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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

talk nineteen to the dozen

说话非常快而且不停
Meaning
to talk very quickly and without stopping
Example
Once she starts, she **talks nineteen to the dozen**.
她一开始就**不停地说话**。
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

the scales of justice

代表法律中公平与平等的系统或象征
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
法官确保**正义的天平**保持平衡。
idiom

travel light

轻装旅行
Meaning
to travel with very little luggage
Example
When I travel for business, I like to **travel light**.
出差时我喜欢**轻装旅行**。
idiom

throw your weight around

以侵略性方式使用权力或影响力
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
他喜欢在会议中**展示他的权力**。
idiom

take sides

在争论中支持某个人或小组
Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument
Example
It’s hard not to **take sides** when your friends are arguing.
当你的朋友争论时，很难不**站队**。
idiom

tear down

拆除或拆解某物
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
他们计划在这个周末**拆掉**旧的棚子。
idiom

tag along

未经邀请加入别人的在线活动或对话
Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
他没有问就加入了我们的群聊。
idiom

take shape

开始发展或变得清晰
Meaning
to begin to develop or become clear
Example
Our business plan is finally **taking shape**.
我们的商业计划终于开始成形。
idiom

the acid test

成功的真实和最终测试
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
真正的市场将是此发明的**酸性测试**。
idiom

to firewall something

阻止或防止访问某物，通常在保护网络或系统的上下文中使用
Meaning
to block or prevent access to something, typically used in the context of protecting a network or system
Example
We need **to firewall something** to protect our database from hackers.
我们需要 **to firewall something** 来保护我们的数据库免受黑客攻击。
idiom

there’s always tomorrow

未来你将有另一次机会
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
不要为今天的失败感到难过——明天总会有机会。
idiom

to teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人他们已经习惯的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
当涉及到新技术时，**教一只老狗新把戏**是很难的。
idiom

take a shot in the dark

在不知道结果的情况下尝试某事
Meaning
to try something without knowing the result
Example
He **took a shot in the dark** and guessed the correct answer.
他**在未知情况下尝试了一下**并猜对了正确答案。
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

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

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

trust someone as far as you can throw them

不太信任某人
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
我**一点也不信任他**。
idiom

thinking outside the algorithm

在结构化系统或编程逻辑之外创造性地思考
Meaning
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed logic
Example
Our best innovation came when we started **thinking outside the algorithm**.
我们的最佳创新是在我们开始**跳出算法思维**时出现的。
idiom

tee up

为容易执行准备某事
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
我会准备幻灯片，以便你准时开始。
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**。
idiom

the old school

拥有传统的信仰或方法
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
我的教授来自老派; 他更喜欢黑板而不是幻灯片。
idiom

the luck of the draw

由机会决定的事情
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
你不能选择你的队伍；这就是**抽签的运气**。
idiom

teamwork makes the dream work

合作会导致成功
Meaning
working together leads to success
Example
We can accomplish so much if we cooperate, because **teamwork makes the dream work**.
如果我们合作，我们可以实现很多目标，因为**团队合作让梦想成真**。
idiom

to come clean

承认事实，尤其是当它困难或令人尴尬时
Meaning
to admit the truth, especially when it is difficult or embarrassing
Example
He decided it was time to **come clean** about his mistake.
他决定是时候对自己的错误**坦白**了。
idiom

thank your lucky stars

因好运而心存感激
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
你应该感谢你的幸运星，因为你有这么好的朋友。
idiom

to hack into

未经授权访问系统或网络
Meaning
to gain unauthorized access to a system or network
Example
The attackers managed **to hack into** the company's internal servers.
攻击者成功**入侵**了公司的内部服务器。
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。
idiom

Truth hurts

真相可能会让人痛苦。
Meaning
The truth can be painful to hear.
Example
**Truth hurts**, but it’s better than a lie.
真相令人痛苦，但比谎言好。
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

the next big thing

即将变得非常受欢迎或成功的事物
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
每个人都认为区块链是下一个大事件。
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

take by surprise

突然让某人感到吃惊
Meaning
to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly
Example
The sudden rain **took us by surprise**.
突如其来的雨**让我们感到惊讶**。
idiom

to put one's foot in one's mouth

错误地说出令人尴尬或不恰当的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
我真的**说错话了**，当我提到她的前男友时。
idiom

take your life in your hands

做一些非常冒险或危险的事。
Meaning
To do something very risky or dangerous.
Example
You’re **taking your life in your hands** by driving in that storm.
你在那场暴风雨中开车就是在拿自己的生命冒险。
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

