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idiom

give someone a run for their money

与某人进行激烈的竞争
Meaning
to compete strongly against someone
Example
The new player **gave the champion a run for his money**.
新选手给冠军带来了强烈的竞争。
idiom

get a taste of your own medicine

自食其果
Meaning
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others
Example
He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally **got a taste of his own medicine**.
他总是对别人无礼，所以我很高兴他终于自食其果了。
idiom

let someone off the hook

释放某人免受责任或惩罚
Meaning
to release someone from blame or punishment
Example
The judge decided to **let him off the hook** with a warning.
法官决定放过他，只给了警告。
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

对某人感到喜爱或温柔
Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always **had a soft spot for** his childhood friend.
他一直对他的童年朋友有柔软的感觉。
idiom

nip in the bud

在问题变得更严重之前停止它
Meaning
to stop something before it becomes a bigger problem
Example
We should **nip the problem in the bud** before it spreads.
我们应该在问题扩散之前**把问题扼杀在萌芽状态**。
idiom

click-through rate

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

connect the dots

在思想或信息之间建立联系
Meaning
to make connections between ideas or information
Example
Once you **connect the dots**, the whole picture will make sense.
一旦你**连接点**，整个图像就会有意义。
idiom

in the money

突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
中奖后，他们**in the money**了。
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

put the plan into action

开始实施一个计划或想法
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
经过数周的准备，是时候**付诸实践**这个计划了。
idiom

My two cents

我的个人意见或建议
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
这只是我的意见，但我认为我们应该等待。
idiom

scared out of one's wits

非常害怕
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
巨大的雷声把我吓坏了。
idiom

break the bank

花费太多钱；把所有的钱都用光
Meaning
to cost too much; to use up all your money
Example
Buying that car will **break the bank**.
买那辆车会让你**倾家荡产**。
idiom

show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
idiom

Go against the grain

做一些与做事的常规方式相反的事情
Meaning
to do something that is contrary to the usual way of doing things
Example
Their new approach really **goes against the grain** of traditional research methods.
他们的新方法真的违背了传统的研究方法。
idiom

twist someone's arm

强迫某人说服
Meaning
to persuade someone forcefully
Example
I had to **twist his arm** to get him to come.
我不得不**扭他的胳膊**让他来。
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

crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
idiom

anchors aweigh

准备出发或开始一段旅程。
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
我们的行李已经打包好，**锚起航**，准备开始公路旅行!
idiom

nose for news

一种寻找有趣故事的直觉
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
好的记者天生有一种新闻直觉。
idiom

Economic bubble

一种资产价格远远高于其真实价值的情况。
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
2008年住房经济泡沫破裂，引发了全球危机。
idiom

justice delayed is justice denied

如果法律救济可用但未及时提供，就等同于没有救济
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
许多人相信在这个国家，**延迟的正义就是被否定的正义**。
idiom

close the book on something

停止处理或思考某事
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
经过多年的冲突，他们终于**结束了**彼此的对立。
idiom

Practice makes perfect

你练习得越多，你就变得越好。
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
熟能生巧，所以继续尝试。
idiom

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
idiom

off the cuff

没有准备的讲话或表演
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation
Example
He gave an **off the cuff** remark that impressed everyone.
他发表了一个即兴的评论，给大家留下了深刻印象。
idiom

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。
idiom

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
idiom

by the way

用于引入新话题或添加额外信息
Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
**顺便说一句**, 你完成你的项目了吗？
idiom

in one ear and out the other

对所说的话不加注意
Meaning
to not pay attention to what is said
Example
Whatever I tell him goes **in one ear and out the other**.
无论我对他说什么，都左耳进右耳出。
idiom

under the table

秘密地或不诚实地完成，通常涉及金钱
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
他为了逃税而**秘密收款**。
idiom

bent over backwards

非常努力地帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
她**弯腰后仰**确保每个人都很高兴。
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

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
idiom

big-hearted

非常友善和慷慨
Meaning
very kind and generous
Example
He is known as a **big-hearted** man.
他被认为是一个**心地善良**的人。
idiom

Don’t give up hope

继续相信事情会变得更好。
Meaning
Keep believing that things will get better.
Example
**Don’t give up hope**, miracles can happen any time.
不要放弃希望，奇迹随时可能发生。
idiom

