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idiom

take down

以书面形式记录信息
Meaning
to record information in writing
Example
Can you **take down** the meeting notes?
你能**记下**会议记录吗？
idiom

talk the same language

拥有相似的想法和理解
Meaning
to have similar ideas and understanding
Example
We get along because we **talk the same language**.
我们相处得很好，因为我们讲同一种语言。
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
idiom

to fall flat on one's face

完全失败或让自己丢脸
Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
The comedian **fell flat on his face** when no one laughed.
当没有人笑时，喜剧演员**跌得脸朝下**。
idiom

the long arm of the law

法律的权力和范围，用于抓捕罪犯
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
法律的长臂最终抓住了逃跑的囚犯。
idiom

the light dawned on someone

某人突然明白了某件事
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
她**突然明白了**自己犯了一个错误。
idiom

to bite off more than you can chew

承担一项过于困难的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too difficult
Example
He **bit off more than he could chew** by promising to finish the work alone.
他 **答应独自完成工作**，结果承担了过于困难的任务。
idiom

To go the extra mile

付出比预期更多的努力
Meaning
To put in more effort than is expected
Example
He always goes the extra mile to help his friends.
他总是付出额外的努力去帮助他的朋友。
idiom

throw a wrench in the works

制造一个阻止进展的问题
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
最后一分钟的设计更改**扔了一把扳手进工作中**。
idiom

Take something with a grain of salt

不要把某事看得太过于严肃或字面理解
Meaning
To not take something too seriously or literally
Example
You should **take his stories with a grain of salt**; he often exaggerates.
你应该**对他的故事保持怀疑态度**; 他常常夸大其词。
idiom

the benefit of the doubt

即使不确定某人是否在说实话，仍然相信某人
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
我会给他疑点好处，去相信他的故事。
idiom

The melting pot

许多不同文化融合的地方
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
纽约常被称为文化的熔炉。
idiom

trust your gut

遵循你的直觉或本能
Meaning
to follow your intuition or instincts
Example
When making big decisions, it’s often best to **trust your gut**.
在做出重大决定时，最好 **信任你的直觉**。
idiom

To offer the olive branch

在冲突后与某人和解
Meaning
To make peace with someone after a conflict
Example
After their argument, he decided to **offer the olive branch** and apologize.
在他们争论之后，他决定伸出橄榄枝并道歉。
idiom

to throw one's hat into the ring

宣布参加某事的竞选或竞争意图
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
他决定**宣布参选**并竞选市长。
idiom

to put it bluntly

以直接而坦率的方式表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
**坦率地说**, 你错了。
idiom

true to one's word

做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
她遵守了诺言，帮我完成了项目。
idiom

The truth will set you free

通过诚实，你可以避免麻烦并感到解脱。
Meaning
By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated.
Example
Even though it was hard, **the truth will set you free** in the end.
尽管这很难，**真相会让你自由**，最终。
idiom

to encrypt data

将数据转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
to convert data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive information must be **to encrypt data** before storage.
所有敏感信息在存储前必须**去加密数据**。
idiom

take the edge off

让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
一杯热茶总是有助于缓解压力。
idiom

trust goes both ways

双方必须彼此信任
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
任何关系中信任必须是双向的。
idiom

thinking outside the box

以非传统或创造性的方式思考
Meaning
to think in an unconventional or creative way
Example
In the tech world, **thinking outside the box** is crucial to developing innovative solutions.
在技术领域，跳出框框思考对于开发创新解决方案至关重要。
idiom

tell a tall tale

讲一个夸张或虚假的故事
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
他喜欢讲关于他冒险的夸张故事。
idiom

the glass is half full

看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
尝试看**玻璃是半满的**，而不是半空的。
idiom

The waiting game

一种你必须等待某事发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
当你找工作时，这一切都是关于等待游戏。
idiom

