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idiom

war of words

争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
两位政治家在电视上展开了一场**唇枪舌战**。
phrasal-verb

wake up politically

意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
许多年轻人开始政治觉醒。
phrasal-verb

bring up against

与某人面对问题或困难
Meaning
to confront someone with a problem or difficulty
Example
He was suddenly **brought up against** a serious obstacle.
他突然遇到了一个严重的障碍。
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

throw a wrench in the works

制造一个阻止进展的问题
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
最后一分钟的设计更改**扔了一把扳手进工作中**。
idiom

count your blessings

为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激
Meaning
be grateful for the good things in your life
Example
Instead of complaining, **count your blessings**.
不要抱怨，**数算你的祝福**。
idiom

a kind heart

一个慷慨而关心他人的人
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
她的**善良的心**使她深受大家喜爱。
idiom

upload your brain

将一个人的思想、知识或意识以数字方式转移或存储
Meaning
to transfer or store one’s thoughts, knowledge, or consciousness digitally
Example
One day we might be able to **upload our brain** into the cloud.
有一天我们可能能够将我们的脑袋**上传到云端**
phrasal-verb

protect against downturns

采取措施避免经济衰退期间的负面影响
Meaning
to take measures to avoid negative effects during economic decline
Example
Diversifying investments can **protect against downturns** in the economy.
投资多样化可以 **保护免受衰退影响**。
idiom

on the sly

秘密地; 以狡猾的方式
Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
他**秘密地**见到她，没告诉任何人。
phrasal-verb

let go of resentment

放下怨恨
Meaning
to release negative feelings toward someone
Example
He decided to **let go of resentment** and move on with his life.
他决定放下怨恨并继续他的生活。
idiom

sliding into DMs

在社交媒体上向某人发送私人消息，通常是调情
Meaning
to send a private message to someone on social media, often flirtatiously
Example
He started **sliding into her DMs** after seeing her post.
看到她的帖子后，他开始给她发私信。
idiom

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知，我认为你做得对。
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。
idiom

Batten down the hatches

为困难或危险的情况做好准备。
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
我们最好做好准备；风暴来了。
phrasal-verb

set in

当像雨或寒冷这样的不愉快的事情开始并且似乎可能会继续下去时
Meaning
when something unpleasant like rain or cold begins and seems likely to continue
Example
The cold season has **set in**, and we need to wear warm clothes.
寒冷的季节已经**set in**，我们需要穿上暖和的衣服。
idiom

burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。
phrasal-verb

get across your message

清楚地传达一个想法，让别人理解它
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
A good speaker can get across their message effectively.
一个好的演讲者可以有效地传达他们的信息。
idiom

rise to the occasion

在困难的情况下表现得很好
Meaning
to perform well in a difficult situation
Example
He really **rose to the occasion** during the crisis.
他在危机中真的**迎难而上**。
idiom

give it your all

尽全力或用尽全部精力
Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
如果你尽全力，不论结果如何，你都会为自己感到自豪。
phrasal-verb

tear up at

因情感而流泪
Meaning
to get tears in your eyes due to emotion
Example
He **teared up at** the touching moment in the movie.
他在电影的感人时刻**流泪了**。
idiom

divide and conquer

通过引起他人之间的分歧来获得控制
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
独裁者使用了**分而治之**战略来维持权力。
phrasal-verb

throw down

用力扔掉某物；挑战某人
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
他**扔下**了手套，生气地走了出去。
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

check back in with

与某人重新联系以提供或获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect with someone to give or get an update
Example
I'll **check back in with** you after the leadership roundtable.
我将在领导力圆桌会议后与你联系。
phrasal-verb

bring into play

使用或引入某物以影响某种情况
Meaning
to use or introduce something to influence a situation
Example
The president **brought into play** his connections to win the election.
总统**运用了**他的关系来赢得选举。
idiom

buy into

接受或支持一个想法或计划
Meaning
to accept or support an idea or plan
Example
The team quickly **bought into** the new workflow.
团队迅速**接受了**新的工作流程。
phrasal-verb

align with

同意或支持他人的目标或原则
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
许多国家**与**全球减少碳排放的努力保持一致。
phrasal-verb

speak up against

公开反对某事
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
许多年轻人在他们的社区中公开反对不公正。
idiom

change of heart

对某事或某人感受的变化
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
他改变了主意，决定留下。
idiom

train a model

使用数据训练一个人工智能模型，以进行预测或做出决策
Meaning
to teach an AI model using data to make predictions or decisions
Example
We need to **train a model** on the new dataset before running predictions.
我们需要在新数据集上**训练一个模型**，然后再进行预测。
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

