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idiom

the last straw

让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
他那句粗鲁的话是她的最后一根稻草。
phrasal-verb

learn to accept

学会接受失败作为生活的一部分
Meaning
to come to terms with failure as part of life
Example
You must **learn to accept** failure if you want to succeed.
如果你想成功，你必须学会接受失败。
idiom

once in a while

有时候，但不是很频繁
Meaning
sometimes, but not very often
Example
I enjoy eating out **once in a while**, but I prefer home-cooked meals.
我喜欢偶尔出去吃饭，但我更喜欢家常菜。
phrasal-verb

get accustomed to

适应
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
需要时间来适应一个新的工作环境。
phrasal-verb

shift into

转行或转到不同的领域
Meaning
to transition into a different type of job or field
Example
He’s planning to **shift into** a more creative industry next year.
他计划明年转向更具创意的行业。
phrasal-verb

look after

照顾某人或某事
Meaning
to take care of someone or something
Example
I have to **look after** my grandparents at the weekend.
我周末必须照顾我的祖父母。
idiom

keep it up

继续做好某事
Meaning
to continue doing something well
Example
You’re doing great with your studies—**keep it up**!
你在学业上做得很好——**继续加油**！
idiom

heart in your mouth

感到极度焦虑或害怕
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
当飞机开始颤抖时，我的**心脏在嘴里**。
idiom

shoulder the responsibility

接受或承担责任
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
他准备好承担领导项目的责任。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

carry forward lessons

将过去的经验应用到当前
Meaning
to apply what you learned from past experiences
Example
We **carry forward lessons** from each launch into the next sprint.
我们将在每次发布中吸取经验教训，并将其应用到下一个冲刺。
phrasal-verb

tag along with

加入某人，特别是没有邀请，参与在线或现实生活中的活动
Meaning
to join someone, especially without an invitation, in an online or real-life activity
Example
He loves to **tag along with** influencers during live sessions.
他喜欢在直播期间**tag along with**网红。
phrasal-verb

bridge over

减少差异或连接不同文化的人
Meaning
to reduce differences or connect people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **bridge over** misunderstandings between nations.
文化交流项目有助于减少国家之间的误解。
phrasal-verb

come out in favor of

公开支持或同意某事
Meaning
to publicly support or agree with something
Example
The committee **came out in favor of** the new proposal.
委员会**支持**了新的提案。
idiom

dare to dream

敢于梦想
Meaning
to be brave enough to have big ambitions
Example
Only those who **dare to dream** achieve great things.
只有敢于梦想的人才能成就伟大的事业。
idiom

carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
idiom

You can do it

要有信心; 相信自己的能力。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
不要怀疑自己，你可以做到！
phrasal-verb

work ahead

提前完成工作，直到最后期限
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
我尽量**提前工作**，这样截止日期就不会让我感到压力。
phrasal-verb

hold on to

尽管困难，仍然坚持相信或努力
Meaning
to keep believing or trying despite difficulties
Example
You must **hold on to** your dreams no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，你都必须**坚持住**你的梦想。
idiom

talk someone's ear off

说得太多、太久
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
她不停地谈她的新工作。
idiom

set aside

为特定目的保留某物
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
我们应该为突发开支预留一些钱。
idiom

out of one’s mind

疯狂或极度担忧
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
He must be **out of his mind** to drive so fast in the rain.
他一定是**疯了**，才会在雨中开车这么快。
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。
phrasal-verb

clean out cache

从系统中删除临时文件以释放空间
Meaning
to remove temporary files from a system to free up space
Example
You should **clean out cache** to make your browser faster.
你应该**清除缓存**来加快浏览器的速度。
idiom

on your plate

需要你处理的责任或工作
Meaning
something that is your responsibility or job to handle
Example
I have too much **on my plate** right now with all the projects.
现在我有太多的事情 **在我的盘子里**，有所有的项目。
idiom

keep smiling

即使面对困难也保持愉快
Meaning
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, just **keep smiling**.
无论发生什么，保持微笑。
phrasal-verb

clean up well

穿戴整齐后看起来不错
Meaning
to look good after getting dressed or groomed
Example
He usually looks messy, but he **cleans up well** for special occasions.
他通常看起来很凌乱，但在特殊场合时，他看起来很得体。
idiom

