與運動有關的俚語（五）
57. CLEAR A HURDLE
57.過欄
To overcome an obstacle.
戰勝困難。
We’ve cleared a big hurdle by getting all the legal paperwork completed for our new business.
我們克服重重困難，辦好了業務所需的全部法律文件。
IN HEADFIRST
58.魯莽行事
To do something impulsively, without thinking about the consequences.
衝動行事，不計後果。
I just decided to dive in headfirst, and it was one of the best decisions ever!
我下定決心要這麼做，事實證明這個決定是明智的！
59. A FIGHTING CHANCE
59.有機會做某事
A good possibility of succeeding if you try hard.
如果付出努力，很有可能會成功。
You have a fighting chance of getting that job, I know you can do it!
你可以得到那份工作，我知道你能做到！
60. DIVE RIGHT INTO (SOMETHING)
60.潛心研究
To begin to do something without hesitating, getting started immediately.
毫不猶豫做某事。
Some of the students decided to dive right into their studies when they started university.
一些學生決心進入大學後潛心學習。
61. KICK OFF (SOMETHING) or KICK (SOMEONE) OFF
61.着手某事
To begin something, to start something.
開始做某事。
We kicked off the summer by being the first ones to have a barbecue party in our neighborhood.
我們首先在小區舉辦燒烤聚會。
62. SET THE PACE
62.掌握比賽速度
To establish the pace or speed of something.
定速度或把握進度。
The fastest runner set the pace for the other runners during the marathon.
在馬拉松比賽中，速度最快的運動員爲其他選手設定了速度。
63. SINK OR SWIM
63.孤注一擲
To fail or succeed by one’s own efforts.
成敗全靠自己。
This industry is very competitive, you either sink or swim – you cannot be average.
這個行業競爭十分激烈，成敗全靠自己——你不能水平一般。
64. JUMP THE GUN
64.行動過早
To be impatient and not wait for the right time.
缺乏耐心，未在適當時機行動。
Don’t jump the gun Chris, let’s just wait for them to tell us when it’s our turn.
克里斯，不要草率行事，等他們通知了我們再行動。
65.A WHOLE NEW / DIFFERENT BALL GAME
65.完全不同於以往
A new set of circumstances, a completely new situation.
新局面，新局面。
I’m usually quite good with computers, but this software you’ve installed is a whole new ball game!
我平時電腦操作還不錯，可你安裝的這個軟件完全不同以往！
CARD
66.萬能牌
Something or someone that adds an unexpected twist to an activity or situation.
某物或某人對某活動或情況起着意想不到的作用。
They added our team as a wild card at the very last minute, to make the game a bit more interesting.
LE A PROBLEM
67.解決問題
To attack a problem with a lot of effort, in order to resolve it.
付出極大努力解決問題。
Don’t worry Janice, we can tackle this problem if we work together.
賈妮思，別擔心，只要我們合作，就一定能解決難題。
68.TEAM playER
68.良好的合作伙伴
Someone who works well with others to achieve a common goal.
能夠與他人通力合作實現目標。
I see myself as an excellent team player; someone who can be relied upon.
我認爲自己是個不錯的合作伙伴，值得信賴。
THROW IN A CURVEBALL
69.出難題
To surprise someone by doing something unexpected.
做些意外之事使某人吃驚。
They threw in a curveball halfway through my interview and said I had to take part in a role-play situation. I think they wanted to test how well I could work under pressure!
面試過半，他們給我出了個難題，讓我進入角色情境。他們一定是想看看我在壓力下工作表現如何！
H BASE WITH (SOMEONE)
70.進行接觸
To briefly meet or make contact with someone, usually to update them or be updated on a matter.
就某一問題，與某人進行短暫會面或聯繫。
I stopped off in LA to touch base with Sally before coming home.
回家前，我在洛杉磯停留與薩莉會面。
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