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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

adapt or die

为了生存，必须适应不断变化的环境
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
在商业中，这是**适应或死**。
idiom

have a short fuse

很容易生气
Meaning
to get angry easily
Example
Be careful what you say; he **has a short fuse**.
小心你说的话; 他 **有短的导火索**。
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

spring for

为某物付钱，特别是作为对他人的款待
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
我会为甜点付钱，因为今天是你的生日。
idiom

the vision thing

清晰地想象和规划未来的能力
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack **the vision thing**.
许多政治家缺乏远见。
idiom

read someone the riot act

严厉警告或责骂某人不良行为
Meaning
to warn or scold someone severely for bad behavior
Example
The teacher **read the students the riot act** after the chaos in class.
在课堂混乱之后，老师**严厉警告了学生**。
idiom

rule the roost

在一个小组或家庭中成为最有权力的人
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
很明显，玛丽 **统治着这个家庭**。
idiom

sworn enemies turned friends

曾经互相讨厌但变成朋友的两个人
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
他们在大学后变成了**誓言敌人变成朋友**。
idiom

circle around

围绕某物反复移动
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
老鹰不停地在树木上空**盘旋**。
idiom

lay out

清楚地安排或解释某事
Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
他会在会议上详细说明预算。
idiom

Keep the tradition alive

继续实践一个习俗，以免它被遗忘
Meaning
To continue practicing a custom so that it is not forgotten
Example
Every year we celebrate this festival to **keep the tradition alive**.
每年我们都会庆祝这个节日，以**保持传统活力**。
idiom

come a long way

取得了很大的进步或改善
Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has **come a long way** since she started her career.
她自从开始自己的事业后取得了巨大的进步。
idiom

digital footprint

用户在线活动留下的信息痕迹
Meaning
the trace of information left by a user's online activities
Example
Be cautious about what you post online; your **digital footprint** lasts forever.
小心你在线发布的内容; 你的 **数字足迹** 会永远存在。
idiom

get on the same page

就某事达成一致或以相同的方式理解某事
Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
在开始项目之前，我们需要在目标上**达成一致**。
idiom

break down

因强烈的情绪而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying due to strong emotions
Example
She **broke down** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时崩溃了。
idiom

Cultural shock

当接触到不同的文化或生活方式时的困惑感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
从一个小村庄搬到大城市让我感到文化冲击。
idiom

open the floodgates

允许某事在大规模上发生；触发连锁反应
Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
当安全漏洞泄露时，它为全球的黑客**打开了洪水闸门**。
idiom

phishing

一种通过使用欺骗性的电子邮件、网站或其他通信方式来收集个人信息的方法。
Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
他收到了一封看起来合法的电子邮件，但其实这是一次**网络钓鱼**尝试。
idiom

bark up the wrong tree

做出错误的假设
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
如果你认为我拿了你的钱包，你**做出了错误的假设**。
idiom

a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
idiom

stay calm

保持冷静，不要惊慌
Meaning
to remain composed and not panic
Example
No need to worry, just **stay calm** and think it through.
不用担心，只要保持冷静，然后仔细想一想。
idiom

think through

全面仔细地考虑某事
Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
在做决定之前，我们先仔细想一想风险。
idiom

moral compass

一个人判断对与错的能力
Meaning
a person’s ability to judge what is right and wrong
Example
Developers must keep their **moral compass** while designing AI tools.
开发人员在设计AI工具时，必须保持他们的**道德指南针**。
idiom

Bury yourself in books

把所有时间都花在学习上
Meaning
To spend all your time studying
Example
He **buried himself in books** before the finals.
他在期末考试前埋头于书本中。
idiom

a kind heart

一个慷慨而关心他人的人
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
她的**善良的心**使她深受大家喜爱。
idiom

burst with pride

对某人或某事感到非常骄傲
Meaning
to be very proud of someone or something
Example
His parents **burst with pride** when he won the award.
他父母因为他获得奖项而感到无比骄傲。
idiom

salt of the earth

yī gè hěn hǎo hé chéngshí de rén
Meaning
a very good and honest person
Example
My grandfather was the **salt of the earth**.
Wǒ de zǔfù shì **dìqiú de yán**.
idiom

faint-hearted

缺乏勇气或决心
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
爬这座山不是给胆小的人。
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

put your faith in someone

完全信任某人
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
She decided to **put her faith in him** and let him handle the project.
她决定**把信任放在他身上**，让他负责这个项目。
idiom

