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idiom

give the cold shoulder

故意无视某人
Meaning
to intentionally ignore someone
Example
She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.
她在聚会上故意无视我。
idiom

words can’t express

言语无法表达我有多么感激
Meaning
used to show that you are very thankful beyond words
Example
**Words can’t express** how thankful I am for your support.
言语无法表达我对你支持的感激之情。
idiom

mad as a hornet

非常生气
Meaning
very angry
Example
She was **mad as a hornet** when she found her phone broken.
她发现她的手机坏了时，**非常生气**。
idiom

blow away

深深地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing **blew me away**.
她的歌声让我震惊。
idiom

for what it’s worth

用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
就我所知，我认为你做得对。
idiom

put two and two together

通过推理弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
他**推理之后**意识到她在撒谎。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

whatever floats your boat

做让你开心或感兴趣的事
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
如果你喜欢看油漆干，就去做让你开心的事。
idiom

take the lead

在竞争中领先或位于前面
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
我们的团队**在最后一轮领先**。
idiom

cross your mind

短暂地想到某事
Meaning
to think of something briefly
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could lie.
我从没想到他会撒谎。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
idiom

a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
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

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。
idiom

loose cannon

一个无法预测的可能引发问题的人
Meaning
an unpredictable person who may cause problems
Example
He’s a **loose cannon** who often says things without thinking.
他是一个**松散的大炮**，经常在没有思考的情况下说话。
idiom

castles in the air

不可能或不现实的梦想或计划
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
他总是在为自己的未来建造**castles in the air**。
idiom

never look back

专注于向前走，而不是停留在过去的错误上
Meaning
to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes
Example
Once she made the decision, she promised to **never look back**.
一旦她做出决定，她承诺**不回头**。
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

come of age

达到成熟；完全发展
Meaning
to reach maturity; to become fully developed
Example
The company has **come of age** in the last few years.
公司在最近几年已经成熟。
idiom

backdoor access

一种秘密或未经授权的方式访问系统或信息
Meaning
a secret or unauthorized way to access a system or information
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor access** to the company’s database.
黑客发现了进入公司数据库的后门通道。
idiom

grind away

长时间在某事上努力工作
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
她努力工作，努力学习，最终通过了考试。
idiom

take it or leave it

对接受或拒绝某事表现出无所谓的态度
Meaning
showing indifference about accepting or rejecting something
Example
That’s my final offer — **take it or leave it**.
这是我最后的报价——要么接受，要么拉倒。
idiom

keep your eye on the ball

专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
如果你**专注于目标**，你就会成功。
idiom

ring a bell

听起来很熟悉
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name **rings a bell**, but I can't remember where I heard it.
这个名字**听起来很熟悉**，但我想不起来在哪听过。
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

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

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
idiom

clear away

移除物品以整理空间
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
请在午餐后清理盘子。
idiom

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
idiom

data-driven decision

基于数据分析的决策，而非直觉
Meaning
a decision based on data analysis rather than intuition
Example
Modern companies rely on **data-driven decisions** to stay competitive.
现代公司依赖于**数据驱动的决策**来保持竞争力。
idiom

to the letter

完全按照指示
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
她完全按照老师的建议**照做了**。
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

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

a giant leap for mankind

一次重大的或开创性的成就
Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
第一个登月的人真的是**人类的伟大飞跃**。
idiom

virus of doubt

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

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

the bots are taking over

指人工智能系统在各个行业中的日益广泛应用以及传统由人类完成的任务的自动化
Meaning
referring to the increasing use of AI systems in various industries; the automation of tasks traditionally performed by humans
Example
It feels like **the bots are taking over** every sector of business these days.
感觉如今在各行各业，**机器人正在接管**。
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

on the grapevine

间接听到八卦或谣言
Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
我**从八卦中听说**他们要离婚了。
idiom

out of left field

某事出乎意料或令人惊讶
Meaning
something unexpected or surprising
Example
His question came **out of left field** and shocked everyone.
他的提问**out of left field**，让所有人都感到震惊。
idiom

ramp up

增加某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
我们需要在假期前提高生产。
idiom

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
idiom

a walking encyclopedia

一个知道很多关于许多主题的人
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
问他任何关于历史的事情——他是**一本行走的百科全书**。
idiom

push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
idiom

draw a blank

无法记得或想起某事
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
当被问到日期时，她什么都记不起来。
idiom

just what the doctor ordered

正是需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
一杯茶正是需要的。
idiom

make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
idiom

under the microscope

被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
新政策正被分析师**在显微镜下**审查。
idiom

tie in with

与其他事物连接或协调
Meaning
to connect or coordinate with something else
Example
The workshop topics **tie in with** our current curriculum.
研讨会的主题与我们当前的课程 **紧密相关**。
idiom

phishing for information

通过伪装成可信的实体来获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
他通过假装是银行的工作人员来**钓鱼获取信息**。
idiom

have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和决定
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
相信自己，你能做到！
idiom

