To meet one’s Waterloo
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idiom

To meet one’s Waterloo

遭遇最终的失败或挫折。
Meaning
To encounter one’s ultimate defeat or failure.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo**.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于**遇到了它的滑铁卢**。
idiom

to go down in history

因重要或重大事情而被铭记
Meaning
to be remembered for something important or significant
Example
He **went down in history** as one of the greatest inventors of all time.
他作为有史以来最伟大的发明家之一而载入史册。
idiom

share the love

通过点赞或分享某人的帖子来表示支持或赞赏
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
通过点赞和评论此帖子来分享爱！
idiom

take a step back

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

let nature take its course

让大自然自然而然地发展
Meaning
to allow natural processes to happen without interference
Example
Sometimes the best solution is to **let nature take its course**.
有时，最好的解决方案是**让大自然自然而然地发展**。
idiom

on the go

总是忙碌或活跃；经常旅行
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
她总是忙于工作旅行。
idiom

place trust in

依赖某人或某物
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
我**将我的信任放在**你身上处理这项任务。
idiom

put your foot in it

无意中说了令人尴尬或不合适的话
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
我在问她前夫的事时，真是说错话了。
idiom

learn the hard way

通过经验学习某事，特别是通过犯错误来学习
Meaning
to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.
他**通过艰难的方式**学到了诚实是最好的政策。
idiom

team up with

与某人合作以实现共同目标
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
非营利组织与当地学校合作开展项目。
idiom

breeze through

轻松地做某事，几乎不费力气
Meaning
to do something easily and with little effort
Example
She managed to **breeze through** the exam without any problems.
她轻松地通过了考试，没有遇到任何问题。
idiom

Economic engine

推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
制造业仍然是国家的**经济引擎**。
idiom

whatever floats your boat

做让你开心或感兴趣的事
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
如果你喜欢看油漆干，就去做让你开心的事。
idiom

star-crossed lovers

命运注定失败或不幸的恋人
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
罗密欧与朱丽叶是命运多舛的恋人。
idiom

a party animal

喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
我的室友是**a party animal**；她每个周末都会出去。
idiom

The more you know, the less you know

你知道得越多，你就越意识到自己其实知道得很少。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
多年的学习后，他说，'**你知道得越多，你就越知道得少**。'
idiom

in the lab

在实验室环境中进行实验或研究
Meaning
working in a laboratory environment on experiments or research
Example
The new vaccine is currently being tested **in the lab** before it’s released to the public.
新疫苗正在 **在实验室** 进行测试，之后将向公众发布。
idiom

go by the book

严格遵循规则
Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
这名官员在检查期间总是严格遵循规则。
idiom

digital twin

用于仿真和分析的物理对象或系统的虚拟表示
Meaning
a virtual representation of a physical object or system used for simulation and analysis
Example
Using **digital twin** technology, we can simulate the performance of machinery before production.
使用**数字孪生**技术，我们可以在生产前模拟机器的性能。
idiom

easy come, easy go

轻松赚来的钱轻松失去
Meaning
money that is easily earned is easily lost
Example
He lost all his winnings in a day—**easy come, easy go**.
他在一天之内失去了所有的奖金——轻松来，轻松去
idiom

Go where no man has gone before

探索或尝试以前从未做过的事情。
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
火星任务旨在前往无人到过的地方。
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to put two and two together

从事实中弄明白某事
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
她没有直接告诉我，但我自己明白了。
idiom

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。
idiom

have nerves of steel

在压力下非常勇敢和冷静
Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
消防员必须有钢铁般的神经才能每天面对危险
idiom

seat of power

一个权力或控制被行使的地方
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
总理在长时间生病后回到了**xī tè ān dé tàiyì ér de ào fū**。
idiom

forever grateful

为某事长时间感恩
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
我会永远感激你所做的一切。
idiom

It never rains but it pours

当坏事发生时，它们总是一起来的。
Meaning
When bad things happen, they happen all at once.
Example
First I lost my phone, then my wallet — **it never rains but it pours**.
我先丢了手机，又丢了钱包——祸不单行。
idiom

money burns a hole in your pocket

急于花钱
Meaning
to be eager to spend money quickly
Example
He just got paid, and already **money burns a hole in his pocket**.
他刚刚拿到工资，已经**钱在他的口袋里烧了个洞**。
idiom

trade blows

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

have a vivid imagination

能够想出有趣和不寻常的想法
Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
孩子们经常有 **生动的想象力**。
idiom

