英語短語：Build up a head of steam 蓄勢待發(fā)，初見成效

舊時，蒸汽機在啟動后需要先 “build up a head of steam（蓄足蒸汽壓力）” 才能全力運轉(zhuǎn)。如今，這個表達用來比喻 “某事或人開始成功”，尤其指 “一個人或一項活動積攢了足夠的能量、人氣或支持，從而促使某事的發(fā)生”。


例句

The new advertising campaign is building up a head of steam. The product is really selling.
這個新的廣告宣傳活動初見成效。這款產(chǎn)品真的很暢銷。

The team is building up a head of steam after a slow start. The presentation should be ready by Friday.
這支團隊在緩慢起步后漸入佳境。演示報告應(yīng)該在星期五之前準備好。

We really need to build up a head of steam if we want to finish this project on time.
如果我們想按時完成這個項目，我們真得蓄足馬力。