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phrasal-verb

take in stride

冷静地接受并处理困难的事情
Meaning
to accept and deal with something difficult calmly
Example
He learned to **take challenges in stride** instead of stressing out.
他学会了**冷静地应对挑战**而不是感到压力
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build up confidence

在团队成员之间增强自信
Meaning
to increase self-belief among team members
Example
A leader’s words can **build up confidence** in the team.
领导者的话可以**增加团队中的信心**。
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work off

通过工作或锻炼去除某物
Meaning
to get rid of something by working or exercising
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **work off** stress.
他每天早晨跑步来减轻压力。
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deal away

通过交易或妥协放弃某物
Meaning
to give up something through a trade or compromise
Example
He **dealt away** his shares for quick cash.
他**交易掉**了自己的股份换取快速现金。
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reach toward

尝试与某人的痛苦或经历在情感上建立联系
Meaning
to try to connect emotionally with someone’s pain or experience
Example
He tried to **reach toward** her feelings without judgment.
他试图 **接近** 她的感情而没有评判
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clear the air with

通过与某人进行坦诚的对话来解决紧张局势
Meaning
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
Example
I want to **clear the air with** you before the next meetup.
我想在下次见面之前与您澄清一下
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expand on ideas

更详细地解释或发展想法
Meaning
to explain or develop ideas in more detail
Example
The professor asked me to **expand on ideas** in my essay.
教授让我在我的论文中更详细地展开想法。
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relate across

通过共同的理解与其他背景的人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with people from other backgrounds through shared understanding
Example
Learning languages helps you **relate across** cultures more easily.
学习语言有助于你更容易地与不同文化的人建立联系。
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lend support to

给予某事帮助或批准
Meaning
to give help or approval to something
Example
Many celebrities **lend support to** environmental causes.
许多名人支持环保事业。
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clean up shared docs

整理共享文件，便于每个人轻松使用
Meaning
to tidy common files so everyone can use them easily
Example
I **clean up shared docs** every Friday to remove outdated drafts.
我每周五**清理共享文档**，删除过时的草稿。
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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
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patch up bugs

修复软件中的小错误或问题
Meaning
to fix small errors or issues in software
Example
Developers are working to **patch up bugs** found in the latest release.
开发人员正在努力修补在最新版本中发现的错误。
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ask around about

向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
他一直在问关于新经理的事
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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。
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hang on to

坚持某事；不失去希望或信仰
Meaning
to keep something; not to lose hope or belief
Example
You must **hang on to** your vision even in hard times.
即使在艰难时期，你也必须坚持你的愿景。
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crash into

猛烈撞击某物，特别是另一辆车
Meaning
to hit something, especially another vehicle, violently
Example
The bus **crashed into** a truck in the early morning fog.
公共汽车在清晨的雾中**撞上**了一辆卡车。
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bring attention to

让人们注意或意识到某些重要的事情
Meaning
to make people notice or be aware of something important
Example
The campaign **brought attention to** climate inequality.
这场运动引起了人们对气候不平等的关注。
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open up to diversity

开放多样性
Meaning
to become accepting and appreciative of different backgrounds or perspectives
Example
Education helps people **open up to diversity** and reduce prejudice.
教育帮助人们开放多样性并减少偏见。
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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。
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download from

将数据从互联网传输到设备
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
你可以直接从网站下载到你的计算机。
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move forward with joy

带着快乐和积极的态度前进
Meaning
to continue with a happy and positive attitude
Example
Let’s **move forward with joy** and not dwell on the past.
让我们带着喜悦前行，不再沉溺于过去
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bask in

极度享受某物，尤其是赞美或关注
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
她在表演后的掌声中享受。
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deal up

在卡牌游戏中分发卡牌给玩家
Meaning
to distribute cards to players in a card game
Example
The dealer **dealt up** the cards quickly.
发牌员迅速分发了卡牌。
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set goals

