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表情符号
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表达 | 含义 | 例句 |
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#31
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act on
idiom
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to respond to information with action
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We need to act on the survey results immediately. |
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#32
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back out
idiom
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to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
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They can’t back out after signing the contract. |
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#33
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bargain for
idiom
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to expect or plan for something
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The workload was more than we bargained for. |
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#34
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call on
idiom
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to request someone to speak or do something
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The teacher will call on you if you raise your hand. |
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#35
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carry through
idiom
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to complete something despite difficulties
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She promised to carry through with the training program. |
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#36
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clamp down
idiom
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to take strong action to stop something
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The manager decided to clamp down on late arrivals. |
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#37
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ease off
idiom
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to gradually become less strong or intense
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The rain should ease off by evening. |
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#38
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fish for
idiom
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to try to get something such as information or praise
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He keeps fishing for compliments about his report. |
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#39
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rein in
idiom
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to control or limit something
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We must rein in our spending this quarter. |
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#40
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vote down
idiom
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to reject something by voting against it
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The board may vote down the new proposal. |
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#41
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state of mind
idiom
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a person's emotional condition
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Your state of mind affects how you make decisions. |
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#42
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mind over matter
idiom
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the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
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Running that marathon was pure mind over matter. |
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#43
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blank mind
idiom
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unable to think clearly or remember something
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During the exam, my mind went blank. |
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#44
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peace of mind
idiom
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a feeling of being calm and free from worry
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Insurance gives you peace of mind in uncertain times. |
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#45
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lose your mind
idiom
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to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
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He nearly lost his mind after the breakup. |
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#46
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deep down
idiom
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in one’s innermost feelings
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Deep down, she knew she was wrong. |
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#47
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out of your mind
idiom
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crazy or extremely worried
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You must be out of your mind to drive that fast! |
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#48
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your own flesh and blood
idiom
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A family member or close relative.
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How can you turn away from your own flesh and blood? |
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#49
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family ties
idiom
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Strong connections among family members.
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Family ties kept her close to her hometown. |
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#50
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A rising tide lifts all boats
idiom
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When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent.
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When the new policies boosted trade, people said that a rising tide lifts all boats. |
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#51
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burning ambition
idiom
••••••
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a very strong desire to achieve something
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He had a burning ambition to become a successful entrepreneur. |
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#52
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make a name for yourself
idiom
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to become well-known or successful in a particular field
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She made a name for herself in the world of fashion design. |
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#53
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the sky's the limit
idiom
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there is no limit to what you can achieve
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With talent and hard work, the sky’s the limit for you. |
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#54
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turn your dreams into reality
idiom
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to make your dreams come true through effort
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She worked day and night to turn her dreams into reality. |
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#55
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have big plans
idiom
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to have important or ambitious goals for the future
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He has big plans to expand his business overseas. |
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#56
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dare to dream
idiom
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to be brave enough to have big ambitions
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Only those who dare to dream achieve great things. |
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#57
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live the dream
idiom
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to be living the life you always wanted
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After years of hard work, he’s finally living the dream. |
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#58
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a dream come true
idiom
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something that happens which you always wished for
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Getting that scholarship was a dream come true for her. |
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#59
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hit below the belt
idiom
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to act unfairly or say something hurtful
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That comment about her family was really hitting below the belt. |
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#60
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a level playing field
idiom
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a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
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We want to create a level playing field for all competitors. |