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phrasal-verb

wind down spending

逐步减少或停止支出
Meaning
to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
Example
The finance department aims to **wind down spending** as the fiscal year ends.
财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。
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

Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
phrasal-verb

look within yourself

审视你的思想和感受，以找到答案或动力
Meaning
to examine your thoughts and feelings to find answers or motivation
Example
You need to **look within yourself** to find true happiness.
你需要**从内心寻找自己**，以找到真正的幸福。
idiom

Speaking personally

表达个人的观点或意见
Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
个人来说，我不会冒这个风险。
idiom

cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
idiom

in good faith

怀着诚意; 真诚地
Meaning
with honest intentions; sincerely
Example
They acted **in good faith** when signing the agreement.
他们在签署协议时**出于诚意**。
phrasal-verb

set things straight with

澄清或解决误解
Meaning
to clarify or resolve a misunderstanding
Example
He met her to **set things straight with** her after the confusion.
他在混乱之后去见她，想要澄清事情。
idiom

troll someone

故意在网上激怒或惹恼某人
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
有些用户只是为了好玩而喜欢**喷**别人。
idiom

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
idiom

jump the shark

当某事物的质量或受欢迎程度开始下降时
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
这个节目在第五季之后**跳过了鲨鱼**。
phrasal-verb

learn through experience

通过反思过去的经验来改进
Meaning
to improve by reflecting on what has happened before
Example
We **learn through experience** when forecasts miss the mark.
当预测不准确时，我们通过经验来学习。
idiom

Ask a million questions

非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
孩子们常常问**一百万个问题**关于一切。
idiom

put your faith in the hands of

把某事交给别人去信任
Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
她决定把自己的信任**交到**她律师的手中，以处理案件。
idiom

put someone in their place

让某人知道他们并不像他们认为的那样重要
Meaning
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
Example
She **put him in his place** when he tried to act superior.
当他试图表现得很优越时，她把他放回了原位。
phrasal-verb

rise with kindness

以同情和共情克服负面情绪
Meaning
to overcome negativity with compassion and empathy
Example
Always try to **rise with kindness** even when people hurt you.
即使在人们伤害你时，也要始终尽力**以善意崛起**。
idiom

make a vow

做出一个认真的承诺或誓言
Meaning
to make a serious promise or pledge
Example
They **made a vow** to stay together forever.
他们发誓永远在一起。
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**。
phrasal-verb

make after

追赶或追踪某人
Meaning
to chase or pursue someone
Example
The police **made after** the suspect immediately.
警察立即追赶了嫌疑人。
idiom

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
phrasal-verb

give over

停止做某事；把控制权交给某人
Meaning
to stop doing something; to hand control to someone
Example
He finally **gave over** his duties to his assistant.
他最终将他的职责交给了他的助手。
idiom

to take a turn for the worse

病情恶化或健康下降
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的病情昨晚**恶化了**。
idiom

Put your thinking cap on

开始认真思考某事
Meaning
To start thinking carefully about something
Example
It’s time to **put your thinking cap on** for the quiz.
该为测验**认真动脑**了。
phrasal-verb

cheer someone for

通过赞美或鼓励某人来表达欣赏
Meaning
to show appreciation by praising or encouraging someone
Example
They **cheered him for** his volunteer work at the shelter.
他们因他的志愿者工作在收容所中为他加油。
idiom

keep your head in the game

保持精神集中并保持动力
Meaning
to stay mentally focused and motivated
Example
Even when things get tough, **keep your head in the game**.
即使事情变得困难，**保持专注在比赛中**。
idiom

Don’t give up hope

继续相信事情会变得更好。
Meaning
Keep believing that things will get better.
Example
**Don’t give up hope**, miracles can happen any time.
不要放弃希望，奇迹随时可能发生。
phrasal-verb

grow through pain

通过情感困难学习或变得更强
Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.
我们常常**通过痛苦成长**，而不是通过舒适。
idiom

nod in agreement

通过点头表示同意
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
当计划被解释时，每个人都点头表示同意。
idiom

trickle-down economics

一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down economics**未能为贫困者提供实质性利益。
phrasal-verb

warm up for

在活动之前准备身体或心理
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
运动员在**热身**十分钟后开始练习。
idiom

