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idiom

see the glass half full

kàn dào yīxiē shìqíng de zhèngmiàn yìmiàn
Meaning
see the positive side of something
Example
Try to **see the glass half full** instead of half empty.
chángshì **kàn bēi guàn bàng fèn** ér bùshì bàn kōng
idiom

the spark of an idea

一个新思想或想法的开始
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
那条评论给了我**一个新思想的开始**。
idiom

apology accepted

用于表示你原谅某人
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
别担心，原谅了
idiom

a million-dollar smile

一个美丽而迷人的微笑
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
她用百万美元的微笑迎接了每一个人。
idiom

go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
idiom

jump out of your chair

从震惊或惊讶中突然反应
Meaning
to react suddenly from shock or surprise
Example
He **jumped out of his chair** when he heard the news.
他**从椅子上跳了起来**当他听到那个消息。
idiom

hold out for

等待获得完全符合你要求的东西
Meaning
to wait to get exactly what you want
Example
She’ll **hold out for** a better offer before signing.
她会在签字之前等待一个更好的报价。
idiom

dial into

连接到电话或会议
Meaning
to connect to a call or meeting
Example
We’ll **dial into** the client briefing at noon.
我们将在中午连接到客户简报会。
idiom

lay it on thick

夸大称赞或奉承
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
她在夸奖老板时真的**过分夸奖**。
idiom

the wisdom of age

通过人生经验获得的知识和理解
Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
他给了我一个显示**年龄智慧**的建议。
idiom

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。
idiom

have your jaw drop

极度惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
My **jaw dropped** when I saw the price.
看到价格时，我惊呆了。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
idiom

Faith can move mountains

坚定的信念可以实现不可能的事情。
Meaning
Strong belief can achieve the impossible.
Example
He believes that **faith can move mountains** when you truly believe.
他相信，当你真正相信时，**信念可以移山**。
idiom

walk a fine line

在两个艰难的选择或对立的方面之间保持平衡
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
这位外交官不得不在诚实和机智之间**走钢丝**。
idiom

build from scratch

从头开始做某事
Meaning
to start something from the very beginning
Example
They **built the company from scratch** with no outside funding.
他们从零开始建立公司，没有外部资金。
idiom

have stars in one’s eyes

对未来充满兴奋和梦想
Meaning
to be full of excitement and dreams about the future
Example
Young artists **have stars in their eyes** when they start their careers.
年轻的艺术家在开始他们的职业生涯时充满梦想。
idiom

keep in mind

记住一些重要的事情
Meaning
to remember something important
Example
**Keep in mind** that deadlines are strict.
记住，最后期限是严格的。
idiom

Keep it under your hat

保持某事秘密。
Meaning
To keep something secret.
Example
I’ll tell you a secret, but **keep it under your hat**.
我会告诉你一个秘密，但**保密**。
idiom

the political hot potato

一个没有人愿意处理的争议问题
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
腐败已成为该国的**一个争议的政治问题**。
idiom

have the gift of the gab

善于说话或说服别人的人
Meaning
to be good at talking or persuading people
Example
He’s a great salesman because he **has the gift of the gab**.
他是个很棒的销售员，因为他很会说话。
idiom

time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。
idiom

sound off

大声或强烈地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
在反馈会议中随时**sound off**。
idiom

patience is a virtue

耐心是一种美德
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
记住，**耐心是一种美德**，所以慢慢来。
idiom

keep the peace

维持秩序并避免冲突
Meaning
to maintain order and avoid conflict
Example
The police were called to **keep the peace** during the protest.
警方被叫来在抗议期间维持和平。
idiom

call a truce

同意停止战斗或争论一段时间
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
他们决定在老板到达之前**停战**。
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

the singularity

一个假设的未来时刻，当人工智能超过人类智能时
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
一些专家认为**奇点**可能永远改变人类
idiom

Never give up

尽管面临困难，仍然继续努力。
Meaning
Always continue trying despite difficulties.
Example
No matter how hard it is, **never give up**.
无论多么困难，**永不放弃**。
idiom

shift gears

改变方法或活动
Meaning
to change one’s approach or activity
Example
We need to **shift gears** if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想按时完成任务，就需要改变方法。
idiom

