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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**。
phrasal-verb

own up to mistakes

公开承认错误，以便可以修正
Meaning
to admit errors openly so they can be fixed
Example
Good leaders **own up to mistakes** before they snowball.
好的领导者在错误变得严重之前会承认错误。
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
idiom

seat at the table

在重要决策中拥有影响力或参与
Meaning
to have influence or participation in important decision-making
Example
Developing nations are demanding a **seat at the table** in climate talks.
发展中国家要求在气候谈判中拥有一个**桌子上的座位**。
idiom

penny pincher

一个非常小心花钱的人
Meaning
someone who is very careful about spending money
Example
My uncle is such a **penny pincher** that he reuses tea bags.
我的叔叔是一个**penny pincher**，他重复使用茶袋。
idiom

cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法；复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案，不是真正的解决办法。
phrasal-verb

calm down from

在生气或不高兴之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
她花了几分钟时间，**平静下来**，之后才从争吵中恢复过来。
idiom

after the rain comes the rainbow

好时光跟随坏时光之后而来
Meaning
good times follow bad times
Example
Don’t lose faith; **after the rain comes the rainbow**.
别失去信心; **雨后总会有彩虹**。
phrasal-verb

work past

克服情感障碍或记忆
Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to **work past** his anxiety.
他仍在努力克服他的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

bloom into

发展成美丽或充满生命的东西
Meaning
to develop into something beautiful or full of life
Example
She **bloomed into** a confident young woman.
她**绽放成**一个自信的年轻女性。
idiom

a bumper crop

异常丰收
Meaning
an unusually large harvest
Example
Farmers are happy this year because of **a bumper crop** of rice.
农民们今年很高兴，因为**丰收的稻米**。
idiom

figure out

理解或解决某事
Meaning
to understand or solve something
Example
We need to **figure out** why the emails bounced.
我们需要理解为什么邮件被退回。
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。
idiom

catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
idiom

A red herring

一个误导性的线索或分散注意力的事物，目的是转移对真正问题的注意。
Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a **red herring** to distract from the corruption scandal.
新法律只是一个分散注意力的事物，用来转移对腐败丑闻的注意。
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。
idiom

sow the seeds of something

开始一个过程，最终产生结果
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
他的行为**播下了**团队之间不信任的种子。
idiom

step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
idiom

have your head in the clouds

做白日梦或不关注现实
Meaning
to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality
Example
He was **having his head in the clouds** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间**头脑云端**。
phrasal-verb

set out to improve

开始努力使自己或某物变得更好
Meaning
to begin an effort to make yourself or something better
Example
He **set out to improve** his communication skills after the feedback session.
在反馈会议之后，他开始提高自己的沟通技巧。
idiom

strike it rich

突然赚很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
他们在投资该初创公司后突然赚了很多钱。
phrasal-verb

turn away from

停止做某事或停止参与其中
Meaning
to stop doing or being involved in something
Example
He decided to **turn away from** politics.
他决定放弃政治。
idiom

touch wood

说一些积极的话并希望好运持续
Meaning
to say something positive and hope it continues to be good
Example
We haven’t lost a game yet, **touch wood**.
我们还没有输过一场比赛，敲木头。
idiom

break the law

犯下非法行为
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
任何**违法的人**都应该受到惩罚。
idiom

wash one’s hands of something

不再对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
在项目失败后，他洗手不干了。
phrasal-verb

steady yourself with breathing

通过专注于缓慢的呼吸来平静身体
Meaning
to calm your body by focusing on slow breaths
Example
I **steady myself with breathing** before I speak to the whole team.
在和整个团队讲话之前，我通过呼吸来平静自己。
phrasal-verb

roll out subsidies

为行业推出财务支持项目
Meaning
to introduce financial support programs for industries
Example
The government plans to **roll out subsidies** for renewable energy projects.
政府计划推出可再生能源项目的补贴。
idiom

better safe than sorry

谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
我总是仔细检查锁 — 谨慎总比事后后悔好。
phrasal-verb

get rid of

去除或消除不需要的东西
Meaning
to remove or eliminate something unwanted
Example
I need to **get rid of** these old clothes.
我需要摆脱这些旧衣服。
idiom

put in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, we need more time to finish.
简而言之，我们需要更多时间来完成。
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

be like family

像家庭成员一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
我最好的朋友对我来说**就像家人**。
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

reach out for balance

努力创造生活中的和谐
Meaning
to make an effort to create harmony in life
Example
He’s learning to **reach out for balance** between work and rest.
他正在学习在工作和休息之间找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

put in

将时间或金钱投入到某事中
Meaning
to invest time or money into something
Example
She **put in** a lot of money to start her business.
她投入了很多钱来开始她的生意。
phrasal-verb

sprout up

像植物一样快速出现或生长
Meaning
to appear or grow quickly like plants
Example
New trees have **sprouted up** after the monsoon rain.
新的树木在季风雨后**冒出来**。
idiom

