seize the opportunity; act when the time is right
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
by seizing the opportunity; when the time is right; opportunely
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe timely action that capitalizes on favorable circumstances. It often modifies verbs describing action, rise, or development.
Yīng英
xióng雄
chéng乘
shí时
ér而
qǐ起
，
jiàn建
lì立
le了
bù不
xiǔ朽
gōng功
yè业
。
The hero seized the moment to rise and established an immortal achievement.
Xīn新
jì技
shù术
fā发
zhǎn展
，
wǒ我
men们
yào要
chéng乘
shí时
ér而
jìn进
。
With new technology developing, we must advance by seizing the opportunity.
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Shì市
chǎng场
biàn变
huà化
xùn迅
sù速
，
qǐ企
yè业
yīng应
chéng乘
shí时
tiáo调
zhěng整
zhàn战
luè略
。
The market changes rapidly; companies should adjust their strategies by seizing the right moment.
Tā他
xī希
wàng望
chéng乘
shí时
shí实
xiàn现
zì自
jǐ己
de的
bào抱
fù负
。
He hopes to realize his ambitions by taking advantage of the opportunity.