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clickbait

旨在吸引注意并鼓励点击的标题或内容
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
那篇文章的标题完全是**点击诱饵**。
idiom

Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后,他跨越了鲁比孔河,全心投入自己的创业梦想。
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cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
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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。
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Cover a lot of ground

处理大量的信息或材料
Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
这次讲座在一个小时内涵盖了许多内容。
idiom

Crooked as a snake

不诚实或不可靠
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
大家都知道那位政治家是**像蛇一样不诚实**。
idiom

chip away at

逐步在某事上工作以取得结果
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
她每晚都**逐步工作**她的论文,直到完成。
idiom

come to the rescue

帮助陷入困境的人
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.
一名消防员**来救援**被困的猫。
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

code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
idiom

cream of the crop

一组中的最佳;最优选择
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
这些学生是**最棒的**。
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carry the weight of the world

承担大量责任
Meaning
to take on a lot of responsibility
Example
John felt like he had to **carry the weight of the world** on his shoulders at work.
John 觉得他在工作中必须 **carry the weight of the world**。
idiom

catch some z’s

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

cut loose

自由地表现并享受自己
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
是周末了—是时候**放松**了!
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃,而其他人则茁壮成长。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了,**犯罪不会带来收益**。
idiom

cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法;复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案,不是真正的解决办法。
idiom

count to ten

在生气之前暂停并冷静下来
Meaning
to pause and calm down before reacting in anger
Example
When you’re upset, just **count to ten** before speaking.
当你生气时,在说话之前先**数到十**。
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

chip in

为共同的目标贡献金钱或努力
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
大家一致同意为玛雅的告别礼物出钱。
idiom

Catwalk queen

一个非常自信又时尚的女人,就像模特一样
Meaning
A woman who is very confident and stylish, like a model
Example
She walked into the room like a **catwalk queen**.
她走进房间,像一个T台女王。
idiom

close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
idiom

cut to the chase

迅速进入正题
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
让我们直接进入正题,讨论主要问题。
idiom

call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司,投资者做出重要决策。
idiom

code of ethics

一组指导人工智能开发或使用的道德原则
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
开发者必须在人工智能研究中遵守严格的**道德规范**。
idiom

Cut one’s losses

停止做一些失败的事情,以避免进一步的损失。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further loss.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and exit the market now.
现在最好是**减少你的损失**并退出市场。
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chart your own course

独立规划自己的道路或未来
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
他决定**规划自己的道路**并成为企业家。
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change the game

引入某种能显著改变行业或领域的事物
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
5G 技术将会为移动通信**带来变革**。
idiom

cold call

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

负责某事或对其负责
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
作为项目经理,他必须承担整个团队的责任。
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carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
idiom

cry over spilt milk

为无法改变的事情而懊恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
为洒掉的牛奶哭是没有用的。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
idiom

chase rainbows

尝试实现不可能的事情
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
停止**追逐彩虹**,专注于现实。
idiom

corner office

公司中成功或高职位的象征
Meaning
a symbol of success or high position in a company
Example
Everyone dreams of getting the **corner office** one day.
每个人都梦想有一天能得到 **角落办公室**。
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come out of one's shell

变得更外向或更自信
Meaning
to become more outgoing or confident
Example
She used to be shy, but now she has finally **come out of her shell**.
她以前很害羞,但现在她终于**走出了她的壳**。
idiom

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
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carve your own path

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

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。
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call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
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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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cut back on

减少某事的数量
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
我们正在试图减少一周内外出就餐的次数。
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climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置,通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始,从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
idiom

cry wolf

发出虚假的警报
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
不要**发出虚假的警报**,否则以后没人会相信你。
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cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
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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。
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Climb the ranks

通过努力工作和经验升职到更高的位置。
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
他在五年内从实习生升职为经理,攀升了职级。
idiom

call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家,特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了,我们回家吧。
idiom

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
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clean conscience

有一种感觉,你没有做错任何事情
Meaning
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
Example
He can sleep well because he has a **clean conscience**.
他可以睡得很好,因为他有一颗**干净的良心**。
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Cook the books

伪造财务记录以掩盖损失或盗窃。
Meaning
To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft.
Example
The accountant was fired for trying to **cook the books**.
那位会计因为试图篡改账目而被解雇。
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crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
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。
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cross the aisle

与对立政治党派的成员合作
Meaning
to cooperate with members of the opposing political party
Example
He often **crosses the aisle** to work on bipartisan issues.
他经常**穿过过道**与对方党派合作处理两党问题。
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call the bluff

挑战某人证明他们的权威或主张
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
当他威胁辞职时,她揭穿了他的虚张声势。
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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

call around

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

以超出道德可接受范围的方式行事
Meaning
to act in a way that goes beyond moral acceptability
Example
Using AI to manipulate emotions may be **crossing the ethical boundary**.
使用人工智能操纵情绪可能是在**跨越道德界限**。
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change your mind

决定与之前不同的事情
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
她**改变了主意**不去参加聚会。
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crunch the numbers

