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idiom

Share a smile

微笑并给他人带来快乐
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
很容易**谢尔 啊 斯迈尔**并让某人的一天变得更好。
idiom

scaling up

在初步成功后迅速扩大业务
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
在获得A轮融资后，团队专注于迅速扩大业务。
idiom

sleep like a log

睡得又深又香
Meaning
to sleep very deeply and soundly
Example
After the long journey, I **slept like a log** all night.
长途旅行后，我整晚都睡得像木头一样。
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

set the stage

为某事的发生做好一切准备
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
经理的讲话帮助**为即将到来的会议做好了准备**。
idiom

show leadership

展示领导才能或技能
Meaning
to demonstrate leadership qualities or skills
Example
She was able to **show leadership** during the crisis and guide the team through tough times.
她能够在危机期间**展示领导力**并引导团队度过艰难时期。
idiom

sort through

通过分开所需和不需要的物品进行组织
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
今天下午我们整理调查问卷的回复。
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

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
idiom

scare someone half to death

把某人吓得半死
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
那只蜘蛛把我吓得半死！
idiom

Sail close to the wind

冒险或危险行事。
Meaning
To take risks or act dangerously.
Example
He’s **sailing close to the wind** by lying to his boss.
他通过对老板撒谎，**在风中航行得很近**。
idiom

Sow the seeds

开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
她的小额捐款**播下了**更大规模慈善运动的种子。
idiom

school someone in something

教某人一门学科或技能
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
他教了我计算机编程的基础。
idiom

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
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

Show of hands

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

swept off your feet

突然并且强烈地被某人吸引
Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
她被他的魅力彻底迷住了。
idiom

show someone the ropes

教某人如何做一项任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
她在我第一天上班时花时间教我 ropes。
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

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。
idiom

Slow and steady wins the race

持之以恒和耐心通向成功。
Meaning
Consistency and patience lead to success.
Example
Remember, **slow and steady wins the race**.
记住，稳步前进的人最终会赢得比赛。
idiom

steer the ship

掌控或控制一个情况或组织
Meaning
to be in charge or control of a situation or organization
Example
The manager was able to **steer the ship** through the difficult times.
经理成功地**steer the ship**度过了困难的时期。
idiom

shoot for the moon

瞄准非常高或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very high or ambitious
Example
He decided to **shoot for the moon** and apply to Harvard.
他决定 **瞄准非常高的目标** 并申请哈佛。
idiom

sit in the driver’s seat

处于控制或领导地位
Meaning
to be in a position of control or leadership
Example
After the promotion, she now **sits in the driver’s seat**.
升职后，她现在**坐在驾驶员的座位上**。
idiom

smart cookie

聪明而机智的人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
不要低估她——她是一个**聪明的人**。
idiom

step change

显著的改进或转变
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
这标志着我们在创新方式上的一个**重大转变**。
idiom

shoulder the blame

承担某件坏事的责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for something bad.
Example
He decided to **shoulder the blame** for the error.
他决定为错误承担责任。
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step into someone's shoes

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

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
idiom

sleep like a baby

睡得非常安稳舒适
Meaning
to sleep very peacefully and comfortably
Example
After a warm bath, she **slept like a baby**.
洗了个热水澡后，她睡得像个婴儿一样香。
idiom

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！
idiom

stand the test of time

在长时间内保持有价值或成功
Meaning
to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time
Example
His leadership principles have **stood the test of time** and are still relevant today.
他的领导原则已经**经得起时间的考验**，今天仍然具有相关性。
idiom

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
idiom

scratch someone's back

为某人做某事，以换取以后得到的帮助或好处
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
我们同意在这笔商业交易中互相**刮背**。
idiom

split second

非常短的时间
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
决定是在**一瞬间**做出的。
idiom

streamline the process

通过简化或消除不必要的步骤，使过程更加高效和有效
Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
我们需要**streamline the process**内容创作过程，以节省时间。
idiom

sink or swim

凭自己的努力成功或失败
Meaning
to succeed or fail by your own efforts
Example
When you start your own business, it’s **sink or swim**.
当你开始自己的生意时，要么成功要么失败。
idiom

