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idiom

set an example

以一种其他人应该跟随的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
一个真正的领导者为其他人树立**榜样**。
idiom

open and shut case

一个容易决定或显而易见的案件
Meaning
a case that is easily decided or obvious
Example
It was an **open and shut case** with clear evidence.
这是一个有明确证据的显而易见的案件。
idiom

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
idiom

turn dreams into reality

实现长期渴望的事情
Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
通过努力和奉献，你可以把梦想变为现实。
idiom

A leap of faith

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

simmer down

在生气或激动之后变得冷静
Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
给他几分钟时间冷静下来再和他说话。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
idiom

a fine line

两者之间的差异非常小
Meaning
a very small difference between two things
Example
There’s **a fine line** between genius and madness in art.
在艺术中，天才和疯狂之间有**一条细线**。
idiom

go off the rails

开始表现出异常或失控的行为
Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
失去工作后，他的生活似乎脱轨了。
idiom

get the wrong end of the stick

完全误解某个情况或声明
Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
我觉得你**理解错了**—我并没有责怪你。
idiom

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。
idiom

blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
idiom

reach new heights

比以前获得更多，改进
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
他们的生意现在在收入方面正在**达到新高度**。
idiom

stick together

互相支持，保持在一起
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
在困难时期，好的朋友们总是团结在一起。
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

to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
idiom

hard act to follow

某人或某物如此出色，以至于很难取代
Meaning
someone or something so good that it’s difficult to replace
Example
The previous manager was a **hard act to follow**.
前任经理是一个**hard act to follow**。
idiom

crunch the numbers

处理数据或分析统计
Meaning
to process data or analyze statistics
Example
AI can **crunch the numbers** faster than any human.
人工智能可以比任何人更快地分析数据。
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
idiom

run your own show

掌控自己的活动或生意
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
在为别人工作多年后，他想经营自己的生意。
idiom

A bright idea

对某事完全感到厌倦或恼火
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.
我已经**厌倦了**听他的借口。
idiom

fail to deliver

没有达到期望或未成功完成任务
Meaning
to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully
Example
The company promised improvements but failed to **deliver** on its promises.
公司承诺了改进，但未能 **兑现** 承诺。
idiom

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

虽然等待很苦，但结果是甜的。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
这可能很难，但**耐心是苦的，但它的果实是甜的。**
idiom

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**。
idiom

grey matter

智慧; 思考的能力
Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
用你的**智慧**来解开谜题。
idiom

No man is an island

人们需要他人来提供支持和连接。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
我们有时需要帮助，因为 **no man is an island**。
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

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
idiom

peel off

去除某物，尤其是层，从表面
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.
在回收玻璃瓶之前，先撕掉标签。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

strength in numbers

更大的力量来自于一个更大的群体
Meaning
greater power comes from a larger group
Example
We can win this battle if we stick together, there's **strength in numbers**.
如果我们团结在一起，我们就能赢得这场战斗，**群体的力量**。
idiom

stage fright

在观众面前表演前的紧张感
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
即使有经验的演员有时也会紧张。
idiom

have it out

开诚布公地谈论分歧以解决问题
Meaning
to talk openly about a disagreement to resolve it
Example
They decided to **have it out** instead of staying angry.
他们决定**开诚布公地谈一谈**，而不是继续生气。
idiom

judge, jury, and executioner

控制所有判决和惩罚某人的部分
Meaning
to control all parts of judging and punishing someone
Example
He acted as **judge, jury, and executioner** in the matter.
他在这件事上充当了**法官，陪审团和刽子手**。
idiom

a miscarriage of justice

法院作出的错误或不公平的决定
Meaning
a wrong or unfair decision by a court
Example
The innocent man’s imprisonment was **a miscarriage of justice**.
无辜男子的监禁是**司法的不公**。
idiom

a guiding light

一个激励或引导他人走向成功的人
Meaning
someone who inspires or leads others toward success
Example
Her courage became **a guiding light** for the whole team.
她的勇气成为了整个团队的**指路明灯**。
idiom

sound out

悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
她会在做出改变之前了解团队的想法。
idiom

give in

停止抵抗或在最初拒绝后同意
Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
经过长时间的辩论，委员会最终屈服了。
idiom

bear with

对某人或某事保持耐心
Meaning
to be patient with someone or something
Example
Please **bear with** us while we resolve the issue.
请在我们解决问题时耐心等待。
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throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
idiom

