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idiom

make friends with

和某人交朋友。
Meaning
To become friendly with someone.
Example
It’s easy to **make friends with** kind people.
和善良的人交朋友很容易。
idiom

pay the price

承受自己行为的后果
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
如果你不遵守规则，你将不得不**付出代价**。
idiom

have a smile on your face

看起来快乐和高兴
Meaning
to appear happy and cheerful
Example
She always has a smile on her face, no matter the situation.
无论情况如何，她脸上总是带着微笑。
idiom

make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
idiom

be at the helm

负责或控制某事
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
他在公司成功时**掌舵**。
idiom

pledge one's word

做出严肃或正式的承诺
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
他**承诺**支持这个事业。
idiom

keep the momentum

保持势头
Meaning
to continue progressing without slowing down
Example
We need to **keep the momentum** to reach our target.
我们需要保持势头以实现我们的目标。
idiom

stay ahead of the game

比别人更成功或更有准备
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
要**保持领先地位**，你必须不断学习。
idiom

win the peace

在冲突后成功维持和平
Meaning
to succeed in maintaining peace after a conflict
Example
The treaty was a success, but they still had to **win the peace**.
条约很成功，但他们仍然必须**赢得和平**。
idiom

check in on

监视或查看某人或某物的状态
Meaning
to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
Example
Could you **check in on** the kids while I'm out?
你能在我出去时**check in on**孩子们吗？
idiom

old buddy old pal

一种亲切地称呼老朋友的方式。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
嘿，老朋友，好久不见！
idiom

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。
idiom

Don Quixote

一个过于理想化、不切实际或不实用的人。
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
他就像堂吉诃德一样，追逐不可能的梦想。
idiom

get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
idiom

a tough call

nán de juédìng
Meaning
a difficult decision to make
Example
Choosing between the two offers was **a tough call**.
Zài liǎng gè tíyì zhī jiān xuǎnzé shì nán de juédìng.
idiom

set the example

以自己期望的行为为榜样
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
经理总是通过准时和勤奋工作来**树立榜样**。
idiom

do someone a favor

出于善意帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone out of kindness
Example
Could you **do me a favor** and close the window?
你能**帮我一个忙**并关上窗户吗？
idiom

a man of his word

一个信守诺言的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their promises
Example
He’s **a man of his word**, you can trust him.
他是一个信守诺言的人，你可以信任他。
idiom

to blow it

因错误而错失机会或机会
Meaning
to ruin a chance or opportunity by mistake
Example
He **blew it** by arriving late to the interview.
他因迟到错失了机会。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
idiom

stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
idiom

breathe easy

在压力大或危险的情况下放松
Meaning
to relax after a stressful or dangerous situation
Example
After the pollution control laws were enforced, people could finally **breathe easy**.
在污染控制法案实施后，人们终于能够**松口气**。
idiom

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。
idiom

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
idiom

against the ropes

处于困难的情况或接近失败
Meaning
in a difficult situation or near defeat
Example
The company was **against the ropes**, but it managed to recover.
公司陷入困境，但设法恢复了。
idiom

hold the upper hand

拥有更多的权力或优势
Meaning
to have more power or advantage over others
Example
Negotiations continued, but the buyer **held the upper hand**.
谈判继续进行，但买方 **占据了上风**。
idiom

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。
idiom

give someone a piece of one’s mind

愤怒地告诉某人你的想法
Meaning
to tell someone angrily what you think
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.
她因为他粗鲁而愤怒地训了他一顿。
idiom

a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。
idiom

no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
idiom

penny wise, pound foolish

小心使用少量的钱，但对大量的钱不小心
Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
她拒绝买一本10美元的书，却在衣服上花100美元；她是**penny wise, pound foolish**。
idiom

cut somebody some slack

因为某人此刻有问题，不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
他最近压力很大，我们给他一些喘息的时间
idiom

have a brainwave

突然有了一个聪明的想法
Meaning
to suddenly have a clever idea
Example
I **had a brainwave** and solved the puzzle.
我突然有了一个聪明的想法，并解开了这个谜题。
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

ring a bell

听起来很熟悉
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name **rings a bell**, but I can't remember where I heard it.
这个名字**听起来很熟悉**，但我想不起来在哪听过。
idiom

play a role

在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
每个人都在让演出成功中起了作用。
idiom

in the mood

有做某事的想法或有特定的态度
Meaning
feeling like doing something or having a particular attitude
Example
I'm **in the mood** for some chocolate cake today.
今天我想吃巧克力蛋糕。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
idiom

hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
idiom

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
idiom

leaf through

随意翻阅书或杂志的页面
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
他喜欢在午餐时翻阅目录。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