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

健康的饮食有助于保持健康
Meaning
eating healthy food helps you stay well
Example
My mom always says, '**An apple a day keeps the doctor away**.'
我妈妈总是说，'每天一个苹果能让医生远离。'
idiom

party pooper

破坏他人乐趣的人
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
不要做扫兴者，加入欢乐吧！
idiom

hope against hope

即使看起来不可能也继续抱有希望
Meaning
to continue hoping even when it seems impossible
Example
They **hoped against hope** that their team would win.
他们仍然怀着希望，希望他们的团队能获胜。
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。
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throw one's hat in the ring

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

quote chapter and verse

准确或详细地引用某事
Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
她能准确地引用莎士比亚的句子。
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Playing both sides

为了个人利益，暗中支持或操控冲突的双方。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
大使被指控在谈判中**玩两面派**。
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Take it easy

放松，不要太担心。
Meaning
To relax and not worry too much.
Example
**Take it easy**, everything will be fine.
放松，一切都会好起来的。
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crash and burn

彻底或突然失败
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
新的软件更新在发布后**彻底失败了**。
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call around

通过电话联系几个人或地方
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
我会打电话给几个地方，找一个有停车位的地方。
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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。
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jump to conclusions

草率地下结论
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
在听完整个故事之前，不要**草率地下结论**。
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scene of the crime

发生重要事情的地方
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
我们回到了犯罪现场寻找真相。
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Plain sailing

轻松且没有困难的事情。
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
一旦我们解决了主要问题，剩下的就是轻松的。
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hit the streets

开始巡逻或开始寻找嫌疑人
Meaning
to go out on patrol or begin a search for a suspect
Example
The officers decided to **hit the streets** after the robbery was reported.
在抢劫案报告后，警察决定开始巡逻。
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can of worms

一个复杂的问题，一旦开始，可能会引发更多麻烦
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
AI偏见是一个**can of worms**，很难解决。
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feather in one’s cap

值得骄傲的成就
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was a real **feather in his cap**.
赢得国家奖是他真正值得骄傲的成就。
idiom

A blurred line

两者之间不明确的区别
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often **a blurred line** between work and personal life.
工作和个人生活之间经常有**模糊的界限**。
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pair up

形成两人一组
Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
学生们应该在开始实验室活动前两人一组。
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Follow your nose

相信你的直觉，走你认为对的方向。
Meaning
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels right.
Example
If you're lost, just **follow your nose** and you'll find the way.
如果你迷路了，只需 **跟着你的鼻子走**，你就会找到路。
idiom

edge out

以微弱优势击败某人或某物
Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They **edged out** their rivals by just one point.
他们以一分之差战胜了对手。
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set the example

以自己期望的行为为榜样
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
经理总是通过准时和勤奋工作来**树立榜样**。
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tie the knot of friendship

开始一段友谊
Meaning
to start a friendship
Example
They **tied the knot of friendship** during college.
他们在大学期间结下了友谊的纽带。
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the dream team

一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
有了这些成员，我们建立了**梦想团队**。
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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。
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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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Let the dust settle

等到情况变得平静明朗
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
Example
Before making any decisions, let's **let the dust settle** and see what happens.
在做任何决定之前，让我们**让尘土落定**，看看会发生什么。
idiom

wave off

通过手势或评论来拒绝或拒绝某事
Meaning
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
Example
She **waved off** the compliments with a smile.
她带着微笑拒绝了那些赞美。
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make the grade

达到期望的标准或水平
Meaning
to reach the desired standard or level
Example
Only a few students **made the grade** in the final test.
只有少数学生在期末考试中达到了要求的水平。
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Know it all

一个表现得像是知道一切的人。
Meaning
Someone who acts as if they know everything.
Example
He’s such a **know it all**, it’s annoying.
他是一个**自以为是的人**，这让人讨厌。
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take your time

