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idiom
bend the rules
做例外; 稍微修改规则
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
idiom
bend the truth
稍微改变事实，使某事听起来更好
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
phrasal-verb
benefit from
通过某事获得优势或利润
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
idiom
bent over backwards
非常努力地帮助或取悦某人
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
idiom
Best foot forward
努力给人留下最好的印象
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
idiom
Bet the farm
在一个重大决定上冒险一切。
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
idiom
Bet your bottom dollar
对某事非常确定或自信。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
idiom
beta test
在正式发布之前测试产品
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
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**.
idiom
better late than never
做某事迟做总比根本不做要好
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
idiom
better luck next time
用来鼓励失败的人
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
idiom
better safe than sorry
谨慎总比冒险后悔要明智。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
idiom
between a rock and a hard place
面临两个困难的选择
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
idiom
beyond a reasonable doubt
毫无合理怀疑；完全确定
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
idiom
beyond a shadow of a doubt
毫无疑问；完全确定
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
idiom
beyond belief
太令人惊讶或震惊，以至于无法相信
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
idiom
beyond one's control
超出某人控制
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
idiom
beyond one’s comprehension
太难以理解
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
idiom
beyond one’s grasp
太难理解或实现
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
idiom
beyond reasonable doubt
没有任何逻辑上的不确定性
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
idiom
beyond the pale
超出可接受的规则或标准
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
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**.
idiom
beyond the scope
超出计划或预期的重点范围
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
idiom
beyond words
无法用言语描述的极大或极端
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.