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phrasal-verb

tighten up on

在支出或政策上变得更加严格
Meaning
to become stricter with spending or policy
Example
The central bank decided to **tighten up on** lending to reduce inflation.
中央银行决定**收紧**贷款以降低通货膨胀。
idiom

cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
idiom

sell like hotcakes

销售得非常快而且数量很大
Meaning
to sell very quickly and in large quantities
Example
After the ad went viral, the product began to **sell like hotcakes**.
广告走红后，这款产品开始热销。
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
phrasal-verb

lighten off

感觉或使某事不那么严肃或压力小
Meaning
to feel or make something less serious or stressful
Example
Talking to friends helped me **lighten off** the pressure.
和朋友谈话帮助我减轻了压力。
phrasal-verb

ramp up to

增加或加强努力或生产，以恢复或满足需求
Meaning
to increase or intensify effort or production to recover or meet demand
Example
Factories **ramped up to** meet the rising post-crisis demand.
工厂增加了生产，以满足危机后日益增长的需求。
phrasal-verb

show up at

到达或出现在某个事件或地点
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place
Example
Many guests didn't **show up at** the party until midnight.
许多客人直到午夜才出现在派对上。
phrasal-verb

run short of

比所需的少
Meaning
to have less of something than needed
Example
We are **running short of** office supplies this week.
我们这周办公室用品短缺。
phrasal-verb

lift out of recession

帮助经济走出衰退
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
新的出口政策帮助**将经济从衰退中提振**。
phrasal-verb

log out

在完成工作后退出网站或应用程序
Meaning
to exit from a website or app after finishing your work
Example
Don’t forget to **log out** when you’re done.
完成后不要忘记**登出**。
phrasal-verb

glow with

看起来非常高兴或满意
Meaning
to look very happy or pleased
Example
She **glowed with** happiness after the compliment.
她在收到赞美后**满脸喜悦**。
idiom

see stars

感到头晕或眩晕，通常是在被撞之后
Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
他撞到了头，开始看到星星。
phrasal-verb

boil down

将某事简化为其关键点
Meaning
to simplify something to its essential points
Example
The report **boils down** to one key recommendation: cut costs.
报告**归结**为一个关键建议：削减成本。
idiom

hit home

被完全理解或产生强烈的影响
Meaning
to be fully understood or have a strong impact
Example
The reality of the housing crisis really **hit home** for them.
住房危机的现实真正对他们产生了深远的影响。
idiom

build from the ground up

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built their business from the ground up** with no investors.
他们**从头开始建立了他们的生意**，没有投资者。
idiom

face time

直接的个人互动而不是虚拟交流
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
我们需要更多面对面的交流来建立团队成员之间的信任。
idiom

in your face advertising

具有攻击性或非常直接的广告形式
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
一些品牌使用**直面广告**来保持其记忆度。
phrasal-verb

tap into new markets

开始在新的地区或国家销售
Meaning
to start selling in new regions or countries
Example
The company is trying to **tap into new markets** in Asia and Africa.
公司正在努力进入亚洲和非洲的新市场。
idiom

go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。
idiom

to get away with murder

做错事并避开惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often **get away with murder** due to influence.
富有的罪犯经常因影响力而逃避惩罚。
idiom

just what the doctor ordered

正是需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
一杯茶正是需要的。
phrasal-verb

hold feelings in

不表达情感；压抑感情
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情感**，而不是表现出来。
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。
phrasal-verb

fight back

尝试控制或抵抗强烈的情绪
Meaning
to try to control or resist strong emotions
Example
He **fought back** his tears during the farewell speech.
他在告别演讲中**抑制**住了自己的眼泪。
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。
phrasal-verb

carry on through

尽管面临困难或情感上的痛苦，仍然继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties or emotional pain
Example
He managed to **carry on through** the tough times.
他设法在困难的时光中继续前行。
idiom

wired differently

以独特或非常规的方式思考或表现
Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often **wired differently**.
伟大的创新者常常思考不同。
phrasal-verb

fork out

不情愿地花钱
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
我们不得不为汽车修理花费很多钱。
phrasal-verb

mentor others in

指导和支持经验较少的人
Meaning
to guide and support less experienced people
Example
Senior employees are encouraged to **mentor others in** their department.
鼓励资深员工在其部门**导师他人在**。
idiom

