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idiom

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**。
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

drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
idiom

butterflies in one's stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
idiom

out of the box

富有创意，与通常的想法不同
Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her **out of the box** marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
她的**out of the box**营销策略迅速提高了销售额。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

to put it bluntly

以直接而坦率的方式表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
**坦率地说**, 你错了。
idiom

ace a test

在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
他努力学习，并成功地 **通过了考试**。
idiom

go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
idiom

to have hope in one's heart

对未来保持希望和乐观
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
尽管面临所有挑战，他总是**心中充满希望**。
idiom

have steam coming out of your ears

明显非常生气
Meaning
to be visibly very angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** when he saw the damage.
他看到损坏后，**气得发红**。
idiom

give someone a hard time

批评或严厉对待某人
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
老板因为我迟到而责备我。
idiom

let the cat out of the bag

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret accidentally
Example
She **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party.
她不小心透露了惊喜派对的秘密。
idiom

justice will prevail

最终，正义将战胜邪恶
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.
尽管案件很复杂，我相信**正义将战胜邪恶**。
idiom

flash back to

突然记起过去的事件
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
这张照片让她想起了她的第一天上班。
idiom

narrow down

将选项列表缩小到更小的数字
Meaning
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed down** the candidates to the final three.
我们已将候选人名单缩小到最后三个。
idiom

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。
idiom

forgive and forget

停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
让我们原谅并忘记，然后继续前进。
idiom

to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
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

to put all your eggs in one basket

将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
我不会建议在这项投资中**将所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里**。
idiom

machine learning fairness

确保机器学习模型做出公正、公平决策的概念。
Meaning
the concept of ensuring that machine learning models make unbiased, equitable decisions.
Example
The research team focused on improving **machine learning fairness** to eliminate discrimination.
研究小组专注于改进**机器学习公平性**以消除歧视。
idiom

carry through

尽管有困难仍然完成某事
Meaning
to complete something despite difficulties
Example
She promised to **carry through** with the training program.
她答应要**完成**培训项目。
idiom

no rocket scientist

不太聪明；不是天才
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
他不是**天才**，但是他努力工作。
idiom

Slow and steady wins the race

持之以恒和耐心通向成功。
Meaning
Consistency and patience lead to success.
Example
Remember, **slow and steady wins the race**.
记住，稳步前进的人最终会赢得比赛。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
idiom

burn your boats

承诺采取行动而没有退路
Meaning
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
Example
He **burned his boats** when he quit his job to start a business.
当他辞去工作并开始创业时，他**烧掉了自己的船**。
idiom

throw the book at someone

严厉惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
法官决定对犯人**施以严惩**。
idiom

the art of persuasion

说服某人做某事或相信某事的能力
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
他掌握了**说服的艺术**，并说服他们支持他的事业。
idiom

All for one and one for all

团队中的每个人都为共同的利益而合作。
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
在我们的公司，我们相信这个座右铭：**人人为我，我为人人**。
idiom

Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
idiom

burst with joy

高兴得难以抑制情感
Meaning
to be so happy that it’s hard to contain emotions
Example
The parents **burst with joy** when their child won the prize.
当孩子赢得奖项时，父母**高兴得合不拢嘴**。
idiom

burn your bridges

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

train your brain

锻炼并提高自己的认知能力
Meaning
to practice and improve one’s cognitive abilities
Example
Use puzzles to **train your brain** like an AI model.
用拼图来像人工智能模型一样训练你的大脑。
idiom

gear up

为某事精力充沛地做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
团队正在为下周的产品发布做准备。
idiom

silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
idiom

have mixed feelings

不确定或同时有积极和消极的情感
Meaning
to be uncertain or have both positive and negative emotions
Example
I **have mixed feelings** about moving to another city.
我对搬到另一个城市感到矛盾。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
idiom

brick by brick

逐步而稳定地实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.
他一点一点地建立了自己的事业。
idiom

create buzz

引起人们对某个产品或活动的兴奋和讨论
Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
预告视频帮助在产品发布前引起了热议。
idiom

leave your mark

在某事上产生持久的影响或影响力
Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
她对事业的奉献无疑会在历史书中**留下她的印记**。
idiom

shoot from the hip

不经过仔细思考说话或行动
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
他在会议中常常**shut from the hip**。
idiom

