乘机 seize the opportunity 乘机反攻 seize the opportunity to counterattack; 乘机报复 exploit the situation to take revenge; 乘机捣乱 seize the opportunity to create disturbances; seize every opportunity [chance] to make trouble; 乘机而入 avail oneself of the opportunity to get in; 乘机而为 take the occasion to do sth.; 乘机翻案 take the opportunity to whitewash; 乘机开口 take the occasion to speak; 乘机侵入 seize the opportunity to worm one's way into; 乘机脱逃 take a chance to escape; 乘机行事 act as soon as an opportunity offers itself; make hay while the sun shines.; 乘机造谣 seize the opportunity to spread rumors