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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。
idiom

chart your own course

独立规划自己的道路或未来
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
他决定**规划自己的道路**并成为企业家。
idiom

spread the love

向他人展示善意和情感
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
她总是通过帮助他人来传播爱。
phrasal-verb

speak on behalf of

礼貌地代表别人表达意见
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
我想就此问题**代表我的团队发言**。
idiom

get along like a house on fire

很快成为好朋友并享受彼此的陪伴。
Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
他们上周见面，很快就成为了好朋友。
phrasal-verb

go out with

与某人约会；与某人浪漫地度过时光
Meaning
to date someone; to spend time with someone romantically
Example
Sarah is **going out with** a guy she met at the concert.
莎拉正在与她在音乐会遇到的一个男孩约会。
phrasal-verb

work toward goals

为实现目标而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
公司中的每个人都在朝着相同的愿景努力。
phrasal-verb

switch down

减少思维或情感活动以放松
Meaning
to reduce mental or emotional activity to relax
Example
I try to **switch down** my brain before going to bed.
我试着在睡觉前**switch down**我的大脑。
idiom

iron out the kinks

解决小问题或瑕疵
Meaning
to resolve small problems or imperfections
Example
We’ll **iron out the kinks** before launch day.
我们将在发布日前解决所有小问题。
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

buckle under

在压力下屈服或崩溃
Meaning
to give in or collapse under pressure
Example
He refused to **buckle under** the stress of his new responsibilities.
他拒绝在新责任的压力下屈服。
phrasal-verb

base on

将某物作为基础或起点
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
结论是基于可靠的证据。
phrasal-verb

boil up

kaishi gan de hen shengqi
Meaning
to start feeling very angry
Example
Anger began to **boil up** inside him during the argument.
Tui lian de shijian, nali de nuqi kaishi **boil up**.
phrasal-verb

level with someone

对一个人完全诚实
Meaning
to be completely honest with a person
Example
I'll **level with you** about the team's chances.
我会完全诚实的告诉你关于球队的机会。
phrasal-verb

tell off

愤怒地斥责某人
Meaning
to scold someone angrily
Example
She **told off** her son for breaking the vase.
她因打破花瓶而愤怒地斥责了她的儿子。
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

run your own show

掌控自己的活动或生意
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
在为别人工作多年后，他想经营自己的生意。
idiom

roll with the punches

适应困难并继续前进
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
生活充满挑战，所以我们必须**适应这些挑战**。
idiom

Make headlines

成为重要的新闻故事
Meaning
To become an important news story
Example
Her sudden resignation **made headlines** across the country.
她的突然辞职成为全国的头条新闻。
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
idiom

can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
phrasal-verb

find over to

将注意力或焦点转移到新的事物上
Meaning
to move or transfer attention or focus to something new
Example
She quickly **found over to** another topic when things got awkward.
当事情变得尴尬时，她迅速转移到另一个话题。
idiom

artificial brainpower

由AI系统提供的智能或决策
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
这辆车依赖于**人工脑力**在交通中导航。
phrasal-verb

confide in

信任某人，足够让他们告诉你个人感受或秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them personal feelings or secrets
Example
I can always **confide in** my sister when I feel upset.
当我感到沮丧时，我总是可以**confide in**我的妹妹。
idiom

ease off on

减少某事的数量或压力
Meaning
to reduce the amount or pressure of something
Example
They decided to **ease off on** overtime this month.
他们决定这个月减少加班。
idiom

a tough decision to make

一个难以做出的决定，因为潜在的后果
Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
在两个工作机会之间做出选择是一个艰难的决定。
phrasal-verb

figure out regulations

理解外国的法律和商业规则
Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
在一个新国家，**找出规定** 可能需要几个月。
idiom

sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
idiom

in the driver's seat

掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
合并后，她掌控了公司的局势。
idiom

success is within reach

成功几乎触手可得
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
再努力一点，成功几乎触手可得。
idiom

