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idiom

grow by leaps and bounds

快速增长或改善
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
公司在去年取得了飞速的发展。
idiom

a couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s become **a couch potato** since he lost his job.
他自从失去工作后，变成了**一块沙发土豆**。
idiom

move past

克服或停止关注某事
Meaning
to overcome or stop focusing on something
Example
It’s time to **move past** the misunderstanding.
是时候**克服**这个误解了。
idiom

rise and shine

醒来并充满活力地开始你的一天
Meaning
wake up and start your day energetically
Example
**Rise and shine**, it’s a brand new day!
起床闪耀吧，这是全新的一天！
idiom

move up the ladder

在工作中晋升或进步
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
她希望在年底之前晋升。
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

对一个人的意图或感受保持开放和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
现在是时候**把我们的牌摊在桌面上**并讨论这个问题了。
idiom

draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
idiom

to rise to the occasion

在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
当团队最需要他时，他迎难而上并带领他们取得胜利。
idiom

a blessing in disguise

看起来不好的事情但结果很好
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
失去那份工作是因祸得福。
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
idiom

table the discussion

将讨论推迟到稍后
Meaning
to postpone discussing something until later
Example
They decided to **table the discussion** until next week.
他们决定将讨论推迟到下周。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
idiom

A hard row to hoe

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

silver surfer

经常使用互联网的老年人
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
我的祖母是一位喜欢社交媒体的银色冲浪者。
idiom

zone out

停止注意并在思想上漂移
Meaning
to stop paying attention and mentally drift away
Example
I completely **zoned out** during the long presentation.
在长时间的演讲中我完全**走神**了。
idiom

break even

收入与支出相等，既无利润也无损失
Meaning
to have equal income and expenses, neither profit nor loss
Example
The company finally **broke even** after three years.
公司终于在三年后**持平**。
idiom

To have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
她有一颗金子般的心，总是帮助有需要的人。
idiom

A scoop

一条独家的新闻
Meaning
An exclusive piece of news
Example
The journalist got **a scoop** about the minister’s resignation.
记者得到了有关部长辞职的**独家新闻**。
idiom

be a person of your word

成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
她真的是一个信守承诺的人，总是做她说的事情。
idiom

wild goose chase

一项无用或绝望的追求
Meaning
a useless or hopeless pursuit
Example
Looking for that document was a **wild goose chase**.
寻找那个文件简直是一个**无用的追逐**。
idiom

put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
idiom

team effort

一群人共同努力以实现共同目标的工作
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
项目的成功归功于伟大的**团队努力**。
idiom

rest easy

摆脱忧虑或恐惧
Meaning
to be free from worry or fear
Example
You can **rest easy** knowing everything is under control.
你可以放心，因为一切都在掌控之中。
idiom

cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
idiom

out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
idiom

get your foot in the door

迈出第一步，特别是找到工作
Meaning
to make a first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
She finally **got her foot in the door** at a top firm.
她终于**走进了这扇门**，进入了一家顶级公司。
idiom

ring in the new year

庆祝新一年的开始
Meaning
to celebrate the start of a new year
Example
We gathered downtown to **ring in the new year** together.
我们在市中心聚集在一起迎接新的一年。
idiom

to have a clean conscience

因为没有做错事而感到自己很好
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
说出真相后，她有了**清晰的良知**。
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 stepping stone

帮助人进步的事件或经验
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。
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

take the stage

开始公开表演或演讲
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
这位新演员今晚将第一次**登上舞台。**
idiom

between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
idiom

run your own show

掌控自己的活动或生意
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
在为别人工作多年后，他想经营自己的生意。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
idiom

paint a picture

生动或清晰地描述某物
Meaning
to describe something vividly or clearly
Example
The journalist tried to **paint a picture** of life in the refugee camp.
记者试图描绘难民营中的生活。
idiom

in good spirits

心情愉快且充满信心
Meaning
to be cheerful and confident
Example
She was **in good spirits** after her presentation.
她在演讲后心情愉快且充满信心。
idiom

