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idiom

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。
idiom

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
idiom

have a way with words

通过言辞非常善于说服或迷人
Meaning
to be very good at persuading or charming people with speech
Example
He **has a way with words** that makes everyone listen.
他 **有一种方式与文字** 使每个人都听。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
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

hit the gas

加速; 更快地移动
Meaning
to accelerate; to move faster
Example
He **hit the gas** to catch the green light.
他加速了以赶上绿灯。
idiom

house of cards

一个脆弱而可能失败的计划或结构
Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
他们的商业模式最终被证明是一个纸牌屋。
idiom

a long shot

成功机会很小的事情
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
赢得比赛的可能性很小，但我们会试试。
idiom

happy as a clam

非常满足和舒适
Meaning
very content and comfortable
Example
She looked **happy as a clam** on her vacation.
她在度假时看起来非常开心。
idiom

Run the risk

做某事可能会导致损失或危险。
Meaning
To do something that may result in loss or danger.
Example
You’ll **run the risk** of losing everything if you lie.
如果你撒谎，你将面临失去一切的风险。
idiom

work up

逐渐建立勇气、精力或食欲
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
我花了一些时间才能鼓起勇气去提问。
idiom

a heavy heart

深深的悲伤或痛苦的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with **a heavy heart**.
她带着沉重的心情离开了她的家乡。
idiom

call to mind

记起或回想起某事
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
这首歌让我想起了我的童年。
idiom

state of mind

一个人的情绪状态
Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
你的**心理状态**会影响你的决策方式。
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

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。
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
idiom

state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
idiom

in the wrong hands

被可能造成伤害的人控制或使用
Meaning
controlled or used by people who could cause harm
Example
AI technology **in the wrong hands** could be disastrous.
人工智能技术落入错误的人手中可能是灾难性的。
idiom

go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
idiom

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
idiom

start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
idiom

breach of trust

未能保持信息或承诺的安全
Meaning
a failure to keep information or promises secure
Example
Leaking user data is a major **breach of trust**.
泄露用户数据是一个严重的**信任破裂**。
idiom

blow someone's mind

让某人感到震惊或惊讶
Meaning
to amaze or astonish someone
Example
The magic show really **blew my mind**.
魔术表演真的让我大吃一惊。
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

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

be on the same page

与某人达成一致或有相同的理解
Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
在结婚之前，他们确保他们在关于未来的事情上**达成一致**。
idiom

zero gravity

完全自由或没有压力的状态
Meaning
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
Example
After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in **zero gravity**.
辞掉压力大的工作后，他感觉自己像在零重力中。
idiom

carve out a niche

为自己创造一个独特的地方或角色
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
她作为艺术修复专家**创造了一个自己的定位**。
idiom

by the skin of one’s teeth

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

a catnap

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took **a catnap** after lunch.
我在午饭后小睡了一会儿。
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

保持比其他人更先进或更有知识
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
如果你每天阅读，你可以**在学习中保持领先**。
idiom

pay a compliment

给某人赞美或钦佩
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
他总是知道如何称赞别人让他们感觉更好。
idiom

be your own biggest fan

欣赏并相信自己
Meaning
to appreciate and believe in yourself
Example
You should **be your own biggest fan** to stay motivated.
你应该成为自己最大的粉丝，以保持动力。
idiom

make a mark

产生显著的影响或效果
Meaning
to have a noticeable impact or influence
Example
Her speech at the conference really **made a mark** on the audience.
她在会议上的演讲确实在观众中**留下了深刻的印象**。
idiom

A Faustian bargain

为权力或成功而牺牲道德完整性的交易。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
签署那份合同对他来说是一个福斯蒂安交易。
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

A Romeo

一个热情的情人或浪漫的男人。
Meaning
A passionate lover or a romantic man.
Example
He acts like **a Romeo** around her.
他在她身边表现得像一个罗密欧。
idiom

the art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
idiom

under the pump

处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
团队一直在 **巨大压力下**，以赶上项目的截止日期。
idiom

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
idiom

To lend a helping hand

在需要的时候帮助别人
Meaning
to assist someone in a time of need
Example
She always knows when to **lend a helping hand** and never hesitates.
她总是知道什么时候该**lend a helping hand**，并且从不犹豫。
idiom

