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phrasal-verb

take part

参加或参与某项活动
Meaning
to participate or be involved in an activity
Example
Many people take part in the annual marathon as a hobby.
许多人作为爱好参加年度马拉松。
phrasal-verb

think through problems

在做出决定之前仔细考虑问题的各个方面
Meaning
to carefully consider all aspects of an issue before deciding
Example
Before answering, always think through problems clearly.
在回答之前，总是清楚地思考问题。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strengths

将失败或困难作为学习和自信的来源
Meaning
to use failures or difficulties as a source of learning and confidence
Example
She learned to turn setbacks into strengths through self-belief.
她通过自信学会了将挫折转化为力量。
idiom

too big to fail

一个公司或机构如此重要以至于不太可能失败
Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered too big to fail during the 2008 financial crisis.
在2008年金融危机期间，许多金融机构被认为是‘大而不倒’。
phrasal-verb

take up a new habit

开始定期做某事作为一种习惯或例行公事
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to take up a new habit of reading before bed.
她决定养成一个新习惯，就是睡前读书。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached fever pitch during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

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。
idiom

the political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的争议问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become a political hot potato in the country.
腐败已成为该国的一个争议的政治问题。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to positivity

有意识地思考积极的想法以减轻紧张
Meaning
to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension
Example
Each morning, I tune my mind to positivity before starting work.
每天早晨，我在开始工作之前调整我的思维方式，保持积极。
idiom

throw one’s hat into the ring

宣布有意参与或竞争，尤其在政治中
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
Example
He finally threw his hat into the ring for the mayoral election.
他终于为市长选举投入了自己的帽子。
idiom

think tank

一群专家，发展新思想或政策
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The think tank proposed innovative educational reforms.
思想库提出了创新的教育改革。
idiom

To be there for someone

在某人需要时提供情感支持
Meaning
To offer emotional support when someone is in need
Example
No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you.
无论发生什么，我都会一直在你身边。
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。
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to think on her feet and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须迅速思考并提出解决方案。
idiom

two-faced

虚伪的；假装友好却不诚实
Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually two-faced.
她看起来很好，但实际上她是两面派。
phrasal-verb

turn left

改变方向向左
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, turn left onto Main Street.
在下一个交叉口，向左转进入主街。
idiom

The Midas touch

能让做的每件事都成功的能力。
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have the Midas touch—every project she starts becomes a success.
她似乎有米达斯之触——她开始的每个项目都变得很成功。
phrasal-verb

take interest in

对某事表示好奇或兴趣
Meaning
to show curiosity or enthusiasm about something
Example
He started to take interest in local traditions after moving abroad.
他开始对当地传统感兴趣，在搬到国外之后。
idiom

the apple of someone's eye

某人非常珍贵或深深地被爱着
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the apple of her eye.
她的女儿是她眼中的苹果。
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

the school of hard knocks

通过生活中的艰难经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from the school of hard knocks.
他没有上大学，但他从艰难的学校中学习。
idiom

To lend a helping hand

在需要的时候帮助别人
Meaning
to assist someone in a time of need
Example
She always knows when to lend a helping hand and never hesitates.
她总是知道什么时候该lend a helping hand，并且从不犹豫。
phrasal-verb

tear up

开始哭一点
Meaning
to start crying a little
Example
She teared up during the emotional movie scene.
她在电影的情感场景中流泪。
idiom

To be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
To be very close friends
Example
They've been thick as thieves ever since childhood.
他们从小就是非常要好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

tie innovation to strategy

将创新计划与商业战略相连接
Meaning
to connect innovation plans with business strategy
Example
The manager wants to tie innovation to strategy for better results.
经理想要将创新与战略联系起来以获得更好的结果。
phrasal-verb

tear up with joy

因为幸福而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying because of happiness
Example
She tore up with joy when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时因喜悦而泪流满面。
idiom

