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idiom

back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。
idiom

crunch the numbers

处理数据或分析统计
Meaning
to process data or analyze statistics
Example
AI can **crunch the numbers** faster than any human.
人工智能可以比任何人更快地分析数据。
idiom

bail out

支付保释金后将某人从监狱释放
Meaning
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
Example
His family managed to **bail him out** after two days.
他的家人在两天后成功地**将他保释出来**。
idiom

a roof over your head

一个住的地方；一个避难所
Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have **a roof over our heads**.
至少我们有一个地方住。
idiom

hold the reins

掌控某事或负责一项情况
Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who **holds the reins** of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
她是那个**掌控团队的人**，确保一切顺利进行。
idiom

divide and conquer

通过引起他人之间的分歧来获得控制
Meaning
to gain control by causing disagreement among others
Example
The dictator used a **divide and conquer** strategy to maintain power.
独裁者使用了**分而治之**战略来维持权力。
idiom

beat down

重复用力打击，例如强烈的阳光或雨水
Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
下午的阳光 **照射** 在田野上整整一天。
idiom

social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间，每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
idiom

logged in

获得对计算机或系统的访问
Meaning
to gain access to a computer or system
Example
She **logged in** to check her emails.
她登录了以检查她的电子邮件。
idiom

grit your teeth

接受不愉快的事情并继续
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
他不得不**咬紧牙关**完成工作。
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

burst into tears

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to suddenly start crying
Example
She **burst into tears** after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后**突然哭了起来**。
idiom

give me a hand

帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
你能**帮我一把**这个袋子吗？
idiom

ghost in the machine

系统或人中的神秘或无法解释的力量
Meaning
a mysterious or unexplained force in a system or person
Example
There must be a **ghost in the machine** causing these AI errors.
肯定有一个**机器中的鬼魂**导致这些AI错误。
idiom

take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。
idiom

hold out for

等待获得完全符合你要求的东西
Meaning
to wait to get exactly what you want
Example
She’ll **hold out for** a better offer before signing.
她会在签字之前等待一个更好的报价。
idiom

download the idea

快速吸收或理解信息
Meaning
to absorb or understand information quickly
Example
It took me a while to **download the idea**, but now I get it.
我花了一段时间才**领会这个想法**，但现在我明白了。
idiom

bury the hatchet

停止争斗并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to stop fighting and become friends again
Example
After years of argument, they decided to **bury the hatchet**.
经过多年的争执，他们决定**和解**。
idiom

green-eyed with envy

表现出强烈的嫉妒
Meaning
showing strong jealousy
Example
They were **green-eyed with envy** at her luxurious lifestyle.
他们对她奢华的生活方式感到**green-eyed with envy**。
idiom

Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
idiom

keep moving forward

尽管有障碍或挫折，也要继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep moving forward**.
无论发生什么，都要继续前进。
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

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

predictive modeling

一种用于人工智能的技术，用于根据历史数据预测未来趋势
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
使用**预测建模**可以帮助公司更好地规划未来。
idiom

cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
idiom

rant and rave

大声喊叫并抱怨
Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
他正在 **大声喊叫和抱怨** 糟糕的服务。
idiom

bag of bones

一个非常瘦的人
Meaning
a very thin person
Example
After his illness, he turned into a **bag of bones**.
生病后，他变成了一个瘦骨如柴的人。
idiom

drive up

导致某物增加
Meaning
to cause something to increase
Example
Rising fuel costs **drive up** the price of groceries.
燃料成本的上涨推高了食品价格。
idiom

That’s exactly right

用来表示完全同意某个说法
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
没错，我们应该首先关注质量。
idiom

go with the flow

顺其自然；不抵抗变化
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
与其担心，不如**随波逐流**。
idiom

feel under pressure

由于责任或期望而感到压力或焦虑
Meaning
to feel stressed or anxious due to responsibilities or expectations
Example
She's **feeling under pressure** to meet the deadline.
她**感到压力**，以完成最后期限。
idiom

