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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

put your foot down

宣示你的权威或做出坚定的决定
Meaning
to assert your authority or make a firm decision
Example
When they asked for an extension, he decided to **put his foot down** and refuse.
当他们要求延期时，他决定宣示自己的权威并拒绝。
idiom

in the cloud

通过互联网在远程服务器上存储或管理
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
我们所有的数据现在都在云端。
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

Pull through

从困难的情况中幸存或恢复过来。
Meaning
To survive or recover from a difficult situation.
Example
He was very sick, but he **pulled through** in the end.
他病得很重，但最后他还是康复了。
idiom

thinking outside the bot

跳出自动化或程序化的解决方案，进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond automated or programmed solutions
Example
To solve this challenge, we need to **think outside the bot**.
为了解决这个挑战，我们需要跳出机器的思维框架。
idiom

change your tune

改变你的意见或态度
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
一开始他批评了这个计划，但后来他改变了看法。
idiom

thank your lucky stars

因好运而心存感激
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
你应该感谢你的幸运星，因为你有这么好的朋友。
idiom

paint a rosy picture

以过于乐观的方式描述某事
Meaning
to describe something in an overly optimistic way
Example
The guide **painted a rosy picture** of the museum's future.
导游**为博物馆的未来绘制了一幅过于乐观的画面**。
idiom

jot down quickly

快速写下以免忘记
Meaning
to write something fast so you don’t forget
Example
**Jot down quickly** the ideas that come up in the meeting.
在会议中快速写下出现的想法。
idiom

data encryption

将数据转换为代码的过程，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Example
Ensure all sensitive information is protected through **data encryption**.
确保所有敏感信息通过**数据加密**得到保护。
idiom

take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
idiom

go ballistic

变得极度愤怒或激动
Meaning
to become extremely angry or excited
Example
Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.
爸爸发现我把他的车撞凹了后，**暴怒了**。
idiom

carbon neutral

实现碳足迹净零，释放的二氧化碳量等于从大气中移除的量
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.
通过植树和减少排放，公司正努力成为 **碳中和**。
idiom

pull out all the stops

尽一切可能去实现某事
Meaning
to make every possible effort to achieve something
Example
The team **pulled out all the stops** to win the championship.
团队尽一切可能赢得了冠军。
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

silver surfer

经常使用互联网的老年人
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
我的祖母是一位喜欢社交媒体的银色冲浪者。
idiom

full of years

活得长久且充实
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
他在**满载岁月**并被家人环绕的情况下去世。
idiom

birds of a feather

有相似兴趣或特征的人
Meaning
people with similar interests or characteristics
Example
Tom and Jerry are always together—**birds of a feather**.
汤姆和杰瑞总是在一起——他们是志同道合的朋友。
idiom

wrap your head around

理解或领会困难的事情
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
我花了一些时间才**理解**新软件。
idiom

cross the ethical line

做某事，被认为在道德上是错误的
Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
未经许可出售用户数据 **越过了道德界限**。
idiom

build trust

在关系中建立或发展信任
Meaning
to create or develop trust in a relationship
Example
It takes time to **build trust** with new people.
与新的人建立信任需要时间。
idiom

drill down into

深入检查某事
Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
分析师将深入分析销售数据，寻找趋势。
idiom

frozen with fear

因恐惧而僵硬
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
她因恐惧而僵硬，当蛇出现时。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
idiom

touch base with

与某人简短联系以获得更新
Meaning
to make brief contact with someone for an update
Example
I'll **touch base with** you after the meeting to confirm the plan.
我会在会议后与你联系以确认计划。
idiom

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**。
idiom

I’m here for you

你可以依靠我的支持。
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
无论何时你需要我，**我在这里为你而在**。
idiom

tone down

使某物变得不那么强烈或激烈
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
你能**降低**那个幻灯片中的颜色吗？
idiom

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。
idiom

minimum viable product

可以发布以测试一个想法的产品最简单版本
Meaning
the simplest version of a product that can be released to test an idea
Example
The team launched an **MVP (minimum viable product)** to gather user feedback.
团队推出了一个 **MVP（最小可行产品）** 来收集用户反馈。
idiom

lighten up

别那么严肃或紧张
Meaning
to stop being so serious or stressed
Example
Come on, **lighten up**! It’s just a joke.
来吧，放轻松！这只是个玩笑。
idiom

move with the times

随着社会或技术的变化而改变和适应
Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
企业必须**顺应时代**才能保持竞争力。
idiom

Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
idiom

switch on

打开某物以便其运作
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
请在客户到达之前打开灯光。
idiom

tip of the hat

一种表示欣赏或尊重的手势
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
给所有使这次活动成为可能的人一个**tip of the hat**。
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

a daydreamer

一个花很多时间想着愉快事情而不是工作的人的人
Meaning
someone who spends a lot of time thinking about pleasant things rather than working
Example
She’s **a daydreamer** who often forgets what she’s doing.
她是一个**白日梦者**，经常忘记自己在做什么。
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

come to terms with

在经过一些谈判后达成协议或接受一种情况
Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
这花了一些时间，但最终我们**接受了**新政策。
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

driving innovation

领导或激发新的创意想法。
Meaning
leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
Example
The startup is **driving innovation** in renewable energy solutions.
这家初创公司在可再生能源解决方案中**驱动创新**。
idiom

break down the problem

逐步分析一个问题
Meaning
to analyze a problem step by step
Example
Let’s **break down the problem** to understand it better.
让我们逐步分析这个问题，以便更好地理解它。
idiom

pioneer a new path

在新的企业或创新中开辟道路
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
他是第一个在可再生能源解决方案中开辟新道路的人。
idiom

Jump in with both feet

毫不犹豫地充满热情地开始某事。
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
当她被提供初创企业的职位时，她**全身心投入**。
idiom

law and order

通过遵守法律维护的和平状态
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
警察负责维护**法与秩序**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

chip away at

逐步在某事上工作以取得结果
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
她每晚都**逐步工作**她的论文，直到完成。
idiom

political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
idiom

a chip off the old block

像父母一样相似的人
Meaning
someone who is very similar to their parent
Example
Your daughter is so smart — she’s **a chip off the old block**.
你的女儿真聪明——她是**老块的一个碎片**。
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

cut the mustard

表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
她在新角色中没有**切黄芥末**。
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

on the horizon

即将发生
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
新产品的发布即将到来。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
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

sleep like a baby

睡得非常安稳舒适
Meaning
to sleep very peacefully and comfortably
Example
After a warm bath, she **slept like a baby**.
洗了个热水澡后，她睡得像个婴儿一样香。
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

burning ambition

强烈的实现某事的愿望
Meaning
a very strong desire to achieve something
Example
He had a **burning ambition** to become a successful entrepreneur.
他有一个**强烈的愿望**要成为一名成功的企业家。
idiom

beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
idiom

true colors

一个人的真实本性或意图
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
他撒谎时显露出了他的**真面目**。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
idiom

picture perfect

完全无瑕或理想的
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
他们的婚礼当天是完全无瑕的。
idiom

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
idiom

data breach

未经授权访问机密信息
Meaning
unauthorized access to confidential information
Example
The company suffered a major **data breach** last year.
公司去年遭受了严重的**数据泄露**。
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资，已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
idiom

head out

离开前往目的地
Meaning
to leave for a destination
Example
Let’s **head out** before the traffic gets heavy.
让我们**离开**，趁交通还不繁忙。
idiom

caught between two stools

因试图同时做两件事而失败
Meaning
to fail because of trying to do two things at once
Example
He was **caught between two stools**—trying to please both his boss and his team.
他**左右为难**——试图让他的老板和团队都满意。
idiom

to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
idiom

thinking outside the box

以非传统或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
to think in an unconventional or creative way
Example
In the tech world, **thinking outside the box** is crucial to developing innovative solutions.
在技术领域，跳出框框思考对于开发创新解决方案至关重要。
idiom

long in the tooth

变老
Meaning
getting old
Example
He’s a bit **long in the tooth** for this kind of work.
他有点**老了**，不太适合这种工作。
idiom

the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
idiom

come clean

告诉隐藏的事情的真相
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you have been hiding
Example
He finally **came clean** about what happened.
他终于坦白了发生了什么。
idiom

burn rubber

开得非常快
Meaning
to drive very fast
Example
They **burned rubber** as they raced to the hospital.
他们飞快地驶向医院。
idiom

find your feet

在新环境中感到舒适
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new situation
Example
It took a few months for him to **find his feet** in the new city.
他花了几个月才在新城市站稳脚跟。
idiom

to put one's finger on

精确识别或认出某物
Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
记者能够**指出**政治动荡的确切原因。
idiom

have a Eureka moment

突然意识到问题的解决方案
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
我在修复代码时突然有了一个**尤里卡时刻**。
idiom

rope in

说服某人参加一项活动
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in** to help with the charity event.
他们说服我帮忙参加慈善活动。
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

