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idiom

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
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

transform into

完全变成某种新事物
Meaning
to change completely into something new
Example
Over the years, the firm has **transformed into** a fully digital enterprise.
多年来，这家公司已经**转变为**一个完全数字化的企业。
phrasal-verb

rally spirits around goals

鼓励人们围绕共同的目标保持动力
Meaning
to encourage people to stay motivated about shared targets
Example
Captains **rally spirits around goals** when fatigue sets in late in the quarter.
当疲劳在四分之一的末尾开始出现时，队长们会围绕目标聚集精神。
phrasal-verb

point back to

指向过去的某事作为原因或来源
Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms **point back to** a previous illness.
她的症状**指向**以前的疾病。
phrasal-verb

bump into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **bumped into** an old friend at the mall.
我在购物中心**碰见了**一个老朋友。
phrasal-verb

carry around

随时带着某物
Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
他总是带着一本笔记本来记录想法。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
phrasal-verb

break barriers

克服将人们或文化分开的障碍
Meaning
to overcome obstacles that divide people or cultures
Example
Education helps **break barriers** between communities.
教育有助于 **打破障碍**，促进社区之间的交流。
idiom

faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
phrasal-verb

build peace within

在你的内心创造一种平静和平衡的感觉
Meaning
to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
Example
Meditation helps you **build peace within** and stay centered.
冥想帮助你**build peace within**并保持专注。
phrasal-verb

blow through

当风或暴风雨迅速吹过一个区域时
Meaning
when wind or storm moves quickly across an area
Example
A strong wind **blew through** the town last night.
昨晚，一阵强风**吹过**了这个城市。
phrasal-verb

chop up

迅速将某物切成小块
Meaning
to cut something into small pieces quickly
Example
He **chopped up** the onions for the curry.
他为咖喱切碎了洋葱。
phrasal-verb

warm down

在剧烈体育活动后进行轻度运动
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
教练告诉球员们比赛后进行轻度运动。
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

完全没有机会
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
他没有赢得彩票的机会。
phrasal-verb

buddy up with

与某人成为合作伙伴或朋友
Meaning
to become partners or friends with someone
Example
New hires **buddy up with** mentors during orientation week.
新员工在入职培训周期间与导师结为伙伴。
phrasal-verb

learn to let go

接受某事并在情感上向前看
Meaning
to accept something and move on emotionally
Example
You must **learn to let go** of your past regrets.
你必须学会放下过去的遗憾。
phrasal-verb

cut down public spending

减少公共开支
Meaning
to reduce government expenses to stabilize the economy
Example
The finance minister decided to **cut down public spending** to reduce debt.
财政部长决定减少公共开支以减少债务。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。
idiom

crack of dawn

非常早的早晨
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
他每天早上在黎明时分醒来。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
phrasal-verb

fall under

被包含在一个类别中；被某人控制
Meaning
to be included in a category; to be controlled by someone
Example
This issue **falls under** the HR department’s responsibility.
这个问题归人力资源部门负责。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
idiom

on solid ground

处于安全或稳定的状况
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
经过几个月的辛勤工作，公司现在处于稳定的状况。
phrasal-verb

rant about

大声抱怨或愤怒地谈论某事
Meaning
to complain or talk loudly in anger about something
Example
He kept **ranting about** the unfair treatment at work.
他一直在**抱怨**工作中的不公平待遇。
phrasal-verb

toy with concepts

在最终确定之前，玩弄或实验创意点子
Meaning
to play with or experiment with creative ideas before finalizing them
Example
We’re still **toying with concepts** for the new campaign slogan.
我们仍然在为新的宣传口号玩弄概念。
phrasal-verb

calm yourself down

放松并停止感到生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous
Example
Take a deep breath to **calm yourself down** before reacting.
在反应之前深呼吸来 **冷静下来**。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
idiom

the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
phrasal-verb

pay tribute to

向某人表示敬意
Meaning
to show respect and admiration for someone
Example
The team **paid tribute to** their coach after the victory.
球队在胜利后向教练表示敬意。
idiom

burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
idiom

on the line

处于危险中；有丢失的风险
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
在运输失败后，公司的声誉**岌岌可危**。
phrasal-verb

summarize takeaways for

为个人或团队总结关键课程
Meaning
to recap key lessons for a person or group
Example
I **summarize takeaways for** the team in a two-minute voice note.
我在两分钟的语音备忘录中总结了团队的收获
phrasal-verb

push forward with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续取得进展
Meaning
to continue making progress despite challenges
Example
The team decided to **push forward with** the new project.
团队决定继续推进新项目。
phrasal-verb

build trust with

在人们之间建立信任
Meaning
to strengthen confidence between people
Example
Leaders **build trust with** teams by sharing progress early.
领导者通过及早分享进展来与团队建立信任。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

stroke of genius

一个聪明且富有创意的想法或行动
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
那个营销活动真是个**天才之举**
idiom

break the internet

在网上引起大量关注和讨论
Meaning
to cause an enormous amount of attention and discussion online
Example
The celebrity's new photo **broke the internet**.
这位名人的新照片**打破了互联网**。
idiom

switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
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

show appreciation

表达感激或认可
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
我们应该更经常**表示感谢**我们的老师。
idiom

back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。
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

A solid foundation

一个强大且可靠的基础或起点。
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
这家公司的成功建立在**坚实的基础**上，靠的是辛勤工作和奉献精神。
phrasal-verb

clam up with

因为害羞或恐惧突然停止说话
Meaning
to suddenly stop talking because of shyness or fear
Example
He **clammed up with** embarrassment when everyone stared at him.
当每个人盯着他看时，他因为羞愧而沉默。
idiom

get a grasp of

完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
我花了一些时间来**掌握**这个新软件。
phrasal-verb

count upon

依赖某人或依靠某人获得帮助或支持
Meaning
to depend or rely on someone for help or support
Example
You can always **count upon** me when you need assistance.
当你需要帮助时，你可以永远依靠我。
phrasal-verb

move aside

靠边站让某人或某物通过
Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please **move aside** so the ambulance can go through.
请 **靠边站** 让救护车通过。
idiom

own up to

承认或坦白你做错的事情
Meaning
to admit or confess to something you did wrong
Example
She finally **owned up to** breaking the vase.
她最终**承认**打破了花瓶。
phrasal-verb

step aside

移到一旁让某人通过；从一个位置撤退
Meaning
to move to one side to let someone pass; to withdraw from a position
Example
He **stepped aside** to let the woman pass.
他**让开**让女人通过。
idiom

keep something under wraps

将某事保密
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
他们成功地**将项目保密**直到发布日。
phrasal-verb

go straight

继续直行， 不转弯
Meaning
to continue moving forward without turning
Example
Just **go straight** for two blocks and you’ll see the park on your right.
只需 **直行** 两个街区，你会看到右侧的公园。
idiom

a brainwave

一个突然聪明的主意或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
我有了**一脑波**，并意识到如何解决这个问题。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
idiom

to draw the line

设定可接受的界限
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We need to **draw the line** between inspiration and plagiarism.
我们需要在灵感和剽窃之间**划定界限**。
idiom

throw shade

微妙地侮辱或批评某人
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
她在谈话中 **抛阴影** 给她的前男友。
phrasal-verb

eat out

去餐厅吃饭，而不是在家吃饭
Meaning
to eat at a restaurant instead of at home
Example
We decided to **eat out** tonight.
我们决定今晚去餐厅吃饭。
idiom

lazy bones

一个懒人
Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, **lazy bones**, get out of bed!
快点，**懒骨头**，起床！
idiom

feel good about yourself

对自己或自己的行为有积极的感受
Meaning
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
Example
Doing something kind makes you **feel good about yourself**.
做些善事会让你感觉更好。
phrasal-verb

get over hurt

从痛苦或悲伤中情感上恢复
Meaning
to recover emotionally from pain or sadness
Example
It took him months to **get over** the hurt from the breakup.
他花了几个月才从分手的痛苦中恢复过来。
phrasal-verb

