Expression Cards
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idiom
forbidden fruit
吸引人但不允许或道德上错误的东西
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
phrasal-verb
forecast for
预测未来某个特定时间将会发生的事情
Meaning
to predict what will happen at a particular time in the future
Example
Experts **forecast for** heavy rainfall next month due to climate change.
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forever grateful
为某事长时间感恩
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
phrasal-verb
forge partnerships with
与他人建立强大的工作关系
Meaning
to build strong working relationships with others
Example
Our diplomats **forge partnerships with** innovators at global forums.
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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.
phrasal-verb
forgive for
停止因某事对某人感到愤怒或怨恨
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for something
Example
She **forgave him for** lying to her.
phrasal-verb
forgive from within
从内心深处真正原谅某人
Meaning
to truly forgive someone deep in your heart
Example
To heal completely, you need to **forgive from within**.
phrasal-verb
forgive someone for
停止因为某人做的事情而对他们生气
Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally **forgave him for** lying.
phrasal-verb
forgive yourself
停止责备自己过去的错误
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
phrasal-verb
forgive yourself for
停止为过去的错误责怪自己
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
phrasal-verb
fork out
不情愿地花钱
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
idiom
form follows function
建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
idiom
Fortune favors the bold
那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
idiom
forty winks
小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
phrasal-verb
forward to
将收到的消息转发给另一个人
Meaning
to send a received message to another person
Example
Can you **forward** this message **to** the manager?
phrasal-verb
foster cooperation
鼓励和发展国家之间的相互帮助或团队合作
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
phrasal-verb
foster in
在某人或某个团体内促进某个品质或思想的发展
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
phrasal-verb
foster mutual respect
鼓励不同群体或国家之间的理解与欣赏
Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help **foster mutual respect** among nations.
idiom
frame of mind
一个人的情绪或心理状态
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
phrasal-verb
frame setbacks as lessons
将问题描述为学习的机会
Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
idiom
Frankenstein’s monster
一个反抗其创造者的创造物。
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
phrasal-verb
freak about
因某事变得非常焦虑或烦躁
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
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freak out
变得非常焦虑、生气或害怕
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
phrasal-verb
freak out about
因为某事变得非常焦虑或不安
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
People often **freak out about** deadlines and performance reviews.