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idiom

road to success

通向成功的道路或行为
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
努力工作是通向成功的道路。
idiom

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。
idiom

your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
idiom

twist someone's ear

通过坚持不懈地说服某人做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something by being persistent
Example
I had to **twist someone's ear** to get him to help me move.
我不得不**拧某人的耳朵**让他帮我搬家。
idiom

cloud computing

使用远程服务器通过互联网存储、管理和处理数据的做法
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
许多企业依赖于**云计算**来进行数据存储和安全。
idiom

carry on luggage

随身携带的小包或行李
Meaning
small bags taken with you on a plane or trip
Example
She packed all her essentials in her **carry on luggage**.
她把所有必需品都装在她的随身行李里。
idiom

off the air

停止广播
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
该节目在十年后停止了广播。
idiom

fade to black

以戏剧性方式结束某事
Meaning
to end something dramatically
Example
The director chose to **fade to black** at the emotional climax.
导演在情感高潮时选择了 **fade to black**。
idiom

painting the town red

以热闹奢华的方式外出娱乐
Meaning
to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively and extravagant way
Example
After the big win, we went out and started **painting the town red**.
在大胜之后，我们出去尽情地 **狂欢**。
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

hit the ground running

精力充沛且成功地开始一件事
Meaning
to start something energetically and successfully
Example
She joined the team and **hit the ground running** on her first day.
她加入了团队，并在第一天就充满活力地投入工作。
idiom

make it to the top

达到成功的最高点
Meaning
to reach the highest point of success
Example
After years of hard work, he finally **made it to the top** of his career.
经过多年的辛勤工作，他终于**达到了事业的巅峰**。
idiom

add fuel to the fire

使糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
你的评论让情况更糟了。
idiom

Wishful thinking

相信某事是因为你希望它是真的，而不是因为它现实。
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
相信你会中彩票只是wishful thinking。
idiom

a job well done

一项成功完成的任务
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
项目提前完成，真的**做得很好**。
idiom

make up your mind

决定某事
Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to **make up your mind** about which job to take.
你需要**决定**要选择哪个工作。
idiom

speak one’s mind

准确地说出自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
她总是**说出自己的想法**，即使这让人不高兴。
idiom

a gift from the heavens

一种祝福或非常特别的东西
Meaning
a blessing or something very special
Example
Her support during the tough times was **a gift from the heavens**.
她在困难时刻的支持是来自天堂的礼物。
idiom

keep faith with someone

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to remain loyal to someone or something
Example
Even in hard times, she **kept faith with** her friends.
即使在困难时期，她也保持了对朋友的忠诚。
idiom

a rollercoaster of emotions

在短时间内经历非常高和非常低的情绪状态
Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was **a rollercoaster of emotions**, with moments of joy and sadness.
这一周是**一个情绪过山车**，充满了快乐和悲伤的时刻。
idiom

make a fresh start

以一种新的方式重新开始某事
Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to **make a fresh start**.
在失败后，她决定**重新开始**。
idiom

a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
idiom

have a good head on one's shoulders

理智且聪明
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
她只有20岁，但她**有一个好的头脑**。
idiom

cop a plea

为了避免更严厉的惩罚，承认较轻的罪名
Meaning
to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
Example
He decided to **cop a plea** and serve a shorter sentence.
他决定认罪并服较短的刑期。
idiom

Handed down

把某物传给或留给更年轻的人或来自前一代的人
Meaning
To give or leave something to someone younger or from a previous generation
Example
This antique watch was **handed down** to me from my grandfather.
这只古老的手表是我爷爷从他那里**handed down**给我的。
idiom

see the bigger picture

理解情况或问题的整体
Meaning
to understand the full scope of a situation or problem
Example
To make an informed decision, you need to **see the bigger picture**.
为了做出明智的决策，您需要**看到全局**。
idiom

by and large

大体上
Meaning
generally speaking; on the whole
Example
**By and large**, we agree with your proposal.
大体上，我们同意你的提案。
idiom

home sweet home

用来表达回家时的幸福感
Meaning
used to express happiness upon returning home
Example
After a long trip, it feels so good to be **home sweet home**.
长时间的旅行后，回到家的感觉真好。
idiom

turn the corner

度过困难阶段并开始好转
Meaning
to pass a difficult stage and begin to improve
Example
After months of losses, the company finally **turned the corner**.
经过数月的亏损，公司终于开始好转。
idiom

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**。
idiom

spin doctor

向媒体提供事件有利解读的人
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
政治家聘请了一个**spin doctor**来处理媒体。
idiom

