乘机

乘机 [chéng jī]

1. ■ seize the opportunity:

乘机反攻 seize the opportunity to counterattack;

乘机报复 exploit the situation to take revenge;

乘机捣乱 seize the opportunity to create disturbances; seize every opportunity [chance] to make trouble;

乘机而入 avail oneself of the opportunity to get in;

乘机而为 take the occasion to do sth.;

乘机翻案 take the opportunity to whitewash;

乘机开口 take the occasion to speak;

乘机侵入 seize the opportunity to worm one's way into;

乘机脱逃 take a chance to escape;

乘机行事 act as soon as an opportunity offers itself; Make hay while the sun shines.;

乘机造谣 seize the opportunity to spread rumors