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idiom

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**。
idiom

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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set the pace

为其他人设定一个表现或进度的标准，以便他们跟随
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
我们的CEO总是为整个公司**设定步伐**。
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

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

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

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

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**。
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 log

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

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

spill the beans

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

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

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。
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

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

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。
idiom

sleep it off

通过睡觉来恢复疲劳或疾病
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
他喝得太多了，需要睡一觉来恢复。
idiom

set a precedent

为未来的行动建立一个标准或先例
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
禁止不道德的人工智能系统将为问责制树立一个先例。
idiom

sweeten the deal

使一个提议更有吸引力
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
他们决定通过提供免费送货来**让交易更诱人**。
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

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

speak of the devil

刚说到某人，他就出现了
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
**说曹操曹操到**，约翰来了！
idiom

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**。
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

sell someone out

为了个人利益出卖某人
Meaning
to betray someone for personal gain
Example
He **sold me out** to save himself.
他 **出卖了我** 以拯救自己。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

spin up

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

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。
idiom

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**
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

stand trial

出庭应对刑事指控
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
他将于下个月因诈骗出庭受审。
idiom

stage fright

在观众面前表演前的紧张感
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
即使有经验的演员有时也会紧张。
idiom

sick as a dog

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

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。
idiom

school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
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

sound bite

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

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

set in stone

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

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

spark an idea

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

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**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

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。
idiom

speak your mind

直言不讳地表达自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
不要害怕直言不讳地表达自己的想法。
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

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。
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。
idiom

silver bullet

解决复杂问题的简单完美方案
Meaning
a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem
Example
There’s no **silver bullet** for data security.
数据安全没有灵丹妙药。
idiom

switch over

从一个系统或选项切换到另一个
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
团队今晚将切换到新软件。
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

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

stick with

尽管面临挑战，仍继续做或支持某事
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
如果你坚持这个例行公事，你很快就会看到结果。
idiom

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。
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

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**。
idiom

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。
idiom

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。
idiom

sing the same tune

与他人持有相同的观点
Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
Both managers **sing the same tune** about company policy.
两位经理对公司政策意见一致。
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

split second

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

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**。
idiom

soft power

一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
日本利用**软实力**在全球推广其文化。
idiom

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。
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

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

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

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

sweet talk someone

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

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

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

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**。
idiom

say hello

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

sift through

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

Scale up

扩大公司的运营或范围。
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
该初创公司在第一轮融资后准备**扩大**。
idiom

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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swept off your feet

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

show 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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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。
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。
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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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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。
idiom

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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steer the ship

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

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。
idiom

Speak from the heart

真诚和诚实地说话。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
当他道歉时，他真的发自内心地说话。
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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

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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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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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**。
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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。
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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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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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scare someone half to death

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

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

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

开始做新的和独立的事情
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
毕业后，她想要**展开她的翅膀**。
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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**。