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

精神饱满、充满活力，尤其是在早晨
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
他在周末后精神饱满地来上班。
idiom

apple of someone’s eye

某个非常珍爱的人
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的掌上明珠。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
idiom

bite the bullet

决定做一些困难或令人不愉快的事情，之前一直拖延或犹豫不决
Meaning
to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating about
Example
I decided to **bite the bullet** and finish my homework.
我决定**咬子弹**并完成我的作业。
idiom

take the pressure off

让紧张的情况变得轻松一些
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
雇一个助理真的让我减轻了压力。
idiom

twist someone's arm

强迫某人说服
Meaning
to persuade someone forcefully
Example
I had to **twist his arm** to get him to come.
我不得不**扭他的胳膊**让他来。
idiom

bring luck

带来好运
Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
有人说，这只手链会带来好运给佩戴它的人。
idiom

A goal without a plan is just a wish

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

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

pull someone's leg

以开玩笑的方式戏弄或取笑某人
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
别担心，我只是在开玩笑关于测试结果。
idiom

be like family

像家庭成员一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My best friend is **like family** to me.
我最好的朋友对我来说**就像家人**。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
idiom

know the ropes

对某事非常熟悉；对某事有透彻理解
Meaning
to be very familiar with something; to have a thorough understanding of something
Example
He really **knows the ropes** in this field of work.
他在这个工作领域真的**非常熟悉**
idiom

catch the train

准时赶上火车或事件
Meaning
to be on time for a train or event
Example
Hurry up or you’ll not **catch the train**!
快点，否则你会错过火车！
idiom

Heart full of gratitude

深深感激和欣赏。
Meaning
Deeply thankful and appreciative.
Example
She spoke with a **heart full of gratitude** for her teachers.
她带着**心满感激**的话语谈论她的老师。
idiom

a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
idiom

out of shape

由于缺乏锻炼而变得不健康或不适合
Meaning
to be unfit or unhealthy due to lack of exercise
Example
I’m so **out of shape** after sitting at a desk all day.
我整天坐在桌子前，完全不健康了。
idiom

give off

散发气味，光线或感觉
Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
蜡烛在房间里散发着宁静的香气。
idiom

to spill the beans

不小心泄露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
汤姆不小心泄露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

kick in

开始生效
Meaning
to begin to take effect
Example
The backup generator should **kick in** within seconds.
备份发电机应在几秒钟内**启动**。
idiom

break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
idiom

outsmart the algorithm

击败或欺骗使用人工智能或自动化的系统
Meaning
to beat or trick a system that uses AI or automation
Example
People try to **outsmart the algorithm** to boost their posts.
人们试图通过**欺骗算法**来增加他们的帖子曝光。
idiom

wise beyond his years

表现出超出年龄的成熟或智慧
Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
即使在孩童时期，他也**比同龄人更成熟**。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

block out

忽略干扰或不愉快的想法
Meaning
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
Example
She tried to **block out** the noise and continue working.
她试图**阻挡**噪音并继续工作。
idiom

get along with someone

与某人保持友好的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
他们真的相处得很好，总是笑着。
idiom

dial in

远程连接到会议或电话
Meaning
to connect to a meeting or call remotely
Example
I’ll **dial in** from the airport lounge.
我会从机场休息室连线。
idiom

move the goalposts

改变规则或条件使成功变得更加困难
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
他们在我们已经达成条款后**移动了球门**。
idiom

on your last legs

完全筋疲力尽或濒临崩溃
Meaning
completely exhausted or near collapse
Example
After working 18 hours straight, I was **on my last legs**.
连续工作了18小时后，我已经**精疲力尽**了。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
idiom

have the floor

在讨论中有发言权
Meaning
to have the right to speak in a discussion
Example
You **have the floor** now; please share your thoughts.
现在轮到你发言了，请分享你的想法。
idiom

training data

用于训练机器学习模型以识别模式或进行预测的数据
Meaning
data used to train machine learning models to recognize patterns or make predictions
Example
The AI model's performance depends on the quality of its **training data**.
人工智能模型的性能取决于其训练数据的质量。
idiom

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

了解一点事情可能会导致错误。
Meaning
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
Example
**A little knowledge is a dangerous thing** — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert.
**一点知识是一件危险的事** — 如果你不是专家，别尝试修理它。
idiom

have butterflies in your stomach

对某事感到非常紧张
Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
她在考试前总是感到紧张。
idiom

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
idiom

lend a listening ear

专心和同情地倾听
Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to **lend a listening ear**.
每当我感到沮丧时，她总是知道如何专心倾听。
idiom

ring the changes

对某事进行改变，使其更加有趣或有效
Meaning
to make changes to something to make it more interesting or effective
Example
The restaurant decided to **ring the changes** with a new menu.
餐厅决定通过新的菜单进行改变。
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

