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idiom

under the weather

感觉不舒服或生病
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
我没去工作，因为我感觉不舒服。
phrasal-verb

sleep over

在别人家里过夜
Meaning
to sleep at someone else's house for a night
Example
My friend invited me to **sleep over** at his place.
我的朋友邀请我去他家过夜。
idiom

pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
phrasal-verb

set off for

开始前往一个特定的地方旅行
Meaning
to start a journey to a specific place
Example
We **set off for** Cox’s Bazar early in the morning.
我们早上很早就出发前往Cox’s Bazar。
phrasal-verb

reach for higher goals

追求更高的成功或成就
Meaning
to aim or strive for greater success or achievements
Example
She’s always encouraged her team to **reach for higher goals**.
她总是鼓励她的团队去**追求更高的目标**。
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。
idiom

get a second wind

在感到疲劳后获得一阵能量
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
短暂休息后，她 **重获活力** 并完成了比赛。
phrasal-verb

find over

仔细检查或审查某件事
Meaning
to review or check something carefully
Example
Let’s **find over** the details before submitting the report.
在提交报告之前，我们仔细检查一下细节。
phrasal-verb

switch between

在不同任务或工作和休息模式之间交替
Meaning
to alternate between different tasks or modes of work and rest
Example
I try to **switch between** intense work and short breaks to stay efficient.
我尽量在高强度工作和短暂休息之间切换，以保持高效。
phrasal-verb

step ahead

比其他人更先进或更准备好
Meaning
to be more advanced or prepared than others
Example
With her skills, she’s always **one step ahead** of her competitors.
凭借她的技能，她总是 **领先一步** 超过她的竞争对手。
idiom

predictive analytics

使用数据和统计算法来预测未来的结果
Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
通过**预测分析**，我们可以高精度地预测市场趋势。
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

miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
phrasal-verb

build confidence

增强对自己能力的信心
Meaning
to strengthen belief in your own abilities
Example
Every small success helps you **build confidence** for bigger goals.
每一个小成功都能帮助你增强信心，追求更大的目标。
phrasal-verb

shop around for

在购买之前比较价格或产品
Meaning
to compare prices or products before buying
Example
Many customers **shop around for** the best deals online.
许多顾客在线比较价格，寻找最优惠的交易。
idiom

brush aside

把某事视为不重要并置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
管理层在简报中**无视**了这些谣言。
phrasal-verb

switch over to

从一个工作或职业路径转换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one job or career path to another
Example
He **switched over to** software development after studying economics.
他在学习经济学后转行做软件开发。
idiom

be at your wits' end

担心或烦恼到不知道该怎么办
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
我在尽力平静孩子们时已经精疲力尽。
idiom

check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
idiom

in the same boat

与他人处于同样的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
面对这些挑战，我们都处在同一条船上。
phrasal-verb

settle down

结婚或开始稳定的关系
Meaning
to get married or begin a stable relationship
Example
He’s ready to **settle down** and start a family.
他准备好安定下来并开始组建家庭。
idiom

count on

依赖某人做某事
Meaning
to rely on or trust someone to do something
Example
You can always **count on** me.
你总是可以依赖我。
idiom

out of the blue

出乎意料或没有预警
Meaning
unexpectedly or without warning
Example
My old friend called me **out of the blue** after ten years.
我十年后**突然**接到了老朋友的电话。
idiom

think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
phrasal-verb

tune up

为了更好的表现而准备或调整乐器
Meaning
to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance
Example
The guitarist **tuned up** his instrument before the show.
吉他手在演出前**调音**了他的乐器。
idiom

