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idiom

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。
idiom

roll with laughter

uncontrollably 大笑
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
喜剧演员让全体观众不受控制的笑了。
idiom

A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。
idiom

rope off

用绳子或障碍物封锁一个区域
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
工作人员将为安全起见封锁湿滑的地面。
idiom

An ear to the ground

意识到周围发生的事情。
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
如果你想在生意上成功，始终保持**耳朵贴近地面**。
idiom

go nuclear

非常强烈或生气地反应
Meaning
to react very strongly or angrily
Example
When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.
当数据被删除时，经理**爆炸了**。
idiom

rise and shine

醒来并充满活力地开始你的一天
Meaning
wake up and start your day energetically
Example
**Rise and shine**, it’s a brand new day!
起床闪耀吧，这是全新的一天！
idiom

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。
idiom

shake like a leaf

因害怕或紧张而颤抖
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
她在第一次飞行前**像叶子一样发抖**。
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

switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
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

in two minds

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

tell it like it is

诚实地说话，不加修饰
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
她以**说真话**而闻名，即使真相很痛。
idiom

early bird

一个早起或早到的人
Meaning
a person who wakes up or arrives early
Example
She’s always the **early bird** at the office.
她总是在办公室是第一个到的。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
idiom

heart skips a beat

因爱情而感到激动或紧张
Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her **heart skips a beat**.
每次他笑的时候，她的**心跳漏了一拍**。
idiom

a double-edged sword

既有正面又有负面后果的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
互联网是**a double-edged sword**; 它提供了大量的信息，但也使我们面临隐私风险。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
idiom

as honest as the day is long

完全诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
completely honest and trustworthy
Example
Everyone knows that Tom is **as honest as the day is long**.
每个人都知道汤姆是**像白天一样诚实**。
idiom

hit the target audience

用信息或产品触达目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended group of people with a message or product
Example
The new campaign failed to **hit the target audience** effectively.
新的宣传活动未能有效地**触达目标受众**。
idiom

win by a landslide

以压倒性优势获胜
Meaning
to win by a very large margin
Example
The candidate **won by a landslide** with 80% of the votes.
该候选人以80%的选票压倒性优势获胜。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
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

at your wits' end

担心或压力大到不知道该做什么
Meaning
to be so worried or stressed that you don’t know what to do
Example
I’m **at my wits’ end** trying to finish all this work.
我现在**在我的极限**，试图完成所有这些工作。
idiom

break new ground

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

a leopard can't change its spots

一个人不能改变他们与生俱来的本性或特征
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
不管他怎么努力，一只豹子不能改变它的斑点。
idiom

steer someone in the right direction

引导某人走上正确的道路或做出正确的决定
Meaning
to guide someone towards the correct path or decision
Example
The senior manager helped **steer me in the right direction** when I was unsure about the project.
高级经理在我对项目不确定时帮助我，**引导我走上正确的方向**。
idiom

go bananas over something

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
孩子们对新的电子游戏机兴奋得不得了。
idiom

stress out

因为压力而变得非常焦虑或紧张
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
她在考试前往往会非常紧张。
idiom

at breaking point

如此紧张或疲惫，几乎无法应对
Meaning
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
Example
After working 80 hours this week, she’s **at breaking point**.
这周工作80小时后，她已经**处于崩溃边缘**。
idiom

heart of stone

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

earn someone's trust

通过行动赢得某人的信任
Meaning
to gain someone's confidence through actions
Example
You need to **earn their trust** before they open up.
你需要**赢得他们的信任**，然后他们才会敞开心扉。
idiom

born in the purple

出生于富裕或皇室家庭
Meaning
born into a wealthy or royal family
Example
He was **born in the purple**, so wealth was never an issue.
他出生于皇室家庭，因此财富从未是问题。
idiom

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。
idiom

live the dream

过上自己一直梦想的生活
Meaning
to be living the life you always wanted
Example
After years of hard work, he’s finally **living the dream**.
经过多年的努力，他终于过上了梦想中的生活。
idiom

a Eureka moment

突然的发现或顿悟时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden discovery or realization
Example
He had **a Eureka moment** when he solved the equation.
他在解决方程时经历了**尤里卡时刻**。
idiom

Be as good as your word

Zuò nǐ suǒ chéngnuò de shì.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
Tā shuō tā huì bāngzhù, ér tā **rú tā de huà yīyàng hǎo**.
idiom

hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
idiom

have a bone to pick

与某人有抱怨或分歧
Meaning
to have a complaint or disagreement with someone
Example
I **have a bone to pick** with you about yesterday’s meeting.
我有关于昨天会议的抱怨要和你讲。
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

play fair

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

put down roots

定居并在某个地方变得稳定
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
移居加拿大后，他们终于在那里**扎根**。
idiom