处理数据或分析统计
Meaning
to process data or analyze statistics
Example
AI can **crunch the numbers** faster than any human.
人工智能可以比任何人更快地分析数据。
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clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情,以消除误会。
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cast the first stone

成为第一个批评或谴责某人的人
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
在你**投下第一颗石头**之前,记住没有人是完美的。
idiom

chatterbox

一个说很多话的人
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
我的小妹妹是个真正的喋喋不休的人。
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cutting edge

最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
我们公司正在研发最先进的人工智能技术。
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。
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cross your mind

短暂地想到某事
Meaning
to think of something briefly
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could lie.
我从没想到他会撒谎。
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crack of dawn

非常早的早晨
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
他每天早上在黎明时分醒来。
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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**。
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Calm before the storm

暴风雨前的平静。
Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
现在办公室很安静,但这只是暴风雨前的平静。
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corner the market

主导特定市场
Meaning
to dominate a particular market
Example
They’ve managed to **corner the market** in organic products.
他们已经成功主导了有机产品市场。
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clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后,我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
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check back in

稍后再次联系以获取更新
Meaning
to reconnect later to get an update
Example
Let’s **check back in** next week on the prototype.
我们下周再检查原型。
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cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。
idiom

couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**,他从不外出,也不做运动。
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cross the ethical line

做某事,被认为在道德上是错误的
Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
未经许可出售用户数据 **越过了道德界限**。
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come up with

想出一个计划、想法或解决方案
Meaning
to think of a plan, idea, or solution
Example
She managed to **come up with** a clever workaround overnight.
她成功地在一夜之间想出了一个巧妙的解决方法。
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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。
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Chart a course

计划达成某事的方法。
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
公司已为全球扩展**制定了计划**。
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Change is the only constant

生活中的一切都在不断变化;没有什么保持不变。
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
不要抵抗 — 变化是唯一不变的。
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Cook up a story

编造一个虚假的故事。
Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
他编造了一个故事来解释他为什么迟到。
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cut somebody some slack

因为某人此刻有问题,不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
他最近压力很大,我们给他一些喘息的时间
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cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
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cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
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carry yourself with confidence

以自信和确定的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
她在会议期间总是以自信的态度展示自己。
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circle of friends

一群你与之友好的人的群体
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
她有一个来自大学的大家**朋友圈**
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cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时,他**越界了**。
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count on

依赖某人做某事
Meaning
to rely on or trust someone to do something
Example
You can always **count on** me.
你总是可以依赖我。
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cutting-edge marketing

使用最新和最先进的营销技术
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
我们的公司投资于前沿营销策略。
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cry a river

哭很多或表现出极度的悲伤
Meaning
to cry a lot or show extreme sadness
Example
He **cried a river** after hearing the news.
他听到消息后哭了很多。
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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**。
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cold fish

一个没有情感或缺乏温暖的人
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
他真是个**冷血的家伙**;他从不表现自己的感受。
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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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chill out

放松并停止生气或紧张
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
你需要放松并享受周末。
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chase your dreams

积极努力实现你的雄心
Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
无论多么困难,你都应该始终**追求你的梦想**。
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chip in for

为共同费用出钱
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
每个人都同意为告别蛋糕出钱。
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circle back

稍后返回到一个话题或任务
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
我们午餐后再回到这个问题。
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carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders

感到对许多问题或职责负责
Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
她总是肩负着整个世界的重担,即使那不是她的错。
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change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标,我们需要**换挡**。
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climb to the top

在公司或领域中达到最高职位
Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
他决心**登上顶峰**,成为他的职业巅峰。
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change one's tune

改变自己的意见或态度
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
听到好消息后,他决定**改变自己的看法**。
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chain reaction

由一个事件引发的一系列事件
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
一个突破可以引发新的创新的**连锁反应**。
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crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
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close the deal

成功地达成协议
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
经过数周的谈判,他们终于达成了协议。
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Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion

处于信任位置的人必须毫无过错嫌疑。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
法官应记住,凯撒的妻子必须无可指责。
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connect the dots

在思想或信息之间建立联系
Meaning
to make connections between ideas or information
Example
Once you **connect the dots**, the whole picture will make sense.
一旦你**连接点**,整个图像就会有意义。
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call it a day

停止今天的工作
Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
让我们**结束今天的工作**,然后回家。
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change of guard

领导或权力的更替
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
在执政党发生了**换防**。
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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**。
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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。
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carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
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carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
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cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺,通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了,**我发誓**。
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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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Cross one’s mind

突然想到某事。
Meaning
To suddenly think of something.
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could be lying.
我从未**想过**他可能在撒谎。
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come crashing down

突然失败或崩溃
Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
他们的计划在危机后崩溃了。
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come out clean

被证明无罪或免除指责。
Meaning
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
Example
After investigation, he **came out clean**.
经过调查后,他被证明是清白的。
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carry on luggage

随身携带的小包或行李
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
她把所有必需品都装在她的随身行李里。
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carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零,释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放,公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
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cast in stone

固定且不可更改
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
剧本不是**cast in stone**; 我们可以进行更改。
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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。
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clash of civilizations

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