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phrasal-verb

take off after

快速追赶某人或某物
Meaning
to chase someone or something quickly
Example
The police **took off after** the thief.
警察追赶了小偷。
idiom

time will tell

未来将揭示结果
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
**时间会告诉我们** 这个决定是否正确。
idiom

the internet of things (IoT)

将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
智能家居是**物联网 (IoT)**的一部分，设备之间相互连接。
phrasal-verb

tie together

将不同的想法或组织结合成一个努力
Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
他们的愿景帮助**结合**多个非政府组织的努力。
phrasal-verb

team together

组建或加入一个团队一起工作
Meaning
to form or join a group to work on something
Example
Let's **team together** to organize the upcoming workshop.
让我们一起组成团队来组织即将到来的研讨会。
phrasal-verb

tune inward

将注意力集中在内心的感受或思维上
Meaning
to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts
Example
She took a few minutes each day to **tune inward** and reflect on her emotions.
她每天抽出几分钟时间，**调向内心**，并反思她的情感。
idiom

toss out

丢掉某物
Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
我们不得不**丢掉**过期的零食。
idiom

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。
idiom

to get bent out of shape

变得生气或心烦
Meaning
to become angry or upset
Example
Don't **get bent out of shape** over a small mistake.
不要因为小错误而生气。
phrasal-verb

turn toward

将注意力或努力转向某事
Meaning
to direct attention or effort to something
Example
More youth are **turning toward** cultural initiatives to make a difference.
更多的年轻人正在**转向**文化倡议，以产生影响。
idiom

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
idiom

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
idiom

the lion’s share

某事物的最大部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
他拿了**狮子份额**的利润。
phrasal-verb

throw about

以混乱的方式移动或散布物品
Meaning
to move or scatter things in a disorderly way
Example
The kids **threw about** their toys all over the room.
孩子们**把他们的玩具到处扔**
idiom

take a nosedive

突然且剧烈下降
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，公司的股票**猛跌**。
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

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

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**。
idiom

to rocket to success

非常快速地取得成功
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
他的全新创业公司在获得大额资金后，**迅速取得了成功**。
phrasal-verb

turn over

翻转某物；更换工作或位置
Meaning
to flip something; to change jobs or positions
Example
She **turned over** the page to continue reading.
她翻过页面继续阅读。
idiom

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

To toe the line

严格遵守规则或政策，通常不加质疑
Meaning
To follow rules or policies strictly, often without questioning
Example
The senator was expected to **toe the line** and support the party’s stance.
预计参议员将**toe the line**并支持党的立场。
phrasal-verb

take over a company

通过购买另一家公司来获得其控制权
Meaning
to gain control of another company by buying it
Example
A major corporation plans to **take over a company** in the European market.
一家大型公司计划在欧洲市场**收购一家公司**。
phrasal-verb

track against goals

通过与目标进行比较来衡量表现
Meaning
to measure performance by comparing it to targets
Example
We **track against goals** every Monday so the team stays focused.
我们每周一都会**目标追踪**，以保持团队的专注。
idiom

to boot up

启动某事；开始工作或运行
Meaning
to start something; to begin working or functioning
Example
Let’s **boot up** the new project today and see how it goes.
我们今天启动新项目，看看它会怎样。
idiom

throw oneself at someone's mercy

请求原谅并希望得到善意
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
她在错过截止日期后，**向老师请求宽恕**。
phrasal-verb

tune your mind to positivity

有意识地思考积极的想法以减轻紧张
Meaning
to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension
Example
Each morning, I **tune my mind to positivity** before starting work.
每天早晨，我在开始工作之前调整我的思维方式，保持积极。
phrasal-verb

talk over drinks

在一起喝酒时聊天
Meaning
to have a conversation while drinking together
Example
They **talked over drinks** about old memories.
他们边喝边谈旧时的回忆。
idiom

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。
idiom

turn the tide

在情况或趋势中造成重大变化
Meaning
to cause a significant change in a situation or trend
Example
The new strategy helped us **turn the tide** in our favor.
新策略帮助我们扭转了局势。
phrasal-verb

tune up to

调整或准备设备或自己，以便在线上更好地表现
Meaning
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better online
Example
Before the virtual meeting, make sure to **tune up to** avoid technical issues.
在虚拟会议之前，确保进行 **tune up to**，以避免技术问题。
phrasal-verb

take away from

从经验中学到或获得有价值的东西
Meaning
to learn or gain something valuable from an experience
Example
What did you **take away from** that experience?
你从那次经历中学到了什么？
phrasal-verb

type in

使用键盘输入文本或数据
Meaning
to enter text or data using a keyboard
Example
Please **type in** your password to continue.
请输入**type in**您的密码以继续
idiom

to hit the jackpot

取得巨大成功或赚很多钱
Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **hit the jackpot** with her startup.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终通过她的创业公司中了大奖。
idiom

