中英对照中华菜名

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绞尽脑汁 - strain to remember or find a solution

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想方设法 - try by every means to，rack one's brains to find ways

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说风凉话 - make irresponsible and carping comments

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摊牌 - to make one's plans, intentions, ideas, or resources known to others, especially those that were previously hidden or kept secret

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沉住气 - Wait a moment or be patient

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洗脑神曲 - a song or melody that keeps repeating in one's mind

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三思而后行 - carefully consider the possible consequences before taking action

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留个好印象 - put best foot forward

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强词夺理 - defend oneself by sophistry

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小道消息 - hearsay

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卧薪尝胆 - sleep on the brushwood [sticks] and taste the gall

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小巫见大巫 - a small sorcerer in the presence of a great one -- pale into insignificance by comparison

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昙花一现 - someone or something whose success or popularity is short-lived

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一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳 - once bitten, twice shy

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冰冻三尺非一日之寒 - It takes more than one cold day for the river to freeze three feet deep

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守口如瓶 - be tight-mouthed

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摇钱树 - cash cow

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卖力 - do one’s very best

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下马威 - prevail over the opponent from the very first encounter