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phrasal-verb

tinker around with

以实验性的方式进行小的调整
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
我们在每次用户访谈后对应用程序设计进行小的调整。
phrasal-verb

turn out to be

最终证明是某事
Meaning
to prove to be something in the end
Example
The rumor **turned out to be** false.
谣言最终被证明是假的。
phrasal-verb

tremble with

因恐惧颤抖
Meaning
to shake because of fear or anxiety
Example
He **trembled with** fear when he saw the police car stop near him.
当他看到警车停在他旁边时，他**因恐惧颤抖**。
phrasal-verb

tear up at

因情感而流泪
Meaning
to get tears in your eyes due to emotion
Example
He **teared up at** the touching moment in the movie.
他在电影的感人时刻**流泪了**。
idiom

the algorithm knows best

这表明人工智能或机器学习模型通常是做出决策或预测的最可靠或高效的方式
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
在大多数情况下，**算法最了解情况**，当涉及到对大量数据进行排序时
idiom

Truth hurts

真相可能会让人痛苦。
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
真相令人痛苦，但比谎言好。
idiom

Tech-savvy

拥有现代技术的良好知识。
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
我们的**技术精通**团队在仅一周内完成了原型。
idiom

throw your weight around

以侵略性方式使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
他喜欢在会议中**展示他的权力**。
idiom

to be fair

公平地说；用于引入平衡或公正的意见
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
**公平地说**，她尽了最大努力。
phrasal-verb

translate into action

将想法或词语转化为实际步骤或结果
Meaning
to turn ideas or words into practical steps or results
Example
We must **translate into action** the promises made in meetings.
我们必须**将其转化为行动**，实现会议上做出的承诺。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
phrasal-verb

throw in

免费添加某物; 随便地包括
Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller **threw in** a free cover with the phone.
卖家 **随便地** 添加了一个免费的手机套。
idiom

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
idiom

the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
idiom

tears of joy

因幸福而哭泣
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
当她的儿子回家时，她流下了**快乐的眼泪**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

testify against

在法庭上对某人提供证据
Meaning
to give evidence in court against someone
Example
The witness agreed to **testify against** the accused.
证人同意作证反对被告。
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

team up for

为了共同的目标与他人一起做某事
Meaning
to join others in doing something together for a common goal
Example
Countries **team up for** global vaccination programs.
各国联合开展全球疫苗接种项目。
phrasal-verb

touch base after work

在一天的晚些时候与某人联系以获取更新
Meaning
to connect with someone later in the day for updates
Example
We **touch base after work** to confirm travel details for tomorrow.
我们在下班后联系，以确认明天的旅行细节。
phrasal-verb

turn failure into

将失败转化为学习或成功的机会
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
他试图将失败转化为他下一个项目的动力。
idiom

The truth hurts

真相可能是痛苦的或难以接受的
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.
我知道你不想听这个，但**真相很痛**。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

to rise to the occasion

在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
当团队最需要他时，他迎难而上并带领他们取得胜利。
phrasal-verb

turn in

提交像作业或报告这样的东西
Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to **turn in** your project by Friday.
别忘了在周五之前提交你的项目。
idiom

the cream of the crop

群体中最优秀的人或事物
Meaning
the best among a group of people or things
Example
Only **the cream of the crop** get into that university.
只有最优秀的人才能进入那所大学。
idiom

team player

与他人合作良好的人
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
每个公司都看重一个优秀的团队球员。
phrasal-verb

trip up on

在处理困难的事情时犯错
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
她在解答最难的部分时**trip up on**了。
idiom

To lend a helping hand

在需要的时候帮助别人
Meaning
to assist someone in a time of need
Example
She always knows when to **lend a helping hand** and never hesitates.
她总是知道什么时候该**lend a helping hand**，并且从不犹豫。
phrasal-verb

take part in

积极参与某事
Meaning
to join or participate actively in something
Example
Students should **take part in** group discussions to learn better.
学生应该**参与**小组讨论以更好地学习。
phrasal-verb

talk into

说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
She **talked me into** joining the dance class.
她说服我加入了舞蹈班。
idiom

take down

以书面形式记录信息
Meaning
to record information in writing
Example
Can you **take down** the meeting notes?
你能**记下**会议记录吗？
idiom

things are looking up

情况正在改善
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
经过艰难的一年，**事情正在变好**，我们的生意也开始好转。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
idiom

tiger mom

一位严格的母亲，她推动孩子们达到高标准
Meaning
a strict mother who pushes her children to achieve high standards
Example
Her friends call her a **tiger mom** because she’s very demanding.
她的朋友们称她为**老虎妈妈**，因为她要求很高。
phrasal-verb

trade off between

平衡两个对立的事物或优先事项
Meaning
to balance two opposing things or priorities
Example
Nations often **trade off between** protecting local industries and promoting free trade.
各国常常在保护本国工业和推动自由贸易之间找到平衡。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strength

