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phrasal-verb

write up

准备一份详细的书面报告
Meaning
to prepare a detailed written report
Example
Please **write up** the feedback summary for the manager.
请为经理写下反馈总结。
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
phrasal-verb

hint at

间接地暗示或暗指关于未来的事情
Meaning
to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future
Example
The CEO’s comments **hint at** a possible expansion next year.
CEO的评论暗示明年可能会扩展。
phrasal-verb

step back from

从远处看待情况，以便更清楚地看到
Meaning
to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
Example
It helps to **step back from** the situation before making a decision.
帮助在做决定之前从情况中稍微退后一步。
phrasal-verb

jump out at

立即引人注目或令人惊讶
Meaning
to be immediately noticeable or surprising
Example
The bright colors really **jump out at** you.
明亮的颜色真的**跳出来**。
phrasal-verb

melt into tears

因情绪而开始轻声哭泣
Meaning
to start crying softly because of emotion
Example
She **melted into tears** after hearing the touching story.
她在听到感人的故事后**泪如雨下**。
phrasal-verb

adapt over time

逐渐适应变化或新环境
Meaning
to gradually adjust to changes or new circumstances
Example
Teams often **adapt over time** as they face different challenges.
团队通常会**随着时间的推移适应**不同的挑战。
phrasal-verb

set aside funds

为特定目的预留资金
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
政府已为农村发展预留资金。
phrasal-verb

turn around from

从失败的情况转变为成功的情况
Meaning
to change from a failing situation to a successful one
Example
The company managed to **turn around from** a major loss last year.
公司成功地从去年的重大损失中恢复过来。
idiom

Stay in the loop

定期了解某事。
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.
确保你了解最新的更新。
phrasal-verb

allocate to

将资源分配或分发到特定的任务或个人
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
经理决定将更多资金分配给营销团队。
idiom

pivot on a dime

快速改变方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
当市场趋势发生变化时，创业公司通常需要**在一枚硬币上转向**。
phrasal-verb

wait your turn

耐心等待，不打扰他人
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
孩子们应该学会在玩游戏时耐心等待轮到自己
phrasal-verb

fuel up on

吃或喝某些东西来获得能量
Meaning
to eat or drink something to gain energy
Example
We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.
我们在早晨的远足之前会吃燕麦片来补充能量
phrasal-verb

decide on

在仔细思考后选择某物
Meaning
to choose something after thinking carefully
Example
We finally **decided on** the blue design.
我们最终选择了蓝色设计。
idiom

Economic engine

推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
制造业仍然是国家的**经济引擎**。
phrasal-verb

dig up

发现秘密或遗忘的信息
Meaning
to discover secret or forgotten information
Example
Journalists managed to **dig up** new evidence about the case.
记者们成功地发现了案件的新证据。
idiom

a clear conscience

一种没有罪恶感或后悔的状态
Meaning
a state of being free from guilt or regret
Example
She could sleep soundly at night because she had **a clear conscience**.
她晚上能安然入睡，因为她有一颗清白的良心。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
phrasal-verb

thank through

通过深刻思考某人所做的事来表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude by reflecting deeply on what someone has done
Example
She took a moment to **thank through** all the people who had helped her succeed.
她花了一点时间，**thank through** 所有帮助她成功的人。
phrasal-verb

work hand in hand with

与某人密切合作
Meaning
to cooperate closely with someone
Example
The design and development teams **work hand in hand with** each other to deliver quality results.
设计和开发团队密切合作，以交付高质量的成果。
phrasal-verb

speak across borders

与其他国家的人有效沟通
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
社交媒体让我们能够即时跨越边界进行沟通。
phrasal-verb

take time off

暂时停止工作以休息或恢复
Meaning
to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery
Example
I'm going to **take time off** next week to recharge.
我打算下周休息几天来恢复精力。
idiom

break the bank

花费太多钱；把所有的钱都用光
Meaning
to cost too much; to use up all your money
Example
Buying that car will **break the bank**.
买那辆车会让你**倾家荡产**。
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

