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idiom

to turn the tide

逆转事件的方向，特别是改善困难局面
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
新领导班子真的为公司的业绩**转变潮流**了。
phrasal-verb

show love to

向某人表示爱意或感激
Meaning
to demonstrate affection or gratitude toward someone
Example
He **shows love to** his mentors for guiding him through tough times.
他**向他的导师表示爱意**，感谢他们在困难时期为他指引方向。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
phrasal-verb

fuel up on

吃或喝某些东西来获得能量
Meaning
to eat or drink something to gain energy
Example
We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.
我们在早晨的远足之前会吃燕麦片来补充能量
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。
idiom

make a name for yourself

在某个领域中闯出名声
Meaning
to become well-known or successful in a particular field
Example
She **made a name for herself** in the world of fashion design.
她在时装设计界闯出了名声。
idiom

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
idiom

have a falling out

与某人发生争执或争斗
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
他们因钱的问题而发生了争执。
phrasal-verb

cheer oneself up

让自己感到更快乐
Meaning
to make yourself feel happier
Example
She watched her favorite movie to **cheer herself up** after a rough day.
她看了自己最喜欢的电影，以便在艰难的一天后 **让自己高兴起来**。
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
idiom

Out of one’s depth

处于一种过于难以理解或应对的情况。
Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
在那次技术讨论中，我感到**超出我的深度**。
phrasal-verb

speak openly about

公开讨论敏感或具有挑战性的主题
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
我们的CEO鼓励大家**公开讨论**多样性问题。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

没有自我反思或自我分析的生活并不是真正充实或有意义的。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
苏格拉底的信念认为**未经审视的生活不值得活**，继续激励那些寻求对存在更深理解的人。
phrasal-verb

bring in investors

吸引将投资资金的人
Meaning
to attract people who will invest money
Example
The startup managed to **bring in** several new investors this year.
这家初创公司今年成功吸引了几位新投资者。
idiom

corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
idiom

cover your tracks

隐藏一个人行为的证据
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
黑客在进入系统后常常**掩盖他们的痕迹**。
idiom

the writing on the wall

某种预示着不久后会发生坏事的迹象
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
当销售开始下降时，经理看到了**墙上的字**。
idiom

cut and dry

清晰直接; 没有混淆的空间
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
决策并不像他们预期的那样明确直接。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
idiom

the rest is history

用来表示每个人都知道接下来发生了什么
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
他们在大学相遇，坠入爱河，**接下来的故事大家都知道**。
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。
phrasal-verb

look ahead positively

以乐观的态度看待未来
Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to **look ahead positively**.
即使在失败后，我也尽量以乐观的态度看待未来。
idiom

grow into

逐渐变得更有能力或在某事上更熟练
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
他最终将**适应**经理的角色。
phrasal-verb

pick through

翻找东西以找到你想要的
Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
他翻找旧书，寻找他最喜欢的那本。
idiom

get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
idiom

carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
idiom

move with the times

随着社会或技术的变化而改变和适应
Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
企业必须**顺应时代**才能保持竞争力。
phrasal-verb

take inspiration from

从某物中获取创造性的想法或动机
Meaning
to get creative ideas or motivation from something
Example
Many fashion designers **take inspiration from** nature.
许多时尚设计师**从大自然中获得灵感**。
phrasal-verb

open your heart to

自由表达爱、信任或关心
Meaning
to express love, trust, or care freely
Example
It’s important to **open your heart to** those who care about you.
重要的是**向关心你的人敞开心扉**。
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
phrasal-verb

fall into

开始做某事；陷入困境
Meaning
to begin doing something; to be caught in a situation
Example
She **fell into** bad habits during the lockdown.
她在封锁期间**陷入了**坏习惯。
idiom

iron curtain

在意识形态或政治上分隔国家的障碍
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
在冷战期间，欧洲被**铁幕**分隔开。
idiom

write down

在纸上记录信息
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
请**写下**维修请求编号。
idiom

have nerves of steel

在压力下非常勇敢和冷静
Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
消防员必须有钢铁般的神经才能每天面对危险
phrasal-verb

