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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

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

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 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

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 pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
idiom

a bridge too far

一个过于雄心勃勃或无法实现的尝试或目标
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was **a bridge too far**.
同时与所有国家谈判的提议是**一座太远的桥**。
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

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 blast from the past

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

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

a helping hand

帮助或协助他人的人
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered **a helping hand** to the new student in class.
她为班级里的新学生提供了**一只援助之手**。
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

a light bulb moment

突然的灵感或顿悟的时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
她在会议期间突然灵光一现。
idiom

Ask a million questions

非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
孩子们常常问**一百万个问题**关于一切。
idiom

As I see it

根据我的理解或意见
Meaning
According to my understanding or opinion
Example
As I see it, we need to try a different strategy.
在我看来，我们需要尝试不同的策略。
idiom

a storybook ending

一个完美或幸福的结局，就像童话故事一样
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true **storybook ending**.
他们的婚礼真是一个童话般的结局。
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

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

as honest as the day is long

完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
每个人都知道汤姆是**像白天一样诚实**。
idiom

a happy camper

一个对生活感到满足和满足的人
Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been **a happy camper**.
得到这份工作后，他一直是一个**快乐的露营者**。
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

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

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 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

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 Jekyll and Hyde

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

a cog in the machine

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

a crash course

短期强化学习课程
Meaning
a short and intensive course of study
Example
I had to take a **crash course** in programming before starting the job.
在开始工作之前，我不得不参加一个编程**速成课程**。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
idiom

a daydreamer

一个花很多时间想着愉快事情而不是工作的人的人
Meaning
someone who spends a lot of time thinking about pleasant things rather than working
Example
She’s **a daydreamer** who often forgets what she’s doing.
她是一个**白日梦者**，经常忘记自己在做什么。
idiom

a bitter pill to swallow

一个难以接受的不愉快事实或情况
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
输掉冠军对团队来说是一个难以接受的事实。
idiom

at the cutting edge

在一个领域中的最先进位置
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
实验室处于**医学研究的最前沿**。
idiom

at war with oneself

内心挣扎或冲突
Meaning
to be conflicted or struggling internally
Example
She is **at war with herself** about the decision to move abroad.
她在**与自己作战**，关于是否搬到国外的决定。
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

architectural eye candy

某些在视觉上吸引人但可能缺乏实质或功能的东西
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
这座城市的新摩天大楼只是**建筑眼睛糖果**。
idiom

a political football

一个被政治家用来为自己谋取利益的问题
Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become **a political football** in the country.
医疗保健已经成为国家中的**政治足球**。
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

algorithmic bias

算法对某些数据或结果的系统性偏好，通常是无意的。
Meaning
the systematic favoritism towards certain data or outcomes by an algorithm, often unintentionally.
Example
The development team worked to eliminate **algorithmic bias** in the AI model.
开发团队致力于消除AI模型中的**算法偏见**。
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

a man of his word

一个信守诺言的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their promises
Example
He’s **a man of his word**, you can trust him.
他是一个信守诺言的人，你可以信任他。
idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
idiom

above the law

不受法律约束；认为自己无法被规则触及
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
一些有权势的人表现得像他们 **高于法律**。
idiom

all smiles

非常开心和愉快
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
听到赞美后，他笑容满面。
idiom

a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
idiom

a masterpiece in the making

具有成为杰出的巨大潜力的事物
Meaning
something that has great potential to become exceptional
Example
Her new sculpture is **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的新雕塑是**一个正在酝酿的杰作**。
idiom

a 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 win-win situation

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

at the back of one's mind

一个人没有积极地去想但仍然意识到的事情
Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always **at the back of his mind**.
对失败的恐惧总是在他的脑海深处。
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

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 Eureka moment

突然的发现或顿悟时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden discovery or realization
Example
He had **a Eureka moment** when he solved the equation.
他在解决方程时经历了**尤里卡时刻**。
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 sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
idiom

at your breaking point

由于压力而接近失控的边缘
Meaning
to be very close to losing control due to stress
Example
After months of overwork, she was **at her breaking point**.
经过几个月的超时工作后，她已经**接近崩溃的临界点**。
idiom

a foot in the door

有一个小的机会开始在公司或行业工作
Meaning
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or industry
Example
An internship is a great way to get **a foot in the door**.
实习是一个获得**工作机会**的好方式。
idiom

a picture is worth a thousand words

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

a snowball effect

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

A golden opportunity

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

a 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 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 smoke-filled room

