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idiom

out of the frying pan into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟糕的情况
Meaning
to go from a bad situation to a worse one
Example
Leaving that job was like jumping **out of the frying pan into the fire**.
离开那份工作就像是跳**出火坑进火海**。
phrasal-verb

open relations with

与另一个国家建立正式或友好的关系
Meaning
to start official or friendly relations with another country
Example
After years of tension, the two countries agreed to **open relations with** each other.
经过多年的紧张关系，两国同意与彼此建立关系。
phrasal-verb

open minds through dialogue

通过开放的交流促进不同文化之间的理解
Meaning
to encourage understanding between cultures by communicating openly
Example
The conference aimed to **open minds through dialogue** between communities.
会议的目的是在社区之间通过**对话开启思维**。
phrasal-verb

overflow with

充满积极的情感或情绪
Meaning
to have a large amount of positive feeling or emotion
Example
The parents were **overflowing with** pride at their son’s success.
父母因儿子的成功而**满溢着**骄傲。
idiom

on the line

处于危险中；有丢失的风险
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
在运输失败后，公司的声誉**岌岌可危**。
idiom

on the rebound

在分手后不久开始一段新的关系
Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
他再次开始约会 **昂 迪 利宝德**。
idiom

out of the picture

不再涉及或相关
Meaning
no longer involved or relevant
Example
After the gallery closed, the curator was **out of the picture**.
画廊关闭后，策展人不再是其中的一部分。
idiom

outsmart the algorithm

击败或欺骗使用人工智能或自动化的系统
Meaning
to beat or trick a system that uses AI or automation
Example
People try to **outsmart the algorithm** to boost their posts.
人们试图通过**欺骗算法**来增加他们的帖子曝光。
idiom

opt out of

选择不参加某事
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
你可以随时取消订阅这个通讯。
idiom

open Pandora’s box

开始做会引发许多意想不到问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
创造有感知的人工智能可能会打开伦理挑战的潘多拉盒子。
idiom

out of the box thinking

以新颖、创新或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
Example
The solution requires **out of the box thinking** from all team members.
该解决方案需要所有团队成员进行**跳出思维定式的思考**。
idiom

once in a while

有时候，但不是很频繁
Meaning
sometimes, but not very often
Example
I enjoy eating out **once in a while**, but I prefer home-cooked meals.
我喜欢偶尔出去吃饭，但我更喜欢家常菜。
idiom

overfitting

当一个模型在训练数据上表现良好，但在未见过的数据上表现差
Meaning
when a model performs well on training data but poorly on unseen data
Example
The model seems to be **overfitting** because it performs well on the training data but poorly on the test set.
模型似乎在**过拟合**，因为它在训练数据上表现良好，但在测试集上表现差。
phrasal-verb

open out

变得更有信心，放松，并在情感上更具表现力。
Meaning
to become more confident, relaxed, and expressive emotionally
Example
He started to **open out** after making new friends at work.
他在工作中结交新朋友后开始变得更有信心。
idiom

out of harm’s way

远离危险或困难。
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.
在点火之前，确保孩子们远离危险。
idiom

on the warpath

非常生气并且可能争论或打架
Meaning
very angry and likely to argue or fight
Example
She was **on the warpath** after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后非常生气。
phrasal-verb

open out your heart

与某人真诚地分享你深刻的情感
Meaning
to share your deep emotions honestly with someone
Example
He finally **opened out his heart** to his best friend.
他终于向他最好的朋友敞开了心扉。
phrasal-verb

open up to ideas

接受新颖和不同的想法
Meaning
to be receptive to new and different ideas
Example
We should **open up to ideas** from junior staff as well.
我们也应该接受来自初级员工的想法。
idiom

on trial

正在被测试或审判
Meaning
being tested or judged
Example
The company is **on trial** for violating privacy laws.
该公司因违反隐私法而正在**受审**。
idiom

off the cuff

没有准备的讲话或表演
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation
Example
He gave an **off the cuff** remark that impressed everyone.
他发表了一个即兴的评论，给大家留下了深刻印象。
idiom

own it

为你是谁或你做的事而感到骄傲
Meaning
to take pride in who you are or what you do
Example
Don’t be shy about your success—**own it**!
不要因你的成功而感到害羞——**自豪吧**！
idiom

off the wall

不寻常或非常规
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
他的想法常常**off the wall**，但有时会有效。
phrasal-verb

opt for

选择一件事物而不是另一件事物
Meaning
to choose one thing instead of another
Example
We decided to **opt for** the smaller but cheaper apartment.
我们决定**选择**更小但更便宜的公寓。
idiom

on the spot

立即做出决定
Meaning
to make a decision immediately
Example
He was asked to decide **on the spot**.
他被要求**当场**做出决定。
phrasal-verb

