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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

black box problem

一种情况，其中人工智能系统的内部工作不透明或无法理解
Meaning
a situation where the internal workings of an AI system are not transparent or understood
Example
The biggest challenge in deep learning is the **black box problem**.
深度学习中最大的挑战是**黑盒问题**。
idiom

blackout

暂时失去意识
Meaning
to lose consciousness temporarily
Example
He suddenly **blacked out** during the match.
他在比赛中突然**晕倒**。
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

burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
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

be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
idiom

break away

从小组或常规中分离
Meaning
to separate from a group or routine
Example
She plans to **break away** from the commute by working remotely twice a week.
她计划通过每周远程工作两次来**break away**通勤。
idiom

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

believe in yourself

相信自己
Meaning
to have confidence in your own abilities
Example
**Believe in yourself** and you can achieve anything.
**相信自己**，你就能实现任何事情。
idiom

bite the byte

应对困难的技术挑战
Meaning
to deal with a difficult technological challenge
Example
Developers had to **bite the byte** to fix the software issue.
开发人员必须 **bite the byte** 来修复软件问题。
idiom

bird’s eye view

从高处看到的视角；概览
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
我们从塔楼上得到了城市的**鸟瞰视角**。
idiom

brainstorm

在小组讨论中生成许多创意想法
Meaning
to generate many creative ideas in a group discussion
Example
Let’s **brainstorm** some ideas for our next campaign.
让我们为我们的下一个活动产生一些想法。
idiom

butterflies in one's stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
idiom

button up

完成准备工作或安全地关闭某物
Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
让我们在周五前**button up**提案。
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
idiom

burst of creativity

一阵突然的创造性想法涌现
Meaning
a sudden outpouring of creative ideas
Example
She had a **burst of creativity** and finished the design in one go.
她有了**创造力的迸发**，并一次性完成了设计。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
idiom

bite off more than you can chew

承担超出自己能力范围的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too big to handle
Example
I think I **bit off more than I can chew** by agreeing to manage three projects at once.
我觉得我同意同时管理三个项目是承担了超出自己能力范围的任务。
idiom

beyond one’s comprehension

太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
量子物理学**超出了我的理解范围**。
idiom

black hole

一种事物消失或丧失而没有解释的情况
Meaning
a situation where things disappear or are lost without explanation
Example
All the research data went into a **black hole** after the server crash.
所有研究数据在服务器崩溃后进入了一个**黑洞**。
idiom

butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth

看起来无辜的人，实际上可能并非如此
Meaning
someone who looks innocent but might not be
Example
She looks so sweet—**butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth**.
她看起来那么甜美—**黄油在她嘴里不会融化**。
idiom

break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
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

blind date

两个从未见过面的人之间的浪漫约会
Meaning
a romantic meeting between two people who have never met before
Example
She met her boyfriend on a **blind date**.
她是在一次相亲中遇到她的男朋友的。
idiom

bring the curtain down

结束某事；完成一场表演或活动
Meaning
to end something; to finish a performance or event
Example
The concert **brought the curtain down** on the music festival.
音乐会**为音乐节画上了句号**。
idiom

boil down to

归结为某个主要原因或要点
Meaning
to have something as the main point or reason
Example
The argument **boiled down to** a simple misunderstanding.
争论**归结为**一个简单的误会。
idiom

backseat driver

给出不必要的建议或方向的人
Meaning
a person who gives unwanted advice or direction
Example
Don't be a **backseat driver**, let me handle it.
别当**后座司机**，让我来处理吧。
idiom

bad blood

家庭成员之间的愤怒或怨恨
Meaning
anger or resentment between family members
Example
There’s still **bad blood** between the cousins after the inheritance issue.
继承问题后，堂兄弟姐妹之间仍然有愤怒。
idiom

big brother

一个哥哥或一个表现得具有保护性的人
Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a **big brother** to everyone in the neighborhood.
马克对邻里里的每个人都像**大哥哥**一样。
idiom