Spin the story

以偏颇或操纵的方式呈现信息
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
政治家试图操纵故事以谋取自己的利益。
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

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

soft power

一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
日本利用**软实力**在全球推广其文化。
idiom

walk a tightrope

处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
经理在员工和管理层的要求之间小心地保持平衡。
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

phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
idiom

to have second thoughts

重新考虑一个决定
Meaning
to reconsider a decision
Example
I’m **having second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我对移居国外有了**第二次想法**。
idiom

see red

变得非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
当他的电脑又崩溃时，他变得非常生气。
idiom

A Catch-22

一种因为互相矛盾的条件而无法摆脱的困境。
Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
这是一个‘凯奇-22’——没有经验找不到工作，没有工作也得不到经验。
idiom

spend money like water

自由或浪费地花钱
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
她在衣服上像水一样花钱。
idiom

play politics

以操控或战略的方式行事，以获得优势
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
他被指控试图**玩政治**，而不是专注于国家的福利。
idiom

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。
idiom

cover your tracks

隐藏一个人行为的证据
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
黑客在进入系统后常常**掩盖他们的痕迹**。
idiom

open to abuse

容易被滥用或利用
Meaning
liable to be misused or exploited
Example
Facial recognition technology is **open to abuse** if not regulated.
如果不加以监管，人脸识别技术很容易被滥用。
idiom

show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。
idiom

take the fall for

代表他人承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
他决定为同事的错误承担责任。
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

完全没有机会
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
他没有赢得彩票的机会。
idiom

branch out

扩展到新的活动或领域
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
面包店计划明年扩展到餐饮服务。
idiom

warm up to

逐渐变得更适应与某人或某事
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
她慢慢适应了新的日程。
idiom

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

如果你不冒险，你什么都得不到
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
他决定投资，因为**什么都不冒险，什么都得不到**
idiom

black sheep of the family

一个被认为是家庭耻辱的家庭成员
Meaning
a family member who is considered a disgrace
Example
He became the **black sheep of the family** after his bad decisions.
他在做出错误决策后，成了家族中的**black sheep of the family**。
idiom

Pivot the business

改变方向或策略以适应市场。
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
在销售不佳之后，他们决定将**业务转向软件解决方案**。
idiom

touch base with

与某人简短联系以获得更新
Meaning
to make brief contact with someone for an update
Example
I'll **touch base with** you after the meeting to confirm the plan.
我会在会议后与你联系以确认计划。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
idiom

get along with someone

与某人保持友好的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
他们真的相处得很好，总是笑着。
idiom

cut someone some slack

不那么批评或给某人喘息的机会
Meaning
to be less critical or give someone a break
Example
You should **cut him some slack**—he’s having a tough day.
你应该**宽容他一点**—他今天过得很艰难。
idiom

on top of the world

感到非常快乐和成功
Meaning
to feel extremely happy and successful
Example
After winning the award, he felt **on top of the world**.
在赢得奖项后，他觉得自己是世界之巅。
idiom

a blank canvas

可以自由发展的一个人或情况
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
开始一个新项目就像与**一张空白画布**一起工作。
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

cutting edge

最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
我们公司正在研发最先进的人工智能技术。
idiom

a match made in heaven

天造地设的一对，非常适合彼此
Meaning
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
Example
They are truly **a match made in heaven**.
他们真的是天造地设的一对。
idiom

out of this world

极其好或令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
那家餐厅的食物令人赞叹。
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

tap into

利用资源或能力
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
这家初创公司希望通过社交媒体吸引新的观众群体。
idiom

beyond a shadow of a doubt

毫无疑问；完全确定
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
他**毫无疑问**是这个工作的最佳候选人。
idiom

motivate the team

鼓励并激励你的团队更加努力工作并实现目标
Meaning
to encourage and inspire your team to work harder and achieve goals
Example
As a manager, one of my primary goals is to **motivate the team** to reach their highest potential.
作为经理，我的主要目标之一是**激励团队**发挥他们的最大潜力。
idiom

feel it in one's bones

对某事有强烈的感觉或直觉
Meaning
to have a strong feeling or intuition about something
Example
I **feel it in my bones** that something bad is going to happen.
我感觉到骨子里某些不好的事情即将发生。
idiom

blow away

深深地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing **blew me away**.
她的歌声让我震惊。
idiom

