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idiom

rope in

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

white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
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

in seventh heaven

处于极度幸福的状态
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
他们在蜜月期间如同置身天堂。
idiom

give someone the third degree

对某人进行强烈询问
Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
事件发生后，警察对他进行了强烈询问。
idiom

work of art

非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
她的手工裙子真的是一件艺术品。
idiom

out of bandwidth

太忙或太累，无法处理更多任务
Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
我今天太忙了，我们明天可以谈吗？
idiom

a work in progress

仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
该项目仍在进行中，但进展良好。
idiom

drop someone a line

通过写信或发消息联系某人
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
请在你到达时**给我写信**。
idiom

leaf through

随意翻阅书或杂志的页面
Meaning
to turn the pages of a book or magazine casually
Example
He likes to **leaf through** catalogs during lunch.
他喜欢在午餐时翻阅目录。
idiom

mind-blowing

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

to push the envelope

超越常规的限制；创新
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
在人工智能的世界里，企业必须**突破极限**才能保持竞争力。
idiom

The truth hurts

真相可能是痛苦的或难以接受的
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.
我知道你不想听这个，但**真相很痛**。
idiom

hook the audience

吸引并保持观众的兴趣
Meaning
to capture and maintain the interest of the audience
Example
You need a strong headline to **hook the audience** immediately.
你需要一个强有力的标题来立即**吸引观众**的注意。
idiom

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。
idiom

kingmaker

一个在决定谁将拥有权力方面具有巨大影响力的人
Meaning
a person who has great influence in deciding who will hold power
Example
The media mogul became a **kingmaker** in national politics.
这位媒体大亨成为了国家政治中的一个**kingmaker**。
idiom

faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
idiom

jump through hoops

做很多困难或复杂的事情以实现某事
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
我不得不做很多困难的事情才能让我的签证获批。
idiom

act out

通过行动来表现或表达情感
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
孩子们经常通过行动来表现他们的挫折感。
idiom

Bury yourself in books

把所有时间都花在学习上
Meaning
To spend all your time studying
Example
He **buried himself in books** before the finals.
他在期末考试前埋头于书本中。
idiom

take heart

感到鼓舞或更自信
Meaning
to feel encouraged or more confident
Example
You should **take heart**; things will get better soon.
你应该**鼓起勇气**; 很快事情会变得更好。
idiom

a ticking time bomb

一个随时可能变得危险的情况或人。
Meaning
A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.
Example
His anger issues make him **a ticking time bomb**.
他的愤怒问题让他成为一颗定时炸弹。
idiom

chip in

为共同的目标贡献金钱或努力
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
大家一致同意为玛雅的告别礼物出钱。
idiom

saber rattling

以军事行动威胁他人以示威慑
Meaning
threatening military action to intimidate others
Example
The country’s recent **saber rattling** alarmed its neighbors.
该国最近的 **saber rattling** 让邻国感到不安。
idiom

the world is your oyster

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

blast off

以极大的能量或热情开始
Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to **blast off** next week.
该项目准备在下周启动。
idiom

head up

领导一个团队或项目
Meaning
to lead a team or project
Example
Priya will **head up** the new outreach campaign.
Priya将领导新的外展活动。
idiom

off the beaten path

做一些不寻常或原创的事情
Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
她的想法总是**与众不同**。
idiom

Bootstrap the business

仅使用个人资金建立公司。
Meaning
To build a company using only personal finances.
Example
They decided to **bootstrap the business** instead of seeking investors.
他们决定**bootstrap the business**，而不是寻求投资者。
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

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

thank your lucky stars

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

put your trust in

对某人或某事有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
We should **put our trust in** good leaders.
我们应该将我们的信任寄托在优秀的领导者身上。
idiom

recharge your batteries

休息并恢复能量
Meaning
to rest and regain energy
Example
I took a vacation to **recharge my batteries**.
我度假是为了**充电**。
idiom

throw good money after bad

在已经失败的事情上浪费更多的钱
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
不要在那个失败的项目上**砸更多的钱**。
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

take the initiative

首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
有效的领导者常常主动采取行动来改善事情。
idiom

