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idiom

Bring peace to

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

Tell the truth

说出真相，而不是撒谎。
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
请**说实话**，即使这会伤害。
idiom

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。
idiom

clean up one’s act

改善行为或表现；变得更加负责任
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
工厂必须**改善行为**以避免重罚。
idiom

head off to

前往特定地点
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
我们应该在中午前前往场地。
idiom

steer clear of

避开某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
天黑以后你应该避开那条街。
idiom

add on

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
idiom

SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
idiom

hold oneself accountable

为自己的行为或决定承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
Example
A true leader **holds himself accountable** for the team’s failures.
真正的领导者会为团队的失败承担责任。
idiom

talk behind someone's back

在某人不在时说他坏话
Meaning
to say bad things about someone when they are not present
Example
I don’t like people who **talk behind my back**.
我不喜欢那些**在我背后说坏话**的人。
idiom

patch together

快速且粗略地组装某物
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
我们在电话前匆忙凑出了一个计划。
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

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

Bootstrap the business

仅使用个人资金建立公司。
Meaning
To build a company using only personal finances.
Example
They decided to **bootstrap the business** instead of seeking investors.
他们决定**bootstrap the business**，而不是寻求投资者。
idiom

sweep someone off their feet

让某人突然爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
他的魅力和自信真的让她迷上了他。
idiom

afraid of your own shadow

容易受惊的人
Meaning
to be easily frightened
Example
He’s so timid; he’s **afraid of his own shadow**.
他非常胆小，连自己的影子都害怕。
idiom

fearless as a lion

非常勇敢和大胆
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
消防员在营救过程中是**fearless as a lion**。
idiom

bite the byte

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

a power play

一个战略举措以获得对局势的控制或影响
Meaning
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation
Example
His decision to challenge the leader was a clear **power play**.
他挑战领导者的决定是一个明显的 **力量操作**。
idiom

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
idiom

carve up

将某物分成部分
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
我们把时间线划分为可管理的阶段。
idiom

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
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。
idiom

carve out a niche

为自己创造一个独特的地方或角色
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
她作为艺术修复专家**创造了一个自己的定位**。
idiom

to break new ground

做一些创新或前所未有的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app **broke new ground** in terms of user experience.
该公司的新应用程序在用户体验方面**开辟了新天地**。
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

Plead the fifth

拒绝回答问题，通常在法律背景下，为了避免自我归罪。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
当被问及财务差异时，他选择了**援引第五修正案**。
idiom

to blow it

因错误而错失机会或机会
Meaning
to ruin a chance or opportunity by mistake
Example
He **blew it** by arriving late to the interview.
他因迟到错失了机会。
idiom

carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
idiom

a friend in need is a friend indeed

真正的朋友是在困难时帮助你的人
Meaning
a true friend helps you in difficult times
Example
When I was sick, Jane took care of me—**a friend in need is a friend indeed**.
我生病时，简照顾了我——患难见真情。
idiom

in black and white

书面形式; 明确声明
Meaning
in written form; clearly stated
Example
The rules are clearly written **in black and white**.
规则明确写成了 **黑白分明**。
idiom

teach someone a lesson

让某人从他们的错误中学习
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
老师的惩罚真的**给了他一个教训**。
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

Economic downturn

经济下降或放缓的时期。
Meaning
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
Example
Many people lost their jobs during the **economic downturn**.
许多人在**经济衰退**期间失去了工作。
idiom

On the record

正式声明并可报告
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
她在面试中做了**正式声明**。
idiom

fall head over heels

深深地坠入爱河
Meaning
to fall deeply in love
Example
He **fell head over heels** in love with her the moment they met.
他一见钟情，在他们第一次见面时就深深地爱上了她。
idiom

Fall seven times, stand up eight

即使多次失败，也要继续尝试。
Meaning
Keep trying even after multiple failures.
Example
Life is tough, but remember to **fall seven times, stand up eight**.
生活艰难，但记住**跌倒七次，站起来八次**。
idiom

full of beans

非常有活力和精神
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
孩子们今天早上精力充沛。
idiom

state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
idiom

hand over

将控制或所有权交给别人
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
她将在签署合同后交出钥匙。
idiom

