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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

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
idiom

alive and kicking

仍然健康，充满活力
Meaning
still healthy and full of life
Example
My grandmother is 90 but still **alive and kicking**.
我的祖母已经90岁了，但仍然**充满活力**。
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

a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
idiom

a front-page story

一条重要到足以登上报纸头版的新闻
Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was **a front-page story** for the national newspapers.
市中心的火灾是全国报纸的头版新闻。
idiom

at the end of the day

当一切都考虑到时；最终
Meaning
when everything is considered; ultimately
Example
**At the end of the day**, teamwork solved the problem.
最终，团队合作解决了问题。
idiom

a breakthrough

在科学或研究中取得的重要发现或成就
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
团队在癌症研究中取得了突破。
idiom

a feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。
idiom

a tough act to follow

某事如此令人印象深刻，以至于其他人难以匹配或超越
Meaning
something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass
Example
His last performance was **a tough act to follow**.
他的最后一次表演是**一个难以超越的精彩表演**。
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**。
idiom

as strong as an ox

非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
经过多年的训练，他现在**像一头牛一样强壮**。
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 watched pot never boils

当你等待某事时，时间感觉更长。
Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; **a watched pot never boils**.
不要一直看着钟；**被盯着的壶永远不会开**。
idiom

agree to disagree

接受你有不同的观点并停止争论
Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
我们只需在这个话题上**同意不同意**。
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 bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
idiom

A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
idiom

at the end of the rope

没有更多的耐心或力量来应对问题
Meaning
to have no more patience or strength left to deal with a problem
Example
She’s **at the end of her rope** trying to manage her work and family together.
她在努力兼顾工作和家庭时，已经**筋疲力尽**了。
idiom

a steep learning curve

当某事很难学习，通常是迅速的
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
新软件有一个**陡峭的学习曲线**，但我设法理解了它。
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 shoulder to lean on

给予你支持和安慰的人
Meaning
someone to give you support and comfort
Example
She’s always been **a shoulder to lean on** for me.
她一直是我可以依靠的**肩膀**。
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

age before beauty

幽默地用来让年长的人先行
Meaning
used humorously to let an older person go first
Example
He opened the door and said, '**Age before beauty**,' letting his grandmother enter first.
他打开门说：“**年龄先于美貌**”，让他的奶奶先进去。
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

A nest egg

为将来或退休存下的一笔钱。
Meaning
A sum of money saved for the future or retirement.
Example
He built up a **nest egg** for his children's education.
他为孩子们的教育积攒了一笔储蓄。
phrasal-verb

aim for excellence

努力达到最好的结果
Meaning
to try to achieve the best possible results
Example
Always **aim for excellence** instead of settling for average results.
始终**追求卓越**，而不是满足于平庸的结果
idiom

A Pandora’s box

无尽麻烦或复杂问题的来源。
Meaning
A source of endless complications or trouble.
Example
Discussing that topic will open a **Pandora’s box** of complaints.
讨论那个话题会打开一个潘多拉的盒子，引发很多抱怨。
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

aim high

设定具有挑战性和雄心的目标
Meaning
to set challenging and ambitious goals
Example
Always **aim high** if you want to achieve greatness.
如果你想取得伟大成就，始终要**志存高远**。
idiom

a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
phrasal-verb

agree on

达成一致的决定或理解
Meaning
to reach a shared decision or understanding
Example
We finally **agreed on** the marketing strategy after a long discussion.
经过长时间的讨论，我们终于就营销策略达成了一致。
phrasal-verb

act up

行为不当或惹麻烦
Meaning
to behave badly or cause trouble
Example
The kids started to **act up** during the long car ride.
孩子们在漫长的车程中开始**捣蛋**。
idiom

A shot in the dark

一个没有太多或任何关于结果的了解就做出的猜测或尝试
Meaning
a guess or attempt made without knowing much or anything about the result
Example
His idea about solving the problem was just **a shot in the dark**.
他解决问题的想法只是**A shot in the dark**。
idiom

at your wits' end

担心或压力大到不知道该做什么
Meaning
to be so worried or stressed that you don’t know what to do
Example
I’m **at my wits’ end** trying to finish all this work.
我现在**在我的极限**，试图完成所有这些工作。
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 masterpiece in the making

