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idiom

lay your cards on the table

公开和诚实地表达你的意图或计划
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay our cards on the table** and discuss this honestly.
让我们**把卡片摆在桌面上**，诚实地讨论这个问题。
idiom

Tech-savvy

拥有现代技术的良好知识。
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
我们的**技术精通**团队在仅一周内完成了原型。
idiom

come through

在困难的情况下做出预期或承诺的事情
Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always **comes through** when we need her most.
她总是在我们最需要她的时候帮助我们。
idiom

in the limelight

成为公众关注的焦点
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
获奖后，他在几个月内成了公众关注的焦点。
idiom

navigate uncharted waters

处理一个新的和未知的情况。
Meaning
Deal with a situation that is new and unknown.
Example
Starting this business means **navigating uncharted waters**.
开始这个业务意味着**导航未知水域**。
idiom

A true friend is one who stands by you

一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
即使在最糟糕的时候，她证明了自己是一个真正的朋友。**一个真正的朋友会在你困难的时候陪伴你**。
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

cutthroat competition

极其激烈而残酷的竞争
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
智能手机市场是一场残酷的竞争。
idiom

crack the whip

利用权威让人们更加努力工作或遵守规则
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
新经理正在**crack the whip**以提高生产力。
idiom

opt in

选择参与
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
员工可以选择参与健康项目。
idiom

fight fire with fire

以其人之道还治其人之身
Meaning
to use the same tactics as one’s opponent
Example
When negotiations failed, they decided to **fight fire with fire**.
当谈判失败时，他们决定以其人之道还治其人之身。
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

turn over a new leaf

在做错事之后开始表现得更好
Meaning
to start behaving better after doing something wrong
Example
After the accident, he decided to **turn over a new leaf**.
事故后，他决定重新做人。
idiom

hot under the collar

感到愤怒或尴尬
Meaning
feeling angry or embarrassed
Example
He got **hot under the collar** when his mistake was pointed out.
当指出他的错误时，他变得生气了。
idiom

grow into

逐渐变得更有能力或在某事上更熟练
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
他最终将**适应**经理的角色。
idiom

No guts, no glory

没有勇气，你无法取得成功。
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
他接受了挑战—**没有勇气，便没有荣耀。**
idiom

trust goes both ways

双方必须彼此信任
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
任何关系中信任必须是双向的。
idiom

stick to your guns

即使在压力下也坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
他**坚持自己的决定**，即使别人怀疑他。
idiom

justice delayed is justice denied

如果法律救济可用但未及时提供，就等同于没有救济
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
许多人相信在这个国家，**延迟的正义就是被否定的正义**。
idiom

hard as nails

非常坚强和有决心
Meaning
very tough and determined
Example
She’s **hard as nails** when it comes to achieving her goals.
她在实现目标时非常坚强和有决心。
idiom

masterpiece in the making

正在发展成伟大的某种事物
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的最新项目看起来像是**一件正在制作的杰作**。
idiom

in a pickle

处于一个困难或棘手的情况
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
我**在一个 pickle**，因为我双重预定了我的会议。
idiom

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

a drama queen

一个夸大其词或对情况过度反应的人
Meaning
someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Stop acting like **a drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
别像一个戏剧女王一样表现; 事情没有那么严重。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
idiom

hand in

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

dream on

用于表示某事不太可能发生
Meaning
used to say that something is unlikely to happen
Example
You think you’ll win the lottery? **Dream on!**
你认为你会中彩票吗？继续做梦吧！
idiom

talk out

讨论直到做出决定
Meaning
to discuss something until a decision is reached
Example
Let’s **talk out** the disagreement today.
今天我们要讨论争议，直到做出决定。
idiom

bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

勉强逃脱或达成某事。
Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
我勉强通过了考试。
idiom

as thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友，共享秘密。
Meaning
To be very close friends who share secrets.
Example
Lisa and Nora are **as thick as thieves** since childhood.
丽莎和诺拉从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

cast the first stone

成为第一个批评或谴责某人的人
Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
在你**投下第一颗石头**之前，记住没有人是完美的。
idiom

save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
idiom

synergy effect

两家或更多公司共同合作所带来的更高效能或价值
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.
合作关系创造了一个协同效应，使两家公司都受益。
idiom

cold shoulder

故意忽视某人
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
争吵后，她几天没有理他。
idiom

Plead the fifth

拒绝回答问题，通常在法律背景下，为了避免自我归罪。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
当被问及财务差异时，他选择了**援引第五修正案**。
idiom

keep one's word

做自己承诺做的事情
Meaning
to do what one has promised to do
Example
He always **keeps his word**, no matter what.
他总是遵守诺言，无论发生什么。
idiom

a golden goose

持续财富或利润的来源
Meaning
a source of continuous wealth or profit
Example
Their subscription service has become **a golden goose** for the company.
他们的订阅服务已经成为公司的一只**a golden goose**。
idiom

pair up with

与某人一起工作或共同参与
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
请与一个伙伴配对进行实验。
idiom