open oneself to

让自己体验或理解新思想或文化
Meaning
to allow oneself to experience or understand new ideas or cultures
Example
Living abroad helped him **open himself to** diverse ways of life.
在国外生活帮助他**开放自己**接受不同的生活方式。
idiom

out of shape

由于缺乏锻炼而变得不健康或不适合
Meaning
to be unfit or unhealthy due to lack of exercise
Example
I’m so **out of shape** after sitting at a desk all day.
我整天坐在桌子前，完全不健康了。
phrasal-verb

open up to courage

允许勇气和自信进入一个人的内心
Meaning
to allow bravery and confidence to enter one’s mind
Example
She slowly **opened up to courage** after years of doubt.
在多年的怀疑之后，她慢慢地**向勇气敞开心扉**。
phrasal-verb

open out with

开始与某人坦诚地表达情感
Meaning
to start being honest and expressive with someone about emotions
Example
She **opened out with** her husband about her anxiety.
她向丈夫敞开心扉，谈论她的焦虑。
phrasal-verb

open up emotionally

允许他人看到你的感受或情感状态
Meaning
to allow others to see your feelings or emotional state
Example
He started to **open up emotionally** after therapy.
他在治疗后开始**情感上开放**。
idiom

on the front line

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

off the hook

摆脱某事的指责或责任
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
在他的朋友承认之后，他摆脱了责任。
idiom

On the record

正式声明并可报告
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
她在面试中做了**正式声明**。
phrasal-verb

open up to others

与其他文化的人分享思想和感受
Meaning
to share thoughts and feelings with people from other cultures
Example
When you **open up to others**, you start to understand their perspectives better.
当你**向他人敞开心扉**时，你会开始更好地理解他们的观点。
idiom

on the gravy train

处于一种通过少量努力赚取大量金钱的状态
Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding **on the gravy train** since he took over the family business.
自从接管家族企业以来，他一直在**格雷维火车**上。
phrasal-verb

own up to mistakes

公开承认错误，以便可以修正
Meaning
to admit errors openly so they can be fixed
Example
Good leaders **own up to mistakes** before they snowball.
好的领导者在错误变得严重之前会承认错误。
idiom

out of this world

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

open up to diversity

开放多样性
Meaning
to become accepting and appreciative of different backgrounds or perspectives
Example
Education helps people **open up to diversity** and reduce prejudice.
教育帮助人们开放多样性并减少偏见。
idiom

on all fours

用手和膝盖爬行
Meaning
crawling on hands and knees
Example
The baby moved **on all fours** across the floor.
宝宝**四肢着地**在地板上爬行。
idiom

Out to pasture

让某人或某物退出活跃使用。
Meaning
To retire someone or something from active use.
Example
The old manager was finally **put out to pasture** last year.
那位老经理去年终于退休了。
idiom

Open-minded

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
一个好的治疗师必须**思想开放**。
idiom

on your own shoulders

对某事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests **on your own shoulders**.
这个事件的成功完全取决于你自己肩膀上的责任。
idiom

on the world stage

在国际舞台上
Meaning
in the international arena or community
Example
The country's economy is now strong **on the world stage**.
这个国家的经济现在在国际舞台上很强。
idiom

on good terms

保持友好和平的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
他们即使分手后仍然关系很好。
phrasal-verb

open emotionally to

允许情感脆弱并向某人表达真实的感受
Meaning
to allow emotional vulnerability and express real feelings to someone
Example
It’s hard for him to **open emotionally to** others after being hurt.
他很难在受伤后**在情感上向别人开放**。
idiom

out of orbit

失去控制; 偏离常规路线
Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
项目在经理离开后**离轨**了。
idiom

out of bandwidth

太忙或太累，无法处理更多任务
Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
我今天太忙了，我们明天可以谈吗？
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

on the house

免费；由店家招待
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
今晚的饮料是店家请客的。
phrasal-verb

open up new perspectives

帮助某人以新的或不同的方式看待事物
Meaning
to help someone see things in a new or different way
Example
Traveling to different countries can **open up new perspectives** on life.
到不同的国家旅行可以 **开启新的视角** 关于生活。
idiom

on background

提供给记者的信息，无法归属来源
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
官方在**on background**谈论新政策。
idiom

