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phrasal-verb
slow within
在内心平静下来，观察自己的情感而不做评判
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
phrasal-verb
slow your pace
为了减轻压力，慢慢地移动或工作
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
phrasal-verb
slow yourself down
减慢你的步伐以避免压力或疲劳
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
idiom
small potatoes
微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
idiom
small talk
关于无关紧要话题的随意或礼貌交谈
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
idiom
smart cookie
聪明而机智的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
phrasal-verb
smash into
猛烈撞击某物
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
idiom
smear campaign
通过虚假指控或流言蜚语损害某人声誉的企图
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
idiom
smell a rat
怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
phrasal-verb
smile at
通过微笑表达温暖或感激之情
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
idiom
smile from ear to ear
露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
idiom
smoke and mirrors
旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
idiom
smoke-filled room
一个权势人物秘密做决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
使情感或问题变得不那么粗糙或强烈
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
phrasal-verb
smooth out differences
解决分歧或使事情变得更容易
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
phrasal-verb
smooth out fluctuations
减少波动并使某物更加稳定
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
idiom
smooth over
使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
phrasal-verb
smooth over conflicts
在分歧后减少紧张
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
idiom
smooth sailing
没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
idiom
smooth things over
通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
phrasal-verb
smooth things over with
在争执后恢复与某人的和平
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
phrasal-verb
snack on
在餐与餐之间吃少量食物
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
phrasal-verb
snap at
愤怒且快速地对某人说话
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
phrasal-verb
snap back
生气或恼怒时做出尖锐回应
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.