
Example
We had to **push back** the deadline due to unexpected issues.
由于意外问题，我们不得不将截止日期推迟。
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
idiom

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
idiom

bottle up feelings

把情感藏在心里不表达
Meaning
to keep emotions inside without expressing them
Example
It's not healthy to **bottle up your feelings** for too long.
长时间把情感压抑在心里对身体不好。
idiom

A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
idiom

fair and square

诚实和直率；没有作弊
Meaning
honest and straightforward; without cheating
Example
She won the competition **fair and square**.
她赢得了比赛**诚实而直接地**。
idiom

backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
phrasal-verb

go after your dreams

积极地追求你的目标或雄心
Meaning
to pursue your goals or ambitions actively
Example
He decided to **go after his dreams** no matter what.
他决定了**追寻他的梦想**，无论发生什么。
phrasal-verb

live within your means

花费比收入少
Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
It's important to **live within your means** to avoid debt.
为了避免债务，**量入为出**很重要。
idiom

a blank slate

一个没有任何先前知识或经验的人
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
他像一张**空白纸**一样来到学校。
phrasal-verb

watch over

小心地保护或照看某人
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.
祖父母充满爱心地照看他们的孙子孙女。
phrasal-verb

sign on with

正式同意与某人合作或合作
Meaning
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
Example
The firm has just **signed on with** a global distributor.
公司刚刚与全球分销商签约。
idiom

put the team on your back

承担领导责任并为团队承担重担
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
在比赛的最后时刻，他**背负起了团队**并带领他们取得了胜利。
phrasal-verb

open up about kindness

诚实地谈论善行或感恩之事
Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
他终于**开放关于善良**，他从陌生人那里获得的善意
idiom

play second fiddle

扮演他人下属的角色
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
他厌倦了在同事面前总是扮演第二小提琴手。
phrasal-verb

open up emotionally

允许他人看到你的感受或情感状态
Meaning
to allow others to see your feelings or emotional state
Example
He started to **open up emotionally** after therapy.
他在治疗后开始**情感上开放**。
idiom

Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
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

team effort

一群人共同努力以实现共同目标的工作
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
项目的成功归功于伟大的**团队努力**。
idiom

Living beyond one’s means

花费比自己能够负担的更多的钱。
Meaning
Spending more money than one can afford.
Example
Many people get into debt by **living beyond their means**.
许多人因为**生活超出自己能力范围**而陷入债务。
idiom

a diplomatic tightrope

一个非常微妙或危险的外交局势
Meaning
a very delicate or risky diplomatic situation
Example
Managing relations with both rivals is a **diplomatic tightrope**.
与两个对手保持关系是一个**外交钢索**。
phrasal-verb

iterate through drafts

按顺序审核和调整多个版本
Meaning
to review and adjust multiple versions in sequence
Example
We **iterate through drafts** until the collaboration guide reads clearly.
我们**遍历草稿**，直到协作指南清晰可读。
phrasal-verb

stand aside

站到一边；撤退并让别人接管
Meaning
to step to one side; to withdraw and let others take charge
Example
He **stood aside** to let her pass.
他**站到一边**让她通过。
idiom

call the bluff

挑战某人证明他们的权威或主张
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
当他威胁辞职时，她揭穿了他的虚张声势。
idiom

work hand in hand

与某人紧密而有效地合作
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
设计师和开发人员在项目中密切合作。
phrasal-verb

move beyond

超越之前的水平或限制
Meaning
to progress further than a previous level or limitation
Example
He tried to **move beyond** his earlier academic failures.
他试图**超越**自己以前的学术失败。
idiom

break new ground

做一些创新或开创性的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or pioneering
Example
Their research **broke new ground** in medical science.
他们的研究在医学科学上开辟了新天地。
idiom