Stay in the loop

定期了解某事。
Meaning
To be informed about something regularly.
Example
Make sure you **stay in the loop** about the latest updates.
确保你了解最新的更新。
idiom

silver surfer

经常使用互联网的老年人
Meaning
an older person who uses the internet regularly
Example
My grandmother is a **silver surfer** who loves social media.
我的祖母是一位喜欢社交媒体的银色冲浪者。
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。
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stress out

因为压力而变得非常焦虑或紧张
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
她在考试前往往会非常紧张。
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stand up and be counted

通过公开表达你的支持或意见来承担责任
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
现在是时候让每个人站出来并被算上。
idiom

stay ahead of the curve

保持比其他人更先进或更有知识
Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
如果你每天阅读，你可以**在学习中保持领先**。
idiom

spill the beans

揭露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
她不小心揭露了关于惊喜派对的秘密。
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

shoulder the burden

承担困难或不愉快事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
她不得不承担照顾家庭的重担。
idiom

say hello

向某人问好
Meaning
to greet someone
Example
Please **say hello** to your parents for me.
请代我向你的父母问好。
idiom

sift through

仔细检查大量信息或物品
Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
我花了整个下午**筛选**旧邮件以寻找丢失的文件。
idiom

seal the deal

达成或确认协议
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
提供折扣帮助我们与客户**达成协议**。
idiom

sick as a dog

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

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

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**。
idiom

switch off

停止思考工作或问题
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
在漫长的一天后，**关闭** 是很重要的。
idiom

see the big picture

理解整体情况或目标
Meaning
to understand the overall situation or goal
Example
You need to **see the big picture** before making decisions.
在做决定之前，你需要**看到大局**。
idiom

step up a gear

增加你的努力或速度
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
团队需要**加快努力**以赶上截止日期。
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

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。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

school of hard knocks

通过艰难的生活经历学习
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
他没有上大学；他从**艰难教训学校**中学习。
idiom

set your sights on

决定要实现某事；瞄准一个具体目标
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
她下定决心要成为医生。
idiom

sound bite

在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
政治家的引用在社交媒体上病毒式传播。
idiom

stand on your own two feet

独立自主
Meaning
to be independent and self-supporting
Example
He worked hard to **stand on his own two feet** after college.
他大学毕业后努力**独立自主**。
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step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
idiom

Seize the day

把握现在的时刻
Meaning
to take advantage of the present moment
Example
She believes in living life to the fullest and always tries to **seize the day**.
她相信充分活出自己，并且总是试图 **抓住今天**。
idiom

share the load

将工作或责任分配给人们
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
我们应该**分担负担**，这样就不会有人太累了
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strike a chord

引起某人同情或情感
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
她的故事**触动了观众的心弦**。
idiom

street smart

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

skeleton in the closet

一个家庭的秘密，某人想要隐藏它
Meaning
a family secret that one wants to keep hidden
Example
Every family has a **skeleton in the closet** they don't talk about.
每个家庭都有一个他们不谈论的**衣柜里的骷髅**。
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spur on

鼓励某人继续或更加努力
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
她导师的反馈**激励她**申请这个奖学金。
idiom

share the love

通过点赞或分享某人的帖子来表示支持或赞赏
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
通过点赞和评论此帖子来分享爱！
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

set the example

以自己期望的行为为榜样
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
经理总是通过准时和勤奋工作来**树立榜样**。
idiom

spin up

快速启动某事，尤其是一个系统
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
IT团队可以在几分钟内启动一个测试服务器。
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set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
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stay ahead of the game

比别人更成功或更有准备
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
要**保持领先地位**，你必须不断学习。
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show one's true colors

揭示一个人的真实性格或感情，通常是在隐藏之后
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
他在慈善活动中做志愿者时终于展现了他的真实面目。
idiom

success is within reach

成功几乎触手可得
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
再努力一点，成功几乎触手可得。
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**。
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stoic calm

在困难或压力大的情况下保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in difficult or stressful situations
Example
Even during the crisis, she maintained **stoic calm**.
即使在危机时，她也保持了**stoic calm**。
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shocked to the core

深受震惊或扰乱
Meaning
deeply shocked or disturbed
Example
Everyone was **shocked to the core** by the tragedy.
每个人都被悲剧深深震惊。
idiom

snowed under

有太多工作要做
Meaning
to have too much work to do
Example
I'm **snowed under** with assignments this week.
这周我被任务压得喘不过气来。
idiom

see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.
他们终于在商业交易上达成了一致。
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slippery slope

