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idiom
Fine tuning
为了改进而进行的小调整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
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fine-tune
做出小的调整以提高性能
Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
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fingers crossed
希望好运或好的结果
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
phrasal-verb
finish off
完成某事的最后部分
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
phrasal-verb
finish up
完成或结束某事
Meaning
to complete or end something
Example
Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.
phrasal-verb
fire back
迅速且愤怒地回应批评
Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
phrasal-verb
fire back at
愤怒或防守地回应批评
Meaning
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
Example
The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.
phrasal-verb
fire someone up
激励或激发某人
Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words **fired up** the team before the final game.
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fire up
激励或鼓舞某人
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
phrasal-verb
fire yourself up
使自己对某事感到兴奋或激励
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
idiom
firewall
一种用于保护网络免受未经授权访问的安全系统。
Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
phrasal-verb
firm up decisions
在考虑了选项后确认选择
Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
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fish for
试图得到某些东西，比如信息或赞美
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
B1 idiom
fish out of water
感到不舒服或不合时宜的人
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
phrasal-verb
fit around
组织工作或任务，以适应其他活动或人员
Meaning
to organize work or tasks to accommodate other activities or people
Example
She managed to **fit her schedule around** her team’s needs to ensure smooth collaboration.
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fit as a fiddle
身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
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fit for a king
非常高质量或奢华的东西
Meaning
something of very high quality or luxurious
Example
The dinner was **fit for a king**.
phrasal-verb
fit in
在一个团体或环境中感到舒适和被接受
Meaning
to feel comfortable and accepted within a group or environment
Example
New employees often struggle to **fit in** at first.
phrasal-verb
fit in with
与某事物一致或适合某事物
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
phrasal-verb
fit into
轻松成为一个小组或情况的一部分；适应新的环境
Meaning
to become part of a group or situation easily; to adjust to a new environment
Example
It took me a few weeks to **fit into** the new office culture.
phrasal-verb
fit into society
在新的社会环境中被接受或感到舒适
Meaning
to become accepted or comfortable within a new social environment
Example
Newcomers often struggle to **fit into society** when they move abroad.
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Fit like a glove
完美契合。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
phrasal-verb
fix up
安排或计划某事；修理或准备某事
Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
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.