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idiom

Masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术或工艺作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
他创作的雕塑真是一件**杰作**。
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。
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have second thoughts

对做出的决定产生怀疑
Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
我对买这么贵的车**有第二个想法**。
idiom

get back on track

在犯错或遇到挫折后重回正轨
Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
经过一些错误后，她重新回到了正轨。
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air gap

安全与不安全系统之间的物理隔离
Meaning
a physical separation between secure and insecure systems
Example
Critical networks are kept **air-gapped** to prevent unauthorized access.
关键网络被**气隔离**以防止未经授权的访问。
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code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
idiom

spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

give over to

将时间或空间奉献给某事
Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
他们 **将晚上时间用来** 进行头脑风暴。
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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。
idiom

clean up one’s act

改善行为或表现；变得更加负责任
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
工厂必须**改善行为**以避免重罚。
idiom

beam me up

快速离开一个地方或逃避一个令人不愉快的情境
Meaning
to leave a place quickly or escape an unpleasant situation
Example
This meeting is so boring—someone please **beam me up**!
这个会议太无聊了—有人请**beam me up**!
idiom

spitting image

某人看起来完全像另一个人
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
她是她母亲的**spitting image**。
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to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
idiom

hold your nerve

在压力下保持冷静和自信
Meaning
to remain calm and confident under pressure
Example
She **held her nerve** and finished the speech perfectly.
她保持冷静，完美地结束了演讲。
idiom

on the bench

在法庭上担任法官
Meaning
serving as a judge in a court
Example
She spent 20 years **on the bench** before retiring.
她在退休之前作为法官工作了20年。
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

take someone under your wing

对某人负责并帮助他们学习
Meaning
to take responsibility for someone and help them learn
Example
He decided to **take me under his wing** and show me how to succeed.
他决定**把我纳入他的翅膀**并向我展示如何成功。
idiom

show who's boss

让人们认识到你的权威
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
有时候，一个领导必须 **展示谁是老板**。
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To be there for someone

在某人需要时提供情感支持
Meaning
To offer emotional support when someone is in need
Example
No matter what happens, I’ll always **be there for you**.
无论发生什么，我都会一直在你身边。
idiom

go off the deep end

突然变得非常生气或情绪化
Meaning
to become very angry or emotional suddenly
Example
She **went off the deep end** when she heard the bad news.
她**发火了**，当她听到坏消息时。
idiom

in a state of shock

极度惊讶或不安
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or upset
Example
She was **in a state of shock** after hearing the news.
她在听到新闻后**处于震惊状态**。
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
idiom

out of left field

某事出乎意料或令人惊讶
Meaning
something unexpected or surprising
Example
His question came **out of left field** and shocked everyone.
他的提问**out of left field**，让所有人都感到震惊。
idiom

dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
idiom

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**。
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

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
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Jump in at the deep end

没有准备地承担一项艰难的任务
Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
当我开始我的新工作时，我不得不**跳进深水区**。
idiom

get the credit

为某事获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
整个团队都努力工作，但只有他**得到了荣誉**。
idiom

Born in the barn

有坏习惯或缺乏社交礼仪。
Meaning
To have bad manners or lack social etiquette.
Example
Close the door! Were you **born in the barn**?
关上门！你是在谷仓里出生的吗？
idiom

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
idiom

mums the word

对秘密保持沉默
Meaning
keep silent about a secret
Example
**Mum’s the word** about the new project.
对新项目保持沉默。
idiom

hand off to

将责任或控制转交给其他人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
我明天将这交给设计团队。
idiom

glue together

用胶水牢牢粘合部分
Meaning
to attach pieces firmly using adhesive
Example
Let the students **glue together** the collage pieces.
让学生们**用胶水粘合**拼贴画的部分。
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
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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。
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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**。
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The best things in life are worth waiting for

生活中最好的事情值得等待。
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.
记住，**生活中最好的事情值得等待。**
idiom

call it quits

停止或结束某事
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
经过几个小时的工作后，他们决定**结束今天**的工作。
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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**。
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light up someone’s day

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

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
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throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
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A bright future awaits

美好的事情即将到来
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a **bright future awaits** you.
尽管面临挑战，**光明的未来在等待你**。
idiom

Burn the bridges

摧毁返回先前情况的可能性
Meaning
to destroy the possibility of returning to a previous situation
Example
Once he left the company, he decided to **burn the bridges** and not look back.
一旦他离开了公司，他决定 **burn the bridges** 并且不回头看。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
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Fall seven times, stand up eight

