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idiom

go back to the drawing board

因为之前的计划失败了，所以重新开始
Meaning
to start over again because the previous plan failed
Example
Our experiment failed, so we have to **go back to the drawing board**.
我们的实验失败了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
idiom

a vision for the future

关于未来应该发生什么的清晰想法或计划
Meaning
a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
Example
The CEO has **a vision for the future** of the company that will guide its growth.
CEO 对公司未来的 **未来愿景** 将指导其增长。
idiom

ahead of the game

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

Early adopter

在别人之前开始使用新产品的人。
Meaning
Someone who starts using a new product before others.
Example
**Early adopters** often help startups refine their products.
**早期采纳者**通常帮助初创公司完善他们的产品。
idiom

bravery in the face of danger

在面对危险时表现出勇气
Meaning
showing courage even when facing danger
Example
The firefighter showed **bravery in the face of danger**.
消防员在面对危险时表现出了勇气。
idiom

break the deadlock

打破僵局或脱离无法进展的局面
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
他们最终通过讨论打破了僵局。
idiom

have it made

处于非常有利的位置以获得成功
Meaning
to be in a very good position for success
Example
With a stable job and a happy family, he really **has it made**.
有了稳定的工作和幸福的家庭，他确实是处于一个非常好的位置。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
idiom

split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
idiom

Media frenzy

媒体对某个故事的过度关注或兴奋。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
名人的逮捕引发了**媒体狂热**。
idiom

A battle of wits

一个人们用智慧或聪明才智相互较量的比赛或情况。
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
这次谈判是两位领导人之间真正的**智慧较量**。
idiom

cliffhanger

一个让观众悬念重重的结局
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
这一集以**悬崖式结局**结束，我们迫不及待地等待下一集。
idiom

follow through on

完成一项任务或承诺，如计划所示
Meaning
to complete a task or promise as planned
Example
She always **follows through on** what she says she will do.
她总是**履行**她说她会做的事。
idiom

get a good deal

以低价购买某物；做一笔交易
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
我在网上买这个手机得到了一个好交易。
idiom

double-cross someone

在假装支持某人后背叛某人
Meaning
to betray someone after pretending to support them
Example
He promised to help but **double-crossed** me in the end.
他答应帮忙，但最后背叛了我。
idiom

Calm before the storm

暴风雨前的平静。
Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
现在办公室很安静，但这只是暴风雨前的平静。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
idiom

cut both ways

既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
在家工作**有利也有弊**——节省时间，但失去了社交互动。
idiom

Run the risk

做某事可能会导致损失或危险。
Meaning
To do something that may result in loss or danger.
Example
You’ll **run the risk** of losing everything if you lie.
如果你撒谎，你将面临失去一切的风险。
idiom

see the light

最终理解或接受真相或新观念
Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
经过多年的否认，他终于看到了真相。
idiom

make a killing

迅速赚取大量利润
Meaning
to earn a large profit quickly
Example
They **made a killing** with their new tech product.
他们通过他们的新技术产品**大赚一笔**。
idiom

machine learning curve

通过经验和学习逐步改进的过程
Meaning
the process of gradual improvement through experience and learning
Example
The new developers are still on their **machine learning curve**.
新开发人员仍然在他们的**机器学习曲线**上。
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

plug away

坚持不懈地做某事
Meaning
to keep working steadily on something
Example
Keep **plugging away** at the draft and it will improve.
继续修改草稿，它会有所改进。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
idiom

see off

陪某人去送行
Meaning
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
Example
We’ll **see off** the guests at the station.
我们会去车站送客人。
idiom

head up

领导一个团队或项目
Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will **head up** the new outreach campaign.
Priya将领导新的外展活动。
idiom

tear one’s hair out

极度担心或烦恼
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
她在努力寻找丢失的钥匙时，**撕掉了自己的头发**。
idiom

at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
idiom

spread the word

告诉很多人某件事
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
请传播我们新课程的信息。
idiom

to be in the same boat

处于相同的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
当涉及到即将到来的项目截止日期时，我们都**在同一条船上**。
idiom

All hands on deck

每个人都必须一起工作或帮助完成任务。
Meaning
Everyone must work together or help with a task.
Example
We need **all hands on deck** to finish this project by tomorrow.
我们需要 **所有人一起行动** 来在明天之前完成这个项目。
idiom

actions speak louder than words

人们所做的比他们所说的更重要
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
**行动胜于言辞**, 所以用努力来证明它。
idiom

draw on

利用某物作为资源
Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
我们将利用去年的数据来做报告。
idiom

keep your dreams alive

即使困难，也要继续相信自己的目标
Meaning
to continue believing in your goals even when it's hard
Example
No matter how tough life gets, **keep your dreams alive**.
无论生活多么艰难，**保持你的梦想活着**。
idiom

blueprint for success

实现成功的详细计划
Meaning
a detailed plan for achieving success
Example
Strong teamwork is the **blueprint for success** in this project.
强大的团队合作是这个项目的**成功的蓝图**。
idiom

make the tough calls

在具有挑战性的情况下做出艰难的决定
Meaning
to make difficult decisions in challenging situations
Example
Being a leader means sometimes having to **make the tough calls**.
作为领导者，有时意味着必须**做出艰难的决定**。
idiom