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。
idiom

a ticking time bomb

一个随时可能变得危险的情况或人。
Meaning
A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.
Example
His anger issues make him **a ticking time bomb**.
他的愤怒问题让他成为一颗定时炸弹。
idiom

tempt fate

冒险可能带来坏运气
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
你在**挑战命运**，开车没有保险。
idiom

the human touch

一种个人或情感的元素，技术中缺少的
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
即使有 AI，客户仍然感激 **人类的手** 在服务中。
idiom

go live

在社交媒体上实时开始直播
Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
她计划今晚开直播与她的粉丝聊天。
idiom

influencer culture

社交媒体名人推广产品或生活方式的趋势
Meaning
the trend of social media personalities promoting products or lifestyles
Example
**Influencer culture** has changed how brands market themselves.
**网红文化** 改变了品牌推广自己的方式。
idiom

crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
idiom

pass sentence

在法庭上宣布惩罚
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
法官将在下周**通过判决**。
idiom

dial back

减少某物的强度或数量
Meaning
to reduce the strength or amount of something
Example
We may need to **dial back** the advertising spend.
我们可能需要减少广告支出。
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

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
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

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
idiom

take the high road

即使别人不这样做，仍然以道德或善良的方式行事
Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and forgive him.
她决定**走高尚的道路**并原谅他
idiom

algorithmic bias

算法对某些数据或结果的系统性偏好，通常是无意的。
Meaning
the systematic favoritism towards certain data or outcomes by an algorithm, often unintentionally.
Example
The development team worked to eliminate **algorithmic bias** in the AI model.
开发团队致力于消除AI模型中的**算法偏见**。
idiom

lock and key

完全受保护或安全的
Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
所有机密数据都被保存在锁和钥匙之下。
idiom

let something slip

不小心说出本该保密的事情
Meaning
to say something unintentionally that was meant to be secret
Example
She **let it slip** that she was moving abroad.
她不小心透露了她要搬到国外的事情。
idiom

nip it in the bud

在问题变得更糟之前阻止它
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
我们应该在事情变得严重之前阻止它。
idiom

light bulb moment

突如其来的领悟或新想法
Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a **light bulb moment** while brainstorming for the campaign.
她在为活动进行头脑风暴时，突然有了一个**灵光一现**。
idiom

lose your train of thought

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

painting the town red

以热闹奢华的方式外出娱乐
Meaning
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
Example
After the big win, we went out and started **painting the town red**.
在大胜之后，我们出去尽情地 **狂欢**。
idiom

behind closed doors

私下里; 秘密地
Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
交易是在闭门造车的情况下达成的。
idiom

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。
idiom

a pain in the neck

令人非常烦的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音真让人烦。
idiom

Fair enough

用于表示你理解或接受某人的观点
Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
“我们现在负担不起。” “好吧，也许以后吧。”
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

make a splash

吸引大量关注或给人留下深刻印象
Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression
Example
The new product launch really **made a splash** in the market.
新产品发布真的在市场上引起了轰动。
idiom

human in the loop

一个积极参与监控或控制自动化过程的人
Meaning
a person actively involved in monitoring or controlling an automated process
Example
Even in AI systems, a **human in the loop** ensures ethical decisions.
即使在人工智能系统中，**人类在环中**也能确保做出道德决策。
idiom

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
idiom

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！
idiom

a fish out of water

在陌生环境中感到不舒服
Meaning
feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation
Example
She felt like **a fish out of water** at the new school.
她在新学校里感觉就像 **一条鱼离开水**。
idiom

scare someone half to death

把某人吓得半死
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
那只蜘蛛把我吓得半死！
idiom

A seat at the table

有机会参与决策或重要讨论。
Meaning
To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.
Example
She fought for years to earn **a seat at the table** in the boardroom.
她为在董事会中获得**一个席位**而奋斗多年。
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

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

burn your fingers

因不好的决定或错误而遭受痛苦
Meaning
to suffer because of a bad decision or mistake
Example
He **burned his fingers** by trusting the wrong person.
他因为信错了人，**烧了自己的手指**。
idiom

lean on

依赖某人提供支持
Meaning
to depend on someone for support
Example
You can always **lean on** me when things get tough.
当事情变得艰难时，你可以随时依赖我。
idiom

recharge your batteries

休息并恢复能量
Meaning
to rest and regain energy
Example
I took a vacation to **recharge my batteries**.
我度假是为了**充电**。
idiom

green with envy

非常嫉妒
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
她看到我的新手机时，**非常嫉妒**。
idiom

get a pat on the back

因为做得好而获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
他因完成项目而得到了背部拍打。
idiom

neural network of ideas

思想或概念的复杂且相互连接的网络
Meaning
a complex and interconnected web of thoughts or concepts
Example
Her brain works like a **neural network of ideas**.
她的大脑就像一个**神经网络的想法**。
idiom

