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take time by the forelock

/teɪk taɪm baɪ ðə ˈfɔːlɒk/

翻译: 一个过时的表达,意为立即抓住机会或果断行动,不要拖延,源自古典形象中命运女神被描绘成有额前发(前额的一缕头发),必须抓住。

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/teɪk taɪm baɪ ðə ˈfɔːlɒk/C2formal已废弃
  • zh一个过时的表达,意为立即抓住机会或果断行动,不要拖延,源自古典形象中命运女神被描绘成有额前发(前额的一缕头发),必须抓住。

An archaic expression meaning to seize an opportunity promptly or act decisively without delay, derived from the classical figure of Opportunity depicted with a forelock to be grasped.

  1. Seize the opportunityC2formal

    To act promptly and decisively to take advantage of an opportunity before it passes.

    zh抓住时机

    • He decided to take time by the forelock and apply for the job immediately.
    • She took time by the forelock and invested in the startup before it became popular.
    • If you want to succeed, you must learn to take time by the forelock.