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idiom

When there’s a will, there’s a way

只要有决心，就能找到实现目标的方法。
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
“有志者事竟成”，他通过完成比赛证明了这一点。
phrasal-verb

send back

退还购买的物品以获得退款或更换
Meaning
to return a purchased item for a refund or replacement
Example
I had to **send back** the shirt because it didn’t fit.
我不得不**退还**那件衬衫，因为它不合身。
idiom

snowed under

有太多工作要做
Meaning
to have too much work to do
Example
I'm **snowed under** with assignments this week.
这周我被任务压得喘不过气来。
phrasal-verb

stay beside

在有需要的人身边保持身体或情感上的接近
Meaning
to remain physically or emotionally close to someone in need
Example
She **stayed beside** her mother through her illness.
她在母亲生病期间一直陪伴在身边
phrasal-verb

get together

与家人或朋友社交性地见面
Meaning
to meet with family or friends socially
Example
Our whole family **gets together** every New Year’s Eve.
我们全家每年除夕都**聚在一起**。
idiom

go under

失去意识，通常在手术期间
Meaning
to lose consciousness, usually during surgery
Example
He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.
他在手术前感到紧张。
idiom

same old story

令人厌烦的老一套
Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the **same old story** every time we meet.
每次我们见面，都是老一套。
idiom

pull at heartstrings

在观众中引起强烈的情感，通常是同情或悲伤
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
慈善机构的广告真的**触动了心弦**。
phrasal-verb

open through

通过经历另一种文化的经验来获得理解
Meaning
to access understanding by going through experiences of another culture
Example
You can **open through** empathy to truly understand cultural values.
你可以通过**open through**同理心来真正理解文化价值。
idiom

split decision

一种意见分歧的决定
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
委员会对提案作出了分歧决定。
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**。
idiom

big brother

一个哥哥或一个表现得具有保护性的人
Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a **big brother** to everyone in the neighborhood.
马克对邻里里的每个人都像**大哥哥**一样。
phrasal-verb

bounce back after

迅速从失败或挫折中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from failure or setback quickly
Example
He managed to **bounce back after** losing his job.
他失去工作后成功迅速恢复了过来。
idiom

bark up the wrong tree

做出错误的假设
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我拿了你的钱包，你**做出了错误的假设**。
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。
phrasal-verb

spark up

开始一些愉快或生动的事情，如微笑或对话
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
他一看到她就**sparked up**了微笑。
idiom

tell tales

闲聊或泄露秘密，通常是为了让某人陷入困境
Meaning
to gossip or reveal secrets, often to get someone in trouble
Example
Stop **telling tales** about your coworkers.
停止**谈论八卦**关于你的同事。
phrasal-verb

summarize takeaways for

为个人或团队总结关键课程
Meaning
to recap key lessons for a person or group
Example
I **summarize takeaways for** the team in a two-minute voice note.
我在两分钟的语音备忘录中总结了团队的收获
idiom

kick up your heels

通过跳舞或庆祝来享受自己
Meaning
to enjoy yourself by dancing or celebrating
Example
Everyone was ready to **kick up their heels** at the reunion.
每个人都准备在聚会上尽情享受。
idiom

Don’t give up

继续努力，不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
你已经走了这么远，现在不要放弃！
phrasal-verb

count down from

从某个特定点开始倒数
Meaning
to recite numbers backward starting from a specific point
Example
The teacher had us **count down from** twenty to practice timing.
老师让我们从二十开始倒数来练习时间。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
phrasal-verb

beat yourself up

过度责备自己
Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要为一个错误过度责备自己。
phrasal-verb

move beyond anger

放下怨恨，专注于和解
Meaning
to let go of resentment and focus on reconciliation
Example
She learned to **move beyond anger** and rebuild trust.
她学会了 **超越愤怒**，重建信任。
idiom

A watched pot never boils

当你等待某事时，时间感觉更长。
Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; **a watched pot never boils**.
不要一直看着钟；**被盯着的壶永远不会开**。
phrasal-verb

balance against

将一个因素与另一个进行比较以保持平衡
Meaning
to compare one factor with another to maintain equilibrium
Example
The government must **balance** public spending **against** revenue collection.
政府必须平衡公共支出与收入收集之间。
phrasal-verb

advocate for

公开支持一个事业或个人
Meaning
to publicly support a cause or person
Example
Students **advocate for** safer campuses at the town hall.
学生们在市政厅提倡更安全的校园。
idiom

ground control

管理情况的权威或人们
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
在这个项目中，Sarah 是控制中心。
phrasal-verb

pick up where you left off

从你停止的地方继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something from the point you stopped
Example
Let’s **pick up where we left off** last week.
让我们**从上周停下的地方继续**。
idiom

stand by someone

保持忠诚或支持
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
真正的朋友在困难时期彼此支持。
phrasal-verb

move into

开始在一个新的角色或领域工作
Meaning
to start working in a new role or area
Example
She recently **moved into** a senior management position.
她最近 **调入** 高级管理职位。
phrasal-verb

tie together

将不同的想法或组织结合成一个努力
Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
他们的愿景帮助**结合**多个非政府组织的努力。
idiom

