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idiom

put two and two together

通过推理弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure out something by reasoning
Example
He **put two and two together** and realized she was lying.
他**推理之后**意识到她在撒谎。
idiom

street smart

拥有实际的智慧和经验，而不仅仅是书本知识
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.
他可能没有学位，但他非常**街头聪明**。
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
idiom

playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
idiom

All hands on deck

每个人都必须一起工作或帮助完成任务。
Meaning
Everyone must work together or help with a task.
Example
We need **all hands on deck** to finish this project by tomorrow.
我们需要 **所有人一起行动** 来在明天之前完成这个项目。
idiom

make a decision

在考虑之后选择某事
Meaning
to choose something after thinking about it
Example
I need some time to **make a decision** about my career path.
我需要一些时间来**做出决定** 关于我的职业道路。
idiom

black hat

一个具有恶意意图的黑客
Meaning
a hacker with malicious intent
Example
**Black hats** often exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain.
**Black hats** 常常利用漏洞来谋取个人利益。
idiom

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
idiom

in deep water

处于严重的麻烦或困境
Meaning
to be in serious trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in deep water** after missing the deadline again.
他在**深水区**因为再次错过了截止日期。
idiom

Know your stuff

对某事有知识或技能
Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really **knows her stuff** about physics.
你可以说她对物理学真的很了解。
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
idiom

look forward to

对即将发生的事情感到兴奋
Meaning
to feel excited about something that is going to happen
Example
I **look forward to** meeting you soon.
我期待着尽快见到你。
idiom

neural network

一系列算法，尝试在数据集中识别潜在的关系。
Meaning
A series of algorithms that attempt to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data.
Example
The AI system was built using a **neural network** to recognize patterns.
该AI系统是使用**神经网络**来识别模式构建的。
idiom

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。
idiom

key in

使用键盘或数字键盘输入数据
Meaning
to enter data using a keyboard or keypad
Example
Please **key in** your code before the door locks.
请在门锁之前输入您的代码。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
idiom

sick as a dog

非常生病
Meaning
very ill
Example
I was **sick as a dog** after eating that street food.
我吃了那道街头食物后非常生病。
idiom

Behind the curve

相比竞争对手，处于落后或发展较慢的状态。
Meaning
To be less advanced or slow compared to competitors.
Example
Our company is **behind the curve** in adopting AI technologies.
我们的公司在采用人工智能技术方面落后于竞争对手。
idiom

to reach for the moon

设定一个困难或看似不可能实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
他决定 **reach for the moon** 并申请最具竞争力的大学。
idiom

tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
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

take a hit

遭受财务损失
Meaning
to suffer a financial loss
Example
The company **took a hit** after the stock market crash.
公司在股市崩盘后**遭受了损失**。
idiom

to be on the up and up

诚实和值得信赖
Meaning
to be honest and trustworthy
Example
I trust her completely because I know she’s always **on the up and up**.
我完全信任她，因为我知道她总是**诚实和值得信赖**。
idiom

step into someone's shoes

承担某人的角色或责任
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
当她老板度假时，她能够**代替老板**工作。
idiom

filter bubble

一种情况，人们只看到强化其信仰的在线内容
Meaning
a situation where a person only sees online content that reinforces their beliefs
Example
Many people live inside a **filter bubble** on social media.
许多人生活在社交媒体的**过滤泡沫**中。
idiom

call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
idiom

Keep fighting

继续奋斗；不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue striving; don’t give up.
Example
No matter what happens, just **keep fighting**.
无论发生什么，都要继续奋斗。
idiom

take the stage

开始公开表演或演讲
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
这位新演员今晚将第一次**登上舞台。**
idiom

In the blink of an eye

非常快，几乎是瞬间。
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
新行星的发现几乎是一瞬间发生的。
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

laugh off

把某事当作玩笑来搪塞或不当回事
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
她试图在演讲中把那个错误当作玩笑来搪塞过去。
idiom

A clear conscience is a soft pillow

当你诚实时，你会平静地睡觉，没有愧疚感。
Meaning
When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt.
Example
After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because **a clear conscience is a soft pillow**.
告诉真相后，他度过了一个安静的夜晚，因为**清晰的良心是一个柔软的枕头**。
idiom

pep up

让某人或某物变得更有活力或精力充沛
Meaning
to make someone or something more lively or energetic
Example
A quick walk outside always **peps me up** in the afternoon.
外面快走总是让我下午感觉更有活力。
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

cut and paste

用很小的变化复制某些东西
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
你不能只是从别人那里**剪切并粘贴**想法。
idiom

diplomatic immunity

给予外交官免于起诉的法律保护
Meaning
legal protection given to diplomats from prosecution
Example
He could not be arrested because he had **diplomatic immunity**.
他不能被逮捕，因为他有**外交豁免权**。
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

aim high

设定具有挑战性和雄心的目标
Meaning
to set challenging and ambitious goals
Example
Always **aim high** if you want to achieve greatness.
如果你想取得伟大成就，始终要**志存高远**。
idiom

under someone's thumb

完全在某人控制之下
Meaning
completely under someone's control
Example
He's **under his boss's thumb** and can't make his own decisions.
他**在老板的控制下**，不能做出自己的决定。
idiom

adapt to change

适应新的环境或情况
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
为了成功，你必须学会适应变化。
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

long time no see

当你很久后遇见某人时使用
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
好久不见！你怎么样？
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

tune out

停止关注周围发生的事情
Meaning
to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you
Example
He often **tunes out** when people start complaining.
当人们开始抱怨时，他经常**tune out**。
idiom