appeal against

正式请求法院判决的变更
Meaning
to formally ask for a change in a court decision
Example
The defendant plans to **appeal against** the verdict.
被告计划对判决提出上诉。
idiom

the spark of an idea

一个新思想或想法的开始
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
那条评论给了我**一个新思想的开始**。
phrasal-verb

rise above negativity

不要让负面情绪或情况影响你
Meaning
to not let negative emotions or situations affect you
Example
She tried to **rise above negativity** and stay positive.
她试图 **超越负面情绪** 并保持积极。
phrasal-verb

patch over differences

试图忽略分歧并恢复和平
Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
他们决定忽略分歧并继续前进。
phrasal-verb

take issue with

与某人或某事强烈不同意
Meaning
to disagree strongly with someone or something
Example
I **take issue with** your interpretation of the results.
我不同意你对结果的解释。
idiom

be at someone’s beck and call

随时准备帮助或服从某人
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
助理始终在老板的召唤下。
phrasal-verb

come across

偶然发现某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone unexpectedly
Example
We **came across** a promising distributor during the trade fair.
我们在贸易博览会上**偶然遇到**一个有前途的分销商。
phrasal-verb

ground yourself in reality

集中注意力于现实以减少恐慌或焦虑
Meaning
to focus your mind on what is real to reduce panic or anxiety
Example
If you feel lost in thoughts, **ground yourself in reality** by naming what you see.
如果你感到迷失在思想中，通过命名你所看到的来**让自己回到现实中**。
idiom

make a scene

制造喧闹或戏剧性的场面
Meaning
to create a noisy or dramatic disturbance
Example
Please don’t **make a scene** in public.
请不要在公共场合大吵大闹。
phrasal-verb

point ahead

指示前方的方向；建议未来的可能性
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
结果指向重大改进。
idiom

parcel out

分配和分发某物
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
让我们为节日分配和分发任务。
idiom

take a deep breath

冷静下来并放松
Meaning
to calm down and relax
Example
**Take a deep breath** before reacting.
在反应之前，先**深呼吸**一下。
phrasal-verb

paint over

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

earn trust

通过行动或可靠性获得某人的信任
Meaning
to gain someone's trust through actions or reliability
Example
She worked hard to **earn the trust** of her colleagues.
她努力工作以**获得同事的信任**。
idiom

button up

完成准备工作或安全地关闭某物
Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
让我们在周五前**button up**提案。
phrasal-verb

stir up trouble

引起冲突或骚乱
Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
某些团体试图在选举期间引起骚乱。
idiom

up against the wall

身处非常困难或绝望的境地
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
该公司在最近的损失后，财务上**走投无路**。
phrasal-verb

live below your means

花费比你赚的钱少
Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
One key to financial freedom is to **live below your means** consistently.
财务自由的一个关键是始终**低于你的经济水平生活**。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself above doubt

克服自我怀疑并相信自己的潜力
Meaning
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
Example
You need to **lift yourself above doubt** to achieve your dreams.
你需要 **克服自我怀疑** 来实现你的梦想。
phrasal-verb

build back up

在遭遇挫折后恢复情感或心理上的力量
Meaning
to regain emotional or mental strength after a setback
Example
He slowly began to **build back up** after his depression.
他在经历了抑郁症后慢慢开始恢复力量。
idiom

shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
phrasal-verb

sell off

迅速卖出资产或股票，通常以低价
Meaning
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
Example
Investors began to **sell off** their shares during the market downturn.
投资者在市场下跌期间开始**sell off**他们的股票。
phrasal-verb

catch somebody out

展示某人犯错或撒谎
Meaning
to show that someone has made a mistake or is lying
Example
The teacher tried to **catch the student out** during the test.
老师在考试期间试图**抓住学生的错误**。
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

guide the way

引导某人完成一个过程或路径
Meaning
to lead someone through a process or path
Example
A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.
一个好领导知道如何**引导道路**让团队获得成功。
phrasal-verb

spread awareness about

分享信息使人们更有意识地关注某事
Meaning
to share information to make people more conscious about something
Example
The NGO works hard to **spread awareness about** climate change.
该非政府组织努力传播气候变化的意识。
idiom

run your own show

掌控自己的活动或生意
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
在为别人工作多年后，他想经营自己的生意。
idiom