On the breadline

生活在贫困中或几乎没有钱。
Meaning
Living in poverty or with very little money.
Example
After losing his job, he was almost **on the breadline**.
失业后，他几乎处于**安德布雷德莱恩**状态。
idiom

own up

承认或坦白某事
Meaning
to admit or confess to something.
Example
He finally **owned up** to breaking the vase.
他终于**承认**打破了花瓶。
phrasal-verb

open up to joy

让自己感受到幸福和积极性
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
当你**向喜悦敞开心扉**时，生活变得更加光明。
idiom

on the market

可供出售
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
他们的房子已经在市场上待了超过六个月。
phrasal-verb

open through

通过经历另一种文化的经验来获得理解
Meaning
to access understanding by going through experiences of another culture
Example
You can **open through** empathy to truly understand cultural values.
你可以通过**open through**同理心来真正理解文化价值。
phrasal-verb

open the lines of communication

在一段沉默之后重新开始交谈
Meaning
to start talking again after a period of silence
Example
She wanted to **open the lines of communication** with her best friend again.
她想再次与她最好的朋友**打开沟通渠道**。
idiom

open channels of communication

建立对话或讨论
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
他们试图与邻国打开沟通渠道。
idiom

on the stump

为政治职位竞选，特别是在公共场合发表演讲
Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
候选人已经在**竞选**了几个星期，在全国各地争取支持。
phrasal-verb

open up to trade

开始允许国际贸易或经济交换
Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
许多发展中国家正在努力**开放贸易**以吸引外国投资。
phrasal-verb

open out emotionally

开始自由地表达感情
Meaning
to start expressing feelings freely
Example
It took her months to **open out emotionally** after the breakup.
她花了几个月才在分手后**情感上开放**。
idiom

on the run

试图避开警察的追捕
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
嫌疑人已经**on the run**三天了。
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

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

one in a million

非常特别或稀有
Meaning
very special or rare
Example
Her kindness makes her **one in a million**.
她的善良使她成为**百万分之一**。
phrasal-verb

own your progress

为个人成长感到骄傲并承认它
Meaning
to take pride in and acknowledge your personal growth
Example
You should **own your progress** and celebrate every small win.
你应该**own your progress**，并庆祝每一个小小的胜利。
phrasal-verb

open yourself up

使自己情感脆弱或诚实
Meaning
to make yourself emotionally vulnerable or honest
Example
It’s hard to **open yourself up** after being hurt.
在受伤后，**打开自己**是很难的。
idiom

off the top of one's head

未经仔细思考或核对就说出某事
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
我想，大概有五个选项。
idiom

on the beat

警察的常规巡逻路线
Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
当警官在巡逻时，他发现了嫌疑人。
phrasal-verb

open up to challenges

愿意以信心面对或接受困难的情况
Meaning
to be willing to face or accept difficult situations with confidence
Example
If you want to grow, you must **open up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
如果你想成长，你必须**open up to challenges**，而不是回避它们。
idiom

on the mend

从疾病或受伤中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
我上周生病了，但现在正在恢复中。
idiom

on the rocks

处于困境或可能失败（特别是关系或婚姻）
Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
他们的婚姻在**困境中**，因为不断争吵。
phrasal-verb

owe to

感觉你应该感谢某人某事
Meaning
to feel you should thank someone for something
Example
I **owe my success to** my parents’ support.
我将我的成功归功于我父母的支持。
idiom

off the air

停止广播
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
该节目在十年后停止了广播。
phrasal-verb

open out of yourself

自由地表达你的真实感受；变得情感上可接近
Meaning
to express your true feelings freely; to become emotionally available
Example
It's healthy to **open out of yourself** when you're feeling overwhelmed.
当你感到不堪重负时，**情感开放**是健康的。
idiom

online presence

一个人或企业在互联网上的存在和活动
Meaning
the existence and activity of a person or business on the internet
Example
A strong **online presence** is essential for digital marketing.
强大的**在线存在**对于数字营销至关重要。
idiom

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
idiom

off the rails

变得失控或混乱
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
他的朋友搬走后，他的生活变得失控。
phrasal-verb

open doors for

为连接或合作创造机会或可能性
Meaning
to create opportunities or possibilities for connection or collaboration
Example
Joining community events can **open doors for** meaningful relationships.
加入社区活动可以为**有意义的关系打开大门**。
phrasal-verb

open the heart to

向某人表达真诚的情感
Meaning
to express your honest emotions to someone
Example
He finally **opened his heart to** his parents.
他终于 **向父母敞开了心扉**。
idiom

over the hill

过了巅峰期；不再年轻或处于最佳状态
Meaning
past one's prime; no longer young or at peak performance
Example
Some people think turning forty means you’re **over the hill**, but that’s not true.
有些人认为四十岁意味着你已经**过气了**，但事实并非如此。
phrasal-verb

own out of

由于道德问题而停止参与
Meaning
to stop being involved because of ethical concerns
Example
The company **owned out of** the project due to ethical issues.
公司因道德问题退出了项目。
idiom

Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
idiom

on the go

总是忙碌或活跃；经常旅行
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
她总是忙于工作旅行。
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**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself emotionally