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
phrasal-verb

push through with hope

带着信念和乐观继续尝试
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
你可以**push through with hope**并达到你的目标。
phrasal-verb

hold up

导致延迟或减慢进展
Meaning
to cause delay or slow down progress
Example
The server issue **held up** the entire team's work for hours.
服务器问题**延迟**了整个团队的工作几个小时。
phrasal-verb

cut over

从一个旧系统切换到一个新系统
Meaning
to switch from an old system to a new one
Example
We plan to **cut over** to the new cloud platform this weekend.
我们计划这个周末切换到新的云平台。
idiom

block out

忽略干扰或不愉快的想法
Meaning
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
Example
She tried to **block out** the noise and continue working.
她试图**阻挡**噪音并继续工作。
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。
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

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
idiom

do the right thing by someone

公正和尊重地对待某人
Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
总是**为同事做正确的事**非常重要。
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。
idiom

play through the pain

在痛苦或困难面前坚持工作或表现
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
运动员们常常在痛苦中坚持比赛以赢得胜利。
phrasal-verb

sign out of

从在线账户退出
Meaning
to exit or log off from an online account or platform
Example
Don’t forget to **sign out of** your account after using the computer lab.
使用计算机实验室后，请记得退出您的账户。
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

pick up on traditions

注意并学习其他文化的习俗和习惯
Meaning
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultures
Example
During his stay in Japan, he quickly **picked up on** local traditions.
在日本逗留期间，他迅速学会了当地的传统。
idiom

have a heavy heart

感到深深的悲伤或忧愁
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
他带着沉重的心情离开了城市。
idiom

keep one's cards close to the chest

将计划或意图保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or intentions secret
Example
During the negotiations, she **kept her cards close to the chest**.
在谈判期间，她**保持了自己的卡片靠近胸部**。
phrasal-verb

pay into

将钱存入银行账户或基金
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
我昨天将钱存入了我的储蓄账户。
phrasal-verb

check in on morale

询问人们他们在工作中的感受
Meaning
to ask people how they are feeling about work
Example
Leads **check in on morale** during stressful weeks.
领导在压力大的周期间检查员工的心态。
idiom

keep your nose to the grindstone

努力工作并持续不断
Meaning
to work hard and continuously
Example
If you **keep your nose to the grindstone**, you’ll achieve your goals.
如果你**保持在磨石上工作**，你将实现你的目标。
phrasal-verb

smile at

通过微笑表达温暖或感激之情
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
当我递给她礼物时，她**对我微笑**
idiom

jack up on

在特定项目上急剧增加某物
Meaning
to increase something sharply on a specific item
Example
Vendors **jacked up on** bottled water during the festival.
在节日期间，卖家 **提高了** 瓶装水的价格。
phrasal-verb

put away

把某物收起或放回适当的位置
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
请在玩耍后收拾好你的玩具。
idiom

a few bricks short of a load

有点愚蠢或疯狂
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
他努力尝试，但他是**有点愚蠢或疯狂**。
phrasal-verb

rake in profits

轻松或快速赚取大量金钱
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
公司在推出新产品后赚取了巨额利润。
idiom

rule the roost

在一个小组或家庭中成为最有权力的人
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
很明显，玛丽 **统治着这个家庭**。
idiom

at peace with oneself

感到平静并接受自己
Meaning
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
Example
She felt **at peace with herself** after making the decision.
做出决定后，她感到**与自己和解**。
idiom

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
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

climb up to

达到更高的位置或成功的水平
Meaning
to achieve a higher position or level of success
Example
He worked hard to **climb up to** the top position in the company.
他努力工作以**爬升到**公司最高职位。
idiom

break the deadlock

打破僵局或脱离无法进展的局面
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
他们最终通过讨论打破了僵局。
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

hit it out of the park

把事情做得非常好
Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
你的演讲真的非常出色！
phrasal-verb

pull out of the deal

退出协议或合同
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
由于政治不稳定，几家公司**退出了协议**。
idiom

make a fortune

赚很多钱
Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She **made a fortune** selling handmade jewelry online.
她通过在线销售手工珠宝赚了一大笔财富。
idiom

surf the net

浏览或探索互联网上的网站
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
我通常在睡觉前上网浏览。
idiom

to tell you the truth

用于表达诚实或令人惊讶的看法
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
说实话，我并不喜欢那个聚会。
idiom

hold the upper hand

拥有更多的权力或优势
Meaning
to have more power or advantage over others
Example
Negotiations continued, but the buyer **held the upper hand**.
谈判继续进行，但买方 **占据了上风**。
phrasal-verb

pour down

倾盆大雨
Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
开始下起了**倾盆大雨**，大家都跑去找避难所。
phrasal-verb

