Expression Cards
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a party animal
喜欢参加派对的人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
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a peace of mind
精神和情绪平静的状态
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
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A peaceful mind is a happy mind
心境的平静带来幸福和满足。
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
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a peaceful resolution
一个平静地解决冲突的方案
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
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a penny for your thoughts
询问某人在想什么的一种方式
Meaning
a way of asking someone what they are thinking about
Example
You look lost in thought — **a penny for your thoughts**?
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a penny saved is a penny earned
节省钱就像赚取钱一样有价值
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
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a people person
喜欢与他人在一起并交谈的人
Meaning
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
Example
Maria is **a people person**, she makes friends everywhere she goes.
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a picture is worth a thousand words
一张图片可以比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that **a picture is worth a thousand words**.
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A picture paints a thousand words
视觉图像能够比文字更好地表达复杂的想法
Meaning
A visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
Cultural symbols remind us that **a picture paints a thousand words**.
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a piece of cake
非常容易做的事情
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
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a piece of the puzzle
更大情况或问题的小部分
Meaning
a small part of a larger situation or problem
Example
Finding the right team is just **a piece of the puzzle** in creating a successful business.
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a pipe dream
一个不现实或不可能的梦想
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible dream
Example
Owning a private island is just **a pipe dream** for most people.
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A political animal
一个非常感兴趣并且有才华的人
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
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a political football
一个被政治家用来为自己谋取利益的问题
Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become **a political football** in the country.
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a political hot potato
一个有争议或敏感的政治问题
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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A politician's promise is like a bubble
政治家的承诺往往不现实或无法实现
Meaning
a politician's promises are often unrealistic or unattainable
Example
You can't trust his plans; **a politician's promise is like a bubble**.
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a power play
一个战略举措以获得对局势的控制或影响
Meaning
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation
Example
His decision to challenge the leader was a clear **power play**.
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A pretty picture
一个愉快或理想的情况；通常用于讽刺
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
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a problem shared is a problem halved
讨论问题让它更容易解决
Meaning
discussing a problem makes it easier to solve
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help. **A problem shared is a problem halved**.
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a quantum leap
一次巨大的突然改善
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
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a quick learner
一个学习很快的人
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a **quick learner** and easily understands new topics.
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a quick study
一个快速学习的人
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
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a ray of hope
可能成功或改善的一个小迹象
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
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a ray of sunshine
给人带来幸福的人或事
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is **a ray of sunshine** on a gloomy day.