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idiom

up to speed

拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
我明天会让你**了解情况**关于新系统。
idiom

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。
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

gray area

一个没有明确定义或介于两类之间的情况
Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
AI监控法仍然处于**灰色地带**。
idiom

A goal without a plan is just a wish

没有明确计划的目标成功的可能性很小。
Meaning
Having a goal without a clear plan makes it unlikely to succeed.
Example
Don’t just dream, remember **a goal without a plan is just a wish**.
不要只做梦，记住**没有计划的目标只是一个愿望**。
idiom

speak your mind

直言不讳地表达自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
不要害怕直言不讳地表达自己的想法。
idiom

beyond the rainbow

期望一些美丽或梦幻的事情
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
她相信她的梦想在彩虹的另一边。
idiom

match made in heaven

完美的浪漫情侣
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
每个人都说他们是**天作之合**。
idiom

out of sorts

感到稍微不舒服或不高兴
Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
自从感冒后，他就一直有些不高兴。
idiom

warm the cockles of one's heart

使某人感到快乐或感激
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
她体贴的礼物真的温暖了我的心窝。
idiom

fearless as a lion

非常勇敢和大胆
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
消防员在营救过程中是**fearless as a lion**。
idiom

go belly up

完全失败；破产
Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
许多小企业在疫情期间破产了。
idiom

play your part

尽自己的一份力或责任
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
每个人都需要尽自己的一份力，使活动成功。
idiom

It rings a bell

某事听起来很熟悉
Meaning
something sounds familiar
Example
That name **rings a bell**, but I can’t remember where I heard it.
那个名字听起来很熟悉，但我记不得我在哪里听到的。
idiom

feel comfortable in your own skin

对自己感到自信和放松
Meaning
to be confident and relaxed about who you are
Example
She finally **feels comfortable in her own skin**.
她终于**在自己的皮肤中感到舒适**。
idiom

the ivory tower

一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
学者们经常被指控生活在**象牙塔**中。
idiom

a penny saved is a penny earned

节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
我的祖父总是说，'一分钱省下就是一分钱赚到。'
idiom

bounce back from

在挫折后迅速恢复
Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback
Example
The team needs to **bounce back from** last week's loss.
队伍需要从上周的失利中迅速恢复。
idiom

burn the midnight oil

工作到深夜
Meaning
to work late into the night
Example
She **burned the midnight oil** to finish her project.
她为了完成她的项目，工作到深夜。
idiom

learn your lesson

从不愉快的经历中吸取教训，以避免重复
Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
在多次迟到后，他终于**吸取了教训**。
idiom

A nest egg

为将来或退休存下的一笔钱。
Meaning
A sum of money saved for the future or retirement.
Example
He built up a **nest egg** for his children's education.
他为孩子们的教育积攒了一笔储蓄。
idiom

pick yourself up

从失败或挫折中恢复
Meaning
to recover from a failure or setback
Example
She failed the first time, but she **picked herself up** and tried again.
她第一次失败了，但她**站起来**并再次尝试。
idiom

in the footsteps of

跟随某人的例子或职业道路
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
她**跟随某人的脚步**，成为了一位成功的企业家。
idiom

keep a stiff upper lip

在困难的情况下不表现出情绪
Meaning
to not show your emotions in difficult situations
Example
Even after losing the match, the team **kept a stiff upper lip**.
即使输掉比赛，团队仍保持镇定。
idiom

how do you do

一种正式的问候语，用于第一次见面时
Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
**How do you do?** It’s a pleasure to meet you.
**你好吗？** 很高兴见到你。
idiom

get on the same page

就某事达成一致或以相同的方式理解某事
Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
在开始项目之前，我们需要在目标上**达成一致**。
idiom

set the record straight

在误解后澄清事实
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
他想澄清究竟发生了什么。
idiom

