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idiom

tough cookie

一个坚强和坚定的人
Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
她是一个**tough cookie**，从不轻易放弃。
idiom

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

在困境中尽力而为
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
她失去了工作，但决定通过创业来化解困境。
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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

glance over

快速阅读某物
Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
在我们发送之前，你能**快速浏览**一下备忘录吗？
idiom

add insult to injury

让糟糕的情况变得更糟
Meaning
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
First, they lost the game, and then, to **add insult to injury**, their bus broke down.
首先，他们输了比赛，然后，**雪上加霜**，他们的公交车坏了。
idiom

off script

偏离预定的计划或演讲
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
在会议期间，他**离开剧本**并做出了一些大胆的陈述。
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to clean one's hands

摆脱某事的责任，尤其是错误行为的责任
Meaning
to rid oneself of responsibility for something, especially wrongdoing
Example
He tried to **clean his hands** of the situation, but we all knew he was involved.
他试图**洗手不干**，但我们都知道他参与了。
idiom

dig deep

全力以赴，努力达成目标
Meaning
to use all your strength and determination to achieve something
Example
You’ll have to **dig deep** to finish this marathon.
你将必须 **dig deep** 来完成这个马拉松。
idiom

run a tight ship

有效且严格地管理一个组织或团队
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
经理**严格管理团队**，每个人都遵守规则。
idiom

time warp

一种时间似乎停止或以不同的方式移动的情况
Meaning
a situation where time seems to stop or move differently
Example
That old town feels like it’s stuck in a **time warp**.
那座老镇感觉就像被困在一个**时间扭曲**中
idiom

cut your teeth

在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
在创办自己的公司之前，他在银行业获得了初步经验。
idiom

feel off-color

感觉有点不舒服
Meaning
to feel slightly ill
Example
I’m feeling a bit **off-color** today.
我今天感觉有点不舒服。
idiom

blur the lines

使两者之间的区别变得不那么清晰
Meaning
to make the difference between two things less clear or distinct
Example
AI-generated art often **blurs the lines** between human creativity and machine output.
人工智能生成的艺术常常**模糊了**人类创造力与机器输出之间的界限。
idiom

hold the fort

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

Clean hands

无罪或没有负罪感。
Meaning
To be innocent or free from guilt.
Example
He claims to have **clean hands** in the scandal.
他声称在丑闻中有**clean hands**。
idiom

Wear your heart on your sleeve

公开展示你的情感或感觉。
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
他**把心思表露无遗**，所以你总是知道他怎么想。
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
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give someone a hard time

批评或严厉对待某人
Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
老板因为我迟到而责备我。
idiom

under the microscope

被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
新政策正被分析师**在显微镜下**审查。
idiom

tighten the screws

对某人施加压力以使其以特定方式行为或行动
Meaning
to put pressure on someone to make them behave or act a certain way
Example
The government **tightened the screws** on tax evaders.
政府加大了对逃税者的压力。
idiom

stress out

因为压力而变得非常焦虑或紧张
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
她在考试前往往会非常紧张。
idiom

separate the wheat from the chaff

区分有价值和无价值的东西
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
现在是时候在这个项目中**将麦子和糠分开**了。
idiom

get to the bottom of things

找出某事背后的真正原因或真相
Meaning
to find out the real cause or truth behind something
Example
The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.
侦探努力工作以**查明事情的真相**。
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open one's heart

真诚地表达感受或情感
Meaning
to express feelings or emotions honestly
Example
She finally decided to **open her heart** and share her feelings.
她终于决定**敞开心扉**，分享她的感受。
idiom

hammer out a deal

经过长时间讨论达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
他们花了几个小时来**达成协议**，以便让双方都满意。
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To be there for someone

在某人需要时提供情感支持
Meaning
To offer emotional support when someone is in need
Example
No matter what happens, I’ll always **be there for you**.
无论发生什么，我都会一直在你身边。
idiom

take the road less traveled

做一些不同寻常的事情
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
他通过选择冒险运动的职业，**走了人迹较少的道路**。
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cover all the angles

