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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。
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

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

as thick as thieves

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

a trusted ally

一个可以信任并且可靠的人或团体
Meaning
a person or group that is trusted and reliable
Example
She has always been a trusted ally in our business ventures.
她一直是我们商业计划中的一个可信赖的盟友。
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

a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s a loose cannon.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
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

a heavy heart

深深的悲伤或痛苦的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with a heavy heart.
她带着沉重的心情离开了她的家乡。
idiom

a lump in your throat

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

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

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

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 bug in the system

程序或系统中的问题或错误
Meaning
a problem or error in a program or system
Example
There seems to be a bug in the system causing slow performance.
似乎 系统中有一个bug，导致性能缓慢。
idiom

act the part

以符合特定角色或情境的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that fits a particular role or situation
Example
If you want to be treated like a leader, you need to act the part.
如果你想像一个领导者一样被对待，你需要扮演角色。
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 blank slate

一个没有任何先前知识或经验的人
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a blank slate.
他像一张空白纸一样来到学校。
idiom

a debt of gratitude

对帮助过你的人心存感激的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being grateful to someone who has helped you
Example
We owe a debt of gratitude to our mentors.
我们对我们的导师欠有一笔感激之债
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。
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

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

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 blank page

一个新的开始; 一个重新开始的机会
Meaning
a new beginning; an opportunity to start fresh
Example
After graduation, she saw her life as a blank page waiting to be written.
毕业后，她把自己的生活看作空白页面，等待着被书写。
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 blast from the past

某些让你想起过去的事物
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was a blast from the past.
看到那本旧相册真的是来自过去的爆炸。
idiom

a roller coaster of emotions

经历强烈且波动的情感
Meaning
experiencing intense and fluctuating emotions
Example
Her life has been a roller coaster of emotions since the accident.
自从事故以来，她的生活就像一场情感过山车。
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。
phrasal-verb

allow for

在规划时考虑可能的因素
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always allow for human error.
在评估风险时，始终应该考虑人为错误。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, 'a penny saved is a penny earned.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
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 people person

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

at death’s door

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

a win-win situation

一个每个人都受益的情况
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created a win-win situation for both parties.
合并这两家公司为双方创造了双赢的局面。
idiom

a thorn in the flesh

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

at peace with oneself

感到平静并接受自己
Meaning
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
Example
She felt at peace with herself after making the decision.
做出决定后，她感到与自己和解。
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

a full plate

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

a 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

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

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

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

As green as grass

非常没有经验或刚开始做某事。
Meaning
Very inexperienced or new at something.
Example
He’s as green as grass in his new job.
他在新工作中完全没有经验。
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。
idiom

an old hand

在某事上非常有经验的人
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s an old hand at managing big events.
她是管理大型活动的老手。
idiom

a man of faith

一个坚信某个宗教或原则的人
Meaning
a person who strongly believes in a particular religion or principle
Example
He is known as a man of faith in his community.
他在他的社区被称为信仰之人。
phrasal-verb

adhere to

严格遵守规则、法律或信仰
Meaning
to follow or obey a rule, law, or belief strictly
Example
All organizations must adhere to government policies.
所有组织必须遵守政府政策。
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 power play

一个战略举措以获得对局势的控制或影响
Meaning
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation
Example
His decision to challenge the leader was a clear power play.
他挑战领导者的决定是一个明显的 力量操作。
idiom

A seat at the table

有机会参与决策或重要讨论。
Meaning
To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.
Example
She fought for years to earn a seat at the table in the boardroom.
她为在董事会中获得一个席位而奋斗多年。
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 snapshot of

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

a taste of your own medicine

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

adapt to the changing times

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

a cog in the machine

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

a snowball effect

一种情况，其中某事物的规模或重要性以越来越快的速度增加
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating a snowball effect.
她的追随者越多，她就越有名，形成了一个雪球效应。
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 stitch in time saves nine

尽早解决一个小问题可以防止以后出现更大的问题。
Meaning
Solving a small problem early prevents a bigger problem later.
Example
Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
现在就修理那个漏水 — 及时处理可以省下九个问题。
idiom