The shot heard around the world

一个具有全球意义或影响的事件。
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
互联网的发明是通信领域中具有全球影响的事件。
idiom

Light a fire under someone

激励某人采取行动或更加努力工作。
Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really **lit a fire under** the players.
教练的演讲确实激励了球员们。
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

save for a rainy day

为了未来的紧急情况而存钱
Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
你应该**为雨天存钱**。
idiom

make peace

结束分歧并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end a disagreement and become friendly again
Example
The two families finally **made peace** after many years.
两家人经过多年终于和好了。
idiom

team effort

一群人共同努力以实现共同目标的工作
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
项目的成功归功于伟大的**团队努力**。
idiom

put all your cards on the table

在讨论中诚实并揭示所有事实
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
是时候把所有的卡都摊开，并保持透明。
idiom

glue together

用胶水牢牢粘合部分
Meaning
to attach pieces firmly using adhesive
Example
Let the students **glue together** the collage pieces.
让学生们**用胶水粘合**拼贴画的部分。
idiom

off the beaten track

在一个很少有人去的地方；偏远或不寻常
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
我们发现了一个美丽的海滩，远离人群。
idiom

on air

现场直播；在电视或广播中播放
Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.
广播节目将在晚上7点到9点**现场直播**。
idiom

Get the message

理解某人试图表达的意思。
Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
在他的沉默之后，她终于**得到了信息**。
idiom

Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
idiom

zero-day vulnerability

软件中的安全漏洞，黑客在供应商有机会修复之前就加以利用
Meaning
A security flaw in software that is exploited by hackers before the vendor has a chance to fix it
Example
The **zero-day vulnerability** was exploited by hackers to steal sensitive data.
黑客利用**零日漏洞**窃取了敏感数据。
idiom

reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
idiom

lay one’s cards on the table

对一个人的意图或感受保持开放和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
现在是时候**把我们的牌摊在桌面上**并讨论这个问题了。
idiom

glass half full

积极地看待事物而不是消极地
Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
无论发生什么，他总是看到杯子是半满的。
idiom

automate the process

通过使用技术使过程自动运行
Meaning
to make a process operate automatically using technology
Example
We need to **automate the process** to save time and cost.
我们需要**自动化过程**以节省时间和成本。
idiom

That’s exactly right

用来表示完全同意某个说法
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
没错，我们应该首先关注质量。
idiom

a level playing field

一个公平的环境，让每个人都有平等的机会
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
我们希望为所有参赛者创造一个公平的竞争环境。
idiom

dawn on

突然明白过来
Meaning
to become clear to someone after not realizing
Example
It suddenly **dawned on** me that I’d left my wallet.
我突然明白我把钱包忘了。
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

hashtag activism

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

edge out

以微弱优势击败某人或某物
Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They **edged out** their rivals by just one point.
他们以一分之差战胜了对手。
idiom

on edge

感到紧张、烦躁或易怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or irritable
Example
She’s been **on edge** since the exam started.
自从考试开始以来，她一直很紧张。
idiom

break a promise

违背承诺
Meaning
to fail to do what one promised
Example
She **broke her promise** and didn’t call him.
她违背了承诺，没有给他打电话。
idiom

red tape

过度的官僚主义或规则
Meaning
excessive bureaucracy or rules
Example
The project was delayed because of **red tape**.
由于过度的官僚主义，项目被延迟了。
idiom

rub someone the wrong way

在没有意图的情况下刺激或惹恼某人
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
他的态度往往激怒别人。
idiom

clamp down

采取强硬措施来制止某事
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
经理决定对迟到的人采取严格措施。
idiom

grassroots movement

由普通人发起并推动的政治运动
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
该运动发展成为一场强大的**草根运动**，推动变革。
idiom

cross the floor

改变政治忠诚或党派
Meaning
to change political allegiance or party
Example
The MP shocked everyone when he decided to **cross the floor** and join the opposition.
当议员决定**跨越楼层**并加入反对党时，震惊了所有人。
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