从各个角度审视一个故事或问题
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
记者在发布文章之前尽力**涵盖所有角度**。
idiom

be on duty

在某个时间值班或负责某事
Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
警卫整晚都在值班。
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to have a clean bill of health

被医生宣布身体健康
Meaning
to be declared healthy by a doctor
Example
After the checkup, she got **a clean bill of health**.
体检后，她被医生宣布身体健康。
idiom

behind bars

在监狱里
Meaning
in prison
Example
The murderer will spend the rest of his life **behind bars**.
谋杀犯将余生都在监狱里度过。
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paint a new picture

创造一个新的愿景或概念
Meaning
to create a new vision or concept
Example
The designer managed to **paint a new picture** for the brand.
设计师为品牌创造了一个新的形象。
idiom

much obliged

用于礼貌地表达感谢
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
今天非常感谢您的帮助。
idiom

change with the times

适应社会或科技的变化
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
为了在商业中保持相关性，重要的是要**与时俱进**。
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

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

filter out

从某物中去除不需要的部分
Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
使用此工具**过滤掉**垃圾邮件。
idiom

keep the ball rolling

保持活动或过程进行
Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
让我们继续进行这个项目。
idiom

make friends

交朋友
Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
当你对别人友善时，很容易**交朋友**。
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bite off more than you can chew

承担超出自己能力范围的任务
Meaning
to take on a task that is too big to handle
Example
I think I **bit off more than I can chew** by agreeing to manage three projects at once.
我觉得我同意同时管理三个项目是承担了超出自己能力范围的任务。
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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。
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brush off

将某事或某人视为不重要而置之不理
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
他试图在会议中**brush off**批评。
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Burning question

一个重要或紧急的问题，人们急于知道。
Meaning
An important or urgent question that people are eager to know.
Example
The **burning question** is whether the plan will actually work.
最关键的问题是这个计划是否真的有效。
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a walking encyclopedia

一个知道很多关于许多主题的人
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
问他任何关于历史的事情——他是**一本行走的百科全书**。
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throw one’s hat into the ring

宣布有意参与或竞争，尤其在政治中
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
Example
He finally **threw his hat into the ring** for the mayoral election.
他终于为市长选举投入了自己的帽子。
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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**。
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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

fan through

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

come out with it

公开或诚实地说出你一直隐藏的事情
Meaning
to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding
Example
Stop hesitating and just **come out with it**!
别再犹豫，直接说出来！
idiom

tickled pink

非常高兴或愉快
Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
她因收到惊喜礼物而**非常高兴**。
idiom

take the time to listen

努力去理解或关心他人的感受
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
有时候，我们只需要**花时间听听**他人的问题。
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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

close the book on something

停止处理或思考某事
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
经过多年的冲突，他们终于**结束了**彼此的对立。
idiom

call it a day

停止今天的工作
Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
让我们**结束今天的工作**，然后回家。
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call the tune

掌控; 做出重要决定
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
在这家公司，投资者做出重要决策。
idiom

glue together

用胶水牢牢粘合部分
Meaning
to attach pieces firmly using adhesive
Example
Let the students **glue together** the collage pieces.
让学生们**用胶水粘合**拼贴画的部分。
idiom

in the dumps

感到伤心或沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
争论之后，他真的很沮丧。
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get one's ducks in a row

以适当和高效的方式组织事务
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
在我们开始之前，我们需要**把我们的鸭子排成一行**并完成计划。
idiom

all smiles

非常开心和愉快
Meaning
very happy and cheerful
Example
He was **all smiles** after hearing the compliment.
听到赞美后，他笑容满面。
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go on a spending spree

在短时间内花费大量金钱
Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
她在拿到奖金后**大肆购物**。
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On the record

