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idiom

the tide has turned

局势开始向有利于你的一方变化
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
经过几个月的厄运，**局势已开始转向**我们的团队。
idiom

in the nick of time

在最后可能的时刻；就在为时已晚之前
Meaning
at the last possible moment; just before it’s too late
Example
He arrived **in the nick of time** to catch the train.
他**在时间的关头**赶上了火车。
idiom

brain like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
having a very bad memory
Example
I keep forgetting things—I’ve got a **brain like a sieve**!
我总是忘记事情——我有一个**像筛子一样的大脑**！
idiom

feeling on top of the world

感到非常高兴或成功
Meaning
feeling extremely happy or successful
Example
After getting the job, I was **on top of the world**.
得到工作后，我感到自己在世界之巅。
idiom

ahead of its time

在当时显得异常先进或创新
Meaning
to be unusually advanced or innovative for its era
Example
That invention was **ahead of its time**.
那个发明超越了它所处的时代。
idiom

cool off with

通过某物让自己变凉
Meaning
to refresh oneself using something
Example
We’ll **cool off with** iced tea after the run.
我们跑步后会通过冰茶让自己清凉。
idiom

have stars in one’s eyes

对未来充满兴奋和梦想
Meaning
to be full of excitement and dreams about the future
Example
Young artists **have stars in their eyes** when they start their careers.
年轻的艺术家在开始他们的职业生涯时充满梦想。
idiom

hand in

将某物交给有权力的人
Meaning
to submit something to someone in authority
Example
Please **hand in** your assignment by Friday morning.
请在周五早上前交上作业。
idiom

from the ground up

从头开始完全构建或启动某事
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
该软件是使用新代码从头开始开发的。
idiom

justice delayed is justice denied

如果法律救济可用但未及时提供，就等同于没有救济
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
许多人相信在这个国家，**延迟的正义就是被否定的正义**。
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

hit it off

迅速而轻松地成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends quickly and easily
Example
They **hit it off** right after being introduced.
他们在介绍后立即成为了朋友。
idiom

don't count your chickens before they hatch

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

ahead of the curve

比别人更先进或创新
Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
他们的公司在人工智能开发中领先。
idiom

couldn’t care less

表现出完全的冷漠
Meaning
to show total indifference
Example
She **couldn’t care less** about what people think.
她对别人怎么想完全不在乎。
idiom

Go down the rabbit hole

深深地参与某事，往往是无意的。
Meaning
To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.
Example
I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.
我开始阅读关于人工智能的内容，**进入了兔子洞**几个小时。
idiom

iron out the wrinkles

解决小问题或分歧
Meaning
to solve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out the wrinkles** before launching the project.
我们需要在启动项目之前解决小问题。
idiom

bosom friends

非常亲密和亲切的朋友
Meaning
very close and intimate friends
Example
They have been **bosom friends** since childhood.
他们从小就是非常亲密的朋友。
idiom

lend a hand

帮助某人做某事
Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you **lend a hand** with these boxes?
你能帮忙搬这些箱子吗？
idiom

in a league of its own

在某个领域远远超过其他人。
Meaning
being far superior to others in a particular field.
Example
This smartphone is truly **in a league of its own** in terms of camera quality.
这款智能手机在相机质量方面真的是 **in a league of its own**。
idiom

extend an olive branch

提供和平或和解
Meaning
to offer peace or reconciliation
Example
After years of conflict, the president decided to **extend an olive branch**.
经过多年的冲突，总统决定伸出橄榄枝。
idiom

do one's duty

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

green with jealousy

极其嫉妒
Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was **green with jealousy** when he saw her with someone else.
当他看到她和别人一起时，他**绿得像嫉妒**。
idiom

world at your fingertips

轻松获取大量信息，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
有了智能手机，世界尽在你掌中。
idiom

hit like a ton of bricks

造成突然且强烈的震惊或惊讶
Meaning
to cause a sudden and strong shock or surprise
Example
The news of his death **hit me like a ton of bricks**.
他去世的消息 **像一吨砖块一样击中了我**。
idiom

sugarcoat the truth

使某事看起来比实际更令人愉快或可接受
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
不要试图粉饰事实；我们需要对情况保持诚实。
idiom

have faith in

相信或信任某人或某事
Meaning
to believe or trust in someone or something
Example
You should **have faith in** your abilities.
你应该 **相信自己** 的能力。
idiom

