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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**。
idiom

Eureka moment

突然发现或意识到的时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
当她找到问题的解决方案时，她有一个 **尤里卡 时刻**。
idiom

a miscarriage of justice

法院作出的错误或不公平的决定
Meaning
a wrong or unfair decision by a court
Example
The innocent man’s imprisonment was **a miscarriage of justice**.
无辜男子的监禁是**司法的不公**。
idiom

at war with oneself

内心挣扎或冲突
Meaning
to be conflicted or struggling internally
Example
She is **at war with herself** about the decision to move abroad.
她在**与自己作战**，关于是否搬到国外的决定。
idiom

spread your wings

开始做新的和独立的事情
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
毕业后，她想要**展开她的翅膀**。
idiom

In uncharted waters

处于未知或不熟悉的情况中。
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
宇航员在探索未知星系时进入了未知的水域。
idiom

sorry sight

看起来可怜或令人遗憾的东西或人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
暴风雨过后，公园的景象令人心酸。
idiom

Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
idiom

weakest link

系统或小组中最脆弱的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
人为错误常常是网络安全中的**最薄弱环节**。
idiom

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。
idiom

on the level

诚实和真诚; 不试图欺骗
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
你可以信任她—她非常诚实。
idiom

sift through

仔细检查大量信息或物品
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
我花了整个下午**筛选**旧邮件以寻找丢失的文件。
idiom

branch off

从主路线或发展线分开
Meaning
to separate from a main route or line of development
Example
The hiking path will **branch off** near the lake.
徒步小径将在湖边分支。
idiom

stand out from the crowd

明显与他人不同或更好
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
她的才华帮助她在人群中脱颖而出。
idiom

beat the rap

逃避惩罚或避免被定罪
Meaning
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
Example
He managed to **beat the rap** thanks to a clever lawyer.
他凭借一个聪明的律师成功逃避了惩罚。
idiom

make room for

腾出空间
Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s **make room for** the new equipment near the window.
让我们在窗户旁腾出空间为新设备。
idiom

tear one’s hair out

极度担心或烦恼
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
她在努力寻找丢失的钥匙时，**撕掉了自己的头发**。
idiom

cross off

从清单中删除一项
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
你可以把我们完成的任务**从清单中划掉**。
idiom

Economic bubble

一种资产价格远远高于其真实价值的情况。
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
2008年住房经济泡沫破裂，引发了全球危机。
idiom

break your back

为了实现某事而非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
他一直在**拼命工作**来养家。
idiom

wise beyond his years

表现出超出年龄的成熟或智慧
Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
即使在孩童时期，他也**比同龄人更成熟**。
idiom

off script

偏离预定的计划或演讲
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
在会议期间，他**离开剧本**并做出了一些大胆的陈述。
idiom

A picture paints a thousand words

视觉图像能够比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
A visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
Cultural symbols remind us that **a picture paints a thousand words**.
文化符号提醒我们 **一张图片胜过千言万语**。
idiom

just what the doctor ordered

正是需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
一杯茶正是需要的。
idiom

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。
idiom

make progress

向前进或改进
Meaning
to move forward or improve
Example
She is slowly **making progress** with her studies.
她在学习上**取得进展**。
idiom

be in high spirits

感到非常开心和积极
Meaning
to feel very happy and positive
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** after the successful event.
每个人在成功的活动后都非常开心。
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

grit your teeth

接受不愉快的事情并继续
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
他不得不**咬紧牙关**完成工作。
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

the dawn of a new day

一个充满希望的新开始
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
她的毕业典礼标志着 **新的一天的黎明**。
idiom

a double-edged sword

既有正面又有负面后果的事物
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
互联网是**a double-edged sword**; 它提供了大量的信息，但也使我们面临隐私风险。
idiom

a peace of mind

精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
长假之后，她终于得到了内心的平静。
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

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

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

follow through on

完成一项任务或承诺，如计划所示
Meaning
to complete a task or promise as planned
Example
She always **follows through on** what she says she will do.
她总是**履行**她说她会做的事。
idiom

hold off

推迟做某事
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
在确认预算之前，让我们先推迟定单的最终确认。
idiom

be in the limelight

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the center of attention
Example
The actor was **in the limelight** after his award win.
演员在获奖后成为焦点。
idiom

get to the bottom of things

找出某事背后的真正原因或真相
Meaning
to find out the real cause or truth behind something
Example
The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.
侦探努力工作以**查明事情的真相**。
idiom

don't count your chickens before they hatch

不要为可能不会发生的事情做计划
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
你应该等到收到工作邀请再庆祝。不要在鸡蛋孵出小鸡之前就数鸡。
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

