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idiom

buckle under pressure

因过度压力或压力而屈服或失败。
Meaning
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
Example
Some employees **buckle under pressure**, while others thrive.
一些员工在压力下屈服，而其他员工则茁壮成长。
idiom

carry the weight of responsibility

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

the internet of things (IoT)

将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
智能家居是**物联网 (IoT)**的一部分，设备之间相互连接。
idiom

social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间，每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
idiom

break your back

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

keep it up

继续做好某事
Meaning
to continue doing something well
Example
You’re doing great with your studies—**keep it up**!
你在学业上做得很好——**继续加油**！
idiom

Go overboard

做某事过度。
Meaning
To do something to an excessive degree.
Example
He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.
他在节日期间**过度**装饰了他的办公室。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
idiom

blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划
Meaning
a detailed plan for achieving success
Example
Strong teamwork is the **blueprint for success** in this project.
强大的团队合作是这个项目的**成功的蓝图**。
idiom

hook the audience

吸引并保持观众的兴趣
Meaning
to capture and maintain the interest of the audience
Example
You need a strong headline to **hook the audience** immediately.
你需要一个强有力的标题来立即**吸引观众**的注意。
idiom

iron out the kinks

解决小问题或瑕疵
Meaning
to resolve small problems or imperfections
Example
We’ll **iron out the kinks** before launch day.
我们将在发布日前解决所有小问题。
idiom

backpropagation

一种用于神经网络的学习算法，通过调整网络中的权重来最小化错误
Meaning
a learning algorithm used in neural networks to minimize error by adjusting weights through the network
Example
The **backpropagation** algorithm helps in optimizing the neural network's performance.
反向传播算法有助于优化神经网络的性能。
idiom

Dress to impress

穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
你在面试时应该穿着打扮得体，让别人对你印象深刻。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

to see the silver lining

在负面情境中找到积极的东西
Meaning
to find something positive in a negative situation
Example
She always tries to **see the silver lining** even in the most challenging situations.
即使在最具挑战性的情况下，她也总是试图**看到银边**。
idiom

move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
idiom

to lay down the law

主张权威并决定事情应该如何做
Meaning
to assert authority and dictate how things should be done
Example
The new judge quickly **laid down the law** in the courtroom.
新法官很快在法庭上**放下法律**。
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

outsmart the algorithm

击败或欺骗使用人工智能或自动化的系统
Meaning
to beat or trick a system that uses AI or automation
Example
People try to **outsmart the algorithm** to boost their posts.
人们试图通过**欺骗算法**来增加他们的帖子曝光。
idiom

Sail close to the wind

冒险或危险行事。
Meaning
To take risks or act dangerously.
Example
He’s **sailing close to the wind** by lying to his boss.
他通过对老板撒谎，**在风中航行得很近**。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
idiom

chapter and verse

提供关于某事的完整和准确细节
Meaning
to provide full and exact details about something
Example
She can quote **chapter and verse** to support her argument.
她可以引用**chapter and verse**来支持她的论点。
idiom

green with envy

非常嫉妒
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
她看到我的新手机时，**非常嫉妒**。
idiom

kick up a fuss

对某事进行大规模的抱怨或抗议
Meaning
to make a big complaint or protest about something
Example
They **kicked up a fuss** when the restaurant ran out of food.
当餐厅的食物卖完时，他们大声抱怨起来。
idiom

keep up with the Joneses

试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
许多人为了**keep up with the Joneses**而陷入债务。
idiom

spill the tea

分享八卦或秘密
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
来吧，**spill the tea** - 派对发生了什么？
idiom

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
idiom

say hello

向某人问好
Meaning
to greet someone
Example
Please **say hello** to your parents for me.
请代我向你的父母问好。
idiom

A battle of wits

一个人们用智慧或聪明才智相互较量的比赛或情况。
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
这次谈判是两位领导人之间真正的**智慧较量**。
idiom

Buy low, sell high

购买商品或资产并以利润出售的策略。
Meaning
The strategy of buying goods or assets cheaply and selling them for a profit.
Example
Every investor dreams to **buy low, sell high**.
每个投资者都梦想着**低买高卖**。
idiom

blind date

两个从未见过面的人之间的浪漫约会
Meaning
a romantic meeting between two people who have never met before
Example
She met her boyfriend on a **blind date**.
她是在一次相亲中遇到她的男朋友的。
idiom

out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

salt of the earth

yī gè hěn hǎo hé chéngshí de rén
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
Wǒ de zǔfù shì **dìqiú de yán**.
idiom

hammer out a deal

经过长时间讨论达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
他们花了几个小时来**达成协议**，以便让双方都满意。
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

to 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 joke.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个笑话。
idiom