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

the big picture

情况的整体视角或透视
Meaning
the overall view or perspective of a situation
Example
It’s important to look at **the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，看**大图**是很重要的。
idiom

show the ropes

教某人如何完成一项工作或任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
我花了一些时间向新员工**展示绳索**，但现在他们做得很好。
idiom

driving innovation

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

brand awareness

消费者对品牌的熟悉程度
Meaning
the extent to which consumers are familiar with a brand
Example
Our main goal is to increase **brand awareness** through social media.
我们的主要目标是通过社交媒体提高**品牌意识**。
idiom

kindred spirit

有相似兴趣或感情的人
Meaning
someone who has similar interests or feelings
Example
We became friends because we’re **kindred spirits**.
我们成为朋友是因为我们是志同道合的人。
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

lightbulb moment

一个突如其来的顿悟或灵感时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of realization or inspiration
Example
He had a **lightbulb moment** when he figured out how to fix the code.
他在弄明白如何修复代码时，发生了一个**灯泡时刻**。
idiom

In uncharted waters

处于未知或不熟悉的情况中。
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
宇航员在探索未知星系时进入了未知的水域。
idiom

run like clockwork

顺利高效地运作
Meaning
to operate smoothly and efficiently
Example
The production line **runs like clockwork** these days.
生产线 **像时钟一样运作** 这些天。
idiom

bargain for

预期或计划某事
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
工作量比我们预期的更多。
idiom

digital footprint

用户在线活动留下的信息痕迹
Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your **digital footprint** lasts forever.
小心你在线发布的内容; 你的 **数字足迹** 会永远存在。
idiom

Play it safe

避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
他总是 **保持安全**，从不尝试新的事物。
idiom

step in

介入以帮助或阻止某事
Meaning
to become involved in order to help or stop something
Example
The manager will **step in** if the discussion gets heated.
如果讨论变得激烈，经理将介入。
idiom

behind someone’s back

在他们不知道的情况下做某事
Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
她在**我背后**说我的坏话。
idiom

take the wheel

掌握控制权或责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to **take the wheel**.
是时候让新经理掌握控制权了。
idiom

to the letter

完全按照指示
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
她完全按照老师的建议**照做了**。
idiom

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。
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

hit the sack

去睡觉
Meaning
to go to bed
Example
I'm exhausted, so I'm going to **hit the sack** early tonight.
我累了，所以今晚打算早点睡觉。
idiom

get in touch

取得联系
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
我明天会联系你。
idiom

go head to head

直接竞争或互相对抗
Meaning
to directly compete or confront each other
Example
The two negotiators went **head to head** over the contract terms.
两名谈判代表就合同条款进行了**面对面**的较量。
idiom

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。
idiom

in harm’s way

处于可能受伤或危险的位置。
Meaning
In a position to be injured or in danger.
Example
Firefighters often put themselves **in harm’s way** to save others.
消防员经常将自己置于危险之中以拯救他人。
idiom

crash the system

使系统或过程完全崩溃
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
一个错误的命令可能会使系统崩溃。
idiom

a rolling stone gathers no moss

一个不断前进和探索的人避免了无聊或停滞
Meaning
a person who keeps moving and exploring avoids boredom or stagnation
Example
**A rolling stone gathers no moss**, and he’s always on the move.
滚动的石头不会长苔藓，他总是在移动。
idiom

fall through the cracks

被忽视或忽略
Meaning
to be overlooked or neglected
Example
I forgot to follow up on his application and it **fell through the cracks**.
我忘了跟进他的申请，结果它**被忽略了**。
idiom

eat your words

收回你说的话
Meaning
to take back what you said
Example
He had to **eat his words** after the result was announced.
结果公布后，他不得不**吃回自己的话**。
idiom