burst with happiness

充满了极大的喜悦或兴奋
Meaning
to be full of great joy or excitement
Example
The parents **burst with happiness** when they saw their newborn baby.
当父母看到他们的新生婴儿时，他们充满了喜悦。
idiom

beta test

在正式发布之前测试产品
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
我们将在下周进行我们的应用程序测试。
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

buckle under the strain

屈服于压力或压力
Meaning
to give in to stress or pressure
Example
She refused to **buckle under the strain** and kept going.
她拒绝了**在压力下屈服**并继续前进。
idiom

be at the helm

负责或控制某事
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
他在公司成功时**掌舵**。
idiom

backroom deal

由有权势的人达成的秘密协议
Meaning
a secret agreement made by powerful people
Example
The media exposed the **backroom deal** between the two parties.
媒体揭露了两方之间的**秘密协议**。
idiom

bank on

依赖于或依靠某事发生
Meaning
to rely on or depend on something happening
Example
You can **bank on** her support during tough times.
你可以在困难时刻依赖她的支持。
idiom

beyond your wildest dreams

比你想象的更好或更惊人
Meaning
better or more amazing than imagined
Example
Her success was **beyond her wildest dreams**.
她的成功超出了她最疯狂的梦想。
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

blind experiment

一种不让参与者知道某些信息以避免偏见的测试
Meaning
a test conducted without participants knowing certain information to prevent bias
Example
The scientists conducted a **blind experiment** to ensure accuracy.
科学家们进行了一项**盲实验**以确保准确性。
idiom

bent over backwards

非常努力地帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
她**弯腰后仰**确保每个人都很高兴。
idiom

back into

无意中向后移到某物中
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
我差点在停车时倒退进回收箱里。
idiom

Break a sweat

付出努力或在某事上辛苦工作。
Meaning
To exert effort or work hard at something.
Example
She didn't even **break a sweat** while finishing the entire project in one day.
她在一天内完成整个项目时，甚至没有出一滴汗。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
idiom

bootstrapping

在没有外部资金的情况下建立业务
Meaning
building a business without external funding
Example
He started his company through **bootstrapping**, using only his savings.
他通过**bootstrapping**创办了自己的公司，只使用了自己的储蓄。
idiom

Burn the bridges

摧毁返回先前情况的可能性
Meaning
to destroy the possibility of returning to a previous situation
Example
Once he left the company, he decided to **burn the bridges** and not look back.
一旦他离开了公司，他决定 **burn the bridges** 并且不回头看。
idiom

build brand loyalty

建立对品牌的长期信任和依赖
Meaning
to create long-term trust and attachment to a brand
Example
Consistent quality helps **build brand loyalty** among customers.
持续的质量帮助在客户中建立品牌忠诚度。
idiom

bargain for

预期或计划某事
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
工作量比我们预期的更多。
idiom

beyond the pale

超出可接受的规则或标准
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
他的行为超出了可接受的范围。
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

back on your feet

恢复健康了
Meaning
recovered and healthy again
Example
It’s good to see you **back on your feet** after the flu.
很高兴看到你在得流感后恢复健康。
idiom

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。
idiom

bookend something

标志某事的开始和结束
Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
她的职业生涯以两场精彩的表演为开端和结束。
idiom

be comfortable in your own skin

对自己是谁感到自信和幸福
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
她花了好几年才能在自己的皮肤中感到舒适。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

blow the whistle

揭露不正当行为或揭示机密信息
Meaning
to expose wrongdoing or reveal secret information
Example
He **blew the whistle** on the company’s illegal activities.
他揭露了公司非法活动。
idiom

bad luck

不幸或运气差的情况
Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
只是**运气不好**，在我们的野餐日下雨了。
idiom

bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
idiom

behind the eight ball

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

bear market

股价下跌的时期
Meaning
a period when stock prices are falling
Example
Many people lose money during a **bear market**.
很多人在**熊市**期间亏钱。
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
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

burst with joy

高兴得难以抑制情感
Meaning
to be so happy that it’s hard to contain emotions
Example
The parents **burst with joy** when their child won the prize.
当孩子赢得奖项时，父母**高兴得合不拢嘴**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

