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idiom

to drop the ball

犯错误；在重要的事情上失败
Meaning
to make a mistake; to fail at something important
Example
He really **dropped the ball** by forgetting the meeting.
他因为忘记会议而真的**犯了个大错**。
phrasal-verb

tune into yourself

意识到自己的感受和需求
Meaning
to become aware of your feelings and needs
Example
He started meditating to **tune into himself** and find clarity.
他开始冥想，以便**调频到自己**，并找到清晰的思路。
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。
idiom

team spirit

团队成员共同分享的自豪感和忠诚感
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
他们的团队精神帮助他们赢得了冠军。
phrasal-verb

tune in to others

注意并理解他人的情感
Meaning
to pay attention to and understand others’ emotions
Example
Emotionally intelligent people **tune in to others** naturally.
情商高的人自然会注意并理解他人的情感。
idiom

tempt fate

冒险可能带来坏运气
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
你在**挑战命运**，开车没有保险。
phrasal-verb

team around

组织或聚集一群人以实现共同的目标
Meaning
to organize or gather a group of people for a common purpose
Example
We should **team around** this project to deliver the best results.
我们应该围绕这个项目组织团队，以取得最佳结果。
idiom

turn over a new leaf

在做错事之后开始表现得更好
Meaning
to start behaving better after doing something wrong
Example
After the accident, he decided to **turn over a new leaf**.
事故后，他决定重新做人。
phrasal-verb

think back on

回忆或记得过去的事情
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
当我回想起那一天时，我意识到自己有多么粗心。
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。
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

talk straight with

与某人诚实直接地交谈
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly to someone
Example
I need to **talk straight with** the team about the missed deadline.
我需要直接和团队谈论错过的截止日期。
phrasal-verb

talk on

长时间说话，通常是不必要的
Meaning
to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily
Example
She **talked on** for hours about her vacation.
她**聊个不停**，谈了几个小时关于她的假期。
idiom

the walls have ears

说话要小心，因为有人可能在偷听
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
小声说话——墙有耳朵。
idiom

Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
idiom

tip of the hat

一种表示欣赏或尊重的手势
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
给所有使这次活动成为可能的人一个**tip of the hat**。
idiom

true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
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

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
phrasal-verb

throw up

呕吐
Meaning
to vomit
Example
The spoiled food made him **throw up**.
变质的食物让他呕吐。
phrasal-verb

turn negativity into strength

将负面经验作为改进的动力
Meaning
to use negative experiences as motivation for improvement
Example
She learned to **turn negativity into strength** after many failures.
她在经历了许多失败后学会了将负能量转化为力量。
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。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
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

to mend fences

修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship
Example
After their argument, they decided to **mend fences**.
在他们争吵之后，他们决定修复关系。
idiom

Two heads are better than one

合作能取得更好的结果。
Meaning
Working together gives better results.
Example
**Two heads are better than one**, let’s solve it together.
三个臭皮匠，顶个诸葛亮。我们一起解决吧。
idiom

the lesser of two evils

两个坏选择中较不有害的
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
选民在选举时常常选择**较小的恶**。
phrasal-verb

trade down for

以更简单或更便宜的替代品交换
Meaning
to swap for a simpler or cheaper alternative
Example
Some shoppers **trade down for** savings during slow months.
一些购物者在淡季期间为节省开支而**以更便宜的替代品交换**。
phrasal-verb

talk over someone

说话声音比另一个人大，以至于听不见对方
Meaning
to speak louder than another person so they cannot be heard
Example
Stop **talking over** others; it's hard to understand anyone.
停止打断别人讲话；很难理解任何人。
idiom

take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
idiom

the light dawned on someone

某人突然明白了某件事
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
她**突然明白了**自己犯了一个错误。
idiom

the right thing to do

采取最道德或道德的行动
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
道歉是**正确的做法**。
idiom

target audience

一个特定的群体，广告活动的目标对象
Meaning
a specific group of people a campaign is aimed at
Example
You need to know your **target audience** before launching a campaign.
在发起广告活动之前，您需要了解您的目标受众。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

turn back the clock

回到一个早期的时间; 撤销进展或变化
Meaning
to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change
Example
Many people wish they could **turn back the clock** to their childhood.
许多人希望他们可以**把时间倒回**到他们的童年。
phrasal-verb

tackle issues with

与某人一起解决问题
Meaning
to address problems together with someone
Example
Let's **tackle issues with** transparency during the review.
在审查期间，我们一起以透明的方式解决问题。
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。
phrasal-verb

tie into

与某事紧密连接或关联
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
这个项目与我们的长期数字战略紧密相关。
phrasal-verb

talk through with

与某人一步一步地讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something step by step with someone
Example
Let's **talk through with** the client before we give our recommendation.
在我们给出建议之前，先与客户讨论一下。
idiom

