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idiom

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
idiom

knock it out of the park

做某事极其出色或成功
Meaning
to do something extremely well or successfully
Example
Her presentation **knocked it out of the park**.
她的演讲 **做得非常出色**。
idiom

big brother

一个哥哥或一个表现得具有保护性的人
Meaning
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
Example
Mark acts like a **big brother** to everyone in the neighborhood.
马克对邻里里的每个人都像**大哥哥**一样。
idiom

break into a market

成功进入一个新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The company is trying to **break into the Asian market**.
公司正在尝试进入亚洲市场。
idiom

get to the bottom of things

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

move with the times

随着社会或技术的变化而改变和适应
Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
企业必须**顺应时代**才能保持竞争力。
idiom

pull the strings

秘密地控制或影响某人或某事
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
他得到了这份工作，因为他的叔叔**拉了后退的线**。
idiom

reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
idiom

have a vision

对未来有一个清晰的想法或梦想
Meaning
to have a clear idea or dream for the future
Example
A good leader must **have a vision** for their team.
一个好领导必须为他们的团队有一个愿景。
idiom

up to speed

拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
我明天会让你**了解情况**关于新系统。
idiom

alive and kicking

仍然健康，充满活力
Meaning
still healthy and full of life
Example
My grandmother is 90 but still **alive and kicking**.
我的祖母已经90岁了，但仍然**充满活力**。
idiom

go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
idiom

a silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单方法
Meaning
a simple solution to a complex problem
Example
There is no **silver bullet** for solving climate change, but we need to take action.
没有**银弹**可以解决气候变化问题，但我们需要采取行动。
idiom

Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
idiom

navigate uncharted waters

处理一个新的和未知的情况。
Meaning
Deal with a situation that is new and unknown.
Example
Starting this business means **navigating uncharted waters**.
开始这个业务意味着**导航未知水域**。
idiom

economic sanctions

一个国家对另一个国家施加的惩罚以影响其行为
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
欧盟实施经济制裁以迫使政权进行改革。
idiom

warp speed

非常高的速度；极快的进展
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
该项目现在正在以速战速决的速度推进。
idiom

hit below the belt

以不公平的方式行事或说一些伤人的话
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
关于她家人的那句话真是太过分了。
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
idiom

have faith in

相信或信任某人或某事
Meaning
to believe or trust in someone or something
Example
You should **have faith in** your abilities.
你应该 **相信自己** 的能力。
idiom

in the cloud

通过互联网在远程服务器上存储或管理
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
我们所有的数据现在都在云端。
idiom

work-life harmony

工作与个人生活之间的平衡与和谐关系
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
她相信保持工作和个人生活的平衡。
idiom

sit tight

保持冷静，耐心等待
Meaning
to stay calm and wait patiently
Example
Just **sit tight** and wait for the results.
只要保持冷静，耐心等待结果。
idiom

come to light

浮出水面；变得为人所知或被揭示
Meaning
to become known or revealed
Example
The truth finally **came to light** after many years.
真相在多年后终于**浮出水面**。
idiom

twist someone's ear

通过坚持不懈地说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something by being persistent
Example
I had to **twist someone's ear** to get him to help me move.
我不得不**拧某人的耳朵**让他帮我搬家。
idiom

As far as I can tell

根据我理解的；根据我知道的
Meaning
As I understand; based on what I know
Example
As far as I can tell, everything is fine.
根据我理解的，一切都很好。
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

pull rank

利用自己的权力获得优势
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
他利用职权得到了飞机上的最后一个座位。
idiom

hit the dirt

倒地；躲避或藏身
Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often **hit the dirt** when humans approach.
当人类接近时，野生动物常常**hit the dirt**。
idiom

The longest journey begins with a single step

任何大任务都从一个小步骤开始。
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
不要担心整个项目，**最长的旅程始于一步**。
idiom

take a turn for the worse

变得更病
Meaning
to become more ill
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的状况在昨晚**变得更糟**。
idiom

split second

非常短的时间
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
决定是在**一瞬间**做出的。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

flag up

引起对重要事情的注意
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
审计员会 **标出**任何不寻常的支出。
idiom

in full swing

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

make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
idiom

I’m of the opinion that

我相信; 表达一个坚定的意见
Meaning
I believe that; expressing a firm opinion
Example
I’m of the opinion that honesty always pays.
我相信诚实总会得到回报。
idiom