Economic backbone

经济中最重要的部分。
Meaning
The most important part of the economy.
Example
Small businesses are the **economic backbone** of the nation.
小企业是国家的**经济支柱**。
idiom

lock it down

完全确保某事
Meaning
to secure something completely
Example
Before launching the website, make sure to **lock it down**.
在启动网站之前，请确保**锁定它**。
idiom

the teacher’s pet

一个被老师偏爱的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s **the teacher’s pet** in our class.
每个人都知道他是我们班的**老师的宠儿**。
idiom

Balance the scales

确保一切公平或相等
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
我们需要在做出最终决定之前**平衡天平**。
idiom

kick in

开始生效
Meaning
to begin to take effect
Example
The backup generator should **kick in** within seconds.
备份发电机应在几秒钟内**启动**。
idiom

boot up

启动计算机或系统
Meaning
to start a computer or system
Example
My laptop takes forever to **boot up**.
我的笔记本需要很长时间才能启动。
idiom

busy bee

一个总是忙碌且活跃的人
Meaning
a person who is always busy and active
Example
She’s a **busy bee**, always working on something.
她是一个**忙碌的蜜蜂**，总是在忙碌着做事。
idiom

follow your gut

做决策时相信你的直觉
Meaning
to trust your instincts when making a decision
Example
Sometimes it's best to **follow your gut**.
有时候最好**相信你的直觉**。
idiom

mix in

將一件事物與其他事物結合
Meaning
to combine one thing with others
Example
Now **mix in** the chopped herbs.
現在將切碎的香草混合進去。
idiom

a weight off one's shoulders

解决问题或负担后的轻松感觉
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
当她完成项目时，她感觉像肩上的重担被卸下了一样。
idiom

take one for the team

为他人的利益做出牺牲
Meaning
to sacrifice for the benefit of others
Example
He **took one for the team** and stayed late to finish the report.
他为团队做出牺牲，直到很晚才完成报告
idiom

a whole new ball game

一个全新或不同的情况；改变事情处理方式的东西。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
从头开始创业是**一个全新的挑战**。
idiom

think for yourself

形成你自己的意见并做出自己的决定
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
你应该学会**自己思考**，而不是照搬别人。
B2 idiom

close but no cigar

几乎正确或成功，但不完全
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
他差点赢得比赛，但最终还是没能成功。
idiom

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
idiom

give thanks

表达感激
Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
我们应该永远**感恩**我们所拥有的。
idiom

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**。
idiom

architectural eye candy

某些在视觉上吸引人但可能缺乏实质或功能的东西
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
这座城市的新摩天大楼只是**建筑眼睛糖果**。
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

spaced out

心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
他在会议上看起来完全心不在焉。
idiom

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

健康的饮食有助于保持健康
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
我妈妈总是说，'每天一个苹果能让医生远离。'
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

streamline the process

通过简化或消除不必要的步骤，使过程更加高效和有效
Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
我们需要**streamline the process**内容创作过程，以节省时间。
idiom

mind over matter

用意志力克服身体问题
Meaning
the use of willpower to overcome physical problems
Example
Running that marathon was pure **mind over matter**.
跑完那场马拉松完全是**意志战胜身体**。
idiom

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。
idiom

In someone’s corner

在别人需要的时候支持或陪伴他们
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
我总是知道，当事情出错时，我的家人会站在我这边。
idiom

soft sell

一种没有压力的微妙且有说服力的销售方式
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
他们使用了一种**软卖**策略来获得客户的信任。
idiom

Make headlines

成为重要的新闻故事
Meaning
To become an important news story
Example
Her sudden resignation **made headlines** across the country.
她的突然辞职成为全国的头条新闻。
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

birds of a feather

有相似兴趣或特征的人
Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—**birds of a feather**.
汤姆和杰瑞总是在一起——他们是志同道合的朋友。
idiom

keep your eye on the ball

专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
如果你**专注于目标**，你就会成功。
idiom

put on the map

使某物或某人出名或知名
Meaning
to make something or someone famous or well-known
Example
The viral campaign **put the brand on the map**.
病毒活动使该品牌出名。
idiom

clean conscience

有一种感觉，你没有做错任何事情
Meaning
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
Example
He can sleep well because he has a **clean conscience**.
他可以睡得很好，因为他有一颗**干净的良心**。
idiom

team player

与他人合作良好的人
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
每个公司都看重一个优秀的团队球员。
idiom

weigh the pros and cons

在做决定之前考虑优缺点
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
在辞掉工作之前你应该**权衡利弊**。
idiom

take aback

使某人突然感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude behavior.
我被他的粗鲁行为吓到了。
idiom

