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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

a good Samaritan

一個在需要時幫助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others in need
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the injured man on the road.
一個**好撒馬利亞人**幫助了路上受傷的男人。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
phrasal-verb

look after yourself

照顾自己的健康或福祉
Meaning
to take care of your own health or well-being
Example
Take some rest and **look after yourself** properly.
休息一下，**照顾好自己**。
phrasal-verb

open onto

通向一个地方或连接的机会
Meaning
to lead to a place or opportunity for connection
Example
This conversation could **open onto** a deeper understanding between us.
这段对话可能会**开向**我们之间更深的理解。
idiom

carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
idiom

keep the home fires burning

在别人不在时维持幸福的家
Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
当她丈夫在国外时，她**保持了家的温暖**。
phrasal-verb

stay true to yourself

保持对你价值观的诚实和真实
Meaning
to remain honest and authentic to your values
Example
Always **stay true to yourself**, no matter what others say.
永远 **保持真我**，无论别人怎么说。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
phrasal-verb

loop in on

将某人包括在信息或讨论中
Meaning
to include someone in information or discussions
Example
Please **loop me in on** any decisions about the new policy.
请让我参与任何关于新政策的决定。
phrasal-verb

wear off

逐渐消失或失去效果
Meaning
to gradually disappear or lose effect
Example
The excitement of the trip soon **wore off** after returning home.
旅行的兴奋很快在回家后**消失**了。
idiom

cross that bridge when you come to it

等问题发生时再处理，不要提前
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
等到了那一步我们再说。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up

使自己情感脆弱或诚实
Meaning
to make yourself emotionally vulnerable or honest
Example
It’s hard to **open yourself up** after being hurt.
在受伤后，**打开自己**是很难的。
phrasal-verb

hit out at

愤怒地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something angrily
Example
The politician **hit out at** the media for spreading lies.
政治家因散布谎言而批评媒体。
idiom

go the extra mile

付出额外的努力去实现某事
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
她总是尽心尽力帮助她的团队取得成功。
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

a peaceful resolution

一个平静地解决冲突的方案
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
经过几次讨论，他们达成了**和平解决方案**。
idiom

give thanks

表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
我们应该永远**感恩**我们所拥有的。
phrasal-verb

stand strong

尽管困难，仍要情感坚强
Meaning
to remain emotionally firm despite difficulties
Example
She had to **stand strong** when everything seemed to fall apart.
当一切似乎崩溃时，她必须坚强。
idiom

fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
B1 proverb

easier said than done

某事说起来容易做起来难
Meaning
Something is more difficult to do than it sounds
Example
Getting a job is easier said than done in this competitive market.
在这个竞争激烈的市场中，找到工作说起来容易做起来难。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
phrasal-verb

bring in revenue

为公司或政府创造收入或金钱
Meaning
to generate income or money for a company or government
Example
The new industrial zone is expected to **bring in revenue** for the region.
预计新工业区将为该地区**带来收入**。
phrasal-verb

check back in with

与某人重新联系以提供或获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect with someone to give or get an update
Example
I'll **check back in with** you after the leadership roundtable.
我将在领导力圆桌会议后与你联系。
idiom

throw your hat in the ring

对某事表示兴趣，特别是对竞争或挑战
Meaning
to show interest in something, especially a competition or challenge
Example
I decided to **throw my hat in the ring** and apply for the leadership role.
我决定**把我的帽子扔进擂台**，申请领导角色。
idiom

iron fist in a velvet glove

温和的外表掩藏着强烈的控制力
Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
她的领导风格就是**铁拳戴天鹅绒手套**。
phrasal-verb

open relations with

与另一个国家建立正式或友好的关系
Meaning
to start official or friendly relations with another country
Example
After years of tension, the two countries agreed to **open relations with** each other.
经过多年的紧张关系，两国同意与彼此建立关系。
phrasal-verb

reach consensus on

在讨论后就某个问题达成共识
Meaning
to agree collectively on an issue after discussion
Example
Delegates finally **reached consensus on** the new global trade policy.
代表们最终**就**新全球贸易政策达成了共识。
idiom

save for a rainy day

为了未来的紧急情况而存钱
Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
你应该**为雨天存钱**。
phrasal-verb

ground your energy

通过与当下的时刻连接来稳定你的情绪
Meaning
to stabilize your emotions by connecting with the present moment
Example
When you feel anxious, **ground your energy** through mindful breathing.
当你感到焦虑时，通过专注的呼吸来**稳定你的能量**。
phrasal-verb

