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phrasal-verb

wind off from

从压力中放松自己；在工作或紧张之后平静下来
Meaning
to relax or detach yourself from stress; to calm down after work or tension
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind off from** all the pressure by listening to soft music.
在漫长的一天之后，我喜欢通过听轻音乐来放松所有压力。
idiom

wave the white flag

投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
经过长时间的辩论，他终于**放弃了**。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

work under

在压力下工作
Meaning
to operate or perform duties while facing stress or conditions
Example
She can **work under** extreme pressure and still deliver quality results.
她可以在极大压力下工作，并且仍然交付高质量的结果。
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
idiom

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
idiom

walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
phrasal-verb

wait around

在等某件事时待在某个地方什么都不做
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
我不得不等了几个小时，会议才开始。
phrasal-verb

work up to

逐渐为困难的事情做好准备
Meaning
to gradually prepare for something difficult
Example
She’s **working up to** asking for a promotion.
她正在为要求晋升做准备。
idiom

white as snow

纯洁和无辜。
Meaning
Pure and innocent.
Example
Her intentions were **white as snow**.
她的意图是**如雪般纯洁**的。
idiom

Wishful thinking

相信某事是因为你希望它是真的，而不是因为它现实。
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
相信你会中彩票只是wishful thinking。
phrasal-verb

walk away from

离开一段关系或情况，而不是面对它
Meaning
to leave a relationship or situation instead of confronting it
Example
Sometimes it’s better to **walk away from** toxic friendships.
有时，最好远离有毒的友谊。
phrasal-verb

work through challenges

处理问题并克服它们，同时继续取得进展
Meaning
to deal with and overcome problems while continuing progress
Example
The creative team managed to **work through challenges** and meet the deadline.
创意团队成功克服挑战，并按时完成了任务。
idiom

where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——你可以做到！
phrasal-verb

work out for

成功地结束对某人
Meaning
to end successfully for someone
Example
I hope everything **works out for** you in your new job.
我希望一切顺利进行，你的新工作一切顺利。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

worth one's salt

在某个领域内有能力或值得尊重
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
任何 **值一文的工程师** 都能解决这个问题。
phrasal-verb

weigh against

在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
在回答之前，我想要 **比较** 所有提出的论点。
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

warm up

为活动准备身体或思维
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
我们先**热身**，然后开始排练。
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

With friends like that, who needs enemies?

一个人的行为或举止让他们比敌人还要糟糕。
Meaning
A person’s actions or behavior make them worse than an enemy.
Example
He betrayed me again, **with friends like that, who needs enemies?**
他又背叛了我，**Wīth fùrénz lái kè dāt, hū nǐdz énìmíz?**
phrasal-verb

work through emotions

随着时间处理和应对情绪
Meaning
to process and deal with emotions over time
Example
It took her months to **work through** her grief.
她花了几个月才克服她的悲伤。
phrasal-verb

work on

花时间改进或开发某些东西
Meaning
to spend time improving or developing something
Example
Our team is **working on** an advanced AI model.
我们的团队正在开发一个先进的AI模型。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
phrasal-verb

work through stress

应对压力并逐渐克服
Meaning
to deal with and gradually overcome stress
Example
Meditation helps me **work through stress** effectively.
冥想帮助我有效地处理压力。
idiom

walk tall

自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
在成功后你有充分的理由**昂首阔步**。
idiom

wild goose chase

一项无用或绝望的追求
Meaning
a useless or hopeless pursuit
Example
Looking for that document was a **wild goose chase**.
寻找那个文件简直是一个**无用的追逐**。
phrasal-verb

write in about

就某事通过书面方式联系一个组织
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
如果您有想法，请在周五之前写信给我们。
idiom

window shopping

在商店里看东西而不买
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
我们昨天去了商场进行 **橱窗购物**。
phrasal-verb

