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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。
idiom

blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
phrasal-verb

crack down on corruption

采取强有力的措施来打击腐败
Meaning
to take strong measures to stop corruption
Example
The new government promised to **crack down on corruption**.
新政府承诺采取强有力的措施来打击腐败。
idiom

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
phrasal-verb

burn up

通过火完全摧毁某物
Meaning
to destroy something completely by fire
Example
Burning trash **burns up** oxygen and releases harmful gases.
焚烧垃圾 **燃烧** 氧气并释放有害气体。
idiom

Nosey parker

一个过于关心他人事情的人。
Meaning
Someone who is too interested in other people's business.
Example
Stop being a **nosey parker** and mind your own business!
停止做个**nóu zī pà kè**，专心管好自己的事！
idiom

off the top of your head

在没有深入思考或准备的情况下说某事
Meaning
to say something without deep thinking or preparation
Example
I can’t remember the exact number **off the top of my head**.
我不能记得准确的数字 **脱口而出**
phrasal-verb

pull apart

将某物分开或撕成碎片
Meaning
to separate or tear something into pieces
Example
She tried to **pull apart** the stuck pages of the book.
她试图分开卡住的书页。
phrasal-verb

build discipline

培养良好习惯，并控制自己的行为
Meaning
to develop good habits and control over one’s actions
Example
Meditation helps you **build discipline** over your thoughts.
冥想帮助你**建立纪律**，控制你的思维。
phrasal-verb

budget time blocks

为任务计划特定的时间块
Meaning
to plan specific chunks of time for tasks
Example
I **budget time blocks** on Monday for deep work and catch-up slots.
我在周一为深度工作和补充时间安排预算时间块。
idiom

beyond words

无法用言语描述的极大或极端
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.
她的善良是**无法用言语描述的**。
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。
phrasal-verb

honor where you come from

对你的文化根源表示尊重
Meaning
to show respect for your cultural roots
Example
Artists **honor where they come from** by weaving family stories into their work.
艺术家们通过将家庭故事编织到他们的作品中来**荣誉他们来自哪里**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

breathe through emotions

通过在情绪时刻控制呼吸来冷静自己
Meaning
to calm yourself by controlling your breathing during emotional moments
Example
She tried to **breathe through** her emotions before responding.
她在回应之前尝试了**通过呼吸平复**她的情感。
idiom

rein in

控制或限制某事
Meaning
to control or limit something
Example
We must **rein in** our spending this quarter.
我们必须在这个季度控制我们的支出。
phrasal-verb

follow back

关注已关注你的人
Meaning
to follow someone who has followed you
Example
She didn’t **follow back** even though I followed her first.
尽管我先关注了她，她没有回关我。
idiom

Bury yourself in books

把所有时间都花在学习上
Meaning
To spend all your time studying
Example
He **buried himself in books** before the finals.
他在期末考试前埋头于书本中。
idiom

Slow and steady wins the race

持之以恒和耐心通向成功。
Meaning
Consistency and patience lead to success.
Example
Remember, **slow and steady wins the race**.
记住，稳步前进的人最终会赢得比赛。
phrasal-verb

give away to

屈服于; 被某物取代
Meaning
to yield to; to be replaced by something
Example
The old traditions **gave away to** modern practices.
旧传统**让位于**现代实践。

you can’t judge a book by its cover

phrasal-verb

give up

停止做某事，通常是坏习惯
Meaning
to stop doing something, often a bad habit
Example
He finally **gave up** smoking after ten years.
他最终在十年后戒烟了。
phrasal-verb

draw confidence from

通过依赖某物来获得自信
Meaning
to gain self-assurance by relying on something
Example
I **draw confidence from** the small wins we track each week.
我**从**我们每周跟踪的小胜利中获得自信。
phrasal-verb

draw up a bill

准备一份提议的法律草案
Meaning
to prepare a draft of a proposed law
Example
Lawmakers **drew up a bill** to regulate campaign funding.
立法者**拟定了一份法案**以规范竞选资金。
idiom

to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
phrasal-verb

move up the value chain

转向生产更先进或更高价值的产品
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
国家正在通过投资科技**推动价值链向上移动**。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
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。
phrasal-verb

feel torn about

对选择或决定感到矛盾或后悔
Meaning
to feel conflicted or regretful about a choice or decision
Example
I **feel torn about** leaving my hometown for work.
我对离开家乡去工作感到很矛盾。
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