break a leg

祝愿某人在表演中好运
Meaning
to wish someone good luck in a performance
Example
Before the play started, everyone told her to **break a leg**.
在戏剧开始之前，每个人都告诉她要**祝她好运**。
phrasal-verb

step on

用脚踩; 伤害或冒犯某人的感情
Meaning
to press down with your foot; to offend or hurt someone's feelings
Example
Be careful not to **step on** anyone’s toes during the meeting.
小心在会议期间不要踩到任何人的脚趾。
phrasal-verb

tune up to

调整或准备设备或自己，以便在线上更好地表现
Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to **tune up to** avoid technical issues.
在虚拟会议之前，确保进行 **tune up to**，以避免技术问题。
phrasal-verb

lay things out for

清楚地解释或安排信息，目的是为了某个特定目的
Meaning
to explain or arrange information clearly for a purpose
Example
She **laid things out for** the team so everyone knew their tasks.
她为团队安排了事情，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

fill your heart with gratitude

专注于你感激的事情
Meaning
to focus on the things you are thankful for
Example
Every morning, **fill your heart with gratitude** to start the day right.
每天早晨，**怀着感激的心情开始新的一天**。
idiom

That’s for sure

用于强烈确认同意
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
他是一个伟大的领导者 — 这是真的。
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

switch to

开始使用不同的东西，尤其是更可持续的东西
Meaning
to start using something different, especially something more sustainable
Example
Many companies are now **switching to** renewable energy sources.
许多公司现在正在切换到可再生能源来源
phrasal-verb

cool yourself off

在生气或兴奋后冷静下来
Meaning
to calm down after being angry or excited
Example
He went for a walk to **cool himself off** after the argument.
他在争论后去散步来**冷静下来**。
idiom

eye on the prize

保持专注于实现你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on achieving your goal
Example
She always keeps her **eye on the prize** no matter what.
无论发生什么，她总是**紧盯着奖品**。
phrasal-verb

screw up

做事做得不好或不正确
Meaning
to do something badly or incorrectly
Example
He **screwed up** the report by adding wrong data.
他通过添加错误的数据把报告搞砸了。
idiom

time's up

某事或某人的时间已经结束
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
你现在必须完成测试。时间到了！
idiom

where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——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。
idiom

no such luck

当期望的事情没有发生时使用
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
我希望赢得彩票，但**no such luck**。
phrasal-verb

team together

组建或加入一个团队一起工作
Meaning
to form or join a group to work on something
Example
Let's **team together** to organize the upcoming workshop.
让我们一起组成团队来组织即将到来的研讨会。
idiom

Have something up your sleeve

有一个秘密计划或想法。
Meaning
To have a secret plan or idea.
Example
Don’t worry, he **has something up his sleeve** for the project.
别担心，他**有东西在袖子里**为这个项目。
idiom

make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
phrasal-verb

burst apart

因情绪如笑或泪而爆发
Meaning
to explode with emotion such as laughter or tears
Example
The whole group **burst apart** laughing at his joke.
整个小组因他的笑话而爆发出笑声。
phrasal-verb

stay grounded

保持谦虚和情绪平衡
Meaning
to remain humble and emotionally balanced
Example
No matter how successful you become, always **stay grounded**.
无论你变得多成功，始终保持谦虚和情绪平衡。
idiom

in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
phrasal-verb

learn from others

向他人学习
Meaning
to gain knowledge or understanding from people of different cultures
Example
We can **learn from others** by observing their traditions and values.
我们可以通过观察他们的传统和价值观来向他人学习。
idiom

Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
phrasal-verb

shore up reserves

加强或支持金融储备
Meaning
to strengthen or support financial reserves
Example
The central bank moved to **shore up reserves** by buying foreign currency.
中央银行通过购买外汇采取了措施来加强储备。
idiom

to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鸟
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以一边锻炼一边听播客，这样一石二鸟。
phrasal-verb

look set to

似乎即将发生
Meaning
to seem likely to happen soon
Example
The company **looks set to** dominate the market in the coming years.
公司似乎准备好在未来几年主导市场。
idiom

at each other’s throats

处于持续冲突或打斗中
Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
那两个兄弟整天都在互相争斗。
phrasal-verb

stack small wins

通过完成快速成功来建立动力
Meaning
to build momentum by completing quick successes
Example
We **stack small wins** early in the day to feel accomplished.
我们**堆叠小胜利**以便在一天的开始时感到成就感。
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

