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idiom

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。
idiom

par for the course

在特定情况下正常或预期的事情
Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
在大型项目中出现延误是正常的。
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work one’s fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
他为建立自己的事业拼命工作。
idiom

be sure of yourself

对你的能力或意见有信心
Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
成为一名领导者，你必须对自己有信心。
idiom

nod off

突然睡着，特别是坐着的时候
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
他在无聊的讲座中睡着了。
idiom

draw down

减少某物的水平或数量
Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
我们计划在夏季减少库存。
idiom

get back together

在分手后恢复关系
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
他们在分开几个月后又复合了。
idiom

set the bar high

设定高标准或期望
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
她的成就为未来的领导者设定了高标准。
idiom

teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人一些因其年龄或经验而难以学习的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
很难**教一只老狗新把戏**，但我会试试看。
idiom

battle-tested

通过经验或困难证明有效
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
她是一位有经验的领导者，知道如何在压力下保持冷静。
idiom

a bug in the system

程序或系统中的问题或错误
Meaning
a problem or error in a program or system
Example
There seems to be **a bug in the system** causing slow performance.
似乎 **系统中有一个bug**，导致性能缓慢。
idiom

the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
idiom

tear one’s hair out

极度担心或烦恼
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
她在努力寻找丢失的钥匙时，**撕掉了自己的头发**。
idiom

help someone out

在困难情况下帮助某人
Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
每当我遇到麻烦时，她总是帮助我。
idiom

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

始终保持乐观，但为任何结果做好准备。
Meaning
Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome.
Example
She was nervous about the exam but decided to **hope for the best, prepare for the worst**.
她对考试感到紧张，但决定**希望最好，准备最坏**。
idiom

All for one and one for all

团队中的每个人都为共同的利益而合作。
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
在我们的公司，我们相信这个座右铭：**人人为我，我为人人**。
idiom

get acquainted

与某人变得熟悉或友好
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
我们短暂交谈以便相互了解。
idiom

back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
idiom

pass the buck

把责任推给别人。
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
不要**推卸责任**；你需要对自己的行为负责。
idiom

put one's cards on the table

对自己的意图诚实并且开放
Meaning
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
Example
The negotiator decided to **put his cards on the table** to speed up talks.
谈判代表决定将自己的卡片摆到桌面上，以加快谈判进程。
idiom

A hit piece

一篇旨在损害某人声誉的文章或报道，通常是带有偏见或不公平的方式。
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
编辑批评该报刊登这样一篇针对政客的 **hit piece**。
idiom

engagement rate

衡量人们与在线内容互动的活跃程度
Meaning
a measure of how actively people interact with online content
Example
Our **engagement rate** doubled after using video posts.
使用视频帖子后，我们的互动率翻倍了。
idiom

sit tight

保持冷静，耐心等待
Meaning
to stay calm and wait patiently
Example
Just **sit tight** and wait for the results.
只要保持冷静，耐心等待结果。
idiom

In a peaceful state of mind

感到放松和平静，没有压力或担忧
Meaning
feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry
Example
After yoga, she felt **in a peaceful state of mind** all day.
瑜伽之后，她整天都感到**心境平和**。
idiom

a kind heart

一个慷慨而关心他人的人
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
她的**善良的心**使她深受大家喜爱。
idiom

rally the troops

激励或鼓励一群人采取行动
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
经理在大型演讲前激励了团队。
idiom

you’ve got this

安慰某人，告诉他们可以应对某个情况
Meaning
to reassure someone that they can handle a situation
Example
Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!
不用担心演讲—**你搞定了**！
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

cry one’s eyes out

大声哭泣; 无法控制地哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
她在看完那部悲伤的电影后**哭得不成样子**。
idiom

lead generation

将陌生人吸引并转化为潜在客户的过程
Meaning
the process of attracting and converting strangers into potential customers
Example
We’re focusing on **lead generation** through free webinars.
我们正在通过免费的网络研讨会专注于**潜在客户生成**。
idiom

a rock in a hard place

处于非常困难或具有挑战性的情况
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
当他必须在两个困难的选项之间做出选择时，他发现自己身处**a rock in a hard place**。
idiom

