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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。
idiom

pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
idiom

trust someone with your life

wánquán xiāng xìn yī gè rén
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
Wǒ huì xiāng xìn tā yòng wǒ de shēng mìng.
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

hit it out of the park

把事情做得非常好
Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
你的演讲真的非常出色！
idiom

walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
idiom

bury the differences

忘记争执，重新成为朋友
Meaning
to forget disagreements and be friendly again
Example
They decided to **bury their differences** and work together.
他们决定**埋葬他们的分歧**，一起工作。
idiom

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。
idiom

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
idiom

the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
idiom

double check

再次验证某事以确保准确性
Meaning
to verify something again for accuracy
Example
Always **double check** the numbers before submitting.
在提交之前始终**双重检查**数字。
idiom

Stay in the loop

定期了解某事。
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.
确保你了解最新的更新。
idiom

light up someone’s day

让某人开心
Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words **lighted up my day**.
你的友善话语照亮了我的一天。
idiom

throw a curveball

用意想不到的事情让某人感到惊讶
Meaning
to surprise someone with something unexpected
Example
The new policy really **threw us a curveball**.
新政策真的是让我们感到惊讶。
idiom

Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
idiom

in the clear

无罪或没有嫌疑
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
经过调查后，他被发现是清白的。
idiom

a debt of gratitude

对帮助过你的人心存感激的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being grateful to someone who has helped you
Example
We owe **a debt of gratitude** to our mentors.
我们对我们的导师欠有**一笔感激之债**
idiom

make a good impression

在某人脑海中塑造自己正面的形象
Meaning
to create a positive image of yourself in someone's mind
Example
You should dress well to **make a good impression**.
你应该穿得好看一点，以便**给人留下好印象**。
idiom

In a peaceful state of mind

感到放松和平静，没有压力或担忧
Meaning
feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry
Example
After yoga, she felt **in a peaceful state of mind** all day.
瑜伽之后，她整天都感到**心境平和**。
idiom

catch the train

准时赶上火车或事件
Meaning
to be on time for a train or event
Example
Hurry up or you’ll not **catch the train**!
快点，否则你会错过火车！
idiom

the wisdom of age

通过人生经验获得的知识和理解
Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
他给了我一个显示**年龄智慧**的建议。
idiom

Blue ocean strategy

创造一个几乎没有竞争的新市场空间。
Meaning
Creating a new market space with little or no competition.
Example
Their **blue ocean strategy** helped them dominate a new market.
他们的**蓝海战略**帮助他们在新市场中占据主导地位。
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

lose your mind

变得精神不稳定或极度心烦
Meaning
to become mentally unstable or extremely upset
Example
He nearly **lost his mind** after the breakup.
他在分手后几乎**疯了**。
idiom

Family is everything

家庭在一个人的生活中占据最重要的地位，并提供支持和爱。
Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
在发生了一切之后，**家庭是所有**，他们帮助他度过了艰难时刻。
idiom

zone out

停止注意并在思想上漂移
Meaning
to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
Example
I completely **zoned out** during the long presentation.
在长时间的演讲中我完全**走神**了。
idiom

step up to the plate

承担做重要事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something important
Example
When the leader resigned, she **stepped up to the plate** and took charge.
当领导辞职时，她**挺身而出**并接管了控制权。
idiom

Roll the dice

在不确定的事情上冒险
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
他们通过提前发布产品来**掷骰子**。
idiom

kick out

强迫某人离开
Meaning
to force someone to leave
Example
Security **kicked out** the rowdy fans before the end.
保安在结束前**踢出了**吵闹的球迷。
idiom

check back

稍后回来获取更新
Meaning
to return at a later time for an update
Example
Please **check back** next week for the final list.
请在下周**回来**查看最终名单。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
idiom

keep your eye on the prize

尽管有障碍，仍然专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
Example
Even though the road was tough, he always **kept his eye on the prize** and succeeded.
尽管路途艰难，他始终紧盯着目标并取得了成功。
idiom

take it on the chin

接受困难的情况而不抱怨
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation without complaining
Example
He **took it on the chin** when his project failed.
当他的项目失败时，他**接受了这一点**。
idiom

meet halfway

通过接受每个人想要的部分来达成妥协
Meaning
to compromise by agreeing to part of what each person wants
Example
We decided to **meet halfway** and agree on a fair price.
我们决定**妥协**并达成一个公平的价格。
idiom

jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
idiom

the acid test

成功的真实和最终测试
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
真正的市场将是此发明的**酸性测试**。
idiom

race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
idiom

the dawn of a new day

一个充满希望的新开始
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
她的毕业典礼标志着 **新的一天的黎明**。
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
idiom

