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idiom

wear the crown

处于领导或权力的位置
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
要穿上**wear the crown**并处理所有的责任并不容易。
idiom

a thing of the past

不再存在或发生的事情
Meaning
something that no longer exists or happens
Example
With smartphones, landline phones are **a thing of the past**.
有了智能手机，座机电话成了**过去的事情**。
idiom

to see the big picture

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

throw a wrench into the works

破坏或使事情复杂化
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
部长的突然辞职使和平谈判**throw a wrench into the works**。
idiom

black hole

一种事物消失或丧失而没有解释的情况
Meaning
a situation where things disappear or are lost without explanation
Example
All the research data went into a **black hole** after the server crash.
所有研究数据在服务器崩溃后进入了一个**黑洞**。
idiom

step on the gas

加快速度; 着急
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
如果我们想准时到达，我们需要 **step on the gas**。
idiom

carve out

通过努力创造或获得某物
Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
她成功地为每天阅读挤出了时间。
idiom

in the doldrums

长时间感到悲伤或无聊
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
自从他的队伍输掉后，他一直**在低谷中**。
idiom

out of one’s mind

疯狂或极度担忧
Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
He must be **out of his mind** to drive so fast in the rain.
他一定是**疯了**，才会在雨中开车这么快。
idiom

hammer out

在深入讨论后达成协议
Meaning
to reach an agreement after thorough discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hammer out** the final details of the contract.
他们加班到很晚，商定合同的最后细节。
idiom

flag up

引起对重要事情的注意
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
审计员会 **标出**任何不寻常的支出。
idiom

table a proposal

正式提出供讨论的提案
Meaning
to formally present a proposal for discussion
Example
The ambassador decided to **table a proposal** for regional cooperation.
大使决定正式提出促进区域合作的提案。
idiom

rule out

决定某事不可能
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
我们还不能排除再次延迟的可能。
idiom

burn rubber

开得非常快
Meaning
to drive very fast
Example
They **burned rubber** as they raced to the hospital.
他们飞快地驶向医院。
idiom

under pressure

处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
即使她在**压力下**，仍然表现出色。
idiom

In vogue

目前流行或时尚的
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
长裙在这个季节又流行起来了。
idiom

data lake

存储原始、未处理数据的大型存储库
Meaning
a large storage repository that holds raw, unprocessed data
Example
All raw data is stored in the **data lake** for further analysis.
所有原始数据都存储在 **数据湖** 中以供进一步分析。
idiom

fall through

失败
Meaning
to fail to happen
Example
Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.
如果暴风雨来临，我们的旅行计划可能会失败。
idiom

off to a flying start

以非常成功的方式开始某事，像旅行一样
Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
我们的旅行以完美的天气顺利开始。
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

on one’s last legs

接近力气或生命的尽头
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
经过长时间的徒步旅行后，我们都快撑不住了。
idiom

dog days

夏季最热的日子
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
在夏季的**dog days**期间，每个人都呆在室内。
idiom

shoulder to cry on

当你难过时倾听并安慰你的人。
Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
分手后，艾玛需要一个可以依靠哭泣的肩膀。
idiom

keep your head up

在困境中保持自信和坚强
Meaning
to remain confident and strong during hardships
Example
**Keep your head up**, better days are coming.
**抬起头来**, 更好的日子即将到来。
idiom

foot the bill

为某物支付费用，尤其是昂贵的东西
Meaning
to pay for something, especially something expensive
Example
His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.
他的父亲会为婚礼支付费用。
idiom

play politics

以操控或战略的方式行事，以获得优势
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
他被指控试图**玩政治**，而不是专注于国家的福利。
idiom

reach for the stars

追求一些非常雄心勃勃或难以实现的目标
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
She always tells her students to **reach for the stars** and never give up.
她总是告诉她的学生们，**追求星星**，永不放弃。
idiom

rise and fall

某人或某事随时间的成功与失败
Meaning
the success and failure of someone or something over time
Example
The documentary shows the **rise and fall** of the Roman Empire.
纪录片展示了罗马帝国的**rise and fall**。
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

plug and play

使用简单，无需复杂设置
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
这台新打印机是 **plug and play**，无需安装。
idiom