against the clock

尽可能快地做某事，因为时间有限
Meaning
to do something as fast as possible because time is limited
Example
We were working **against the clock** to finish the project on time.
我们正在与时间赛跑，以便按时完成项目。
idiom

show who's boss

让人们认识到你的权威
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
有时候，一个领导必须 **展示谁是老板**。
idiom

dial back

减少某物的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the strength or amount of something
Example
We may need to **dial back** the advertising spend.
我们可能需要减少广告支出。
idiom

hit the sack

去睡觉
Meaning
to go to bed
Example
I'm exhausted, so I'm going to **hit the sack** early tonight.
我累了，所以今晚打算早点睡觉。
idiom

breeze through

轻松地做某事，几乎不费力气
Meaning
to do something easily and with little effort
Example
She managed to **breeze through** the exam without any problems.
她轻松地通过了考试，没有遇到任何问题。
idiom

to bask in the glory

在取得伟大成就后享受他人的钦佩和赞扬
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
他在冠军赛后几周沉浸在胜利的荣耀中
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
idiom

to bend the rules

做出例外或不严格遵循法律或规则
Meaning
to make exceptions or not strictly follow the law or rules
Example
Sometimes, officers **bend the rules** to help the needy.
有时，官员们**弯曲规则**以帮助有需要的人。
idiom

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
idiom

Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
idiom

sweep under the rug

隐藏或忽视问题而不是解决它们
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
你不能永远把问题扫到地毯下面。
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

painting the town red

以热闹奢华的方式外出娱乐
Meaning
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
Example
After the big win, we went out and started **painting the town red**.
在大胜之后，我们出去尽情地 **狂欢**。
idiom

ride out

在困难的情况下生存
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
We managed to **ride out** the storm without damage.
我们成功地度过了风暴，没有造成损害。
idiom

draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
idiom

drop a bombshell

宣布一些令人震惊或出乎意料的事情
Meaning
to announce something shocking or unexpected
Example
She **dropped a bombshell** by quitting her job.
她通过辞掉工作让大家吃了一惊。
idiom

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
idiom

keep in mind

记住一些重要的事情
Meaning
to remember something important
Example
**Keep in mind** that deadlines are strict.
记住，最后期限是严格的。
idiom

A tough row to hoe

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
idiom

keyboard warrior

在线发布攻击性或愤怒评论的人
Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a **keyboard warrior**.
他在线上表现得很强硬，但他只是一个**键盘战士**。
idiom

keep moving forward

尽管有障碍或挫折，也要继续前进
Meaning
to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep moving forward**.
无论发生什么，都要继续前进。
idiom

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

You took the words right out of my mouth

你说的正是我想的
Meaning
You said exactly what I was thinking
Example
**You took the words right out of my mouth** — I was about to say that!
**你说的正是我想的**——我正要说呢！
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

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**。
idiom

a miscarriage of justice

法院作出的错误或不公平的决定
Meaning
a wrong or unfair decision by a court
Example
The innocent man’s imprisonment was **a miscarriage of justice**.
无辜男子的监禁是**司法的不公**。
idiom

the whole nine yards

一切；整个努力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
她为使自己的婚礼完美付出了所有努力。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
idiom

go live

在社交媒体上实时开始直播
Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
她计划今晚开直播与她的粉丝聊天。
idiom

malware

旨在损害或干扰计算机或网络的软件
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
杀毒软件成功地从系统中移除了**恶意软件**。
idiom

data privacy

个人信息防止未经授权的访问或披露。
Meaning
the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Example
The company implemented strong **data privacy** measures to protect customer information.
公司实施了强有力的**数据隐私**措施以保护客户信息。
idiom

brand ambassador

通过个人影响力推广品牌的人
Meaning
a person who promotes a brand through personal influence
Example
They hired a celebrity as their **brand ambassador**.
他们聘请了一位名人作为他们的**品牌大使**。
idiom

by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
idiom

a snowball effect

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

hope springs eternal

人们无论在什么情况下都会怀有希望
Meaning
people will always have hope, no matter the situation
Example
Even in the darkest times, he believed things would get better because **hope springs eternal**.
即使在最黑暗的时刻，他也相信事情会变好，因为**希望永存**。
idiom

under investigation

因涉嫌不当行为，正在由当局进行调查或审查
Meaning
being examined or looked into by authorities for possible wrongdoing
Example
The suspect is currently **under investigation** for his involvement in the crime.
嫌疑人目前因涉嫌参与犯罪而接受调查。
idiom

gloss over

避免提及不愉快的细节
Meaning
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
Example
The report tries to **gloss over** the budget cuts.
报告试图回避预算削减。
idiom

on the fast track

在职业或项目中快速进展
Meaning
advancing quickly in a career or project
Example
He is **on the fast track** to becoming a manager.
他正在**快速通道**上成为经理。
idiom

download information

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

Sail close to the wind

冒险或危险行事。
Meaning
To take risks or act dangerously.
Example
He’s **sailing close to the wind** by lying to his boss.
他通过对老板撒谎，**在风中航行得很近**。
idiom

to make a splash

吸引大量注意力或产生重大影响
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a big impact
Example
Her new book **made a splash** in the literary world.
她的新书在文学界引起了轰动。
idiom

grow out of something

随着你变老或变得更成熟，停止喜欢或做某事
Meaning
to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature
Example
He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.
他最终戒掉了他的坏习惯。
idiom

level the playing field

使情况对每个人都公平
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
新规定旨在为所有公司创造公平的竞争环境。
idiom

fall flat

完全失败
Meaning
to fail completely
Example
His idea **fell flat** because nobody liked it.
他的想法完全失败了，因为没有人喜欢。
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out of bounds

不允许或超出可接受的限制
Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
他的粗鲁评论超出了界限
idiom

disruptive innovation

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

synergy

一个团队的合力大于个体努力之和
Meaning
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
Example
The **synergy** between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.
团队之间的**协同作用**带来了一个突破性的产品。
idiom

beat oneself up

对某事过分自责
Meaning
to blame yourself too much for something
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要因为一个错误而**过分责备自己**。
idiom

sweet talk someone

用奉承或迷人的方式让某人做某事
Meaning
to flatter or charm someone into doing something
Example
He **sweet talked** his way into getting a discount.
他用甜言蜜语成功获得了折扣。
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

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

knock your socks off

极大地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone greatly
Example
The concert will **knock your socks off**!
音乐会将 **让你大吃一惊**！
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botnet

一组感染了恶意软件的计算机网络，能够被黑客远程控制
Meaning
a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker
Example
The hacker used the **botnet** to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server.
黑客利用**僵尸网络**发动了大规模的DDoS攻击。
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Rite of passage

标志着某人生活中一个重要阶段的仪式或事件
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
毕业是许多学生的**成年礼**。
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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。
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show leadership

展示领导才能或技能
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
她能够在危机期间**展示领导力**并引导团队度过艰难时期。
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burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
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the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
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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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rant and rave

大声喊叫并抱怨
Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
他正在 **大声喊叫和抱怨** 糟糕的服务。
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afraid of your own shadow

容易受惊的人
Meaning
to be easily frightened
Example
He’s so timid; he’s **afraid of his own shadow**.
他非常胆小，连自己的影子都害怕。
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feel good about yourself

对自己或自己的行为有积极的感受
Meaning
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
Example
Doing something kind makes you **feel good about yourself**.
做些善事会让你感觉更好。
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turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
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hit the firewall

在尝试访问某些在线内容时遇到限制或安全阻止
Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
我试图访问该网站，但在工作中**遇到了防火墙**。
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take five

休息一下
Meaning
to take a short break
Example
Let's **take five** before continuing the meeting.
我们在继续会议之前 **休息五分钟**。
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to have hope in one's heart

对未来保持希望和乐观
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他总是**心中充满希望**。
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to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鸟
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
我可以一边锻炼一边听播客，这样一石二鸟。
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add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
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put on a brave face

当你并不自信或高兴时，装作自信或高兴
Meaning
to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not
Example
She **put on a brave face** even after hearing the bad news.
即使听到坏消息，她还是**装作自信**。
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take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
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surf the net

浏览或探索互联网上的网站
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
我通常在睡觉前上网浏览。
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brush past

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

正式开始会议或讨论
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
主席在上午10点**召集了会议**。
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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**。
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double-edged sword

有利也有弊的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
人工智能监控对于安全和隐私来说是一把**双刃剑**。
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brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
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pay through the nose

为某物支付非常高的价格
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
我们为那张音乐会票付出了高昂的价格。
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balance out

反制或取消某事的效果
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
额外的志愿者应该平衡工作负载。
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a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
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at your breaking point

由于压力而接近失控的边缘
Meaning
to be very close to losing control due to stress
Example
After months of overwork, she was **at her breaking point**.
经过几个月的超时工作后，她已经**接近崩溃的临界点**。
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a feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。