决定你或你的团队想要实现什么
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.
我们的团队应该为下一个季度设定目标，以保持专注。
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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。
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draw up a trade agreement

制定贸易协议条款
Meaning
to prepare the terms of a trade deal
Example
Officials met to **draw up a trade agreement** that benefits both nations.
官员们会面，制定一个有利于两国的贸易协议。
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follow your passion

追随你喜欢做的事，作为职业或目标
Meaning
to pursue what you love doing as a career or goal
Example
He decided to **follow his passion** for photography.
他决定追随自己对摄影的热情。
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phase in recovery

逐渐引入恢复措施，随着时间的推移
Meaning
to introduce recovery measures gradually over time
Example
The government decided to **phase in recovery** policies to avoid economic shocks.
政府决定逐步引入恢复政策，以避免经济冲击。
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shine through challenges

在困难中保持积极性和自信
Meaning
to maintain positivity and confidence during difficulties
Example
She always manages to **shine through challenges** with a smile.
她总是带着微笑**在挑战中闪耀**。
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back out of agreement

从协议或承诺中撤回
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or promise
Example
The government suddenly **backed out of agreement** with its allies.
政府突然**退出了与盟友的协议**。
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trust with

把责任或信任交给某人处理某事
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
我把我最深的秘密交给你。
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grow emotionally

在处理情感和关系方面变得更加成熟
Meaning
to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships
Example
You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.
通过诚实地表达你的感情，你可以在情感上成长。
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push yourself forward

采取主动或在障碍面前继续前进
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
你必须 **推自己向前** 如果你想成功。
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carry yourself with pride

以自信和尊严的方式表现自己
Meaning
to behave in a confident and dignified way
Example
Always **carry yourself with pride**, even when things get tough.
无论何时 **以自豪的姿态展示自己**, 即使在困难时刻。
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freeze up

由于寒冷而冻结或停止工作
Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.
如果温度降得太低，管道可能会**冻结**。
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bubble over

以明显的方式展示兴奋或幸福
Meaning
to show excitement or happiness in an obvious way
Example
The children were **bubbling over** with joy on the last day of school.
孩子们在学校的最后一天充满了喜悦。
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do away with

摆脱某事；废除
Meaning
to get rid of something; to abolish
Example
They plan to **do away with** the old system soon.
他们计划很快废除旧系统。
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follow through on goals

完成你开始的任务或承诺
Meaning
to complete tasks or commitments that one starts
Example
To grow professionally, you must **follow through on goals**.
要想职业发展，你必须**跟进目标**。
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grow beyond

在情感上超越之前的限制或信念
Meaning
to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief
Example
She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.
她正在努力**克服**自己曾经的恐惧和疑虑。
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shape up to be

看起来可能会发展成某事
Meaning
to seem likely to develop into something
Example
The new policy is **shaping up to be** a major change in the industry.
新政策看起来可能会成为行业中的重大变化。
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keep offices aligned

确保不同分支遵循相同的计划
Meaning
to ensure different branches follow the same plan
Example
We **keep offices aligned** with a daily global standup call.
我们通过每天的全球站立电话来保持办公室对齐。
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sign up

在网站上注册或创建帐户
Meaning
to register or create an account on a website
Example
You should **sign up** to receive our newsletter.
你应该**sign up**以接收我们的时事通讯。
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pick apart from

从其他人中分离或区分
Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
很难从她的双胞胎姐姐中分离出她。
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comment back

在线回复某人的评论
Meaning
to reply to someone’s comment online
Example
She always **comments back** to her followers.
她总是**回复**她的粉丝的评论
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zone out during

失去焦点或不再专心
Meaning
to lose focus or stop paying attention
Example
I often **zone out during** long meetings when I'm exhausted.
我在长时间的会议中常常失去焦点，尤其是当我很疲惫时。
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talk things through

彻底讨论一个问题以达成共识
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding
Example
They decided to **talk things through** before making any decision.
他们决定在做任何决定之前彻底讨论问题。
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break through bias