ease off pressure

减轻压力或工作负担以感到轻松
Meaning
to reduce stress or workload to feel relaxed
Example
Take short breaks to **ease off pressure** during work.
在工作中休息一下，帮助缓解压力。
phrasal-verb

talk down worries

通过冷静地说话来减少焦虑的思想
Meaning
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
Example
We **talk down worries** together when a decision feels risky.
当决定看起来很有风险时，我们一起安抚焦虑。
idiom

let bygones be bygones

忘记过去的分歧并互相原谅
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
他们决定忘记过去，继续前进。
idiom

own the mistake

承担做错事的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something wrong
Example
A good leader knows how to **own the mistake** and learn from it.
一个好的领导知道如何承担错误并从中学习。
idiom

hold your horses

耐心一点；等一下
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.
耐心一点！表演还没开始。
idiom

get to the point

专注于对话或问题的重要部分
Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
我们时间不多，所以让我们直接进入正题。
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。
phrasal-verb

pull down

拆除建筑物; 降低某人的信心
Meaning
to demolish a building; to reduce someone’s confidence
Example
They decided to **pull down** the old factory and build a new one.
他们决定拆除旧工厂并建造一个新的。
idiom

pull the strings

秘密地控制或影响某人或某事
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
他得到了这份工作，因为他的叔叔**拉了后退的线**。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
phrasal-verb

breathe out

缓慢地呼气以释放压力
Meaning
to slowly exhale to release tension
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out** all your worries.
深呼吸，然后**呼出**所有的担忧。
phrasal-verb

move beyond

超越之前的水平或限制
Meaning
to progress further than a previous level or limitation
Example
He tried to **move beyond** his earlier academic failures.
他试图**超越**自己以前的学术失败。
idiom

It’s not over till it’s over

不要在结束前失去希望。
Meaning
Don’t lose hope until the end.
Example
**It’s not over till it’s over**, we can still win this game.
一切还没结束，直到一切结束，我们仍然可以赢得这场比赛。
phrasal-verb

lean in to

勇敢地接受或面对情感挑战
Meaning
to embrace or face emotional challenges with courage
Example
Instead of avoiding conflict, she decided to **lean in to** the discussion.
她决定不回避冲突，而是选择**lean in to**讨论。
phrasal-verb

reflect kindness on

通过对他人表示善意来表达感激之情
Meaning
to show gratitude by being kind to others in return
Example
She **reflected kindness on** others after being helped herself.
她在得到帮助后，将善意回馈给别人。
phrasal-verb

fill in for someone

临时代替某人的工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
我不得不在我的同事休假期间**替代**他。
phrasal-verb

dance along to

随着音乐跳舞
Meaning
to dance while music is playing
Example
Everyone **danced along to** the DJ’s beats.
每个人随着DJ的节拍跳舞。
idiom

cry a river

哭很多或表现出极度的悲伤
Meaning
to cry a lot or show extreme sadness
Example
He **cried a river** after hearing the news.
他听到消息后哭了很多。
idiom

nose for news

一种寻找有趣故事的直觉
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
好的记者天生有一种新闻直觉。
idiom

social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
idiom

strike a balance

在两件事之间找到令人满意的折中
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
在职业和家庭之间找到平衡是很难的。
idiom

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
phrasal-verb

get to

到达一个地方
Meaning
to arrive at a place
Example
I **get to** the office by 9 a.m. every day.
我每天早上9点到办公室。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
idiom

a political football

一个被政治家用来为自己谋取利益的问题
Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become **a political football** in the country.
医疗保健已经成为国家中的**政治足球**。
phrasal-verb

slow down spending

减少财政支出的速度
Meaning
to reduce the speed of financial expenditure
Example
During inflation, people tend to **slow down spending**.
在通货膨胀期间，人们往往会减少支出。
idiom

