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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

beat down

重复用力打击，例如强烈的阳光或雨水
Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
下午的阳光 **照射** 在田野上整整一天。
idiom

hold your fire

延迟采取行动或回应
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
他说他的团队要等到他发出信号时再**暂停开火**。
idiom

cross your mind

短暂地想到某事
Meaning
to think of something briefly
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could lie.
我从没想到他会撒谎。
idiom

breathe in

深呼吸
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
在说话之前，花一刻钟深呼吸。
idiom

At a snail’s pace

非常慢。
Meaning
Very slowly.
Example
The traffic was moving **at a snail’s pace**.
交通以**蜗牛的速度**行驶。
idiom

once bitten, twice shy

在一次不愉快的经历之后，你会小心避免它再次发生
Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
在股市中失去钱后，他变得**一旦受伤，两次害羞**。
idiom

Break bread with someone

共享一餐; 通过食物建立联系
Meaning
To share a meal; to bond over food
Example
They decided to **break bread** to celebrate their new partnership.
他们决定一起**分享食物**以庆祝他们的新伙伴关系。
idiom

the whole truth

完全的真相，没有任何隐瞒
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
她承诺在法庭上讲述**全部真相**。
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

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。
idiom

kick the bucket

死（非正式）
Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
他终于在长时间的疾病后**去世了**。
idiom

bury the lead

隐藏故事中最重要的部分
Meaning
to hide the most important part of the story
Example
Don’t **bury the lead**—mention the main point first.
不要**埋没重点**—首先提到主要点。
idiom

An arm and a leg

非常昂贵的东西。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
那部新手机 **非常昂贵**，但它值得。
idiom

ramp up

增加某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
我们需要在假期前提高生产。
idiom

wrap up

完全完成某事
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
我们需要在午餐前完成报告。
idiom

carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
idiom

cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
idiom

phishing for information

通过伪装成可信的实体来获取敏感信息的尝试
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
他通过假装是银行的工作人员来**钓鱼获取信息**。
idiom

your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
idiom

get straight to the point

直接谈论主要话题
Meaning
to talk directly about the main topic
Example
Let's **get straight to the point** and discuss the issue.
让我们**直奔主题**并讨论这个问题。
idiom

to sketch out

画出某物的大致计划或轮廓
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
导演在拍摄开始之前画出了概念。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
idiom

born in the purple

出生于富裕或皇室家庭
Meaning
born into a wealthy or royal family
Example
He was **born in the purple**, so wealth was never an issue.
他出生于皇室家庭，因此财富从未是问题。
idiom

leap of faith

在不知道结果的情况下去做某事
Meaning
to do something without knowing the outcome
Example
Starting his own company was a **leap of faith** for him.
创办自己的公司对他来说是一次**信念的飞跃**。
idiom

wear out

使用某物直到它变得无法使用
Meaning
to use something until it becomes unusable
Example
You’ll **wear out** those shoes if you hike every weekend.
如果你每个周末都去远足，你会**磨损**这些鞋子。
idiom

how’s it going

一种非正式的询问某人状况的方式
Meaning
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
Example
**How’s it going?** You look great today!
**怎么样？** 你今天看起来真棒！
idiom

clean up your act

开始更负责任地行为。
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
如果你想要那个晋升，你需要**clean up your act**。
idiom

go out of one’s way

为帮助某人做出特别的努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.
她**走出她的路**来确保我们感到受欢迎。
idiom

move up the ladder

在工作中晋升或进步
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
她希望在年底之前晋升。
idiom

strike it lucky

拥有意外的好运
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
我们运气好，找到了最后两张票。
idiom

go for broke

冒一切风险去取得成功
Meaning
to risk everything to achieve success
Example
They decided to **go for broke** and launch their new product.
他们决定冒一切风险推出他们的新产品。
idiom

left speechless

如此惊讶以至于说不出话
Meaning
so surprised that you cannot speak
Example
I was **left speechless** by her generosity.
她的慷慨让我惊讶得说不出话。
idiom