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
idiom

keep in touch

与某人保持沟通
Meaning
to maintain communication with someone
Example
Even after moving away, we **keep in touch** regularly.
即使搬走了，我们仍然保持定期**联系**。
phrasal-verb

shut down emotionally

停止表达或感受情感，特别是在受伤后
Meaning
to stop expressing or feeling emotions, especially after being hurt
Example
After the argument, he completely **shut down emotionally**.
争论后，他完全情感上关闭了。
idiom

too big to fail

一个公司或机构如此重要以至于不太可能失败
Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered **too big to fail** during the 2008 financial crisis.
在2008年金融危机期间，许多金融机构被认为是‘大而不倒’。
idiom

take responsibility

对你做过的事或你负责的事情负责。
Meaning
to be accountable for something you did or are in charge of.
Example
You need to **take responsibility** for your actions.
你需要为你的行为**承担责任**。
phrasal-verb

work into

将某事纳入计划或讨论
Meaning
to include something into a plan or discussion
Example
I’ll try to **work** your idea **into** the proposal.
我会尝试将你的想法**纳入**提案中。
phrasal-verb

grow into understanding

逐渐培养对不同文化的同理心或理解
Meaning
to gradually develop empathy or comprehension for different cultures
Example
Children can **grow into understanding** diversity through stories and travel.
孩子们可以通过故事和旅行逐渐理解多样性。
phrasal-verb

hold out on

拒绝向某人提供信息或物品
Meaning
to refuse to give information or something to someone
Example
He’s **holding out on** me about the project details.
他正在隐瞒关于项目的细节。
phrasal-verb

loosen up

放松你的身体或心灵；变得不那么紧张
Meaning
to relax your body or mind; to become less tense
Example
You need to **loosen up** and stop being so serious.
你需要**放松**，别再这么严肃了。
phrasal-verb

grow apart from

逐渐停止拥有相同的兴趣或感受
Meaning
to gradually stop having the same interests or feelings
Example
As time passed, they **grew apart from** each other.
随着时间的推移，他们逐渐疏远了彼此。
idiom

stick around

在一个地方再待短时间
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
你能再留一会儿参加问答环节吗？
idiom

AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
idiom

take the blame

对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
他决定为团队的失败**承担责任**。
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

long story short

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
**Long story short**, we missed the train.
简而言之，我们错过了火车。
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

adapt within

在保持个人身份的同时调整自己
Meaning
to adjust oneself while keeping personal identity
Example
Immigrants often **adapt within** new societies while keeping their traditions alive.
移民常常在保持他们的传统活力的同时，适应新社会。
phrasal-verb

open minds through dialogue

通过开放的交流促进不同文化之间的理解
Meaning
to encourage understanding between cultures by communicating openly
Example
The conference aimed to **open minds through dialogue** between communities.
会议的目的是在社区之间通过**对话开启思维**。
phrasal-verb

drop back

移动到更后的位置
Meaning
to move to a position further behind
Example
The runner **dropped back** after the first lap due to exhaustion.
跑者在第一圈后由于疲劳**掉队**。
phrasal-verb

bubble over

以明显的方式展示兴奋或幸福
Meaning
to show excitement or happiness in an obvious way
Example
The children were **bubbling over** with joy on the last day of school.
孩子们在学校的最后一天充满了喜悦。
idiom

cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
idiom

at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
phrasal-verb

light up with happiness

看起来非常高兴
Meaning
to look very happy
Example
Her face **lit up with happiness** when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时，脸上 **洋溢着幸福的笑容**。
idiom

Put your heart into it

全心全意地去做某事。
Meaning
To do something with full effort and enthusiasm.
Example
If you **put your heart into it**, you’ll achieve great results.
如果你全心全意地去做，你会取得很好的成果。
idiom

own up to

承认或坦白你做错的事情
Meaning
to admit or confess to something you did wrong
Example
She finally **owned up to** breaking the vase.
她最终**承认**打破了花瓶。
phrasal-verb

dig for facts

仔细搜索以发现真实的信息
Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
调查员在报告看起来不清楚时**挖掘事实**。
idiom

write one’s own story

塑造自己的人生或命运
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
她选择了**写自己的故事**，而不是遵循传统。
phrasal-verb

