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Lesson 56Lesson 56 - 遮罩切换

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#1651
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at your wit’s end
idiom
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to be very worried and not know what to do next
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I was at my wit’s end trying to calm the kids.

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#1652
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burning the candle at both ends
idiom
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working very hard without enough rest
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He is burning the candle at both ends with two jobs.

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#1653
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to pick someone's brain
idiom
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to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
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I need to pick your brain about your experience with this software.

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#1654
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to have a lot on one's plate
idiom
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to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
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She can't take on any more projects; she already has a lot on her plate.

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#1655
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to get the ball rolling
idiom
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to start something, especially a project or task
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Let's get the ball rolling and start the meeting.

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#1656
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to be a sponge for knowledge
idiom
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to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
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She's a sponge for knowledge; she reads every book she can find.

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#1657
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a mind is a terrible thing to waste
idiom
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it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
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You should keep learning, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

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#1658
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Keep the team on track
idiom
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to make sure the team remains focused and organized
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As the project manager, it's important to keep the team on track.

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#1659
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climbing the ladder
idiom
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to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
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He started at the bottom of the company and has been climbing the ladder ever since.

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#1660
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level up
idiom
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to improve or advance to a higher level
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With his hard work, he has been able to level up in his career.

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#1661
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reach new heights
idiom
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to achieve more than before, to improve
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Their business is now reaching new heights in terms of revenue.

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#1662
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make strides
idiom
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to make noticeable progress
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The company has really made strides in product development.

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#1663
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Go for it
idiom
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To try to achieve something with confidence.
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If you really want that job, go for it!

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#1664
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Look on the bright side
idiom
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To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
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Look on the bright side, at least you learned something.

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#1665
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Take my word for it
idiom
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Trust what I am saying; believe me.
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Take my word for it, this method really works.

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#1666
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Don't cry over spilled milk
idiom
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Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.
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Don't cry over spilled milk; learn from your mistake.

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#1667
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Practice makes perfect
idiom
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The more you practice, the better you become.
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Practice makes perfect, so keep trying.

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#1668
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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
idiom
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Don’t depend on only one plan or resource.
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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket; invest in different areas.

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#1669
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Don’t bite off more than you can chew
idiom
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Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle.
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Don’t bite off more than you can chew, start small.

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#1670
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love is blind
idiom
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people in love do not see each other's faults
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They say love is blind, and he proves it every day.

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#1671
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jump the shark
idiom
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when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
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The show jumped the shark after season five.

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#1672
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break the fourth wall
idiom
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to address the audience directly in a play or film
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The actor broke the fourth wall to make the scene funnier.

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#1673
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cliffhanger
idiom
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an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
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The episode ended on a cliffhanger, so we can’t wait for the next one.

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#1674
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scene-stealer
idiom
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someone who attracts attention and stands out
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That child actor was a real scene-stealer.

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#1675
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steal the show
idiom
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to be the most outstanding performer
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Her performance stole the show last night.

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#1676
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in the spotlight
idiom
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receiving public attention
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After the award, she’s been in the spotlight constantly.

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#1677
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fade to black
idiom
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to end something dramatically
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The director chose to fade to black at the emotional climax.

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#1678
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roll credits
idiom
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to finish or conclude something
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Once the project is done, we can roll credits.

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#1679
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behind the scenes
idiom
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secretly or without public knowledge
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A lot of work happens behind the scenes to make a movie.

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#1680
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state of the art
idiom
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the most modern and advanced
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They built a state-of-the-art research facility.

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