Expression Cards
816 cards available.
idiom
take stock of
在做决定之前仔细审查情况
Meaning
to review a situation carefully before making decisions
Example
Let’s **take stock of** our priorities this quarter.
idiom
take the blame
对某事错误承担责任
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
idiom
take the bull by the horns
直面困难的情况，直接且勇敢地应对
Meaning
to face a difficult situation directly and with courage
Example
She decided to **take the bull by the horns** and confront her manager.
idiom
take the cake
是最好的或最突出的
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really **takes the cake**.
idiom
take the credit
接受因某事而得到的赞扬
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to **take the credit**.
idiom
take the edge off
让糟糕的情况或感觉不那么强烈或不愉快
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
idiom
take the fall
为某事承担责任，通常是为了保护他人。
Meaning
to accept blame for something, often to protect others.
Example
He agreed to **take the fall** for the team’s mistake.
idiom
take the fall for
代表他人承担某事的责任
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
idiom
take the fifth
拒绝回答问题，以免自我牵连
Meaning
to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
Example
When asked about his involvement, he chose to **take the fifth**.
idiom
take the heat
接受批评或责备。
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
idiom
take the helm
接管或领导一个组织的控制
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
idiom
take the high road
即使别人不这样做，仍然以道德或善良的方式行事
Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and forgive him.
idiom
take the initiative
首先采取行动并展示领导力
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
idiom
take the law into one's own hands
自行执法；亲自伸张正义
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
idiom
take the law into your own hands
没有法律授权惩罚某人
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
idiom
take the lead
在竞争中领先或位于前面
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
idiom
take the long view
考虑未来而不是短期收益
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
idiom
take the plunge
决定做某些冒险或困难的事情
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
idiom
take the pressure off
让紧张的情况变得轻松一些
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
idiom
take the rap
因某事受到惩罚或责备，通常不公平。
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
idiom
take the reins
掌控或承担责任
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
idiom
take the road less traveled
做一些不同寻常的事情
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
idiom
take the scenic route
选择一条更长或更美的路线旅行
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
idiom
take the spotlight
成为注意力或钦佩的中心
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.