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idiom

cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
idiom

win hands down

轻松或令人信服地获胜
Meaning
to win easily or convincingly
Example
Our team **won hands down** in the final match.
我们的团队在决赛中轻松获胜。
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
idiom

hit like a ton of bricks

造成突然且强烈的震惊或惊讶
Meaning
to cause a sudden and strong shock or surprise
Example
The news of his death **hit me like a ton of bricks**.
他去世的消息 **像一吨砖块一样击中了我**。
idiom

switch off

停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
在漫长的一天后，**关闭** 是很重要的。
idiom

a good Samaritan

一個在需要時幫助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others in need
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the injured man on the road.
一個**好撒馬利亞人**幫助了路上受傷的男人。
idiom

pulling the strings

秘密地控制某事或某人
Meaning
to control something or someone secretly
Example
Everyone knows he’s **pulling the strings** behind the scenes.
每个人都知道他在幕后**拉着线**。
idiom

game plan

一个经过深思熟虑的策略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
在会见投资者之前，我们需要一个坚实的游戏计划。
idiom

have a heavy heart

感到深深的悲伤或忧愁
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
他带着沉重的心情离开了城市。
idiom

jump to conclusions

草率地下结论
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
在听完整个故事之前，不要**草率地下结论**。
idiom

bite the dust

失败或被打败
Meaning
to fail or be defeated
Example
Several small startups **bit the dust** last year.
去年有几家小型初创公司**失败了**。
idiom

pioneer a new path

在新的企业或创新中开辟道路
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
他是第一个在可再生能源解决方案中开辟新道路的人。
idiom

a no-brainer

非常容易理解或决定的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
问题的解决方案是**非常简单的**。
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
idiom

agree to disagree

接受你有不同的观点并停止争论
Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
我们只需在这个话题上**同意不同意**。
idiom

Open a can of worms

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

the art of war

在困难情况下取得成功的策略或战术
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
将军研究了战争的艺术，为即将到来的战斗做准备。
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

keep one's head above water

在困难时期经济上生存
Meaning
to survive financially in difficult times
Example
Many small businesses struggle to **keep their heads above water**.
许多小企业挣扎着**保持生存**。
idiom

bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
idiom

to take a deep dive

彻底调查或探索某事
Meaning
to thoroughly investigate or explore something
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **take a deep dive** into the data.
在演示之前，我们需要 **深入研究** 数据。
idiom

to burn one's fingers

因糟糕的经历或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer from a bad experience or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** investing in that fake company.
他在那家虚假的公司投资时吃了亏。
idiom

heart of stone

冷酷无情或无同情心
Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
她一定有一颗**铁石心肠**，才能忽视那个哭泣的孩子。
idiom

Risk it for the biscuit

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

kill someone with kindness

以额外的友善对待一个不愉快的人，以中和他们的负面情绪
Meaning
to be extra kind to someone unpleasant to neutralize their negativity
Example
The best way to deal with her is to **kill her with kindness**.
与她打交道的最佳方式是以**友善的态度对待她**。
idiom

think twice

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

on solid ground

处于安全或稳定的状况
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
经过几个月的辛勤工作，公司现在处于稳定的状况。
idiom

trendsetter

在时尚、科技或其他流行领域中引领潮流的人，为其他人设置趋势
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
这家公司通过其创新的应用程序成为了科技界的**潮流引领者**。
idiom

In a new light

从不同的角度看待某事
Meaning
To see something from a different perspective
Example
After the discussion, I saw the issue **in a new light**.
讨论之后，我以**全新角度**看待了这个问题。
idiom

a wake-up call

一个让人意识到需要改变的事件
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
失业对他来说是一个警钟。
idiom

in two minds

犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.
我**犹豫不决**是否接受新的工作邀请。
idiom

hit the tourist trail

参观受欢迎的旅游目的地
Meaning
to visit popular tourist destinations
Example
We decided to **hit the tourist trail** after exploring the local villages.
在探索完当地村庄后，我们决定参观受欢迎的旅游目的地。
idiom

stand trial

出庭应对刑事指控
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
他将于下个月因诈骗出庭受审。
idiom

have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和决定
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
相信自己，你能做到！
idiom

to backfire

得到与预期相反的结果
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
他的计划失败了，使情况变得更糟。
idiom

hair-raising experience

非常可怕或令人恐惧的事情
Meaning
something very frightening or terrifying
Example
Driving through that storm was a **hair-raising experience**.
穿越那场风暴是一场毛骨悚然的经历。
idiom