Two’s company, three’s a crowd

有时候两个人刚刚好，但第三个人会让事情变得尴尬。
Meaning
Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can make things uncomfortable.
Example
I wanted some alone time with Emily, but as they say, **two’s company, three’s a crowd**.
我想和艾米莉单独相处，但正如人们所说，**两个人是伴，三个人就多了。**
idiom

to hit the nail on the head

准确描述导致某种情况或问题的原因
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
当她指出沟通不足时，她确实 **一针见血**。
idiom

the nuts and bolts

某事的基本实用细节
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed **the nuts and bolts** of the new software project.
我们讨论了新软件项目的基本实用细节。
idiom

tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

to orbit around

完全专注于某事或围绕某事旋转
Meaning
to be completely focused or revolve around something
Example
He seemed to **orbit around** the idea of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
他似乎在**围绕**成为成功企业家的想法旋转。
idiom

take the high road

即使别人不这样做，仍然以道德或善良的方式行事
Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and forgive him.
她决定**走高尚的道路**并原谅他
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**。
idiom

to play fair

诚实行事并遵循规则。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
在每场比赛中，我们必须**公平竞赛**。
idiom

the tipping point

变化变得不可阻挡的时刻
Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
气候变化已经达到了行动的临界点。
idiom

think on your feet

在压力下做出快速决策或想法
Meaning
to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure
Example
Good leaders can **think on their feet**.
优秀的领导者能够**随机应变**。
idiom

take the fall for

代表他人承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
他决定为同事的错误承担责任。
idiom

the final frontier

最后或最艰难的挑战或探索领域
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
对许多科学家来说，太空依然是**最后的边疆**。
idiom

That’s exactly right

用来表示完全同意某个说法
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
没错，我们应该首先关注质量。
idiom

take the cake

是最好的或最突出的
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really **takes the cake**.
在所有参赛作品中，你的设计确实最突出。
idiom

the upper hand

掌握控制或拥有优势
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
执政党在这种情况下有**上风**。
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

to break new ground

做一些创新或前所未有的事情
Meaning
to do something innovative or unprecedented
Example
The company’s new app **broke new ground** in terms of user experience.
该公司的新应用程序在用户体验方面**开辟了新天地**。
idiom

to break out in a cold sweat

突然变得非常紧张或害怕
Meaning
to suddenly become very nervous or afraid
Example
I **broke out in a cold sweat** before giving my first public speech.
我在首次公众演讲前突然感到害怕发冷。
idiom

tighten your belt

花更少的钱; 节省开支
Meaning
to spend less money; to economize
Example
We’ll have to **tighten our belts** until business improves.
我们必须**勒紧裤带**直到生意改善。
idiom

The more you know, the more you realize you don’t

你学得越多，你就越能理解还有多少东西需要学习。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
你知道的越多，你就越能意识到还有很多未知 — 这就是好奇心的美丽。
idiom

to strike it rich

突然变得非常富有
Meaning
to suddenly become very wealthy
Example
He **struck it rich** by investing in early-stage tech companies.
他通过投资初创科技公司突然变得非常富有。
idiom

to mend fences

修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship
Example
After their argument, they decided to **mend fences**.
在他们争吵之后，他们决定修复关系。
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。
idiom

tide over

帮助某人度过困难时期
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
短期贷款将帮助我们度过账单支付前的难关。
idiom

to have faith in yourself

相信自己的能力和潜力
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and potential
Example
If you want to succeed, you need to **have faith in yourself**.
如果你想成功，你需要**相信自己**。
idiom

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

the writing on the wall

某种预示着不久后会发生坏事的迹象
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
当销售开始下降时，经理看到了**墙上的字**。
idiom

to see eye to eye

与某人意见一致
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
我们终于在决定上达成了一致。
idiom

trailblaze

第一个做某事或引领道路
Meaning
to be the first to do something or lead the way
Example
She is a **trailblazer** in the tech industry.
她是科技行业的**开拓者**。
idiom

take under one’s wing

照顾某人并帮助他们发展
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
老师**将新学生收养在她的庇护下**。
idiom

to come out on top

在困难的情况或竞争中取得成功
Meaning
to succeed in a difficult situation or competition
Example
After a fierce competition, they **came out on top** and won the contract.
经过激烈的竞争，他们脱颖而出并赢得了合同。
idiom

to be on cloud nine

极度高兴
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.
她在听到关于晋升的好消息后，**云端九**了。
idiom

