1.dream up想出

I dreamed up a plan to solve both problems at once...
我想出了一个方案，可以同时解决两个问题e=Qp0_dXfta5;。

2.marry up高攀

The notion that women should 'marry up' endured well past the heyday of the English gentry, and the most successful breadwinners were considered the most desirable mates.
女性应该高攀的观念在经历了英国乡绅贵族的鼎盛时期后依然深入人心，最成功的养家者会被视为最令人满意的伴侣AwiS^4jB(4@XwR;。

3.break down破裂

Talks with business leaders broke down last night...
昨晚与商界领导人的谈判破裂了=baMAjEO;T;8。

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