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idiom

addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
idiom

justice delayed is justice denied

如果法律救济可用但未及时提供，就等同于没有救济
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
许多人相信在这个国家，**延迟的正义就是被否定的正义**。
idiom

picture perfect

完全无瑕或理想的
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
他们的婚礼当天是完全无瑕的。
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
idiom

follow in someone’s footsteps

追随某人的脚步，通常是家庭成员
Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to **follow in his father’s footsteps** and become a lawyer.
他决定**追随父亲的脚步**成为一名律师。
idiom

stormy relationship

一个充满争吵和冲突的关系
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
他们有一段**风暴般的关系**持续了许多年。
idiom

ghost someone

突然停止与某人在线沟通
Meaning
to suddenly stop communicating with someone online
Example
He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.
他以前每天发短信给我，但后来他**鬼化**我了。
idiom

heart skips a beat

因爱情而感到激动或紧张
Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her **heart skips a beat**.
每次他笑的时候，她的**心跳漏了一拍**。
idiom

sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
idiom

my way or the highway

用于表示某人必须接受你的规则，否则就离开
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.
老板说这是 **我的路或高速公路**。
idiom

hit the dance floor

开始跳舞，尤其是在派对上
Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
让我们上舞池并展示我们的舞蹈！
idiom

penny wise, pound foolish

小心使用少量的钱，但对大量的钱不小心
Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
她拒绝买一本10美元的书，却在衣服上花100美元；她是**penny wise, pound foolish**。
idiom

black box

一个工作原理不被理解或不透明的系统或过程
Meaning
a system or process whose workings are not understood or transparent
Example
The neural network is often described as a **black box** because its decision-making process is not fully transparent.
神经网络通常被描述为一个**黑盒**，因为其决策过程并不完全透明。
idiom

grind away

长时间在某事上努力工作
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
她努力工作，努力学习，最终通过了考试。
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

I couldn’t agree more

完全同意某人
Meaning
To completely agree with someone
Example
That’s exactly what I was thinking — **I couldn’t agree more**.
这正是我在想的 — **我完全同意**。
idiom

rule of thumb

基于经验的一般实践原则
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
作为一条经验法则，我会对每份文件进行双重检查。
idiom

off the rails

变得失控或混乱
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
他的朋友搬走后，他的生活变得失控。
idiom

Make up for lost time

为了弥补浪费的时间，做事情做得更快。
Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
我们加班来弥补浪费的时间。
idiom

burst with energy

充满活力和热情
Meaning
to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Example
The children were **bursting with energy** during the game.
孩子们在游戏中充满活力。
idiom

to take the law into one’s own hands

亲自惩罚某人而不是让当局处理
Meaning
to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it
Example
The villagers **took the law into their own hands** when the thief escaped.
当小偷逃跑时，村民们**自行伸张正义**。
idiom

Plow the field

为未来的工作或成功做准备。
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
在推出产品之前，我们需要通过适当的研究来**plow the field**。
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

pull at heartstrings

在观众中引起强烈的情感，通常是同情或悲伤
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
慈善机构的广告真的**触动了心弦**。
idiom

a weight off your shoulders

从处理压力情境后的解脱
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
完成这个项目就像把肩上的重担卸下来。
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。
idiom

confide in someone

相信某人，足够信任到可以告诉他们秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them secrets
Example
She only **confides in** her best friend.
她只会向她最好的朋友吐露心事。
idiom

sit tight

保持冷静，耐心等待
Meaning
to stay calm and wait patiently
Example
Just **sit tight** and wait for the results.
只要保持冷静，耐心等待结果。
idiom

kick back

放松一下，暂时什么都不做
Meaning
to relax and do nothing for a while
Example
After finishing the project, we just **kicked back** and watched a movie.
完成项目后，我们就放松地看了一部电影。
idiom

ease back

放松或放慢某事的速度
Meaning
to relax or slow down the pace of something
Example
After the deadline, we can **ease back** a little.
在截止日期后，我们可以稍微放松一下。
idiom

get away from it all

从日常生活中抽离；放松一下
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
我们去了乡下放松一下，远离一切。
idiom

fake it till you make it

在你真正自信之前，先表现得像一个自信的人。
Meaning
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
Example
**Fake it till you make it**—confidence will follow.
“假装自信，直到你真的自信”——自信会随之而来。
idiom