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。
idiom

envy eats the heart

嫉妒摧毁一个人的内心平静
Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
**Envy eats the heart**, so stop comparing yourself to others.
嫉妒吃掉了心脏，停止和别人比较吧
idiom

wind up

最终陷入某种特定情境
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
如果忽视警告信号，你可能会**最终**陷入麻烦。
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

lay all your cards on the table

对你的意图或计划持开放和诚实的态度
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
让我们坦诚相待，讨论这个问题。
idiom

chip in

为共同的目标贡献金钱或努力
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
大家一致同意为玛雅的告别礼物出钱。
idiom

word of honor

一个真诚且正直的承诺
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
我给你我的**荣誉之言**，我会在那里。
idiom

mentor from the sidelines

在不直接参与工作情况下指导某人
Meaning
to guide someone without directly getting involved in their work
Example
Sometimes, the best leaders **mentor from the sidelines** and let others take charge.
有时候，最好的领导者**从场边指导**，让其他人负责。
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

sitting on the fence

避免站队或做决定
Meaning
to avoid taking sides or making a decision
Example
He is **sitting on the fence** about the new policy.
他对新政策没有表态。
idiom

nitpick

在某事中挑剔小的、不重要的错误
Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
别再对我犯的每个小错误吹毛求疵了！
idiom

Fail fast

快速识别并从失败中学习。
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
在创业公司中，最好是**快速失败**并学习，而不是浪费时间。
idiom

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**。
idiom

offbeat

不寻常；不同于常规
Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
他的**离经叛道**幽默让每个人都笑了。
idiom

silver lining

在糟糕的情况下的积极方面
Meaning
a positive aspect in a bad situation
Example
Every dark cloud has a **silver lining**.
每个黑暗的云朵都有一个 **希望之光**。
idiom

to break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a joke.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个笑话。
idiom

keep your head in the game

保持精神集中并保持动力
Meaning
to stay mentally focused and motivated
Example
Even when things get tough, **keep your head in the game**.
即使事情变得困难，**保持专注在比赛中**。
idiom

get the picture

理解情况
Meaning
to understand the situation
Example
After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.
几分钟后，我开始理解情况。
idiom

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。
idiom

keep on keeping on

尽管面临挑战，仍然继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite challenges
Example
It’s tough, but you have to **keep on keeping on**.
这很困难，但你必须**继续下去**。
idiom

out of one’s mind

疯狂或极度担忧
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
He must be **out of his mind** to drive so fast in the rain.
他一定是**疯了**，才会在雨中开车这么快。
idiom

steer clear of

避开某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
天黑以后你应该避开那条街。
idiom

blossom into something

随着时间的推移发展或变得成功
Meaning
to develop or become successful over time
Example
She **blossomed into** a confident and skilled leader.
她变成了一个自信且熟练的领导者。
idiom

offstage

在公众视野之外或私人生活中
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
他在舞台下的表现与他在节目中展现的完全不同。
idiom

hit a bump in the road

遇到暂时的问题或挫折
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
我们的项目**hit a bump in the road**，但我们很快就能恢复。
idiom

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。
idiom

full steam ahead

全力以赴地前进
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
团队正全力以赴地推进新的物流计划。
idiom

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。
idiom

set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
idiom

Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
idiom

play second fiddle

扮演他人下属的角色
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
他厌倦了在同事面前总是扮演第二小提琴手。
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

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

level up

提升或晋升到更高的水平
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
通过努力工作，他能够在他的职业生涯中**level up**。
idiom

swept off your feet

突然并且强烈地被某人吸引
Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
她被他的魅力彻底迷住了。
idiom

in over one’s head

陷入了自己难以应付的事情中
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
他在这个复杂的项目中**力不从心**。
idiom

Don’t be discouraged

即使在挫折后也要保持动力。
Meaning
Stay motivated even after setbacks.
Example
**Don’t be discouraged**—success takes time.
不要灰心——成功需要时间。
idiom

think ahead

为未来做计划；预见未来的需求或事件
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
好的经理总是会在做出重大决定之前**提前思考**。
idiom

teacher’s pet

老师特别喜欢的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
大家都取笑她是老师的宠儿。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

give someone a piece of your mind

强烈表达自己的意见，尤其是在批评某人时
Meaning
to express your opinion strongly, especially when criticizing someone
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** after the argument.
争论后她给了他一番严厉的批评。
idiom

A hard row to hoe

一个困难的任务或挑战。
Meaning
A difficult task or challenge.
Example
Getting this project done on time is going to be **a hard row to hoe**.
按时完成这个项目将是 **一个困难的任务**。
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