clear your head

暂时停止思考某事并放松
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
在一周的压力之后，我喜欢散步来**清理头脑**。
idiom

a fair trial

一个所有方都被平等和公正对待的审判
Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
被告要求**一个公正的审判**来证明他的无辜。
idiom

win the battle but lose the war

取得小成功，但在更大的目标中失败
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
通过专注于次要问题，他们赢得了这场战斗，但输了战争。
idiom

between a rock and a hard place

面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
她处于两难境地——没有哪个选项是好的。
idiom

paint a picture

生动或清晰地描述某物
Meaning
to describe something vividly or clearly
Example
The journalist tried to **paint a picture** of life in the refugee camp.
记者试图描绘难民营中的生活。
idiom

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

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。
idiom

whatever floats your boat

做让你开心或感兴趣的事
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
如果你喜欢看油漆干，就去做让你开心的事。
idiom

make a vow

做出一个认真的承诺或誓言
Meaning
to make a serious promise or pledge
Example
They **made a vow** to stay together forever.
他们发誓永远在一起。
idiom

Money talks

金钱有巨大的影响力和权力。
Meaning
Money has great influence and power.
Example
He got the deal because **money talks**.
他因为钱能说话而得到交易。
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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

burst of inspiration

突如其来的创造力或动力的感觉
Meaning
a sudden feeling of creativity or motivation
Example
He wrote the poem in a **burst of inspiration**.
他在一阵**灵感的冲动**中写了这首诗。
idiom

fake it till you make it

在你真正自信之前，先表现得像一个自信的人。
Meaning
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
Example
**Fake it till you make it**—confidence will follow.
“假装自信，直到你真的自信”——自信会随之而来。
idiom

party animal

喜欢去派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
她真是个**派对动物**，总是在周末外出。
idiom

sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
idiom

give someone a piece of your mind

强烈表达自己的意见，尤其是在批评某人时
Meaning
to express your opinion strongly, especially when criticizing someone
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** after the argument.
争论后她给了他一番严厉的批评。
idiom

user journey

用户与品牌或产品的完整体验
Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
绘制**user journey**有助于提高客户满意度。
idiom

ring a bell with someone

听起来熟悉或让某人想起某事
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
那个名字对我一点印象都没有。
idiom

narrow down

将选项列表缩小到更小的数字
Meaning
to reduce a list of options to a smaller number
Example
We’ve **narrowed down** the candidates to the final three.
我们已将候选人名单缩小到最后三个。
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

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

cover all bases

为所有可能的情况做好准备
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
在演讲之前，我们需要做好所有准备工作。
idiom

take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

stand trial

出庭应对刑事指控
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
他将于下个月因诈骗出庭受审。
idiom

to be open and honest

坦率或真诚地说话
Meaning
to speak frankly or sincerely
Example
I want to **be open and honest** with you about my feelings.
我想和你**坦率而真诚地**谈论我的感受。
idiom

thank you kindly

一种礼貌地温暖地说谢谢的方式
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
非常感谢您的时间和耐心。
idiom

hang onto

保留某物并且不交出去
Meaning
to keep something and not give it away
Example
I’ll **hang onto** the receipts in case we need a refund.
我会保留收据，以防我们需要退款。
idiom

rise and shine

醒来并充满活力地开始你的一天
Meaning
wake up and start your day energetically
Example
**Rise and shine**, it’s a brand new day!
起床闪耀吧，这是全新的一天！
idiom

warp speed

非常高的速度；极快的进展
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
该项目现在正在以速战速决的速度推进。
idiom

carry the world on your shoulders

感到对一切负责；承受过多的压力
Meaning
to feel responsible for everything; to take on too much stress
Example
You can’t **carry the world on your shoulders**; learn to share the load.
你不能 **背负整个世界在肩上**；学会分担负担。
idiom

sliding into DMs

在社交媒体上向某人发送私人消息，通常是调情
Meaning
to send a private message to someone on social media, often flirtatiously
Example
He started **sliding into her DMs** after seeing her post.
看到她的帖子后，他开始给她发私信。
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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。
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bail on