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。
idiom

get a good deal

以低价购买某物；做一笔交易
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
我在网上买这个手机得到了一个好交易。
idiom

fill out

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

make a fresh start

以一种新的方式重新开始某事
Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to **make a fresh start**.
在失败后，她决定**重新开始**。
idiom

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。
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

Rite of passage

标志着某人生活中一个重要阶段的仪式或事件
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
毕业是许多学生的**成年礼**。
idiom

stay ahead of the game

比别人更成功或更有准备
Meaning
to be more successful or prepared than others
Example
To **stay ahead of the game**, you must always keep learning.
要**保持领先地位**，你必须不断学习。
idiom

carry over

将某事物转移到稍后的时间或地点
Meaning
to transfer something to a later time or place
Example
We’ll **carry over** the unused vacation days to next year.
我们将把未使用的假期天数转移到明年。
idiom

hard sell

一种激进或强迫的销售方式
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
今天的客户不喜欢**hard sell**的方式
idiom

Make headlines

成为重要的新闻故事
Meaning
To become an important news story
Example
Her sudden resignation **made headlines** across the country.
她的突然辞职成为全国的头条新闻。
idiom

close ranks

在面对反对时团结并相互支持
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
员工们在公司受到批评后**团结一致**。
idiom

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
idiom

backdoor entry

一种秘密或非官方的方式进入某物
Meaning
a secret or unofficial way to access something
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor entry** into the company’s database.
黑客找到了公司数据库中的**后门入口**。
idiom

Scale up

扩大公司的运营或范围。
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
该初创公司在第一轮融资后准备**扩大**。
idiom

cross the bridge when you come to it

不要在事情发生之前担心
Meaning
to not worry about something until it happens
Example
We’ll **cross the bridge when we come to it**.
我们到时候再说。
idiom

have a high opinion of yourself

认为自己非常好或重要
Meaning
to think you are very good or important
Example
He **has a high opinion of himself** after getting the award.
他在获得奖项后对自己有很高的评价。
idiom

data lake

存储原始、未处理数据的大型存储库
Meaning
a large storage repository that holds raw, unprocessed data
Example
All raw data is stored in the **data lake** for further analysis.
所有原始数据都存储在 **数据湖** 中以供进一步分析。
idiom

Play your cards right

做出正确的决策以取得成功。
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
如果你正确地做出决策，你可能会得到晋升。
idiom

A team player

在团队中能与他人合作良好的人。
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
约翰是一个**团队成员**，总是支持他的同事。
idiom

heartbroken

非常伤心并且情感上受伤
Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was **heartbroken** when his pet died.
当他的宠物死了时，他感到**heartbroken**。
idiom

snap out of it

停止难过并开始感觉好一点
Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
你需要振作起来并开始积极思考。
idiom

in the pink of health

身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
After months of rest, he’s now **in the pink of health**.
经过几个月的休息，他现在**身体非常健康**。
idiom

steal the show

成为最杰出的表演者
Meaning
to be the most outstanding performer
Example
Her performance **stole the show** last night.
她的表演 **抢了所有的风头** 昨晚。
idiom

Boom and bust

一段大繁荣之后紧跟着急剧下降的时期。
Meaning
A period of great prosperity followed by a sharp decline.
Example
The real estate market often experiences **boom and bust** cycles.
房地产市场经常经历**繁荣与萧条**的周期。
idiom

keep the peace

维持秩序并避免冲突
Meaning
to maintain order and avoid conflict
Example
The police were called to **keep the peace** during the protest.
警方被叫来在抗议期间维持和平。
idiom

ease onto

轻轻地移动到某物上
Meaning
to move gently onto something
Example
Please **ease onto** the ramp to avoid jolts.
请轻轻地移动到坡道上以避免震动。
idiom

Front page news

极其重要或广泛讨论的新闻
Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
他的英雄事迹第二天早晨成为了**头条新闻**。
idiom

doubting Thomas

一个拒绝相信没有证据的人
Meaning
a person who refuses to believe without proof
Example
He’s a **doubting Thomas**; he won’t believe it until he sees it himself.
他是个**doubting Thomas**; 他不会相信，除非他亲眼看到。
idiom

fail to plan is plan to fail

没有适当的计划，失败是不可避免的
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
失败就是计划失败，因此要提前准备。
idiom

ring the changes

对某事进行改变，使其更加有趣或有效
Meaning
to make changes to something to make it more interesting or effective
Example
The restaurant decided to **ring the changes** with a new menu.
餐厅决定通过新的菜单进行改变。
idiom

pull out all the stops

尽一切可能去实现某事
Meaning
to make every possible effort to achieve something
Example
The team **pulled out all the stops** to win the championship.
团队尽一切可能赢得了冠军。
idiom

have a soft spot for someone

对某人感到喜爱或温柔
Meaning
to feel affection or fondness for someone
Example
He has always **had a soft spot for** his childhood friend.
他一直对他的童年朋友有柔软的感觉。
idiom

