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idiom

clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
idiom

Know your stuff

对某事有知识或技能
Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really **knows her stuff** about physics.
你可以说她对物理学真的很了解。
idiom

have second thoughts

对做出的决定产生怀疑
Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
我对买这么贵的车**有第二个想法**。
idiom

lay up

将某物留作后用
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.
我们应该在冬季之前储备额外的物资。
idiom

in one piece

在困难情况后安全无恙
Meaning
safe and unharmed after a difficult situation
Example
Luckily, everyone came out **in one piece** after the accident.
幸运的是，大家在事故后都**一片完整**出来了。
idiom

push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
idiom

better safe than sorry

谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
我总是仔细检查锁 — 谨慎总比事后后悔好。
idiom

broken-hearted

因某事或某人而极度悲伤
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
分手后，他心碎了。
idiom

be at the helm

负责或控制某事
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
他在公司成功时**掌舵**。
idiom

get your point across

清楚地表达一个想法，让别人理解
Meaning
to express an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
It’s important to **get your point across** during discussions.
在讨论中**清楚地表达你的观点**很重要。
idiom

in a tight spot

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
He found himself **in a tight spot** when both friends asked for help.
当两个朋友请求帮助时，他发现自己**陷入困境**。
idiom

lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
idiom

Speak from the heart

真诚和诚实地说话。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
当他道歉时，他真的发自内心地说话。
idiom

walk with confidence

以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
他在演讲中总是**自信地走路**。
idiom

face a system error

经历突然的故障或崩溃
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
当交易被取消时，我们的计划**遇到了系统错误**。
idiom

on the go

总是忙碌或活跃；经常旅行
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
她总是忙于工作旅行。
idiom

upgrade your mindset

让自己的思维方式适应现代的变化或创新
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
在人工智能时代，**升级你的思维方式**非常重要。
idiom

black and white

明确界定；没有混淆或模糊
Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
合同条款非常清晰。
idiom

a little bird told me

有人悄悄告诉我某些事情
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
一只**小鸟告诉我**你找到了新工作。
idiom

bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
idiom

switch over

从一个系统或选项切换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
团队今晚将切换到新软件。
idiom

Patience pays off

耐心最终会带来积极的结果。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
我知道你等了很长时间，但相信我，耐心会得到回报。
idiom

on the stump

为政治职位竞选，特别是在公共场合发表演讲
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
候选人已经在**竞选**了几个星期，在全国各地争取支持。
idiom

red tape

过度的官僚主义或规则
Meaning
excessive bureaucracy or rules
Example
The project was delayed because of **red tape**.
由于过度的官僚主义，项目被延迟了。
idiom

footloose and fancy-free

自由做你想做的事；没有约束
Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
退休后，他喜欢无拘无束的生活。
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

spaced out

心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
他在会议上看起来完全心不在焉。
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

a golden goose

持续财富或利润的来源
Meaning
a source of continuous wealth or profit
Example
Their subscription service has become **a golden goose** for the company.
他们的订阅服务已经成为公司的一只**a golden goose**。
idiom

make the grade

达到期望的标准或水平
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
只有少数学生在期末考试中达到了要求的水平。
idiom

rule out

决定某事不可能
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
我们还不能排除再次延迟的可能。
idiom

a shoulder to lean on

给予你支持和安慰的人
Meaning
someone to give you support and comfort
Example
She’s always been **a shoulder to lean on** for me.
她一直是我可以依靠的**肩膀**。
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

on the cutting block

被考虑为淘汰或停止
Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now **on the cutting block**.
由于预算削减，几个研究项目现在处于被淘汰的边缘。
idiom

In for the long haul

准备长时间做某事。
Meaning
Prepared to continue something for a long time.
Example
He knew that success would take years, but he was **in for the long haul**.
他知道成功需要多年，但他已经准备好**长期奋斗**。
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

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

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

have a vivid imagination

能够想出有趣和不寻常的想法
Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
孩子们经常有 **生动的想象力**。
idiom

nod off

突然睡着，特别是坐着的时候
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
他在无聊的讲座中睡着了。
idiom

smell a rat

怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
当他给我免费票时，我感觉不对劲。
idiom

filter through

在人们之间逐渐传播
Meaning
to spread gradually among people
Example
News of the promotion quickly **filtered through** the office.
晋升的消息迅速在办公室中传播开来。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
idiom

push someone's buttons

故意惹恼或激怒某人
Meaning
to deliberately annoy or upset someone
Example
He knows how to **push her buttons** when they argue.
他知道他们争吵时怎样故意惹她生气。
idiom

freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
idiom

bond of friendship

朋友之间信任和感情的强大联系。
Meaning
A strong connection of trust and affection between friends.
Example
Their **bond of friendship** grew stronger over the years.
他们的友谊之纽随着岁月变得更加牢固。
idiom

under the gun

在压力下完成或做某事
Meaning
under pressure to perform or complete something
Example
We were **under the gun** to meet the deadline for the report.
我们为了赶报告的截止日期而承受压力。
idiom

thank your lucky stars

因好运而心存感激
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
你应该感谢你的幸运星，因为你有这么好的朋友。
idiom

break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
idiom

give it a shot

尝试某事，即使你不确定是否会成功
Meaning
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
Example
You should **give it a shot**; you might surprise yourself.
你应该尝试一下；你可能会让自己惊讶。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
idiom

In the know

拥有大多数人没有的信息。
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
她总是知道公司机密。
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

fulfill one's obligations

履行自己的义务
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
他总是努力履行对客户的义务。
idiom

