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idiom

catch lightning in a bottle

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
idiom

social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
idiom

download information

快速吸收或接收信息
Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
她能比团队中任何人更快地**获取信息**。
idiom

brush past

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

walk a tightrope

处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
经理在员工和管理层的要求之间小心地保持平衡。
idiom

walk tall

自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
在成功后你有充分的理由**昂首阔步**。
idiom

quiet down

安静下来或减少噪音
Meaning
to become calmer or make less noise
Example
The kids finally **quieted down** after story time.
孩子们在故事时间后终于安静下来了。
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

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资，已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
idiom

a front-page story

一条重要到足以登上报纸头版的新闻
Meaning
a news story that is important enough to be placed on the front page of a newspaper
Example
The fire in the city center was **a front-page story** for the national newspapers.
市中心的火灾是全国报纸的头版新闻。
idiom

At the forefront

处于某个领域的领先或重要位置
Meaning
being in a leading or important position in a field
Example
The research center is **at the forefront** of renewable energy studies.
研究中心在可再生能源研究的**最前沿**。
idiom

head up

领导一个团队或项目
Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will **head up** the new outreach campaign.
Priya将领导新的外展活动。
idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
idiom

brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
idiom

comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
idiom

break the deadlock

打破僵局或脱离无法进展的局面
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
他们最终通过讨论打破了僵局。
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。
idiom

family comes first

家庭是生活中最重要的优先事项
Meaning
family is the most important priority in life
Example
No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.
无论我多么忙碌，**家庭第一**对我来说是最重要的。
idiom

mend fences

修复破裂的关系
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
她在争吵后打电话给朋友，修复他们的关系。
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。
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

lucky break

突然的机会或好运
Meaning
a sudden opportunity or good fortune
Example
Getting that job was a **lucky break** for her.
得到那份工作对她来说是一次巨大的好运。
idiom

When there’s life, there’s hope

只要有生命，就有希望。
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
不要放弃—只要有生命，就有希望。
idiom

faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
idiom

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
idiom

the last straw

让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
他那句粗鲁的话是她的最后一根稻草。
idiom

gears in motion

过程已经开始并正在进行
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
一旦计划获批，进程便开始运转。
idiom

take it upon oneself

决定在没有被要求或要求的情况下做某事
Meaning
to decide to do something without being asked or required
Example
She decided to **take it upon herself** to organize the event.
她决定**自己承担责任**来组织这个活动。
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

catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
idiom

call to mind

记起或回想起某事
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
这首歌让我想起了我的童年。
idiom

thank heavens

对某事非常感激
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
谢天谢地，暴风雨终于结束了。
idiom

be a good sport

在困难的情况下保持公平和积极
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.
即使她输了比赛，她还是一个好运动员，祝贺了获胜者。
idiom

Keep at it

继续尝试，即使很困难。
Meaning
Continue trying even when it’s hard.
Example
Don’t give up—just **keep at it**.
不要放弃—继续努力。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

mentor someone

指导或建议某人，通常在职业背景下
Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to **mentor** the new recruits in the company.
她被要求在公司中**指导**新员工。
idiom

you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

老年人很难学习新事物或改变习惯
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
我父亲拒绝使用智能手机——**你无法教老狗新把戏**。
idiom

tee up

为容易执行准备某事
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
我会准备幻灯片，以便你准时开始。
idiom

burn bridges

彻底断绝关系或联系
Meaning
to destroy relationships or connections permanently
Example
Be careful not to **burn bridges** when leaving your job.
离职时要小心，不要**断绝关系**。
idiom

motivate the team

鼓励并激励你的团队更加努力工作并实现目标
Meaning
to encourage and inspire your team to work harder and achieve goals
Example
As a manager, one of my primary goals is to **motivate the team** to reach their highest potential.
作为经理，我的主要目标之一是**激励团队**发挥他们的最大潜力。
idiom

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**。
idiom

apology accepted

用于表示你原谅某人
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
别担心，原谅了
idiom

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
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

At the drop of a hat

立即；毫不犹豫。
Meaning
Immediately; without hesitation.
Example
He’s ready to help **at the drop of a hat**.
他准备好**毫不犹豫**地帮助。
idiom

keep the momentum

保持势头
Meaning
to continue progressing without slowing down
Example
We need to **keep the momentum** to reach our target.
我们需要保持势头以实现我们的目标。
idiom

in full swing

在活动或进展的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or progress
Example
The dance rehearsal is **in full swing** before the big day.
在大日子之前，舞蹈排练如火如荼。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
idiom

give someone a hand

帮某人做任务
Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
你能**帮我**做晚餐吗？
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
idiom

left speechless

如此惊讶以至于说不出话
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
她的慷慨让我惊讶得说不出话。
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

chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
idiom

keep your chin up

在困难的情况下保持积极，并且不要失去希望
Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
抬起头来；事情很快就会好起来。
idiom

backdoor

一种未记录的访问系统或软件的方式，通常由黑客用来绕过安全防护。
Meaning
An undocumented way of accessing a system or software, usually used by hackers to bypass security.
Example
The attacker installed a **backdoor** to access the system at any time without being detected.
攻击者安装了一个**后门**，以便在任何时候都能访问系统，而不被发现。
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

internet troll

故意在线发布冒犯性或挑衅性评论的人
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
不要通过回复他们的评论来喂养**互联网喷子**。
idiom

bring to the table

贡献一些有用或有价值的东西
Meaning
to contribute something useful or valuable
Example
Each team member **brings something unique to the table**.
每个团队成员**带来一些独特的东西**。
idiom

hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
idiom

be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
idiom

break faith

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

pull an all-nighter

彻夜不眠学习或工作
Meaning
to stay awake all night to study or work
Example
I had to **pull an all-nighter** to finish my assignment.
我必须**彻夜不眠**完成我的作业。
idiom