Wisdom comes with age

随着年龄的增长，你变得更有智慧，因为经验的积累。
Meaning
The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.
Example
You should listen to him; after all, **wisdom comes with age**.
你应该听他说话；毕竟，**智慧伴随年龄而来**。
idiom

have a lot on one’s plate

有很多责任或任务
Meaning
to have many responsibilities or tasks
Example
She can’t join us tonight; she **has a lot on her plate**.
她今晚不能加入我们；她有很多事情要做。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
idiom

break a promise

违背承诺
Meaning
to fail to do what one promised
Example
She **broke her promise** and didn’t call him.
她违背了承诺，没有给他打电话。
idiom

pull someone’s weight

在小组中做自己公平的工作
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
团队中的每个人都**尽自己的一份力**以取得成功。
idiom

climbing the ladder

改善自己的位置，通常是在职业或个人成长中
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
他从公司最底层开始，从那时起他一直在**爬上梯子**。
idiom

bring up a family

抚养和照顾孩子
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
他们努力工作以抚养一个家庭。
idiom

Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
idiom

have a sense of self-worth

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

behind the firewall

受到保护或与外部威胁隔离
Meaning
protected or isolated from external threats
Example
Sensitive company data should always stay **behind the firewall**.
敏感的公司数据应该始终保持在**防火墙后面**。
idiom

start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
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

break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
idiom

ghost someone

突然停止与某人在线沟通
Meaning
to suddenly stop communicating with someone online
Example
He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.
他以前每天发短信给我，但后来他**鬼化**我了。
idiom

big thanks

一种非正式的说谢谢的方式
Meaning
an informal way to say thank you very much
Example
**Big thanks** to everyone who supported the project.
非常感谢所有支持该项目的人。
idiom

put one on the map

让某人或某物变得出名或广为人知
Meaning
to make someone or something famous or well-known
Example
His groundbreaking research **put him on the map** in the scientific community.
他开创性的研究使他在科学界**出名**。
idiom

hold the reins

掌控某事或负责一项情况
Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who **holds the reins** of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
她是那个**掌控团队的人**，确保一切顺利进行。
idiom

ring up

计算并记录销售
Meaning
to calculate and record a sale
Example
The cashier will **ring up** your items at the counter.
收银员将在柜台为您登记商品。
idiom

a quick learner

一个学习很快的人
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a **quick learner** and easily understands new topics.
她是一个**快速学习者**，能够轻松理解新话题。
idiom

tell a tall tale

讲一个夸张或虚假的故事
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
他喜欢讲关于他冒险的夸张故事。
idiom

a foot in the door

有一个小的机会开始在公司或行业工作
Meaning
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or industry
Example
An internship is a great way to get **a foot in the door**.
实习是一个获得**工作机会**的好方式。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

as far as I'm concerned

用于表达一个人对某事的个人看法或感受
Meaning
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
Example
**As far as I'm concerned**, he did a great job.
就我而言，他做得很好。
idiom

No risk, no reward

你不能指望在不冒险的情况下取得成就。
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
为了在人生中前进，你必须理解**没有风险，没有回报**。
idiom

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。
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

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**
idiom

play a cameo

在电影中做短暂的出现
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
导演本人在电影中出演了一个小角色。
idiom

bring forward

将某物移至较早的时间
Meaning
to move something to an earlier time
Example
We had to **bring forward** the meeting due to travel.
由于旅行，我们不得不提前会议。
idiom

warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
idiom

the winds of change

促进变化的影响力
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
**变革的风** 正在吹遍整个组织。
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

head off to

前往特定地点
Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
我们应该在中午前前往场地。
idiom

call someone out

公开批评某人的行为或行动
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
她因对服务员无礼而**公开批评**了他。
idiom

sit tight

保持冷静，耐心等待
Meaning
to stay calm and wait patiently
Example
Just **sit tight** and wait for the results.
只要保持冷静，耐心等待结果。
idiom

neural network

一系列算法，尝试在数据集中识别潜在的关系。
Meaning
A series of algorithms that attempt to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data.
Example
The AI system was built using a **neural network** to recognize patterns.
该AI系统是使用**神经网络**来识别模式构建的。
idiom