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
idiom

scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
idiom

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
idiom

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。
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

in for a shock

即将非常惊讶或震惊
Meaning
about to be very surprised or shocked
Example
You’re **in for a shock** when you see the bill.
当你看到账单时，你会大吃一惊。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
idiom

Make a move

采取行动或开始做某事
Meaning
to take action or start doing something
Example
If you want success, it’s time to **make a move**.
如果你想要成功，现在是采取行动的时候了。
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

speak out

大胆而公开地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
鼓励员工就改进措施**大胆地发表**意见。
idiom

blow hot and cold

不断改变你的态度或情绪
Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
他对这个新项目态度不断变化。
idiom

the next big thing

即将变得非常受欢迎或成功的事物
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
每个人都认为区块链是下一个大事件。
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take your breath away

使某人非常惊讶或印象深刻
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.
夕阳的美丽会让你屏息。
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rally the troops

激励或鼓励一群人采取行动
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
经理在大型演讲前激励了团队。
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a change of heart

某人的意见或情感的变化
Meaning
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
Example
She had **a change of heart** and decided to stay.
她有了**改变主意**，决定留下来。
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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。
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hit the right note

做或说某事非常合适
Meaning
to do or say something perfectly suitable
Example
Her performance really **hit the right note** with the audience.
她的表演真的和观众产生了共鸣。
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open up about

分享个人的想法或感受
Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally **opened up about** the project stress.
他终于谈到了项目压力。
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lock horns

陷入争吵或打斗
Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They **locked horns** over the new proposal.
他们**为新提案发生争执**。
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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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Give one’s word

做出真诚的承诺。
Meaning
To make a sincere promise.
Example
He **gave his word** that he would finish the job.
他**给了他的承诺**，他会完成工作。
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bat around

随意讨论想法
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
我们花了一下午的时间讨论营销主题。
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hair stands on end

感到极度的恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to feel intense fear or horror
Example
The ghost story made my **hair stand on end**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
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cut both ways

既有积极的一面，也有消极的一面
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
在家工作**有利也有弊**——节省时间，但失去了社交互动。
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even out

使某物变得平整或均匀
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
搅拌面糊使块状物**变得均匀**。
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frame of mind

一个人的情绪或心理状态
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
他现在不在做决定的正确心理状态下。
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miss the boat

错过一个机会
Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll **miss the boat**.
如果你不早点预订，你会**错过机会**。
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make waves

制造麻烦或产生重大影响
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
新政策在整个组织内**掀起波澜**。
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in two minds

犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.
我**犹豫不决**是否接受新的工作邀请。
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black sheep

被认为是团体或家庭耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is considered a disgrace to a group or family
Example
He is the **black sheep** of the family.
他是家里的**黑羊**。
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Pull together

共同努力以实现某件事情。
Meaning
To work as a group to achieve something.
Example
If we all **pull together**, we can finish the project on time.
如果我们都一起努力，我们可以按时完成项目。
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Dress to impress

穿着打扮让别人对你刮目相看
Meaning
Wear clothes that will make others admire you
Example
You should **dress to impress** for your job interview.
你在面试时应该穿着打扮得体，让别人对你印象深刻。
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With friends like that, who needs enemies?

一个人的行为或举止让他们比敌人还要糟糕。
Meaning
A person’s actions or behavior make them worse than an enemy.
Example
He betrayed me again, **with friends like that, who needs enemies?**
他又背叛了我，**Wīth fùrénz lái kè dāt, hū nǐdz énìmíz?**
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miss out on

错过愉快的经历
Meaning
to fail to experience something enjoyable
Example
Don’t **miss out on** the early-bird discount.
不要错过早鸟折扣。
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give it time

等待某事改善或发生
Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
给点时间，你很快就会看到结果。
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draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
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art imitates life

艺术反映真实生活的经历或真理
Meaning
art reflects real-life experiences or truths
Example
**Art imitates life**, and great artists capture that essence.
**艺术模仿生活**，伟大的艺术家捕捉到这一本质。
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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。
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addiction to something

强烈且有害的做某事或使用某物的需求
Meaning
a strong and harmful need to do or use something
Example
He is struggling with his **addiction to smoking**.
他在与他的**吸烟成瘾**作斗争。
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Have something up your sleeve

有一个秘密计划或想法。
Meaning
To have a secret plan or idea.
Example
Don’t worry, he **has something up his sleeve** for the project.
别担心，他**有东西在袖子里**为这个项目。
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lose touch

与某人失去联系
Meaning
to stop communicating with someone
Example
We **lost touch** after college.
我们大学毕业后失去了联系。