突然抛弃某人或某事
Meaning
to abandon someone or something suddenly
Example
He wouldn’t **bail on** his friends at the last minute.
他不会在最后一刻抛弃他的朋友。
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data breach

未经授权访问机密信息
Meaning
unauthorized access to confidential information
Example
The company suffered a major **data breach** last year.
公司去年遭受了严重的**数据泄露**。
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taste of success

第一次体验成功
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
经过多年的努力，他终于尝到了成功的味道。
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talk the talk

自信地谈论某事
Meaning
to speak confidently about something
Example
He can **talk the talk**, but can he walk the walk?
他能自信地谈论，但能做到吗？
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To be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
To be very close friends
Example
They've been **thick as thieves** ever since childhood.
他们从小就是非常要好的朋友。
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a go-getter

一个非常有活力并且决心成功的人
Meaning
someone who is very energetic and determined to succeed
Example
He’s **a go-getter** who never gives up on his goals.
他是一个**go-getter**，从不放弃他的目标。
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judge a book by its cover

仅凭外表形成观点
Meaning
to form an opinion based on appearance only
Example
Don’t **judge a book by its cover**; she’s actually very kind.
不要以貌取人；她实际上非常善良。
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iron fist in a velvet glove

温和的外表掩藏着强烈的控制力
Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
她的领导风格就是**铁拳戴天鹅绒手套**。
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Plow the field

为未来的工作或成功做准备。
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
在推出产品之前，我们需要通过适当的研究来**plow the field**。
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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。
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lead from the front

以身作则，采取主动
Meaning
to lead by example, taking the initiative
Example
A good leader knows how to **lead from the front** and inspire others to follow.
一个好的领导者知道如何 **lead from the front** 并激励他人跟随。
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bolt from the blue

一个突然和意想不到的事件
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event
Example
The project cancellation came as a **bolt from the blue**.
项目的取消就像晴天霹雳一样。
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carry out one's duties

执行分配给自己的任务或责任
Meaning
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
Example
He always **carries out his duties** with honesty and dedication.
他总是以诚实和奉献精神完成自己的职责。
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catch someone red-handed

当某人做错事时把他抓住
Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
警察**当场抓住了他**，当时他正在商店偷东西。
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raise a toast

用饮料来向某人或某事表示敬意
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
我们为新婚夫妇举杯。
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mud-slinging

批评某人，尤其是在政治中，旨在破坏其声誉的行为
Meaning
the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
Example
The debate turned into **mud-slinging** very quickly.
辩论很快变成了相互指责。
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An old friend is better than two new ones

长时间的朋友比新朋友更有价值
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
我比任何人都更信任约翰—**一个老朋友比两个新朋友更好**。
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fingers crossed

希望好运或好的结果
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
我为你的考试结果祈祷。
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tough as nails

非常强大和有韧性
Meaning
very strong and resilient
Example
She is **tough as nails**, nothing can break her spirit.
她是 **tough as nails**，没有什么能打破她的精神。
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in the red

负债；亏损
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
疫情过后，许多小企业都在亏损中。
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more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
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As old as the hills

非常古老或古老
Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
那个传说像山丘一样古老。
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Make a clean break

完全与某事或某人分离，通常是为了新的开始。
Meaning
To completely separate from something or someone, often for a fresh start.
Example
He decided to **make a clean break** from his old habits.
他决定 **彻底摆脱** 他的旧习惯。
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AI accountability

开发者和组织的责任是确保人工智能系统公平、安全和道德地运作。
Meaning
the responsibility of developers and organizations to ensure AI systems act fairly, safely, and ethically.
Example
Ensuring **AI accountability** is essential to avoid harmful consequences in society.
确保**AI 责任**对于避免社会中有害的后果至关重要。
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mend fences

修复破裂的关系
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
她在争吵后打电话给朋友，修复他们的关系。
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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。
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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**。