Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
under a cloud
被怀疑或遇到麻烦
Meaning
being suspected or in trouble
Example
He left the company **under a cloud** after the scandal.
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under construction
正在开发或建设中
Meaning
in the process of being developed or built
Example
Our new website is still **under construction**.
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under false pretenses
通过撒谎或误导别人
Meaning
by lying or misleading someone
Example
He got the job **under false pretenses**.
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under investigation
因涉嫌不当行为，正在由当局进行调查或审查
Meaning
being examined or looked into by authorities for possible wrongdoing
Example
The suspect is currently **under investigation** for his involvement in the crime.
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under oath
在法庭上发誓说真话
Meaning
having sworn to tell the truth in court
Example
He lied **under oath** and was charged with perjury.
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under pressure
处于充满压力的环境中，面临很多要求
Meaning
to be in a stressful situation with a lot of demands
Example
She performs well even when she’s **under pressure**.
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under someone's nose
在一个明显的地方或情况下，某人应该注意到
Meaning
in an obvious place or situation where someone should have noticed
Example
The keys were **under my nose** the whole time on the kitchen table.
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under someone's thumb
完全在某人控制之下
Meaning
completely under someone's control
Example
He's **under his boss's thumb** and can't make his own decisions.
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under the gun
在压力下完成或做某事
Meaning
under pressure to perform or complete something
Example
We were **under the gun** to meet the deadline for the report.
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under the hood
表面之下; 基本机制或系统
Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
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under the knife
动手术
Meaning
to have surgery
Example
She has to go **under the knife** for her knee problem.
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under the microscope
被非常仔细地检查
Meaning
being examined very closely
Example
The new policy is **under the microscope** by analysts.
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under the pump
处于巨大的压力或压力之下
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
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under the radar
未被注意或未被发现
Meaning
unnoticed or undetected
Example
He stayed **under the radar** during the investigation.
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Under the spotlight
接受公众注意或审查。
Meaning
Receiving public attention or scrutiny.
Example
The editor has been **under the spotlight** after the controversial article.
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under the stars
在露天，特别是在夜晚
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
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under the table
秘密地或不诚实地完成，通常涉及金钱
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
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under the weather
感觉不舒服或生病
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
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Unicorn company
一家估值超过十亿美元的初创公司。
Meaning
A startup valued at over one billion dollars.
Example
Becoming a **unicorn company** is every founder’s dream.
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united we stand, divided we fall
人们在一起工作时更强大
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
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up against the wall
身处非常困难或绝望的境地
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
B2 idiom
up in the air
不确定或未决定
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
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up to speed
拥有最新的信息或完全知情
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
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upgrade your mindset
让自己的思维方式适应现代的变化或创新
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.