克服偏见和不公平的判断
Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees **break through bias** in hiring decisions.
培训项目帮助员工在招聘决策中突破偏见。
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work around challenges

找到应对或绕过困难的方式，在变化过程中
Meaning
to find a way to deal with or bypass difficulties during change
Example
We had to **work around challenges** to complete the migration.
我们必须绕过挑战工作以完成迁移。
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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**。
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lay the groundwork for

为未来重要的事情准备基础
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
她正在为她的下一个职业发展**奠定基础**。
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wrap up the project

完成或完成某事
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
我们需要在本周末之前完成项目。
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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。
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taste out

在烹饪过程中品尝食物的味道
Meaning
to test the flavor of food while cooking
Example
Always **taste out** your dish before serving it.
在上菜前，一定要尝尝你的菜肴。
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move forward with

继续推进一个计划或想法
Meaning
to continue progressing with a plan or idea
Example
After months of preparation, they decided to **move forward with** the project.
经过几个月的准备，他们决定 **继续推进** 项目。
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argue over

就某事发生分歧或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight about something
Example
They often **argue over** project deadlines in the office.
他们经常在办公室里争论项目的最后期限。
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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。
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rise from hurt

在深深的伤害后情感恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally after being deeply hurt
Example
He managed to **rise from hurt** and trust people again.
他成功地 **从伤痛中恢复**，并再次信任人们。
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cheer oneself up

让自己感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier
Example
She watched her favorite movie to **cheer herself up** after a rough day.
她看了自己最喜欢的电影，以便在艰难的一天后 **让自己高兴起来**。
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come around

恢复意识；改变某人的看法
Meaning
to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion
Example
She finally **came around** to our way of thinking.
她最终改变了主意，接受了我们的想法。
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stabilize at

达到某个点使某物变得稳定
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
失业率在几年波动后已**稳定在**5%。
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shrug off

忽略或摆脱情绪或问题
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem
Example
He tried to **shrug off** his disappointment.
他试图摆脱他的失望。
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brief the crew on

向一个小组提供关于某事的基本信息
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
领导**brief the crew on** 新的安全规则，在班次开始前。
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fade into

逐渐与周围环境融为一体；变得不太显眼
Meaning
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
Example
His pale shirt **faded into** the white background.
他的浅色衬衫**消失在**白色背景中。
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finish off

完成某事的最后部分
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
我们只需要在提交报告之前完成演示文稿的幻灯片。
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falter on

做某事时犹豫或犯错误
Meaning
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
Example
She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.
她在演讲中犹豫了几次。
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rush through

做事非常快，通常是草率的
Meaning
to do something very quickly, often carelessly
Example
Don’t **rush through** your tasks; quality matters more.
不要**rush through**你的任务；质量更重要。
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quote from

在口语或写作中重复某人或来源的话
Meaning
to repeat words from a person or source in speech or writing
Example
The news anchor **quoted from** the Prime Minister’s statement.
新闻主播引用自总理的声明。
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center on

集中于
Meaning
to focus attention or thoughts on something; to make something the main point
Example
Try to **center on** the positive aspects of your life instead of the negatives.
尽量**集中于**生活中的积极方面，而不是消极方面。
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hand back

将某物归还给其所有者，尤其是在检查之后
Meaning
to return something to its owner, especially after checking it
Example
The professor **handed back** the graded assignments on Monday.
教授在星期一归还了评分作业。
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set in

当像雨或寒冷这样的不愉快的事情开始并且似乎可能会继续下去时
Meaning
when something unpleasant like rain or cold begins and seems likely to continue
Example
The cold season has **set in**, and we need to wear warm clothes.
寒冷的季节已经**set in**，我们需要穿上暖和的衣服。
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call off

取消某事
Meaning
to cancel something
Example
We had to **call off** the meeting because the manager was sick.
因为经理生病，我们不得不取消会议。
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shut oneself in

