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idiom

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。
idiom

A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
idiom

no strings attached

没有特殊条件或限制
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
他们为我提供了一个免费试用，没有**no strings attached**
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

live out of a suitcase

经常旅行；不在一个地方久留
Meaning
to travel frequently; to not stay in one place for long
Example
He’s been **living out of a suitcase** for months.
他已经好几个月都在外奔波，只带着一个行李箱。
idiom

down to the wire

直到最后一刻；接近截止日期
Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went **down to the wire**, but they won in the end.
比赛一直进行到最后一刻，但他们最终赢了。
idiom

poetic justice

一种美德得到奖励，恶习受到惩罚的情况，通常是讽刺性的
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
当那个不诚实的律师因为自己的谎言而输掉案件时，这就是**诗意的正义**。
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

blow away the cobwebs

在不活跃后让身心焕然一新
Meaning
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
Example
A short walk helped me **blow away the cobwebs**.
一次短暂的散步帮助我**焕然一新**。
idiom

in hot water

陷入麻烦或困难
Meaning
in trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in hot water** for missing the meeting.
他因错过会议而陷入麻烦。
idiom

bookworm

一个喜欢阅读的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading
Example
He’s such a **bookworm**; he spends all his free time in the library.
他真是一个书虫；他把所有的空闲时间都花在图书馆里。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
idiom

climb the corporate ladder

在公司中晋升或提高职位
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
他努力工作以**晋升公司职位**。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
idiom

scoop the news

第一个报道重要新闻
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
当地报纸**抢先报道**了市长的辞职消息。
idiom

As cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和放松。
Meaning
Very calm and relaxed.
Example
Even in stressful situations, she stays **as cool as a cucumber**.
即使在紧张的情况下，她也能保持镇定自若。
idiom

go according to plan

按预期发生
Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
一切都按预期 **按计划** 进行。
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

full steam ahead

全力以赴地前进
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
团队正全力以赴地推进新的物流计划。
idiom

see the light

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

Go down the rabbit hole

深深地参与某事，往往是无意的。
Meaning
To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.
Example
I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.
我开始阅读关于人工智能的内容，**进入了兔子洞**几个小时。
idiom

wake up to

意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
社区们正在意识到噪音污染的影响。
idiom

break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a funny story.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个有趣的故事。
idiom

the cream of the crop

群体中最优秀的人或事物
Meaning
the best among a group of people or things
Example
Only **the cream of the crop** get into that university.
只有最优秀的人才能进入那所大学。
idiom

scale back

减少某物的大小或数量
Meaning
to reduce the size or amount of something
Example
They had to **scale back** the festival because of the budget.
由于预算，他们不得不缩小节日的规模。
idiom

double-edged sword

有利也有弊的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
人工智能监控对于安全和隐私来说是一把**双刃剑**。
idiom

to machine learn

在没有人工干预的情况下自动从数据中学习
Meaning
to learn automatically from data without human intervention
Example
The system continues **to machine learn** as more data is fed into it.
随着更多数据的输入，系统继续**机器学习**。
idiom

bring down

让某人感到难过或减少某物
Meaning
to make someone feel sad or to reduce something
Example
Don’t let one rude comment **bring down** your confidence.
不要让一个粗鲁的评论 **降低** 你的自信。
idiom

share the love

通过点赞或分享某人的帖子来表示支持或赞赏
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
通过点赞和评论此帖子来分享爱！
idiom

break down the problem

逐步分析一个问题
Meaning
to analyze a problem step by step
Example
Let’s **break down the problem** to understand it better.
让我们逐步分析这个问题，以便更好地理解它。
idiom

as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

new kid on the block

某个地方或情况中的新人
Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the **new kid on the block** in the company.
他是公司里的新人。
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

stay strong

尽管困难，仍保持勇敢和自信
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
无论发生什么，**保持坚强**，继续前进。
idiom

a bug in the system

程序或系统中的问题或错误
Meaning
a problem or error in a program or system
Example
There seems to be **a bug in the system** causing slow performance.
似乎 **系统中有一个bug**，导致性能缓慢。
idiom

pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
idiom

talk over someone's head

说话的方式让别人听不懂
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
教授在讲座中讲得让我们听不懂。
idiom

run with it

接受一个想法并进一步发展它或基于它采取行动
Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to **run with it**.
他们喜欢这个概念并告诉我们要**run with it**。
idiom

natural language processing

一个人工智能领域，专注于计算机与人类语言之间的互动
Meaning
a field of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language
Example
Natural language processing enables AI systems to understand and respond to human speech.
自然语言处理使AI系统能够理解并回应人类语言。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
idiom

fall flat on one’s face

完全失败或让自己出丑
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
He **fell flat on his face** trying to start a new business.
他在尝试创业时**彻底失败，颜面尽失**。
idiom

the big picture

情况的整体视角或透视
Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at **the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，看**大图**是很重要的。
idiom

