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idiom

a slow learner

一个理解或学习事物较慢的人
Meaning
someone who takes time to understand or learn things
Example
Don’t worry if you need more time—you’re just **a slow learner**.
如果你需要更多时间，别担心——你只是一个**慢学习者**。
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

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

不要把所有的风险放在一个计划上。
Meaning
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Example
You should invest in different areas; **don’t put all your eggs in one basket**.
你应该在不同的领域投资；不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
idiom

ray of sunshine

某人或某物带来幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
她的笑容就像是一个**阳光**在多云的日子里。
idiom

tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
idiom

smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
idiom

put in long hours

工作很多小时
Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
他一直在加班工作以完成报告。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
idiom

get a grip

控制你的情绪并理智地行事
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
别慌，控制一下自己！
idiom

go back on one's word

不做自己说过会做的事情
Meaning
to not do what one said one would do
Example
He **went back on his word** about helping me.
他没有履行关于帮助我的承诺。
idiom

phase out

逐渐停止使用或提供某物
Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
该公司计划在明年之前逐渐停止使用塑料包装。
idiom

save time

减少做某事所需的时间
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
使用快捷键可以在打字时节省时间。
idiom

put a spin on

以影响人们感知的方式呈现信息
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
媒体经常**对故事加以包装**以吸引观众。
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

look into

调查或检查某事
Meaning
to investigate or examine something
Example
They promised to **look into** the billing error today.
他们承诺今天调查账单错误。
idiom

In someone’s corner

在别人需要的时候支持或陪伴他们
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
我总是知道，当事情出错时，我的家人会站在我这边。
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

sworn enemy

一个永远不会是你朋友的人
Meaning
someone who will never be your friend
Example
They used to be close but now are **sworn enemies**.
他们曾经关系亲近，但现在他们是**誓言敌人**。
idiom

burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
idiom

Out of fashion

不再流行或受欢迎
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
那些牛仔裤多年前就不流行了。
idiom

in a good mood

感到快乐或愉快
Meaning
feeling happy or cheerful
Example
She's always **in a good mood** when the sun is shining.
当阳光照耀时，她总是心情愉快。
idiom

scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
idiom

leap of faith

在不知道结果的情况下去做某事
Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a **leap of faith** for him.
创办自己的公司对他来说是一次**信念的飞跃**。
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

digital footprint

用户在线活动留下的信息痕迹
Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your **digital footprint** lasts forever.
小心你在线发布的内容; 你的 **数字足迹** 会永远存在。
idiom

put words in someone’s mouth

将话塞进某人口中
Meaning
to say someone said something they did not
Example
Don’t **put words in my mouth**—I never said that!
别把话塞进我嘴里——我从来没说过那话！
idiom

Run the risk

做某事可能会导致损失或危险。
Meaning
To do something that may result in loss or danger.
Example
You’ll **run the risk** of losing everything if you lie.
如果你撒谎，你将面临失去一切的风险。
idiom

hit the firewall

在尝试访问某些在线内容时遇到限制或安全阻止
Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
我试图访问该网站，但在工作中**遇到了防火墙**。
idiom

bend someone’s ear

与某人长时间交谈，通常是为了抱怨
Meaning
to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain
Example
He **bent my ear** about his terrible day at work.
他**在我耳边抱怨**他工作中的糟糕一天。
idiom

A political animal

一个非常感兴趣并且有才华的人
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
他以一个真正的**政治动物**而闻名。
idiom

fight fire with fire

以其人之道还治其人之身
Meaning
to use the same tactics as one’s opponent
Example
When negotiations failed, they decided to **fight fire with fire**.
当谈判失败时，他们决定以其人之道还治其人之身。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
idiom

under the table

秘密地或不诚实地完成，通常涉及金钱
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
他为了逃税而**秘密收款**。
idiom

bring to life

使某事物更有趣或更逼真
Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
艺术家使用的颜色真的 **使画作栩栩如生**。
idiom

face a system error

经历突然的故障或崩溃
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
当交易被取消时，我们的计划**遇到了系统错误**。
idiom

think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
idiom

be above board

以诚实和公开的方式行事
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
她在所有的交易中总是**诚实**。
idiom

drive a hard bargain

在达成交易或谈判时强硬
Meaning
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
Example
She always **drives a hard bargain** when negotiating contracts.
她在谈判合同时总是强硬地进行交易。
idiom

hit the target audience

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

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
idiom

predictive modeling

一种用于人工智能的技术，用于根据历史数据预测未来趋势
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
使用**预测建模**可以帮助公司更好地规划未来。
idiom

rise and fall

某人或某事随时间的成功与失败
Meaning
the success and failure of someone or something over time
Example
The documentary shows the **rise and fall** of the Roman Empire.
纪录片展示了罗马帝国的**rise and fall**。
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
idiom

Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
idiom

earn someone's trust

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

follow suit

做与他人相同的事，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.
一个网红开始了这个趋势后，许多其他人也跟着做了。
idiom

clean up one’s act

改善行为或表现；变得更加负责任
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
工厂必须**改善行为**以避免重罚。
idiom

forgive and forget

停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
让我们原谅并忘记，然后继续前进。
idiom

encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
idiom

settle in

在新环境或新地方适应
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
搬家后，我们花了一周时间适应。
idiom

digital brainchild

通过数字或人工智能技术创建的产品或想法
Meaning
a product or idea created using digital or AI technology
Example
ChatGPT is the **digital brainchild** of OpenAI.
ChatGPT 是 OpenAI 的 **digital brainchild**。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
idiom

day in court

一个公正的机会为自己辩护或被听到
Meaning
a fair opportunity to defend oneself or be heard
Example
Everyone deserves their **day in court**.
每个人都应得他们的**法庭日**
idiom

Golden handshake

离职时给予某人的一笔大额支付，尤其是在提前退休时。
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
首席执行官在提前退休时获得了一笔丰厚的补偿金。
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
idiom

give over to

将时间或空间奉献给某事
Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
他们 **将晚上时间用来** 进行头脑风暴。
idiom

The sun is shining

幸福或积极性的隐喻，通常在事情进展顺利时使用。
Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be **shining**.
经过所有的努力，事情最终似乎在**闪耀**。
idiom

run someone down

不公平地批评某人；说某人坏话
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
他总是在背后说同事的坏话。
idiom

win by a landslide

以压倒性优势获胜
Meaning
to win by a very large margin
Example
The candidate **won by a landslide** with 80% of the votes.
该候选人以80%的选票压倒性优势获胜。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
idiom

mind over matter

用意志力克服身体问题
Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure **mind over matter**.
跑完那场马拉松完全是**意志战胜身体**。
idiom

power play

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

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

face the music

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

dodged a bullet

侥幸逃脱危险或不幸的情况。
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
当那笔交易失败时，我们真的侥幸逃脱了。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
idiom

To tell the truth

诚实或公开地讲话。
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
说实话，我从来不喜欢那部电影。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
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

rocket science

非常复杂或难以理解的事物
Meaning
something very complicated or difficult to understand
Example
Coding isn’t **rocket science** if you practice regularly.
如果你定期练习，编程就不是**火箭科学**。
idiom

sleep like a baby

睡得非常安稳舒适
Meaning
to sleep very peacefully and comfortably
Example
After a warm bath, she **slept like a baby**.
洗了个热水澡后，她睡得像个婴儿一样香。
idiom

from the horse’s mouth

直接来自原始或可靠的来源
Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
我听到了**从马嘴里**的消息。
idiom

the whole nine yards

一切；整个努力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
她为使自己的婚礼完美付出了所有努力。
idiom

beyond the scope

超出计划或预期的重点范围
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
新功能超出了原项目的范围，但增加了很大的价值。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
idiom

tide over

帮助某人度过困难时期
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
短期贷款将帮助我们度过账单支付前的难关。
idiom

flash back to

突然记起过去的事件
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
这张照片让她想起了她的第一天上班。
idiom

on air

现场直播；在电视或广播中播放
Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.
广播节目将在晚上7点到9点**现场直播**。
idiom

lay up

将某物留作后用
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.
我们应该在冬季之前储备额外的物资。
idiom

put your money where your mouth is

用行动或金钱支持你的话
Meaning
to support your words with actions or financial commitment
Example
If you believe in the project, **put your money where your mouth is**.
如果你相信这个项目，就投入资金
idiom

think on one's feet

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

make the tough calls

在具有挑战性的情况下做出艰难的决定
Meaning
to make difficult decisions in challenging situations
Example
Being a leader means sometimes having to **make the tough calls**.
作为领导者，有时意味着必须**做出艰难的决定**。
idiom

face time

直接的个人互动而不是虚拟交流
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
我们需要更多面对面的交流来建立团队成员之间的信任。
idiom

put on a brave face

当你并不自信或高兴时，装作自信或高兴
Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
即使听到坏消息，她还是**装作自信**。
idiom

Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
idiom

believe you can

相信自己能做到的心态
Meaning
to have the mindset that you are capable of doing something
Example
If you **believe you can**, you’re halfway there.
如果你相信自己能做到，你就已经成功一半了。
idiom

afraid of your own shadow

容易受惊的人
Meaning
to be easily frightened
Example
He’s so timid; he’s **afraid of his own shadow**.
他非常胆小，连自己的影子都害怕。
idiom

troll someone

故意在网上激怒或惹恼某人
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
有些用户只是为了好玩而喜欢**喷**别人。
idiom

Roll the dice

在不确定的事情上冒险
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
他们通过提前发布产品来**掷骰子**。
idiom

on one's shoulders

承担某事的责任或负担
Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
项目的成功**落在他肩上**。
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stand one’s ground

拒绝改变自己的意见或立场
Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She **stood her ground** during the heated debate.
她在激烈的辩论中坚持自己的立场。
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run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
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love is blind

恋爱中的人看不到对方的缺点
Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say **love is blind**, and he proves it every day.
他们说**爱情是盲目的**，他每天都在证明这一点。
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a trip down memory lane

回忆过去美好的事情
Meaning
to remember pleasant events from the past
Example
Looking through old photos was **a trip down memory lane**.
看着旧照片是一趟回忆之旅。
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have a change of heart

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

在意识形态或政治上分隔国家的障碍
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
在冷战期间，欧洲被**铁幕**分隔开。
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a chapter of one’s life

人生中的一个阶段或时期
Meaning
a period or stage in someone’s life
Example
Leaving college was the end of an important **chapter of her life**.
离开大学是她人生中一个重要篇章的结束。
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a fine line

两者之间的差异非常小
Meaning
a very small difference between two things
Example
There’s **a fine line** between genius and madness in art.
在艺术中，天才和疯狂之间有**一条细线**。
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Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
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on fire

表现非常好；充满能量和成功
Meaning
performing very well; full of energy and success
Example
The sales team is **on fire** this month!
销售团队这个月表现出色！
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pull your socks up

努力提高自己的表现
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要更努力。
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to bend the rules

做出例外或不严格遵循法律或规则
Meaning
to make exceptions or not strictly follow the law or rules
Example
Sometimes, officers **bend the rules** to help the needy.
有时，官员们**弯曲规则**以帮助有需要的人。
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balance out

反制或取消某事的效果
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
额外的志愿者应该平衡工作负载。
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gather up

把东西收集起来
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
我们在研讨会前把用品收集起来吧。
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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**。
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scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
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home sweet home

用来表达回家时的幸福感
Meaning
used to express happiness upon returning home
Example
After a long trip, it feels so good to be **home sweet home**.
长时间的旅行后，回到家的感觉真好。
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on top of the world

感到非常快乐和成功
Meaning
to feel extremely happy and successful
Example
After winning the award, he felt **on top of the world**.
在赢得奖项后，他觉得自己是世界之巅。
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Balance the scales

确保一切公平或相等
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
我们需要在做出最终决定之前**平衡天平**。
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adapt or die

为了生存，必须适应不断变化的环境
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
在商业中，这是**适应或死**。
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mend a broken heart

在分手后从情感痛苦中痊愈
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
治愈一颗破碎的心需要时间。
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hands are tied

由于规则或限制而无法自由行动
Meaning
to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions
Example
The government’s **hands are tied** due to international trade laws.
由于国际贸易法的限制，政府的双手被束缚。
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sweet talk someone

用奉承或迷人的方式让某人做某事
Meaning
to flatter or charm someone into doing something
Example
He **sweet talked** his way into getting a discount.
他用甜言蜜语成功获得了折扣。
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overnight success

一个人或物品非常快速地变得成功
Meaning
a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly
Example
Her first song made her an **overnight success**.
她的第一首歌让她成为了**一夜成名**。
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To have a clear conscience

觉得自己做了正确的事情。
Meaning
To feel that one has done the right thing.
Example
After returning the lost wallet, he went to bed **with a clear conscience**.
在归还丢失的钱包后，他**心安理得**地上床睡觉。
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good egg

一个友善可靠的人
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
大家都喜欢约翰，因为他是一个友善可靠的人。
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state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
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turn the tide

在情况或趋势中造成重大变化
Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us **turn the tide** in our favor.
新策略帮助我们扭转了局势。
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brainstorm an idea

讨论并创造性地思考，以产生新的想法
Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to **brainstorm ideas** for the project.
老师要求班级为项目**头脑风暴想法**。
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live up to expectations

履行对你的期望
Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to **live up to expectations**.
他努力工作以达到期望。
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walking on eggshells

小心翼翼地避免惹恼某人
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
我觉得在老板面前我必须非常小心。