即使多次失败，也要继续尝试。
Meaning
Keep trying even after multiple failures.
Example
Life is tough, but remember to **fall seven times, stand up eight**.
生活艰难，但记住**跌倒七次，站起来八次**。
idiom

put first things first

先处理最重要的事情
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
在管理时间时，始终要先处理最重要的事情。
idiom

have a heart

表现同情或善良
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
有点同情吧，他并不想伤害你。
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burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
idiom

put something on the back burner

推迟处理某事直到以后
Meaning
to delay dealing with something until later
Example
The government decided to **put the issue on the back burner** for now.
政府决定**暂时将这个问题搁置**。
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on the cutting edge

处于创新或技术的前沿
Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
实验室处于人工智能研究的前沿。
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give someone the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否诚实，也选择信任他
Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
这次我会给他疑点利益。
idiom

up to speed

拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
我明天会让你**了解情况**关于新系统。
idiom

Exit strategy

一种计划，说明投资者或创始人最终如何退出或兑现。
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
每个初创公司应该有一个明确的**退出策略**。
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tee up

为容易执行准备某事
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
我会准备幻灯片，以便你准时开始。
idiom

a kingmaker

有影响力选择或任命领导者的人
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
这位参议员已经成为目前总统竞选中的**国王制造者**。
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bail someone out

帮助某人摆脱困境
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
他的朋友在他没钱时**救了他**。
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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。
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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

take a chill pill

冷静下来或放松；不要过度反应
Meaning
to calm down or relax; to not overreact
Example
Hey, **take a chill pill**! It’s not that serious.
嘿，**冷静点吧**！没那么严重。
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down and out

感到绝望和失败
Meaning
feeling hopeless and defeated
Example
After losing everything, he was completely **down and out**.
失去一切后，他完全崩溃了。
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have your head in the clouds

做白日梦或不关注现实
Meaning
to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality
Example
He was **having his head in the clouds** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间**头脑云端**。
idiom

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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pat on the back

为某人做得好而赞扬或祝贺
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
你应得一个**拍打背部**，因为你付出了努力。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
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to be in someone’s good books

得到某人的青睐
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
如果你想升职，你需要**在老板的好书里**。
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a blank slate

一个没有任何先前知识或经验的人
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
他像一张**空白纸**一样来到学校。
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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。
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jump out of your skin

极度惊讶或害怕
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or frightened
Example
I nearly **jumped out of my skin** when I saw the snake.
当我看到那条蛇时，我差点跳出皮肤。
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an old hand

在某事上非常有经验的人
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
她是管理大型活动的**老手**。
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Open book

一个容易理解或透明的人
Meaning
Someone who is easy to understand or transparent.
Example
She’s an **open book**; you always know what she’s thinking.
她是一本**open book**; 你总是知道她在想什么。
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paint a vision

清晰地描述一个激励人心的未来目标
Meaning
to clearly describe an inspiring future goal
Example
The leader **painted a vision** of a better, more connected world.
领导者描绘了一个更好、更互联的世界的愿景。
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burn one’s fingers

因为自己的错误而受苦
Meaning
to suffer because of one’s own mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by investing in a risky business.
他因为投资于一个冒险的生意而受到了损失。
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rise to the occasion

在困难的情况下表现得很好
Meaning
to perform well in a difficult situation
Example
He really **rose to the occasion** during the crisis.
他在危机中真的**迎难而上**。
idiom

count to ten

在生气之前暂停并冷静下来
Meaning
to pause and calm down before reacting in anger
Example
When you’re upset, just **count to ten** before speaking.
当你生气时，在说话之前先**数到十**。
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connect the dots

在思想或信息之间建立联系
Meaning
to make connections between ideas or information
Example
Once you **connect the dots**, the whole picture will make sense.
一旦你**连接点**，整个图像就会有意义。
idiom

I’m with you

我同意你的想法
Meaning
I agree with your idea or opinion
Example
**I’m with you** on that plan — it’s a good one.
我同意你的计划——这是个好计划。
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spread kindness like wildfire

迅速且不受控制地传播善意
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
她的善行在社区中**像野火一样蔓延**。
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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？
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to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
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ride out

在困难的情况下生存
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
We managed to **ride out** the storm without damage.
我们成功地度过了风暴，没有造成损害。
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fall back on