把自己与他人隔离以避免压力
Meaning
to isolate oneself from others to avoid stress
Example
He **shut himself in** his office to avoid interruptions.
他 **把自己锁在** 办公室里以避免干扰
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dry out

在变湿后完全干燥
Meaning
to become completely dry after being wet
Example
The ground will **dry out** once the sun comes up.
地面将在太阳升起后干燥。
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move away from

停止集中于或使用某物
Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is **moving away from** dependency on foreign aid.
经济正在**摆脱**对外国援助的依赖。
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keep dreaming

即使在困难时也要继续保持希望和雄心
Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.
无论发生什么，都要继续保持大梦想。
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portion out snacks

将零食分成测量的份量
Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
我们在周日分配零食，以确保平日的餐食保持平衡。
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stand back

远离某物；远离参与
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
请从平台边缘站远一些。
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build immunity to

发展对疾病的抵抗力
Meaning
to develop resistance to a disease
Example
Vaccines help your body **build immunity to** dangerous viruses.
疫苗帮助您的身体发展对危险病毒的抵抗力。
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bridge over differences

克服分歧并创造统一
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
峰会旨在**克服分歧**并在成员国之间建立统一。
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allow for

在规划时考虑可能的因素
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
在评估风险时，始终应该**考虑**人为错误。
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throw over

结束与某人的关系；抛弃
Meaning
to end a relationship with someone; to abandon
Example
She **threw him over** for another guy.
她抛弃了他，另找了一个男孩。
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pull back

撤退或撤回；向后移动
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw; to move backward
Example
The army had to **pull back** after facing heavy resistance.
军队在面对强烈抵抗后不得不**撤退**。
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let feelings out

表达情感，而不是把它们憋在心里
Meaning
to express emotions instead of keeping them inside
Example
It's important to **let your feelings out** instead of hiding them.
重要的是**释放你的感情**而不是把它们藏起来。
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blend in with

与人或环境自然融合
Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
游客们常常试图与当地人融合，以便更好地体验文化。
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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**
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fight back tears

努力不哭
Meaning
to try not to cry
Example
She **fought back tears** while saying goodbye.
她在告别时努力不哭。
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fall back into friendship

在冲突后自然地再次成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
几个月后，他们**回到了友谊中**，就像什么都没发生过一样。
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bungle up

因笨拙而破坏或毁掉某物
Meaning
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
Example
The workers **bungled up** the whole paint job.
工人们 **搞砸了** 整个油漆工作。
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crack up at

无法控制地笑某事
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably at something
Example
Everyone **cracked up at** his funny joke.
每个人都对他的笑话笑得不行。
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commend on

表扬某人某事
Meaning
to praise someone for something
Example
The manager **commended** her **on** her excellent presentation.
经理因她出色的演讲表扬了她。
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zero in on goals

将所有注意力和努力集中在实现某事上
Meaning
to focus all attention and effort on achieving something
Example
The team needs to **zero in on goals** to stay efficient.
团队需要**专注于目标**以保持高效。
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sell out of

卖光某物
Meaning
to have sold all of something
Example
The store **sold out of** the latest sneakers within hours.
商店在几个小时内**卖光了**最新的运动鞋。
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poke around

在某个地方寻找某物，通常是以随意或好奇的方式
Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
她喜欢在周末**poke around**古董店。
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turn over to

将控制权或责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone else
Example
He **turned over to** the next speaker after finishing his talk.
他在完成发言后，将话语权交给了下一个演讲者。
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set against

将一件事物与另一件事物进行比较；使某人反对某事
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
她的父母**反对**她去国外留学。
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break into laughter

突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing
Example
They **broke into laughter** when the teacher made a joke.
当老师开了个笑话时，他们突然大笑起来。
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find out

发现信息
Meaning
to discover information
Example
I need to **find out** what time the meeting starts.
我需要**找出**会议开始的时间。
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crack a smile

稍微微笑，尤其是当你试图不笑时
Meaning
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
Example
Even he **cracked a smile** after hearing the funny story.
即使他听到有趣的故事后也**微微一笑**。
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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。
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rip off