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
idiom

spread kindness

对别人做或说善良的事情
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
我们每天都应该尽力去**spread kindness**。
idiom

to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
phrasal-verb

work off emotions

通过进行体育活动来摆脱负面情绪
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
他去跑步来摆脱沮丧
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
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。
phrasal-verb

follow through on commitments

履行对他人的承诺或义务
Meaning
to complete promises or obligations made to others
Example
The government must **follow through on commitments** made at the summit.
政府必须履行在峰会上做出的承诺。
idiom

a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
idiom

feel it in your bones

没有证据地强烈感知某事
Meaning
to sense something strongly without evidence
Example
I **feel it in my bones** that something bad will happen.
我在骨头里感觉到一些不好的事情将要发生
idiom

beyond the scope

超出计划或预期的重点范围
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
新功能超出了原项目的范围，但增加了很大的价值。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

beam me up

快速离开一个地方或逃避一个令人不愉快的情境
Meaning
to leave a place quickly or escape an unpleasant situation
Example
This meeting is so boring—someone please **beam me up**!
这个会议太无聊了—有人请**beam me up**!
idiom

dot the i's and cross the t's

关注小细节或完美地完成事情
Meaning
to pay attention to small details or finalize things perfectly
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **dot the i's and cross the t's**.
在演讲之前，我们需要**dot the i's and cross the t's**。
phrasal-verb

take on

接受或开始处理一个挑战或责任
Meaning
to accept or start dealing with a challenge or responsibility
Example
Developed nations should **take on** more responsibility for climate aid.
发达国家应该为气候援助**承担**更多责任。
idiom

tiger mom

一位严格的母亲，她推动孩子们达到高标准
Meaning
a strict mother who pushes her children to achieve high standards
Example
Her friends call her a **tiger mom** because she’s very demanding.
她的朋友们称她为**老虎妈妈**，因为她要求很高。
phrasal-verb

cut down unemployment

降低失业率
Meaning
to reduce the rate of people without jobs
Example
Industrial expansion aims to **cut down unemployment** in rural areas.
工业扩张的目标是在农村地区减少失业率。
idiom

a weight off one's shoulders

解决问题或负担后的轻松感觉
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
当她完成项目时，她感觉像肩上的重担被卸下了一样。
phrasal-verb

make it up to

做些好事让某人原谅你
Meaning
to do something good to make someone forgive you
Example
I’ll **make it up to** you for missing your party.
我会**弥补**你因为错过你的派对。
phrasal-verb

back up with evidence

通过证据或事实支持一个声明或陈述
Meaning
to support a claim or statement using proof or facts
Example
You should always **back up** your accusations **with evidence**.
你应该始终**用证据**来**支持**你的指控。
phrasal-verb

join in

参与活动或庆祝
Meaning
to participate in an activity or celebration
Example
Everyone was invited to **join in** the traditional dance at the festival.
每个人都被邀请参加节日的传统舞蹈。
idiom

knock it out of the park

做某事极其出色或成功
Meaning
to do something extremely well or successfully
Example
Her presentation **knocked it out of the park**.
她的演讲 **做得非常出色**。
idiom

be in the driver’s seat

控制局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, our company is **in the driver’s seat**.
合并后，我们公司处于**驾驶员座位**。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
phrasal-verb

get around to

终于做某事，之前一直拖延
Meaning
to finally do something after delaying it
Example
I finally **got around to** cleaning my desk.
我终于开始清理我的桌子了。
idiom

Faith can move mountains

坚定的信念可以实现不可能的事情。
Meaning
Strong belief can achieve the impossible.
Example
He believes that **faith can move mountains** when you truly believe.
他相信，当你真正相信时，**信念可以移山**。
phrasal-verb

balance between

在不同的情感或责任之间保持稳定
Meaning
to maintain stability between different emotions or responsibilities
Example
She tries to **balance between** her work and personal life.
她试图在工作和个人生活之间取得平衡。
phrasal-verb

hedge against

保护自己免受潜在损失或风险
Meaning
to protect oneself against potential loss or risk
Example
Many investors **hedge against** market volatility by diversifying their portfolios.
许多投资者通过多元化他们的投资组合来保护自己免受市场波动的风险。
idiom

touch base with

与某人简短联系以获得更新
Meaning
to make brief contact with someone for an update
Example
I'll **touch base with** you after the meeting to confirm the plan.
我会在会议后与你联系以确认计划。
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put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
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glass half full

积极地看待事物而不是消极地
Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，他总是看到杯子是半满的。
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own up to mistakes