Risk it for the biscuit

冒险去获得有价值的东西。
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
他知道这很冒险，但他决定**为饼干冒险**。
phrasal-verb

run after

追赶某人或某物
Meaning
to chase someone or something
Example
The kids **ran after** their dog in the backyard.
孩子们在后院追赶他们的狗。
phrasal-verb

grow through

通过困难的经历变得更强大或更聪明
Meaning
to become stronger or wiser because of difficult experiences
Example
We often **grow through** the pain we experience.
我们常常通过我们经历的痛苦**成长**。
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

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

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。
idiom

put in long hours

工作很多小时
Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
他一直在加班工作以完成报告。
phrasal-verb

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**。
idiom

wind down

在活动后放松或减慢
Meaning
to relax or slow down after activity
Example
I like to **wind down** with a book before bed.
我喜欢在睡觉前和一本书一起放松。
phrasal-verb

call in

打电话给某个地方，特别是工作；请求某人帮助
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
今天早上我不得不**打电话请病假**。
phrasal-verb

catch up on

做一些之前错过或延迟的事情，在截止日期之前
Meaning
to do something that one has missed or delayed doing before a deadline
Example
I stayed late to **catch up on** my unfinished reports.
我加班工作来赶上我未完成的报告。
phrasal-verb

slim down

变瘦；减肥
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
她一直在锻炼以便为她的婚礼减肥。
idiom

as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

play both sides

支持对立方以获得优势
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
一些游说者以支持问题的两方而闻名。
idiom

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
phrasal-verb

pick up where you left off

从你停止的地方继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
让我们**从上周停下的地方继续**。
phrasal-verb

turn up the music

调高音乐的音量
Meaning
to increase the volume of music
Example
They **turned up the music** when everyone started dancing.
当大家开始跳舞时，他们把音乐调得更响了。
idiom

butterflies in my stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
phrasal-verb

sync up with

与某物或某人协调或匹配
Meaning
to coordinate or match with something or someone
Example
The app will automatically **sync up with** your online account.
该应用程序将自动与您的在线帐户同步。
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
phrasal-verb

wake up politically

意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
许多年轻人开始政治觉醒。
phrasal-verb

drop out of

在完成课程之前退学
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing a course
Example
He **dropped out of** college to start his own business.
他为了开始自己的生意退学了。
idiom

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
idiom

off the air

停止广播
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
该节目在十年后停止了广播。
idiom

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。
idiom

hit the airwaves

开始在电视或广播中播出
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
新的脱口秀将在下周通过电视和广播播出。
idiom

gray matter

智慧或大脑能力
Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
解决这样复杂的问题需要很多智慧。
phrasal-verb

look out

小心; 注意避免危险
Meaning
to be careful; to pay attention to avoid danger
Example
You should **look out** when crossing the street.
你过马路时应该小心。
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

set the bar high

设定高标准或期望
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
她的成就为未来的领导者设定了高标准。
phrasal-verb

build flexibility into

将适应性作为系统或计划的一部分
Meaning
to include adaptability as a part of a system or plan
Example
We need to **build flexibility into** our workflow to handle changes easily.
我们需要**在工作流程中建立灵活性**，以便轻松应对变化。
idiom

find fault

不公平地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something unfairly
Example
He always **finds fault** with everything I do.
他总是**挑剔**我做的每一件事。
phrasal-verb

shift toward innovation

更多地专注于创造新的想法或技术
Meaning
to focus more on creating new ideas or technologies
Example
Many industries are trying to **shift toward innovation** to stay competitive.
许多行业正在努力 **转向创新** 以保持竞争力。