Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
soft power
一个国家通过文化或价值观而不是武力影响他人的能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
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soft sell
一种没有压力的微妙且有说服力的销售方式
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
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soft spot for someone
对某人有好感或善意
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
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sorry sight
看起来可怜或令人遗憾的东西或人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
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sort out
组织或解决一个令人困惑的情况
Meaning
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
Example
We need to **sort out** this billing error today.
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sort through
通过分开所需和不需要的物品进行组织
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
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sound bite
在媒体报道中使用的简短且吸引人的引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
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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.
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sound out
悄悄地了解人们的想法
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
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sour grapes
假装不喜欢你得不到的东西
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
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source close to the matter
一个未确定但知情的来源
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
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Sow the seeds
开始一个将来会发展的过程。
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
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sow the seeds of something
开始一个过程，最终产生结果
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
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space out
分心
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
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spaced out
心不在焉；陷入沉思
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
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spam someone
发送太多消息或不必要的信息
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
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spark an idea
使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
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Speak from the heart
真诚和诚实地说话。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
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speak of the devil
刚说到某人，他就出现了
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
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speak one’s mind
准确地说出自己的想法
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
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speak out
大胆而公开地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
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Speak the truth
讲真话，不说谎。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
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Speak the truth and shame the devil
即使这可能会造成麻烦或不适，也要说真话。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
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speak up
公开清晰地表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.