Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
slide back
回到更差或更早的状态
Meaning
to return to a worse or earlier condition
Example
The country risks **sliding back** into recession.
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slide into bed
平稳地进入床上并准备入睡
Meaning
to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep
Example
After the long shift he just wants to **slide into bed** and rest.
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slim down
变瘦；减肥
Meaning
to become thinner; to lose weight
Example
She has been exercising to **slim down** for her wedding.
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slip by
不小心错过或忽略某事
Meaning
to miss or overlook something accidentally
Example
A few errors **slipped by** during the proofreading.
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slip out
不小心说出来
Meaning
to say something unintentionally
Example
The secret just **slipped out** during the chat.
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slow down
做事情更加平静或以放松的节奏进行
Meaning
to do things more calmly or at a relaxed pace
Example
You should **slow down** and take time to rest when you feel stressed.
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slow down growth
减少经济扩张的速度
Meaning
to reduce the rate of economic expansion
Example
Rising inflation can **slow down growth** in developing countries.
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slow down spending
减少财政支出的速度
Meaning
to reduce the speed of financial expenditure
Example
During inflation, people tend to **slow down spending**.
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slow up
通过减慢动作或行动来减少压力或紧张
Meaning
to move or act more slowly to reduce pressure or stress
Example
You should **slow up** before you burn out.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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smash into
猛烈撞击某物
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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snap out
突然停止悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly stop being sad or depressed
Example
He needs to **snap out** of that bad mood.
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snap out of
突然停止感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to suddenly stop feeling sad or depressed
Example
You need to **snap out of** your bad mood and move on.