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idiom

Golden goose

持续盈利或成功的来源。
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
旅游业多年来一直是该国的**黄金鹅**。
idiom

have the upper hand

对某人有控制或优势
Meaning
to have control or advantage over someone
Example
After the merger, the larger company **had the upper hand**.
合并后，大公司占据了上风。
idiom

same old story

令人厌烦的老一套
Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the **same old story** every time we meet.
每次我们见面，都是老一套。
idiom

a step in the right direction

朝着目标前进的小行动
Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely **a step in the right direction**.
完成项目的第一阶段无疑是 **a step in the right direction**。
idiom

blind justice

不受外部因素影响的公正正义
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
**盲目的正义** 对每个人一视同仁，不论财富或地位。
idiom

blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
idiom

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
idiom

The sun is shining

幸福或积极性的隐喻，通常在事情进展顺利时使用。
Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be **shining**.
经过所有的努力，事情最终似乎在**闪耀**。
idiom

mentor someone

指导或建议某人，通常在职业背景下
Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to **mentor** the new recruits in the company.
她被要求在公司中**指导**新员工。
idiom

piece of cake

做起来非常容易的事情
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
对她来说，考试是一个**小菜一碟**。
idiom

bookend something

标志某事的开始和结束
Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
她的职业生涯以两场精彩的表演为开端和结束。
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

strike while the iron is hot

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

break the law

犯下非法行为
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
任何**违法的人**都应该受到惩罚。
idiom

enter stage left

在某种情况下戏剧性地出现或到达
Meaning
to appear or arrive dramatically in a situation
Example
Just when things got complicated, **enter stage left**—our new competitor!
正当事情变得复杂时，**enter stage left**——我们的新竞争者！
idiom

as honest as the day is long

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

a big mouth

一个说话太多或者揭露秘密的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
不要告诉杰克，他是**一个嘴巴很大的人**！
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

broken-hearted

因某事或某人而极度悲伤
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
分手后，他心碎了。
idiom

Patience pays off

耐心最终会带来积极的结果。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
我知道你等了很长时间，但相信我，耐心会得到回报。
idiom

happy as a clam

非常满足和舒适
Meaning
very content and comfortable
Example
She looked **happy as a clam** on her vacation.
她在度假时看起来非常开心。
idiom

upgrade your thinking

改善你的思维过程或心态
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
为了适应人工智能趋势，你必须升级你的思维。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
idiom

free as a bird

完全自由；没有任何限制
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
辞掉工作后，他感到自己完全自由了。
idiom

Speak the truth and shame the devil

即使这可能会造成麻烦或不适，也要说真话。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
她总是认为**说真话，羞辱魔鬼**是正确的方式。
idiom

white hat

一个使用技能以道德方式提高安全性的黑客
Meaning
a hacker who uses skills ethically to improve security
Example
**White hats** help companies identify and fix security flaws.
**White hats** 帮助公司识别并修复安全漏洞。
idiom

get over someone

从分手或失落的痛苦中恢复过来
Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
她花了几个月才摆脱他。
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
idiom

Keep the faith

继续相信事情会好转。
Meaning
Continue to believe that things will work out.
Example
Even in hard times, **keep the faith**.
即使在困难时期，**保持信念**。
idiom

practice what you preach

按照你给别人的建议行事
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
如果你想让别人友善，你需要实践你所宣扬的。
idiom

clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
idiom

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。
idiom

draw the line

设定什么是可以接受的限制
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
当涉及不道德行为时，我们必须**划定界限**。
idiom

bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。
idiom

face up to

jiēshòu bìng miànduì yī gè nán de qíngkuàng
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
Shì shíjiān **miànduì** zhíyuán quēxiàn.
idiom

new blood

新的人带来新鲜的想法
Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
公司需要**新的人**来保持竞争力。
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

on the same page

对某事有相同的理解或达成一致意见
Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
在我们继续之前，请确保我们**在同一页面**上。
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

balance of power

各国之间的权力分配，以防止任何一个国家变得过于强大
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
联合国旨在维持其成员国之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

set the wheels in motion

开始某事或启动行动
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
CEO的演讲**推动**了新项目的开展。
idiom