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。
idiom

wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
idiom

break a promise

违背承诺
Meaning
to fail to do what one promised
Example
She **broke her promise** and didn’t call him.
她违背了承诺，没有给他打电话。
idiom

move forward

在延迟或挑战后继续取得进展
Meaning
to continue with progress after a delay or challenge
Example
After reviewing the feedback, we can **move forward** with the design.
在审查反馈后，我们可以**继续前进**进行设计。
idiom

do good to others

以帮助他人为目标的行为
Meaning
to act in a way that helps other people
Example
It is always a good idea to **do good to others**.
总是做对别人有益的事是一个好主意。
idiom

home is where the heart is

你真正的家是和你爱的人在一起
Meaning
your true home is with the people you love
Example
I may live far away, but **home is where the heart is**.
我可能住得很远，但**家是心之所在**。
idiom

on the market

可供出售
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
他们的房子已经在市场上待了超过六个月。
idiom

set the wheels in motion

开始某事或启动行动
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
CEO的演讲**推动**了新项目的开展。
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

make someone's jaw drop

让某人大为惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
Example
Her stunning dress **made everyone's jaw drop**.
她那件惊艳的裙子**让每个人都目瞪口呆**。
idiom

go bankrupt

失去所有的金钱，并且无法偿还债务
Meaning
to lose all money and be unable to pay debts
Example
Many start-ups **go bankrupt** within their first year.
许多初创公司在第一年内**破产**。
idiom

take up a hobby

开始一个新的爱好或休闲活动
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
在封锁期间，许多人开始了像绘画或烹饪这样的爱好。
idiom

off the hook

摆脱某事的指责或责任
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
在他的朋友承认之后，他摆脱了责任。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
idiom

thinking outside the box

以非传统或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
to think in an unconventional or creative way
Example
In the tech world, **thinking outside the box** is crucial to developing innovative solutions.
在技术领域，跳出框框思考对于开发创新解决方案至关重要。
idiom

carve out a niche

为自己创造一个独特的地方或角色
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
她作为艺术修复专家**创造了一个自己的定位**。
idiom

draw a line

设定一个限制或边界
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
你必须在工作和个人生活之间划定界限。
idiom

make someone's day

让某人非常高兴
Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really **made my day**!
你的消息真的让我非常高兴！
idiom

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。
idiom

lovey-dovey

公开展示大量的亲密感情
Meaning
showing a lot of affection publicly
Example
The couple was being **lovey-dovey** at the restaurant.
那对情侣在餐厅里显得非常亲密。
idiom

take the law into one's own hands

自行执法；亲自伸张正义
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
村民们决定自行执法，惩罚了那个小偷。
idiom

A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
idiom

calm down

冷静下来或放松
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
请冷静下来，一切都在掌控之中。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
idiom

veer off

突然改变方向
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.
谈话**突然转向**了周末的计划。
idiom

laugh your head off

笑得前仰后合
Meaning
to laugh very loudly or uncontrollably
Example
The movie was so funny that we **laughed our heads off**.
这部电影太搞笑了，以至于我们笑得前仰后合。
idiom

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。
idiom

a long shot

成功机会很小的事情
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
赢得比赛的可能性很小，但我们会试试。
idiom

hit the town

与朋友一起出去玩
Meaning
to go out and enjoy with friends
Example
Let’s **hit the town** tonight and celebrate!
今晚我们去外面玩，庆祝一下！
idiom

a vision for the future

关于未来应该发生什么的清晰想法或计划
Meaning
a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
Example
The CEO has **a vision for the future** of the company that will guide its growth.
CEO 对公司未来的 **未来愿景** 将指导其增长。
idiom

make strides

取得显著进展
Meaning
to make noticeable progress
Example
The company has really **made strides** in product development.
公司在产品开发方面确实**取得了显著进展**。
idiom

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**
idiom

Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。
idiom

Make headlines

成为重要的新闻故事
Meaning
To become an important news story
Example
Her sudden resignation **made headlines** across the country.
她的突然辞职成为全国的头条新闻。
idiom

join at the hip

非常亲密并一起度过很多时间
Meaning
to be very close and spend a lot of time together
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **joined at the hip**.
从小，他们一直**形影不离**。
idiom

sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
idiom

on the same wavelength

与某人以相似的方式思考
Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
我和我最好的朋友总是保持同样的思路。
idiom

thanks a million

非常强烈的感激之情
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
你真的帮了我大忙，太感谢了！
idiom