当第一个选项失败时依赖于某事
Meaning
to rely on something when the first option fails
Example
If the deal falls through, we’ll **fall back on** our backup plan.
如果交易失败，我们将依赖我们的备份计划。
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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。
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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。
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hit the ground running

精力充沛且成功地开始一件事
Meaning
to start something energetically and successfully
Example
She joined the team and **hit the ground running** on her first day.
她加入了团队，并在第一天就充满活力地投入工作。
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bend the truth

稍微改变事实，使某事听起来更好
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
他在讲故事时常常**bend the truth**。
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red-eye flight

一个晚上晚些时候起飞并在早晨早些时候到达的航班
Meaning
a flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning
Example
I took a **red-eye flight** to save a day on my trip.
我坐了一个红眼航班来节省一天的旅行时间。
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refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
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the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
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switch over

从一个系统或选项切换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
团队今晚将切换到新软件。
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the whole truth and nothing but the truth

完全诚实，不隐藏或改变任何事物
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
请告诉我 **整个真相以及除了真相以外的什么都没有**。
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blow your own trumpet

吹嘘或炫耀自己的成就
Meaning
to boast or brag about your achievements
Example
He never stops **blowing his own trumpet** about his success.
他从不停止**吹嘘自己的成功**。
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put your faith in

信任或相信某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone or something
Example
She decided to **put her faith in** her friends to help her.
她决定**把信任寄托在**她的朋友身上，以帮助她。
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scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
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own up to your mistakes

承认你做错了事
Meaning
to admit that you have done something wrong
Example
It takes courage to **own up to your mistakes**.
承认自己的错误需要勇气。
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global reach

将服务或产品扩展到全球的能力
Meaning
the ability to extend services or products worldwide
Example
With its strong online presence, the company has a significant **global reach**.
凭借强大的在线存在，该公司具有显著的**全球影响力**。
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make the same mistake twice

重复犯错，尽管知道它是错的
Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to **make the same mistake twice**.
她承诺永远不再 **犯同样的错误两次**。
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rob Peter to pay Paul

从某部分拿钱来支付其他费用
Meaning
to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else
Example
They're always **robbing Peter to pay Paul**, moving money around without making any progress.
他们总是在**抢彼得的钱去付保罗**，不断地转动钱却没有任何进展。
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time's up

某事或某人的时间已经结束
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
你现在必须完成测试。时间到了！
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take a hike

去散步或离开；离开
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
这个周末我们去山里**take a hike**。
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button up

完成准备工作或安全地关闭某物
Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
让我们在周五前**button up**提案。
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call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
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Fuel the economy

刺激经济增长。
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
政府开支可以在衰退期间**刺激经济**。
B1 idiom

fish out of water

感到不舒服或不合时宜的人
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
在正式的聚会上，那个穿着随意的人感到格格不入。
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get one's ducks in a row

以适当和高效的方式组织事务
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
在我们开始之前，我们需要**把我们的鸭子排成一行**并完成计划。
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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。
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build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
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back to the drawing board

在失败后重新开始
Meaning
to start over again after a failure
Example
Our proposal was rejected, so it's **back to the drawing board**.
我们的提案被拒绝了，所以我们必须**重新开始**。
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have a whale of a time

玩得非常开心
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
我们在沙滩派对上玩得非常开心。
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take the wheel

掌握控制权或责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to **take the wheel**.
是时候让新经理掌握控制权了。
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moonlight as

做第二份工作，特别是秘密地或兼职工作
Meaning
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
Example
She decided to **moonlight as** a freelance writer to make extra money.
她决定 **moonlight as** 自由撰稿人，以赚取额外的收入。
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the honest truth

绝对和完整的真相
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
老实告诉你，我并没有享受那次旅行。
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step on it

加快速度；快点
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
我们迟到了——快点！
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take the bull by the horns

直面困难的情况，直接且勇敢地应对
Meaning
to face a difficult situation directly and with courage
Example
She decided to **take the bull by the horns** and confront her manager.
她决定 **勇敢地面对挑战**，直接与经理对抗。
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Economic downturn

经济下降或放缓的时期。
Meaning
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
Example
Many people lost their jobs during the **economic downturn**.
许多人在**经济衰退**期间失去了工作。
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lost in translation

当意义在翻译或交流中丧失或改变时
Meaning
when the meaning is lost or changed in translation or communication
Example
The humor was **lost in translation** when the movie was dubbed.
当电影被配音时，幽默感在**翻译中失落**。
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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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split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。