Fail fast

快速识别并从失败中学习。
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
在创业公司中，最好是**快速失败**并学习，而不是浪费时间。
idiom

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。
idiom

crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
idiom

turn the tide

在情况或趋势中造成重大变化
Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us **turn the tide** in our favor.
新策略帮助我们扭转了局势。
idiom

go back and forth

不断改变对某事的想法
Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
他一直在犹豫是否购买新车。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
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

fly off the handle

以非常生气的方式反应，毫不思考
Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.
当有人刮擦他的汽车时，他**飞出手柄**。
idiom

fit as a fiddle

身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
我爷爷八十岁了，但他身体非常健康。
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

luck of the Irish

与爱尔兰人民相关的好运
Meaning
good fortune associated with Irish people
Example
He found gold! Must be the **luck of the Irish**.
他找到了黄金！一定是**爱尔兰的好运**。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

at ease

感到放松和舒适
Meaning
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Example
He felt completely **at ease** in the quiet garden.
他在安静的花园里感到完全放松
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

believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
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

wrap someone around your finger

完全控制或影响某人
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
她完全掌控了她的老板。
idiom

slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
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

brain like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
我总是忘记事情——我有一个**像筛子一样的大脑**！
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

let something slip

不小心说出本该保密的事情
Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She **let it slip** that she was moving abroad.
她不小心透露了她要搬到国外的事情。
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In uncharted waters

处于未知或不熟悉的情况中。
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
宇航员在探索未知星系时进入了未知的水域。
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in the spotlight

接受公众关注
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
获奖后，她一直处于**聚光灯下**。
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light up someone’s day

让某人开心
Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words **lighted up my day**.
你的友善话语照亮了我的一天。
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scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
idiom

steam coming out of your ears

看起来或感觉非常生气
Meaning
to look or feel extremely angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** after the argument.
争吵后，他的耳朵里**冒出了蒸汽**。
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
idiom

a rollercoaster of emotions

在短时间内经历非常高和非常低的情绪状态
Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was **a rollercoaster of emotions**, with moments of joy and sadness.
这一周是**一个情绪过山车**，充满了快乐和悲伤的时刻。
idiom

groundbreaking discovery

一个在某个领域改变理解的发现
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
新疫苗是医学领域的突破性发现。
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the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
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throw a wrench into the works

破坏或使事情复杂化
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
部长的突然辞职使和平谈判**throw a wrench into the works**。
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build trust

在关系中建立或发展信任
Meaning
to create or develop trust in a relationship
Example
It takes time to **build trust** with new people.
与新的人建立信任需要时间。
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Cross the Rubicon

做出不可逆转的决定或采取无法回头的一步。
Meaning
To make an irreversible decision or take a step from which there is no turning back.
Example
By quitting his job, he **crossed the Rubicon** and committed to his startup dream.
辞去工作后，他跨越了鲁比孔河，全心投入自己的创业梦想。
idiom

down on your luck

经历一段倒霉时期
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
自从失业后，他一直处于倒霉时期。
idiom

strike a bargain

达成协议或交易
Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they **struck a bargain** that suited both parties.
经过一些讨论，他们达成了一项双方都满意的协议。
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put your foot down

宣示你的权威或做出坚定的决定
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
当他们要求延期时，他决定宣示自己的权威并拒绝。
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pull oneself up by the bootstraps

通过努力工作和决心改善自己的处境
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
尽管面临所有挑战，他**通过努力奋斗**取得了成功。
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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。
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the big cheese

一个重要或有影响力的人
Meaning
an important or influential person
Example
He's **the big cheese** in the company.
他是公司里的**重要人物**。
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my way or the highway