pharming

一种网络攻击，將网站的流量重定向到一个欺诈性网站，以窃取信息
Meaning
a cyber attack that redirects a website’s traffic to a fraudulent site to steal information
Example
The victim's bank details were stolen due to a **pharming** attack.
由于**法明**攻击，受害人的银行账户信息被窃取。
idiom

act the part

以符合特定角色或情境的方式行事
Meaning
to behave in a way that fits a particular role or situation
Example
If you want to be treated like a leader, you need to **act the part**.
如果你想像一个领导者一样被对待，你需要**扮演角色**。
idiom

Help each other out

在困难的情况下相互帮助。
Meaning
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
Example
During the project, we all had to **help each other out** to finish on time.
在项目期间，我们都必须**互相帮助**才能按时完成。
idiom

kick the habit

停止做坏事或有成瘾性的事情
Meaning
to stop doing something bad or addictive
Example
After ten years of smoking, he finally **kicked the habit**.
吸烟十年后，他终于戒掉了这个习惯。
idiom

make history

做一些非常重要的事情，值得被记住
Meaning
to do something very important that will be remembered
Example
The young scientist **made history** by discovering a new planet.
年轻的科学家通过发现一颗新行星**创造了历史**。
idiom

a ticking time bomb

一个随时可能变得危险的情况或人。
Meaning
A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.
Example
His anger issues make him **a ticking time bomb**.
他的愤怒问题让他成为一颗定时炸弹。
idiom

Keep someone posted

让某人了解某事。
Meaning
To keep someone informed about something.
Example
Please **keep me posted** about any updates.
请**保持我更新**任何最新的进展。
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put your foot in your mouth

说一些尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
Example
He really **put his foot in his mouth** when he mentioned her age.
当他提到她的年龄时，他真的**说错话了**。
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
idiom

Eager beaver

一个非常热心且渴望做某事的人。
Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager to do something.
Example
She's an **eager beaver** who always volunteers for extra tasks.
她是一个**非常热心**的人，总是自愿承担额外的任务。
idiom

throw shade

微妙地侮辱或批评某人
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
她在谈话中 **抛阴影** 给她的前男友。
idiom

pop the question

求婚
Meaning
to ask someone to marry you
Example
He finally **popped the question** during dinner.
他终于在晚餐时提了这个问题。
idiom

comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
idiom

to shoot for the moon

瞄准一个困难或雄心勃勃的目标
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
他总是**瞄准月亮**，试图实现不可能的目标。
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keep a stiff upper lip

在困难的情况下不表现出情绪
Meaning
to not show your emotions in difficult situations
Example
Even after losing the match, the team **kept a stiff upper lip**.
即使输掉比赛，团队仍保持镇定。
idiom

open one's heart

真诚地表达感受或情感
Meaning
to express feelings or emotions honestly
Example
She finally decided to **open her heart** and share her feelings.
她终于决定**敞开心扉**，分享她的感受。
idiom

the whole truth and nothing but the truth

完全诚实，不隐藏或改变任何事物
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
请告诉我 **整个真相以及除了真相以外的什么都没有**。
idiom

come rain or shine

不管发生什么；无论天气或情况如何
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
无论晴天还是雨天，他都会去跑步。
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on the same playing field

在相同的条件下或具有相等的机会
Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
我们现在与我们的竞争对手站在同一起跑线上。
idiom

take a hike

去散步或离开；离开
Meaning
to go for a walk or leave; to go away
Example
Let’s **take a hike** in the mountains this weekend.
这个周末我们去山里**take a hike**。
idiom

Frankenstein’s monster

一个反抗其创造者的创造物。
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
社交媒体成了它的发明者的弗兰肯斯坦怪物。
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Crossing the Rubicon

采取一个不可逆转的步骤，带来严重后果。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
通过公开信息，他迈出了一个不可逆转的步伐。
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put a spin on