The best things in life are worth waiting for

生活中最好的事情值得等待。
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.
记住，**生活中最好的事情值得等待。**
idiom

to learn the ropes

学习如何做某事，特别是工作
Meaning
to learn how to do something, especially a job
Example
She is new here, but she is quickly **learning the ropes**.
她是新来的，但她很快就学会了**绳索**。
phrasal-verb

touch up photo

对照片进行小的编辑或改进
Meaning
to make small edits or improvements to a photo
Example
You can **touch up the photo** using any editing app.
你可以使用任何编辑应用程序**触摸照片**。
idiom

tempt fate

冒险可能带来坏运气
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
你在**挑战命运**，开车没有保险。
phrasal-verb

trickle down

从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
许多经济学家认为财富并不总是**trickle down**到穷人。
idiom

take the credit

接受因某事而得到的赞扬
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to **take the credit**.
是她解决了问题，但他试图**获得功劳**。
phrasal-verb

think outside boundaries

无拘无束地进行创造性思考
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
设计师必须 **跳出框架思考** 才能保持创新。
phrasal-verb

turn out for

参加或参与某个活动
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out for** the annual cultural parade.
成千上万的人参加了年度文化大游行。
idiom

think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
idiom

Time heals all wounds

情感上的痛苦随着时间会减轻。
Meaning
Emotional pain will lessen with time.
Example
Don’t worry, time heals all wounds.
别担心，时间会治愈所有的伤口。
phrasal-verb

turn over to

将控制权或责任交给别人
Meaning
to transfer control or responsibility to someone else
Example
He **turned over to** the next speaker after finishing his talk.
他在完成发言后，将话语权交给了下一个演讲者。
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

take a dim view of

不赞成某事; 拥有负面意见
Meaning
to disapprove of something; to have a negative opinion
Example
The manager **takes a dim view of** employees arriving late.
经理不赞成员工迟到。
idiom

There's no 'I' in team

强调团队合作的重要性，而不是个人的荣耀。
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
记住，在一个项目中，**团队里没有“我”**。
idiom

Tell the truth

说出真相，而不是撒谎。
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
请**说实话**，即使这会伤害。
idiom

throw a wrench into the works

破坏或使事情复杂化
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
部长的突然辞职使和平谈判**throw a wrench into the works**。
phrasal-verb

talk past

在讨论中未能相互理解
Meaning
to fail to understand each other during a discussion
Example
We kept **talking past** each other instead of solving the issue.
我们一直在**交谈而错过**彼此，而不是解决问题。
phrasal-verb

take up a new habit

开始定期做某事作为一种习惯或例行公事
Meaning
to start doing something regularly as a habit or routine
Example
She decided to **take up a new habit** of reading before bed.
她决定**养成一个新习惯**，就是睡前读书。
idiom

take one for the team

为他人的利益做出牺牲
Meaning
to sacrifice for the benefit of others
Example
He **took one for the team** and stayed late to finish the report.
他为团队做出牺牲，直到很晚才完成报告
idiom

The light at the end of the tunnel

在漫长困难时期后的希望的象征。
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
经过数月的努力工作后，我们终于看到了隧道尽头的光。
idiom

take the long view

考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
成功的领导者在做决策时总是着眼长远。
idiom

tack on

在最后添加额外内容
Meaning
to add something extra, especially at the end
Example
They **tacked on** a brief Q&A after the session.
他们在会议后**添加**了简短的问答环节。
phrasal-verb

talk over someone

说话声音比另一个人大，以至于听不见对方
Meaning
to speak louder than another person so they cannot be heard
Example
Stop **talking over** others; it's hard to understand anyone.
停止打断别人讲话；很难理解任何人。
idiom

the green-eyed monster

嫉妒具象化或描述为一种毁灭性力量
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
不要让**绿眼怪物**毁了你的友谊。
idiom

the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
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

