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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

hard act to follow

某人或某物如此出色，以至于很难取代
Meaning
someone or something so good that it’s difficult to replace
Example
The previous manager was a **hard act to follow**.
前任经理是一个**hard act to follow**。
idiom

put your faith in

信任或相信某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone or something
Example
She decided to **put her faith in** her friends to help her.
她决定**把信任寄托在**她的朋友身上，以帮助她。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
idiom

out of the blue

出乎意料或没有预警
Meaning
unexpectedly or without warning
Example
My old friend called me **out of the blue** after ten years.
我十年后**突然**接到了老朋友的电话。
idiom

take things to the next level

将某事物提升或发展到超越当前状态的水平
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
我们计划在今年将我们的创新提升到一个新的水平。
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

good to see you

一种友好的方式，向你认识的人打招呼
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
好久不见，真高兴见到你！
idiom

cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时，他**越界了**。
idiom

sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
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

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
idiom

cut corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做某事
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
他们为了更快完成项目而走捷径。
idiom

iron out the bugs

修复小问题或错误
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
我们整晚都在修复AI聊天机器人的小错误。
idiom

wave the white flag

投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After a long debate, he finally **waved the white flag**.
经过长时间的辩论，他终于**放弃了**。
idiom

march to the beat of your own drum

独立行事，遵循自己的想法
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
她不在乎潮流; 她**按照自己的节奏前进**。
idiom

carry the world on your shoulders

感到对一切负责；承受过多的压力
Meaning
to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress
Example
You can’t **carry the world on your shoulders**; learn to share the load.
你不能 **背负整个世界在肩上**；学会分担负担。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
idiom

hang back

留在后面或犹豫不决
Meaning
to remain behind or hesitate to act
Example
If you **hang back**, you might miss the opportunity.
如果你留在后面，你可能会错失机会。
idiom

take the edge off

让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
一杯热茶总是有助于缓解压力。
idiom

buy into

接受或支持一个想法或计划
Meaning
to accept or support an idea or plan
Example
The team quickly **bought into** the new workflow.
团队迅速**接受了**新的工作流程。
idiom

grow into

逐渐变得更有能力或在某事上更熟练
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
他最终将**适应**经理的角色。
idiom

draw on

利用某物作为资源
Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
我们将利用去年的数据来做报告。
idiom

the sky's the limit

你能取得的成就没有限制
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
只要有天赋和努力，你能达到的高度没有上限。
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

just what the doctor ordered

正是需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
一杯茶正是需要的。
idiom

carry the weight of responsibility

承担重要责任的负担
Meaning
to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation
Example
As a team leader, he has to **carry the weight of responsibility**.
作为团队领导，他必须**承担责任的重担**。
idiom

quick on the uptake

能够迅速理解事物
Meaning
able to understand things quickly
Example
You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.
你不需要解释两次——他很**快理解事物**。
idiom

lovey-dovey

公开展示大量的亲密感情
Meaning
showing a lot of affection publicly
Example
The couple was being **lovey-dovey** at the restaurant.
那对情侣在餐厅里显得非常亲密。
idiom

get over someone

从分手或失落的痛苦中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
她花了几个月才摆脱他。
idiom

hit the trail

开始旅行或开始冒险
Meaning
to start traveling or begin an adventure
Example
We’ll **hit the trail** early in the morning.
我们将早晨开始旅行。
idiom

debug the mind

清理思绪或修复心理混乱
Meaning
to clear one’s thoughts or fix mental confusion
Example
Before making big design decisions, it’s good to **debug your mind**.
在做出重大设计决定之前，调试一下你的大脑是很好的。
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

break your back

为了实现某事而非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
他一直在**拼命工作**来养家。
idiom

smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
idiom

scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
idiom

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。
idiom

take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
idiom

keep your cool

在压力或挑衅下保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm under stress or provocation
Example
Even in emergencies, he always **keeps his cool**.
即使在紧急情况下，他总是保持冷静。
idiom

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
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

get along with

与某人有良好的关系
Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
我真的和我的同事相处得很好。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
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

get wind of something

听到一个谣言或一条信息
Meaning
to hear a rumor or piece of information
Example
The media **got wind of** the secret meeting.
媒体**得知了**秘密会议。
idiom

Go bust

破产或退出业务
Meaning
To go bankrupt or out of business.
Example
Many small banks **went bust** during the financial crisis.
在金融危机期间，许多小银行**破产**了。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和决定
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
相信自己，你能做到！
idiom

self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
idiom

machine learning

一种数据分析方法，自动构建分析模型。
Meaning
A method of data analysis that automates analytical model building.
Example
We used **machine learning** to predict customer behavior.
我们使用**机器学习**来预测客户行为。
idiom

Change is the only constant

生活中的一切都在不断变化；没有什么保持不变。
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
不要抵抗 — 变化是唯一不变的。
idiom