Band together

为了共同的目标而团结起来。
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
工人们团结起来要求更高的工资。
idiom

trust one's judgment

相信某人的决策或做出正确选择的能力
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
我总是**相信她的判断**，尤其是在招聘决策时
idiom

Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion

处于信任位置的人必须毫无过错嫌疑。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
法官应记住，凯撒的妻子必须无可指责。
idiom

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。
idiom

to push the envelope

超越常规的限制；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
在人工智能的世界里，企业必须**突破极限**才能保持竞争力。
idiom

feel on top of things

感觉积极并掌控自己的生活
Meaning
feeling positive and in control of your life
Example
After organizing her tasks, she felt **on top of things**.
在整理完任务后，她感到 **掌控一切**。
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

Lay down arms

停止战斗并投降
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
在长期冲突后，双方决定**放下武器**并进行谈判。
idiom

cast in stone

固定且不可更改
Meaning
fixed and unchangeable
Example
The script isn’t **cast in stone**; we can make changes.
剧本不是**cast in stone**; 我们可以进行更改。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
idiom

buckle under pressure

因过度压力或压力而屈服或失败。
Meaning
to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure
Example
Some employees **buckle under pressure**, while others thrive.
一些员工在压力下屈服，而其他员工则茁壮成长。
idiom

come out of one's shell

变得更外向或更自信
Meaning
to become more outgoing or confident
Example
She used to be shy, but now she has finally **come out of her shell**.
她以前很害羞，但现在她终于**走出了她的壳**。
idiom

hit the gas

加速; 更快地移动
Meaning
to accelerate; to move faster
Example
He **hit the gas** to catch the green light.
他加速了以赶上绿灯。
idiom

honor your commitments

履行承诺和义务
Meaning
to fulfill promises and obligations
Example
You must always **honor your commitments**, no matter how difficult they are.
无论多么困难，你都必须始终**履行承诺**。
idiom

do time

在监狱中度过时光
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
他因罪行被迫在监狱中度过时光。
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

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。
idiom

No guts, no glory

没有勇气，你无法取得成功。
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
他接受了挑战—**没有勇气，便没有荣耀。**
idiom

draw in

吸引某人的兴趣
Meaning
to attract someone’s interest
Example
The bold headline **drew in** readers right away.
大胆的标题立刻**吸引**了读者。
idiom

to go viral

迅速传播，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to spread rapidly, especially online
Example
The new research paper **went viral** on social media.
这篇新研究论文在社交媒体上**迅速传播**。
idiom

a fool and his money are soon parted

那些不小心管理自己钱财的人，很快就会失去它
Meaning
people who are careless with their money will lose it quickly
Example
He spent all his money on useless gadgets; **a fool and his money are soon parted**.
他把所有的钱都花在了无用的电子产品上；**傻瓜和他的钱很快就会分开**。
idiom

the spark of an idea

一个新思想或想法的开始
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
那条评论给了我**一个新思想的开始**。
idiom

heart in your mouth

感到极度焦虑或害怕
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
当飞机开始颤抖时，我的**心脏在嘴里**。
idiom

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。
idiom

from my point of view

从自己的角度来看某事
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
从我的角度来看，这个计划是有道理的。
idiom

down the road

在未来
Meaning
in the future
Example
We may expand to other countries **down the road**.
我们可能在未来扩展到其他国家。
idiom

weigh in

在讨论中发表意见
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
专家们将在明天对该提案发表意见。
idiom

Fair enough

用于表示你理解或接受某人的观点
Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
“我们现在负担不起。” “好吧，也许以后吧。”
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

a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
idiom

on the gravy train

处于一种通过少量努力赚取大量金钱的状态
Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding **on the gravy train** since he took over the family business.
自从接管家族企业以来，他一直在**格雷维火车**上。
idiom

Breaking news

新鲜且重要的信息正在立即报道
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
我们有关于选举结果的**突发新闻**。
idiom

flash back to

突然记起过去的事件
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
这张照片让她想起了她的第一天上班。
idiom

take up a hobby

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

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

offline mode

断开互联网或无法使用的状态
Meaning
a state of being disconnected from the internet or unavailable
Example
He’s been in **offline mode** all weekend, not answering any messages.
他整个周末都处于离线模式，没有回复任何消息。
idiom