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**。
idiom

make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
idiom

forever grateful

为某事长时间感恩
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
我会永远感激你所做的一切。
idiom

go steady

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

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

open heart

在感情和行动上诚实与友善
Meaning
to be honest and kind in feelings and actions
Example
He welcomed everyone with an **open heart**.
他以开诚布公的心欢迎每个人。
idiom

keep your nose clean

保持远离麻烦；行为得体
Meaning
to stay out of trouble; to behave properly
Example
He’s been **keeping his nose clean** since he got that new job.
自从他得到那份新工作以来，他一直保持远离麻烦。
idiom

good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
idiom

Know something inside out

非常熟悉某事
Meaning
To know something very well
Example
She **knows the syllabus inside out**.
她非常熟悉这门课程。
idiom

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
Meaning
Do not procrastinate; take advantage of the present moment.
Example
Finish your work now, **don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today**.
现在就完成你的工作，不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
idiom

to get away with murder

做错事并避开惩罚
Meaning
to do something wrong and avoid punishment
Example
Rich criminals often **get away with murder** due to influence.
富有的罪犯经常因影响力而逃避惩罚。
idiom

bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
idiom

as luck would have it

碰巧；幸运或不幸
Meaning
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Example
**As luck would have it**, I met my old friend at the airport.
碰巧，我在机场遇见了我的老朋友。
idiom

against all odds

尽管困难重重
Meaning
despite great difficulties or challenges
Example
She succeeded **against all odds** and became a doctor.
她克服重重困难，最终成为医生。
idiom

go down in flames

以惊人的方式失败
Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
项目在资金削减后**惨败**。
idiom

kick out

强迫某人离开
Meaning
to force someone to leave
Example
Security **kicked out** the rowdy fans before the end.
保安在结束前**踢出了**吵闹的球迷。
idiom

give out

分发某物
Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
我们会在门口分发时间表。
idiom

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。
idiom

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

move up

晋升到更高的级别或职位
Meaning
to advance to a higher level or position
Example
She hopes to **move up** to a senior role next year.
她希望明年能升职到高级职位。
idiom

Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
idiom

not lose heart

不要失去信心或勇气
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
不要失去信心；成功需要时间
idiom

take the heat

接受批评或责备。
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
经理 **为失败的项目承担了批评**。
idiom

couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**，他从不外出，也不做运动。
idiom

have big plans

对未来有重要或雄心勃勃的计划
Meaning
to have important or ambitious goals for the future
Example
He **has big plans** to expand his business overseas.
他有扩大自己海外业务的宏伟计划。
idiom

mad as a hornet

非常生气
Meaning
very angry
Example
She was **mad as a hornet** when she found her phone broken.
她发现她的手机坏了时，**非常生气**。
idiom

cliffhanger

一个让观众悬念重重的结局
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
这一集以**悬崖式结局**结束，我们迫不及待地等待下一集。
idiom

the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
idiom

take a gamble

冒险以期成功
Meaning
to take a risk in the hope of success
Example
She **took a gamble** by quitting her job to travel the world.
她**冒险**辞掉工作去环游世界。
idiom

get your wires crossed

误解某人或某物
Meaning
to misunderstand someone or something
Example
We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
我们一定是**弄错了**，因为我以为会议是明天。
idiom

to break new ground

做一些创新或前所未有的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app **broke new ground** in terms of user experience.
该公司的新应用程序在用户体验方面**开辟了新天地**。
idiom

in a bad mood

心情不好
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
她心情不好，因为她没睡好。
idiom

meet someone halfway

同意与某人妥协
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.
我们最终在半路上见面并达成了解决方案。
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。
idiom

behind enemy lines

处于敌对或危险的情况中
Meaning
in a hostile or dangerous situation
Example
Journalists were working **behind enemy lines** to report the truth.
记者们在敌人的防线后工作，以报道真相。
idiom

old friends are gold

老朋友是宝贵和珍贵的
Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
我总是说，**老朋友是黄金**。
idiom

Lose your shirt

失去大量金钱。
Meaning
To lose a lot of money.
Example
He **lost his shirt** gambling last night.
他昨晚在赌博中失去了他的衬衫。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

cost an arm and a leg

非常昂贵
Meaning
to be very expensive
Example
That designer bag **cost an arm and a leg**.
那个设计师包包**非常昂贵**。
idiom

couldn't believe my eyes

惊讶得不敢相信自己所看到的
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the results.
当我看到结果时，我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。
idiom

iron out the wrinkles

解决小问题或分歧
Meaning
to solve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out the wrinkles** before launching the project.
我们需要在启动项目之前解决小问题。
idiom

paint a picture

生动或清晰地描述某物
Meaning
to describe something vividly or clearly
Example
The journalist tried to **paint a picture** of life in the refugee camp.
记者试图描绘难民营中的生活。
idiom

grin from ear to ear

因为高兴而露出灿烂的笑容
Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
她在收到夸奖后笑得合不拢嘴。
idiom

take the stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
idiom

to fall head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
to fall deeply in love
Example
He **fell head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他**深深地爱上**了她，当他们见面时。
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feeling on top of the world

