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可乘之机 (kě chéng zhī jī)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

An opportunity that can be exploited; a chance to take advantage of something.

Definition (中文解释)

可以利用的时机。

Derivation (典故出处)

《晋书·吕纂传》宜缮甲养锐,劝课农殖,待可乘之机,然后一举荡灭。”

Example (造句示例)

When the manager was away, the dishonest employee saw a 可乘之机 to steal office supplies.