Cogito, ergo sum

我思故我在。一个基本的哲学命题，声称思考的行为是证明个体存在的证据。
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
勒内·笛卡尔的名句 **科吉托, 埃尔戈 苏姆** 突出了自我意识在理解存在中的重要性。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
idiom

fan through

快速翻页
Meaning
to flip through pages quickly
Example
She **fanned through** the report to find the chart.
她快速翻阅报告以找到图表。
idiom

couch potato

一个花很多时间坐着看电视的人
Meaning
a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
Example
He’s such a **couch potato**, he never goes out or exercises.
他是一个 **couch potato**，他从不外出，也不做运动。
idiom

talk up

热情地称赞或宣传某事
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
主持人今晚会热情地宣传新菜单。
idiom

strong password

一个难以被他人猜到的密码，通常结合字母、数字和符号
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
为了更好的安全性，始终使用至少包含八个字符的**强密码**。
idiom

at your breaking point

由于压力而接近失控的边缘
Meaning
to be very close to losing control due to stress
Example
After months of overwork, she was **at her breaking point**.
经过几个月的超时工作后，她已经**接近崩溃的临界点**。
idiom

life of the party

聚会中最活跃和最有娱乐性的人
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
杰克总是聚会的**life of the party**。
idiom

miss the boat

错过一个机会
Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll **miss the boat**.
如果你不早点预订，你会**错过机会**。
idiom

Freudian slip

无意中犯的错误，暴露出一个人的真实想法或感受。
Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.
他称他的老板为‘妈妈’时犯了一个**弗洛伊德失言**。
idiom

make a fortune

赚很多钱
Meaning
to earn a lot of money
Example
She **made a fortune** selling handmade jewelry online.
她通过在线销售手工珠宝赚了一大笔财富。
idiom

A political animal

一个非常感兴趣并且有才华的人
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
他以一个真正的**政治动物**而闻名。
idiom

step up

在需要时承担责任或采取行动
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
当经理不在时，她主动站出来领导团队。
idiom

give the cold shoulder

故意无视某人
Meaning
to intentionally ignore someone
Example
She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.
她在聚会上故意无视我。
idiom

chin up, soldier

在困难的情况下保持勇敢和坚强
Meaning
to stay brave and strong in difficult situations
Example
**Chin up, soldier**, things will get better soon.
**振作起来，士兵**，一切很快就会好起来。
idiom

call to arms

为了捍卫某个原因而采取行动的号召
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
领导人的演讲是一个**号召大家行动起来**，呼吁所有公民与腐败作斗争。
idiom

justice will prevail

最终，正义将战胜邪恶
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.
尽管案件很复杂，我相信**正义将战胜邪恶**。
idiom

hold the fort

在某人离开时负责
Meaning
to be in charge while someone is away
Example
Can you **hold the fort** while I'm at the meeting?
我开会时你能负责一下吗？
idiom

a sound bite

演讲或采访中简短、易记的部分，常用于媒体
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
政治家的**摘录**在所有主要新闻频道上重复播放。
idiom

fall on deaf ears

当建议或投诉被忽视时
Meaning
when advice or complaints are ignored
Example
His apology **fell on deaf ears**.
他的道歉**落入耳朵里**。
idiom

lay it on the line

在某事上非常清楚或直接
Meaning
to be very clear or direct about something
Example
I'll **lay it on the line**—if we don't improve, we'll lose investors.
我会**lay it on the line**—如果我们不改进，我们将失去投资者。
idiom

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
idiom

cut and paste solution

一个简单或没有创意的解决办法；复制的方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
那只是一个复制粘贴的解决方案，不是真正的解决办法。
idiom

not born yesterday

不容易上当; 有经验且聪明
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
别想骗我——我**不是昨天出生的**。
idiom

rise to the occasion

在困难的情况下表现得很好
Meaning
to perform well in a difficult situation
Example
He really **rose to the occasion** during the crisis.
他在危机中真的**迎难而上**。
idiom

neck and neck

在比赛或竞争中非常接近
Meaning
very close in a race or competition
Example
The two runners were **neck and neck** until the final lap.
两名跑步者直到最后一圈都**不分上下**。
idiom

