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idiom

Don’t give up

继续努力，不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
你已经走了这么远，现在不要放弃！
idiom

love is blind

恋爱中的人看不到对方的缺点
Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say **love is blind**, and he proves it every day.
他们说**爱情是盲目的**，他每天都在证明这一点。
idiom

dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
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

in a tight spot

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
He found himself **in a tight spot** when both friends asked for help.
当两个朋友请求帮助时，他发现自己**陷入困境**。
idiom

under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。
idiom

window shopping

在商店里看东西而不买
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
我们昨天去了商场进行 **橱窗购物**。
idiom

dollar for dollar

在价值或数量上完全相等或等同的匹配
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
政府承诺对所有捐款进行美元对美元的配对。
idiom

measure twice, cut once

在采取行动之前仔细规划
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
在开始项目之前，他总是说 '测量两次，切一次'。
idiom

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
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

artificial genius

由人类创造的极其聪明的系统
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
聊天机器人已成为人工智慧的代表。
idiom

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
idiom

head out

离开前往目的地
Meaning
to leave for a destination
Example
Let’s **head out** before the traffic gets heavy.
让我们**离开**，趁交通还不繁忙。
idiom

change your mind

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

a blessing in disguise

看起来不好的事情但结果很好
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
失去那份工作是因祸得福。
idiom

to fall head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
to fall deeply in love
Example
He **fell head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他**深深地爱上**了她，当他们见面时。
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

保持比其他人更先进或更有知识
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
如果你每天阅读，你可以**在学习中保持领先**。
idiom

throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
idiom

pair off

组成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students will **pair off** for the lab experiment.
学生将**配对**进行实验。
idiom

good things come to those who wait

耐心会带来好的结果
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
**好事会降临到那些懂得等待的人身上**，所以要有耐心。
idiom

judge a book by its cover

仅凭外表形成观点
Meaning
to form an opinion based on appearance only
Example
Don’t **judge a book by its cover**; she’s actually very kind.
不要以貌取人；她实际上非常善良。
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
idiom

relieve stress

减少或消除焦虑或压力的感觉
Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
瑜伽确实可以帮助缓解压力并改善你的心情。
idiom

hit rock bottom

跌入谷底；到达失败或抑郁的最低点
Meaning
to reach the lowest point of failure or depression
Example
After losing his job, he **hit rock bottom**.
失去工作后，他**跌入了谷底**。
idiom

on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
idiom

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。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
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

A Pandora’s box

无尽麻烦或复杂问题的来源。
Meaning
A source of endless complications or trouble.
Example
Discussing that topic will open a **Pandora’s box** of complaints.
讨论那个话题会打开一个潘多拉的盒子，引发很多抱怨。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
idiom

go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
idiom

things are looking up

情况正在改善
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
经过艰难的一年，**事情正在变好**，我们的生意也开始好转。
idiom

fun and games

愉快的活动；顽皮的行为
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
组织一场大型活动时，这可不是全是**玩乐和游戏**。
idiom

a social butterfly

一个非常社交并且喜欢与人见面的人
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
他是**社交蝴蝶**，总是在某个活动或聚会上。
idiom

to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
idiom

in the limelight

成为公众关注的焦点
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
获奖后，他在几个月内成了公众关注的焦点。
idiom

a brush with fame

与名人短暂的相遇或经历
Meaning
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
Example
During the exhibition, I had **a brush with fame** when I met a renowned painter.
在展览期间，我与一位著名画家见面，算是一次**与名气的擦肩而过**。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
idiom

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

健康的饮食有助于保持健康
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
我妈妈总是说，'每天一个苹果能让医生远离。'
idiom

crunch the numbers

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

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
idiom

mix up

混淆两种或更多事物
Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always **mix up** their names during meetings.
我总是在会议中混淆他们的名字。
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put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
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a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
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split up