nudge teammates gently

礼貌地提醒同事某事
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
如果缺少跟进说明，我会**nudge teammates gently**。
idiom

fade to black

以戏剧性方式结束某事
Meaning
to end something dramatically
Example
The director chose to **fade to black** at the emotional climax.
导演在情感高潮时选择了 **fade to black**。
idiom

open channels of communication

建立对话或讨论
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
他们试图与邻国打开沟通渠道。
idiom

stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
phrasal-verb

move beyond

超越之前的水平或限制
Meaning
to progress further than a previous level or limitation
Example
He tried to **move beyond** his earlier academic failures.
他试图**超越**自己以前的学术失败。
phrasal-verb

sit in on

参加会议或课程而不积极参与
Meaning
to attend a meeting or class without participating actively
Example
He was allowed to **sit in on** the meeting as an observer.
他被允许作为观察员参加会议。
phrasal-verb

keep pushing

尽管面临障碍仍然继续努力
Meaning
to continue making an effort despite obstacles
Example
Even when life gets tough, keep **pushing** forward.
即使生活变得艰难，继续向前走。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
idiom

a sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
idiom

On a shoestring budget

用很少的钱做事或生活。
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
他们以**紧张的预算**穿越了亚洲。
idiom

get cold feet

突然害怕做某事
Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
他在向她求婚前突然害怕了。
idiom

give someone a warm welcome

非常友好和热情地迎接某人
Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
我们到达时，他们热情地欢迎了我们。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
phrasal-verb

book into

在酒店或地方预定住宿
Meaning
to reserve accommodation at a hotel or place
Example
We **booked into** a nice resort by the beach for our holiday.
我们为度假预定了一个漂亮的海滨度假村。
phrasal-verb

respect for

对某人或某事表示尊重或考虑
Meaning
to show regard or consideration for someone or something
Example
We should always **show respect for** other people’s traditions.
我们应该始终**尊重**他人的传统。
phrasal-verb

back others up

支持或捍卫他人的行为或观点
Meaning
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
Example
A responsible leader always **backs others up** when they take initiative.
一个负责任的领导者总是在他们采取行动时支持他人。
idiom

fingers crossed

希望好运或好的结果
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
我为你的考试结果祈祷。
idiom

keep up with the times

保持更新或适应现代趋势
Meaning
to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
Example
In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must **keep up with the times**.
在快速发展的科技行业中，公司必须跟上时代的步伐。
phrasal-verb

aim higher

设定更具雄心的目标
Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
如果你想成功，你必须**设定更高的目标**。
phrasal-verb

build up economic ties

加强国家之间的贸易关系
Meaning
to strengthen trade relationships between nations
Example
Asian countries are trying to **build up economic ties** through regional cooperation.
亚洲国家正在通过区域合作加强国家之间的贸易关系。
phrasal-verb

pump into

在某物中投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
他们在房地产行业 **投入了资金**，在经济繁荣时期。
idiom

feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后，我感到像是站在世界之巅。
idiom

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
idiom

make a name for yourself

在某个领域中闯出名声
Meaning
to become well-known or successful in a particular field
Example
She **made a name for herself** in the world of fashion design.
她在时装设计界闯出了名声。
phrasal-verb

build on small wins

利用小成就作为更大目标的动力
Meaning
to use minor achievements as motivation for bigger goals
Example
Try to **build on small wins** to gain more confidence.
尝试**以小胜利为基础**来获得更多自信。
idiom

in one piece

在困难情况后安全无恙
Meaning
safe and unharmed after a difficult situation
Example
Luckily, everyone came out **in one piece** after the accident.
幸运的是，大家在事故后都**一片完整**出来了。
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。
phrasal-verb

shift focus away from

把注意力从引起焦虑的事情上转移开
Meaning
to direct your attention away from something that causes anxiety
Example
When you feel nervous, **shift focus away from** your fears and onto your breathing.
当你感到紧张时，**把焦点从** 你的恐惧中转移开，集中注意力在你的呼吸上。
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

speak up against

公开反对某事
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
许多年轻人在他们的社区中公开反对不公正。
phrasal-verb

tune down

降低强度或能量；平静事物
Meaning
to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things
Example
Let’s **tune down** the tension and talk calmly about it.
让我们降低紧张情绪，平静地讨论它。
phrasal-verb

