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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

make room for

腾出空间
Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s **make room for** the new equipment near the window.
让我们在窗户旁腾出空间为新设备。
phrasal-verb

pool resources for

为一个联合项目合并资金、劳动力或材料
Meaning
to combine money, labor, or materials for a joint project
Example
The governments **pooled resources for** regional development projects.
政府们为区域发展项目合并了资源。
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。
phrasal-verb

step back

停下来冷静地观察局势
Meaning
to pause and look at a situation calmly and objectively
Example
Sometimes you need to **step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退一步**看全局。
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。
idiom

lean over

向前或向下弯曲
Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t **lean over** the railing during the show.
请不要在表演期间弯腰靠在栏杆上。
phrasal-verb

lead by

通过自己的示范或行动引导他人
Meaning
to guide others through your own example or actions
Example
Great leaders **lead by** example rather than words.
伟大的领导者通过示范而不是语言来领导。
phrasal-verb

grow inward

从个人经历中发展理解和智慧
Meaning
to develop understanding and wisdom from personal experiences
Example
She began to **grow inward** as she faced her fears and doubts.
她在面对恐惧和怀疑时开始**内在成长**。
idiom

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**
idiom

log off

从计算机系统断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to **log off** before you leave the office.
离开办公室前，别忘了登出。
phrasal-verb

show through

透过某物可见；部分可见
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
她的红色衬衫**透过**白色连衣裙可见。
phrasal-verb

hold talks with

与某人进行正式的讨论或谈判
Meaning
to have formal discussions or negotiations with someone
Example
The foreign ministers agreed to **hold talks with** neighboring countries.
外交部长同意与邻国**举行谈判**。
idiom

take a toll

由于压力或过度工作，随着时间的推移造成伤害或损害。
Meaning
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
Example
Long working hours can **take a toll** on your health.
长时间工作可能对你的健康造成**take a toll**。
phrasal-verb

call someone out on

指出某人的错误或不良行为
Meaning
to point out a person’s mistake or bad behavior
Example
Coworkers **call someone out on** gossip that hurts the team.
同事们 **指出某人的错误或不良行为** 有损团队的八卦。
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。
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
phrasal-verb

reflect on yourself

仔细思考自己的行为、思想和情感
Meaning
to think carefully about your actions, thoughts, and emotions
Example
Journaling allows you to **reflect on yourself** and grow.
写日记让你能够**反思自己**并成长。
phrasal-verb

get through with

成功地与某人沟通或被理解
Meaning
to successfully communicate or be understood by someone
Example
It’s hard to **get through with** people when there’s a language barrier.
当有语言障碍时，与人沟通很困难。
idiom

in orbit

处于极度兴奋或活跃的状态
Meaning
in a state of great excitement or activity
Example
The team was **in orbit** after the big win.
在大胜之后，团队处于**在轨道上**。
idiom

sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
idiom

take a gamble

冒险以期成功
Meaning
to take a risk in the hope of success
Example
She **took a gamble** by quitting her job to travel the world.
她**冒险**辞掉工作去环游世界。
phrasal-verb

grow up with

与某人一起度过童年
Meaning
to spend your childhood with someone
Example
I **grew up with** my cousins in the same house.
我和我的堂兄弟姐妹在同一所房子里长大。
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。
phrasal-verb

bring people along

激励他人分享并追随你的愿景；让他人参与你的进展
Meaning
to inspire others to share and follow your vision; to include others in your progress
Example
A good leader knows how to **bring people along** when introducing new ideas.
一个好的领导者知道如何在介绍新想法时**带领他人前行**。
phrasal-verb

stay on

保持连接或继续工作
Meaning
to remain connected or continue working
Example
Can you **stay on** the call until we finish the report?
你能保持在电话中直到我们完成报告吗？
phrasal-verb

breathe through

通过冷静地呼吸来管理压力或疼痛
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
当你焦虑时，尽量慢慢**通过呼吸**来缓解这种感觉。
idiom

a couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s become **a couch potato** since he lost his job.
他自从失去工作后，变成了**一块沙发土豆**。
phrasal-verb

open up to change

愿意接受新思想或实践
Meaning
to become willing to accept new ideas or practices
Example
Societies progress when people **open up to change**.
当人们愿意接受变化时，社会会进步。
phrasal-verb

adapt under pressure

在面对压力大的情况下有效调整
Meaning
to adjust effectively when facing stressful situations
Example
Professionals must learn to **adapt under pressure**.
专业人士必须学会**在压力下适应**。
idiom

a bright spark

聪明且聪慧的人；有原创想法的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person; someone with original ideas
Example
He's such **a bright spark**; he always finds innovative solutions.
他真是个聪明的人；总是能找到创新的解决办法。
idiom

human in the loop

一个积极参与监控或控制自动化过程的人
Meaning
a person actively involved in monitoring or controlling an automated process
Example
Even in AI systems, a **human in the loop** ensures ethical decisions.
即使在人工智能系统中，**人类在环中**也能确保做出道德决策。
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。
phrasal-verb

check out of

付完账后离开酒店
Meaning
to leave a hotel after paying the bill
Example
We **checked out of** the hotel early to catch our flight.
我们为了赶上航班，早早地离开了酒店。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