It's always darkest before the dawn

事情通常在好转之前最糟糕。
Meaning
Things are usually worst just before they improve.
Example
Keep going, **it's always darkest before the dawn**.
继续前进，**黎明前总是最黑暗的。**
idiom

zero-day vulnerability

软件中的安全漏洞，黑客在供应商有机会修复之前就加以利用
Meaning
A security flaw in software that is exploited by hackers before the vendor has a chance to fix it
Example
The **zero-day vulnerability** was exploited by hackers to steal sensitive data.
黑客利用**零日漏洞**窃取了敏感数据。
idiom

cut a deal

迅速达成商业协议
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
他们**达成了协议**，为两家公司节省资金。
idiom

carve your own path

开辟自己的道路以获得成功或独立
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
她决定**开辟自己的道路**，而不是加入家族企业。
idiom

Take my word for it

相信我说的话；相信我。
Meaning
Trust what I am saying; believe me.
Example
**Take my word for it**, this method really works.
相信我，这个方法真的有效。
idiom

catch some z’s

睡一会儿
Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
我需要在会议前睡一会儿。
idiom

kindred spirit

有相似兴趣或感情的人
Meaning
someone who has similar interests or feelings
Example
We became friends because we’re **kindred spirits**.
我们成为朋友是因为我们是志同道合的人。
idiom

earn someone's trust

通过行动赢得某人的信任
Meaning
to gain someone's confidence through actions
Example
You need to **earn their trust** before they open up.
你需要**赢得他们的信任**，然后他们才会敞开心扉。
idiom

chew someone out

生气地责骂或批评某人
Meaning
to angrily scold or criticize someone
Example
The coach **chewed out** the team for their poor performance.
教练因为球队糟糕的表现而责骂了球队。
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
idiom

stay strong

尽管困难，仍保持勇敢和自信
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
无论发生什么，**保持坚强**，继续前进。
idiom

in contempt of court

蔑视或藐视法院的权威
Meaning
disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
Example
He was found **in contempt of court** for refusing to testify.
他因拒绝作证而被认定为藐视法庭
idiom

air gap

安全与不安全系统之间的物理隔离
Meaning
a physical separation between secure and insecure systems
Example
Critical networks are kept **air-gapped** to prevent unauthorized access.
关键网络被**气隔离**以防止未经授权的访问。
idiom

hit the airwaves

开始在电视或广播中播出
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
新的脱口秀将在下周通过电视和广播播出。
idiom

gear up

为某事精力充沛地做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
团队正在为下周的产品发布做准备。
idiom

on good terms with

与某人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
她为了孩子和前夫保持着良好的关系。
idiom

call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
idiom

to sketch out

画出某物的大致计划或轮廓
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
导演在拍摄开始之前画出了概念。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
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

climb the ladder of success

在事业或生活中取得更高的位置
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
她通过努力工作正在**爬上成功的阶梯**。
idiom

give ground

在讨论中做出让步或妥协
Meaning
to make concessions or yield in a discussion
Example
He finally **gave ground** on the pricing issue.
他最终在定价问题上**让步**了。
idiom

a blank slate

一个没有任何先前知识或经验的人
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
他像一张**空白纸**一样来到学校。
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

make ends meet

赚取足够的钱以维持生活
Meaning
to earn enough money to live on
Example
He works two jobs to **make ends meet**.
他做两份工作以维持生计。
idiom

wind up

最终陷入某种特定情境
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
如果忽视警告信号，你可能会**最终**陷入麻烦。
idiom

Don't cry over spilled milk

不要浪费时间为已经发生的事情担忧。
Meaning
Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.
Example
**Don't cry over spilled milk**; learn from your mistake.
不要为洒掉的牛奶哭泣；从你的错误中学习。
idiom

blow your mind

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

Keep the tradition alive

继续实践一个习俗，以免它被遗忘
Meaning
To continue practicing a custom so that it is not forgotten
Example
Every year we celebrate this festival to **keep the tradition alive**.
每年我们都会庆祝这个节日，以**保持传统活力**。
idiom

clash of civilizations

不同文化、宗教或文明群体之间的冲突
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
关于文化差异的辩论常被视为一次**文明的冲突**。
idiom

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
idiom

take the pressure off

让紧张的情况变得轻松一些
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
雇一个助理真的让我减轻了压力。
idiom

in someone’s good books

被某人喜欢或批准
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
她在**她老板的好书中**，因为她提前完成了项目。
idiom

a few bricks short of a load

有点愚蠢或疯狂
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
他努力尝试，但他是**有点愚蠢或疯狂**。
idiom

