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phrasal-verb
phase through
逐步通过变化的阶段
Meaning
to move gradually through stages of change
Example
The company plans to **phase through** several steps to modernize its operations.
idiom
phishing
一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
idiom
phishing attack
通过伪装成一个可信的实体，进行欺诈性地获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a **phishing attack**.
idiom
phishing attempt
通过假装自己是可信赖的实体，试图欺骗某人透露个人或机密信息
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
idiom
phishing expedition
通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
idiom
phishing for information
通过伪装成可信的实体来获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
idiom
Photo finish
非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
idiom
pick a fight
故意挑起争论
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
phrasal-verb
pick apart
详细批评某事
Meaning
to criticize something in detail
Example
The reviewer **picked apart** the movie for its weak plot.
phrasal-verb
pick apart from
从其他人中分离或区分
Meaning
to separate or distinguish from others
Example
It’s hard to **pick her apart from** her twin sister.
phrasal-verb
pick at
只吃少量食物而没有兴趣
Meaning
to eat only small amounts of food without interest
Example
He just **picked at** his dinner and left most of it.
phrasal-verb
pick back up
在休息后继续某事
Meaning
to resume something after a break
Example
Let’s **pick back up** where we left off yesterday.
idiom
pick holes in something
挑剔某事，尤其是当它不必要时
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
phrasal-verb
pick off
一一射击或移除
Meaning
to shoot or remove one by one
Example
The sniper **picked off** the enemies from a distance.
phrasal-verb
pick on
不公平地对待某人或反复批评
Meaning
to treat someone unfairly or criticize repeatedly
Example
Don’t **pick on** your brother; he didn’t do anything wrong.
idiom
pick oneself up
从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
phrasal-verb
pick out
选择你喜欢的东西
Meaning
to choose something you like
Example
She **picked out** a dress she really liked.
phrasal-verb
pick out of
从一组中选择
Meaning
to choose from a group
Example
She was **picked out of** hundreds of applicants.
phrasal-verb
pick over
仔细检查事物，挑选出最好的
Meaning
to examine things carefully to choose the best
Example
She **picked over** the apples to find the freshest ones.
idiom
pick someone’s brain
向有知识的人请教或征求意见
Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to **pick your brain** about this project idea.
phrasal-verb
pick through
翻找东西以找到你想要的
Meaning
to look through things to find what you want
Example
He **picked through** the old books looking for his favorite one.
phrasal-verb
pick up
在放缓之后改善或增加
Meaning
to improve or increase after a slowdown
Example
The economy is expected to **pick up** after the policy reforms.
phrasal-verb
pick up after
在某人之后清理或整理
Meaning
to clean or tidy after someone
Example
I’m tired of **picking up after** my messy roommates.
phrasal-verb
pick up for
为了某事改善或恢复
Meaning
to improve or recover for something
Example
Sales usually **pick up for** the holidays.