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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**。
phrasal-verb

show thanks for

通过言语或行动表示感谢
Meaning
to display appreciation through words or actions
Example
She baked cookies to **show thanks for** her neighbor’s kindness.
她烤了饼干来表示感谢她邻居的善意。
idiom

show appreciation

表达感激或认可
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
我们应该更经常**表示感谢**我们的老师。
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

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

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
phrasal-verb

speak out for justice

公开支持公平或平等
Meaning
to publicly support fairness or equality
Example
The ambassador **spoke out for justice** in his UN speech.
大使在他的联合国演讲中公开支持正义。
phrasal-verb

shrink back

因恐惧从某物中撤回
Meaning
to move away from something because of fear
Example
The child **shrank back** when the dog barked loudly.
当狗大声叫时，孩子**缩了回去**。
phrasal-verb

set toward

开始朝着某事取得进展
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
毕业后，她朝着成为律师的目标前进。
idiom

speak out

大胆而公开地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
鼓励员工就改进措施**大胆地发表**意见。
phrasal-verb

settle on

在考虑其他选项后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after considering other options
Example
After hours of discussion, they **settled on** a final plan.
经过几个小时的讨论，他们**确定了**最终计划。
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**
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

sliding into DMs

在社交媒体上向某人发送私人消息，通常是调情
Meaning
to send a private message to someone on social media, often flirtatiously
Example
He started **sliding into her DMs** after seeing her post.
看到她的帖子后，他开始给她发私信。
idiom

set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
phrasal-verb

stretch out

伸展身体或四肢以放松或为运动做准备
Meaning
to extend your body or limbs to relax or prepare for exercise
Example
Don’t forget to **stretch out** before starting your workout.
开始锻炼前，不要忘记**伸展出去**。
idiom

spread kindness like wildfire

迅速且不受控制地传播善意
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
她的善行在社区中**像野火一样蔓延**。
idiom

self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
phrasal-verb

stand up after failure

在失败后恢复并再试
Meaning
to recover and try again after failing
Example
Winners are those who **stand up after failure** and keep trying.
赢家是那些在失败后重新站起来并继续尝试的人。
idiom

split up

分开或结束一段关系或婚姻
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
John 和 Mary 上个月 **分开** 了。
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

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**
phrasal-verb

set out on

开始一个有特定目标的旅程或活动
Meaning
to begin a journey or activity with a particular goal
Example
She **set out on** her dream to start a handmade jewelry business.
她**开始**了她的梦想，开始了手工珠宝业务。
phrasal-verb

set out code

清晰地组织或结构代码
Meaning
to organize or structure code clearly
Example
Make sure you **set out your code** neatly before pushing it.
确保在推送之前，您已经将您的代码**整理好**。
phrasal-verb

set forth

清楚地呈现或解释一个想法或提案
Meaning
to present or explain an idea or proposal clearly
Example
The president **set forth** his vision for the nation’s economic future.
总统阐明了他对国家经济未来的愿景。
idiom

Spread like wildfire

变得非常快速地广为人知。
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
他们订婚的消息**像野火一样传播**。
phrasal-verb

split up tasks

在小组中分配工作
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
我们来**分配任务**，让每个人都知道该做什么。
phrasal-verb

stand up for values

即使很困难，也要捍卫重要的信念或原则
Meaning
to defend important beliefs or principles even when it's hard
Example
A respected leader always **stands up for values** under pressure.
一位受人尊敬的领导在压力下总是捍卫价值观。
idiom

step up a gear

增加你的努力或速度
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
团队需要**加快努力**以赶上截止日期。
phrasal-verb

shake with laughter

笑得如此剧烈，以至于身体开始动
Meaning
to laugh so much that your body moves
Example
They **shook with laughter** at the comedian’s jokes.
他们因喜剧演员的笑话笑得如此剧烈，身体开始动了起来。
phrasal-verb

stick to

继续遵循或支持某个特定立场或论点
Meaning
to continue following or supporting a particular position or argument
Example
She **stuck to** her point despite the criticism.
尽管受到了批评，她仍然**坚持**自己的观点。
idiom

stay calm

保持冷静，不要惊慌
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
不用担心，只要保持冷静，然后仔细想一想。
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。
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。
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

swot up on

在事件前集中的学习某些东西
Meaning
to study something intensively before an event
Example
I **swot up on** statistics before every data review.
我在每次数据审查前都会**swot up on**统计学。
idiom

shop till you drop

购物很长时间直到你累了
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
我姐姐喜欢在打折时购物到筋疲力尽。
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

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

shadow a teammate

密切观察同事以学习
Meaning
to observe a colleague closely to learn
Example
Interns **shadow a teammate** during client demos for practice.
实习生 **影子一个队友** 在客户演示期间进行练习。
phrasal-verb

speak from

基于个人经验表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.
她在警告关于那家公司的时候，**从经验中说话**。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
idiom

speak up

公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
如果你不同意，请在会议中发言。
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

