a dead-end job
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All Types idiom phrasal-verb proverb
Content locale
EN 英语 BN 孟加拉语 HI 印地语 ES 西班牙语 FR 法语 DE 德语 RU 俄语 ZH 中文 JA 日语
All Expression Cards All Expressions
idiom

a dead-end job

没有晋升或改善机会的工作
Meaning
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
Example
He quit his **dead-end job** to start his own business.
他辞去了他的**死胡同工作**，开始了自己的生意。
idiom

hold the upper hand

拥有更多的权力或优势
Meaning
to have more power or advantage over others
Example
Negotiations continued, but the buyer **held the upper hand**.
谈判继续进行，但买方 **占据了上风**。
idiom

to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
idiom

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
idiom

blow someone away

让某人大为震惊或印象深刻
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
Her performance really **blew me away**.
她的表演真的让我震惊。
idiom

hang out with

和朋友一起度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
我们通常在放学后和同学们一起度过时间。
idiom

break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
idiom

power play

一个为了获得或保持控制而采取的战略举措
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
两国之间的联盟被视为一种**power play**。
idiom

fend off

抵御某事或某人
Meaning
to defend against something or someone
Example
They installed lights to **fend off** raccoons in the yard.
他们安装了灯来驱赶院子里的浣熊。
idiom

carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
idiom

lay your cards on the table

公开和诚实地表达你的意图或计划
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay our cards on the table** and discuss this honestly.
让我们**把卡片摆在桌面上**，诚实地讨论这个问题。
idiom

window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在这个时期内有机会
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
我们有一个小的机会窗口来推出这个产品。
idiom

mix up

混淆两种或更多事物
Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always **mix up** their names during meetings.
我总是在会议中混淆他们的名字。
idiom

wise up

意识到或了解某事
Meaning
to become aware or informed about something
Example
It’s time to **wise up** and start saving money.
是时候醒悟并开始存钱了。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
idiom

walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
idiom

the singularity

一个假设的未来时刻，当人工智能超过人类智能时
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
一些专家认为**奇点**可能永远改变人类
idiom

Look on the bright side

专注于情况的积极方面。
Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
看看积极的一面，至少你学到了东西。
idiom

give someone a leg up

帮助某人改善他们的处境或获得优势
Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
她的导师在她的职业生涯中**给了她一个提升**。
idiom

in one ear and out the other

对所说的话不加注意
Meaning
to not pay attention to what is said
Example
Whatever I tell him goes **in one ear and out the other**.
无论我对他说什么，都左耳进右耳出。
idiom

reap what you sow

你得到你行为的结果，无论好坏
Meaning
you get the results of your actions, good or bad
Example
If you’re kind to others, you’ll **reap what you sow**.
如果你对别人友善，你将收获你所播种的。
idiom

spark an idea

使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
那部电影**激发了一个想法**，为我的下一个项目。
idiom

in harmony

和平与和谐地一起生活或工作
Meaning
living or working together in peace and agreement
Example
They work **in harmony** to create a peaceful community.
他们**和谐地**工作以创造一个和平的社区。
idiom

break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
idiom

Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
idiom

Keep at it

继续尝试，即使很困难。
Meaning
Continue trying even when it’s hard.
Example
Don’t give up—just **keep at it**.
不要放弃—继续努力。
idiom

make yourself at home

在家时感到舒适和放松
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
请在**家里感到自在**，当我给你沏茶。
idiom

Out of sight, out of mind

当人或事物不可见或不在场时被遗忘。
Meaning
People or things forgotten when not visible or present.
Example
After moving away, our friendship faded—**out of sight, out of mind**.
搬家后，我们的友谊逐渐消退——**眼不见，心不烦**。
idiom

smell a rat

怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
当他给我免费票时，我感觉不对劲。
idiom

cross that bridge when we come to it

只有在问题出现时才处理问题
Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
现在不要担心挑战，我们会**当我们遇到问题时再解决**。
idiom

hit the target audience

用信息或产品触达目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended group of people with a message or product
Example
The new campaign failed to **hit the target audience** effectively.
新的宣传活动未能有效地**触达目标受众**。
idiom

lucky break

突然的机会或好运
Meaning
a sudden opportunity or good fortune
Example
Getting that job was a **lucky break** for her.
得到那份工作对她来说是一次巨大的好运。
idiom

carve up

将某物分成部分
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
我们把时间线划分为可管理的阶段。
idiom