Bet the farm

在一个重大决定上冒险一切。
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
他在那笔商业交易中**赌上了一切**。
idiom

bust someone

逮捕或抓住某人做非法的事情
Meaning
to arrest or catch someone doing something illegal
Example
The officer was able to **bust someone** for selling drugs.
警察成功地逮捕了一个卖毒品的人。
idiom

back out

退出协议或承诺
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
他们在签署合同后不能退出。
idiom

bend over backwards

付出巨大努力帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to make a great effort to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make the event successful.
她竭尽全力使活动成功。
idiom

bring to the table

贡献一些有用或有价值的东西
Meaning
to contribute something useful or valuable
Example
Each team member **brings something unique to the table**.
每个团队成员**带来一些独特的东西**。
idiom

behind closed doors

私下里; 秘密地
Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
交易是在闭门造车的情况下达成的。
idiom

blow out of proportion

夸大或过度陈述某事
Meaning
to exaggerate or overstate something
Example
The media **blew the story out of proportion**.
媒体把故事夸大了。
idiom

buy a lemon

买到有缺陷或无价值的东西
Meaning
to buy something that is defective or worthless
Example
He **bought a lemon** when he got that used car.
当他买到那辆二手车时，他**买了一个柠檬**。
idiom

brighten up

变得更快乐或更开心
Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
当她看到她的朋友们时，她的脸**亮了起来**。
idiom

by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
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

Born in the barn

有坏习惯或缺乏社交礼仪。
Meaning
To have bad manners or lack social etiquette.
Example
Close the door! Were you **born in the barn**?
关上门！你是在谷仓里出生的吗？
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

beyond the rainbow

期望一些美丽或梦幻的事情
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
她相信她的梦想在彩虹的另一边。
idiom

blow your mind

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

be at someone’s beck and call

随时准备帮助或服从某人
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
助理始终在老板的召唤下。
idiom

brute force attack

一种通过尝试所有可能的密码组合直到找到正确密码的黑客方法
Meaning
a method of hacking that tries all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found
Example
The attacker launched a **brute force attack** on the system’s login page.
攻击者对系统的登录页面发起了**暴力破解攻击**。
idiom

break the internet

在网上引起大量关注和讨论
Meaning
to cause an enormous amount of attention and discussion online
Example
The celebrity's new photo **broke the internet**.
这位名人的新照片**打破了互联网**。
idiom

bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
idiom

Balance the scales

确保一切公平或相等
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
我们需要在做出最终决定之前**平衡天平**。
idiom

Bring peace to

在某种情况下恢复平静或安宁。
Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
她的好话帮助**带来了平和**的争论。
idiom

back on one’s feet

恢复并再次变得健康
Meaning
to recover and be healthy again
Example
After a few days of rest, he’s finally **back on his feet**.
休息几天后，他终于**恢复过来**。
idiom

break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
idiom

blow someone away

让某人大为震惊或印象深刻
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
Her performance really **blew me away**.
她的表演真的让我震惊。
idiom

by and large

大体上
Meaning
generally speaking; on the whole
Example
**By and large**, we agree with your proposal.
大体上，我们同意你的提案。
idiom

blur the lines

使两者之间的区别变得不那么清晰
Meaning
to make the difference between two things less clear or distinct
Example
AI-generated art often **blurs the lines** between human creativity and machine output.
人工智能生成的艺术常常**模糊了**人类创造力与机器输出之间的界限。
idiom

behind schedule

比计划或预期的时间晚
Meaning
later than planned or expected
Example
The flight is **behind schedule** because of the storm.
航班因暴风雨而**延误**。
idiom

burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
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break the bank

