face the moment; seize the opportunity
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
when the moment comes; seizing the opportunity (to act)
formalDescribes acting according to circumstances as they arise, rather than sticking to a rigid plan. Used primarily in formal or written contexts.
Miàn面
duì对
tū突
fā发
qíng情
kuàng况
，
tā他
zǒng总
néng能
lín临
jī机
yìng应
biàn变
。
Faced with unexpected situations, he can always adapt on the spot.
Lín临
jī机
lì立
duàn断
，
bì避
miǎn免
le了
yī一
chǎng场
gèng更
dà大
de的
wēi危
jī机
。
Making a quick decision on the spot prevented a greater crisis.
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Yōu优
xiù秀
de的
zhǐ指
huī挥
guān官
shàn善
yú于
lín临
jī机
zhì制
shèng胜
。
An excellent commander is good at seizing fleeting opportunities to secure victory.
Tán谈
pàn判
zhōng中
，
xū需
yào要
lín临
jī机
tiáo调
zhěng整
cè策
lüè略
。
In negotiations, it's necessary to adjust strategy as the situation demands.
Tā他
quē缺
fá乏
lín临
jī机
jué决
duàn断
de的
pò魄
lì力
。
He lacks the boldness to make snap decisions when the moment calls for it.