To offer the olive branch

在冲突后与某人和解
Meaning
To make peace with someone after a conflict
Example
After their argument, he decided to **offer the olive branch** and apologize.
在他们争论之后，他决定伸出橄榄枝并道歉。
idiom

as fresh as a daisy

精力充沛，一点也不累
Meaning
full of energy and not tired
Example
Even after the hike, she looked **as fresh as a daisy**.
即使徒步旅行之后，她看起来仍然像雏菊一样清新。
idiom

an open book

一个容易理解或非常诚实的人
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
他是一本打开的书；你总能知道他在想什么。
idiom

nip in the bud

在问题变得更严重之前停止它
Meaning
to stop something before it becomes a bigger problem
Example
We should **nip the problem in the bud** before it spreads.
我们应该在问题扩散之前**把问题扼杀在萌芽状态**。
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

cross the line

做被认为不可接受的事情
Meaning
to do something that is considered unacceptable
Example
He **crossed the line** when he insulted her in front of everyone.
当他当着所有人的面侮辱她时，他**越界了**。
idiom

call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
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

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。
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

Fail fast

快速识别并从失败中学习。
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
在创业公司中，最好是**快速失败**并学习，而不是浪费时间。
idiom

chalk up

将某事归因于特定原因
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular cause
Example
Let’s **chalk up** the delay to bad weather.
让我们把延误归因于坏天气。
idiom

hold the vision

保持明确的方向感或目标
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
那些**保持愿景**的领导者，能够带领他们的团队度过困难时期。
idiom

chip in for

为共同费用出钱
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
每个人都同意为告别蛋糕出钱。
idiom

to steal the show

吸引所有的注意力或称赞
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.
她在戏剧中的表演完全**抢了风头**。
idiom

on the witness stand

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

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

take up a hobby

开始一个新的爱好或休闲活动
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
在封锁期间，许多人开始了像绘画或烹饪这样的爱好。
idiom

have a heavy heart

感到深深的悲伤或忧愁
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
他带着沉重的心情离开了城市。
idiom

answer for something

对发生的坏事负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
如果事情出了问题，你必须为你的行为负责。
idiom

hit the books

非常努力地学习
Meaning
to study very hard
Example
I can’t go out tonight; I need to **hit the books** for my exam.
我今晚不能出去；我需要非常努力地学习来准备考试。
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

to serve justice

确保公平或惩罚得到适当的施加
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
法院的判决**为受害者提供了公正**。
idiom

a work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
她的婚纱真的是**一件艺术品**。
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the tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的一个小可见部分
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
我们收到的少数投诉只是**冰山一角**。
idiom

Dress to kill

穿着引人注目并令人赞赏的衣服。
Meaning
To wear clothes that attract a lot of attention and admiration.
Example
She always **dresses to kill** when she goes to parties.
她去聚会时总是穿得光彩照人。
idiom

download the idea

快速吸收或理解信息
Meaning
to absorb or understand information quickly
Example
It took me a while to **download the idea**, but now I get it.
我花了一段时间才**领会这个想法**，但现在我明白了。
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

get the credit

为某事获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
整个团队都努力工作，但只有他**得到了荣誉**。
idiom

Put yourself in someone’s shoes

想象自己在另一个人的情境中
Meaning
To imagine yourself in another person's situation
Example
Try to **put yourself in her shoes** before judging her actions.
在判断她的行为之前，试着**把自己置于她的处境**。
idiom

Make every minute count

有效利用你的时间，充分利用每一刻。
Meaning
Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
Example
To be successful, you need to **make every minute count** and stay focused on your tasks.
要想成功，你需要**让每一分钟都有意义**，并专注于自己的任务。
idiom

A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
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the ball is in your court

现在轮到你做决定或采取行动
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
我已经提出了我的报价，现在**球在你的场地**。
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spark an idea

使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
那部电影**激发了一个想法**，为我的下一个项目。
idiom

believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
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get a move on

赶快或更快地移动
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
**快点!**, 否则我们会错过火车!
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carry on about

激动或恼火地长时间讲述
Meaning
to speak at length in an excited or annoyed way
Example
He kept **carrying on about** the missed deadline all morning.
他整整一早上都在**讲述**错过的最后期限。
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masterpiece in the making

正在发展成伟大的某种事物
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的最新项目看起来像是**一件正在制作的杰作**。
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pave the way

