Expression Cards
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wallflower
一个害羞的人，避免社交活动
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
phrasal-verb
wander around
没有固定的目的或方向而四处走动
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
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wander off
漫无目的或方向地走
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
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wanderlust
强烈的旅行和探索世界的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
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war of words
争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
phrasal-verb
warm down
在剧烈体育活动后进行轻度运动
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
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warm the cockles of one's heart
使某人感到快乐或感激
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
phrasal-verb
warm to
开始对某人产生好感或喜爱
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
phrasal-verb
warm to someone
开始喜欢某人或感到对他们友好
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
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warm up
为活动准备身体或思维
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
phrasal-verb
warm up emotionally
开始感到足够舒适，能够分享自己的情感
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
warm up for
在活动之前准备身体或心理
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
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warm up to
逐渐变得更适应与某人或某事
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
phrasal-verb
warm up to gratitude
逐渐变得更加感激或感谢
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
phrasal-verb
warm up to someone
开始喜欢或信任某人
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
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warm-hearted
热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
phrasal-verb
warn against
建议某人不要做有风险或有害的事情
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
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warp speed
非常高的速度；极快的进展
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
phrasal-verb
wash away
用水移除或带走某物
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
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wash one’s hands of something
不再对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
phrasal-verb
wash up
餐后洗碗; 清洁自己
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
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wash your hands of something
停止参与或对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
phrasal-verb
watch out
保持警觉，小心危险的事情
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
phrasal-verb
watch over
小心地保护或照看某人
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.