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idiom

off the top of your head

在没有深入思考或准备的情况下说某事
Meaning
to say something without deep thinking or preparation
Example
I can’t remember the exact number **off the top of my head**.
我不能记得准确的数字 **脱口而出**
idiom

beyond the rainbow

期望一些美丽或梦幻的事情
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
她相信她的梦想在彩虹的另一边。
idiom

practice what you preach

按照你给别人的建议行事
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
如果你想让别人友善，你需要实践你所宣扬的。
idiom

set aside

为特定目的保留某物
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
我们应该为突发开支预留一些钱。
idiom

keep your chin up

在困难的情况下保持积极，并且不要失去希望
Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
抬起头来；事情很快就会好起来。
idiom

gain the upper hand

获得对某人的控制或优势
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
通过聪明的谈判，大使**获得了上风**。
idiom

hit the books

非常努力地学习
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
我今晚不能出去；我需要非常努力地学习来准备考试。
idiom

a quick learner

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

I couldn’t agree more

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

can't believe your eyes

惊讶到怀疑自己看到的东西
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
当我看到雪花时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

alien invasion

某物的突然到来或压倒性的存在感
Meaning
a sudden arrival or overwhelming presence of something unfamiliar
Example
The mall felt like an **alien invasion** during the sale.
商场在促销期间感觉就像是**外星人入侵**。
idiom

check back

稍后回来获取更新
Meaning
to return at a later time for an update
Example
Please **check back** next week for the final list.
请在下周**回来**查看最终名单。
idiom

a fair trial

一个所有方都被平等和公正对待的审判
Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
被告要求**一个公正的审判**来证明他的无辜。
idiom

shoulder the responsibility

接受或承担责任
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
他准备好承担领导项目的责任。
idiom

old friend

你认识很久的朋友
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
我昨天遇到了一个大学的老朋友。
idiom

in one’s element

做自己擅长或喜欢的事情
Meaning
doing something one is good at or enjoys
Example
He’s **in his element** when he’s cooking for friends.
他在为朋友做饭时**在他的元素中**
idiom

gather up

把东西收集起来
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
我们在研讨会前把用品收集起来吧。
idiom

birds of a feather flock together

有相似兴趣或性格的人往往会成为朋友。
Meaning
People who have similar interests or personalities tend to be friends.
Example
John and Mike are always together; well, **birds of a feather flock together**.
约翰和迈克总是在一起；俗话说，物以类聚，人以群分。
idiom

Left no stone unturned

尽可能尝试每一种方式来达成某事。
Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective **left no stone unturned** to find the truth.
侦探为了解开真相，尽全力去找。
idiom

blur the lines

使两者之间的区别变得不那么清晰
Meaning
to make the difference between two things less clear or distinct
Example
AI-generated art often **blurs the lines** between human creativity and machine output.
人工智能生成的艺术常常**模糊了**人类创造力与机器输出之间的界限。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
idiom

Don’t give up

继续努力，不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
你已经走了这么远，现在不要放弃！
idiom

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
idiom

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。
idiom

Put your heart into it

全心全意地去做某事。
Meaning
To do something with full effort and enthusiasm.
Example
If you **put your heart into it**, you’ll achieve great results.
如果你全心全意地去做，你会取得很好的成果。
idiom

take a shot in the dark

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

full of the joys of spring

非常快乐和充满活力
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
她度假后充满了春天的喜悦。
idiom

phishing attempt

通过假装自己是可信赖的实体，试图欺骗某人透露个人或机密信息
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
你收到的电子邮件看起来像是一个**网络钓鱼尝试**，所以不要点击任何链接。
idiom

par for the course

在特定情况下正常或预期的事情
Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
在大型项目中出现延误是正常的。
idiom

a drop in the ocean

与所需相比非常少的量
Meaning
a very small amount compared to what is needed
Example
The money they raised was just **a drop in the ocean** compared to the total cost.
他们筹集的钱与总成本相比只是大海中的一滴水。
idiom

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
idiom

game changer

一个显著改变一切的想法或事件
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
这款新应用程序对公司来说是一个真正的**游戏改变者**。
idiom

zoom out

从更广的角度看待一个情况
Meaning
to look at a situation from a broader perspective
Example
Let’s **zoom out** and review the yearly goals.
让我们**放大视野**，回顾一下年度目标。
idiom

blow one’s own trumpet

自夸; 吹嘘自己的成就
Meaning
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
Example
He loves to **blow his own trumpet** whenever he achieves something.
每当他取得某些成就时，他都喜欢**自夸**。
idiom

rack your brains

非常努力地思考某事
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
我必须**rack my brains**来记住她的名字。
idiom

