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idiom

peace talks

旨在结束冲突的谈判
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
两国之间的**和平谈判**持续了数周。
idiom

forty winks

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
他喜欢下班后小睡一会儿。
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。
idiom

code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

a stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
idiom

keep it under wraps

保密某事
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
We’re trying to **keep it under wraps** until the official announcement.
我们正在努力保密，直到正式公告。
idiom

double-cross someone

在假装支持某人后背叛某人
Meaning
to betray someone after pretending to support them
Example
He promised to help but **double-crossed** me in the end.
他答应帮忙，但最后背叛了我。
idiom

hand over to

将控制权或责任交给某人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone
Example
I’ll **hand this over to** the legal team for review.
我将**把这个交给**法律团队进行审查。
idiom

Airhead

一个傻乎乎或愚蠢的人。
Meaning
A silly or foolish person.
Example
Don't be such an **airhead**, pay attention!
不要那么傻，集中注意力！
idiom

faithful to the end

长时间保持忠诚和支持
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
她在她的关系中**忠诚到底**。
idiom

hashtag activism

使用标签来支持在线的社会或政治原因
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
**标签行动主义**可以提高意识，但不一定会带来真正的改变。
idiom

the big cheese

一个重要或有影响力的人
Meaning
an important or influential person
Example
He's **the big cheese** in the company.
他是公司里的**重要人物**。
idiom

leave something up in the air

把某事留未決或不確定
Meaning
to leave something undecided or uncertain
Example
We left the meeting **up in the air** without any clear decision.
我們把會議**懸而未決**，沒有任何明確的決定。
idiom

move up the ladder

在工作中晋升或进步
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
她希望在年底之前晋升。
idiom

feel good about yourself

对自己或自己的行为有积极的感受
Meaning
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
Example
Doing something kind makes you **feel good about yourself**.
做些善事会让你感觉更好。
idiom

beg to differ

礼貌地与某人不同意见
Meaning
to politely disagree with someone
Example
I **beg to differ**, but I think your conclusion is incorrect.
我**礼貌地不同意**，但我认为你的结论是错误的。
idiom

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。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
idiom

cut through the red tape

去除官僚障碍或延误
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
新政策有助于去除官僚障碍并加快审批。
idiom

two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲密的人
Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
我和我的妹妹就像两个豌豆一样。
idiom

to make a blunder

犯一个非常大的或愚蠢的错误
Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company **made a blunder** by ignoring customer feedback.
公司因为忽视客户反馈而犯了一个大错误。
idiom

Give and take

互相妥协或合作。
Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
良好的团队合作就是互相给予和接受。
idiom

a bumper crop

异常丰收
Meaning
an unusually large harvest
Example
Farmers are happy this year because of **a bumper crop** of rice.
农民们今年很高兴，因为**丰收的稻米**。
idiom

keep out

防止某人或某物进入
Meaning
to prevent someone or something from entering
Example
Close the windows to **keep out** the dust during the renovation.
在翻新期间，关上窗户以防止灰尘进入。
idiom

push the envelope

突破常规的限制；大胆创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly
Example
Tech companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
科技公司必须突破限制才能保持竞争力。
idiom

raring to go

非常渴望或兴奋地开始某事
Meaning
very eager or excited to start something
Example
Everyone was **raring to go** when the event started.
活动开始时，每个人都非常兴奋。
idiom

hand in

将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
请在周五早上前交上作业。
idiom

in good shape

身体健康并保持良好体型
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
He goes to the gym regularly to stay **in good shape**.
他定期去健身房保持身体健康。
idiom

plug and play

使用简单，无需复杂设置
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
这台新打印机是 **plug and play**，无需安装。
idiom

Keep a cool head

保持冷静，不要过于情绪化
Meaning
to remain calm and not get too emotional
Example
In a crisis, it's important to **keep a cool head**.
在危机中，保持冷静非常重要。
idiom

behind the firewall

受到保护或与外部威胁隔离
Meaning
protected or isolated from external threats
Example
Sensitive company data should always stay **behind the firewall**.
敏感的公司数据应该始终保持在**防火墙后面**。
idiom

To meet one’s Waterloo

遭遇最终的失败或挫折。
Meaning
To encounter one’s ultimate defeat or failure.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo**.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于**遇到了它的滑铁卢**。
idiom

out of one’s mind

疯狂或极度担忧
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
He must be **out of his mind** to drive so fast in the rain.
他一定是**疯了**，才会在雨中开车这么快。
idiom

fall on one's shoulders

对困难或不愉快的事情负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.
组织活动的任务落在了她的肩膀上。
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

make yourself clear

以便他人容易理解你表达的意思
Meaning
to express yourself so that others understand you easily
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
您能**说清楚一点**吗？
idiom

have words with someone

与某人争吵
Meaning
to argue with someone verbally
Example
I **had words with** my boss about the new policy.
我与我的老板就新政策进行了争论。
idiom

