learn the ropes
US /lɜrn ðə roʊps/
UK /lɜrn ðə roʊps/
1.
熟悉情况, 掌握要领
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
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It took him a few weeks to learn the ropes of his new position.
他花了几周时间才熟悉新职位的工作。
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Don't worry, you'll soon learn the ropes here.
别担心，你很快就会熟悉这里的工作。