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
idiom

hacktivism

利用黑客行为促进政治或社会事业
Meaning
the use of hacking to promote political or social causes
Example
The group used **hacktivism** to expose corruption within the government.
该组织利用**黑客主义**揭露政府内部的腐败。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
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

keep after

不断提醒或鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to remind or encourage someone to do something continuously
Example
Parents often **keep after** their children to do homework.
父母常常提醒他们的孩子做家庭作业。
idiom

behind the times

过时或未跟上现代思想
Meaning
old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas
Example
My uncle still uses a typewriter—he’s **behind the times**.
我的叔叔仍然使用打字机——他 **跟不上时代**。
idiom

honor one's promise

遵守承诺或承诺
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
她**履行了她的承诺**去参观孤儿院。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
phrasal-verb

settle into

适应新环境或新常规
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or routine
Example
After a few months, she finally **settled into** her new role as manager.
几个月后，她终于适应了新的管理角色。
idiom

cry one’s eyes out

大声哭泣; 无法控制地哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
她在看完那部悲伤的电影后**哭得不成样子**。
phrasal-verb

deal upon

根据某事采取行动或做出决定
Meaning
to act or decide based on something
Example
They **dealt upon** the information they received.
他们根据收到的信息做出了决定。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
idiom

mind-blowing

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

a light at the end of the tunnel

表示情况很快会有所改善的迹象；在困难情况下的希望
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw **a light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力工作后，她终于看到了**隧道尽头的光**。
phrasal-verb

catch at

快速抓住某物；突然利用一个机会
Meaning
to try to grab something quickly; to take advantage of an opportunity suddenly
Example
He **caught at** the rope before he fell off the boat.
他在从船上掉下去之前抓住了绳子。
phrasal-verb

pay someone back

报仇；偿还欠款
Meaning
to take revenge; to return money owed
Example
I’ll **pay you back** for what you did to me.
我会**报仇**，为你对我做的事。
phrasal-verb

get off

下公交车、火车或飞机
Meaning
to leave a bus, train, or plane
Example
We **got off** the train at the wrong station.
我们在错误的车站下了火车。
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。
idiom

sweat blood

付出巨大的努力
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
他为了获得这个晋升，付出了巨大的努力。
idiom

fly by the seat of your pants

做事不做计划，只凭直觉和经验
Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we **flew by the seat of our pants**.
我们没有地图，所以我们凭直觉行动。
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。
phrasal-verb

speak out for

公开支持或为某人或某事辩护
Meaning
to publicly support or defend someone or something
Example
He **spoke out for** the victims of political violence.
他为政治暴力的受害者发声。
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。
phrasal-verb

reflect kindness on

通过对他人表示善意来表达感激之情
Meaning
to show gratitude by being kind to others in return
Example
She **reflected kindness on** others after being helped herself.
她在得到帮助后，将善意回馈给别人。
idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
phrasal-verb

log off from

从在线账户或服务断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from an online account or service
Example
I **log off from** work chats after dinner to stay present with family.
我在晚餐后从工作聊天中登出，以便与家人共度时光
idiom

brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
phrasal-verb

buckle under

在压力下屈服或崩溃
Meaning
to give in or collapse under pressure
Example
He refused to **buckle under** the stress of his new responsibilities.
他拒绝在新责任的压力下屈服。
phrasal-verb

step up against

采取行动反对不公平的事情
Meaning
to take action to oppose something unfair
Example
Neighbors **step up against** bullying when they see it online.
邻居们在看到网上的霸凌时会**step up against**。
idiom

Light a fire under someone

激励某人采取行动或更加努力工作。
Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really **lit a fire under** the players.
教练的演讲确实激励了球员们。
idiom

a ray of sunshine

给人带来幸福的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is **a ray of sunshine** on a gloomy day.
她的笑容是**阴暗日子里的阳光**。
phrasal-verb

run off

突然离开; 做某事的副本
Meaning
to leave suddenly; to make copies of something
Example
He **ran off** without saying goodbye.
他没有说再见就离开了。
idiom

have nerves of steel

在压力下非常勇敢和冷静
Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
消防员必须有钢铁般的神经才能每天面对危险
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

machine learning

一种数据分析方法，自动构建分析模型。
Meaning
A method of data analysis that automates analytical model building.
Example
We used **machine learning** to predict customer behavior.
我们使用**机器学习**来预测客户行为。
phrasal-verb

get around to

终于做某事，之前一直拖延
Meaning
to finally do something after delaying it
Example
I finally **got around to** cleaning my desk.
我终于开始清理我的桌子了。
idiom