pay through the nose

为某物支付非常高的价格
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
我们为那张音乐会票付出了高昂的价格。
idiom

once in a while

有时候，但不是很频繁
Meaning
sometimes, but not very often
Example
I enjoy eating out **once in a while**, but I prefer home-cooked meals.
我喜欢偶尔出去吃饭，但我更喜欢家常菜。
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

judge, jury, and executioner

控制所有判决和惩罚某人的部分
Meaning
to control all parts of judging and punishing someone
Example
He acted as **judge, jury, and executioner** in the matter.
他在这件事上充当了**法官，陪审团和刽子手**。
idiom

tie the knot

结婚
Meaning
to get married
Example
They are planning to **tie the knot** next summer.
他们计划在明年夏天**结婚**。
idiom

roll up one's sleeves

准备努力工作或接受挑战
Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
如果我们想按时完成这个任务，我们需要**卷起袖子**。
idiom

full of oneself

过于骄傲或自信
Meaning
to be overly proud or self-confident
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
他在获得晋升后变得如此**自大**。
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**。
idiom

Lay bricks for the future

为未来的成功打下坚实的基础。
Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
教育帮助孩子为未来打下坚实的基础。
idiom

turn dreams into reality

实现长期渴望的事情
Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
通过努力和奉献，你可以把梦想变为现实。
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hold yourself accountable

为你的行为承担个人责任
Meaning
to take personal responsibility for your actions
Example
You must always **hold yourself accountable** for your actions.
你必须总是**为自己的行为负责**。
idiom

mix up with

与某事或某人混在一起，通常是不明智的
Meaning
to become involved with something or someone, often unwisely
Example
Try not to **mix up with** gossip at work.
尽量不要在工作中参与八卦。
idiom

change gears

转变思考方式或做事方式
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
如果我们想按时达到目标，我们需要**换挡**。
idiom

bring up

抚养或照顾一个孩子直到成年
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
她是由她的祖父母抚养长大的。
idiom

cold feet

对某事感到紧张或犹豫不决
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
在向她求婚之前，他感到犹豫不决。
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

bounce rate

在只查看一个页面后离开网站的访客百分比
Meaning
the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page
Example
We need to lower our **bounce rate** to keep visitors engaged.
我们需要降低我们的 **跳出率** 以保持访客的参与。
idiom

bend the law

以不诚实的方式利用法律来达到目的
Meaning
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
Example
Some lawyers know how to **bend the law** to help their clients.
一些律师知道如何**钻法律的空子**来帮助他们的客户。
idiom

warp speed

非常高的速度；极快的进展
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
该项目现在正在以速战速决的速度推进。
idiom

do one's duty

履行自己的责任
Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should **do their duty** to help their country.
每个公民都应该**履行自己的责任**来帮助自己的国家。
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

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
idiom

Hear something on the grapevine

听到八卦或非正式的新闻。
Meaning
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
Example
I **heard on the grapevine** that she’s leaving the company.
我**听到一些小道消息**她要离开公司。
idiom

Wait for the dust to settle

等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
让我们在做决定之前等待局势平静下来。
idiom

mother hen

一个非常保护或关心他人的人，特别是在家庭中
Meaning
a person who is very protective or caring, especially within a family
Example
Aunt Mary is a real **mother hen**, always looking after everyone.
玛丽婶是一个真正的‘母鸡’，总是照顾每个人。
idiom

drag one’s feet

推迟做某事；做某事时很慢，因为你不想做
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
他在完成报告时**拖延**
idiom

sign off on

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

kind words cost nothing

善良不需要花费努力或金钱
Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, **kind words cost nothing**.
记住，善良的话不花任何代价。
idiom

on thin ice

处于危险或危险的境地
Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
你因那种行为而**处于险境**。
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

pack up

收拾东西并准备离开
Meaning
to gather belongings and prepare to leave
Example
We should **pack up** and head home before the storm starts.
我们应该**打包**，在风暴开始前回家
idiom

opt in

选择参与
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
员工可以选择参与健康项目。
idiom

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。
idiom

friends in high places

拥有权力或影响力的人，可以帮助你
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
他得到这份工作是因为他有**在高位的朋友**。
idiom

get to the bottom of something

了解或解决某事的真正原因
Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
我们需要弄清这个问题的真正原因，以防再次发生。
idiom

down the road

在未来
Meaning
in the future
Example
We may expand to other countries **down the road**.
我们可能在未来扩展到其他国家。
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**。
idiom