Two’s company, three’s a crowd

有时候两个人刚刚好，但第三个人会让事情变得尴尬。
Meaning
Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can make things uncomfortable.
Example
I wanted some alone time with Emily, but as they say, two’s company, three’s a crowd.
我想和艾米莉单独相处，但正如人们所说，两个人是伴，三个人就多了。
idiom

to be honest

用于表达真诚或坦率的意见时
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
To be honest, I didn’t like the food.
老实说，我不喜欢那道菜。
idiom

to be in good shape

身体健康，体形良好
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay in good shape.
她每天锻炼以保持良好的体形。
idiom

to hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赚很多钱
Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally hit the jackpot with her startup.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终通过她的创业公司中了大奖。
idiom

the cutting edge

某物中最先进或创新的部分
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative part of something
Example
This new design is at the cutting edge of architecture.
这个新设计处于建筑学的最前沿。
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We touch base after work to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
idiom

The waiting game

一种你必须等待某事发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about the waiting game when you’re looking for a job.
当你找工作时，这一切都是关于等待游戏。
idiom

to have a ray of hope

在困境中看到一点改善的迹象
Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a ray of hope for my future.
听到这个好消息后，我觉得我的未来有了一丝希望。
idiom

to learn the ropes

学习如何做某事，特别是工作
Meaning
to learn how to do something, especially a job
Example
She is new here, but she is quickly learning the ropes.
她是新来的，但她很快就学会了绳索。
idiom

the nuts and bolts

某事的基本实用细节
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed the nuts and bolts of the new software project.
我们讨论了新软件项目的基本实用细节。
idiom

the right thing to do

采取最道德或道德的行动
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was the right thing to do.
道歉是正确的做法。
phrasal-verb

toy with

不认真地考虑一个想法，没有严肃的意图
Meaning
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
Example
He’s been toying with the idea of developing a creative AI tool.
他一直在玩弄开发创意AI工具的想法。
idiom

to goof up

犯愚蠢或粗心的错误
Meaning
to make a silly or careless mistake
Example
She goofed up the numbers in the report.
她把报告中的数字弄错了。
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

thank heavens

对某事非常感激
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
Thank heavens the storm is finally over.
谢天谢地，暴风雨终于结束了。
idiom

to weigh the pros and cons

仔细考虑某事的优缺点
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to weigh the pros and cons.
在做出最终决定之前，重要的是要权衡利弊。
idiom

The best things in life are worth waiting for

生活中最好的事情值得等待。
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, the best things in life are worth waiting for.
记住，生活中最好的事情值得等待。
idiom

turn the other cheek

忽视侮辱或避免复仇
Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to turn the other cheek instead of fighting back.
他选择了转过另一边脸而不是反击。
phrasal-verb

throw yourself into

全身心投入某事
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm and energy
Example
He threw himself into the new training program.
他投身于新的训练计划
idiom

Take my word for it

相信我说的话；相信我。
Meaning
Trust what I am saying; believe me.
Example
Take my word for it, this method really works.
相信我，这个方法真的有效。
idiom

to weather the storm

成功克服困难或挑战性的情况
Meaning
to successfully overcome a difficult or challenging situation
Example
Despite the economic downturn, the company managed to weather the storm and stay profitable.
尽管经济低迷，公司仍然成功地渡过了难关并保持盈利。
idiom

to learn the hard way

通过犯错或艰难的经验来学习
Meaning
to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences
Example
He learned the hard way that honesty is the best policy.
他 通过艰难的方式学到 诚实是最好的政策。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself into

说服自己做某事
Meaning
to persuade yourself to do something
Example
She finally talked herself into applying for the scholarship.
她终于说服自己申请奖学金。
phrasal-verb

talk straight with

与某人诚实直接地交谈
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly to someone
Example
I need to talk straight with the team about the missed deadline.
我需要直接和团队谈论错过的截止日期。
idiom

