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idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
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 slippery slope

一个看似导致不良或危险后果的行动
Meaning
a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences
Example
Starting to ignore small violations can lead to **a slippery slope** of bigger legal issues.
开始忽视小的违规行为可能会导致 **一个滑坡** 更大的法律问题。
idiom

at the helm

处于领导或控制位置
Meaning
in a position of leadership or control
Example
With her **at the helm**, the company has grown rapidly.
在她的**掌舵下**，公司迅速成长。
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 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**。
phrasal-verb

add up

计算总费用或金额
Meaning
to calculate the total cost or amount
Example
Before shopping, I like to **add up** all my expenses.
在购物之前，我喜欢把所有的开销加起来。
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

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。
phrasal-verb

aim toward excellence

专注于实现最高质量或标准的努力
Meaning
to focus effort on achieving the highest quality or standard
Example
Our company always **aims toward excellence** in every project.
我们的公司始终致力于每个项目中的卓越。
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**。
idiom

as honest as the day is long

完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
每个人都知道汤姆是**像白天一样诚实**。
idiom

a masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术作品或成就
Meaning
an outstanding work of art or achievement
Example
Her latest sculpture is truly **a masterpiece**.
她的最新雕塑真的是**一件杰作**。
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 rip-off

太贵或不值这个价格的东西
Meaning
something that is too expensive or not worth its price
Example
That restaurant is **a rip-off**; the food is not worth the money.
那家餐厅太坑人了；食物不值那个价钱。
idiom

a run on the bank

由于担心银行倒闭，许多人从银行提取他们的钱
Meaning
a situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank due to fear of collapse
Example
Rumors of insolvency caused **a run on the bank**.
破产的传闻引发了**银行挤兑**。
idiom

against the ropes

处于困难的情况或接近失败
Meaning
in a difficult situation or near defeat
Example
The company was **against the ropes**, but it managed to recover.
公司陷入困境，但设法恢复了。
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 piece of the puzzle

更大情况或问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a larger situation or problem
Example
Finding the right team is just **a piece of the puzzle** in creating a successful business.
找到合适的团队只是创建成功企业中的**一块拼图**。
idiom

Ask the right questions

提出正确的问题以获得理解。
Meaning
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
Example
Good researchers always **ask the right questions**.
好的研究者总是问对问题。
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

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 friend in need is a friend indeed

真正的朋友是在困难时帮助你的人
Meaning
a true friend helps you in difficult times
Example
When I was sick, Jane took care of me—**a friend in need is a friend indeed**.
我生病时，简照顾了我——患难见真情。
idiom

at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
phrasal-verb

average out at

在一段时间内拥有特定的平均数量或比率
Meaning
to have a particular average amount or rate over a period of time
Example
Inflation **averaged out at** around 4% over the year.
通货膨胀 **平均约** 为 4% 在一年内。
idiom

at the crossroads

面临一个决定或选择
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
我现在正处于职业生涯的十字路口。
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

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

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 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

artificial instinct

机器做出看似自然或类似人类的决策的能力
Meaning
a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like
Example
The new model shows a kind of **artificial instinct** while driving.
新模型在驾驶时展示了一种**人工本能**。
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

At the end of one’s rope

累到无法再应对任何事。
Meaning
To be so tired or frustrated that you can’t deal with anything more.
Example
After working nonstop for weeks, I was **at the end of my rope**.
连续几个星期不停地工作后，我已经**筋疲力尽**。
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 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 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

answer for

对某事负责，并就此向他人解释
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
她必须为她团队所犯的错误**负责**。
idiom

act your age

表现出与你年龄相符的行为
Meaning
behave in a manner appropriate to your age
Example
Stop being so childish and **act your age**!
别那么幼稚，**要表现得符合你的年龄**！
idiom

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**。
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**。
idiom

As old as the hills

非常古老或古老
Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
那个传说像山丘一样古老。
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。
phrasal-verb

adjust to

逐渐适应新情况
Meaning
to gradually become comfortable with a new situation
Example
It can be hard to **adjust to** a new country's social norms.
很难适应一个新国家的社会规范。
phrasal-verb

add up revenue

计算总收入或销售额
Meaning
to calculate total income or sales
Example
The accountant will **add up revenue** from all branches.
会计将来自所有分支的收入加总。
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 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

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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

account for

解释某事的原因; 代表某事的一部分
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
这些因素 **解释了** 结果中的大部分差异。
idiom

a splash of color

为了效果而添加的小量明亮颜色
Meaning
a small amount of bright color added for effect
Example
Add **a splash of color** to make the room lively.
添加**一抹色彩**让房间更有生气。
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。
phrasal-verb

age into

随着年龄增长，逐渐进入角色或习惯
Meaning
to grow into a role or habit as you get older
Example
Many leaders **age into** a calmer style of decision-making.
许多领导者**随着年龄增长**采取了更冷静的决策风格。
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 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**。
phrasal-verb

apologize for

为你做过的事情道歉
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
她为忘记他的生日道歉。
idiom

at ease

感到放松和舒适
Meaning
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Example
He felt completely **at ease** in the quiet garden.
他在安静的花园里感到完全放松
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

all in the same boat

处于相同的情况或面临相同的挑战
Meaning
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
Example
We're all **in the same boat**, so let's work together to solve this problem.
我们都**在同一条船上**，所以让我们一起合作解决这个问题。
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**。
idiom

