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idiom

brain like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
我总是忘记事情——我有一个**像筛子一样的大脑**！
idiom

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。
idiom

thank you kindly

一种礼貌地温暖地说谢谢的方式
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
非常感谢您的时间和耐心。
idiom

get the wrong end of the stick

完全误解某个情况或声明
Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
我觉得你**理解错了**—我并没有责怪你。
idiom

rules are made to be broken

有时可以忽略规则
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
他相信规则是为了被打破的
idiom

go back to the drawing board

因为之前的计划失败了，所以重新开始
Meaning
to start over again because the previous plan failed
Example
Our experiment failed, so we have to **go back to the drawing board**.
我们的实验失败了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
idiom

digital conscience

在设计或部署人工智能中的伦理意识
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
开发人员需要一个**数字良知**来创建负责任的人工智能系统
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
idiom

iron out the wrinkles

解决小问题或分歧
Meaning
to solve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out the wrinkles** before launching the project.
我们需要在启动项目之前解决小问题。
idiom

show someone the ropes

教某人如何做一项任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
她在我第一天上班时花时间教我 ropes。
idiom

a roof over your head

一个住的地方；一个避难所
Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have **a roof over our heads**.
至少我们有一个地方住。
idiom

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
idiom

A negative outlook

悲观的态度或观点
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
他对生活总是持悲观态度。
idiom

crunch the numbers

处理数据或分析统计
Meaning
to process data or analyze statistics
Example
AI can **crunch the numbers** faster than any human.
人工智能可以比任何人更快地分析数据。
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
idiom

keep the fire burning

保持火焰
Meaning
to stay motivated and passionate about something
Example
Even after failure, he managed to **keep the fire burning**.
即使失败后，他仍然能够保持火焰。
idiom

soft sell

一种没有压力的微妙且有说服力的销售方式
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
他们使用了一种**软卖**策略来获得客户的信任。
idiom

like father, like son

儿子像父亲一样行为
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
汤姆像他的爸爸一样喜欢汽车 — 就像父亲一样，儿子也是！
idiom

to come out on top

在困难的情况或竞争中取得成功
Meaning
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
Example
After a fierce competition, they **came out on top** and won the contract.
经过激烈的竞争，他们脱颖而出并赢得了合同。
idiom

in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
idiom

feel off-color

感觉有点不舒服
Meaning
to feel slightly ill
Example
I’m feeling a bit **off-color** today.
我今天感觉有点不舒服。
idiom

Stand your ground

尽管面临反对，仍坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
尽管他们不同意，他决定 **站稳脚跟**，不退缩。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

Jump ship

突然离开工作或组织。
Meaning
To leave a job or organization suddenly.
Example
Several employees **jumped ship** when the new policy was announced.
当新政策宣布时，几名员工**跳船**了。
idiom

You can do it

要有信心; 相信自己的能力。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
不要怀疑自己，你可以做到！
idiom

leave no stone unturned

为实现目标而做一切可能的事情
Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police **left no stone unturned** in their search for the missing child.
警方在寻找失踪儿童时**不遗余力**。
idiom

Pivot the business

改变方向或策略以适应市场。
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
在销售不佳之后，他们决定将**业务转向软件解决方案**。
idiom

hit the same wavelength

分享相似的想法和感受
Meaning
to share similar thoughts and feelings
Example
We **hit the same wavelength** from the first conversation.
我们从第一次对话开始就有了相同的想法。
idiom

get out of hand

失去控制
Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
当更多的人到达时，派对开始失去控制。
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
idiom

tear into someone

愤怒地批评某人
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
教练在他们输了比赛后**批评了**球员。
idiom

keep your emotions in check

控制你的情绪
Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to **keep your emotions in check** during a meeting.
在会议期间保持控制你的情绪是很重要的。
idiom

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
idiom

get one's act together

有效地组织自己或自己的行动
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
我们需要在截止日期前**get our act together**。
idiom

show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
idiom

to mend fences

修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship
Example
After their argument, they decided to **mend fences**.
在他们争吵之后，他们决定修复关系。
idiom

get ahead

在生活或职业中取得成功
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
她努力工作以在公司中**取得进展**。
idiom

living the dream

过上一直渴望的生活
Meaning
living a life that one always desired
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于在**过着梦想中的生活**。
idiom

feel it in your bones

没有证据地强烈感知某事
Meaning
to sense something strongly without evidence
Example
I **feel it in my bones** that something bad will happen.
我在骨头里感觉到一些不好的事情将要发生
idiom

a piece of the puzzle

更大情况或问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a larger situation or problem
Example
Finding the right team is just **a piece of the puzzle** in creating a successful business.
找到合适的团队只是创建成功企业中的**一块拼图**。
idiom

switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
idiom

hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
idiom

to have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和潜力
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and potential
Example
If you want to succeed, you need to **have faith in yourself**.
如果你想成功，你需要**相信自己**。
idiom

own up to something

承认或坦白对某事负责
Meaning
to admit or confess responsibility for something
Example
You should **own up to your mistakes** instead of blaming others.
你应该**承认你的错误**，而不是责怪别人。
idiom

opt in

选择参与
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
员工可以选择参与健康项目。
idiom

square away

以整洁的方式整理或完成某事
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
我们需要在审计前整理文件。
idiom

out of harm’s way

远离危险或困难。
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.
在点火之前，确保孩子们远离危险。
idiom

trust someone as far as you can throw them

不太信任某人
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
我**一点也不信任他**。
idiom

give it time

等待某事改善或发生
Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
给点时间，你很快就会看到结果。
idiom

glance over

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
在我们发送之前，你能**快速浏览**一下备忘录吗？
idiom

take it to the next level

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

touch and go

一种结果难以预料的风险或不确定的情况
Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
他是否能在手术中幸存下来，真是**很难说**。
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

bite the bullet

决定做一些困难或令人不愉快的事情，之前一直拖延或犹豫不决
Meaning
to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating about
Example
I decided to **bite the bullet** and finish my homework.
我决定**咬子弹**并完成我的作业。
idiom

Many hands make light work

当很多人帮忙时，工作就变得容易。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
大家一起吧；人多力量大，工作更轻松。
idiom

go nuclear

非常强烈或生气地反应
Meaning
to react very strongly or angrily
Example
When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.
当数据被删除时，经理**爆炸了**。
idiom

Exit strategy

一种计划，说明投资者或创始人最终如何退出或兑现。
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
每个初创公司应该有一个明确的**退出策略**。
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

AI-powered

使用人工智能运行的
Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
该公司推出了一个**人工智能驱动的**助手，帮助客户更容易找到产品。
idiom

olive branch

和平或和解的姿态
Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an **olive branch** by inviting his rival to the summit.
总统通过邀请他的对手参加峰会来伸出**橄榄枝**。
idiom

show one's true colors

揭示一个人的真实性格或感情，通常是在隐藏之后
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
他在慈善活动中做志愿者时终于展现了他的真实面目。
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

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
idiom

in the spotlight

接受公众关注
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
获奖后，她一直处于**聚光灯下**。
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

When there’s a will, there’s a way

只要有决心，就能找到实现目标的方法。
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
“有志者事竟成”，他通过完成比赛证明了这一点。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
idiom

climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置，通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始，从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
idiom

debug the problem

识别并修复问题或错误
Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
在我们推送更新之前，先调试这个问题。
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

keep things in perspective

通过现实地看待事物保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
Example
When stressed, try to **keep things in perspective**.
当感到压力时，试着**保持事情的视角**。
idiom

political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的有争议的问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
Immigration reform has become a **political hot potato** for the government.
移民改革已成为政府的**政治热土豆**。
idiom

Give one’s word

做出真诚的承诺。
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
他**给了他的承诺**，他会完成工作。
idiom

push the right buttons

做出准确的行为以获得期望的结果
Meaning
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
Example
She knows how to **push the right buttons** to impress her boss.
她知道如何**按对按钮**来打动她的老板。
idiom

open to abuse

容易被滥用或利用
Meaning
liable to be misused or exploited
Example
Facial recognition technology is **open to abuse** if not regulated.
如果不加以监管，人脸识别技术很容易被滥用。
idiom

Ask a million questions

非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
孩子们常常问**一百万个问题**关于一切。
idiom

dream big

拥有雄心壮志的目标和愿望
Meaning
to have ambitious goals and aspirations
Example
If you want to achieve greatness, you must **dream big**.
如果你想成就伟大，你必须**敢于梦想**。
idiom

a job well done

一项成功完成的任务
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
项目提前完成，真的**做得很好**。
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

In a new light

从不同的角度看待某事
Meaning
To see something from a different perspective
Example
After the discussion, I saw the issue **in a new light**.
讨论之后，我以**全新角度**看待了这个问题。
idiom

go the distance

尽管有困难，仍能成功完成某事
Meaning
to finish something successfully despite difficulties
Example
Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.
只有最坚决的运动员才能走到最后。
idiom

jumpy as a cat

容易害怕或紧张
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
自从抢劫之后，他一直非常紧张。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
idiom

carry the responsibility

负责某事或对其负责
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
作为项目经理，他必须承担整个团队的责任。
idiom

in a word

用于提供简明清晰的总结
Meaning
used to give a brief and clear summary
Example
The movie was, **in a word**, amazing.
这部电影, **一句话**, 非常棒。
idiom

