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idiom

stretch the truth

夸大或让某事看起来比实际更重要
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
他有时**夸大事实**来给人留下深刻印象。
idiom

miss out on

错过愉快的经历
Meaning
to fail to experience something enjoyable
Example
Don’t **miss out on** the early-bird discount.
不要错过早鸟折扣。
idiom

Give one’s word

做出真诚的承诺。
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
他**给了他的承诺**，他会完成工作。
idiom

love at first sight

一见钟情
Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was **love at first sight** when they met in college.
他们在大学见面时，这就是**一见钟情**。
idiom

pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
phrasal-verb

pave the way for

创造使某事成为可能的条件
Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
她的强劲表现**为**她的晋升铺平了道路。
phrasal-verb

dig up on

调查并发现关于某人或某事的信息
Meaning
to investigate and discover information about someone or something
Example
Reporters **dig up on** candidates before the debate night.
记者在辩论之夜之前调查候选人。
phrasal-verb

build upon

以过去的成就为基础，以实现进一步的进展
Meaning
to use your past achievements as a base for further progress
Example
We can **build upon** our previous success to reach new goals.
我们可以基于之前的成功来达到新的目标。
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。
idiom

Put your heads together

集体讨论并解决问题。
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**找到解决方案。
idiom

Roll the dice

在不确定的事情上冒险
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
他们通过提前发布产品来**掷骰子**。
idiom

get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
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。

you can’t judge a book by its cover

phrasal-verb

speak out on

公开表达对某事的重要看法
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
候选人在辩论中决定公开表达对腐败的看法。
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

find your balance

保持健康的工作和生活平衡
Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
在工作和休息之间找到平衡非常重要。
phrasal-verb

take on too much

接受比自己能处理更多的工作或责任
Meaning
to accept more work or responsibility than one can handle
Example
You’re stressing yourself out because you **take on too much** work.
你因为承担了太多工作而感到压力
idiom

early bird

一个早起或早到的人
Meaning
a person who wakes up or arrives early
Example
She’s always the **early bird** at the office.
她总是在办公室是第一个到的。
phrasal-verb

watch out

保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
**小心！** 有车来了！
phrasal-verb

break past

克服障碍或限制；超越某些困难
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limit; to move beyond something difficult
Example
You have to **break past** your fears to achieve real success.
你必须克服恐惧才能取得真正的成功。
phrasal-verb

sync with

与他人在线协调任务或时间表
Meaning
to coordinate tasks or schedules with others online
Example
Let’s **sync with** the marketing team tomorrow morning.
让我们明天早上与市场团队同步。
idiom

Keep it real

保持诚实和真实。
Meaning
To stay honest and genuine.
Example
She always tries to **keep it real** in her relationships.
她总是努力在她的关系中**保持诚实和真实**。
phrasal-verb

hold yourself back

克制情绪反应
Meaning
to restrain oneself from reacting emotionally
Example
He had to **hold himself back** from yelling at the meeting.
他不得不在会议中克制住自己不发火。
idiom

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
phrasal-verb

tune in to

对某事或某人变得意识到或反应
Meaning
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
Example
Good leaders **tune in to** their team’s needs and emotions.
好的领导者会关注团队的需求和情感。
idiom

Opportunity knocks but once

好机会很少出现，出现时应该把握。
Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
不要错过机会，**机会只敲一次门**。
B1 idiom

all ears

非常专心地听
Meaning
Listening very attentively
Example
When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears.
当老师开始解释这个概念时，学生们都非常专心地听着。
phrasal-verb

contribute to

帮助实现或支持某事的完成
Meaning
to help bring about or support the achievement of something
Example
Global cooperation can **contribute to** sustainable development.
全球合作可以**贡献于**可持续发展。
phrasal-verb

step down costs

逐渐减少开支
Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will **step down costs** to increase profitability.
公司将减少成本以提高盈利能力。
phrasal-verb

reel in

吸引或带来某物，特别是投资或利润
Meaning
to attract or bring in something, especially investment or profit
Example
The new tax incentives helped **reel in** foreign capital.
新的税收激励帮助吸引外资。
idiom

internet troll

故意在线发布冒犯性或挑衅性评论的人
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
不要通过回复他们的评论来喂养**互联网喷子**。
phrasal-verb