a front-page story

一条重要到足以登上报纸头版的新闻
Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was **a front-page story** for the national newspapers.
市中心的火灾是全国报纸的头版新闻。
phrasal-verb

tighten up

使规则或政策更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or policies stricter
Example
The government decided to **tighten up** regulations on foreign investments.
政府决定加强对外国投资的监管。
phrasal-verb

speak out for nature

公开为大自然发声
Meaning
to publicly express concern or support for environmental protection
Example
Celebrities are using their platforms to **speak out for nature**.
名人们正在利用他们的平台来为大自然发声。
idiom

food for thought

让人认真思考的事情
Meaning
something that makes you think seriously
Example
His comment gave me **food for thought**.
他的评论让我深思。
idiom

lighten up

别那么严肃或紧张
Meaning
to stop being so serious or stressed
Example
Come on, **lighten up**! It’s just a joke.
来吧，放轻松！这只是个玩笑。
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
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

to take the high road

选择最道德或道德的道路，即使其他人没有这样做
Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and not respond with anger.
她决定选择道德的道路，而不是用愤怒回应。
phrasal-verb

roll out reforms

推出改革
Meaning
to officially launch or implement new changes or improvements
Example
The government plans to **roll out reforms** in the tax system next month.
政府计划在下个月在税收系统中推出改革。
idiom

how’s it going

一种非正式的询问某人状况的方式
Meaning
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
Example
**How’s it going?** You look great today!
**怎么样？** 你今天看起来真棒！
phrasal-verb

team up with partners

与其他公司合作以谋取共同利益
Meaning
to collaborate with other companies for mutual benefit
Example
Our firm decided to **team up with partners** in Japan for a joint venture.
我们的公司决定在日本与合作伙伴共同投资一个合资企业。
idiom

Make a mountain out of a molehill

夸大一个小问题，让它看起来比实际情况更大。
Meaning
To exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger than it really is.
Example
She made such a big deal out of forgetting her phone; she really **made a mountain out of a molehill**.
她因为忘记带手机而大惊小怪；她真的**把一堆小土堆做成了一座山**。
idiom

place your confidence in

信任或依赖某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
他**把信任寄托在**团队上。
idiom

climb the ladder of success

在事业或生活中取得更高的位置
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
她通过努力工作正在**爬上成功的阶梯**。
idiom

carry yourself with confidence

以自信和确定的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
她在会议期间总是以自信的态度展示自己。
idiom

give someone the third degree

对某人进行强烈询问
Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
事件发生后，警察对他进行了强烈询问。
phrasal-verb

circle back after

一旦其他事情完成，就返回到一个话题
Meaning
to return to a topic once something else has finished
Example
We'll **circle back after** lunch to finalize the slides.
我们午餐后会回来，完成幻灯片的最终定稿。
idiom

out of the frying pan into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟糕的情况
Meaning
to go from a bad situation to a worse one
Example
Leaving that job was like jumping **out of the frying pan into the fire**.
离开那份工作就像是跳**出火坑进火海**。
idiom

Hear something on the grapevine

听到八卦或非正式的新闻。
Meaning
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
Example
I **heard on the grapevine** that she’s leaving the company.
我**听到一些小道消息**她要离开公司。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

Ask a million questions

非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
孩子们常常问**一百万个问题**关于一切。
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

bring forward ideas

提出或建议用于讨论或行动的想法
Meaning
to propose or suggest ideas for discussion or action
Example
Global leaders **bring forward ideas** to tackle poverty and inequality.
全球领导人提出想法以应对贫困和不平等。
idiom

a breath of fresh air

一些新鲜和令人耳目一新的东西
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
她积极的态度在办公室里就像一阵清新的空气。
idiom

hold the fort

在某人离开时负责
Meaning
to be in charge while someone is away
Example
Can you **hold the fort** while I'm at the meeting?
我开会时你能负责一下吗？
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

back up with

用证据或例子来支持
Meaning
to support with evidence or examples
Example
You should **back up** your claims **with** reliable data.
你应该用可靠的数据来**支持**你的主张。
phrasal-verb

collide with

与某物或某人发生碰撞
Meaning
to crash into something or someone
Example
Two motorcycles **collided with** each other at the intersection.
两辆摩托车在交叉路口**相撞了**。
idiom