Go down the rabbit hole

深深地参与某事，往往是无意的。
Meaning
To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.
Example
I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.
我开始阅读关于人工智能的内容，**进入了兔子洞**几个小时。
idiom

speak your mind

直言不讳地表达自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
不要害怕直言不讳地表达自己的想法。
idiom

fill in for

暂时替代某人工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
Can you **fill in for** Rosa while she’s on leave?
你能在 Rosa 休假时替她工作吗？
idiom

come out with it

公开或诚实地说出你一直隐藏的事情
Meaning
to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding
Example
Stop hesitating and just **come out with it**!
别再犹豫，直接说出来！
idiom

cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
idiom

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
idiom

keep something under wraps

将某事保密
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
他们成功地**将项目保密**直到发布日。
idiom

a splash of color

为了效果而添加的小量明亮颜色
Meaning
a small amount of bright color added for effect
Example
Add **a splash of color** to make the room lively.
添加**一抹色彩**让房间更有生气。
idiom

hit the nail on the head

在某件事上完全正确
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
你在这个分析上完全正确。
idiom

birds of a feather

有相似兴趣或特征的人
Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—**birds of a feather**.
汤姆和杰瑞总是在一起——他们是志同道合的朋友。
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take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
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off the beaten track

在一个很少有人去的地方；偏远或不寻常
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
我们发现了一个美丽的海滩，远离人群。
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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**。
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sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
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throw your hat in the ring

对某事表示兴趣，特别是对竞争或挑战
Meaning
to show interest in something, especially a competition or challenge
Example
I decided to **throw my hat in the ring** and apply for the leadership role.
我决定**把我的帽子扔进擂台**，申请领导角色。
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a weight off one's shoulders

解决问题或负担后的轻松感觉
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
当她完成项目时，她感觉像肩上的重担被卸下了一样。
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win someone over

说服某人支持你或同意你
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
候选人的演讲**赢得了人群**。
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in the loop

了解某事的最新情况
Meaning
to be informed about something
Example
Please keep me **in the loop** about the project updates.
请让我了解项目的最新进展。
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cover story

杂志或报纸封面的主要故事
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
她的采访成为了本周的封面故事。
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in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
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As cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和放松。
Meaning
Very calm and relaxed.
Example
Even in stressful situations, she stays **as cool as a cucumber**.
即使在紧张的情况下，她也能保持镇定自若。
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eat humble pie

承认你的错误并道歉
Meaning
to admit your mistake and apologize
Example
After blaming her friend, she had to **eat humble pie** when she realized she was wrong.
在指责她的朋友之后，当她意识到自己错了时，她不得不承认自己的错误
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reboot your mindset

完全改变你的思维方式
Meaning
to change your way of thinking completely
Example
To adapt to AI, we need to **reboot our mindset**.
为了适应人工智能，我们需要**重启我们的思维方式**。
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scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
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take no prisoners

在实现某事时无情或极端坚定
Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team **takes no prisoners** when it comes to competition.
我们的销售团队在面对竞争时**绝不手软**。
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a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
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have mixed feelings

不确定或同时有积极和消极的情感
Meaning
to be uncertain or have both positive and negative emotions
Example
I **have mixed feelings** about moving to another city.
我对搬到另一个城市感到矛盾。
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a turning point

一个重要变化发生的时刻
Meaning
a moment when an important change happens
Example
Graduating from college was a **turning point** in his life.
从大学毕业是他人生中的一个**转折点**。
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in the works

正在开发或计划的事物
Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is **in the works** and should be released soon.
一款新产品正在开发中，应该很快发布。
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time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。
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a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to **a fork in the road**, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到**十字路口**时，你必须选择哪条路走。
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cliffhanger

一个让观众悬念重重的结局
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
这一集以**悬崖式结局**结束，我们迫不及待地等待下一集。
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news travels fast

信息传播迅速
Meaning
information spreads quickly
Example
In small towns, **news travels fast**.
在小镇上，**新闻传播迅速**。
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table the issue

将某个话题的讨论推迟到以后
Meaning
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
Example
They decided to **table the issue** until next week.
他们决定将该问题推迟到下周讨论。
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Pilot project

一个小规模的实验，用于测试一个概念。
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
我们在全国推广之前启动了一个试点项目。
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out of the woods

不再处于危险或困难之中
Meaning
no longer in danger or difficulty
Example
She’s recovering now, so she’s **out of the woods**.
她现在正在康复，所以她已经脱离危险。