No comment

拒绝回答问题
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
发言人对所有问题都说了‘没有评论’。
idiom

try and try again

继续尝试，直到成功
Meaning
to keep trying until you succeed
Example
He didn’t give up and decided to **try and try again**.
他没有放弃，决定继续 **继续尝试，直到成功**。
idiom

mutton dressed as lamb

一位年长的人试图看起来更年轻
Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was **mutton dressed as lamb**.
当她穿上青少年衣服时，人们笑了——他们说她是**mutton dressed as lamb**。
idiom

to tip the scales

影响局势的结果
Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
一个证人的证词**影响了结果**，使被告获胜。
idiom

a friend in need is a friend indeed

真正的朋友是在困难时帮助你的人
Meaning
a true friend helps you in difficult times
Example
When I was sick, Jane took care of me—**a friend in need is a friend indeed**.
我生病时，简照顾了我——患难见真情。
idiom

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**。
idiom

a breakthrough

在科学或研究中取得的重要发现或成就
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
团队在癌症研究中取得了突破。
idiom

brick by brick

逐步而稳定地实现某事
Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.
他一点一点地建立了自己的事业。
idiom

stand by your principles

在困难的情况下仍然忠于你的价值观
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
她在困难时期总是坚持自己的原则。
idiom

get in touch

取得联系
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
我明天会联系你。
idiom

a quick study

一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
她很快学习并在一天内掌握了这个话题。
idiom

put your shoulder to the wheel

开始努力工作于某事
Meaning
to start working hard on something
Example
Everyone needs to **put their shoulder to the wheel** to finish the project.
每个人都需要为完成项目而努力工作。
idiom

born in the purple

出生于富裕或皇室家庭
Meaning
born into a wealthy or royal family
Example
He was **born in the purple**, so wealth was never an issue.
他出生于皇室家庭，因此财富从未是问题。
idiom

make hay while the sun shines

趁着好机会抓住它
Meaning
take advantage of a good situation while it lasts
Example
You should **make hay while the sun shines** and finish your work early.
你应该趁着好机会抓住它，提前完成工作。
idiom

pull ahead

在比赛或竞争中领先
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
她在比赛的最后一分钟超越了。
idiom

split the atom

做一些革命性的或极其困难的事情
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
创建一个通用的AI就像是尝试去做**split the atom**的智能。
idiom

full of oneself

过于骄傲或自信
Meaning
to be overly proud or self-confident
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
他在获得晋升后变得如此**自大**。
idiom

trust issues

由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
他在被背叛一次后有了**信任问题**。
idiom

chase rainbows

尝试实现不可能的事情
Meaning
to try to achieve something impossible
Example
Stop **chasing rainbows** and focus on reality.
停止**追逐彩虹**，专注于现实。
idiom

soft launch

在全面发布之前，对新产品进行有限或安静的发布
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
公司进行了一个**软启动**来测试客户反应。
idiom

East meets West

东西方文化的融合
Meaning
A blending of Eastern and Western cultures
Example
This restaurant is a perfect example of **East meets West** cuisine.
这家餐馆是**East meets West**菜肴的完美示例。
idiom

a rollercoaster of emotions

在短时间内经历非常高和非常低的情绪状态
Meaning
to experience very high and very low emotional states in a short time
Example
The week was **a rollercoaster of emotions**, with moments of joy and sadness.
这一周是**一个情绪过山车**，充满了快乐和悲伤的时刻。
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

book smart

从学习中获得知识而不是从经验中获得的人
Meaning
knowledgeable from studying rather than experience
Example
He’s **book smart** but lacks practical experience.
他很有书本知识，但缺乏实际经验。
idiom

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。
idiom

no strings attached

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

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

keep the peace

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

write one’s own story

塑造自己的人生或命运
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
她选择了**写自己的故事**，而不是遵循传统。
idiom

a happy camper

一个对生活感到满足和满足的人
Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been **a happy camper**.
得到这份工作后，他一直是一个**快乐的露营者**。
idiom

spitting image

某人看起来完全像另一个人
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
她是她母亲的**spitting image**。
idiom

a lump in your throat

感到情绪激动或快要哭泣
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
他说再见时，**喉咙里有块疙瘩**。
idiom

heart-to-heart

朋友之间真诚而坦率的谈话
Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
我们昨晚就所有事情进行了真诚而坦率的谈话。
idiom

