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idiom

take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
phrasal-verb

build on achievements

利用过去的成功作为进一步进步的基础
Meaning
to use past successes as a foundation for further progress
Example
He aims to **build on achievements** and reach new goals this year.
他计划**基于过去的成就**，并在今年达成新目标。
phrasal-verb

stand up for peace

在冲突中捍卫或支持和平的理念
Meaning
to defend or support the idea of peace in conflicts
Example
She always **stands up for peace** during political debates.
她在政治辩论中总是支持和平。
phrasal-verb

own your progress

为个人成长感到骄傲并承认它
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.
你应该**own your progress**，并庆祝每一个小小的胜利。
idiom

battle of wills

双方都拒绝让步的冲突
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
它变成了经理和团队领导之间的**意志之战**。
idiom

go through the roof

迅速上涨；变得非常高
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
最近房价**飙升**了。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks around

将失败转化为机会或成功
Meaning
to transform failures into opportunities or success
Example
She managed to **turn setbacks around** by learning from her mistakes.
她通过从错误中学习成功地将失败转化为机会。
idiom

do good to others

以帮助他人为目标的行为
Meaning
to act in a way that helps other people
Example
It is always a good idea to **do good to others**.
总是做对别人有益的事是一个好主意。
idiom

bottom line

最重要的点；最终结果或利润
Meaning
the most important point; the final result or profit
Example
The **bottom line** is that trade deficits are increasing.
关键是贸易逆差正在增加。
idiom

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
idiom

to hit it off

迅速成为好朋友
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
我们一见面就成了好朋友。
phrasal-verb

come along

当被邀请时和某人一起去某个地方
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone when invited
Example
Would you like to **come along** to the picnic this Sunday?
你愿意这个星期天和我们一起去野餐吗？
idiom

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
idiom

to break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a joke.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个笑话。
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。
idiom

a slippery slope

一个看似导致不良或危险后果的行动
Meaning
a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences
Example
Starting to ignore small violations can lead to **a slippery slope** of bigger legal issues.
开始忽视小的违规行为可能会导致 **一个滑坡** 更大的法律问题。
idiom

on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
idiom

hit below the belt

以不公平的方式行事或说一些伤人的话
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
关于她家人的那句话真是太过分了。
idiom

bang for your buck

花费的每一分钱的价值；一个好交易
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
这个保险计划给你最划算的选择。
phrasal-verb

meet up with

成功达到或完成某些目标或截止日期
Meaning
to successfully reach or fulfill something like a goal or deadline
Example
We worked all night to **meet up with** the project deadline.
我们整晚工作以完成项目的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

lash into

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The teacher **lashed into** the students for being noisy.
老师因学生吵闹而**lash into**他们。
idiom

fail to plan is plan to fail

没有适当的计划，失败是不可避免的
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
失败就是计划失败，因此要提前准备。
phrasal-verb

lash out emotionally

以暴力或突然的方式表达愤怒或沮丧
Meaning
to express anger or frustration violently or suddenly
Example
He **lashed out emotionally** when he felt betrayed.
他在感到背叛时**情绪爆发**
phrasal-verb

level up skills

提高或升级您的能力或资格
Meaning
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
Example
Professionals often need to **level up skills** to stay competitive.
专业人士经常需要 **提高技能** 以保持竞争力。
idiom

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
phrasal-verb

snap at

愤怒且快速地对某人说话
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
当我问他一个简单的问题时，他愤怒地回应了我
idiom

to serve justice

确保公平或惩罚得到适当的施加
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
法院的判决**为受害者提供了公正**。
idiom

Make the most of something

充分利用某事物。
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
你应该充分利用这个机会。
phrasal-verb

build toward success

逐步发展导致成功的技能或行动
Meaning
to gradually develop skills or actions that lead to success
Example
He is **building toward success** by improving his skills daily.
他通过每天提高自己的技能，朝着成功迈进。
phrasal-verb

learn by

通过特定的方法或方式获得知识或技能
Meaning
to gain knowledge or skill through a specific way or method
Example
Many people **learn by** making mistakes and correcting them.
许多人通过犯错并改正它们来学习。
phrasal-verb

run behind

迟到或延迟
Meaning
to be late or delayed
Example
The project is **running behind** schedule.
项目进度落后于计划。
idiom

to firewall something

阻止或防止访问某物，通常在保护网络或系统的上下文中使用
Meaning
to block or prevent access to something, typically used in the context of protecting a network or system
Example
We need **to firewall something** to protect our database from hackers.
我们需要 **to firewall something** 来保护我们的数据库免受黑客攻击。
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。
idiom

brush aside

把某事视为不重要并置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
管理层在简报中**无视**了这些谣言。
idiom

a fresh start

在困难或错误之后的全新开始
Meaning
a new beginning after difficulties or mistakes
Example
After the breakup, she wanted **a fresh start**.
分手后，她想要一个全新的开始。
phrasal-verb

reach back

回应之前联系过你的人
Meaning
to respond to someone who contacted you earlier
Example
Don’t forget to **reach back** to the recruiter after your interview.
面试后不要忘记回复招聘人员。
idiom