work on weaknesses

努力改进你缺乏的领域
Meaning
to make efforts to improve the areas where you are lacking
Example
He is trying to **work on his weaknesses** to become more confident.
他正在努力**改进自己的弱点**，以变得更加自信。
phrasal-verb

warm up emotionally

开始感到足够舒适，能够分享自己的情感
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
分手后，他花了一些时间才开始感到能够分享情感。
phrasal-verb

work toward improvement

努力变得更好或取得进步
Meaning
to make efforts to become better or achieve progress
Example
Everyone in the team is **working toward improvement** this quarter.
团队中的每个人都在本季度朝着改善努力。
idiom

word gets around

新闻或流言在人们之间传播
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
小心—**消息在这个办公室里很快就传播开了**。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
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。
idiom

wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。
phrasal-verb

warm up to gratitude

逐渐变得更加感激或感谢
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
他在意识到自己有多少支持后，**逐渐感激起来**。
phrasal-verb

walk away

平静地离开某个情况或地方; 走路离开
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
她没说一句话就离开了。
phrasal-verb

work out to

计算或得出某个金额
Meaning
to calculate or come to a certain amount
Example
The total cost **works out to** about $200.
总费用约为200美元。
phrasal-verb

work against the clock

在截止日期之前尽力完成某事
Meaning
to try to finish something before a deadline
Example
We’re **working against the clock** to submit the proposal today.
我们**与时间赛跑**，今天提交提案。
phrasal-verb

work around obstacles

尽管有困难，仍找到完成任务的替代方法
Meaning
to find alternative ways to complete a task despite difficulties
Example
The team managed to **work around obstacles** to meet the deadline.
团队设法绕过障碍，按时完成了任务。
phrasal-verb

wrap the day up

完成任务并结束工作日
Meaning
to finish tasks and close out the workday
Example
I **wrap the day up** by reviewing tomorrow's top three priorities.
我**wrap the day up**通过检查明天的三大优先事项
idiom

weakest link

系统或小组中最脆弱的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
人为错误常常是网络安全中的**最薄弱环节**。
idiom

work up

逐渐建立勇气、精力或食欲
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
我花了一些时间才能鼓起勇气去提问。
idiom

walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
idiom

wear the crown

处于领导或权力的位置
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
要穿上**wear the crown**并处理所有的责任并不容易。
phrasal-verb

work out on paper

在行动之前，详细规划或计算某些事情
Meaning
to plan or calculate something in detail before action
Example
They **worked out on paper** the logistics of the export plan.
他们**在纸上工作**了出口计划的物流。
idiom

wind up

最终陷入某种特定情境
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
如果忽视警告信号，你可能会**最终**陷入麻烦。
idiom

weather the storm

度过困难的局面
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
我们的公司在危机中成功度过了风暴。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
phrasal-verb

win out

在困难或反对之后最终成功
Meaning
to finally succeed after difficulties or opposition
Example
Despite strong resistance, the reformers **won out** in the end.
尽管有强烈的抵抗，改革者最终**获胜**。
phrasal-verb

wrap up the project

完成或完成某事
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
我们需要在本周末之前完成项目。
phrasal-verb

work out

通过讨论或努力找到解决方案或达成协议
Meaning
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
Example
They managed to **work out** their differences after the meeting.
他们在会议后解决了他们的分歧。
idiom

warp speed

非常高的速度；极快的进展
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
该项目现在正在以速战速决的速度推进。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
idiom

wipe the slate clean

忘掉过去的错误，重新开始
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
让我们忘掉过去的错误，重新开始吧
phrasal-verb

write out

写出完整的内容
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
请在考试纸上清晰地写出你的答案。
phrasal-verb

work from

根据一个来源或参考来创作
Meaning
to base your creation on a source or reference
Example
She **worked from** a photograph to paint the portrait.
她**从**一张照片开始画肖像。
idiom