open up to someone

与您信任的人分享个人感受或问题
Meaning
to share personal feelings or problems with someone you trust
Example
He finally **opened up to** his friend about what he had been going through.
他终于**对他的朋友敞开心扉**，讲述了他经历的事情。
idiom

bosom friends

非常亲密和亲切的朋友
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
他们从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
phrasal-verb

hold out an apology

向某人道歉或伸出道歉
Meaning
to offer or extend an apology to someone
Example
He **held out an apology** for his earlier comments.
他因早前的评论而**道歉**。
idiom

lose your nerve

失去做某事的勇气
Meaning
to become too frightened to do something
Example
I was going to ask her out, but I **lost my nerve**.
我本打算约她出去，但我失去了勇气。
idiom

shake things up

在一种情况下引起变化以使其变得更好
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
经理决定在团队中**做出改变**。
phrasal-verb

draw apart

彼此分开或远离
Meaning
to separate or move away from each other
Example
Over the years, the two friends slowly **drew apart**.
随着时间的推移，这两个朋友慢慢地分开了。
idiom

in a bad mood

心情不好
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
她心情不好，因为她没睡好。
idiom

get used to it

适应新事物
Meaning
to become familiar with something new
Example
It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.
花了一些时间，但我终于适应了它。
idiom

in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。
phrasal-verb

move closer to

朝着实现目标取得进展
Meaning
to make progress toward achieving a goal
Example
Every small win moves you **closer to** success.
每一个小胜利都让你更接近成功。
phrasal-verb

open within

与内心情感连接，更好地理解自己
Meaning
to connect with your inner emotions and understand yourself better
Example
Yoga helps me to **open within** and feel peaceful.
瑜伽帮助我**open within**并感到平静。
idiom

juggle with

同时处理多个任务或责任
Meaning
to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once
Example
She’s **juggling with** classes, work, and childcare.
她正在同时处理课堂、工作和儿童照料。
phrasal-verb

burst with excitement

非常兴奋或快乐
Meaning
to be very excited or happy
Example
The children **burst with excitement** before the trip.
孩子们在旅行前充满兴奋。
idiom

to be on cloud nine

极度高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.
她在听到关于晋升的好消息后，**云端九**了。
phrasal-verb

test out

尝试或检查某物以查看它是否正常工作
Meaning
to try or examine something to see if it works properly
Example
Developers are **testing out** the beta version of the app.
开发人员正在测试应用程序的Beta版本。
phrasal-verb

cry over

对已经发生的事情感到难过或抱怨
Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
为洒掉的牛奶哭泣是没有意义的
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
idiom

hit upon an idea

突然想到一个好主意
Meaning
to suddenly think of a good idea
Example
I **hit upon an idea** for improving the app.
我突然想到了一个改善应用程序的好主意。
phrasal-verb

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。
idiom

Pull one’s weight

对某事完全感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
phrasal-verb

settle for

接受不完美的事物，因为没有更好的选择
Meaning
to accept something that is not perfect because there is no better option
Example
He didn’t like the first design but had to **settle for** it due to time constraints.
他不喜欢第一个设计，但由于时间限制，他不得不将就它。
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
idiom

get your money’s worth

从你支付的费用中获得价值或满足感
Meaning
to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for
Example
That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.
这款智能手机非常耐用——你真的**得到了你花的钱的价值**。
phrasal-verb

note down for

写下某些内容，以便以后可以用于某个目的
Meaning
to write something so it can be used later for a purpose
Example
Please **note this down for** the monthly review meeting.
请为月度回顾会议记录下来。
phrasal-verb

open up about kindness

诚实地谈论善行或感恩之事
Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
他终于**开放关于善良**，他从陌生人那里获得的善意
phrasal-verb

fall down

跌倒; 在某事上失败
Meaning
to drop to the ground; to fail at something
Example
He **fell down** while running in the park.
他在公园跑步时摔倒了。
idiom

a million-dollar smile

一个美丽而迷人的微笑
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
她用百万美元的微笑迎接了每一个人。
phrasal-verb

speak with assurance

自信且有说服力地说话
Meaning
to talk confidently and convincingly
Example
He **spoke with assurance** during his presentation.
他在演讲中自信地说话。
phrasal-verb

find up

意外地处于某种特定情况
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t plan to live in the city but somehow **found up** there.
他原本没有计划住在城市里，但不知怎么的，最后在那里。
idiom