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

smooth things over with

在争执后恢复与某人的和平
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
她带来了饼干，以平息与邻居的争执。
phrasal-verb

speak well of

称赞某人或积极地谈论他们
Meaning
to praise someone or talk positively about them
Example
Everyone **speaks well of** the teacher who inspired them.
每个人都称赞那位启发了他们的老师。
idiom

sit tight

保持冷静，耐心等待
Meaning
to stay calm and wait patiently
Example
Just **sit tight** and wait for the results.
只要保持冷静，耐心等待结果。
phrasal-verb

speak kindly of

以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
每个人都称赞她，因为她总是慷慨大方。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
phrasal-verb

stack small wins

通过完成快速成功来建立动力
Meaning
to build momentum by completing quick successes
Example
We **stack small wins** early in the day to feel accomplished.
我们**堆叠小胜利**以便在一天的开始时感到成就感。
phrasal-verb

set yourself apart

使自己与他人不同或杰出
Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.
努力工作和创造力将使你从其他人中**脱颖而出**。
idiom

spin up

快速启动某事，尤其是一个系统
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
IT团队可以在几分钟内启动一个测试服务器。
phrasal-verb

stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
idiom

shake like a leaf

因害怕或紧张而颤抖
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
她在第一次飞行前**像叶子一样发抖**。
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

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
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。
idiom

so far so good

用来表示某项活动到目前为止都很成功
Meaning
used to say that an activity has been successful up to this point
Example
We've finished the first part of the project, and **so far so good**.
我们已经完成了项目的第一部分，到目前为止一切顺利。
phrasal-verb

start over

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to begin again after a failure
Example
If something doesn’t work, just **start over** and try a new way.
如果某些事情不起作用，只需从头开始，尝试新的方法。
idiom

step change

显著的改进或转变
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
这标志着我们在创新方式上的一个**重大转变**。
phrasal-verb

scale forward

逐步扩大运营或活动，朝着增长的方向发展
Meaning
to expand operations or activities progressively toward growth
Example
The organization plans to **scale forward** its social impact programs.
该组织计划**向前扩展**其社会影响力项目。
idiom

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
idiom

see both sides

理解争论中的双方观点
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
我能理解问题的双方观点，所以很难做出选择。
phrasal-verb

shift perspective

改变你对失败的看法
Meaning
to change the way you think about failure
Example
Try to **shift perspective** and see failure as a learning step.
尝试 **改变视角** 并将失败视为学习的步骤。
phrasal-verb

step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
phrasal-verb

settle down

结婚或开始稳定的关系
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
他准备好安定下来并开始组建家庭。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
phrasal-verb

save up for

为了目标或购买，逐渐攒钱
Meaning
to collect money over time for a goal or purchase
Example
She’s **saving up for** a new laptop.
她正在为一台新笔记本攒钱。
idiom

swing vote

一个尚未决定的选票，可能会朝任何方向发展
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
摇摆票将决定选举的结果。
phrasal-verb

sync up

使系统或设备和谐地一起工作
Meaning
to make systems or devices work together in harmony
Example
Please **sync up** your devices before starting the meeting.
请在开始会议前同步你的设备。
phrasal-verb

stumble upon

偶然发现某物
Meaning
to find something by accident
Example
We **stumbled upon** a hidden waterfall in the forest.
我们在森林中偶然发现了一座隐藏的瀑布。
phrasal-verb

show respect for

向某人或某物表示尊重或崇敬
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
人们在传统仪式中**表示对**他们的祖先的尊重。
phrasal-verb

scale back spending

减少支出的水平
Meaning
to reduce the level of spending
Example
Due to inflation, many households are **scaling back spending**.
由于通货膨胀，许多家庭正在减少开支。
phrasal-verb

staff up for

为某事物招聘额外的人手
Meaning
to hire additional people in preparation for something
Example
We need to **staff up for** the remote support launch.
我们需要为远程支持的启动招聘额外的人手。
idiom

split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。
phrasal-verb

stand around

无所事事地站着
Meaning
to spend time standing and doing nothing
Example
We were just **standing around** waiting for the bus.
我们只是站着等公交车。
phrasal-verb

see over

检查一个地方，特别是房子或建筑物
Meaning
to inspect a place, especially a house or building
Example
We went to **see over** the new apartment before signing the contract.
我们去检查新公寓，然后签署合同。
phrasal-verb

spread out

扩展到一个大范围；接触到许多人
Meaning
to extend over a large area; to reach many people
Example
The news **spread out** quickly across social media.
新闻**通过社交媒体迅速传播**。
phrasal-verb

sub in for

暂时替代某人在角色中
Meaning
to replace someone temporarily in a role
Example
Can you **sub in for** me at the networking event tonight?
你能在今晚的网络活动中替我顶替吗？
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