forgive yourself

停止责备自己过去的错误
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
你必须**原谅自己**才能平静地向前迈进。
idiom

rally the troops

激励或鼓励一群人采取行动
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
经理在大型演讲前激励了团队。
phrasal-verb

lean upon

依赖某人获得情感或身体上的支持
Meaning
to rely on someone for emotional or physical support
Example
You can **lean upon** me whenever you feel down.
当你感到沮丧时，你可以**依赖**我。
phrasal-verb

sell out

没有更多的东西可供出售
Meaning
to have no more of something to sell
Example
The new iPhones **sold out** in just two hours.
新的iPhone **售罄**，仅用了两小时。
phrasal-verb

point over

通过空间做手势或指示某物
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
她指向下一个建筑。
phrasal-verb

warn against

建议某人不要做有风险或有害的事情
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
专家们警告不要在线分享密码。
phrasal-verb

vote through reform

通过投票正式批准变更
Meaning
to officially approve a change by voting
Example
Parliament successfully **voted through reform** aimed at transparency.
议会成功地**通过改革投票**，旨在提高透明度。
idiom

work-life harmony

工作与个人生活之间的平衡与和谐关系
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
她相信保持工作和个人生活的平衡。
idiom

Risk it all

冒着巨大的风险，可能会导致损失。
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
她决定为了她的梦想项目，放手一搏。
phrasal-verb

check around for

在不同地方寻找某物
Meaning
to look in different places in search of something
Example
We **check around for** scholarships before settling on a program.
我们在选择程序之前寻找奖学金。
phrasal-verb

bring into

将某人或某物纳入活动或情况中
Meaning
to include someone or something in an activity or situation
Example
We should **bring into** the discussion more experts on the subject.
我们应该**将更多专家纳入**讨论。
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**。
idiom

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
phrasal-verb

come together for

为共同目标团结在一起；为共同目标而努力
Meaning
to unite for a common purpose; to join efforts toward a shared goal
Example
Communities from all over the world **come together for** humanitarian causes.
来自世界各地的社区为人道主义事业团结在一起。
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

a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
idiom

put your foot in your mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her age.
当他提到她的年龄时，他真的**说错话了**。
idiom

Cut one’s losses

停止做一些失败的事情，以避免进一步的损失。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further loss.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and exit the market now.
现在最好是**减少你的损失**并退出市场。
phrasal-verb

save up

存钱以便将来可以买东西
Meaning
to keep money so you can buy something in the future
Example
I’m trying to **save up** for a new laptop.
我正在努力**存钱**买一台新笔记本电脑。
idiom

to have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和潜力
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and potential
Example
If you want to succeed, you need to **have faith in yourself**.
如果你想成功，你需要**相信自己**。
idiom

on the radar

正在被监视或考虑的某事
Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
新的科学理论现在已经**在雷达上**，全球的研究人员都在关注。
idiom

on the grapevine

间接听到八卦或谣言
Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
我**从八卦中听说**他们要离婚了。
idiom

born poor, die rich

从贫穷开始，但通过努力工作变得富有
Meaning
to start life poor but become rich through hard work
Example
He’s the kind of man who wants to **born poor, die rich**.
他是那种想要**从贫穷出生，死时富有**的人。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
idiom

That’s for sure

用于强烈确认同意
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
他是一个伟大的领导者 — 这是真的。
phrasal-verb

vote down a proposal

通过投票拒绝一个建议或提案
Meaning
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
Example
The parliament **voted down a proposal** to increase military spending.
议会**投票否决了**增加军费的提案。
phrasal-verb

stand up for democracy

捍卫或支持民主原则
Meaning
to defend or support the principles of democracy
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up for democracy** during the national protest.
公民们在全国抗议期间聚集在一起，捍卫民主。
phrasal-verb

break barriers

克服将人们或文化分开的障碍
Meaning
to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
Example
Education helps **break barriers** between communities.
教育有助于 **打破障碍**，促进社区之间的交流。
idiom

check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
phrasal-verb

preserve up

将某物保持在其原始状态，以便未来使用
Meaning
to maintain or keep something in its original condition for the future
Example
We must **preserve up** our traditional dance forms.
我们必须保存我们的传统舞蹈形式。
phrasal-verb

hold steady

保持稳定；避免波动
Meaning
to remain stable; to avoid fluctuation
Example
The national currency managed to **hold steady** despite market pressure.
尽管面临市场压力，国家货币成功地保持稳定。
idiom