A Scrooge

一个非常吝啬或小气的人。
Meaning
A very stingy or miserly person.
Example
Don’t be **a Scrooge**—it’s Christmas!
别做吝啬鬼——现在是圣诞节！
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
idiom

hit the target audience

用信息或产品触达目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended group of people with a message or product
Example
The new campaign failed to **hit the target audience** effectively.
新的宣传活动未能有效地**触达目标受众**。
idiom

if you ask me

用于表达个人意见，通常在没有被询问的情况下
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
如果你问我，他们做了一个错误的决定。
idiom

Jump in at the deep end

没有准备地承担一项艰难的任务
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
当我开始我的新工作时，我不得不**跳进深水区**。
idiom

overfitting

当一个模型在训练数据上表现良好，但在未见过的数据上表现差
Meaning
when a model performs well on training data but poorly on unseen data
Example
The model seems to be **overfitting** because it performs well on the training data but poorly on the test set.
模型似乎在**过拟合**，因为它在训练数据上表现良好，但在测试集上表现差。
idiom

life in the fast lane

一种充满兴奋、活动和有时风险的生活方式
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
他喜欢和派对、旅行一起享受**快车道的生活**。
idiom

eat someone alive

对某人极度嫉妒或愤怒
Meaning
to be extremely jealous or angry with someone
Example
She’s so jealous, she could **eat him alive**.
她太嫉妒了，简直能**吃掉他活生生的**。
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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

hit back

用力回应批评或攻击
Meaning
to reply to criticism or attack with force
Example
The team plans to **hit back** with a stronger strategy.
团队计划用更强大的策略进行反击。
idiom

Lead the charge

处于行动或运动的最前沿
Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to **lead the charge** in the new project.
他是新项目中**带头冲锋**的人。
idiom

it’s raining cats and dogs

雨下得很大
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
We can’t go out now; **it’s raining cats and dogs**.
我们现在不能出去; 雨下得很大。
idiom

gray area

一个没有明确定义或介于两类之间的情况
Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
AI监控法仍然处于**灰色地带**。
idiom

the proof is in the pudding

事物的真正价值只有在使用时才能判断
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
他说这个应用很好，但用过之后才能见真章。
idiom

think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
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data is the new oil

信息已成为现代世界中宝贵的资源
Meaning
information has become a valuable resource in the modern world
Example
Every company knows that **data is the new oil**.
每家公司都知道数据是新的石油。
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word gets around

新闻或流言在人们之间传播
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
小心—**消息在这个办公室里很快就传播开了**。
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scare someone half to death

把某人吓得半死
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
那只蜘蛛把我吓得半死！
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not my cup of tea

不是某人喜欢或享受的事情
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
看板球不是我的兴趣。
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cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
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hit it off

迅速而轻松地成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
他们在介绍后立即成为了朋友。
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put the pieces together

通过整合信息来理解或解决问题
Meaning
to understand or solve something by combining information
Example
After examining the data, the engineer **put the pieces together**.
在分析数据后，工程师把所有信息联系起来。
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cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
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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。
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walk a fine line

在两个艰难的选择或对立的方面之间保持平衡
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
这位外交官不得不在诚实和机智之间**走钢丝**。
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join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
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leave aside

推迟讨论某事
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
让我们**搁置**这个问题，直到我们有更多的数据。
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a piece of cake

非常容易做的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
这次考试对我来说是**小菜一碟**。
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offstage

在公众视野之外或私人生活中
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
他在舞台下的表现与他在节目中展现的完全不同。
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by leaps and bounds

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

在一个小组或家庭中成为最有权力的人
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
很明显，玛丽 **统治着这个家庭**。
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use up

完全消耗某物
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
我们已经用完了所有的打印纸。
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couldn't believe my eyes

惊讶得不敢相信自己所看到的
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
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dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
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drag one’s feet

推迟做某事；做某事时很慢，因为你不想做
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
他在完成报告时**拖延**
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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！
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rough patch

一段困难或麻烦的时期
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
他们的婚姻去年经历了**一段困难时期**。
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phishing attempt

通过假装自己是可信赖的实体，试图欺骗某人透露个人或机密信息
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
你收到的电子邮件看起来像是一个**网络钓鱼尝试**，所以不要点击任何链接。
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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。
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pull your socks up

努力提高自己的表现
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要更努力。
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when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
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on the ball

机警、聪明并且反应迅速
Meaning
alert, smart, and quick to react
Example
You need to be **on the ball** to handle this job.
你需要非常机警才能处理这份工作。
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freak out

变得非常焦虑、生气或害怕
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时吓坏了。
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go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。