join in on

参加一个对话或活动，在其中分享经验
Meaning
to participate in a conversation or activity where experiences are being shared
Example
Feel free to **join in on** the discussion about travel memories.
随时加入关于旅行记忆的讨论。
phrasal-verb

hang around

在一个地方待着没有明确的目的；漫无目的地等待
Meaning
to stay in a place without a clear purpose; to wait aimlessly
Example
There’s no point **hanging around** here, let’s go inside.
在这里**闲逛**没什么意思，我们进去吧。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

debug the situation

仔细分析并解决问题；来自编程
Meaning
to analyze and solve a problem carefully; borrowed from programming
Example
We need to **debug the situation** before it gets worse.
我们需要在情况变得更糟之前**调试情况**。
idiom

poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
phrasal-verb

bring in together

将来自不同背景的人们团结在一起
Meaning
to unite people from different backgrounds
Example
The HR department worked hard to **bring in together** employees from various cultures.
人力资源部门努力工作，以便将来自不同文化的员工团结在一起。
idiom

break into

成功进入一个新领域或职业
Meaning
to enter a new field or profession successfully
Example
She managed to **break into** the film industry last year.
她去年成功进入了电影行业。
phrasal-verb

let yourself heal

给自己时间和空间来情感上恢复
Meaning
to allow yourself time and space to recover emotionally
Example
It’s okay to rest and **let yourself heal** after a painful breakup.
在经历了一次痛苦的分手后，休息一下并**让自己愈合**是可以的。
phrasal-verb

speak truth to power

对权力说真话
Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists **speak truth to power** when they expose corruption.
记者揭露腐败时对权力说真话。
idiom

a shoulder to lean on

给予你支持和安慰的人
Meaning
someone to give you support and comfort
Example
She’s always been **a shoulder to lean on** for me.
她一直是我可以依靠的**肩膀**。
phrasal-verb

move away from

停止集中于或使用某物
Meaning
to stop focusing on or using something
Example
The economy is **moving away from** dependency on foreign aid.
经济正在**摆脱**对外国援助的依赖。
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。
phrasal-verb

come off as

看起来像是某种类型的人
Meaning
to seem to be a particular type of person
Example
He can **come off as** rude, but he’s actually very kind.
他可能看起来很粗鲁，但实际上他非常友好。
phrasal-verb

look set to

似乎即将发生
Meaning
to seem likely to happen soon
Example
The company **looks set to** dominate the market in the coming years.
公司似乎准备好在未来几年主导市场。
phrasal-verb

greet with a smile

带着微笑迎接
Meaning
to welcome someone warmly with a smile
Example
Always **greet with a smile** when meeting new people.
每次遇到新朋友时，永远带着微笑迎接。
idiom

line up for

排队期待某事
Meaning
to queue in anticipation of something
Example
Fans will **line up for** tickets at dawn.
粉丝们将在黎明时分排队买票。
phrasal-verb

bring up negotiations

正式开始讨论贸易条款
Meaning
to start discussing trade terms formally
Example
The minister plans to **bring up negotiations** during the next summit.
部长计划在下次峰会上提出谈判。
idiom

A golden opportunity

做某事的一个非常好的机会
Meaning
a very good chance to do something
Example
Getting this scholarship is **a golden opportunity** for you.
获得这个奖学金对你来说是**一个黄金机会**。
phrasal-verb

tune into others

对他人感受或想法敏感
Meaning
to be sensitive to what others are feeling or thinking
Example
Good communicators **tune into** others’ emotions easily.
优秀的沟通者轻松感知他人的情感。
idiom

zero gravity

完全自由或没有压力的状态
Meaning
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
Example
After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in **zero gravity**.
辞掉压力大的工作后，他感觉自己像在零重力中。
idiom

run the show

负责某项活动或组织
Meaning
to be in charge of an activity or organization
Example
Ever since the director left, Emma has been **running the show**.
自从导演离开后，艾玛一直在**掌控大局**。
phrasal-verb