aim high

设定具有挑战性和雄心的目标
Meaning
to set challenging and ambitious goals
Example
Always **aim high** if you want to achieve greatness.
如果你想取得伟大成就，始终要**志存高远**。
idiom

alien concept

一些陌生或奇怪的东西
Meaning
something unfamiliar or strange
Example
Honesty seems like an **alien concept** to him.
诚实对他来说就像一个**外星概念**。
idiom

hit the brakes

减速或停止某事
Meaning
to slow down or stop something
Example
The company had to **hit the brakes** on its expansion plans.
公司不得不暂停其扩张计划。
idiom

work your fingers to the bone

非常努力地工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
她非常努力工作，支持她的家庭。
idiom

wind down

在活动后放松或减慢
Meaning
to relax or slow down after activity
Example
I like to **wind down** with a book before bed.
我喜欢在睡觉前和一本书一起放松。
idiom

to be in the doghouse

陷入困境，尤其是与你在乎的人发生矛盾
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
在忘记她的生日之后，他显然陷入了困境。
idiom

political circus

一个政治变得混乱和戏剧化的情况
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
选举辩论变成了一个**政治马戏团**。
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**。
idiom

penny pincher

一个非常小心花钱的人
Meaning
someone who is very careful about spending money
Example
My uncle is such a **penny pincher** that he reuses tea bags.
我的叔叔是一个**penny pincher**，他重复使用茶袋。
idiom

don't judge a book by its cover

你不应该仅凭外表就对某人或某事做出判断
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.
她看起来很严肃，但**不要以貌取人**。
idiom

a 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 feather in his cap**.
赢得全国奖项是他值得骄傲的成就。
idiom

shore up

加强或支持某事
Meaning
to strengthen or support something
Example
They’re investing to **shore up** the rural clinics.
他们正在投资以加强农村诊所。
idiom

smooth over

使问题看起来不那么严重
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
我们需要通过快速电话**缓解**沟通不畅的问题。
idiom

runs in the family

家族成员间共同的特质或品质
Meaning
a trait or quality common among family members
Example
Musical talent **runs in the family**.
音乐才华 **家族中有**。
idiom

to teach an old dog new tricks

试图教某人他们已经习惯的东西
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
当涉及到新技术时，**教一只老狗新把戏**是很难的。
idiom

pick holes in something

挑剔某事，尤其是当它不必要时
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
他喜欢**挑剔**每个人的想法。
idiom

power play

一个为了获得或保持控制而采取的战略举措
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
两国之间的联盟被视为一种**power play**。
idiom

heart sinks

突然感到失望或悲伤
Meaning
to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
Example
My **heart sank** when I saw the exam result.
当我看到考试结果时，我的心沉了下来。
idiom

Give it your best shot

尽你所能，尽最大努力。
Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
即使失败，尽最大努力。
idiom

have second thoughts

对做出的决定产生怀疑
Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
我对买这么贵的车**有第二个想法**。
idiom

take the blame

对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
他决定为团队的失败**承担责任**。
idiom

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

从糟糕的情况进入更糟的境地。
Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
辞掉那份工作让他从煎锅跳进了火坑。
idiom

a little bird told me

有人悄悄告诉我某些事情
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
一只**小鸟告诉我**你找到了新工作。
idiom

have words with

与某人争吵或不同意
Meaning
to argue or disagree with someone
Example
She **had words with** her boss about the new schedule.
她与老板就新日程发生了争执。
idiom

out of bounds

不允许或超出可接受的限制
Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
他的粗鲁评论超出了界限
idiom

break down

因强烈的情绪而开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying due to strong emotions
Example
She **broke down** when she heard the sad news.
她听到悲伤的消息时崩溃了。
idiom

set your sights high

瞄准有抱负的目标
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
如果你想成长，始终设定高目标。
idiom