blow over

变得不那么严重，并最终没有造成重大损害而结束
Meaning
to become less serious and eventually end without major harm
Example
Most small arguments **blow over** with time.
大多数小争论随着时间的推移自我化解。
idiom

reach for the stars

追求一些非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
She always tells her students to **reach for the stars** and never give up.
她总是告诉她的学生们，**追求星星**，永不放弃。
phrasal-verb

add up to

形成总金额；在财务上有意义
Meaning
to result in a total amount; to make sense financially
Example
All these small expenses **add up to** a large amount by the end of the month.
所有这些小费用到月末会**加起来**成为一笔大钱。
phrasal-verb

hold fast to

坚定地坚持某个信仰或价值观
Meaning
to remain firmly committed to a belief or value
Example
She **holds fast to** transparency even under pressure.
即使在压力下，她依然坚持透明度。
idiom

As old as the hills

非常古老或古老
Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
那个传说像山丘一样古老。
idiom

go head to head

直接竞争或互相对抗
Meaning
to directly compete or confront each other
Example
The two negotiators went **head to head** over the contract terms.
两名谈判代表就合同条款进行了**面对面**的较量。
idiom

a masterpiece in the making

具有成为杰出的巨大潜力的事物
Meaning
something that has great potential to become exceptional
Example
Her new sculpture is **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的新雕塑是**一个正在酝酿的杰作**。
idiom

let on

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal something secret unintentionally
Example
Don’t **let on** that you know about the plan.
不要 **让别人知道** 你知道计划的事情。
idiom

go easy on someone

对某人温和或耐心
Meaning
to be gentle or patient with someone
Example
Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.
对他温柔一点；他最近经历了很多事情。
phrasal-verb

coach daily standups

指导简短的每日签到会议
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
领导们**coach daily standups**，以确保更新简洁且有帮助。
idiom

fly off the handle

以非常生气的方式反应，毫不思考
Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.
当有人刮擦他的汽车时，他**飞出手柄**。
idiom

double down on

增加对某事的努力或承诺
Meaning
to increase effort or commitment toward something
Example
After the setback, they **doubled down on** their training routine.
在挫折之后，他们加倍努力训练计划。
phrasal-verb

break out in a rash

突然发展皮肤病
Meaning
to suddenly develop a skin condition
Example
She **broke out in a rash** after eating seafood.
她在吃海鲜后突然长出了皮疹。
idiom

An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
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

clamp down on corruption

采取严格的反腐败措施
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
Example
The new government promised to **clamp down on corruption** across all departments.
新政府承诺在所有部门采取严格的反腐败措施。
phrasal-verb

back off from

停止参与某个情境；从对抗中撤退
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
他决定在争论变得更糟之前退出。
phrasal-verb

cheer forward

鼓励某人以信心或希望继续前进
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue with confidence or hope
Example
Let’s **cheer forward** our team even if they’re losing!
即使他们输了，我们也要鼓励我们的队伍继续前进！
idiom

not lose heart

不要失去信心或勇气
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
不要失去信心；成功需要时间
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
idiom

wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。
idiom

bored to death

极度无聊
Meaning
extremely bored
Example
I was **bored to death** during the long lecture.
我在长时间的讲座中感到极度无聊。
phrasal-verb

open up markets

使贸易或商业机会可用；消除贸易障碍
Meaning
to make trade or business opportunities available; to remove barriers to trade
Example
The trade agreement helped **open up markets** for local exporters.
贸易协议帮助当地出口商打开了市场。
phrasal-verb

share experiences with

与他人分享或交换故事和传统
Meaning
to tell or exchange stories and traditions with others
Example
He loves to **share experiences with** people from different backgrounds.
他喜欢**与来自不同背景的人分享经验**。
idiom

lean over

向前或向下弯曲
Meaning
to bend your body forward or downward
Example
Please don’t **lean over** the railing during the show.
请不要在表演期间弯腰靠在栏杆上。
idiom

time warp

一种时间似乎停止或以不同的方式移动的情况
Meaning
a situation where time seems to stop or move differently
Example
That old town feels like it’s stuck in a **time warp**.
那座老镇感觉就像被困在一个**时间扭曲**中
phrasal-verb

take off financially

在金钱方面迅速增长或成功
Meaning
to start growing or succeeding quickly in terms of money
Example
Their online business really **took off financially** after the pandemic.
他们的在线业务在疫情后财务上确实取得了飞速发展。
idiom

full swing

在活动或兴奋的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
当我们到达时，派对正如火如荼。
idiom

blow one’s own trumpet

自夸; 吹嘘自己的成就
Meaning
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
Example
He loves to **blow his own trumpet** whenever he achieves something.
每当他取得某些成就时，他都喜欢**自夸**。
idiom

take the road less traveled

做一些不同寻常的事情
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
他通过选择冒险运动的职业，**走了人迹较少的道路**。
idiom

feeling low

感到沮丧或不开心
Meaning
feeling depressed or unhappy
Example
I’ve been **feeling low** lately due to stress.
最近因为压力我感到很沮丧。
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

