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idiom

throw good money after bad

在已经失败的事情上浪费更多的钱
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
不要在那个失败的项目上**砸更多的钱**。
idiom

kick the habit

停止做坏事或有成瘾性的事情
Meaning
to stop doing something bad or addictive
Example
After ten years of smoking, he finally **kicked the habit**.
吸烟十年后，他终于戒掉了这个习惯。
idiom

carry forward

将某事移至以后的时间
Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
我们将未使用的预算转到下个季度。
idiom

dare to dream

敢于梦想
Meaning
to be brave enough to have big ambitions
Example
Only those who **dare to dream** achieve great things.
只有敢于梦想的人才能成就伟大的事业。
idiom

peace of mind

一种平静和无忧的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
保险在不确定的时期给你**安心感**。
idiom

comic relief

在严肃情境中的一个有趣时刻
Meaning
a funny moment in a serious situation
Example
The movie’s sidekick provided much-needed **comic relief**.
电影中的配角提供了一个非常需要的喜剧缓解。
idiom

Batten down the hatches

为困难或危险的情况做好准备。
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
我们最好做好准备；风暴来了。
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

good things come to those who wait

耐心会带来好的结果
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
**好事会降临到那些懂得等待的人身上**，所以要有耐心。
idiom

love is blind

恋爱中的人看不到对方的缺点
Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say **love is blind**, and he proves it every day.
他们说**爱情是盲目的**，他每天都在证明这一点。
idiom

Heart full of gratitude

深深感激和欣赏。
Meaning
Deeply thankful and appreciative.
Example
She spoke with a **heart full of gratitude** for her teachers.
她带着**心满感激**的话语谈论她的老师。
idiom

smile from ear to ear

露出大大的微笑，表现出幸福感
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
他在面试后笑得合不拢嘴。
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

make someone's day

让某人非常高兴
Meaning
to make someone very happy
Example
Your message really **made my day**!
你的消息真的让我非常高兴！
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

hit a home run

取得巨大成功
Meaning
to achieve great success
Example
The new marketing campaign really **hit a home run** with its audience.
新的市场营销活动真的是与观众**击出全垒打**了。
idiom

stand on your own two feet

独立自主
Meaning
to be independent and self-supporting
Example
He worked hard to **stand on his own two feet** after college.
他大学毕业后努力**独立自主**。
idiom

bad blood

家庭成员之间的愤怒或怨恨
Meaning
anger or resentment between family members
Example
There’s still **bad blood** between the cousins after the inheritance issue.
继承问题后，堂兄弟姐妹之间仍然有愤怒。
idiom

castles in the air

不可能或不现实的梦想或计划
Meaning
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
Example
He’s always building **castles in the air** about his future.
他总是在为自己的未来建造**castles in the air**。
idiom

give me a hand

帮助某人
Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
你能**帮我一把**这个袋子吗？
idiom

hand down to

将某物传给下一代的人
Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
奶奶在我毕业时把这个**传给我**。
idiom

Don Quixote

一个过于理想化、不切实际或不实用的人。
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
他就像堂吉诃德一样，追逐不可能的梦想。
idiom

pledge one's word

做出严肃或正式的承诺
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
他**承诺**支持这个事业。
idiom

a problem shared is a problem halved

讨论问题让它更容易解决
Meaning
discussing a problem makes it easier to solve
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help. **A problem shared is a problem halved**.
不要犹豫请求帮助。**一个共享的问题是一个减轻的问题**。
idiom

