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idiom

a work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
她的婚纱真的是**一件艺术品**。
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

a dead-end job

没有晋升或改善机会的工作
Meaning
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
Example
He quit his **dead-end job** to start his own business.
他辞去了他的**死胡同工作**，开始了自己的生意。
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

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

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
idiom

actions speak louder than words

人们所做的比他们所说的更重要
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
**行动胜于言辞**, 所以用努力来证明它。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

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

as far as I'm concerned

用于表达一个人对某事的个人看法或感受
Meaning
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
Example
**As far as I'm concerned**, he did a great job.
就我而言，他做得很好。
idiom

a wake-up call

一个让人意识到需要改变的事件
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
失业对他来说是一个警钟。
phrasal-verb

ask about

请求有关某事的信息或澄清
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
他询问了实验结果的信息。
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。
idiom

a bright spark

聪明且聪慧的人；有原创想法的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person; someone with original ideas
Example
He's such **a bright spark**; he always finds innovative solutions.
他真是个聪明的人；总是能找到创新的解决办法。
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。
phrasal-verb

adapt within communities

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

appreciate for

认识到某人或某物的价值
Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
我真的**很欣赏你**为了完成工作而留下到很晚。
idiom

A friend to all is a friend to none

那些试图取悦每个人的人最终可能没有取悦任何人
Meaning
Someone who tries to please everyone may end up pleasing no one
Example
He is friendly to everyone, but he has no real close friends because **a friend to all is a friend to none**.
他对每个人都很友好，但他没有真正亲近的朋友，因为**每个人的朋友是没有朋友的**。
phrasal-verb

aim toward

将努力或计划指向实现某事
Meaning
to direct efforts or plans toward achieving something
Example
Her education is **aimed toward** a career in medicine.
她的教育致力于医学事业。
idiom

a walking encyclopedia

一个知道很多关于许多主题的人
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
问他任何关于历史的事情——他是**一本行走的百科全书**。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

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

algorithm

一组解决问题或执行任务的规则或指令
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
**算法** 将数据分类。
idiom

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

A rising tide lifts all boats

当经济改善时，每个人都会在某种程度上受益。
Meaning
When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent.
Example
When the new policies boosted trade, people said that **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
当新政策促进了贸易时，人们说：“水涨船高”。
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**。
idiom

An ear to the ground

意识到周围发生的事情。
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
如果你想在生意上成功，始终保持**耳朵贴近地面**。
idiom

a game plan

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

adapt to change

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
为了成功，你必须学会适应变化。
idiom

a clean bill of health

确认健康良好的报告
Meaning
a report confirming good health
Example
The doctor gave me **a clean bill of health** after the check-up.
医生在体检后给了我一份健康良好的报告。
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
phrasal-verb

acknowledge with thanks

正式接受某物并感谢赠予者
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
我们对合作伙伴的捐赠表示感谢。
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**
phrasal-verb

add up to

形成总金额；在财务上有意义
Meaning
to result in a total amount; to make sense financially
Example
All these small expenses **add up to** a large amount by the end of the month.
所有这些小费用到月末会**加起来**成为一笔大钱。
idiom

At the forefront

处于某个领域的领先或重要位置
Meaning
being in a leading or important position in a field
Example
The research center is **at the forefront** of renewable energy studies.
研究中心在可再生能源研究的**最前沿**。
idiom

a million-dollar smile

一个美丽而迷人的微笑
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
她用百万美元的微笑迎接了每一个人。
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

ahead of the game

有优势或做好充分准备
Meaning
to have an advantage or be well prepared
Example
She’s always **ahead of the game** with her planning.
她在计划方面总是领先一步。
phrasal-verb

adapt around

根据变化的情况调整计划或行为
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
我们需要快速适应新的市场趋势。
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 change of heart

某人的意见或情感的变化
Meaning
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
Example
She had **a change of heart** and decided to stay.
她有了**改变主意**，决定留下来。
idiom

a 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

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

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

artificial brainpower

由AI系统提供的智能或决策
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
这辆车依赖于**人工脑力**在交通中导航。
idiom

An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
idiom

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

add on

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

A 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

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 a snail’s pace

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

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 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

ask around

向多个人询问
Meaning
to inquire with several people
Example
I’ll **ask around** to see who can cover the shift.
我会 **向多个人询问** 看谁能替我顶班。
idiom

a man of vision

具有远见和想象力的人
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
他是一个有远见的人，改变了公司。
phrasal-verb

apologize sincerely

真诚道歉
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
如果你犯了错误，请真诚地向那个人道歉。
idiom

A blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划或策略。
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
努力工作和坚持是成功的蓝图。
idiom

a heart of gold

一个非常友善和关心他人的人
Meaning
someone who is very kind and caring
Example
She has **a heart of gold**, always helping anyone in need.
她有**一颗金子般的心**，总是帮助有需要的人。
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 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

aim high

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

A 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

an open book

一个容易理解或非常诚实的人
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
他是一本打开的书；你总能知道他在想什么。
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
idiom

a few bricks short of a load

有点愚蠢或疯狂
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
他努力尝试，但他是**有点愚蠢或疯狂**。
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 goal without a plan is just a wish

没有明确计划的目标成功的可能性很小。
Meaning
Having a goal without a clear plan makes it unlikely to succeed.
Example
Don’t just dream, remember **a goal without a plan is just a wish**.
不要只做梦，记住**没有计划的目标只是一个愿望**。
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

air out

让新鲜空气进入空间
Meaning
to let fresh air into a space
Example
Open the windows to **air out** the room.
打开窗户让房间通风
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

a storm in a teacup

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

A solid foundation

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

a silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单方法
Meaning
a simple solution to a complex problem
Example
There is no **silver bullet** for solving climate change, but we need to take action.
没有**银弹**可以解决气候变化问题，但我们需要采取行动。
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 thorn in one's side

不断的烦恼或问题的来源
Meaning
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
Example
The trade dispute has become **a thorn in our side**.
贸易争端已成为**我们侧面的刺**。
idiom

add color to

使某事变得更加有趣或生动
Meaning
to make something more interesting or lively
Example
The teacher’s stories **added color to** the history lesson.
老师的故事**为历史课增添了色彩**。
idiom

a 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

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

a brainwave

一个突然聪明的主意或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
我有了**一脑波**，并意识到如何解决这个问题。
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 thing of the past

不再存在或发生的事情
Meaning
something that no longer exists or happens
Example
With smartphones, landline phones are **a thing of the past**.
有了智能手机，座机电话成了**过去的事情**。
idiom

a learning curve

学习新事物的过程，尤其是需要时间和努力的过程
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep **learning curve** when I first started the project.
当我开始这个项目时，有一个陡峭的学习曲线。
idiom

a level playing field

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

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

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

as luck would have it

碰巧；幸运或不幸
Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
**As luck would have it**, I met my old friend at the airport.
碰巧，我在机场遇见了我的老朋友。
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

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
idiom

a penny for your thoughts

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

a 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**。
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**
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 bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

拥有的东西比冒险失去它去争取更好的东西要好。
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
我决定保留我已经收到的工作邀请，因为**一鸟在手胜过两鸟在林**。
idiom

a catnap

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took **a catnap** after lunch.
我在午饭后小睡了一会儿。
idiom

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 tough decision to make

一个难以做出的决定，因为潜在的后果
Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
在两个工作机会之间做出选择是一个艰难的决定。
idiom

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**。
idiom

a workaholic

一个工作过度且很难停止的人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
他是个**工作狂**，即使是周末也在工作。
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。
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

add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
phrasal-verb

agree with

与他人持相同意见
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
I completely **agree with** you on this matter.
我完全**同意**你在这个问题上的看法。
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

at the end of the rope

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

a 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。
idiom

a wolf in sheep's clothing

看起来无害但实际上很危险的人
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
他是披着羊皮的狼。
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 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 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

across the board

同样影响每个人或每件事
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
新的关税同样适用于所有进口商品。
idiom

a step in the right direction

朝着目标前进的小行动
Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely **a step in the right direction**.
完成项目的第一阶段无疑是 **a step in the right direction**。
idiom

a glimmer of hope

在困难的情况下改善或成功的微小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
Example
Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always **a glimmer of hope**.
即使在最艰难的时期，他也从未放弃，因为总有**一线希望**。
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

anchors aweigh

准备出发或开始一段旅程。
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
我们的行李已经打包好，**锚起航**，准备开始公路旅行!
idiom

a flash in the pan

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

a window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在此期间可以有效地行动
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
我们有**一个机会之窗**来完成这周的交易。
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**。
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 giant leap

一个重要的进步或成就。
Meaning
A significant advancement or achievement.
Example
Landing on the moon was **a giant leap** for mankind.
登月是人类的一大飞跃。
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。