when one door closes, another opens

当一个机会失去时，另一个机会出现
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
不要因拒绝而沮丧——当一扇门关闭时，另一扇门打开。
idiom

work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
phrasal-verb

work toward goals

为实现目标而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
公司中的每个人都在朝着相同的愿景努力。
idiom

work like a dog

非常努力工作而不休息
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
她为了养活孩子像狗一样工作。
phrasal-verb

work out of

在……工作
Meaning
to be based or operate from a specific place
Example
He **works out of** our Singapore office.
他在我们新加坡的办公室工作。
phrasal-verb

work out regularly

经常锻炼以保持健康和强壮
Meaning
to exercise frequently to stay fit and healthy
Example
She **works out regularly** to keep her body strong and mind fresh.
她定期锻炼，保持身体强壮，头脑清晰。
phrasal-verb

wish away

希望不愉快的事情消失或永远不发生
Meaning
to hope something unpleasant would disappear or never happen
Example
You can't just **wish away** your mistakes.
你不能仅仅**希望**你的错误消失。
phrasal-verb

work towards improvement

为取得进展或更好的结果而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve progress or better results
Example
We must continuously **work towards improvement** in our processes.
我们必须不断地为我们的流程改进努力工作。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
phrasal-verb

walk along

沿着某物走一段距离
Meaning
to move on foot beside something for some distance
Example
**Walk along** the river until you reach the bridge.
沿着河流走，直到你到达桥。
phrasal-verb

work past

克服情感障碍或记忆
Meaning
to overcome an emotional obstacle or memory
Example
He’s still trying to **work past** his anxiety.
他仍在努力克服他的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

watch over

小心地保护或照看某人
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.
祖父母充满爱心地照看他们的孙子孙女。
idiom

wrap your head around

理解或领会困难的事情
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
我花了一些时间才**理解**新软件。
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。
idiom

walk a fine line

在两个艰难的选择或对立的方面之间保持平衡
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
这位外交官不得不在诚实和机智之间**走钢丝**。
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

wind yourself up

让自己紧张或不安; 变得紧张或担心
Meaning
to make yourself nervous or upset; to become tense or worried
Example
Try not to **wind yourself up** before the meeting; everything will be fine.
在会议之前尽量不要**风自己起来**; 一切都会好的。
idiom

warm up to

逐渐变得更适应与某人或某事
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
她慢慢适应了新的日程。
phrasal-verb

work against

反对某人或某事
Meaning
to act in opposition to someone or something
Example
The new policy may **work against** small businesses.
新政策可能会**对抗**小企业。
phrasal-verb

wish for

希望某事发生
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
我总是希望我的生活中充满和平与幸福。
phrasal-verb

work toward equality

为实现公平和机会平等而努力
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve fairness and equal opportunities
Example
International organizations continue to **work toward equality** for all genders.
国际组织继续为所有性别的平等而努力。
phrasal-verb

work through feelings

耐心处理情感以便理解它们
Meaning
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
Example
Therapists help clients **work through feelings** after setbacks.
治疗师帮助客户在挫折后处理情感。
phrasal-verb

work out differences

在各方之间找到解决方案或妥协
Meaning
to find a solution or compromise to disagreements between parties
Example
The two nations tried to **work out differences** through dialogue.
两个国家通过对话尝试解决分歧。
phrasal-verb

wait on

在采取行动之前等待某事发生；依赖于
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
我们正在等待结果，然后再做决定。
idiom

write off

把某事当作不重要或不值得考虑
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
不要**放弃**他的想法；它可能真的有效。
idiom

warm the cockles of one's heart

使某人感到快乐或感激
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
她体贴的礼物真的温暖了我的心窝。
phrasal-verb

work toward harmony

努力维持国家间的和平与理解
Meaning
to make efforts to maintain peace and understanding among nations
Example
The regional alliance continues to **work toward harmony** in the area.
地区联盟继续在该地区努力促进和谐。
phrasal-verb

