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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

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

Lead the charge

处于行动或运动的最前沿
Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to **lead the charge** in the new project.
他是新项目中**带头冲锋**的人。
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

heart of stone

冷酷无情或无同情心
Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
她一定有一颗**铁石心肠**，才能忽视那个哭泣的孩子。
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

neural spark

人工智能创新中的突发洞察力或创造力时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of insight or creativity in AI innovation
Example
Her idea was a true **neural spark** that changed the whole project.
她的想法是一个真正的**neural spark**，改变了整个项目。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

lose interest

对某事失去兴趣
Meaning
to stop being interested in something
Example
He quickly **lost interest** in the project.
他很快就对这个项目失去了兴趣。
idiom

in the zone

全神贯注并发挥最佳水平
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
当她全神贯注时，她可以连续写上好几个小时。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
idiom

blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
idiom

make hay while the sun shines

趁着好机会抓住它
Meaning
take advantage of a good situation while it lasts
Example
You should **make hay while the sun shines** and finish your work early.
你应该趁着好机会抓住它，提前完成工作。
idiom

it takes two to tango

在某种情况下，参与的人都有同等的责任
Meaning
both people involved in a situation are equally responsible
Example
You can't blame only him for the argument - **it takes two to tango**.
你不能只怪他争论 - **跳探戈需要两个人**。
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

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
idiom

hold over

将某事推迟到稍后时间
Meaning
to postpone something to a later time
Example
They had to **hold over** the vote until next week.
他们不得不将投票推迟到下周。
idiom

be on edge

感到紧张，焦虑或容易被激怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
她整天都在**焦虑**地等待结果。
idiom

bounce rate

在只查看一个页面后离开网站的访客百分比
Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our **bounce rate** to keep visitors engaged.
我们需要降低我们的 **跳出率** 以保持访客的参与。
idiom

to be in the spotlight

获得大量的公众关注
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
自从她最近的展览以来，艺术家一直处于**聚光灯下**。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
idiom

safeguard your system

保护你的计算机系统或网络免受攻击
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
确保使用最新的防病毒软件来**保护你的系统**。
idiom

synergy effect

两家或更多公司共同合作所带来的更高效能或价值
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.
合作关系创造了一个协同效应，使两家公司都受益。
idiom

kiss and make up

吵架后重新和好
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
They always **kiss and make up** after every fight.
他们每次吵架后都会和好。
idiom

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
idiom

keep all your eggs in one basket

依赖于单一的计划或成功的来源
Meaning
to rely on a single plan or source of success
Example
Don’t **keep all your eggs in one basket** when investing.
投资时不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
idiom

burning ambition

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

riding the wave

利用当前的趋势或成功
Meaning
taking advantage of a current trend or success
Example
The company is **riding the wave** of its recent success in the international market.
该公司正在利用其在国际市场上的近期成功。
idiom

hair-raising experience

非常可怕或令人恐惧的事情
Meaning
something very frightening or terrifying
Example
Driving through that storm was a **hair-raising experience**.
穿越那场风暴是一场毛骨悚然的经历。
idiom

block off

封锁一个区域，使人们无法进入
Meaning
to close an area so people cannot enter
Example
Police **blocked off** the street after the accident.
警方在事故后封锁了街道。
idiom

mother hen

一个非常保护或关心他人的人，特别是在家庭中
Meaning
a person who is very protective or caring, especially within a family
Example
Aunt Mary is a real **mother hen**, always looking after everyone.
玛丽婶是一个真正的‘母鸡’，总是照顾每个人。
idiom

Throw money at the problem

试图通过花费大量金钱来解决问题，而不是找到真正的解决方案。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of finding the real solution.
Example
You can’t just **throw money at the problem**; we need a proper plan.
你不能仅仅 **扔钱解决问题**；我们需要一个适当的计划。
idiom

talk someone into something

说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** going to the gym with him.
他**说服我**和他一起去健身房。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
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

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
idiom

set the stage for

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
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

