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idiom

A bright idea

对某事完全感到厌倦或恼火
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.
我已经**厌倦了**听他的借口。
idiom

a ticking time bomb

一个随时可能变得危险的情况或人。
Meaning
A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.
Example
His anger issues make him **a ticking time bomb**.
他的愤怒问题让他成为一颗定时炸弹。
idiom

a cold fish

一个没有情感或不友好的人
Meaning
someone who is unemotional or not friendly
Example
He seemed **a cold fish** when I first met him.
当我第一次见到他时，他看起来像一个冷淡的人。
idiom

a thorn in one's side

不断的烦恼或问题的来源
Meaning
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
Example
The trade dispute has become **a thorn in our side**.
贸易争端已成为**我们侧面的刺**。
idiom

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

拥有的东西比冒险失去它去争取更好的东西要好。
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
我决定保留我已经收到的工作邀请，因为**一鸟在手胜过两鸟在林**。
idiom

a full plate

非常忙或有很多事情要做
Meaning
to be very busy or have many things to do
Example
I can’t join the trip now; I’ve got **a full plate**.
我现在不能参加旅行；我有**很多事情要做**。
idiom

a problem shared is a problem halved

讨论问题让它更容易解决
Meaning
discussing a problem makes it easier to solve
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help. **A problem shared is a problem halved**.
不要犹豫请求帮助。**一个共享的问题是一个减轻的问题**。
idiom

automate the process

通过使用技术使过程自动运行
Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to **automate the process** to save time and cost.
我们需要**自动化过程**以节省时间和成本。
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
idiom

a blank canvas

可以自由发展的一个人或情况
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
开始一个新项目就像与**一张空白画布**一起工作。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
idiom

a double-edged sword

既有正面又有负面后果的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
互联网是**a double-edged sword**; 它提供了大量的信息，但也使我们面临隐私风险。
idiom

a shot in the arm

给人鼓励或能量的东西
Meaning
something that gives encouragement or energy
Example
The new funding was **a real shot in the arm** for the project.
新的资金对项目来说是**真正的强心针**。
idiom

a change of heart

某人的意见或情感的变化
Meaning
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
Example
She had **a change of heart** and decided to stay.
她有了**改变主意**，决定留下来。
phrasal-verb

act out over stress

因为感到压力山大而表现不佳
Meaning
to behave badly because pressure feels overwhelming
Example
Kids sometimes **act out over stress** when parents pack for long trips.
孩子们有时会**因压力而表现**，当父母为长途旅行打包时。
idiom

against all odds

尽管困难重重
Meaning
despite great difficulties or challenges
Example
She succeeded **against all odds** and became a doctor.
她克服重重困难，最终成为医生。
idiom

A goal without a plan is just a wish

没有明确计划的目标成功的可能性很小。
Meaning
Having a goal without a clear plan makes it unlikely to succeed.
Example
Don’t just dream, remember **a goal without a plan is just a wish**.
不要只做梦，记住**没有计划的目标只是一个愿望**。
idiom

a snake in the grass

一个秘密的敌人
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
小心；草丛里有一个秘密敌人。
idiom

a fine line

两者之间的差异非常小
Meaning
a very small difference between two things
Example
There’s **a fine line** between genius and madness in art.
在艺术中，天才和疯狂之间有**一条细线**。
idiom

A golden opportunity

做某事的一个非常好的机会
Meaning
a very good chance to do something
Example
Getting this scholarship is **a golden opportunity** for you.
获得这个奖学金对你来说是**一个黄金机会**。
idiom

as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
phrasal-verb

apologize to

为你做的事向某人道歉
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
他为对老师的无礼行为向老师道歉。
idiom

A Trojan horse

旨在从内部秘密破坏或造成伤害的东西。
Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
该恶意软件充当了特洛伊木马，使黑客能够访问私人数据。
idiom

adapt to the changing times

适应新的条件或环境
Meaning
to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
In order to survive in this fast-paced world, you must **adapt to the changing times**.
为了在这个快节奏的世界中生存，你必须**适应变化的时代**。
idiom

a heart of steel

一个情感上坚强且不屈的人
Meaning
someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding
Example
Despite all the challenges, he handled everything with **a heart of steel**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他以**铁一般的心脏**应对了一切。
idiom

as luck would have it

碰巧；幸运或不幸
Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
**As luck would have it**, I met my old friend at the airport.
碰巧，我在机场遇见了我的老朋友。
idiom

AI-powered

使用人工智能运行的
Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
该公司推出了一个**人工智能驱动的**助手，帮助客户更容易找到产品。
idiom

A blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划或策略。
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
努力工作和坚持是成功的蓝图。
idiom

a peaceful resolution

一个平静地解决冲突的方案
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
经过几次讨论，他们达成了**和平解决方案**。
phrasal-verb

argue with

与某人意见不合或口头争斗
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
我哥哥经常和我**争论**家务事。
phrasal-verb

allow time for

确保你有足够的时间做未来的事情
Meaning
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the future
Example
Always **allow time for** unexpected delays.
始终为意外的延迟留出时间。
phrasal-verb

ask for forgiveness

请求原谅
Meaning
to request someone to forgive you
Example
I will **ask for forgiveness** for what I did.
我将请求原谅我所做的事情。
idiom

addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
phrasal-verb

adapt to

改变自己的行为以适应新的情况或文化
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
适应完全不同的生活方式需要耐心。
idiom

All hands on deck

每个人都必须一起工作或帮助完成任务。
Meaning
Everyone must work together or help with a task.
Example
We need **all hands on deck** to finish this project by tomorrow.
我们需要 **所有人一起行动** 来在明天之前完成这个项目。
idiom

A nervous wreck

一个非常担心或不安的人。
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
他在每次考试前都是**一个紧张的残骸**。
idiom

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
idiom

A snapshot of

对某事的简要概述或摘要
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
报告提供了我们公司业绩的简要概述。
idiom

asleep on your feet

极度疲倦，几乎要睡着
Meaning
extremely tired and almost falling asleep
Example
You look **asleep on your feet** after working all day.
你工作了一整天，看起来快要睡着了。
idiom

a no-brainer

非常容易理解或决定的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
问题的解决方案是**非常简单的**。
idiom

An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
idiom

All for one and one for all

团队中的每个人都为共同的利益而合作。
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
在我们的公司，我们相信这个座右铭：**人人为我，我为人人**。
idiom

a happy camper

一个对生活感到满足和满足的人
Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been **a happy camper**.
得到这份工作后，他一直是一个**快乐的露营者**。
phrasal-verb

agree with

与他人持相同意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
I completely **agree with** you on this matter.
我完全**同意**你在这个问题上的看法。
idiom

a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
idiom

a couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s become **a couch potato** since he lost his job.
他自从失去工作后，变成了**一块沙发土豆**。
idiom

apple of someone’s eye

某个非常珍爱的人
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的掌上明珠。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
phrasal-verb

adapt around

根据变化的情况调整计划或行为
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
我们需要快速适应新的市场趋势。
idiom

As I see it

根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
在我看来，我们需要尝试不同的策略。
idiom

against the odds

尽管有许多困难或挑战仍然成功
Meaning
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
Example
They won the game **against all odds**, proving their hard work paid off.
他们**克服一切困难**赢得了比赛，证明了他们的努力得到了回报。
idiom

a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
idiom

a sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
idiom

actions speak louder than words

人们所做的比他们所说的更重要
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
**行动胜于言辞**, 所以用努力来证明它。
idiom

all in good time

一切都会按时发生；保持耐心
Meaning
something will happen eventually; be patient
Example
**All in good time**, you’ll see the results soon.
一切都会按时发生，你很快就能看到结果。
idiom

a people person

喜欢与他人在一起并交谈的人
Meaning
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
Example
Maria is **a people person**, she makes friends everywhere she goes.
玛丽亚是一个善于交际的人，她到哪里都能交到朋友
idiom

adapt to new circumstances

适应新的情况或变化
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
为了在不断变化的世界中生存，我们需要**适应新的情况**。
idiom

a weight off your shoulders

从处理压力情境后的解脱
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
完成这个项目就像把肩上的重担卸下来。
idiom

a helping hand

帮助或协助他人的人
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered **a helping hand** to the new student in class.
她为班级里的新学生提供了**一只援助之手**。
idiom

at your breaking point

由于压力而接近失控的边缘
Meaning
to be very close to losing control due to stress
Example
After months of overwork, she was **at her breaking point**.
经过几个月的超时工作后，她已经**接近崩溃的临界点**。
idiom

ahead of its time

在当时显得异常先进或创新
Meaning
to be unusually advanced or innovative for its era
Example
That invention was **ahead of its time**.
那个发明超越了它所处的时代。
idiom

at the top of one’s game

处于最佳状态
Meaning
to be performing at one’s best level
Example
The athlete is **at the top of his game** this season.
这位运动员本赛季处于最佳状态。
idiom

a turning point

一个重要变化发生的时刻
Meaning
a moment when an important change happens
Example
Graduating from college was a **turning point** in his life.
从大学毕业是他人生中的一个**转折点**。
idiom