Move fast and break things

快速创新，即使在过程中出现错误。
Meaning
To innovate quickly, even if mistakes happen along the way.
Example
Our CEO encourages us to **move fast and break things** to stay ahead of competitors.
我们的 CEO 鼓励我们 **快速行动并破坏事物**，以便领先于竞争对手。
phrasal-verb

let go of

释放负面情绪或痛苦的回忆; 停止在情感上抓住某物
Meaning
to release negative emotions or painful memories; to stop holding onto something emotionally
Example
She’s learning to **let go of** her past mistakes and move forward.
她正在学习放下过去的错误并向前走。
phrasal-verb

freak over

对某事变得非常焦虑或不安
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
He **freaked over** the missed deadline and couldn’t focus on anything else.
他因为错过了最后期限而非常焦虑，无法集中精力做其他事情。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

take it with a grain of salt

不要完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He tends to exaggerate, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他喜欢夸大其词，所以**听他的故事时要持保留态度**。
idiom

a work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
她的婚纱真的是**一件艺术品**。
idiom

Push yourself

努力做得更好，或超越自己的极限。
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
除非你**推自己**，否则你无法进步。
phrasal-verb

stand resilient

保持坚强并迅速从困难中恢复
Meaning
to remain strong and recover quickly from difficulties
Example
Communities must **stand resilient** in the face of tragedy.
社区必须在悲剧面前**保持坚强**。
phrasal-verb

work off emotions

通过进行体育活动来摆脱负面情绪
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
他去跑步来摆脱沮丧
idiom

fire up

激励或鼓舞某人
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
教练的讲话真的**激励**了球员们。
phrasal-verb

back up investment

通过资金支持财务或商业计划
Meaning
to support financial or business initiatives with funding
Example
Private investors **backed up investment** in green energy projects.
私人投资者在绿色能源项目中提供了支持。
idiom

hold your ground

拒绝改变自己的立场或意见
Meaning
to refuse to change your position or opinion
Example
She **held her ground** even when others disagreed.
她即使在其他人不同意时，也**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
idiom

hit back

用力回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to reply to criticism or attack with force
Example
The team plans to **hit back** with a stronger strategy.
团队计划用更强大的策略进行反击。
idiom

to backfire

得到与预期相反的结果
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
他的计划失败了，使情况变得更糟。
phrasal-verb

stumble over

在说话或读书时犯错误
Meaning
to make an error while speaking or reading
Example
He **stumbled over** several words in the script.
他在剧本中**绊倒了**几个词。
phrasal-verb

warm to someone

开始喜欢某人或感到对他们友好
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
一开始她不喜欢他，但慢慢地**她开始对他产生好感**。
idiom

At the drop of a hat

立即；毫不犹豫。
Meaning
Immediately; without hesitation.
Example
He’s ready to help **at the drop of a hat**.
他准备好**毫不犹豫**地帮助。
phrasal-verb

back down

承认自己错了并停止争论
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
即使在意识到自己的错误后，她也拒绝了**back down**。
idiom

fight tooth and nail

拼命地奋斗，毫不退缩
Meaning
to fight very fiercely or with great determination
Example
They **fought tooth and nail** to protect their rights.
他们拼尽全力保护自己的权利。
phrasal-verb

get over it

从令人不安或痛苦的事情中情感上恢复过来
Meaning
to recover emotionally from something upsetting or painful
Example
It took her months to **get over** the heartbreak.
她花了几个月的时间来**克服**心碎。
phrasal-verb

stand together with

在挑战中与伙伴们支持并保持团结
Meaning
to support and stay united with partners during challenges
Example
True business partners **stand together with** each other in hard times.
真正的商业伙伴在困难时期**互相支持**。
idiom

flag down

示意某人停下，尤其是交通工具
Meaning
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
Example
We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.
我们终于在十分钟后拦住了一辆出租车。
phrasal-verb

get around

克服规则或障碍
Meaning
to overcome rules or obstacles
Example
Some exporters try to **get around** strict trade regulations.
一些出口商试图**规避**严格的贸易法规。
phrasal-verb

grow through change

在过渡过程中个人或职业地发展
Meaning
to develop personally or professionally during a transition
Example
We can **grow through change** if we remain open-minded and adaptable.
如果我们保持开放的心态和适应能力，我们可以通过变化发展。
idiom

grind away

长时间在某事上努力工作
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
她努力工作，努力学习，最终通过了考试。
idiom

a fair trial

一个所有方都被平等和公正对待的审判
Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
被告要求**一个公正的审判**来证明他的无辜。
idiom

bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
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

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。