make amends

做某事以表示你感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry
Example
He tried to **make amends** by helping her with her work.
他试图通过帮她工作来**弥补**。
phrasal-verb

look beyond yourself

考虑他人的感受或需求，而不是只关注自己
Meaning
to consider others’ feelings or needs instead of focusing only on yourself
Example
Real emotional growth comes when you **look beyond yourself**.
当你超越自己时，真正的情感成长就会发生。
idiom

trust someone with your life

wánquán xiāng xìn yī gè rén
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
Wǒ huì xiāng xìn tā yòng wǒ de shēng mìng.
idiom

put words in someone’s mouth

将话塞进某人口中
Meaning
to say someone said something they did not
Example
Don’t **put words in my mouth**—I never said that!
别把话塞进我嘴里——我从来没说过那话！
idiom

to have second thoughts

重新考虑一个决定
Meaning
to reconsider a decision
Example
I’m **having second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我对移居国外有了**第二次想法**。
idiom

call on

请某人发言或做某事
Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
如果你举手，老师会叫你发言。
idiom

A snapshot of

对某事的简要概述或摘要
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
报告提供了我们公司业绩的简要概述。
phrasal-verb

tune into cravings

关注身体的需求
Meaning
to pay attention to what your body is asking for
Example
I **tune into cravings** so I notice when stress makes me want extra sweets.
我关注身体的需求，所以我注意到当压力让我想要更多甜点时。
phrasal-verb

train through setbacks

即使在困难后仍然继续练习
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
运动员通过调整他们的例行程序来**通过挫折训练**。
phrasal-verb

keep calm

保持冷静，不生气或不烦恼
Meaning
to stay relaxed and not get angry or upset
Example
He tried to **keep calm** when everyone else was panicking.
当其他人都在恐慌时，他尽力保持冷静。
phrasal-verb

look up information on

搜索关于某事的具体细节或数据
Meaning
to search for specific details or data about something
Example
You can **look up information on** the topic online.
你可以在网上查找关于这个话题的信息。
phrasal-verb

dip into savings

使用你已经存的钱
Meaning
to use money that you had saved
Example
We had to **dip into our savings** to cover medical expenses.
我们不得不**动用我们的储蓄**来支付医疗费用。
idiom

plans are up in the air

计划不确定或尚未决定
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
我们的旅行计划仍然是**悬而未决**。
phrasal-verb

agree upon

就某事达成共识或决定
Meaning
to reach a shared understanding or decision on something
Example
Both nations **agreed upon** a trade policy that benefits their people.
两国**就**一项对人民有利的贸易政策达成一致。
phrasal-verb

push through

尽管有困难仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
He managed to **push through** the hard times and achieve his dream.
他克服了困难实现了自己的梦想。
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
idiom

get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
phrasal-verb

hold the door

为某人保持门开作为一种礼貌的举动
Meaning
to keep the door open for someone as a polite gesture
Example
He always **holds the door** for others when entering a building.
他总是在进入建筑时为他人开门。
idiom

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
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

take a chill pill

冷静下来或放松；不要过度反应
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, **take a chill pill**! It’s not that serious.
嘿，**冷静点吧**！没那么严重。
idiom

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

拥有的东西比冒险失去它去争取更好的东西要好。
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
我决定保留我已经收到的工作邀请，因为**一鸟在手胜过两鸟在林**。
phrasal-verb

take in stride

冷静地接受并处理困难的事情
Meaning
to accept and deal with something difficult calmly
Example
He learned to **take challenges in stride** instead of stressing out.
他学会了**冷静地应对挑战**而不是感到压力
idiom

hold down

将某物保持在低水平
Meaning
to keep something at a low level
Example
It’s tough to **hold down** rent costs in this city.
在这个城市，控制租金成本非常困难。
phrasal-verb

cool down

在剧烈活动后进行轻微运动以放松肌肉
Meaning
to do light exercise after heavy activity to relax muscles
Example
You should **cool down** after your workout to avoid stiffness.
你应该在锻炼后做轻微运动，以避免僵硬。
idiom

As cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和放松。
Meaning
Very calm and relaxed.
Example
Even in stressful situations, she stays **as cool as a cucumber**.
即使在紧张的情况下，她也能保持镇定自若。
idiom

open one's heart

真诚地表达感受或情感
Meaning
to express feelings or emotions honestly
Example
She finally decided to **open her heart** and share her feelings.
她终于决定**敞开心扉**，分享她的感受。
idiom

take aback

使某人突然感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude behavior.
我被他的粗鲁行为吓到了。
phrasal-verb

reach for

尝试实现某些困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to try to achieve something difficult or ambitious
Example
Always **reach for** excellence in your education.
永远在你的教育中追求卓越。
idiom

at the cutting edge

在一个领域中的最先进位置
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
实验室处于**医学研究的最前沿**。
idiom

hangover cure

一种治疗饮酒过量后效应的疗法
Meaning
a remedy for the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
Example
He swears by coffee as the best **hangover cure**.
他发誓咖啡是最好的**解酒良方**。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
phrasal-verb

come back

回来
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
When will you **come back** from London?
你什么时候从伦敦回来?
idiom

climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置，通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始，从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
idiom

Band together

为了共同的目标而团结起来。
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
工人们团结起来要求更高的工资。
idiom

off the top of one's head

未经仔细思考或核对就说出某事
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
我想，大概有五个选项。
phrasal-verb

embrace with

热情而愿意地接受某事
Meaning
to accept something enthusiastically and willingly
Example
He quickly **embraced with** the new culture and made many friends.
他迅速接受了新文化并交了许多朋友。
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**。
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。
idiom

in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it **in a nutshell**, we need more funding.
简单来说，我们需要更多资金。
idiom

talk around

通过讨论说服某人
Meaning
to persuade someone by discussion
Example
We finally **talked her around** to joining the team.
我们终于**说服了她**加入团队。
idiom

hit the trail

开始旅行或开始冒险
Meaning
to start traveling or begin an adventure
Example
We’ll **hit the trail** early in the morning.
我们将早晨开始旅行。
phrasal-verb

open emotionally to

允许情感脆弱并向某人表达真实的感受
Meaning
to allow emotional vulnerability and express real feelings to someone
Example
It’s hard for him to **open emotionally to** others after being hurt.
他很难在受伤后**在情感上向别人开放**。
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

Cover a lot of ground

处理大量的信息或材料
Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
这次讲座在一个小时内涵盖了许多内容。
idiom

give away

无意中捐赠或揭露某物
Meaning
to donate or to reveal something unintentionally
Example
They plan to **give away** the extra supplies to the shelter.
他们计划将多余的物资捐赠给收容所。
phrasal-verb

shut someone down

阻止某人说话或表达自己
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves
Example
He tried to **shut her down** whenever she disagreed.
每当她不同意时，他总是试图**让她闭嘴**。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
phrasal-verb

rise through

通过努力和决心在某事上取得进展或成功
Meaning
to progress or succeed in something through effort and determination
Example
She managed to **rise through** hard work and self-belief.
她通过努力工作和自信成功地**rise through**。
phrasal-verb

look beyond stereotypes

避免基于一般假设来判断他人
Meaning
to avoid judging others based on general assumptions
Example
To understand people better, we must **look beyond stereotypes**.
要更好地理解人们，我们必须**超越刻板印象**。
idiom

head off to

前往特定地点
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
我们应该在中午前前往场地。
phrasal-verb

step up investment

增加投入到项目或企业中的资金量
Meaning
to increase the amount of money put into projects or businesses
Example
Foreign companies are expected to **step up investment** in renewable energy.
预计外国公司将在可再生能源领域增加投资。
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

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。
idiom

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
phrasal-verb

step up with

在需要时提供领导或资源
Meaning
to provide leadership or resources when needed
Example
She **steps up with** clear goals whenever the team feels stuck.
每当团队感到困惑时，她总是 step up with 清晰的目标。
idiom