Climb the ranks

通过努力工作和经验升职到更高的位置。
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
他在五年内从实习生升职为经理，攀升了职级。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
idiom

pipe dream

一个不切实际或不可能的希望
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a **pipe dream**.
一夜暴富只是一个不现实的幻想。
idiom

go in one ear and out the other

听了某事但很快就忘记了
Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
我告诉他的事都从一只耳朵进，从另一只耳朵出。
idiom

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。
idiom

bootstrapping

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

get ahead

在生活或职业中取得成功
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
她努力工作以在公司中**取得进展**。
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give someone a shot in the arm

提高某人的自信或热情
Meaning
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm
Example
The victory **gave the team a shot in the arm** before the final.
这场胜利**给了球队一个振奋**，为决赛做准备。
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hit the panic button

对问题反应过快或过于紧张
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
别因为服务器宕机就**慌张起来**。
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the whole nine yards

一切；整个努力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
她为使自己的婚礼完美付出了所有努力。
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make headway

取得进展
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
We are finally **making headway** with our new project.
我们终于在新项目上取得了进展。
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take responsibility

对你做过的事或你负责的事情负责。
Meaning
to be accountable for something you did or are in charge of.
Example
You need to **take responsibility** for your actions.
你需要为你的行为**承担责任**。
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square peg in a round hole

某人或某物不适合或不属于特定的地方或情况
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
把一座现代建筑放在一个历史区域里，就像试图把**square peg in a round hole**放进去。
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split decision

一种意见分歧的决定
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
委员会对提案作出了分歧决定。
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show appreciation

表达感激或认可
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
我们应该更经常**表示感谢**我们的老师。
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love at first sight

一见钟情
Meaning
to fall in love immediately after meeting someone for the first time
Example
It was **love at first sight** when they met in college.
他们在大学见面时，这就是**一见钟情**。
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pile up

增加到大量
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
周末期间电子邮件往往会堆积起来。
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run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
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ghost in the machine

系统或人中的神秘或无法解释的力量
Meaning
a mysterious or unexplained force in a system or person
Example
There must be a **ghost in the machine** causing these AI errors.
肯定有一个**机器中的鬼魂**导致这些AI错误。
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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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dawn on

突然明白过来
Meaning
to become clear to someone after not realizing
Example
It suddenly **dawned on** me that I’d left my wallet.
我突然明白我把钱包忘了。
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get the wrong end of the stick

完全误解某个情况或声明
Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
我觉得你**理解错了**—我并没有责怪你。
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copycat

模仿另一个人的人
Meaning
someone who imitates another person
Example
She’s such a **copycat**, always doing what I do.
她是个**copycat**，总是做我做的事。
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burn out

由于过度工作而变得非常疲劳并失去动力
Meaning
to become very tired and lose motivation due to overwork
Example
If you don’t rest, you’ll **burn out** soon.
如果你不休息，你很快就会**精疲力尽**。
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take a nosedive

突然且剧烈下降
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，公司的股票**猛跌**。
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weigh your options

在做决定之前考虑不同的可能性
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
在买车之前你应该**weigh your options**。
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Go for it

自信地去尝试实现某事。
Meaning
To try to achieve something with confidence.
Example
If you really want that job, **go for it**!
如果你真的想要那份工作，就去争取吧！
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by the book

严格按照规则行事
Meaning
to follow the rules exactly
Example
Our manager does everything **by the book**.
我们的经理做一切都**按规矩**。
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in the black

盈利；财务稳定
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
我们公司在两年后终于**盈利了**。
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be above board

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

工作与个人生活之间的平衡与和谐关系
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
她相信保持工作和个人生活的平衡。
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a gray area

一种不清楚或可以用多种方式理解的情况或话题
Meaning
a situation or topic that is not clear or that can be understood in more than one way
Example
The question of intellectual property rights in the digital age is still **a gray area**.
数字时代的知识产权问题仍然是**灰色地带**。
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in the driver's seat

掌控局势
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
合并后，她掌控了公司的局势。
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as far as I'm concerned

用于表达一个人对某事的个人看法或感受
Meaning
used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
Example
**As far as I'm concerned**, he did a great job.
就我而言，他做得很好。
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trailblazer

第一个做创新事物的人
Meaning
a person who is the first to do something innovative
Example
Elon Musk is often seen as a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
埃隆·马斯克常被视为科技行业的**trailblazer**。
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drop someone a line

通过写信或发消息联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
请在你到达时**给我写信**。