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**。
phrasal-verb

think back on

回忆或记得过去的事情
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
当我回想起那一天时，我意识到自己有多么粗心。
idiom

True blue

忠诚和可信赖。
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
你可以依赖她；她非常忠诚。
idiom

take the rap

因某事受到惩罚或责备，通常不公平。
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
他为团队的糟糕表现承担了责任。
idiom

the world is your oyster

对某事完全厌倦或恼火
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
我厌倦了听他的借口。
idiom

too big to fail

一个公司或机构如此重要以至于不太可能失败
Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered **too big to fail** during the 2008 financial crisis.
在2008年金融危机期间，许多金融机构被认为是‘大而不倒’。
idiom

to make matters worse

使糟糕的情况变得更加困难或令人不快
Meaning
to make a bad situation even more difficult or unpleasant
Example
I was already late, and **to make matters worse**, I couldn't find my keys.
我已经迟到了，更糟的是，我找不到我的钥匙。
phrasal-verb

throw out

丢弃不再需要的东西; 丢弃
Meaning
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
Example
We should **throw out** all the old newspapers.
我们应该**扔掉**所有的旧报纸。
idiom

To lend a helping hand

在需要的时候帮助别人
Meaning
to assist someone in a time of need
Example
She always knows when to **lend a helping hand** and never hesitates.
她总是知道什么时候该**lend a helping hand**，并且从不犹豫。
idiom

to nurse someone back to health

帮助某人从疾病中恢复
Meaning
to help someone recover from illness
Example
She **nursed her mother back to health** after the accident.
事故后，她帮助母亲恢复了健康。
idiom

taste of success

第一次体验成功
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
经过多年的努力，他终于尝到了成功的味道。
phrasal-verb

trust with

把责任或信任交给某人处理某事
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
我把我最深的秘密交给你。
idiom

Throw money at something

试图通过花很多钱来解决问题，而不是寻找更好的解决办法。
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of using a better solution.
Example
The government keeps **throwing money at** the education problem instead of reforming it.
政府一直在**往教育问题上砸钱**，而不是去改革它。
idiom

take your time

不要着急；用你需要的时间
Meaning
don’t rush; use as much time as needed
Example
**Take your time** and finish the job carefully.
**慢慢来**，仔细完成工作。
idiom

The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
idiom

take the pressure off

让紧张的情况变得轻松一些
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
雇一个助理真的让我减轻了压力。
phrasal-verb

translate into action

将想法或词语转化为实际步骤或结果
Meaning
to turn ideas or words into practical steps or results
Example
We must **translate into action** the promises made in meetings.
我们必须**将其转化为行动**，实现会议上做出的承诺。
idiom

to hit it off

迅速成为好朋友
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
我们一见面就成了好朋友。
idiom

two peas in a pod

两个非常相似或亲密的人
Meaning
two people who are very similar or close
Example
My sister and I are **like two peas in a pod**.
我和我的妹妹就像两个豌豆一样。
phrasal-verb

turn up at

意外地到达某地
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly at a place
Example
He **turned up at** my office without any notice.
他没有提前通知就出现在我的办公室。
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。
phrasal-verb

throw over

结束与某人的关系；抛弃
Meaning
to end a relationship with someone; to abandon
Example
She **threw him over** for another guy.
她抛弃了他，另找了一个男孩。
idiom

the honest truth

绝对和完整的真相
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
老实告诉你，我并没有享受那次旅行。
phrasal-verb

tighten up regulations

使规则或法律更加严格
Meaning
to make rules or laws stricter
Example
The central authority decided to **tighten up regulations** on foreign trade.
中央当局决定**加强对外贸易的监管规定**。
idiom

tomorrow is another day

你可以明天重新开始
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
别担心你的错误，明天是新的一天。
idiom

take center stage

成为焦点
Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
气候变化问题在会议中成为焦点。
idiom

to pick someone's brain

向某人提问以获取信息或建议
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
我需要**向你取经**，了解你在这款软件方面的经验。
idiom

truth will out

真相最终会被揭露
Meaning
the truth will eventually be revealed
Example
You can’t hide it forever; **truth will out**.
你不能永远隐藏它；真相终将被揭露。
phrasal-verb

take on

接受或开始处理一个挑战或责任
Meaning
to accept or start dealing with a challenge or responsibility
Example
Developed nations should **take on** more responsibility for climate aid.
发达国家应该为气候援助**承担**更多责任。
idiom

turn the other cheek

忽视侮辱或避免复仇
Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to **turn the other cheek** instead of fighting back.
他选择了**转过另一边脸**而不是反击。
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tune in

