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idiom

stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
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

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

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。
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

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。
idiom

strength in numbers

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

stormy relationship

一个充满争吵和冲突的关系
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
他们有一段**风暴般的关系**持续了许多年。
idiom

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。
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

straight from the horse’s mouth

来自最可靠的来源；直接来自相关人士
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
我直接从最可靠的来源听到了这个消息。
idiom

stick together

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

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**。
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。
idiom

set the standard

设定一个卓越的典范，供他人争取达到
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
她的工作伦理为整个团队**设定了标准**。
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

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。
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**。
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

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

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

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

Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
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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。
idiom

set the stage for

使某事变得可能或可能发生
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
这次会议将为未来的合作**奠定基础**。
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

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。
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

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

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

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**
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

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

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

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

split the difference

在两个意见或价格之间达成妥协
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
让我们**split the difference**并在中途见面。
idiom

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**。
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

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。
idiom

still waters run deep

安静或平静的人往往有深刻的想法或情感
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
他可能看起来很安静，但要记住，**静水流深**。
idiom

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。
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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stand out from the crowd

明显与他人不同或更好
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
她的才华帮助她在人群中脱颖而出。
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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

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

sign up for

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

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。
idiom

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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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

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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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**。
idiom

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**
idiom

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。
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。
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。
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square away

以整洁的方式整理或完成某事
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
我们需要在审计前整理文件。
idiom

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。
idiom

save time

减少做某事所需的时间
Meaning
to reduce the time needed for something
Example
Using shortcuts can **save time** when typing.
使用快捷键可以在打字时节省时间。
idiom

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。
idiom

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

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**。
idiom

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

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。
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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。
idiom

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

swing vote

一个尚未决定的选票，可能会朝任何方向发展
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
摇摆票将决定选举的结果。
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。
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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。
idiom

social butterfly

喜欢与人见面和交谈的人
Meaning
someone who loves meeting and talking to people
Example
Emma is a **social butterfly**; she knows everyone at the event.
Emma 是一位 **社交蝴蝶**；她在活动中认识每个人。
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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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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**。
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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。
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。
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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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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。
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serenity now

在压力大的情况下用来唤起冷静的短语
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
每当我感到压力时，我会提醒自己说 **宁静现在**。
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Stay on track

继续做正确的事情以实现你的目标。
Meaning
To continue doing the right thing to reach your goal.
Example
We need to **stay on track** to meet our deadline.
我们需要**保持正轨**以完成我们的截止日期。
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stand by someone

保持忠诚或支持
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
真正的朋友在困难时期彼此支持。
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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

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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self-assured

自信
Meaning
confident and sure of oneself
Example
She walked into the room looking calm and **self-assured**.
她走进房间，看起来冷静且自信。
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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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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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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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space out

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

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

开始某事或启动行动
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
CEO的演讲**推动**了新项目的开展。
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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。
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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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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。
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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**。
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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-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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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。
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scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
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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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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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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。
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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。
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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。
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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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Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
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synergy effect

两家或更多公司共同合作所带来的更高效能或价值
Meaning
the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together
Example
The partnership created a **synergy effect**, benefiting both companies.
合作关系创造了一个协同效应，使两家公司都受益。
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stand tall

以自豪和自信的方式行动
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
尽管有所有的批评，她依然昂首挺胸。
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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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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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show the ropes

教某人如何完成一项工作或任务
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
我花了一些时间向新员工**展示绳索**，但现在他们做得很好。
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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。
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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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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。
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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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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**。