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
idiom

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。
idiom

Change is the only constant

生活中的一切都在不断变化；没有什么保持不变。
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
不要抵抗 — 变化是唯一不变的。
idiom

draw inspiration from

受到某物的启发或影响
Meaning
to be motivated or influenced by something
Example
He **drew inspiration from** nature for his latest painting.
他为自己的最新画作**从自然中汲取了灵感**。
idiom

ace a test

在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
他努力学习，并成功地 **通过了考试**。
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

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
idiom

veer off

突然改变方向
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.
谈话**突然转向**了周末的计划。
idiom

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
Meaning
Do not procrastinate; take advantage of the present moment.
Example
Finish your work now, **don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today**.
现在就完成你的工作，不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
idiom

cool as a cucumber

非常冷静和镇定
Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
他在会议期间保持非常冷静。
idiom

patch up

修复某物或改善受损的关系
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
他们在争吵后成功地修复了他们的友谊。
idiom

fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
idiom

in no time

非常快; 几乎立刻
Meaning
very quickly; almost immediately
Example
He finished the task **in no time**.
他很快就完成了任务。
idiom

head over heels

深深地爱上
Meaning
deeply in love
Example
He fell **head over heels** for her the moment they met.
他一见面就**深深地爱上**了她。
idiom

eat your heart out

默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
自从他的前任订婚后，他一直在**吃掉自己的心**。
idiom

Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion

处于信任位置的人必须毫无过错嫌疑。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
法官应记住，凯撒的妻子必须无可指责。
idiom

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
idiom

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
idiom

Pass down from generation to generation

将知识、习俗或传统从一代传给下一代
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
这些民歌已经**一代代传承**下来。
idiom

to debug a program

识别并修复计算机程序中的错误或问题
Meaning
to identify and fix errors or problems in a computer program
Example
I spent all day **to debug a program** that was causing crashes.
我花了一整天时间**调试程序**，解决了导致崩溃的问题。
idiom

keep your nose clean

保持远离麻烦；行为得体
Meaning
to stay out of trouble; to behave properly
Example
He’s been **keeping his nose clean** since he got that new job.
自从他得到那份新工作以来，他一直保持远离麻烦。
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

Spread like wildfire

变得非常快速地广为人知。
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
他们订婚的消息**像野火一样传播**。
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

There’s always hope

无论事情看起来多么糟糕，你仍然可以保持希望。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
不要失去信心——总是有希望。
idiom

ray of hope

可能会发生一些好事的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
新治疗为病人提供了一个**希望之光**。
idiom

bring up

抚养或照顾一个孩子直到成年
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
她是由她的祖父母抚养长大的。
idiom

balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
idiom

dig deep

全力以赴，努力达成目标
Meaning
to use all your strength and determination to achieve something
Example
You’ll have to **dig deep** to finish this marathon.
你将必须 **dig deep** 来完成这个马拉松。
idiom

East meets West

东西方文化的融合
Meaning
A blending of Eastern and Western cultures
Example
This restaurant is a perfect example of **East meets West** cuisine.
这家餐馆是**East meets West**菜肴的完美示例。
idiom

dance the night away

在庆祝活动中跳舞很长时间
Meaning
to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration
Example
Everyone **danced the night away** at the wedding reception.
每个人都在婚礼招待会上跳舞了一整夜。
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

a penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式
Meaning
a way of asking someone what they are thinking about
Example
You look lost in thought — **a penny for your thoughts**?
你看起来心事重重——在想什么？
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
idiom

throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
idiom

data-driven decisions

基于事实数据而非假设做出的决策
Meaning
decisions made based on factual data rather than assumptions
Example
AI encourages organizations to make **data-driven decisions**.
人工智能鼓励组织做出数据驱动的决策。
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cross one's heart

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

outsmart the algorithm

击败或欺骗使用人工智能或自动化的系统
Meaning
to beat or trick a system that uses AI or automation
Example
People try to **outsmart the algorithm** to boost their posts.
人们试图通过**欺骗算法**来增加他们的帖子曝光。
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

heart of stone

冷酷无情或无同情心
Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
她一定有一颗**铁石心肠**，才能忽视那个哭泣的孩子。
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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

talk someone's ear off

说得太多、太久
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
她不停地谈她的新工作。
idiom

on good terms

保持友好和平的关系
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
他们即使分手后仍然关系很好。
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lead by example

通过亲自做示范来向他人展示如何行为
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
一个真正的领导者总是以身作则。
idiom

plan B

第一个计划失败时的备用计划
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
我们应该有一个计划B，以防事情出错。
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Early adopter