具有成为杰出的巨大潜力的事物
Meaning
something that has great potential to become exceptional
Example
Her new sculpture is **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的新雕塑是**一个正在酝酿的杰作**。
idiom

a dark horse

一个在重要时刻之前保守技能或计划的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment
Example
Nobody expected her to win; she was **a dark horse**.
没有人预料到她会赢；她是**一匹黑马**。
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

a drama queen

一个夸大其词或对情况过度反应的人
Meaning
someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Stop acting like **a drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
别像一个戏剧女王一样表现; 事情没有那么严重。
idiom

At a snail’s pace

非常慢。
Meaning
Very slowly.
Example
The traffic was moving **at a snail’s pace**.
交通以**蜗牛的速度**行驶。
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

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

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

a daydreamer

一个花很多时间想着愉快事情而不是工作的人的人
Meaning
someone who spends a lot of time thinking about pleasant things rather than working
Example
She’s **a daydreamer** who often forgets what she’s doing.
她是一个**白日梦者**，经常忘记自己在做什么。
idiom

apology accepted

用于表示你原谅某人
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
别担心，原谅了
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

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

a fresh start

在困难或错误之后的全新开始
Meaning
a new beginning after difficulties or mistakes
Example
After the breakup, she wanted **a fresh start**.
分手后，她想要一个全新的开始。
idiom

a heart-to-heart

一次真诚和开放的对话
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had **a heart-to-heart** about our future plans.
我们就我们的未来计划进行了**一次真诚的对话**。
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

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

a penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式
Meaning
a way of asking someone what they are thinking about
Example
You look lost in thought — **a penny for your thoughts**?
你看起来心事重重——在想什么？
idiom

A politician's promise is like a bubble

政治家的承诺往往不现实或无法实现
Meaning
a politician's promises are often unrealistic or unattainable
Example
You can't trust his plans; **a politician's promise is like a bubble**.
你不能相信他的计划；**政治家的承诺就像一个泡沫**。
idiom

a mind is a terrible thing to waste

不使用你的智力是一种浪费
Meaning
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
Example
You should keep learning, **a mind is a terrible thing to waste**.
你应该继续学习，**思想是一种可怕的浪费**。
idiom

add on

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
phrasal-verb

adjust within a team

调整行为以更好地与同事合作
Meaning
to modify behavior to work better with colleagues
Example
New members often need time to **adjust within a team**.
新成员通常需要时间来**在团队中调整**。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

As cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和放松。
Meaning
Very calm and relaxed.
Example
Even in stressful situations, she stays **as cool as a cucumber**.
即使在紧张的情况下，她也能保持镇定自若。
idiom

A solid foundation

一个强大且可靠的基础或起点。
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
这家公司的成功建立在**坚实的基础**上，靠的是辛勤工作和奉献精神。
idiom

acid test

一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
产品发布将是我们新设计的**酸性测试**。
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 game plan

策略或行动计划
Meaning
a strategy or plan of action
Example
We need a clear **game plan** before we start the meeting.
我们在开始会议之前需要一个清晰的游戏计划
idiom

adapt or perish

为了生存，必须适应新的条件
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to the new conditions
Example
In the business world, it's all about **adapt or perish**.
在商业世界中，一切都与**适应或灭亡**有关。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
idiom

a job well done

一项成功完成的任务
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
项目提前完成，真的**做得很好**。
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