Burn the bridges

摧毁返回先前情况的可能性
Meaning
to destroy the possibility of returning to a previous situation
Example
Once he left the company, he decided to **burn the bridges** and not look back.
一旦他离开了公司，他决定 **burn the bridges** 并且不回头看。
idiom

a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
idiom

quote chapter and verse

准确或详细地引用某事
Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
她能准确地引用莎士比亚的句子。
idiom

move past

克服或停止关注某事
Meaning
to overcome or stop focusing on something
Example
It’s time to **move past** the misunderstanding.
是时候**克服**这个误解了。
idiom

new kid on the block

某个地方或情况中的新人
Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the **new kid on the block** in the company.
他是公司里的新人。
idiom

earn someone's trust

通过行动赢得某人的信任
Meaning
to gain someone's confidence through actions
Example
You need to **earn their trust** before they open up.
你需要**赢得他们的信任**，然后他们才会敞开心扉。
idiom

think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
idiom

put the team on your back

承担领导责任并为团队承担重担
Meaning
to take responsibility for leading and carrying the burden for a group
Example
In the final moments of the game, he **put the team on his back** and led them to victory.
在比赛的最后时刻，他**背负起了团队**并带领他们取得了胜利。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
idiom

save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
idiom

measure out

计算并分出特定的数量
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
请量出两杯面粉。
idiom

bail out

支付保释金后将某人从监狱释放
Meaning
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
Example
His family managed to **bail him out** after two days.
他的家人在两天后成功地**将他保释出来**。
idiom

give it time

等待某事改善或发生
Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
给点时间，你很快就会看到结果。
idiom

off the hook

摆脱某事的指责或责任
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
在他的朋友承认之后，他摆脱了责任。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
idiom

on the same playing field

在相同的条件下或具有相等的机会
Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
我们现在与我们的竞争对手站在同一起跑线上。
idiom

take a turn for the worse

变得更病
Meaning
to become more ill
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的状况在昨晚**变得更糟**。
idiom

in the long run

经过长时间; 最终
Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you **in the long run**.
现在储蓄将帮助你 **从长远来看**。
idiom

the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
idiom

face the music

为自己所做的事接受批评或惩罚
Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
你犯了一个错误，现在你得接受后果。
idiom

lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
idiom

patch up

修复某物或改善受损的关系
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
他们在争吵后成功地修复了他们的友谊。
idiom

keep something under wraps

将某事保密
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
他们成功地**将项目保密**直到发布日。
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
idiom

kick the bucket

死（非正式）
Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
他终于在长时间的疾病后**去世了**。
idiom

ring a bell with someone

听起来熟悉或让某人想起某事
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
那个名字对我一点印象都没有。
idiom

call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
idiom

on the horizon

即将发生
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
新产品的发布即将到来。
idiom

build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
idiom

dig out

取回已储存或埋藏的物品
Meaning
to retrieve something that has been stored or buried
Example
Could you **dig out** last year’s budget notes?
你能拿出去年的预算笔记吗？
idiom

viral content

在互联网上迅速传播的内容，通常通过社交媒体。
Meaning
Content that spreads rapidly across the internet, usually through social media.
Example
The video went **viral** after being shared on Facebook.
这段视频在脸书上分享后迅速**走红**。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
idiom

cutting-edge marketing

使用最新和最先进的营销技术
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
我们的公司投资于前沿营销策略。
idiom

kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
idiom

state of mind

一个人的情绪状态
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
你的**心理状态**会影响你的决策方式。
idiom

mutton dressed as lamb

一位年长的人试图看起来更年轻
Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was **mutton dressed as lamb**.
当她穿上青少年衣服时，人们笑了——他们说她是**mutton dressed as lamb**。
idiom

a smoke-filled room

一个有权势的人在此做出秘密的政治决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**里决定的，而不是在公众面前。
idiom

A rising tide lifts all boats

当经济改善时，每个人都会在某种程度上受益。
Meaning
When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent.
Example
When the new policies boosted trade, people said that **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
当新政策促进了贸易时，人们说：“水涨船高”。
idiom

in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it **in a nutshell**, we need more funding.
简单来说，我们需要更多资金。
idiom

Don Quixote

一个过于理想化、不切实际或不实用的人。
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
他就像堂吉诃德一样，追逐不可能的梦想。
idiom

in all honesty

完全诚实或真诚。
Meaning
To be completely truthful or sincere.
Example
**In all honesty**, I think he deserves the job.
说实话，我认为他应该得到这份工作。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
idiom

get it right

在犯错之后把事情做好
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
尝试了几次，但她终于做对了。
idiom

win-win situation

一种所有各方都受益的局面
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
这项新协议对两家公司来说是双赢的。
idiom

hit a home run

取得巨大成功
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
新的市场营销活动真的是与观众**击出全垒打**了。
idiom

Keep the faith

继续相信事情会好转。
Meaning
Continue to believe that things will work out.
Example
Even in hard times, **keep the faith**.
即使在困难时期，**保持信念**。
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
idiom

get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
idiom

No doubt about it

用来表示完全同意
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement
Example
**No doubt about it**, she deserves the award.
毫无疑问，她值得这个奖。
idiom

algorithm

一组解决问题或执行任务的规则或指令
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
**算法** 将数据分类。
idiom

cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
idiom

to be on the up and up

诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
to be honest and trustworthy
Example
I trust her completely because I know she’s always **on the up and up**.
我完全信任她，因为我知道她总是**诚实和值得信赖**。
idiom

swing vote

一个尚未决定的选票，可能会朝任何方向发展
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
摇摆票将决定选举的结果。
idiom