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always in his corner.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在他的一边
phrasal-verb

turn around from

从失败的情况转变为成功的情况
Meaning
to change from a failing situation to a successful one
Example
The company managed to turn around from a major loss last year.
公司成功地从去年的重大损失中恢复过来。
idiom

the story breaks

当新闻公开或首次报道时
Meaning
when news becomes public or is first reported
Example
When the story broke, everyone was shocked.
当故事曝光时，所有人都震惊了。
phrasal-verb

tune out distractions

忽略打扰你专注或平静的事情
Meaning
to ignore things that disturb your focus or peace
Example
You must tune out distractions to stay calm under pressure.
你必须忽略干扰，才能在压力下保持冷静。
idiom

trust your gut

遵循你的直觉或本能
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to trust your gut.
在做出重大决定时，最好 信任你的直觉。
idiom

the bottom has fallen out

一种情况，其中某些东西突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collapsed
Example
The market for tech stocks has crashed; the bottom has fallen out.
科技股市场崩溃了；底部已经坍塌。
phrasal-verb

take over the government

通过武力掌控政府
Meaning
to assume control of the government, often by force
Example
The military attempted to take over the government after months of unrest.
军队在数月的动荡后尝试接管政府。
idiom

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely in the doghouse.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
idiom

through thick and thin

在好时光和坏时光中
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me through thick and thin.
她一直陪在我身边 无论风雨。
idiom

take heart

感到鼓舞或更自信
Meaning
to feel encouraged or more confident
Example
You should take heart; things will get better soon.
你应该鼓起勇气; 很快事情会变得更好。
idiom

take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher took him to task for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
idiom

take the blame

对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to take the blame for the team's failure.
他决定为团队的失败承担责任。
idiom

to bend the rules

做出例外或不严格遵循法律或规则
Meaning
to make exceptions or not strictly follow the law or rules
Example
Sometimes, officers bend the rules to help the needy.
有时，官员们弯曲规则以帮助有需要的人。
phrasal-verb

tidy up

打扫并整理一个空间
Meaning
to clean and organize a space
Example
I need to tidy up the kitchen before going to bed.
我需要在睡觉之前整理厨房。
phrasal-verb

turn pain into purpose

将痛苦转化为积极行动的动力
Meaning
to use one’s suffering as motivation for positive action
Example
She managed to turn her pain into purpose by helping others heal.
她通过帮助他人康复，成功地将自己的痛苦转化为目标。
phrasal-verb

toast to

举杯为某人或某事敬酒或庆祝
Meaning
to raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something
Example
Let's toast to our hard work and success!
让我们为我们的辛勤工作和成功干杯!
idiom

table a proposal

正式提出供讨论的提案
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to table a proposal for regional cooperation.
大使决定正式提出促进区域合作的提案。
phrasal-verb

turn out to be

最终证明是某事
Meaning
to prove to be something in the end
Example
The rumor turned out to be false.
谣言最终被证明是假的。
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to hack into

未经授权访问系统或网络
Meaning
to gain unauthorized access to a system or network
Example
The attackers managed to hack into the company's internal servers.
攻击者成功入侵了公司的内部服务器。
idiom

to have a thirst for knowledge

强烈渴望学习或获得更多知识
Meaning
to have a strong desire to learn or gain more knowledge
Example
She always has a thirst for knowledge and keeps reading books.
她总是渴望知识，并不断阅读书籍。
phrasal-verb

throw back

归还某物；提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean threw him back to his childhood memories.
海洋的气味 把他带回 到他的童年记忆中。
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to lay down the law

主张权威并决定事情应该如何做
Meaning
to assert authority and dictate how things should be done
Example
The new judge quickly laid down the law in the courtroom.
新法官很快在法庭上放下法律。
idiom

top-notch

最高质量的; 极好的
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent
Example
Your presentation was absolutely top-notch.
你的演讲绝对是顶级的。
phrasal-verb

take charge of

承担某事的控制或责任
Meaning
to assume control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to take charge of the new department.
她决定接管新部门。
phrasal-verb

talk down to

以一种低人一等的方式与某人交谈
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
Example
He always talks down to his employees.
他总是以居高临下的态度与他的员工交谈。
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turn over a new leaf