一个有权势的人在此做出秘密的政治决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**里决定的，而不是在公众面前。
idiom

artificial genius

由人类创造的极其聪明的系统
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
聊天机器人已成为人工智慧的代表。
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

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 front-page story

一条重要到足以登上报纸头版的新闻
Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was **a front-page story** for the national newspapers.
市中心的火灾是全国报纸的头版新闻。
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

ace a test

在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
他努力学习，并成功地 **通过了考试**。
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 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 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

adapt to new surroundings

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Example
After moving to a new city, it took her some time to **adapt to new surroundings**.
搬到新城市后，她花了一些时间才**适应新的环境**。
idiom

an old hand

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

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
idiom

a 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

a labor of love

出于激情而做的事情，不是为了钱
Meaning
something done out of passion, not for money
Example
Building that model train was **a labor of love** for him.
为他建造那个模型火车是**爱的劳动**。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

a bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
idiom

a cold fish

一个没有情感或不友好的人
Meaning
someone who is unemotional or not friendly
Example
He seemed **a cold fish** when I first met him.
当我第一次见到他时，他看起来像一个冷淡的人。
idiom

A blurred line

两者之间不明确的区别
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often **a blurred line** between work and personal life.
工作和个人生活之间经常有**模糊的界限**。
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

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**。
idiom

a stepping stone

帮助人进步的事件或经验
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。
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 snapshot of

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

as thick as thieves

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

ahead of the curve

比别人更先进或创新
Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
他们的公司在人工智能开发中领先。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
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**。
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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
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a spark of genius

一个突然和杰出的想法
Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her **spark of genius** helped us solve the problem quickly.
她的**天才火花**帮助我们迅速解决了问题。
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a rollercoaster of emotions

在短时间内经历非常高和非常低的情绪状态
Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was **a rollercoaster of emotions**, with moments of joy and sadness.
这一周是**一个情绪过山车**，充满了快乐和悲伤的时刻。
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a vision for the future

关于未来应该发生什么的清晰想法或计划
Meaning
a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
Example
The CEO has **a vision for the future** of the company that will guide its growth.
CEO 对公司未来的 **未来愿景** 将指导其增长。
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a brave face

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

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
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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。
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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。
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artificial intelligence

机器中人类智能的模拟，编程使其能够思考和学习。
Meaning
The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.
Example
The company has invested heavily in **artificial intelligence** to enhance automation.
公司已经在**人工智能**方面进行了大量投资，以增强自动化。
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a big mouth

一个说话太多或者揭露秘密的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
不要告诉杰克，他是**一个嘴巴很大的人**！
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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
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AI arms race

公司或国家之间在人工智能发展中争夺领导地位的竞争
Meaning
competition among companies or nations to lead in AI development
Example
Big tech companies are engaged in an **AI arms race**.
大型科技公司正在参与一场**AI军备竞赛**。
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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**
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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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As cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和放松。
Meaning
Very calm and relaxed.
Example
Even in stressful situations, she stays **as cool as a cucumber**.
即使在紧张的情况下，她也能保持镇定自若。
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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。
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at the crossroads

面临一个决定或选择
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
我现在正处于职业生涯的十字路口。
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a snake in the grass

一个秘密的敌人
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
小心；草丛里有一个秘密敌人。
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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。
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act the part

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

一个夸大其词或对情况过度反应的人
Meaning
someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Stop acting like **a drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
别像一个戏剧女王一样表现; 事情没有那么严重。
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a blank canvas

可以自由发展的一个人或情况
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
开始一个新项目就像与**一张空白画布**一起工作。
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a whole new ball game

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

感到放松和舒适
Meaning
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Example
He felt completely **at ease** in the quiet garden.
他在安静的花园里感到完全放松
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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。
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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。
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A Trojan horse

旨在从内部秘密破坏或造成伤害的东西。
Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
该恶意软件充当了特洛伊木马，使黑客能够访问私人数据。
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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。
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a double-edged sword

既有正面又有负面后果的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
互联网是**a double-edged sword**; 它提供了大量的信息，但也使我们面临隐私风险。
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agree to disagree

接受你有不同的观点并停止争论
Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
我们只需在这个话题上**同意不同意**。