At the drop of a hat

立即；毫不犹豫。
Meaning
Immediately; without hesitation.
Example
He’s ready to help **at the drop of a hat**.
他准备好**毫不犹豫**地帮助。
idiom

a chip off the old block

像父母一样相似的人
Meaning
someone who is very similar to their parent
Example
Your daughter is so smart — she’s **a chip off the old block**.
你的女儿真聪明——她是**老块的一个碎片**。
phrasal-verb

air issues out

公开谈论问题以解决它们
Meaning
to talk openly about problems to resolve them
Example
Teams **air issues out** during retros so nothing lingers.
团队在回顾会议中**air issues out**，以确保没有问题悬而未决。
idiom

a bridge too far

一个过于雄心勃勃或无法实现的尝试或目标
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was **a bridge too far**.
同时与所有国家谈判的提议是**一座太远的桥**。
idiom

a slow learner

一个理解或学习事物较慢的人
Meaning
someone who takes time to understand or learn things
Example
Don’t worry if you need more time—you’re just **a slow learner**.
如果你需要更多时间，别担心——你只是一个**慢学习者**。
idiom

algorithmic trading

使用算法在金融市场中实现自动化交易
Meaning
the use of algorithms to automate trading in financial markets
Example
Banks are increasingly using **algorithmic trading** to optimize their investments.
银行越来越多地使用**算法交易**来优化他们的投资。
idiom

a bolt from the blue

突然和意想不到的事件或消息
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
他的辞职就像晴天霹雳一样。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with thanks

正式接受某物并感谢赠予者
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
我们对合作伙伴的捐赠表示感谢。
idiom

air out

让新鲜空气进入空间
Meaning
to let fresh air into a space
Example
Open the windows to **air out** the room.
打开窗户让房间通风
idiom

after the rain comes the rainbow

好时光跟随坏时光之后而来
Meaning
good times follow bad times
Example
Don’t lose faith; **after the rain comes the rainbow**.
别失去信心; **雨后总会有彩虹**。
idiom

a rollercoaster of emotions

在短时间内经历非常高和非常低的情绪状态
Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was **a rollercoaster of emotions**, with moments of joy and sadness.
这一周是**一个情绪过山车**，充满了快乐和悲伤的时刻。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
idiom

a bundle of joy

某人或某物带来巨大的幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings great happiness
Example
Their new baby is **a bundle of joy** for the family.
他们的新宝宝是家庭的**快乐源泉**。
phrasal-verb

adapt under pressure

在面对压力大的情况下有效调整
Meaning
to adjust effectively when facing stressful situations
Example
Professionals must learn to **adapt under pressure**.
专业人士必须学会**在压力下适应**。
idiom

a fair game

一种双方都有平等机会成功或达成妥协的情况
Meaning
a situation where both parties have equal opportunities to succeed or compromise
Example
The terms of the contract were discussed until both sides agreed it was **a fair game**.
合同条款被讨论，直到双方都同意这是**a fer geim**。
phrasal-verb

adapt in

适应新的文化环境或设置
Meaning
to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting
Example
It takes time to **adapt in** a new cultural setting when moving abroad.
搬到国外时，需要时间**适应在**新的文化环境中。
idiom

a thorn in the flesh

一些或某人造成持续的麻烦或烦恼
Meaning
something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance
Example
The new regulations have been **a thorn in the flesh** for small business owners.
新规定对小企业主来说已经成为了**肉中的刺**。
idiom

a whole new ball game

一个全新或不同的情况；改变事情处理方式的东西。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
从头开始创业是**一个全新的挑战**。
idiom

a house divided against itself cannot stand

一个团体或组织在意见或方向上分裂，无法成功
Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
在一个团队里，**一间房子分对自己并不能站立**; 每个人都应该对同一个目标共识。
idiom

a pain in the neck

令人非常烦的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音真让人烦。
idiom

a clean bill of health

确认健康良好的报告
Meaning
a report confirming good health
Example
The doctor gave me **a clean bill of health** after the check-up.
医生在体检后给了我一份健康良好的报告。
phrasal-verb

aim at

有一个特定的目标或目的
Meaning
to have a particular goal or purpose
Example
This research **aims at** improving online education quality.
这项研究旨在提高在线教育质量。
idiom