read over

通过重新阅读检查某事
Meaning
to check something by reading it again
Example
Can you **read over** my essay and tell me what you think?
你能**重新阅读**我的文章并告诉我你怎么想吗？
phrasal-verb

lead up to

导致或引起某事发生在以后
Meaning
to result in or cause something to happen later
Example
The decisions we make now could **lead up to** major outcomes in the future.
我们现在做出的决定可能会**lead up to**未来的重要结果。
phrasal-verb

pick out

选择你喜欢的东西
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
她**挑选**了一件她真的很喜欢的裙子。
phrasal-verb

hang over

作为一种担忧、悲伤或恐惧的感觉继续存在
Meaning
to remain as a feeling of worry, sadness, or fear
Example
A sense of sorrow still **hangs over** the family.
一种悲伤的感觉仍然**hangs over**这个家庭。
phrasal-verb

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。
phrasal-verb

bring in sustainability goals

引入新的环境或社会目标
Meaning
to introduce new environmental or social targets
Example
The firm plans to **bring in sustainability goals** for all departments.
公司计划为所有部门引入可持续性目标。
idiom

to take a deep dive

彻底调查或探索某事
Meaning
to thoroughly investigate or explore something
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **take a deep dive** into the data.
在演示之前，我们需要 **深入研究** 数据。
phrasal-verb

make for

朝某个地方走; 为某事贡献或引起某事
Meaning
to move toward a place; to contribute to or cause something
Example
The boy **made for** the door when he heard his name.
男孩听到自己的名字后朝门走去。
phrasal-verb

push back

将某事推迟到稍后的时间或日期
Meaning
to delay something to a later time or date
Example
We had to **push back** the deadline due to unexpected issues.
由于意外问题，我们不得不将截止日期推迟。
phrasal-verb

warm down

在剧烈体育活动后进行轻度运动
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
教练告诉球员们比赛后进行轻度运动。
idiom

on the bench

在法庭上担任法官
Meaning
serving as a judge in a court
Example
She spent 20 years **on the bench** before retiring.
她在退休之前作为法官工作了20年。
idiom

ask around

向多个人询问
Meaning
to inquire with several people
Example
I’ll **ask around** to see who can cover the shift.
我会 **向多个人询问** 看谁能替我顶班。
phrasal-verb

go ahead with

开始或继续做计划中的事情
Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
老师告诉我们要**继续进行**这个项目。
phrasal-verb

heat up

使食物再次变热或变热
Meaning
to make food warm or hot again
Example
I’ll **heat up** the leftovers from last night.
我会把昨晚的剩菜加热。
idiom

see the light

最终理解或接受真相或新观念
Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
经过多年的否认，他终于看到了真相。
idiom

hit the books

非常努力地学习
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
我今晚不能出去；我需要非常努力地学习来准备考试。
idiom

to go down in history

因重要或重大事情而被铭记
Meaning
to be remembered for something important or significant
Example
He **went down in history** as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
他作为有史以来最伟大的发明家之一而载入史册。
phrasal-verb

turn setbacks into strengths

将失败或困难作为学习和自信的来源
Meaning
to use failures or difficulties as a source of learning and confidence
Example
She learned to **turn setbacks into strengths** through self-belief.
她通过自信学会了**将挫折转化为力量**。
idiom

a stepping stone

帮助人进步的事件或经验
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。
phrasal-verb

take over the government

通过武力掌控政府
Meaning
to assume control of the government, often by force
Example
The military attempted to **take over the government** after months of unrest.
军队在数月的动荡后尝试接管政府。
phrasal-verb

boost consumer confidence

增加公众对经济的信任
Meaning
to increase public trust in the economy
Example
Lower interest rates can **boost consumer confidence** and spending.
较低的利率可以**提升消费者信心**和支出。
idiom

blow out of proportion

夸大或过度陈述某事
Meaning
to exaggerate or overstate something
Example
The media **blew the story out of proportion**.
媒体把故事夸大了。
phrasal-verb