When there’s life, there’s hope

只要有生命，就有希望。
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
不要放弃—只要有生命，就有希望。
idiom

play fair

诚实行事并平等对待他人
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
我们希望每个人在比赛期间都能**公平竞争**。
idiom

get a kick out of

非常享受某事
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
他真的**非常享受**和孩子们一起玩视频游戏。
idiom

the big bang

一个突如其来的强大开始；通常用于隐喻
Meaning
a sudden and powerful beginning; often used metaphorically
Example
The startup launched with **a big bang** in the tech world.
这家初创公司在科技界以**大爆炸**的方式推出。
idiom

get along with

与某人有良好的关系
Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
我真的和我的同事相处得很好。
idiom

get down to business

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
让我们停止聊天并开始认真工作。
idiom

use up

完全消耗某物
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
我们已经用完了所有的打印纸。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
idiom

hit home

被完全理解或产生强烈的影响
Meaning
to be fully understood or have a strong impact
Example
The reality of the housing crisis really **hit home** for them.
住房危机的现实真正对他们产生了深远的影响。
idiom

penny for your thoughts

询问某人在想什么的一种方式。
Meaning
a way of asking what someone is thinking.
Example
You've been quiet for a while. A **penny for your thoughts**?
你已经安静了一会儿。**penny for your thoughts**?
idiom

to shoot for the stars

瞄准非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
他决定通过申请最负盛名的大学来**瞄准星星**。
idiom

Spin the story

以偏颇或操纵的方式呈现信息
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
政治家试图操纵故事以谋取自己的利益。
idiom

Out of fashion

不再流行或受欢迎
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
那些牛仔裤多年前就不流行了。
idiom

hang by a thread

处于非常危险或不确定的情况
Meaning
to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
Example
After the accident, his life was **hanging by a thread**.
事故发生后，他的生命**悬挂在一根线上**。
idiom

peace talks

旨在结束冲突的谈判
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
两国之间的**和平谈判**持续了数周。
idiom

moonlight as

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

heart in your mouth

感到极度焦虑或害怕
Meaning
to feel extremely anxious or scared
Example
My **heart was in my mouth** when the plane started shaking.
当飞机开始颤抖时，我的**心脏在嘴里**。
idiom

beta test

在正式发布之前测试产品
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
我们将在下周进行我们的应用程序测试。
idiom

pick oneself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
尽管他失败了，他设法**振作起来**，并再次尝试。
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

black and blue

淤伤; 有伤口的痕迹
Meaning
bruised; having marks from injury
Example
He was **black and blue** after falling off his bike.
他摔下自行车后淤伤了。
idiom

sign up for

报名参加或同意参与某事
Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
我要报名参加晚上的瑜伽课程。
idiom

frozen with fear

因恐惧而僵硬
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
她因恐惧而僵硬，当蛇出现时。
idiom

weed out

去除不需要的人或物品
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
编辑在发布之前**去除了**错误。
idiom

stick with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续做或支持某事
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
如果你坚持这个例行公事，你很快就会看到结果。
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

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
idiom

pull someone’s weight

在小组中做自己公平的工作
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
团队中的每个人都**尽自己的一份力**以取得成功。
idiom

Keep an open mind

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
在了解不同文化时，尝试保持**开放的心态**。
idiom

race against time

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

in good faith

怀着诚意; 真诚地
Meaning
with honest intentions; sincerely
Example
They acted **in good faith** when signing the agreement.
他们在签署协议时**出于诚意**。
idiom

green with jealousy

极其嫉妒
Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was **green with jealousy** when he saw her with someone else.
当他看到她和别人一起时，他**绿得像嫉妒**。
idiom

We’re of one mind

意见一致
Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
我们对这个决定**意见一致**。
idiom

betray someone's trust

背叛某人的信任
Meaning
to break someone's confidence in you
Example
She would never **betray your trust**.
她永远不会背叛你的信任。
idiom

True friends stab you in the front

真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
她不怕告诉我真相，因为**true friends stab you in the front**。
idiom

offstage

在公众视野之外或私人生活中
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
他在舞台下的表现与他在节目中展现的完全不同。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
idiom

Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
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fall on one's sword

为失败承担责任，通常付出巨大的个人代价
Meaning
to take responsibility for a failure, often at great personal cost
Example
He decided to **fall on his sword** and resign after the scandal.
他决定在丑闻之后**为自己承担责任**并辞职。
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a quantum leap

一次巨大的突然改善
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
这个发现是医学研究中的**量子飞跃**。
idiom

space out

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

通过创造力或运气实现惊人而稀有的事情
Meaning
to achieve something amazing and rare through creativity or luck
Example
Their new design **caught lightning in a bottle**.
他们的新设计**抓住了瓶中的闪电**
idiom

cry wolf

发出虚假的警报
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
不要**发出虚假的警报**，否则以后没人会相信你。
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Failure is the mother of success

成功往往是在从失败中学习之后到来的。
Meaning
Success often comes after learning from failures.
Example
Don’t worry about failing; **failure is the mother of success**.
不要担心失败；**失败是成功之母**。
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

拥有的东西比冒险失去它去争取更好的东西要好。
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
我决定保留我已经收到的工作邀请，因为**一鸟在手胜过两鸟在林**。
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

fall on deaf ears

当建议或投诉被忽视时
Meaning
when advice or complaints are ignored
Example
His apology **fell on deaf ears**.
他的道歉**落入耳朵里**。
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hammer out a deal

经过长时间讨论达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
他们花了几个小时来**达成协议**，以便让双方都满意。
idiom

cold fish

一个没有情感或缺乏温暖的人
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
他真是个**冷血的家伙**；他从不表现自己的感受。
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training data

用于训练机器学习模型以识别模式或进行预测的数据
Meaning
data used to train machine learning models to recognize patterns or make predictions
Example
The AI model's performance depends on the quality of its **training data**.
人工智能模型的性能取决于其训练数据的质量。
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hit the panic button

对问题反应过快或过于紧张
Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
别因为服务器宕机就**慌张起来**。
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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。
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think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
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smoke and mirrors

旨在欺骗或混淆的事物
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
公司的承诺只是空话。
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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。
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match made in heaven

完美的浪漫情侣
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
每个人都说他们是**天作之合**。
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a well-oiled machine

一个高效且顺畅协作的小组
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
我们的团队在活动中像**一台润滑良好的机器**一样工作。
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swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
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shake off

摆脱不愉快的事情
Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
她散步以**摆脱**压力。
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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。
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hit the firewall

在尝试访问某些在线内容时遇到限制或安全阻止
Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
我试图访问该网站，但在工作中**遇到了防火墙**。
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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。
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keep your head in the game

保持精神集中并保持动力
Meaning
to stay mentally focused and motivated
Example
Even when things get tough, **keep your head in the game**.
即使事情变得困难，**保持专注在比赛中**。
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in over one’s head

陷入了自己难以应付的事情中
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
他在这个复杂的项目中**力不从心**。
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couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**，他从不外出，也不做运动。
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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。
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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**。
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Bet the farm

在一个重大决定上冒险一切。
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
他在那笔商业交易中**赌上了一切**。
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green with envy

非常嫉妒
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
她看到我的新手机时，**非常嫉妒**。
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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。
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natural language processing

一个人工智能领域，专注于计算机与人类语言之间的互动
Meaning
a field of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language
Example
Natural language processing enables AI systems to understand and respond to human speech.
自然语言处理使AI系统能够理解并回应人类语言。
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put first things first

先处理最重要的事情
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
在管理时间时，始终要先处理最重要的事情。
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pluck up the courage

鼓起足够的勇气去做某事
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.
他终于鼓起勇气在公众面前发言。
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At the forefront

处于某个领域的领先或重要位置
Meaning
being in a leading or important position in a field
Example
The research center is **at the forefront** of renewable energy studies.
研究中心在可再生能源研究的**最前沿**。
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come to terms

在讨论或冲突后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict
Example
After weeks of negotiation, both sides finally **came to terms**.
经过几周的谈判，双方最终达成了协议。
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a workaholic

一个工作过度且很难停止的人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
他是个**工作狂**，即使是周末也在工作。