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
idiom

in harm’s way

处于可能受伤或危险的位置。
Meaning
In a position to be injured or in danger.
Example
Firefighters often put themselves **in harm’s way** to save others.
消防员经常将自己置于危险之中以拯救他人。
idiom

come of age

达到成熟；完全发展
Meaning
to reach maturity; to become fully developed
Example
The company has **come of age** in the last few years.
公司在最近几年已经成熟。
idiom

paint a picture

生动或清晰地描述某物
Meaning
to describe something vividly or clearly
Example
The journalist tried to **paint a picture** of life in the refugee camp.
记者试图描绘难民营中的生活。
idiom

to have a thirst for knowledge

强烈渴望学习或获得更多知识
Meaning
to have a strong desire to learn or gain more knowledge
Example
She always **has a thirst for knowledge** and keeps reading books.
她总是**渴望知识**，并不断阅读书籍。
idiom

wise beyond one's years

展现出超越年龄期望的智慧或成熟
Meaning
showing wisdom or maturity greater than expected for one's age
Example
Her advice is always thoughtful—she’s **wise beyond her years**.
她的建议总是深思熟虑——她的智慧**超越了她的年龄**。
idiom

going viral

在互联网或社交媒体上迅速变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
那只跳舞的猫的视频已经**病毒式传播**，每个人都在谈论它。
idiom

on the rise

价值或数量正在增加或增长
Meaning
increasing or growing in value or number
Example
Tech stocks are **on the rise** this quarter.
本季度科技股正在**上涨**。
idiom

slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
idiom

cut the mustard

表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
她在新角色中没有**切黄芥末**。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
idiom

lose sleep over something

为某事过度担心
Meaning
to worry a lot about something
Example
Don’t **lose sleep over** minor issues.
不要为小事失眠。
idiom

hit the panic button

对问题反应过快或过于紧张
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
别因为服务器宕机就**慌张起来**。
idiom

hope for the best

即使在不确定中也期望积极的结果
Meaning
expect a positive outcome even in uncertainty
Example
We did everything we could, now let’s **hope for the best**.
我们做了我们能做的一切，现在让我们希望最好的结果。
idiom

Handed down

把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
这只古老的手表是我爷爷从他那里**handed down**给我的。
idiom

scare the living daylights out of someone

把某人吓得很厉害
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
那部恐怖电影把我吓得很厉害。
idiom

dare to dream

敢于梦想
Meaning
to be brave enough to have big ambitions
Example
Only those who **dare to dream** achieve great things.
只有敢于梦想的人才能成就伟大的事业。
idiom

Let the dust settle

等到情况变得平静明朗
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
在做任何决定之前，让我们**让尘土落定**，看看会发生什么。
idiom

have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

被抓到没有准备或感到尴尬。
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
当被问及数据时，经理毫无准备地被抓到。
idiom

phishing attack

通过伪装成一个可信的实体，进行欺诈性地获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a **phishing attack**.
不要点击可疑链接以避免网络钓鱼攻击。
idiom

tell it like it is

诚实地说话，不加修饰
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
她以**说真话**而闻名，即使真相很痛。
idiom

a closed book

某事或某人很难理解
Meaning
something or someone that is difficult to understand
Example
He’s **a closed book** when it comes to his personal life.
当涉及到他的个人生活时，他就像一本封闭的书。
idiom

algorithmic trading

使用算法在金融市场中实现自动化交易
Meaning
the use of algorithms to automate trading in financial markets
Example
Banks are increasingly using **algorithmic trading** to optimize their investments.
银行越来越多地使用**算法交易**来优化他们的投资。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
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

play one's cards right

做出正确的决定以获得好的结果
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
如果你**打好你的牌**，你就能获得你想要的升职。
idiom

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
idiom

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

fall on one's sword

为失败承担责任，通常付出巨大的个人代价
Meaning
to take responsibility for a failure, often at great personal cost
Example
He decided to **fall on his sword** and resign after the scandal.
他决定在丑闻之后**为自己承担责任**并辞职。
idiom

plug into

连接或参与某事，通常是一个系统或网络
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
你需要**plug into**正确的社交媒体渠道来接触更广泛的观众。
idiom

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。
idiom

pass the torch

将责任或任务交给其他人
Meaning
to hand over a duty or responsibility to someone else
Example
After many years of teaching, the professor decided to **pass the torch** to a younger teacher.
经过多年的教学后，教授决定将**火炬传递**给一位年轻的教师。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

share the love

通过点赞或分享某人的帖子来表示支持或赞赏
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
通过点赞和评论此帖子来分享爱！
idiom

to machine learn

在没有人工干预的情况下自动从数据中学习
Meaning
to learn automatically from data without human intervention
Example
The system continues **to machine learn** as more data is fed into it.
随着更多数据的输入，系统继续**机器学习**。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
idiom

level the playing field

使情况对每个人都公平
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
新规定旨在为所有公司创造公平的竞争环境。
idiom