在做错事之后开始表现得更好
Meaning
to start behaving better after doing something wrong
Example
After the accident, he decided to turn over a new leaf.
事故后，他决定重新做人。
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take the fall

为某事承担责任，通常是为了保护他人。
Meaning
to accept blame for something, often to protect others.
Example
He agreed to take the fall for the team’s mistake.
他同意为团队的错误承担责任。
phrasal-verb

turn around

改善情况或使某事再次成功
Meaning
to improve a situation or make something successful again
Example
The new leader helped turn around the company’s declining performance.
新领导帮助扭转了公司下降的业绩。
idiom

toe the party line

遵循自己政治党的官方政策或意见
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to toe the party line during the vote.
预计议会成员在投票时会遵循党派的立场。
idiom

the vision thing

清晰地想象和规划未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack the vision thing.
许多政治家缺乏远见。
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take the cake

是最好的或最突出的
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really takes the cake.
在所有参赛作品中，你的设计确实最突出。
phrasal-verb

type in

使用键盘输入文本或数据
Meaning
to enter text or data using a keyboard
Example
Please type in your password to continue.
请输入type in您的密码以继续
idiom

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s team up with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
phrasal-verb

touch upon

简短而礼貌地提及某个话题
Meaning
to mention a topic briefly and politely
Example
Let’s touch upon the topic of customer feedback before we end the meeting.
在会议结束前，我们来简短地提及一下客户反馈的主题。
phrasal-verb

tap into your potential

充分利用您的能力来实现成功
Meaning
to use your abilities fully to achieve success
Example
You must tap into your potential to unlock greater confidence.
你必须发挥你的潜力来解锁更大的自信。
idiom

The truth will set you free

通过诚实，你可以避免麻烦并感到解脱。
Meaning
By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated.
Example
Even though it was hard, the truth will set you free in the end.
尽管这很难，真相会让你自由，最终。
idiom

the world is your oyster

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, the world is your oyster.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
phrasal-verb

tune up

为了更好的表现而准备或调整乐器
Meaning
to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance
Example
The guitarist tuned up his instrument before the show.
吉他手在演出前调音了他的乐器。
idiom

the whole truth

完全的真相，没有任何隐瞒
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell the whole truth in court.
她承诺在法庭上讲述全部真相。
idiom

trickle-down economics

一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that trickle-down economics has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
批评者认为，trickle-down economics未能为贫困者提供实质性利益。
idiom

the lights are on but nobody’s home

某人看起来活跃，但思维不清晰
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like the lights were on but nobody’s home.
当AI发生故障时，就像是灯亮着，但家里没有人。
idiom

the art of persuasion

说服某人做某事或相信某事的能力
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered the art of persuasion and convinced them to support his cause.
他掌握了说服的艺术，并说服他们支持他的事业。
idiom

take the credit

接受因某事而得到的赞扬
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to take the credit.
是她解决了问题，但他试图获得功劳。
phrasal-verb

tune up to

调整或准备设备或自己，以便在线上更好地表现
Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to tune up to avoid technical issues.
在虚拟会议之前，确保进行 tune up to，以避免技术问题。
phrasal-verb

tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project ties into our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
idiom

turing test

测试机器展示与人类等效或无法区分的智能行为的能力
Meaning
a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human
Example
The AI passed the Turing test, convincing the judges that it was human-like.
人工智能通过了图灵测试，让评委相信它像人类一样。
idiom

take no prisoners

在实现某事时无情或极端坚定
Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team takes no prisoners when it comes to competition.
我们的销售团队在面对竞争时绝不手软。
phrasal-verb

throw off

摆脱某物；从控制或疾病中解放出来
Meaning
to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
Example
It took him weeks to throw off the flu.
他花了几个星期才能摆脱流感。
idiom

think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must think big to make a real impact.
企业家必须胸怀大志，才能产生真正的影响。
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