Give the shirt off your back

尽一切所能去帮助某人
Meaning
to give everything you can to help someone
Example
She would **give the shirt off her back** if it meant helping her friends.
如果能帮助她的朋友，她会**脱下背上的衬衫**。
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

track down

经过搜索后找到某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone after a search
Example
We finally **tracked down** the missing invoice.
我们终于**找到了**丢失的发票。
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

ease down

变得不那么强烈或情绪化；逐渐放松
Meaning
to become less intense or emotional; to relax gradually
Example
After the stressful week, things started to **ease down**.
在压力大的这一周后，事情开始逐渐放松。
phrasal-verb

keep up morale

保持团队精神和积极的能量
Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
教练在球队失利后努力**保持士气**。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
phrasal-verb

reel in

吸引或带来某物，特别是投资或利润
Meaning
to attract or bring in something, especially investment or profit
Example
The new tax incentives helped **reel in** foreign capital.
新的税收激励帮助吸引外资。
phrasal-verb

hold talks with

与某人进行正式的讨论或谈判
Meaning
to have formal discussions or negotiations with someone
Example
The foreign ministers agreed to **hold talks with** neighboring countries.
外交部长同意与邻国**举行谈判**。
phrasal-verb

botch up

做工作做得很差或很马虎
Meaning
to do a job badly or carelessly
Example
He completely **botched up** the report.
他把报告完全搞砸了。
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

all smiles

非常开心和愉快
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
听到赞美后，他笑容满面。
phrasal-verb

phase in greener tech

逐步引入环保技术
Meaning
to introduce environmentally friendly technology gradually
Example
Factories **phase in greener tech** so upgrades don’t disrupt output.
工厂**逐步引入环保技术**，以确保升级不会干扰生产。
phrasal-verb

go against

反对或不同意某人或某事
Meaning
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
Example
It takes courage to **go against** popular opinion.
需要勇气去**反对**流行的观点。
phrasal-verb

cool down after

在锻炼或努力后轻松放松
Meaning
to gently relax following exercise or effort
Example
Always **cool down after** intense matches to avoid injury.
总是**冷却下来后**在激烈的比赛后避免受伤。
phrasal-verb

reach for excellence

旨在某事上成为最优秀的
Meaning
to aim to be the best at something
Example
True professionals always **reach for excellence** in their work.
真正的专业人士总是努力在他们的工作中追求卓越。
idiom

fun and games

愉快的活动；顽皮的行为
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
组织一场大型活动时，这可不是全是**玩乐和游戏**。
idiom

hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赢得有价值的东西
Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He **hit the jackpot** when his startup got acquired for millions.
当他的初创公司被以数百万收购时，他真是中大奖了。
idiom

on shaky ground

在不确定或不稳定的情况下
Meaning
in an uncertain or unstable situation
Example
His business is **on shaky ground** after the market crash.
他的生意在市场崩溃后**岌岌可危**。
idiom

draw in

吸引某人的兴趣
Meaning
to attract someone’s interest
Example
The bold headline **drew in** readers right away.
大胆的标题立刻**吸引**了读者。
phrasal-verb

let down your guard

放下防备
Meaning
to stop being defensive and allow yourself to feel or connect
Example
When you **let down your guard**, you allow others to truly know you.
当你放下防备时，你允许别人真正了解你。
phrasal-verb

lean on each other

依赖队友的帮助或支持
Meaning
to rely on teammates for help or support
Example
In challenging projects, we often **lean on each other** for motivation.
在具有挑战性的项目中，我们经常互相依赖以获取动力。
idiom

born poor, die rich

从贫穷开始，但通过努力工作变得富有
Meaning
to start life poor but become rich through hard work
Example
He’s the kind of man who wants to **born poor, die rich**.
他是那种想要**从贫穷出生，死时富有**的人。
phrasal-verb

bring out

揭示或强调某种特质或观点
Meaning
to reveal or emphasize a quality or idea
Example
Her words **brought out** the importance of teamwork.
她的话**突显**了团队合作的重要性。
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