Patience pays off

耐心最终会带来积极的结果。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
我知道你等了很长时间，但相信我，耐心会得到回报。
idiom

fall in with

加入或同意一个小组或计划
Meaning
to join or agree with a group or plan
Example
She decided to **fall in with** the volunteer crew for the weekend.
她决定加入志愿者团队度过周末。
idiom

Left no stone unturned

尽可能尝试每一种方式来达成某事。
Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective **left no stone unturned** to find the truth.
侦探为了解开真相，尽全力去找。
idiom

a rising tide of opportunity

有利于许多人增长或成功的机会的增加
Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
新技术领域正在为年轻的企业家创造 **a rising tide of opportunity**。
idiom

as thick as two short planks

非常愚蠢或迟钝
Meaning
very stupid or slow-witted
Example
He’s **as thick as two short planks**, bless him.
他**像两块短木板一样愚蠢**，祝福他。
idiom

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**。
idiom

drop your guard

放松警惕或变得不那么小心
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
与竞争对手打交道时永远不要放松警惕。
idiom

sleep on it

推迟做决定到第二天
Meaning
to delay making a decision until the next day
Example
This is an important decision, why don't you **sleep on it**?
这是一个重要的决定，你为什么不睡一觉再说？
idiom

at the helm

处于领导或控制位置
Meaning
in a position of leadership or control
Example
With her **at the helm**, the company has grown rapidly.
在她的**掌舵下**，公司迅速成长。
idiom

get away from it all

从日常生活中抽离；放松一下
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
我们去了乡下放松一下，远离一切。
idiom

gain the upper hand

获得对某人的控制或优势
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
通过聪明的谈判，大使**获得了上风**。
idiom

move up the ranks

随着时间的推移被提升到更高的职位
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
他从助手开始，但很快就**晋升**了。
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

good Samaritan

一个无私帮助他人的人
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
一个**好撒马利亚人**帮助老人过马路。
idiom

a paradigm shift

方法或基本假设的根本变化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.
互联网的发明标志着通信和信息共享的**范式转变**。
idiom

join at the hip

非常亲密并一起度过很多时间
Meaning
to be very close and spend a lot of time together
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **joined at the hip**.
从小，他们一直**形影不离**。
idiom

apple of one’s eye

一个被珍视超过其他人的人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
她的小儿子是她眼中的**苹果**。
idiom

Risk it all

冒着巨大的风险，可能会导致损失。
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
她决定为了她的梦想项目，放手一搏。
idiom

throw someone under the bus

为了自保而背叛或牺牲某人
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
他为了避免被解雇，**出卖了同事**。
idiom

bottom line

最重要的点；最终结果或利润
Meaning
the most important point; the final result or profit
Example
The **bottom line** is that trade deficits are increasing.
关键是贸易逆差正在增加。
idiom

train a model

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

fulfill one's obligations

履行自己的义务
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
他总是努力履行对客户的义务。
idiom

training data

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

push the algorithm

测试人工智能系统的极限或性能
Meaning
to test the limits or performance of an AI system
Example
The engineers wanted to **push the algorithm** further to improve accuracy.
工程师们希望将**推算法**推进，以提高准确性。
idiom

wipe out

完全消除某事
Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
一个错误可以**消除**未保存的工作小时。
idiom

overnight success

一个人或物品非常快速地变得成功
Meaning
a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly
Example
Her first song made her an **overnight success**.
她的第一首歌让她成为了**一夜成名**。
idiom

the balance of power

一种在各国之间分配权力以防止一国独大的局面
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
联合国旨在维护主要国家之间的**力量平衡**。
idiom

check in with

与某人联系以交流最新情况
Meaning
to contact someone to exchange updates
Example
I’ll **check in with** the vendor later today.
我今天晚些时候会与供应商联系。
idiom

case closed

事情已经解决或结束
Meaning
the matter is settled or finished
Example
The evidence was clear, so it’s **case closed**.
证据很清楚，所以这是**案件已结**。
idiom

early bird

一个早起或早到的人
Meaning
a person who wakes up or arrives early
Example
She’s always the **early bird** at the office.
她总是在办公室是第一个到的。
idiom

spill your guts

向某人倾诉自己所有的私人感情或秘密
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
喝了几杯之后，他开始倾诉自己失败婚姻的所有事情。
idiom

zero in

专注于某事
Meaning
to focus closely on something
Example
Our analysis should **zero in** on customer pain points.
我们的分析应该专注于客户的痛点。
idiom