Go to pieces

失去对情绪的控制；崩溃。
Meaning
To lose control of your emotions; to break down.
Example
She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后**崩溃了**。
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
idiom

throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
idiom

simmer down

在生气或激动之后变得冷静
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
给他几分钟时间冷静下来再和他说话。
idiom

have a stake in

对某事有兴趣或投资
Meaning
to have an interest or investment in something
Example
She has a **stake in** the company's success.
她在公司成功中有**股份**。
idiom

keep one's word

做自己承诺做的事情
Meaning
to do what one has promised to do
Example
He always **keeps his word**, no matter what.
他总是遵守诺言，无论发生什么。
idiom

a debt of gratitude

对帮助过你的人心存感激的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being grateful to someone who has helped you
Example
We owe **a debt of gratitude** to our mentors.
我们对我们的导师欠有**一笔感激之债**
idiom

set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
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

machine minds

指能够学习或思考的人工智能系统
Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of **machine minds** is reshaping industries worldwide.
‘机器思维’的崛起正在重新塑造全球产业。
idiom

cross your heart and hope to die

真诚地发誓某事是真的
Meaning
to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity
Example
I **cross my heart and hope to die** that I will never lie to you.
我发誓并希望死去，我绝不会对你撒谎。
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

cry your heart out

因悲伤而大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她痛哭流涕。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
idiom

shoot from the hip

不经过仔细思考说话或行动
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
他在会议中常常**shut from the hip**。
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

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
idiom

in the black

盈利；财务稳定
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
我们公司在两年后终于**盈利了**。
idiom

hold sway

对他人有很大的影响力或权力
Meaning
to have great influence or power over others
Example
The leader **held sway** over the entire organization.
领导对整个组织拥有很大的影响力。
idiom

when one door closes, another opens

当一个机会失去时，另一个机会出现
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
不要因拒绝而沮丧——当一扇门关闭时，另一扇门打开。
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

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

a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
idiom

easy does it

用来告诉某人要小心和耐心
Meaning
used to tell someone to be careful and patient
Example
**Easy does it**, don’t rush the process.
慢慢来，不要着急。
idiom

I owe you one

用于表达感谢并计划回报恩惠
Meaning
used to express that you are thankful and plan to return the favor
Example
Thanks for helping me move, **I owe you one**!
谢谢你帮我搬家，**我欠你一个人情**!
idiom

trending topic

一个目前在社交媒体上很流行的话题
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
她的帖子在推特上成了一个趋势话题。
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

In the eye of the beholder

美丽或价值是主观的，取决于观看者。
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
艺术确实是**在观者眼中**，因为不同的人有不同的品味。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

cream of the crop

一组中的最佳；最优选择
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
这些学生是**最棒的**。
idiom

go through a transformation

经历一次重大的变化或改善
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
公司必须**经历一次转变**才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
idiom

reach new heights

比以前获得更多，改进
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
他们的生意现在在收入方面正在**达到新高度**。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
idiom

Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
idiom

circle of friends

一群你与之友好的人的群体
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
她有一个来自大学的大家**朋友圈**
idiom

play second fiddle

扮演他人下属的角色
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
他厌倦了在同事面前总是扮演第二小提琴手。
idiom

playing the field

在同一市场上与许多其他公司或个人竞争
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
该公司通过拓展全球新市场来参与竞争。
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

slip into

逐渐进入某种状态或开始穿戴某物
Meaning
to gradually enter a state or start wearing something
Example
She quickly **slipped into** a more comfortable outfit.
她迅速**滑入**了更舒适的服装。
idiom

hammer out

在深入讨论后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
他们加班到很晚，商定合同的最后细节。
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。
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stand up for something

支持或捍卫你所相信的事情
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
她总是**为她所相信的事情站出来**，即使很困难。
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weather the storm

度过困难的局面
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
我们的公司在危机中成功度过了风暴。
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tie up loose ends

完成项目剩下的小任务
Meaning
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
Example
Before the deadline, we need to **tie up loose ends**.
在截止日期之前，我们需要完成剩下的事情。
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track down

经过搜索后找到某物或某人
Meaning
to find something or someone after a search
Example
We finally **tracked down** the missing invoice.
我们终于**找到了**丢失的发票。
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hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
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measure out

计算并分出特定的数量
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
请量出两杯面粉。
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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。
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play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
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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**。
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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。
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run in the family

一个许多家庭成员共享的特征
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
好看是**run in the family** — 他们都很漂亮！
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more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
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hit the big time

获得巨大的名声或成功
Meaning
to achieve great fame or success
Example
The band **hit the big time** after their first album went viral.
乐队在他们的第一张专辑火了之后，获得了巨大的名声。
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hand in glove

紧密和谐地一起工作
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
这两个合作伙伴一起**携手并进**，为了实现他们的目标。
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lean on

依赖某人提供支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
当事情变得艰难时，你可以随时依赖我。
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content is king

高质量的内容是在线成功的最重要因素
Meaning
high-quality content is the most important factor for success online
Example
Never forget that **content is king** in digital marketing.
永远不要忘记，在数字营销中，**内容就是王者**。
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hit a home run

取得巨大成功
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
新的市场营销活动真的是与观众**击出全垒打**了。
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line up with

与某物匹配或同意
Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics **line up with** our targets.
这些指标**与**我们的目标一致。
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so far so good

用来表示某项活动到目前为止都很成功
Meaning
used to say that an activity has been successful up to this point
Example
We've finished the first part of the project, and **so far so good**.
我们已经完成了项目的第一部分，到目前为止一切顺利。
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hit the gas

加速; 更快地移动
Meaning
to accelerate; to move faster
Example
He **hit the gas** to catch the green light.
他加速了以赶上绿灯。
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take a gamble

冒险以期成功
Meaning
to take a risk in the hope of success
Example
She **took a gamble** by quitting her job to travel the world.
她**冒险**辞掉工作去环游世界。
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between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
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rise through the ranks

在组织中逐渐升职
Meaning
to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization
Example
He **rose through the ranks** to become the CEO.
他**在晋升中逐步上升**，最终成为了CEO。
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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**。
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word of honor

一个真诚且正直的承诺
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
我给你我的**荣誉之言**，我会在那里。
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cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。