Get off the ground

成功开始；开始运作。
Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
经过几个月的计划，我们的创业公司终于**起步了**。
idiom

the school of hard knocks

通过生活中的艰难经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学，但他从**艰难的学校**中学习。
idiom

latch onto

快速接受一个想法或与某人建立联系。
Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly **latched onto** the new study app.
学生们迅速接受了新的学习应用。
idiom

A thirst for knowledge

渴望学习新事物。
Meaning
A strong desire to learn new things.
Example
He has **a thirst for knowledge** and reads constantly.
他有**对知识的渴望**，并且不断阅读。
idiom

play it by ear

根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
我们将随情况而定，看看会发生什么。
idiom

blur the lines

使两者之间的区别变得不那么清晰
Meaning
to make the difference between two things less clear or distinct
Example
AI-generated art often **blurs the lines** between human creativity and machine output.
人工智能生成的艺术常常**模糊了**人类创造力与机器输出之间的界限。
idiom

raise the bar

设定更高的标准或质量水平
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
新产品真正为行业**提高了标准**。
idiom

artificial brainpower

由AI系统提供的智能或决策
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
这辆车依赖于**人工脑力**在交通中导航。
idiom

draw attention

让人们注意到某事
Meaning
to make people notice something
Example
The bright colors **draw attention** to the poster.
明亮的颜色吸引了人们对海报的注意。
idiom

get the wrong end of the stick

完全误解某个情况或声明
Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
我觉得你**理解错了**—我并没有责怪你。
idiom

big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
idiom

top dog

最重要或最有权力的人
Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
他是公司里最重要的人。
idiom

show who's boss

让人们认识到你的权威
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
有时候，一个领导必须 **展示谁是老板**。
idiom

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
idiom

change your mind

决定与之前不同的事情
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
她**改变了主意**不去参加聚会。
idiom

boil down to

归结为某个主要原因或要点
Meaning
to have something as the main point or reason
Example
The argument **boiled down to** a simple misunderstanding.
争论**归结为**一个简单的误会。
idiom

zero in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Our analysis should **zero in** on customer pain points.
我们的分析应该专注于客户的痛点。
idiom

plow ahead

尽管遇到困难，仍继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even with setbacks, they decided to **plow ahead** with the project.
即使遇到挫折，他们决定继续推进项目。
idiom

to screw up

犯严重错误或弄坏某物
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
我真的把演讲搞砸了。
idiom

climb the ladder of success

在事业或生活中取得更高的位置
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
她通过努力工作正在**爬上成功的阶梯**。
idiom

under the hood

表面之下; 基本机制或系统
Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
开发人员喜欢看到新应用的**引擎盖下**是什么。
idiom

wanderlust

强烈的旅行和探索世界的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
他的 **wanderlust** 带他去了地球上的每一个大陆
idiom

fingers crossed

希望好运或好的结果
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
我为你的考试结果祈祷。
idiom

robotic process automation

使用人工智能自动化业务流程
Meaning
the use of AI to automate business processes
Example
Companies are embracing **robotic process automation** to reduce costs.
公司正在采用**机器人过程自动化**来降低成本。
idiom

make small talk

进行关于不重要话题的轻松交谈
Meaning
to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We started to **make small talk** while waiting for the meeting to begin.
我们开始了**寒暄**，等待会议开始。
idiom

backdoor

一种未记录的访问系统或软件的方式，通常由黑客用来绕过安全防护。
Meaning
An undocumented way of accessing a system or software, usually used by hackers to bypass security.
Example
The attacker installed a **backdoor** to access the system at any time without being detected.
攻击者安装了一个**后门**，以便在任何时候都能访问系统，而不被发现。
idiom

pull over

把车辆停在路边
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
请把车停在路边，我们可以查看地图。
idiom

Go down the rabbit hole

深深地参与某事，往往是无意的。
Meaning
To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.
Example
I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.
我开始阅读关于人工智能的内容，**进入了兔子洞**几个小时。
idiom

keep out

防止某人或某物进入
Meaning
to prevent someone or something from entering
Example
Close the windows to **keep out** the dust during the renovation.
在翻新期间，关上窗户以防止灰尘进入。
idiom

set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
idiom

have a change of heart

改变主意
Meaning
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something
Example
She was going to move abroad, but she had **a change of heart**.
她原本打算出国，但后来改变了主意。
idiom

political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的有争议的问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
Immigration reform has become a **political hot potato** for the government.
移民改革已成为政府的**政治热土豆**。