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1. a steep learning curve刚开始学、上手特别吃力Switching to this new software was a steep learning curve for me, but I finally got the hang of it.

2. a gut feeling直觉，第六感I didn’t really analyze the data; I just had a gut feeling that it was a risky idea.

3. a hectic schedule忙到起飞、连轴转（替换平庸的a busy schedule）I‘ve been running on a hectic schedule all week, so I desperately need a sleep-in this weekend.

4. an acquired taste越品越上头的东西（刚开始不喜欢，慢慢才爱上）Black coffee is definitely an acquired taste—I used to hate the bitterness, but now I can’t live without it.

5. a bitter disappointment巨大的打击、极其失望Failing my driving test for the second time was a bitter disappointment, but I‘m trying again next month.

6. a faint memory挺模糊的记忆，记不大清了My first day of primary school is just a faint memory now, though I remember wearing a huge backpack.

7. an eye-opening experience让人大开眼界、颠覆认知的经历Backpacking alone in Nepal was an eye-opening experience; it changed how I look at life.

8. a silver lining坏事里的一丝甜头、不幸中的万幸Missing my flight was annoying, but the silver lining was that I got to spend another day with my friend.

9. a slippery slope恶性滑坡，一步错步步错Staying up late every night is a slippery slope—before you know it, your sleeping pattern is completely ruined.

10. a mixed blessing好坏参半的事（虽然好，但也带来新麻烦）Working from home is a mixed blessing—you save travel time, but you never really feel like you’re off work.

11. a vicious cycle死循环，恶性循环Too much stress messes up your sleep, and lack of sleep makes you more stressed—it‘s just a vicious cycle.

12. a double-edged sword双刃剑（口语极常用，用来表达利弊）Social media is a double-edged sword—it keeps you connected, but it makes you waste way too much time.

13. a pivotal moment关键的转折点、决定性时刻Deciding to quit my job and study overseas was a pivotal moment in my life.

14. a pressing issue迫在眉睫、急需解决的问题Finding affordable housing has become a pressing issue for a lot of young adults.

15. a striking resemblance像得离谱，极其惊人的相似He bears a striking resemblance to his older brother—they even laugh the same way.

16. a fierce debate吵得很凶、极其激烈的争论The plan to cut down trees in the park triggered a fierce debate among the locals.

17. a profound impact极其深远的影响（取代平庸的a big impact）My childhood teacher had a profound impact on my confidence and career choices.

18. a well-rounded education健全、全面的教育（不只死读书）Schools should focus on a well-rounded education rather than just cramming for exam scores.

19. a glaring omission极其打眼、显而易见的遗漏Leaving out the safety instructions from the guide was a glaring omission by the organizers.

20. a fierce sense of pride满满的、特别强烈的自豪感Watching my younger sister graduate gave me a fierce sense of pride.