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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

tough it out

以力量和决心忍受困难的情况
Meaning
to endure a difficult situation with strength and determination
Example
Even though it was a tough day, she managed to **tough it out** and finish the project.
尽管那是艰难的一天，她还是成功地**tough it out**并完成了项目。
idiom

sweep something under the rug

忽视或隐藏问题或错误
Meaning
to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
Example
Don't just **sweep the issue under the rug**. We need to address it.
不要只是**把问题扫到地毯下面**。我们需要解决它。
idiom

have a Eureka moment

突然意识到问题的解决方案
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
我在修复代码时突然有了一个**尤里卡时刻**。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
idiom

to strike it rich

突然变得非常富有
Meaning
to suddenly become very wealthy
Example
He **struck it rich** by investing in early-stage tech companies.
他通过投资初创科技公司突然变得非常富有。
idiom

foot the bill

为某物支付费用，尤其是昂贵的东西
Meaning
to pay for something, especially something expensive
Example
His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.
他的父亲会为婚礼支付费用。
idiom

beat oneself up

对某事过分自责
Meaning
to blame yourself too much for something
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要因为一个错误而**过分责备自己**。
idiom

gain the upper ground

获得优势或优越地位
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，反对派取得了上风。
idiom

chase your dreams

积极努力实现你的雄心
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
无论多么困难，你都应该始终**追求你的梦想**。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
idiom

ahead of the curve

比别人更先进或创新
Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
他们的公司在人工智能开发中领先。
idiom

scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
idiom

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
idiom

glide over

简要处理某事而不涉及细节
Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
他倾向于**忽略**技术问题。
idiom

bull market

股票价格上涨的时期
Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
投资者在**牛市**期间持乐观态度。
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
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

to get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或任务
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or task
Example
Let's **get the ball rolling** and start the meeting.
让我们**开始**并开始会议。
idiom

reach your full potential

实现你能够达到的最大能力或成功
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.
通过努力工作，她能够达到她的**最大潜力**。
idiom

hold the reins

掌控某事或负责一项情况
Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who **holds the reins** of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
她是那个**掌控团队的人**，确保一切顺利进行。
idiom

double-edged sword

有利也有弊的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
人工智能监控对于安全和隐私来说是一把**双刃剑**。
idiom

a miscarriage of justice

法院作出的错误或不公平的决定
Meaning
a wrong or unfair decision by a court
Example
The innocent man’s imprisonment was **a miscarriage of justice**.
无辜男子的监禁是**司法的不公**。
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
idiom

to hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赚很多钱
Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **hit the jackpot** with her startup.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终通过她的创业公司中了大奖。
idiom

sing from the same hymn sheet

与他人表达相同的意见，特别是公开地
Meaning
to express the same opinion as others, especially publicly
Example
All the managers are **singing from the same hymn sheet** on this issue.
所有经理在这个问题上都在**唱同一首歌**。
idiom

In a new light

从不同的角度看待某事
Meaning
To see something from a different perspective
Example
After the discussion, I saw the issue **in a new light**.
讨论之后，我以**全新角度**看待了这个问题。
idiom

a piece of cake

非常容易做的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
这次考试对我来说是**小菜一碟**。
idiom

burning with envy

感到强烈的嫉妒
Meaning
feeling intense jealousy
Example
She was **burning with envy** when she heard about his promotion.
当她听说他的晋升时，她感到非常嫉妒。
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
idiom

Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
idiom

to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鸟
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以一边锻炼一边听播客，这样一石二鸟。
idiom

fall flat on your face

以令人尴尬的方式彻底失败
Meaning
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
Example
He **fell flat on his face** during his first business attempt.
他在第一次商业尝试中完全失败了。
idiom

time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。
idiom

on the level

诚实和真诚; 不试图欺骗
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
你可以信任她—她非常诚实。
idiom

bang for your buck

花费的每一分钱的价值；一个好交易
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
这个保险计划给你最划算的选择。
idiom

show leadership

展示领导才能或技能
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
她能够在危机期间**展示领导力**并引导团队度过艰难时期。
idiom

keep the momentum

保持势头
Meaning
to continue progressing without slowing down
Example
We need to **keep the momentum** to reach our target.
我们需要保持势头以实现我们的目标。
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。
idiom

burned out

因过度工作而完全疲惫
Meaning
completely exhausted or tired due to overwork
Example
After months of overtime, she felt **burned out**.
经过几个月的加班后，她感到筋疲力尽。
idiom

rule with an iron fist

非常严格和严厉地控制人们
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
这位独裁者以铁腕统治了二十年。
idiom

to blow it

因错误而错失机会或机会
Meaning
to ruin a chance or opportunity by mistake
Example
He **blew it** by arriving late to the interview.
他因迟到错失了机会。
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the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
idiom

Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
idiom

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
idiom

Flash in the pan

显示潜力但很快失败的事物
Meaning
Something that shows potential but fails quickly
Example
His first success was just a **flash in the pan**.
他的第一次成功只是昙花一现。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
idiom

face the world

自信地面对生活及其挑战
Meaning
to deal with life and its challenges confidently
Example
After recovering, she was ready to **face the world** again.
康复后，她准备好再次**面对这个世界**。
idiom

take the fifth

拒绝回答问题，以免自我牵连
Meaning
to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
Example
When asked about his involvement, he chose to **take the fifth**.
当被问及他的参与时，他选择了 **take the fifth**。
idiom

head off to

前往特定地点
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
我们应该在中午前前往场地。
idiom

A bundle of nerves

极度焦虑或紧张。
Meaning
To be extremely anxious or tense.
Example
Before the presentation, she was **a bundle of nerves**.
在演讲之前，她是 **一团神经**。
idiom

Go exploring

旅行或四处看看以发现新事物。
Meaning
To travel or look around to discover new things.
Example
Let's **go exploring** around the city this weekend.
这个周末我们一起 **去探索** 城市周围。
idiom

to go down in history

因重要或重大事情而被铭记
Meaning
to be remembered for something important or significant
Example
He **went down in history** as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
他作为有史以来最伟大的发明家之一而载入史册。
idiom

reach new heights

比以前获得更多，改进
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
他们的生意现在在收入方面正在**达到新高度**。
idiom

have the floor

在讨论中有发言权
Meaning
to have the right to speak in a discussion
Example
You **have the floor** now; please share your thoughts.
现在轮到你发言了，请分享你的想法。
idiom

do the right thing

以道德或社会责任的方式行事
Meaning
to act in a morally or socially responsible way
Example
Even when it’s hard, always **do the right thing**.
即使很困难，始终做正确的事。
idiom

Rise from the ashes

在失败或毁灭之后重新恢复并变得强大。
Meaning
To recover and become strong again after failure or destruction.
Example
The company **rose from the ashes** after going bankrupt.
公司在破产后**从灰烬中重生**。
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

don't judge a book by its cover

你不应该仅凭外表就对某人或某事做出判断
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.
她看起来很严肃，但**不要以貌取人**。
idiom

in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
idiom

Break with tradition

做事与通常方式不同
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
这对情侣决定打破传统，在海滩举行小型婚礼。
idiom

whatever floats your boat

做让你开心或感兴趣的事
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
如果你喜欢看油漆干，就去做让你开心的事。
idiom

sorry sight

看起来可怜或令人遗憾的东西或人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
暴风雨过后，公园的景象令人心酸。
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

follow your heart

根据你的感受做出决定
Meaning
to make a decision based on your feelings
Example
When choosing a career, it’s best to **follow your heart**.
选择职业时，最好**跟随你的心**。
idiom

push yourself to the limit

即使困难也要尽最大努力
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
运动员为了实现他们的梦想，将自己推向极限。
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。
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learn by heart

背诵
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
他为朗诵背诵了诗歌。
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**。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

drop in the ocean

与所需的量相比，非常小或微不足道的数量
Meaning
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
Example
Our recycling efforts are just a **drop in the ocean** compared to the global pollution problem.
与全球污染问题相比，我们的回收努力只是**海洋中的一滴水**。
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

personally speaking

表达个人观点
Meaning
expressing one’s own personal view
Example
**Personally speaking**, I prefer quiet places.
**就个人而言**，我更喜欢安静的地方。
idiom

table the discussion

将讨论推迟到稍后
Meaning
to postpone discussing something until later
Example
They decided to **table the discussion** until next week.
他们决定将讨论推迟到下周。
idiom

jump on the bandwagon

加入已经流行或成功的事物
Meaning
to join something that is already popular or successful
Example
Many people **jumped on the bandwagon** of budget travel.
许多人加入了廉价旅行的潮流。
idiom

climb to the top

在公司或领域中达到最高职位
Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
他决心**登上顶峰**，成为他的职业巅峰。
idiom

trendsetter

在时尚、科技或其他流行领域中引领潮流的人，为其他人设置趋势
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
这家公司通过其创新的应用程序成为了科技界的**潮流引领者**。
idiom

Jump in with both feet

毫不犹豫地充满热情地开始某事。
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
当她被提供初创企业的职位时，她**全身心投入**。
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take it in stride

冷静地接受某事而不生气
Meaning
to accept something calmly without being upset
Example
She **took the criticism in stride**.
她**冷静地接受了批评**。
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make a mark

产生显著的影响或效果
Meaning
to have a noticeable impact or influence
Example
Her speech at the conference really **made a mark** on the audience.
她在会议上的演讲确实在观众中**留下了深刻的印象**。
idiom

