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idiom

wind up

最终陷入某种特定情境
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
如果忽视警告信号，你可能会**最终**陷入麻烦。
idiom

mend fences

修复破裂的关系
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
她在争吵后打电话给朋友，修复他们的关系。
idiom

keep the fire burning

保持火焰
Meaning
to stay motivated and passionate about something
Example
Even after failure, he managed to **keep the fire burning**.
即使失败后，他仍然能够保持火焰。
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

count your blessings

为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激
Meaning
be grateful for the good things in your life
Example
Instead of complaining, **count your blessings**.
不要抱怨，**数算你的祝福**。
idiom

set the tone

为某事物设定氛围或风格
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
经理的演讲为会议设定了基调。
idiom

your own flesh and blood

家庭成员或亲密的亲戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
你怎么能背弃你自己的骨肉呢？
idiom

sound off

大声或强烈地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
在反馈会议中随时**sound off**。
idiom

throw a tantrum

发脾气或沮丧，通常是以儿童的方式
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
当孩子没有得到她想要的玩具时，她发了脾气。
idiom

phishing expedition

通过欺骗获取敏感信息的企图
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
那封可疑的电子邮件是一场网络钓鱼活动的一部分。
idiom

Keep an open mind

愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
在了解不同文化时，尝试保持**开放的心态**。
idiom

put someone in their place

让某人知道他们并不像他们认为的那样重要
Meaning
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
Example
She **put him in his place** when he tried to act superior.
当他试图表现得很优越时，她把他放回了原位。
idiom

test the waters

在完全投入之前先尝试一下
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
在推出产品之前，我们决定**试水**。
idiom

a snowball's chance in hell

完全没有机会
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
他没有赢得彩票的机会。
idiom

rule of law

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

sit at someone’s feet

向一个非常有学问的人学习
Meaning
to learn from someone who is very knowledgeable
Example
Many students wanted to **sit at his feet** and learn from him.
许多学生想要**坐在他的脚下**向他学习。
idiom

take one's hat off to

表示对某人的尊敬或钦佩
Meaning
to show respect or admiration for someone
Example
I **take my hat off to** you for handling the situation so calmly.
我对你冷静处理情况表示敬意。
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

Through the lens

从特定的视角或观点
Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
我们需要从**平等的视角**来看这个问题。
idiom

to tell you the truth

用于表达诚实或令人惊讶的看法
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
说实话，我并不喜欢那个聚会。
B2 idiom

up in the air

不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
这个项目的计划仍悬而未决。
idiom

bail someone out

帮助某人摆脱困境
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
他的朋友在他没钱时**救了他**。
idiom

build up your confidence

逐渐变得更加自信
Meaning
to gradually become more confident
Example
Public speaking can help you **build up your confidence**.
公众演讲可以帮助你增强信心。
idiom

make up with someone

在争吵后重新成为朋友
Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to **make up with each other**.
在争论之后，他们决定和好如初。
idiom

on edge

感到紧张、烦躁或易怒
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or irritable
Example
She’s been **on edge** since the exam started.
自从考试开始以来，她一直很紧张。
idiom

Take one’s breath away

深深地惊讶或打动某人。
Meaning
To amaze or impress someone greatly.
Example
Her beauty **takes my breath away**.
她的美让我惊叹不已。
idiom

bring down the house

获得观众的热烈掌声
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
她的独唱表演**赢得了满堂彩**。
idiom

race to the bottom

一种情况，在这种情况下，公司或国家降低标准以保持竞争力
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
通过降低工资吸引投资者可能会创造出一种**降低底线的竞赛**
idiom

take the helm

接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
她在父亲退休后**掌舵**了公司。
idiom

bite someone’s head off

无缘无故地生气对待某人
Meaning
to speak angrily to someone without reason
Example
I just asked a question, no need to **bite my head off**!
我只是问了一个问题，没必要**对我发火**!
idiom

algorithm

一组解决问题或执行任务的规则或指令
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
**算法** 将数据分类。
idiom

