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idiom

give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要，他会把自己的衬衫给你。
idiom

Dress to impress

穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
你在面试时应该穿着打扮得体，让别人对你印象深刻。
idiom

switch off

停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
在漫长的一天后，**关闭** 是很重要的。
idiom

down time

人们放松且不工作的时候
Meaning
time when one relaxes and does not work
Example
I need some **down time** after this hectic week.
在这个忙碌的星期之后，我需要一些**down time**。
idiom

beyond the pale

超出可接受的规则或标准
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
他的行为超出了可接受的范围。
idiom

Ask a million questions

非常好奇，问很多问题。
Meaning
To be extremely curious and ask many questions.
Example
Kids often **ask a million questions** about everything.
孩子们常常问**一百万个问题**关于一切。
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

answer the call of duty

履行某人的义务，尤其是在困难情况下
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
消防员在大火中履行了他们的职责。
idiom

penny stock

一种价格非常低且高风险的股票
Meaning
a very low-priced, high-risk stock
Example
He made a fortune trading **penny stocks**.
他通过交易**便士股票**赚了一笔财富。
idiom

dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
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

keep your chin up

在困难的情况下保持积极，并且不要失去希望
Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
抬起头来；事情很快就会好起来。
idiom

reach common ground

找到各方共享的利益或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
经过长时间的讨论，他们**达成了共识**。
idiom

Break bread with someone

共享一餐; 通过食物建立联系
Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to **break bread** to celebrate their new partnership.
他们决定一起**分享食物**以庆祝他们的新伙伴关系。
idiom

a snake in the grass

一个秘密的敌人
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
小心；草丛里有一个秘密敌人。
idiom

know someone inside out

非常了解某人
Meaning
to know someone very well
Example
I **know her inside out**; we’ve been friends for years.
我非常了解她；我们已经是多年的朋友了。
idiom

on all fours

用手和膝盖爬行
Meaning
crawling on hands and knees
Example
The baby moved **on all fours** across the floor.
宝宝**四肢着地**在地板上爬行。
idiom

be your own biggest fan

欣赏并相信自己
Meaning
to appreciate and believe in yourself
Example
You should **be your own biggest fan** to stay motivated.
你应该成为自己最大的粉丝，以保持动力。
idiom

build trust

在关系中建立或发展信任
Meaning
to create or develop trust in a relationship
Example
It takes time to **build trust** with new people.
与新的人建立信任需要时间。
idiom

to go down in history

因重要或重大事情而被铭记
Meaning
to be remembered for something important or significant
Example
He **went down in history** as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
他作为有史以来最伟大的发明家之一而载入史册。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
idiom

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。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
idiom

a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
idiom

hold all the cards

处于强势地位来控制或影响局势
Meaning
to be in a strong position to control or influence a situation
Example
In the negotiations, the buyer **held all the cards**.
在谈判中，买家**掌控了所有牌**。
idiom

plans are up in the air

计划不确定或尚未决定
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
我们的旅行计划仍然是**悬而未决**。
idiom

lay down the law

明确而坚定地声明规则
Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
经理对准时问题明确规定了规则。
idiom

rope in

说服某人参加一项活动
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in** to help with the charity event.
他们说服我帮忙参加慈善活动。
idiom

ring the changes

对某事进行改变，使其更加有趣或有效
Meaning
to make changes to something to make it more interesting or effective
Example
The restaurant decided to **ring the changes** with a new menu.
餐厅决定通过新的菜单进行改变。
idiom

keep in mind

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

keep one's head above water

在困难时期经济上生存
Meaning
to survive financially in difficult times
Example
Many small businesses struggle to **keep their heads above water**.
许多小企业挣扎着**保持生存**。
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。
idiom

weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
idiom

put one's foot in one's mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
当他提到她的前男友时，他真的是把脚放进了嘴里。
idiom

stand out from the crowd

明显与他人不同或更好
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
她的才华帮助她在人群中脱颖而出。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
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

algorithm

一组解决问题或执行任务的规则或指令
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
**算法** 将数据分类。
idiom

blood is thicker than water

家庭关系比其他关系更强大
Meaning
family relationships are stronger than others
Example
He helped his brother because **blood is thicker than water**.
他帮助了他的兄弟，因为家庭关系比其他关系更强大。
idiom

lock down

完全保护或限制对某物的访问
Meaning
to secure or restrict access to something completely
Example
After detecting the breach, the company **locked down** all servers.
在发现漏洞后，公司**锁定**了所有服务器。
idiom

