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This idiom indicates that someone will be punished due to a negative event.

將有人遭到蛇罰。

• After this major blunder, heads will certainly roll.

在這個重大失誤之後，肯定會有人受到懲罰。

Completely and intensely in love with someone.

如痴如醉

• He's been head over heels in love with her since the moment they first met.

從他們第一次見面的那一刻起，他就深深地愛上了她。

To be practical, sensible, and have good judgment.

聪明務實

• She always has her head screwed on the right way when dealing with financial issues.

她在處理財務問題時總是頭腦清醒、條理分明。

Refers to the entirety of one's body, from the top of the head to the tips of the toes.

從頭到腳

• She wore a sparkling dress and was radiant from head to toe.

她穿著一件閃閃發光的禮服，從頭到腳都光彩照人。

This phrase is used when flipping a coin to ask someone to guess whether the coin will land heads up or tails up.

正反面？

• We'll flip a coin to decide who goes first, heads or tails?

我們來擲硬幣決定誰先開始，正面還是反面？

To avoid attracting attention or causing trouble, typically by not being prominent or outspoken.

避免麻煩或引起注意。

• During the project review, I decided to keep my head down to avoid any unnecessary attention.

在項目審查期間，我決定保持低調以避免不必要的關注。

To perform oral sex, typically referring to either cunnilingus performed on a woman or fellatio performed on a man.

口交

• During their intimate moment, he offered to give her head.

在他們的親密時刻，他主動提出要為她口交。

To be out of touch with reality and immersed in daydreams or fantasies.

脫離現實

• She's always distracted, it's like she has her head in the clouds.

她總是心不在焉，好像她的腦袋在雲端裡。

Signifies that someone or something is considerably superior to others, exhibiting a marked degree of excellence.

遠遠超過

• In terms of academic achievement, she is head and shoulders above her classmates.

在學業成就方面，她遠遠優於她的同學。

To focus all one's energy and effort on a specific task.

努力工作，全力以赴

• I need to get my head down and finish this proposal to meet the deadline.

我需要專心完成這份提案以趕上截止日期。

Describes a situation where one is guaranteed to benefit regardless of the outcome.

怎麼樣都是我贏，你輸（形容局面對自己有利）

• The agreement is a case of 'heads I win, tails you lose' for them; they profit no matter what.

這份協議對他們來說就是『我贏定了，你輸定了』的情況；無論如何他們都能獲利。

To collaborate and brainstorm together in order to make a plan or solve a problem.

集思廣益，共同商議

• We need to put our heads together to tackle this complex project.

我們需要集思廣益來處理這個複雜的項目。

Too complex or incomprehensible for someone to understand.

雖以理解

• The quantum physics lecture was completely over my head; I couldn't understand a thing.

量子物理學講座完全超出了我的理解範圍；我一點也聽不懂。

To reach a critical point where a decision or action must be taken; to bring a situation to a crisis point.

（情況）達到緊要關頭；（使某事）達到必須解決的地步。

• The tension between the two parties had been building, and this argument finally brought things to a head.

兩黨之間的緊張局勢一直在加劇，而這場爭論終於使事情達到了緊要關頭。

To suddenly and impulsively decide to do something, often something unexpected or foolish.

突發奇想

• She took it into her head to quit her job and travel.

她突然心血來潮辭掉工作去旅行。

To remain calm and composed in a challenging or stressful situation.

保持鎮靜

• Despite facing a financial crisis, he kept his head and devised a plan to solve the problem.

儘管面臨財務危機，他仍保持冷靜並制定了解決問題的計劃。

To finally understand or accept something, often after a period of doubt or resistance.

開始相信某事。

• When will you finally get it into your head that he's really gone?

你什麼時候才能明白他真的走了？

To be completely unable to understand something; to find something very confusing or nonsensical.

白話、看不懂

• The contract is written so complexly that I can't make head nor tail of it.

合約寫得太複雜了，我完全搞不懂。

To express strong emotions such as amusement, excitement, or distress by laughing, shouting, or screaming in a loud and prolonged manner.

指長時間且大聲地笑、喊叫或尖叫等。

• They laughed their heads off when they heard the joke.

他們聽到這個笑話時笑得前仰後合。

The force generated by a large quantity of steam within an enclosed space.

大量蒸汽產生的動力

• Old trains need a good head of steam to be able to run.

老式火車需要良好的蒸汽動力才能運行。

Describing a young person who demonstrates maturity in thought, speech, or behavior that is beyond their age.