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。
idiom

knock around

花时间做随意的活动
Meaning
to spend time doing casual activities
Example
We’ll **knock around** the city after the workshop.
我们将在工作坊之后在城市里闲逛。
idiom

long story short

简要总结某事
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
**Long story short**, we missed the train.
简而言之，我们错过了火车。
idiom

over the hill

过了巅峰期；不再年轻或处于最佳状态
Meaning
past one's prime; no longer young or at peak performance
Example
Some people think turning forty means you’re **over the hill**, but that’s not true.
有些人认为四十岁意味着你已经**过气了**，但事实并非如此。
idiom

feel the heat

yùdòng yāo qiú huò pīpíng
Meaning
to experience pressure or criticism
Example
The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.
Zhíyuán zài xiāoshòu xiàjiàng hòu kāishǐ **gǎnshòu rèliè**.
idiom

cut through the red tape

去除官僚障碍或延误
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
新政策有助于去除官僚障碍并加快审批。
idiom

cut someone down to size

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

feel like a million bucks

感到非常好或快乐
Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
经过一次很棒的锻炼后，我总是感觉很好。
idiom

have a short fuse

很容易生气
Meaning
to get angry easily
Example
Be careful what you say; he **has a short fuse**.
小心你说的话; 他 **有短的导火索**。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
idiom

leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
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

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
idiom

get the jitters

感到极度紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
我总是在重要会议前感到紧张。
idiom

Risk it for the biscuit

冒险去获得有价值的东西。
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
他知道这很冒险，但他决定**为饼干冒险**。
idiom

have a change of heart

改变主意
Meaning
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something
Example
She was going to move abroad, but she had **a change of heart**.
她原本打算出国，但后来改变了主意。
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

kind words cost nothing

善良不需要花费努力或金钱
Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, **kind words cost nothing**.
记住，善良的话不花任何代价。
idiom

time warp

一种时间似乎停止或以不同的方式移动的情况
Meaning
a situation where time seems to stop or move differently
Example
That old town feels like it’s stuck in a **time warp**.
那座老镇感觉就像被困在一个**时间扭曲**中
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
idiom

run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
idiom

mix up

混淆两种或更多事物
Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always **mix up** their names during meetings.
我总是在会议中混淆他们的名字。
idiom

bright future ahead

拥有积极的前景或可能性
Meaning
having positive prospects or possibilities
Example
With your hard work, you have a **bright future ahead**.
通过你的努力工作，你拥有一个 **光明的未来**。
idiom

war of words

争论或口头冲突
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
两位政治家在电视上展开了一场**唇枪舌战**。
idiom

strike a balance

在两件事之间找到令人满意的折中
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
在职业和家庭之间找到平衡是很难的。
idiom

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show emotions or feelings
Example
He tends to **wear his heart on his sleeve** when it comes to helping others.
他倾向于在帮助他人时 **公开展示自己的情感**。
idiom

stand up and be counted

通过公开表达你的支持或意见来承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
现在是时候让每个人站出来并被算上。
idiom

tie the knot of friendship

开始一段友谊
Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They **tied the knot of friendship** during college.
他们在大学期间结下了友谊的纽带。
idiom

at death’s door

濒临死亡
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
他在医生救他之前濒临死亡。
idiom

home sweet home

用来表达回家时的幸福感
Meaning
used to express happiness upon returning home
Example
After a long trip, it feels so good to be **home sweet home**.
长时间的旅行后，回到家的感觉真好。
idiom

a law unto oneself

一个独立行事、不理会规则的人
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s **a law unto himself**, never following company policies.
他是一个特立独行的人，从不遵守公司的规定。
idiom

put on your thinking cap

开始认真思考如何解决问题
Meaning
to start thinking seriously about solving a problem
Example
Let’s **put on our thinking caps** and find a solution.
让我们**戴上思考帽**，找到解决方案。
idiom

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
idiom

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
idiom

In the eye of the beholder

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

in good shape

身体健康并保持良好体型
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
He goes to the gym regularly to stay **in good shape**.
他定期去健身房保持身体健康。
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Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
idiom

artificial genius

由人类创造的极其聪明的系统
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
聊天机器人已成为人工智慧的代表。
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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

flash back to

突然记起过去的事件
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
这张照片让她想起了她的第一天上班。
idiom

bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
idiom

lock in

确保某事无法更改
Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's **lock in** the reservation before the price goes up.
我们在价格上涨前把预定锁定。
idiom

break into a market

成功进入一个新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The company is trying to **break into the Asian market**.
公司正在尝试进入亚洲市场。
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wield power

