Expression Cards
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idiom
race against time
赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
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race to the bottom
一种情况，在这种情况下，公司或国家降低标准以保持竞争力
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
phrasal-verb
rack up
积累或获得某些东西，如分数或奖项
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
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rack your brains
非常努力地思考某事
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
phrasal-verb
radiate happiness
通过外貌或行为清楚地显示幸福或快乐
Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride **radiated happiness** throughout the ceremony.
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rags to riches
从贫穷到富有和成功
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
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raining cats and dogs
下大雨
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
It's **raining cats and dogs** outside!
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raise a toast
用饮料来向某人或某事表示敬意
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
phrasal-verb
raise awareness about
提高公众对某个问题的理解或关心
Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
phrasal-verb
raise concern about
对某个问题表示担忧或怀疑
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
phrasal-verb
raise consciousness about
让人们更加意识到一个问题或原因
Meaning
to make people more aware of an issue or cause
Example
The campaign aims to **raise consciousness about** climate change.
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raise the bar
设定更高的标准或质量水平
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
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raise the roof
制造很大的噪音；大声庆祝
Meaning
to make a lot of noise; to celebrate loudly
Example
The crowd **raised the roof** when the team won.
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raise the stakes
提高风险或难度的水平
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
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raise the white flag
投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
phrasal-verb
rake in profits
轻松或快速赚取大量金钱
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
phrasal-verb
rally around
团结起来支持某人或某事
Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team **rallied around** their captain during tough times.
phrasal-verb
rally around for
为某人或某个原因争取支持
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
phrasal-verb
rally behind
团结起来支持领导人或事业
Meaning
to come together to support a leader or cause
Example
Citizens **rallied behind** their prime minister during the crisis.
phrasal-verb
rally spirits around goals
鼓励人们围绕共同的目标保持动力
Meaning
to encourage people to stay motivated about shared targets
Example
Captains **rally spirits around goals** when fatigue sets in late in the quarter.
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rally the troops
激励或鼓励一群人采取行动
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
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ramp up
增加某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
phrasal-verb
ramp up exports
增加出口的数量或速度
Meaning
to increase the volume or rate of exports
Example
The manufacturing sector aims to **ramp up exports** in the next fiscal year.
phrasal-verb
ramp up production
增加生产量或生产水平
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.