![to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}")
to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing
Ex:
to come up with
[动词]
提出
Ex:
They
have
come up with
an
innovative
design
for
the
new
product
.
他们为新产品想出了一个创新的设计。
![to [keep|maintain] a low profile](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46352/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [keep|maintain] a low profile")
to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one
Ex:
Hard
to
believe
that
Jefferson
kept
a
low profile
despite
being
all
drunk
.
a straight face
[名词]
一张严肃的脸
Ex:
I
could
n't
keep
a straight face
when
remembering
how
she
fell in
the
mud
.
当我想起她是怎么掉进泥里的时候，我无法保持一张严肃的脸。
to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted
Ex:
to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something
Ex:
The
app
allows
you
to
keep
track
of
your
daily
steps
and
physical
activity
.
to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation
Ex:
to spring up
[动词]
突然出现
Ex:
Technologies
seem
to
spring up
overnight
in
the
fast-paced
industry
.
在快节奏的行业中，技术似乎一夜之间涌现。
![to [make] a point of](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42998/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] a point of")
to [make] a point of
[短语]
to deliberately do something, giving special attention or emphasis to it
Ex:
They
made
a
point
of
visiting
local
landmarks
on
their
last
trip
.
![to [take] a back seat](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43174/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] a back seat")
to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else
Ex:
He
was
happy
to
take
a
back seat
and
let
his
colleague
present
the
project
.
to opt
[动词]
选择
Ex:
When
faced
with
two
job
offers
,
she
opted
for
the
one
with
better
career
advancement
opportunities
.
面对两份工作邀请，她选择了职业发展机会更好的那份。
![to [roll] up {one's} sleeves](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43168/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [roll] up {one's} sleeves")
to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge
Ex:
She
rolled up
her
sleeves
and
started
cleaning
the
entire
house
.
to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention
Ex:
It
's
essential
to
take
environmental
concerns
seriously
and
act
to
protect
the
planet
.
to go for
[动词]
追求
Ex:
He
's
determined
to
go for
a
healthier
lifestyle
by
exercising
regularly
and
eating
well
.
他决心通过定期锻炼和良好饮食追求更健康的生活方式。
to leave out
[动词]
省略
Ex:
The
parents
decided
to
leave out
their
teenage
son
from
their
decision-making
process
,
causing
him
to
feel
frustrated
and
unheard
.
父母决定将他们的青少年儿子排除在他们的决策过程之外，这让他感到沮丧和被忽视。
to fall into
[动词]
陷入
Ex:
After
attending
a
painting
workshop
,
Jane
fell into
the
hobby
of
creating
colorful
abstract art
.
参加了一个绘画工作坊后，简迷上了创作色彩丰富的抽象艺术。
up to no good
[短语]
about to do something bad or evil
Ex:
Whenever
he
gets
that
secretive
look
on
his
face
,
you
know
he
's
up to
no
good
.
to stick to
[动词]
坚持
Ex:
The
writer
stuck to
his
writing
routine
,
continuing
to
write
every day
despite
facing
writer
's
block
.
尽管面临写作障碍，这位作家还是坚持他的写作习惯，每天继续写作。
to shy away from
[动词]
回避
Ex:
The
company
decided
to
shy away from
risky
investments
after
the
last
financial
crisis
.
公司决定在上次金融危机后避开高风险投资。
![to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44824/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand")
to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so
Ex:
Ignoring
financial
problems
wo
n't
make
them
disappear
;
you
ca
n't
bury
your
head
in
the
sand
forever
.
dos and don'ts
[短语]
rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation
Ex:
If
you
want
to
succeed
in this
role
,
you
must
follow
the
dos
and
don'ts
of
professional
conduct
.
automatic pilot
[名词]
精神自动驾驶
Ex:
During
the
meeting
,
she
nodded
along
on
automatic pilot
without
really
listening
.
会议期间，她在自动驾驶模式下点头，没有真正在听。
to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck
Ex:
to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help
Ex:
to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion
Ex: