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idiom

data lake

存储原始、未处理数据的大型存储库
Meaning
a large storage repository that holds raw, unprocessed data
Example
All raw data is stored in the **data lake** for further analysis.
所有原始数据都存储在 **数据湖** 中以供进一步分析。
idiom

Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

weigh your options

在做决定之前考虑不同的可能性
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
在买车之前你应该**weigh your options**。
idiom

fight your demons

勇敢地面对你的恐惧或不愉快的回忆
Meaning
to deal with your fears or bad memories courageously
Example
He’s learning to **fight his demons** from the past.
他正在学习如何**与过去的恶魔作斗争**。
idiom

pull your socks up

努力提高自己的表现
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要更努力。
idiom

brainchild of

由某人创造的想法或发明
Meaning
an idea or invention created by someone
Example
ChatGPT is the **brainchild of** OpenAI researchers.
ChatGPT 是 **brainchild of** OpenAI 研究人员的创意。
idiom

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
idiom

get hooked on

对某事上瘾或非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
他在玩了一局棋后就沉迷于国际象棋。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
idiom

take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
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

bend over backwards

付出巨大努力帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to make a great effort to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make the event successful.
她竭尽全力使活动成功。
idiom

be at the helm

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

runway for growth

初创公司在需要更多资金之前所拥有的时间或资源
Meaning
the time or resources a startup has before it needs more funding
Example
The startup has enough **runway for growth** for the next 12 months.
这家初创公司有足够的**跑道为增长**，可以支撑接下来的12个月。
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

off script

偏离预定的计划或演讲
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
在会议期间，他**离开剧本**并做出了一些大胆的陈述。
idiom

put heads together

一起合作解决问题
Meaning
to work together to solve a problem
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and find a solution.
让我们**集思广益**，找到解决方案。
idiom

tears of joy

因幸福而哭泣
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
当她的儿子回家时，她流下了**快乐的眼泪**。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

artificial neural network

一种人工智能系统，旨在模仿人脑识别模式和解决问题的能力。
Meaning
an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.
Example
The **artificial neural network** is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain.
该**人工神经网络**能够以类似人脑的方式处理数据。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。
idiom

wired to learn

天生被设计来获取知识或技能
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
人类天生就像人工智能系统一样被设计来学习。
idiom

sit on the fence

避免做出决定或选择
Meaning
to avoid making a decision or choice
Example
You can't **sit on the fence** any longer, you need to choose a side.
你不能再 **保持中立** 了，你需要选择一方。
idiom

talk up

热情地称赞或宣传某事
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
主持人今晚会热情地宣传新菜单。
idiom

sworn friends

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

to be fair

公平地说；用于引入平衡或公正的意见
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
**公平地说**，她尽了最大努力。
idiom

as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

build character

通过挑战发展积极的品质或力量
Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
通过这个过程将**锻炼团队的性格**。
idiom

green-eyed jealousy

强烈的嫉妒情感
Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.
**绿眼睛的嫉妒**甚至可以摧毁最好的关系。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
idiom

move up the ladder

在工作中晋升或进步
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
她希望在年底之前晋升。
idiom

break down the problem

逐步分析一个问题
Meaning
to analyze a problem step by step
Example
Let’s **break down the problem** to understand it better.
让我们逐步分析这个问题，以便更好地理解它。
idiom

hard act to follow

某人或某物如此出色，以至于很难取代
Meaning
someone or something so good that it’s difficult to replace
Example
The previous manager was a **hard act to follow**.
前任经理是一个**hard act to follow**。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

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

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。
idiom

true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
idiom

bird’s eye view

从高处看到的视角；概览
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
我们从塔楼上得到了城市的**鸟瞰视角**。
idiom

own it

为你是谁或你做的事而感到骄傲
Meaning
to take pride in who you are or what you do
Example
Don’t be shy about your success—**own it**!
不要因你的成功而感到害羞——**自豪吧**！
idiom

jot down quickly

快速写下以免忘记
Meaning
to write something fast so you don’t forget
Example
**Jot down quickly** the ideas that come up in the meeting.
在会议中快速写下出现的想法。
idiom

cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
idiom

stick with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续做或支持某事
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
如果你坚持这个例行公事，你很快就会看到结果。
idiom

have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
to be very kind and generous
Example
Everyone loves her because she **has a heart of gold**.
每个人都喜欢她，因为她有一颗金子般的心。
idiom

age before beauty

幽默地用来让年长的人先行
Meaning
used humorously to let an older person go first
Example
He opened the door and said, '**Age before beauty**,' letting his grandmother enter first.
他打开门说：“**年龄先于美貌**”，让他的奶奶先进去。
idiom

a cut above

比其他人更好；在质量或能力上更强
Meaning
better than others; superior in quality or ability
Example
Her work is **a cut above** the rest.
她的工作 **远超他人**。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

lazy bones

一个懒人
Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, **lazy bones**, get out of bed!
快点，**懒骨头**，起床！
idiom

narrow down

将选项列表缩小到更小的数字
Meaning
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed down** the candidates to the final three.
我们已将候选人名单缩小到最后三个。
idiom

in good hands

由可信的人照顾或管理
Meaning
to be cared for or managed by someone trustworthy
Example
Don’t worry, your child is **in good hands**.
别担心，你的孩子在**好手**中。
idiom

Old school

拥有传统的观念或价值观；不现代
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
我父亲仍然更喜欢手写信件；他真的是老派。
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

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
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

Fashion victim

盲目跟随时尚潮流的人
Meaning
Someone who follows fashion trends blindly
Example
He's such a **fashion victim**—he buys every new style that comes out.
他真是个时尚受害者——每出一个新款他都买。
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
idiom

That ship has sailed

这个机会已经过去，不能再使用。
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
我想申请那份工作，但**这个机会已经过去了**。
idiom

fake news

作为新闻呈现的虚假或误导信息
Meaning
false or misleading information presented as news
Example
Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.
小心不要相信社交媒体上传播的**假新闻**。
idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
idiom

strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
idiom

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
idiom

face the world

自信地面对生活及其挑战
Meaning
to deal with life and its challenges confidently
Example
After recovering, she was ready to **face the world** again.
康复后，她准备好再次**面对这个世界**。
idiom

gear up for

为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
工程师们正在为最终测试做准备。
idiom

split decision

一种意见分歧的决定
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
委员会对提案作出了分歧决定。
idiom

at the top of one’s game

处于最佳状态
Meaning
to be performing at one’s best level
Example
The athlete is **at the top of his game** this season.
这位运动员本赛季处于最佳状态。
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

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
idiom

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。
idiom

like a dog with two tails

极其高兴和兴奋
Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was **like a dog with two tails** after getting the promotion.
他在得到晋升后高兴得像有两条尾巴的狗。
idiom

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。
idiom

by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。
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

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
idiom

Get traction

开始在市场中获得关注或成功。
Meaning
To start gaining attention or success in the market.
Example
The new app is starting to **get traction** among users.
新应用正在开始在用户中**获得 traction**。
idiom

Get down to brass tacks

开始讨论事情的基本或最重要的方面。
Meaning
To start discussing the essential or most important aspects of a matter.
Example
Let’s **get down to brass tacks** and talk about the real issues.
让我们**进入正题**，谈谈真正的问题。
idiom

soft sell

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

hit it out of the park

把事情做得非常好
Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
你的演讲真的非常出色！
idiom

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。
idiom

step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
idiom

come into the spotlight

获得公众关注或认可
Meaning
to receive public attention or recognition
Example
She **came into the spotlight** after winning the award.
她 **进入了聚光灯** 之后获得了奖项。
idiom

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

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
idiom

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**。
idiom

paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
idiom

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
idiom

see stars

感到头晕或眩晕，通常是在被撞之后
Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
他撞到了头，开始看到星星。
idiom

build up your confidence

逐渐变得更加自信
Meaning
to gradually become more confident
Example
Public speaking can help you **build up your confidence**.
公众演讲可以帮助你增强信心。
idiom

save time

减少做某事所需的时间
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
使用快捷键可以在打字时节省时间。
idiom

ethical AI

以道德和伦理的方式开发和使用的人工智能。
Meaning
artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound.
Example
The company prides itself on creating **ethical AI** systems that respect user privacy.
公司为创建尊重用户隐私的**伦理AI**系统而自豪。
idiom

virus of doubt

一种迅速传播的不确定感
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
项目延迟后，不确定的病毒开始蔓延。
idiom

as happy as a clam

感到完全快乐和满足
Meaning
feeling completely happy and content
Example
After a long vacation, he was **as happy as a clam**.
长假之后，他感到非常快乐。
idiom

break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。
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keep the peace

维持秩序并避免冲突
Meaning
to maintain order and avoid conflict
Example
The police were called to **keep the peace** during the protest.
警方被叫来在抗议期间维持和平。
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fight tooth and nail

拼命地奋斗，毫不退缩
Meaning
to fight very fiercely or with great determination
Example
They **fought tooth and nail** to protect their rights.
他们拼尽全力保护自己的权利。
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behind schedule

比计划或预期的时间晚
Meaning
later than planned or expected
Example
The flight is **behind schedule** because of the storm.
航班因暴风雨而**延误**。
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stand tall

以自豪和自信的方式行动
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
尽管有所有的批评，她依然昂首挺胸。
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be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
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have a sense of self-worth

相信你有价值并值得尊重
Meaning
to believe that you are valuable and deserve respect
Example
It's important to **have a sense of self-worth** to succeed in life.
在生活中取得成功，拥有自我价值感很重要。
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drive up

导致某物增加
Meaning
to cause something to increase
Example
Rising fuel costs **drive up** the price of groceries.
燃料成本的上涨推高了食品价格。
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fly by the seat of your pants

做事不做计划，只凭直觉和经验
Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we **flew by the seat of our pants**.
我们没有地图，所以我们凭直觉行动。
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like one big happy family

和谐生活或工作在一起的人们
Meaning
people living or working together in harmony
Example
Our office team works **like one big happy family**.
我们的办公室团队**像一个大家庭一样工作**。
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play it straight

诚实并直接
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
只需诚实并告诉他们发生了什么。
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Pyrrhic victory

以过高代价赢得的胜利，不值得的胜利。
Meaning
A victory won at too great a cost to be worthwhile.
Example
Winning the lawsuit was a **Pyrrhic victory** since it drained all their finances.
赢得诉讼是一场**惨胜**，因为它耗尽了他们的财产。
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to pass with flying colors

以非常高的分数成功
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
他努力学习，顺利通过了考试，取得了 **flying colors**。
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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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burning desire

强烈的实现某事的动力
Meaning
a strong motivation to achieve something
Example
He has a **burning desire** to succeed in life.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**在生活中取得成功。
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to be open and honest

坦率或真诚地说话
Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
我想和你**坦率而真诚地**谈论我的感受。
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wipe the slate clean

忘掉过去的错误，重新开始
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
让我们忘掉过去的错误，重新开始吧
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bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
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Rome wasn’t built in a day

重要的事情需要时间去完成。
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
**罗马不是一天建成的**，要对自己的进步有耐心。
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Roll the dice

在不确定的事情上冒险
Meaning
to take a chance on something uncertain
Example
They **rolled the dice** by launching their product early.
他们通过提前发布产品来**掷骰子**。
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have a splitting headache

头痛得厉害
Meaning
to have a very bad headache
Example
I can’t focus right now; I **have a splitting headache**.
我现在无法集中注意力；我头痛得厉害。
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data-driven decisions

基于事实数据而非假设做出的决策
Meaning
decisions made based on factual data rather than assumptions
Example
AI encourages organizations to make **data-driven decisions**.
人工智能鼓励组织做出数据驱动的决策。
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have a Eureka moment

突然意识到问题的解决方案
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
我在修复代码时突然有了一个**尤里卡时刻**。
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The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
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get ahead in life

在一个人的生活或职业中取得成功或进步
Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
他努力工作，**在人生中取得进展**并建立了成功的职业。
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a barrel of laughs

某人或某事非常有趣或娱乐性强
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
新的喜剧节目非常有趣。
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pay a compliment

给某人赞美或钦佩
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
他总是知道如何称赞别人让他们感觉更好。
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get the jitters

感到极度紧张或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
我总是在重要会议前感到紧张。
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Economic engine

推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
制造业仍然是国家的**经济引擎**。