分开或结束一段关系或婚姻
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
John 和 Mary 上个月 **分开** 了。
idiom

sliding into DMs

在社交媒体上向某人发送私人消息，通常是调情
Meaning
to send a private message to someone on social media, often flirtatiously
Example
He started **sliding into her DMs** after seeing her post.
看到她的帖子后，他开始给她发私信。
idiom

level playing field

每个人都有平等机会的公平局面
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a **level playing field** for all teams.
新规则为所有团队创造了一个**平等的竞争环境**。
idiom

hit it off

迅速而轻松地成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
他们在介绍后立即成为了朋友。
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

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

make up for

弥补某事
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
我们会用额外的支持来弥补延迟。
idiom

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。
idiom

think tank

一群专家，发展新思想或政策
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
**思想库**提出了创新的教育改革。
idiom

Running on empty

当你没有剩余能量时继续工作或运作。
Meaning
To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.
Example
After pulling an all-nighter, he’s **running on empty** today.
经过一整夜的熬夜，他今天完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

There’s always hope

无论事情看起来多么糟糕，你仍然可以保持希望。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
不要失去信心——总是有希望。
idiom

sort through

通过分开所需和不需要的物品进行组织
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
今天下午我们整理调查问卷的回复。
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

eat your words

收回你说的话
Meaning
to take back what you said
Example
He had to **eat his words** after the result was announced.
结果公布后，他不得不**吃回自己的话**。
idiom

even out

使某物变得平整或均匀
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
搅拌面糊使块状物**变得均匀**。
idiom

plug into

连接或参与某事，通常是一个系统或网络
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
你需要**plug into**正确的社交媒体渠道来接触更广泛的观众。
idiom

take a rain check

拒绝一个提议，但建议另择时间
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
我可以**推迟晚餐**吗？我今晚很忙。
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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**。
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bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
idiom

put your nose to the grindstone

努力工作并专注于某事
Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
如果你想成功，你必须**努力工作**。
idiom

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
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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。
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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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Air time

在电视或广播中播放的时间
Meaning
The amount of time something is broadcast on TV or radio
Example
The charity event got a lot of **air time** on local stations.
慈善活动在当地电台获得了很多空中时间。
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going viral

在互联网或社交媒体上迅速变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
那只跳舞的猫的视频已经**病毒式传播**，每个人都在谈论它。
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Risk it all

冒着巨大的风险，可能会导致损失。
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
她决定为了她的梦想项目，放手一搏。
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learn your lesson

从不愉快的经历中吸取教训，以避免重复
Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
在多次迟到后，他终于**吸取了教训**。
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a sound mind in a sound body

心理健康依赖于身体健康
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
健康的身体才有健康的心灵，这是通往幸福生活的关键。
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make oneself clear

以一种容易理解的方式表达自己
Meaning
to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
请你说清楚一点，可以吗？
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scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
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a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
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a little bird told me

有人悄悄告诉我某些事情
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
一只**小鸟告诉我**你找到了新工作。
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think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
企业家必须**胸怀大志**，才能产生真正的影响。
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go back to square one

从头开始
Meaning
to start again from the beginning
Example
If this doesn’t work, we’ll have to **go back to square one**.
如果这个不行，我们就得**从头开始**。
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break into a cold sweat

因恐惧或焦虑而开始出冷汗
Meaning
to start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke into a cold sweat** before giving his speech.
他在发表演讲前**紧张得冒出了冷汗**。
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get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
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move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
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Give the shirt off your back

尽一切所能去帮助某人
Meaning
to give everything you can to help someone
Example
She would **give the shirt off her back** if it meant helping her friends.
如果能帮助她的朋友，她会**脱下背上的衬衫**。
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do the right thing by someone

公正和尊重地对待某人
Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
总是**为同事做正确的事**非常重要。
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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**。
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yellow-bellied

非常胆小
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
他太胆小，无法为自己站出来。
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under oath

在法庭上发誓说真话
Meaning
having sworn to tell the truth in court
Example
He lied **under oath** and was charged with perjury.
他在 **宣誓** 后撒谎，并被控伪证罪。
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turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
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phase back in

逐步重新引入某物
Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
我们将在下个季度逐步恢复办公室工作日。
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in a world of your own