Above reproach

完全诚实且没有缺陷。
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
她的诚信无可挑剔。
idiom

fall through the cracks

被忽视或忽略
Meaning
to be overlooked or neglected
Example
I forgot to follow up on his application and it **fell through the cracks**.
我忘了跟进他的申请，结果它**被忽略了**。
idiom

data is the new oil

信息已成为现代世界中宝贵的资源
Meaning
information has become a valuable resource in the modern world
Example
Every company knows that **data is the new oil**.
每家公司都知道数据是新的石油。
idiom

to get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或任务
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or task
Example
Let's **get the ball rolling** and start the meeting.
让我们**开始**并开始会议。
phrasal-verb

throw to

将某物抛给某人；交出责任
Meaning
to pass something to someone by throwing; to hand over responsibility
Example
The host **threw to** the reporter at the scene.
主持人**把责任交给了**现场的记者。
idiom

justice delayed is justice denied

如果法律救济可用但未及时提供，就等同于没有救济
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
许多人相信在这个国家，**延迟的正义就是被否定的正义**。
phrasal-verb

relate across

通过共同的理解与其他背景的人建立联系
Meaning
to connect with people from other backgrounds through shared understanding
Example
Learning languages helps you **relate across** cultures more easily.
学习语言有助于你更容易地与不同文化的人建立联系。
phrasal-verb

work toward improvement

努力变得更好或取得进步
Meaning
to make efforts to become better or achieve progress
Example
Everyone in the team is **working toward improvement** this quarter.
团队中的每个人都在本季度朝着改善努力。
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。
idiom

a fair game

一种双方都有平等机会成功或达成妥协的情况
Meaning
a situation where both parties have equal opportunities to succeed or compromise
Example
The terms of the contract were discussed until both sides agreed it was **a fair game**.
合同条款被讨论，直到双方都同意这是**a fer geim**。
phrasal-verb

check into

进入并在酒店或旅馆获得住宿
Meaning
to enter and get accommodation at a hotel or lodge
Example
We **checked into** a cozy mountain resort for our vacation.
我们在一个舒适的山地度假村登记入住，开始了我们的假期。
phrasal-verb

turn up

到达或出现在一个事件或地方，通常是意外的
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place, often unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t **turn up** for the dinner even though he promised.
他没有来参加晚餐，尽管他承诺过
idiom

check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
phrasal-verb

strive toward goals

付出巨大的努力以实现目标
Meaning
to put in great effort to achieve objectives
Example
They constantly **strive toward** their goals with persistence.
他们不断地**朝着目标努力**，坚持不懈。
phrasal-verb

honor with

因某人对某事的贡献给予尊重或认可
Meaning
to give respect or recognition to someone for their contribution
Example
The company **honored him with** an award for his years of service.
公司为他的多年服务**授予了他荣誉**。
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

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
phrasal-verb

settle within

找到内心的平静或安宁
Meaning
to find peace or calm inside yourself
Example
She practices mindfulness to **settle within** after a busy day.
她通过练习正念来**在忙碌的一天后找到内心的平静**。
phrasal-verb

think back to

回想或记住过去的事情
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
我常常回想我父母教我的课程。
idiom

leave something up in the air

把某事留未決或不確定
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.
我們把會議**懸而未決**，沒有任何明確的決定。
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

settle in

在新环境或新地方适应
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
搬家后，我们花了一周时间适应。
idiom

grassroots movement

由普通人发起并推动的政治运动
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
该运动发展成为一场强大的**草根运动**，推动变革。
phrasal-verb

hand it to

承认某人值得赞扬
Meaning
to admit that someone deserves praise
Example
You have to **hand it to** him; he did an amazing job.
你必须承认他；他做得非常棒。
idiom

scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
phrasal-verb

move ahead

取得进展; 向前走
Meaning
to make progress; to go forward
Example
Despite the delay, the project will **move ahead** as planned.
尽管有延迟，项目将按计划**推进**。
idiom

over the hill

过了巅峰期；不再年轻或处于最佳状态
Meaning
past one's prime; no longer young or at peak performance
Example
Some people think turning forty means you’re **over the hill**, but that’s not true.
有些人认为四十岁意味着你已经**过气了**，但事实并非如此。
phrasal-verb

bring in money

创造收入或利润
Meaning
to generate income or revenue
Example
The new policy helped the government **bring in money** from foreign investors.
新政策帮助政府从外国投资者那里获得资金。
phrasal-verb

cut out for

天生适合做某事
Meaning
to be naturally suited for something
Example
She isn’t really **cut out for** long-distance running.
她并不适合长时间跑步。
phrasal-verb

decide on

在仔细思考后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after thinking carefully
Example
We finally **decided on** the blue design.
我们最终选择了蓝色设计。
phrasal-verb

rise with confidence

在挫折后恢复自信
Meaning
to regain self-assurance after a setback
Example
After every failure, try to **rise with confidence**.
每次失败后，尝试**充满自信地站起来**。
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
phrasal-verb

back up ideas

支持或捍卫某人的想法或意见
Meaning
to support or defend someone’s ideas or opinions
Example
During the discussion, teammates **backed up** each other's ideas confidently.
在讨论中，队友们自信地支持彼此的想法。
phrasal-verb

work with

与某人合作或协作
Meaning
to cooperate or collaborate with someone
Example
I really enjoy **working with** this creative team.
我真的很喜欢与这个创意团队合作。
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

hang about

在某个地方等待或消磨时间而不做太多事情
Meaning
to wait or spend time somewhere without doing much
Example
We **hung about** outside the hall until the doors opened.
我们在大厅外等着，直到门打开。
phrasal-verb

hold back anger

在冲突中控制自己的愤怒
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
他在听到批评时试图控制自己的愤怒。
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**。
phrasal-verb

put forward

提出一个想法; 提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.
他在会议中提出了一个新计划。
phrasal-verb

break into conversation

加入一个正在进行的对话
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
他礼貌地**打断了对话**来分享他的意见。
phrasal-verb

choke back

尽量不表现或表达情感，特别是悲伤或眼泪
Meaning
to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears
Example
He **choked back** his tears during the farewell speech.
他在告别演讲中**choked back**了眼泪。
phrasal-verb

freeze up

由于寒冷而冻结或停止工作
Meaning
to become frozen or stop working due to cold
Example
The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.
如果温度降得太低，管道可能会**冻结**。
phrasal-verb

stay up late

比平常晚睡，通常是为了学习
Meaning
to go to bed later than usual, often to study
Example
Many students **stay up late** studying before exams.
许多学生在考试前熬夜学习。
idiom

serve time

作为惩罚在监狱里度过时间
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
他因参与欺诈案件而被判入狱服刑。
phrasal-verb

work hand in hand with

与某人密切合作
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
设计和开发团队密切合作，以交付高质量的成果。
phrasal-verb

rise with hope

以更新的乐观态度重新开始
Meaning
to start fresh with renewed optimism
Example
Every morning, she tries to **rise with hope** for a better day.
每天早上，她都尝试以**希望**重新开始，迎接更美好的一天。
phrasal-verb

shut off emotions

停止感受或表达情感
Meaning
to stop feeling or expressing emotions
Example
He learned to **shut off his emotions** to protect himself.
他学会了**关闭自己的情感**以保护自己。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
phrasal-verb

boost investor confidence

提升投资者信心
Meaning
to make investors feel more positive about investing
Example
Strong GDP growth can **boost investor confidence** in the market.
强劲的GDP增长可以在市场中**提升投资者信心**。
phrasal-verb

fall behind schedule

进展比计划的慢
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，建设工作**落后于计划**。
idiom

Handed down

把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
这只古老的手表是我爷爷从他那里**handed down**给我的。
idiom

hang someone out to dry

把某人单独抛下，让他独自面对指责或麻烦
Meaning
to abandon someone to face blame or trouble alone.
Example
His friends **hung him out to dry** when the teacher asked who cheated.
当老师问谁作弊时，他的朋友们把他单独留下。
idiom

bare your soul

诚实地分享你最深的感受或秘密
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
她 **向她最好的朋友敞开了心扉**。
phrasal-verb

shift toward

向某个新方向改变关注、态度或方向
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
已经出现了全球向可持续生活方式的转变。
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I’m of the opinion that