Keep the team on track

确保团队保持专注和有组织
Meaning
to make sure the team remains focused and organized
Example
As the project manager, it's important to **keep the team on track**.
作为项目经理，确保 **保持团队在正轨上** 是非常重要的。
idiom

tomorrow is another day

你可以明天重新开始
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
别担心你的错误，明天是新的一天。
idiom

go into orbit

变得非常兴奋或生气
Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
Mom **went into orbit** when she saw the mess in my room.
妈妈看到我的房间乱七八糟时，气得不行。
idiom

move up

晋升到更高的级别或职位
Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to **move up** to a senior role next year.
她希望明年能升职到高级职位。
idiom

bird’s eye view

从高处看到的视角；概览
Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
我们从塔楼上得到了城市的**鸟瞰视角**。
idiom

the apple of one's eye

某人或某事物被深深地珍爱或喜爱
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
她的儿子真的是她眼中的宝贝。
idiom

break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
idiom

get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
idiom

artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
idiom

to have hope in one's heart

对未来保持希望和乐观
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他总是**心中充满希望**。
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

couldn’t care less

表现出完全的冷漠
Meaning
to show total indifference
Example
She **couldn’t care less** about what people think.
她对别人怎么想完全不在乎。
idiom

ahead of the pack

比竞争对手更成功
Meaning
to be more successful than competitors
Example
Her innovative ideas always keep her **ahead of the pack**.
她的创新想法总是让她保持在竞争对手之前。
idiom

learn the ropes

学习如何做一项特定的工作或活动
Meaning
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
Example
It took me a month to **learn the ropes** at my new job.
我花了一个月时间在我的新工作中**掌握基本知识**。
idiom

outsmart the algorithm

击败或欺骗使用人工智能或自动化的系统
Meaning
to beat or trick a system that uses AI or automation
Example
People try to **outsmart the algorithm** to boost their posts.
人们试图通过**欺骗算法**来增加他们的帖子曝光。
idiom

filter out

从某物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
使用此工具**过滤掉**垃圾邮件。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
idiom

let it go

停止为某事担忧；原谅或忘记
Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to **let it go** and move on.
她最终决定**放手**并继续前进。
idiom

tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
idiom

run out of time

没有更多时间完成某事
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
在完成项目之前我们时间用完了。
idiom

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**。
idiom

lose your marbles

变得疯狂或精神不稳定
Meaning
to become crazy or mentally unstable
Example
My boss must have **lost his marbles** to approve such a risky project.
我的老板一定是疯了，竟然批准了这么冒险的项目。
idiom

come into one's own

达到成熟或充分发挥潜力
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
她在开始自己的事业后真正发挥了全部潜力。
idiom

heart sinks

突然感到失望或悲伤
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
当我看到考试结果时，我的心沉了下来。
idiom

cost an arm and a leg

非常昂贵
Meaning
to be very expensive
Example
That designer bag **cost an arm and a leg**.
那个设计师包包**非常昂贵**。
idiom

bright future ahead

拥有积极的前景或可能性
Meaning
having positive prospects or possibilities
Example
With your hard work, you have a **bright future ahead**.
通过你的努力工作，你拥有一个 **光明的未来**。
idiom

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。
idiom

call the shots

掌控决策，做出决定
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
在这家公司，经理做出决策。
idiom

on the line

处于危险中；有丢失的风险
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
在运输失败后，公司的声誉**岌岌可危**。
idiom

pick someone’s brain

向有知识的人请教或征求意见
Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to **pick your brain** about this project idea.
我想向你请教一下这个项目的想法。
idiom

Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
idiom

growth hacking

使用创造性和低成本的策略迅速发展业务或产品
Meaning
using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product
Example
Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.
初创公司在很大程度上依赖**growth hacking**来快速获得用户。
idiom

take someone at their word

相信某人说的是实话
Meaning
to trust that someone is telling the truth
Example
You can **take her at her word**; she never lies.
你可以**相信她的话**；她从不撒谎。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
idiom

come straight to the point

直接而诚实，不浪费时间
Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
请直接了当告诉我发生了什么。
idiom

a run on the bank

由于担心银行倒闭，许多人从银行提取他们的钱
Meaning
a situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank due to fear of collapse
Example
Rumors of insolvency caused **a run on the bank**.
破产的传闻引发了**银行挤兑**。
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

talk behind someone's back

在某人不在时说他坏话
Meaning
to say bad things about someone when they are not present
Example
I don’t like people who **talk behind my back**.
我不喜欢那些**在我背后说坏话**的人。
idiom

laid-back

冷静、放松、不容易生气的
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
他是一个很冷静的人，很少生气。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

a penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式
Meaning
a way of asking someone what they are thinking about
Example
You look lost in thought — **a penny for your thoughts**?
你看起来心事重重——在想什么？
idiom