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。
idiom

trade blows

与某人争论或打架
Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
这两家竞争公司多年来一直在为市场份额而斗争。
idiom

things are looking up

情况正在改善
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
经过艰难的一年，**事情正在变好**，我们的生意也开始好转。
idiom

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**。
idiom

to take the high road

选择最道德或道德的道路，即使其他人没有这样做
Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and not respond with anger.
她决定选择道德的道路，而不是用愤怒回应。
idiom

talk over

彻底讨论某事
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
在我们发送之前，先彻底讨论这个提案。
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

two-faced

虚伪的；假装友好却不诚实
Meaning
deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
Example
She seems nice, but she’s actually **two-faced**.
她看起来很好，但实际上她是两面派。
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

to learn the hard way

通过犯错或艰难的经验来学习
Meaning
to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他 **通过艰难的方式学到** 诚实是最好的政策。
idiom

to cloud-sync

通过云服务在设备之间同步数据或文件
Meaning
to synchronize data or files between devices via cloud services
Example
I always **to cloud-sync** my documents so that I can access them anywhere.
我总是**云同步**我的文档，以便在任何地方都能访问它们。
idiom

train of thought

一系列相连的思维
Meaning
a connected series of thoughts
Example
I lost my **train of thought** during the presentation.
我在演示中失去了我的**列车的思维**。
idiom

the walls have ears

说话要小心，因为有人可能在偷听
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
小声说话——墙有耳朵。
idiom

throw one's hat in the ring

宣布自己有意竞争某职位或职位
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
几位候选人已宣布竞选总统职位。
idiom

talk shop

在休闲时间谈论工作或生意
Meaning
to talk about work or business during leisure time
Example
Even at dinner, they started to **talk shop**.
即使在晚餐时，他们也开始**谈生意**。
idiom

the conversion funnel

客户从意识到购买的过程
Meaning
the process customers go through from awareness to purchase
Example
We need to analyze where people drop off in **the conversion funnel**.
我们需要分析人们在**转化漏斗**中掉队的地方。
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

the jury is still out

决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
**陪审团仍未作出决定** 是否新的政策会有效。
idiom

trending topic

一个目前在社交媒体上很流行的话题
Meaning
a subject that is currently popular on social media
Example
Her post became a **trending topic** on Twitter.
她的帖子在推特上成了一个趋势话题。
idiom

the last straw

让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
他那句粗鲁的话是她的最后一根稻草。
idiom

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**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

the cat’s out of the bag

秘密被揭露了
Meaning
the secret is revealed
Example
Now that **the cat’s out of the bag**, everyone knows the truth.
现在秘密被揭露了，大家都知道真相。
idiom

through thick and thin

在好时光和坏时光中
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
她一直陪在我身边 **无论风雨**。
idiom

take flak

受到强烈的批评
Meaning
to receive strong criticism
Example
The government **took flak** for its poor handling of the crisis.
政府因其对危机的处理不当而遭到了严厉的批评。
idiom

to have second thoughts

重新考虑一个决定
Meaning
to reconsider a decision
Example
I’m **having second thoughts** about moving abroad.
我对移居国外有了**第二次想法**。
idiom

take the wind out of someone’s sails

让某人失去信心或热情。
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
她严厉的批评**打击了他的信心**。
idiom

thank heavens

对某事非常感激
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
谢天谢地，暴风雨终于结束了。
idiom

throw caution to the wind

做冒险的事而不担心
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
我决定把谨慎抛诸脑后去尝试。
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 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。
idiom

take it with a grain of salt

不要完全相信某事
Meaning
to not completely believe something
Example
He tends to exaggerate, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他喜欢夸大其词，所以**听他的故事时要持保留态度**。
idiom

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。
idiom

the picture of health

一个看起来非常健康的人
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
尽管他年纪大了，他仍然是健康的象征。
idiom

tip of the iceberg

一个更大问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
我们发现的数据错误只是**冰山一角**。
idiom

the cream of the crop

群体中最优秀的人或事物
Meaning
the best among a group of people or things
Example
Only **the cream of the crop** get into that university.
只有最优秀的人才能进入那所大学。
idiom

the right thing to do

采取最道德或道德的行动
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
道歉是**正确的做法**。
idiom

think big

制定雄心勃勃和有远见的目标
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
企业家必须**胸怀大志**，才能产生真正的影响。
idiom

time is money

时间很宝贵，不应浪费
Meaning
time is valuable and should not be wasted
Example
In business, every minute counts because **time is money**.
在商业中，每一分钟都很重要，因为**时间就是金钱**。
idiom

to make a name for oneself

因某事而变得著名或出名
Meaning
to become famous or well known for something
Example
He worked hard to **make a name for himself** in the tech industry.
他为在科技行业为自己创造名声而努力工作。
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take the heat