向某人收取过多的钱
Meaning
to charge someone too much money
Example
Tourists often get **ripped off** in that market.
游客在这个市场经常被**宰**。
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mess around

花时间做一些不重要或有趣的事情
Meaning
to spend time doing unimportant or fun things
Example
We just **messed around** in the park all afternoon.
我们整个下午都在公园里**胡闹**。
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work toward excellence

为实现高标准而不断努力
Meaning
to make consistent efforts to achieve high standards
Example
Our teachers motivate us to **work toward excellence** in every subject.
我们的老师激励我们在每一门学科中追求卓越。
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shape up

改善身体状况; 变得更健康
Meaning
to improve physical condition; to get fit
Example
He’s been going to the gym regularly to **shape up** before summer.
他正在定期去健身房以便在夏天之前保持好身材。
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roll with it

接受事态的发展并冷静应对
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
当意外挑战出现时，她知道如何冷静应对。
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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。
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float above chaos

保持心智与压力环境脱离
Meaning
to stay mentally detached from stressful surroundings
Example
Even in chaos, she manages to **float above chaos** and stay calm.
即使在混乱中，她也能成功地**漂浮在混乱之上**，保持冷静。
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stay in touch with

与某人保持定期的沟通
Meaning
to keep communicating regularly with someone
Example
I **stay in touch with** my college friends through video calls.
我通过视频通话**stay in touch with**我的大学朋友。
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lean on friends

依赖朋友提供情感支持
Meaning
to depend on friends for emotional support
Example
When life gets tough, don’t be afraid to **lean on friends**.
当生活变得艰难时，不要害怕依赖朋友。
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build up wealth

逐渐增加你拥有的金钱或资产的数量
Meaning
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own
Example
It takes years of discipline to **build up wealth** and achieve financial freedom.
需要多年的纪律才能**积累财富**并实现财务自由。
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lift out of

帮助某人从悲伤或抑郁中恢复过来
Meaning
to help someone recover from sadness or depression
Example
Music often **lifts people out of** their sadness.
音乐常常 **帮助人们摆脱** 他们的悲伤。
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believe in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
You need to **believe in** yourself if you want to succeed.
如果你想成功，你需要相信自己。
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move toward improvement

逐渐朝更好的状态或过程前进
Meaning
to progress gradually toward a better state or process
Example
Every organization must **move toward improvement** to stay competitive.
每个组织都必须**朝着改善的方向前进**，以保持竞争力。
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join up for

报名或参加集体行动
Meaning
to enroll or participate in a collective action
Example
Thousands **join up for** the beach cleanup drive.
成千上万的人参加沙滩清理活动。
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testify against

在法庭上对某人提供证据
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
证人同意作证反对被告。
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sketch out

做一个粗略或简单的绘画；简要概述一个想法
Meaning
to make a rough or simple drawing; to outline an idea briefly
Example
The designer **sketched out** the new logo before finalizing it.
设计师在最终定稿前**草拟**了新标志。
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work toward understanding

努力去理解并看到对方的观点
Meaning
to make an effort to empathize and see another person’s perspective
Example
Both sides should **work toward understanding** rather than arguing.
双方应努力理解对方，而不是争论。
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break into profits

在经历了亏损或投资期之后开始赚钱
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
三年后，创业公司终于**开始赚钱**。
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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。
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move down

降到更低的位置、级别或等级
Meaning
to go to a lower position, level, or rank
Example
He had to **move down** to a smaller apartment to save money.
为了省钱，他必须**搬到**一个更小的公寓。
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move out

停止在某个地方居住并离开它
Meaning
to stop living in a place and leave it
Example
She decided to **move out** of her parents’ house after getting a job.
她决定在获得一份工作后**搬出**父母家。
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say thanks to

通过言语向某人表达感激
Meaning
to verbally express gratitude to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **say thanks to** your teacher before leaving.
离开前别忘了感谢你的老师。