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idiom

hang in there

在困难的情况下保持坚持和决心
Meaning
to remain persistent and determined in difficult circumstances
Example
I know you're tired, but **hang in there** because you're almost finished.
我知道你累了，但**坚持住**，因为你快完成了。
idiom

have a spark of creativity

展现出创造性或想象力的迹象
Meaning
to show signs of being creative or imaginative
Example
Even as a child, she **had a spark of creativity**.
即使是小时候，她也有一丝创造力的火花。
idiom

Hit the wall

达到一个身体或精神上精疲力竭无法继续的点
Meaning
to reach a point where one is physically or mentally exhausted and cannot continue
Example
I’ve been working all day, and now I’ve finally **hit the wall**.
我工作了一整天，现在终于**撞墙了**。
idiom

hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
idiom

head back to

返回一个地方
Meaning
to return to a place
Example
Let’s **head back to** the office after lunch.
午餐后我们回到办公室。
idiom

hold someone accountable

让某人对他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone take responsibility for their actions
Example
It’s important to **hold people accountable** for their mistakes.
让人们为他们的错误负责是很重要的。
idiom

heart skips a beat

因爱情而感到激动或紧张
Meaning
to feel excited or nervous because of love
Example
Every time he smiles, her **heart skips a beat**.
每次他笑的时候，她的**心跳漏了一拍**。
idiom

head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他一见面就**深深地爱上**了她。
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

helicopter parent

一个过度参与孩子生活的父母
Meaning
a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life
Example
She’s a bit of a **helicopter parent**, always watching over her kids.
她有点像**直升机父母**，总是关注她的孩子。
idiom

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

始终保持乐观，但为任何结果做好准备。
Meaning
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.
Example
She was nervous about the exam but decided to **hope for the best, prepare for the worst**.
她对考试感到紧张，但决定**希望最好，准备最坏**。
idiom

have big plans

对未来有重要或雄心勃勃的计划
Meaning
to have important or ambitious goals for the future
Example
He **has big plans** to expand his business overseas.
他有扩大自己海外业务的宏伟计划。
idiom

hit the hay

去睡觉；上床睡觉
Meaning
to go to bed; to sleep
Example
I'm really tired, so I'm going to **hit the hay** early tonight.
我很累，所以今晚要早点睡。
idiom

hit the panic button

对问题反应过快或过于紧张
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
别因为服务器宕机就**慌张起来**。
idiom

hand in

将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
请在周五早上前交上作业。
idiom

hit it out of the park

把事情做得非常好
Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
你的演讲真的非常出色！
idiom

have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。
idiom

heart in one’s mouth

感到极度的恐惧或焦虑
Meaning
to feel extreme fear or anxiety
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** as I waited for the results.
当我等待结果时，我的**心提到了嗓子眼**。
idiom

Hot off the press

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

hand off to

将责任或控制转交给其他人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
我明天将这交给设计团队。
idiom

hash it out

彻底讨论一个问题以找到解决方案
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution
Example
Let’s sit down and **hash it out** instead of fighting.
我们坐下来讨论问题，而不是争吵。
idiom

hit the headlines

在新闻中广泛报道
Meaning
to be reported widely in the news
Example
The company's scandal **hit the headlines** immediately.
公司的丑闻 **立即成为头条**。
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

hold your ground

拒绝改变自己的立场或意见
Meaning
to refuse to change your position or opinion
Example
She **held her ground** even when others disagreed.
她即使在其他人不同意时，也**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
idiom

hair-raising experience

非常可怕或令人恐惧的事情
Meaning
something very frightening or terrifying
Example
Driving through that storm was a **hair-raising experience**.
穿越那场风暴是一场毛骨悚然的经历。
idiom

hit the airwaves

开始在电视或广播中播出
Meaning
to start being broadcast on television or radio
Example
The new talk show will **hit the airwaves** next week.
新的脱口秀将在下周通过电视和广播播出。
idiom

hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
idiom

hit upon an idea

突然想到一个好主意
Meaning
to suddenly think of a good idea
Example
I **hit upon an idea** for improving the app.
我突然想到了一个改善应用程序的好主意。
idiom