easy does it

用来告诉某人要小心和耐心
Meaning
used to tell someone to be careful and patient
Example
**Easy does it**, don’t rush the process.
慢慢来，不要着急。
idiom

minimum viable product

可以发布以测试一个想法的产品最简单版本
Meaning
the simplest version of a product that can be released to test an idea
Example
The team launched an **MVP (minimum viable product)** to gather user feedback.
团队推出了一个 **MVP（最小可行产品）** 来收集用户反馈。
idiom

pioneer new ideas

引入或创造新的概念或方法
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
他总是在他的领域中寻找机会去**开创新的想法**。
idiom

too big to fail

一个公司或机构如此重要以至于不太可能失败
Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered **too big to fail** during the 2008 financial crisis.
在2008年金融危机期间，许多金融机构被认为是‘大而不倒’。
idiom

go out of your way

为某人特别努力
Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
她为了帮我完成项目付出了特别的努力
idiom

play on someone's emotions

通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
广告试图**利用人们的情感**来销售产品。
idiom

to bend the rules

做出例外或不严格遵循法律或规则
Meaning
to make exceptions or not strictly follow the law or rules
Example
Sometimes, officers **bend the rules** to help the needy.
有时，官员们**弯曲规则**以帮助有需要的人。
idiom

upload your brain

将一个人的思想、知识或意识以数字方式转移或存储
Meaning
to transfer or store one’s thoughts, knowledge, or consciousness digitally
Example
One day we might be able to **upload our brain** into the cloud.
有一天我们可能能够将我们的脑袋**上传到云端**
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

Inquisitive mind

好奇并渴望学习的思维方式。
Meaning
A curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
Example
Children have an **inquisitive mind** that loves to explore.
孩子们有着一个**好奇心**，他们喜欢探索。
idiom

Exit strategy

一种计划，说明投资者或创始人最终如何退出或兑现。
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
每个初创公司应该有一个明确的**退出策略**。
idiom

play a pivotal role

在某事中扮演重要角色
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
她在团队的成功中发挥了关键作用
idiom

in the pipeline

正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
几个新项目正在进行中。
idiom

opt in

选择参与
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
员工可以选择参与健康项目。
idiom

fade to black

以戏剧性方式结束某事
Meaning
to end something dramatically
Example
The director chose to **fade to black** at the emotional climax.
导演在情感高潮时选择了 **fade to black**。
idiom

make room for

腾出空间
Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s **make room for** the new equipment near the window.
让我们在窗户旁腾出空间为新设备。
idiom

corner the market

主导特定市场
Meaning
to dominate a particular market
Example
They’ve managed to **corner the market** in organic products.
他们已经成功主导了有机产品市场。
idiom

get ahead of the game

比其他人更成功或更先进
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
他总是寻找新的想法，以便超越他人。
idiom

hear it through the grapevine

听到谣言或非正式新闻
Meaning
to hear a rumor or unofficial news
Example
I **heard it through the grapevine** that they broke up.
我听说他们分手了。
idiom

the real McCoy

真正的或原始的东西
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
这幅画是**zhe real McCoy**，不是一副复制品。
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

to pick someone's brain

向某人提问以获取信息或建议
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
我需要**向你取经**，了解你在这款软件方面的经验。
idiom

digital detox

一个人避免使用数字设备或社交媒体的时间段
Meaning
a period when a person avoids using digital devices or social media
Example
I’m going on a **digital detox** this weekend.
这个周末我打算进行**数字排毒**。
idiom

make your blood run cold

让人极度恐惧或害怕
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
那个鬼故事让我毛骨悚然。
idiom

road to success

通向成功的道路或行为
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
努力工作是通向成功的道路。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

go back and forth

不断改变对某事的想法
Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
他一直在犹豫是否购买新车。
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

smear campaign

通过虚假指控或流言蜚语损害某人声誉的企图
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
反对派发起了针对部长的**抹黑运动**。
idiom

ease into

慢慢地并舒适地进入一项新的活动
Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
教练帮助我们慢慢适应新日程。
idiom

take no prisoners

在实现某事时无情或极端坚定
Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team **takes no prisoners** when it comes to competition.
我们的销售团队在面对竞争时**绝不手软**。
idiom

to encrypt data

将数据转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
to convert data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive information must be **to encrypt data** before storage.
所有敏感信息在存储前必须**去加密数据**。
idiom

