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idiom

boot up

启动计算机或系统
Meaning
to start a computer or system
Example
My laptop takes forever to **boot up**.
我的笔记本需要很长时间才能启动。
idiom

burned out

因过度工作而完全疲惫
Meaning
completely exhausted or tired due to overwork
Example
After months of overtime, she felt **burned out**.
经过几个月的加班后，她感到筋疲力尽。
idiom

burn your boats

承诺采取行动而没有退路
Meaning
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
Example
He **burned his boats** when he quit his job to start a business.
当他辞去工作并开始创业时，他**烧掉了自己的船**。
idiom

bark up the wrong tree

做出错误的假设
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我拿了你的钱包，你**做出了错误的假设**。
idiom

book someone

正式指控某人犯罪
Meaning
to officially charge someone with a crime
Example
The police **booked** him for theft.
警察因盗窃指控了他。
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

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

be on duty

在某个时间值班或负责某事
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
警卫整晚都在值班。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
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

break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。
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

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

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

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

be above board

以诚实和公开的方式行事
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
她在所有的交易中总是**诚实**。
idiom

be sure of yourself

对你的能力或意见有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
成为一名领导者，你必须对自己有信心。
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

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
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

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

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
idiom

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。
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

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

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。
idiom

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
idiom

better luck next time

用来鼓励失败的人
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
下次好运！你差点赢了。
idiom

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**。
idiom

burn out

由于过度工作而变得非常疲劳并失去动力
Meaning
to become very tired and lose motivation due to overwork
Example
If you don’t rest, you’ll **burn out** soon.
如果你不休息，你很快就会**精疲力尽**。
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

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

bring down

让某人感到难过或减少某物
Meaning
to make someone feel sad or to reduce something
Example
Don’t let one rude comment **bring down** your confidence.
不要让一个粗鲁的评论 **降低** 你的自信。
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

by the way

用于引入新话题或添加额外信息
Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
**顺便说一句**, 你完成你的项目了吗？
idiom

back to square one

重新开始
Meaning
to start over again
Example
After the computer crashed, I had to go **back to square one** with my report.
电脑崩溃后，我不得不重新开始我的报告。
idiom

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。
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

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

be there for someone

在需要时支持或帮助某人
Meaning
to support or help someone when they need it
Example
True friends **are there for you** when you need them.
真正的朋友会在你需要时为你提供帮助
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

brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
idiom

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**。
idiom

bare your soul

诚实地分享你最深的感受或秘密
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
她 **向她最好的朋友敞开了心扉**。
idiom

betray someone's trust

背叛某人的信任
Meaning
to break someone's confidence in you
Example
She would never **betray your trust**.
她永远不会背叛你的信任。
idiom

Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
idiom

bottom line

最重要的点；最终结果或利润
Meaning
the most important point; the final result or profit
Example
The **bottom line** is that trade deficits are increasing.
关键是贸易逆差正在增加。
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

bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。
idiom

bend someone’s ear

与某人长时间交谈，通常是为了抱怨
Meaning
to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain
Example
He **bent my ear** about his terrible day at work.
他**在我耳边抱怨**他工作中的糟糕一天。
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

black and white

明确界定；没有混淆或模糊
Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
合同条款非常清晰。
idiom

Blue skies thinking

无边界的创造性或开放性思维。
Meaning
Creative or open-minded thinking without limits.
Example
Our brainstorming session encouraged **blue skies thinking**.
我们的头脑风暴会议鼓励了无边界的思维。
idiom

brand awareness

消费者对品牌的熟悉程度
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
我们的主要目标是通过社交媒体提高**品牌意识**。
idiom

bury the lead

隐藏故事中最重要的部分
Meaning
to hide the most important part of the story
Example
Don’t **bury the lead**—mention the main point first.
不要**埋没重点**—首先提到主要点。
idiom

burning the candle at both ends

没有足够的休息，拼命工作
Meaning
working very hard without enough rest
Example
He is **burning the candle at both ends** with two jobs.
他正在做两个工作，拼命工作。
idiom

bosom friends

非常亲密和亲切的朋友
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
他们从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
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

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**。
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 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

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

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

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

break down

因强烈的情绪而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying due to strong emotions
Example
She **broke down** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时崩溃了。
idiom

byte the bullet

勇敢地面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face a difficult situation bravely
Example
We have to **byte the bullet** and fix the system bugs now.
我们必须勇敢地面对并修复系统的漏洞。
idiom

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
idiom

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。
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

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

Big fish in a small pond

在一个小的组织或区域中是一个重要的人。
Meaning
An important person in a small organization or area.
Example
He prefers being a **big fish in a small pond** rather than competing globally.
他宁愿在一个小池塘里做一条大鱼，也不想在全球范围内竞争。
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

