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influencer marketing

通过社交媒体上的有影响力的人来推广产品
Meaning
promoting products through influential people on social media
Example
Many brands invest in **influencer marketing** to reach younger audiences.
许多品牌投资于**网红营销**，以接触更年轻的观众。
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dig into

详细探讨或调查某事
Meaning
to explore or investigate something in detail
Example
We’ll **dig into** the customer feedback this afternoon.
我们今天下午将**深入探讨**客户反馈。
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touch and go

一种结果难以预料的风险或不确定的情况
Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
他是否能在手术中幸存下来，真是**很难说**。
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above board

诚实合法; 没有欺骗
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
他们的商业交易完全是**诚实合法**的。
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Dress to impress

穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
你在面试时应该穿着打扮得体，让别人对你印象深刻。
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close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
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freshen up

清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
客人可以在晚餐前在休息室里清新自己。
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

On the drawing board

在规划或设计阶段
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
新产品仍然处于设计阶段，但将在明年发布。
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stand on your own two feet

独立自主
Meaning
to be independent and self-supporting
Example
He worked hard to **stand on his own two feet** after college.
他大学毕业后努力**独立自主**。
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political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
idiom

lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
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a dark horse

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

Clean hands

无罪或没有负罪感。
Meaning
To be innocent or free from guilt.
Example
He claims to have **clean hands** in the scandal.
他声称在丑闻中有**clean hands**。
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carry the responsibility

负责某事或对其负责
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
作为项目经理，他必须承担整个团队的责任。
idiom

jump to conclusions

草率地下结论
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
在听完整个故事之前，不要**草率地下结论**。
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take a shot in the dark

在不知道结果的情况下尝试某事
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
他**在未知情况下尝试了一下**并猜对了正确答案。
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An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
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balance out

反制或取消某事的效果
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
额外的志愿者应该平衡工作负载。
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put down roots

定居并在某个地方变得稳定
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
移居加拿大后，他们终于在那里**扎根**。
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mix up

混淆两种或更多事物
Meaning
to confuse two or more things
Example
I always **mix up** their names during meetings.
我总是在会议中混淆他们的名字。
idiom

vote down

通过投票反对来否决某事
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
董事会可能通过投票否决该新提案。
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a roof over your head

一个住的地方；一个避难所
Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have **a roof over our heads**.
至少我们有一个地方住。
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a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
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keep it together

在困难时刻保持冷静
Meaning
to stay composed during difficult times
Example
Even after hearing the bad news, he managed to **keep it together**.
即使在听到坏消息后，他也能够保持冷静。
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lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
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lay the foundation

为某事创造基础或起点
Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.
他们努力工作，为未来的增长**打下基础**。
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to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
idiom

burst with pride

对某人或某事感到非常骄傲
Meaning
to be very proud of someone or something
Example
His parents **burst with pride** when he won the award.
他父母因为他获得奖项而感到无比骄傲。
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give someone a hand

帮某人做任务
Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
你能**帮我**做晚餐吗？
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bury the lead

隐藏故事中最重要的部分
Meaning
to hide the most important part of the story
Example
Don’t **bury the lead**—mention the main point first.
不要**埋没重点**—首先提到主要点。
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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**。
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Tell the truth and shame the devil

永远说出真相，即使这很困难或冒险。
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.
只要**说出真相，让魔鬼羞愧**，即使它会伤害。
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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**。
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down the road

在未来
Meaning
in the future
Example
We may expand to other countries **down the road**.
我们可能在未来扩展到其他国家。
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bank on

依赖于或依靠某事发生
Meaning
to rely on or depend on something happening
Example
You can **bank on** her support during tough times.
你可以在困难时刻依赖她的支持。
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the grass is always greener on the other side

其他情况总是看起来比你自己的好
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
**另一边的草总是更绿**, 但要心存感激。
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clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
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in deep water

处于严重的麻烦或困境
Meaning
to be in serious trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in deep water** after missing the deadline again.
他在**深水区**因为再次错过了截止日期。
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Light a fire under someone

激励某人采取行动或更加努力工作。
Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really **lit a fire under** the players.
教练的演讲确实激励了球员们。
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cross the ethical line

做某事，被认为在道德上是错误的
Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
未经许可出售用户数据 **越过了道德界限**。
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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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break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
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trailblaze

第一个做某事或引领道路
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
她是科技行业的**开拓者**。
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roll the credits

正式完成某事
Meaning
to finish something officially
Example
After the final announcement, they **rolled the credits** on the project.
在最后的公告之后，他们在项目上滚动了字幕。
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wrap your head around something

设法理解某个困难或奇怪的事情
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
我还在努力理解这个新软件。
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hang out with

和朋友一起度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
我们通常在放学后和同学们一起度过时间。
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I couldn’t agree more

完全同意某人
Meaning
To completely agree with someone
Example
That’s exactly what I was thinking — **I couldn’t agree more**.
这正是我在想的 — **我完全同意**。
idiom

clickbait

旨在吸引注意并鼓励点击的标题或内容
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
那篇文章的标题完全是**点击诱饵**。
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leap forward

一次突然而重大的进步
Meaning
a sudden and significant progress
Example
This innovation represents a **leap forward** in technology.
这一创新代表了技术上的一次**飞跃**。
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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。
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sift out

从混合物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from a mix
Example
We need to **sift out** duplicate entries in the list.
我们需要 **sift out** 列表中的重复条目。
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spread the word

告诉很多人某件事
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
请传播我们新课程的信息。
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reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
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a bookworm

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

在完全投入之前先尝试一下
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
在推出产品之前，我们决定**试水**。
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in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
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fearless as a lion

非常勇敢和大胆
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
消防员在营救过程中是**fearless as a lion**。
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get away from it all

