高级庄重词：uphold, intentional —— 有分量，但场景窄
地道小词：come in handy, make a difference —— 自然、百搭、母语者常用
高分原则：高级词放对位置 + 小词用得自然，比全篇硬塞难词更稳。
这些小词看起来简单，但用对了会让句子瞬间“地道”——它们不是高级词汇，而是母语者日常使用、学生却想不到的词。
这类词的特点是：不难、不炫，但母语者天天用。用对了比硬塞高级词更自然、更得分。
✉️ 建议信 / 倡议书
come in handy— 派得上用场
A pocket dictionary may come in handy during the exam.
go a long way— 大有帮助、影响深远
A sincere smile goes a long way in making friends.
pave the way for— 为……铺路
Doing exercise paves the way for better health.
bridge the gap— 弥合差距
Communication can bridge the gap between parents and children.
📨 邀请信 / 通知
come with— 伴随、附带
The course comes with online materials and personal guidance.
in store for— 等待着的（惊喜/挑战）
There are many surprises in store for you.
set the tone— 定下基调
Let's set the tone for a greener campus by starting with small actions.
📝 投稿 / 议论文
come down to— 归结为
Success often comes down to persistence.
boil down to— 归根结底是
The whole issue boils down to how we manage our time.
come as no surprise— 并不意外
It comes as no surprise that sleep affects memory.
strike a chord— 引起共鸣
His speech struck a chord with many students.
go hand in hand— 相辅相成
Study and rest should go hand in hand.
take its toll— 造成损害
Staying up late takes its toll on your health.
🎤 倡议书 / 演讲稿
bear fruit— 结出果实
Our efforts will bear fruit in the end.
bridge the gap— 弥合差距
We should bridge the gap between rich and poor.
set the tone— 定下基调
Let's set the tone for a greener campus by starting with small actions.
