Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
race against time
赶在截止日期前完成某事
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
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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**.
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rack your brains
非常努力地思考某事
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
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rags to riches
从贫穷到富有和成功
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
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raining cats and dogs
下大雨
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
It's **raining cats and dogs** outside!
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raise a toast
用饮料来向某人或某事表示敬意
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
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raise the bar
设定更高的标准或质量水平
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
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raise the roof
制造很大的噪音；大声庆祝
Meaning
to make a lot of noise; to celebrate loudly
Example
The crowd **raised the roof** when the team won.
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raise the stakes
提高风险或难度的水平
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
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raise the white flag
投降或放弃
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
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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.
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ramp up
增加某事的强度或数量
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
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rant and rave
大声喊叫并抱怨
Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
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raring to go
非常渴望或兴奋地开始某事
Meaning
very eager or excited to start something
Example
Everyone was **raring to go** when the event started.
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ray of hope
可能会发生一些好事的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
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ray of sunshine
某人或某物带来幸福
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
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reach common ground
找到各方共享的利益或协议
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
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reach for the moon
设定非常高的目标
Meaning
to set very high goals
Example
Don’t be afraid to **reach for the moon**.
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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.
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reach new heights
比以前获得更多，改进
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
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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.
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reach out to
联系某人以提供或请求帮助
Meaning
to contact someone to offer or request help
Example
Feel free to **reach out to** me if you need support.
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reach the top
在某事中达到最高位置或级别
Meaning
to achieve the highest position or level in something
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **reached the top** of her profession.
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reach your full potential
实现你能够达到的最大能力或成功
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.