Put your heart into it

全心全意地去做某事。
Meaning
To do something with full effort and enthusiasm.
Example
If you **put your heart into it**, you’ll achieve great results.
如果你全心全意地去做，你会取得很好的成果。
idiom

old buddy old pal

一种亲切地称呼老朋友的方式。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
嘿，老朋友，好久不见！
idiom

cross your mind

短暂地想到某事
Meaning
to think of something briefly
Example
It never **crossed my mind** that he could lie.
我从没想到他会撒谎。
idiom

bring to life

使某事物更有趣或更逼真
Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
艺术家使用的颜色真的 **使画作栩栩如生**。
idiom

in your face advertising

具有攻击性或非常直接的广告形式
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.
一些品牌使用**直面广告**来保持其记忆度。
idiom

a political hot potato

一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
移民问题已成为该国的**政治烫手山芋**。
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
idiom

circle of friends

一群你与之友好的人的群体
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
她有一个来自大学的大家**朋友圈**
idiom

have itchy feet

有强烈的旅行或搬家的欲望
Meaning
to feel a strong desire to travel or move
Example
After a few months at home, I started to **have itchy feet** again.
在家待了几个月后，我又开始有了旅行的欲望。
idiom

drive someone crazy

使某人生气或烦恼
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone very much
Example
The noise is **driving me crazy**!
这个噪音让我快疯了！
idiom

my way or the highway

用于表示某人必须接受你的规则，否则就离开
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.
老板说这是 **我的路或高速公路**。
idiom

I’m here for you

你可以依靠我的支持。
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
无论何时你需要我，**我在这里为你而在**。
idiom

have someone's back

支持或保护某人
Meaning
to support or defend someone
Example
Don’t worry—I **have your back**.
别担心——我支持你。
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

face the consequences

接受你行为的结果，不论是好是坏
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
你将不得不面对你行为的后果。
idiom

jump on the bandwagon

加入已经流行或成功的事物
Meaning
to join something that is already popular or successful
Example
Many people **jumped on the bandwagon** of budget travel.
许多人加入了廉价旅行的潮流。
idiom

You can say that again

用于强烈同意某人
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’
‘今天真是漫长的一天。’ ‘**你说得对！**’
idiom

Out of curiosity

出于想要知道或学习某事的愿望。
Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him **out of curiosity**, not to interfere.
我出于**好奇**问了他，而不是为了干涉。
idiom

play to the gallery

试图获得大众的认同，而不是专家的认同
Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
政治家显然在用他的演讲**取悦观众**。
idiom

a chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
idiom

Give and take

互相妥协或合作。
Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
良好的团队合作就是互相给予和接受。
idiom

say hello

向某人问好
Meaning
to greet someone
Example
Please **say hello** to your parents for me.
请代我向你的父母问好。
idiom

empty nest

一个孩子长大并离开的家
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
在她的孩子搬出去后，她感到了**empty nest**综合症。
idiom

build character

通过挑战发展积极的品质或力量
Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
通过这个过程将**锻炼团队的性格**。
idiom

wait and see

耐心等待事情变得明朗
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
我们**等等看**接下来会发生什么。
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

beyond a reasonable doubt

毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
证据证明了他的罪行毫无合理怀疑。
idiom

keep your nose to the grindstone

努力工作并持续不断
Meaning
to work hard and continuously
Example
If you **keep your nose to the grindstone**, you’ll achieve your goals.
如果你**保持在磨石上工作**，你将实现你的目标。
idiom

touch and go

一种结果难以预料的风险或不确定的情况
Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
他是否能在手术中幸存下来，真是**很难说**。
idiom

Above reproach

完全诚实且没有缺陷。
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
她的诚信无可挑剔。
idiom

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。
idiom

grow out of something

随着你变老或变得更成熟，停止喜欢或做某事
Meaning
to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature
Example
He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.
他最终戒掉了他的坏习惯。
idiom

jump the shark

当某事物的质量或受欢迎程度开始下降时
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
这个节目在第五季之后**跳过了鲨鱼**。
idiom

back into

无意中向后移到某物中
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
我差点在停车时倒退进回收箱里。
idiom

a pain in the neck

令人非常烦的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音真让人烦。
idiom

live up to one's promise

履行承诺或预期的内容
Meaning
to fulfill what was promised or expected
Example
He **lived up to his promise** and completed the project.
他**履行了他的承诺**并完成了项目。
idiom

disruptive innovation

一种显著改变或彻底革新现有市场或行业的创新
Meaning
an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry
Example
The smartphone was a **disruptive innovation** that changed the way we communicate.
智能手机是一个**颠覆性创新**，它改变了我们交流的方式。
idiom

pot luck

任何可用的或偶然发生的事情
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
让我们来点锅运，在那家新咖啡馆吃饭。
idiom

