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phrasal-verb

wake up

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
我通常在早上六点醒来，开始我的一天。
idiom

gear up to

积极地为做某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
我们正在积极准备在下个月发布应用程序。
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

smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
phrasal-verb

turn ideas into reality

让你的计划或梦想成真
Meaning
to make your plans or dreams come true
Example
Great leaders know how to **turn ideas into reality**.
伟大的领导者知道如何**把想法变成现实**。
phrasal-verb

drop off to sleep

入睡
Meaning
to start sleeping, especially unintentionally
Example
He **dropped off to sleep** while watching TV.
他在看电视时入睡了。
phrasal-verb

dig into data

详细分析信息
Meaning
to analyze information in detail
Example
Analysts **dig into data** to understand the social shifts.
分析师深入研究数据，以理解社会变化。
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

let your hair down

放松并自由地享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone **let their hair down**.
在派对上，每个人**放松自己并尽情享受**。
phrasal-verb

get bogged down

深陷于某件事，无法继续前进
Meaning
to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress
Example
I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.
我在文书工作中陷入困境，错过了会议。
idiom

Faith can move mountains

坚定的信念可以实现不可能的事情。
Meaning
Strong belief can achieve the impossible.
Example
He believes that **faith can move mountains** when you truly believe.
他相信，当你真正相信时，**信念可以移山**。
idiom

fulfill one's obligations

履行自己的义务
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
他总是努力履行对客户的义务。
idiom

tide over

帮助某人度过困难时期
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
短期贷款将帮助我们度过账单支付前的难关。
phrasal-verb

carry forward your progress

继续在你已经取得的基础上进行发展
Meaning
to continue developing based on what you have already achieved
Example
Always try to **carry forward your progress** to the next level.
始终努力将你的进展推向下一个层次。
phrasal-verb

open up inside

让自己情感上开放并认出自己的真实情感
Meaning
to become emotionally available to yourself and recognize your true emotions
Example
When he learned to **open up inside**, he finally stopped hiding his pain.
当他学会了**open up inside**时，他终于停止了隐藏自己的痛苦。
phrasal-verb

sit for

参加考试
Meaning
to take an exam
Example
I’m going to **sit for** my final exams next week.
我下周将**参加考试**，准备我的期末考试。
phrasal-verb

scale back on

减少使用或做某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something you use or do
Example
We've **scaled back on** paper prints to cut waste.
我们已经**减少了**纸质打印，以减少浪费。
idiom

live up to expectations

履行对你的期望
Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to **live up to expectations**.
他努力工作以达到期望。
idiom

jumpy as a cat

容易害怕或紧张
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
自从抢劫之后，他一直非常紧张。
phrasal-verb

bring down trade barriers

减少或消除限制国际贸易的障碍
Meaning
to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
Example
Efforts are being made to **bring down trade barriers** between neighboring countries.
正在努力降低邻国之间的贸易壁垒。
idiom

chip in for

为共同费用出钱
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
每个人都同意为告别蛋糕出钱。
idiom

actions speak louder than words

人们所做的比他们所说的更重要
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
**行动胜于言辞**, 所以用努力来证明它。
idiom

come to the rescue

帮助陷入困境的人
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.
一名消防员**来救援**被困的猫。
idiom

break into a cold sweat

因恐惧或焦虑而开始出冷汗
Meaning
to start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke into a cold sweat** before giving his speech.
他在发表演讲前**紧张得冒出了冷汗**。
phrasal-verb

wipe off

通过擦拭从表面移除某物
Meaning
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
Example
Please **wipe off** the dust from the table.
请擦掉桌子上的灰尘。
idiom

a weight on your shoulders

沉重的负担或责任，造成压力
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
独自管理公司是 **他肩上的重担**。
phrasal-verb

set up

建立或创建一个组织、系统或结构
Meaning
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
Example
They **set up** a new political party to challenge the ruling government.
他们建立了一个新的政党，以挑战执政政府。
idiom

to make a blunder

犯一个非常大的或愚蠢的错误
Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company **made a blunder** by ignoring customer feedback.
公司因为忽视客户反馈而犯了一个大错误。
phrasal-verb

sync up on

与某人协调细节或计划
Meaning
to coordinate with someone about details or plans
Example
Let's **sync up on** the project timeline this afternoon.
我们今天下午就项目时间表进行同步。
phrasal-verb

work toward peace

为实现国家间的和谐与稳定而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve harmony and stability among nations
Example
International leaders continue to **work toward peace** in conflict zones.
国际领导人继续在冲突地区为和平而努力。
idiom

to be on the up and up

诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
to be honest and trustworthy
Example
I trust her completely because I know she’s always **on the up and up**.
我完全信任她，因为我知道她总是**诚实和值得信赖**。
idiom