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
idiom

you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

老年人很难学习新事物或改变习惯
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
我父亲拒绝使用智能手机——**你无法教老狗新把戏**。
phrasal-verb

work through pain

一步一步地处理情感痛苦，直到你康复
Meaning
to deal with emotional pain step by step until you heal
Example
He is still trying to **work through pain** after the breakup.
他在分手后仍在努力克服情感痛苦。
idiom

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
phrasal-verb

work jointly with

与其他方一起执行任务
Meaning
to perform a task together with another party
Example
Our firm will **work jointly with** the local government on the development plan.
我们的公司将与当地政府共同工作，制定发展计划。
phrasal-verb

tune into yourself

意识到自己的感受和需求
Meaning
to become aware of your feelings and needs
Example
He started meditating to **tune into himself** and find clarity.
他开始冥想，以便**调频到自己**，并找到清晰的思路。
phrasal-verb

cheat on

对你的伴侣不忠
Meaning
to be unfaithful to your partner
Example
She found out that her boyfriend had **cheated on** her.
她发现她的男朋友对她不忠。
phrasal-verb

work out a deal

成功达成协议
Meaning
to successfully negotiate an agreement
Example
The two nations finally **worked out a deal** after months of negotiation.
两国在几个月的谈判后最终达成了协议。
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

in a bad mood

心情不好
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
她心情不好，因为她没睡好。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
idiom

Lay down arms

停止战斗并投降
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
在长期冲突后，双方决定**放下武器**并进行谈判。
idiom

a blank canvas

可以自由发展的一个人或情况
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
开始一个新项目就像与**一张空白画布**一起工作。
phrasal-verb

build up reserves

增加为未来使用而储存的资源
Meaning
to increase saved or stored resources for future use
Example
The central bank is working to **build up reserves** of foreign currency.
中央银行正在努力增加外汇储备。
phrasal-verb

drop a line to

给某人发一条简短的消息
Meaning
to send a short message to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a line to** me when you arrive.
到达时别忘了发一条简短的消息给我。
phrasal-verb

freak about

因某事变得非常焦虑或烦躁
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
她因为即将到来的面试而非常焦虑。
phrasal-verb

ride through

在困难时期保持情感上的坚强
Meaning
to stay emotionally strong during a difficult period
Example
She managed to **ride through** the hard times with patience.
她凭借耐心度过了艰难的时光。
idiom

stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
phrasal-verb

lay the groundwork for

为未来重要的事情准备基础
Meaning
to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future
Example
She’s **laying the groundwork for** her next career move.
她正在为她的下一个职业发展**奠定基础**。
idiom

wired differently

以独特或非常规的方式思考或表现
Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often **wired differently**.
伟大的创新者常常思考不同。
phrasal-verb

stay disciplined

保持自我控制和一致的学习习惯
Meaning
to maintain self-control and consistent study habits
Example
To achieve great results, students must **stay disciplined** throughout the semester.
为了取得好成绩，学生必须在整个学期里保持 **自律**。
idiom

blind date

两个从未见过面的人之间的浪漫约会
Meaning
a romantic meeting between two people who have never met before
Example
She met her boyfriend on a **blind date**.
她是在一次相亲中遇到她的男朋友的。
idiom

pair up with

与某人一起工作或共同参与
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
请与一个伙伴配对进行实验。
idiom

a foot in the door

有一个小的机会开始在公司或行业工作
Meaning
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or industry
Example
An internship is a great way to get **a foot in the door**.
实习是一个获得**工作机会**的好方式。
phrasal-verb

carry around

随时带着某物
Meaning
to have something with you all the time
Example
He always **carries around** a notebook to jot down ideas.
他总是带着一本笔记本来记录想法。
phrasal-verb

zone yourself in

深度专注于某事以忘记压力
Meaning
to focus deeply on something to forget stress
Example
I **zone myself in** on painting to relax my mind.
我专注于绘画来放松我的思维。
idiom

party pooper

破坏他人乐趣的人
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
不要做扫兴者，加入欢乐吧！
phrasal-verb

top off with

通过添加最后的点缀来完成某事
Meaning
to finish something by adding a final touch
Example
We always **top off with** fresh herbs before serving the soup.
我们总是在上菜前用新鲜的香草做最后的点缀。
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take pride in