stay the course

继续做某事直到完成或成功
Meaning
to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
Example
It’s hard, but you need to **stay the course**.
这很难，但你需要**坚持到底**。
phrasal-verb

shift perspective

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

comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
idiom

learn from mistakes

通过理解和纠正错误来提升自己
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
我总是尝试从错误中学习，以避免重复它们。
idiom

have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
idiom

drop your jaw

目瞪口呆
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
Everyone’s jaws **dropped** when they saw the price.
当他们看到价格时，大家都惊呆了。
idiom

crack down on

采取严格措施停止某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
城市计划对市中心的非法停车采取严格措施。
idiom

turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
phrasal-verb

be into

喜欢或对某事感兴趣
Meaning
to like or be interested in something
Example
I’m really **into** classical music these days.
我这些天真的是喜欢古典音乐。
phrasal-verb

pin down answers

获得特定问题的明确答案
Meaning
to get clear responses to specific questions
Example
We **pin down answers** during the call so nothing stays vague.
我们在电话中获得明确答案，以免留下任何模糊不清。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
phrasal-verb

stay on top of

保持控制或与某事保持更新
Meaning
to remain in control or keep updated with something
Example
It’s important to **stay on top of** your emails to stay productive.
保持对你的电子邮件**保持跟进**，以保持高效。
phrasal-verb

set off

开始旅行
Meaning
to start a journey
Example
We **set off** early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们很早出发，以避开交通。
idiom

dodged a bullet

侥幸逃脱危险或不幸的情况。
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
当那笔交易失败时，我们真的侥幸逃脱了。
idiom

clear the decks

通过移除不必要的事物来为行动做准备。
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
我们需要在新项目开始之前**clear the decks**。
idiom

to take a turn for the worse

病情恶化或健康下降
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的病情昨晚**恶化了**。
phrasal-verb

lash out with frustration

突然表达愤怒或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly express anger or frustration
Example
He **lashed out with frustration** after failing the exam.
他在考试失败后突然爆发了沮丧。
phrasal-verb

bulk up

增加肌肉并变得更强壮
Meaning
to gain muscle and become stronger
Example
He started lifting heavier weights to **bulk up**.
他开始举起更重的重量来增加肌肉量。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
phrasal-verb

come on board with

同意加入团队或项目
Meaning
to agree to join a team or project
Example
We’re glad you decided to **come on board with** our team.
我们很高兴你决定加入我们的团队。
phrasal-verb

get back on one's feet

在艰难的时期之后恢复；恢复稳定
Meaning
to recover after a difficult period; to regain stability
Example
It took him several months to **get back on his feet** after the breakup.
分手后他花了几个月才**重新站起来**。
idiom

painting the town red

以热闹奢华的方式外出娱乐
Meaning
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
Example
After the big win, we went out and started **painting the town red**.
在大胜之后，我们出去尽情地 **狂欢**。
idiom

the human touch

一种个人或情感的元素，技术中缺少的
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
即使有 AI，客户仍然感激 **人类的手** 在服务中。
idiom

fake news

作为新闻呈现的虚假或误导信息
Meaning
false or misleading information presented as news
Example
Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.
小心不要相信社交媒体上传播的**假新闻**。
idiom

under the hood

表面之下; 基本机制或系统
Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
开发人员喜欢看到新应用的**引擎盖下**是什么。
idiom

make a splash

吸引大量关注或给人留下深刻印象
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression
Example
The new product launch really **made a splash** in the market.
新产品发布真的在市场上引起了轰动。
idiom

An ear to the ground

意识到周围发生的事情。
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
如果你想在生意上成功，始终保持**耳朵贴近地面**。
phrasal-verb

pull back up

在跌落或掉落后改进或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover after falling or dropping
Example
The national currency has started to **pull back up** against the dollar.
国家货币已经开始在美元面前**回升**。
idiom

stick to your guns

即使在压力下也坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
他**坚持自己的决定**，即使别人怀疑他。
phrasal-verb

loosen out

在紧张后放松肌肉或身体
Meaning
to relax muscles or body after strain
Example
Stretching helps you **loosen out** your body.
拉伸帮助你放松身体
idiom

a bundle of joy

某人或某物带来巨大的幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings great happiness
Example
Their new baby is **a bundle of joy** for the family.
他们的新宝宝是家庭的**快乐源泉**。
phrasal-verb

open up to joy

让自己感受到幸福和积极性
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
当你**向喜悦敞开心扉**时，生活变得更加光明。
phrasal-verb