To move mountains

实现非常困难或看似不可能的事情。
Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
有决心，她可以移山。
idiom

beyond reasonable doubt

没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
陪审团认定他毫无合理怀疑地有罪。
idiom

come down hard on

严厉地惩罚或批评某人
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
公司严厉地惩罚了违反规则的员工。
idiom

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。
idiom

jump out of your chair

从震惊或惊讶中突然反应
Meaning
to react suddenly from shock or surprise
Example
He **jumped out of his chair** when he heard the news.
他**从椅子上跳了起来**当他听到那个消息。
idiom

drop your jaw

目瞪口呆
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
Everyone’s jaws **dropped** when they saw the price.
当他们看到价格时，大家都惊呆了。
idiom

hold your nerve

在压力下保持冷静和自信
Meaning
to remain calm and confident under pressure
Example
She **held her nerve** and finished the speech perfectly.
她保持冷静，完美地结束了演讲。
idiom

gear up

为某事精力充沛地做准备
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
团队正在为下周的产品发布做准备。
idiom

spin doctor

向媒体提供事件有利解读的人
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
政治家聘请了一个**spin doctor**来处理媒体。
idiom

give over to

将时间或空间奉献给某事
Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
他们 **将晚上时间用来** 进行头脑风暴。
idiom

Don’t throw in the towel

不要放弃或停止。
Meaning
Don’t give up or quit.
Example
**Don’t throw in the towel** even if it’s hard.
**不要放弃** 即使它很难。
idiom

back out of

从协议或承诺中撤退
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
他在最后一刻**退出了**这次旅行。
idiom

in good faith

怀着诚意; 真诚地
Meaning
with honest intentions; sincerely
Example
They acted **in good faith** when signing the agreement.
他们在签署协议时**出于诚意**。
idiom

hit the reset button

重新开始或重新起步
Meaning
to start fresh or make a new beginning
Example
After the failure, the team decided to **hit the reset button**.
失败之后，团队决定重新开始。
idiom

success is earned, not given

成功来自于努力工作，而非运气
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
记住，**成功是通过努力获得的，而不是天赐的**，因此每天都要努力工作。
idiom

a bundle of joy

某人或某物带来巨大的幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings great happiness
Example
Their new baby is **a bundle of joy** for the family.
他们的新宝宝是家庭的**快乐源泉**。
idiom

get your wires crossed

误解某人或某物
Meaning
to misunderstand someone or something
Example
We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
我们一定是**弄错了**，因为我以为会议是明天。
idiom

Cover a lot of ground

处理大量的信息或材料
Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
这次讲座在一个小时内涵盖了许多内容。
idiom

bite the byte

应对困难的技术挑战
Meaning
to deal with a difficult technological challenge
Example
Developers had to **bite the byte** to fix the software issue.
开发人员必须 **bite the byte** 来修复软件问题。
idiom

natural language processing

一个人工智能领域，专注于计算机与人类语言之间的互动
Meaning
a field of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language
Example
Natural language processing enables AI systems to understand and respond to human speech.
自然语言处理使AI系统能够理解并回应人类语言。
idiom

garbage in, garbage out

错误的输入数据将产生错误的结果
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
如果训练数据不佳，人工智能模型将失败——**garbage in, garbage out**。
idiom

Fuel the economy

刺激经济增长。
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
政府开支可以在衰退期间**刺激经济**。
idiom

pull someone’s weight

在小组中做自己公平的工作
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
团队中的每个人都**尽自己的一份力**以取得成功。
idiom

zero-day exploit

在漏洞被修补之前发生的网络攻击
Meaning
a cyberattack that occurs before a vulnerability is patched
Example
Hackers launched a **zero-day exploit** targeting the system’s core files.
黑客发起了一个**零日漏洞利用**， targeting系统核心文件。
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

tide over

帮助某人度过困难时期
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
短期贷款将帮助我们度过账单支付前的难关。
idiom

