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  • 1

    adv.act when a good chance is available; avail oneself of a favorable situation; take advantage of a favorable trend of development

    • tā yòu kāi zú fā dòng jī yí rán chéng shì ér xià

      发动机夷然乘势

      He runs his engine full again, riding exultantly.

    • chéng shì zhuī jī

      乘势追击

      take advantage of an attack and give chase

    • chéng shì jìn jī

      乘势进击

      make use of a favourable situation to continue an attack

  • 2

    adv.fmlrely on one's power and influence

    • chéng shì qī fu mǒu rén

      乘势欺负某人

      use one's power and influence to hoodwink others