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Above suspicion 无可怀疑的
2023-12-06So trustworthy as never to be suspected of wrongdoing, as in "The wife of Caesar must be above suspicion" (Charles Merivale, A History of th...
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ace in the hole 秘密武器
2023-12-06A hidden advantage or resource kept in reserve until needed. The term comes from stud poker, where each player is dealt one card face down--the so-cal...
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On the throne 上厕所
2023-12-06On the throne 上厕所On the throne means to sit on the toilet or in the john.Archie's on the throne. He'll be down in a few minutes. Note:On the t...
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Downtime 停工期
2023-12-06Time needed to repair a machine When you own a computer, you have to expect some downtime. Note:Downtime的意思是因维修、保养等造成的停工期例:有时候电脑需要停工维修,你必须做好心理准备。...
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Shell out 付款
2023-12-06It means to pay money for, fork over How much did you shell out for that calculator? Thirty dollars? Note:Shell out的意思为付款。例:你花多少钱买了这个计算器?三十块么?...
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Babe in arms 很小的婴孩
2023-12-06It means infant.Although the word “babe“ for baby has been used since the 1300s, this phrase describing a child too young to walk (and hence having to...
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Put one's foot down 拒绝
2023-12-06It means to say no, say you cannot do that, no way When the kids ask if they can go to a restricted movie, I put my foot down. Note:Put one's foot...
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Strike while the iron is hot 趁热打铁
2023-12-06It means to act or take advantage of an opportunity at the right moment, when the person is most likely to succeed.eg: You should strike while the iro...
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Be up in the air 悬而未决的
2023-12-06It means not to be decided yet.eg: The company is going to build a new factory, but the location is still up in the air. They are eager to see the ba...
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Cut through 轻松穿过
2023-12-06It means to move easily and smoothly through something.This phrasal verb can't be separated. eg: The boat cut through the water. Note:Cut through...