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

pull oneself up by the bootstraps

通过努力工作和决心改善自己的处境
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
尽管面临所有挑战，他**通过努力奋斗**取得了成功。
idiom

add insult to injury

让糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
First, they lost the game, and then, to **add insult to injury**, their bus broke down.
首先，他们输了比赛，然后，**雪上加霜**，他们的公交车坏了。
idiom

fulfill one's obligations

履行自己的义务
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
他总是努力履行对客户的义务。
idiom

weak link

系统中最脆弱或不安全的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
人类往往是网络安全中的薄弱环节。
idiom

do good to others

以帮助他人为目标的行为
Meaning
to act in a way that helps other people
Example
It is always a good idea to **do good to others**.
总是做对别人有益的事是一个好主意。
idiom

double back

转身并回到你来的路
Meaning
to turn around and go back the way you came
Example
We had to **double back** to grab the projector.
我们不得不返回去拿投影仪。
idiom

to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
idiom

lend a helping hand

提供援助或支持
Meaning
to offer assistance or support
Example
She always tries to **lend a helping hand** to those in need.
她总是尽力帮助有需要的人。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
idiom

on cloud nine

极度快乐; 欣喜若狂
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
她在得到工作后 **云上九**。
idiom

touch and go

一种结果难以预料的风险或不确定的情况
Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
他是否能在手术中幸存下来，真是**很难说**。
idiom

Go all out

尽全力使用所有精力和资源去实现某事。
Meaning
To use all your energy and resources to achieve something.
Example
They **went all out** to make the event a success.
他们尽全力让活动取得成功。
idiom

grinning from ear to ear

因为高兴而笑得很灿烂
Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
他收到礼物后笑得合不拢嘴。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
idiom

stick with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续做或支持某事
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
如果你坚持这个例行公事，你很快就会看到结果。
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

hold up your end

对某事完全感到无聊或烦恼
Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
我**生病和厌倦**听他的借口。
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

canary in the coal mine

潜在危险的早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
融化的冰川是气候变化的**煤矿中的金丝雀**。
idiom

veer off

突然改变方向
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.
谈话**突然转向**了周末的计划。
idiom

bright spark

一个非常聪明或有才华的人
Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
新的实习生是一个真正的**bright spark**，拥有很棒的想法。
idiom

give it time

等待某事改善或发生
Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
给点时间，你很快就会看到结果。
idiom

put in a nutshell

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, we need more time to finish.
简而言之，我们需要更多时间来完成。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
idiom

give someone a run for their money

与某人进行激烈的竞争
Meaning
to compete strongly against someone
Example
The new player **gave the champion a run for his money**.
新选手给冠军带来了强烈的竞争。
idiom

music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
idiom

follow your dreams

追求你真正想要的人生
Meaning
to pursue what you truly want in life
Example
He quit his job to **follow his dreams** of becoming a musician.
他辞去了工作，去追随成为音乐家的**梦想**。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。
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

a heart-to-heart

一次真诚和开放的对话
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had **a heart-to-heart** about our future plans.
我们就我们的未来计划进行了**一次真诚的对话**。
idiom

pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
idiom

eat one's words

承认自己说的错了
Meaning
to admit that what one said was wrong
Example
He had to **eat his words** after breaking his promise.
他在打破承诺后不得不**吃掉自己的话**。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

the walls have ears

说话要小心，因为有人可能在偷听
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
小声说话——墙有耳朵。
idiom

Fortune favors the bold

那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
记住，**勇敢者得福**，所以不要害怕投资于新的机会。
idiom

disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
idiom

out with the old, in with the new

用新的东西或想法代替旧的东西
Meaning
to replace old things or ideas with new ones
Example
It's time for **out with the old, in with the new**.
是时候 **告别旧的，迎接新的**。
idiom

better late than never

做某事迟做总比根本不做要好
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
**迟做总比不做强** – 他终于道歉了。
idiom

case closed

事情已经解决或结束
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
证据很清楚，所以这是**案件已结**。
idiom

cancel culture

在某人做了冒犯性的事情之后撤回对他们的支持的做法
Meaning
the practice of withdrawing support from someone after they do something offensive
Example
Many celebrities fear **cancel culture** online.
许多名人害怕在线的**取消文化**
idiom

pull over

把车辆停在路边
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
请把车停在路边，我们可以查看地图。
idiom

lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
idiom

have a crush on

对某人产生兴趣
Meaning
to be attracted to someone
Example
I **had a crush on** my classmate in college.
我曾经迷恋过大学的同班同学。
idiom