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。
idiom

stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
idiom

if you ask me

用于表达个人意见，通常在没有被询问的情况下
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
如果你问我，他们做了一个错误的决定。
idiom

place your confidence in

信任或依赖某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
他**把信任寄托在**团队上。
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

a chapter of one’s life

人生中的一个阶段或时期
Meaning
a period or stage in someone’s life
Example
Leaving college was the end of an important **chapter of her life**.
离开大学是她人生中一个重要篇章的结束。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
idiom

open Pandora’s box

开始做会引发许多意想不到问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
创造有感知的人工智能可能会打开伦理挑战的潘多拉盒子。
idiom

lock in

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

call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
idiom

mind over matter

用意志力克服身体问题
Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure **mind over matter**.
跑完那场马拉松完全是**意志战胜身体**。
idiom

at the helm

处于领导或控制位置
Meaning
in a position of leadership or control
Example
With her **at the helm**, the company has grown rapidly.
在她的**掌舵下**，公司迅速成长。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
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

robotic response

无感情或机械的反应
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个机械反应。
idiom

lose your marbles

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

touch gold

在某事上非常成功或幸运
Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
他接手的每一个项目似乎都很成功。
idiom

cold case

一宗长时间未解决的刑事案件
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
侦探重新开启了1999年的**冷案**。
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silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
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Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
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dream on

用于表示某事不太可能发生
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
你认为你会中彩票吗？继续做梦吧！
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A red herring

一个误导性的线索或分散注意力的事物，目的是转移对真正问题的注意。
Meaning
A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
Example
The new law was just a **red herring** to distract from the corruption scandal.
新法律只是一个分散注意力的事物，用来转移对腐败丑闻的注意。
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sweep someone off their feet

让某人突然爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
他的魅力和自信真的让她迷上了他。
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Keep the faith

继续相信事情会好转。
Meaning
Continue to believe that things will work out.
Example
Even in hard times, **keep the faith**.
即使在困难时期，**保持信念**。
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nothing to write home about

没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
这部电影没什么特别的。
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a stroke of genius

一个辉煌和富有创意的想法
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
她的设计是**天才之作**。
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automate the process

通过使用技术使过程自动运行
Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to **automate the process** to save time and cost.
我们需要**自动化过程**以节省时间和成本。
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cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
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in the same league

在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
那两家公司不在同一个水平。
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break new ground

做一些创新或开创性的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or pioneering
Example
Their research **broke new ground** in medical science.
他们的研究在医学科学上开辟了新天地。
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talk over someone's head

说话的方式让别人听不懂
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
教授在讲座中讲得让我们听不懂。
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hit the airwaves

开始在电视或广播中播出
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
新的脱口秀将在下周通过电视和广播播出。
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a black hole

一个地方或情况，事情丢失后再也找不到
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
我找的文件似乎已经消失在**黑洞**里了。
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play fair

诚实行事并平等对待他人
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
我们希望每个人在比赛期间都能**公平竞争**。
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out of the blue

出乎意料或没有预警
Meaning
unexpectedly or without warning
Example
My old friend called me **out of the blue** after ten years.
我十年后**突然**接到了老朋友的电话。
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faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
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a silver lining

在困难情况下的积极方面
Meaning
a positive aspect in a difficult situation
Example
Losing my job was tough, but the **silver lining** was that I found a better one.
失去工作很困难，但**silver lining**是我找到了更好的工作。
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zero gravity

完全自由或没有压力的状态
Meaning
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
Example
After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in **zero gravity**.
辞掉压力大的工作后，他感觉自己像在零重力中。
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pivot on a dime

快速改变方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
当市场趋势发生变化时，创业公司通常需要**在一枚硬币上转向**。
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roam around

漫无目的地旅行或走动
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
我们度过了下午，**漫游四周**在老城里。
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offstage

在公众视野之外或私人生活中
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
他在舞台下的表现与他在节目中展现的完全不同。
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on the house

免费；由店家招待
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
今晚的饮料是店家请客的。
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phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
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get used to it

适应新事物
Meaning
to become familiar with something new
Example
It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.
花了一些时间，但我终于适应了它。
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take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。
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burst with ideas

一下子有许多创意的想法
Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was **bursting with ideas** for his next project.
看完电影后，他为下一个项目有了许多创意的想法。
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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。