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idiom
under the pump
处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
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under the radar
未被注意或未被发现
Meaning
unnoticed or undetected
Example
He stayed **under the radar** during the investigation.
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Under the spotlight
接受公众注意或审查。
Meaning
Receiving public attention or scrutiny.
Example
The editor has been **under the spotlight** after the controversial article.
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under the stars
在露天，特别是在夜晚
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
idiom
under the table
秘密地或不诚实地完成，通常涉及金钱
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
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under the weather
感觉不舒服或生病
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
idiom
Unicorn company
一家估值超过十亿美元的初创公司。
Meaning
A startup valued at over one billion dollars.
Example
Becoming a **unicorn company** is every founder’s dream.
idiom
united we stand, divided we fall
人们在一起工作时更强大
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
phrasal-verb
unwind with
通过做些愉快的事情来放松
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
idiom
up against the wall
身处非常困难或绝望的境地
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
B2 idiom
up in the air
不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
idiom
up to speed
拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
phrasal-verb
upgrade to
更换为更新或更好的版本
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
idiom
upgrade your mindset
让自己的思维方式适应现代的变化或创新
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
idiom
upgrade your thinking
改善你的思维过程或心态
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
phrasal-verb
upload to
将数据或文件从本地设备传输到服务器或互联网
Meaning
to transfer data or files from a local device to a server or the internet
Example
You can **upload to** Google Drive for easy sharing.
idiom
upload your brain
将一个人的思想、知识或意识以数字方式转移或存储
Meaning
to transfer or store one’s thoughts, knowledge, or consciousness digitally
Example
One day we might be able to **upload our brain** into the cloud.
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upload your thoughts
在网上表达或分享自己的想法
Meaning
to express or share one’s ideas online
Example
People love to **upload their thoughts** on social media.
phrasal-verb
use less of
减少使用某物的数量
Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
phrasal-verb
use sparingly
将某物以小或有限的数量使用
Meaning
to use something in small or limited amounts
Example
Please **use** the office supplies **sparingly** until the next order arrives.
idiom
use up
完全消耗某物
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
idiom
user journey
用户与品牌或产品的完整体验
Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
phrasal-verb
value differences
尊重并欣赏使人们与众不同的东西
Meaning
to respect and appreciate what makes people unique
Example
We should **value differences** as they make our workplace stronger.
idiom
veer off
突然改变方向
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.