Money talks

金钱有巨大的影响力和权力。
Meaning
Money has great influence and power.
Example
He got the deal because **money talks**.
他因为钱能说话而得到交易。
idiom

scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
idiom

get to the bottom of things

找出某事背后的真正原因或真相
Meaning
to find out the real cause or truth behind something
Example
The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.
侦探努力工作以**查明事情的真相**。
idiom

Tech-savvy

拥有现代技术的良好知识。
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
我们的**技术精通**团队在仅一周内完成了原型。
idiom

build bridges

改善人与人之间的关系
Meaning
to improve relationships between people
Example
We need to **build bridges** between our two departments.
我们需要在两个部门之间**建立联系**。
idiom

the teacher’s pet

一个被老师偏爱的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s **the teacher’s pet** in our class.
每个人都知道他是我们班的**老师的宠儿**。
idiom

on your own shoulders

对某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests **on your own shoulders**.
这个事件的成功完全取决于你自己肩膀上的责任。
idiom

in all honesty

完全诚实或真诚。
Meaning
To be completely truthful or sincere.
Example
**In all honesty**, I think he deserves the job.
说实话，我认为他应该得到这份工作。
idiom

a man of vision

具有远见和想象力的人
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
他是一个有远见的人，改变了公司。
idiom

lay the foundation

为某事创造基础或起点
Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.
他们努力工作，为未来的增长**打下基础**。
idiom

hit the pause button

暂停或暂时停止你正在做的事情
Meaning
to take a break or stop what you are doing temporarily
Example
After weeks of hard work, I decided to **hit the pause button** and relax for a while.
经过几周的辛勤工作后，我决定按下暂停键，休息一下。
idiom

bird’s eye view

从高处看到的视角；概览
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
我们从塔楼上得到了城市的**鸟瞰视角**。
idiom

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。
idiom

hear something through the grapevine

间接听到新闻或谣言
Meaning
to hear news or rumors indirectly
Example
I **heard through the grapevine** that they are getting married.
我通过小道消息听说他们要结婚。
idiom

be at someone’s beck and call

随时准备帮助或服从某人
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
助理始终在老板的召唤下。
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

keep an eye on

小心地观察或监控某事或某人
Meaning
to watch or monitor something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye on** the kids while I'm cooking?
你能在我做饭的时候**照看一下孩子们**吗？
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

A friend is a treasure

一个真正的朋友是无价和珍贵的。
Meaning
A true friend is invaluable and precious.
Example
I've known her for years, and she's always been there for me; **a friend is a treasure**.
我认识她好多年了，她一直都在我身边；**朋友就是宝藏**。
idiom

pull oneself up by the bootstraps

通过努力工作和决心改善自己的处境
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
尽管面临所有挑战，他**通过努力奋斗**取得了成功。
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

Break with tradition

做事与通常方式不同
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
这对情侣决定打破传统，在海滩举行小型婚礼。
idiom

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**。
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over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
idiom

throw the book at someone

严厉惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
法官决定对犯人**施以严惩**。
idiom

no pain, no gain

没有痛苦就没有收获
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
他每天都在练习，因为他相信 **no pain, no gain**。
idiom

easy money

用很少的努力赚到的钱
Meaning
money earned with little effort
Example
He thought gambling was **easy money**, but he lost everything.
他以为赌博是**轻松赚的钱**，但他失去了所有。
idiom

Know something inside out

非常熟悉某事
Meaning
To know something very well
Example
She **knows the syllabus inside out**.
她非常熟悉这门课程。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
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the going gets tough

当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
当**情况变得困难**时，强者会迎难而上。
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Don’t lose heart

不要灰心。
Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
即使你失败一次，也不要灰心。
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blow someone away

让某人大为震惊或印象深刻
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
Her performance really **blew me away**.
她的表演真的让我震惊。
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The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
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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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skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
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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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disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
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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**。
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bail someone out

帮助某人摆脱困境
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
他的朋友在他没钱时**救了他**。
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the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
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the world is your oyster

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
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back off

离开或停止给某人压力
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
让我们**退一步**，给他们一些决定的空间。
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back out

退出协议或承诺
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
他们在签署合同后不能退出。
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heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
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try and try again

继续尝试，直到成功
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
他没有放弃，决定继续 **继续尝试，直到成功**。
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have it out

开诚布公地谈论分歧以解决问题
Meaning
to talk openly about a disagreement to resolve it
Example
They decided to **have it out** instead of staying angry.
他们决定**开诚布公地谈一谈**，而不是继续生气。
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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。
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market share

由特定公司或产品控制的市场份额
Meaning
the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product
Example
The company increased its **market share** after launching the new product.
该公司在推出新产品后提高了其**市场份额**。
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a snowball effect

一种情况，其中某事物的规模或重要性以越来越快的速度增加
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating **a snowball effect**.
她的追随者越多，她就越有名，形成了一个雪球效应。
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loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
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fun and games

愉快的活动；顽皮的行为
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
组织一场大型活动时，这可不是全是**玩乐和游戏**。
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There's strength in numbers

一个更大的团体比个人更强。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
我们可以做得更多，因为**团结就是力量**。
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miss the boat

错过一个机会
Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll **miss the boat**.
如果你不早点预订，你会**错过机会**。
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on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
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fall flat on one’s face

完全失败或让自己出丑
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
He **fell flat on his face** trying to start a new business.
他在尝试创业时**彻底失败，颜面尽失**。
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go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
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Lady Luck

把好运拟人化为一个带来好运的女人
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
当我们赢得比赛时，幸运之神站在我们这边。
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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。