push forward

尽管有障碍，依然继续努力工作；朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
即使遭到拒绝，团队还是决定**继续推进**他们的计划。
idiom

write one’s own story

塑造自己的人生或命运
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
她选择了**写自己的故事**，而不是遵循传统。
idiom

breach of trust

未能保持信息或承诺的安全
Meaning
a failure to keep information or promises secure
Example
Leaking user data is a major **breach of trust**.
泄露用户数据是一个严重的**信任破裂**。
phrasal-verb

step onto

通过行走或攀爬移动到表面
Meaning
to move onto a surface by walking or climbing
Example
He **stepped onto** the stage confidently to deliver his speech.
他自信地走上舞台，准备发表演讲。
phrasal-verb

wait on

在采取行动之前等待某事发生；依赖于
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
我们正在等待结果，然后再做决定。
phrasal-verb

look within yourself

审视你的思想和感受，以找到答案或动力
Meaning
to examine your thoughts and feelings to find answers or motivation
Example
You need to **look within yourself** to find true happiness.
你需要**从内心寻找自己**，以找到真正的幸福。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

grow along with others

通过团队合作和共享经验共同发展
Meaning
to develop together through teamwork and shared experience
Example
We **grow along with others** when we learn and support each other.
当我们相互学习和支持时，我们共同成长。
phrasal-verb

flatten out

停止增加或减少，并保持在同一水平
Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
Example
After years of fluctuation, growth has **flattened out**.
经过多年的波动后，增长已经**平稳**。
idiom

hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
idiom

There’s always hope

无论事情看起来多么糟糕，你仍然可以保持希望。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
不要失去信心——总是有希望。
idiom

lead generation

将陌生人吸引并转化为潜在客户的过程
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
我们正在通过免费的网络研讨会专注于**潜在客户生成**。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

kick up a fuss

对某事进行大规模的抱怨或抗议
Meaning
to make a big complaint or protest about something
Example
They **kicked up a fuss** when the restaurant ran out of food.
当餐厅的食物卖完时，他们大声抱怨起来。
phrasal-verb

wind yourself up

让自己紧张或不安; 变得紧张或担心
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
在会议之前尽量不要**风自己起来**; 一切都会好的。
phrasal-verb

keep on

重复做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something repeatedly
Example
She **kept on** talking even though nobody was listening.
她继续说话，尽管没人听她说话
phrasal-verb

see about

处理某事; 安排某事
Meaning
to deal with something; to arrange for something
Example
I’ll **see about** getting us some tickets for the concert.
我会看看能不能为音乐会弄到一些票。
idiom

can of worms

一个复杂的问题，一旦开始，可能会引发更多麻烦
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
AI偏见是一个**can of worms**，很难解决。
phrasal-verb

shake hands on

正式达成协议或完成交易
Meaning
to agree on something formally or finalize a deal
Example
They finally **shook hands on** the joint investment plan.
他们最终达成了联合投资计划的协议。
phrasal-verb

carry about

将某物从一个地方带到另一个地方
Meaning
to move or take something from place to place
Example
Vendors **carry about** their goods in baskets.
小贩们把商品放在篮子里带着走。
idiom

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
idiom

a whole new ball game

一个全新或不同的情况；改变事情处理方式的东西。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
从头开始创业是**一个全新的挑战**。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
phrasal-verb

factor into

在您的计算或对未来的预测中包括某些内容
Meaning
to include something in your calculations or predictions about the future
Example
We must **factor into** our plans the possible rise in inflation.
我们必须**因子进入**我们的计划，考虑到可能的通货膨胀上涨。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
idiom

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

适应你所访问地点的习俗
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
出国旅行时，最好**做罗马人做的事**。
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。
phrasal-verb

draw on experience

利用一个人的过去知识或经验作为资源
Meaning
to use one’s past knowledge or experience as a resource
Example
She **drew on her experience** to guide the brainstorming session.
她**利用了她的经验**来引导头脑风暴会议。
phrasal-verb

put up

提供住宿; 举起某物; 展示
Meaning
to provide accommodation; to raise something; to display
Example
They will **put up** a tent for the night.
他们会搭建一个帐篷过夜。
phrasal-verb

come off as

看起来像是某种类型的人
Meaning
to seem to be a particular type of person
Example
He can **come off as** rude, but he’s actually very kind.
他可能看起来很粗鲁，但实际上他非常友好。
phrasal-verb

