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乘机
chéngjī
Description
“乘机”的意思是利用一个好的时候去做某件事。
The meaning of "乘机" is to take advantage of a good opportunity to do something.
它常常用在书面里，也可以表示“坐飞机”的意思。
It is often used in writing and can also mean "to take a plane."
Meanings
乘机chéngjī
to seize the opportunity; take advantage of a chance
他乘机说出了自己的想法。
He took the opportunity to express his thoughts.
乘机chéngjī
to take a plane; board an aircraft
请乘客提前两小时到机场乘机。
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport two hours early for their flight.
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Notes
- Etymology
乘 (to take advantage of / to ride) + 机 (opportunity / machine, here plane).
- Nuance
sense 1 often carries a sly or opportunistic tone, like 趁机.
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