go bananas

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
The crowd **went bananas** when their team scored.
当他们的队伍得分时，观众**变得疯狂**。
phrasal-verb

burst out crying

突然大声哭泣
Meaning
to suddenly start crying loudly
Example
The child **burst out crying** when his toy broke.
当孩子的玩具坏了时，**他突然大声哭了**。
idiom

make a breakthrough

做出重要发现或成就
Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She **made a breakthrough** in her research that could change the field.
她在她的研究中**取得了突破**，这可能会改变这个领域。
idiom

strong password

一个难以被他人猜到的密码，通常结合字母、数字和符号
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
为了更好的安全性，始终使用至少包含八个字符的**强密码**。
phrasal-verb

finish off

完成某事的最后部分
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
我们只需要在提交报告之前完成演示文稿的幻灯片。
phrasal-verb

draw up a budget

为一个时期准备或计划一个财务大纲
Meaning
to prepare or plan a financial outline for a period
Example
The finance team will **draw up a budget** for the next fiscal year.
财务团队将为下一个财政年度制定预算。

you can’t judge a book by its cover

idiom

As I see it

根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
在我看来，我们需要尝试不同的策略。
idiom

at odds with

与某人或某事不一致或冲突
Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are **at odds with** the company policy.
他的观点与公司的政策**不一致**。
phrasal-verb

break out of insecurity

摆脱自我怀疑和缺乏自信
Meaning
to free yourself from self-doubt and lack of confidence
Example
She finally **broke out of insecurity** and started speaking publicly.
她终于摆脱了不安，开始公开演讲。
idiom

let one's hair down

放松并自由享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to **let our hair down**.
项目结束后，我们都出去**放松一下**。
idiom

have a vivid imagination

能够想出有趣和不寻常的想法
Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
孩子们经常有 **生动的想象力**。
phrasal-verb

ring out

发出响亮的声音，尤其是铃声或警报声
Meaning
to make a loud sound, especially of bells or alarms
Example
Church bells **rang out** across the city.
教堂的钟声 **响起** 遍布城市。
phrasal-verb

cheer yourself up

做些事情让自己感觉更开心
Meaning
to do something to feel happier
Example
I bought some flowers to **cheer myself up** after a long week.
我买了一些花来**让自己开心**，度过漫长的一周。
idiom

To have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
她有一颗金子般的心，总是帮助有需要的人。
phrasal-verb

blast out

放音乐非常响亮
Meaning
to play music very loudly
Example
The neighbors were **blasting out** heavy metal all night.
邻居整晚都在播放重金属音乐。
phrasal-verb

fall apart

碎裂；完全失败
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fail completely
Example
Their marriage **fell apart** after years of arguments.
他们的婚姻在多年争吵后**崩溃**了。
phrasal-verb

call out energy waste

当能源被不小心使用时，指出这一点
Meaning
to point out when energy is being used carelessly
Example
Teammates **call out energy waste** whenever lights stay on overnight.
队友们每当灯光整夜开着时就会指出能源浪费
idiom

wise up

意识到或了解某事
Meaning
to become aware or informed about something
Example
It’s time to **wise up** and start saving money.
是时候醒悟并开始存钱了。
idiom

dress down

严厉地责骂某人
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
教练因防守不力而严厉地责骂了球队。
idiom

a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

挑战和困难让人变得更强大，更有经验。
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
记住，**平静的海洋从未造就过一个熟练的水手** — 你会从困难时光中学习。
phrasal-verb

build empathy with

培养对来自不同文化的人的理解与同情
Meaning
to develop understanding and compassion toward people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help students **build empathy with** others.
文化交流项目帮助学生与他人**建立同理心**
phrasal-verb

speak about

谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
他将在研讨会上讨论有效的沟通。
phrasal-verb

throw back

归还某物；提醒某人过去的事情
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
海洋的气味 **把他带回** 到他的童年记忆中。
idiom

slip one's mind

不小心忘记了某事
Meaning
to forget something accidentally
Example
Sorry, it completely **slipped my mind** to call you.
对不起，我完全忘记给你打电话了。
phrasal-verb

rise above hurt

克服情感伤痛，不让它控制你
Meaning
to move past emotional pain and not let it control you
Example
She learned to **rise above hurt** and forgive others.
她学会了克服情感伤痛并原谅他人。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
idiom