在结构化系统或编程逻辑之外创造性地思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started thinking outside the algorithm.
我们的最佳创新是在我们开始跳出算法思维时出现的。
idiom

Take one’s breath away

深深地惊讶或打动某人。
Meaning
To amaze or impress someone greatly.
Example
Her beauty takes my breath away.
她的美让我惊叹不已。
idiom

To tell the truth

诚实或公开地讲话。
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
To tell the truth, I never liked that movie.
说实话，我从来不喜欢那部电影。
idiom

to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鸟
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can kill two birds with one stone by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以一边锻炼一边听播客，这样一石二鸟。
idiom

take up a hobby

开始一个新的爱好或休闲活动
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people took up hobbies like painting or cooking.
在封锁期间，许多人开始了像绘画或烹饪这样的爱好。
phrasal-verb

tune into others

对他人感受或想法敏感
Meaning
to be sensitive to what others are feeling or thinking
Example
Good communicators tune into others’ emotions easily.
优秀的沟通者轻松感知他人的情感。
idiom

the rest is history

用来表示每个人都知道接下来发生了什么
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and the rest is history.
他们在大学相遇，坠入爱河，接下来的故事大家都知道。
phrasal-verb

take photos of

拍摄某人或某物的照片
Meaning
to capture pictures of something or someone
Example
Everyone took photos of the beautiful decorations.
每个人拍了美丽的装饰照片。
phrasal-verb

tune out negativity

忽视或屏蔽负面思想或情绪
Meaning
to ignore or block negative thoughts or emotions
Example
He tries to tune out negativity to stay mentally strong.
他试图忽视负面情绪以保持心理强大。
idiom

the writing on the wall

某种预示着不久后会发生坏事的迹象
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw the writing on the wall.
当销售开始下降时，经理看到了墙上的字。
phrasal-verb

take it out on

通过对无辜的人发泄愤怒或沮丧来表达情绪
Meaning
to express anger or frustration by being unpleasant to someone not responsible
Example
Don’t take it out on your colleagues when you’re stressed.
当你感到有压力时，不要把气出在你的同事身上。
idiom

to put it bluntly

以直接而坦率的方式表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
To put it bluntly, you were wrong.
坦率地说, 你错了。
idiom

take someone aback

突然让某人感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was taken aback by his rude comment.
我被他粗鲁的评论吓了一跳。
idiom

teach by example

通过亲自示范，向他人展示如何做某事
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always teach by example, showing the way with their actions.
好的导师总是通过以身作则，通过他们的行动指引道路。
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

完全失败或让自己丢脸
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian fell flat on his face when no one laughed.
当没有人笑时，喜剧演员跌得脸朝下。
idiom

trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a trade off between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的权衡。
phrasal-verb

take time out

花时间远离工作或压力休息
Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should take time out to recharge and relax.
你应该抽时间休息，以便重新充电和放松。
phrasal-verb

take off financially

在金钱方面迅速增长或成功
Meaning
to start growing or succeeding quickly in terms of money
Example
Their online business really took off financially after the pandemic.
他们的在线业务在疫情后财务上确实取得了飞速发展。
phrasal-verb

toughen up

变得更强大和更有韧性，尤其是在情感上
Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to toughen up if you want to handle criticism at work.
如果你想在工作中应对批评，你需要 toughen up。
idiom

the upper hand

掌握控制或拥有优势
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has the upper hand in this situation.
执政党在这种情况下有上风。
idiom

to be a sponge for knowledge

热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's a sponge for knowledge; she reads every book she can find.
她是知识的海绵；她读所有能找到的书。
phrasal-verb

think outside boundaries

无拘无束地进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must think outside boundaries to stay innovative.
设计师必须 跳出框架思考 才能保持创新。