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
idiom

narrow down

将选项列表缩小到更小的数字
Meaning
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed down** the candidates to the final three.
我们已将候选人名单缩小到最后三个。
idiom

hit the panic button

对问题反应过快或过于紧张
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
别因为服务器宕机就**慌张起来**。
idiom

yellow-bellied

非常胆小
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
他太胆小，无法为自己站出来。
idiom

Tell the truth

说出真相，而不是撒谎。
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
请**说实话**，即使这会伤害。
idiom

set the stage for

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
phrasal-verb

ask out

邀请某人和你一起去某个地方，尤其是去约会
Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to **ask out** his coworker for dinner.
他终于鼓起勇气邀请他的同事去吃晚餐。
idiom

bend the truth

稍微改变事实，使某事听起来更好
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
他在讲故事时常常**bend the truth**。
idiom

spread your wings

开始做新的和独立的事情
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
毕业后，她想要**展开她的翅膀**。
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

participate in festivals

加入社区的文化庆典和活动
Meaning
to join cultural celebrations and events of a community
Example
Foreigners love to **participate in festivals** that show the local culture.
外国人喜欢**参加节日庆典**，展示当地文化。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

feel like a new person

再次感觉清新和健康
Meaning
to feel refreshed and healthy again
Example
After a good night’s sleep, I **feel like a new person**.
经过一夜好眠后，我**感觉像一个新的人**。
idiom

Fine tuning

为了改进而进行的小调整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
在我们展示之前，这个计划只需要一些小调整。
idiom

a smoke-filled room

一个有权势的人在此做出秘密的政治决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**里决定的，而不是在公众面前。
idiom

cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
phrasal-verb

take over for

暂时承担某人的虚拟职责
Meaning
to temporarily handle someone’s virtual responsibilities
Example
Can you **take over for** me while I’m offline?
你可以在我离线时**take over for**我吗？
phrasal-verb

throw down

用力扔掉某物；挑战某人
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
他**扔下**了手套，生气地走了出去。
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。
idiom

join up with

加入一个团队或小组
Meaning
to become part of a group or team
Example
She’ll **join up with** the outreach crew tomorrow.
她明天将加入外展团队。
phrasal-verb

clarify up

使某事变得更容易理解
Meaning
to make something easier to understand
Example
Can you **clarify up** what you meant in your email?
你能**澄清 up** 你在电子邮件中说的是什么意思吗？
phrasal-verb

hold back tears

停止自己哭泣
Meaning
to stop yourself from crying
Example
He tried to **hold back tears** during the speech.
他在演讲时尽量停止自己哭泣。
phrasal-verb

look out after

照顾某人，特别是照顾比自己年轻或更弱的人
Meaning
to take care of someone, especially someone younger or weaker
Example
My parents taught me to **look out after** my younger cousins.
我的父母教我照顾我的小表兄弟。
phrasal-verb

campaign for

为政治或社会目标以有组织的方式工作
Meaning
to work in an organized way for a political or social goal
Example
They are **campaigning for** better education policies.
他们正在**为**更好的教育政策进行竞选。
idiom

buckle under the strain

屈服于压力或压力
Meaning
to give in to stress or pressure
Example
She refused to **buckle under the strain** and kept going.
她拒绝了**在压力下屈服**并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

step forward

自愿或主动做某事
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative for something
Example
John always **steps forward** when the team needs extra help.
当团队需要额外帮助时，约翰总是**站出来**。
phrasal-verb

hold against

责备某人做某事
Meaning
to blame someone for something
Example
Don’t **hold it against** her; she made an honest mistake.
不要**对她心生怨恨**; 她犯了一个诚实的错误。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
phrasal-verb

hold up under

在压力或压力下保持坚强
Meaning
to remain strong despite pressure or stress
Example
She managed to **hold up under** all the pressure at work.
她成功地在工作中承受住了所有压力
idiom

