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idiom

in no time

非常快; 几乎立刻
Meaning
very quickly; almost immediately
Example
He finished the task **in no time**.
他很快就完成了任务。
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

shoulder the burden

承担困难或不愉快事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
她不得不承担照顾家庭的重担。
idiom

lock horns

陷入争吵或打斗
Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They **locked horns** over the new proposal.
他们**为新提案发生争执**。
idiom

Air time

在电视或广播中播放的时间
Meaning
The amount of time something is broadcast on TV or radio
Example
The charity event got a lot of **air time** on local stations.
慈善活动在当地电台获得了很多空中时间。
idiom

on the spot

立即做出决定
Meaning
to make a decision immediately
Example
He was asked to decide **on the spot**.
他被要求**当场**做出决定。
idiom

ahead of its time

在当时显得异常先进或创新
Meaning
to be unusually advanced or innovative for its era
Example
That invention was **ahead of its time**.
那个发明超越了它所处的时代。
idiom

bootstrapping

在没有外部资金的情况下建立业务
Meaning
building a business without external funding
Example
He started his company through **bootstrapping**, using only his savings.
他通过**bootstrapping**创办了自己的公司，只使用了自己的储蓄。
idiom

at the back of one's mind

一个人没有积极地去想但仍然意识到的事情
Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always **at the back of his mind**.
对失败的恐惧总是在他的脑海深处。
idiom

bottle up emotions

把感情保留在内心，不表达出来
Meaning
to keep feelings inside and not express them
Example
He tends to **bottle up his emotions**, which isn't healthy in the long run.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情绪**，这从长远来看不健康。
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
idiom

after the storm comes the calm

风暴之后是平静
Meaning
peace follows a period of trouble
Example
Stay patient; **after the storm comes the calm**.
保持耐心；**风暴过后，平静来临**。
idiom

cross your heart

做出真诚的承诺
Meaning
to make a sincere promise
Example
I’ll never tell anyone, **cross my heart**.
我永远不会告诉任何人，**我发誓**。
idiom

my bad

一种随意承认小错误的方式
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
哦，我忘了带你的书 — 我的错！
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

play the political card

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

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
idiom

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。
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

A Romeo

一个热情的情人或浪漫的男人。
Meaning
A passionate lover or a romantic man.
Example
He acts like **a Romeo** around her.
他在她身边表现得像一个罗密欧。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

No risk, no reward

你不能指望在不冒险的情况下取得成就。
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
为了在人生中前进，你必须理解**没有风险，没有回报**。
idiom

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。
idiom

tough as nails

非常强大和有韧性
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
她是 **tough as nails**，没有什么能打破她的精神。
idiom

Burst with gratitude

感到极其感激。
Meaning
To feel extremely thankful.
Example
She was **bursting with gratitude** after receiving help.
她在收到帮助后，**充满了感激之情**。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
idiom

open-hearted

善良和诚实地表达感情
Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an **open-hearted** person who always listens.
她是一个心地善良的人，总是倾听。
idiom

sail through

轻松地成功完成某事
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
通过所有这些练习，你会轻松通过面试。
idiom

smoke-filled room

一个权势人物秘密做决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
新政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**中由高级官员决定的。
idiom

make a breakthrough

做出重要发现或成就
Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She **made a breakthrough** in her research that could change the field.
她在她的研究中**取得了突破**，这可能会改变这个领域。
idiom

in the nick of time

在最后可能的时刻；就在为时已晚之前
Meaning
at the last possible moment; just before it’s too late
Example
He arrived **in the nick of time** to catch the train.
他**在时间的关头**赶上了火车。
idiom

go back to square one

从头开始
Meaning
to start again from the beginning
Example
If this doesn’t work, we’ll have to **go back to square one**.
如果这个不行，我们就得**从头开始**。
idiom

burn your bridges

做出无法撤销的决定
Meaning
to make a decision that cannot be reversed
Example
Be careful not to **burn your bridges** with your old employer.
小心不要和你的旧雇主**烧掉你的桥梁**。
idiom

make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
idiom

Game of thrones

一场为了权力或控制的斗争，常常涉及操控和竞争
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
选举变成了一个**权力的游戏**，领导者们为争夺主导地位而斗争。
idiom

full of yourself

太自豪或自我中心
Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
他在得到那个晋升后是那么**自负**。
idiom

hold up your end

对某事完全感到无聊或烦恼
Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
我**生病和厌倦**听他的借口。
idiom

leave aside

推迟讨论某事
Meaning
to postpone discussion of something
Example
Let’s **leave aside** that issue until we have more data.
让我们**搁置**这个问题，直到我们有更多的数据。
idiom

change of guard

领导或权力的更替
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
在执政党发生了**换防**。
idiom

even out

使某物变得平整或均匀
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
搅拌面糊使块状物**变得均匀**。
idiom

out of the blue

出乎意料或没有预警
Meaning
unexpectedly or without warning
Example
My old friend called me **out of the blue** after ten years.
我十年后**突然**接到了老朋友的电话。
idiom

green around the gills

看起来生病或恶心
Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
他在船上之后看起来**像是生病**。
idiom

faith moves mountains

强烈的信念可以实现伟大的事情
Meaning
strong belief can achieve great things
Example
Keep believing in yourself—**faith moves mountains**.
继续相信自己—**信念能移山**。
idiom

put it in a nutshell

用非常清晰简洁的方式解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
Example
To **put it in a nutshell**, the project was a success.
简而言之，项目成功了。
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

Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

出生在富裕家庭。
Meaning
To be born into a wealthy family.
Example
He never had to struggle; he was **born with a silver spoon in his mouth**.
他从未需要奋斗；他出生在富裕家庭。
idiom

bury your head in the sand

忽略问题，指望它自己解决
Meaning
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
Example
We can’t **bury our heads in the sand** about climate change any longer.
我们不能再对气候变化**把头埋在沙里**了
idiom

low-hanging fruit

容易实现或达到的事情
Meaning
something easy to achieve or target
Example
We should focus on the **low-hanging fruit** before tackling bigger goals.
我们应该先关注那些**容易实现的目标**，然后再处理更大的目标。
idiom

training data

用于训练机器学习模型以识别模式或进行预测的数据
Meaning
data used to train machine learning models to recognize patterns or make predictions
Example
The AI model's performance depends on the quality of its **training data**.
人工智能模型的性能取决于其训练数据的质量。
idiom

To go the extra mile

付出比预期更多的努力
Meaning
To put in more effort than is expected
Example
He always goes the extra mile to help his friends.
他总是付出额外的努力去帮助他的朋友。
idiom

sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
idiom

fight tooth and nail

拼命地奋斗，毫不退缩
Meaning
to fight very fiercely or with great determination
Example
They **fought tooth and nail** to protect their rights.
他们拼尽全力保护自己的权利。
idiom

turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
idiom

all smiles

非常开心和愉快
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
听到赞美后，他笑容满面。
idiom

add insult to injury

让糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
First, they lost the game, and then, to **add insult to injury**, their bus broke down.
首先，他们输了比赛，然后，**雪上加霜**，他们的公交车坏了。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
idiom

zone off

将区域划分为若干部分
Meaning
to divide an area into sections
Example
They’ll **zone off** part of the hall for workshops.
他们将为工作坊划分大厅的一部分。
idiom

The longest journey begins with a single step

任何大任务都从一个小步骤开始。
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
不要担心整个项目，**最长的旅程始于一步**。
idiom

Supply and demand

某物的可用量和人们想要它的程度之间的关系。
Meaning
The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.
Example
The price of oil depends largely on **supply and demand**.
石油的价格在很大程度上取决于**供求关系**。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

Go out on a limb

通过支持某事或某人来冒险
Meaning
to take a risk by supporting something or someone
Example
He **went out on a limb** by recommending her for the job.
他**冒险推荐她**担任这个工作。
idiom

learn by heart

背诵
Meaning
to memorize something perfectly
Example
He **learned the poem by heart** for the recital.
他为朗诵背诵了诗歌。
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

Never give up

尽管面临困难，仍然继续努力。
Meaning
Always continue trying despite difficulties.
Example
No matter how hard it is, **never give up**.
无论多么困难，**永不放弃**。
idiom

a thing of the past

不再存在或发生的事情
Meaning
something that no longer exists or happens
Example
With smartphones, landline phones are **a thing of the past**.
有了智能手机，座机电话成了**过去的事情**。
idiom

wise beyond one's years

展现出超越年龄期望的智慧或成熟
Meaning
showing wisdom or maturity greater than expected for one's age
Example
Her advice is always thoughtful—she’s **wise beyond her years**.
她的建议总是深思熟虑——她的智慧**超越了她的年龄**。
idiom

sound off

大声或强烈地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
在反馈会议中随时**sound off**。
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

move up the ranks

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

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

cut someone down to size

批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
经理在他吹嘘过多后**把他给放下**了。
idiom

carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
idiom

kill someone with kindness

以额外的友善对待一个不愉快的人，以中和他们的负面情绪
Meaning
to be extra kind to someone unpleasant to neutralize their negativity
Example
The best way to deal with her is to **kill her with kindness**.
与她打交道的最佳方式是以**友善的态度对待她**。
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

tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
idiom

Share a smile

微笑并给他人带来快乐
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
很容易**谢尔 啊 斯迈尔**并让某人的一天变得更好。
idiom

jump in on

快速加入活动或讨论
Meaning
to join an activity or discussion quickly
Example
Feel free to **jump in on** the brainstorming if you have ideas.
如果你有想法，随时可以加入头脑风暴。
idiom