一种如果不加以控制，可能会导致严重问题的情况
Meaning
a situation that can lead to serious problems if not controlled
Example
Allowing AI to make moral decisions is a **slippery slope**.
让AI做道德决策是一个滑坡。
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sweet talk someone

用奉承或迷人的方式让某人做某事
Meaning
to flatter or charm someone into doing something
Example
He **sweet talked** his way into getting a discount.
他用甜言蜜语成功获得了折扣。
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Shoulder to shoulder

密切而平等地一起工作。
Meaning
Working together closely and equally.
Example
The soldiers stood **shoulder to shoulder** in battle.
士兵们在战斗中肩并肩站着。
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slip through the cracks

在系统或流程中被忽视或遗漏
Meaning
to be overlooked or missed in a system or process
Example
Unfortunately, your application **slipped through the cracks** and wasn't reviewed.
不幸的是，你的申请被忽视了，没有被审查。
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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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shake things up

在一种情况下引起变化以使其变得更好
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
经理决定在团队中**做出改变**。
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spin the truth

以对特定观点有利的方式呈现一种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
政客试图把丑闻的真相**斯宾 德 特鲁斯**来保护他的声誉。
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snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
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see off

陪某人去送行
Meaning
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
Example
We’ll **see off** the guests at the station.
我们会去车站送客人。
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step up one’s game

提高自己的努力或表现
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
如果你想获得晋升，你需要**提高你的表现**。
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sweep someone off their feet

让某人突然爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
他的魅力和自信真的让她迷上了他。
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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**。
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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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stay composed

保持冷静并且不表现情绪
Meaning
to remain calm and not show emotion
Example
He **stayed composed** even when things went wrong.
他在事情出错时仍然**保持冷静**。
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split up

分开或结束一段关系或婚姻
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
John 和 Mary 上个月 **分开** 了。
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spark an idea

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

不小心忘记了某事
Meaning
to forget something accidentally
Example
Sorry, it completely **slipped my mind** to call you.
对不起，我完全忘记给你打电话了。
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sweet tooth

对甜食的喜爱
Meaning
a love for sweet foods
Example
She has a **sweet tooth** and can’t resist desserts.
她有一个**甜食癖**，无法抗拒甜点。
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spin-off

一个从另一个现有的产品或节目产生的产品或节目
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.
成功的电视节目导致了一个以相同角色为主角的**衍生节目**。
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sitting on the fence

避免站队或做决定
Meaning
to avoid taking sides or making a decision
Example
He is **sitting on the fence** about the new policy.
他对新政策没有表态。
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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。
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scared out of one's wits

非常害怕
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
巨大的雷声把我吓坏了。
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Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
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surf the net

浏览或探索互联网上的网站
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
我通常在睡觉前上网浏览。
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spam someone

发送太多消息或不必要的信息
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
不要每分钟都用通知来骚扰我！
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see both sides

理解争论中的双方观点
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
我能理解问题的双方观点，所以很难做出选择。
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stressed out

因为问题而感到非常担心或紧张
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
我因为考试而感到完全**压力过大**。
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shake like a leaf

因害怕或紧张而颤抖
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
她在第一次飞行前**像叶子一样发抖**。
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Spread joy

通过友善或快乐使他人幸福
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
无论你走到哪里，**传播喜悦**都是很重要的。
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strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
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scared stiff

感到极度害怕
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
我听到夜晚的奇怪声音时吓坏了。
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sell like hotcakes

销售得非常快而且数量很大
Meaning
to sell very quickly and in large quantities
Example
After the ad went viral, the product began to **sell like hotcakes**.
广告走红后，这款产品开始热销。
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spread kindness

对别人做或说善良的事情
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
我们每天都应该尽力去**spread kindness**。
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spread the word

告诉很多人某件事
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
请传播我们新课程的信息。
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smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
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stick your neck out

冒着风险做或说一些可能与他人不同的事情
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
他冒着风险为同事辩护。
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second to none

最好; 比其他人都好
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
她的烹饪无人能敌。
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shore up

加强或支持某事
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
他们正在投资以加强农村诊所。