以影响人们感知的方式呈现信息
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
媒体经常**对故事加以包装**以吸引观众。
idiom

land a job

得到一份工作
Meaning
to successfully get a job
Example
He was thrilled to **land a job** at his dream company.
他很高兴能够在他的梦想公司得到一份工作。
idiom

a storm in a teacup

一个被夸大的小问题
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
他们的争论只是**茶杯里的风暴**。
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give someone a run for their money

与某人进行激烈的竞争
Meaning
to compete strongly against someone
Example
The new player **gave the champion a run for his money**.
新选手给冠军带来了强烈的竞争。
idiom

get the word out

传播信息或让某事广为人知
Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.
我们需要**宣传**我们的新服务。
idiom

the way I see it

用于表达一个人如何理解或解释某事
Meaning
used to express how one understands or interprets something
Example
**The way I see it**, we should try again.
依我看，我们应该再试一次。
idiom

patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
idiom

have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和决定
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
相信自己，你能做到！
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to take the bull by the horns

直接并且果断地面对问题或挑战
Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
我们需要**抓住公牛的角**，现在开始做出决定。
idiom

draw a line in the sand

设定一个明确的界限或清晰地界定一个限制
Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
总理在国家安全问题上划定了界限。
idiom

hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
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take the law into one's own hands

自行执法；亲自伸张正义
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
村民们决定自行执法，惩罚了那个小偷。
idiom

the ball is rolling

一个过程已经开始并在取得进展
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
现在 **球正在滚动**, 我们需要继续工作。
idiom

take it in stride

冷静地接受某事而不生气
Meaning
to accept something calmly without being upset
Example
She **took the criticism in stride**.
她**冷静地接受了批评**。
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go easy on someone

对某人温和或耐心
Meaning
to be gentle or patient with someone
Example
Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.
对他温柔一点；他最近经历了很多事情。
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pipe dream

一个不切实际或不可能的希望
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a **pipe dream**.
一夜暴富只是一个不现实的幻想。
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reboot your perspective

以新的心态重新开始
Meaning
to start fresh with a new mindset
Example
After project failure, the team decided to **reboot their perspective**.
项目失败后，团队决定重新启动他们的观点。
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keep faith with someone

对某人或某事保持忠诚
Meaning
to remain loyal to someone or something
Example
Even in hard times, she **kept faith with** her friends.
即使在困难时期，她也保持了对朋友的忠诚。
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Bursting at the seams

非常满或拥挤。
Meaning
To be very full or crowded.
Example
The store was **bursting at the seams** during the sale.
商店在促销时非常拥挤。
idiom

keyboard warrior

在线发布攻击性或愤怒评论的人
Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a **keyboard warrior**.
他在线上表现得很强硬，但他只是一个**键盘战士**。
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run out of steam

失去精力或热情
Meaning
to lose energy or enthusiasm
Example
After working all day, I completely **ran out of steam**.
工作了一整天后，我完全精疲力尽。
idiom

a dark horse

一个在重要时刻之前保守技能或计划的人
Meaning
a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment
Example
Nobody expected her to win; she was **a dark horse**.
没有人预料到她会赢；她是**一匹黑马**。
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break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
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pair off

组成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students will **pair off** for the lab experiment.
学生将**配对**进行实验。
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a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
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gear up

为某事精力充沛地做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
团队正在为下周的产品发布做准备。
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code your way out

通过编程技能解决问题
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
当系统崩溃时，她成功地**编程解决了问题**。
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fed up with

对某事感到厌倦或烦恼
Meaning
tired or annoyed with something
Example
I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.
我厌倦了每天做同样的事情。
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a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

挑战和困难让人变得更强大，更有经验。
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
记住，**平静的海洋从未造就过一个熟练的水手** — 你会从困难时光中学习。
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catch the travel bug

变得对旅行非常感兴趣
Meaning
to become very interested in traveling
Example
After visiting Thailand, she really **caught the travel bug**.
参观泰国后，她真的**感染了旅行的虫子**。
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out of memory

无法清晰思考；精神上筋疲力尽
Meaning
unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted
Example
After working all night, I was completely **out of memory**.
通宵工作后，我精神上完全筋疲力尽。
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family ties

