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along the lines of {sth} [短语]

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: The artist 's latest work is along the lines of abstract expressionism , with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors .

at large [形容词]

在逃

front burner [名词]

最优先

Ex: The marketing strategy is on the front burner for the upcoming campaign .

营销策略对于即将到来的活动处于首要位置。

to backfire [动词]

适得其反

Ex: The company 's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired , leading to a decline in product quality .

公司削减成本的决定意外地适得其反，导致产品质量下降。

bank job [名词]

银行抢劫

Ex: " They managed to pull off the bank job , but it did n't go as smoothly as they planned . "

他们设法完成了银行抢劫，但并没有像他们计划的那样顺利。

behind bars [副词]

在铁窗后

Ex: He spent several years behind bars before finally being released on parole .

他在最终获得假释前，已经在监狱里度过了几年。

capitol hill [名词]

国会山

to carry out [动词]

执行

Ex: Upon receiving the court order , law enforcement agencies will carry out the arrest warrant for the wanted suspect .

收到法院命令后，执法机构将执行对通缉嫌疑人的逮捕令。

to come forward [动词]

站出来

on {one's} [heels] [短语]

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex:

crackdown [名词]

镇压

Ex: In response to protests , the authorities initiated a crackdown on dissent , arresting activists and imposing strict censorship measures .

crook [名词]

罪犯

cutback [名词]

削减

Ex: Cutbacks in public transportation left many commuters stranded .

公共交通的削减使许多通勤者陷入困境。

to face up to [动词]

面对

Ex:

她没有回避问题，而是决定面对自己的恐惧，直接解决问题。

heist [名词]

抢劫

to hinge on [动词]

取决于

Ex: The future of the company may hinge on the outcome of this important negotiation .

公司的未来可能取决于这次重要谈判的结果。

in broad daylight [短语]

at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The artist set up his easel and painted in broad daylight , capturing the bustling cityscape with precision .

to jump-start [动词]

重新启动

to knock off [动词]

偷

Ex: The gang knocked a load of recording equipment off from the studio.

团伙从工作室偷走了一堆录音设备。

to [lie] in wait [短语]

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex:

to nab [动词]

抓住

Ex: Law enforcement may nab individuals involved in criminal activities during a targeted operation .

执法部门可能会在目标行动中逮捕参与犯罪活动的个人。

on shaky ground [短语]

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The company 's financial situation is on shaky ground , and they may not be able to stay afloat much longer .

on the floor [短语]

used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: They decided to put the controversial issue on the floor for further discussion .

the powers that be [短语]

the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled , the powers that be at the network make the final decision .

private eye [名词]

私家侦探

to shoot down [动词]

击垮

Ex: The online community can be harsh , with individuals quick to shoot down anyone expressing unconventional opinions .

网络社区可能很苛刻，个人很快驳倒任何表达非传统观点的人。

to get around [动词]

设法解决

Ex: He always finds a way to get around traffic jams using alternative routes .

他总是能找到使用替代路线绕过交通堵塞的方法。

underway [形容词]

进行中

Ex: The investigation into the matter is underway , with detectives gathering evidence .

对此事的调查正在进行中，侦探们正在收集证据。

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