花费太多钱；把所有的钱都用光
Meaning
to cost too much; to use up all your money
Example
Buying that car will **break the bank**.
买那辆车会让你**倾家荡产**。
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Building castles in the air

有不切实际或不实际的计划或梦想。
Meaning
To have unrealistic or impractical plans or dreams.
Example
She’s always **building castles in the air**, dreaming of a perfect world.
她总是在**空中建造城堡**，梦想着一个完美的世界。
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brain like a computer

拥有极其分析性和高效的思维
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
她记得每个细节；她有一个**像计算机一样的大脑**。
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back to the drawing board

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to start over again after a failure
Example
Our proposal was rejected, so it's **back to the drawing board**.
我们的提案被拒绝了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
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busy as a bee

非常活跃或勤奋
Meaning
very active or hardworking
Example
She’s **as busy as a bee** preparing for the wedding.
她正在为婚礼**像蜜蜂一样忙碌**。
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battle-tested

通过经验或困难证明有效
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
她是一位有经验的领导者，知道如何在压力下保持冷静。
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bury the differences

忘记争执，重新成为朋友
Meaning
to forget disagreements and be friendly again
Example
They decided to **bury their differences** and work together.
他们决定**埋葬他们的分歧**，一起工作。
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be lost for words

惊讶到无法言语
Meaning
to be so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **lost for words** when I won the prize.
当我赢得奖品时，我 **无言以对**。
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be accountable for

对某事负责并能够解释它
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
作为团队领导，他对**项目的结果负责**。
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bat around

随意讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
我们花了一下午的时间讨论营销主题。
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be in the limelight

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
演员在获奖后成为焦点。
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Breaking new ground

做出重要的新发现或创新；做一些前所未做过的事情。
Meaning
To make an important new discovery or innovation; to do something that has never been done before.
Example
The new trade agreement is **breaking new ground** in international relations.
新的贸易协议在国际关系中**开创了新局面**。
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blow one’s own trumpet

自夸; 吹嘘自己的成就
Meaning
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
Example
He loves to **blow his own trumpet** whenever he achieves something.
每当他取得某些成就时，他都喜欢**自夸**。
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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。
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bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
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by the book

严格按照规则行事
Meaning
to follow the rules exactly
Example
Our manager does everything **by the book**.
我们的经理做一切都**按规矩**。
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buckle under pressure

因过度压力或压力而屈服或失败。
Meaning
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
Example
Some employees **buckle under pressure**, while others thrive.
一些员工在压力下屈服，而其他员工则茁壮成长。
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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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break free

摆脱控制或限制
Meaning
to escape from control or restriction
Example
She wanted to **break free** from her routine life.
她想要摆脱日常生活的束缚。
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blow off steam

表达愤怒或沮丧以使自己感觉更好
Meaning
to express anger or frustration so that you feel better
Example
He went for a run to **blow off steam** after the argument.
他在争论后去跑步以发泄情绪。
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bull market

股票价格上涨的时期
Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
投资者在**牛市**期间持乐观态度。
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burst with ideas

一下子有许多创意的想法
Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was **bursting with ideas** for his next project.
看完电影后，他为下一个项目有了许多创意的想法。
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Burning question

一个重要或紧急的问题，人们急于知道。
Meaning
An important or urgent question that people are eager to know.
Example
The **burning question** is whether the plan will actually work.
最关键的问题是这个计划是否真的有效。
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build up your confidence

逐渐变得更加自信
Meaning
to gradually become more confident
Example
Public speaking can help you **build up your confidence**.
公众演讲可以帮助你增强信心。
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blood is thicker than water

家庭关系比其他关系更强大
Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because **blood is thicker than water**.
他帮助了他的兄弟，因为家庭关系比其他关系更强大。
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blue chip company

一家大型、可靠且财务稳定的公司
Meaning
a large, reliable, and financially stable company
Example
Investors prefer to put their money into **blue chip companies**.
投资者更愿意将资金投入到**蓝筹公司**。