A negative outlook

悲观的态度或观点
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
他对生活总是持悲观态度。
idiom

even out

使某物变得平整或均匀
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
搅拌面糊使块状物**变得均匀**。
phrasal-verb

follow up with

在初次会议或信息后重新联系或检查
Meaning
to contact or check again after an initial meeting or message
Example
Please **follow up with** the client after sending the proposal.
请在发送提案后与客户联系。
phrasal-verb

wait around

在等某件事时待在某个地方什么都不做
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
我不得不等了几个小时，会议才开始。
idiom

lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
phrasal-verb

lift off

以极大的精力或热情开始
Meaning
to start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
Her confidence helped the project **lift off** successfully.
她的自信帮助项目成功起飞。
phrasal-verb

allow for

在规划时考虑可能的因素
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
在评估风险时，始终应该**考虑**人为错误。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
phrasal-verb

get through to

让某人理解你正在试图说什么
Meaning
to make someone understand what you are trying to say
Example
Sometimes it’s hard to **get through to** my teenage son.
有时候，很难让**我的青少年儿子理解**我试图说的。
idiom

climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
idiom

Move fast and break things

快速创新，即使在过程中出现错误。
Meaning
To innovate quickly, even if mistakes happen along the way.
Example
Our CEO encourages us to **move fast and break things** to stay ahead of competitors.
我们的 CEO 鼓励我们 **快速行动并破坏事物**，以便领先于竞争对手。
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
phrasal-verb

hold firm

保持自信，不让恐惧或怀疑占据主导地位
Meaning
to stay confident and not let fear or doubt take over
Example
In the face of criticism, she continued to **hold firm** to her beliefs.
面对批评，她继续坚定信念。
phrasal-verb

take over responsibilities

承担责任
Meaning
to start having control or responsibility for something
Example
After the manager resigned, she **took over responsibilities** temporarily.
在经理辞职后，她暂时承担了责任。
phrasal-verb

stay with

继续支持或相信某事或某人
Meaning
to continue supporting or believing in something or someone
Example
The employees decided to **stay with** the company during tough times.
员工们决定在困难时期**待在**公司。
idiom

clickbait

旨在吸引注意并鼓励点击的标题或内容
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
那篇文章的标题完全是**点击诱饵**。
idiom

roads less traveled

生活中那些不同寻常或富有冒险精神的选择或道路
Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the **roads less traveled** and discover new cultures.
他喜欢走与众不同的路，探索新的文化。
idiom

living the dream

过上一直渴望的生活
Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于在**过着梦想中的生活**。
phrasal-verb

listen carefully

当有人讲话时，仔细听
Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to **listen carefully** when others speak.
良好的举止要求你在别人说话时认真听。
idiom

breaking the deadlock

结束没有进展的情况
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
谈判团队成功地**打破僵局**。
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。
phrasal-verb

carry on with

继续做某事，即使很困难
Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
他决定继续他的学业，尽管面临财务困境。
idiom

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
phrasal-verb

wind off from

从压力中放松自己；在工作或紧张之后平静下来
Meaning
to relax or detach yourself from stress; to calm down after work or tension
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind off from** all the pressure by listening to soft music.
在漫长的一天之后，我喜欢通过听轻音乐来放松所有压力。
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。
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

thank through

通过深刻思考某人所做的事来表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
她花了一点时间，**thank through** 所有帮助她成功的人。
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**。
phrasal-verb

fire back

迅速且愤怒地回应批评
Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
当被指控撒谎时，部长**立即回击**并做出了尖锐的评论。
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stand together for unity

联合促进和平与相互尊重
Meaning
to join forces in promoting peace and mutual respect
Example
The nations **stood together for unity** during the summit.
各国在峰会期间**团结一致为团结**
idiom

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
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listen actively

全神贯注地倾听别人说的话，并认真地回应
Meaning
to focus completely on what someone is saying and respond thoughtfully
Example
Try to **listen actively** instead of just waiting to reply.
试着**积极地倾听**，而不是只是等待回应。
idiom

the whole nine yards

一切；整个努力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
她为使自己的婚礼完美付出了所有努力。
idiom

dial in

远程连接到会议或电话
Meaning
to connect to a meeting or call remotely
Example
I’ll **dial in** from the airport lounge.
我会从机场休息室连线。
idiom

mama’s boy

一个对母亲过于依赖的男人
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
他是个典型的**妈妈的男孩**，总是听从她的建议。
idiom