hand off

将任务或责任转交给另一个人
Meaning
to transfer a task or responsibility to another person
Example
I’ll **hand off** this report to the marketing team for review.
我会把这份报告交给市场营销团队进行审核。
idiom

talk nineteen to the dozen

说话非常快而且不停
Meaning
to talk very quickly and without stopping
Example
Once she starts, she **talks nineteen to the dozen**.
她一开始就**不停地说话**。
phrasal-verb

aim at

有一个特定的目标或目的
Meaning
to have a particular goal or purpose
Example
This research **aims at** improving online education quality.
这项研究旨在提高在线教育质量。
phrasal-verb

spring up

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

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
idiom

face up to

jiēshòu bìng miànduì yī gè nán de qíngkuàng
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
Shì shíjiān **miànduì** zhíyuán quēxiàn.
phrasal-verb

restore balance

恢复心理或情感上的稳定
Meaning
to bring back mental or emotional stability
Example
Taking a break can help you **restore balance** in life.
休息一下可以帮助你**恢复生活中的平衡**。
phrasal-verb

die off

逐渐灭绝; 缓慢消失
Meaning
to become extinct gradually; to disappear slowly
Example
Many animal species may **die off** if global warming continues.
如果全球变暖继续下去，许多动物物种可能会**灭绝**。
idiom

grow on someone

随着时间的推移变得更受喜爱或欣赏
Meaning
to become more liked or appreciated over time
Example
At first I didn’t like the song, but it **grew on me**.
一开始我不喜欢这首歌，但随着时间的推移，它**越来越喜欢我**。
phrasal-verb

comfort someone with

通过提供友善的话语或支持来安慰某人
Meaning
to console someone by offering kind words or support
Example
He **comforted his friend with** kind words after the loss.
在失落之后，他**用友善的话语安慰了他的朋友**。
idiom

sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
idiom

make up for

弥补某事
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
我们会用额外的支持来弥补延迟。
idiom

in a tight spot

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
He found himself **in a tight spot** when both friends asked for help.
当两个朋友请求帮助时，他发现自己**陷入困境**。
phrasal-verb

let go of confusion

放下困惑
Meaning
to stop overthinking or feeling uncertain
Example
Once she **let go of confusion**, everything became clear.
一旦她放下困惑，一切都变得清晰了。
idiom

come to terms

在讨论或冲突后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict
Example
After weeks of negotiation, both sides finally **came to terms**.
经过几周的谈判，双方最终达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

bottle up

隐藏或控制你的情绪，而不是表达它们
Meaning
to hide or control your emotions instead of expressing them
Example
He tends to **bottle up** his anger instead of talking about it.
他倾向于**bottle up**自己的愤怒，而不是谈论它。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
phrasal-verb

follow through with receipts

通过附加证据完成费用报告
Meaning
to complete expense reports by attaching proof
Example
Please **follow through with receipts** within two business days.
请在两个工作日内通过收据完成此事。
phrasal-verb

go out for

离开家去做某项特定活动，如购物或吃饭
Meaning
to leave home to do a particular activity like shopping or eating
Example
We usually **go out for** groceries on weekends.
我们通常在周末外出购买杂货。
idiom

Put your heads together

集体讨论并解决问题。
Meaning
To discuss and solve a problem collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** to find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**找到解决方案。
idiom

get to the bottom of it

找出事情的真正原因或根源
Meaning
to find the real reason or cause of something
Example
Let’s **get to the bottom of it** before making any decision.
在做任何决定之前，让我们先找出事情的真正原因。
idiom

chicken out

因为害怕而决定不做某事
Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but **chickened out** at the last minute.
他本来要约她出去，但在最后一刻**临阵退缩**了。
phrasal-verb

flare with joy

突然感到或表现出极大的幸福
Meaning
to suddenly feel or show great happiness
Example
His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.
当他再次看到他的家人时，他的脸上充满了喜悦。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up to

允许自己表达感情或变得脆弱
Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
他学会了再次对爱情敞开心扉。
idiom

to be of one mind

持有相同的意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
idiom

make your dreams come true

实现你一直想要的
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
她努力工作以实现她的梦想。
phrasal-verb

cope with

有效地应对或处理困难的事情
Meaning
to manage or deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She found it hard to **cope with** the sudden loss of her job.
她发现自己很难应对突然失去工作的情况。
phrasal-verb

hold together

在困难时期保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to stay emotionally strong during difficulties
Example
She managed to **hold together** even when everything was falling apart.
即使一切崩溃了，她也成功地**坚持住了**。
idiom

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**。