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知识与理解 - 新闻与信息

探索与新闻和信息相关的英语习语,包括"in the loop"和"keep on top"。

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(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager, so it's information from the horse's mouth.
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to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

Ex: He blew the whistle on the corrupt officials who were embezzling public funds.
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to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: Did you hear on the grapevine that they're planning a surprise party for John?
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in the loop
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fully informed about or actively participating in something, such as a discussion or a process

Ex: If you want to stay in the loop about our events, follow our social media accounts.
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to stay informed about or completely in control of a situation and how it develops

Ex: The manager needs to keep on top of employee performance to ensure the team's success.
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to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant to keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention.
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to provide someone with information they require to handle or understand a situation

Ex: She wanted to put her colleagues in the picture about the challenges they might face during the trip.
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(of news, information, or rumors) to quickly become known by the majority

Ex: The false reports were spreading like wildfire before they were debunked.
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with an extensive knowledge concerning current topics and events

Ex: up on industry developments is crucial for our business .
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first hand
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(of information) received without any intervention of other people or agencies

Ex: She learned about the scientific discovery at first hand by working in the research lab.
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by telling others rather than writing or showing it to them

Ex: The success of the restaurant by word of mouth, thanks to satisfied customers .
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heads-up
[名词]

a warning or notification provided in advance to inform someone about a situation, often to prepare them for what is coming

提醒, 预警

提醒, 预警

Ex: Before you start the project, here's a heads-up on some potential challenges you might face.
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an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
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used to indicate that someone believes others are talking about them even when they are absent

Ex: I heard my name mentioned at the meeting, so I knew my ears were burning.
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a situation where a message gets passed from one person to another, but it often gets changed along the way

传话游戏, 以讹传讹

传话游戏, 以讹传讹

Ex: The teacher used the concept of Chinese whispers to illustrate the importance of clear communication and the potential for misunderstandings in everyday interactions.
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(of a piece of information or news) recently received

Ex: The press release contains hot-off-the-press information about the merger.
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out of touch
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not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician 's remarks demonstrate that he out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people .
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paper trail
[名词]

a collection of documents that provide written or recorded version of someone's activities

纸质痕迹, 文件追踪

纸质痕迹, 文件追踪

Ex: The auditor reviewed paper trail of expenses to identify any discrepancies .
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an attempt made to find out the facts about something via collecting a lot of information, often secretly

钓鱼探险, 信息搜集

钓鱼探险, 信息搜集

Ex: The company 's internal review was more of fishing expedition than a targeted analysis of the problem .
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