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
idiom

go over

彻底审查或讨论某事
Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
我们可以一起审查议程吗？
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come straight to the point

直接而诚实，不浪费时间
Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
请直接了当告诉我发生了什么。
idiom

turn a blind eye

故意忽视错误或令人不快的事情
Meaning
to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant
Example
The manager **turned a blind eye** to employees leaving early on Fridays.
经理对员工周五早退的事情视而不见。
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set the bar high

设定高标准或期望
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
她的成就为未来的领导者设定了高标准。
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patience is a virtue

耐心是一种美德
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
记住，**耐心是一种美德**，所以慢慢来。
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no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
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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

A red herring

一个误导性的线索或分散注意力的事物，目的是转移对真正问题的注意。
Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a **red herring** to distract from the corruption scandal.
新法律只是一个分散注意力的事物，用来转移对腐败丑闻的注意。
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Stand your ground

尽管面临反对，仍坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
尽管他们不同意，他决定 **站稳脚跟**，不退缩。
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have a vision

对未来有一个清晰的想法或梦想
Meaning
to have a clear idea or dream for the future
Example
A good leader must **have a vision** for their team.
一个好领导必须为他们的团队有一个愿景。
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ease into

慢慢地并舒适地进入一项新的活动
Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
教练帮助我们慢慢适应新日程。
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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。
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Risk it for the biscuit

冒险去获得有价值的东西。
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
他知道这很冒险，但他决定**为饼干冒险**。
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make a comeback

在一段失败后的时期重新取得成功
Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to **make a comeback** and won the championship.
经过一年的奋斗，球队成功地**做出了复出**并赢得了冠军。
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sick and tired of

对某事感到非常厌烦或生气
Meaning
completely bored or annoyed by something
Example
I'm **sick and tired of** listening to his excuses.
我已经**厌倦**听他的借口了。
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Don’t be discouraged

即使在挫折后也要保持动力。
Meaning
Stay motivated even after setbacks.
Example
**Don’t be discouraged**—success takes time.
不要灰心——成功需要时间。
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make a splash

吸引大量关注或给人留下深刻印象
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression
Example
The new product launch really **made a splash** in the market.
新产品发布真的在市场上引起了轰动。
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keep one's word

做自己承诺做的事情
Meaning
to do what one has promised to do
Example
He always **keeps his word**, no matter what.
他总是遵守诺言，无论发生什么。
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call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
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puppy love

一种年轻或纯真的爱
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
他们在学校的关系只是**青涩的爱**。
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jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
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tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
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On a shoestring budget

用很少的钱做事或生活。
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
他们以**紧张的预算**穿越了亚洲。
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live out of a suitcase

经常旅行；不在一个地方久留
Meaning
to travel frequently; to not stay in one place for long
Example
He’s been **living out of a suitcase** for months.
他已经好几个月都在外奔波，只带着一个行李箱。
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nudge into

轻轻地鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
他们轻推她在聚会上做演讲。
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bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
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in good hands

由可信的人照顾或管理
Meaning
to be cared for or managed by someone trustworthy
Example
Don’t worry, your child is **in good hands**.
别担心，你的孩子在**好手**中。
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put on your thinking cap

开始认真思考如何解决问题
Meaning
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
Example
Let’s **put on our thinking caps** and find a solution.
让我们**戴上思考帽**，找到解决方案。
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get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
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out of the box thinking

以新颖、创新或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
Example
The solution requires **out of the box thinking** from all team members.
该解决方案需要所有团队成员进行**跳出思维定式的思考**。
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mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
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bootstrapping

在没有外部资金的情况下建立业务
Meaning
building a business without external funding
Example
He started his company through **bootstrapping**, using only his savings.
他通过**bootstrapping**创办了自己的公司，只使用了自己的储蓄。
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family ties

家庭成员之间的紧密联系。
Meaning
Strong connections among family members.
Example
**Family ties** kept her close to her hometown.
**家庭纽带**让她与家乡保持紧密联系。
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see the glass half full

kàn dào yīxiē shìqíng de zhèngmiàn yìmiàn
Meaning
see the positive side of something
Example
Try to **see the glass half full** instead of half empty.
chángshì **kàn bēi guàn bàng fèn** ér bùshì bàn kōng
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bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
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let someone off the hook

释放某人免受责任或惩罚
Meaning
to release someone from blame or punishment
Example
The judge decided to **let him off the hook** with a warning.
法官决定放过他，只给了警告。
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On the record

正式声明并可报告
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
她在面试中做了**正式声明**。
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the letter of the law

遵循法律的确切文字
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
他遵循**法律的字面意思**，而不是它的精神。
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a crash course

短期强化学习课程
Meaning
a short and intensive course of study
Example
I had to take a **crash course** in programming before starting the job.
在开始工作之前，我不得不参加一个编程**速成课程**。