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idiom

small talk

关于无关紧要话题的随意或礼貌交谈
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
我们在等公交车时聊了些闲话。
idiom

sort out

组织或解决一个令人困惑的情况
Meaning
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
Example
We need to **sort out** this billing error today.
我们今天需要解决这个账单错误。
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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。
idiom

step up your game

提高你的表现或努力
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
如果你想赢，你需要提高表现。
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sign off on

正式批准某事
Meaning
to formally approve something
Example
The director needs to **sign off on** the final budget.
导演需要**签署**最终预算。
idiom

Stand your ground

尽管面临反对，仍坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
尽管他们不同意，他决定 **站稳脚跟**，不退缩。
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split hairs

为琐碎或不重要的细节争论
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
停止为琐碎的细节争论，集中注意力在主要问题上。
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strong password

一个难以被他人猜到的密码，通常结合字母、数字和符号
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
为了更好的安全性，始终使用至少包含八个字符的**强密码**。
idiom

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。
idiom

seeing is believing

只有看到的才能相信；只有亲身体验过才能相信。
Meaning
only what one sees can be believed; things must be experienced to be believed.
Example
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the results, I realized **seeing is believing**.
我一开始很怀疑，但当我看到了结果，我意识到**看到就是相信**。
idiom

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！
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

sketchy details

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

steam coming out of your ears

看起来或感觉非常生气
Meaning
to look or feel extremely angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** after the argument.
争吵后，他的耳朵里**冒出了蒸汽**。
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。
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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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safeguard your system

保护你的计算机系统或网络免受攻击
Meaning
to protect your computer system or network from attacks
Example
Make sure to **safeguard your system** with the latest antivirus software.
确保使用最新的防病毒软件来**保护你的系统**。
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stand up for something

支持或捍卫你所相信的事情
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
她总是**为她所相信的事情站出来**，即使很困难。
idiom

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。
idiom

step away

从一种情况中稍作休息
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
如果你感到不堪重负，花一分钟**步开**一下。
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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

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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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。
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sour grapes

假装不喜欢你得不到的东西
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
他关于奖项不公平的评论只是**酸葡萄**。
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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

Spread too thin

尝试一次做太多事情，结果没有任何精力可用。
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
她在工作、家庭和学习之间**spread too thin**。
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see stars

感到头晕或眩晕，通常是在被撞之后
Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
他撞到了头，开始看到星星。
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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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set aside

为特定目的保留某物
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
我们应该为突发开支预留一些钱。
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Sail through something

轻松或成功地做某事。
Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
她轻松地通过了考试，获得了高分。
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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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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。
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step on the gas

加快速度; 着急
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
如果我们想准时到达，我们需要 **step on the gas**。
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sworn enemy turned friend

曾经是你的敌人但现在是朋友的人
Meaning
someone who was once your enemy but is now a friend
Example
After years of rivalry, they became **sworn enemies turned friends**.
经过多年的竞争，他们成了由敌人变成朋友的人。
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SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

提高网站或网页在搜索引擎自然结果中可见度的过程。
Meaning
The process of improving the visibility of a website or web page in a search engine's unpaid results.
Example
To improve our search rankings, we need to focus on **SEO** strategies.
为了提高我们的搜索排名，我们需要专注于**SEO**策略。
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salt of the earth

yī gè hěn hǎo hé chéngshí de rén
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
Wǒ de zǔfù shì **dìqiú de yán**.
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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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sail through

轻松地成功完成某事
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
通过所有这些练习，你会轻松通过面试。
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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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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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steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
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slow as a snail

在运动或行动中非常慢或懒惰
Meaning
very slow or lazy in movement or action
Example
He walks **slow as a snail** in the morning.
他早上走得**像蜗牛一样慢**。
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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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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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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

sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
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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。
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set down

放下某物或写下某事
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
写下你的想法，以便我们可以审查它们。
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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**。
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start off on the right foot

以积极或良好的方式开始某事
Meaning
to begin something well or positively
Example
I want to **start off on the right foot** with my new job.
我希望在我的新工作中有一个好的开始。
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strike a bargain

达成协议或交易
Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they **struck a bargain** that suited both parties.
经过一些讨论，他们达成了一项双方都满意的协议。
idiom

social media influencer

一个通过社交媒体平台有能力影响他人的人
Meaning
a person who has the power to influence others through social media platforms
Example
She became a **social media influencer** after her makeup tutorials went viral.
她成为了一个**社交媒体影响者**，在她的化妆教程变得病毒式传播之后。
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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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stick to your guns

即使在压力下也坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
他**坚持自己的决定**，即使别人怀疑他。
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stay on task

继续专注于需要做的事情
Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
即使事情变得困难，也要尽量**stay on task**
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see things differently

拥有不同的观点或视角
Meaning
to have a different opinion or perspective
Example
I **see things differently** when it comes to politics.
当谈到政治时，我的看法不同。
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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**。
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step up to the plate

承担做重要事情的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something important
Example
When the leader resigned, she **stepped up to the plate** and took charge.
当领导辞职时，她**挺身而出**并接管了控制权。
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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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step on it

加快速度；快点
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
我们迟到了——快点！
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social media blackout

社交媒体服务不可用或故意避免的时期
Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
在**社交媒体封锁**期间，每个人开始重新阅读书籍。
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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。
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spin doctor