brave the storm

勇敢地面对巨大的困难
Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
他们**勇敢地面对风暴**去营救被困的人。
idiom

sleep it off

通过睡觉来恢复疲劳或疾病
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
他喝得太多了，需要睡一觉来恢复。
idiom

keep your options open

推迟做出最终决定，以便保留选择
Meaning
to delay making a final decision so you have choices
Example
I’ll **keep my options open** until I hear back from all the universities.
我会**保持我的选择开放**，直到我收到所有大学的回复。
idiom

a mind is a terrible thing to waste

不使用你的智力是一种浪费
Meaning
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
Example
You should keep learning, **a mind is a terrible thing to waste**.
你应该继续学习，**思想是一种可怕的浪费**。
idiom

drive someone up the wall

使某人感到非常恼火或愤怒
Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
她不断的抱怨 **让我非常恼火**。
idiom

hand off to

将责任或控制转交给其他人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility or control to someone else
Example
I’ll **hand this off to** the design team tomorrow.
我明天将这交给设计团队。
idiom

ghost in the machine

系统或人中的神秘或无法解释的力量
Meaning
a mysterious or unexplained force in a system or person
Example
There must be a **ghost in the machine** causing these AI errors.
肯定有一个**机器中的鬼魂**导致这些AI错误。
idiom

second thoughts

对决定的怀疑或重新考虑
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我正在对移居国外产生**第二想法**。
idiom

to draw the line

设定可接受的界限
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We need to **draw the line** between inspiration and plagiarism.
我们需要在灵感和剽窃之间**划定界限**。
idiom

a happy camper

一个对生活感到满足和满足的人
Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been **a happy camper**.
得到这份工作后，他一直是一个**快乐的露营者**。
idiom

under the table

秘密地或不诚实地完成，通常涉及金钱
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
他为了逃税而**秘密收款**。
idiom

think ahead

为未来做计划；预见未来的需求或事件
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
好的经理总是会在做出重大决定之前**提前思考**。
idiom

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。
idiom

feel like a new person

再次感觉清新和健康
Meaning
to feel refreshed and healthy again
Example
After a good night’s sleep, I **feel like a new person**.
经过一夜好眠后，我**感觉像一个新的人**。
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

make the tough calls

在具有挑战性的情况下做出艰难的决定
Meaning
to make difficult decisions in challenging situations
Example
Being a leader means sometimes having to **make the tough calls**.
作为领导者，有时意味着必须**做出艰难的决定**。
idiom

on the world stage

在国际舞台上
Meaning
in the international arena or community
Example
The country's economy is now strong **on the world stage**.
这个国家的经济现在在国际舞台上很强。
idiom

a peaceful resolution

一个平静地解决冲突的方案
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
经过几次讨论，他们达成了**和平解决方案**。
idiom

a rip-off

太贵或不值这个价格的东西
Meaning
something that is too expensive or not worth its price
Example
That restaurant is **a rip-off**; the food is not worth the money.
那家餐厅太坑人了；食物不值那个价钱。
idiom

blow away the cobwebs

在不活跃后让身心焕然一新
Meaning
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
Example
A short walk helped me **blow away the cobwebs**.
一次短暂的散步帮助我**焕然一新**。
idiom

follow your dreams

追求你真正想要的人生
Meaning
to pursue what you truly want in life
Example
He quit his job to **follow his dreams** of becoming a musician.
他辞去了工作，去追随成为音乐家的**梦想**。
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

完全失败或让自己丢脸
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian **fell flat on his face** when no one laughed.
当没有人笑时，喜剧演员**跌得脸朝下**。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
idiom

hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
idiom

open a Pandora’s box

开始某些会引发许多意外问题的事情
Meaning
to start something that causes many unexpected problems
Example
Unregulated AI development may **open a Pandora’s box** of ethical issues.
未受监管的人工智能开发可能会打开潘多拉的盒子，带来道德问题。
idiom

carry the responsibility

负责某事或对其负责
Meaning
to be in charge of something or to be responsible for it
Example
As the project leader, he had to **carry the responsibility** for the entire team.
作为项目经理，他必须承担整个团队的责任。
idiom

smell a rat

怀疑某事不对或不诚实
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
当他给我免费票时，我感觉不对劲。
idiom

robotic precision

极其准确和一致的表现
Meaning
extremely accurate and consistent performance
Example
She performs her tasks with **robotic precision**.
她以机器人般的精确度完成她的任务。
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save the day

