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idiom

to think outside the box

创造性地或非传统地思考
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
在解决AI问题时，至关重要的是**跳出框框思考**。
phrasal-verb

build upon success

利用现有成功作为未来增长的基础
Meaning
to use existing success as a foundation for future growth
Example
The bank aims to **build upon success** from last year’s performance.
银行旨在基于去年业绩的基础上**建立成功**。
phrasal-verb

run around

玩耍或活跃地移动，尤其是作为孩子时
Meaning
to play or move actively, especially as a child
Example
We used to **run around** the fields all day long.
我们小时候整天在田野里跑来跑去。
idiom

on the horizon

即将发生
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
新产品的发布即将到来。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

keep your cards close to your chest

保持你的计划或意图秘密
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
她在谈判中总是把自己的底牌藏得很紧。
idiom

chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
idiom

cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
phrasal-verb

roll back on

减少或逆转政策或计划
Meaning
to reduce or reverse a policy or program
Example
The ministry **rolls back on** subsidies after the audit.
审计后，部门回滚补贴。
phrasal-verb

grow through pain

通过情感困难学习或变得更强
Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.
我们常常**通过痛苦成长**，而不是通过舒适。
idiom

burst out laughing

突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone **burst out laughing** at his joke.
每个人听了他的笑话都**爆笑起来**。
phrasal-verb

book up

预定所有可用的座位或票
Meaning
to reserve all available places or tickets
Example
All the hotels were **booked up** weeks before the holiday.
所有酒店在假期前几周就**预定**了。
phrasal-verb

copy down

写下某事，就像它是一样
Meaning
to write something exactly as it is
Example
Make sure to **copy down** the correct formula from the board.
确保从黑板上**复制下来**正确的公式。
phrasal-verb

step aside for

让别人接替你的职位或角色
Meaning
to let someone else take your position or role
Example
The senior manager decided to **step aside for** a younger leader.
高级经理决定让位给一个年轻的领导。
idiom

ring up

计算并记录销售
Meaning
to calculate and record a sale
Example
The cashier will **ring up** your items at the counter.
收银员将在柜台为您登记商品。
phrasal-verb

build understanding between

在群体或国家之间建立相互尊重和知识
Meaning
to create mutual respect and knowledge among groups or nations
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **build understanding between** countries.
文化交流项目帮助在国家之间建立理解。
phrasal-verb

work out at

定期在健身房或地方锻炼
Meaning
to exercise at a gym or place regularly
Example
I **work out at** the gym every morning before work.
我每天早晨在工作前在健身房锻炼。
phrasal-verb

touch down

当飞机着陆时
Meaning
when an aircraft lands on the ground
Example
The plane **touched down** safely despite the storm.
尽管有风暴，飞机安全地**着陆**了。
idiom

picture perfect

完全无瑕或理想的
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
他们的婚礼当天是完全无瑕的。
phrasal-verb

knock out

击败某人使其无法继续比赛
Meaning
to defeat someone so they can no longer compete
Example
They **knocked out** the defending champions in the semi-final.
他们在半决赛中击败了防守冠军。
phrasal-verb

light up with emotion

突然在你的脸上显示出强烈的积极情感
Meaning
to show a strong positive emotion on your face suddenly
Example
Her face **lit up with emotion** when she saw her mother.
当她看到她的母亲时，她的脸**突然充满了情感**。
idiom

throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
idiom

above the law

不受法律约束；认为自己无法被规则触及
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
一些有权势的人表现得像他们 **高于法律**。
idiom

to put it bluntly

以直接而坦率的方式表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
**坦率地说**, 你错了。
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

take a nosedive

突然且剧烈下降
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，公司的股票**猛跌**。
idiom

Change is the only constant

生活中的一切都在不断变化；没有什么保持不变。
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
不要抵抗 — 变化是唯一不变的。
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

stand for yourself

自信地捍卫你的信仰或行为
Meaning
to defend your beliefs or actions confidently
Example
Always **stand for yourself** even when others disagree.
即使别人不同意，永远**坚持自己的立场**。
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。
phrasal-verb

move aside

靠边站让某人或某物通过
Meaning
to step to the side to let someone or something pass
Example
Please **move aside** so the ambulance can go through.
请 **靠边站** 让救护车通过。
idiom

fail fast, learn faster

快速识别错误并将其用作学习机会
Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.
在初创公司文化中，鼓励**失败快，学习更快**。
idiom