have a one-track mind

一直只想一件事
Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He **has a one-track mind** when it comes to his business.
当涉及到他的生意时，他**有单一思维**。
idiom

hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。
idiom

hang back

留在后面或犹豫不决
Meaning
to remain behind or hesitate to act
Example
If you **hang back**, you might miss the opportunity.
如果你留在后面，你可能会错失机会。
idiom

have guts

有勇气或信心做困难的事情
Meaning
to have courage or confidence to do something difficult
Example
It takes someone with real courage to **have guts** to speak the truth.
只有拥有真正勇气的人才能**有胆量**说出真相。
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

hope for the best

即使在不确定中也期望积极的结果
Meaning
expect a positive outcome even in uncertainty
Example
We did everything we could, now let’s **hope for the best**.
我们做了我们能做的一切，现在让我们希望最好的结果。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
idiom

have a smile on your face

看起来快乐和高兴
Meaning
to appear happy and cheerful
Example
She always has a smile on her face, no matter the situation.
无论情况如何，她脸上总是带着微笑。
idiom

Hear something on the grapevine

听到八卦或非正式的新闻。
Meaning
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
Example
I **heard on the grapevine** that she’s leaving the company.
我**听到一些小道消息**她要离开公司。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
idiom

hold off

推迟做某事
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
在确认预算之前，让我们先推迟定单的最终确认。
idiom

have your hands full

忙于工作或责任
Meaning
to be very busy with work or responsibilities
Example
She can’t take on another task right now—she already **has her hands full**.
她现在不能接受其他任务——她已经**手忙脚乱**了。
idiom

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。
idiom

hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
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

have a good character

诚实、有道德且受人尊敬
Meaning
to be honest, moral, and respectable
Example
He has always **had a good character**, and that’s why people trust him.
他一直**拥有良好的品格**，因此人们信任他。
idiom

have a short fuse

很容易生气
Meaning
to get angry easily
Example
Be careful what you say; he **has a short fuse**.
小心你说的话; 他 **有短的导火索**。
idiom

Hold out

继续生存或抵抗很长时间。
Meaning
Continue to survive or resist for a long time.
Example
They managed to **hold out** until help arrived.
他们成功地坚持到帮助到达。
idiom

hangover cure

一种治疗饮酒过量后效应的疗法
Meaning
a remedy for the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
Example
He swears by coffee as the best **hangover cure**.
他发誓咖啡是最好的**解酒良方**。
idiom

have your head in the clouds

做白日梦或不关注现实
Meaning
to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality
Example
He was **having his head in the clouds** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间**头脑云端**。
idiom

have second thoughts

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

hit the road again

在停顿后重新开始旅行
Meaning
to resume a journey after a stop
Example
After lunch, we **hit the road again**.
午餐后，我们重新上路了。
idiom

hit a home run

取得巨大成功
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
新的市场营销活动真的是与观众**击出全垒打**了。
idiom

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。
idiom

hang loose

放松并轻松对待事情
Meaning
to relax and take things easy
Example
We’re on vacation, so just **hang loose** and enjoy.
我们在度假，所以放松并享受吧。
idiom

have words with someone

与某人争吵
Meaning
to argue with someone verbally
Example
I **had words with** my boss about the new policy.
我与我的老板就新政策进行了争论。
idiom

hit below the belt

以不公平的方式行事或说一些伤人的话
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
关于她家人的那句话真是太过分了。
idiom

hit the firewall

在尝试访问某些在线内容时遇到限制或安全阻止
Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
我试图访问该网站，但在工作中**遇到了防火墙**。
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

heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
idiom

help someone out

在困难情况下帮助某人
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
每当我遇到麻烦时，她总是帮助我。
idiom