have the guts

有勇气或胆量做困难的事情
Meaning
to have courage or bravery to do something difficult
Example
She didn’t **have the guts** to tell him the truth.
她没有勇气告诉他真相。
phrasal-verb

pay off someone

给某人钱让他们停止打扰你；贿赂
Meaning
to give someone money so they stop bothering you; to bribe
Example
He tried to **pay off** the guard to let him in.
他试图贿赂守卫让他进来。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
phrasal-verb

hold on through struggle

在困难时期保持坚强和坚持
Meaning
to stay strong and persistent during hard times
Example
You just have to **hold on through struggle** until things get better.
你只需要 **在困难中坚持**，直到事情变得更好。
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

beat down

重复用力打击，例如强烈的阳光或雨水
Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
下午的阳光 **照射** 在田野上整整一天。
idiom

the big picture

情况的整体视角或透视
Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at **the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，看**大图**是很重要的。
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。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
idiom

down on your luck

经历一段倒霉时期
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
自从失业后，他一直处于倒霉时期。
idiom

take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
idiom

to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
idiom

masterpiece in the making

正在发展成伟大的某种事物
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的最新项目看起来像是**一件正在制作的杰作**。
idiom

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
idiom

if you ask me

用于表达个人意见，通常在没有被询问的情况下
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
如果你问我，他们做了一个错误的决定。
idiom

zone out

停止注意并在思想上漂移
Meaning
to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
Example
I completely **zoned out** during the long presentation.
在长时间的演讲中我完全**走神**了。
idiom

game plan

一个经过深思熟虑的策略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
在会见投资者之前，我们需要一个坚实的游戏计划。
idiom

serenity now

在压力大的情况下用来唤起冷静的短语
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
每当我感到压力时，我会提醒自己说 **宁静现在**。
idiom

keep in mind

记住一些重要的事情
Meaning
to remember something important
Example
**Keep in mind** that deadlines are strict.
记住，最后期限是严格的。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
idiom

hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
idiom

yawn fest

极其无聊的东西
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
那堂课真是一个彻底的 **哈欠派对（yawn fest）**。
idiom

hand off to

将责任或控制转交给其他人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
我明天将这交给设计团队。
idiom

take the credit

接受因某事而得到的赞扬
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to **take the credit**.
是她解决了问题，但他试图**获得功劳**。
idiom

forbidden fruit

吸引人但不允许或道德上错误的东西
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
对于青少年来说，打破规则常常像是**禁果**。
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。
idiom

put heads together

一起合作解决问题
Meaning
to work together to solve a problem
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**，找到解决方案。
phrasal-verb

let someone in

允许某人了解你的个人或情感细节
Meaning
to allow someone to know personal or emotional details about you
Example
It’s not easy for me to **let someone in** after being betrayed.
在被背叛之后，对我来说**让某人进来**并不容易。
phrasal-verb

float away stress

想象你的压力像漂浮的东西一样消失
Meaning
to imagine your stress disappearing like something drifting away
Example
Visualize your worries and let them **float away** like clouds.
想象你的烦恼并让它们像云一样**漂浮远**。
phrasal-verb

point over

通过空间做手势或指示某物
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
她指向下一个建筑。
idiom

dive into

充满热情地开始做某事
Meaning
to start doing something with enthusiasm
Example
Let’s **dive into** the agenda after coffee.
喝完咖啡后我们开始讨论议程吧。
idiom

to be a sponge for knowledge

热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
她是**知识的海绵**；她读所有能找到的书。
idiom

adapt or die

为了生存，必须适应不断变化的环境
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
在商业中，这是**适应或死**。
idiom

beyond one’s comprehension

太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
量子物理学**超出了我的理解范围**。
idiom

dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
idiom

hold the reins

掌控某事或负责一项情况
Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who **holds the reins** of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
她是那个**掌控团队的人**，确保一切顺利进行。
phrasal-verb