不要着急；用你需要的时间
Meaning
don’t rush; use as much time as needed
Example
**Take your time** and finish the job carefully.
**慢慢来**，仔细完成工作。
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live up to expectations

履行对你的期望
Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to **live up to expectations**.
他努力工作以达到期望。
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fall out with

与某人争吵或不再是朋友
Meaning
to argue or stop being friends with someone
Example
They **fell out with** each other over money.
他们因为钱 **闹翻了**。
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narrow in

集中在更小的区域或一组选项上
Meaning
to focus on a smaller area or set of options
Example
Let’s **narrow in** on the two strongest proposals.
让我们集中在两个最强的提案上。
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In the calm before the storm

在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
办公室很安静，**在风暴之前的平静**，他们在为重要会议做准备。
idiom

sleep it off

通过睡觉来恢复疲劳或疾病
Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
他喝得太多了，需要睡一觉来恢复。
idiom

the moral compass

一个人或社会对是非善恶的判断力
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
我们必须确保人工智能不会失去它的道德指南针。
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build castles in the air

做不切实际的计划或梦想
Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
他总是在做空想而不行动。
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beat down

重复用力打击，例如强烈的阳光或雨水
Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
下午的阳光 **照射** 在田野上整整一天。
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low-hanging fruit

容易实现或达到的事情
Meaning
something easy to achieve or target
Example
We should focus on the **low-hanging fruit** before tackling bigger goals.
我们应该先关注那些**容易实现的目标**，然后再处理更大的目标。
idiom

a crash course

短期强化学习课程
Meaning
a short and intensive course of study
Example
I had to take a **crash course** in programming before starting the job.
在开始工作之前，我不得不参加一个编程**速成课程**。
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throw shade

微妙地侮辱或批评某人
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
她在谈话中 **抛阴影** 给她的前男友。
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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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trickle-down economics

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

team effort

一群人共同努力以实现共同目标的工作
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
项目的成功归功于伟大的**团队努力**。
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off the top of one's head

未经仔细思考或核对就说出某事
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
我想，大概有五个选项。
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spin the truth

以对特定观点有利的方式呈现一种情况
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
政客试图把丑闻的真相**斯宾 德 特鲁斯**来保护他的声誉。
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a wake-up call

一个让人意识到需要改变的事件
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
失业对他来说是一个警钟。
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beat oneself up

对某事过分自责
Meaning
to blame yourself too much for something
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
不要因为一个错误而**过分责备自己**。
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lose ground

在一种情况下失去优势或控制
Meaning
to lose advantage or control in a situation
Example
During the talks, one side began to **lose ground** quickly.
在谈判中，一方迅速开始**失去地盘**。
idiom

doomscrolling

不断浏览负面新闻或在线的负面内容
Meaning
endlessly scrolling through bad news or negative content online
Example
I stayed up late **doomscrolling** last night.
昨晚我熬夜在**doomscrolling**。
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Miracles happen

意想不到的好事可能发生。
Meaning
Unexpected good things can occur.
Example
Don’t lose faith—**miracles happen** every day.
不要失去信念——奇迹每天都在发生。
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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。
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blow out of the water

完全惊讶或击败
Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
他们的表现**完全让我们吃惊**。
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new lease of life

给某人或某物一个新的开始或新的能量
Meaning
to give someone or something a fresh start or new energy
Example
The renovation of the old building has given it a **new lease of life**.
这座老建筑的翻新赋予了它**新的生命力**。
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step change

显著的改进或转变
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
这标志着我们在创新方式上的一个**重大转变**。
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carry the load

承担困难的责任
Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult
Example
She had to **carry the load** after her manager resigned.
在她的经理辞职后，她不得不承担责任。
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black box

一个工作原理不被理解或不透明的系统或过程
Meaning
a system or process whose workings are not understood or transparent
Example
The neural network is often described as a **black box** because its decision-making process is not fully transparent.
神经网络通常被描述为一个**黑盒**，因为其决策过程并不完全透明。
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join up with

加入一个团队或小组
Meaning
to become part of a group or team
Example
She’ll **join up with** the outreach crew tomorrow.
她明天将加入外展团队。
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It’s not over till it’s over