draw up

准备官方文件或计划
Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
律师将在下午起草协议。
idiom

feel the heat

yùdòng yāo qiú huò pīpíng
Meaning
to experience pressure or criticism
Example
The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.
Zhíyuán zài xiāoshòu xiàjiàng hòu kāishǐ **gǎnshòu rèliè**.
idiom

artificial brainpower

由AI系统提供的智能或决策
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
这辆车依赖于**人工脑力**在交通中导航。
idiom

starry-eyed

拥有天真或不切实际的梦想或希望
Meaning
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
Example
He was **starry-eyed** about becoming a famous singer.
他对成为一位著名歌手感到**星光眼**。
idiom

caught between a rock and a hard place

进退两难
Meaning
in a difficult situation where any choice you make will have negative consequences
Example
I'm **caught between a rock and a hard place** - both options are terrible.
我进退两难，两个选择都很糟糕。
idiom

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**。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
idiom

out of bounds

不允许或超出可接受的限制
Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
他的粗鲁评论超出了界限
idiom

Front page news

极其重要或广泛讨论的新闻
Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
他的英雄事迹第二天早晨成为了**头条新闻**。
idiom

new lease on life

在困难时期之后重新开始生活或做某事的机会
Meaning
a chance to live or start something again after a period of difficulty
Example
Winning the award gave her a **new lease on life**.
获奖给了她生活的新机会。
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have a crush on someone

对某人产生浪漫的感情，往往是秘密的
Meaning
to have romantic feelings for someone, often secretly
Example
I’ve **had a crush on** her for months.
我曾暗恋她几个月了。
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have stars in one’s eyes

对未来充满兴奋和梦想
Meaning
to be full of excitement and dreams about the future
Example
Young artists **have stars in their eyes** when they start their careers.
年轻的艺术家在开始他们的职业生涯时充满梦想。
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build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
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a foot in the door

有一个小的机会开始在公司或行业工作
Meaning
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or industry
Example
An internship is a great way to get **a foot in the door**.
实习是一个获得**工作机会**的好方式。
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breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
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on the big screen

出现在电影中
Meaning
appearing in a cinema film
Example
Her novel was adapted **on the big screen** last year.
她的小说去年在**大银幕上**改编。
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dare to dream

敢于梦想
Meaning
to be brave enough to have big ambitions
Example
Only those who **dare to dream** achieve great things.
只有敢于梦想的人才能成就伟大的事业。
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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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nest egg

为未来储存的钱
Meaning
money saved for the future
Example
They’ve built a small **nest egg** for their retirement.
他们为退休建立了一个小小的 **储蓄**。
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Make up one's mind

决定或对某事得出结论。
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
经过深思熟虑，他终于**下定了决心**并选择了第一个选项。
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art imitates life

艺术反映真实生活的经历或真理
Meaning
art reflects real-life experiences or truths
Example
**Art imitates life**, and great artists capture that essence.
**艺术模仿生活**，伟大的艺术家捕捉到这一本质。
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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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think on one's feet

能够迅速做出决策并迅速行动，尤其是在紧急情况下
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
在会议期间，她必须**迅速思考**并提出解决方案。
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offbeat

不寻常；不同于常规
Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
他的**离经叛道**幽默让每个人都笑了。
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smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
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hit the reset button

重新开始或重新起步
Meaning
to start fresh or make a new beginning
Example
After the failure, the team decided to **hit the reset button**.
失败之后，团队决定重新开始。
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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**。
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on the front line

直接参与某事中最活跃或最危险的部分
Meaning
directly involved in the most active or dangerous part of something
Example
Doctors were **on the front line** during the pandemic.
在疫情期间，医生们**在前线**。
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Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion

处于信任位置的人必须毫无过错嫌疑。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
法官应记住，凯撒的妻子必须无可指责。
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faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
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a burning desire

强烈和深切的渴望去实现某事
Meaning
a strong and intense wish to achieve something
Example
She has **a burning desire** to become the best in her field.
她有 **强烈的渴望** 成为她领域的最佳。
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comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
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keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
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the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
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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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still waters run deep

安静或平静的人往往有深刻的想法或情感
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
他可能看起来很安静，但要记住，**静水流深**。
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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**。
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eat your heart out

默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
自从他的前任订婚后，他一直在**吃掉自己的心**。
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fill in on

向某人提供最新信息
Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
你能告诉我政策的最新更新吗？
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get away with murder

做坏事却不受惩罚
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
他被宠坏了，在家里他可以 **做任何他想做的事**，而没有人会惩罚他。