Lingo

Useful Collocations

42 Words

21m

1.
[wreak] havoc
短语

The hurricane wreaked havoc along the coastline, causing massive flooding and destruction.

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2.
[hatch] a (plan|plot)
短语

The thieves hatched a plan to rob the bank without getting caught.

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3.
[keep] afloat
短语

Despite the economic downturn, the company managed to keep afloat by cutting costs and diversifying its revenue streams.

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4.
[lay] the groundwork
短语

They spent months laying the groundwork for the new startup company.

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5.
[break] (new|fresh|) ground
短语

The tech startup aimed to break fresh ground in the industry by developing cutting-edge software solutions.

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6.
[call] {sth} into question
短语

Her sudden change of story called her reliability into question.

她突然改变说法,使她的可靠性受到质疑

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7.
[raise] awareness
短语

The organization's campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.

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8.
[raise] a question
短语

The discovery of the new evidence raised a question about the defendant's innocence.

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9.
[see|think] fit
短语

You can organize your workspace as you see fit.

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10.
[turn] {one's} attention
短语

The loud noise in the distance caused everyone to turn their attention toward it.

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11.
[pay] attention
短语

Please pay attention during the lecture to understand the material.

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12.
[reap] the (benefits|rewards)
短语

After years of hard work, they finally began to reap the benefits of their successful business.

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13.
[hold] promise
短语

The new medical treatment holds promise for patients with rare diseases.

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14.
[make] contact
短语

He decided to make contact with his old friends from high school through social media.

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15.
medium of expression
短语

Music has long been recognized as a universal medium of expression, transcending language and cultural barriers.

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16.
out of tune
短语
17.
[raise] concern
短语

During the meeting, several team members raised concerns about the feasibility of the proposed project timeline.

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naked eye
18.
naked eye
名词

肉眼, 肉眼可见的

The stars are visible to the naked eye on a clear night sky.

在晴朗的夜空中,星星可以用肉眼看到。

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19.
[make] strides
短语

The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices.

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20.
[garner] attention
短语

The new movie garnered attention for its innovative storytelling and stunning visuals.

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21.
[make] sense
短语

Her explanation didn't make sense to me; I couldn't understand why she made that decision.

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22.
[pay] tribute to {sb/sth}
短语

The community gathered to pay tribute to the local hero with a heartfelt ceremony.

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23.
[suffer] defeat
短语

The team suffered defeat in the final match of the tournament.

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24.
[hold] {sth} sacred
短语

In their family, Sunday dinners are held sacred as a time for everyone to gather and connect.

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25.
[bring] {sth} to bear
短语
26.
[set] {sb} to work
短语

She set the volunteers to work in the community garden.

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27.
[pass] judgment
短语

It's not fair to pass judgment on someone without knowing their whole story.

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28.
[make] a living
短语

She works as a freelance writer to make a living.

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29.
[keep] track of {sb/sth}
短语

I use a calendar to keep track of my appointments and deadlines.

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30.
[reach] a conclusion
短语

After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a conclusion and delivered their verdict.

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31.
scared stiff
短语

She was scared stiff when she heard footsteps behind her in the dark.

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32.
rise above
动词

超越, 凌驾于

She always manages to rise above criticism and continues to work diligently on her goals.

她总能超越批评,继续勤奋地朝着自己的目标努力。

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hustle and bustle
33.
hustle and bustle
短语

The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people.

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trial and error
34.
trial and error
短语

He learned to fix the machine through trial and error.

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35.
[build] momentum
短语

The campaign started slowly but began to build momentum as more volunteers joined.

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36.
[lend] credence
短语

Her eyewitness account lends credence to the idea that there was foul play involved in the incident.

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37.
[be|feel] obliged {to do sth}
短语

After receiving such generous help from her neighbor, she felt obliged to return the favor by watching their pets while they were away.

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38.
[issue] a warning
短语

The weather service issued a warning about the approaching hurricane, urging residents to evacuate.

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be steeped in
39.
be steeped in
短语

His writing is steeped in nostalgia, evoking memories of a bygone era.

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40.
[cast] doubt on {sth}
短语

His conflicting statements cast doubt on his innocence in the case.

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live up to
41.
live up to
动词

不辜负, 达到预期

The athlete lived up to his reputation as a champion, delivering a stunning performance that captivated the audience.

这位运动员不负他作为冠军的声誉,献上了一场令人惊叹的表演,吸引了观众。

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42.
[arrive] at {sth}
短语

The scientists arrived at a consensus after months of research.

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