To break ground

开始一个新的项目或倡议。
Meaning
To begin a new project or initiative.
Example
The company is excited to **break ground** on their new office next month.
公司很高兴下个月在他们的新办公室**破土动工**。
idiom

tough cookie

一个坚强和坚定的人
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
她是一个**tough cookie**，从不轻易放弃。
idiom

thanks a million

非常强烈的感激之情
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
你真的帮了我大忙，太感谢了！
idiom

talk someone into

说服某人去做某事
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
他劝我参加那个活动。
idiom

To be in someone's corner

支持或捍卫某人
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
尽管他们有分歧，她始终站在**他的一边**
idiom

to reach for the moon

设定一个困难或看似不可能实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
他决定 **reach for the moon** 并申请最具竞争力的大学。
idiom

to pull strings

利用自己的人脉或影响力来完成事情
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
她成功地**拉了些关系**，使法案在国会通过。
idiom

take a stand

明确表示坚定的决定或观点
Meaning
to make a firm decision or opinion known
Example
It’s time to **take a stand** and support what you believe in.
是时候**表明立场**并支持你所信仰的事物。
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to have someone's back

支持或保护某人。
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Don’t worry, I **have your back** if things go wrong.
别担心，如果事情出错，我会支持你的。
idiom

take the spotlight

成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
年轻女演员在颁奖典礼上**成为了焦点**。
idiom

take stock of

在做决定之前仔细审查情况
Meaning
to review a situation carefully before making decisions
Example
Let’s **take stock of** our priorities this quarter.
让我们在本季度评估我们的优先事项。
idiom

talk through

详细讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
在客户电话之前，我们讨论计划。
idiom

the letter of the law

遵循法律的确切文字
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
他遵循**法律的字面意思**，而不是它的精神。
idiom

take someone to task

严厉批评某人因为他们做错了某事
Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
老师因他在考试中作弊而严厉批评了他。
idiom

teach someone a lesson

让某人从他们的错误中学习
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
老师的惩罚真的**给了他一个教训**。
idiom

to kick the bucket

死（幽默或非正式）
Meaning
to die (humorous or informal)
Example
He used to joke that he’d travel the world before he **kicked the bucket**.
他常开玩笑说他会在**踢桶**之前旅行世界。
idiom

trust someone with your life

wánquán xiāng xìn yī gè rén
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
Wǒ huì xiāng xìn tā yòng wǒ de shēng mìng.
idiom

the wisdom of age

通过人生经验获得的知识和理解
Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
他给了我一个显示**年龄智慧**的建议。
idiom

The sun will shine again

坏时光过后，好时光会来临。
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
别太担心，太阳会再次照耀。
idiom

to make a boo-boo

犯一个小的或有趣的错误
Meaning
to make a small or funny mistake
Example
Oops, I **made a boo-boo** and sent the wrong file!
哎呀，我犯了一个小错误并发送了错误的文件！
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

tie the knot of friendship

开始一段友谊
Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They **tied the knot of friendship** during college.
他们在大学期间结下了友谊的纽带。
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to make a blunder

犯一个非常大的或愚蠢的错误
Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company **made a blunder** by ignoring customer feedback.
公司因为忽视客户反馈而犯了一个大错误。
idiom

turn a blind eye

故意忽视错误或令人不快的事情
Meaning
to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant
Example
The manager **turned a blind eye** to employees leaving early on Fridays.
经理对员工周五早退的事情视而不见。
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tickled pink

非常高兴或愉快
Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
她因收到惊喜礼物而**非常高兴**。
idiom

take your breath away

使某人非常惊讶或印象深刻
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.
夕阳的美丽会让你屏息。
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to bask in the glory

在取得伟大成就后享受他人的钦佩和赞扬
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
他在冠军赛后几周沉浸在胜利的荣耀中
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the sky's the limit

你能取得的成就没有限制
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
只要有天赋和努力，你能达到的高度没有上限。
idiom

train your brain

锻炼并提高自己的认知能力
Meaning
to practice and improve one’s cognitive abilities
Example
Use puzzles to **train your brain** like an AI model.
用拼图来像人工智能模型一样训练你的大脑。
idiom

take the stage

开始公开表演或演讲
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
这位新演员今晚将第一次**登上舞台。**
idiom

tiger mom

一位严格的母亲，她推动孩子们达到高标准
Meaning
a strict mother who pushes her children to achieve high standards
Example
Her friends call her a **tiger mom** because she’s very demanding.
她的朋友们称她为**老虎妈妈**，因为她要求很高。
idiom

the black sheep

一个对家族或团体造成耻辱的人
Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
他是家族中的黑羊。
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take responsibility

对你做过的事或你负责的事情负责。
Meaning
to be accountable for something you did or are in charge of.
Example
You need to **take responsibility** for your actions.
你需要为你的行为**承担责任**。
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turn a corner

