真相、秘密和欺骗 - 深度与表面

掌握关于深度和表面的英语习语，如“不止表面所见”和“乍一看”。

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chapter and verse [短语]

a report of something with complete or exact details

Ex: The historian meticulously researched the topic , providing chapter and verse for every claim made in the book .

facts and figures [短语]

full and exact information about something

Ex: The sales team prepared a presentation with facts and figures to showcase the company 's growth and success over the past year .

more than meets the eye [短语]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The old house may appear rundown , but there is more than meets the eye ; it holds a rich history and unique architectural features .

nightmare dressed like a daydream [短语]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

Ex: The picturesque vacation destination turned into a nightmare dressed like a daydream when they encountered unexpected natural disasters and suffered from poor accommodations .

poker face [名词]

扑克脸

Ex: The detective 's poker face made it difficult for the suspect to gauge whether they had any incriminating evidence against them .

侦探的扑克脸让嫌疑人难以判断他们是否有任何不利于他的证据。

on the face of it [短语]

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

Ex: The proposal , on the face of it , appeared promising , but upon closer analysis , we discovered several hidden costs and risks .

to [scratch|scrape] the surface [短语]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The report provides a brief overview , but it merely scratches the surface of the issue without addressing its underlying causes .

blessing in disguise [短语]

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

Ex: The cancellation of their vacation due to bad weather was a blessing in disguise because they ended up finding a better destination for their trip .

bird's eye view [短语]

a general analysis of something

Ex: The architect used a drone to capture a bird 's eye view of the building site , helping to plan the construction and assess its impact on the surroundings .

to [see] the forest for the trees [短语]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

Ex: Instead of getting caught up in minor disagreements , it 's essential to see the forest for the trees and prioritize the common goals .

the devil is in the [detail] [句子]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspecterd or paid attention to

Ex: When designing a building , architects know that the devil is in the details , as even the smallest oversight can compromise the entire structure .

to [dot] the i's and [cross] the t's [短语]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

Ex:

the power behind the throne [短语]

an individual who posesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

Ex: In the corporate world , the board of directors often acts as the power behind the throne , guiding the CEO 's decisions and strategies .

in broad strokes [短语]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

Ex: The artist painted the landscape in broad strokes , capturing the essence of the scenery without getting caught up in intricate details .

with a fine-tooth comb [短语]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

Ex: The editor reviewed the manuscript with a fine-tooth comb , correcting grammar , punctuation , and ensuring consistency throughout .

deep down [短语]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: He may appear tough on the outside , but deep down , he is a sensitive and caring person .

the (big|bigger) picture [短语]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: When facing a challenging decision , it 's crucial to consider the big picture and evaluate the potential impact on all stakeholders involved .

the half of it [短语]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

Ex: He described the plot of the movie , but that 's not even the half of it ; the unexpected twists and character development make it truly captivating .

真相、秘密和欺骗
Deception	保密	保守秘密	说谎与夸张
明显	Pretense	揭示秘密	深度与表面
信任 & 诚实	真实性	奉承 & 吹嘘