Fall into the same trap

再次犯同样的错误，通常是因为没有从过去的经历中吸取教训
Meaning
to make the same mistake again, often due to not learning from previous experiences
Example
She **fell into the same trap** by trusting him again.
她**再次落入同样的陷阱**，再次信任他。
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

talk out

讨论直到做出决定
Meaning
to discuss something until a decision is reached
Example
Let’s **talk out** the disagreement today.
今天我们要讨论争议，直到做出决定。
idiom

fan out

在区域内扩展
Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
志愿者将在公园内分布开来。
idiom

spur of the moment

一个没有计划或自发的决定或行动
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
这个想法在午餐时**spur of the moment**产生。
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 stroke of luck

偶然发生的好运
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
我找到丢失的钱包真是**一场幸运**。
idiom

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

keyboard warrior

在线发布攻击性或愤怒评论的人
Meaning
someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online
Example
He acts tough online, but he’s just a **keyboard warrior**.
他在线上表现得很强硬，但他只是一个**键盘战士**。
idiom

keep your mind on

专注于任务或目标
Meaning
to stay focused on a task or goal
Example
If you **keep your mind on** your studies, you’ll do well.
如果你**保持你的心思**在学习上，你会做得很好。
idiom

sweeten the deal

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

change the game

引入某种能显著改变行业或领域的事物
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
5G 技术将会为移动通信**带来变革**。
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

in the black

盈利；财务稳定
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
我们公司在两年后终于**盈利了**。
idiom

Dust yourself off

在挫折后恢复并充满信心地继续前进。
Meaning
Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.
Example
He fell short this time, but he’ll **dust himself off** and try again.
这次他失败了，但他会抖落自己，再试一次。
idiom

walk tall

自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
在成功后你有充分的理由**昂首阔步**。
idiom

zero gravity

完全自由或没有压力的状态
Meaning
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
Example
After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in **zero gravity**.
辞掉压力大的工作后，他感觉自己像在零重力中。
idiom

keep away from

避免某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **keep away from** sugary drinks right now.
你现在应该**远离含糖饮料**。
idiom

ring in the new year

庆祝新一年的开始
Meaning
to celebrate the start of a new year
Example
We gathered downtown to **ring in the new year** together.
我们在市中心聚集在一起迎接新的一年。
idiom

bail out

支付保释金后将某人从监狱释放
Meaning
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
Example
His family managed to **bail him out** after two days.
他的家人在两天后成功地**将他保释出来**。
idiom

beat the clock

在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to finish something before the deadline
Example
We managed to **beat the clock** and submit the report early.
我们成功地**赶在最后期限前**提交了报告。
idiom

weak link

系统中最脆弱或不安全的部分
Meaning
the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system
Example
Humans are often the **weak link** in cybersecurity.
人类往往是网络安全中的薄弱环节。
idiom

get down to business

开始认真工作
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
让我们停止聊天并开始认真工作。
idiom

set down

放下某物或写下某事
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
写下你的想法，以便我们可以审查它们。
idiom

out of shape

由于缺乏锻炼而变得不健康或不适合
Meaning
to be unfit or unhealthy due to lack of exercise
Example
I’m so **out of shape** after sitting at a desk all day.
我整天坐在桌子前，完全不健康了。
idiom

cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
idiom

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**。
idiom

state of the art

最现代化和先进的
Meaning
the most modern and advanced
Example
They built a **state-of-the-art** research facility.
他们建造了一个**最先进的**研究设施。
idiom

fall on one's shoulders

对困难或不愉快的事情负责
Meaning
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.
组织活动的任务落在了她的肩膀上。
idiom

dance the night away

在庆祝活动中跳舞很长时间
Meaning
to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration
Example
Everyone **danced the night away** at the wedding reception.
每个人都在婚礼招待会上跳舞了一整夜。
idiom

under the stars

在露天，特别是在夜晚
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
我们在湖边**在星空下**睡觉。
idiom

butter someone up

讨好某人以获得好处
Meaning
to flatter someone to gain favor
Example
He’s trying to **butter up** the boss for a promotion.
他正试图讨好老板以获得晋升。
idiom

a learning curve

学习新事物的过程，尤其是需要时间和努力的过程
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep **learning curve** when I first started the project.
当我开始这个项目时，有一个陡峭的学习曲线。
idiom

put all your cards on the table

在讨论中诚实并揭示所有事实
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
是时候把所有的卡都摊开，并保持透明。
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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。
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make a fuss