A battle of wits

一个人们用智慧或聪明才智相互较量的比赛或情况。
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
这次谈判是两位领导人之间真正的**智慧较量**。
idiom

at the eleventh hour

在最后时刻
Meaning
at the very last moment
Example
He submitted his assignment **at the eleventh hour**.
他在最后时刻提交了他的作业。
idiom

a clear conscience

一种没有罪恶感或后悔的状态
Meaning
a state of being free from guilt or regret
Example
She could sleep soundly at night because she had **a clear conscience**.
她晚上能安然入睡，因为她有一颗清白的良心。
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

完全没有机会
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
他没有赢得彩票的机会。
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。
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**。
phrasal-verb

ask over

邀请某人到自己家里，通常是为了交谈或道歉
Meaning
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
Example
He **asked her over** to say sorry for what happened.
他**邀请她过来**为发生的事情道歉。
idiom

A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
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

ace the test

在考试或任务中表现出色
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
她**考试通过**并获得了最高分。
phrasal-verb

act up to

按照预期或适当的方式行事
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
她努力保持作为一个勤奋学生的良好声誉。
idiom

at the cutting edge

在一个领域中的最先进位置
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
实验室处于**医学研究的最前沿**。
idiom

A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。
idiom

act out

通过行动来表现或表达情感
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
孩子们经常通过行动来表现他们的挫折感。
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

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

act of kindness

帮助他人的单一好行为或姿势
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.
那真是一个美丽的善举。
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

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

as free as a bird

完全自由；无忧无虑
Meaning
completely free; without worries
Example
After the exams, I felt **as free as a bird**.
考试后，我感到完全自由。
phrasal-verb

attach to

将文件或文档附加到电子邮件中
Meaning
to include a file or document with an email
Example
I've **attached** the report **to** this email.
我已将报告附加到此电子邮件。
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。
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 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

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

at sixes and sevens

处于混乱或无序的状态
Meaning
in a state of confusion or disorder
Example
After the renovation, the office was **at sixes and sevens** for weeks.
翻新后，办公室有好几个星期都处于 **混乱或无序的状态**。
idiom

a foot in the door

有一个小的机会开始在公司或行业工作
Meaning
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or industry
Example
An internship is a great way to get **a foot in the door**.
实习是一个获得**工作机会**的好方式。
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

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 fish out of water

在陌生环境中感到不舒服
Meaning
feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation
Example
She felt like **a fish out of water** at the new school.
她在新学校里感觉就像 **一条鱼离开水**。
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

A scoop

一条独家的新闻
Meaning
An exclusive piece of news
Example
The journalist got **a scoop** about the minister’s resignation.
记者得到了有关部长辞职的**独家新闻**。
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**。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

align with

同意或支持他人的目标或原则
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
许多国家**与**全球减少碳排放的努力保持一致。
idiom

above the law

不受法律约束；认为自己无法被规则触及
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
一些有权势的人表现得像他们 **高于法律**。
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**。
phrasal-verb

adjust within

为适应新环境进行内部调整
Meaning
to make internal changes to adapt to new conditions
Example
The team had to **adjust within** the department to meet new expectations.
团队必须**适应部门内部**的变化来满足新期望。
phrasal-verb

align across

在不同地区或团队之间达成一致的策略或行动
Meaning
to bring strategies or actions in agreement across regions or teams
Example
Global managers **align across** departments to ensure consistent performance.
全球经理**对齐跨越**部门，以确保一致的表现。
idiom

artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
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 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

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

Above reproach

完全诚实且没有缺陷。
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
她的诚信无可挑剔。
idiom

A peaceful mind is a happy mind

心境的平静带来幸福和满足。
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
她认为**平静的心灵是幸福的心灵**。
idiom

Air time

在电视或广播中播放的时间
Meaning
The amount of time something is broadcast on TV or radio
Example
The charity event got a lot of **air time** on local stations.
慈善活动在当地电台获得了很多空中时间。
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

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

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

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。
phrasal-verb

analyze what went wrong

仔细分析失败背后的原因
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
在再次尝试之前，让我们**分析上次发生了什么问题**。
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

a big mouth

一个说话太多或者揭露秘密的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
不要告诉杰克，他是**一个嘴巴很大的人**！
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

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

AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
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

as wise as an owl

非常聪明或博学
Meaning
very wise or knowledgeable
Example
My grandfather is **as wise as an owl**.
我的祖父**像猫头鹰一样聪明**。
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

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
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**。