Ride it out

忍受困难的情况，直到它有所改善。
Meaning
Endure a difficult situation until it improves.
Example
We just need to **ride it out** until things get better.
我们只需要忍耐直到事情变得更好。
idiom

play the field

与多人约会或建立浪漫关系而不做承诺
Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
他还在 **玩情场**，并不在寻找严肃的关系。
idiom

out of the frying pan into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟糕的情况
Meaning
to go from a bad situation to a worse one
Example
Leaving that job was like jumping **out of the frying pan into the fire**.
离开那份工作就像是跳**出火坑进火海**。
idiom

flash of genius

一个突然的杰出想法或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden brilliant idea or solution
Example
Her idea for the new logo was a real **flash of genius**.
她为新logo的创意真的是一个真正的**闪光的天才**。
idiom

run for office

竞选政治职位
Meaning
to campaign for a political position
Example
She decided to **run for office** next year.
她决定明年竞选一个职位。
idiom

note down

记下来以便记住
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
请在离开之前**记下**这些行动项目。
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land a job

得到一份工作
Meaning
to successfully get a job
Example
He was thrilled to **land a job** at his dream company.
他很高兴能够在他的梦想公司得到一份工作。
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make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
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feel good about yourself

对自己或自己的行为有积极的感受
Meaning
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
Example
Doing something kind makes you **feel good about yourself**.
做些善事会让你感觉更好。
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all work and no play

一个只工作的人变得无聊且单调
Meaning
a person who only works becomes dull and boring
Example
**All work and no play** makes Jack a dull boy.
所有工作和没有游戏让杰克变得无聊。
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ease up

变得不那么强烈或放松
Meaning
to become less intense or to relax
Example
The rain should **ease up** by the evening commute.
雨水应该在晚高峰前**减弱**。
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plan ahead

为未来做准备
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
你应该提前规划，以避免以后出现问题。
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take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。
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Wishful thinking

相信某事是因为你希望它是真的，而不是因为它现实。
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
相信你会中彩票只是wishful thinking。
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pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
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house of cards

一个脆弱而可能失败的计划或结构
Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
他们的商业模式最终被证明是一个纸牌屋。
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at the end of the day

当一切都考虑到时；最终
Meaning
when everything is considered; ultimately
Example
**At the end of the day**, teamwork solved the problem.
最终，团队合作解决了问题。
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carry yourself with confidence

以自信和确定的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a confident and assured way
Example
She always **carries herself with confidence** during meetings.
她在会议期间总是以自信的态度展示自己。
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in the driver's seat

掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
合并后，她掌控了公司的局势。
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kill someone with kindness

以额外的友善对待一个不愉快的人，以中和他们的负面情绪
Meaning
to be extra kind to someone unpleasant to neutralize their negativity
Example
The best way to deal with her is to **kill her with kindness**.
与她打交道的最佳方式是以**友善的态度对待她**。
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on thin ice

处于危险或危险的境地
Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
你因那种行为而**处于险境**。
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forgive and forget

停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
让我们原谅并忘记，然后继续前进。
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Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
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rally the troops

激励或鼓励一群人采取行动
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
经理在大型演讲前激励了团队。
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like father, like son

儿子像父亲一样行为
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
汤姆像他的爸爸一样喜欢汽车 — 就像父亲一样，儿子也是！
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raise the bar

设定更高的标准或质量水平
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
新产品真正为行业**提高了标准**。
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have a soft spot for

对某事或某人有好感或喜爱
Meaning
to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
Example
I **have a soft spot for** old classic movies.
我对老电影有特别的喜爱。
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crack of dawn

非常早的早晨
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
他每天早上在黎明时分醒来。
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turn a new leaf

做出新的开始或为更好的改变
Meaning
to make a fresh start or change for the better
Example
After the incident, he decided to **turn a new leaf** and improve his behavior.
在事件发生后，他决定**翻开新的一页**，改善自己的行为。
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bark up the wrong tree

做出错误的假设
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我拿了你的钱包，你**做出了错误的假设**。
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the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
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In for the long haul

准备长时间做某事。
Meaning
Prepared to continue something for a long time.
Example
He knew that success would take years, but he was **in for the long haul**.
他知道成功需要多年，但他已经准备好**长期奋斗**。
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in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。