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
他倾向于在帮助他人时 **公开展示自己的情感**。
idiom

get to the root of the problem

发现问题的根本原因
Meaning
to discover the main cause of a problem
Example
We need to **get to the root of the problem** before we can fix it.
我们需要在解决问题之前**找到问题的根本原因**。
idiom

to break out in a cold sweat

突然变得非常紧张或害怕
Meaning
to suddenly become very nervous or afraid
Example
I **broke out in a cold sweat** before giving my first public speech.
我在首次公众演讲前突然感到害怕发冷。
phrasal-verb

raise concern about

对某个问题表示担忧或怀疑
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
活动家们**提出了关于**河流污染程度的关注。
phrasal-verb

smooth out

使情感或问题变得不那么粗糙或强烈
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
时间将会**平缓**你现在感受到的痛苦。
phrasal-verb

back something up to

创建数据副本并将其存储在另一个地方
Meaning
to make a copy of data and store it in another place
Example
You should **back your files up to** an external hard drive regularly.
你应该**定期将文件备份到**外部硬盘。
idiom

give someone a dose of their own medicine

以同样糟糕的方式对待某人，就像他们对待别人一样
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
他对每个人都很粗鲁，所以我**给了他一剂自己的药**。
phrasal-verb

copy from

不诚实地获取他人的工作或答案
Meaning
to take someone else’s work or answers dishonestly
Example
He got caught trying to **copy from** his friend during the test.
他在考试时试图从他的朋友那里抄袭，结果被抓住了。
phrasal-verb

play along with

假装同意或配合某事
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
许多人只是假装同意热门话题，以保持在网上的相关性
idiom

give someone the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否诚实，也选择信任他
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
这次我会给他疑点利益。
phrasal-verb

open up to peace

让自己感受到内心的平静
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel inner calmness
Example
Through meditation, I’ve learned to **open up to peace**.
通过冥想，我学会了如何**开放自己，感受平静**。
phrasal-verb

introduce yourself

在第一次见面时告诉某人你的名字和细节
Meaning
to tell someone your name and details when meeting for the first time
Example
It’s courteous to **introduce yourself** before joining a group.
在加入小组之前，介绍自己是礼貌的。
phrasal-verb

stay focused on

继续关注某个重要的事情，而不分心
Meaning
to continue giving attention to something important without getting distracted
Example
To achieve good grades, you must **stay focused on** your studies.
为了取得好成绩，你必须**保持专注于**你的学习。
idiom

lose your nerve

失去做某事的勇气
Meaning
to become too frightened to do something
Example
I was going to ask her out, but I **lost my nerve**.
我本打算约她出去，但我失去了勇气。
phrasal-verb

show around

带领某人参观一个地方
Meaning
to give someone a guided tour of a place
Example
I will **show around** our office to the new interns.
我将带领新实习生参观我们的办公室。
idiom

all in the same boat

处于相同的情况或面临相同的挑战
Meaning
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
Example
We're all **in the same boat**, so let's work together to solve this problem.
我们都**在同一条船上**，所以让我们一起合作解决这个问题。
phrasal-verb

flare with joy

突然感到或表现出极大的幸福
Meaning
to suddenly feel or show great happiness
Example
His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.
当他再次看到他的家人时，他的脸上充满了喜悦。
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

march to the beat of your own drum

独立行事，遵循自己的想法
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
她不在乎潮流; 她**按照自己的节奏前进**。
phrasal-verb

slip by

不小心错过或忽略某事
Meaning
to miss or overlook something accidentally
Example
A few errors **slipped by** during the proofreading.
在校对过程中，一些错误被忽略了。
idiom

lead generation

将陌生人吸引并转化为潜在客户的过程
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
我们正在通过免费的网络研讨会专注于**潜在客户生成**。
idiom

get something off your chest

谈论让你担心的事情
Meaning
to talk about something that has been worrying you
Example
I needed to **get it off my chest**, so I finally told her the truth.
我需要**把它从心里说出来**，所以我终于告诉了她真相。
phrasal-verb

step out of fear

克服恐惧并勇敢地行动
Meaning
to overcome fear and act with courage
Example
He **stepped out of fear** and started his own business.
他克服了恐惧并开始了自己的生意。
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

quote chapter and verse

准确或详细地引用某事
Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
她能准确地引用莎士比亚的句子。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
idiom

have a sense of self-worth

相信你有价值并值得尊重
Meaning
to believe that you are valuable and deserve respect
Example
It's important to **have a sense of self-worth** to succeed in life.
在生活中取得成功，拥有自我价值感很重要。
phrasal-verb

bring nations together

为了共同的目标或原因将国家团结在一起
Meaning
to unite countries for a common purpose or cause
Example
International sports events help **bring nations together** in harmony.
国际体育赛事有助于将各国团结在一起。
phrasal-verb

check in after

在某事发生后与某人跟进
Meaning
to follow up with someone once something has happened
Example
Please **check in after** the appointment so I know how it went.
请在预约后跟进，以便我知道它是如何进行的
idiom

beyond one’s grasp

太难理解或实现
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
量子物理学现在对我来说**难以理解**。
phrasal-verb