在别人之前开始使用新产品的人。
Meaning
Someone who starts using a new product before others.
Example
**Early adopters** often help startups refine their products.
**早期采纳者**通常帮助初创公司完善他们的产品。
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Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
idiom

to firewall something

阻止或防止访问某物，通常在保护网络或系统的上下文中使用
Meaning
to block or prevent access to something, typically used in the context of protecting a network or system
Example
We need **to firewall something** to protect our database from hackers.
我们需要 **to firewall something** 来保护我们的数据库免受黑客攻击。
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talk down to someone

以高高在上的态度与别人说话，好像他们不聪明
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
他总是以高高在上的态度和同事说话，这很无礼。
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An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
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byte the bullet

勇敢地面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face a difficult situation bravely
Example
We have to **byte the bullet** and fix the system bugs now.
我们必须勇敢地面对并修复系统的漏洞。
idiom

give someone the cold shoulder

故意忽视或表现出对某人不满
Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
争论后，她故意对他表现冷漠。
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no strings attached

没有特殊条件或限制
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
他们为我提供了一个免费试用，没有**no strings attached**
idiom

chart a new course

规划新的方向或策略
Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
危机过后，首席执行官决定制定新的方针。
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turn a blind eye

故意忽视错误或令人不快的事情
Meaning
to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant
Example
The manager **turned a blind eye** to employees leaving early on Fridays.
经理对员工周五早退的事情视而不见。
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over the horizon

即将发生的事情
Meaning
something that is expected to happen soon
Example
A big change in the market may be **over the horizon**.
市场上可能会有重大变化。
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feel on top of the world

感到非常快乐和健康
Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
从流感恢复后，我感到像是站在世界之巅。
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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**。
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take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
idiom

burn one's bridges

摧毁无法恢复的关系或机会
Meaning
to destroy relationships or opportunities that cannot be restored
Example
He **burned his bridges** when he insulted his boss.
他在侮辱老板时**烧了自己的桥梁**
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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。
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go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
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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**。
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toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
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rise through the ranks

在组织中逐渐升职
Meaning
to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization
Example
He **rose through the ranks** to become the CEO.
他**在晋升中逐步上升**，最终成为了CEO。
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hush-hush

保密或非常机密
Meaning
kept secret or very confidential
Example
The project is still **hush-hush**, so don’t mention it.
该项目仍然保密，所以不要提到它。
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A negative outlook

悲观的态度或观点
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
他对生活总是持悲观态度。
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turn the tables

逆转局势并获得上风
Meaning
to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand
Example
They were losing, but managed to **turn the tables** in the final round.
他们在输，但在最后一轮成功地**转变了局面**。
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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。
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on cue

在正确的时刻
Meaning
exactly at the right moment
Example
The dog barked **on cue** when the actor opened the door.
演员一开门，狗狗**准时**叫了。
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bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
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climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
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travel light

轻装旅行
Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to **travel light**.
出差时我喜欢**轻装旅行**。
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crossed wires

两个人之间的误会
Meaning
a misunderstanding between two people
Example
We must have **crossed wires** about the meeting time.
我们可能在会议时间上产生了误会。
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take the plunge

决定做某些冒险或困难的事情
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
经过多年的思考，他终于**冒险一试**并开始了自己的生意。
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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**。
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state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
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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。
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dig in your heels

拒绝放弃或改变立场
Meaning
to refuse to give up or change your position
Example
He **dug in his heels** and refused to quit until he succeeded.
他**坚持己见**，拒绝放弃直到成功。
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a game changer

完全改变事物处理方式的东西
Meaning
something that completely changes the way things are done
Example
The new technology is a **game changer** for the healthcare industry.
新技术是医疗行业的变革者。
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sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
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back away from

从某个情境中撤退或退出
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
他选择在争论升级之前**退出**。
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own your mistakes

对自己犯的错误承担责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for what you did wrong.
Example
It’s important to **own your mistakes** and learn from them.
重要的是要**承担自己的错误**并从中学习。
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take the law into one's own hands

自行执法；亲自伸张正义
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
村民们决定自行执法，惩罚了那个小偷。
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Hold your head high

即使失败或困难之后，也要保持自信和自豪。
Meaning
To be proud and confident even after failure or hardship.
Example
Even after losing, she **held her head high**.
即使输了，她也昂首挺胸。
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give someone a shot in the arm

提高某人的自信或热情
Meaning
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm
Example
The victory **gave the team a shot in the arm** before the final.
这场胜利**给了球队一个振奋**，为决赛做准备。
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get hooked on

对某事上瘾或非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
他在玩了一局棋后就沉迷于国际象棋。
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ease onto

轻轻地移动到某物上
Meaning
to move gently onto something
Example
Please **ease onto** the ramp to avoid jolts.
请轻轻地移动到坡道上以避免震动。
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by trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
我们通过 **试验和错误** 开发了最好的方法。
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live and learn

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