watch for an opportunity; act according to circumstances
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to watch for an opportunity; to act according to circumstances
formalOften used in the set phrase '见机行事'. Implies flexibility and shrewdness in decision-making.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
hěn很
fù复
zá杂
，
nǐ你
yào要
jiàn见
jī机
xíng行
shì事
。
This matter is complicated; you must act according to circumstances.
Zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhōng中
，
wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
jiàn见
jī机
ér而
zuò作
。
During negotiations, we need to watch for opportunities and act accordingly.
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Tā他
shì是
gè个
shàn善
yú于
jiàn见
jī机
de的
rén人
，
zǒng总
néng能
zhuā抓
zhù住
zuì最
hǎo好
de的
shí时
jī机
。
He is good at spotting opportunities and always seizes the best timing.