借机 (jiè jī) — taking the opportunity (to do something); using the occasion
Définition
Means 'seizing/taking the opportunity' to do something, often with a slightly opportunistic or hidden motive. Functions as an adverb placed before the verb, more specific than just 趁机.
adverb
taking the opportunity (to do something)using the occasion
Exemples
- 借机。Tā jiè jī lí kāi le huì yì.He took the opportunity to leave the meeting.
- 借机。Tā jiè jī xiàng lǎo bǎn tí chū le jiā xīn de yāo qiú.She seized the opportunity to ask the boss for a raise.
- 借机。Yì xiē bù fǎ fèn zǐ jiè jī hōng tái wù jià.Some lawbreakers took the opportunity to drive up prices.
Parcours plus de mots HSK 7-9 ou cherche dans le dictionnaire complet de 43 000 mots.