let out

公开表达或释放情感
Meaning
to express or release emotions openly
Example
He finally **let out** his anger after holding it in for weeks.
他终于在忍了几周之后表达了他的愤怒。
idiom

a bundle of joy

某人或某物带来巨大的幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings great happiness
Example
Their new baby is **a bundle of joy** for the family.
他们的新宝宝是家庭的**快乐源泉**。
idiom

blow the whistle

揭露不正当行为或揭示机密信息
Meaning
to expose wrongdoing or reveal secret information
Example
He **blew the whistle** on the company’s illegal activities.
他揭露了公司非法活动。
idiom

a drama queen

一个夸大其词或对情况过度反应的人
Meaning
someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Stop acting like **a drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
别像一个戏剧女王一样表现; 事情没有那么严重。
phrasal-verb

look ahead positively

以乐观的态度看待未来
Meaning
to think about the future with optimism
Example
Even after failures, I try to **look ahead positively**.
即使在失败后，我也尽量以乐观的态度看待未来。
phrasal-verb

take notes on

在学习时写下重要的信息
Meaning
to write down important information while studying
Example
You should **take notes on** every lecture.
你应该在每次讲座时**做笔记**。
phrasal-verb

run through

快速复习或解释某事
Meaning
to review or explain something quickly
Example
Let’s **run through** the presentation once before the meeting starts.
我们在会议开始前快速浏览一下演示文稿。
idiom

go along with

同意某事或支持一个想法
Meaning
to agree to something or support an idea
Example
I’ll **go along with** your plan since it sounds reasonable.
我将**同意**你的计划，因为它听起来合理。
idiom

the vision thing

清晰地想象和规划未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack **the vision thing**.
许多政治家缺乏远见。
phrasal-verb

hold in emotions

停止自己不显露你所感受的
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
Example
He tried to **hold in his emotions** during the meeting.
他在会议中试图**抑制他的情感**。
phrasal-verb

snow in

因大雪被困在某个地方
Meaning
to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow
Example
We were **snowed in** for two days after the blizzard.
暴风雪过后，我们被**大雪困住**两天。
idiom

take on board

接受或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
经理必须接受团队的新任务。
phrasal-verb

work ahead

提前完成工作，直到最后期限
Meaning
to do work in advance before it is due
Example
I try to **work ahead** so deadlines don’t stress me out.
我尽量**提前工作**，这样截止日期就不会让我感到压力。
phrasal-verb

fill out arrival forms

到达某地时填写入境表格
Meaning
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
Example
Travelers **fill out arrival forms** while waiting in the queue.
旅客在排队时填写入境表格。
phrasal-verb

turn out to be

最终证明是某事
Meaning
to prove to be something in the end
Example
The rumor **turned out to be** false.
谣言最终被证明是假的。
idiom

to be honest

用于表达真诚或坦率的意见时
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
老实说，我不喜欢那道菜。
phrasal-verb

stand for equality

代表或支持平等权利的理念
Meaning
to represent or support the idea of equal rights for all
Example
We must **stand for equality** in every part of the world.
我们必须在世界的每个地方**站出来支持平等**。
idiom

have butterflies in your stomach

对某事感到非常紧张
Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
她在考试前总是感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

set reminders for

设置提醒以确保任务不会被遗忘
Meaning
to schedule alerts so tasks are not forgotten
Example
I **set reminders for** every invoice deadline in my calendar.
我在日历中为每个发票截止日期设置提醒
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
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

be a person of your word

成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
她真的是一个信守承诺的人，总是做她说的事情。
phrasal-verb

blow in

意外到来，通常伴随风
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly, usually with wind
Example
A cold wind suddenly **blew in** from the north.
一股冷风突然从北方**吹入**。
phrasal-verb

dig up on

调查并发现关于某人或某事的信息
Meaning
to investigate and discover information about someone or something
Example
Reporters **dig up on** candidates before the debate night.
记者在辩论之夜之前调查候选人。
idiom

Unicorn company

一家估值超过十亿美元的初创公司。
Meaning
A startup valued at over one billion dollars.
Example
Becoming a **unicorn company** is every founder’s dream.
成为一家**独角兽公司**是每个创始人的梦想。
phrasal-verb

bring up interest rates

提高贷款利率
Meaning
to increase the rate charged on loans
Example
Central banks often **bring up interest rates** to control inflation.
中央银行通常提高利率以控制通货膨胀。
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