Pop quiz

未经警告的突击测试
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
我们的老师今天给了我们一个**pop quiz**。
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

In for the long haul

准备长时间做某事。
Meaning
Prepared to continue something for a long time.
Example
He knew that success would take years, but he was **in for the long haul**.
他知道成功需要多年，但他已经准备好**长期奋斗**。
idiom

Hit the wall

达到一个身体或精神上精疲力竭无法继续的点
Meaning
to reach a point where one is physically or mentally exhausted and cannot continue
Example
I’ve been working all day, and now I’ve finally **hit the wall**.
我工作了一整天，现在终于**撞墙了**。
idiom

brute force attack

一种通过尝试所有可能的密码组合直到找到正确密码的黑客方法
Meaning
a method of hacking that tries all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found
Example
The attacker launched a **brute force attack** on the system’s login page.
攻击者对系统的登录页面发起了**暴力破解攻击**。
idiom

down in the dumps

感到悲伤或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
自从他失去工作以来，他一直**down in the dumps**。
idiom

Bailout package

为了防止公司或经济崩溃而提供的财务支持。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
政府为陷入困境的航空公司宣布了**bailout package**。
idiom

true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

对某人感到喜爱或温柔
Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always **had a soft spot for** his childhood friend.
他一直对他的童年朋友有柔软的感觉。
idiom

Balance the scales

确保一切公平或相等
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
我们需要在做出最终决定之前**平衡天平**。
idiom

fish for

试图得到某些东西，比如信息或赞美
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
他总是在为自己的报告寻求称赞。
idiom

cloak and dagger

涉及秘密、神秘和欺骗
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
会议充满了‘cloak and dagger’的秘密。
idiom

tears of joy

因幸福而哭泣
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
当她的儿子回家时，她流下了**快乐的眼泪**。
idiom

pat on the back

为某人做得好而赞扬或祝贺
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
你应得一个**拍打背部**，因为你付出了努力。
idiom

Fair enough

用于表示你理解或接受某人的观点
Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
“我们现在负担不起。” “好吧，也许以后吧。”
idiom

let bygones be bygones

忘记过去的分歧并互相原谅
Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
他们决定忘记过去，继续前进。
idiom

gear toward

为特定群体设计或瞄准某物
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
课程是**面向**新经理的。
idiom

the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。
idiom

dot the i's and cross the t's

关注小细节或完美地完成事情
Meaning
to pay attention to small details or finalize things perfectly
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **dot the i's and cross the t's**.
在演讲之前，我们需要**dot the i's and cross the t's**。
idiom

hockey stick growth

在一段缓慢发展之后的急剧增长
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
这家初创公司在推出新功能后经历了“曲棍球棒式”增长。
idiom

roam around

漫无目的地旅行或走动
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
我们度过了下午，**漫游四周**在老城里。
idiom

meet halfway

通过接受每个人想要的部分来达成妥协
Meaning
to compromise by agreeing to part of what each person wants
Example
We decided to **meet halfway** and agree on a fair price.
我们决定**妥协**并达成一个公平的价格。
idiom

In the picture

涉及或知情关于某个情况
Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
我想保持**在画面中**，了解新项目。
idiom

level up

提升或晋升到更高的水平
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
通过努力工作，他能够在他的职业生涯中**level up**。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
idiom

to be like family

像家人一样亲近
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
我的邻居对我来说就像家人一样。
idiom

The waiting game

一种你必须等待某事发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
当你找工作时，这一切都是关于等待游戏。
idiom

in the mood

有做某事的想法或有特定的态度
Meaning
feeling like doing something or having a particular attitude
Example
I'm **in the mood** for some chocolate cake today.
今天我想吃巧克力蛋糕。
idiom

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

small potatoes

微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
与石油出口相比，纺织贸易微不足道。
idiom

smooth things over

通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
她试图在争执后缓和局面。
idiom

on fire

表现非常好；充满能量和成功
Meaning
performing very well; full of energy and success
Example
The sales team is **on fire** this month!
销售团队这个月表现出色！
idiom

in the zone

全神贯注并发挥最佳水平
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
当她全神贯注时，她可以连续写上好几个小时。
idiom

relieve stress

减少或消除焦虑或压力的感觉
Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
瑜伽确实可以帮助缓解压力并改善你的心情。
idiom

to have a fever pitch

达到一种强烈的兴奋或情感的程度
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
在最后时刻，观众的兴奋达到了发烧的程度。
idiom

grow by leaps and bounds

快速增长或改善
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
公司在去年取得了飞速的发展。
idiom