正式声明并可报告
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
她在面试中做了**正式声明**。
idiom

forty winks

小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
他喜欢下班后小睡一会儿。
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a snowball effect

一种情况，其中某事物的规模或重要性以越来越快的速度增加
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating **a snowball effect**.
她的追随者越多，她就越有名，形成了一个雪球效应。
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long time no see

当你很久后遇见某人时使用
Meaning
used when you meet someone after a long time
Example
**Long time no see!** How have you been?
好久不见！你怎么样？
idiom

rule the roost

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

break the internet

在网上引起大量关注和讨论
Meaning
to cause an enormous amount of attention and discussion online
Example
The celebrity's new photo **broke the internet**.
这位名人的新照片**打破了互联网**。
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over the horizon

即将发生的事情
Meaning
something that is expected to happen soon
Example
A big change in the market may be **over the horizon**.
市场上可能会有重大变化。
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lock horns

陷入争吵或打斗
Meaning
to get into an argument or fight
Example
They **locked horns** over the new proposal.
他们**为新提案发生争执**。
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In uncharted waters

处于未知或不熟悉的情况中。
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
宇航员在探索未知星系时进入了未知的水域。
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under the weather

感觉不舒服或生病
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
我没去工作，因为我感觉不舒服。
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leave a mark

产生持久的影响或作用
Meaning
to have a lasting effect or influence
Example
Her leadership skills will surely **leave a mark** on the company.
她的领导能力将毫无疑问地**留下印记**在公司。
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a roof over your head

一个住的地方；一个避难所
Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have **a roof over our heads**.
至少我们有一个地方住。
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cash in on

从某个情况中获利，通常很快
Meaning
to profit from a situation, often quickly
Example
Several startups tried to **cash in on** the sudden trend.
几个初创公司试图从突如其来的趋势中获利。
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hard luck story

关于某人不幸的故事
Meaning
a story about someone's misfortune
Example
He’s always telling a **hard luck story** to get sympathy.
他总是在讲一个 **倒霉的故事** 来获得同情。
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runway left

创业公司用完资金前的时间
Meaning
the amount of time before a startup runs out of money
Example
We only have six months of **runway left** to make this work.
我们只有六个月的**runway left**来让这个成功。
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artificial neural network

一种人工智能系统，旨在模仿人脑识别模式和解决问题的能力。
Meaning
an AI system designed to mimic the human brain's ability to recognize patterns and solve problems.
Example
The **artificial neural network** is capable of processing data in a way similar to the human brain.
该**人工神经网络**能够以类似人脑的方式处理数据。
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take the reins

掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
在导演退休后，她**接管了**公司的管理。
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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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cry your heart out

因悲伤而大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她痛哭流涕。
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take the wind out of someone’s sails

让某人失去信心或热情。
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
她严厉的批评**打击了他的信心**。
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talk the same language

拥有相似的想法和理解
Meaning
to have similar ideas and understanding
Example
We get along because we **talk the same language**.
我们相处得很好，因为我们讲同一种语言。
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make it happen

采取行动去实现某事
Meaning
take action to achieve something
Example
Stop dreaming and **make it happen**.
停止做梦，让它实现。
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pave the way

使他人的进步更容易
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
她的研究为未来的发现铺平了道路。
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Apple of my eye

某人你深深地爱着。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的儿子是她的**眼中钉**。
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Open a can of worms

开始做一些会带来许多新问题的事情。
Meaning
To start something that creates many new problems.
Example
By questioning the policy, he **opened a can of worms**.
通过质疑政策，他**打开了一罐蠕虫**。
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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。
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get a word in edgewise

在其他人主导的对话中有机会说话
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
他讲得太多了，没人能插话。
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climb the ladder

在职业中步步高升
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
他努力工作以在公司中**步步高升**。
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plant the seeds

开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
培训计划**种下了成功的种子**，为长期成就打下基础。
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scene-stealer