Running on empty

当你没有剩余能量时继续工作或运作。
Meaning
To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.
Example
After pulling an all-nighter, he’s **running on empty** today.
经过一整夜的熬夜，他今天完全筋疲力尽。
phrasal-verb

drop in

不事先安排就随意拜访某人
Meaning
to visit someone casually without prior arrangement
Example
My neighbors often **drop in** for coffee in the evening.
我的邻居们常常在晚上**掉进**来喝咖啡。
phrasal-verb

bring about awareness

使人们注意或理解某事
Meaning
to cause people to notice or understand something
Example
Social media can **bring about awareness** of important issues.
社交媒体可以提高对重要问题的认识。
phrasal-verb

keep inflation in check

控制通货膨胀并防止其过度上涨
Meaning
to control inflation and prevent it from rising too much
Example
The government is trying to **keep inflation in check** through monetary policies.
政府正在通过货币政策试图**控制通货膨胀**。
phrasal-verb

cut down debts

减少你欠的钱的金额
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money you owe
Example
He’s been trying hard to **cut down his debts** this year.
他今年一直在努力减少自己的债务。
phrasal-verb

fall into routine

适应一种规律的工作方式
Meaning
to become accustomed to a regular way of working
Example
After a few weeks, the new hires **fell into routine** easily.
几周后，新员工很容易就**掉进常规**了。
idiom

Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
phrasal-verb

sync up on

与某人协调细节或计划
Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's **sync up on** the project timeline this afternoon.
我们今天下午就项目时间表进行同步。
phrasal-verb

hook up

将电子设备连接在一起
Meaning
to connect electronic devices together
Example
I need to **hook up** my printer to the laptop.
我需要将我的打印机连接到笔记本电脑。
phrasal-verb

make up to

为某人做些好事，以表示对错误的悔恼
Meaning
to do something nice for someone to show regret for something wrong
Example
He bought her flowers to **make up to** her after their argument.
他为了解决他们的争吵，给她买了花来**make up to**她。
idiom

blow up in your face

一个计划或情况突然出错并造成麻烦
Meaning
a plan or situation that suddenly goes wrong and causes trouble
Example
His plan to impress the boss **blew up in his face**.
他打算给老板留下深刻印象的计划**在他面前爆炸**。
phrasal-verb

bottle in

把情感压抑在内心，而不是表达出来
Meaning
to keep emotions inside instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle in** his sadness rather than share it.
他倾向于**把情感压抑在内心**，而不是分享它。
idiom

a weight on your shoulders

沉重的负担或责任，造成压力
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
独自管理公司是 **他肩上的重担**。
idiom

To offer the olive branch

在冲突后与某人和解
Meaning
To make peace with someone after a conflict
Example
After their argument, he decided to **offer the olive branch** and apologize.
在他们争论之后，他决定伸出橄榄枝并道歉。
idiom

Go bust

破产或退出业务
Meaning
To go bankrupt or out of business.
Example
Many small banks **went bust** during the financial crisis.
在金融危机期间，许多小银行**破产**了。
idiom

hit a bump in the road

遇到暂时的问题或挫折
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
我们的项目**hit a bump in the road**，但我们很快就能恢复。
phrasal-verb

run out of

耗尽某物的供应
Meaning
to finish or exhaust a supply of something
Example
We might **run out of** clean water if we don’t conserve it.
如果我们不节约水，可能会**用完**干净水。
idiom

Stick with it

即使很困难，也要坚持做。
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
学习英语需要时间，所以要坚持下去。
phrasal-verb

immerse in

深深地参与到某种文化或活动中
Meaning
to deeply involve oneself in a particular culture or activity
Example
He **immersed himself in** the local traditions to understand them better.
他**沉浸在**当地的传统中，以便更好地理解它们。
phrasal-verb

bring in foreign investment

吸引外国投资
Meaning
to attract money from other countries for business or development
Example
The government is trying to **bring in foreign investment** to boost economic growth.
政府正在努力吸引外国投资以促进经济增长。
idiom

move up

晋升到更高的级别或职位
Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to **move up** to a senior role next year.
她希望明年能升职到高级职位。
idiom

reboot your perspective

以新的心态重新开始
Meaning
to start fresh with a new mindset
Example
After project failure, the team decided to **reboot their perspective**.
项目失败后，团队决定重新启动他们的观点。
idiom

to bask in the glory

在取得伟大成就后享受他人的钦佩和赞扬
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
他在冠军赛后几周沉浸在胜利的荣耀中
phrasal-verb

bring up with

向某人提起一个话题或问题以供讨论
Meaning
to mention a topic or issue to someone for discussion
Example
I decided to **bring up** the issue **with** my manager during our weekly meeting.
我决定在我们的每周会议期间向我的经理提出这个问题。
idiom

scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
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