集中注意力或仔细听
Meaning
to pay attention or listen carefully
Example
Try to **tune in** when others are speaking.
当别人说话时，尽量**集中注意力**。
phrasal-verb

take over for

暂时承担某人的虚拟职责
Meaning
to temporarily handle someone’s virtual responsibilities
Example
Can you **take over for** me while I’m offline?
你可以在我离线时**take over for**我吗？
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take heart from

从某物中获得安慰或勇气
Meaning
to gain comfort or courage because of something
Example
Volunteers **take heart from** every thank-you message they receive.
志愿者从收到的每一条感谢信息中获得勇气。
idiom

touch gold

在某事上非常成功或幸运
Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
他接手的每一个项目似乎都很成功。
phrasal-verb

transition into

从一个角色或状态过渡到另一个
Meaning
to change from one role or condition to another
Example
She successfully **transitioned into** a leadership role after years of experience.
她在多年的经验后成功地**过渡到**了领导角色。
idiom

take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
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throw your hat in the ring

对某事表示兴趣，特别是对竞争或挑战
Meaning
to show interest in something, especially a competition or challenge
Example
I decided to **throw my hat in the ring** and apply for the leadership role.
我决定**把我的帽子扔进擂台**，申请领导角色。
idiom

the naked truth

完整而无掩饰的真相
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
她告诉我发生的事情的**完整真相**。
phrasal-verb

turn left

改变方向向左
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, **turn left** onto Main Street.
在下一个交叉口，**向左转**进入主街。
phrasal-verb

think over

在做决定之前仔细考虑某事
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
我需要仔细考虑你的提议，才会给你答复。
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take the law into one's own hands

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

to debug a program

识别并修复计算机程序中的错误或问题
Meaning
to identify and fix errors or problems in a computer program
Example
I spent all day **to debug a program** that was causing crashes.
我花了一整天时间**调试程序**，解决了导致崩溃的问题。
idiom

turn up the heat

增加压力或强度
Meaning
to increase pressure or intensity
Example
The scientists decided to **turn up the heat** on the experiment.
科学家们决定在实验中增加压力。
phrasal-verb

turn around the business

使失败的企业重新变得成功
Meaning
to make a failing business successful again
Example
The new CEO helped **turn around** the company’s declining sales.
新任CEO帮助**扭转**了公司销售下滑的局面。
idiom

the power behind the throne

一个秘密控制或影响领导者的人
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
虽然他不是CEO，但他是**王座背后的权力**。
phrasal-verb

turn in

提交像作业或报告这样的东西
Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to **turn in** your project by Friday.
别忘了在周五之前提交你的项目。
idiom

turn the page

完成或克服某事后，转向新的事物
Meaning
to move on to something new after finishing or overcoming something
Example
After the breakup, she decided to **turn the page** and start fresh.
分手后，她决定 **转页** 开始新的生活。
idiom

There's strength in numbers

一个更大的团体比个人更强。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
我们可以做得更多，因为**团结就是力量**。
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。
phrasal-verb

take out

从银行或机构借钱
Meaning
to borrow or get money from a bank or institution
Example
They decided to **take out** a loan to buy a new house.
他们决定贷款买新房子。
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

the tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的一个小可见部分
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
我们收到的少数投诉只是**冰山一角**。
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take after

在外貌或行为上像父母或亲戚
Meaning
to resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behavior
Example
He **takes after** his mother in both looks and nature.
他在外貌和性格上都像他的母亲。
idiom

take the law into your own hands

没有法律授权惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
公民不应**将法律掌握在自己手中**。
idiom

to my mind

依我个人意见或信念
Meaning
in my personal opinion or belief
Example
**To my mind**, this plan will work perfectly.
**依我看**，这个计划将完美执行。
idiom

tears of joy

因幸福而哭泣
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
当她的儿子回家时，她流下了**快乐的眼泪**。
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take no prisoners

在实现某事时无情或极端坚定
Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team **takes no prisoners** when it comes to competition.
我们的销售团队在面对竞争时**绝不手软**。
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。
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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。
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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**。
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turn the corner

度过困难阶段并开始好转
Meaning
to pass a difficult stage and begin to improve
Example
After months of losses, the company finally **turned the corner**.
经过数月的亏损，公司终于开始好转。