Expression Cards
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idiom
dream on
用于表示某事不太可能发生
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
phrasal-verb
dream up
想象或发明一些新的或创造性的东西
Meaning
to imagine or invent something new or creative
Example
They **dreamed up** a new way to achieve their business goals.
phrasal-verb
dream up projects
发明或构想新的创造性项目
Meaning
to invent or imagine new creative projects
Example
They **dreamed up projects** that could change the company’s image.
phrasal-verb
dream up with
与某人一起发明或想象某事
Meaning
to invent or imagine something together with someone
Example
The design team **dreamed up with** a clever solution overnight.
idiom
dress down
严厉地责骂某人
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
phrasal-verb
dress for
为特定情况穿着合适的衣服
Meaning
to wear clothes suitable for a particular situation
Example
You should **dress for** success when going to a job interview.
idiom
Dress to impress
穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
idiom
Dress to kill
穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
idiom
dress up
穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
phrasal-verb
dress up for
为某个场合穿上华丽或正式的衣服
Meaning
to wear fancy or formal clothes for an occasion
Example
Everyone **dressed up for** the annual gala dinner.
idiom
Dressed to kill
穿着非常时尚或吸引人的衣服
Meaning
Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes
Example
She was **dressed to kill** at the party last night.
idiom
drift apart
随着时间的推移，慢慢变得不再亲密或连接
Meaning
to slowly become less close or connected over time
Example
After college, they gradually **drifted apart**.
phrasal-verb
drift apart from
慢慢地与某人疏远
Meaning
to slowly become less close to someone
Example
Over the years, we **drifted apart from** each other and lost touch.
phrasal-verb
drift into relaxation
逐渐进入平静和放松的状态
Meaning
to gradually enter a calm and relaxed state
Example
As I listened to soft music, I slowly **drifted into relaxation**.
phrasal-verb
drift off
渐渐入睡
Meaning
to gradually fall asleep
Example
She **drifted off** while reading a book.
idiom
drill down
更详细地研究某事
Meaning
to examine something in greater detail
Example
We need to **drill down** into the survey responses.
idiom
drill down into
深入检查某事
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
idiom
drive a hard bargain
在达成交易或谈判时强硬
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
phrasal-verb
drive forward
以决心和精力取得进展
Meaning
to make progress with determination and energy
Example
Strong leadership is needed to **drive forward** innovation goals.
phrasal-verb
drive growth
促进商业或经济的增长或改善
Meaning
to cause an increase or improvement in business or economy
Example
Government investments in infrastructure can **drive growth** across multiple sectors.
phrasal-verb
drive inclusive growth
促进对社会各个群体有益的经济增长
Meaning
to promote economic growth that benefits all segments of society
Example
Governments are working to **drive inclusive growth** for all citizens.
phrasal-verb
drive innovation
领导或激励创造性进步
Meaning
to lead or motivate creative progress
Example
The CEO’s vision helps **drive innovation** across all departments.
phrasal-verb
drive on
继续努力工作以实现成功
Meaning
to continue working hard to achieve success
Example
Even after failures, he kept **driving on** to reach his dreams.
idiom
drive someone crazy
使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!