Bet your bottom dollar

对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
你可以**打赌你最后一块钱**他又会迟到。
idiom

get wired

连接到互联网
Meaning
to get connected to the internet
Example
Everyone in the office is **getting wired** to the new network.
办公室里每个人都在**连接**到新网络。
idiom

internet troll

故意在线发布冒犯性或挑衅性评论的人
Meaning
a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online
Example
Don’t feed the **internet trolls** by replying to their comments.
不要通过回复他们的评论来喂养**互联网喷子**。
idiom

break into a cold sweat

因恐惧或焦虑而开始出冷汗
Meaning
to start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke into a cold sweat** before giving his speech.
他在发表演讲前**紧张得冒出了冷汗**。
idiom

soft spot for someone

对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
他对流浪动物有一份柔情。
idiom

a fork in the road

一个必须做出决定的时刻；在两个或更多选项之间做选择
Meaning
a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options
Example
When you come to **a fork in the road**, you have to choose which way to go.
当你来到**十字路口**时，你必须选择哪条路走。
idiom

artificial brainpower

由AI系统提供的智能或决策
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
这辆车依赖于**人工脑力**在交通中导航。
idiom

clash of civilizations

不同文化、宗教或文明群体之间的冲突
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
关于文化差异的辩论常被视为一次**文明的冲突**。
idiom

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。
idiom

keep someone at arm’s length

与某人保持距离
Meaning
to avoid getting too close to someone
Example
After the argument, I **kept him at arm’s length**.
争吵之后，我与他保持距离。
idiom

double-cross someone

在假装支持某人后背叛某人
Meaning
to betray someone after pretending to support them
Example
He promised to help but **double-crossed** me in the end.
他答应帮忙，但最后背叛了我。
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

swear on one’s life

做出一个非常严肃的承诺，证明某事是真实的
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
我**发誓以我的生命**，我没有做！
idiom

stick to your guns

即使在压力下也坚持自己的信念或决定
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
他**坚持自己的决定**，即使别人怀疑他。
idiom

pass along

将信息或物品与其他人共享
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
你能将议程传递给实习生吗？
idiom

bring up

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

pick up the pace

加快速度
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
如果我们想按时完成项目，我们需要**加快速度**。
idiom

Calm before the storm

暴风雨前的平静。
Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
现在办公室很安静，但这只是暴风雨前的平静。
idiom

get fired up

对某事变得非常兴奋或热情
Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
球队在决赛前变得非常**兴奋**。
idiom

turn dreams into reality

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

flash back to

突然记起过去的事件
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
这张照片让她想起了她的第一天上班。
idiom

heart of gold

一个非常善良和慷慨的人
Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
我的祖母有一颗**金心**。
idiom

jump for joy

极度高兴和兴奋
Meaning
to be extremely happy and excited
Example
The kids **jumped for joy** when they saw the gifts.
孩子们看到礼物时，**高兴得跳了起来**。
idiom

tough luck

对某人不幸的同情表达
Meaning
expression of sympathy for someone’s misfortune
Example
Didn’t get the job? **Tough luck**!
没得到工作？真倒霉！
idiom

a change of heart

某人的意见或情感的变化
Meaning
a change in one’s opinion or feelings
Example
She had **a change of heart** and decided to stay.
她有了**改变主意**，决定留下来。
idiom

on the front line

直接参与某事中最活跃或最危险的部分
Meaning
directly involved in the most active or dangerous part of something
Example
Doctors were **on the front line** during the pandemic.
在疫情期间，医生们**在前线**。
idiom

fill in for

暂时替代某人工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
Can you **fill in for** Rosa while she’s on leave?
你能在 Rosa 休假时替她工作吗？
idiom

go-getter

一个有抱负的人，达成自己的目标
Meaning
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
Example
Tom is a real **go-getter**; he never gives up.
汤姆是个真正的 **go-getter**；他从不放弃。
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break the chains