bulk up

增加肌肉并变得更强壮
Meaning
to gain muscle and become stronger
Example
He started lifting heavier weights to **bulk up**.
他开始举起更重的重量来增加肌肉量。
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。
phrasal-verb

grow through change

在过渡过程中个人或职业地发展
Meaning
to develop personally or professionally during a transition
Example
We can **grow through change** if we remain open-minded and adaptable.
如果我们保持开放的心态和适应能力，我们可以通过变化发展。
phrasal-verb

cut across inequalities

影响或涉及所有社会和经济层次的人
Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
气候变化问题**跨越不平等**并影响每个人。
phrasal-verb

think over

在做决定之前仔细考虑某事
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
我需要仔细考虑你的提议，才会给你答复。
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。
phrasal-verb

break off with

结束一段关系或停止与某人沟通
Meaning
to end a relationship or stop communicating with someone
Example
After the big fight, she decided to **break off with** him for good.
在那场大吵之后，她决定永远**与他断绝关系**。
idiom

to be in the spotlight

获得大量的公众关注
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
自从她最近的展览以来，艺术家一直处于**聚光灯下**。
idiom

under the gun

在压力下完成或做某事
Meaning
under pressure to perform or complete something
Example
We were **under the gun** to meet the deadline for the report.
我们为了赶报告的截止日期而承受压力。
idiom

machine minds

指能够学习或思考的人工智能系统
Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of **machine minds** is reshaping industries worldwide.
‘机器思维’的崛起正在重新塑造全球产业。
phrasal-verb

branch up into management

晋升到更高的管理或领导层级
Meaning
to progress into a higher level of management or leadership
Example
After years of experience, he finally **branched up into management**.
经过多年的经验，他终于**晋升到管理层**。
phrasal-verb

move with

根据不断变化的趋势或环境进行调整
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
那些适应市场变化的公司能存活得更久。
idiom

data-driven

基于数据或受数据影响
Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
我们做出**数据驱动**的决策，以确保最佳结果。
idiom

a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
phrasal-verb

roll with it

接受事态的发展并冷静应对
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
当意外挑战出现时，她知道如何冷静应对。
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**。
phrasal-verb

pick up after

在某人之后清理或整理
Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
我已经厌倦了在我那些乱七八糟的室友之后收拾。
phrasal-verb

branch into opportunities

拓展到新的领域或增长的机会
Meaning
to expand into new areas or chances for growth
Example
He decided to **branch into opportunities** beyond his comfort zone.
他决定**分支到机会**，走出他的舒适区。
idiom

kindness goes a long way

一小个善举可能带来巨大的积极影响
Meaning
a small act of kindness can have a big positive impact
Example
Remember, **kindness goes a long way** in building good relationships.
记住，**善良有很大的作用**在建立好关系时。
phrasal-verb

argue with

与某人意见不合或口头争斗
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
我哥哥经常和我**争论**家务事。
phrasal-verb

move beyond anger

放下怨恨，专注于和解
Meaning
to let go of resentment and focus on reconciliation
Example
She learned to **move beyond anger** and rebuild trust.
她学会了 **超越愤怒**，重建信任。
idiom

Tear down barriers

消除人与人之间的障碍或偏见。
Meaning
To remove obstacles or prejudices between people.
Example
Education helps to **tear down barriers** between communities.
教育有助于消除社区之间的障碍。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
idiom

In the calm before the storm

在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
办公室很安静，**在风暴之前的平静**，他们在为重要会议做准备。
phrasal-verb

reflect on

深入思考你的情感、行为或经历
Meaning
to think deeply about your emotions, actions, or experiences
Example
He often **reflects on** how much he has changed over the years.
他经常反思他这些年是如何变化的。
phrasal-verb

lock up

完全没有反应或卡住
Meaning
to become completely unresponsive or stuck
Example
The app **locked up** and I had to restart my phone.
应用程序冻结了，我不得不重新启动我的手机。
idiom

nod in agreement

通过点头表示同意
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
当计划被解释时，每个人都点头表示同意。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
idiom

