Expression Cards
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in the lab
在实验室环境中进行实验或研究
Meaning
working in a laboratory environment on experiments or research
Example
The new vaccine is currently being tested **in the lab** before it’s released to the public.
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in the limelight
成为公众关注的焦点
Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
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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.
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in the long run
经过长时间; 最终
Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you **in the long run**.
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in the loop
了解某事的最新情况
Meaning
to be informed about something
Example
Please keep me **in the loop** about the project updates.
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in the money
突然拥有很多钱
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
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in the mood
有做某事的想法或有特定的态度
Meaning
feeling like doing something or having a particular attitude
Example
I'm **in the mood** for some chocolate cake today.
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in the nick of time
在最后可能的时刻；就在为时已晚之前
Meaning
at the last possible moment; just before it’s too late
Example
He arrived **in the nick of time** to catch the train.
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In the picture
涉及或知情关于某个情况
Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
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in the pink of health
身体非常健康
Meaning
in very good health
Example
After months of rest, he’s now **in the pink of health**.
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in the pipeline
正在计划或开发中
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
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in the public eye
在公众中广为人知或引人注目
Meaning
being well known or highly visible in public
Example
The journalist has been **in the public eye** for over a decade.
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in the red
负债；亏损
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
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in the same boat
与他人处于同样的困难境地
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
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in the same frame
拥有共同的视角或理解
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
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in the same league
在质量或能力方面可比
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
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in the same orbit
达成一致或分享相似的想法或目标
Meaning
to be in agreement or share similar thoughts or goals
Example
We’re both **in the same orbit** when it comes to our project’s goals.
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in the spotlight
接受公众关注
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
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in the trenches
深深参与艰难工作或挑战性情境
Meaning
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
Example
She’s **in the trenches** with the rest of the team, solving problems every day.
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in the works
正在开发或计划的事物
Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is **in the works** and should be released soon.
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in the wrong
对错误或糟糕情况负责。
Meaning
to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.
Example
He knew he was **in the wrong** for shouting at her.
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in the wrong hands
被可能造成伤害的人控制或使用
Meaning
controlled or used by people who could cause harm
Example
AI technology **in the wrong hands** could be disastrous.
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in the zone
全神贯注并发挥最佳水平
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
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in two minds
犹豫不决
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.