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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

the internet of things (IoT)

将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
智能家居是**物联网 (IoT)**的一部分，设备之间相互连接。
idiom

to be in the same boat

处于相同的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
当涉及到即将到来的项目截止日期时，我们都**在同一条船上**。
idiom

draw the line

设定什么是可以接受的限制
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
当涉及不道德行为时，我们必须**划定界限**。
idiom

take your breath away

使某人非常惊讶或印象深刻
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.
夕阳的美丽会让你屏息。
idiom

come a long way

取得了很大的进步或改善
Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has **come a long way** since she started her career.
她自从开始自己的事业后取得了巨大的进步。
idiom

on good terms

保持友好和平的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
他们即使分手后仍然关系很好。
idiom

prodigal son

一个离家出走并且在浪费财富或机会后悔回归的人
Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.
在国外多年后，他像**浪子回头**一样回到了家。
idiom

East meets West

东西方文化的融合
Meaning
A blending of Eastern and Western cultures
Example
This restaurant is a perfect example of **East meets West** cuisine.
这家餐馆是**East meets West**菜肴的完美示例。
idiom

out of one’s mind

疯狂或极度担忧
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
He must be **out of his mind** to drive so fast in the rain.
他一定是**疯了**，才会在雨中开车这么快。
idiom

butterflies in your stomach

感到紧张或心理不安
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
我在大场合前总是感到紧张。
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

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

balance of trade

一个国家的出口和进口之间的差异
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
负的贸易平衡可能削弱一个国家的货币
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

to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
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。
idiom

a smart cookie

一个非常聪明或有智慧的人
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s **a smart cookie**.
不要低估她; 她是 **一个聪明的饼干**。
idiom

farm out

将工作交给别人做
Meaning
to give work to someone else to do
Example
The company decided to **farm out** its design work.
公司决定将其设计工作外包。
idiom

a house divided against itself cannot stand

一个团体或组织在意见或方向上分裂，无法成功
Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
在一个团队里，**一间房子分对自己并不能站立**; 每个人都应该对同一个目标共识。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
idiom

Keep it under your hat

保持某事秘密。
Meaning
To keep something secret.
Example
I’ll tell you a secret, but **keep it under your hat**.
我会告诉你一个秘密，但**保密**。
idiom

map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
idiom

refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
idiom

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
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**。
idiom

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
idiom

footloose and fancy-free

自由做你想做的事；没有约束
Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
退休后，他喜欢无拘无束的生活。
idiom

live the dream

过上自己一直梦想的生活
Meaning
to be living the life you always wanted
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的努力，他终于过上了梦想中的生活。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

find your balance

保持健康的工作和生活平衡
Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
在工作和休息之间找到平衡非常重要。
idiom

fib

一个小的或琐碎的谎言
Meaning
a small or trivial lie
Example
It was just a little **fib**, nothing serious.
这只是一个小小的谎言，没什么大不了的。
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
idiom

Nero fiddled while Rome burned

在危机或严重情况下做无关紧要的事情。
Meaning
To ignore a crisis or serious situation while doing something trivial.
Example
The leader was accused of **fiddling while Rome burned** during the economic collapse.
领导人在经济崩溃期间被指控在罗马燃烧时还在拉小提琴。
idiom

keep in touch

与某人保持沟通
Meaning
to maintain communication with someone
Example
Even after moving away, we **keep in touch** regularly.
即使搬走了，我们仍然保持定期**联系**。
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
idiom

Sail close to the wind

冒险或危险行事。
Meaning
To take risks or act dangerously.
Example
He’s **sailing close to the wind** by lying to his boss.
他通过对老板撒谎，**在风中航行得很近**。
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。
idiom

make a vow

做出一个认真的承诺或誓言
Meaning
to make a serious promise or pledge
Example
They **made a vow** to stay together forever.
他们发誓永远在一起。
idiom

spin the truth

以对特定观点有利的方式呈现一种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
政客试图把丑闻的真相**斯宾 德 特鲁斯**来保护他的声誉。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

a rolling stone gathers no moss

一个不断前进和探索的人避免了无聊或停滞
Meaning
a person who keeps moving and exploring avoids boredom or stagnation
Example
**A rolling stone gathers no moss**, and he’s always on the move.
滚动的石头不会长苔藓，他总是在移动。
idiom

be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
idiom

key into

密切关注或理解某个重要的事情
Meaning
to pay close attention to or understand something important
Example
Leaders must **key into** what customers value most.
领导者必须了解客户最看重的东西。
idiom