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。
idiom

grateful as can be

非常感激
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
我非常感激你的指导。
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

leave your mark

在某事上产生持久的影响或影响力
Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
她对事业的奉献无疑会在历史书中**留下她的印记**。
idiom

run out of bandwidth

没有时间或精力；感到不堪重负
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
对不起，我不能再接任务了——我已经没有精力了。
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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。
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AI arms race

公司或国家之间在人工智能发展中争夺领导地位的竞争
Meaning
competition among companies or nations to lead in AI development
Example
Big tech companies are engaged in an **AI arms race**.
大型科技公司正在参与一场**AI军备竞赛**。
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big data

极大的数据集，可以通过计算分析来揭示模式、趋势和关联。
Meaning
Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
Example
The company uses **big data** to improve customer experience.
公司使用**大数据**来提升客户体验。
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form follows function

建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
在现代建筑中，**形式遵循功能**是一个广泛接受的原则。
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grow by leaps and bounds

快速增长或改善
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
公司在去年取得了飞速的发展。
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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**。
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The waiting game

一种你必须等待某事发生的情况。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
当你找工作时，这一切都是关于等待游戏。
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make peace with

结束冲突并重新成为朋友
Meaning
to end conflict and become friendly again
Example
She finally **made peace with** her sister after years of misunderstanding.
她在多年误解之后终于和她的姐姐和解了。
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under someone's thumb

完全在某人控制之下
Meaning
completely under someone's control
Example
He's **under his boss's thumb** and can't make his own decisions.
他**在老板的控制下**，不能做出自己的决定。
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blow one’s top

突然变得非常生气
Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he saw the mistake.
当他看到错误时，他非常生气。
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apology accepted

用于表示你原谅某人
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
别担心，原谅了
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pop the champagne

庆祝一个特殊的事件或成功
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
让我们打开香槟庆祝我们的胜利！
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break the glass ceiling

克服障碍或限制，尤其是在职业或个人进步方面
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
她是公司中第一个**打破玻璃天花板**并成为高级经理的女性。
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full of years

活得长久且充实
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
他在**满载岁月**并被家人环绕的情况下去世。
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wear down

逐渐削弱某人或某物
Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
持续的延迟可能会使最冷静的客户感到疲惫。
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Breaking new ground

做出重要的新发现或创新；做一些前所未做过的事情。
Meaning
To make an important new discovery or innovation; to do something that has never been done before.
Example
The new trade agreement is **breaking new ground** in international relations.
新的贸易协议在国际关系中**开创了新局面**。
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bring luck

带来好运
Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
有人说，这只手链会带来好运给佩戴它的人。
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gear up for

为某事做准备
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
工程师们正在为最终测试做准备。
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roll the credits

正式完成某事
Meaning
to finish something officially
Example
After the final announcement, they **rolled the credits** on the project.
在最后的公告之后，他们在项目上滚动了字幕。
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ease up

变得不那么强烈或放松
Meaning
to become less intense or to relax
Example
The rain should **ease up** by the evening commute.
雨水应该在晚高峰前**减弱**。
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go the extra mile

付出额外的努力去实现某事
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
她总是尽心尽力帮助她的团队取得成功。
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new lease on life

在困难时期之后重新开始生活或做某事的机会
Meaning
a chance to live or start something again after a period of difficulty
Example
Winning the award gave her a **new lease on life**.
获奖给了她生活的新机会。
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a bookworm

一个喜欢读书的人
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
她是**书虫**; 她在图书馆呆了几个小时。
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lost in space

困惑或没有注意
Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
他在讲座期间看起来完全困惑。
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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。
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Make the most of something

充分利用某事物。
Meaning
To use something to its full potential.
Example
You should **make the most of this opportunity**.
你应该充分利用这个机会。
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on the sly

秘密地; 以狡猾的方式
Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
他**秘密地**见到她，没告诉任何人。
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rule of law

每个人都受法律约束的原则
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
民主依赖于法治。