Play it safe

避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
他总是 **保持安全**，从不尝试新的事物。
idiom

back up

支持或备份重要数据
Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
你能在会议期间支持我的解释吗？
idiom

beyond one's control

超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
现在情况已经**超出了我们的控制**。
idiom

smile from ear to ear

露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
他在面试后笑得合不拢嘴。
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

Face the truth

接受一个情况的现实，即使它是不愉快的。
Meaning
To accept the reality of a situation, even if it’s unpleasant.
Example
You have to **face the truth** about your finances.
你必须面对你财务的现实。
idiom

hear something straight from the horse's mouth

直接从原始或最可靠的来源听到某事
Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
我直接从马的嘴里听到这个活动被取消了。
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fight tooth and nail

拼命地奋斗，毫不退缩
Meaning
to fight very fiercely or with great determination
Example
They **fought tooth and nail** to protect their rights.
他们拼尽全力保护自己的权利。
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keep something under wraps

将某事保密
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
他们成功地**将项目保密**直到发布日。
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big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
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wear the pants

在家庭中是控制或做决定的人
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
每个人都知道她在家里**掌握话语权**。
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burst with pride

对某人或某事感到非常骄傲
Meaning
to be very proud of someone or something
Example
His parents **burst with pride** when he won the award.
他父母因为他获得奖项而感到无比骄傲。
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out for blood

极其决心打败或惩罚某人
Meaning
to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone
Example
After losing last time, the team is **out for blood** this season.
上次输了之后，队伍本赛季决心复仇。
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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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thick as thieves

非常亲密的朋友，分享一切
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
他们俩是非常亲密的朋友。
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your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
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give credit where it's due

承认某人的贡献或努力
Meaning
to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort
Example
Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.
让我们**给予应得的荣誉**并感谢团队。
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Put your trust in someone

相信某人的诚实或能力
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
我选择信任她，她没有让我失望。
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step up your game

提高你的表现或努力
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
如果你想赢，你需要提高表现。
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skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
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shoot for the moon

瞄准非常高或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
他决定 **瞄准非常高的目标** 并申请哈佛。
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make amends

做某事以表示你感到抱歉
Meaning
to do something to show you are sorry
Example
He tried to **make amends** by helping her with her work.
他试图通过帮她工作来**弥补**。
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to kick the bucket

死（幽默或非正式）
Meaning
to die (humorous or informal)
Example
He used to joke that he’d travel the world before he **kicked the bucket**.
他常开玩笑说他会在**踢桶**之前旅行世界。
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face your fears

面对让你害怕的事情
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
如果你想作为一个人发展，你需要面对你的恐惧。
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kick the bucket

死（非正式）
Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
他终于在长时间的疾病后**去世了**。
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bursting with joy

充满幸福和兴奋
Meaning
full of happiness and excitement
Example
The children were **bursting with joy** on Christmas morning.
孩子们在圣诞早晨充满了喜悦。
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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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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。
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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。
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honesty is the best policy

诚实永远是最好的行为方式
Meaning
being honest is always the best way to behave
Example
My parents always taught me that **honesty is the best policy**.
我的父母总是教我诚实是最好的政策。
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clear up

澄清某事或整理一个地方
Meaning
to make something easier to understand or to tidy a place
Example
Let me **clear up** the schedule so everyone knows their tasks.
让我**澄清**日程安排，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
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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。
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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**。
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balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
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to bite the bullet

做出一个困难的决定或忍受一些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to make a difficult decision or endure something unpleasant
Example
I didn't want to go to the doctor, but I had to **bite the bullet**.
我不想去看医生，但我不得不**咬紧牙关**。
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law and order

通过遵守法律维护的和平状态
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
警察负责维护**法与秩序**。
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under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。