对自己做的事情感到自豪
Meaning
to feel good about something you have done
Example
You should **take pride in** your achievements.
你应该为自己的成就感到自豪。
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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

Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后，他跨越了鲁比孔河，全心投入自己的创业梦想。
idiom

Go all out

尽全力使用所有精力和资源去实现某事。
Meaning
To use all your energy and resources to achieve something.
Example
They **went all out** to make the event a success.
他们尽全力让活动取得成功。
phrasal-verb

reflect on yourself

仔细思考自己的行为、思想和情感
Meaning
to think carefully about your actions, thoughts, and emotions
Example
Journaling allows you to **reflect on yourself** and grow.
写日记让你能够**反思自己**并成长。
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It rings a bell

某事听起来很熟悉
Meaning
something sounds familiar
Example
That name **rings a bell**, but I can’t remember where I heard it.
那个名字听起来很熟悉，但我记不得我在哪里听到的。
idiom

man’s best friend

一个常用来形容狗的短语，象征忠诚和友谊。
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
人们常说狗是人类最好的朋友。
phrasal-verb

open up emotionally

允许他人看到你的感受或情感状态
Meaning
to allow others to see your feelings or emotional state
Example
He started to **open up emotionally** after therapy.
他在治疗后开始**情感上开放**。
idiom

wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
idiom

pat on the back

为某人做得好而赞扬或祝贺
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
你应得一个**拍打背部**，因为你付出了努力。
phrasal-verb

participate in festivals

加入社区的文化庆典和活动
Meaning
to join cultural celebrations and events of a community
Example
Foreigners love to **participate in festivals** that show the local culture.
外国人喜欢**参加节日庆典**，展示当地文化。
phrasal-verb

show through

透过某物可见；部分可见
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
她的红色衬衫**透过**白色连衣裙可见。
phrasal-verb

line questions up

将问题准备成一个有组织的列表
Meaning
to prepare queries in an organized list
Example
I **line questions up** before our weekly check-in with leadership.
我在每周的领导会议之前，**line questions up**。
phrasal-verb

rise above pain

克服情感伤痛并继续成长
Meaning
to overcome emotional hurt and continue to grow
Example
He managed to **rise above pain** and start a new life.
他成功地克服了伤痛并开始了新生活。
phrasal-verb

keep up with studies

保持与他人相同的学术进展水平
Meaning
to stay at the same level as others in your academic progress
Example
It's important to **keep up with studies** to avoid falling behind in class.
保持**与学习同步**，以免在课堂中落后。
idiom

my bad

一种随意承认小错误的方式
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
哦，我忘了带你的书 — 我的错！
phrasal-verb

cut back on spending

减少支出
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent on something
Example
To control inflation, the government decided to **cut back on spending**.
为了控制通货膨胀，政府决定减少支出。
phrasal-verb

drop down

下降或降到较低的水平
Meaning
to fall or descend to a lower level
Example
The temperature will **drop down** to five degrees tonight.
温度今晚将**下降**到五度。
phrasal-verb

take up meditation

开始练习冥想
Meaning
to start practicing meditation
Example
I recently **took up meditation** to reduce stress and feel more peaceful.
我最近开始练习冥想以减轻压力并感到更加平静。
phrasal-verb

lift your spirits

使自己或别人感到更快乐或更积极
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier or more positive
Example
A walk in the park can really **lift your spirits**.
在公园散步真的可以提升心情。
idiom

under the microscope

被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
新政策正被分析师**在显微镜下**审查。
idiom

to draw the line

设定可接受的界限
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We need to **draw the line** between inspiration and plagiarism.
我们需要在灵感和剽窃之间**划定界限**。
idiom

new lease of life

给某人或某物一个新的开始或新的能量
Meaning
to give someone or something a fresh start or new energy
Example
The renovation of the old building has given it a **new lease of life**.
这座老建筑的翻新赋予了它**新的生命力**。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
idiom

hold over

将某事推迟到稍后时间
Meaning
to postpone something to a later time
Example
They had to **hold over** the vote until next week.
他们不得不将投票推迟到下周。
phrasal-verb

apply learning to

将你所学的用于新的情况
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
你应该**将你的学习应用到**现实生活中的情况。
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serve up

提供或提供食物或一顿饭
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
奶奶**端上**了美味的午餐。