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

come to the rescue

帮助陷入困境的人
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.
一名消防员**来救援**被困的猫。
idiom

Rewriting history

改变人们解释或记忆过去事件的方式。
Meaning
To change the way past events are interpreted or remembered.
Example
Some politicians try **rewriting history** to suit their narrative.
一些政治家试图 **改写历史** 来符合他们的叙述。
idiom

toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
idiom

bend the rules

做例外; 稍微修改规则
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
老师**弯曲规则**以帮助新学生。
idiom

black sheep

被认为是团体或家庭耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
他是家里的**黑羊**。
idiom

relieve stress

减少或消除焦虑或压力的感觉
Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
瑜伽确实可以帮助缓解压力并改善你的心情。
idiom

political mileage

从政治局势中获得的优势
Meaning
advantage gained from a political situation
Example
Opposition leaders tried to gain **political mileage** from the crisis.
反对派领导人试图从危机中获得**政治里程**。
idiom

bubbling with joy

非常开心和兴奋
Meaning
very happy and excited
Example
The children were **bubbling with joy** after receiving their gifts.
孩子们在收到礼物后非常开心和兴奋。
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

crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
idiom

edge in

逐渐插入或添加某物
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
他在会议结束之前成功地**边缘插入**了一个快速的问题。
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 friend to all is a friend to none

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

the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
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

play it straight

诚实并直接
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
只需诚实并告诉他们发生了什么。
idiom

mad as a hornet

非常生气
Meaning
very angry
Example
She was **mad as a hornet** when she found her phone broken.
她发现她的手机坏了时，**非常生气**。
idiom

carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
idiom

head off

防止某事发生
Meaning
to prevent something from happening
Example
Early communication can **head off** most misunderstandings.
早期沟通可以防止大多数误解。
idiom

Be as good as your word

Zuò nǐ suǒ chéngnuò de shì.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
Tā shuō tā huì bāngzhù, ér tā **rú tā de huà yīyàng hǎo**.
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green with envy

非常嫉妒
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
她看到我的新手机时，**非常嫉妒**。
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get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或过程
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
让我们开始这个新活动。
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dead tired

极度疲倦或精疲力竭
Meaning
extremely tired or exhausted
Example
After the long trip, we were **dead tired**.
长途旅行后，我们筋疲力尽。
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the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
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smart cookie

聪明而机智的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
不要低估她——她是一个**聪明的人**。
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lay out

清楚地安排或解释某事
Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
他会在会议上详细说明预算。
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put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
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the winds of change

促进变化的影响力
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
**变革的风** 正在吹遍整个组织。
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Power behind the throne

对领导层有隐藏或间接影响的人或团体
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
首席顾问通常被认为是**王位背后的权力**。
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mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
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put all your cards on the table

在讨论中诚实并揭示所有事实
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
是时候把所有的卡都摊开，并保持透明。
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lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
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world at your fingertips

轻松获取大量信息，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
有了智能手机，世界尽在你掌中。
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leave a mark

产生持久的影响或作用
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
她的领导能力将毫无疑问地**留下印记**在公司。
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break down in tears

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
She **broke down in tears** after hearing the sad story.
她在听到悲伤的故事后**突然哭了起来**。
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build castles in the air

做不切实际的计划或梦想
Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
他总是在做空想而不行动。
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the whole nine yards

一切；整个努力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
她为使自己的婚礼完美付出了所有努力。
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Two heads are better than one

合作能取得更好的结果。
Meaning
Working together gives better results.
Example
**Two heads are better than one**, let’s solve it together.
三个臭皮匠，顶个诸葛亮。我们一起解决吧。
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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。
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Rite of passage

标志着某人生活中一个重要阶段的仪式或事件
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
毕业是许多学生的**成年礼**。
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weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
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Band together

为了共同的目标而团结起来。
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
工人们团结起来要求更高的工资。
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run out of steam

失去精力或热情
Meaning
to lose energy or enthusiasm
Example
After working all day, I completely **ran out of steam**.
工作了一整天后，我完全精疲力尽。
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Roll the dice

在不确定的事情上冒险
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
他们通过提前发布产品来**掷骰子**。
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hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
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hand over

将控制或所有权交给别人
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
她将在签署合同后交出钥匙。
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take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
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walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
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by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。