Definition
verb
to wait for an opportunityto watch for one's chance
Easily confused
- 司机sī jīsound-alikedriver
- 四季sì jìsound-alikefour seasons
Examples
- 伺机。Dírén sì jī fādòng gōngjī.The enemy is waiting for an opportunity to launch an attack.
- ，伺机。Tā qiánfú zài ànchù, sì jī xíngdòng.He lurked in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to act.
- 伺机。Tóuzīzhě sì jī mǎirù dījià gǔpiào.Investors are waiting for an opportunity to buy low-priced stocks.
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