jot down

快速写下某事，以便以后使用
Meaning
to write something quickly for later use
Example
I always **jot down** ideas as soon as they pop into my head.
我总是尽快写下我的想法，一旦它们出现在我脑海中。
idiom

take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
idiom

fall through the cracks

被忽视或忽略
Meaning
to be overlooked or neglected
Example
I forgot to follow up on his application and it **fell through the cracks**.
我忘了跟进他的申请，结果它**被忽略了**。
idiom

find your balance

保持健康的工作和生活平衡
Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
在工作和休息之间找到平衡非常重要。
idiom

a pipe dream

一个不现实或不可能的梦想
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible dream
Example
Owning a private island is just **a pipe dream** for most people.
拥有一个私人岛屿对大多数人来说只是 **一个不现实的梦想**。
idiom

go through the roof

迅速上涨；变得非常高
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
最近房价**飙升**了。
idiom

get used to it

适应新事物
Meaning
to become familiar with something new
Example
It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.
花了一些时间，但我终于适应了它。
idiom

in contempt of court

蔑视或藐视法院的权威
Meaning
disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
Example
He was found **in contempt of court** for refusing to testify.
他因拒绝作证而被认定为藐视法庭
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

Wear many hats

拥有多个角色或责任。
Meaning
To have many roles or responsibilities.
Example
As a small business owner, she **wears many hats**.
作为小企业主，她肩负着多重责任。
idiom

plant the seeds

开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
培训计划**种下了成功的种子**，为长期成就打下基础。
idiom

make ends meet

赚取足够的钱以维持生活
Meaning
to earn enough money to live on
Example
He works two jobs to **make ends meet**.
他做两份工作以维持生计。
idiom

lose one's temper

发脾气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **lost his temper** when he saw the mess.
他看到那一团糟时发了脾气。
idiom

playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
idiom

speak your mind

直言不讳地表达自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
不要害怕直言不讳地表达自己的想法。
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
idiom

figure out

理解或解决某事
Meaning
to understand or solve something
Example
We need to **figure out** why the emails bounced.
我们需要理解为什么邮件被退回。
idiom

It never rains but it pours

当坏事发生时，它们总是一起来的。
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.
我先丢了手机，又丢了钱包——祸不单行。
idiom

strike it rich

突然赚很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
他们在投资该初创公司后突然赚了很多钱。
idiom

head off for

前往目的地
Meaning
to depart for a destination
Example
We’ll **head off for** the airport at 5 a.m.
我们将在早上5点出发去机场。
idiom

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
idiom

Keep it under your hat

保持某事秘密。
Meaning
To keep something secret.
Example
I’ll tell you a secret, but **keep it under your hat**.
我会告诉你一个秘密，但**保密**。
idiom

at each other’s throats

处于持续冲突或打斗中
Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
那两个兄弟整天都在互相争斗。
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

have second thoughts

对做出的决定产生怀疑
Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
我对买这么贵的车**有第二个想法**。
idiom

get your hands dirty

参与一项任务的艰苦或不愉快的工作
Meaning
to engage in the hard or unpleasant work of a task
Example
A true leader will not hesitate to **get their hands dirty** when necessary.
真正的领导者在必要时不会犹豫弄脏手。
idiom

feel like a million bucks

感到非常好或快乐
Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
经过一次很棒的锻炼后，我总是感觉很好。
idiom

to firewall something

阻止或防止访问某物，通常在保护网络或系统的上下文中使用
Meaning
to block or prevent access to something, typically used in the context of protecting a network or system
Example
We need **to firewall something** to protect our database from hackers.
我们需要 **to firewall something** 来保护我们的数据库免受黑客攻击。
idiom

news travels fast

信息传播迅速
Meaning
information spreads quickly
Example
In small towns, **news travels fast**.
在小镇上，**新闻传播迅速**。
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

a quantum leap

一次巨大的突然改善
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
这个发现是医学研究中的**量子飞跃**。
idiom

in deep water

处于严重的麻烦或困境
Meaning
to be in serious trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in deep water** after missing the deadline again.
他在**深水区**因为再次错过了截止日期。
idiom

kick around

非正式地讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas informally
Example
We can **kick around** some concepts after lunch.
我们可以在午餐后讨论一些概念。
idiom

shift gears

改变方法或活动
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成任务，就需要改变方法。
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