少年老成

• Although he is only 10 years old, he has a level of maturity and understanding beyond his years; he truly has an old head on young shoulders.

雖然他只有10歲，但他的成熟度和理解力超越了同齡人；他確實是少年老成。

To try to do something that is very difficult or impossible to achieve, often leading to frustration and annoyance.

徒劳無功

• I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it was like banging my head against a brick wall; he wouldn't listen.

我試圖說服他改變主意，但就像用頭撞牆一樣；他根本不聽。

to be in a situation that is too difficult to manage or cope with.

深陷其中，無法脫身

• He didn't realize he was in over his head when he took on the project.

他接手這個專案時沒有意識到自己已經力不從心。

To behave in a crazy or irrational manner.

發瘋

• He must be off his head to try swimming in this storm.

他一定是瘋了，才會想在這種暴風雨中游泳。

To speak to someone in a sudden, angry, and critical manner.

對某人怒吼或嚴厲斥責。

• I just asked if he could help, but he snapped my head off.

我只是問他能不能幫忙，但他對我怒吼。

To ignore or avoid unpleasant realities or problems, often with the intent to evade responsibility or discomfort.

集耸避事實

• Faced with financial difficulties, he chose to bury his head in the sand, refusing to seek help.

面對財務困難，他選擇逃避現實，拒絕尋求幫助。

To be unable to comprehend or understand something.

無法理解

• I just can't get my head around why he made such a decision.

我就是無法理解他為什麼會做出這樣的決定。

To cause someone to feel confused, annoyed, or frustrated.

使（某人）感到困惑或不快；使（某人）心煩意亂。

• This constant noise is doing my head in.

這持續的噪音讓我很煩躁。

A large amount of hair, typically described as being thick and full.

形容頭髮濃密茂盛。

• He used to have a full head of hair when he was younger, but it's starting to thin now.

他年輕時有一頭濃密的頭髮，但現在開始變稀疏了。

to make someone understand something, especially when they have been told many times before and the speaker is annoyed

（尤指多次告知後仍不理解時，惱怒地說）使某人理解某事

• I don't know how to get it into your thick head that you can't use your phone during meetings!

我不知道該怎麼讓你明白，會議期間不能使用手機！

To sleep or rest for a short period of time.

睡覺

• I'm so tired, I need to put my head down for a bit.

我太累了，我需要稍微休息一下。

To allow someone to act freely according to their own wishes without interference or guidance.

任由（某人）胡作非為

• The young artist was given their head to develop their own style.

這位年輕的藝術家被允許自由發展自己的風格。

To inform someone in advance about something that is about to happen, usually to allow them to prepare.

事先通知

• I just wanted to give you a heads up that next week's meeting has been moved to Wednesday.

我只是想提醒你，下週的會議已經改到星期三了。

To bypass a person's direct superior and address someone of higher authority.

不經由某人，直接向更高層級的權威人士請求或報告。

• I was unhappy with the manager rejecting my proposal, so I went over their head and reported directly to the CEO.

我對經理拒絕我的提案感到不滿，所以我直接越過他們向CEO報告。

To cause someone to become arrogant or conceited due to fame, success, or other achievements.

（指名聲、成功等）使某人自負或傲慢。

• After she got the job, it started to go to her head a little bit.

她得到那份工作後，開始有點自負了。

To consider a situation with a focus on practical, business-minded, or sensible thinking.

從某種思維角度考慮事情

• Before deciding whether to invest, I need to have my business head on and carefully assess the risks.

在決定是否投資之前，我需要以商業頭腦來仔細評估風險。

To be completely engrossed in reading a book; to be deeply absorbed in reading.

埋頭讀書

• He always has his head buried in a book, barely noticing I came in.

他總是埋首於書本之中，幾乎沒注意到我進來了。

With the head leading or going in front of the rest of the body.

頭先，頭部先行

• He jumped head first into the cold river.

他頭朝下跳進了冰冷的河裡。

Describes a situation where the outcome will always benefit oneself, while the other party will inevitably be at a disadvantage.

怎麼樣都是我贏，你輸（怎麼樣都是我贏）

• This contract is essentially 'heads I win, tails you lose'; we should reject it.

這份合約基本上是『正面我贏，反面你輸』；我們應該拒絕它。

This idiom is used to indicate that people will be punished as a consequence of a negative event.

將有人頭落地（表示會有人受到嚴溊的處罰）

• After this major blunder, heads will roll!

出了這麼大的紕漏，有人要倒楣了！