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v.fmlwait for one's chance; watch for an opportunity
伺机反扑
wait for an opportune moment to stage a comeback
伺机蠢动
wait for an opportunity to move
他在伺机报复。
He waits for an opportunity to take revenge.
伺机而动
play a waiting game
警察设伏等待那些在晚上跟踪目标伺机作案的歹徒。
Police officers lie in waiting for the gangs who stalk their prey at night.
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Word usage
- Note"伺机" is different from "乘机". "伺机" means secretly watching and waiting, and is mostly used for the behavior to be performed, which is a derogatory term; "乘机" means grasping and using, and is mostly used for behaviors that have been, are or will be performed, and is a neutral term.