Expression Cards
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idiom
downhearted
感到沮丧或悲伤
Meaning
feeling discouraged or sad
Example
She felt **downhearted** after failing the exam.
phrasal-verb
download from
将数据从互联网传输到设备
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
idiom
download information
快速吸收或接收信息
Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
idiom
download the idea
快速吸收或理解信息
Meaning
to absorb or understand information quickly
Example
It took me a while to **download the idea**, but now I get it.
phrasal-verb
doze off
不自觉地入睡
Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
phrasal-verb
draft blueprints for
为某个新事物创建详细的计划
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
phrasal-verb
draft in for
请某人来帮助完成任务
Meaning
to bring someone in to help with a task
Example
We **drafted Sam in for** the client presentation at the last minute.
phrasal-verb
drag into conflict
不情愿地将某人卷入争执或战争
Meaning
to involve someone unwillingly in a dispute or war
Example
The smaller nation was **dragged into conflict** by its allies.
idiom
drag on
持续太久而变得无聊
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
idiom
drag one’s feet
推迟做某事；做某事时很慢，因为你不想做
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
phrasal-verb
drain away pressure
慢慢释放心理或情感上的压力
Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
idiom
drama queen
一个在情境中夸大或过度反应的人
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
idiom
draw a blank
无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
idiom
draw a line
设定一个限制或边界
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
idiom
draw a line in the sand
设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
phrasal-verb
draw across
拉动某物，使其覆盖或跨越另一样东西
Meaning
to pull something so that it covers or crosses another thing
Example
She **drew across** the blanket to keep warm.
phrasal-verb
draw apart
彼此分开或远离
Meaning
to separate or move away from each other
Example
Over the years, the two friends slowly **drew apart**.
phrasal-verb
draw aside
把某物移到一边; 从一组中分离
Meaning
to move something to one side; to separate from a group
Example
He **drew aside** the curtain to see who was outside.
idiom
draw attention
让人们注意到某事
Meaning
to make people notice something
Example
The bright colors **draw attention** to the poster.
phrasal-verb
draw attention to
使人们注意或专注于某个问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on an issue
Example
Activists **drew attention to** flaws in the legal system.
phrasal-verb
draw attention to issues
让人们关注重要问题
Meaning
to make people notice or focus on important problems
Example
The activist group aims to **draw attention to issues** of global inequality.
phrasal-verb
draw away
从某人或某物前进或远离
Meaning
to move ahead or away from someone or something
Example
The car **drew away** from the traffic lights quickly.
phrasal-verb
draw back
撤退；犹豫或从某个情境中退出
Meaning
to move away; to hesitate or retreat from a situation
Example
She **drew back** when she realized how dangerous it was.
phrasal-verb
draw back from
因恐惧或疑虑而犹豫或决定不做某事
Meaning
to hesitate or decide not to do something due to fear or doubt
Example
He **drew back from** investing after the market showed instability.