dwell upon

过度思考或谈论过去发生的令人不快的事情
Meaning
to think or talk too much about something unpleasant that happened in the past
Example
She tends to **dwell upon** her past mistakes instead of moving on.
她倾向于**沉湎于**自己过去的错误，而不是继续前进
phrasal-verb

open the lines of communication

在一段沉默之后重新开始交谈
Meaning
to start talking again after a period of silence
Example
She wanted to **open the lines of communication** with her best friend again.
她想再次与她最好的朋友**打开沟通渠道**。
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

lost for words

哑口无言，因惊讶或震惊而无法说话
Meaning
unable to speak because of surprise or shock
Example
I was **lost for words** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我无言以对。
phrasal-verb

stand united against

作为一个团体共同反对某事
Meaning
to collectively oppose something as one group
Example
Countries **stand united against** global terrorism.
各国团结一致反对全球恐怖主义。
phrasal-verb

fess up

承认或坦白一些尴尬或错误的事情
Meaning
to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong
Example
It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.
是时候**承认**并讲述发生了什么事。
phrasal-verb

break limits

超越通常可能或预期的事物
Meaning
to go beyond what is normally possible or expected
Example
He **broke limits** by achieving what no one else dared to try.
他通过实现别人不敢尝试的事情，突破了极限。
phrasal-verb

look out for each other

互相照顾并支持对方
Meaning
to take care of and support one another
Example
In a strong team, members always **look out for each other**.
在一个强大的团队中，成员们总是互相照顾并支持对方。
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
idiom

short circuit

导致突然故障；突然中断过程
Meaning
to cause a sudden failure; to interrupt a process abruptly
Example
A small mistake **short-circuited** the entire project.
一个小错误让整个项目短路了。
phrasal-verb

split up tasks

在小组中分配工作
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
我们来**分配任务**，让每个人都知道该做什么。
idiom

hand in

将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
请在周五早上前交上作业。
idiom

cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
phrasal-verb

chime in

通过添加意见或评论来加入对话
Meaning
to join a conversation by adding your opinion or comment
Example
Feel free to **chime in** if you have anything to add.
如果你有任何要补充的内容，请随时**加入**。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
phrasal-verb

stand together for

为了支持共同的事业而联合
Meaning
to unite in support of a common cause
Example
Nations **stand together for** climate action.
各国站在一起支持气候行动。
phrasal-verb

lay risks out

清楚地呈现潜在问题
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
产品负责人在我们批准新功能之前列出风险
idiom

shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
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

shut down

关闭计算机或系统
Meaning
to turn off a computer or system
Example
Make sure to **shut down** your computer before leaving.
在离开之前，确保**关闭**您的计算机。
idiom

light up someone’s day

让某人开心
Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words **lighted up my day**.
你的友善话语照亮了我的一天。
phrasal-verb

find out

发现信息
Meaning
to discover information
Example
I need to **find out** what time the meeting starts.
我需要**找出**会议开始的时间。
idiom

to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
idiom

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
phrasal-verb

shake off fear

摆脱恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to get rid of fear or anxiety
Example
He tried to **shake off fear** before entering the stage.
他试图在上台前摆脱恐惧。
idiom

spin-off

一个从另一个现有的产品或节目产生的产品或节目
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.
成功的电视节目导致了一个以相同角色为主角的**衍生节目**。
phrasal-verb

use sparingly

将某物以小或有限的数量使用
Meaning
to use something in small or limited amounts
Example
Please **use** the office supplies **sparingly** until the next order arrives.
请在下个订单到达之前节约使用办公室用品。
idiom

be all smiles

看起来非常开心和愉快
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后，她面带笑容。
phrasal-verb

talk yourself into

说服自己做某事
Meaning
to persuade yourself to do something
Example
She finally **talked herself into** applying for the scholarship.
她终于说服自己申请奖学金。
idiom

a Eureka moment

突然的发现或顿悟时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden discovery or realization
Example
He had **a Eureka moment** when he solved the equation.
他在解决方程时经历了**尤里卡时刻**。
idiom

backpropagation

一种用于神经网络的学习算法，通过调整网络中的权重来最小化错误
Meaning
a learning algorithm used in neural networks to minimize error by adjusting weights through the network
Example
The **backpropagation** algorithm helps in optimizing the neural network's performance.
反向传播算法有助于优化神经网络的性能。
idiom

a shot in the arm

给人鼓励或能量的东西
Meaning
something that gives encouragement or energy
Example
The new funding was **a real shot in the arm** for the project.
新的资金对项目来说是**真正的强心针**。
idiom

as easy as ABC

非常容易做或理解
Meaning
very easy to do or understand
Example
For him, solving math problems is **as easy as ABC**.
对他来说，解决数学问题非常容易。
phrasal-verb

give up

停止做某事，通常是坏习惯
Meaning
to stop doing something, often a bad habit
Example
He finally **gave up** smoking after ten years.
他最终在十年后戒烟了。
idiom

