Expression Cards
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the cream of the crop
群体中最优秀的人或事物
Meaning
the best among a group of people or things
Example
Only **the cream of the crop** get into that university.
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the cutting edge
某物中最先进或创新的部分
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative part of something
Example
This new design is at **the cutting edge** of architecture.
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn
完全对某事感到厌倦或烦恼。
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
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the dawn of a new day
一个充满希望的新开始
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
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The devil is in the details
小细节往往是最重要或最麻烦的。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
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the doctor ordered
正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
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the dream team
一群工作非常默契的人
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
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the driving force
推动或引领进步的人或事物
Meaning
the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
Example
She was **the driving force** behind the project.
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the early bird catches the worm
早起的人更有可能成功
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
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the elephant in the room
一个显而易见但没人想讨论的问题
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
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the end of the road
进展停止的点；某事的结束
Meaning
the point where progress stops; the end of something
Example
For us, this is **the end of the road**.
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the final frontier
最后或最艰难的挑战或探索领域
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
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the fourth estate
新闻界或新闻媒体，被视为有影响力的社会力量
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
看到某事的积极面
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
当情况变得非常困难或具有挑战性时
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
其他情况总是看起来比你自己的好
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
一种观点，认为行动应该根据它们对社会整体福祉的贡献来评判，而不是根据个人利益。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
嫉妒具象化或描述为一种毁灭性力量
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
绝对和完整的真相
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
一种个人或情感的元素，技术中缺少的
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
将日常物品连接到互联网以发送和接收数据
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
一个人与实际问题或现实世界脱节的地方或情况
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
决策尚未做出
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
让情况变得无法忍受的最后一个问题
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.