通过及时采取行动来防止失败或灾难
Meaning
to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action
Example
His quick thinking **saved the day**.
他快速的思维**拯救了那一天**
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square peg in a round hole

某人或某物不适合或不属于特定的地方或情况
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
把一座现代建筑放在一个历史区域里，就像试图把**square peg in a round hole**放进去。
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once bitten, twice shy

在一次不愉快的经历之后，你会小心避免它再次发生
Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
在股市中失去钱后，他变得**一旦受伤，两次害羞**。
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light the fire

激励或鼓舞人们充满热情地行动
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
她的演讲真正点燃了员工们心中的火焰。
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A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
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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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behind schedule

比计划或预期的时间晚
Meaning
later than planned or expected
Example
The flight is **behind schedule** because of the storm.
航班因暴风雨而**延误**。
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put your faith in

信任或相信某人或某事
Meaning
to trust or believe in someone or something
Example
She decided to **put her faith in** her friends to help her.
她决定**把信任寄托在**她的朋友身上，以帮助她。
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breaking the deadlock

结束没有进展的情况
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
谈判团队成功地**打破僵局**。
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have faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
You should **have faith in** your team.
你应该**信任**你的团队。
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close the deal

成功地达成协议
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
经过数周的谈判，他们终于达成了协议。
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chin up, soldier

在困难的情况下保持勇敢和坚强
Meaning
to stay brave and strong in difficult situations
Example
**Chin up, soldier**, things will get better soon.
**振作起来，士兵**，一切很快就会好起来。
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buckle down

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
如果你想通过考试，你最好**buckle down**并开始学习。
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wear the crown

处于领导或权力的位置
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
要穿上**wear the crown**并处理所有的责任并不容易。
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blackout

暂时失去意识
Meaning
to lose consciousness temporarily
Example
He suddenly **blacked out** during the match.
他在比赛中突然**晕倒**。
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leave a legacy

创造一些在你离开后仍然存在并能为他人带来好处的东西
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
他一生都在努力工作，为他的孩子们**留下遗产**。
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give someone a hand

帮某人做任务
Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
你能**帮我**做晚餐吗？
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make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
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It’s not over till it’s over

不要在结束前失去希望。
Meaning
Don’t lose hope until the end.
Example
**It’s not over till it’s over**, we can still win this game.
一切还没结束，直到一切结束，我们仍然可以赢得这场比赛。
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old friend

你认识很久的朋友
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
我昨天遇到了一个大学的老朋友。
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log off

从计算机系统断开连接
Meaning
to disconnect from a computer system
Example
Don’t forget to **log off** before you leave the office.
离开办公室前，别忘了登出。
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bite the dust

失败或被打败
Meaning
to fail or be defeated
Example
Several small startups **bit the dust** last year.
去年有几家小型初创公司**失败了**。
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carve up

将某物分成部分
Meaning
to divide something into parts
Example
Let’s **carve up** the timeline into manageable phases.
我们把时间线划分为可管理的阶段。
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Stick with it

即使很困难，也要坚持做。
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
学习英语需要时间，所以要坚持下去。
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When there’s a will, there’s a way

只要有决心，就能找到实现目标的方法。
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
“有志者事竟成”，他通过完成比赛证明了这一点。
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run someone down

不公平地批评某人；说某人坏话
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
他总是在背后说同事的坏话。
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hit the roof

非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
Dad will **hit the roof** when he sees the broken window.
爸爸看到破碎的窗户时会非常生气。