Put yourself in someone’s shoes

想象自己在另一个人的情境中
Meaning
To imagine yourself in another person's situation
Example
Try to **put yourself in her shoes** before judging her actions.
在判断她的行为之前，试着**把自己置于她的处境**。
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

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

carry the responsibility

负责某事或对其负责
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
作为项目经理，他必须承担整个团队的责任。
idiom

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

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
idiom

jump through hoops

做很多困难或复杂的事情以实现某事
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
我不得不做很多困难的事情才能让我的签证获批。
idiom

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

air out

让新鲜空气进入空间
Meaning
to let fresh air into a space
Example
Open the windows to **air out** the room.
打开窗户让房间通风
idiom

ace a test

在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
他努力学习，并成功地 **通过了考试**。
idiom

word gets around

新闻或流言在人们之间传播
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
小心—**消息在这个办公室里很快就传播开了**。
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the internet of things (IoT)

将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
智能家居是**物联网 (IoT)**的一部分，设备之间相互连接。
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a crash course

短期强化学习课程
Meaning
a short and intensive course of study
Example
I had to take a **crash course** in programming before starting the job.
在开始工作之前，我不得不参加一个编程**速成课程**。
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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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get a move on

赶快或更快地移动
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
**快点!**, 否则我们会错过火车!
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leave no stone unturned

为实现目标而做一切可能的事情
Meaning
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
Example
The police **left no stone unturned** in their search for the missing child.
警方在寻找失踪儿童时**不遗余力**。
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A Catch-22

一种因为互相矛盾的条件而无法摆脱的困境。
Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
这是一个‘凯奇-22’——没有经验找不到工作，没有工作也得不到经验。
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ray of hope

可能会发生一些好事的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
新治疗为病人提供了一个**希望之光**。
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set an example

以一种其他人应该跟随的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
一个真正的领导者为其他人树立**榜样**。
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Bide one’s time

耐心等待合适的机会。
Meaning
To wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Example
She decided to **bide her time** before making a move.
她决定在采取行动前**耐心等待时机**。
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to learn the hard way

通过犯错或艰难的经验来学习
Meaning
to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他 **通过艰难的方式学到** 诚实是最好的政策。
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leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
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puppy love

一种年轻或纯真的爱
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
他们在学校的关系只是**青涩的爱**。
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in a bad mood

心情不好
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
她心情不好，因为她没睡好。
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fend off

抵御某事或某人
Meaning
to defend against something or someone
Example
They installed lights to **fend off** raccoons in the yard.
他们安装了灯来驱赶院子里的浣熊。
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have butterflies in your stomach

对某事感到非常紧张
Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
她在考试前总是感到紧张。
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machine minds

指能够学习或思考的人工智能系统
Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of **machine minds** is reshaping industries worldwide.
‘机器思维’的崛起正在重新塑造全球产业。
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

了解一点事情可能会导致错误。
Meaning
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
Example
**A little knowledge is a dangerous thing** — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert.
**一点知识是一件危险的事** — 如果你不是专家，别尝试修理它。
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Ask the right questions

提出正确的问题以获得理解。
Meaning
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
Example
Good researchers always **ask the right questions**.
好的研究者总是问对问题。
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back up

支持或备份重要数据
Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
你能在会议期间支持我的解释吗？
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peace and quiet

平静与安宁的时光
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
我只需要一些**平静和安宁**来完成我的工作。
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sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
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a debt of gratitude

对帮助过你的人心存感激的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being grateful to someone who has helped you
Example
We owe **a debt of gratitude** to our mentors.
我们对我们的导师欠有**一笔感激之债**
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cut through the red tape

去除官僚障碍或延误
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
新政策有助于去除官僚障碍并加快审批。
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jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
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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**。
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bring to life

使某事物更有趣或更逼真
Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
艺术家使用的颜色真的 **使画作栩栩如生**。
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reach your full potential

实现你能够达到的最大能力或成功
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.
通过努力工作，她能够达到她的**最大潜力**。
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open the floodgates

允许某事在大规模上发生；触发连锁反应
Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
当安全漏洞泄露时，它为全球的黑客**打开了洪水闸门**。
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at the eleventh hour

在最后时刻
Meaning
at the very last moment
Example
He submitted his assignment **at the eleventh hour**.
他在最后时刻提交了他的作业。
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paint a new picture

创造一个新的愿景或概念
Meaning
to create a new vision or concept
Example
The designer managed to **paint a new picture** for the brand.
设计师为品牌创造了一个新的形象。