Behind the curve

相比竞争对手，处于落后或发展较慢的状态。
Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is **behind the curve** in adopting AI technologies.
我们的公司在采用人工智能技术方面落后于竞争对手。
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**。
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
idiom

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟的境地。
Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
辞掉那份工作让他从煎锅跳进了火坑。
idiom

have a one-track mind

一直只想一件事
Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He **has a one-track mind** when it comes to his business.
当涉及到他的生意时，他**有单一思维**。
idiom

a lawyer's brief

一个摘要或简明陈述一个论点或案件
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
**律师的摘要** 在审判开始前提交给法官。
idiom

lose one’s cool

突然生气
Meaning
to suddenly become angry
Example
Try not to **lose your cool** during the argument.
尽量在争论中保持冷静。
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
idiom

make a fresh start

以一种新的方式重新开始某事
Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to **make a fresh start**.
在失败后，她决定**重新开始**。
idiom

keep body and soul together

努力生存或幸存
Meaning
to manage to stay alive or survive
Example
He worked day and night just to **keep body and soul together**.
他日夜工作只是为了**活下来**。
idiom

put in a good word for someone

为某人说一些积极的话来帮助他
Meaning
to say something positive about someone in order to help them
Example
I will **put in a good word for you** with the manager.
我会为你向经理说几句好话。
idiom

The sun will shine again

坏时光过后，好时光会来临。
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
别太担心，太阳会再次照耀。
idiom

in the hot seat

处于困难或不舒服的位置，通常受到公众审视
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
争议之后，市长几天都处于**炙手可热的位置**。
idiom

carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
idiom

throw money at

匆忙或不明智地花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
公司试图把钱扔向问题，而不是解决根本原因。
idiom

juggle with

同时处理多个任务或责任
Meaning
to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once
Example
She’s **juggling with** classes, work, and childcare.
她正在同时处理课堂、工作和儿童照料。
idiom

once bitten, twice shy

在一次不愉快的经历之后，你会小心避免它再次发生
Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
在股市中失去钱后，他变得**一旦受伤，两次害羞**。
idiom

over the horizon

即将发生的事情
Meaning
something that is expected to happen soon
Example
A big change in the market may be **over the horizon**.
市场上可能会有重大变化。
idiom

set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
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

break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
idiom

take sides

在争论中支持某个人或小组
Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument
Example
It’s hard not to **take sides** when your friends are arguing.
当你的朋友争论时，很难不**站队**。
idiom

on the radar

正在被监视或考虑的某事
Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
新的科学理论现在已经**在雷达上**，全球的研究人员都在关注。
idiom

come into the spotlight

获得公众关注或认可
Meaning
to receive public attention or recognition
Example
She **came into the spotlight** after winning the award.
她 **进入了聚光灯** 之后获得了奖项。
idiom

lay it on thick

夸大称赞或奉承
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
她在夸奖老板时真的**过分夸奖**。
idiom

What’s done is done

对于过去的错误没有必要再担心了。
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
我们不能改变过去，所以**做过的就是做过的**。
idiom

take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
idiom

home is where the heart is

你真正的家是和你爱的人在一起
Meaning
your true home is with the people you love
Example
I may live far away, but **home is where the heart is**.
我可能住得很远，但**家是心之所在**。
idiom

cover all the angles

从各个角度审视一个故事或问题
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
记者在发布文章之前尽力**涵盖所有角度**。
idiom

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。
idiom

burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。
idiom

A watched pot never boils

当你等待某事时，时间感觉更长。
Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; **a watched pot never boils**.
不要一直看着钟；**被盯着的壶永远不会开**。
idiom

No man is an island

人们需要他人来提供支持和连接。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
我们有时需要帮助，因为 **no man is an island**。
idiom

backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
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

buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
idiom

Shoulder to shoulder

密切而平等地一起工作。
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
士兵们在战斗中肩并肩站着。
idiom

say hello

向某人问好
Meaning
to greet someone
Example
Please **say hello** to your parents for me.
请代我向你的父母问好。
idiom