接受批评或责备。
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
经理 **为失败的项目承担了批评**。
idiom

the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
idiom

take ownership

对某事承担全部责任
Meaning
to take full responsibility for something
Example
Leaders should **take ownership** of both successes and failures.
领导者应该对成功和失败承担责任。
idiom

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。
idiom

The Midas touch

能让做的每件事都成功的能力。
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
她似乎有米达斯之触——她开始的每个项目都变得很成功。
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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**。
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

think for yourself

形成你自己的意见并做出自己的决定
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
你应该学会**自己思考**，而不是照搬别人。
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to bring someone to justice

逮捕并惩罚某人以示犯罪
Meaning
to capture and punish someone for a crime
Example
The police vowed to **bring the killers to justice**.
警方发誓要将凶手绳之以法。
idiom

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**。
idiom

time flies

时间过得非常快
Meaning
time passes very quickly
Example
**Time flies** when you’re having fun.
当你玩得开心时，时间飞逝
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 art of something

做某事的技巧
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
她掌握了讲故事的艺术。
idiom

take a step back

暂停并重新评估局势
Meaning
to pause and reassess a situation
Example
Sometimes you need to **take a step back** to see the bigger picture.
有时你需要**退后一步**，以便看到更大的画面。
idiom

to err is human

每个人都会犯错误；不完美是自然的
Meaning
everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
Example
**To err is human**, but to learn from errors is wisdom.
犯错是人类的本性，但从错误中学习就是智慧
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throw your weight behind

强烈支持某人或某事
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
经理强烈支持了新的提案。
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to keep one's chin up

在困难的情况下保持积极和充满希望
Meaning
to stay positive and hopeful in a difficult situation
Example
Even though she lost the game, she managed to **keep her chin up** and stayed positive.
虽然她输了比赛，但她设法 **保持着她的信心**，保持积极。
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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。
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think twice

在采取行动之前仔细重新考虑一些事情
Meaning
to reconsider something carefully before acting
Example
You should **think twice** before making that deal.
在做这个交易之前你应该**三思而后行**。
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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**。
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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。
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tie up loose ends

完成项目剩下的小任务
Meaning
to complete the remaining small tasks of a project
Example
Before the deadline, we need to **tie up loose ends**.
在截止日期之前，我们需要完成剩下的事情。
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talk at cross purposes

在谈论不同的事情时误解彼此
Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
我认为我们**在各自说错话**——我指的是下周，不是这一周。
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To tell the truth

诚实或公开地讲话。
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
说实话，我从来不喜欢那部电影。
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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。
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talk someone's ear off

说得太多、太久
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
她不停地谈她的新工作。
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the law of supply and demand

一种经济理论，指出商品或服务的价格由商品的供应（供给）和需求决定
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
如果需求超过供给，**供求法则**表明价格将上涨。
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take on board

接受或承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept or take responsibility for something
Example
The manager had to **take on board** the new task for the team.
经理必须接受团队的新任务。
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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**。
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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。
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the blind leading the blind

没有经验的人领导其他同样没有经验的人
Meaning
someone inexperienced leading others who also lack experience
Example
The new trainees teaching each other is like **the blind leading the blind**.
新来的学员互相教学就像 **盲人领盲人**
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turn the tables

逆转局势并获得上风
Meaning
to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand
Example
They were losing, but managed to **turn the tables** in the final round.
他们在输，但在最后一轮成功地**转变了局面**。
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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**。
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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。
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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。
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target audience

一个特定的群体，广告活动的目标对象
Meaning
a specific group of people a campaign is aimed at
Example
You need to know your **target audience** before launching a campaign.
在发起广告活动之前，您需要了解您的目标受众。
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trickle-down economics

一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down economics**未能为贫困者提供实质性利益。
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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 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。
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to make the grade

达到所需标准
Meaning
to meet the required standard
Example
He didn’t **make the grade** in the final exam.
他在期末考试中没有**通过**。
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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**。
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the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
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the rest is history

用来表示每个人都知道接下来发生了什么
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
他们在大学相遇，坠入爱河，**接下来的故事大家都知道**。
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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**。