Economic backbone

经济中最重要的部分。
Meaning
The most important part of the economy.
Example
Small businesses are the **economic backbone** of the nation.
小企业是国家的**经济支柱**。
phrasal-verb

play around with

尝试想法、材料或技术
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
她喜欢用不同的颜色来玩，以找到新的组合。
idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
phrasal-verb

take in

为某人提供庇护或照顾；允许某人留在你家
Meaning
to provide shelter or care to someone; to allow someone to stay in your home
Example
After the storm, they decided to **take in** their neighbors who lost their house.
暴风雨过后，他们决定接纳那些失去房子的邻居。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
idiom

In the picture

涉及或知情关于某个情况
Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
我想保持**在画面中**，了解新项目。
phrasal-verb

carry on smiling

即使在困难时期也保持微笑
Meaning
to keep smiling even during difficult times
Example
She always **carries on smiling** no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，她总是带着微笑。
phrasal-verb

back yourself up

相信自己的能力或决定
Meaning
to have faith in your own ability or decision
Example
You have to **back yourself up** if you want others to trust you.
如果你想让别人相信你，你必须**支持自己**。
idiom

architectural eye candy

某些在视觉上吸引人但可能缺乏实质或功能的东西
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
这座城市的新摩天大楼只是**建筑眼睛糖果**。
idiom

a labor of love

出于激情而做的事情，不是为了钱
Meaning
something done out of passion, not for money
Example
Building that model train was **a labor of love** for him.
为他建造那个模型火车是**爱的劳动**。
idiom

the bots are taking over

指人工智能系统在各个行业中的日益广泛应用以及传统由人类完成的任务的自动化
Meaning
referring to the increasing use of AI systems in various industries; the automation of tasks traditionally performed by humans
Example
It feels like **the bots are taking over** every sector of business these days.
感觉如今在各行各业，**机器人正在接管**。
phrasal-verb

tire yourself out

使自己非常疲劳，通常是由于压力或过度工作
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
他试图在一天之内完成所有任务，结果把自己累坏了。
phrasal-verb

tie to

与某事紧密相连
Meaning
to connect closely with something
Example
Many local festivals are **tied to** historical events.
许多地方节日与历史事件密切相关。
phrasal-verb

work on weaknesses

努力改进你缺乏的领域
Meaning
to make efforts to improve the areas where you are lacking
Example
He is trying to **work on his weaknesses** to become more confident.
他正在努力**改进自己的弱点**，以变得更加自信。
idiom

reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
idiom

scare the life out of someone

非常吓到某人
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
那部恐怖片**把我吓坏了**。
phrasal-verb

puzzle over

尝试理解令人困惑的事情
Meaning
to try to understand something that is confusing
Example
He **puzzled over** the strange message all night.
他整晚都在尝试理解那条奇怪的信息。
phrasal-verb

cheer others on

鼓励人们继续前进
Meaning
to encourage people to keep going
Example
Managers **cheer others on** when the team hits tough weather calls.
当团队面临恶劣天气挑战时，经理们鼓励其他人继续前进。
phrasal-verb

line questions up

将问题准备成一个有组织的列表
Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
我在每周的领导会议之前，**line questions up**。
phrasal-verb

get back into

在休息后重新开始做某事
Meaning
to return to doing something after a break
Example
I’m trying to **get back into** running after the holidays.
我正在尝试在假期后重新开始跑步。
idiom

on the same wavelength

与某人以相似的方式思考
Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
我和我最好的朋友总是保持同样的思路。
phrasal-verb

rise above pressure

在压力大的情况下保持冷静和专注
Meaning
to stay calm and focused in stressful situations
Example
He managed to **rise above pressure** during the busy quarter.
他成功地在繁忙的季度中保持冷静和专注。
idiom

get a clean bill of health

由医生声明完全健康
Meaning
to be declared completely healthy by a doctor
Example
After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.
检查后，他**获得了健康证明**。
phrasal-verb

play with

与某人一起玩游戏或玩具度过时间
Meaning
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
Example
We used to **play with** marbles and paper boats in the rain.
我们曾在雨中用弹珠和纸船玩耍。
idiom

set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
idiom

robotic process automation

使用人工智能自动化业务流程
Meaning
the use of AI to automate business processes
Example
Companies are embracing **robotic process automation** to reduce costs.
公司正在采用**机器人过程自动化**来降低成本。
phrasal-verb

bring around to

改变某人的意见以与您的意见一致
Meaning
to change someone’s opinion to match yours
Example
It took me hours to **bring him around to** my way of thinking.
我花了几个小时**让他接受**我的想法。
idiom

Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。
idiom

brick by brick

逐步而稳定地实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.
他一点一点地建立了自己的事业。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
phrasal-verb

fall over

失去平衡并跌倒在地
Meaning
to lose balance and drop to the ground
Example
The baby **fell over** while trying to walk.
婴儿在尝试走路时 **跌倒** 了。
idiom

Fortune favors the bold

那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
记住，**勇敢者得福**，所以不要害怕投资于新的机会。
idiom

a clear conscience

一种没有罪恶感或后悔的状态
Meaning
a state of being free from guilt or regret
Example
She could sleep soundly at night because she had **a clear conscience**.
她晚上能安然入睡，因为她有一颗清白的良心。
phrasal-verb

hand around

给每个小组中的人分发东西
Meaning
to give something to each person in a group
Example
She **handed around** snacks to all the guests.
她把小吃分发给所有的客人。
idiom

circle back

稍后返回到一个话题或任务
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
我们午餐后再回到这个问题。
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。
phrasal-verb

heal from

从痛苦、创伤或损失中情感恢复
Meaning
to emotionally recover from pain, trauma, or loss
Example
It takes time to **heal from** emotional wounds.
从情感创伤中恢复需要时间。
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
phrasal-verb

speak fondly of

以温暖或深情的方式谈论某人
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
她总是以深情的方式谈论她的第一位老师。
phrasal-verb

blend across

融合来自不同领域的文化或系统
Meaning
to mix or merge cultures or systems from different areas
Example
Global cuisines often **blend across** traditions and tastes.
全球美食常常融合不同传统和口味。
phrasal-verb

team together for

与他人联合或合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to unite or collaborate with others for a common purpose
Example
Countries decided to **team together for** regional growth.
各国决定为了区域增长而联合。
idiom

hit the reset button

重新开始或重新起步
Meaning
to start fresh or make a new beginning
Example
After the failure, the team decided to **hit the reset button**.
失败之后，团队决定重新开始。
phrasal-verb

age into

随着年龄增长，逐渐进入角色或习惯
Meaning
to grow into a role or habit as you get older
Example
Many leaders **age into** a calmer style of decision-making.
许多领导者**随着年龄增长**采取了更冷静的决策风格。
idiom

grinning from ear to ear

因为高兴而笑得很灿烂
Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
他收到礼物后笑得合不拢嘴。
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**。
phrasal-verb

sign in to

输入用户名和密码以访问账户
Meaning
to enter a username and password to access an account
Example
Please **sign in to** your account before starting the quiz.
请在开始测验之前登录您的账户。
phrasal-verb

turn ideas into reality

让你的计划或梦想成真
Meaning
to make your plans or dreams come true
Example
Great leaders know how to **turn ideas into reality**.
伟大的领导者知道如何**把想法变成现实**。
phrasal-verb

doodle around with

有趣地与素描或想法进行实验
Meaning
to experiment playfully with sketches or ideas
Example
I **doodle around with** color palettes when inspiration drops.
当灵感降临时，我会用色盘乱涂乱画
phrasal-verb

take notes on

在学习时写下重要的信息
Meaning
to write down important information while studying
Example
You should **take notes on** every lecture.
你应该在每次讲座时**做笔记**。
idiom

No man is an island

人们需要他人来提供支持和连接。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
我们有时需要帮助，因为 **no man is an island**。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

pluck up the courage

鼓起足够的勇气去做某事
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.
他终于鼓起勇气在公众面前发言。
phrasal-verb

refer back

再次提及某事以便澄清
Meaning
to mention something again for clarification
Example
Let’s **refer back** to the graph we saw earlier.
让我们回到我们之前看到的图表。
idiom

live the dream

过上自己一直梦想的生活
Meaning
to be living the life you always wanted
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的努力，他终于过上了梦想中的生活。
phrasal-verb

add in

包含一个小的礼貌评论或细节
Meaning
to include a small polite comment or detail
Example
If I may, I’d like to **add in** one more observation.
如果可以的话，我想添加一个额外的观察。
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to have a clean conscience

