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idiom
trendsetter
在时尚、科技或其他流行领域中引领潮流的人，为其他人设置趋势
Meaning
someone who leads the way in fashion, technology, or other popular areas, setting trends for others to follow
Example
The company became a **trendsetter** in the tech world with its innovative new app.
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trial and error
通过实验和纠正错误来学习
Meaning
learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the product through **trial and error**.
phrasal-verb
trickle down
从富人到贫穷人逐渐扩展；间接地使低层阶级受益
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
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trickle-down economics
一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人
Meaning
an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
Example
Critics argue that **trickle-down economics** has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor.
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Trickle-down effect
富人经济利益逐渐惠及低收入群体。
Meaning
Economic benefits of the wealthy gradually reaching the lower-income groups.
Example
Critics argue that the **trickle-down effect** rarely helps the poor.
phrasal-verb
trim down
通过去除不必要的部分或开销，使某物变得更小或更有效率
Meaning
to make something smaller or more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or expenses
Example
Companies **trim down** their budgets to survive during recessions.
phrasal-verb
trip over
做事时犯下疏忽的错误
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
phrasal-verb
trip over oneself
因為緊張而犯許多小錯誤
Meaning
to make many small mistakes because of nervousness
Example
He **tripped over himself** trying to explain.
phrasal-verb
trip up
使某人犯错；犯错
Meaning
to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
Example
The interviewer tried to **trip up** the candidate with tricky questions.
phrasal-verb
trip up on
在处理困难的事情时犯错
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
idiom
troll someone
故意在网上激怒或惹恼某人
Meaning
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
Example
Some users love to **troll** others just for fun.
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True blue
忠诚和可信赖。
Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
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true colors
一个人的真实本性或意图
Meaning
someone’s real character or intentions
Example
He showed his **true colors** when he lied to me.
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True friends stab you in the front
真正的朋友会直接告诉你严厉的真相。
Meaning
A true friend tells you harsh truths to your face.
Example
She’s not afraid to tell me the truth, because **true friends stab you in the front**.
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true to one's word
做自己承诺的事。
Meaning
To do what one has promised.
Example
She was **true to her word** and helped me finish the project.
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True to your word
做你说会做的事情。
Meaning
To do exactly what you say you’ll do.
Example
He was **true to his word** and kept his promise.
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trust goes both ways
双方必须彼此信任
Meaning
both sides must trust each other
Example
**Trust goes both ways** in any relationship.
phrasal-verb
trust in
对某人或某事有信心或信任
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
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trust issues
由于过去的经历，难以信任他人
Meaning
difficulty trusting others due to past experiences
Example
He has **trust issues** after being betrayed once.
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trust one's judgment
相信某人的决策或做出正确选择的能力
Meaning
to believe in someone's decision or ability to make good choices
Example
I always **trust her judgment** when it comes to hiring decisions.
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trust someone as far as you can throw them
不太信任某人
Meaning
to not trust someone much
Example
I wouldn’t **trust him as far as I can throw him**.
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trust someone with something
把重要的事情交给某人负责
Meaning
to give someone responsibility for something important
Example
I trust you to **take care of the project**.
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trust someone with your life
wánquán xiāng xìn yī gè rén
Meaning
to trust someone completely
Example
I’d **trust her with my life**.
phrasal-verb
trust with
把责任或信任交给某人处理某事
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.