我相信; 表达一个坚定的意见
Meaning
I believe that; expressing a firm opinion
Example
I’m of the opinion that honesty always pays.
我相信诚实总会得到回报。
idiom

to bite the bullet

做出一个困难的决定或忍受一些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to make a difficult decision or endure something unpleasant
Example
I didn't want to go to the doctor, but I had to **bite the bullet**.
我不想去看医生，但我不得不**咬紧牙关**。
phrasal-verb

work towards

努力实现特定的目标
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
他正在为实现成为飞行员的梦想而努力。
phrasal-verb

step forward

自愿或主动做某事
Meaning
to volunteer or take initiative for something
Example
John always **steps forward** when the team needs extra help.
当团队需要额外帮助时，约翰总是**站出来**。
idiom

pay through the nose

为某物支付非常高的价格
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
我们为那张音乐会票付出了高昂的价格。
phrasal-verb

call attention to

让人们注意到一些好的事情
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
他**引起了人们对**艺术家独特风格的关注。
idiom

Big fish in a small pond

在一个小的组织或区域中是一个重要的人。
Meaning
An important person in a small organization or area.
Example
He prefers being a **big fish in a small pond** rather than competing globally.
他宁愿在一个小池塘里做一条大鱼，也不想在全球范围内竞争。
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。
idiom

machine learning fairness

确保机器学习模型做出公正、公平决策的概念。
Meaning
the concept of ensuring that machine learning models make unbiased, equitable decisions.
Example
The research team focused on improving **machine learning fairness** to eliminate discrimination.
研究小组专注于改进**机器学习公平性**以消除歧视。
idiom

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
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Don’t throw in the towel

不要放弃或停止。
Meaning
Don’t give up or quit.
Example
**Don’t throw in the towel** even if it’s hard.
**不要放弃** 即使它很难。
phrasal-verb

slow down spending

减少财政支出的速度
Meaning
to reduce the speed of financial expenditure
Example
During inflation, people tend to **slow down spending**.
在通货膨胀期间，人们往往会减少支出。
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。
idiom

long story short

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
**Long story short**, we missed the train.
简而言之，我们错过了火车。
phrasal-verb

stand for election

成为选举中的候选人
Meaning
to be a candidate in an election
Example
She decided to **stand for election** as a member of parliament.
她决定作为议会成员参选。
idiom

lose ground

在一种情况下失去优势或控制
Meaning
to lose advantage or control in a situation
Example
During the talks, one side began to **lose ground** quickly.
在谈判中，一方迅速开始**失去地盘**。
phrasal-verb

forward to

将收到的消息转发给另一个人
Meaning
to send a received message to another person
Example
Can you **forward** this message **to** the manager?
你能把这个消息转发给经理吗？
phrasal-verb

lift others up

在情感上鼓励或支持他人
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
当你鼓励他人时，你也在鼓励自己。
idiom

chatterbox

一个说很多话的人
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
我的小妹妹是个真正的喋喋不休的人。
idiom

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
idiom

truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
phrasal-verb

step around

移动以避免某物；绕过问题或规则
Meaning
to move to avoid something; to bypass a problem or rule
Example
He tried to **step around** the issue instead of facing it directly.
他试图绕过问题，而不是直接面对。
idiom

A seat at the table

有机会参与决策或重要讨论。
Meaning
To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.
Example
She fought for years to earn **a seat at the table** in the boardroom.
她为在董事会中获得**一个席位**而奋斗多年。
phrasal-verb

come up against

面临问题或困难
Meaning
to face a problem or difficulty
Example
We **came up against** several obstacles during the project.
我们在项目期间遇到了几个障碍。
phrasal-verb

open up to

变得更愿意接受或考虑新的想法、文化或人
Meaning
to become more willing to accept or consider new ideas, cultures, or people
Example
As globalization spread, many countries began to **open up to** cultural exchange.
随着全球化的传播，许多国家开始**open up to**文化交流。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
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

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
idiom

cut and paste

用很小的变化复制某些东西
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
你不能只是从别人那里**剪切并粘贴**想法。
idiom

have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。