Pump money into

为了促进增长，投入大量资金。
Meaning
To invest large amounts of money to boost growth.
Example
The government plans to **pump money into** infrastructure projects.
政府计划将**泵钱到**基础设施项目中。
idiom

inside job

由组织内部某人犯下的罪行
Meaning
a crime committed by someone within the organization affected
Example
The robbery turned out to be an **inside job**.
抢劫结果证明是一起内部工作。
idiom

put heads together

一起合作解决问题
Meaning
to work together to solve a problem
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**，找到解决方案。
idiom

breaking the deadlock

结束没有进展的情况
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
谈判团队成功地**打破僵局**。
idiom

house of cards

一个脆弱而可能失败的计划或结构
Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
他们的商业模式最终被证明是一个纸牌屋。
idiom

recharge your batteries

休息并恢复能量
Meaning
to rest and regain energy
Example
I took a vacation to **recharge my batteries**.
我度假是为了**充电**。
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。
idiom

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
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

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

juggle with

同时处理多个任务或责任
Meaning
to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once
Example
She’s **juggling with** classes, work, and childcare.
她正在同时处理课堂、工作和儿童照料。
idiom

come out clean

被证明无罪或免除指责。
Meaning
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
Example
After investigation, he **came out clean**.
经过调查后，他被证明是清白的。
idiom

own your mistakes

对自己犯的错误承担责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for what you did wrong.
Example
It’s important to **own your mistakes** and learn from them.
重要的是要**承担自己的错误**并从中学习。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
idiom

blind justice

不受外部因素影响的公正正义
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
**盲目的正义** 对每个人一视同仁，不论财富或地位。
idiom

at the helm

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

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
idiom

cross that bridge when we come to it

只有在问题出现时才处理问题
Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
现在不要担心挑战，我们会**当我们遇到问题时再解决**。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
idiom

hook the audience

吸引并保持观众的兴趣
Meaning
to capture and maintain the interest of the audience
Example
You need a strong headline to **hook the audience** immediately.
你需要一个强有力的标题来立即**吸引观众**的注意。
idiom

hold your fire

延迟采取行动或回应
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
他说他的团队要等到他发出信号时再**暂停开火**。
idiom

green light

开始或继续某事的许可
Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
经理给我们了启动项目的**绿灯**。
idiom

On the drawing board

在规划或设计阶段
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
新产品仍然处于设计阶段，但将在明年发布。
idiom

fly off the handle

以非常生气的方式反应，毫不思考
Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.
当有人刮擦他的汽车时，他**飞出手柄**。
idiom

fear the unknown

害怕你不了解或没有经历过的事情
Meaning
to be afraid of things you don’t understand or haven’t experienced
Example
Many people **fear the unknown** when starting something new.
许多人在开始新事物时，**害怕未知**。
idiom

flat broke

一点钱都没有
Meaning
having no money at all
Example
I was **flat broke** after paying all my bills this month.
这个月我付完所有账单后完全没有钱了。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
idiom

pioneer a path

成为第一个做新颖或创新的事情的人。
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
她决心在可持续时尚领域**开辟一条道路**。
idiom

forty winks

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
他喜欢下班后小睡一会儿。
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

make friends

交朋友
Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
当你对别人友善时，很容易**交朋友**。
idiom

Keep an open mind

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
在了解不同文化时，尝试保持**开放的心态**。
idiom

go back and forth

不断改变对某事的想法
Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
他一直在犹豫是否购买新车。
idiom

count your blessings

为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激
Meaning
be grateful for the good things in your life
Example
Instead of complaining, **count your blessings**.
不要抱怨，**数算你的祝福**。
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
idiom

pull strings

利用影响力或关系来得到你想要的
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.
她**拉关系**给他弄到了这份工作。
idiom

go head to head

直接竞争或互相对抗
Meaning
to directly compete or confront each other
Example
The two negotiators went **head to head** over the contract terms.
两名谈判代表就合同条款进行了**面对面**的较量。
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

behind the eight ball

处于困难的位置或处于不利地位
Meaning
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Example
Without proper funding, the project is **behind the eight ball**.
没有适当的资金，项目处于**困难的境地**。
idiom

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
idiom

on the market

可供出售
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
他们的房子已经在市场上待了超过六个月。
idiom

get to the point

专注于对话或问题的重要部分
Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
我们时间不多，所以让我们直接进入正题。
idiom

blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
idiom

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
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