show the ropes

教某人如何完成一项工作或任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
我花了一些时间向新员工**展示绳索**，但现在他们做得很好。
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**。
idiom

state of mind

一个人的情绪状态
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
你的**心理状态**会影响你的决策方式。
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。
phrasal-verb

start out

开始自己的职业或商业之旅
Meaning
to begin one’s career or business journey
Example
He **started out** as a small investor before becoming a venture capitalist.
他**开始**作为一个小投资者，然后成为了一名风险投资家
phrasal-verb

smooth out

使情感或问题变得不那么粗糙或强烈
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
时间将会**平缓**你现在感受到的痛苦。
phrasal-verb

step outside comfort zones

尝试具有挑战性的任务，以便您可以成长
Meaning
to try tasks that feel challenging so you can grow
Example
We **step outside comfort zones** by volunteering for bold projects.
我们通过志愿参与大胆的项目来**step outside comfort zones**。
phrasal-verb

switch off from

从工作或压力中精神上断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect mentally from work or stress
Example
She **switches off from** emails after yoga class.
她在瑜伽课后会断开电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

sign off

结束信息、电子邮件或广播
Meaning
to end a message, email, or broadcast
Example
I’ll **sign off** here. Talk to you later!
我会在这里**sign off**。稍后再聊！
phrasal-verb

spring up

像春天的植物一样突然出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow suddenly, like plants in spring
Example
New flowers **sprang up** after the first rain of spring.
在春天的第一次雨后，新花 **冒出来**。
idiom

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
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！
phrasal-verb

smooth out differences

解决分歧或使事情变得更容易
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
我们需要平滑差异，以提高团队间的合作。
phrasal-verb

snap under pressure

在压力下失去情绪控制
Meaning
to lose control emotionally under stress
Example
He **snapped under pressure** during the argument.
他在争论中因压力失去情绪控制。
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。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness about

分享信息使人们更有意识地关注某事
Meaning
to share information to make people more conscious about something
Example
The NGO works hard to **spread awareness about** climate change.
该非政府组织努力传播气候变化的意识。
phrasal-verb

share your soul with

与某人完全诚实且脆弱地表达你的情感
Meaning
to be completely honest and vulnerable in expressing your emotions to someone
Example
You can only truly love when you **share your soul with** someone.
只有在你与某人分享你的灵魂时，你才能真正地去爱。
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。
idiom

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
phrasal-verb

stay up

保持清醒比平常晚
Meaning
to remain awake later than usual
Example
If you **stay up** too late, you’ll feel tired in the morning.
如果你**熬夜**太晚，你早上会感到疲倦。
phrasal-verb

stand united for

为某一事业或问题共同努力
Meaning
to act together in support of a cause or issue
Example
Nations must **stand united for** peace and prosperity.
各国必须**stand united for**和平与繁荣。
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**。
idiom

smoke-filled room

一个权势人物秘密做决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
新政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**中由高级官员决定的。
phrasal-verb

shift to

转移或改变焦点、方法或责任
Meaning
to move or change focus, method, or responsibility
Example
Our company plans to **shift to** a hybrid work model.
我们的公司计划转向混合工作模式。
phrasal-verb

space out on

在做或听某事时失去集中注意力
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
如果我不做笔记，我会在长时间的网络研讨会上走神
phrasal-verb

step down

辞去重要职位; 离开办公室
Meaning
to resign from an important position; to leave office
Example
The president decided to **step down** after public protests.
总统在公共抗议后决定辞职。
phrasal-verb

scroll down to

向下滚动屏幕以查看更多内容
Meaning
to move the screen view downward to see more content
Example
**Scroll down to** see the latest comments on the post.
向下滚动以查看帖子的最新评论
phrasal-verb

snap up

迅速购买某物，因为它便宜或有售
Meaning
to buy something quickly because it is cheap or available
Example
Shoppers **snapped up** the discounted electronics within minutes.
顾客在几分钟内 **抢购** 了打折的电子产品。
idiom

spaced out

心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
他在会议上看起来完全心不在焉。
idiom

step on it

加快速度；快点
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
我们迟到了——快点！
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。
idiom

strike a balance

在两件事之间找到令人满意的折中
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
在职业和家庭之间找到平衡是很难的。
phrasal-verb

strike up

开始一段对话或友谊
Meaning
to start a conversation or friendship
Example
He easily **strikes up** conversations with strangers.
他很容易与陌生人开始对话。
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。
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。
idiom

spin doctor

向媒体提供事件有利解读的人
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
政治家聘请了一个**spin doctor**来处理媒体。
idiom

switch over

从一个系统或选项切换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
团队今晚将切换到新软件。
phrasal-verb

share in traditions

参与或参加文化习俗或仪式
Meaning
to participate in or take part in cultural customs or rituals
Example
Visitors were invited to **share in traditions** of the local people.
游客被邀请参与当地人民的传统。