吸引注意并脱颖而出的人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
那个儿童演员真是个**场景抢夺者**。
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throw under the bus

指责别人以保全自己。
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
他**把同事推到公交车下**以避免惩罚。
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Break a sweat

付出努力或在某事上辛苦工作。
Meaning
To exert effort or work hard at something.
Example
She didn't even **break a sweat** while finishing the entire project in one day.
她在一天内完成整个项目时，甚至没有出一滴汗。
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to screw up

犯严重错误或弄坏某物
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
我真的把演讲搞砸了。
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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。
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break the fourth wall

在戏剧或电影中直接与观众对话
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
演员**打破了第四面墙**，让这场戏更有趣。
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where there’s a will, there’s a way

有志者事竟成
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
有志者事竟成——你可以做到！
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beat around the bush

避免谈论主要话题
Meaning
to avoid talking about the main topic
Example
Stop **beating around the bush** and tell me what happened.
不要绕圈子，告诉我发生了什么。
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behind the eight ball

处于困难的位置或处于不利地位
Meaning
to be in a difficult position or disadvantage
Example
Without proper funding, the project is **behind the eight ball**.
没有适当的资金，项目处于**困难的境地**。
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back on track

返回正确的路径或计划
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
经过一些延迟后，我们的旅行已**恢复正常**。
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set in stone

固定且不太可能改变
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
我们的时间表还没有**set in stone**。
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to have a lot on one's plate

有很多任务或责任需要处理
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
她不能再接受更多项目；她已经有 **很多事情要做**。
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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**。
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catfish someone

通过创建虚假的在线身份来欺骗某人
Meaning
to deceive someone by creating a fake online identity
Example
He was **catfished** by someone pretending to be a model.
他被某个假装是模特的人**欺骗**了。
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sadder but wiser

失望，但从经历中学到了
Meaning
disappointed but having learned from the experience
Example
After that mistake, she was **sadder but wiser**.
在那个错误之后，她变得 **更悲伤但更聪明**。
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give off

散发气味，光线或感觉
Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
蜡烛在房间里散发着宁静的香气。
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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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use up

完全消耗某物
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
我们已经用完了所有的打印纸。
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open heart

在感情和行动上诚实与友善
Meaning
to be honest and kind in feelings and actions
Example
He welcomed everyone with an **open heart**.
他以开诚布公的心欢迎每个人。
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in my opinion

用来表达某人所想或所信的意思
Meaning
used to express what one thinks or believes
Example
**In my opinion**, this movie is too long.
在我看来，这部电影太长了。
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Hold it together with duct tape

尽管状况不好或资源有限，仍让某物继续运作。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
那辆旧车几乎快开不动了——我们用胶带勉强让它撑着。
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get to the point

专注于对话或问题的重要部分
Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
我们时间不多，所以让我们直接进入正题。
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strike a chord

引起某人同情或情感
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
她的故事**触动了观众的心弦**。
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a big mouth

一个说话太多或者揭露秘密的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
不要告诉杰克，他是**一个嘴巴很大的人**！
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white lie

为了避免伤害某人而说的无害或小的谎言
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
我编了一个**白色的谎言**，以避免让她不开心。
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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。
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sail through

轻松地成功完成某事
Meaning
to succeed at something easily
Example
With all that practice, you’ll **sail through** the interview.
通过所有这些练习，你会轻松通过面试。
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No risk, no reward

你不能指望在不冒险的情况下取得成就。
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
为了在人生中前进，你必须理解**没有风险，没有回报**。
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break up

结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
他们决定在一起五年后分手。
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keep your eyes peeled

保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
注意任何问题的迹象。
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rack your brains

非常努力地思考某事
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
我必须**rack my brains**来记住她的名字。
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butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth

看起来无辜的人，实际上可能并非如此
Meaning
someone who looks innocent but might not be
Example
She looks so sweet—**butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth**.
她看起来那么甜美—**黄油在她嘴里不会融化**。