keep your options open

推迟做出最终决定，以便保留选择
Meaning
to delay making a final decision so you have choices
Example
I’ll **keep my options open** until I hear back from all the universities.
我会**保持我的选择开放**，直到我收到所有大学的回复。
phrasal-verb

hook up

将电子设备连接在一起
Meaning
to connect electronic devices together
Example
I need to **hook up** my printer to the laptop.
我需要将我的打印机连接到笔记本电脑。
phrasal-verb

push aside doubts

忽略恐惧或不确定性，继续前进
Meaning
to ignore fears or uncertainties and keep moving
Example
She **pushed aside doubts** and followed her instincts.
她推开了怀疑，跟随自己的直觉。
idiom

walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
phrasal-verb

speak out against injustice

公开反对不公正
Meaning
to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
Example
Activists continued to **speak out against injustice** despite threats.
活动家们尽管面临威胁，仍然继续公开反对不公正。
idiom

One step at a time

逐渐处理任务，而不是一次完成所有的任务。
Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take **one step at a time**.
别担心，只需**一步一步来**。
idiom

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟的境地。
Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
辞掉那份工作让他从煎锅跳进了火坑。
phrasal-verb

aim for excellence

努力达到最好的结果
Meaning
to try to achieve the best possible results
Example
Always **aim for excellence** instead of settling for average results.
始终**追求卓越**，而不是满足于平庸的结果
idiom

dirty politics

被认为不诚实或不道德的政治活动
Meaning
political activities that are considered dishonest or unethical
Example
His campaign was full of **dirty politics**, using false information to attack his opponent.
他的竞选充满了**dirty politics**，利用虚假信息攻击对手。
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。
idiom

not my cup of tea

不是某人喜欢或享受的事情
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
看板球不是我的兴趣。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
idiom

leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
idiom

Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

出生在富裕家庭。
Meaning
To be born into a wealthy family.
Example
He never had to struggle; he was **born with a silver spoon in his mouth**.
他从未需要奋斗；他出生在富裕家庭。
idiom

adapt to new circumstances

适应新的情况或变化
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
为了在不断变化的世界中生存，我们需要**适应新的情况**。
idiom

have a lightbulb moment

突然的领悟或想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or idea
Example
When I saw the problem from a different angle, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我从不同的角度看问题时，我有一个**灵光一闪的时刻**。
phrasal-verb

work through hardship

即使在困难时期也要继续工作
Meaning
to continue working even during difficult times
Example
She managed to **work through hardship** without losing hope.
她成功地**克服困难工作**，没有失去希望。
idiom

learn by doing

边做边学
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
学生们在科学实验中边做边学。
idiom

call the bluff

挑战某人证明他们的权威或主张
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
当他威胁辞职时，她揭穿了他的虚张声势。
idiom

Keep it under your hat

保持某事秘密。
Meaning
To keep something secret.
Example
I’ll tell you a secret, but **keep it under your hat**.
我会告诉你一个秘密，但**保密**。
idiom

step in

介入以帮助或阻止某事
Meaning
to become involved in order to help or stop something
Example
The manager will **step in** if the discussion gets heated.
如果讨论变得激烈，经理将介入。
phrasal-verb

see off guests

当人们离开时与他们道别
Meaning
to say goodbye to people as they leave
Example
The host **saw off the guests** at the gate after midnight.
主人在午夜后送客人到门口。
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

in a huff

生气或被冒犯，通常是短时间内
Meaning
angry or offended, usually for a short time
Example
She left the meeting **in a huff** after being criticized.
她在被批评后**生气地**离开了会议。
idiom

break the fourth wall

在戏剧或电影中直接与观众对话
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
演员**打破了第四面墙**，让这场戏更有趣。
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

carry on bravely

尽管面临情感困难，仍然勇敢前行
Meaning
to continue with courage despite emotional hardship
Example
He chose to **carry on bravely** after losing his loved one.
在失去亲人后，他选择勇敢地继续前行。
phrasal-verb

restate goals clearly

用简单的语言重复目标
Meaning
to repeat objectives in straightforward language
Example
Leads **restate goals clearly** at the start of every standup.
领导者在每次站会开始时用简单的语言重新明确目标。
phrasal-verb

help up

在跌倒后帮助某人站起来
Meaning
to assist someone in standing after a fall
Example
He quickly **helped up** the old man who had tripped.
他迅速帮助跌倒的老人站起来。
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

