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idiom

hit the nail on the head

在某件事上完全正确
Meaning
to be exactly right about something
Example
You **hit the nail on the head** with that analysis.
你在这个分析上完全正确。
idiom

act out

通过行动来表现或表达情感
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
孩子们经常通过行动来表现他们的挫折感。
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

The light at the end of the tunnel

在漫长困难时期后的希望的象征。
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的努力工作后，我们终于看到了隧道尽头的光。
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

at your wits' end

担心或压力大到不知道该做什么
Meaning
to be so worried or stressed that you don’t know what to do
Example
I’m **at my wits’ end** trying to finish all this work.
我现在**在我的极限**，试图完成所有这些工作。
idiom

drama queen

一个在情境中夸大或过度反应的人
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
不要这么**戏剧女王**；这并没有那么严重。
idiom

at breaking point

如此紧张或疲惫，几乎无法应对
Meaning
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
Example
After working 80 hours this week, she’s **at breaking point**.
这周工作80小时后，她已经**处于崩溃边缘**。
idiom

AI-powered

使用人工智能运行的
Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
该公司推出了一个**人工智能驱动的**助手，帮助客户更容易找到产品。
idiom

work up

逐渐建立勇气、精力或食欲
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
我花了一些时间才能鼓起勇气去提问。
idiom

work toward

为实现某事而取得进展
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
我们正在朝着为每个人创造更灵活的时间表努力。
idiom

wired for success

天生倾向于成功或被设计成成功
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
新AI模型似乎在每个测试中都为成功而设计。
idiom

A goal without a plan is just a wish

没有明确计划的目标成功的可能性很小。
Meaning
Having a goal without a clear plan makes it unlikely to succeed.
Example
Don’t just dream, remember **a goal without a plan is just a wish**.
不要只做梦，记住**没有计划的目标只是一个愿望**。
idiom

toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
idiom

at the crossroads

面临一个决定或选择
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
我现在正处于职业生涯的十字路口。
idiom

light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。
idiom

make a comeback

在一段失败后的时期重新取得成功
Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to **make a comeback** and won the championship.
经过一年的奋斗，球队成功地**做出了复出**并赢得了冠军。
idiom

on one's shoulders

承担某事的责任或负担
Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
项目的成功**落在他肩上**。
idiom

work your fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
她非常努力工作，支持她的家庭。
idiom

source close to the matter

一个未确定但知情的来源
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
一个接近此事的来源确认了这个谣言。
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

在结构化系统或编程逻辑之外创造性地思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started **thinking outside the algorithm**.
我们的最佳创新是在我们开始**跳出算法思维**时出现的。
idiom

a diplomatic tightrope

一个非常微妙或危险的外交局势
Meaning
a very delicate or risky diplomatic situation
Example
Managing relations with both rivals is a **diplomatic tightrope**.
与两个对手保持关系是一个**外交钢索**。
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

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
idiom

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**。
idiom

Old school

拥有传统的观念或价值观；不现代
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
我父亲仍然更喜欢手写信件；他真的是老派。
idiom

change one's tune

改变自己的意见或态度
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
听到好消息后，他决定**改变自己的看法**。
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
idiom

firewall

一种用于保护网络免受未经授权访问的安全系统。
Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
公司安装了一个**防火墙**，以保护敏感数据免受网络攻击。
idiom

Take it one step at a time

逐步处理任务，而不是急于完成。
Meaning
Deal with tasks gradually instead of rushing.
Example
**Take it one step at a time**, and you’ll succeed.
一步一步地做，你会成功的。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
idiom

to serve justice

确保公平或惩罚得到适当的施加
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
法院的判决**为受害者提供了公正**。
idiom

SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
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

get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
idiom

break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
idiom

work around

找到避免问题的实际解决方案
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
我们可以通过使用备用供应商来绕过延迟。
idiom

bloom where you are planted

充分利用你所处的环境
Meaning
to make the best of the situation you are in
Example
Even in a small town, she managed to **bloom where she was planted**.
即使在一个小镇，她也设法在她所在的地方茁壮成长。
idiom

ease into

慢慢地并舒适地进入一项新的活动
Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
教练帮助我们慢慢适应新日程。
idiom

not my cup of tea

不是某人喜欢或享受的事情
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
看板球不是我的兴趣。
idiom

go viral

在网上变得非常受欢迎
Meaning
to become extremely popular online
Example
Her funny video **went viral** overnight.
她的搞笑视频一夜之间就火了。
idiom