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

roll into

平稳过渡到某事
Meaning
to transition smoothly into something
Example
The webinar will **roll into** a live Q&A.
网络研讨会将进入一个现场问答环节。
idiom

tough as nails

非常强大和有韧性
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
她是 **tough as nails**，没有什么能打破她的精神。
idiom

to screw up

犯严重错误或弄坏某物
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
我真的把演讲搞砸了。
idiom

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
idiom

the show must go on

尽管困难，仍要继续
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.
即使停电，演员们也知道**演出必须继续**。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
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

roll with the punches

适应困难并继续前进
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
生活充满挑战，所以我们必须**适应这些挑战**。
idiom

sleep on it

推迟做决定到第二天
Meaning
to delay making a decision until the next day
Example
This is an important decision, why don't you **sleep on it**?
这是一个重要的决定，你为什么不睡一觉再说？
idiom

on the mend

从疾病或受伤中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
我上周生病了，但现在正在恢复中。
idiom

mind-blowing

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

edge in

逐渐插入或添加某物
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
他在会议结束之前成功地**边缘插入**了一个快速的问题。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

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

Pay dividends

稍后带来好处或奖励。
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
投资教育总是在长期中获得回报。
idiom

training data

用于训练机器学习模型以识别模式或进行预测的数据
Meaning
data used to train machine learning models to recognize patterns or make predictions
Example
The AI model's performance depends on the quality of its **training data**.
人工智能模型的性能取决于其训练数据的质量。
idiom

Hot off the press

新印刷的; 非常新的新闻
Meaning
Newly printed; very recent news
Example
The report was **hot off the press**, released just minutes ago.
报告刚刚印刷出来，几分钟前发布了。
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reach out

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

容易被滥用或利用
Meaning
liable to be misused or exploited
Example
Facial recognition technology is **open to abuse** if not regulated.
如果不加以监管，人脸识别技术很容易被滥用。
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beyond the rainbow

期望一些美丽或梦幻的事情
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
她相信她的梦想在彩虹的另一边。
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take a chill pill

冷静下来或放松；不要过度反应
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, **take a chill pill**! It’s not that serious.
嘿，**冷静点吧**！没那么严重。
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walk tall

自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
在成功后你有充分的理由**昂首阔步**。
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at ease

感到放松和舒适
Meaning
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Example
He felt completely **at ease** in the quiet garden.
他在安静的花园里感到完全放松
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cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
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climb the ladder of success

在事业或生活中取得更高的位置
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
她通过努力工作正在**爬上成功的阶梯**。
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pass with flying colors

出色地成功或以卓越的成绩达成某事
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
她以优异成绩通过了考试。
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fan out

在区域内扩展
Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
志愿者将在公园内分布开来。
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a tough act to follow

某事如此令人印象深刻，以至于其他人难以匹配或超越
Meaning
something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass
Example
His last performance was **a tough act to follow**.
他的最后一次表演是**一个难以超越的精彩表演**。
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no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
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check over

仔细检查某事以发现错误
Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
在发送之前我们检查过草稿。
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gain the upper hand

获得对某人的控制或优势
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
通过聪明的谈判，大使**获得了上风**。
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hit the ceiling

达到最高可能的水平或价格
Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
合并新闻后，股票价格**达到了最高点**。
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to hit the books

努力学习
Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
如果我想通过考试，我需要**打书**。
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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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have a high opinion of yourself

认为自己非常好或重要
Meaning
to think you are very good or important
Example
He **has a high opinion of himself** after getting the award.
他在获得奖项后对自己有很高的评价。
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Sail through something

轻松或成功地做某事。
Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
她轻松地通过了考试，获得了高分。
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climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
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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**。
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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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leave aside

推迟讨论某事
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
让我们**搁置**这个问题，直到我们有更多的数据。
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hand down

把某样东西传给下一代
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
My grandmother **handed down** this recipe to me.
我的祖母把这份食谱**传给**了我。
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bootstrapping

在没有外部资金的情况下建立业务
Meaning
building a business without external funding
Example
He started his company through **bootstrapping**, using only his savings.
他通过**bootstrapping**创办了自己的公司，只使用了自己的储蓄。
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pivot

根据市场反馈或失败调整方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
在初步的产品发布失败后，团队决定向新的商业模式**枢轴**。
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measure up

达到预期的标准
Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to **measure up** to the team’s standards.
新员工必须达到团队的标准。