take someone's word for it

相信某人说的话是真的
Meaning
to trust that what someone says is true
Example
I’ll **take your word for it** since you were there.
因为你在那里，我**相信**你说的话。
phrasal-verb

charge up with

使用可用的东西为设备或自己充电
Meaning
to power a device or yourself using something available
Example
I **charge up with** a portable battery before long trips.
我在长途旅行前用便携电池给自己充电。
phrasal-verb

keep moving

继续前进，不放弃
Meaning
to continue progressing without giving up
Example
Even when life gets tough, you must **keep moving**.
即使生活变得艰难，你也必须**继续前进**。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
idiom

turn a corner

在困难时期之后开始改善
Meaning
to begin to improve after a difficult period
Example
Things started to **turn a corner** after the new management took over.
在新管理接管后，情况开始**好转**。
phrasal-verb

set to

以充沛的精力开始做某事
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
会议结束后，大家立即开始工作。
idiom

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
phrasal-verb

reach back to

重新与过去的人建立联系
Meaning
to reconnect with someone from the past
Example
She decided to **reach back to** her old mentor for advice.
她决定联系她的老导师寻求建议。
phrasal-verb

fall into

开始做某事；陷入困境
Meaning
to begin doing something; to be caught in a situation
Example
She **fell into** bad habits during the lockdown.
她在封锁期间**陷入了**坏习惯。
phrasal-verb

trust in

对某人或某事有信心或信任
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
我们应该**信任**自己，永远不要失去希望。
idiom

the moral compass

一个人或社会对是非善恶的判断力
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
我们必须确保人工智能不会失去它的道德指南针。
idiom

count to ten

在生气之前暂停并冷静下来
Meaning
to pause and calm down before reacting in anger
Example
When you’re upset, just **count to ten** before speaking.
当你生气时，在说话之前先**数到十**。
phrasal-verb

hook up

将电子设备连接在一起
Meaning
to connect electronic devices together
Example
I need to **hook up** my printer to the laptop.
我需要将我的打印机连接到笔记本电脑。
idiom

answer for

对某事负责，并就此向他人解释
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
她必须为她团队所犯的错误**负责**。
idiom

call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
phrasal-verb

run through

快速复习或解释某事
Meaning
to review or explain something quickly
Example
Let’s **run through** the presentation once before the meeting starts.
我们在会议开始前快速浏览一下演示文稿。
idiom

a window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在此期间可以有效地行动
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
我们有**一个机会之窗**来完成这周的交易。
phrasal-verb

pace yourself through

在完成一项任务时，不急不躁，稳步推进
Meaning
to move steadily through a task without rushing
Example
I **pace myself through** long study guides to stay focused.
我稳步推进长时间的学习任务，保持专注。
phrasal-verb

get through with

成功地与某人沟通或被理解
Meaning
to successfully communicate or be understood by someone
Example
It’s hard to **get through with** people when there’s a language barrier.
当有语言障碍时，与人沟通很困难。
idiom

as far as I'm concerned

用于表达一个人对某事的个人看法或感受
Meaning
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
Example
**As far as I'm concerned**, he did a great job.
就我而言，他做得很好。
phrasal-verb

look around for

寻找或探索附近的东西
Meaning
to search or explore for something nearby
Example
Let’s **look around for** a good restaurant before we leave the city.
在离开城市之前，我们先找个好餐馆。
phrasal-verb

bring stability to

使情况或系统更稳定
Meaning
to make a situation or system more stable
Example
The reforms helped to **bring stability to** the banking sector.
改革帮助银行业带来了稳定。
idiom

butterflies in one's 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。
idiom

bring home the bacon

赚取钱财养家
Meaning
to earn money to support the family
Example
He works hard every day to **bring home the bacon**.
他每天努力工作，以便赚取钱财养家。
idiom

free as a bird

完全自由；没有任何限制
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
辞掉工作后，他感到自己完全自由了。
idiom

to be on the up and up

诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
to be honest and trustworthy
Example
I trust her completely because I know she’s always **on the up and up**.
我完全信任她，因为我知道她总是**诚实和值得信赖**。
idiom

addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
phrasal-verb

log on

连接到互联网或系统
Meaning
to connect to the internet or a system
Example
I usually **log on** to check my emails in the morning.
我通常早上**登录**查看我的电子邮件。