Definitions
- 1. an opportunity that someone (usually a villain or adversary) can exploit
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
“可乘之机”常用于负面语境,指坏人可利用的机会,不宜用于正面机会如升职等。
Formality
该词为书面语,口语中较少使用。
Example Sentences
1 shown我们必须加强安全管理,不给坏人 可乘之机 。
We must strengthen safety management so as not to give the bad guys an opportunity to exploit.
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