That’s exactly right

用来表示完全同意某个说法
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
没错，我们应该首先关注质量。
idiom

in a word

用于提供简明清晰的总结
Meaning
used to give a brief and clear summary
Example
The movie was, **in a word**, amazing.
这部电影, **一句话**, 非常棒。
idiom

ease back

放松或放慢某事的速度
Meaning
to relax or slow down the pace of something
Example
After the deadline, we can **ease back** a little.
在截止日期后，我们可以稍微放松一下。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
phrasal-verb

phase out of

逐渐停止使用或生产某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or producing something
Example
The company decided to **phase out of** non-profitable divisions.
公司决定逐渐关闭非盈利部门。
phrasal-verb

boot into

启动计算机或设备并加载其操作系统
Meaning
to start a computer or device and load its operating system
Example
When I **boot into** Linux, the system loads all my development tools automatically.
当我**boot into** Linux时，系统会自动加载我的所有开发工具。
idiom

weed out

去除不需要的人或物品
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
编辑在发布之前**去除了**错误。
idiom

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
phrasal-verb

move past failure

停止为错误停留并继续前进
Meaning
to stop dwelling on mistakes and continue forward
Example
Successful people learn to **move past failure** quickly.
成功的人学会了快速 **克服失败**。
idiom

hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
phrasal-verb

earn out

通过努力或表现实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something through effort or performance
Example
He **earned out** his promotion by working tirelessly.
他通过不懈的工作获得了晋升。
idiom

get along with someone

与某人保持友好的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
他们真的相处得很好，总是笑着。
idiom

taste of success

第一次体验成功
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
经过多年的努力，他终于尝到了成功的味道。
idiom

lie through one’s teeth

公然撒谎
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
他说自己生病了，其实是在公然撒谎。
idiom

a friend in need is a friend indeed

真正的朋友是在困难时帮助你的人
Meaning
a true friend helps you in difficult times
Example
When I was sick, Jane took care of me—**a friend in need is a friend indeed**.
我生病时，简照顾了我——患难见真情。
phrasal-verb

balance out inflation

抵消或稳定通货膨胀压力
Meaning
to offset or stabilize inflationary pressure
Example
Raising interest rates can help **balance out inflation**.
提高利率可以帮助**平衡通货膨胀**。
idiom

drive a hard bargain

在达成交易或谈判时强硬
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
她在谈判合同时总是强硬地进行交易。
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

build flexibility into

将适应性作为系统或计划的一部分
Meaning
to include adaptability as a part of a system or plan
Example
We need to **build flexibility into** our workflow to handle changes easily.
我们需要**在工作流程中建立灵活性**，以便轻松应对变化。
phrasal-verb

own out of

由于道德问题而停止参与
Meaning
to stop being involved because of ethical concerns
Example
The company **owned out of** the project due to ethical issues.
公司因道德问题退出了项目。
phrasal-verb

scale up operations

扩大企业或生产的规模或能力
Meaning
to expand the size or capacity of business or production
Example
To meet global demand, the company decided to **scale up operations**.
为了满足全球需求，公司决定**扩大运营**。
idiom

burn one's bridges

摧毁无法恢复的关系或机会
Meaning
to destroy relationships or opportunities that cannot be restored
Example
He **burned his bridges** when he insulted his boss.
他在侮辱老板时**烧了自己的桥梁**
idiom

the going gets tough

当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
当**情况变得困难**时，强者会迎难而上。
idiom

Play it safe

避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
他总是 **保持安全**，从不尝试新的事物。
idiom

free up

腾出时间、金钱或空间
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
清理旧文件将**释放**硬盘上的存储空间。
idiom

patch over

掩盖问题而不真正解决
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
我们不能仅仅掩盖安全漏洞。
phrasal-verb

call out

公开批评或挑战某人
Meaning
to criticize or challenge someone publicly
Example
The candidate **called out** the government for ignoring public needs.
候选人**公开批评**政府忽视公众需求。