因为没有做错事而感到自己很好
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
说出真相后，她有了**清晰的良知**。
phrasal-verb

fall into recession

陷入衰退
Meaning
to enter a period of economic decline
Example
The global economy may **fall into recession** if inflation continues to rise.
如果通货膨胀继续上升，全球经济可能会陷入衰退。
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zero in on

把全部注意力和努力集中在一件事情上
Meaning
to direct all your attention and efforts toward one thing
Example
The team needs to **zero in on** the main problem before making changes.
团队需要在做出改变之前专注于主要问题。
phrasal-verb

sort through for

逐一检查物品以寻找特定的东西
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
我每个月在预算时间 **sort through for** 收据
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reach back out

在一段时间后重新回复或联系某人
Meaning
to reply or contact someone again after a while
Example
He finally **reached back out** to his followers after a month.
他一个月后终于再次联系了他的追随者。
phrasal-verb

carry out negotiations

进行正式讨论以达成协议
Meaning
to conduct formal discussions to reach an agreement
Example
Our team will **carry out negotiations** with foreign investors next week.
我们的团队将在下周与外国投资者进行谈判。
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work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
phrasal-verb

rise through self-doubt

克服不安的情绪并相信自己的能力
Meaning
to overcome feelings of insecurity and believe in your ability
Example
He managed to **rise through self-doubt** and achieve great success.
他成功地克服了自我怀疑，取得了巨大的成功。
phrasal-verb

keep away

保持距离；避免某物或某人
Meaning
to stay at a distance; to avoid something or someone
Example
You should **keep away** from junk food if you want to stay healthy.
如果你想保持健康，你应该远离垃圾食品。
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bounce back

在挫折或失败后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback or failure
Example
She **bounced back** after losing the competition.
她在输掉比赛后迅速恢复了过来。
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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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Pay the piper

为自己的行为或决定承担后果。
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
经过多年的过度开支，这个国家不得不承担后果。
phrasal-verb

go by

时间流逝；遵循或被某事物引导
Meaning
to pass (about time); to follow or be guided by something
Example
As the years **go by**, we learn more about ourselves.
随着岁月流逝，我们对自己有了更多的了解。
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out like a light

很快就睡着了
Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
他的头一碰到枕头就睡着了。
phrasal-verb

hear out

聽某人說話直到他們說完
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before making a decision.
請在做決定前聽我說完。
phrasal-verb

shade in concepts

在思想的图画中添加色调或细节
Meaning
to add tone or detail to drawings of ideas
Example
Designers **shade in concepts** to show light and depth in the sketch.
设计师们**shade in concepts**以显示草图中的光线和深度。
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kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
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small talk

关于无关紧要话题的随意或礼貌交谈
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
我们在等公交车时聊了些闲话。
idiom

Get off the ground

成功开始；开始运作。
Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
经过几个月的计划，我们的创业公司终于**起步了**。
phrasal-verb

look at

检查或考虑某事
Meaning
to examine or consider something
Example
Now, let’s **look at** the data from last year.
现在，让我们看一下去年的数据。
phrasal-verb

work through stress

应对压力并逐渐克服
Meaning
to deal with and gradually overcome stress
Example
Meditation helps me **work through stress** effectively.
冥想帮助我有效地处理压力。
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put one's foot down

作出坚定的决定或在某事上采取强硬立场
Meaning
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
Example
She had to **put her foot down** and say no to the proposal.
她不得不**坚持立场**并拒绝了那个提议。
phrasal-verb

connect emotionally with

与某人分享并理解情感，达到更深层次
Meaning
to share and understand emotions with someone on a deeper level
Example
It’s important to **connect emotionally with** your partner for a healthy relationship.
与伴侣**情感上联系**对建立健康的关系至关重要。
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the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
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jot down quickly

快速写下以免忘记
Meaning
to write something fast so you don’t forget
Example
**Jot down quickly** the ideas that come up in the meeting.
在会议中快速写下出现的想法。
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。
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breathe easy

在压力大或危险的情况下放松
Meaning
to relax after a stressful or dangerous situation
Example
After the pollution control laws were enforced, people could finally **breathe easy**.
在污染控制法案实施后，人们终于能够**松口气**。
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take your life in your hands

做一些非常冒险或危险的事。
Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re **taking your life in your hands** by driving in that storm.
你在那场暴风雨中开车就是在拿自己的生命冒险。
phrasal-verb

go down

下降; 被记住或记录
Meaning
to decrease; to be remembered or recorded
Example
This event will **go down** in history.
这个事件将在历史上被铭记。