不要在结束前失去希望。
Meaning
Don’t lose hope until the end.
Example
**It’s not over till it’s over**, we can still win this game.
一切还没结束，直到一切结束，我们仍然可以赢得这场比赛。
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machine minds

指能够学习或思考的人工智能系统
Meaning
refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of learning or thinking
Example
The rise of **machine minds** is reshaping industries worldwide.
‘机器思维’的崛起正在重新塑造全球产业。
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The greater good

一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
在危机时刻，领导者在做决策之前，必须始终考虑 **更大的利益**。
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believe you’re good enough

接受你是有能力和值得的人
Meaning
to accept that you are capable and worthy
Example
To overcome fear, you must **believe you’re good enough**.
要克服恐惧，你必须相信自己足够好。
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kind words cost nothing

善良不需要花费努力或金钱
Meaning
being kind doesn’t take effort or money
Example
Remember, **kind words cost nothing**.
记住，善良的话不花任何代价。
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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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The sun is shining

幸福或积极性的隐喻，通常在事情进展顺利时使用。
Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be **shining**.
经过所有的努力，事情最终似乎在**闪耀**。
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come to light

浮出水面；变得为人所知或被揭示
Meaning
to become known or revealed
Example
The truth finally **came to light** after many years.
真相在多年后终于**浮出水面**。
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in a huff

生气或被冒犯，通常是短时间内
Meaning
angry or offended, usually for a short time
Example
She left the meeting **in a huff** after being criticized.
她在被批评后**生气地**离开了会议。
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go steady

定期且独占地与某人约会
Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
他们已经定期且独占地与对方约会超过两年了。
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my bad

一种随意承认小错误的方式
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
哦，我忘了带你的书 — 我的错！
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in cold blood

没有感情或怜悯; 故意残忍
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.
受害者被无情地谋杀。
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Out of one’s depth

处于一种过于难以理解或应对的情况。
Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
在那次技术讨论中，我感到**超出我的深度**。
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grab a bite

快速吃点东西
Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
我们在会议之前吃点东西。
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take the fifth

拒绝回答问题，以免自我牵连
Meaning
to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
Example
When asked about his involvement, he chose to **take the fifth**.
当被问及他的参与时，他选择了 **take the fifth**。
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the calm before the storm

问题开始前的平静时光
Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
教室里很安静，就像**风暴前的宁静**。
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sitting on the fence

避免站队或做决定
Meaning
to avoid taking sides or making a decision
Example
He is **sitting on the fence** about the new policy.
他对新政策没有表态。
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ballpark figure

一个近似的估算或数字
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
你能给我一个项目成本的**近似估算**吗？
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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**。
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ring a bell with someone

听起来熟悉或让某人想起某事
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
那个名字对我一点印象都没有。
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think outside the box

以创意思维和不同的方式思考
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
我们需要**跳出框框**来解决这个问题。
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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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refresh one's memory

帮助某人记起某事
Meaning
to help someone remember something
Example
Let me **refresh your memory** about what happened last week.
让我帮你回忆一下上周发生的事。
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byte the bullet

勇敢地面对困难的情况
Meaning
to face a difficult situation bravely
Example
We have to **byte the bullet** and fix the system bugs now.
我们必须勇敢地面对并修复系统的漏洞。
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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**。
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have the gift of the gab

善于说话或说服别人的人
Meaning
to be good at talking or persuading people
Example
He’s a great salesman because he **has the gift of the gab**.
他是个很棒的销售员，因为他很会说话。
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the fourth estate

新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
许多人认为**第四权力**在民主中发挥着重要作用。
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Move heaven and earth

为了实现某事而尽一切可能。
Meaning
To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example
They **moved heaven and earth** to save the project.
他们竭尽全力拯救这个项目。
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debug the problem

识别并修复问题或错误
Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
在我们推送更新之前，先调试这个问题。
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law-abiding citizen

一个总是遵守法律的人
Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a **law-abiding citizen** in the community.
他在社区中被称为**守法公民**。
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hit below the belt

以不公平的方式行事或说一些伤人的话
Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
关于她家人的那句话真是太过分了。
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get a pat on the back

因为做得好而获得赞扬或认可
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
他因完成项目而得到了背部拍打。