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
idiom

nice to meet you

一种在第一次见面时使用的礼貌表达
Meaning
a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
It's **nice to meet you**, I've heard a lot about you.
很高兴见到你，我听说过很多关于你的事情。
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
idiom

be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
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

the world is your oyster

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

on the money

完全正确或准确
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
他对股票的预测是 **on the money**。
idiom

fall head over heels

深深地坠入爱河
Meaning
to fall deeply in love
Example
He **fell head over heels** in love with her the moment they met.
他一见钟情，在他们第一次见面时就深深地爱上了她。
idiom

a few bricks short of a load

有点愚蠢或疯狂
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
他努力尝试，但他是**有点愚蠢或疯狂**。
idiom

a trip down memory lane

回忆过去美好的事情
Meaning
to remember pleasant events from the past
Example
Looking through old photos was **a trip down memory lane**.
看着旧照片是一趟回忆之旅。
idiom

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。
idiom

give someone the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否诚实，也选择信任他
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
这次我会给他疑点利益。
idiom

play the political card

利用政治议题为自己谋取利益
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
部长试图**打政治牌**以获得公众的同情。
idiom

button up

完成准备工作或安全地关闭某物
Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
让我们在周五前**button up**提案。
idiom

light bulb moment

突如其来的领悟或新想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a **light bulb moment** while brainstorming for the campaign.
她在为活动进行头脑风暴时，突然有了一个**灵光一现**。
idiom

put in long hours

工作很多小时
Meaning
to work for many hours
Example
He’s been **putting in long hours** to finish the report.
他一直在加班工作以完成报告。
idiom

itchy feet

强烈的旅行或四处走动的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel or move around
Example
After a few months at home, I started to get **itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始感到 **想旅行** 了。
idiom

in my opinion

用来表达某人所想或所信的意思
Meaning
used to express what one thinks or believes
Example
**In my opinion**, this movie is too long.
在我看来，这部电影太长了。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
idiom

in a word

用于提供简明清晰的总结
Meaning
used to give a brief and clear summary
Example
The movie was, **in a word**, amazing.
这部电影, **一句话**, 非常棒。
idiom

a lightbulb moment

一个突然的意识或理解
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
当我看到结果时，我有一个**灯泡时刻**。
idiom

lose ground

在一种情况下失去优势或控制
Meaning
to lose advantage or control in a situation
Example
During the talks, one side began to **lose ground** quickly.
在谈判中，一方迅速开始**失去地盘**。
idiom

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。
idiom

adapt or die

为了生存，必须适应不断变化的环境
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
在商业中，这是**适应或死**。
idiom

take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
idiom

learning on the fly

在没有准备的情况下快速学习和适应
Meaning
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
Example
AI systems are **learning on the fly** from user data.
人工智能系统正在从用户数据中快速学习。
idiom

circle back

稍后返回到一个话题或任务
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
我们午餐后再回到这个问题。
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

完全失败或让自己丢脸
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian **fell flat on his face** when no one laughed.
当没有人笑时，喜剧演员**跌得脸朝下**。
idiom

air out

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

wait and see

耐心等待事情变得明朗
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
我们**等等看**接下来会发生什么。
idiom

at the eleventh hour

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

Through the lens

从特定的视角或观点
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
我们需要从**平等的视角**来看这个问题。
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
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

Cross my heart

我真诚地发誓或承诺。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
我会帮你，**kruosi mai hat**。
idiom

diplomatic immunity

给予外交官免于起诉的法律保护
Meaning
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
Example
He could not be arrested because he had **diplomatic immunity**.
他不能被逮捕，因为他有**外交豁免权**。
idiom

make a leap forward

取得显著进展或改进
Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big **leap forward** after the new product launch.
公司在新产品发布后取得了巨大的**飞跃**。
idiom

go through a transformation

经历一次重大的变化或改善
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
公司必须**经历一次转变**才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存。
idiom

talk in circles

讨论某事而没有得出结论
Meaning
to discuss something without reaching a conclusion
Example
We **talked in circles** for hours but didn’t solve anything.
我们讨论了几个小时，但什么都没解决。
idiom

give off

散发气味，光线或感觉
Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
蜡烛在房间里散发着宁静的香气。
idiom

Bailout package

为了防止公司或经济崩溃而提供的财务支持。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
政府为陷入困境的航空公司宣布了**bailout package**。
idiom

go easy on someone

对某人温和或耐心
Meaning
to be gentle or patient with someone
Example
Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.
对他温柔一点；他最近经历了很多事情。
idiom

