固定表达，在语境中理解。

恢复知觉；苏醒过来

The cyclist came to a few minutes after the fall and asked the paramedic where he was.

结束；告终

Those flourishes now must come to an end for official purposes, in the interest of computer standardization.

逐渐形成；逐渐成为

Over time, the shared garden came to be known as the quiet corner of the neighborhood.

认真面对；着手理解或处理

But I won't try to come to grips with such ideas in this column.

被发现；为人所知

New records came to light after the archive was digitized.

发生；成为现实

No one expected the prediction to come to pass so quickly.

聚在一起合作；共同促成

Volunteers came together to reopen the community kitchen after the flood.

达到；符合（标准、期望或要求）

The replacement battery didn't come up to the original's runtime during the overnight test.

随……附带；与……一起来

Does the camera come with a charger, or should I buy one separately?

漫画书店

I spent an hour browsing at the comic book store on Elm Street.

漫画书（复数）

She packed her comic books in protective sleeves before the move.

与……相比

Compared with last spring, the reservoir is holding twice as much water after the heavy rains.

与……竞争

The small bookstore competes with online retailers by hosting free readings every weekend.

抱怨；投诉

Several customers complained about the noisy air conditioner, so the café moved their tables to the courtyard.

利益冲突

The policy requires staff to report conflicts of interest before joining a review panel.

连接到；接入

My tablet connects to the office printer automatically as soon as I turn it on.

与……建立联系；产生共鸣

During orientation, Leo connected with a mentor who helped him settle into the new job.

逃避责任；找借口退缩

Do not cop out just because the first draft needs more work.

削减成本

The firm delayed cost cutting until it had reviewed the long-term risks.

整天坐着看电视或不爱活动的人

After the exams, Leo became a couch potato for the entire weekend.

公众舆论的评判；舆论法庭

The leaked messages were judged in the court of public opinion long before the inquiry ended.

法院命令；法院的裁定

A court order requires the property owner to repair the unsafe balcony this week.

替……顶班；替……打掩护

Could you cover for Lena during lunch while she takes her father to the clinic?

信用卡

The museum accepts cash and credit card payments at the entrance desk.

信用卡（复数）

This hotel takes credit cards at the front desk, but not at the snack machine.

犯罪现场；案发现场

The detective kept the crowd behind a rope while the team examined the crime scene.

划掉；删除（文字或选项）

Cross out the incorrect date and write the new one above it.

某人喜欢或擅长的事

A quiet evening with a book is exactly my cup of tea.

达成协议；谈成交易

After weeks of bargaining, the two companies cut a deal that protected both teams.

侵占；削减（时间、预算等）

Unexpected repair costs cut into our travel budget, so we postponed the weekend trip.

切入正题；不再兜圈子

We have limited time, so let's cut to the chase and choose a date.

把……切成小块；切碎

The cook cut up the fruit before the guests arrived.

前沿；最先进的水平

The lab's new sensor design is at the cutting edge of leak detection.

日复一日；一天接一天

Day after day, the volunteers returned to the flooded street to clear debris.

时代；当今社会（常用于 in this day and age）

In this day and age, customers expect a clear delivery update before they have to ask for one.

休息日；不上班的一天

I have a day off on Friday, so I can help you move.

尸体；遗体

The detective found the dead body in an abandoned greenhouse.

死胡同；毫无进展的局面

The investigation reached a dead end when the only witness moved abroad.

分发；发（牌）

The dealer dealt out five cards to each player before the next round.

处理这件事；面对并解决

The permit was denied, so we need to deal with it before the crew arrives.

深呼吸；深吸一口气

Before answering the difficult question, Leo took a deep breath.

在内心深处；实际上心里

Deep down, Marcus knew he owed his friend an apology, even though he was still upset.

故意提出反方意见以检验观点的人

To test the proposal, Maya played devil's advocate and challenged each assumption.

极其渴望；特别想要

After weeks of rehearsals, Maya was dying for a quiet night at home.

死于（疾病或某种原因）

Without treatment, some patients can die of the infection, so the clinic urges them to come in early.

……之间的区别

Can you explain the difference between the two wireless speakers?

与……不同

The updated route is different from the printed map because the footbridge closed for repairs.

收益递减；投入增加但新增回报逐渐减少

Adding more meetings brought diminishing returns once the team had agreed on a plan.

晚宴；家庭聚餐

We invited eight people to the dinner party, but only six could come.

做得更好；有所改进

The first draft is a useful start, but we can do better by adding specific examples.