“抓住机遇”常见的英文表达有 seize the opportunity、grasp the opportunity 或 take advantage of the opportunity。
seize the opportunity:强调果断、迅速地把握机会,语气较为积极主动。例如:We should seize the opportunity to expand our business overseas.(我们应该抓住机遇,拓展海外业务。)
grasp the opportunity:同样表示紧紧抓住机会,不放过。“grasp”有“抓住、理解”之意,在这里侧重于紧紧握住、不放手的感觉。例如:He managed to grasp the opportunity and got a promotion.(他成功抓住了这个机会,获得了晋升。)
take advantage of the opportunity:更侧重于利用机会来获得好处或实现目标。例如:Students should take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad and broaden their horizons.(学生们应该利用出国留学的机会,开阔自己的视野 。)