break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
idiom

at odds with

与某人或某事不一致或冲突
Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are **at odds with** the company policy.
他的观点与公司的政策**不一致**。
idiom

cut back on

减少某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
我们正在试图减少一周内外出就餐的次数。
phrasal-verb

capitalize on opportunities

利用机会获取利润
Meaning
to take advantage of favorable situations to gain profit
Example
Smart investors always **capitalize on** opportunities in the market.
聪明的投资者总是利用市场上的机会。
idiom

reap what you sow

你得到你行为的结果，无论好坏
Meaning
you get the results of your actions, good or bad
Example
If you’re kind to others, you’ll **reap what you sow**.
如果你对别人友善，你将收获你所播种的。
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

pull your weight

尽自己应尽的工作份额
Meaning
to do your fair share of work
Example
Everyone needs to **pull their weight** if we want to finish this project on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个项目，每个人都需要尽自己应尽的工作份额。
phrasal-verb

switch down

减少思维或情感活动以放松
Meaning
to reduce mental or emotional activity to relax
Example
I try to **switch down** my brain before going to bed.
我试着在睡觉前**switch down**我的大脑。
phrasal-verb

run up

导致自己欠下大量的钱
Meaning
to cause yourself to owe a large amount of money
Example
He **ran up** a huge credit card bill last month.
他上个月积累了一笔巨大的信用卡账单。
idiom

reach your full potential

实现你能够达到的最大能力或成功
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.
通过努力工作，她能够达到她的**最大潜力**。
phrasal-verb

grow along with others

通过团队合作和共享经验共同发展
Meaning
to develop together through teamwork and shared experience
Example
We **grow along with others** when we learn and support each other.
当我们相互学习和支持时，我们共同成长。
phrasal-verb

break into exports

开始在外国市场销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
许多本地公司正在尝试通过 **打入出口** 来推动增长。
idiom

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。
idiom

put the brakes on

减慢或停止一项活动
Meaning
to slow down or stop an activity
Example
The company had to **put the brakes on** its expansion plans.
公司不得不**放慢速度**他们的扩张计划。
idiom

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

snap back

生气或恼怒时做出尖锐回应
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.
当老板不公平地责备他时，他**反击**了。
idiom

draw attention

让人们注意到某事
Meaning
to make people notice something
Example
The bright colors **draw attention** to the poster.
明亮的颜色吸引了人们对海报的注意。
phrasal-verb

move towards

朝着目标前进
Meaning
to make progress in the direction of something
Example
The company is **moving towards** a more sustainable model.
该公司正朝着更可持续的模式前进。
idiom

opt in

选择参与
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
员工可以选择参与健康项目。
idiom

nose for news

一种寻找有趣故事的直觉
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
好的记者天生有一种新闻直觉。
phrasal-verb

climb toward success

朝着成功取得稳定进展
Meaning
to make steady progress toward achieving success
Example
Through hard work and persistence, she continues to **climb toward success**.
通过努力工作和坚持不懈，她继续**向成功攀登**。
phrasal-verb

boil down

将某事简化为其关键点
Meaning
to simplify something to its essential points
Example
The report **boils down** to one key recommendation: cut costs.
报告**归结**为一个关键建议：削减成本。
idiom

in the back of one's mind

在没有完全注意的情况下想到某事
Meaning
thinking about something without giving it full attention
Example
I've always had this idea **in the back of my mind**, but never really acted on it.
我一直在**脑海深处**有这个想法，但从未真正付诸行动。
idiom

under the weather

感觉不舒服或生病
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
我没去工作，因为我感觉不舒服。
phrasal-verb

listen to

以同理心倾听某人感受或说话
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.
有时候，一个人需要的只是有人**听他**说话。
phrasal-verb

ring through

将电话连接到其目的地
Meaning
to connect a phone call to its destination
Example
I’ll **ring through** to the manager for you.
我会为你拨打经理的电话。
idiom

feeling blue

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
She’s been **feeling blue** all day.
她整天都很伤心。
phrasal-verb

plug in

将电气设备连接到电源或网络
Meaning
to connect an electrical device to a power source or network
Example
Make sure to **plug in** the router before configuring the settings.
在配置设置之前，请确保**插入**路由器。