从困难或失败中学习和成长
Meaning
to learn and grow from difficulties or failures
Example
He managed to **turn setbacks into strength** through positive thinking.
他通过积极思维成功将挫折转化为力量。
idiom

take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。
idiom

to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
phrasal-verb

take over leadership

在组织或团队中承担控制或权力
Meaning
to assume control or authority in an organization or team
Example
When the director retired, his deputy **took over leadership** smoothly.
当董事退休时，他的副手顺利地**接管了领导职务**。
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。
idiom

trade blows

与某人争论或打架
Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
这两家竞争公司多年来一直在为市场份额而斗争。
phrasal-verb

turn within

专注于内心世界，以寻找平静或答案
Meaning
to focus on your inner world to find peace or answers
Example
He chose to **turn within** instead of blaming others.
他选择了**turn within**，而不是责怪别人。
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
idiom

take your life in your hands

做一些非常冒险或危险的事。
Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re **taking your life in your hands** by driving in that storm.
你在那场暴风雨中开车就是在拿自己的生命冒险。
idiom

train your brain

锻炼并提高自己的认知能力
Meaning
to practice and improve one’s cognitive abilities
Example
Use puzzles to **train your brain** like an AI model.
用拼图来像人工智能模型一样训练你的大脑。
idiom

Throw money at something

试图通过花很多钱来解决问题，而不是寻找更好的解决办法。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of using a better solution.
Example
The government keeps **throwing money at** the education problem instead of reforming it.
政府一直在**往教育问题上砸钱**，而不是去改革它。
idiom

tough cookie

一个坚强和坚定的人
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
她是一个**tough cookie**，从不轻易放弃。
phrasal-verb

turn plans into action

实施或执行计划中的倡议
Meaning
to implement or execute planned initiatives
Example
It's time for nations to **turn plans into action** for climate resilience.
是时候让各国为气候韧性付诸实践。
idiom

to tip the scales

影响局势的结果
Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
一个证人的证词**影响了结果**，使被告获胜。
idiom

take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
idiom

turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
idiom

take the initiative

首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
有效的领导者常常主动采取行动来改善事情。
idiom

the bottom line

最重要的事实或结果
Meaning
the most important fact or result
Example
The **bottom line** is that we need to increase our profits.
最重要的是我们需要增加我们的利润。
idiom

the powers that be

那些拥有权力或控制的人或组织
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
决策取决于那些拥有权力的人。
phrasal-verb

tear into

猛烈攻击或批评某人
Meaning
to attack or criticize someone fiercely
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after their poor performance.
教练在他们表现不佳后，**撕裂入**球员。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
phrasal-verb

tune into cultures

理解并适应来自不同文化的人们交流的方式
Meaning
to understand and adapt to the ways people from different cultures communicate
Example
To work globally, you must **tune into cultures** beyond your own.
要在全球范围内工作，你必须**适应其他文化**，超越你自己的文化。
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
idiom

to my mind

依我个人意见或信念
Meaning
in my personal opinion or belief
Example
**To my mind**, this plan will work perfectly.
**依我看**，这个计划将完美执行。
idiom

to hack into

未经授权访问系统或网络
Meaning
to gain unauthorized access to a system or network
Example
The attackers managed **to hack into** the company's internal servers.
攻击者成功**入侵**了公司的内部服务器。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
phrasal-verb

talk out of

说服某人不做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
我试图**劝他不要**辞去工作。
phrasal-verb

tighten up regulations

使规则或法律更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to **tighten up regulations** on foreign trade.
中央当局决定**加强对外贸易的监管规定**。
idiom

the tipping point

变化变得不可阻挡的时刻
Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
气候变化已经达到了行动的临界点。
idiom

think ahead

为未来做计划；预见未来的需求或事件
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
好的经理总是会在做出重大决定之前**提前思考**。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
idiom

to put all your eggs in one basket

将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
我不会建议在这项投资中**将所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里**。
idiom

to be open and honest

坦率或真诚地说话
Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
我想和你**坦率而真诚地**谈论我的感受。
phrasal-verb

take off with

迅速取得成功
Meaning
to become successful quickly
Example
Their new app **took off with** millions of downloads in the first week.
他们的新应用程序在第一周内就获得了数百万次下载，迅速取得了成功。
idiom

think for yourself

形成你自己的意见并做出自己的决定
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
你应该学会**自己思考**，而不是照搬别人。
idiom

the acid test

成功的真实和最终测试
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
真正的市场将是此发明的**酸性测试**。
idiom

to be honest

用于表达真诚或坦率的意见时
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
老实说，我不喜欢那道菜。
idiom

to burn one's fingers

因糟糕的经历或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer from a bad experience or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** investing in that fake company.
他在那家虚假的公司投资时吃了亏。
phrasal-verb

turn off lights

在不需要时关闭灯光以节省能源
Meaning
to switch off lights when not needed to save energy
Example
Employees are encouraged to **turn off lights** when leaving the office.
鼓励员工在离开办公室时**关闭灯光**。
phrasal-verb

tag in

将某人的用户名包括在帖子或照片中
Meaning
to include someone’s username in a post or photo
Example
Don’t forget to **tag in** your friends when you upload the group photo.
上传小组照片时，别忘了标记你的朋友。
idiom

touch gold

在某事上非常成功或幸运
Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
他接手的每一个项目似乎都很成功。
idiom

