见机行事 meaning in English
act according to circumstances; act as circumstances dictate; act as the occasion demands; act on seeing an opportunity; adapt oneself to circumstances; do as one sees fit; profit by the occasion; see one's chance and act; use one's own judgment and do what one deemed best
Examples
- Since you do not know the language i can only suggest that you follow your nose .
你既然不会这门语言，我只能建议你见机行事。 - As such things are inclined to do, and gave to his wife's mind its subdued and tactful turn, anxious to avoid taciturn replies .
事情往往是这样的，就使他的妻子不得不低声下气，见机行事，一心只想避免一问三不响。 - They are expected to act according to circumstances
希望他们能够见机行事。 - In the absence of my commanding officer , i acted on my own initiative
指挥官不在场,我主动见机行事 - In the absence of my commanding officer , i acted on my own initiative
指挥官不在场,我主动见机行事