有效地拥有和使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to have and use power or influence effectively
Example
He’s not the president, but he still **wields a lot of power**.
他不是总统，但他仍然**拥有很大的权力**。
idiom

tie the knot

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

Game of thrones

一场为了权力或控制的斗争，常常涉及操控和竞争
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
选举变成了一个**权力的游戏**，领导者们为争夺主导地位而斗争。
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run someone down

不公平地批评某人；说某人坏话
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
他总是在背后说同事的坏话。
idiom

sign off on

正式批准某事
Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
导演需要**签署**最终预算。
idiom

split second

非常短的时间
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
决定是在**一瞬间**做出的。
idiom

expand one's horizons

增加一个人的知识或经验
Meaning
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
Example
Traveling abroad can really help you **expand your horizons**.
出国旅行确实可以帮助你**扩展你的视野**。
idiom

I’m here for you

你可以依靠我的支持。
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
无论何时你需要我，**我在这里为你而在**。
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to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
idiom

moonlight as

做第二份工作，特别是秘密地或兼职工作
Meaning
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
Example
She decided to **moonlight as** a freelance writer to make extra money.
她决定 **moonlight as** 自由撰稿人，以赚取额外的收入。
idiom

take sides

在争论中支持某个人或小组
Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument
Example
It’s hard not to **take sides** when your friends are arguing.
当你的朋友争论时，很难不**站队**。
idiom

shoot for the moon

瞄准非常高或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
他决定 **瞄准非常高的目标** 并申请哈佛。
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learn by heart

背诵
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
他为朗诵背诵了诗歌。
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a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
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drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
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cut through the noise

在竞争中脱颖而出；尽管有干扰，依然能够引起注意
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
我们的营销需要在竞争中脱颖而出，吸引人们的注意。
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plant the seeds

开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
培训计划**种下了成功的种子**，为长期成就打下基础。
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lose your marbles

变得疯狂或精神不稳定
Meaning
to become crazy or mentally unstable
Example
My boss must have **lost his marbles** to approve such a risky project.
我的老板一定是疯了，竟然批准了这么冒险的项目。
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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**。
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pop the question

求婚
Meaning
to ask someone to marry you
Example
He finally **popped the question** during dinner.
他终于在晚餐时提了这个问题。
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Take off

开始迅速成功; 离开地面。
Meaning
To begin to succeed rapidly; to leave the ground.
Example
Her business really **took off** after the new marketing campaign.
她的生意在新的营销活动之后真的**起飞**了。
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drop a comment

在社交媒体帖子上留下消息或意见
Meaning
to leave a message or opinion on a social media post
Example
Don’t forget to **drop a comment** below if you liked the video.
如果你喜欢这个视频，不要忘记在下面**留下评论**。
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tie up loose ends

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

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
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on background

提供给记者的信息，无法归属来源
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
官方在**on background**谈论新政策。
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A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。
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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。
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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。
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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**。
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the jury is still out

决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
**陪审团仍未作出决定** 是否新的政策会有效。
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a fair game

一种双方都有平等机会成功或达成妥协的情况
Meaning
a situation where both parties have equal opportunities to succeed or compromise
Example
The terms of the contract were discussed until both sides agreed it was **a fair game**.
合同条款被讨论，直到双方都同意这是**a fer geim**。
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the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。
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see the light at the end of the tunnel

在长时间困难之后，开始看到改善的迹象
Meaning
to begin to see signs of improvement after a long period of difficulty
Example
After months of effort, we can finally **see the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力，我们终于能看到**隧道尽头的光亮**。
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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。
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let off steam

释放强烈的情绪或能量
Meaning
to release strong emotions or energy
Example
I went to the gym to **let off steam** after a stressful day.
我去健身房释放一天的压力。
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Money doesn't grow on trees

钱是有限的，必须通过努力赚取；并不容易得到。
Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—**money doesn’t grow on trees**.
你应该存更多的钱—**钱不是从树上长出来的**。
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Hot off the press

新印刷的; 非常新的新闻
Meaning
Newly printed; very recent news
Example
The report was **hot off the press**, released just minutes ago.
报告刚刚印刷出来，几分钟前发布了。
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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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think twice

在采取行动之前仔细重新考虑一些事情
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
在做这个交易之前你应该**三思而后行**。
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trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
我们通过**试验和错误**开发了这个产品。
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Curiosity killed the cat

过于好奇可能导致麻烦。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
不要问他太多关于过去的问题 — 好奇害死了猫。