Have something up your sleeve

有一个秘密计划或想法。
Meaning
To have a secret plan or idea.
Example
Don’t worry, he **has something up his sleeve** for the project.
别担心，他**有东西在袖子里**为这个项目。
idiom

hit the right note

做或说某事非常合适
Meaning
to do or say something perfectly suitable
Example
Her performance really **hit the right note** with the audience.
她的表演真的和观众产生了共鸣。
idiom

have it out

开诚布公地谈论分歧以解决问题
Meaning
to talk openly about a disagreement to resolve it
Example
They decided to **have it out** instead of staying angry.
他们决定**开诚布公地谈一谈**，而不是继续生气。
idiom

hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
idiom

have cold feet

在做重要的事情之前突然变得紧张
Meaning
to suddenly become nervous before doing something important
Example
He was ready to get married but **got cold feet** at the last minute.
他准备结婚，但在最后一分钟**得冷脚**。
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

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

hacktivism

利用黑客行为促进政治或社会事业
Meaning
the use of hacking to promote political or social causes
Example
The group used **hacktivism** to expose corruption within the government.
该组织利用**黑客主义**揭露政府内部的腐败。
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

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
idiom

hold over

将某事推迟到稍后时间
Meaning
to postpone something to a later time
Example
They had to **hold over** the vote until next week.
他们不得不将投票推迟到下周。
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
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having a whale of a time

非常享受自己
Meaning
enjoying yourself greatly
Example
We had **a whale of a time** at the beach yesterday.
我们昨天在海滩上玩得很开心。
idiom

hear someone out

听某人说话，直到他讲完
Meaning
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
Example
Please **hear me out** before you make a decision.
请在做决定之前**听我说完**。
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

hold your fire

延迟采取行动或回应
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
他说他的团队要等到他发出信号时再**暂停开火**。
idiom

hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赢得有价值的东西
Meaning
to achieve great success or win something valuable
Example
He **hit the jackpot** when his startup got acquired for millions.
当他的初创公司被以数百万收购时，他真是中大奖了。
idiom

have a blast

度过愉快的时光
Meaning
to have a really good time
Example
We **had a blast** at the concert last night!
我们在昨晚的音乐会上玩得很开心！
idiom

hit the ground running

精力充沛且成功地开始一件事
Meaning
to start something energetically and successfully
Example
She joined the team and **hit the ground running** on her first day.
她加入了团队，并在第一天就充满活力地投入工作。
idiom

hit the sack

去睡觉
Meaning
to go to bed
Example
I'm exhausted, so I'm going to **hit the sack** early tonight.
我累了，所以今晚打算早点睡觉。
idiom

human in the loop

一个积极参与监控或控制自动化过程的人
Meaning
a person actively involved in monitoring or controlling an automated process
Example
Even in AI systems, a **human in the loop** ensures ethical decisions.
即使在人工智能系统中，**人类在环中**也能确保做出道德决策。
idiom

honesty is the best policy

诚实永远是最好的行为方式
Meaning
being honest is always the best way to behave
Example
My parents always taught me that **honesty is the best policy**.
我的父母总是教我诚实是最好的政策。
idiom

hit the pause button

暂停或暂时停止你正在做的事情
Meaning
to take a break or stop what you are doing temporarily
Example
After weeks of hard work, I decided to **hit the pause button** and relax for a while.
经过几周的辛勤工作后，我决定按下暂停键，休息一下。
idiom

have faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
You should **have faith in** your team.
你应该**信任**你的团队。
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Hold your head high

即使失败或困难之后，也要保持自信和自豪。
Meaning
To be proud and confident even after failure or hardship.
Example
Even after losing, she **held her head high**.
即使输了，她也昂首挺胸。
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head to head

处于直接竞争或分歧中
Meaning
to be in direct competition or disagreement
Example
The two leaders went **head to head** in the debate.
两位领导人在辩论中**面对面**。
idiom

head off for

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

将控制权或责任交给某人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
我将**把这个交给**法律团队进行审查。
idiom

high-risk, high-reward

涉及许多风险，但也提供了巨大奖励潜力的情况或决策
Meaning
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also offer the potential for great rewards
Example
Investing in emerging markets can be **high-risk, high-reward**, but the returns are worth it.
投资新兴市场可能是高风险，高回报，但回报值得。
idiom

have a heavy heart

感到深深的悲伤或忧愁
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
他带着沉重的心情离开了城市。
idiom