The more, the merrier

当有更多人参与时，事情会更有趣或更有效。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
带上你的朋友——人越多越热闹！
idiom

to be ahead of the curve

比别人更先进
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
她的研究在人工智能领域**领先**。
phrasal-verb

tear up over

因为强烈的情感或回忆而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying because of strong emotions or memories
Example
He **tears up over** the things he didn’t say to his parents.
他因未曾对父母说的话而**流泪**。
idiom

to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
phrasal-verb

tie up in

将钱投资于某物且不容易获得
Meaning
to have money invested in something and not easily available
Example
Most of their capital is **tied up in** real estate.
他们的大部分资本**被困在**房地产中。
phrasal-verb

take part in discussions

积极参与对话或辩论
Meaning
to actively join in conversations or debates
Example
Students should **take part in discussions** to develop communication skills.
学生应该**参与讨论**以发展沟通技能。
idiom

twist someone's arm

强迫某人说服
Meaning
to persuade someone forcefully
Example
I had to **twist his arm** to get him to come.
我不得不**扭他的胳膊**让他来。
idiom

the big bang

一个突如其来的强大开始；通常用于隐喻
Meaning
a sudden and powerful beginning; often used metaphorically
Example
The startup launched with **a big bang** in the tech world.
这家初创公司在科技界以**大爆炸**的方式推出。
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

think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
企业家必须**胸怀大志**，才能产生真正的影响。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
phrasal-verb

take back

承认你说的错了；撤回某件事情
Meaning
to admit that what you said was wrong; to retract something
Example
I **take back** what I said earlier.
我**teik bāk**我之前说的话。
idiom

take the cake

是最好的或最突出的
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really **takes the cake**.
在所有参赛作品中，你的设计确实最突出。
phrasal-verb

team together for

与他人联合或合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to unite or collaborate with others for a common purpose
Example
Countries decided to **team together for** regional growth.
各国决定为了区域增长而联合。
idiom

talk around

通过讨论说服某人
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.
我们终于**说服了她**加入团队。
idiom

tip off

秘密地提供信息或警告
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
一位邻居秘密地向警察通报了噪音。
idiom

take it with a pinch of salt

不完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He exaggerates a lot, so **take it with a pinch of salt**.
他夸张了很多，所以**要有些怀疑**。
idiom

to goof up

犯愚蠢或粗心的错误
Meaning
to make a silly or careless mistake
Example
She **goofed up** the numbers in the report.
她把报告中的数字弄错了。
idiom

take a leaf out of someone’s book

模仿或跟随某人的好榜样
Meaning
to imitate or follow someone’s good example
Example
Other cities should **take a leaf out of Copenhagen’s book** on eco-friendly transport.
其他城市应该**从哥本哈根的书中取经**，学习生态友好的交通方式。
phrasal-verb

turn up the music

调高音乐的音量
Meaning
to increase the volume of music
Example
They **turned up the music** when everyone started dancing.
当大家开始跳舞时，他们把音乐调得更响了。
phrasal-verb

top off with

通过添加最后的点缀来完成某事
Meaning
to finish something by adding a final touch
Example
We always **top off with** fresh herbs before serving the soup.
我们总是在上菜前用新鲜的香草做最后的点缀。
idiom

top-notch

最高质量的; 极好的
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent
Example
Your presentation was absolutely **top-notch**.
你的演讲绝对是顶级的。
idiom

to hit the books

努力学习
Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
如果我想通过考试，我需要**打书**。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
phrasal-verb

transition into

从一个角色或状态过渡到另一个
Meaning
to change from one role or condition to another
Example
She successfully **transitioned into** a leadership role after years of experience.
她在多年的经验后成功地**过渡到**了领导角色。
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

talk past

在讨论中未能相互理解
Meaning
to fail to understand each other during a discussion
Example
We kept **talking past** each other instead of solving the issue.
我们一直在**交谈而错过**彼此，而不是解决问题。
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。
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。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself through anxiety

平静地与自己交流，以减少焦虑
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
我通过**与自己对话来应对焦虑**，提醒自己一切都会过去。
idiom

the winds of change

促进变化的影响力
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
**变革的风** 正在吹遍整个组织。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

to weigh the pros and cons

仔细考虑某事的优缺点
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
在做出最终决定之前，重要的是要**权衡利弊**。
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。
phrasal-verb

throw oneself into

全身心投入某事，充满热情或精力
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
After the breakup, she **threw herself into** her work.
分手后，她全身心投入到工作中。
idiom

to encrypt data

将数据转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
to convert data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive information must be **to encrypt data** before storage.
所有敏感信息在存储前必须**去加密数据**。
phrasal-verb

turn off

停止某物的流动；关闭
Meaning
to stop the flow of something; to switch off
Example
Please **turn off** the lights when you leave the room to save energy.
请在离开房间时关掉灯光以节省能源。
idiom