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

用你的积极让别人快乐
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
她的笑容无论走到哪里都传播着阳光。
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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。
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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。
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sick and tired of

对某事感到非常厌烦或生气
Meaning
completely bored or annoyed by something
Example
I'm **sick and tired of** listening to his excuses.
我已经**厌倦**听他的借口了。
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stay strong

尽管困难，仍保持勇敢和自信
Meaning
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, **stay strong** and keep moving forward.
无论发生什么，**保持坚强**，继续前进。
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sharp as a tack

非常聪明或思维敏捷
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
她非常聪明，总是能给出课堂上最好的答案。
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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。
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strike it rich

突然赚很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
他们在投资该初创公司后突然赚了很多钱。
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split decision

一种意见分歧的决定
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
委员会对提案作出了分歧决定。
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speak one’s mind

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

达成协议或安排，特别是在商业中
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
经过长时间的讨论，公司终于**达成了一笔交易**
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spaced out

心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
他在会议上看起来完全心不在焉。
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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。
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sift out

从混合物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from a mix
Example
We need to **sift out** duplicate entries in the list.
我们需要 **sift out** 列表中的重复条目。
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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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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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shoot for the stars

追求非常宏伟的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
不要害怕去**追求星辰**。
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spend money like water

自由或浪费地花钱
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
她在衣服上像水一样花钱。
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set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
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social proof

其他人的行为对自己行为的影响
Meaning
the influence that other people’s actions have on one’s own behavior
Example
Positive reviews serve as **social proof** for new customers.
正面评论作为新客户的**社交证明**。
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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。
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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**。
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social engineering

通过心理策略操纵人们泄露机密信息
Meaning
manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics
Example
The attacker used **social engineering** to gain access to the company’s secure database.
攻击者利用**社交工程**获取了公司安全数据库的访问权限。
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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。
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smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
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sweep under the rug

隐藏或忽视问题而不是解决它们
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
你不能永远把问题扫到地毯下面。
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silver lining

在糟糕的情况下的积极方面
Meaning
a positive aspect in a bad situation
Example
Every dark cloud has a **silver lining**.
每个黑暗的云朵都有一个 **希望之光**。
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steal the spotlight

吸引所有的注意力，往往夺走别人的风头
Meaning
to get all the attention, often taking it away from someone else
Example
The little girl **stole the spotlight** at the wedding with her adorable dance.
那个小女孩在婚礼上以她可爱的舞蹈**抢尽了风头**。
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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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stay the course

继续做某事直到完成或成功
Meaning
to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
Example
It’s hard, but you need to **stay the course**.
这很难，但你需要**坚持到底**。
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split personality

一个人有两个非常不同的性格面
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
他有一个**分裂的个性**—有时友善，有时残忍。
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show true colors

揭示一个人真实的性格或意图
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
当他接管团队时，他展现了自己的真实面目。
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show your true colors

展示你的真实本性或意图
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
他终于**展示了他的真实本性**，当他拒绝帮助需要帮助的朋友时。
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Seed funding

用于启动企业的初始资本。
Meaning
Initial capital used to start a business.
Example
They received **seed funding** from angel investors.
他们从天使投资者那里获得了**种子资金**。
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sandboxing

一种安全机制，用于在隔离的环境中运行应用程序，以防止对系统造成潜在的损害。
Meaning
A security mechanism used to run applications in an isolated environment to prevent potential damage to the system.
Example
By using **sandboxing**, the malware was contained and couldn't affect the rest of the system.
通过使用**沙盒技术**，恶意软件被遏制，无法影响系统的其余部分。
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second childhood

年老时，开始再次像孩子一样行为的时期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
退休后，他进入了他的**第二次童年**。
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show initiative

在没有被告知该做什么的情况下采取行动
Meaning
to take action without being told what to do
Example
Employees are encouraged to **show initiative** and come up with solutions on their own.
鼓励员工**展示主动性**并自行提出解决方案。
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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。
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sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
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smile from ear to ear

露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
他在面试后笑得合不拢嘴。
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speak out

大胆而公开地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
鼓励员工就改进措施**大胆地发表**意见。
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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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settle in

在新环境或新地方适应
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
搬家后，我们花了一周时间适应。
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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。
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same old story

令人厌烦的老一套
Meaning
something boringly repetitive
Example
It's the **same old story** every time we meet.
每次我们见面，都是老一套。
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SEO-friendly

优化以在搜索引擎结果中排名更高
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
确保您的网站是**SEO-friendly**。
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sworn friends

彼此忠诚的朋友。
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.
从小他们就是相互忠诚的朋友。
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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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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**。
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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。
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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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settle the score

报复或解决过去的冲突
Meaning
to take revenge or resolve a conflict from the past
Example
He wanted to **settle the score** after last year's argument.
他想在去年的争执后复仇。
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source close to the matter

一个未确定但知情的来源
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
一个接近此事的来源确认了这个谣言。
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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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synergy

一个团队的合力大于个体努力之和
Meaning
the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
Example
The **synergy** between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.
团队之间的**协同作用**带来了一个突破性的产品。
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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**。
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stroke of genius

一个聪明且富有创意的想法或行动
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
那个营销活动真是个**天才之举**
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smear campaign

通过虚假指控或流言蜚语损害某人声誉的企图
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
反对派发起了针对部长的**抹黑运动**。