work through

处理并解决困难的情感或经历
Meaning
to deal with and resolve difficult emotions or experiences
Example
He’s trying to **work through** his grief after the loss.
他正在尝试在失落后处理自己的悲伤。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
idiom

well-oiled machine

顺畅高效运作的事物
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
我们的工程团队像一台良好润滑的机器一样运行。
phrasal-verb

wind yourself down

在忙碌或紧张之后放松
Meaning
to relax after being busy or stressed
Example
After a long day, I like to **wind myself down** with some calming music.
经过长时间的一天，我喜欢通过一些轻松的音乐来**wind myself down**。
phrasal-verb

wake early

早晨早起; 提前开始一天
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
我尝试每天早晨**早起**，以享受宁静并规划我的一天。
phrasal-verb

withdraw into

情感上撤退并避免社交或情感联系
Meaning
to retreat emotionally and avoid social or emotional contact
Example
He **withdrew into** himself after the breakup.
在分手后，他**退缩**自己。
phrasal-verb

work over

仔细地审查或修改某事
Meaning
to review or revise something carefully
Example
We need to **work over** the report before submission.
我们需要在提交之前仔细地审查报告。
idiom

write down

在纸上记录信息
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
请**写下**维修请求编号。
phrasal-verb

work toward understanding

努力去理解并看到对方的观点
Meaning
to make an effort to empathize and see another person’s perspective
Example
Both sides should **work toward understanding** rather than arguing.
双方应努力理解对方，而不是争论。
phrasal-verb

win over

说服某人支持你或你的想法
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over** the undecided voters.
候选人试图争取那些未决定的选民。
idiom

word of honor

一个真诚且正直的承诺
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
我给你我的**荣誉之言**，我会在那里。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
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

weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
phrasal-verb

whip up

快速准备一顿饭
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.
她可以在几分钟内准备一个健康的沙拉
idiom

win-win situation

一种所有各方都受益的局面
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
这项新协议对两家公司来说是双赢的。
phrasal-verb

work off

通过工作或锻炼去除某物
Meaning
to get rid of something by working or exercising
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **work off** stress.
他每天早晨跑步来减轻压力。
phrasal-verb

warm to someone

开始喜欢某人或感到对他们友好
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
一开始她不喜欢他，但慢慢地**她开始对他产生好感**。
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。
phrasal-verb

wait up

等到某人到达之前保持清醒
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
别等我，我今晚可能会晚到。
phrasal-verb

wait for

期待或预期订单的交付
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
我迫不及待地等着我的新鞋子到来。
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

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
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。
phrasal-verb

work on yourself

通过努力改善自己的个性，习惯或心态
Meaning
to make conscious efforts to improve your personality, habits, or mindset
Example
He spent years trying to **work on himself** after his breakup.
他花了几年时间在悲痛之后**改进自己**。
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

write in

发送书面投诉或意见
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
许多观众**写信**抱怨声音质量差。
idiom

walk a tightrope

处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
经理在员工和管理层的要求之间小心地保持平衡。
phrasal-verb

work off emotions

通过进行体育活动来摆脱负面情绪
Meaning
to get rid of negative emotions by doing physical activity
Example
He goes jogging to **work off** his frustration.
他去跑步来摆脱沮丧
idiom

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
idiom

weigh your options

在做决定之前考虑不同的可能性
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
在买车之前你应该**weigh your options**。
phrasal-verb

wonder about

对某事感到好奇或提问
Meaning
to be curious or question something
Example
I often **wonder about** what life will be like in ten years.
我常常想十年后生活会是什么样。
idiom

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

适应你所访问地点的习俗
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
出国旅行时，最好**做罗马人做的事**。
phrasal-verb

work towards

努力实现特定的目标
Meaning
to make efforts to achieve a particular goal
Example
He is **working towards** his dream of becoming a pilot.
他正在为实现成为飞行员的梦想而努力。