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idiom

play your part

尽自己的一份力或责任
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
每个人都需要尽自己的一份力，使活动成功。
idiom

space out

分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
他在长时间的会议中往往会**走神**。
idiom

push your luck

冒险希望获得更多成功
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
你已经获得了折扣，不要再 **试探运气**。
idiom

short circuit

导致突然故障；突然中断过程
Meaning
to cause a sudden failure; to interrupt a process abruptly
Example
A small mistake **short-circuited** the entire project.
一个小错误让整个项目短路了。
idiom

in safe hands

受到值得信赖的人的保护或照顾。
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
别担心孩子们，他们在奶奶的照顾下很安全。
idiom

put one's trust in

将信任寄托于某人或某事
Meaning
to place reliance or faith in someone or something
Example
He decided to **put his trust in** the new system.
他决定将**信任寄托于**新系统。
idiom

as fit as a fiddle

对某事感到非常厌烦或恼火
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but still **as fit as a fiddle**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

speak up

公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
如果你不同意，请在会议中发言。
idiom

a slap on the wrist

一种非常轻微的惩罚
Meaning
a very mild punishment
Example
He got **a slap on the wrist** for such a serious offense.
他因如此严重的罪行而得到了**一种非常轻微的惩罚**。
idiom

drop your jaw

目瞪口呆
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
Everyone’s jaws **dropped** when they saw the price.
当他们看到价格时，大家都惊呆了。
idiom

lazy bones

一个懒人
Meaning
a lazy person
Example
Come on, **lazy bones**, get out of bed!
快点，**懒骨头**，起床！
idiom

Help each other out

在困难的情况下相互帮助。
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
在项目期间，我们都必须**互相帮助**才能按时完成。
idiom

take a rain check

拒绝一个提议，但建议另择时间
Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
我可以**推迟晚餐**吗？我今晚很忙。
idiom

catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
idiom

get it right

在犯错之后把事情做好
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
尝试了几次，但她终于做对了。
idiom

out of your league

太好或太强大，无法竞争
Meaning
too good or powerful to compete with
Example
That company is **out of our league** in terms of resources.
这家公司在资源方面超出了我们的竞争范围
idiom

cool off

冷却或冷静
Meaning
to become less hot or less angry
Example
Let the soup **cool off** before serving.
让汤在上桌前冷却。
idiom

digital conscience

在设计或部署人工智能中的伦理意识
Meaning
ethical awareness in designing or deploying AI
Example
Developers need a **digital conscience** to create responsible AI systems.
开发人员需要一个**数字良知**来创建负责任的人工智能系统
B2 idiom

wrap your head around it

理解或接受某事
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
很难理解，但这就是系统的运作方式。
idiom

a figure of speech

一种以非字面意义用于强调或效果的短语
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
当他说他能吃一匹马时，这只是**一种修辞手法**
idiom

learn from your mistakes

利用过去错误的经验来改善未来的行为
Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
每个人都会犯错误，但聪明的人**从错误中学习**。
idiom

refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

know someone inside out

非常了解某人
Meaning
to know someone very well
Example
I **know her inside out**; we’ve been friends for years.
我非常了解她；我们已经是多年的朋友了。
idiom

the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
idiom

The unexamined life is not worth living

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

keep things in perspective

通过现实地看待事物保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
Example
When stressed, try to **keep things in perspective**.
当感到压力时，试着**保持事情的视角**。
idiom

twist someone's arm

强迫某人说服
Meaning
to persuade someone forcefully
Example
I had to **twist his arm** to get him to come.
我不得不**扭他的胳膊**让他来。
idiom

bite off more than you can chew

承担超出自己能力范围的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too big to handle
Example
I think I **bit off more than I can chew** by agreeing to manage three projects at once.
我觉得我同意同时管理三个项目是承担了超出自己能力范围的任务。
idiom

live and let live

允许别人按照自己的方式生活，不去干涉
Meaning
to allow others to live as they choose without interference
Example
I believe in the principle of **live and let live**.
我相信**各过各的**的原则。
idiom

a masterpiece

一件杰出的艺术作品或成就
Meaning
an outstanding work of art or achievement
Example
Her latest sculpture is truly **a masterpiece**.
她的最新雕塑真的是**一件杰作**。
idiom

go through the roof

迅速上涨；变得非常高
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
最近房价**飙升**了。
idiom

moonlight as

做第二份工作，特别是秘密地或兼职工作
Meaning
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
Example
She decided to **moonlight as** a freelance writer to make extra money.
她决定 **moonlight as** 自由撰稿人，以赚取额外的收入。
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 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**。
idiom

scare the life out of someone

非常吓到某人
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
那部恐怖片**把我吓坏了**。
idiom