用于表示某人必须接受你的规则，否则就离开
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.
老板说这是 **我的路或高速公路**。
idiom

out of bandwidth

太忙或太累，无法处理更多任务
Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
我今天太忙了，我们明天可以谈吗？
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Get the scoop

第一个报道新闻，通常是独家报道。
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
记者不懈努力地想要**抢到那位名人丑闻的独家新闻**。
idiom

pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
idiom

nuts and bolts

某事的基本实际细节
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.
让我们专注于这个新项目的 **nuts and bolts**。
idiom

scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
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**。
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in the hot seat

处于困难或不舒服的位置，通常受到公众审视
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
争议之后，市长几天都处于**炙手可热的位置**。
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a silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单方法
Meaning
a simple solution to a complex problem
Example
There is no **silver bullet** for solving climate change, but we need to take action.
没有**银弹**可以解决气候变化问题，但我们需要采取行动。
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Take a leap of faith

做一些不确定的事情，相信它会成功
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a **leap of faith**, but it paid off.
创办自己的公司是一次**信念的飞跃**，但它得到了回报。
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empty nest

一个孩子长大并离开的家
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
在她的孩子搬出去后，她感到了**empty nest**综合症。
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Building castles in the air

有不切实际或不实际的计划或梦想。
Meaning
To have unrealistic or impractical plans or dreams.
Example
She’s always **building castles in the air**, dreaming of a perfect world.
她总是在**空中建造城堡**，梦想着一个完美的世界。
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tie the knot of friendship

开始一段友谊
Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They **tied the knot of friendship** during college.
他们在大学期间结下了友谊的纽带。
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separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
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keep it up

继续做好某事
Meaning
to continue doing something well
Example
You’re doing great with your studies—**keep it up**!
你在学业上做得很好——**继续加油**！
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man’s best friend

一个常用来形容狗的短语，象征忠诚和友谊。
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
人们常说狗是人类最好的朋友。
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step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
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to have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和潜力
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and potential
Example
If you want to succeed, you need to **have faith in yourself**.
如果你想成功，你需要**相信自己**。
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beg to differ

礼貌地与某人不同意见
Meaning
to politely disagree with someone
Example
I **beg to differ**, but I think your conclusion is incorrect.
我**礼貌地不同意**，但我认为你的结论是错误的。
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to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
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the buck stops here

我来负责；我会承担责任。
Meaning
I am the one responsible; I will take responsibility.
Example
**The buck stops here**, and I will handle the mistake personally.
**责任在我**, 我会亲自处理这个错误。
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sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
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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。
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set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
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zero-day attack

利用之前未知漏洞的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability
Example
The team discovered a **zero-day attack** before it spread widely.
团队在 **zero-day attack** 广泛传播之前就发现了它。
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I’m here for you

你可以依靠我的支持。
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
无论何时你需要我，**我在这里为你而在**。
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lose one’s cool

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry
Example
Try not to **lose your cool** during the argument.
尽量在争论中保持冷静。
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take the law into your own hands

没有法律授权惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
公民不应**将法律掌握在自己手中**。
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salt of the earth

yī gè hěn hǎo hé chéngshí de rén
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
Wǒ de zǔfù shì **dìqiú de yán**.
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shake like a leaf

因害怕或紧张而颤抖
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
她在第一次飞行前**像叶子一样发抖**。
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brainstorm an idea

讨论并创造性地思考，以产生新的想法
Meaning
to discuss and think creatively to generate new ideas
Example
The teacher asked the class to **brainstorm ideas** for the project.
老师要求班级为项目**头脑风暴想法**。
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upgrade your mindset

让自己的思维方式适应现代的变化或创新
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
在人工智能时代，**升级你的思维方式**非常重要。
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disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
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good egg

一个友善可靠的人
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
大家都喜欢约翰，因为他是一个友善可靠的人。
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leave a legacy

创造一些在你离开后仍然存在并能为他人带来好处的东西
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
他一生都在努力工作，为他的孩子们**留下遗产**。
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follow your heart

根据你的感受做出决定
Meaning
to make a decision based on your feelings
Example
When choosing a career, it’s best to **follow your heart**.
选择职业时，最好**跟随你的心**。
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Know something inside out

非常熟悉某事
Meaning
To know something very well
Example
She **knows the syllabus inside out**.
她非常熟悉这门课程。
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trickle-down economics

一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down economics**未能为贫困者提供实质性利益。