Help each other out

在困难的情况下相互帮助。
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
在项目期间，我们都必须**互相帮助**才能按时完成。
idiom

learn from mistakes

通过理解和纠正错误来提升自己
Meaning
to improve oneself by understanding and correcting errors
Example
I always try to **learn from mistakes** to avoid repeating them.
我总是尝试从错误中学习，以避免重复它们。
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

Spread joy

通过友善或快乐使他人幸福
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
无论你走到哪里，**传播喜悦**都是很重要的。
idiom

burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
idiom

to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
idiom

nice to meet you

一种在第一次见面时使用的礼貌表达
Meaning
a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
It's **nice to meet you**, I've heard a lot about you.
很高兴见到你，我听说过很多关于你的事情。
idiom

have a soft spot for

对某事或某人有好感或喜爱
Meaning
to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
Example
I **have a soft spot for** old classic movies.
我对老电影有特别的喜爱。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
idiom

spread sunshine

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
idiom

Know the drill

熟悉某个例程或程序。
Meaning
To be familiar with a routine or procedure.
Example
Everyone here **knows the drill** during an emergency.
这里每个人都知道在紧急情况下该做什么。
idiom

win-win situation

一种所有各方都受益的局面
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
这项新协议对两家公司来说是双赢的。
idiom

behind the scenes

秘密地或没有公众知晓
Meaning
secretly or without public knowledge
Example
A lot of work happens **behind the scenes** to make a movie.
为了制作电影，很多工作发生在幕后。
idiom

machine minds

指能够学习或思考的人工智能系统
Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of **machine minds** is reshaping industries worldwide.
‘机器思维’的崛起正在重新塑造全球产业。
idiom

bring up a family

抚养和照顾孩子
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
他们努力工作以抚养一个家庭。
idiom

Baptism of fire

一个人在新工作或角色中的第一次困难经历。
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
她作为经理的第一周是一个真正的**火的洗礼**。
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

to be like family

像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
我的邻居对我来说就像家人一样。
idiom

Throw down the gauntlet

挑战某人打架或竞争。
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
他通过质疑对手的诚实来抛出了挑战。
idiom

hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
idiom

in the same orbit

达成一致或分享相似的想法或目标
Meaning
to be in agreement or share similar thoughts or goals
Example
We’re both **in the same orbit** when it comes to our project’s goals.
当涉及到我们项目的目标时，我们两个都**在相同轨道**。
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
idiom

tears of joy

因幸福而哭泣
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
当她的儿子回家时，她流下了**快乐的眼泪**。
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
idiom

black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
idiom

red-eye flight

一个晚上晚些时候起飞并在早晨早些时候到达的航班
Meaning
a flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning
Example
I took a **red-eye flight** to save a day on my trip.
我坐了一个红眼航班来节省一天的旅行时间。
idiom

in no time

非常快; 几乎立刻
Meaning
very quickly; almost immediately
Example
He finished the task **in no time**.
他很快就完成了任务。
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
idiom

to have a lot on one's plate

有很多任务或责任需要处理
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
她不能再接受更多项目；她已经有 **很多事情要做**。
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。
idiom

a game changer

完全改变事物处理方式的东西
Meaning
something that completely changes the way things are done
Example
The new technology is a **game changer** for the healthcare industry.
新技术是医疗行业的变革者。
idiom

miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
idiom

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
idiom

Look on the bright side

专注于情况的积极方面。
Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
看看积极的一面，至少你学到了东西。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
idiom

pitch in

加入他人共同完成任务或提供帮助
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
每个人都一起清理公园。
idiom