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

branch globally

在多个国家或地区扩展或运营。
Meaning
to expand or operate in multiple countries or regions
Example
The company hopes to **branch globally** within the next five years.
公司希望在未来五年内**全球扩展**。
idiom

come to light

浮出水面；变得为人所知或被揭示
Meaning
to become known or revealed
Example
The truth finally **came to light** after many years.
真相在多年后终于**浮出水面**。
phrasal-verb

lift up

改善某人的情绪或精神
Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really **lifted up** my mood today.
她的好话今天真的让我振奋了我的情绪。
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
phrasal-verb

gear up for adventure

为一些刺激的事情准备设备和心态
Meaning
to prepare equipment and mindset for something exciting
Example
We **gear up for adventure** by checking safety kits before the hike.
我们通过在徒步旅行前检查安全装备来为冒险做好准备。
phrasal-verb

pay for

付钱购买某物; 承担后果
Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will **pay for** your mistakes one day.
你终有一天会为你的错误付出代价。
idiom

have faith in

相信或信任某人或某事
Meaning
to believe or trust in someone or something
Example
You should **have faith in** your abilities.
你应该 **相信自己** 的能力。
idiom

on your shoulders

用来表示某人对某事负有责任
Meaning
used when someone has responsibility for something
Example
The success of this plan rests **on your shoulders**.
这个计划的成功取决于你。
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
phrasal-verb

add up revenue

计算总收入或销售额
Meaning
to calculate total income or sales
Example
The accountant will **add up revenue** from all branches.
会计将来自所有分支的收入加总。
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

guard against volatility

采取行动保护免受突发变化或风险
Meaning
to take action to protect from sudden changes or risks
Example
Investors should **guard against volatility** in global markets.
投资者应**防范波动性**在全球市场中。
idiom

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

join in the fun

参加愉快的活动
Meaning
to participate in an enjoyable activity
Example
Even the shy guests **joined in the fun** after a while.
即使是害羞的客人也很快加入了欢乐。
phrasal-verb

snap out of fear

迅速从恐惧或惊慌的状态中恢复过来
Meaning
to quickly recover from a fearful or panicked state
Example
He managed to **snap out of fear** and take control of the situation.
他成功地从恐惧中恢复过来，并掌控了局势。
phrasal-verb

follow through on promises

做一个人承诺做的事情
Meaning
to do what one has committed to do
Example
A reliable leader always **follows through on promises** made to the team.
一个可靠的领导者总是履行对团队的承诺。
idiom

a window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在此期间可以有效地行动
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
我们有**一个机会之窗**来完成这周的交易。
idiom

on the market

可供出售
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
他们的房子已经在市场上待了超过六个月。
idiom

back away from

从某个情境中撤退或退出
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
他选择在争论升级之前**退出**。
idiom

beat oneself up

对某事过分自责
Meaning
to blame yourself too much for something
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要因为一个错误而**过分责备自己**。
idiom

hold your horses

耐心一点；等一下
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.
耐心一点！表演还没开始。
idiom

A leap of faith

即使没有证据或证明，仍然相信某事。
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
当她接受工作邀请时，真的 **信念的一跃**。
idiom

seal the deal

达成或确认协议
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
提供折扣帮助我们与客户**达成协议**。
idiom

square peg in a round hole

某人或某物不适合或不属于特定的地方或情况
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
把一座现代建筑放在一个历史区域里，就像试图把**square peg in a round hole**放进去。
idiom

kiss and make up

吵架后重新和好
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
They always **kiss and make up** after every fight.
他们每次吵架后都会和好。
idiom

the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
phrasal-verb

speak around

讨论一个话题而不直接处理它
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
他倾向于**讨论一个话题**真正的问题，而不是直接面对它。
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