家庭成员之间的紧密联系。
Meaning
Strong connections among family members.
Example
**Family ties** kept her close to her hometown.
**家庭纽带**让她与家乡保持紧密联系。
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in hot water

陷入麻烦或困难
Meaning
in trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in hot water** for missing the meeting.
他因错过会议而陷入麻烦。
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press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
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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。
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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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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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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。
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throw the book at someone

严厉惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
法官决定对犯人**施以严惩**。
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put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
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under the gun

在压力下完成或做某事
Meaning
under pressure to perform or complete something
Example
We were **under the gun** to meet the deadline for the report.
我们为了赶报告的截止日期而承受压力。
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cover your bases

为所有可能的结果做好准备；保持谨慎
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
在提交报告之前，确保你已经**覆盖了你的基础**。
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be a person of your word

成为一个遵守承诺的人
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
她真的是一个信守承诺的人，总是做她说的事情。
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on the gravy train

处于一种通过少量努力赚取大量金钱的状态
Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding **on the gravy train** since he took over the family business.
自从接管家族企业以来，他一直在**格雷维火车**上。
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hang out with

和朋友一起度过时间
Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
我们通常在放学后和同学们一起度过时间。
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circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
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worth one's salt

在某个领域内有能力或值得尊重
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
任何 **值一文的工程师** 都能解决这个问题。
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backroom deal

由有权势的人达成的秘密协议
Meaning
a secret agreement made by powerful people
Example
The media exposed the **backroom deal** between the two parties.
媒体揭露了两方之间的**秘密协议**。
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ease off

逐渐变得不那么强烈
Meaning
to gradually become less strong or intense
Example
The rain should **ease off** by evening.
雨到晚上应该会减弱。
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Down the rabbit hole

陷入一个奇怪、复杂或离奇的境地。
Meaning
Entering into a strange, complicated, or bizarre situation.
Example
I went **down the rabbit hole** researching ancient myths.
我在研究古代神话时陷入了 **down the rabbit hole**。
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keep one's word

做自己承诺做的事情
Meaning
to do what one has promised to do
Example
He always **keeps his word**, no matter what.
他总是遵守诺言，无论发生什么。
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No guts, no glory

没有勇气，你无法取得成功。
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
他接受了挑战—**没有勇气，便没有荣耀。**
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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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take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
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Fine tuning

为了改进而进行的小调整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
在我们展示之前，这个计划只需要一些小调整。
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drop in the ocean

与所需的量相比，非常小或微不足道的数量
Meaning
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
Example
Our recycling efforts are just a **drop in the ocean** compared to the global pollution problem.
与全球污染问题相比，我们的回收努力只是**海洋中的一滴水**。
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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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dress up

穿正式或特别的衣服
Meaning
to wear formal or special clothes
Example
We don’t have to **dress up** for tonight’s dinner—it’s casual.
我们今晚的晚餐不需要**穿正式的衣服**——它是休闲的。
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from my point of view

从自己的角度来看某事
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
从我的角度来看，这个计划是有道理的。
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Don’t give up

继续努力，不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
你已经走了这么远，现在不要放弃！
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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**。
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upgrade your thinking

改善你的思维过程或心态
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
为了适应人工智能趋势，你必须升级你的思维。
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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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hold the upper hand

拥有更多的权力或优势
Meaning
to have more power or advantage over others
Example
Negotiations continued, but the buyer **held the upper hand**.
谈判继续进行，但买方 **占据了上风**。
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butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth

看起来无辜的人，实际上可能并非如此
Meaning
someone who looks innocent but might not be
Example
She looks so sweet—**butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth**.
她看起来那么甜美—**黄油在她嘴里不会融化**。
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keep up with the Joneses

试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
许多人为了**keep up with the Joneses**而陷入债务。
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code like a machine

在编程中极快且高效地工作
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
当截止日期临近时，她可以**像机器一样编程**。
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feel at ease

感到放松和自信
Meaning
to feel relaxed and confident
Example
He finally **felt at ease** speaking in public.
他最终在公开演讲时感到**轻松自在**。