Airhead

一个傻乎乎或愚蠢的人。
Meaning
A silly or foolish person.
Example
Don't be such an **airhead**, pay attention!
不要那么傻，集中注意力！
idiom

do your own thing

按照自己的意愿去做，不用担心别人怎么想
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
他喜欢按自己的方式行事，不依赖任何人。
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byte the bullet

勇敢地面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face a difficult situation bravely
Example
We have to **byte the bullet** and fix the system bugs now.
我们必须勇敢地面对并修复系统的漏洞。
idiom

have faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
You should **have faith in** your team.
你应该**信任**你的团队。
idiom

run your own show

掌控自己的活动或生意
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
在为别人工作多年后，他想经营自己的生意。
idiom

Give and take

互相妥协或合作。
Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
良好的团队合作就是互相给予和接受。
idiom

be your own biggest fan

欣赏并相信自己
Meaning
to appreciate and believe in yourself
Example
You should **be your own biggest fan** to stay motivated.
你应该成为自己最大的粉丝，以保持动力。
idiom

blow your own trumpet

吹嘘或炫耀自己的成就
Meaning
to boast or brag about your achievements
Example
He never stops **blowing his own trumpet** about his success.
他从不停止**吹嘘自己的成功**。
idiom

follow in someone’s footsteps

追随某人的脚步，通常是家庭成员
Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to **follow in his father’s footsteps** and become a lawyer.
他决定**追随父亲的脚步**成为一名律师。
idiom

visionary leader

一个对未来有清晰愿景的领导者
Meaning
a leader with a clear vision for the future
Example
Steve Jobs was considered a **visionary leader** for his innovative ideas.
史蒂夫·乔布斯因其创新思想被认为是一个**有远见的领导者**。
idiom

feel like a million bucks

感到非常好或快乐
Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
经过一次很棒的锻炼后，我总是感觉很好。
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I’m here for you

你可以依靠我的支持。
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
无论何时你需要我，**我在这里为你而在**。
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Break the news

告诉某人重要或坏消息。
Meaning
To tell someone important or bad news.
Example
He didn’t know how to **break the news** to his parents.
他不知道如何将**这个消息传达**给他的父母。
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bend over backwards

付出巨大努力帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to make a great effort to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make the event successful.
她竭尽全力使活动成功。
idiom

crime doesn't pay

做错事或非法行为永远无法带来真正的成功
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
他通过艰难的方式学到了，**犯罪不会带来收益**。
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lend an ear

仔细听某人的问题或感受
Meaning
to listen carefully to someone’s problems or feelings
Example
She’s always ready to **lend an ear** when I’m feeling down.
当我心情不好时，她总是准备好认真倾听。
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behind someone’s back

在他们不知道的情况下做某事
Meaning
to do something secretly without their knowledge
Example
She was talking about me **behind my back**.
她在**我背后**说我的坏话。
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riding the wave

利用当前的趋势或成功
Meaning
taking advantage of a current trend or success
Example
The company is **riding the wave** of its recent success in the international market.
该公司正在利用其在国际市场上的近期成功。
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big thanks

一种非正式的说谢谢的方式
Meaning
an informal way to say thank you very much
Example
**Big thanks** to everyone who supported the project.
非常感谢所有支持该项目的人。
idiom

clash of wills

两个决心坚定的人之间的冲突
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
这是经理和员工之间的**克拉什 夫 威尔斯**。
idiom

break the problem down

将复杂的问题分解成较小、更易管理的部分
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
让我们把问题分解成较小的步骤
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cut the mustard