A shot in the dark

一个没有太多或任何关于结果的了解就做出的猜测或尝试
Meaning
a guess or attempt made without knowing much or anything about the result
Example
His idea about solving the problem was just **a shot in the dark**.
他解决问题的想法只是**A shot in the dark**。
idiom

make a decision

在考虑之后选择某事
Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to **make a decision** about my career path.
我需要一些时间来**做出决定** 关于我的职业道路。
idiom

to tell you the truth

用于表达诚实或令人惊讶的看法
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
说实话，我并不喜欢那个聚会。
phrasal-verb

break through pain

克服情感上的痛苦或挣扎
Meaning
to overcome emotional suffering or struggle
Example
She managed to **break through pain** and start a new chapter in life.
她成功地克服了痛苦，并开始了生活的新篇章。
phrasal-verb

ease off pressure

减轻压力或工作负担以感到轻松
Meaning
to reduce stress or workload to feel relaxed
Example
Take short breaks to **ease off pressure** during work.
在工作中休息一下，帮助缓解压力。
idiom

line up with

与某物匹配或同意
Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics **line up with** our targets.
这些指标**与**我们的目标一致。
phrasal-verb

meet up to

达到或满足特定标准或期望
Meaning
to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation
Example
Our design must **meet up to** the client’s expectations before the deadline.
我们的设计必须在截止日期之前满足客户的期望。
idiom

luck of the Irish

与爱尔兰人民相关的好运
Meaning
good fortune associated with Irish people
Example
He found gold! Must be the **luck of the Irish**.
他找到了黄金！一定是**爱尔兰的好运**。
idiom

filter out

从某物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
使用此工具**过滤掉**垃圾邮件。
phrasal-verb

burst into laughter

突然大声笑出声
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
They **burst into laughter** after hearing the funny story.
他们听到那个有趣的故事后突然大笑起来。
phrasal-verb

speed up

加速; 提高速度
Meaning
to go faster; to increase speed
Example
You need to **speed up** if you want to overtake that car.
如果你想超过那辆车，你需要加速。
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

build yourself up

逐渐增加你的自信或力量
Meaning
to increase your confidence or strength gradually
Example
She **built herself up** by practicing every day.
她通过每天练习**建立了自己**。
phrasal-verb

take on new challenges

接受新的或困难的任务
Meaning
to accept new or difficult tasks
Example
To grow professionally, you should **take on new challenges** regularly.
为了职业成长，您应该定期**接受新的挑战**。
idiom

give someone a leg up

帮助某人改善他们的处境或获得优势
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
她的导师在她的职业生涯中**给了她一个提升**。
phrasal-verb

pick at

只吃少量食物而没有兴趣
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
他只是**挑食**他晚餐，留下了大部分。
phrasal-verb

cut down emissions

减少释放到空气中的有害气体
Meaning
to reduce harmful gases released into the air
Example
Businesses are investing to **cut down emissions** from transport.
企业正在投资**减少排放**来自交通运输。
phrasal-verb

be curious about

有渴望了解或学习某事的欲望
Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.
孩子们天生就**对**事情如何运作感到好奇。
phrasal-verb

move along

继续前进; 告诉某人继续走
Meaning
to continue going; to tell someone to keep moving
Example
The police asked the crowd to **move along** and not block the road.
警方要求人群**继续走**，不要挡住道路。
idiom

the picture of health

一个看起来非常健康的人
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
尽管他年纪大了，他仍然是健康的象征。
phrasal-verb

shake out

通过移动或拉伸来缓解压力或紧张
Meaning
to relieve stress or tension by moving or stretching
Example
Before continuing your work, take a moment to **shake out** your hands and shoulders.
在继续工作之前，花一点时间 **摇动** 你的手和肩膀。
phrasal-verb

bring down debt

减少债务
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
政府通过增加出口来尝试减少债务。
phrasal-verb

kick start

快速有效地开始某事
Meaning
to start something quickly and effectively
Example
The new project aims to **kick start** rural economic growth.
新项目旨在快速启动农村经济增长。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
idiom

fall for someone

开始爱上某人; 发展浪漫的感情
Meaning
to start loving someone; to develop romantic feelings
Example
He **fell for** her the moment he saw her smile.
他**爱上了她**，当他看到她的微笑。
idiom

put on a brave face

当你并不自信或高兴时，装作自信或高兴
Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
即使听到坏消息，她还是**装作自信**。
phrasal-verb

look beyond stereotypes

避免基于一般假设来判断他人
Meaning
to avoid judging others based on general assumptions
Example
To understand people better, we must **look beyond stereotypes**.
要更好地理解人们，我们必须**超越刻板印象**。
phrasal-verb

paint over

用一层新的油漆覆盖某物
Meaning
to cover something with a new layer of paint
Example
He decided to **paint over** the old mural with a new design.
他决定用新设计重新涂画旧壁画。
phrasal-verb

listen to feedback

注意并考虑他人的意见或建议
Meaning
to pay attention to and consider others’ opinions or advice
Example
A wise leader always **listens to feedback** before making changes.
一位明智的领导者在做出改变之前，总是**听取反馈**。
phrasal-verb

build up strength

通过锻炼增加体力
Meaning
to increase physical power through exercise
Example
She started lifting weights to **build up strength**.
她开始举重来增强体力。