log in for

为了做某事而登录在线系统
Meaning
to access an online system in order to do something
Example
Everyone **logs in for** the robotics demo ten minutes early.
每个人在机器人展示前十分钟登录。
phrasal-verb

show admiration for

表达赞同与尊重
Meaning
to express approval and respect
Example
He openly **showed admiration for** her courage.
他公开地**表示了对**她的勇气的钦佩。
phrasal-verb

belong to

是某个群体或地方的成员或与之相连
Meaning
to be a member of or connected to a group or place
Example
I feel I **belong to** both my home country and the culture I live in now.
我觉得我同时属于我的祖国和我现在生活的文化。
phrasal-verb

hurry up

做事更快
Meaning
to do something faster
Example
You need to **hurry up** if you want to catch the train.
如果你想赶上火车，你得**快点**。
idiom

Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
idiom

sift out

从混合物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from a mix
Example
We need to **sift out** duplicate entries in the list.
我们需要 **sift out** 列表中的重复条目。
idiom

hand in glove

紧密和谐地一起工作
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
这两个合作伙伴一起**携手并进**，为了实现他们的目标。
phrasal-verb

come up for

安排讨论或决定; 被考虑
Meaning
to be scheduled for discussion or decision; to be considered
Example
The new proposal will **come up for** review next week.
新的提案将在下周进行审查。
phrasal-verb

step beyond limits

超越你认为可能的范围
Meaning
to go past what you thought was possible
Example
To grow, you need to **step beyond limits** and challenge yourself.
为了成长，你需要**超越极限**，挑战自己。
phrasal-verb

light up for

当看到某人或某物时，变得明显开心或兴奋
Meaning
to become visibly happy or excited when seeing someone or something
Example
Her eyes **lit up for** her little son as he ran to her.
她的眼睛 **为她的小儿子亮了起来**，当他跑向她时。
idiom

smoke and mirrors

旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
公司的承诺只是空话。
phrasal-verb

open doors for

为连接或合作创造机会或可能性
Meaning
to create opportunities or possibilities for connection or collaboration
Example
Joining community events can **open doors for** meaningful relationships.
加入社区活动可以为**有意义的关系打开大门**。
phrasal-verb

stop over

在长途旅行中暂时停留在某个地方
Meaning
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
Example
We’ll **stop over** in Dubai for one night before heading to Paris.
我们将在迪拜停留一晚，然后前往巴黎。
phrasal-verb

adhere to

严格遵守规则、法律或信仰
Meaning
to follow or obey a rule, law, or belief strictly
Example
All organizations must **adhere to** government policies.
所有组织必须遵守政府政策。
phrasal-verb

keep ahead of

保持领先或比别人更快取得进展
Meaning
to stay in front or make progress faster than others
Example
We need to **keep ahead of** the schedule to avoid stress later.
我们需要**保持领先**于时间表，以避免稍后的压力。
phrasal-verb

hang out

与某人社交地度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with someone socially
Example
Let’s **hang out** after work and grab some coffee.
下班后我们一起度过时间，喝点咖啡。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

call upon

正式请求某人做某事
Meaning
to formally ask someone to do something
Example
The president **called upon** all citizens to work for peace.
总统号召所有公民为和平工作。
idiom

catch a bug

在系统中找到问题或缺陷
Meaning
to find a problem or defect in a system
Example
The developer was able to **catch a bug** in the system before it went live.
开发人员在系统上线之前成功**发现了一个错误**。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

split personality

一个人有两个非常不同的性格面
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
他有一个**分裂的个性**—有时友善，有时残忍。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
phrasal-verb

follow along

跟上或理解正在说或展示的内容
Meaning
to keep up with or understand what is being said or shown
Example
The audience **followed along** as the journalist described the events.
观众**跟着**记者描述事件的进展。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
phrasal-verb

scale down to

减少大小或容量以适应较小的需求
Meaning
to reduce the size or capacity to fit a smaller need
Example
The company had to **scale down to** a smaller data center to cut costs.
公司不得不缩小到一个较小的数据中心以削减成本。
phrasal-verb

link economies through

通过贸易或投资连接不同的经济体
Meaning
to connect different economies via trade or investment
Example
The new corridor will **link economies through** improved infrastructure.
新走廊将通过改善的基础设施连接经济体。
idiom

full of the joys of spring

非常快乐和充满活力
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
她度假后充满了春天的喜悦。
phrasal-verb

win over voters

说服人们支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
候选人试图通过改革承诺**赢得选民**的支持。
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
phrasal-verb

log on to

通过输入凭据访问网站或在线平台
Meaning
to access a website or online platform by entering credentials
Example
Students must **log on to** the portal before the class starts.
学生们必须在上课前**log on to**门户网站。