have a change of heart

改变主意
Meaning
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something
Example
She was going to move abroad, but she had **a change of heart**.
她原本打算出国，但后来改变了主意。
idiom

hack the system

进入系统或网络以获得未经授权的访问权限
Meaning
to break into a system or network to gain unauthorized access
Example
He was caught trying to **hack the system** for personal gain.
他在试图黑入系统以谋取个人利益时被抓住了。
idiom

hook the audience

吸引并保持观众的兴趣
Meaning
to capture and maintain the interest of the audience
Example
You need a strong headline to **hook the audience** immediately.
你需要一个强有力的标题来立即**吸引观众**的注意。
idiom

helping hand

帮助或支持
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
当我挣扎时，他伸出了援助之手。
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heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
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heartbroken

非常伤心并且情感上受伤
Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was **heartbroken** when his pet died.
当他的宠物死了时，他感到**heartbroken**。
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have the floor

在讨论中有发言权
Meaning
to have the right to speak in a discussion
Example
You **have the floor** now; please share your thoughts.
现在轮到你发言了，请分享你的想法。
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Heart full of gratitude

深深感激和欣赏。
Meaning
Deeply thankful and appreciative.
Example
She spoke with a **heart full of gratitude** for her teachers.
她带着**心满感激**的话语谈论她的老师。
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hit a bump in the road

遇到暂时的问题或挫折
Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
我们的项目**hit a bump in the road**，但我们很快就能恢复。
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hammer out

在深入讨论后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
他们加班到很晚，商定合同的最后细节。
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have a Eureka moment

突然意识到问题的解决方案
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
我在修复代码时突然有了一个**尤里卡时刻**。
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head out

离开前往目的地
Meaning
to leave for a destination
Example
Let’s **head out** before the traffic gets heavy.
让我们**离开**，趁交通还不繁忙。
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hush-hush

保密或非常机密
Meaning
kept secret or very confidential
Example
The project is still **hush-hush**, so don’t mention it.
该项目仍然保密，所以不要提到它。
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hold all the cards

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

对某事有兴趣或投资
Meaning
to have an interest or investment in something
Example
She has a **stake in** the company's success.
她在公司成功中有**股份**。
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hand over

将控制或所有权交给别人
Meaning
to give control or possession to someone else
Example
She will **hand over** the keys when the lease is signed.
她将在签署合同后交出钥匙。
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have confidence in

信任或相信某人的能力
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone’s ability
Example
I **have confidence in** your judgment.
我相信你的判断。
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hold the fort

在某人离开时负责
Meaning
to be in charge while someone is away
Example
Can you **hold the fort** while I'm at the meeting?
我开会时你能负责一下吗？
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hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
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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。
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hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
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hold forth

就某个话题长时间地讲话
Meaning
to speak at length about a topic
Example
He loved to **hold forth** on travel stories.
他喜欢在旅行故事中长时间地讲话。
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High stakes

涉及严重的风险或重大后果。
Meaning
Involving serious risk or significant consequences.
Example
Negotiating with investors is a **high-stakes** game.
与投资者谈判是一场**高风险**的游戏。
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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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hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
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hit the target market

有效地接触目标受众
Meaning
to reach the intended audience effectively
Example
Our ads finally **hit the target market** this quarter.
我们的广告终于在这个季度触及了目标市场。
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hit the trends

在很短的时间内变得流行或时尚
Meaning
to become popular or fashionable in a very short period of time
Example
The new meme about the office prank has **hit the trends** and is everywhere now.
关于办公室恶作剧的新迷因已经**成为了趋势**，现在到处都是。
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hold out for

等待获得完全符合你要求的东西
Meaning
to wait to get exactly what you want
Example
She’ll **hold out for** a better offer before signing.
她会在签字之前等待一个更好的报价。
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how do you do

一种正式的问候语，用于第一次见面时
Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
**How do you do?** It’s a pleasure to meet you.
**你好吗？** 很高兴见到你。
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Handed down

把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
这只古老的手表是我爷爷从他那里**handed down**给我的。