give over to

将时间或空间奉献给某事
Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
他们 **将晚上时间用来** 进行头脑风暴。
idiom

clean up one’s act

改善行为或表现；变得更加负责任
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
工厂必须**改善行为**以避免重罚。
idiom

breach of security

违反或未能遵守安全协议
Meaning
a violation or failure to adhere to security protocols
Example
The company faced a significant **breach of security** last year.
公司去年面临了一个重大的安全漏洞。
idiom

no pain, no gain

没有痛苦就没有收获
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
他每天都在练习，因为他相信 **no pain, no gain**。
idiom

reach your full potential

实现你能够达到的最大能力或成功
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.
通过努力工作，她能够达到她的**最大潜力**。
idiom

pioneer new ideas

引入或创造新的概念或方法
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
他总是在他的领域中寻找机会去**开创新的想法**。
idiom

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。
idiom

a stepping stone

帮助人进步的事件或经验
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。
idiom

set the trend

开始一些新事物，其他人开始跟随
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
公司的活动**引领了趋势**，推动了环保营销。
idiom

to sweep someone off their feet

让某人迅速爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you quickly
Example
He **swept her off her feet** with his charm.
他凭借魅力让她对他神魂颠倒。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

完全没有机会
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
他没有赢得彩票的机会。
idiom

Out of sight, out of mind

当人或事物不可见或不在场时被遗忘。
Meaning
People or things forgotten when not visible or present.
Example
After moving away, our friendship faded—**out of sight, out of mind**.
搬家后，我们的友谊逐渐消退——**眼不见，心不烦**。
idiom

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
idiom

A peaceful mind is a happy mind

心境的平静带来幸福和满足。
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
她认为**平静的心灵是幸福的心灵**。
idiom

confide in someone

相信某人，足够信任到可以告诉他们秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them secrets
Example
She only **confides in** her best friend.
她只会向她最好的朋友吐露心事。
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

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

kick the habit

停止做坏事或有成瘾性的事情
Meaning
to stop doing something bad or addictive
Example
After ten years of smoking, he finally **kicked the habit**.
吸烟十年后，他终于戒掉了这个习惯。
idiom

have the time of your life

拥有极其愉快的经历
Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Example
We **had the time of our lives** at the amusement park.
我们在游乐园度过了人生中最美好的时光。
idiom

A pack of lies

一整套虚假的陈述。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
他的借口不过是**一包谎言**。
idiom

A pretty picture

一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
这不是**一幅美丽的画面** – 我们需要解决这些问题。
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

chase rainbows

尝试实现不可能的事情
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
停止**追逐彩虹**，专注于现实。
idiom

crack the books

打开书本并开始学习
Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
是时候打开书本并为期末考试做准备。
idiom

feel the pinch

有经济困难；感到缺钱
Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
随着物价上涨，许多家庭开始感到经济紧张。
idiom

driven by passion

因对某事的强烈热情或爱而受到激励
Meaning
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
Example
He is **driven by passion** to help others succeed.
他受到热情驱动，帮助他人取得成功。
idiom

brighten up your day

使某人感到更快乐
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
她的微笑能瞬间**让你的一天更美好**。
idiom

work like a dog

非常努力工作而不休息
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
她为了养活孩子像狗一样工作。
idiom

iron out the wrinkles

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

give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要，他会把自己的衬衫给你。
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

cash cow

一种持续带来大量收入的产品或服务
Meaning
a product or service that consistently generates a lot of money
Example
Their mobile app has become a **cash cow** for the company.
他们的移动应用程序已成为公司的摇钱树。
idiom

out like a light

很快就睡着了
Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
他的头一碰到枕头就睡着了。
idiom

behind the times

过时或未跟上现代思想
Meaning
old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas
Example
My uncle still uses a typewriter—he’s **behind the times**.
我的叔叔仍然使用打字机——他 **跟不上时代**。
idiom

pushing the envelope

超越常规的限制或边界；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术**pushing the envelope**。
idiom

a close call

一个灾难或事故险些发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation where a disaster or accident was narrowly avoided.
Example
That was **a close call** — the car almost hit us!
那真是**千钧一发** — 车差点撞到我们！
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
idiom

in my book

根据我自己的看法或标准
Meaning
according to one’s own opinion or standards
Example
**In my book**, honesty comes first.
在我看来，诚实是最重要的。
idiom

the right thing to do

采取最道德或道德的行动
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
道歉是**正确的做法**。
idiom

no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
idiom

Get traction

开始在市场中获得关注或成功。
Meaning
To start gaining attention or success in the market.
Example
The new app is starting to **get traction** among users.
新应用正在开始在用户中**获得 traction**。
idiom