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

pay it forward

在接受了别人的善意之后，为他人做一些善事
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
在从一个陌生人那里得到帮助后，他决定通过帮助有需要的人来回馈这份善意。
idiom

take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
idiom

to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
idiom

skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
idiom

ink in

以书面形式安排或确认某事
Meaning
to schedule or confirm something in writing
Example
I’ll **ink in** the interview for Tuesday morning.
我将安排周二早上的面试。
idiom

better safe than sorry

谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
我总是仔细检查锁 — 谨慎总比事后后悔好。
idiom

hang loose

放松并轻松对待事情
Meaning
to relax and take things easy
Example
We’re on vacation, so just **hang loose** and enjoy.
我们在度假，所以放松并享受吧。
idiom

slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
idiom

hacktivism

利用黑客行为促进政治或社会事业
Meaning
the use of hacking to promote political or social causes
Example
The group used **hacktivism** to expose corruption within the government.
该组织利用**黑客主义**揭露政府内部的腐败。
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

Photo finish

非常接近的比赛
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
比赛以照片终点结束。
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

jump to conclusions

草率地下结论
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
在听完整个故事之前，不要**草率地下结论**。
idiom

bottle up emotions

把感情保留在内心，不表达出来
Meaning
to keep feelings inside and not express them
Example
He tends to **bottle up his emotions**, which isn't healthy in the long run.
他倾向于**压抑自己的情绪**，这从长远来看不健康。
idiom

a friend in need is a friend indeed

真正的朋友是在困难时帮助你的人
Meaning
a true friend helps you in difficult times
Example
When I was sick, Jane took care of me—**a friend in need is a friend indeed**.
我生病时，简照顾了我——患难见真情。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
idiom

phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
idiom

trust someone with something

把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
我相信你会**负责这个项目**。
idiom

Keep someone posted

让某人了解某事。
Meaning
To keep someone informed about something.
Example
Please **keep me posted** about any updates.
请**保持我更新**任何最新的进展。
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

beyond a shadow of a doubt

毫无疑问；完全确定
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
他**毫无疑问**是这个工作的最佳候选人。
idiom

cross one's heart

做出真诚的承诺，通常由孩子们使用
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.
我再也不会对你撒谎了，**我发誓**。
idiom

Pay the piper

为自己的行为或决定承担后果。
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
经过多年的过度开支，这个国家不得不承担后果。
idiom

hit the tourist trail

参观受欢迎的旅游目的地
Meaning
to visit popular tourist destinations
Example
We decided to **hit the tourist trail** after exploring the local villages.
在探索完当地村庄后，我们决定参观受欢迎的旅游目的地。
idiom

loose lips sink ships

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

get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
idiom

live and learn

把错误当作未来的教训来接受
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.
我又丢了钱包——好吧，活到老学到老。
idiom

a Eureka moment

突然的发现或顿悟时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden discovery or realization
Example
He had **a Eureka moment** when he solved the equation.
他在解决方程时经历了**尤里卡时刻**。
idiom

get a grasp of

完全理解某事
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
我花了一些时间来**掌握**这个新软件。
idiom

drag on

持续太久而变得无聊
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
会议持续了好几个小时。
idiom

lose your cool

变得生气或失去耐心
Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t **lose your cool**; the situation will get better.
不要失去冷静; 情况会好转。
idiom

pull the wool over someone’s eyes

欺骗或捉弄某人
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
他试图欺骗我，但我知道真相。
idiom

a light bulb moment

突然的灵感或顿悟的时刻
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
她在会议期间突然灵光一现。
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

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

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
idiom

rub someone the wrong way

在没有意图的情况下刺激或惹恼某人
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
他的态度往往激怒别人。
idiom

butterflies in the stomach

感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
约会前我总是感到紧张。
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