Dressed to kill

穿着非常时尚或吸引人的衣服
Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was **dressed to kill** at the party last night.
她昨晚在派对上穿得非常惊艳。
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reach out to allies

与友好国家联系或提供合作
Meaning
to make contact or offer cooperation to friendly nations
Example
The new leader tried to **reach out to allies** to rebuild trust.
新领导尝试**联系盟友**以重建信任。
idiom

change your mind

决定与之前不同的事情
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
她**改变了主意**不去参加聚会。
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**。
phrasal-verb

reach out about anxiety

联系某人谈论焦虑
Meaning
to contact someone to talk about feeling anxious
Example
Whenever worry builds, I **reach out about anxiety** to a close friend.
每当忧虑加剧时，我会联系一个亲密的朋友，谈论我的焦虑。
idiom

hash it out

彻底讨论一个问题以找到解决方案
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution
Example
Let’s sit down and **hash it out** instead of fighting.
我们坐下来讨论问题，而不是争吵。
idiom

patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
phrasal-verb

build peace within

在你的内心创造一种平静和平衡的感觉
Meaning
to create a sense of calm and balance in your mind
Example
Meditation helps you **build peace within** and stay centered.
冥想帮助你**build peace within**并保持专注。
phrasal-verb

fog up

当玻璃或镜片被雾气或冷凝物覆盖时
Meaning
when glass or lenses become covered with mist or condensation
Example
My glasses always **fog up** when it rains.
下雨时我的眼镜总是**起雾**。
idiom

feel it in your bones

没有证据地强烈感知某事
Meaning
to sense something strongly without evidence
Example
I **feel it in my bones** that something bad will happen.
我在骨头里感觉到一些不好的事情将要发生
idiom

get hooked on

对某事上瘾或非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
他在玩了一局棋后就沉迷于国际象棋。
idiom

stay on task

继续专注于需要做的事情
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
即使事情变得困难，也要尽量**stay on task**
idiom

feel comfortable in your own skin

对自己感到自信和放松
Meaning
to be confident and relaxed about who you are
Example
She finally **feels comfortable in her own skin**.
她终于**在自己的皮肤中感到舒适**。
idiom

a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to **a fork in the road**, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到**十字路口**时，你必须选择哪条路走。
idiom

put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
phrasal-verb

march on

尽管有困难，继续朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue advancing toward a goal despite difficulties
Example
The demonstrators **marched on** the capital demanding justice.
示威者继续前进，朝着首都要求正义。
idiom

draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
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go off

停止喜欢某物
Meaning
to stop liking something
Example
I’ve **gone off** coffee lately.
我最近不喜欢咖啡了。
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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。
idiom

face up to

jiēshòu bìng miànduì yī gè nán de qíngkuàng
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
Shì shíjiān **miànduì** zhíyuán quēxiàn.
idiom

get your money’s worth

从你支付的费用中获得价值或满足感
Meaning
to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for
Example
That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.
这款智能手机非常耐用——你真的**得到了你花的钱的价值**。
phrasal-verb

boost confidence

增加对经济的乐观或信任
Meaning
to increase optimism or trust in the economy
Example
Positive trade data helped **boost confidence** among entrepreneurs.
正面的贸易数据有助于增强企业家之间的信任。
phrasal-verb

shoot up

突然且迅速上升
Meaning
to rise suddenly and quickly
Example
Gold prices **shot up** after the geopolitical tensions increased.
黄金价格在地缘政治紧张局势加剧后**急剧上升**。
idiom

fall on one's sword

为失败承担责任，通常付出巨大的个人代价
Meaning
to take responsibility for a failure, often at great personal cost
Example
He decided to **fall on his sword** and resign after the scandal.
他决定在丑闻之后**为自己承担责任**并辞职。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。