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

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

runs in the family

家族成员间共同的特质或品质
Meaning
a trait or quality common among family members
Example
Musical talent **runs in the family**.
音乐才华 **家族中有**。
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。
idiom

stab someone in the back

背叛信任你的人
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
我简直不敢相信他在我为他做了这么多之后竟然**在背后捅了我一刀**。
idiom

carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
idiom

to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
idiom

Caught on camera

在视频中录制；视觉捕捉
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
这起事故被**拍摄在相机上**，由一位路人。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

grassroots movement

由普通人发起并推动的政治运动
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
该运动发展成为一场强大的**草根运动**，推动变革。
idiom

go off on a tangent

突然开始谈论无关的话题
Meaning
to suddenly start talking about something unrelated
Example
He tends to **go off on a tangent** when discussing politics.
他谈论政治时常常偏离话题。
idiom

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
idiom

throw a party

组织并主持庆祝活动
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
我们将为她的生日**举办派对**。
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level playing field

每个人都有平等机会的公平局面
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a **level playing field** for all teams.
新规则为所有团队创造了一个**平等的竞争环境**。
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branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
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behind the times

过时或未跟上现代思想
Meaning
old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas
Example
My uncle still uses a typewriter—he’s **behind the times**.
我的叔叔仍然使用打字机——他 **跟不上时代**。
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Go against the grain

做一些与做事的常规方式相反的事情
Meaning
to do something that is contrary to the usual way of doing things
Example
Their new approach really **goes against the grain** of traditional research methods.
他们的新方法真的违背了传统的研究方法。
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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**。
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going

坚强的人即使在困难中也会继续努力工作。
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
当情况变得艰难时，坚强的人会坚持下去 — 永远不要失去希望。
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scare the life out of someone

非常吓到某人
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
那部恐怖片**把我吓坏了**。
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hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
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carry weight

拥有影响力或重要性
Meaning
to have influence or importance
Example
His opinion **carries a lot of weight** in this organization.
他的意见在这个组织中**具有很大的影响力**。
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Take a leap of faith

做一些不确定的事情，相信它会成功
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a **leap of faith**, but it paid off.
创办自己的公司是一次**信念的飞跃**，但它得到了回报。
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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。
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play devil's advocate

为了测试一个想法的强度而反对它
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
我不一定不同意，但让我暂时扮演一下反对者。
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mind-blowing

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
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lose your nerve

失去做某事的勇气
Meaning
to become too frightened to do something
Example
I was going to ask her out, but I **lost my nerve**.
我本打算约她出去，但我失去了勇气。
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blow your mind

极大地打动或震撼某人
Meaning
to impress or amaze someone greatly
Example
The new AI technology will **blow your mind**.
新的人工智能技术将让你震惊。
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botnet

一组感染了恶意软件的计算机网络，能够被黑客远程控制
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
黑客利用**僵尸网络**发动了大规模的DDoS攻击。
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talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
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Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
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The more, the merrier

当有更多人参与时，事情会更有趣或更有效。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
带上你的朋友——人越多越热闹！
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fall behind

未能跟上时间表或进度
Meaning
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
Example
If we miss another deadline, we’ll **fall behind** on the project.
如果我们错过另一个截止日期，我们将在项目上落后。
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in contempt of court

蔑视或藐视法院的权威
Meaning
disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
Example
He was found **in contempt of court** for refusing to testify.
他因拒绝作证而被认定为藐视法庭
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piece of cake

做起来非常容易的事情
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
对她来说，考试是一个**小菜一碟**。
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build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
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call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
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double check

再次验证某事以确保准确性
Meaning
to verify something again for accuracy
Example
Always **double check** the numbers before submitting.
在提交之前始终**双重检查**数字。
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make progress

向前进或改进
Meaning
to move forward or improve
Example
She is slowly **making progress** with her studies.
她在学习上**取得进展**。
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cry one’s eyes out

大声哭泣; 无法控制地哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
她在看完那部悲伤的电影后**哭得不成样子**。
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in stitches

笑得停不下来
Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
他的笑话让大家笑得停不下来。
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A battle of wits

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

kàn dào yīxiē shìqíng de zhèngmiàn yìmiàn
Meaning
see the positive side of something
Example
Try to **see the glass half full** instead of half empty.
chángshì **kàn bēi guàn bàng fèn** ér bùshì bàn kōng