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。
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

To break ground

开始一个新的项目或倡议。
Meaning
To begin a new project or initiative.
Example
The company is excited to **break ground** on their new office next month.
公司很高兴下个月在他们的新办公室**破土动工**。
idiom

flag down

示意某人停下，尤其是交通工具
Meaning
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
Example
We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.
我们终于在十分钟后拦住了一辆出租车。
idiom

world at your fingertips

轻松获取大量信息，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
有了智能手机，世界尽在你掌中。
idiom

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
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

in safe hands

受到值得信赖的人的保护或照顾。
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
别担心孩子们，他们在奶奶的照顾下很安全。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
idiom

in the works

正在开发或计划的事物
Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is **in the works** and should be released soon.
一款新产品正在开发中，应该很快发布。
idiom

We’re of one mind

意见一致
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
idiom

sit at someone’s feet

向一个非常有学问的人学习
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.
许多学生想要**坐在他的脚下**向他学习。
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

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
idiom

law-abiding citizen

一个总是遵守法律的人
Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a **law-abiding citizen** in the community.
他在社区中被称为**守法公民**。
idiom

catch lightning in a bottle

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
idiom

music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
idiom

Chart a course

计划达成某事的方法。
Meaning
To plan a way to achieve something.
Example
The company has **charted a course** for global expansion.
公司已为全球扩展**制定了计划**。
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。
idiom

make yourself clear

以便他人容易理解你表达的意思
Meaning
to express yourself so that others understand you easily
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
您能**说清楚一点**吗？
idiom

do without

即使缺少某物，也能应付
Meaning
to manage even when something is missing
Example
We’ll **do without** a projector and use prints instead.
我们将**没有**投影仪并改用打印件。
idiom

put the plan into action

开始实施一个计划或想法
Meaning
to start implementing a plan or idea
Example
After weeks of preparation, it's time to **put the plan into action**.
经过数周的准备，是时候**付诸实践**这个计划了。
idiom

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。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
idiom

butterflies in my stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
idiom

cutting corners

以最简单或最便宜的方式做事，通常会牺牲质量
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
Example
They finished early by **cutting corners**, but the result was poor.
他们通过“走捷径”提前完成，但结果很差。
idiom

turn a corner

在困难时期之后开始改善
Meaning
to begin to improve after a difficult period
Example
Things started to **turn a corner** after the new management took over.
在新管理接管后，情况开始**好转**。
idiom

justice is blind

司法应当公正，不受财富或权力影响
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
**司法是盲目的**，每个人都应在法律下得到平等对待
idiom

carve your own path

开辟自己的道路以获得成功或独立
Meaning
to create your own way of achieving success or independence
Example
She decided to **carve her own path** instead of joining her family business.
她决定**开辟自己的道路**，而不是加入家族企业。
idiom

take someone under your wing

对某人负责并帮助他们学习
Meaning
to take responsibility for someone and help them learn
Example
He decided to **take me under his wing** and show me how to succeed.
他决定**把我纳入他的翅膀**并向我展示如何成功。
idiom

under oath

在法庭上发誓说真话
Meaning
having sworn to tell the truth in court
Example
He lied **under oath** and was charged with perjury.
他在 **宣誓** 后撒谎，并被控伪证罪。
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

data-driven

基于数据或受数据影响
Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
我们做出**数据驱动**的决策，以确保最佳结果。
idiom

chase rainbows

尝试实现不可能的事情
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
停止**追逐彩虹**，专注于现实。
idiom

in the same frame

拥有共同的视角或理解
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
在我们开始之前，我们需要确保每个人都**在同一框架中**。
idiom