公开承认错误，以便可以修正
Meaning
to admit errors openly so they can be fixed
Example
Good leaders **own up to mistakes** before they snowball.
好的领导者在错误变得严重之前会承认错误。
phrasal-verb

nerd out over

在讨论最喜欢的专业话题时感到兴奋
Meaning
to get excited discussing a favorite specialized topic
Example
We **nerd out over** robotics every Tuesday club meeting.
我们在每周二的俱乐部会议上讨论机器人技术时感到兴奋。
idiom

fearless as a lion

非常勇敢和大胆
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
消防员在营救过程中是**fearless as a lion**。
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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。
idiom

artificial intelligence

机器中人类智能的模拟，编程使其能够思考和学习。
Meaning
The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.
Example
The company has invested heavily in **artificial intelligence** to enhance automation.
公司已经在**人工智能**方面进行了大量投资，以增强自动化。
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a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
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blow off steam

表达愤怒或沮丧以使自己感觉更好
Meaning
to express anger or frustration so that you feel better
Example
He went for a run to **blow off steam** after the argument.
他在争论后去跑步以发泄情绪。
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break off communication

突然或故意停止沟通
Meaning
to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally
Example
After the argument, they **broke off communication** for months.
争论后，他们**中断了沟通**几个月。
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pick out of

从一组中选择
Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
她是从数百名申请者中**挑选出来的**。
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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。
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go down in flames

以惊人的方式失败
Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
项目在资金削减后**惨败**。
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know the ropes

对某事非常熟悉；对某事有透彻理解
Meaning
to be very familiar with something; to have a thorough understanding of something
Example
He really **knows the ropes** in this field of work.
他在这个工作领域真的**非常熟悉**
phrasal-verb

back up initiatives

为新项目提供支持或资源
Meaning
to provide support or resources for new projects
Example
Global organizations **back up initiatives** that promote equality.
全球组织支持促进平等的倡议。
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ease back

放松或放慢某事的速度
Meaning
to relax or slow down the pace of something
Example
After the deadline, we can **ease back** a little.
在截止日期后，我们可以稍微放松一下。
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own up to your mistakes

承认你做错了事
Meaning
to admit that you have done something wrong
Example
It takes courage to **own up to your mistakes**.
承认自己的错误需要勇气。
phrasal-verb

hold to

坚持遵守承诺、规则或计划
Meaning
to keep following a promise, rule, or plan
Example
She always **holds to** her daily routine, no matter what.
她总是坚持她的日常作息，无论发生什么。
idiom

long time no see

当你很久后遇见某人时使用
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
好久不见！你怎么样？
phrasal-verb

cut off from reality

与真实或实际的事物断开联系
Meaning
to be disconnected from what is real or practical
Example
He lives in his own world, completely **cut off from reality**.
他生活在自己的世界里，完全 **切断现实**。
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pulling the strings

秘密地控制某事或某人
Meaning
to control something or someone secretly
Example
Everyone knows he’s **pulling the strings** behind the scenes.
每个人都知道他在幕后**拉着线**。
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at the cutting edge

在一个领域中的最先进位置
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
实验室处于**医学研究的最前沿**。
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。
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line up investors

确保提供资金的人
Meaning
to secure people who will provide funding
Example
Our team is working to **line up investors** before the press release.
我们的团队正在努力在新闻发布之前排列投资者。
idiom

dance the night away

在庆祝活动中跳舞很长时间
Meaning
to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration
Example
Everyone **danced the night away** at the wedding reception.
每个人都在婚礼招待会上跳舞了一整夜。
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not the sharpest tool in the shed

不是很聪明
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
他很友好，但**不是最聪明的**。
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hash out

通过讨论解决某事的细节
Meaning
to work through the details of something by discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hash out** the final budget cuts.
他们待到很晚才讨论最终的预算削减。
phrasal-verb

build up to

逐渐为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something gradually
Example
You should **build up to** running long distances slowly.
你应该逐渐为跑长距离做准备。
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rise beyond

克服限制或挑战
Meaning
to overcome limitations or challenges
Example
True leaders **rise beyond** their fears and inspire others.
真正的领导者**rise beyond**他们的恐惧并激励他人。