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

保持与朋友的良好关系非常重要，但理解你的敌人也同样重要。
Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in **keeping your friends close and your enemies closer**.
他总是小心地观察竞争对手，因为他相信**保持朋友在身边，敌人更靠近**。
idiom

the lesser of two evils

两个坏选择中较不有害的
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
选民在选举时常常选择**较小的恶**。
idiom

glide through

顺利而轻松地完成某事
Meaning
to complete something smoothly and easily
Example
She managed to **glide through** the presentation.
她顺利地完成了演示。
idiom

have a smile on your face

看起来快乐和高兴
Meaning
to appear happy and cheerful
Example
She always has a smile on her face, no matter the situation.
无论情况如何，她脸上总是带着微笑。
idiom

break the silence

在一段沉默之后开始说话
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
尴尬的沉默之后，他是那个**打破沉默**的人。
idiom

pay off

经过努力后取得良好的结果
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
所有那些熬夜终于在发布时得到回报。
idiom

to take the law into one’s own hands

亲自惩罚某人而不是让当局处理
Meaning
to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it
Example
The villagers **took the law into their own hands** when the thief escaped.
当小偷逃跑时，村民们**自行伸张正义**。
idiom

cold war

国家之间没有实际战争的政治敌对和紧张状态
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
在20世纪，美国和苏联参与了一场**冷战**。
idiom

A golden opportunity

做某事的一个非常好的机会
Meaning
a very good chance to do something
Example
Getting this scholarship is **a golden opportunity** for you.
获得这个奖学金对你来说是**一个黄金机会**。
idiom

the art of war

在困难情况下取得成功的策略或战术
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
将军研究了战争的艺术，为即将到来的战斗做准备。
idiom

Ask the right questions

提出正确的问题以获得理解。
Meaning
To inquire wisely to gain understanding.
Example
Good researchers always **ask the right questions**.
好的研究者总是问对问题。
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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！
idiom

give someone the cold shoulder

故意忽视或表现出对某人不满
Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
争论后，她故意对他表现冷漠。
idiom

To be thick as thieves

成为非常亲密的朋友
Meaning
To be very close friends
Example
They've been **thick as thieves** ever since childhood.
他们从小就是非常要好的朋友。
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the elephant in the room

一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
没有人想讨论房间里的大象。
idiom

the going gets tough

当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
当**情况变得困难**时，强者会迎难而上。
idiom

split up

分开或结束一段关系或婚姻
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
John 和 Mary 上个月 **分开** 了。
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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

Baptism of fire

一个人在新工作或角色中的第一次困难经历。
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
她作为经理的第一周是一个真正的**火的洗礼**。
idiom

Put all your eggs in one basket

将所有风险集中在一个机会中
Meaning
to risk everything on a single opportunity
Example
Don’t **put all your eggs in one basket**; invest in different sectors.
不要**把所有的蛋放在一个篮子里**；在不同的领域投资。
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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

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

Don’t give up

继续努力，不要放弃。
Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
你已经走了这么远，现在不要放弃！
idiom

cold call

在没有事先介绍的情况下联系潜在客户
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
他花了一整个早上给新客户打**冷电话**。
idiom

hardwired to do something

天生倾向或被编程以某种方式行事
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
人类天生被编程去寻找联系和归属感。
idiom