hockey stick growth

在一段缓慢发展之后的急剧增长
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
这家初创公司在推出新功能后经历了“曲棍球棒式”增长。
idiom

make a mark

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

shake things up

在一种情况下引起变化以使其变得更好
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
经理决定在团队中**做出改变**。
idiom

cut the mustard

表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
她在新角色中没有**切黄芥末**。
idiom

the grass is always greener on the other side

其他情况总是看起来比你自己的好
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
**另一边的草总是更绿**, 但要心存感激。
idiom

work like a dog

非常努力工作而不休息
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
她为了养活孩子像狗一样工作。
idiom

open up

变得愿意分享想法或开始操作
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
他终于开始谈论他面临的挑战。
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
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have a smile on your face

看起来快乐和高兴
Meaning
to appear happy and cheerful
Example
She always has a smile on her face, no matter the situation.
无论情况如何，她脸上总是带着微笑。
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have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
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lay it on thick

夸大称赞或奉承
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
她在夸奖老板时真的**过分夸奖**。
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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。
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hit the streets

开始巡逻或开始寻找嫌疑人
Meaning
to go out on patrol or begin a search for a suspect
Example
The officers decided to **hit the streets** after the robbery was reported.
在抢劫案报告后，警察决定开始巡逻。
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glance over

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
在我们发送之前，你能**快速浏览**一下备忘录吗？
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on trial

正在被测试或审判
Meaning
being tested or judged
Example
The company is **on trial** for violating privacy laws.
该公司因违反隐私法而正在**受审**。
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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**。
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get a second wind

在感到疲劳后获得一阵能量
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
短暂休息后，她 **重获活力** 并完成了比赛。
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on the right side of the law

合法行事; 不违反任何法律
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
他想保持 **在法律的正确一方**。
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latch onto

快速接受一个想法或与某人建立联系。
Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly **latched onto** the new study app.
学生们迅速接受了新的学习应用。
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keep your options open

推迟做出最终决定，以便保留选择
Meaning
to delay making a final decision so you have choices
Example
I’ll **keep my options open** until I hear back from all the universities.
我会**保持我的选择开放**，直到我收到所有大学的回复。
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throw oneself at someone's mercy

请求原谅并希望得到善意
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
她在错过截止日期后，**向老师请求宽恕**。
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behind bars

在监狱里
Meaning
in prison
Example
The murderer will spend the rest of his life **behind bars**.
谋杀犯将余生都在监狱里度过。
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hold your nerve

在压力下保持冷静和自信
Meaning
to remain calm and confident under pressure
Example
She **held her nerve** and finished the speech perfectly.
她保持冷静，完美地结束了演讲。
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full of praise

非常积极地谈论某人或某事
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
每个人都为她的演讲**满是赞美**。
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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**。
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hold down

将某物保持在低水平
Meaning
to keep something at a low level
Example
It’s tough to **hold down** rent costs in this city.
在这个城市，控制租金成本非常困难。
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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”。
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stand the test of time

在长时间内保持有价值或成功
Meaning
to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time
Example
His leadership principles have **stood the test of time** and are still relevant today.
他的领导原则已经**经得起时间的考验**，今天仍然具有相关性。
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work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
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stick together

互相支持，保持在一起
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
在困难时期，好的朋友们总是团结在一起。
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go back to square one

从头开始
Meaning
to start again from the beginning
Example
If this doesn’t work, we’ll have to **go back to square one**.
如果这个不行，我们就得**从头开始**。
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good things come to those who wait

耐心会带来好的结果
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
**好事会降临到那些懂得等待的人身上**，所以要有耐心。
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slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
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a man of integrity

一个诚实且道德上正直的人
Meaning
someone who is honest and morally upright
Example
He is known as **a man of integrity** in the business world.
他在商业世界中被称为一个有正直的人。
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clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
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get down to business

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
让我们停止聊天并开始认真工作。
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brain like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
我总是忘记事情——我有一个**像筛子一样的大脑**！
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wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。