exchange views with

与来自其他文化的人分享观点或想法
Meaning
to share opinions or ideas with someone from another culture
Example
Students **exchange views with** their international peers to broaden their perspectives.
学生们**与**他们的国际同龄人交流观点，以扩展他们的视野。
phrasal-verb

show over

带某人参观一个地方的简短旅行
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
代理人展示了公寓给潜在买家。
idiom

square away

以整洁的方式整理或完成某事
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
我们需要在审计前整理文件。
idiom

artificial neural network

一种人工智能系统，旨在模仿人脑识别模式和解决问题的能力。
Meaning
an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.
Example
The **artificial neural network** is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain.
该**人工神经网络**能够以类似人脑的方式处理数据。
phrasal-verb

put behind

忘记不愉快的事情并向前走
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
她试图将过去的事 **放在** 背后，重新开始。
idiom

from the ground up

从头开始完全构建或启动某事
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
该软件是使用新代码从头开始开发的。
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。
phrasal-verb

delve into

深入且彻底地探索某事
Meaning
to explore something deeply and thoroughly
Example
The paper **delves into** the social implications of the policy.
这篇文章深入探讨了政策的社会影响。
phrasal-verb

turn up for

参加或出席以支持活动或事业
Meaning
to attend or show up to support an event or cause
Example
Many locals **turned up for** the community clean-up drive.
许多当地人参加了社区清理活动。
idiom

keep someone at arm’s length

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
phrasal-verb

stabilize at

达到某个点使某物变得稳定
Meaning
to reach a point where something becomes steady
Example
The unemployment rate has **stabilized at** 5% after years of fluctuation.
失业率在几年波动后已**稳定在**5%。
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

speak down to

用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
不要以居高临下的态度与同事交谈；平等对待他们。
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**。
idiom

carry the world on your shoulders

感到对一切负责；承受过多的压力
Meaning
to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress
Example
You can’t **carry the world on your shoulders**; learn to share the load.
你不能 **背负整个世界在肩上**；学会分担负担。
phrasal-verb

set upon

突然袭击某人
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
小偷被愤怒的人群袭击了。
idiom

itchy feet

强烈的旅行或四处走动的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel or move around
Example
After a few months at home, I started to get **itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始感到 **想旅行** 了。
phrasal-verb

cut down workforce

减少员工数量
Meaning
to reduce the number of employees
Example
Due to reduced demand, the factory **cut down workforce** by 20 percent.
由于需求减少，工厂将员工数量减少了20%。
idiom

the human touch

一种个人或情感的元素，技术中缺少的
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
即使有 AI，客户仍然感激 **人类的手** 在服务中。
idiom

driving innovation

领导或激发新的创意想法。
Meaning
leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
Example
The startup is **driving innovation** in renewable energy solutions.
这家初创公司在可再生能源解决方案中**驱动创新**。
idiom

Show of hands

一种通过举手快速了解谁同意或支持某事的方法。
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
我们来一次**举手表决**，决定谁支持新计划。
phrasal-verb

hash through

彻底讨论某事以达到清晰
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly to reach clarity
Example
Let's **hash through** the ethics policy before we publish.
在发布之前，让我们彻底讨论伦理政策。
idiom

keep your fingers crossed

希望好运
Meaning
to hope for good luck
Example
I am **keeping my fingers crossed** for the exam results.
我为考试结果祈祷好运。
phrasal-verb

own the mistake quickly

立即承认错误
Meaning
to admit an error right away
Example
I **own the mistake quickly** and explain the fix to my team.
我会立即承认错误，并向团队解释解决方案。
phrasal-verb

stop by

在去其他地方的路上简短地访问一个地方
Meaning
to visit a place briefly on your way somewhere else
Example
Let’s **stop by** the souvenir shop before heading home.
我们在回家的路上 **stop by** 纪念品商店
phrasal-verb

swap in healthier sides

用更健康的选择替代餐的一部分
Meaning
to replace part of a meal with a healthier option
Example
We **swap in healthier sides** like roasted veggies instead of fries.
我们**用更健康的选择替换**像烤蔬菜代替薯条。
idiom

save time

减少做某事所需的时间
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
使用快捷键可以在打字时节省时间。
idiom

take the stage

开始公开表演或演讲
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
这位新演员今晚将第一次**登上舞台。**
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
phrasal-verb

turn down

拒绝或拒绝某事
Meaning
to reject or refuse something
Example
The minister **turned down** the proposal for increasing taxes.
部长拒绝了增加税收的提案。
phrasal-verb

put across

清晰地传达一个想法
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
她总是能够有效地传达她的想法。
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get a grasp of