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

break a promise

违背承诺
Meaning
to fail to do what one promised
Example
She **broke her promise** and didn’t call him.
她违背了承诺，没有给他打电话。
idiom

breeze through

轻松地做某事，几乎不费力气
Meaning
to do something easily and with little effort
Example
She managed to **breeze through** the exam without any problems.
她轻松地通过了考试，没有遇到任何问题。
idiom

brainchild of

由某人创造的想法或发明
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
ChatGPT 是 **brainchild of** OpenAI 研究人员的创意。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
idiom

bolt from the blue

一个突然和意想不到的事件
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event
Example
The project cancellation came as a **bolt from the blue**.
项目的取消就像晴天霹雳一样。
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

build character

通过挑战发展积极的品质或力量
Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
通过这个过程将**锻炼团队的性格**。
idiom

behind the scenes

秘密地或没有公众知晓
Meaning
secretly or without public knowledge
Example
A lot of work happens **behind the scenes** to make a movie.
为了制作电影，很多工作发生在幕后。
idiom

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**。
idiom

behind the firewall

受到保护或与外部威胁隔离
Meaning
protected or isolated from external threats
Example
Sensitive company data should always stay **behind the firewall**.
敏感的公司数据应该始终保持在**防火墙后面**。
idiom

brainstorm ideas

思考新的和创造性的想法
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
班级聚集在一起为科学项目生成创意。
idiom

be a person of your word

成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
她真的是一个信守承诺的人，总是做她说的事情。
idiom

Burn rate

创业公司花费资本的速度。
Meaning
The rate at which a startup spends its capital.
Example
Our **burn rate** is too high; we need to cut costs.
我们的**烧钱率**太高；我们需要削减成本。
idiom

blow away the cobwebs

在不活跃后让身心焕然一新
Meaning
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
Example
A short walk helped me **blow away the cobwebs**.
一次短暂的散步帮助我**焕然一新**。
idiom

born poor, die rich

从贫穷开始，但通过努力工作变得富有
Meaning
to start life poor but become rich through hard work
Example
He’s the kind of man who wants to **born poor, die rich**.
他是那种想要**从贫穷出生，死时富有**的人。
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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。
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

blow away

深深地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing **blew me away**.
她的歌声让我震惊。
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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

breakthrough

一个重大的或突如其来的发展或发现；一个重要的成就
Meaning
a significant or sudden development or discovery; an important achievement
Example
The scientist made a major **breakthrough** in his research on cancer treatment.
科学家在癌症治疗研究中取得了一个重大的**bùruì kè sū**。
idiom

butterflies in the stomach

感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
约会前我总是感到紧张。
idiom

brighten someone's day

让某人感到更开心
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her kindness really **brightened my day**.
她的善良真的让我的一天更愉快。
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build from the ground up

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built their business from the ground up** with no investors.
他们**从头开始建立了他们的生意**，没有投资者。
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bear the responsibility

承担某事的责任
Meaning
to take on the duty of something
Example
She was willing to **bear the responsibility** for the new project.
她愿意为这个新项目承担责任。
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brand ambassador

通过个人影响力推广品牌的人
Meaning
a person who promotes a brand through personal influence
Example
They hired a celebrity as their **brand ambassador**.
他们聘请了一位名人作为他们的**品牌大使**。
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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？
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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**。
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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**。
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bored to death

极度无聊
Meaning
extremely bored
Example
I was **bored to death** during the long lecture.
我在长时间的讲座中感到极度无聊。
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beat the algorithm

找到一种方法来智取或绕过系统的逻辑
Meaning
to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic
Example
Marketers always try to **beat the algorithm** for better reach.
营销人员总是尝试**击败算法**以获得更好的覆盖范围。
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behind enemy lines

处于敌对或危险的情况中
Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working **behind enemy lines** to report the truth.
记者们在敌人的防线后工作，以报道真相。
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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。
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break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a funny story.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个有趣的故事。
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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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better safe than sorry

谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
我总是仔细检查锁 — 谨慎总比事后后悔好。
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be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
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bloom where you are planted

充分利用你所处的环境
Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to **bloom where she was planted**.
即使在一个小镇，她也设法在她所在的地方茁壮成长。
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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。
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bottom out

达到最低点然后改善
Meaning
to reach the lowest point before improving
Example
Experts believe the market has **bottomed out**.
专家认为市场已经触底。
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believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
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break the fourth wall

在戏剧或电影中直接与观众对话
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
演员**打破了第四面墙**，让这场戏更有趣。
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balance of trade

一个国家的出口和进口之间的差异
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
负的贸易平衡可能削弱一个国家的货币
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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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Break with tradition

做事与通常方式不同
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
这对情侣决定打破传统，在海滩举行小型婚礼。
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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**。
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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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Baptism of fire

一个人在新工作或角色中的第一次困难经历。
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
她作为经理的第一周是一个真正的**火的洗礼**。