back up

支持或备份重要数据
Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
你能在会议期间支持我的解释吗？
idiom

self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
idiom

map out

详细规划某事
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
我们应该详细规划下一个季度的市场营销策略。
idiom

on the right side of the law

合法行事; 不违反任何法律
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
他想保持 **在法律的正确一方**。
idiom

a global village

由于科技和通信，世界被视为一个单一的社区
Meaning
the world considered as a single community due to technology and communication
Example
The internet has turned the world into **a global village**.
互联网把世界变成了一个全球村。
idiom

come of age

达到成熟；完全发展
Meaning
to reach maturity; to become fully developed
Example
The company has **come of age** in the last few years.
公司在最近几年已经成熟。
idiom

puppy love

一种年轻或纯真的爱
Meaning
a young or innocent kind of love
Example
Their relationship in school was just **puppy love**.
他们在学校的关系只是**青涩的爱**。
idiom

a tough decision to make

一个难以做出的决定，因为潜在的后果
Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
在两个工作机会之间做出选择是一个艰难的决定。
idiom

Look on the bright side

专注于情况的积极方面。
Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
看看积极的一面，至少你学到了东西。
idiom

under the microscope

被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
新政策正被分析师**在显微镜下**审查。
idiom

adapt or perish

为了生存，必须适应新的条件
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to the new conditions
Example
In the business world, it's all about **adapt or perish**.
在商业世界中，一切都与**适应或灭亡**有关。
idiom

keep an eye out

仔细观察某事或某人
Meaning
to watch for something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye out** for my package while I'm away?
我不在的时候，你能**注意**我的包裹吗？
idiom

brain like a computer

拥有极其分析性和高效的思维
Meaning
to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind
Example
She remembers every detail; she has a **brain like a computer**.
她记得每个细节；她有一个**像计算机一样的大脑**。
idiom

give credit where it's due

承认某人的贡献或努力
Meaning
to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort
Example
Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.
让我们**给予应得的荣誉**并感谢团队。
idiom

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
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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**。
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step up

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

忘记自己在想什么或在说什么
Meaning
to forget what you were thinking or saying
Example
I **lost my train of thought** when the phone rang.
电话响的时候，我忘了自己在想什么。
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swear an oath

郑重承诺，通常以正式方式进行
Meaning
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Example
He **swore an oath** to serve his country faithfully.
他**发誓**要忠实地为他的国家服务。
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bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
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hit it off

迅速而轻松地成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
他们在介绍后立即成为了朋友。
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roam around

漫无目的地旅行或走动
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
我们度过了下午，**漫游四周**在老城里。
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chart your own course

独立规划自己的道路或未来
Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
他决定**规划自己的道路**并成为企业家。
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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。
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Rome wasn’t built in a day

重要的事情需要时间去完成。
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
**罗马不是一天建成的**，要对自己的进步有耐心。
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to wear one's heart on one's sleeve

公开展示自己的情感或感受
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
他真的**把心挂在袖子上**，你可以清楚地看出他的感受。
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a blast from the past

某些让你想起过去的事物
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was **a blast from the past**.
看到那本旧相册真的是**来自过去的爆炸**。
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teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人一些因其年龄或经验而难以学习的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
很难**教一只老狗新把戏**，但我会试试看。
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on the up and up

诚实的；真诚的；没有参与任何不正当行为
Meaning
honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing
Example
She’s always been **on the up and up** with me.
她一直对我非常诚实。
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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。
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plug away

坚持不懈地做某事
Meaning
to keep working steadily on something
Example
Keep **plugging away** at the draft and it will improve.
继续修改草稿，它会有所改进。
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shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
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bring the curtain down

结束某事；完成一场表演或活动
Meaning
to end something; to finish a performance or event
Example
The concert **brought the curtain down** on the music festival.
音乐会**为音乐节画上了句号**。
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ballpark figure

一个近似的估算或数字
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
你能给我一个项目成本的**近似估算**吗？
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have the gift of the gab

善于说话或说服别人的人
Meaning
to be good at talking or persuading people
Example
He’s a great salesman because he **has the gift of the gab**.
他是个很棒的销售员，因为他很会说话。
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follow suit

做与他人相同的事，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.
一个网红开始了这个趋势后，许多其他人也跟着做了。
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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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open Pandora’s box

开始做会引发许多意想不到问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
创造有感知的人工智能可能会打开伦理挑战的潘多拉盒子。
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn

完全对某事感到厌倦或烦恼。
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
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Spread too thin

尝试一次做太多事情，结果没有任何精力可用。
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
她在工作、家庭和学习之间**spread too thin**。
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spill your guts

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

以诚实和公开的方式行事
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
她在所有的交易中总是**诚实**。