完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
我花了一些时间来**掌握**这个新软件。
idiom

life of the party

聚会中最活跃和最有娱乐性的人
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
杰克总是聚会的**life of the party**。
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Keep your head above water

设法在困难中生存或应对。
Meaning
Manage to survive or cope with difficulties.
Example
It’s hard, but I’m trying to **keep my head above water**.
很难，但我在尽力保持生存。
phrasal-verb

rise above fear

在害怕的情况下勇敢地行动
Meaning
to act bravely despite being afraid
Example
True courage means learning to **rise above fear**.
真正的勇气意味着学习**超越恐惧**。
phrasal-verb

glow with joy

通过面部表情或行为展示幸福或满足感
Meaning
to show happiness or satisfaction through facial expression or behavior
Example
She **glowed with joy** when she saw her family at the airport.
当她在机场看到她的家人时，她**洋溢着喜悦**。
idiom

hit the target audience

用信息或产品触达目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended group of people with a message or product
Example
The new campaign failed to **hit the target audience** effectively.
新的宣传活动未能有效地**触达目标受众**。
phrasal-verb

deal over

重复分配卡片或任务
Meaning
to repeat the distribution of cards or tasks
Example
Let’s **deal over**; someone missed a card.
我们再发一次卡; 有人错过了一张卡。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

hit the town

与朋友一起出去玩
Meaning
to go out and enjoy with friends
Example
Let’s **hit the town** tonight and celebrate!
今晚我们去外面玩，庆祝一下！
idiom

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
phrasal-verb

head towards

朝着某个方向移动
Meaning
to move in the direction of something
Example
**Head towards** the city center and look for the tall clock tower.
朝着市中心走，寻找那座高耸的钟楼。
idiom

Money talks

金钱有巨大的影响力和权力。
Meaning
Money has great influence and power.
Example
He got the deal because **money talks**.
他因为钱能说话而得到交易。
idiom

alien concept

一些陌生或奇怪的东西
Meaning
something unfamiliar or strange
Example
Honesty seems like an **alien concept** to him.
诚实对他来说就像一个**外星概念**。
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to strike it rich

突然变得非常富有
Meaning
to suddenly become very wealthy
Example
He **struck it rich** by investing in early-stage tech companies.
他通过投资初创科技公司突然变得非常富有。
phrasal-verb

build up energy

随着时间的推移增加你的力量或动机
Meaning
to increase your strength or motivation over time
Example
Regular rest helps you **build up energy** for the next day.
定期休息帮助你为第二天积累能量。
phrasal-verb

cut down on imports

减少从其他国家进口的商品数量
Meaning
to reduce the quantity of goods brought from other countries
Example
The country aims to **cut down on imports** to strengthen local industries.
该国旨在**减少进口**以加强本地产业。
phrasal-verb

set toward

开始朝着某事取得进展
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
毕业后，她朝着成为律师的目标前进。
idiom

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
phrasal-verb

zone back in

在分心之后重新集中注意力
Meaning
to regain focus after being distracted
Example
After taking a short walk, I **zoned back in** and finished the report.
在散步之后，我重新集中精力并完成了报告。
phrasal-verb

touch on

简要提及或讨论一个话题
Meaning
to briefly mention or discuss a subject
Example
She only **touched on** the topic during her speech.
她在演讲中只是简单地提及了这个话题。
phrasal-verb

pass through

通过官方过程或在议会或委员会中的批准
Meaning
to go through an official process or approval in parliament or committee
Example
The bill **passed through** both houses before becoming law.
该法案在成为法律之前，**通过了**两院。
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。
phrasal-verb

hold back

阻止自己表达某事
Meaning
to stop yourself from expressing something
Example
He wanted to tell her everything but **held back** his words.
他想告诉她一切，但**克制**了自己的话。
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
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

play up

夸大或强调某事
Meaning
to exaggerate or emphasize something
Example
Some news outlets **played up** the drama to attract viewers.
一些新闻媒体 **夸大** 了戏剧以吸引观众。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。