Money talks

金钱有巨大的影响力和权力。
Meaning
Money has great influence and power.
Example
He got the deal because **money talks**.
他因为钱能说话而得到交易。
idiom

to be on cloud nine

极度高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.
她在听到关于晋升的好消息后，**云端九**了。
phrasal-verb

open communication with

建立一个诚实透明的思想和情感交换
Meaning
to establish an honest and transparent exchange of thoughts and feelings
Example
Couples should **open communication with** each other to avoid misunderstandings.
情侣们应该**开启沟通与**彼此，以避免误解。
phrasal-verb

help up

在跌倒后帮助某人站起来
Meaning
to assist someone in standing after a fall
Example
He quickly **helped up** the old man who had tripped.
他迅速帮助跌倒的老人站起来。
idiom

at the crossroads

面临一个决定或选择
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
我现在正处于职业生涯的十字路口。
idiom

daydream about

在清醒时幻想愉快的事情
Meaning
to imagine pleasant things while awake
Example
He often **daydreams about** living on a tropical island.
他常常幻想住在热带岛屿上。
phrasal-verb

sort out finances

整理并修复你的财务状况
Meaning
to organize and fix your financial situation
Example
He needs to **sort out his finances** before applying for a loan.
他需要整理好自己的财务状况，然后再申请贷款。
idiom

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
idiom

hand over

将控制或所有权交给别人
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
她将在签署合同后交出钥匙。
phrasal-verb

look out over

从上方或远处看到某物
Meaning
to have a view of something from above or a distance
Example
Our room **looks out over** the beautiful lake.
我们的房间**俯瞰**美丽的湖泊。
phrasal-verb

show off to

在别人面前炫耀以给他们留下深刻印象
Meaning
to boast in front of someone to impress them
Example
He was **showing off to** his classmates about his new phone.
他在同学面前炫耀他的手机。
idiom

hit the dance floor

开始跳舞，尤其是在派对上
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
让我们上舞池并展示我们的舞蹈！
idiom

circle of friends

一群你与之友好的人的群体
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
她有一个来自大学的大家**朋友圈**
phrasal-verb

get back up

在摔倒或失败后恢复
Meaning
to recover after falling or failing
Example
When life knocks you down, **get back up** and try again.
当生活击倒你时，**get back up** 并重新尝试。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with thanks

正式接受某物并感谢赠予者
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
我们对合作伙伴的捐赠表示感谢。
phrasal-verb

build understanding between

在群体或国家之间建立相互尊重和知识
Meaning
to create mutual respect and knowledge among groups or nations
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **build understanding between** countries.
文化交流项目帮助在国家之间建立理解。
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。
phrasal-verb

get over with

结束一些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to finish something unpleasant
Example
Let’s **get this injection over with** quickly.
让我们**快速完成这个注射**。
idiom

strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
idiom

forgive and forget

停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
让我们原谅并忘记，然后继续前进。
B1 idiom

all ears

非常专心地听
Meaning
Listening very attentively
Example
When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears.
当老师开始解释这个概念时，学生们都非常专心地听着。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
phrasal-verb

make amends for

做点什么表示你为伤害某人而感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry for hurting someone
Example
She tried to **make amends for** her mistake.
她试图为自己的错误**弥补**。
phrasal-verb

look on the bright side of things

专注于某种情况的积极方面
Meaning
to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
Example
Try to **look on the bright side of things** when things go wrong.
当事情出错时，尝试**从事情的积极方面看**。
idiom

bide your time

耐心等待合适的时机
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right moment
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在行动之前**耐心等待合适的时机**。
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
phrasal-verb

carry through with

尽管有困难，仍然成功完成某事
Meaning
to complete something successfully despite difficulties
Example
She managed to **carry through with** her plan even when everyone doubted her.
她成功地完成了她的计划，尽管每个人都怀疑她。
idiom

feel the heat

yùdòng yāo qiú huò pīpíng
Meaning
to experience pressure or criticism
Example
The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.
Zhíyuán zài xiāoshòu xiàjiàng hòu kāishǐ **gǎnshòu rèliè**.
phrasal-verb

weigh up

在做出决定之前考虑利弊
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
董事会必须在裁减更多工作之前考虑风险。
phrasal-verb

back off emotionally

停止过于激进或卷入争论
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
他决定情感上后退，以避免更多冲突。
phrasal-verb

step down

辞去重要职位; 离开办公室
Meaning
to resign from an important position; to leave office
Example
The president decided to **step down** after public protests.
总统在公共抗议后决定辞职。
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

stay ahead in class

在课堂上表现得更好或比别人更先进
Meaning
to perform better or be more advanced than others in the class
Example
He studies extra hours to **stay ahead in class**.
他额外学习时间以 **在课堂上保持领先**。
idiom

sort through

通过分开所需和不需要的物品进行组织
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
今天下午我们整理调查问卷的回复。