为小事抱怨或生气
Meaning
to complain or get angry about something small or unimportant
Example
She always **makes a fuss** about her food being cold.
她总是因为食物冷而抱怨。
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Lead the charge

处于行动或运动的最前沿
Meaning
to be at the forefront of an action or movement
Example
He was the one to **lead the charge** in the new project.
他是新项目中**带头冲锋**的人。
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confide in someone

相信某人，足够信任到可以告诉他们秘密
Meaning
to trust someone enough to tell them secrets
Example
She only **confides in** her best friend.
她只会向她最好的朋友吐露心事。
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push your luck

冒险希望获得更多成功
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
你已经获得了折扣，不要再 **试探运气**。
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encrypted

数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
所有敏感通信都已**加密**以确保隐私。
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playing the long game

做出决定或采取行动，考虑长远目标
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
总统通过专注于长期的外交政策来**玩长期游戏**。
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a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
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loose lips sink ships

说得太多可能会造成麻烦
Meaning
talking too much can cause trouble
Example
Remember, **loose lips sink ships**—don’t share sensitive information.
记住，**松口会沉船**—不要分享敏感信息。
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soft sell

一种没有压力的微妙且有说服力的销售方式
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
他们使用了一种**软卖**策略来获得客户的信任。
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backdoor access

一种秘密或未经授权的方式访问系统或信息
Meaning
a secret or unauthorized way to access a system or information
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor access** to the company’s database.
黑客发现了进入公司数据库的后门通道。
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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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call it a night

停止正在做的事并回家，特别是在派对后
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
已经很晚了，我们回家吧。
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drum up

增加对某事的兴趣或支持
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
志愿者正在访问学校，以增加节日的兴奋。
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a debt of gratitude

对帮助过你的人心存感激的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being grateful to someone who has helped you
Example
We owe **a debt of gratitude** to our mentors.
我们对我们的导师欠有**一笔感激之债**
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behind the times

过时或未跟上现代思想
Meaning
old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas
Example
My uncle still uses a typewriter—he’s **behind the times**.
我的叔叔仍然使用打字机——他 **跟不上时代**。
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Break with tradition

做事与通常方式不同
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
这对情侣决定打破传统，在海滩举行小型婚礼。
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jump through hoops

做很多困难或复杂的事情以实现某事
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
我不得不做很多困难的事情才能让我的签证获批。
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A bright future lies ahead

未来充满成功的希望
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
凭借他的才华和努力工作，**他有一个光明的未来在等待**。
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frame of mind

一个人的情绪或心理状态
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
他现在不在做决定的正确心理状态下。
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bring down

让某人感到难过或减少某物
Meaning
to make someone feel sad or to reduce something
Example
Don’t let one rude comment **bring down** your confidence.
不要让一个粗鲁的评论 **降低** 你的自信。
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take five

休息一下
Meaning
to take a short break
Example
Let's **take five** before continuing the meeting.
我们在继续会议之前 **休息五分钟**。
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Pivot the business

改变方向或策略以适应市场。
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
在销售不佳之后，他们决定将**业务转向软件解决方案**。
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smooth sailing

没有问题或困难的情况
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
我们一过边境，一切都很顺利。
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talk down to someone

以高高在上的态度与别人说话，好像他们不聪明
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
他总是以高高在上的态度和同事说话，这很无礼。
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paint yourself into a corner

让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境
Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。
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hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
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in for a shock

即将非常惊讶或震惊
Meaning
about to be very surprised or shocked
Example
You’re **in for a shock** when you see the bill.
当你看到账单时，你会大吃一惊。
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beyond one’s comprehension

太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
量子物理学**超出了我的理解范围**。
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jog someone's memory

让某人想起某事
Meaning
to make someone remember something
Example
That smell **jogged my memory** of our school canteen.
那种气味让我想起了我们的学校食堂。