感到非常高兴或成功
Meaning
feeling extremely happy or successful
Example
After getting the job, I was **on top of the world**.
得到工作后，我感到自己在世界之巅。
idiom

get a move on

赶快或更快地移动
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
**快点!**, 否则我们会错过火车!
idiom

on good terms with

与某人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
她为了孩子和前夫保持着良好的关系。
idiom

blind justice

不受外部因素影响的公正正义
Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
**盲目的正义** 对每个人一视同仁，不论财富或地位。
idiom

hit the big time

获得巨大的名声或成功
Meaning
to achieve great fame or success
Example
The band **hit the big time** after their first album went viral.
乐队在他们的第一张专辑火了之后，获得了巨大的名声。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

没有自我反思或自我分析的生活并不是真正充实或有意义的。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
苏格拉底的信念认为**未经审视的生活不值得活**，继续激励那些寻求对存在更深理解的人。
idiom

On the drawing board

在规划或设计阶段
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
新产品仍然处于设计阶段，但将在明年发布。
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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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take one for the team

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

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
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Burn rate

创业公司花费资本的速度。
Meaning
The rate at which a startup spends its capital.
Example
Our **burn rate** is too high; we need to cut costs.
我们的**烧钱率**太高；我们需要削减成本。
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get the ball rolling

开始某事，尤其是一个项目或过程
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
让我们开始这个新活动。
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tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
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in black and white

书面形式; 明确声明
Meaning
in written form; clearly stated
Example
The rules are clearly written **in black and white**.
规则明确写成了 **黑白分明**。
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In due time

在适当或合适的时间。
Meaning
At the right or appropriate time.
Example
Everything will be alright **in due time**, just be patient.
一切都会好起来的 **在适当时间**，只需耐心等待。
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break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
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cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
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take the time to listen

努力去理解或关心他人的感受
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
有时候，我们只需要**花时间听听**他人的问题。
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keep an eye on someone

仔细观察某人，因为你不完全信任他们
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
当你不在时，我会**盯着他**。
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Eager beaver

一个非常热心且渴望做某事的人。
Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an **eager beaver** who always volunteers for extra tasks.
她是一个**非常热心**的人，总是自愿承担额外的任务。
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hold someone accountable

让某人对他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone take responsibility for their actions
Example
It’s important to **hold people accountable** for their mistakes.
让人们为他们的错误负责是很重要的。
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a flash in the pan

一开始看起来有希望但最终失败的东西
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
和平谈判只是**昙花一现**。
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on the rise

价值或数量正在增加或增长
Meaning
increasing or growing in value or number
Example
Tech stocks are **on the rise** this quarter.
本季度科技股正在**上涨**。
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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。
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road to success

通向成功的道路或行为
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
努力工作是通向成功的道路。
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burning desire

强烈的实现某事的动力
Meaning
a strong motivation to achieve something
Example
He has a **burning desire** to succeed in life.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**在生活中取得成功。
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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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good to see you

一种友好的方式，向你认识的人打招呼
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
好久不见，真高兴见到你！
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hush-hush

保密或非常机密
Meaning
kept secret or very confidential
Example
The project is still **hush-hush**, so don’t mention it.
该项目仍然保密，所以不要提到它。
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a man with a mission

一个有强烈目标和决心实现某事的人
Meaning
a person with strong purpose and determination to achieve something
Example
He’s **a man with a mission** to change the way we think about education.
他是一个**有使命的人**，要改变我们对教育的看法。
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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！
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a shoulder to cry on

当你难过时，能听你倾诉并支持你的人
Meaning
someone who listens and supports you when you are sad
Example
She has always been **a shoulder to cry on** when I needed help.
当我需要帮助时，她总是**一个可以哭诉的肩膀**。
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the way I see it

用于表达一个人如何理解或解释某事
Meaning
used to express how one understands or interprets something
Example
**The way I see it**, we should try again.
依我看，我们应该再试一次。
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slip one's mind

不小心忘记了某事
Meaning
to forget something accidentally
Example
Sorry, it completely **slipped my mind** to call you.
对不起，我完全忘记给你打电话了。