A thirst for knowledge

渴望学习新事物。
Meaning
A strong desire to learn new things.
Example
He has **a thirst for knowledge** and reads constantly.
他有**对知识的渴望**，并且不断阅读。
phrasal-verb

set off

开始旅行
Meaning
to start a journey
Example
We **set off** early in the morning to avoid traffic.
我们很早出发，以避开交通。
phrasal-verb

hand over responsibility

将控制权或授权交给另一个人
Meaning
to give control or authority to another person
Example
The CEO **handed over responsibility** to the next generation of leaders.
CEO将**责任交给**下一代领导人。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
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。
phrasal-verb

fizzle out

在强烈开始后逐渐结束或失败
Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.
围绕那个新品牌的炒作在几个月后**消失了**。
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make oneself clear

以一种容易理解的方式表达自己
Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
请你说清楚一点，可以吗？
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。
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play devil's advocate

为了测试一个想法的强度而反对它
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
我不一定不同意，但让我暂时扮演一下反对者。
phrasal-verb

beam at

给某人一个大而快乐的微笑
Meaning
to give a big, happy smile to someone
Example
He **beamed at** his friends during the celebration.
他在庆祝活动中向他的朋友们微笑了
phrasal-verb

push ahead with

尽管面临反对或困难，继续进行任务或计划
Meaning
to continue with a task or plan despite opposition or difficulties
Example
They decided to **push ahead with** the project despite the challenges.
尽管有挑战，他们决定继续推进项目。
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

shift toward

向某个新方向改变关注、态度或方向
Meaning
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
Example
There has been a global **shift toward** sustainable lifestyles.
已经出现了全球向可持续生活方式的转变。
phrasal-verb

break past

克服障碍或限制；超越某些困难
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limit; to move beyond something difficult
Example
You have to **break past** your fears to achieve real success.
你必须克服恐惧才能取得真正的成功。
idiom

out of the box

富有创意，与通常的想法不同
Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her **out of the box** marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
她的**out of the box**营销策略迅速提高了销售额。
idiom

own up

承认或坦白某事
Meaning
to admit or confess to something.
Example
He finally **owned up** to breaking the vase.
他终于**承认**打破了花瓶。
idiom

overnight success

一个人或物品非常快速地变得成功
Meaning
a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly
Example
Her first song made her an **overnight success**.
她的第一首歌让她成为了**一夜成名**。
phrasal-verb

build inner strength

发展心理和情感上的坚韧
Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
冥想帮助你建立内在的力量和冷静
phrasal-verb

take on responsibility

承担责任
Meaning
to accept a duty or task
Example
He decided to **take on responsibility** for the new client.
他决定承担新客户的责任。
phrasal-verb

show off with

展示或使用某物以吸引注意
Meaning
to display or use something to attract attention
Example
She loves to **show off with** her stylish outfits.
她喜欢用她时尚的衣服来吸引注意。
phrasal-verb

carry guilt over

因某事长期感到内疚
Meaning
to continue feeling guilty about something for a long time
Example
He still **carries guilt over** how he treated his friend.
他仍然因自己对待朋友的方式而感到内疚。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
idiom

kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
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we'll cross that bridge when we come to it

我们不会担心可能发生的未来问题，而是如果发生了我们再处理
Meaning
we will not worry about a possible future problem but will deal with it if it happens
Example
I don't know how we'll pay for the repairs, but **we'll cross that bridge when we come to it**.
我不知道我们怎么支付修理费，但到时候再说
idiom

safeguard your system

保护你的计算机系统或网络免受攻击
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
确保使用最新的防病毒软件来**保护你的系统**。
phrasal-verb

rally around for

为某人或某个原因争取支持
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
志愿者们在创纪录的时间内为社区清理行动集结。
phrasal-verb

map out a growth plan

设计出能够帮助你职业发展的步骤
Meaning
to design steps that will help you develop professionally
Example
I **map out a growth plan** each quarter with my mentor.
我每个季度都会和我的导师一起规划成长计划。
idiom

tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
idiom

play by ear

即兴发挥或随行决定，而不是遵循固定计划
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
我们没有固定的日程安排，所以就随意处理吧。
phrasal-verb

talk things over with

与某人彻底讨论一个问题
Meaning
to discuss a matter thoroughly with someone
Example
I need to **talk things over with** you before we make a decision.
在我们做出决定之前，我需要和你讨论一下。
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。