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
idiom

hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
idiom

run in the family

一个许多家庭成员共享的特征
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
好看是**run in the family** — 他们都很漂亮！
idiom

as strong as an ox

非常强大和有力
Meaning
very strong and powerful
Example
He’s **as strong as an ox** after years of training.
经过多年的训练，他现在**像一头牛一样强壮**。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
idiom

log off

从计算机系统断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to **log off** before you leave the office.
离开办公室前，别忘了登出。
idiom

in a league of its own

在某个领域远远超过其他人。
Meaning
being far superior to others in a particular field.
Example
This smartphone is truly **in a league of its own** in terms of camera quality.
这款智能手机在相机质量方面真的是 **in a league of its own**。
idiom

be accountable for

对某事负责并能够解释它
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
作为团队领导，他对**项目的结果负责**。
idiom

on the stand

作为证人在法庭上作证
Meaning
testifying as a witness in court
Example
She was nervous when she was **on the stand**.
她在 **证人席** 上时感到很紧张。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

clear the air

通过坦诚交谈消除紧张或误会
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
我们需要坐下来坦诚地谈谈上周发生的事情，以消除误会。
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Out of one’s depth

处于一种过于难以理解或应对的情况。
Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
在那次技术讨论中，我感到**超出我的深度**。
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eat one's words

承认自己说的错了
Meaning
to admit that what one said was wrong
Example
He had to **eat his words** after breaking his promise.
他在打破承诺后不得不**吃掉自己的话**。
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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。
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let on

不小心透露秘密
Meaning
to reveal something secret unintentionally
Example
Don’t **let on** that you know about the plan.
不要 **让别人知道** 你知道计划的事情。
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Money doesn't grow on trees

钱是有限的，必须通过努力赚取；并不容易得到。
Meaning
Money is limited and must be earned; not easy to get.
Example
You should save more—**money doesn’t grow on trees**.
你应该存更多的钱—**钱不是从树上长出来的**。
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deep learning

一种机器学习算法类别，通过使用多个层级逐步从原始输入中提取更高级的特征。
Meaning
A class of machine learning algorithms that uses multiple layers to progressively extract higher-level features from raw input.
Example
The AI system improved through **deep learning**, making it smarter over time.
该AI系统通过**深度学习**不断改进，随着时间推移变得更智能。
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iron out the bugs

修复小问题或错误
Meaning
to fix small problems or errors
Example
We spent the whole night **ironing out the bugs** in the AI chatbot.
我们整晚都在修复AI聊天机器人的小错误。
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to fall flat on one's face

完全失败或让自己丢脸
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian **fell flat on his face** when no one laughed.
当没有人笑时，喜剧演员**跌得脸朝下**。
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lay down

制定规则或原则
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
经理为远程工作制定了明确的指南。
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in orbit

处于极度兴奋或活跃的状态
Meaning
in a state of great excitement or activity
Example
The team was **in orbit** after the big win.
在大胜之后，团队处于**在轨道上**。
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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。
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a loose cannon

一个行为不可预测且可能引起问题的人。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
小心他——他是一个不可预测的人。
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throw a party

组织并主持庆祝活动
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
我们将为她的生日**举办派对**。
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go off the deep end

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

一项难以处理的任务或情况。
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
创业是一项难以处理的任务。
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bring the curtain down

结束某事；完成一场表演或活动
Meaning
to end something; to finish a performance or event
Example
The concert **brought the curtain down** on the music festival.
音乐会**为音乐节画上了句号**。
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paint a vision

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

努力学习
Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
如果我想通过考试，我需要**打书**。
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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。
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stay calm

保持冷静，不要惊慌
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
不用担心，只要保持冷静，然后仔细想一想。
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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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fair-weather friend

只有在一切顺利时才是朋友的人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
一个**晴天朋友**在事情变得困难时会离开你。
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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。
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Frankenstein’s monster

一个反抗其创造者的创造物。
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
社交媒体成了它的发明者的弗兰肯斯坦怪物。
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pop the question

求婚
Meaning
to ask someone to marry you
Example
He finally **popped the question** during dinner.
他终于在晚餐时提了这个问题。
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roll with the punches

适应困难并继续前进
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
生活充满挑战，所以我们必须**适应这些挑战**。
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all in the same boat

处于相同的情况或面临相同的挑战
Meaning
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
Example
We're all **in the same boat**, so let's work together to solve this problem.
我们都**在同一条船上**，所以让我们一起合作解决这个问题。