off the wall

不寻常或非常规
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
他的想法常常**off the wall**，但有时会有效。
idiom

betray someone's trust

背叛某人的信任
Meaning
to break someone's confidence in you
Example
She would never **betray your trust**.
她永远不会背叛你的信任。
idiom

buckle under the strain

屈服于压力或压力
Meaning
to give in to stress or pressure
Example
She refused to **buckle under the strain** and kept going.
她拒绝了**在压力下屈服**并继续前进。
idiom

keep up with the times

保持更新或适应现代趋势
Meaning
to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
Example
In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must **keep up with the times**.
在快速发展的科技行业中，公司必须跟上时代的步伐。
idiom

point the finger

指责或怪罪某人
Meaning
to accuse or blame someone
Example
Don’t **point the finger** until you have all the facts.
在你没有所有事实之前，不要指责别人。
idiom

lean into

拥抱并积极参与某事
Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
她决定拥抱这个新角色并迅速学习。
idiom

blow the whistle

揭露不正当行为或揭示机密信息
Meaning
to expose wrongdoing or reveal secret information
Example
He **blew the whistle** on the company’s illegal activities.
他揭露了公司非法活动。
idiom

jumpy as a cat

容易害怕或紧张
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
自从抢劫之后，他一直非常紧张。
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

judge a book by its cover

仅凭外表形成观点
Meaning
to form an opinion based on appearance only
Example
Don’t **judge a book by its cover**; she’s actually very kind.
不要以貌取人；她实际上非常善良。
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

jack up

突然大幅提高某物
Meaning
to raise something suddenly and sharply
Example
They might **jack up** ticket prices before the holidays.
他们可能会在假期前提高票价。
idiom

Cook up a story

编造一个虚假的故事。
Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
他编造了一个故事来解释他为什么迟到。
idiom

Star-studded

充满著著名或有才华的人。
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
这个活动充满了来自各个领域的名人。
idiom

lend a helping hand

提供援助或支持
Meaning
to offer assistance or support
Example
She always tries to **lend a helping hand** to those in need.
她总是尽力帮助有需要的人。
idiom

in over one’s head

陷入了自己难以应付的事情中
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
他在这个复杂的项目中**力不从心**。
idiom

burn your boats

承诺采取行动而没有退路
Meaning
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
Example
He **burned his boats** when he quit his job to start a business.
当他辞去工作并开始创业时，他**烧掉了自己的船**。
idiom

The devil is in the details

小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
整体概念很好，但**魔鬼藏在细节中**。
idiom

join the dots

将信息片段连接起来以理解完整的画面
Meaning
to connect pieces of information to understand the full picture
Example
AI systems can **join the dots** faster than humans when analyzing data.
AI 系统在分析数据时比人类更快地 **join the dots**。
idiom

play one's cards close to one's chest

将计划或想法保密
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
他总是在生意中**玩自己的牌靠近胸口**
idiom

cross that bridge when you come to it

等问题发生时再处理，不要提前
Meaning
to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
Example
We will **cross that bridge when we come to it**.
等到了那一步我们再说。
idiom

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**。
idiom

tighten one’s belt

因经济困难而减少支出
Meaning
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
Example
After losing his job, he had to **tighten his belt**.
失业后，他不得不**勒紧腰带**。
idiom

go head to head

直接竞争或互相对抗
Meaning
to directly compete or confront each other
Example
The two negotiators went **head to head** over the contract terms.
两名谈判代表就合同条款进行了**面对面**的较量。
idiom

wild goose chase

一项无用或绝望的追求
Meaning
a useless or hopeless pursuit
Example
Looking for that document was a **wild goose chase**.
寻找那个文件简直是一个**无用的追逐**。
idiom

bargain chip

在谈判中用于获得更好交易的有价值的东西
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
他提出的更长期合同是一个强有力的 **bargain chip**。
idiom

breakthrough

一个重大的或突如其来的发展或发现；一个重要的成就
Meaning
a significant or sudden development or discovery; an important achievement
Example
The scientist made a major **breakthrough** in his research on cancer treatment.
科学家在癌症治疗研究中取得了一个重大的**bùruì kè sū**。
idiom

show compassion

对他人表示关爱或同情
Meaning
to express care or sympathy toward others
Example
We should **show compassion** to those in need.
我们应该**对有需要的人表示同情**。
idiom

make a comeback

在一段失败后的时期重新取得成功
Meaning
to return to success after a period of failure
Example
After a year of struggle, the team managed to **make a comeback** and won the championship.
经过一年的奋斗，球队成功地**做出了复出**并赢得了冠军。
idiom

driving innovation

领导或激发新的创意想法。
Meaning
leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
Example
The startup is **driving innovation** in renewable energy solutions.
这家初创公司在可再生能源解决方案中**驱动创新**。
idiom