A Scrooge

一个非常吝啬或小气的人。
Meaning
A very stingy or miserly person.
Example
Don’t be a Scrooge—it’s Christmas!
别做吝啬鬼——现在是圣诞节！
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。
phrasal-verb

advocate for

公开支持一个事业或个人
Meaning
to publicly support a cause or person
Example
Students advocate for safer campuses at the town hall.
学生们在市政厅提倡更安全的校园。
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

as thick as two short planks

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

apologize to

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

A 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

answer the call

回应责任或机会
Meaning
to respond to a responsibility or opportunity
Example
He was ready to answer the call and take charge of the project.
他准备好回应挑战并接管该项目。
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still a work in progress, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
idiom

a roof over your head

一个住的地方；一个避难所
Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have a roof over our heads.
至少我们有一个地方住。
idiom

a quick learner

一个学习很快的人
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a quick learner and easily understands new topics.
她是一个快速学习者，能够轻松理解新话题。
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

a couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s become a couch potato since he lost his job.
他自从失去工作后，变成了一块沙发土豆。
idiom

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 sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's sound bite was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的摘录在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
phrasal-verb

ally with

与某人联手共同追求共同目标或利益
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations allied with each other to negotiate better trade terms.
发展中国家与其他国家结盟以谈判更好的贸易条款。
idiom

All hands on deck

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

A 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

a picture is worth a thousand words

一张图片可以比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that a picture is worth a thousand words.
那张照片真正确认了一张图片胜过千言万语
idiom

a bumper crop

异常丰收
Meaning
an unusually large harvest
Example
Farmers are happy this year because of a bumper crop of rice.
农民们今年很高兴，因为丰收的稻米。
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 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

alien concept

一些陌生或奇怪的东西
Meaning
something unfamiliar or strange
Example
Honesty seems like an alien concept to him.
诚实对他来说就像一个外星概念。
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

A Sherlock Holmes

一个非常擅长解决谜题或发现信息的人
Meaning
A person who is extremely good at solving mysteries or finding out information.
Example
He’s such a Sherlock Holmes when it comes to finding lost things.
在寻找丢失的东西时，他真像一个夏洛克福尔摩斯
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

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 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

after the rain comes the rainbow

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

a brave face

假装勇敢，尽管你实际上感到害怕或担心
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on a brave face despite feeling nervous inside.
她戴上了勇敢的面容，尽管内心感到紧张。
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 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 bright future awaits

美好的事情即将到来
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a bright future awaits you.
尽管面临挑战，光明的未来在等待你。
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 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 chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is a chatterbox; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 话痨；她从不停止说话。
idiom

A Jekyll and Hyde

一个人格中有两个完全不同面的人。
Meaning
A person with two very different sides to their personality.
Example
He’s like a Jekyll and Hyde—nice one moment and cruel the next.
他就像一个杰基尔与海德——一会儿温柔，一会儿残酷。
phrasal-verb

adjust for change

做出修改以应对新的情况
Meaning
to make modifications to deal with new circumstances
Example
The manager asked everyone to adjust for change during the transition.
经理要求大家在过渡期间调整以应对变化。
phrasal-verb

ask around about

向几个人询问关于某事的信息
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been asking around about the new manager.
他一直在问关于新经理的事
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 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

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。
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

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。
idiom

a man with a mission

一个有强烈目标和决心实现某事的人
Meaning
a person with strong purpose and determination to achieve something
Example
He’s a man with a mission to change the way we think about education.
他是一个有使命的人，要改变我们对教育的看法。
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

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。
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 whole new ball game

一个全新或不同的情况；改变事情处理方式的东西。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is a whole new ball game.
从头开始创业是一个全新的挑战。
idiom

A golden opportunity

做某事的一个非常好的机会
Meaning
a very good chance to do something
Example
Getting this scholarship is a golden opportunity for you.
获得这个奖学金对你来说是一个黄金机会。
idiom

a quantum leap

一次巨大的突然改善
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is a quantum leap in medical research.
这个发现是医学研究中的量子飞跃。
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 match made in heaven

天造地设的一对，非常适合彼此
Meaning
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
Example
They are truly a match made in heaven.
他们真的是天造地设的一对。
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 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

a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to a fork in the road, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到十字路口时，你必须选择哪条路走。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was a stroke of luck that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是一场幸运。
phrasal-verb

accept yourself as

接受并与自己的真实自我和解
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you accept yourself as you truly are.
当你接受真实的自己时，你在情感上成长。
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

all work and no play

一个只工作的人变得无聊且单调
Meaning
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
Example
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
所有工作和没有游戏让杰克变得无聊。
idiom

a law unto oneself

一个独立行事、不理会规则的人
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s a law unto himself, never following company policies.
他是一个特立独行的人，从不遵守公司的规定。
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 silver lining

在困难情况下的积极方面
Meaning
a positive aspect in a difficult situation
Example
Losing my job was tough, but the silver lining was that I found a better one.
失去工作很困难，但silver lining是我找到了更好的工作。
idiom

an out of this world experience

一种非凡或特殊的经历
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly an out of this world experience.
从空间站看到的景象真是一种超凡的经历。