It’s not over till it’s over

不要在结束前失去希望。
Meaning
Don’t lose hope until the end.
Example
**It’s not over till it’s over**, we can still win this game.
一切还没结束，直到一切结束，我们仍然可以赢得这场比赛。
idiom

the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。
idiom

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
idiom

play a part

在某事中发挥作用或影响
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
她在使项目成功方面发挥了作用。
idiom

key in on

专注于某个特定的事物
Meaning
to give focused attention to something specific
Example
The coach asked the team to **key in on** their defensive mistakes.
教练要求团队**专注于**他们的防守错误。
idiom

pull strings

利用影响力或关系来得到你想要的
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.
她**拉关系**给他弄到了这份工作。
idiom

time flies

时间过得非常快
Meaning
time passes very quickly
Example
**Time flies** when you’re having fun.
当你玩得开心时，时间飞逝
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

at the cutting edge

在一个领域中的最先进位置
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
实验室处于**医学研究的最前沿**。
idiom

drill down

更详细地研究某事
Meaning
to examine something in greater detail
Example
We need to **drill down** into the survey responses.
我们需要深入研究调查的回答。
idiom

second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
idiom

throw in the towel

放弃或退出
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
经历多次失败后，他放弃了。
idiom

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。
idiom

family ties

家庭成员之间的紧密联系。
Meaning
Strong connections among family members.
Example
**Family ties** kept her close to her hometown.
**家庭纽带**让她与家乡保持紧密联系。
idiom

give someone the third degree

对某人进行强烈询问
Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
事件发生后，警察对他进行了强烈询问。
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mutton dressed as lamb

一位年长的人试图看起来更年轻
Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was **mutton dressed as lamb**.
当她穿上青少年衣服时，人们笑了——他们说她是**mutton dressed as lamb**。
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take the wind out of someone’s sails

让某人失去信心或热情。
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
她严厉的批评**打击了他的信心**。
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political football

一个不断争论的问题，且被用于政治利益
Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
移民问题已成为一个**政治足球**，双方都在利用它来得分。
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a go-getter

一个非常有活力并且决心成功的人
Meaning
someone who is very energetic and determined to succeed
Example
He’s **a go-getter** who never gives up on his goals.
他是一个**go-getter**，从不放弃他的目标。
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make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
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split second

非常短的时间
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
决定是在**一瞬间**做出的。
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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**。
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cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
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the algorithm knows best

这表明人工智能或机器学习模型通常是做出决策或预测的最可靠或高效的方式
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
在大多数情况下，**算法最了解情况**，当涉及到对大量数据进行排序时
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A Pandora’s box

无尽麻烦或复杂问题的来源。
Meaning
A source of endless complications or trouble.
Example
Discussing that topic will open a **Pandora’s box** of complaints.
讨论那个话题会打开一个潘多拉的盒子，引发很多抱怨。
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go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
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as strong as an ox

非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
经过多年的训练，他现在**像一头牛一样强壮**。
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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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gear up to

积极地为做某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
我们正在积极准备在下个月发布应用程序。
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hockey stick growth

在一段缓慢发展之后的急剧增长
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
这家初创公司在推出新功能后经历了“曲棍球棒式”增长。
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knock it out of the park

做某事极其出色或成功
Meaning
to do something extremely well or successfully
Example
Her presentation **knocked it out of the park**.
她的演讲 **做得非常出色**。
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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**。
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glide over

简要处理某事而不涉及细节
Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
他倾向于**忽略**技术问题。
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spitting image

某人看起来完全像另一个人
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
她是她母亲的**spitting image**。
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face the music

为自己所做的事接受批评或惩罚
Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
你犯了一个错误，现在你得接受后果。
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the blind leading the blind

没有经验的人领导其他同样没有经验的人
Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like **the blind leading the blind**.
新来的学员互相教学就像 **盲人领盲人**
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encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
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An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
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lose confidence

失去信心
Meaning
to stop believing in your own ability or someone else’s
Example
Don’t **lose confidence** after one failure.
失败后不要失去信心。
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A team player

在团队中能与他人合作良好的人。
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
约翰是一个**团队成员**，总是支持他的同事。
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bosom friends

非常亲密和亲切的朋友
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
他们从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
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the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
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Let the dust settle

等到情况变得平静明朗
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
在做任何决定之前，让我们**让尘土落定**，看看会发生什么。
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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。