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
phrasal-verb

think ahead to

考虑未来会发生什么，并为此做计划
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
你应该思考五年后你想在哪里。
idiom

Throw money at the problem

试图通过花费大量金钱来解决问题，而不是找到真正的解决方案。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of finding the real solution.
Example
You can’t just **throw money at the problem**; we need a proper plan.
你不能仅仅 **扔钱解决问题**；我们需要一个适当的计划。
idiom

the jury is still out

决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
**陪审团仍未作出决定** 是否新的政策会有效。
idiom

take the wind out of someone’s sails

让某人失去信心或热情。
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
她严厉的批评**打击了他的信心**。
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。
phrasal-verb

take over from

从某人那里接管责任
Meaning
to assume responsibility from someone else
Example
After my father retired, I **took over from** him in managing family affairs.
在我父亲退休后，我 **接管了** 他在管理家庭事务方面的责任。
phrasal-verb

turn right

向右转
Meaning
to change direction to the right
Example
**Turn right** after the traffic light and go past the gas station.
在红绿灯后右转，经过加油站。
idiom

take charge

掌控或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge** of the project herself.
她决定亲自负责这个项目。
idiom

throw oneself at someone's mercy

请求原谅并希望得到善意
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
她在错过截止日期后，**向老师请求宽恕**。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前，先彻底讨论这个提案。
idiom

to have hope in one's heart

对未来保持希望和乐观
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他总是**心中充满希望**。
idiom

the art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
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tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
phrasal-verb

take off in

在某个领域迅速取得成功
Meaning
to start succeeding rapidly in a field
Example
His career really **took off in** the last two years.
他的职业生涯在过去两年里确实取得了飞速发展。
phrasal-verb

tune in

集中注意力或仔细听
Meaning
to pay attention or listen carefully
Example
Try to **tune in** when others are speaking.
当别人说话时，尽量**集中注意力**。
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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**。
phrasal-verb

toughen up

变得更强大和更有韧性，尤其是在情感上
Meaning
to become stronger and more resilient, especially emotionally
Example
You need to **toughen up** if you want to handle criticism at work.
如果你想在工作中应对批评，你需要 **toughen up**。
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the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
idiom

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
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。
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。
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throw one’s hat into the ring

宣布有意参与或竞争，尤其在政治中
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
Example
He finally **threw his hat into the ring** for the mayoral election.
他终于为市长选举投入了自己的帽子。
phrasal-verb

throw around

随意使用某物; 随便讨论
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
人们经常随便使用大词语而不理解它们。
idiom

take the edge off

让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
一杯热茶总是有助于缓解压力。
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to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

take on responsibility

承担责任
Meaning
to accept a duty or task
Example
He decided to **take on responsibility** for the new client.
他决定承担新客户的责任。
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**。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
idiom

take pride in yourself

为自己是谁或做什么而感到自豪
Meaning
to feel proud of who you are or what you do
Example
Always **take pride in yourself** and your achievements.
始终要**为自己和自己的成就感到自豪。**
phrasal-verb

take things in stride

冷静地接受并应对困难的情况
Meaning
to accept and deal with difficult situations calmly
Example
She always **takes things in stride**, no matter what happens.
她总是冷静地应对各种情况，无论发生什么。
phrasal-verb

talk it over

讨论某事以解决问题或误解
Meaning
to discuss something to solve a problem or misunderstanding
Example
Let’s **talk it over** and clear things up.
让我们讨论一下并澄清事情。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
phrasal-verb

trickle down

从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
许多经济学家认为财富并不总是**trickle down**到穷人。
phrasal-verb

thank politely

以尊重的方式表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude in a respectful way
Example
You should always **thank politely** when someone helps you.
当有人帮助你时，你应该总是**礼貌地表示感谢**。
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
idiom

throw a party

组织并主持庆祝活动
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
我们将为她的生日**举办派对**。
idiom

trust someone with something

把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
我相信你会**负责这个项目**。
idiom

thanks a million

非常强烈的感激之情
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
你真的帮了我大忙，太感谢了！
phrasal-verb

turn left

改变方向向左
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, **turn left** onto Main Street.
在下一个交叉口，**向左转**进入主街。
phrasal-verb

turn away

拒绝入场或接受; 离开某物
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
保安拒绝了没有票的人。