take heart

感到鼓舞或更自信
Meaning
to feel encouraged or more confident
Example
You should **take heart**; things will get better soon.
你应该**鼓起勇气**; 很快事情会变得更好。
idiom

the best is yet to come

更好的事情将在未来到来
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
不要担心过去; **最好的还在前面**。
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

take on board

接受或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
经理必须接受团队的新任务。
idiom

to be in someone’s good books

得到某人的青睐
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
如果你想升职，你需要**在老板的好书里**。
phrasal-verb

tune yourself out

停止关注压力的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to stressful things
Example
When people argue, I just **tune myself out** to stay calm.
当人们争吵时，我只是**调节自己**来保持冷静。
idiom

top dog

最重要或最有权力的人
Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
他是公司里最重要的人。
idiom

take someone's breath away

用美丽或魅力给某人留下深刻印象或惊讶
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
Example
Her beauty **took his breath away**.
她的美丽**让他目瞪口呆**。
idiom

throw a wrench in the works

制造一个阻止进展的问题
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
最后一分钟的设计更改**扔了一把扳手进工作中**。
phrasal-verb

thank for

为某事表示感激
Meaning
to express gratitude for something
Example
I want to **thank you for** your help with the project.
我想感谢你在项目中的帮助。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

to kick the bucket

死（幽默或非正式）
Meaning
to die (humorous or informal)
Example
He used to joke that he’d travel the world before he **kicked the bucket**.
他常开玩笑说他会在**踢桶**之前旅行世界。
idiom

to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
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。
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。
idiom

talk at cross purposes

在谈论不同的事情时误解彼此
Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
我认为我们**在各自说错话**——我指的是下周，不是这一周。
idiom

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。
phrasal-verb

talk things through

彻底讨论一个问题以达成共识
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding
Example
They decided to **talk things through** before making any decision.
他们决定在做任何决定之前彻底讨论问题。
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throw one’s weight around

以攻击性方式使用自己的权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** at work to get things done.
他喜欢在工作中**用自己的影响力**来推动事情的进展。
idiom

take one for the team

为他人的利益做出牺牲
Meaning
to sacrifice for the benefit of others
Example
He **took one for the team** and stayed late to finish the report.
他为团队做出牺牲，直到很晚才完成报告
idiom

the grass is always greener on the other side

其他情况总是看起来比你自己的好
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
**另一边的草总是更绿**, 但要心存感激。
phrasal-verb

talk back

粗鲁地回答; 与权威争论
Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t **talk back** to your teacher like that!
不要那样**顶嘴**你的老师！
phrasal-verb

transform into

完全变成某种新事物
Meaning
to change completely into something new
Example
Over the years, the firm has **transformed into** a fully digital enterprise.
多年来，这家公司已经**转变为**一个完全数字化的企业。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
idiom

two-faced

虚伪的；假装友好却不诚实
Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually **two-faced**.
她看起来很好，但实际上她是两面派。
idiom

tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
phrasal-verb

turn around

改善情况或使某事再次成功
Meaning
to improve a situation or make something successful again
Example
The new leader helped **turn around** the company’s declining performance.
新领导帮助**扭转**了公司下降的业绩。
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 around a business

使一个失败的生意再次成功
Meaning
to make a failing business successful again
Example
The new CEO managed to **turn around the business** within a year.
新CEO在一年内成功**扭转了生意**。
phrasal-verb

tune into cravings

关注身体的需求
Meaning
to pay attention to what your body is asking for
Example
I **tune into cravings** so I notice when stress makes me want extra sweets.
我关注身体的需求，所以我注意到当压力让我想要更多甜点时。
idiom

the final frontier

最后或最艰难的挑战或探索领域
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
对许多科学家来说，太空依然是**最后的边疆**。
phrasal-verb

talk down to

以一种低人一等的方式与某人交谈
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
Example
He always **talks down to** his employees.
他总是**以居高临下的态度与**他的员工交谈。
idiom

The shot heard around the world

一个具有全球意义或影响的事件。
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
互联网的发明是通信领域中具有全球影响的事件。
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

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
phrasal-verb

turn inward

专注于自己的思想和感受
Meaning
to focus on your own thoughts and feelings
Example
After the accident, he began to **turn inward** for reflection.
事故发生后，他开始为反思而**内省**。
idiom

to spill the beans

不小心泄露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
汤姆不小心泄露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
idiom

to take the bull by the horns

直接并且果断地面对问题或挑战
Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
我们需要**抓住公牛的角**，现在开始做出决定。
idiom

tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
idiom

take the plunge

决定做某些冒险或困难的事情
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
经过多年的思考，他终于**冒险一试**并开始了自己的生意。
phrasal-verb

take issue with

与某人或某事强烈不同意
Meaning
to disagree strongly with someone or something
Example
I **take issue with** your interpretation of the results.
我不同意你对结果的解释。
idiom

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
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。
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。