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！
idiom

a ray of hope

可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
新的治疗给患者带来了**希望的光芒**。
idiom

pull your weight

尽自己应尽的工作份额
Meaning
to do your fair share of work
Example
Everyone needs to **pull their weight** if we want to finish this project on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个项目，每个人都需要尽自己应尽的工作份额。
idiom

look into

调查或检查某事
Meaning
to investigate or examine something
Example
They promised to **look into** the billing error today.
他们承诺今天调查账单错误。
idiom

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
idiom

go over

彻底审查或讨论某事
Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
我们可以一起审查议程吗？
idiom

fib

一个小的或琐碎的谎言
Meaning
a small or trivial lie
Example
It was just a little **fib**, nothing serious.
这只是一个小小的谎言，没什么大不了的。
idiom

My two cents

我的个人意见或建议
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
这只是我的意见，但我认为我们应该等待。
idiom

Miracles happen

意想不到的好事可能发生。
Meaning
Unexpected good things can occur.
Example
Don’t lose faith—**miracles happen** every day.
不要失去信念——奇迹每天都在发生。
idiom

to come out on top

在困难的情况或竞争中取得成功
Meaning
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
Example
After a fierce competition, they **came out on top** and won the contract.
经过激烈的竞争，他们脱颖而出并赢得了合同。
idiom

go steady

定期且独占地与某人约会
Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
他们已经定期且独占地与对方约会超过两年了。
idiom

Spread joy

通过友善或快乐使他人幸福
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
无论你走到哪里，**传播喜悦**都是很重要的。
idiom

phase back in

逐步重新引入某物
Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
我们将在下个季度逐步恢复办公室工作日。
idiom

heart sinks

突然感到失望或悲伤
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
当我看到考试结果时，我的心沉了下来。
idiom

hold your horses

耐心一点；等一下
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.
耐心一点！表演还没开始。
idiom

trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
我们通过**试验和错误**开发了这个产品。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
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feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was a real **feather in his cap**.
赢得国家奖是他真正值得骄傲的成就。
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Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
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back and forth

反复改变意见或决策
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
我们已经就这个问题讨论了几个星期。
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new blood

新的人带来新鲜的想法
Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
公司需要**新的人**来保持竞争力。
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keep your eye on the prize

尽管有障碍，仍然专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
Example
Even though the road was tough, he always **kept his eye on the prize** and succeeded.
尽管路途艰难，他始终紧盯着目标并取得了成功。
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in high spirits

感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
在节日期间，每个人都兴高采烈。
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hang someone out to dry

把某人单独抛下，让他独自面对指责或麻烦
Meaning
to abandon someone to face blame or trouble alone.
Example
His friends **hung him out to dry** when the teacher asked who cheated.
当老师问谁作弊时，他的朋友们把他单独留下。
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cross that bridge when we come to it

只有在问题出现时才处理问题
Meaning
to deal with a problem only when it arises
Example
Don't worry about the challenges now, we will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
现在不要担心挑战，我们会**当我们遇到问题时再解决**。
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pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目，我们需要**加快速度**。
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paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
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tone down

使某物变得不那么强烈或激烈
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
你能**降低**那个幻灯片中的颜色吗？
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the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
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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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the political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的争议问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
腐败已成为该国的**一个争议的政治问题**。
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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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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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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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cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
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hit a snag

遇到意外问题或障碍
Meaning
to face an unexpected problem or obstacle
Example
The project **hit a snag** when the server went down.
当服务器宕机时，项目**hit a snag**。
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Keep it real

保持诚实和真实。
Meaning
To stay honest and genuine.
Example
She always tries to **keep it real** in her relationships.
她总是努力在她的关系中**保持诚实和真实**。
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feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
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target audience

一个特定的群体，广告活动的目标对象
Meaning
a specific group of people a campaign is aimed at
Example
You need to know your **target audience** before launching a campaign.
在发起广告活动之前，您需要了解您的目标受众。
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get the creative juices flowing

开始变得有创意或富有想象力
Meaning
to start being creative or imaginative
Example
A walk in nature helps me **get the creative juices flowing**.
在大自然中散步帮助我激发创意。
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stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
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push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
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off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
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black box

一个工作原理不被理解或不透明的系统或过程
Meaning
a system or process whose workings are not understood or transparent
Example
The neural network is often described as a **black box** because its decision-making process is not fully transparent.
神经网络通常被描述为一个**黑盒**，因为其决策过程并不完全透明。