把值得记住的表达，慢慢收集。

向……致敬；表达敬意

The new mural was designed to pay homage to the dockworkers who built the harbor neighborhood.

还清（债务）；付清；取得成效；带来回报

They paid off the car loan early after saving a little from every paycheck.

支付；（保险等）赔付

The fund will pay out emergency grants within a week of approval.

支付日常开销；维持生计

I take weekend shifts at the bookstore to help pay the bills while I finish my course.

付出代价；承受后果

If the company ignores routine maintenance, it may pay the price later.

安心；心里踏实

Keeping a spare key nearby gives us peace of mind.

花生酱

A spoonful of peanut butter kept me full until lunch.

像……这样的人

People like Aisha keep the community center running by volunteering every weekend.

多种不利因素叠加的局面

A staff shortage and a software failure created a perfect storm before the deadline.

一段时间

We stayed with my aunt for a short period of time while our apartment was being painted.

（精神、状况或兴趣）好转；振作起来

Her mood began to perk up after the team agreed on a plan.

私人生活；个人生活

She keeps her personal life private, even though she works with the whole neighborhood.

特别让人受不了的小事或习惯

My biggest pet peeve is people who play videos aloud on the train.

逐步淘汰；分阶段停止使用

The school will phase out disposable cups over the next year.

电话；通话

I made a quick phone call to confirm that the dentist was still open.

电话；通话（复数）

She returned the phone calls after finishing the workshop.

打电话报告；通过电话提交

The witness agreed to phone in the report before noon.

电话号码

I wrote the repair shop's phone number on the back of the receipt.

通话记录；电话记录

The detective checked the phone records after the caller changed his story.

挑挑拣拣；选择自己喜欢的

There are several routes, so you can pick and choose whichever suits you.

把它拿起来；顺路取一下

That box looks heavy; I'll pick it up when we get to the car.

欺负；故意刁难

The coach told the older players not to pick on the new students during practice.

挑选；选出；挑选出；认出

She can pick out a blue scarf to match her winter coat.

接（某人）；开车去接；接人；取走；顺路买；赢得；拿下（席位、选票等）

And they were playing and they decided that they would go and pick up Jackie's sister who was at Jackie's house in the city.

察觉到；注意到（细微之处）

The interviewer picked up on her hesitation and gave her a moment to think.

接起电话；拿起听筒

Nora picked up the phone after the clinic left a second message about her test results.

拿起他的盾和矛

Before the final round, the guard picked up his shield and spear and returned to the gate.

小菜一碟；轻而易举的事；轻而易举的事；小菜一碟

The first repair looked complicated, but it was a piece of cake once we found the right screwdriver.

难以应付的人；性格或行事令人头疼的人（口语）

The new director is quite a piece of work; she rejects every proposal but never offers an alternative.

拼凑；综合零散信息推断出

The detective tried to piece together the timeline from the messages and travel receipts.

（批评或指责时）跟着落井下石；进一步施压

Once one reviewer criticized the plan, others began to pile on with the same complaint.

堆积；大量累积

Unanswered requests can pile up during a busy week.

确定；查明

We need to pin down the delivery date before announcing it.

开口说话；主动提出意见

If you spot a mistake, pipe up before we print the final copies.

出力帮忙；共同参与

Several neighbors agreed to pitch in and repair the playground.

打算；计划

We plan on leaving before sunrise so we can reach the campsite before the afternoon heat.

耍花招；玩弄手段

She keeps changing the agreement at the last minute, so I think she is playing a game with us.

在……中发挥关键作用

Local volunteers play a key role in keeping the riverside path clean throughout the year.

发挥作用；起到一定影响

Local volunteers played a part in documenting the history of the neighborhood.

在……中发挥作用；参与

Good lighting can play a part in making evening walks feel safer.

捉弄他；对他恶作剧

His colleagues decided to play a prank on him by wrapping his desk in bright paper.

发挥作用；扮演角色

Local volunteers played a role in keeping the community garden open through winter.

在……中发挥作用

Clear signs play a role in helping visitors move through the station without confusion.

假装配合；顺着……演下去

I knew the surprise party was for me, but I played along until everyone came in.

玩耍；随意尝试

On rainy afternoons, the kids play around in the art room while their parents finish work.

合作；配合

The neighbors agreed to play ball and share the cost of fixing the fence.

遵守；按……行事（常用于 play by the rules）

The referee warned both teams to play by the rules after their argument over a foul.

淡化；轻描淡写（问题或风险）

The report does not play down the risks; it explains them alongside the likely benefits.

耍花招；玩弄手段；玩游戏

If he wants to discuss the budget, he should be direct instead of trying to play games.

采取稳妥做法；避免冒险

The forecast is uncertain, so let's play it safe and take the indoor route.