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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

to make a boo-boo

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

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

to be in someone’s good books

得到某人的青睐
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
如果你想升职，你需要**在老板的好书里**。
idiom

take a gamble

冒险以期成功
Meaning
to take a risk in the hope of success
Example
She **took a gamble** by quitting her job to travel the world.
她**冒险**辞掉工作去环游世界。
idiom

take the scenic route

选择一条更长或更美的路线旅行
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
让我们沿着山间的风景路线走吧。
idiom

take someone's word for it

相信某人说的话是真的
Meaning
to trust that what someone says is true
Example
I’ll **take your word for it** since you were there.
因为你在那里，我**相信**你说的话。
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

talk in circles

讨论某事而没有得出结论
Meaning
to discuss something without reaching a conclusion
Example
We **talked in circles** for hours but didn’t solve anything.
我们讨论了几个小时，但什么都没解决。
idiom

the early bird catches the worm

早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃，所以早起开始新的一天。
idiom

To have a clear conscience

觉得自己做了正确的事情。
Meaning
To feel that one has done the right thing.
Example
After returning the lost wallet, he went to bed **with a clear conscience**.
在归还丢失的钱包后，他**心安理得**地上床睡觉。
idiom

turn things around

扭转消极的局面并使其积极
Meaning
to reverse a negative situation and make it positive
Example
With some effort, we can **turn things around**.
通过一些努力，我们可以扭转局面。
idiom

to take a deep dive

彻底调查或探索某事
Meaning
to thoroughly investigate or explore something
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **take a deep dive** into the data.
在演示之前，我们需要 **深入研究** 数据。
idiom

talk around something

讨论某事，但不直接涉及
Meaning
to discuss something without addressing it directly
Example
She kept **talking around** the topic instead of answering the question directly.
她继续围绕话题谈论，而不是直接回答问题。
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

the algorithm knows best

这表明人工智能或机器学习模型通常是做出决策或预测的最可靠或高效的方式
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
在大多数情况下，**算法最了解情况**，当涉及到对大量数据进行排序时
idiom

to draw the line

设定可接受的界限
Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We need to **draw the line** between inspiration and plagiarism.
我们需要在灵感和剽窃之间**划定界限**。
idiom

to put it bluntly

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

to break the ice

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

to backfire

得到与预期相反的结果
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
他的计划失败了，使情况变得更糟。
idiom

take one's hat off to

表示对某人的尊敬或钦佩
Meaning
to show respect or admiration for someone
Example
I **take my hat off to** you for handling the situation so calmly.
我对你冷静处理情况表示敬意。
idiom

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。
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

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 bottom line

最重要的事实或结果
Meaning
the most important fact or result
Example
The **bottom line** is that we need to increase our profits.
最重要的是我们需要增加我们的利润。
idiom

to deep dive into data

详细分析数据
Meaning
to analyze data in great detail
Example
We need **to deep dive into data** to understand the root cause of the problem.
我们需要**深入数据分析**以了解问题的根本原因。
idiom

to weigh the pros and cons

仔细考虑某事的优缺点
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
在做出最终决定之前，重要的是要**权衡利弊**。
idiom

that's the last straw

我的耐心已经耗尽了
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
他整个星期都迟到了，但这真是最后一根稻草。
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

the lights are on but nobody’s home

某人看起来活跃，但思维不清晰
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
当AI发生故障时，就像是**灯亮着，但家里没有人**。
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

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。
idiom

the upper hand

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

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

take someone under your wing

对某人负责并帮助他们学习
Meaning
to take responsibility for someone and help them learn
Example
He decided to **take me under his wing** and show me how to succeed.
他决定**把我纳入他的翅膀**并向我展示如何成功。
idiom

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**
idiom

take with a grain of salt

带着怀疑的态度看待某事或不完全相信
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
他以夸张著称，所以要**对他的故事持怀疑态度**。
idiom

turn a blind eye

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

to be above board

在行为中公开和诚实
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
他的行为总是**光明正大**，每个人都信任他。
idiom

to mess up

犯错或做事做得不好
Meaning
to make a mistake or do something badly
Example
Don’t **mess up** the report again this time.
这次不要再**搞砸**报告了。
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 have a ray of hope

在困境中看到一点改善的迹象
Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a **ray of hope** for my future.
听到这个好消息后，我觉得我的未来有了一**丝希望**。
idiom

truth be told

诚实地承认一些事情
Meaning
to admit something honestly
Example
**Truth be told**, I don’t really like this movie.
老实说，我并不太喜欢这部电影。
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

