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idiom

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。
idiom

check up on

确认某人或某事是否一切顺利
Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
我将在训练结束后检查实习生。
idiom

Catch on

开始理解某事。
Meaning
To begin to understand something.
Example
It took him a while to **catch on** to the new rules.
他花了些时间**理解**新规则。
idiom

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。
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

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。
idiom

come of age

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

clear the decks

通过移除不必要的事物来为行动做准备。
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
我们需要在新项目开始之前**clear the decks**。
idiom

clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
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

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
idiom

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**。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
idiom

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**。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

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。
idiom

call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
idiom

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**。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

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

castles in the air

不可能或不现实的梦想或计划
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
他总是在为自己的未来建造**castles in the air**。
idiom

check in on

监视或查看某人或某物的状态
Meaning
to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
Example
Could you **check in on** the kids while I'm out?
你能在我出去时**check in on**孩子们吗？
idiom

come back to earth

从兴奋或做白日梦中回到现实
Meaning
to return to reality after being excited or daydreaming
Example
After the vacation, it’s time to **come back to earth**.
假期后，应该是时候**回到现实**了。
idiom

click-through rate

点击广告或链接的用户百分比
Meaning
the percentage of users who click on an ad or link
Example
Our **click-through rate** improved after we changed the headline.
我们的**点击率**在我们更改标题后有所改善。
idiom

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。
idiom

count your blessings

为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激
Meaning
be grateful for the good things in your life
Example
Instead of complaining, **count your blessings**.
不要抱怨，**数算你的祝福**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

Caught with your pants down

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

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
idiom

Clean hands

无罪或没有负罪感。
Meaning
To be innocent or free from guilt.
Example
He claims to have **clean hands** in the scandal.
他声称在丑闻中有**clean hands**。
idiom

Cultural melting pot

不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often described as a **cultural melting pot**.
纽约常被描述为一个**文化大熔炉**。
idiom

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
idiom

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**。
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**。
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

come straight to the point

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

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
idiom

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**。
idiom

caught red-handed

在做错事时被当场抓住
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
小偷在偷钱包时被**当场抓住**。
idiom

come rain or shine

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

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

carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
idiom

cut the mustard

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

come full circle

经历一系列变化后回到原来的状态
Meaning
to return to the original state after a series of changes
Example
After years abroad, she’s **come full circle** and moved back home.
在国外多年后，她回到了原点并搬回了家。
idiom

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。
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

几乎正确或成功，但不完全
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
他差点赢得比赛，但最终还是没能成功。
idiom

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

cover up

掩盖某事的真相
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
他们试图掩盖这个错误。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

curtain call

当表演者回到舞台上接受掌声时
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
在他们精彩的表演之后，团队在**帷幕落下**时得到了站立的掌声。
idiom

carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
idiom

Caught on camera

在视频中录制；视觉捕捉
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
这起事故被**拍摄在相机上**，由一位路人。
idiom

can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
idiom

Crossing the line

超出可接受或适当的界限
Meaning
To go beyond acceptable or proper boundaries.
Example
The diplomat was criticized for **crossing the line** in his comments about the host country.
外交官因在关于东道国的评论中**越过了界限**而受到批评。
idiom

cry your heart out

因悲伤而大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她痛哭流涕。
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

come through

在困难的情况下做出预期或承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always **comes through** when we need her most.
她总是在我们最需要她的时候帮助我们。
idiom

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。
idiom

canary in the coal mine

潜在危险的早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
融化的冰川是气候变化的**煤矿中的金丝雀**。
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

carry the can

接受责任或指责，通常是不公平的。
Meaning
to accept responsibility or blame, often unfairly.
Example
She was left to **carry the can** after her manager left.
经理离开后，她不得不 **承担责任**。
idiom

cut and paste

用很小的变化复制某些东西
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
你不能只是从别人那里**剪切并粘贴**想法。
idiom

cliffhanger

一个让观众悬念重重的结局
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
这一集以**悬崖式结局**结束，我们迫不及待地等待下一集。
idiom

carve up

将某物分成部分
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
我们把时间线划分为可管理的阶段。
idiom

caught between a rock and a hard place

进退两难
Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
我进退两难，两个选择都很糟糕。
idiom

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

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
idiom

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

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
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

cover your tracks

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

cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
idiom

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。
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

cold shoulder

故意忽视某人
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
争吵后，她几天没有理他。
idiom

caught off guard

被某些意外事情惊讶或震惊
Meaning
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
Example
She was **caught off guard** by the sudden question.
她被突如其来的问题吓了一跳。
idiom

cold feet

对某事感到紧张或犹豫不决
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
在向她求婚之前，他感到犹豫不决。
idiom

couldn't believe my eyes

惊讶得不敢相信自己所看到的
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，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

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。
idiom

change of scene

新的环境或情况
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
经过几个月的工作，我需要一个**场景变化**。
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

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。
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。
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Carry the torch

继续支持从过去传承下来的事业或理念。
Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
今天的年轻活动家们正在**传承火炬**，继续推进公民权利。
idiom

Cheer up

变得更开心; 不要伤心。
Meaning
Become happier; don’t be sad.
Example
It’s not the end of the world—**cheer up**!
这不是世界的末日——振作起来！
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conversion rate

网站访问者中采取期望行动（如购买或注册）的百分比。
Meaning
The percentage of visitors to a website who take a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up.
Example
Our **conversion rate** has significantly improved after the redesign of the website.
网站重新设计后，我们的**转化率**显著提高了。
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cut both ways

既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
在家工作**有利也有弊**——节省时间，但失去了社交互动。
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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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cut someone some slack

不那么批评或给某人喘息的机会
Meaning
to be less critical or give someone a break
Example
You should **cut him some slack**—he’s having a tough day.
你应该**宽容他一点**—他今天过得很艰难。
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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 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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come to terms

在讨论或冲突后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict
Example
After weeks of negotiation, both sides finally **came to terms**.
经过几周的谈判，双方最终达成了协议。
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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。
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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。
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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**。
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cross your heart and hope to die

真诚地发誓某事是真的
Meaning
to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity
Example
I **cross my heart and hope to die** that I will never lie to you.
我发誓并希望死去，我绝不会对你撒谎。
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call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。
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cry over spilled milk

为不能改变的事而烦恼
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There's no use **crying over spilled milk**.
为已经发生的事哭泣没有意义。
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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**
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crack down on

采取严格措施停止某事
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
城市计划对市中心的非法停车采取严格措施。
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crossing the aisle

当一个政治家支持或投票支持对立党派时
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
她通过走过通道来支持该法案，令大家惊讶
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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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carry a torch for someone

继续爱一个不爱你的人
Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
他仍然爱着他的前女友。
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cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
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cry one’s eyes out

大声哭泣; 无法控制地哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
她在看完那部悲伤的电影后**哭得不成样子**。
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cutthroat competition

极其激烈而残酷的竞争
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
智能手机市场是一场残酷的竞争。
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crack the books

打开书本并开始学习
Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
是时候打开书本并为期末考试做准备。
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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。
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caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
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cost an arm and a leg

非常昂贵
Meaning
to be very expensive
Example
That designer bag **cost an arm and a leg**.
那个设计师包包**非常昂贵**。
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cracks in the wall

系统或关系中的问题或弱点迹象
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
最近他们的友谊出现了裂痕。
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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**。
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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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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。