Keep fighting

继续奋斗；不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue striving; don’t give up.
Example
No matter what happens, just **keep fighting**.
无论发生什么，都要继续奋斗。
idiom

cover your tracks

隐藏一个人行为的证据
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
黑客在进入系统后常常**掩盖他们的痕迹**。
idiom

hit the right note

做或说某事非常合适
Meaning
to do or say something perfectly suitable
Example
Her performance really **hit the right note** with the audience.
她的表演真的和观众产生了共鸣。
idiom

out of left field

某事出乎意料或令人惊讶
Meaning
something unexpected or surprising
Example
His question came **out of left field** and shocked everyone.
他的提问**out of left field**，让所有人都感到震惊。
idiom

a cog in the machine

大型系统中的一个小而重要的部分
Meaning
a small but essential part of a large system
Example
Every engineer is **a cog in the machine** that keeps the factory running.
每个工程师都是**机器中的一颗齿轮**，帮助工厂运转。
idiom

Cut your losses

停止做不再有利可图的事情。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
最好**止损**并继续前进。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**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

have a soft spot for

对某事或某人有好感或喜爱
Meaning
to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
Example
I **have a soft spot for** old classic movies.
我对老电影有特别的喜爱。
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play devil's advocate

为了测试一个想法的强度而反对它
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
我不一定不同意，但让我暂时扮演一下反对者。
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new lease on life

在困难时期之后重新开始生活或做某事的机会
Meaning
a chance to live or start something again after a period of difficulty
Example
Winning the award gave her a **new lease on life**.
获奖给了她生活的新机会。
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take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
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a learning curve

学习新事物的过程，尤其是需要时间和努力的过程
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep **learning curve** when I first started the project.
当我开始这个项目时，有一个陡峭的学习曲线。
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A bright idea

对某事完全感到厌倦或恼火
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.
我已经**厌倦了**听他的借口。
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glide over

简要处理某事而不涉及细节
Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
他倾向于**忽略**技术问题。
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put one's trust in

将信任寄托于某人或某事
Meaning
to place reliance or faith in someone or something
Example
He decided to **put his trust in** the new system.
他决定将**信任寄托于**新系统。
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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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my bad

一种随意承认小错误的方式
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
哦，我忘了带你的书 — 我的错！
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in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。
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go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
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scoop the news

第一个报道重要新闻
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
当地报纸**抢先报道**了市长的辞职消息。
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hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
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truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
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bear the responsibility

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

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
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have a smile on your face

看起来快乐和高兴
Meaning
to appear happy and cheerful
Example
She always has a smile on her face, no matter the situation.
无论情况如何，她脸上总是带着微笑。
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to take the cake

在某种情况下成为最棒或最令人印象深刻的事物
Meaning
to be the best or most impressive thing in a situation
Example
Out of all the new projects, his idea **took the cake**.
在所有新项目中，他的想法最出色。
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carry the weight

承担重大责任或负担
Meaning
to take on a large responsibility or burden
Example
As the team leader, it's his job to **carry the weight** of the project's success.
作为团队领导，承担**重担**是他的工作，确保项目的成功。
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ride the wave

利用趋势或情况
Meaning
to take advantage of a trend or situation
Example
Many companies are trying to **ride the wave** of AI technology.
许多公司都在努力利用人工智能技术的趋势。
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to be in someone’s good books

得到某人的青睐
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
如果你想升职，你需要**在老板的好书里**。
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get a grip

控制你的情绪并理智地行事
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
别慌，控制一下自己！
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I’d say

用于表达经过考虑的意见
Meaning
used to express a considered opinion
Example
**I’d say** this is the best option we have.
**我会说** 这是我们拥有的最佳选择
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lighten up

别那么严肃或紧张
Meaning
to stop being so serious or stressed
Example
Come on, **lighten up**! It’s just a joke.
来吧，放轻松！这只是个玩笑。
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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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work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
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come straight to the point

直接而诚实，不浪费时间
Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
请直接了当告诉我发生了什么。
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to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
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Freudian slip

无意中犯的错误，暴露出一个人的真实想法或感受。
Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.
他称他的老板为‘妈妈’时犯了一个**弗洛伊德失言**。
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lightning fast

极快
Meaning
extremely fast
Example
She replied **lightning fast** to the email.
她对邮件的回复 **极快**。