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**。
idiom

smoke and mirrors

旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
公司的承诺只是空话。
idiom

keep your eye on the ball

专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
如果你**专注于目标**，你就会成功。
idiom

seal the deal

达成或确认协议
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
提供折扣帮助我们与客户**达成协议**。
idiom

cover all the angles

从各个角度审视一个故事或问题
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
记者在发布文章之前尽力**涵盖所有角度**。
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

kill time

在等待时做某事
Meaning
to do something while waiting
Example
We played cards to **kill time** before the show started.
我们玩牌来**打发时间**，直到节目开始。
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

take the wheel

掌握控制权或责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to **take the wheel**.
是时候让新经理掌握控制权了。
idiom

cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
idiom

cutting corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做事，通常会牺牲质量
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
Example
They finished early by **cutting corners**, but the result was poor.
他们通过“走捷径”提前完成，但结果很差。
idiom

a run on the bank

由于担心银行倒闭，许多人从银行提取他们的钱
Meaning
a situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank due to fear of collapse
Example
Rumors of insolvency caused **a run on the bank**.
破产的传闻引发了**银行挤兑**。
idiom

take the heat

接受批评或责备。
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
经理 **为失败的项目承担了批评**。
idiom

help someone out

在困难情况下帮助某人
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
每当我遇到麻烦时，她总是帮助我。
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Take one’s breath away

深深地惊讶或打动某人。
Meaning
To amaze or impress someone greatly.
Example
Her beauty **takes my breath away**.
她的美让我惊叹不已。
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Push yourself

努力做得更好，或超越自己的极限。
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
除非你**推自己**，否则你无法进步。
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

close the book on something

停止处理或思考某事
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
经过多年的冲突，他们终于**结束了**彼此的对立。
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

light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。
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ahead of the pack

比竞争对手更成功
Meaning
to be more successful than competitors
Example
Her innovative ideas always keep her **ahead of the pack**.
她的创新想法总是让她保持在竞争对手之前。
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to nurse someone back to health

帮助某人从疾病中恢复
Meaning
to help someone recover from illness
Example
She **nursed her mother back to health** after the accident.
事故后，她帮助母亲恢复了健康。
idiom

soft sell

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

Get the message

理解某人试图表达的意思。
Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
在他的沉默之后，她终于**得到了信息**。
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

lock and key

完全受保护或安全的
Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
所有机密数据都被保存在锁和钥匙之下。
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scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
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pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
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the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
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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**。
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take the road less traveled

做一些不同寻常的事情
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
他通过选择冒险运动的职业，**走了人迹较少的道路**。
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flesh out

向某事物添加更多细节
Meaning
to add more detail to something
Example
We need to **flesh out** the proposal before presenting it.
我们需要在展示之前将提案补充更多细节。
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a change of heart

某人的意见或情感的变化
Meaning
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
Example
She had **a change of heart** and decided to stay.
她有了**改变主意**，决定留下来。
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on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
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in the trenches

深深参与艰难工作或挑战性情境
Meaning
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
Example
She’s **in the trenches** with the rest of the team, solving problems every day.
她与团队的其他成员一起，**在战壕里**，每天解决问题。
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。
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drag on

持续太久而变得无聊
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
会议持续了好几个小时。
idiom

bottle up your feelings

隐藏或压抑你的情感
Meaning
to hide or suppress your emotions
Example
Don't **bottle up your feelings**; talk about them.
不要**压抑你的情感**；谈论它们。
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pick up on

注意到或意识到某事
Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
他没有注意到我给的微妙暗示。
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plug away

坚持不懈地做某事
Meaning
to keep working steadily on something
Example
Keep **plugging away** at the draft and it will improve.
继续修改草稿，它会有所改进。
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sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
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a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
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on the level

诚实和真诚; 不试图欺骗
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
你可以信任她—她非常诚实。
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small potatoes

微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
与石油出口相比，纺织贸易微不足道。
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take a chill pill

冷静下来或放松；不要过度反应
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, **take a chill pill**! It’s not that serious.
嘿，**冷静点吧**！没那么严重。
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When there’s a will, there’s a way

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

无论事情看起来多么糟糕，你仍然可以保持希望。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
不要失去信心——总是有希望。
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off the air

停止广播
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
该节目在十年后停止了广播。
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build castles in the air

做不切实际的计划或梦想
Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
他总是在做空想而不行动。
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edge out

以微弱优势击败某人或某物
Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They **edged out** their rivals by just one point.
他们以一分之差战胜了对手。
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Out of fashion

不再流行或受欢迎
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
那些牛仔裤多年前就不流行了。
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to rocket to success

非常快速地取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
他的全新创业公司在获得大额资金后，**迅速取得了成功**。
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lay aside

暂时放下某物
Meaning
to put something away temporarily
Example
Please **lay aside** your phones during the briefing.
请在会议期间放下手机。
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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。
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at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
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chip off the old block

一个在外貌或行为上与父母非常相似的孩子
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
他是个**chip off the old block**——和他父亲一样既亲切又有趣。
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tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
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No man is an island

人们需要他人来提供支持和连接。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
我们有时需要帮助，因为 **no man is an island**。
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poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
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high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
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kick in

开始生效
Meaning
to begin to take effect
Example
The backup generator should **kick in** within seconds.
备份发电机应在几秒钟内**启动**。
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grit your teeth

接受不愉快的事情并继续
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
他不得不**咬紧牙关**完成工作。
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take the time to listen

努力去理解或关心他人的感受
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
有时候，我们只需要**花时间听听**他人的问题。
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act out

通过行动来表现或表达情感
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
孩子们经常通过行动来表现他们的挫折感。