keep faith

保持信念
Meaning
to continue believing in something or someone
Example
Even in tough times, you must **keep faith**.
即使在困难时期，你也必须保持信念。
idiom

honor one's promise

遵守承诺或承诺
Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
她**履行了她的承诺**去参观孤儿院。
idiom

move the goalposts

改变规则或条件使成功变得更加困难
Meaning
to change the rules or conditions to make success harder
Example
They **moved the goalposts** after we had agreed on the terms.
他们在我们已经达成条款后**移动了球门**。
idiom

cry a river

哭很多或表现出极度的悲伤
Meaning
to cry a lot or show extreme sadness
Example
He **cried a river** after hearing the news.
他听到消息后哭了很多。
idiom

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。
idiom

hold your horses

耐心一点；等一下
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.
耐心一点！表演还没开始。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
idiom

beyond a shadow of a doubt

毫无疑问；完全确定
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
他**毫无疑问**是这个工作的最佳候选人。
idiom

a helping hand

帮助或协助他人的人
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered **a helping hand** to the new student in class.
她为班级里的新学生提供了**一只援助之手**。
idiom

a bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
idiom

crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
idiom

plug and play

使用简单，无需复杂设置
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
这台新打印机是 **plug and play**，无需安装。
idiom

good Samaritan

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

jump in

迅速加入某个活动
Meaning
to join an activity quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in** if you have suggestions.
如果你有建议，请随时**加入**。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
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

go ballistic

变得极度愤怒或激动
Meaning
to become extremely angry or excited
Example
Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.
爸爸发现我把他的车撞凹了后，**暴怒了**。
idiom

turn your dreams into reality

通过努力使梦想成真
Meaning
to make your dreams come true through effort
Example
She worked day and night to **turn her dreams into reality**.
她日夜努力，使她的梦想成真。
idiom

look forward to

对即将发生的事情感到兴奋
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
我期待着尽快见到你。
idiom

a bitter pill to swallow

一个难以接受的不愉快事实或情况
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
输掉冠军对团队来说是一个难以接受的事实。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

cut the cord

摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
是时候你独立生活，不再依赖别人了。
idiom

take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
idiom

burning the candle at both ends

没有足够的休息，拼命工作
Meaning
working very hard without enough rest
Example
He is **burning the candle at both ends** with two jobs.
他正在做两个工作，拼命工作。
idiom

bag of bones

一个非常瘦的人
Meaning
a very thin person
Example
After his illness, he turned into a **bag of bones**.
生病后，他变成了一个瘦骨如柴的人。
idiom

a dark horse

一个在重要时刻之前保守技能或计划的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment
Example
Nobody expected her to win; she was **a dark horse**.
没有人预料到她会赢；她是**一匹黑马**。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
idiom

take things to the next level

将某事物提升或发展到超越当前状态的水平
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
我们计划在今年将我们的创新提升到一个新的水平。
idiom

the art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
idiom

hit the tourist trail

参观受欢迎的旅游目的地
Meaning
to visit popular tourist destinations
Example
We decided to **hit the tourist trail** after exploring the local villages.
在探索完当地村庄后，我们决定参观受欢迎的旅游目的地。
idiom

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
idiom

the singularity

一个假设的未来时刻，当人工智能超过人类智能时
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
一些专家认为**奇点**可能永远改变人类
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
idiom

fake it till you make it

在你真正自信之前，先表现得像一个自信的人。
Meaning
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
Example
**Fake it till you make it**—confidence will follow.
“假装自信，直到你真的自信”——自信会随之而来。
idiom

black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
idiom

rule with an iron fist

非常严格和严厉地控制人们
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
这位独裁者以铁腕统治了二十年。
idiom

catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

保持比其他人更先进或更有知识
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
如果你每天阅读，你可以**在学习中保持领先**。
idiom

think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
企业家必须**胸怀大志**，才能产生真正的影响。
idiom

lay out

清楚地安排或解释某事
Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
他会在会议上详细说明预算。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
idiom

