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idiom

back away from

从某个情境中撤退或退出
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
他选择在争论升级之前**退出**。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
idiom

zero-day exploit

在漏洞被修补之前发生的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that occurs before a vulnerability is patched
Example
Hackers launched a **zero-day exploit** targeting the system’s core files.
黑客发起了一个**零日漏洞利用**， targeting系统核心文件。
idiom

helping hand

帮助或支持
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
当我挣扎时，他伸出了援助之手。
idiom

in a pickle

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
我**在一个 pickle**，因为我双重预定了我的会议。
idiom

in your face advertising

具有攻击性或非常直接的广告形式
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
一些品牌使用**直面广告**来保持其记忆度。
idiom

tap into

利用资源或能力
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
这家初创公司希望通过社交媒体吸引新的观众群体。
idiom

to get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或任务
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or task
Example
Let's **get the ball rolling** and start the meeting.
让我们**开始**并开始会议。
idiom

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。
idiom

take on board

接受或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
经理必须接受团队的新任务。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。
idiom

answer for

对某事负责，并就此向他人解释
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
她必须为她团队所犯的错误**负责**。
idiom

show who's boss

让人们认识到你的权威
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
有时候，一个领导必须 **展示谁是老板**。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

Out of fashion

不再流行或受欢迎
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
那些牛仔裤多年前就不流行了。
idiom

rolling in money

拥有很多钱
Meaning
having a lot of money
Example
After his business took off, he’s been **rolling in money**.
他的生意一飞冲天之后，他就一直在**滚钱**。
idiom

iron out

解决小问题或差异
Meaning
to resolve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out** the payment details before signing.
我们需要在签署之前解决支付细节。
idiom

lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
idiom

adapt to the changing times

适应新的条件或环境
Meaning
to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
In order to survive in this fast-paced world, you must **adapt to the changing times**.
为了在这个快节奏的世界中生存，你必须**适应变化的时代**。
idiom

on the mend

从疾病或受伤中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
我上周生病了，但现在正在恢复中。
idiom

Take it one step at a time

逐步处理任务，而不是急于完成。
Meaning
Deal with tasks gradually instead of rushing.
Example
**Take it one step at a time**, and you’ll succeed.
一步一步地做，你会成功的。
idiom

take it to the next level

显著改善某事; 升级到更高的阶段
Meaning
to improve something significantly; to advance to a higher stage
Example
We plan to **take our business to the next level** this year.
我们计划今年将**我们的业务提升到下一个层次**。
idiom

leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
idiom

to frame the issue

以特定方式呈现某种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a particular way
Example
The journalist cleverly **framed the issue** to highlight social inequality.
记者巧妙地框定了这个问题，以突出社会不平等。
idiom

Bury yourself in books

把所有时间都花在学习上
Meaning
To spend all your time studying
Example
He **buried himself in books** before the finals.
他在期末考试前埋头于书本中。
idiom

to be like family

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

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

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
idiom

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
idiom

nothing to write home about

没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
这部电影没什么特别的。
idiom

good egg

一个友善可靠的人
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
大家都喜欢约翰，因为他是一个友善可靠的人。
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

learn by doing

边做边学
Meaning
to gain knowledge through practical experience
Example
Students **learn by doing** during the science experiments.
学生们在科学实验中边做边学。
idiom

break even

收入与支出相等，既无利润也无损失
Meaning
to have equal income and expenses, neither profit nor loss
Example
The company finally **broke even** after three years.
公司终于在三年后**持平**。
idiom

Break like the wind

快速移动或经过；有时带有幽默意味。
Meaning
To move or pass quickly; sometimes used humorously.
Example
He ran **like the wind** to catch the bus.
他像风一样跑去赶公交车。
idiom

against the odds

尽管有许多困难或挑战仍然成功
Meaning
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
Example
They won the game **against all odds**, proving their hard work paid off.
他们**克服一切困难**赢得了比赛，证明了他们的努力得到了回报。
idiom

run for office

竞选政治职位
Meaning
to campaign for a political position
Example
She decided to **run for office** next year.
她决定明年竞选一个职位。
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

feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后，我感到像是站在世界之巅。
idiom

smoke and mirrors

旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
公司的承诺只是空话。
idiom

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。
idiom

hit the road

开始旅行；离开一个地方
Meaning
to start a journey; to leave a place
Example
We should **hit the road** before sunset to avoid traffic.
我们应该在日落前 **hit the road** 以避开交通。
idiom

you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

老年人很难学习新事物或改变习惯
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
我父亲拒绝使用智能手机——**你无法教老狗新把戏**。
idiom

fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
idiom

give out

分发某物
Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
我们会在门口分发时间表。
idiom

In vogue

目前流行或时尚的
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
长裙在这个季节又流行起来了。
idiom

call the bluff

挑战某人证明他们的权威或主张
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
当他威胁辞职时，她揭穿了他的虚张声势。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
idiom

lost in the moment

完全沉浸在你正在做的事情中
Meaning
to be completely absorbed in what you’re doing
Example
She was **lost in the moment** while painting her favorite landscape.
她在画她最喜欢的风景时，完全沉浸在那个时刻。
idiom

pat yourself on the back

因为做得好而称赞自己
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
你应该为完成那个项目而称赞自己。
idiom

backpropagation

一种用于神经网络的学习算法，通过调整网络中的权重来最小化错误
Meaning
a learning algorithm used in neural networks to minimize error by adjusting weights through the network
Example
The **backpropagation** algorithm helps in optimizing the neural network's performance.
反向传播算法有助于优化神经网络的性能。
idiom

tone down

使某物变得不那么强烈或激烈
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
你能**降低**那个幻灯片中的颜色吗？
idiom

full steam ahead

全力以赴地前进
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
团队正全力以赴地推进新的物流计划。
idiom

no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
idiom

Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
idiom

take a hit

遭受财务损失
Meaning
to suffer a financial loss
Example
The company **took a hit** after the stock market crash.
公司在股市崩盘后**遭受了损失**。
idiom

factor in

将某物包括在计算或计划中
Meaning
to include something as part of a calculation or plan
Example
Remember to **factor in** travel time when planning.
计划时记得**因素在**旅行时间。
idiom

the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
idiom

fall on deaf ears

当建议或投诉被忽视时
Meaning
when advice or complaints are ignored
Example
His apology **fell on deaf ears**.
他的道歉**落入耳朵里**。
idiom

wanderlust

强烈的旅行和探索世界的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
他的 **wanderlust** 带他去了地球上的每一个大陆
idiom

a clear conscience

一种没有罪恶感或后悔的状态
Meaning
a state of being free from guilt or regret
Example
She could sleep soundly at night because she had **a clear conscience**.
她晚上能安然入睡，因为她有一颗清白的良心。
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

blow up in your face

一个计划或情况突然出错并造成麻烦
Meaning
a plan or situation that suddenly goes wrong and causes trouble
Example
His plan to impress the boss **blew up in his face**.
他打算给老板留下深刻印象的计划**在他面前爆炸**。
idiom

get into the habit

开始做某事并保持规律性
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
我已经养成了睡前读书的习惯。
idiom

a bumper crop

异常丰收
Meaning
an unusually large harvest
Example
Farmers are happy this year because of **a bumper crop** of rice.
农民们今年很高兴，因为**丰收的稻米**。
idiom

freak out

变得非常焦虑、生气或害怕
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时吓坏了。
idiom

take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
idiom

bloom where you’re planted

充分利用你当前的处境
Meaning
make the best of your current situation
Example
Even in tough times, she **blooms where she’s planted**.
即使在困难时期，她也在自己的位置上绽放。
idiom

In uncharted waters

处于未知或不熟悉的情况中。
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
宇航员在探索未知星系时进入了未知的水域。
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

full of confidence

对自己充满信心
Meaning
feeling very sure of yourself
Example
He walked into the interview room **full of confidence**.
他满怀信心地走进了面试室。
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

full of the joys of spring

非常快乐和充满活力
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
她度假后充满了春天的喜悦。
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fish out of water