Put your best foot forward

尽全力
Meaning
to try as hard as you can
Example
She **put her best foot forward** in the interview.
她在面试中**尽最大努力**。
idiom

cutting edge

最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
我们公司正在研发最先进的人工智能技术。
idiom

open up

变得愿意分享想法或开始操作
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
他终于开始谈论他面临的挑战。
idiom

blank mind

无法清晰思考或记起某事
Meaning
unable to think clearly or remember something
Example
During the exam, my **mind went blank**.
考试时，我的**脑子一片空白**。
idiom

adapt to new surroundings

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Example
After moving to a new city, it took her some time to **adapt to new surroundings**.
搬到新城市后，她花了一些时间才**适应新的环境**。
idiom

dress down

严厉地责骂某人
Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
教练因防守不力而严厉地责骂了球队。
idiom

get to the root of the problem

发现问题的根本原因
Meaning
to discover the main cause of a problem
Example
We need to **get to the root of the problem** before we can fix it.
我们需要在解决问题之前**找到问题的根本原因**。
idiom

take shape

开始发展或变得清晰
Meaning
to begin to develop or become clear
Example
Our business plan is finally **taking shape**.
我们的商业计划终于开始成形。
idiom

see things differently

拥有不同的观点或视角
Meaning
to have a different opinion or perspective
Example
I **see things differently** when it comes to politics.
当谈到政治时，我的看法不同。
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

Pour your heart out

诚实地表达所有的感受。
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
她对她最好的朋友倾诉了所有的心里话。
idiom

party line

政党的官方政策或立场
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
成员们被警告不要反对**政党路线**。
idiom

Dust yourself off

在挫折后恢复并充满信心地继续前进。
Meaning
Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.
Example
He fell short this time, but he’ll **dust himself off** and try again.
这次他失败了，但他会抖落自己，再试一次。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
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brush up on

提高某人的技能或知识
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.
她决定提高她的绘画技巧。
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

虽然等待很苦，但结果是甜的。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
这可能很难，但**耐心是苦的，但它的果实是甜的。**
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keep someone at arm’s length

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
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drive someone up the wall

使某人感到非常恼火或愤怒
Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
她不断的抱怨 **让我非常恼火**。
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a glimmer of hope

在困难的情况下改善或成功的微小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
Example
Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always **a glimmer of hope**.
即使在最艰难的时期，他也从未放弃，因为总有**一线希望**。
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play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
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caught off guard

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

识别并修复问题或错误
Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
在我们推送更新之前，先调试这个问题。
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Bring peace to

在某种情况下恢复平静或安宁。
Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
她的好话帮助**带来了平和**的争论。
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stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
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chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
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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。
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lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
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to boot up

启动某事；开始工作或运行
Meaning
to start something; to begin working or functioning
Example
Let’s **boot up** the new project today and see how it goes.
我们今天启动新项目，看看它会怎样。
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a man of his word

一个信守诺言的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their promises
Example
He’s **a man of his word**, you can trust him.
他是一个信守诺言的人，你可以信任他。
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hammer home

强调某事
Meaning
to emphasize something forcefully
Example
The trainer **hammered home** the importance of rest.
教练**强调**休息的重要性。
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all in good time

一切都会按时发生；保持耐心
Meaning
something will happen eventually; be patient
Example
**All in good time**, you’ll see the results soon.
一切都会按时发生，你很快就能看到结果。
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throw the book at someone

严厉惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
法官决定对犯人**施以严惩**。
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the rest is history

用来表示每个人都知道接下来发生了什么
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
他们在大学相遇，坠入爱河，**接下来的故事大家都知道**。
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cut through the noise

在竞争中脱颖而出；尽管有干扰，依然能够引起注意
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
我们的营销需要在竞争中脱颖而出，吸引人们的注意。
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good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
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to teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人他们已经习惯的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
当涉及到新技术时，**教一只老狗新把戏**是很难的。
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go green

采取环保的生活方式
Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
许多公司正试图通过使用可再生能源来**go green**。
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stand up and be counted

通过公开表达你的支持或意见来承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
现在是时候让每个人站出来并被算上。
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as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
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get wind of something

听到一个谣言或一条信息
Meaning
to hear a rumor or piece of information
Example
The media **got wind of** the secret meeting.
媒体**得知了**秘密会议。
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face a system error

经历突然的故障或崩溃
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
当交易被取消时，我们的计划**遇到了系统错误**。
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cover all the bases

为每个可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
我们需要在会议之前做好准备。