A friend is a treasure

一个真正的朋友是无价和珍贵的。
Meaning
A true friend is invaluable and precious.
Example
I've known her for years, and she's always been there for me; **a friend is a treasure**.
我认识她好多年了，她一直都在我身边；**朋友就是宝藏**。
phrasal-verb

aim higher

设定更具雄心的目标
Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
如果你想成功，你必须**设定更高的目标**。
idiom

a drop in the ocean

与所需相比非常少的量
Meaning
a very small amount compared to what is needed
Example
The money they raised was just **a drop in the ocean** compared to the total cost.
他们筹集的钱与总成本相比只是大海中的一滴水。
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

ahead of time

在预期或计划的时间之前
Meaning
before the expected or planned time
Example
She finished her work **ahead of time**.
她提前完成了工作。
idiom

adapt to new surroundings

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Example
After moving to a new city, it took her some time to **adapt to new surroundings**.
搬到新城市后，她花了一些时间才**适应新的环境**。
idiom

a breath of fresh air

一些新鲜和令人耳目一新的东西
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
她积极的态度在办公室里就像一阵清新的空气。
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。
idiom

a diplomatic tightrope

一个非常微妙或危险的外交局势
Meaning
a very delicate or risky diplomatic situation
Example
Managing relations with both rivals is a **diplomatic tightrope**.
与两个对手保持关系是一个**外交钢索**。
phrasal-verb

adapt within

在保持个人身份的同时调整自己
Meaning
to adjust oneself while keeping personal identity
Example
Immigrants often **adapt within** new societies while keeping their traditions alive.
移民常常在保持他们的传统活力的同时，适应新社会。
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。
idiom

a fair trial

一个所有方都被平等和公正对待的审判
Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
被告要求**一个公正的审判**来证明他的无辜。
idiom

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
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

artificial intelligence

机器中人类智能的模拟，编程使其能够思考和学习。
Meaning
The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.
Example
The company has invested heavily in **artificial intelligence** to enhance automation.
公司已经在**人工智能**方面进行了大量投资，以增强自动化。
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 glimpse into the future

对未来可能是怎样的一个小小暗示
Meaning
a small indication of what the future might be like
Example
This technology gives us **a glimpse into the future**.
这项技术给我们一个未来的瞥见。
idiom

a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
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。
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with

通过某种方式表示认可或感谢
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
他们通过送给他一个小礼物来表达对他辛勤工作的认可。
idiom

a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。
idiom

a barrel of laughs

某人或某事非常有趣或娱乐性强
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
新的喜剧节目非常有趣。
idiom

a light at the end of the tunnel

表示情况很快会有所改善的迹象；在困难情况下的希望
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw **a light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力工作后，她终于看到了**隧道尽头的光**。
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

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。
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
phrasal-verb

apply learning to

将你所学的用于新的情况
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
你应该**将你的学习应用到**现实生活中的情况。
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。
phrasal-verb

adapt within communities

调整行为和习惯，以适应本地社区
Meaning
to adjust behavior and habits to fit in with a local community
Example
Immigrants often need to **adapt within communities** to feel at home.
移民常常需要**在社区内适应**，才能感受到家的感觉。
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

at a crossroads

处在人生必须做出决定的时刻
Meaning
at a point where a decision must be made
Example
After years of travel, she found herself **at a crossroads** in life.
经过多年的旅行，她发现自己**处在人生的十字路口**。
phrasal-verb

align policies with

使政策与其他国家或组织的政策一致
Meaning
to make policies consistent with those of another country or organization
Example
Member states **aligned policies with** international trade standards.
成员国**对齐了政策与**国际贸易标准。
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 smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

挑战和困难让人变得更强大，更有经验。
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
记住，**平静的海洋从未造就过一个熟练的水手** — 你会从困难时光中学习。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
idiom

a blessing in disguise

看起来不好的事情但结果很好
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
失去那份工作是因祸得福。
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 storybook ending

一个完美或幸福的结局，就像童话故事一样
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true **storybook ending**.
他们的婚礼真是一个童话般的结局。
idiom

a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
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 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。
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。
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 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 spark of genius

一个突然和杰出的想法
Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her **spark of genius** helped us solve the problem quickly.
她的**天才火花**帮助我们迅速解决了问题。
idiom

a kind heart

一个慷慨而关心他人的人
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
她的**善良的心**使她深受大家喜爱。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
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 mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
idiom

all smiles

非常开心和愉快
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
听到赞美后，他笑容满面。
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

a good Samaritan

一個在需要時幫助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others in need
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the injured man on the road.
一個**好撒馬利亞人**幫助了路上受傷的男人。