使他人的进步更容易
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
她的研究为未来的发现铺平了道路。
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keep the ball rolling

保持活动或过程进行
Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
让我们继续进行这个项目。
idiom

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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bank on

依赖于或依靠某事发生
Meaning
to rely on or depend on something happening
Example
You can **bank on** her support during tough times.
你可以在困难时刻依赖她的支持。
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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。
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I’m with you

我同意你的想法
Meaning
I agree with your idea or opinion
Example
**I’m with you** on that plan — it’s a good one.
我同意你的计划——这是个好计划。
idiom

break one's word

未能履行承诺
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
不要**打破承诺**；人们依赖你。
idiom

carve out a niche

为自己创造一个独特的地方或角色
Meaning
to establish a unique place or role for oneself
Example
She **carved out a niche** as a specialist in art restoration.
她作为艺术修复专家**创造了一个自己的定位**。
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a smart cookie

一个非常聪明或有智慧的人
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s **a smart cookie**.
不要低估她; 她是 **一个聪明的饼干**。
idiom

add insult to injury

让糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
First, they lost the game, and then, to **add insult to injury**, their bus broke down.
首先，他们输了比赛，然后，**雪上加霜**，他们的公交车坏了。
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new blood

新的人带来新鲜的想法
Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
公司需要**新的人**来保持竞争力。
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Through the lens

从特定的视角或观点
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
我们需要从**平等的视角**来看这个问题。
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fall through

失败
Meaning
to fail to happen
Example
Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.
如果暴风雨来临，我们的旅行计划可能会失败。
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machine mind

一种依赖于逻辑和计算的思维方式
Meaning
a way of thinking that relies heavily on logic and computation
Example
You need a **machine mind** to understand how neural networks operate.
你需要一个**机器思维**来理解神经网络是如何运作的。
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break down in tears

突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
She **broke down in tears** after hearing the sad story.
她在听到悲伤的故事后**突然哭了起来**。
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bold as brass

非常自信，完全不害羞
Meaning
to be very confident and not shy at all
Example
She walked into the meeting **bold as brass**.
她毫不羞怯地走进了会议。
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flash of genius

一个突然的杰出想法或解决方案
Meaning
a sudden brilliant idea or solution
Example
Her idea for the new logo was a real **flash of genius**.
她为新logo的创意真的是一个真正的**闪光的天才**。
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zero-day attack

利用之前未知漏洞的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability
Example
The team discovered a **zero-day attack** before it spread widely.
团队在 **zero-day attack** 广泛传播之前就发现了它。
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chatterbox

一个说很多话的人
Meaning
a person who talks a lot
Example
My little sister is a real **chatterbox**.
我的小妹妹是个真正的喋喋不休的人。
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Show of hands

一种通过举手快速了解谁同意或支持某事的方法。
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
我们来一次**举手表决**，决定谁支持新计划。
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good vibes only

只专注于积极的思想和能量
Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
今年，我遵循‘只有好心情’的座右铭生活。
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ease up on

减少你使用或对某人施加压力的程度
Meaning
to reduce how much you use or pressure someone
Example
Let’s **ease up on** the reminders now that the report is done.
现在报告完成了，让我们减少提醒。
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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。
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Take a leap of faith

做一些不确定的事情，相信它会成功
Meaning
to do something uncertain, trusting that it will succeed
Example
Starting her own company was a **leap of faith**, but it paid off.
创办自己的公司是一次**信念的飞跃**，但它得到了回报。
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stand up for something

支持或捍卫你所相信的事情
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
她总是**为她所相信的事情站出来**，即使很困难。
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take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
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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。
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vote with one’s feet

通过离开或不参与来表示不赞同
Meaning
to show disapproval by leaving or not participating
Example
Many citizens **voted with their feet** by not attending the rally.
许多公民通过**用脚投票**来表示他们的不满，因为他们没有参加集会。
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make a breakthrough

做出重要发现或成就
Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She **made a breakthrough** in her research that could change the field.
她在她的研究中**取得了突破**，这可能会改变这个领域。
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pull your socks up

努力提高自己的表现
Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要更努力。
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carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
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born in the purple

出生于富裕或皇室家庭
Meaning
born into a wealthy or royal family
Example
He was **born in the purple**, so wealth was never an issue.
他出生于皇室家庭，因此财富从未是问题。
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go bananas over something

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
孩子们对新的电子游戏机兴奋得不得了。
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Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
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sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
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like father, like son

儿子像父亲一样行为
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
汤姆像他的爸爸一样喜欢汽车 — 就像父亲一样，儿子也是！
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have nerves of steel

在压力下非常勇敢和冷静
Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
消防员必须有钢铁般的神经才能每天面对危险
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in the same boat

与他人处于同样的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
面对这些挑战，我们都处在同一条船上。
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keep it together

在困难时刻保持冷静
Meaning
to stay composed during difficult times
Example
Even after hearing the bad news, he managed to **keep it together**.
即使在听到坏消息后，他也能够保持冷静。