internet troll

故意在线发布冒犯性或挑衅性评论的人
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
不要通过回复他们的评论来喂养**互联网喷子**。
idiom

the proof is in the pudding

事物的真正价值只有在使用时才能判断
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
他说这个应用很好，但用过之后才能见真章。
idiom

make a scene

制造喧闹或戏剧性的场面
Meaning
to create a noisy or dramatic disturbance
Example
Please don’t **make a scene** in public.
请不要在公共场合大吵大闹。
idiom

words can’t express

言语无法表达我有多么感激
Meaning
used to show that you are very thankful beyond words
Example
**Words can’t express** how thankful I am for your support.
言语无法表达我对你支持的感激之情。
idiom

butterflies in one's stomach

感到紧张或焦虑
Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I had **butterflies in my stomach** before the interview.
面试前我感到很紧张。
idiom

A leap of faith

即使没有证据或证明，仍然相信某事。
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
当她接受工作邀请时，真的 **信念的一跃**。
idiom

under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。
idiom

keep your emotions in check

控制你的情绪
Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to **keep your emotions in check** during a meeting.
在会议期间保持控制你的情绪是很重要的。
idiom

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
idiom

to be a sponge for knowledge

热切而热心地吸收信息
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
她是**知识的海绵**；她读所有能找到的书。
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

Game of thrones

一场为了权力或控制的斗争，常常涉及操控和竞争
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
选举变成了一个**权力的游戏**，领导者们为争夺主导地位而斗争。
idiom

carry the burden

承担责任或困难的任务
Meaning
to take on responsibility or a difficult task
Example
She had to **carry the burden** of the entire project alone.
她不得不独自**承担整个项目的重担**。
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。
idiom

a man of vision

具有远见和想象力的人
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
他是一个有远见的人，改变了公司。
idiom

hold the reins

掌控某事或负责一项情况
Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who **holds the reins** of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
她是那个**掌控团队的人**，确保一切顺利进行。
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yellow-bellied

非常胆小
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
他太胆小，无法为自己站出来。
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kick off

开始一个事件或活动
Meaning
to start an event or activity
Example
The workshop will **kick off** at 9 a.m. sharp.
研讨会将在上午9点准时开始。
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take the road less traveled

做一些不同寻常的事情
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
他通过选择冒险运动的职业，**走了人迹较少的道路**。
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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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plan ahead

为未来做准备
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
你应该提前规划，以避免以后出现问题。
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Put our heads together

一起讨论并共同找到解决办法。
Meaning
To discuss and find a solution collectively.
Example
Let’s **put our heads together** and come up with a plan.
让我们一起想办法并制定一个计划。
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As green as grass

非常没有经验或刚开始做某事。
Meaning
Very inexperienced or new at something.
Example
He’s **as green as grass** in his new job.
他在新工作中完全没有经验。
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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。
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face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
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cross your fingers

希望事情按你想要的方式发生
Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
我在祈祷我能得到这份工作。
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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**。
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a clear conscience

一种没有罪恶感或后悔的状态
Meaning
a state of being free from guilt or regret
Example
She could sleep soundly at night because she had **a clear conscience**.
她晚上能安然入睡，因为她有一颗清白的良心。
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not lose heart

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

表达个人的观点或意见
Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
个人来说，我不会冒这个风险。
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paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
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Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
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race against time

赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
我们正在**与时间赛跑**，以满足客户的需求。
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A Catch-22

一种因为互相矛盾的条件而无法摆脱的困境。
Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
这是一个‘凯奇-22’——没有经验找不到工作，没有工作也得不到经验。
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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。
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hook the customer

吸引并保持客户的兴趣
Meaning
to attract and keep a customer’s interest
Example
A good slogan can easily **hook the customer**.
一个好的口号可以轻松吸引客户。
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share the load

将工作或责任分配给人们
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
我们应该**分担负担**，这样就不会有人太累了
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keep one's head above water

在困难时期经济上生存
Meaning
to survive financially in difficult times
Example
Many small businesses struggle to **keep their heads above water**.
许多小企业挣扎着**保持生存**。
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like a dog with two tails

极其高兴和兴奋
Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was **like a dog with two tails** after getting the promotion.
他在得到晋升后高兴得像有两条尾巴的狗。
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make hay while the sun shines

趁着好机会抓住它
Meaning
take advantage of a good situation while it lasts
Example
You should **make hay while the sun shines** and finish your work early.
你应该趁着好机会抓住它，提前完成工作。
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a bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
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see red

变得非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
当他的电脑又崩溃时，他变得非常生气。
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break the mold

做不同于传统的事情
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
她通过成为首位女性CEO，打破常规。