摆脱限制或约束
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
她想**打破社会期望的束缚**。
idiom

keep on track

按照计划继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something as planned
Example
We need to **keep on track** to meet our deadlines.
我们需要**保持进度**以赶上最后期限。
idiom

own your mistakes

对自己犯的错误承担责任。
Meaning
to take responsibility for what you did wrong.
Example
It’s important to **own your mistakes** and learn from them.
重要的是要**承担自己的错误**并从中学习。
idiom

A politician's promise is like a bubble

政治家的承诺往往不现实或无法实现
Meaning
a politician's promises are often unrealistic or unattainable
Example
You can't trust his plans; **a politician's promise is like a bubble**.
你不能相信他的计划；**政治家的承诺就像一个泡沫**。
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

dead tired

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

一个对母亲过于依赖的男人
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
他是个典型的**妈妈的男孩**，总是听从她的建议。
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machine learning curve

通过经验和学习逐步改进的过程
Meaning
the process of gradual improvement through experience and learning
Example
The new developers are still on their **machine learning curve**.
新开发人员仍然在他们的**机器学习曲线**上。
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no strings attached

没有特殊条件或限制
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
他们为我提供了一个免费试用，没有**no strings attached**
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united we stand, divided we fall

人们在一起工作时更强大
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
记住，团结我们屹立，分裂我们倒下。
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miss the mark

未能达到预期结果
Meaning
to fail to achieve the intended result
Example
His speech **missed the mark** and didn’t impress anyone.
他的演讲**没有击中要点**，没有给任何人留下深刻印象。
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top dog

最重要或最有权力的人
Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
他是公司里最重要的人。
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chip away at

逐步在某事上工作以取得结果
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
她每晚都**逐步工作**她的论文，直到完成。
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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。
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a stepping stone

帮助人进步的事件或经验
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
这次实习是我职业生涯的垫脚石。
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Straight shooter

一个诚实而直接的人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
你可以信任他；他非常直接。
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roll with

轻松适应变化或挑战
Meaning
to adapt to changes or challenges easily
Example
The team had to **roll with** several last-minute changes to the schedule.
团队必须适应日程安排的最后几分钟的变化。
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Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today

不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
Meaning
Do not procrastinate; take advantage of the present moment.
Example
Finish your work now, **don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today**.
现在就完成你的工作，不要把今天能做的事拖到明天。
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sing someone’s praises

高度赞扬某人
Meaning
to speak highly of someone
Example
Everyone **sang her praises** after the performance.
表演结束后，大家都**高度赞扬了她**。
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opt out

选择不参与
Meaning
to choose not to participate
Example
Employees can **opt out** of the program if they want.
员工可以选择不参加该程序，如果他们愿意的话。
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hit the hay

去睡觉；上床睡觉
Meaning
to go to bed; to sleep
Example
I'm really tired, so I'm going to **hit the hay** early tonight.
我很累，所以今晚要早点睡。
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cutting edge

最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
我们公司正在研发最先进的人工智能技术。
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Take your chances

尽管存在不确定性，但尝试某事。
Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
他决定**尝试一下**，申请国际奖学金。
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fend off

抵御某事或某人
Meaning
to defend against something or someone
Example
They installed lights to **fend off** raccoons in the yard.
他们安装了灯来驱赶院子里的浣熊。
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hit the big time

获得巨大的名声或成功
Meaning
to achieve great fame or success
Example
The band **hit the big time** after their first album went viral.
乐队在他们的第一张专辑火了之后，获得了巨大的名声。
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make the same mistake twice

重复犯错，尽管知道它是错的
Meaning
to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong
Example
She promised never to **make the same mistake twice**.
她承诺永远不再 **犯同样的错误两次**。
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out of this world

极其好或令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
The food at that restaurant is **out of this world**.
那家餐厅的食物令人赞叹。
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give someone the shirt off your back

非常慷慨和无私
Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
如果你需要，他会把自己的衬衫给你。
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True friends stab you in the front

真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
她不怕告诉我真相，因为**true friends stab you in the front**。
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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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patience is a virtue

耐心是一种美德
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
记住，**耐心是一种美德**，所以慢慢来。
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move the needle

产生明显的差异或影响
Meaning
to make a noticeable difference or impact
Example
This new strategy will really **move the needle** for our company.
这项新策略将真正**为我们的公司带来变化**。
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break the deadlock

打破僵局或脱离无法进展的局面
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
他们最终通过讨论打破了僵局。