Bury yourself in books

把所有时间都花在学习上
Meaning
To spend all your time studying
Example
He **buried himself in books** before the finals.
他在期末考试前埋头于书本中。
idiom

nail down

使某事确定或明确
Meaning
to make something definite or certain
Example
We need to **nail down** the details before signing the contract.
在签合同之前，我们需要确定细节。
idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
idiom

bridge the gap

减少差异或改善关系
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
idiom

on the sly

秘密地; 以狡猾的方式
Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
他**秘密地**见到她，没告诉任何人。
idiom

caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
idiom

rocket science

非常复杂或难以理解的事物
Meaning
something very complicated or difficult to understand
Example
Coding isn’t **rocket science** if you practice regularly.
如果你定期练习，编程就不是**火箭科学**。
idiom

walk on eggshells

非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
自从争执之后，我一直在他周围**走在蛋壳上**。
idiom

lay it on thick

夸大称赞或奉承
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
她在夸奖老板时真的**过分夸奖**。
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a breath of fresh air

一些新鲜和令人耳目一新的东西
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
她积极的态度在办公室里就像一阵清新的空气。
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change of scene

新的环境或情况
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
经过几个月的工作，我需要一个**场景变化**。
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hit the dirt

倒地；躲避或藏身
Meaning
to go to ground; to take cover or hide
Example
Wild animals often **hit the dirt** when humans approach.
当人类接近时，野生动物常常**hit the dirt**。
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make your mark

取得突出或认可
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
他努力工作，以在科技行业中**留下自己的印记**。
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pay attention to

注意某事或认真倾听
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
你应该**注意**项目的细节。
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bright spark

一个非常聪明或有才华的人
Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
新的实习生是一个真正的**bright spark**，拥有很棒的想法。
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true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
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Band together

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

旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
公司的承诺只是空话。
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tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
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Risk it all

冒着巨大的风险，可能会导致损失。
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
她决定为了她的梦想项目，放手一搏。
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reinforcement learning

一种机器学习方式，其中代理通过执行动作并接受反馈来学习做出决策
Meaning
a type of machine learning where an agent learns to make decisions by performing actions and receiving feedback
Example
In **reinforcement learning**, the model improves over time as it learns from trial and error.
**reinforcement learning** 中，模型随着时间的推移逐渐改进，因为它通过试验和错误进行学习。
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step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
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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。
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Stay on track

继续做正确的事情以实现你的目标。
Meaning
To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.
Example
We need to **stay on track** to meet our deadline.
我们需要**保持正轨**以完成我们的截止日期。
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burn bridges

彻底断绝关系或联系
Meaning
to destroy relationships or connections permanently
Example
Be careful not to **burn bridges** when leaving your job.
离职时要小心，不要**断绝关系**。
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The Midas touch

能让做的每件事都成功的能力。
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
她似乎有米达斯之触——她开始的每个项目都变得很成功。
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behind someone’s back

在他们不知道的情况下做某事
Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
她在**我背后**说我的坏话。
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spur of the moment

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

非常胆小
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
他太胆小，无法为自己站出来。
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to bite the bullet

做出一个困难的决定或忍受一些不愉快的事情
Meaning
to make a difficult decision or endure something unpleasant
Example
I didn't want to go to the doctor, but I had to **bite the bullet**.
我不想去看医生，但我不得不**咬紧牙关**。
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open and shut case

一个容易决定或显而易见的案件
Meaning
a case that is easily decided or obvious
Example
It was an **open and shut case** with clear evidence.
这是一个有明确证据的显而易见的案件。
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weed out

去除不需要的人或物品
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
编辑在发布之前**去除了**错误。
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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**。
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hit the books

非常努力地学习
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
我今晚不能出去；我需要非常努力地学习来准备考试。
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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**。
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A Jekyll and Hyde

一个人格中有两个完全不同面的人。
Meaning
A person with two very different sides to their personality.
Example
He’s like **a Jekyll and Hyde**—nice one moment and cruel the next.
他就像一个杰基尔与海德——一会儿温柔，一会儿残酷。
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iron curtain

在意识形态或政治上分隔国家的障碍
Meaning
a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
Example
During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the **iron curtain**.
在冷战期间，欧洲被**铁幕**分隔开。