从日常生活中抽离；放松一下
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
我们去了乡下放松一下，远离一切。
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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。
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tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
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a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
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mea culpa

用来承认自己错误的表达
Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public **mea culpa** for his earlier comments.
他为自己早先的评论公开做了**mea culpa**。
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make someone's day

让某人非常高兴
Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really **made my day**!
你的消息真的让我非常高兴！
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join at the hip

非常亲密并一起度过很多时间
Meaning
to be very close and spend a lot of time together
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **joined at the hip**.
从小，他们一直**形影不离**。
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Handle with kid gloves

以非常温和或小心的方式对待某人。
Meaning
To treat someone very gently or carefully.
Example
They **handled** the new client **with kid gloves**.
他们非常小心地对待了新客户。
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chip away at

逐步在某事上工作以取得结果
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
她每晚都**逐步工作**她的论文，直到完成。
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at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
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dwell on

反复思考或说某事
Meaning
to think or speak about something repeatedly
Example
Try not to **dwell on** the minor mistake.
尽量不要纠结这个小错误。
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burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
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black sheep

被认为是团体或家庭耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
他是家里的**黑羊**。
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hold onto

保留某物的所有权
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
Hold onto your receipts until the refund clears.
保留你的收据，直到退款清算。
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live from hand to mouth

勉强维持生计
Meaning
to barely have enough money to survive
Example
Many laborers **live from hand to mouth** every day.
许多工人每天勉强维持生计。
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from the ground up

从头开始完全构建或启动某事
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
该软件是使用新代码从头开始开发的。
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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。
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through thick and thin

在好时光和坏时光中
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
她一直陪在我身边 **无论风雨**。
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switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
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blow a fuse

突然变得非常生气或失去控制
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry or lose control
Example
He **blew a fuse** when he saw the mess.
他看到那一团糟时勃然大怒。
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start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
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Out of one’s depth

处于一种过于难以理解或应对的情况。
Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
在那次技术讨论中，我感到**超出我的深度**。
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A leap of faith

即使没有证据或证明，仍然相信某事。
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
当她接受工作邀请时，真的 **信念的一跃**。
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gears in motion

过程已经开始并正在进行
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
一旦计划获批，进程便开始运转。
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put your feet up

在一段辛苦的工作后放松
Meaning
to relax after a period of hard work
Example
After the long day, I just want to **put my feet up**.
长时间工作后，我只想把脚抬起来。
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out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
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good to see you

一种友好的方式，向你认识的人打招呼
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
好久不见，真高兴见到你！
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over it

对某事不再感兴趣或受到影响
Meaning
no longer interested or affected by something
Example
I'm totally **over it** now.
我现在完全不在意了。
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school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
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to err is human

每个人都会犯错误；不完美是自然的
Meaning
everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
Example
**To err is human**, but to learn from errors is wisdom.
犯错是人类的本性，但从错误中学习就是智慧
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mark down

降低某物的价格
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
商店在三月**降价**了冬季大衣。
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feel blue

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
I always **feel blue** on rainy days.
在雨天，我总是感到沮丧。
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pack up

收拾东西并准备离开
Meaning
to gather belongings and prepare to leave
Example
We should **pack up** and head home before the storm starts.
我们应该**打包**，在风暴开始前回家
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take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
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Ahead of one’s time

拥有过于先进的想法或态度，超越了当下的时代。
Meaning
Having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced for the present.
Example
Her designs were ahead of her time.
她的设计超越了她的时代。
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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。
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keep smiling

即使面对困难也保持愉快
Meaning
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, just **keep smiling**.
无论发生什么，保持微笑。
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hit the same wavelength

分享相似的想法和感受
Meaning
to share similar thoughts and feelings
Example
We **hit the same wavelength** from the first conversation.
我们从第一次对话开始就有了相同的想法。
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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。
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a quick learner

一个学习很快的人
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a **quick learner** and easily understands new topics.
她是一个**快速学习者**，能够轻松理解新话题。
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crack under pressure

在压力下失去控制或失败
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
有些人在压力下崩溃，而其他人则茁壮成长。
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beat the algorithm

找到一种方法来智取或绕过系统的逻辑
Meaning
to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic
Example
Marketers always try to **beat the algorithm** for better reach.
营销人员总是尝试**击败算法**以获得更好的覆盖范围。
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brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
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peace and quiet

平静与安宁的时光
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
我只需要一些**平静和安宁**来完成我的工作。
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Out of curiosity

出于想要知道或学习某事的愿望。
Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him **out of curiosity**, not to interfere.
我出于**好奇**问了他，而不是为了干涉。
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silver lining

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

被认为不诚实或不道德的政治活动
Meaning
political activities that are considered dishonest or unethical
Example
His campaign was full of **dirty politics**, using false information to attack his opponent.
他的竞选充满了**dirty politics**，利用虚假信息攻击对手。
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be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
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put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
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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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go ballistic

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

相信自己能做到的心态
Meaning
to have the mindset that you are capable of doing something
Example
If you **believe you can**, you’re halfway there.
如果你相信自己能做到，你就已经成功一半了。
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Caught on camera

在视频中录制；视觉捕捉
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
这起事故被**拍摄在相机上**，由一位路人。
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see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.
他们终于在商业交易上达成了一致。
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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。
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Make the most of something

充分利用某事物。
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
你应该充分利用这个机会。
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artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
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throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
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take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
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the apple of one's eye

某人或某事物被深深地珍爱或喜爱
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
她的儿子真的是她眼中的宝贝。
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jot down quickly

快速写下以免忘记
Meaning
to write something fast so you don’t forget
Example
**Jot down quickly** the ideas that come up in the meeting.
在会议中快速写下出现的想法。
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saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
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rule of law

每个人都受法律约束的原则
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
民主依赖于法治。