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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

see the light

最终理解或接受真相或新观念
Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
经过多年的否认，他终于看到了真相。
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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**。
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

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

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

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

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。
idiom

state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
idiom

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。
idiom

sworn enemy

一个永远不会是你朋友的人
Meaning
someone who will never be your friend
Example
They used to be close but now are **sworn enemies**.
他们曾经关系亲近，但现在他们是**誓言敌人**。
idiom

slip into

逐渐进入某种状态或开始穿戴某物
Meaning
to gradually enter a state or start wearing something
Example
She quickly **slipped into** a more comfortable outfit.
她迅速**滑入**了更舒适的服装。
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

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

sit at someone’s feet

向一个非常有学问的人学习
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.
许多学生想要**坐在他的脚下**向他学习。
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。
idiom

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**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

steer clear of

避开某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **steer clear of** that street after dark.
天黑以后你应该避开那条街。
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

see the silver lining

在困境中找到希望或积极的一面
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
她即使在困难的时候也努力看到积极的一面。
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

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。
idiom

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。
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**。
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strike a balance

在两件事之间找到令人满意的折中
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
在职业和家庭之间找到平衡是很难的。
idiom

scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
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

shop till you drop

购物很长时间直到你累了
Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
我姐姐喜欢在打折时购物到筋疲力尽。
idiom

show appreciation

表达感激或认可
Meaning
to express gratitude or recognition
Example
We should **show appreciation** for our teachers more often.
我们应该更经常**表示感谢**我们的老师。
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sing from the same hymn sheet

与他人表达相同的意见，特别是公开地
Meaning
to express the same opinion as others, especially publicly
Example
All the managers are **singing from the same hymn sheet** on this issue.
所有经理在这个问题上都在**唱同一首歌**。
idiom

sit back

放松并什么也不做
Meaning
to relax and do nothing
Example
Just **sit back** and enjoy the show.
只需坐下，享受表演。
idiom

spill the tea

分享八卦或秘密
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
来吧，**spill the tea** - 派对发生了什么？
idiom

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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shoot from the hip

不经过仔细思考说话或行动
Meaning
to speak or act without thinking carefully
Example
He tends to **shoot from the hip** during meetings.
他在会议中常常**shut from the hip**。
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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**
idiom

see red

变得非常生气
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
当他的电脑又崩溃时，他变得非常生气。
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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

security blanket

让人有安全感或安慰的东西
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
使用强密码管理器是我在网上的**安全毯**。
idiom

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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stand one’s ground

拒绝改变自己的意见或立场
Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She **stood her ground** during the heated debate.
她在激烈的辩论中坚持自己的立场。
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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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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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start from scratch

从头开始
Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
他们失去了一切，不得不从头开始。
idiom

Speak the truth and shame the devil

即使这可能会造成麻烦或不适，也要说真话。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
她总是认为**说真话，羞辱魔鬼**是正确的方式。
idiom

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。
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

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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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

smooth things over

通过冷静处理让糟糕的情况看起来更好
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
她试图在争执后缓和局面。
idiom

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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steer someone in the right direction

引导某人走上正确的道路或做出正确的决定
Meaning
to guide someone towards the correct path or decision
Example
The senior manager helped **steer me in the right direction** when I was unsure about the project.
高级经理在我对项目不确定时帮助我，**引导我走上正确的方向**。
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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。
idiom

starry-eyed

拥有天真或不切实际的梦想或希望
Meaning
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
Example
He was **starry-eyed** about becoming a famous singer.
他对成为一位著名歌手感到**星光眼**。
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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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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。
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small potatoes

微不足道或没有价值的事情
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
与石油出口相比，纺织贸易微不足道。
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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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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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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。
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stay calm

保持冷静，不要惊慌
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
不用担心，只要保持冷静，然后仔细想一想。
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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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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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soft launch

在全面发布之前，对新产品进行有限或安静的发布
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
公司进行了一个**软启动**来测试客户反应。
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speak up

公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
如果你不同意，请在会议中发言。
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scoop the news

第一个报道重要新闻
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
当地报纸**抢先报道**了市长的辞职消息。
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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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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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sleep on it

推迟做决定到第二天
Meaning
to delay making a decision until the next day
Example
This is an important decision, why don't you **sleep on it**?
这是一个重要的决定，你为什么不睡一觉再说？
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square peg in a round hole

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

背叛信任你的人
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
我简直不敢相信他在我为他做了这么多之后竟然**在背后捅了我一刀**。
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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**。
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soft sell

一种没有压力的微妙且有说服力的销售方式
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
他们使用了一种**软卖**策略来获得客户的信任。
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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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sleep tight

睡个好觉，安眠
Meaning
to have a good and peaceful sleep
Example
Good night! **Sleep tight** and sweet dreams.
晚安！睡个好觉，做个好梦。
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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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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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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。
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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**。
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sustainable development

满足当代需求而不损害后代满足其自身需求能力的发展
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
公司通过投资绿色技术致力于**可持续发展**
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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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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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soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
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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。
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sick to death of something

对某事感到极度疲倦或恼火
Meaning
extremely tired or annoyed by something
Example
I’m **sick to death of** listening to his complaints.
我已经厌烦听他的抱怨了。
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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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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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smoke-filled room

一个权势人物秘密做决定的地方
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
新政策是在**烟雾弥漫的房间**中由高级官员决定的。
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smell a rat

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

接受或承担责任
Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
他准备好承担领导项目的责任。
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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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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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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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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。
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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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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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scare the living daylights out of someone

把某人吓得很厉害
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
那部恐怖电影把我吓得很厉害。
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spread the love

向他人展示善意和情感
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
她总是通过帮助他人来传播爱。
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save the day

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

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
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speaking for myself

只陈述个人意见，而非他人
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
**就我而言**，我认为我们应该等待。
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split-second decision

在没有太多思考的情况下迅速做出的决定
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
飞行员必须做出 **分秒决策** 以避免撞机。
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sitting on a gold mine

拥有某些非常有价值的东西，但尚未意识到
Meaning
to have something very valuable that is not yet realized
Example
That old property is worth millions — you're **sitting on a gold mine**.
那块老物业价值数百万——你坐在一座金矿上。
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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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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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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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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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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**。
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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。
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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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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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Spin a story

以一种旨在影响人们观点或信念的方式讲述故事。
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
记者成功地**讲述了一个故事**，使那位政治家看起来像个英雄。