Expression Cards
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idiom
make up for
弥补某事
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
idiom
Make up for lost time
为了弥补浪费的时间，做事情做得更快。
Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
idiom
Make up one's mind
决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
phrasal-verb
make up to
为某人做些好事，以表示对错误的悔恼
Meaning
to do something nice for someone to show regret for something wrong
Example
He bought her flowers to **make up to** her after their argument.
phrasal-verb
make up with
在争吵后重新成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
After a heated argument, the sisters finally **made up with** each other.
idiom
make up with someone
在争吵后重新成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to **make up with each other**.
idiom
make up your mind
决定某事
Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to **make up your mind** about which job to take.
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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.
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make your blood run cold
让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
idiom
make your dreams come true
实现你一直想要的
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
idiom
make your mark
取得突出或认可
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
idiom
make your own luck
通过努力为自己创造机会
Meaning
to create opportunities for yourself through effort
Example
Don’t wait for miracles — **make your own luck**.
idiom
make yourself at home
在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
idiom
make yourself clear
以便他人容易理解你表达的意思
Meaning
to express yourself so that others understand you easily
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
idiom
malware
旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
idiom
mama’s boy
一个对母亲过于依赖的男人
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
idiom
man’s best friend
一个常用来形容狗的短语，象征忠诚和友谊。
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
phrasal-verb
manage with
利用现有资源应对
Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to **manage with** what we have for now.
idiom
manna from heaven
一个意外的礼物或祝福
Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was **manna from heaven** during the tough month.
idiom
Many hands make light work
当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
phrasal-verb
map against
将某物与标准或基准进行比较
Meaning
to compare something with a standard or benchmark
Example
Finance **maps against** last year's numbers before approving raises.
phrasal-verb
map forward
规划未来进展的方向或步骤
Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team **map forward** their long-term strategy.
phrasal-verb
map onto
与特定的计划或想法匹配或连接
Meaning
to match or connect with a particular plan or idea
Example
Your skills **map onto** the company’s long-term vision perfectly.
idiom
map out
详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.