Economic backbone

经济中最重要的部分。
Meaning
The most important part of the economy.
Example
Small businesses are the **economic backbone** of the nation.
小企业是国家的**经济支柱**。
idiom

a roller coaster of emotions

经历强烈且波动的情感
Meaning
experiencing intense and fluctuating emotions
Example
Her life has been **a roller coaster of emotions** since the accident.
自从事故以来，她的生活就像一场情感过山车。
idiom

bond of friendship

朋友之间信任和感情的强大联系。
Meaning
A strong connection of trust and affection between friends.
Example
Their **bond of friendship** grew stronger over the years.
他们的友谊之纽随着岁月变得更加牢固。
idiom

crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
idiom

key in

使用键盘或数字键盘输入数据
Meaning
to enter data using a keyboard or keypad
Example
Please **key in** your code before the door locks.
请在门锁之前输入您的代码。
idiom

cut above the rest

比别人更好
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
他的演讲比别人更好。
idiom

think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
idiom

ease off on

减少某事的数量或压力
Meaning
to reduce the amount or pressure of something
Example
They decided to **ease off on** overtime this month.
他们决定这个月减少加班。
idiom

Stay in the loop

定期了解某事。
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.
确保你了解最新的更新。
idiom

to make a blunder

犯一个非常大的或愚蠢的错误
Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company **made a blunder** by ignoring customer feedback.
公司因为忽视客户反馈而犯了一个大错误。
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in harm’s way

处于可能受伤或危险的位置。
Meaning
In a position to be injured or in danger.
Example
Firefighters often put themselves **in harm’s way** to save others.
消防员经常将自己置于危险之中以拯救他人。
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bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
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Break a sweat

付出努力或在某事上辛苦工作。
Meaning
To exert effort or work hard at something.
Example
She didn't even **break a sweat** while finishing the entire project in one day.
她在一天内完成整个项目时，甚至没有出一滴汗。
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a job well done

一项成功完成的任务
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
项目提前完成，真的**做得很好**。
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The more, the merrier

当有更多人参与时，事情会更有趣或更有效。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
带上你的朋友——人越多越热闹！
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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。
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let your hair down

放松并自由地享受
Meaning
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
Example
At the party, everyone **let their hair down**.
在派对上，每个人**放松自己并尽情享受**。
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take the scenic route

选择一条更长或更美的路线旅行
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
让我们沿着山间的风景路线走吧。
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call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
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to steal the show

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

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
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cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
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street smart

拥有实际的智慧和经验，而不仅仅是书本知识
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.
他可能没有学位，但他非常**街头聪明**。
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step on the gas

加快速度; 着急
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
如果我们想准时到达，我们需要 **step on the gas**。
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carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
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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。
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bring up

抚养或照顾一个孩子直到成年
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
她是由她的祖父母抚养长大的。
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burn out

由于过度工作而变得非常疲劳并失去动力
Meaning
to become very tired and lose motivation due to overwork
Example
If you don’t rest, you’ll **burn out** soon.
如果你不休息，你很快就会**精疲力尽**。
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a full plate

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

额外添加某物
Meaning
to include something extra
Example
You can **add on** dessert for a small fee.
你可以支付少量费用来**加上**甜点。
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see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
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throw caution to the wind

做冒险的事而不担心
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
我决定把谨慎抛诸脑后去尝试。
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block out

忽略干扰或不愉快的想法
Meaning
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
Example
She tried to **block out** the noise and continue working.
她试图**阻挡**噪音并继续工作。
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set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
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tickled pink

非常高兴或愉快
Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
她因收到惊喜礼物而**非常高兴**。
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lend a listening ear

专心和同情地倾听
Meaning
to listen attentively and sympathetically
Example
Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to **lend a listening ear**.
每当我感到沮丧时，她总是知道如何专心倾听。
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burning the midnight oil

熬夜工作
Meaning
working late into the night
Example
She’s been **burning the midnight oil** to finish the report.
她为了完成报告，一直在熬夜工作。
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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。
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There's strength in numbers

一个更大的团体比个人更强。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
我们可以做得更多，因为**团结就是力量**。