在困难时期之后开始改善
Meaning
to begin to improve after a difficult period
Example
Things started to **turn a corner** after the new management took over.
在新管理接管后，情况开始**好转**。
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to be in the spotlight

获得大量的公众关注
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
自从她最近的展览以来，艺术家一直处于**聚光灯下**。
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to have a thirst for knowledge

强烈渴望学习或获得更多知识
Meaning
to have a strong desire to learn or gain more knowledge
Example
She always **has a thirst for knowledge** and keeps reading books.
她总是**渴望知识**，并不断阅读书籍。
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take things to the next level

将某事物提升或发展到超越当前状态的水平
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
我们计划在今年将我们的创新提升到一个新的水平。
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to serve justice

确保公平或惩罚得到适当的施加
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
法院的判决**为受害者提供了公正**。
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train a model

使用数据训练一个人工智能模型，以进行预测或做出决策
Meaning
to teach an AI model using data to make predictions or decisions
Example
We need to **train a model** on the new dataset before running predictions.
我们需要在新数据集上**训练一个模型**，然后再进行预测。
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to break the ice

在尴尬的情况下开始友好的对话
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a joke.
为了**打破僵局**，我讲了一个笑话。
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to spill the beans

不小心泄露一个秘密
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
汤姆不小心泄露了惊喜派对的秘密。
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team spirit

团队成员共同分享的自豪感和忠诚感
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
他们的团队精神帮助他们赢得了冠军。
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To have a heart of gold

非常善良和慷慨
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
她有一颗金子般的心，总是帮助有需要的人。
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Throw down the gauntlet

挑战某人打架或竞争。
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
他通过质疑对手的诚实来抛出了挑战。
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to be in good shape

身体健康，体形良好
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
她每天锻炼以保持良好的体形。
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Tech-savvy

拥有现代技术的良好知识。
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
我们的**技术精通**团队在仅一周内完成了原型。
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tear-jerker

让你哭泣的东西，尤其是电影或故事
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
那部电影真是感人至深
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn

完全对某事感到厌倦或烦恼。
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
我已经厌倦了听他的借口。
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to pass the baton

将责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer responsibility to someone else
Example
After years of leadership, he decided it was time to **pass the baton** to his successor.
在多年领导之后，他决定是时候将**接力棒传递**给他的继任者了。
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tone down

使某物变得不那么强烈或激烈
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
你能**降低**那个幻灯片中的颜色吗？
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turing test

测试机器展示与人类等效或无法区分的智能行为的能力
Meaning
a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human
Example
The AI passed the **Turing test**, convincing the judges that it was human-like.
人工智能通过了**图灵测试**，让评委相信它像人类一样。
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take the lead

在竞争中领先或位于前面
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
我们的团队**在最后一轮领先**。
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the smoking gun

一项清晰证明有罪的证据
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
电子邮件是腐败案件中的**关键证据**。
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the story breaks

当新闻公开或首次报道时
Meaning
when news becomes public or is first reported
Example
When **the story broke**, everyone was shocked.
当**故事曝光**时，所有人都震惊了。
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to put one's finger on

精确识别或认出某物
Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
记者能够**指出**政治动荡的确切原因。
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to take a turn for the worse

病情恶化或健康下降
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
他的病情昨晚**恶化了**。
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to machine learn

在没有人工干预的情况下自动从数据中学习
Meaning
to learn automatically from data without human intervention
Example
The system continues **to machine learn** as more data is fed into it.
随着更多数据的输入，系统继续**机器学习**。
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That’s for sure

用于强烈确认同意
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
他是一个伟大的领导者 — 这是真的。
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table the issue

将某个话题的讨论推迟到以后
Meaning
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
Example
They decided to **table the issue** until next week.
他们决定将该问题推迟到下周讨论。
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the moral compass

一个人或社会对是非善恶的判断力
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
我们必须确保人工智能不会失去它的道德指南针。
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tell it like it is

诚实地说话，不加修饰
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
她以**说真话**而闻名，即使真相很痛。
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talk the talk

自信地谈论某事
Meaning
to speak confidently about something
Example
He can **talk the talk**, but can he walk the walk?
他能自信地谈论，但能做到吗？
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take a leaf out of someone’s book

模仿或跟随某人的好榜样
Meaning
to imitate or follow someone’s good example
Example
Other cities should **take a leaf out of Copenhagen’s book** on eco-friendly transport.
其他城市应该**从哥本哈根的书中取经**，学习生态友好的交通方式。