a silver lining

在困难情况下的积极方面
Meaning
a positive aspect in a difficult situation
Example
Losing my job was tough, but the **silver lining** was that I found a better one.
失去工作很困难，但**silver lining**是我找到了更好的工作。
idiom

leave a mark

产生持久的影响或作用
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
她的领导能力将毫无疑问地**留下印记**在公司。
idiom

silver lining

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

synergy effect

两家或更多公司共同合作所带来的更高效能或价值
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.
合作关系创造了一个协同效应，使两家公司都受益。
idiom

take the plunge

决定做某些冒险或困难的事情
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
经过多年的思考，他终于**冒险一试**并开始了自己的生意。
idiom

keyboard warrior

在线发布攻击性或愤怒评论的人
Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a **keyboard warrior**.
他在线上表现得很强硬，但他只是一个**键盘战士**。
idiom

more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
idiom

Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
idiom

off the wall

不寻常或非常规
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
他的想法常常**off the wall**，但有时会有效。
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 debug a program

识别并修复计算机程序中的错误或问题
Meaning
to identify and fix errors or problems in a computer program
Example
I spent all day **to debug a program** that was causing crashes.
我花了一整天时间**调试程序**，解决了导致崩溃的问题。
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

Rite of passage

标志着某人生活中一个重要阶段的仪式或事件
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
毕业是许多学生的**成年礼**。
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。
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take it to the next level

显著改善某事; 升级到更高的阶段
Meaning
to improve something significantly; to advance to a higher stage
Example
We plan to **take our business to the next level** this year.
我们计划今年将**我们的业务提升到下一个层次**。
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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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ground control

管理情况的权威或人们
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
在这个项目中，Sarah 是控制中心。
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a game changer

完全改变事物处理方式的东西
Meaning
something that completely changes the way things are done
Example
The new technology is a **game changer** for the healthcare industry.
新技术是医疗行业的变革者。
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make a name for oneself

因某事而出名；成名
Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He **made a name for himself** as a creative designer.
他作为一名有创意的设计师而出名。
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teacher’s pet

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

以积极的方式开始一段关系或活动
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
我们在第一次会议中**顺利开始**了。
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Bring peace to

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

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
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fish out of water

感到不舒服或不合时宜的人
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
在正式的聚会上，那个穿着随意的人感到格格不入。
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to be above board

在行为中公开和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
他的行为总是**光明正大**，每个人都信任他。
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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**。
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Put your best foot forward

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

事物的真正价值只有在使用时才能判断
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
他说这个应用很好，但用过之后才能见真章。
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to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
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keep something to yourself

不要告诉任何人某事
Meaning
not tell anyone about something
Example
Please **keep it to yourself** until we’re ready to announce.
请**保密**，直到我们准备好宣布。
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off the cuff

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

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
She’s been **feeling blue** all day.
她整天都很伤心。
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pluck up the courage

鼓起足够的勇气去做某事
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.
他终于鼓起勇气在公众面前发言。
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throw a party

组织并主持庆祝活动
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
我们将为她的生日**举办派对**。
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a clear conscience

一种没有罪恶感或后悔的状态
Meaning
a state of being free from guilt or regret
Example
She could sleep soundly at night because she had **a clear conscience**.
她晚上能安然入睡，因为她有一颗清白的良心。
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spin the truth

以对特定观点有利的方式呈现一种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
政客试图把丑闻的真相**斯宾 德 特鲁斯**来保护他的声誉。
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steal someone’s thunder

夺取别人想法或成功的功劳
Meaning
to take credit for someone else’s idea or success
Example
She **stole my thunder** by announcing the news first.
她通过首先宣布新闻，**抢了我的风头**
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cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
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get the credit

为某事获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
整个团队都努力工作，但只有他**得到了荣誉**。
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lock and key

完全受保护或安全的
Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
所有机密数据都被保存在锁和钥匙之下。
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fake news

作为新闻呈现的虚假或误导信息
Meaning
false or misleading information presented as news
Example
Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.
小心不要相信社交媒体上传播的**假新闻**。