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。
idiom

hangover cure

一种治疗饮酒过量后效应的疗法
Meaning
a remedy for the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
Example
He swears by coffee as the best **hangover cure**.
他发誓咖啡是最好的**解酒良方**。
idiom

give someone a dose of their own medicine

以同样糟糕的方式对待某人，就像他们对待别人一样
Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
他对每个人都很粗鲁，所以我**给了他一剂自己的药**。
idiom

take the heat

接受批评或责备。
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
经理 **为失败的项目承担了批评**。
idiom

helping hand

帮助或支持
Meaning
assistance or support
Example
He offered a **helping hand** when I was struggling.
当我挣扎时，他伸出了援助之手。
idiom

Speak the truth

讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
她决定了无论结果如何都要**讲真话**。
idiom

Go all out

尽全力使用所有精力和资源去实现某事。
Meaning
To use all your energy and resources to achieve something.
Example
They **went all out** to make the event a success.
他们尽全力让活动取得成功。
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a heavy heart

深深的悲伤或痛苦的感觉
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with **a heavy heart**.
她带着沉重的心情离开了她的家乡。
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mums the word

对秘密保持沉默
Meaning
keep silent about a secret
Example
**Mum’s the word** about the new project.
对新项目保持沉默。
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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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shake things up

在一种情况下引起变化以使其变得更好
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
经理决定在团队中**做出改变**。
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at the end of your rope

极度沮丧，已没有耐心
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
在整天应对延迟之后，她已经到了极限。
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a no-brainer

非常容易理解或决定的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
问题的解决方案是**非常简单的**。
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lock someone up

将某人监禁或关进监狱
Meaning
to imprison or jail someone
Example
They managed to **lock him up** for his crimes.
他们设法因他的罪行将他**关进监狱**。
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ease back

放松或放慢某事的速度
Meaning
to relax or slow down the pace of something
Example
After the deadline, we can **ease back** a little.
在截止日期后，我们可以稍微放松一下。
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leave a legacy

创造一些在你离开后仍然存在并能为他人带来好处的东西
Meaning
to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone
Example
He worked hard all his life to **leave a legacy** for his children.
他一生都在努力工作，为他的孩子们**留下遗产**。
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hold accountable

让某人为他们的行为负责
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
经理应该为他们团队的结果**承担责任**。
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A solid foundation

一个强大且可靠的基础或起点。
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
这家公司的成功建立在**坚实的基础**上，靠的是辛勤工作和奉献精神。
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A truth universally acknowledged

一个普遍接受的真理。
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
**一个普遍接受的真理** 是诚实很重要。
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Meet your Waterloo

面对最终和决定性的失败。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
经过多年的成功，这家公司终于在销售暴跌时**遭遇了自己的滑铁卢**。
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can’t wait

急切地或迫不及待地等待某事发生
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
我迫不及待想要看新电影！
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fill in on

向某人提供最新信息
Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
你能告诉我政策的最新更新吗？
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a dime a dozen

非常常见且不值钱
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
那些玩具在市场上非常常见。
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Talk through your hat

说胡话或谈论自己了解甚少的事物。
Meaning
To speak nonsense or about something one knows little about.
Example
He was **talking through his hat** about quantum physics.
他在 **胡说八道** 量子物理。
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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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Out of focus

不清楚或不专心
Meaning
Not clear or not paying attention
Example
He looked tired and completely **out of focus** during the meeting.
他在会议期间看起来很累，完全没有集中注意力。
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hot potato

一个有争议的问题，没有人愿意处理
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
The refugee crisis has become a **hot potato** in the government.
难民危机在政府中变成了一个有争议的问题
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pull the wool over someone’s eyes

欺骗或捉弄某人
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.
他试图欺骗我，但我知道真相。
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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。
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feel the strain

因困难的情况感受到压力或压力
Meaning
to feel stress or pressure from a difficult situation
Example
Many employees are starting to **feel the strain** of the workload.
许多员工开始感受到工作负荷的压力。
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patch things up

在争吵后修复关系
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
他们终于在争吵后**和好了**。
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school of thought

一种特定的思考方式或一组思想
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
有一种**思想流派**认为通过实践学习是最好的。
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fake news

作为新闻呈现的虚假或误导信息
Meaning
false or misleading information presented as news
Example
Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.
小心不要相信社交媒体上传播的**假新闻**。
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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？