陷入思维或想象之中
Meaning
to be lost in thought or imagination
Example
He didn’t hear me because he was **in a world of his own**.
他没听到我说话，因为他 **在自己的世界里**。
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turn the corner

度过困难阶段并开始好转
Meaning
to pass a difficult stage and begin to improve
Example
After months of losses, the company finally **turned the corner**.
经过数月的亏损，公司终于开始好转。
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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。
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a fish out of water

在陌生环境中感到不舒服
Meaning
feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation
Example
She felt like **a fish out of water** at the new school.
她在新学校里感觉就像 **一条鱼离开水**。
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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。
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feel like a new person

再次感觉清新和健康
Meaning
to feel refreshed and healthy again
Example
After a good night’s sleep, I **feel like a new person**.
经过一夜好眠后，我**感觉像一个新的人**。
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synergy effect

两家或更多公司共同合作所带来的更高效能或价值
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.
合作关系创造了一个协同效应，使两家公司都受益。
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natural language processing

一个人工智能领域，专注于计算机与人类语言之间的互动
Meaning
a field of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language
Example
Natural language processing enables AI systems to understand and respond to human speech.
自然语言处理使AI系统能够理解并回应人类语言。
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leave your mark

在某事上产生持久的影响或影响力
Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
她对事业的奉献无疑会在历史书中**留下她的印记**。
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travel light

轻装旅行
Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to **travel light**.
出差时我喜欢**轻装旅行**。
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ahead of the game

有优势或做好充分准备
Meaning
to have an advantage or be well prepared
Example
She’s always **ahead of the game** with her planning.
她在计划方面总是领先一步。
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to have a clean conscience

因为没有做错事而感到自己很好
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
说出真相后，她有了**清晰的良知**。
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Born in the barn

有坏习惯或缺乏社交礼仪。
Meaning
To have bad manners or lack social etiquette.
Example
Close the door! Were you **born in the barn**?
关上门！你是在谷仓里出生的吗？
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hang on

等一下
Meaning
to wait for a short time
Example
**Hang on** a minute, I’ll be right back.
等一下，我马上回来。
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a golden goose

持续财富或利润的来源
Meaning
a source of continuous wealth or profit
Example
Their subscription service has become **a golden goose** for the company.
他们的订阅服务已经成为公司的一只**a golden goose**。
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back to square one

重新开始
Meaning
to start over again
Example
After the computer crashed, I had to go **back to square one** with my report.
电脑崩溃后，我不得不重新开始我的报告。
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corner office

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

履行承诺或预期的内容
Meaning
to fulfill what was promised or expected
Example
He **lived up to his promise** and completed the project.
他**履行了他的承诺**并完成了项目。
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zoom in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Use the report to **zoom in** on customer trends.
使用报告来**专注于**客户趋势。
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lay out

清楚地安排或解释某事
Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
他会在会议上详细说明预算。
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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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a masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术作品或成就
Meaning
an outstanding work of art or achievement
Example
Her latest sculpture is truly **a masterpiece**.
她的最新雕塑真的是**一件杰作**。
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across the board

同样影响每个人或每件事
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
新的关税同样适用于所有进口商品。
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justice is blind

司法应当公正，不受财富或权力影响
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
**司法是盲目的**，每个人都应在法律下得到平等对待
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a full plate

非常忙或有很多事情要做
Meaning
to be very busy or have many things to do
Example
I can’t join the trip now; I’ve got **a full plate**.
我现在不能参加旅行；我有**很多事情要做**。
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to be above board

在行为中公开和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
他的行为总是**光明正大**，每个人都信任他。
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bury the differences

忘记争执，重新成为朋友
Meaning
to forget disagreements and be friendly again
Example
They decided to **bury their differences** and work together.
他们决定**埋葬他们的分歧**，一起工作。
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the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
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walking on eggshells

小心翼翼地避免惹恼某人
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
我觉得在老板面前我必须非常小心。
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old flame

曾经有过浪漫关系的人
Meaning
a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past
Example
He met his **old flame** at the reunion.
他在聚会上遇见了他的**老情人**。
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burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。