Keep going strong

坚持不懈，不放弃
Meaning
to keep persevering and not give up
Example
Even when times are tough, remember to **keep going strong**.
即使在困难的时候，也要记得 **坚持不懈地前进**。
idiom

a tough call

nán de juédìng
Meaning
a difficult decision to make
Example
Choosing between the two offers was **a tough call**.
Zài liǎng gè tíyì zhī jiān xuǎnzé shì nán de juédìng.
idiom

work around the clock

昼夜不停地工作
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
他们日夜工作完成了项目。
idiom

show your true colors

展示你的真实本性或意图
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
他终于**展示了他的真实本性**，当他拒绝帮助需要帮助的朋友时。
idiom

hit it off

迅速而轻松地成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
他们在介绍后立即成为了朋友。
idiom

make the grade

达到期望的标准或水平
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
只有少数学生在期末考试中达到了要求的水平。
idiom

take five

休息一下
Meaning
to take a short break
Example
Let's **take five** before continuing the meeting.
我们在继续会议之前 **休息五分钟**。
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hold your ground

拒绝改变自己的立场或意见
Meaning
to refuse to change your position or opinion
Example
She **held her ground** even when others disagreed.
她即使在其他人不同意时，也**坚持自己的立场**。
idiom

bust someone

逮捕或抓住某人做非法的事情
Meaning
to arrest or catch someone doing something illegal
Example
The officer was able to **bust someone** for selling drugs.
警察成功地逮捕了一个卖毒品的人。
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To have a clear conscience

觉得自己做了正确的事情。
Meaning
To feel that one has done the right thing.
Example
After returning the lost wallet, he went to bed **with a clear conscience**.
在归还丢失的钱包后，他**心安理得**地上床睡觉。
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
idiom

a stroke of genius

一个辉煌和富有创意的想法
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
她的设计是**天才之作**。
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a vision for the future

关于未来应该发生什么的清晰想法或计划
Meaning
a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
Example
The CEO has **a vision for the future** of the company that will guide its growth.
CEO 对公司未来的 **未来愿景** 将指导其增长。
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

keep on track

按照计划继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something as planned
Example
We need to **keep on track** to meet our deadlines.
我们需要**保持进度**以赶上最后期限。
idiom

To have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
她有一颗金子般的心，总是帮助有需要的人。
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
idiom

Put your trust in someone

相信某人的诚实或能力
Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
我选择信任她，她没有让我失望。
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The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
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make headway

取得进展
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
We are finally **making headway** with our new project.
我们终于在新项目上取得了进展。
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nose around

以好奇的方式寻找信息
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
记者在泄漏后开始以好奇的方式寻找信息。
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feel at ease

感到放松和自信
Meaning
to feel relaxed and confident
Example
He finally **felt at ease** speaking in public.
他最终在公开演讲时感到**轻松自在**。
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a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
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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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itchy feet

强烈的旅行或四处走动的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel or move around
Example
After a few months at home, I started to get **itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始感到 **想旅行** 了。
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strong password

一个难以被他人猜到的密码，通常结合字母、数字和符号
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
为了更好的安全性，始终使用至少包含八个字符的**强密码**。
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hold forth

就某个话题长时间地讲话
Meaning
to speak at length about a topic
Example
He loved to **hold forth** on travel stories.
他喜欢在旅行故事中长时间地讲话。
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hand in glove

紧密和谐地一起工作
Meaning
working closely and harmoniously together
Example
The two partners work **hand in glove** to achieve their goals.
这两个合作伙伴一起**携手并进**，为了实现他们的目标。
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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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knock someone for six

极大地震惊或使某人烦恼
Meaning
to shock or upset someone greatly
Example
The sudden loss **knocked him for six**.
突如其来的损失 **让他震惊**。
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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**。
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Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
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pop the champagne

庆祝一个特殊的事件或成功
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
让我们打开香槟庆祝我们的胜利！
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bottle up feelings

把情感藏在心里不表达
Meaning
to keep emotions inside without expressing them
Example
It's not healthy to **bottle up your feelings** for too long.
长时间把情感压抑在心里对身体不好。
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catch up

在很长一段时间后见面并交谈; 达到与某人相同的水平
Meaning
to meet and talk after a long time; to reach the same level as someone
Example
Let’s **catch up** over coffee this weekend.
这个周末我们一起喝咖啡聊聊。
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take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
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cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法；复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案，不是真正的解决办法。
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Political bargaining chip

在政治中用来谈判或交换的议题或点。
Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
在谈判过程中，贸易协议成了一个**政治谈判筹码**。
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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。
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dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
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give someone a hard time

批评或严厉对待某人
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
老板因为我迟到而责备我。
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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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hit a home run

取得巨大成功
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
新的市场营销活动真的是与观众**击出全垒打**了。
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to boot up

启动某事；开始工作或运行
Meaning
to start something; to begin working or functioning
Example
Let’s **boot up** the new project today and see how it goes.
我们今天启动新项目，看看它会怎样。
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Economic engine

推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
制造业仍然是国家的**经济引擎**。
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wash one’s hands of something

不再对某事负责
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
在项目失败后，他洗手不干了。
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find fault

不公平地批评某人或某事
Meaning
to criticize someone or something unfairly
Example
He always **finds fault** with everything I do.
他总是**挑剔**我做的每一件事。