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

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

team up

与他人联合为共同目标
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
让我们与财务部门共同合作举办研讨会。
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

to frame the issue

以特定方式呈现某种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a particular way
Example
The journalist cleverly **framed the issue** to highlight social inequality.
记者巧妙地框定了这个问题，以突出社会不平等。
idiom

take it on the chin

接受困难的情况而不抱怨
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation without complaining
Example
He **took it on the chin** when his project failed.
当他的项目失败时，他**接受了这一点**。
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

tip off

秘密地提供信息或警告
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
一位邻居秘密地向警察通报了噪音。
idiom

trust your gut

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

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

tell it like it is

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

to make a blunder

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

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**。
idiom

trailblaze

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

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

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 stand

在法庭上作证
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
证人明天早上将在法庭上作证。
idiom

teacher’s pet

老师特别喜欢的学生
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
大家都取笑她是老师的宠儿。
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**。
idiom

take aback

使某人突然感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude behavior.
我被他的粗鲁行为吓到了。
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

to cross that bridge when you come to it

遇到问题时再解决，而不是事先担忧
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand
Example
Don't worry about the meeting next week, we'll **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
别担心下周的会议，我们**到时再说**。
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。
idiom

throw a party

组织并主持庆祝活动
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
我们将为她的生日**举办派对**。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
idiom

talk the talk

自信地谈论某事
Meaning
to speak confidently about something
Example
He can **talk the talk**, but can he walk the walk?
他能自信地谈论，但能做到吗？
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

Trickle-down effect

富人经济利益逐渐惠及低收入群体。
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
批评者认为，**trickle-down effect** 很少帮助穷人。
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

trust someone with your life

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

the cutting edge

某物中最先进或创新的部分
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative part of something
Example
This new design is at **the cutting edge** of architecture.
这个新设计处于建筑学的**最前沿**。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

to be in the same boat

处于相同的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
当涉及到即将到来的项目截止日期时，我们都**在同一条船上**。
idiom

the powers that be

那些拥有权力或控制的人或组织
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
决策取决于那些拥有权力的人。
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

Things will get better

困难的情况会随着时间改善
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
我知道你很有压力，但记住，**一切都会变得更好**。
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

To question everything

批判性地审视一切，并不盲目接受现状或公认的信念。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
在哲学中，人们被鼓励 **质疑一切** 以便达成真理。
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

to see the big picture

理解更大或更重要的问题
Meaning
to understand the larger or more important issue
Example
You need to **see the big picture** when making strategic decisions.
在做战略决策时，你需要看到全局。
idiom

Too many cooks spoil the broth

当太多人试图管理某件事时，它可能会失败。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.
如果每个人都不断发表意见，请记住，厨师太多会把汤弄糟。
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。
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 come out on top

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

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

to mend fences

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

toe the line

遵守规则或遵循官方政策
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
所有成员都应该遵循党派政策。
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**。
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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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take the initiative

首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
有效的领导者常常主动采取行动来改善事情。
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trial and error

通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
我们通过**试验和错误**开发了这个产品。
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There’s always hope

无论事情看起来多么糟糕，你仍然可以保持希望。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
不要失去信心——总是有希望。
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the letter of the law

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

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

一个过程已经开始并在取得进展
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
现在 **球正在滚动**, 我们需要继续工作。
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to pull strings

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

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

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

让某人迅速爱上你
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you quickly
Example
He **swept her off her feet** with his charm.
他凭借魅力让她对他神魂颠倒。
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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。
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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。
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trade off

在两个对立的事物之间取得平衡；做出妥协
Meaning
to balance between two opposing things; to compromise
Example
Globalization involves a **trade off** between efficiency and equality.
全球化涉及在效率和平等之间的**权衡**。
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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**。
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training data

用于训练机器学习模型以识别模式或进行预测的数据
Meaning
data used to train machine learning models to recognize patterns or make predictions
Example
The AI model's performance depends on the quality of its **training data**.
人工智能模型的性能取决于其训练数据的质量。
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take someone aback

突然让某人感到惊讶或震惊
Meaning
to surprise or shock someone suddenly
Example
I was **taken aback** by his rude comment.
我被他粗鲁的评论吓了一跳。
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the final frontier

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

将所有的风险押注在一个冒险或决策上
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
我不会建议在这项投资中**将所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里**。
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take down

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

在面对挑战时展现必要能力
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
当团队最需要他时，他迎难而上并带领他们取得胜利。
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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。
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tap into

利用资源或能力
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
这家初创公司希望通过社交媒体吸引新的观众群体。
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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。
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to serve justice

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

因错误而错失机会或机会
Meaning
to ruin a chance or opportunity by mistake
Example
He **blew it** by arriving late to the interview.
他因迟到错失了机会。