感到不舒服或不合时宜的人
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
在正式的聚会上，那个穿着随意的人感到格格不入。
idiom

when pigs fly

永远不会发生的事情
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
他会在猪会飞的时候打扫他的房间。
idiom

bond of friendship

朋友之间信任和感情的强大联系。
Meaning
A strong connection of trust and affection between friends.
Example
Their **bond of friendship** grew stronger over the years.
他们的友谊之纽随着岁月变得更加牢固。
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

out of one’s comfort zone

做一些不熟悉或具有挑战性的事情
Meaning
doing something unfamiliar or challenging
Example
She stepped **out of her comfort zone** to take a new job.
她走出舒适区去接受一份新工作。
idiom

wake up to

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

weakest link

系统或小组中最脆弱的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
人为错误常常是网络安全中的**最薄弱环节**。
idiom

Hold out

继续生存或抵抗很长时间。
Meaning
Continue to survive or resist for a long time.
Example
They managed to **hold out** until help arrived.
他们成功地坚持到帮助到达。
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

the light dawned on someone

某人突然明白了某件事
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
她**突然明白了**自己犯了一个错误。
idiom

hang out with

和朋友一起度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
我们通常在放学后和同学们一起度过时间。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
idiom

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。
idiom

put in the hours

花费很多时间工作
Meaning
to spend a lot of time working
Example
If you **put in the hours**, you’ll see progress soon.
如果你投入时间，你很快会看到进展。
idiom

kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
idiom

from my point of view

从自己的角度来看某事
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
从我的角度来看，这个计划是有道理的。
idiom

Two’s company, three’s a crowd

有时候两个人刚刚好，但第三个人会让事情变得尴尬。
Meaning
Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can make things uncomfortable.
Example
I wanted some alone time with Emily, but as they say, **two’s company, three’s a crowd**.
我想和艾米莉单独相处，但正如人们所说，**两个人是伴，三个人就多了。**
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
idiom

chapter and verse

提供关于某事的完整和准确细节
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
她可以引用**chapter and verse**来支持她的论点。
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peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
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make a decision

在考虑之后选择某事
Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to **make a decision** about my career path.
我需要一些时间来**做出决定** 关于我的职业道路。
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broken-hearted

因某事或某人而极度悲伤
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
分手后，他心碎了。
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run someone down

不公平地批评某人；说某人坏话
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
他总是在背后说同事的坏话。
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the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
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corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
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split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
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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。
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silver surfer

经常使用互联网的老年人
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
我的祖母是一位喜欢社交媒体的银色冲浪者。
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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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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。
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talk out

讨论直到做出决定
Meaning
to discuss something until a decision is reached
Example
Let’s **talk out** the disagreement today.
今天我们要讨论争议，直到做出决定。
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blood, sweat, and tears

巨大的努力和辛勤的工作
Meaning
great effort and hard work
Example
Building this company took a lot of **blood, sweat, and tears**.
建立这家公司花费了很多努力和辛勤的工作。
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crossing the aisle

当一个政治家支持或投票支持对立党派时
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
她通过走过通道来支持该法案，令大家惊讶
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spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
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old friend

你认识很久的朋友
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
我昨天遇到了一个大学的老朋友。
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go above and beyond

做得比要求的更多
Meaning
to do more than what is required
Example
She **went above and beyond** to complete the project ahead of schedule.
她**做得比要求的更多**，提前完成了项目。
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to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
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call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
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much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
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break into

成功进入一个新领域或职业
Meaning
to enter a new field or profession successfully
Example
She managed to **break into** the film industry last year.
她去年成功进入了电影行业。
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teach by example

通过亲自示范，向他人展示如何做某事
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
好的导师总是通过**以身作则**，通过他们的行动指引道路。
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above board

诚实合法; 没有欺骗
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
他们的商业交易完全是**诚实合法**的。
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at breaking point

如此紧张或疲惫，几乎无法应对
Meaning
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
Example
After working 80 hours this week, she’s **at breaking point**.
这周工作80小时后，她已经**处于崩溃边缘**。
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sift through

仔细检查大量信息或物品
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
我花了整个下午**筛选**旧邮件以寻找丢失的文件。
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drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
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lose your marbles

变得疯狂或精神不稳定
Meaning
to become crazy or mentally unstable
Example
My boss must have **lost his marbles** to approve such a risky project.
我的老板一定是疯了，竟然批准了这么冒险的项目。