Lady Luck

把好运拟人化为一个带来好运的女人
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
当我们赢得比赛时，幸运之神站在我们这边。
idiom

plant the seed

巧妙地引入一个想法，以便稍后影响某人
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
他在讨论中为项目**种下种子**。
idiom

to tell you the truth

用于表达诚实或令人惊讶的看法
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
说实话，我并不喜欢那个聚会。
idiom

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。
idiom

balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
idiom

at the end of the rope

没有更多的耐心或力量来应对问题
Meaning
to have no more patience or strength left to deal with a problem
Example
She’s **at the end of her rope** trying to manage her work and family together.
她在努力兼顾工作和家庭时，已经**筋疲力尽**了。
idiom

Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
idiom

get something off your chest

谈论让你担心的事情
Meaning
to talk about something that has been worrying you
Example
I needed to **get it off my chest**, so I finally told her the truth.
我需要**把它从心里说出来**，所以我终于告诉了她真相。
idiom

a good Samaritan

一個在需要時幫助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others in need
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the injured man on the road.
一個**好撒馬利亞人**幫助了路上受傷的男人。
idiom

fit as a fiddle

身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
我爷爷八十岁了，但他身体非常健康。
idiom

second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
idiom

to be above board

在行为中公开和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
他的行为总是**光明正大**，每个人都信任他。
idiom

code like a machine

在编程中极快且高效地工作
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
当截止日期临近时，她可以**像机器一样编程**。
idiom

Don't rush things

慢慢来，不要着急。
Meaning
Take your time and don't hurry.
Example
You don't need to finish everything today, **don't rush things**.
你今天不需要完成所有事情，**不要着急**。
idiom

second thoughts

对决定的怀疑或重新考虑
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我正在对移居国外产生**第二想法**。
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

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。
idiom

Time heals all wounds

情感上的痛苦随着时间会减轻。
Meaning
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
Example
Don’t worry, time heals all wounds.
别担心，时间会治愈所有的伤口。
idiom

never look back

专注于向前走，而不是停留在过去的错误上
Meaning
to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes
Example
Once she made the decision, she promised to **never look back**.
一旦她做出决定，她承诺**不回头**。
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come out on top

在某种情况下最好的或最成功的
Meaning
to be the best or most successful in a situation
Example
Despite the competition, she **came out on top**.
尽管有竞争，她**成功脱颖而出**。
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break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
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Pay dividends

稍后带来好处或奖励。
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
投资教育总是在长期中获得回报。
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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**。
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tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
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keep your emotions in check

控制你的情绪
Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to **keep your emotions in check** during a meeting.
在会议期间保持控制你的情绪是很重要的。
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a dream come true

一直梦想的事情终于实现了
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
获得那份奖学金对她来说是梦想成真。
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filter bubble

一种情况，人们只看到强化其信仰的在线内容
Meaning
a situation where a person only sees online content that reinforces their beliefs
Example
Many people live inside a **filter bubble** on social media.
许多人生活在社交媒体的**过滤泡沫**中。
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A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
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it's a piece of cake

这很容易
Meaning
it's very easy
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake**.
考试很容易。
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take the law into your own hands

没有法律授权惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
公民不应**将法律掌握在自己手中**。
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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。
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warm-hearted

热心且富有同情心
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
她是一个**热心**的人，关心每一个人。
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around the clock

全天候; 连续不断
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
医生们全天候工作，抢救病人。
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ring a bell with someone

听起来熟悉或让某人想起某事
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
那个名字对我一点印象都没有。
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things are looking up

情况正在改善
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
经过艰难的一年，**事情正在变好**，我们的生意也开始好转。
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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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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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carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
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black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
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double check

再次验证某事以确保准确性
Meaning
to verify something again for accuracy
Example
Always **double check** the numbers before submitting.
在提交之前始终**双重检查**数字。
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fall through the cracks

被忽视或忽略
Meaning
to be overlooked or neglected
Example
I forgot to follow up on his application and it **fell through the cracks**.
我忘了跟进他的申请，结果它**被忽略了**。
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miss the point

没有理解主要的意思
Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
你完全**错过了我的论点**。
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the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
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have a good head on one's shoulders

理智且聪明
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
她只有20岁，但她**有一个好的头脑**。
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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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trailblaze

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

羞耻或社会污名的象征。
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
在那个保守的小镇，离婚就像戴着红字一样。
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throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。