When there’s life, there’s hope

只要有生命，就有希望。
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
不要放弃—只要有生命，就有希望。
phrasal-verb

run behind schedule

迟到或延迟完成某事
Meaning
to be late or delayed in finishing something
Example
The construction team is **running behind schedule** because of heavy rain.
由于大雨，建筑团队**落后于进度**。
idiom

start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
phrasal-verb

get wrong

误解或做出错误的判断
Meaning
to misunderstand or make an incorrect judgment
Example
You **got it wrong**—that wasn’t what I meant.
你理解错了，那不是我想表达的意思。
phrasal-verb

shine a light on

揭示信息让人们注意到它
Meaning
to reveal information so people notice it
Example
Podcasts **shine a light on** local heroes balancing community work and study.
播客**shine a light on**当地的英雄，他们在平衡社区工作和学习。
phrasal-verb

check back on progress

检查自上次更新以来工作进展到何种程度
Meaning
to review how far work has moved since the last update
Example
Project leads **check back on progress** every Thursday morning.
项目负责人每周四早上**检查进展**。
phrasal-verb

get over

从令人不安或困难的事情中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from something upsetting or difficult
Example
It took him a long time to **get over** his fears.
他花了很长时间才克服他的恐惧。
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

aim for

努力实现特定目标
Meaning
to try to achieve a particular goal
Example
You should **aim for** continuous improvement in your work.
你应该**致力于**你工作的持续改进。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
phrasal-verb

draw up plans

准备详细的战略或文件
Meaning
to prepare detailed strategies or documents
Example
Experts **drew up plans** for cross-border trade cooperation.
专家们为跨境贸易合作**制定了计划**。
idiom

True friends stab you in the front

真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
她不怕告诉我真相，因为**true friends stab you in the front**。
idiom

to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
phrasal-verb

take up a new habit

开始定期做某事作为一种习惯或例行公事
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to **take up a new habit** of reading before bed.
她决定**养成一个新习惯**，就是睡前读书。
phrasal-verb

reach out within

与组织内部的人进行协作联系
Meaning
to connect with people inside an organization for collaboration
Example
Leaders need to **reach out within** to build trust among teams.
领导者需要 **reach out within** 以在团队之间建立信任。
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
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。
phrasal-verb

bring in on

将某人纳入讨论或项目中
Meaning
to include someone in a discussion or project
Example
Let’s **bring John in on** this design review meeting.
让我们**把约翰带入**这个设计审查会议。
idiom

come to terms with

在经过一些谈判后达成协议或接受一种情况
Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
这花了一些时间，但最终我们**接受了**新政策。
idiom

behind the eight ball

处于困难的位置或处于不利地位
Meaning
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Example
Without proper funding, the project is **behind the eight ball**.
没有适当的资金，项目处于**困难的境地**。
phrasal-verb

pump into

在某物中投资大量资金
Meaning
to invest a large amount of money in something
Example
They **pumped into** the real estate sector during the boom years.
他们在房地产行业 **投入了资金**，在经济繁荣时期。
idiom

the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
phrasal-verb

drive up demand

增加对某物的需求或欲望
Meaning
to increase the desire or need for something
Example
The marketing efforts **drove up** demand for the company’s products.
市场营销努力提高了公司产品的需求。
phrasal-verb

throw out

丢弃不再需要的东西; 丢弃
Meaning
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
Example
We should **throw out** all the old newspapers.
我们应该**扔掉**所有的旧报纸。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
idiom

zero-day vulnerability

软件中的安全漏洞，黑客在供应商有机会修复之前就加以利用
Meaning
A security flaw in software that is exploited by hackers before the vendor has a chance to fix it
Example
The **zero-day vulnerability** was exploited by hackers to steal sensitive data.
黑客利用**零日漏洞**窃取了敏感数据。
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**。
phrasal-verb

get out

离开; 从车上下来
Meaning
to leave or exit a place or vehicle
Example
He quickly **got out** of the taxi and ran inside.
他迅速从出租车里出来并跑了进去。
phrasal-verb

follow through on plans

完成已承诺或已计划的行动
Meaning
to complete actions that were promised or scheduled
Example
She **follows through on plans** even when the workload spikes.
她即使在工作负荷增加时也会跟进计划。