允许自己自由地感受和表达情感
Meaning
to allow yourself to feel and express emotions freely
Example
It's not easy to **open yourself emotionally** after being hurt.
在受伤后，**情感上敞开心扉** 并不容易
phrasal-verb

open yourself up to feedback

愿意接受并接受建设性的批评
Meaning
to be willing to receive and accept constructive criticism
Example
To grow, you need to **open yourself up to feedback** from others.
要成长，你需要**愿意接受他人的反馈**。
idiom

opt in

选择参与
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
员工可以选择参与健康项目。
idiom

off the beaten track

在一个很少有人去的地方；偏远或不寻常
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
我们发现了一个美丽的海滩，远离人群。
idiom

on one's shoulders

承担某事的责任或负担
Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
项目的成功**落在他肩上**。
phrasal-verb

open yourself to

允许自己体验情感或连接
Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions or connections
Example
He finally decided to **open himself to** love again.
他最终决定再次向爱敞开心扉。
idiom

over the moon

非常高兴或开心
Meaning
extremely pleased or happy
Example
She was **over the moon** when she won the prize.
她在赢得奖品时**over the moon**。
idiom

Opportunity knocks but once

好机会很少出现，出现时应该把握。
Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
不要错过机会，**机会只敲一次门**。
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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。
idiom

On the clock

工作中，通常有严格的时间限制或截止日期。
Meaning
Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.
Example
I’m **on the clock** today, so I can’t waste any time.
我今天**在上班**，所以不能浪费时间。
idiom

Out of focus

不清楚或不专心
Meaning
Not clear or not paying attention
Example
He looked tired and completely **out of focus** during the meeting.
他在会议期间看起来很累，完全没有集中注意力。
phrasal-verb

open up opportunities

创造新的学习或联系的机会
Meaning
to create new chances or possibilities for learning or connection
Example
Understanding other cultures can **open up opportunities** for collaboration.
了解其他文化可以为合作打开新机会
idiom

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**。
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。
phrasal-verb

open doors to

为文化连接或理解创造机会
Meaning
to create opportunities for cultural connection or understanding
Example
Cultural exchange programs **open doors to** meaningful friendships worldwide.
文化交流项目**打开通往**全球有意义的友谊。
idiom

One step at a time

逐渐处理任务，而不是一次完成所有的任务。
Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take **one step at a time**.
别担心，只需**一步一步来**。
phrasal-verb

open your heart to

自由表达爱、信任或关心
Meaning
to express love, trust, or care freely
Example
It’s important to **open your heart to** those who care about you.
重要的是**向关心你的人敞开心扉**。
phrasal-verb

open hearts to

向其他文化的人们展示善良和接受
Meaning
to show kindness and acceptance toward people of other cultures
Example
We should **open our hearts to** people who are different from us.
我们应该**向不同于我们的人敞开心扉**。
idiom

on the witness stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to be giving testimony in court
Example
The victim was nervous while **on the witness stand**.
受害者在证人席上很紧张。
idiom

off the top of my head

没有太多思考或准备
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
我会说我们需要更多的时间，虽然只是随便说说。
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
idiom

open-hearted

善良和诚实地表达感情
Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an **open-hearted** person who always listens.
她是一个心地善良的人，总是倾听。
idiom

on thin ice

处于危险或危险的境地
Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
你因那种行为而**处于险境**。
phrasal-verb

open up trade

通过消除障碍使国际贸易更容易
Meaning
to make international trade easier by removing barriers
Example
The new agreement will **open up trade** between the two nations.
新协议将**开放贸易**，促进两国之间的贸易。
idiom

offstage

在公众视野之外或私人生活中
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
他在舞台下的表现与他在节目中展现的完全不同。
idiom

on solid ground

处于安全或稳定的状况
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
经过几个月的辛勤工作，公司现在处于稳定的状况。
idiom

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。
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。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
idiom

on shaky ground

在不确定或不稳定的情况下
Meaning
in an uncertain or unstable situation
Example
His business is **on shaky ground** after the market crash.
他的生意在市场崩溃后**岌岌可危**。
idiom

on the sly

秘密地; 以狡猾的方式
Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
他**秘密地**见到她，没告诉任何人。
idiom

on air

现场直播；在电视或广播中播放
Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.
广播节目将在晚上7点到9点**现场直播**。
idiom

open to abuse

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

out of one’s comfort zone

做一些不熟悉或具有挑战性的事情
Meaning
doing something unfamiliar or challenging
Example
She stepped **out of her comfort zone** to take a new job.
她走出舒适区去接受一份新工作。
phrasal-verb

open channels with

与个人或团体开始沟通
Meaning
to start communication with an individual or group
Example
The company **opened channels with** its overseas partners to share updates.
公司已与海外合作伙伴开通了渠道以分享更新。
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

on the cutting block

被考虑为淘汰或停止
Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now **on the cutting block**.
由于预算削减，几个研究项目现在处于被淘汰的边缘。