set out for

开始一段旅程或努力，心中有目标
Meaning
to begin a journey or an endeavor with a goal in mind
Example
She **set out for** success with a clear vision and determination.
她带着清晰的愿景和决心开始了通往成功的旅程。
idiom

burning desire

强烈的实现某事的动力
Meaning
a strong motivation to achieve something
Example
He has a **burning desire** to succeed in life.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**在生活中取得成功。
idiom

nice to meet you

一种在第一次见面时使用的礼貌表达
Meaning
a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
It's **nice to meet you**, I've heard a lot about you.
很高兴见到你，我听说过很多关于你的事情。
idiom

pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
phrasal-verb

set goals

决定你或你的团队想要实现什么
Meaning
to decide what you or your team want to achieve
Example
Our team should **set goals** for the next quarter to stay focused.
我们的团队应该为下一个季度设定目标，以保持专注。
idiom

pay through the nose

为某物支付非常高的价格
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
我们为那张音乐会票付出了高昂的价格。
idiom

stand up and be counted

通过公开表达你的支持或意见来承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
现在是时候让每个人站出来并被算上。
idiom

have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
to be very kind and generous
Example
Everyone loves her because she **has a heart of gold**.
每个人都喜欢她，因为她有一颗金子般的心。
idiom

to teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人他们已经习惯的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
当涉及到新技术时，**教一只老狗新把戏**是很难的。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
phrasal-verb

protect against

采取措施防御威胁或攻击
Meaning
to take measures to defend from threats or attacks
Example
Good antivirus software can **protect against** malware.
好的防病毒软件可以**保护抵御**恶意软件。
idiom

bloom where you’re planted

充分利用你当前的处境
Meaning
make the best of your current situation
Example
Even in tough times, she **blooms where she’s planted**.
即使在困难时期，她也在自己的位置上绽放。
phrasal-verb

reach understanding with

与另一方达成友好或合作协议
Meaning
to achieve a friendly or cooperative agreement with another party
Example
The two countries finally **reached understanding with** each other after months of talks.
经过几个月的谈判，这两个国家终于达成了共识。
phrasal-verb

watch out

保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
**小心！** 有车来了！
phrasal-verb

climb up

用手和脚向上爬
Meaning
to move upward using hands and feet
Example
The children **climbed up** the tree to get the kite.
孩子们 **爬上** 树去拿风筝。
phrasal-verb

speak warmly of

热情或感激地谈论某人
Meaning
to talk kindly or appreciatively about someone
Example
Everyone **speaks warmly of** her generosity and kindness.
每个人都热情地谈论她的慷慨和善良。
idiom

down on one’s luck

经历一段坏运气
Meaning
to be experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s **down on his luck** and can’t find a job.
他正在经历一段坏运气，找不到工作。
idiom

extend an olive branch

提供和平或和解
Meaning
to offer peace or reconciliation
Example
After years of conflict, the president decided to **extend an olive branch**.
经过多年的冲突，总统决定伸出橄榄枝。
phrasal-verb

trade up for

将某物交换为更好的选择
Meaning
to exchange something for a better option
Example
We **trade up for** faster equipment when budgets allow.
当预算允许时，我们交换为更快的设备。
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
phrasal-verb

lift yourself up

在挫折后，情感或心理上的自我激励
Meaning
to encourage yourself emotionally or mentally after a setback
Example
He tried to **lift himself up** after the rejection.
他在被拒绝后尝试了**振作起来**。
phrasal-verb

check back with

再次联系某人以确认或审查某事
Meaning
to contact someone again to confirm or review something
Example
Could you **check back with** me tomorrow for an update on your case?
你能否明天**check back with**我，更新一下你的案件情况？
idiom

You can say that again

用于强烈同意某人
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’
‘今天真是漫长的一天。’ ‘**你说得对！**’
phrasal-verb

break off diplomatic ties

结束国家之间的正式关系
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
这两个国家在边界冲突后决定**断绝外交关系**。
idiom

show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。