work toward harmony

努力维持国家间的和平与理解
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
地区联盟继续在该地区努力促进和谐。
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。
phrasal-verb

blow it

在某件重要的事情上失败；失去机会
Meaning
to fail at something important; to lose an opportunity
Example
I really **blew it** in the interview by arriving late.
我真的在面试中因为迟到而**搞砸了**。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
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

fail forward

从失败中学习和成长
Meaning
to learn and grow from failure
Example
Don’t be afraid to **fail forward** and learn from your mistakes.
不要害怕**向前失败**，从错误中学习。
phrasal-verb

brainstorm for

通过讨论产生创意或解决方案；对某事进行创造性思考
Meaning
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think creatively about something
Example
Our team will **brainstorm for** new product ideas this afternoon.
我们的团队今天下午将进行新产品创意的头脑风暴。
idiom

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
phrasal-verb

green up

使某物更环保
Meaning
to make something more environmentally friendly
Example
Our building **greens up** by switching to solar lighting.
我们的建筑通过切换到太阳能照明**变得更环保**。
idiom

hit the same wavelength

分享相似的想法和感受
Meaning
to share similar thoughts and feelings
Example
We **hit the same wavelength** from the first conversation.
我们从第一次对话开始就有了相同的想法。
idiom

get your foot in the door

迈出第一步，特别是找到工作
Meaning
to make a first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
She finally **got her foot in the door** at a top firm.
她终于**走进了这扇门**，进入了一家顶级公司。
idiom

lay out

清楚地安排或解释某事
Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
他会在会议上详细说明预算。
idiom

a feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。
phrasal-verb

back down on

在反对后撤回或让步立场
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
政府拒绝在其关于外国援助的立场上退让。
idiom

flag up

引起对重要事情的注意
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
审计员会 **标出**任何不寻常的支出。
phrasal-verb

work out a deal

成功达成协议
Meaning
to successfully negotiate an agreement
Example
The two nations finally **worked out a deal** after months of negotiation.
两国在几个月的谈判后最终达成了协议。
phrasal-verb

talk it through

与某人讨论你的担忧或感受以寻求宽慰
Meaning
to discuss your worries or feelings with someone to find relief
Example
It often helps to **talk it through** with someone who listens without judging.
与一个不加评判倾听的人谈论常常会有所帮助。
phrasal-verb

get into

开始享受或对某事产生兴趣
Meaning
to start enjoying or developing an interest in something
Example
He recently **got into** yoga to improve his flexibility.
他最近开始练习瑜伽以提高他的灵活性。
idiom

the sky's the limit

你能取得的成就没有限制
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
只要有天赋和努力，你能达到的高度没有上限。
idiom

empty promise

没有意图遵守的承诺
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
政治家们在选举期间常常做出**空洞的承诺**。
phrasal-verb

log out of

安全退出网站或在线账户
Meaning
to exit a website or online account safely
Example
Don’t forget to **log out of** your account when you finish your class.
完成课程后不要忘记**log out of**你的账户。
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

bury the lead

隐藏故事中最重要的部分
Meaning
to hide the most important part of the story
Example
Don’t **bury the lead**—mention the main point first.
不要**埋没重点**—首先提到主要点。
phrasal-verb

break out crying

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to suddenly start crying
Example
She **broke out crying** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时，**突然开始哭泣**。
idiom

Grounded

无法外出或飞行；由于某种原因受到限制。
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
所有航班因浓雾被**grounded**。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
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

Things will get better

困难的情况会随着时间改善
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
我知道你很有压力，但记住，**一切都会变得更好**。
phrasal-verb

churn out

快速且大量地生产某物，通常没有太多质量
Meaning
to produce something quickly and in large amounts, often without much quality
Example
The company has been **churning out** reports all week.
公司整周都在**生产**报告。
idiom

security blanket

让人有安全感或安慰的东西
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
使用强密码管理器是我在网上的**安全毯**。
phrasal-verb

run into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **ran into** my cousin at the shopping mall yesterday.
昨天我在购物中心遇到了我的表弟。
phrasal-verb

lock horns with

与某人发生严重冲突
Meaning
to get into a serious conflict with someone
Example
Two parties **lock horns with** each other over reform details.
两方在改革细节上锁 horns with。
phrasal-verb

hear about

接收信息并以感激或感谢回应
Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
我很高兴**听到**你在项目中的帮助，谢谢！
idiom