It's always darkest before the dawn

事情通常在好转之前最糟糕。
Meaning
Things are usually worst just before they improve.
Example
Keep going, **it's always darkest before the dawn**.
继续前进，**黎明前总是最黑暗的。**
idiom

more luck than sense

因为运气而成功，而不是因为智慧
Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
他在事故中幸存下来——他有 **更多的运气而非智慧**。
idiom

knock around

花时间做随意的活动
Meaning
to spend time doing casual activities
Example
We’ll **knock around** the city after the workshop.
我们将在工作坊之后在城市里闲逛。
idiom

nurture talent

帮助某人的技能和能力成长与发展
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
一个伟大的导师知道如何**培育人才**并帮助他们的学员成长。
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nuts and bolts

某事的基本实际细节
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.
让我们专注于这个新项目的 **nuts and bolts**。
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break even

收入与支出相等，既无利润也无损失
Meaning
to have equal income and expenses, neither profit nor loss
Example
The company finally **broke even** after three years.
公司终于在三年后**持平**。
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Caught on camera

在视频中录制；视觉捕捉
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
这起事故被**拍摄在相机上**，由一位路人。
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a run on the bank

由于担心银行倒闭，许多人从银行提取他们的钱
Meaning
a situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank due to fear of collapse
Example
Rumors of insolvency caused **a run on the bank**.
破产的传闻引发了**银行挤兑**。
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turn dreams into reality

实现长期渴望的事情
Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
通过努力和奉献，你可以把梦想变为现实。
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runway for growth

初创公司在需要更多资金之前所拥有的时间或资源
Meaning
the time or resources a startup has before it needs more funding
Example
The startup has enough **runway for growth** for the next 12 months.
这家初创公司有足够的**跑道为增长**，可以支撑接下来的12个月。
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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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clear away

移除物品以整理空间
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
请在午餐后清理盘子。
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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。
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call a spade a spade

诚实直接地说话，即使它令人不悦
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
她总是直言不讳，不管谁生气。
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throw a wrench in the works

制造一个阻止进展的问题
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
最后一分钟的设计更改**扔了一把扳手进工作中**。
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Put up walls

与他人建立情感上的隔阂或距离。
Meaning
To create emotional barriers or distance from others.
Example
After the breakup, she **put up walls** and stopped trusting people.
分手后，她**筑起了心墙**，不再信任他人。
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get to the bottom of it

找出事情的真正原因或根源
Meaning
to find the real reason or cause of something
Example
Let’s **get to the bottom of it** before making any decision.
在做任何决定之前，让我们先找出事情的真正原因。
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nothing to write home about

没有什么特别或有趣的
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
这部电影没什么特别的。
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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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go along with

同意某事或支持一个想法
Meaning
to agree to something or support an idea
Example
I’ll **go along with** your plan since it sounds reasonable.
我将**同意**你的计划，因为它听起来合理。
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Lay down arms

停止战斗并投降
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
在长期冲突后，双方决定**放下武器**并进行谈判。
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branch out

扩展到新的活动或领域
Meaning
to expand into new activities or areas
Example
The bakery plans to **branch out** into catering services next year.
面包店计划明年扩展到餐饮服务。
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pot luck

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

作出坚定的决定或在某事上采取强硬立场
Meaning
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
Example
She had to **put her foot down** and say no to the proposal.
她不得不**坚持立场**并拒绝了那个提议。
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at loggerheads

在强烈的分歧或冲突中
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
这两个部门在新政策上存在强烈的分歧。
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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。
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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。
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weigh in on

分享某个话题的意见
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.
主持人要求专家们对政策变动发表意见。
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reach out

联系某人以获得帮助或沟通
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
如果你有更多问题，随时**联系我**。
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you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

老年人很难学习新事物或改变习惯
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
我父亲拒绝使用智能手机——**你无法教老狗新把戏**。
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take a nosedive

突然且剧烈下降
Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，公司的股票**猛跌**。
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no worries

用来表示一切都很好或没有问题
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
别担心，我来处理。
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bounce around

随意讨论或在想法之间游走
Meaning
to discuss or move between ideas casually
Example
Let’s **bounce around** concepts before we pick one.
让我们在挑选之前讨论概念。