Expression Cards
7546 cards available.
idiom
a weight off one's shoulders
解决问题或负担后的轻松感觉
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
idiom
a weight off your shoulders
从处理压力情境后的解脱
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
idiom
a weight on your shoulders
沉重的负担或责任，造成压力
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
idiom
a well-oiled machine
一个高效且顺畅协作的小组
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
idiom
a whole new ball game
一个全新或不同的情况；改变事情处理方式的东西。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
idiom
a win-win situation
一个每个人都受益的情况
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
idiom
a window of opportunity
一个短暂的时期，在此期间可以有效地行动
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
idiom
a wolf in sheep's clothing
看起来无害但实际上很危险的人
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
idiom
a work in progress
仍在开发或改进中的事物
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
idiom
a work of art
非常美丽或巧妙制作的东西
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
idiom
a workaholic
一个工作过度且很难停止的人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
idiom
above board
诚实合法; 没有欺骗
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
idiom
Above reproach
完全诚实且没有缺陷。
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
idiom
above the law
不受法律约束；认为自己无法被规则触及
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
phrasal-verb
accept yourself as
接受并与自己的真实自我和解
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
phrasal-verb
account for
解释某事的原因; 代表某事的一部分
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
idiom
ace a test
在考试中表现极好
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
idiom
ace the test
在考试或任务中表现出色
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
idiom
acid test
一个关键测试，证明某物的价值或成功
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge someone for
表彰某人对其帮助或贡献表示感谢
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with
通过某种方式表示认可或感谢
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with thanks
正式接受某物并感谢赠予者
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
idiom
across the board
同样影响每个人或每件事
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
idiom
act of kindness
帮助他人的单一好行为或姿势
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.