Show of hands

一种通过举手快速了解谁同意或支持某事的方法。
Meaning
A quick way to see who agrees or supports something by raising hands.
Example
Let’s have a **show of hands** to decide who supports the new plan.
我们来一次**举手表决**，决定谁支持新计划。
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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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masterpiece in the making

正在发展成伟大的某种事物
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
她的最新项目看起来像是**一件正在制作的杰作**。
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make someone green

使某人嫉妒
Meaning
to make someone jealous
Example
Her success **made her colleagues green**.
她的成功 **让她的同事们嫉妒**。
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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。
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data-driven decision making

基于数据分析而非直觉或个人经验做出决策
Meaning
making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition or personal experience
Example
In the world of business, **data-driven decision making** is crucial for success.
在商业世界中，**数据驱动的决策制定** 对成功至关重要。
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sketchy details

不完整或不清楚的信息
Meaning
information that is incomplete or unclear
Example
The witness gave only **sketchy details** about the incident.
目击者仅提供了事件的模糊细节。
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busy as a bee

非常活跃或勤奋
Meaning
very active or hardworking
Example
She’s **as busy as a bee** preparing for the wedding.
她正在为婚礼**像蜜蜂一样忙碌**。
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break faith

打破信任
Meaning
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
Example
He **broke faith** with his team when he left suddenly.
他**打破了信任**与他的团队，当他突然离开时。
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rally the troops

激励或鼓励一群人采取行动
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
经理在大型演讲前激励了团队。
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play dirty

使用不公平或不诚实的方法获胜
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
政治家在选举中经常使用不诚实的方法。
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reboot your perspective

以新的心态重新开始
Meaning
to start fresh with a new mindset
Example
After project failure, the team decided to **reboot their perspective**.
项目失败后，团队决定重新启动他们的观点。
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on good terms with

与某人保持友好和积极的关系
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
她为了孩子和前夫保持着良好的关系。
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get a grip on yourself

控制你的情绪并保持冷静
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
在和老板说话之前，你需要冷静下来。
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count to ten

在生气之前暂停并冷静下来
Meaning
to pause and calm down before reacting in anger
Example
When you’re upset, just **count to ten** before speaking.
当你生气时，在说话之前先**数到十**。
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go to seed

质量或状况下降
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
这家老工厂多年来真的**荒废了**。
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pivot to success

为了取得成功而战略性地改变方向
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
公司在第一个产品失败后，不得不**为了取得成功而改变方向**。
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take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
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nose around

以好奇的方式寻找信息
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
记者在泄漏后开始以好奇的方式寻找信息。
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code the future

创造塑造未来技术的创新
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
人工智能研究人员正在努力**编写未来的代码**。
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take the rap

因某事受到惩罚或责备，通常不公平。
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
他为团队的糟糕表现承担了责任。
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clear up

澄清某事或整理一个地方
Meaning
to make something easier to understand or to tidy a place
Example
Let me **clear up** the schedule so everyone knows their tasks.
让我**澄清**日程安排，以便每个人都知道自己的任务。
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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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make a killing

迅速赚取大量利润
Meaning
to earn a large profit quickly
Example
They **made a killing** with their new tech product.
他们通过他们的新技术产品**大赚一笔**。
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soft power

一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
日本利用**软实力**在全球推广其文化。
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to have a ray of hope

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

尽管遇到困难，仍继续做某事
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even with setbacks, they decided to **plow ahead** with the project.
即使遇到挫折，他们决定继续推进项目。
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Economic bubble

一种资产价格远远高于其真实价值的情况。
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
2008年住房经济泡沫破裂，引发了全球危机。
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in the line of fire

处于一个可能会被指责或批评的情况
Meaning
to be in a situation where one is likely to be blamed or criticized
Example
The manager found himself **in the line of fire** after the project failed.
在项目失败后，经理发现自己**火线中**。