表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
她在新角色中没有**切黄芥末**。
idiom

on trial

正在被测试或审判
Meaning
being tested or judged
Example
The company is **on trial** for violating privacy laws.
该公司因违反隐私法而正在**受审**。
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out of the picture

不再涉及或相关
Meaning
no longer involved or relevant
Example
After the gallery closed, the curator was **out of the picture**.
画廊关闭后，策展人不再是其中的一部分。
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blow away

深深地打动或惊讶某人
Meaning
to impress or surprise someone very much
Example
Her singing **blew me away**.
她的歌声让我震惊。
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Economic backbone

经济中最重要的部分。
Meaning
The most important part of the economy.
Example
Small businesses are the **economic backbone** of the nation.
小企业是国家的**经济支柱**。
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that's the last straw

我的耐心已经耗尽了
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
他整个星期都迟到了，但这真是最后一根稻草。
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follow your gut

做决策时相信你的直觉
Meaning
to trust your instincts when making a decision
Example
Sometimes it's best to **follow your gut**.
有时候最好**相信你的直觉**。
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eat your heart out

默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
自从他的前任订婚后，他一直在**吃掉自己的心**。
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music to one’s ears

让某人感到非常高兴或满意的事情
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
他升职的消息对他来说如音乐入耳。
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window of opportunity

一个短暂的时期，在这个时期内有机会
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
我们有一个小的机会窗口来推出这个产品。
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butterflies in the stomach

感到紧张或兴奋
Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
约会前我总是感到紧张。
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fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
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see the light at the end of the tunnel

在长时间困难之后，开始看到改善的迹象
Meaning
to begin to see signs of improvement after a long period of difficulty
Example
After months of effort, we can finally **see the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过几个月的努力，我们终于能看到**隧道尽头的光亮**。
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by leaps and bounds

快速进展或改善
Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
她的英语进步**非常快**。
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fill out

通过提供信息来填写表格
Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
请在研讨会后填写此调查。
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keep the home fires burning

在别人不在时维持幸福的家
Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
当她丈夫在国外时，她**保持了家的温暖**。
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build a better mousetrap

改进现有的产品或想法
Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
每个科技公司都在其领域尝试**创造更好的捕鼠器**。
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Move heaven and earth

为了实现某事而尽一切可能。
Meaning
To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example
They **moved heaven and earth** to save the project.
他们竭尽全力拯救这个项目。
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don't count your chickens before they hatch

不要为可能不会发生的事情做计划
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
你应该等到收到工作邀请再庆祝。不要在鸡蛋孵出小鸡之前就数鸡。
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lead by example

通过亲自做示范来向他人展示如何行为
Meaning
to show others how to behave by doing it yourself
Example
A true leader always **leads by example**.
一个真正的领导者总是以身作则。
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Bring peace to

在某种情况下恢复平静或安宁。
Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
她的好话帮助**带来了平和**的争论。
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Flying blind

在没有足够的信息或指导下采取行动。
Meaning
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
Example
Without proper data, we're **flying blind** on this project.
没有适当的数据，我们在这个项目中**盲目进行**。
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keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
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dead tired

极度疲倦或精疲力竭
Meaning
extremely tired or exhausted
Example
After the long trip, we were **dead tired**.
长途旅行后，我们筋疲力尽。
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go public

首次向公众出售公司股份
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
该初创公司计划明年**上市**。
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hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
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artificial empathy

人工智能模仿或模拟人类情感的能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
机器人治疗师在会话中展示**人工同理心**。
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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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trendsetter

在时尚、科技或其他流行领域中引领潮流的人，为其他人设置趋势
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
这家公司通过其创新的应用程序成为了科技界的**潮流引领者**。
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quick on the uptake

能够迅速理解事物
Meaning
able to understand things quickly
Example
You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.
你不需要解释两次——他很**快理解事物**。