A Romeo

一个热情的情人或浪漫的男人。
Meaning
A passionate lover or a romantic man.
Example
He acts like **a Romeo** around her.
他在她身边表现得像一个罗密欧。
idiom

add insult to injury

让糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
First, they lost the game, and then, to **add insult to injury**, their bus broke down.
首先，他们输了比赛，然后，**雪上加霜**，他们的公交车坏了。
idiom

a shoulder to cry on

当你难过时，能听你倾诉并支持你的人
Meaning
someone who listens and supports you when you are sad
Example
She has always been **a shoulder to cry on** when I needed help.
当我需要帮助时，她总是**一个可以哭诉的肩膀**。
idiom

a little bird told me

有人悄悄告诉我某些事情
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
一只**小鸟告诉我**你找到了新工作。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
idiom

answer for something

对发生的坏事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
如果事情出了问题，你必须为你的行为负责。
idiom

a long shot

成功机会很小的事情
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
赢得比赛的可能性很小，但我们会试试。
idiom

a taste of your own medicine

体验你曾经给别人带来的不愉快
Meaning
to experience the same unpleasantness you caused to others
Example
He was rude to everyone, but now he’s getting **a taste of his own medicine**.
他曾经对每个人都很粗鲁，但现在他正在体验**他自己的药**。
idiom

At your own risk

你对任何可能的危险或损失负责。
Meaning
You are responsible for any possible danger or loss.
Example
You can enter the cave, but it’s **at your own risk**.
你可以进入洞穴，但这是**自担风险**。
idiom

as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

add color to

使某事变得更加有趣或生动
Meaning
to make something more interesting or lively
Example
The teacher’s stories **added color to** the history lesson.
老师的故事**为历史课增添了色彩**。
idiom

a cold war

没有公开战争的政治敌对状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility without open warfare
Example
The two nations seem to be entering **a cold war** again.
这两个国家似乎又进入了一场冷战。
idiom

a run for one’s money

与某人进行激烈竞争；有效地挑战
Meaning
to compete strongly with someone; to challenge effectively
Example
The new company is giving the old giants **a run for their money**.
新公司正在与老牌巨头展开激烈竞争。
idiom

a man of vision

具有远见和想象力的人
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
他是一个有远见的人，改变了公司。
idiom

a political football

一个被政治家用来为自己谋取利益的问题
Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become **a political football** in the country.
医疗保健已经成为国家中的**政治足球**。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

A Catch-22

一种因为互相矛盾的条件而无法摆脱的困境。
Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
这是一个‘凯奇-22’——没有经验找不到工作，没有工作也得不到经验。
idiom

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
idiom

air gap

安全与不安全系统之间的物理隔离
Meaning
a physical separation between secure and insecure systems
Example
Critical networks are kept **air-gapped** to prevent unauthorized access.
关键网络被**气隔离**以防止未经授权的访问。
idiom

at each other’s throats

处于持续冲突或打斗中
Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
那两个兄弟整天都在互相争斗。
idiom

a lightbulb moment

一个突然的意识或理解
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我看到结果时，我有一个**灯泡时刻**。
idiom

a bitter pill to swallow

一个难以接受的不愉快事实或情况
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
输掉冠军对团队来说是一个难以接受的事实。
idiom

alien invasion

某物的突然到来或压倒性的存在感
Meaning
a sudden arrival or overwhelming presence of something unfamiliar
Example
The mall felt like an **alien invasion** during the sale.
商场在促销期间感觉就像是**外星人入侵**。
idiom

android-like

像机器人一样没有情感或机械地行动
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
他以**android-like**的方式工作，没有任何情感。
phrasal-verb

aim toward

将努力或计划指向实现某事
Meaning
to direct efforts or plans toward achieving something
Example
Her education is **aimed toward** a career in medicine.
她的教育致力于医学事业。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
idiom

a catnap

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took **a catnap** after lunch.
我在午饭后小睡了一会儿。
phrasal-verb

adapt around challenges

为了有效应对障碍而改变计划或行为
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
当项目时间表发生变化时，我们的团队不得不**适应挑战**。
idiom

a stroke of genius

一个辉煌和富有创意的想法
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
她的设计是**天才之作**。
idiom

against the clock

尽可能快地做某事，因为时间有限
Meaning
to do something as fast as possible because time is limited
Example
We were working **against the clock** to finish the project on time.
我们正在与时间赛跑，以便按时完成项目。
idiom

a cog in the machine

大型系统中的一个小而重要的部分
Meaning
a small but essential part of a large system
Example
Every engineer is **a cog in the machine** that keeps the factory running.
每个工程师都是**机器中的一颗齿轮**，帮助工厂运转。