clear up

澄清某事或整理一个地方
Meaning
to make something easier to understand or to tidy a place
Example
Let me **clear up** the schedule so everyone knows their tasks.
让我**澄清**日程安排，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
phrasal-verb

fall apart

碎裂；完全失败
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fail completely
Example
Their marriage **fell apart** after years of arguments.
他们的婚姻在多年争吵后**崩溃**了。
idiom

talk over someone's head

说话的方式让别人听不懂
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
教授在讲座中讲得让我们听不懂。
phrasal-verb

blow off work

跳过工作或避免责任，通常是为了减轻压力
Meaning
to skip work or avoid responsibilities, often to reduce stress
Example
He decided to **blow off work** and spend the day at the beach.
他决定跳过工作，去海滩度过一天。
idiom

honor your commitments

履行承诺和义务
Meaning
to fulfill promises and obligations
Example
You must always **honor your commitments**, no matter how difficult they are.
无论多么困难，你都必须始终**履行承诺**。
idiom

in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it **in a nutshell**, we need more funding.
简单来说，我们需要更多资金。
idiom

in good spirits

心情愉快且充满信心
Meaning
to be cheerful and confident
Example
She was **in good spirits** after her presentation.
她在演讲后心情愉快且充满信心。
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
idiom

the upper hand

掌握控制或拥有优势
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
执政党在这种情况下有**上风**。
phrasal-verb

go crazy for

非常喜欢某物
Meaning
to like something very much
Example
Fans **go crazy for** his new songs.
粉丝们为他的新歌疯狂。
phrasal-verb

hold elections

组织并进行领导投票
Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will **hold elections** in all districts next month.
委员会将在下个月在所有地区举行选举。
idiom

hang loose

放松并轻松对待事情
Meaning
to relax and take things easy
Example
We’re on vacation, so just **hang loose** and enjoy.
我们在度假，所以放松并享受吧。
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

know the ropes

对某事非常熟悉；对某事有透彻理解
Meaning
to be very familiar with something; to have a thorough understanding of something
Example
He really **knows the ropes** in this field of work.
他在这个工作领域真的**非常熟悉**
phrasal-verb

point inside

指示某物在区域或容器内
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
他指向了盒子内以展示内容。
B2 idiom

up in the air

不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
这个项目的计划仍悬而未决。
phrasal-verb

flare out

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry or lose temper
Example
She **flared out** when her plans were canceled.
她的计划被取消时，她突然生气了。
phrasal-verb

build on

利用你的过去的成功或经验来改善或实现更多
Meaning
to use your past success or experience to improve or achieve more
Example
We should **build on** our previous success to reach higher goals.
我们应该在我们过去的成功的基础上继续努力，以实现更高的目标。
idiom

throw caution to the wind

做冒险的事而不担心
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
我决定把谨慎抛诸脑后去尝试。
idiom

Break a sweat

付出努力或在某事上辛苦工作。
Meaning
To exert effort or work hard at something.
Example
She didn't even **break a sweat** while finishing the entire project in one day.
她在一天内完成整个项目时，甚至没有出一滴汗。
idiom

mend a broken heart

在分手后从情感痛苦中痊愈
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
治愈一颗破碎的心需要时间。
phrasal-verb

branch out internationally

将商业活动扩展到新国家
Meaning
to expand your business activities into new countries
Example
Many local firms are trying to **branch out internationally** to increase their profits.
许多当地公司正试图将商业活动扩展到新国家，以增加利润。
idiom

play one's cards close to one's chest

将计划或想法保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
他总是在生意中**玩自己的牌靠近胸口**
idiom

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
phrasal-verb

go ahead with

开始或继续做计划中的事情
Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
老师告诉我们要**继续进行**这个项目。
idiom

every cloud has a silver lining

每个困难的情况都有积极的一面
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
我失业时很难过，但后来找到了一份更好的工作。每个困难的情况都有积极的一面。
idiom

Fit like a glove

完美契合。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
这件裙子**就像手套一样合适**！
phrasal-verb

run along

离开或走开，通常对孩子们说
Meaning
to leave or go away, usually said to children
Example
It’s time to **run along** now, kids.
现在是时候走了，孩子们。
phrasal-verb

grow close to

与某人建立更强的情感联系或友谊
Meaning
to develop a stronger emotional bond or friendship with someone
Example
Over the years, they **grew close to** each other through shared experiences.
多年来，他们通过共同的经历彼此变得更加亲近。