Expression Cards
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in beta
在最终发布前的测试阶段
Meaning
in the testing phase before final release
Example
The app is still **in beta**, so expect some bugs.
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in black and white
书面形式; 明确声明
Meaning
in written form; clearly stated
Example
The rules are clearly written **in black and white**.
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in cold blood
没有感情或怜悯; 故意残忍
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.
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in contempt of court
蔑视或藐视法院的权威
Meaning
disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
Example
He was found **in contempt of court** for refusing to testify.
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in deep water
处于严重的麻烦或困境
Meaning
to be in serious trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in deep water** after missing the deadline again.
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In due time
在适当或合适的时间。
Meaning
At the right or appropriate time.
Example
Everything will be alright **in due time**, just be patient.
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in for a shock
即将非常惊讶或震惊
Meaning
about to be very surprised or shocked
Example
You’re **in for a shock** when you see the bill.
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In for the long haul
准备长时间做某事。
Meaning
Prepared to continue something for a long time.
Example
He knew that success would take years, but he was **in for the long haul**.
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in full color
以极大的细节和生动性
Meaning
in great detail and vividness
Example
The documentary showed the event **in full color**.
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in full swing
在活动或进展的巅峰
Meaning
at the peak of activity or progress
Example
The dance rehearsal is **in full swing** before the big day.
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in good faith
怀着诚意; 真诚地
Meaning
with honest intentions; sincerely
Example
They acted **in good faith** when signing the agreement.
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in good hands
由可信的人照顾或管理
Meaning
to be cared for or managed by someone trustworthy
Example
Don’t worry, your child is **in good hands**.
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in good shape
身体健康并保持良好体型
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
He goes to the gym regularly to stay **in good shape**.
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in good spirits
心情愉快且充满信心
Meaning
to be cheerful and confident
Example
She was **in good spirits** after her presentation.
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in harm’s way
处于可能受伤或危险的位置。
Meaning
In a position to be injured or in danger.
Example
Firefighters often put themselves **in harm’s way** to save others.
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in harmony
和平与和谐地一起生活或工作
Meaning
living or working together in peace and agreement
Example
They work **in harmony** to create a peaceful community.
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in high spirits
感到高兴和快乐
Meaning
feeling cheerful and happy
Example
Everyone was **in high spirits** during the festival.
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in hot water
陷入麻烦或困难
Meaning
in trouble or difficulty
Example
He’s **in hot water** for missing the meeting.
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in layman's terms
用简单的非技术性语言解释某事
Meaning
to explain something in simple, non-technical language
Example
Can you explain the theory **in layman's terms**?
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in my book
根据我自己的看法或标准
Meaning
according to one’s own opinion or standards
Example
**In my book**, honesty comes first.
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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.
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in no time
非常快; 几乎立刻
Meaning
very quickly; almost immediately
Example
He finished the task **in no time**.
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in one ear and out the other
对所说的话不加注意
Meaning
to not pay attention to what is said
Example
Whatever I tell him goes **in one ear and out the other**.
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in one piece
在困难情况后安全无恙
Meaning
safe and unharmed after a difficult situation
Example
Luckily, everyone came out **in one piece** after the accident.