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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。
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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**。
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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

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

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。
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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。
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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。
idiom

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。
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

blow your own trumpet

吹嘘或炫耀自己的成就
Meaning
to boast or brag about your achievements
Example
He never stops **blowing his own trumpet** about his success.
他从不停止**吹嘘自己的成功**。
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**。
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bear the brunt

承担某件不愉快事情的主要责任或痛苦
Meaning
to take the main responsibility or suffering of something unpleasant
Example
The junior staff had to **bear the brunt** of the manager’s anger.
初级员工不得不承受经理愤怒的主要部分。
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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

bottle up feelings

把情感藏在心里不表达
Meaning
to keep emotions inside without expressing them
Example
It's not healthy to **bottle up your feelings** for too long.
长时间把情感压抑在心里对身体不好。
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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**。
idiom

botnet

一组感染了恶意软件的计算机网络，能够被黑客远程控制
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
黑客利用**僵尸网络**发动了大规模的DDoS攻击。
idiom

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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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

Behind the curve

相比竞争对手，处于落后或发展较慢的状态。
Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is **behind the curve** in adopting AI technologies.
我们的公司在采用人工智能技术方面落后于竞争对手。
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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

branch out

扩展到新的活动或领域
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
面包店计划明年扩展到餐饮服务。
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

brush aside

把某事视为不重要并置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
管理层在简报中**无视**了这些谣言。
idiom

beg to differ

礼貌地与某人不同意见
Meaning
to politely disagree with someone
Example
I **beg to differ**, but I think your conclusion is incorrect.
我**礼貌地不同意**，但我认为你的结论是错误的。
idiom

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。
idiom

burn one’s fingers

因为自己的错误而受苦
Meaning
to suffer because of one’s own mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by investing in a risky business.
他因为投资于一个冒险的生意而受到了损失。
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Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
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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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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

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。
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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**。
idiom

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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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。
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brush off

将某事或某人视为不重要而置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
他试图在会议中**brush off**批评。
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break faith

打破信任
Meaning
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
Example
He **broke faith** with his team when he left suddenly.
他**打破了信任**与他的团队，当他突然离开时。
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black sheep of the family

一个被认为是家庭耻辱的家庭成员
Meaning
a family member who is considered a disgrace
Example
He became the **black sheep of the family** after his bad decisions.
他在做出错误决策后，成了家族中的**black sheep of the family**。
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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**。
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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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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**。
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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？
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by the skin of your teeth

勉强完成某事
Meaning
to just barely manage to do something
Example
He passed the exam **by the skin of his teeth**.
他勉强通过了考试。
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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。
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be on edge

感到紧张，焦虑或容易被激怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
Example
She’s been **on edge** all day waiting for the results.
她整天都在**焦虑**地等待结果。
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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**。
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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**。
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break out in a cold sweat

因恐惧或焦虑而突然开始流汗
Meaning
to suddenly start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke out in a cold sweat** before his job interview.
他在面试前因害怕而出了一身冷汗。
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beat someone to the punch

在别人之前做某事
Meaning
to do something before someone else does
Example
He **beat me to the punch** by applying for the job first.
他通过首先申请这份工作**抢先一步**。
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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。
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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**。
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Best foot forward

努力给人留下最好的印象
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
她总是在重要场合尽力表现自己最好的一面。
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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。
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break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
idiom

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

butter someone up

讨好某人以获得好处
Meaning
to flatter someone to gain favor
Example
He’s trying to **butter up** the boss for a promotion.
他正试图讨好老板以获得晋升。
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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。
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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。
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birds of a feather flock together

有相似兴趣或性格的人往往会成为朋友。
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
约翰和迈克总是在一起；俗话说，物以类聚，人以群分。
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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。
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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**。
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burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
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break someone’s heart

让某人非常伤心
Meaning
to make someone very sad
Example
It really **broke his heart** when she left him.
当她离开他时，真的让他心碎了。
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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**。
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beyond the scope

超出计划或预期的重点范围
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
新功能超出了原项目的范围，但增加了很大的价值。
idiom

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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Be all ears

非常专心地听。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
我**全神贯注**，告诉我发生了什么!
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breach of trust

未能保持信息或承诺的安全
Meaning
a failure to keep information or promises secure
Example
Leaking user data is a major **breach of trust**.
泄露用户数据是一个严重的**信任破裂**。
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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

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。
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black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
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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？
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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**。
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blind faith

不加质疑地信任
Meaning
trusting without questioning
Example
Having **blind faith** can sometimes lead to disappointment.
拥有**盲目信任**有时会导致失望。
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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。
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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。
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。
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break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
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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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big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
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burst out laughing

突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone **burst out laughing** at his joke.
每个人听了他的笑话都**爆笑起来**。
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Bear with me

请耐心等我。
Meaning
Be patient with me.
Example
**Bear with me** while I fix this problem.
**请耐心等我** 当我解决这个问题时。
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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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big data

极大的数据集，可以通过计算分析来揭示模式、趋势和关联。
Meaning
Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Example
The company uses **big data** to improve customer experience.
公司使用**大数据**来提升客户体验。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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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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**。
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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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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。
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believe you can

相信自己能做到的心态
Meaning
to have the mindset that you are capable of doing something
Example
If you **believe you can**, you’re halfway there.
如果你相信自己能做到，你就已经成功一半了。
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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。
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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。
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brush past

轻轻接触并迅速经过某人或某物
Meaning
to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact
Example
He **brushed past** the reporters without stopping.
他**轻轻地擦过**记者们没有停下来。
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burn your bridges

做出无法撤销的决定
Meaning
to make a decision that cannot be reversed
Example
Be careful not to **burn your bridges** with your old employer.
小心不要和你的旧雇主**烧掉你的桥梁**。
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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。
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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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blind justice

不受外部因素影响的公正正义
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
**盲目的正义** 对每个人一视同仁，不论财富或地位。
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big picture

整体观点或情况
Meaning
the overall perspective or situation
Example
Producers always try to see the **big picture** before making changes.
制片人总是在做出改变之前试图看到整体情况。
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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**。
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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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be responsible for

对某事负责
Meaning
to be in charge of or accountable for something
Example
She is **responsible for** managing the entire department.
她**负责**管理整个部门。
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Barking up the wrong tree

采取错误或被误导的行动方向。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我有罪，那你就找错对象了。
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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。
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beat a dead horse

在已经解决的问题上浪费时间
Meaning
to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
Example
Stop **beating a dead horse**; the decision is final.
别再纠结这个问题了，决定已经定了。
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burn rubber

开得非常快
Meaning
to drive very fast
Example
They **burned rubber** as they raced to the hospital.
他们飞快地驶向医院。
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break a leg

祝愿某人在表演中好运
Meaning
to wish someone good luck in a performance
Example
Before the play started, everyone told her to **break a leg**.
在戏剧开始之前，每个人都告诉她要**祝她好运**。
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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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book smart

从学习中获得知识而不是从经验中获得的人
Meaning
knowledgeable from studying rather than experience
Example
He’s **book smart** but lacks practical experience.
他很有书本知识，但缺乏实际经验。
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backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
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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。
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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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Break the news

告诉某人重要或坏消息。
Meaning
To tell someone important or bad news.
Example
He didn’t know how to **break the news** to his parents.
他不知道如何将**这个消息传达**给他的父母。
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build one's confidence

增加自信或相信自己的能力
Meaning
to increase one's self-assurance or belief in one's abilities
Example
Public speaking classes helped him **build his confidence**.
公共演讲课程帮助他**建立了自信**。
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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**。
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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**。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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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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。
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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**。