Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
eat one's words
承认自己说的错了
Meaning
to admit that what one said was wrong
Example
He had to **eat his words** after breaking his promise.
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eat someone alive
对某人极度嫉妒或愤怒
Meaning
to be extremely jealous or angry with someone
Example
She’s so jealous, she could **eat him alive**.
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eat your heart out
默默地因嫉妒或渴望而受苦
Meaning
to suffer silently from jealousy or longing
Example
He’s been **eating his heart out** since his ex got engaged.
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eat your words
收回你说的话
Meaning
to take back what you said
Example
He had to **eat his words** after the result was announced.
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Economic backbone
经济中最重要的部分。
Meaning
The most important part of the economy.
Example
Small businesses are the **economic backbone** of the nation.
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Economic bubble
一种资产价格远远高于其真实价值的情况。
Meaning
A situation where asset prices rise far above their real value.
Example
The housing **economic bubble** burst in 2008, causing a global crisis.
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Economic downturn
经济下降或放缓的时期。
Meaning
A period when the economy declines or slows down.
Example
Many people lost their jobs during the **economic downturn**.
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Economic engine
推动整体经济增长的行业。
Meaning
A sector that drives overall economic growth.
Example
Manufacturing remains the **economic engine** of the nation.
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economic sanctions
一个国家对另一个国家施加的惩罚以影响其行为
Meaning
penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior
Example
The EU imposed **economic sanctions** to pressure the regime to reform.
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edge in
逐渐插入或添加某物
Meaning
to insert or add something gradually
Example
He managed to **edge in** a quick question before the meeting ended.
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edge out
以微弱优势击败某人或某物
Meaning
to narrowly defeat someone or something
Example
They **edged out** their rivals by just one point.
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empty nest
一个孩子长大并离开的家
Meaning
a home where the children have grown up and left
Example
After her kids moved out, she felt the **empty nest** syndrome.
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empty promise
没有意图遵守的承诺
Meaning
a promise made without the intention to keep it
Example
Politicians often make **empty promises** during elections.
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encrypted
数据已转换为安全格式，以防止未经授权的访问
Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
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engagement rate
衡量人们与在线内容互动的活跃程度
Meaning
a measure of how actively people interact with online content
Example
Our **engagement rate** doubled after using video posts.
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enter stage left
在某种情况下戏剧性地出现或到达
Meaning
to appear or arrive dramatically in a situation
Example
Just when things got complicated, **enter stage left**—our new competitor!
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envy eats the heart
嫉妒摧毁一个人的内心平静
Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
**Envy eats the heart**, so stop comparing yourself to others.
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ethical AI
以道德和伦理的方式开发和使用的人工智能。
Meaning
artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound.
Example
The company prides itself on creating **ethical AI** systems that respect user privacy.
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Eureka moment
突然发现或意识到的时刻
Meaning
a sudden moment of discovery or realization
Example
She had a **Eureka moment** when she found the solution to the problem.
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even out
使某物变得平整或均匀
Meaning
to make something level or balanced
Example
Stir the batter to **even out** the lumps.
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every cloud has a silver lining
每个困难的情况都有积极的一面
Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
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Exactly!
用于强烈表示同意
Meaning
Used to strongly show agreement
Example
‘It’s time to move on.’ ‘**Exactly!**’
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Exit strategy
一种计划，说明投资者或创始人最终如何退出或兑现。
Meaning
A plan for how investors or founders will eventually leave or cash out.
Example
Every startup should have a clear **exit strategy**.
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expand one's horizons
增加一个人的知识或经验
Meaning
to increase one’s knowledge or experience
Example
Traveling abroad can really help you **expand your horizons**.