"miss a trick" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 错失良机
• 错过机会

Definition

没有注意到或利用一个好机会。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个英式英语的非正式习惯用语，用于指某人没抓住好机会。此外，“don't miss a trick”形容人非常机警。与魔术或欺骗无关。

Examples

If you don't apply for that job, you'll miss a trick.

如果你不申请那份工作，就会**错失良机**。

She missed a trick by not investing in that company early.

她没有早点投资那家公司，**错失良机**。

Don’t miss a trick—look for sales whenever you shop.

别**错失良机**——每次购物时都要找打折。

You really missed a trick not asking him for advice—he’s an expert.

你没请教他，真是**错失良机**了——他是专家。

Brands don’t miss a trick when it comes to social media—they’re everywhere.

品牌在社交媒体上绝不会**错过任何机会**——到处可见。

We can’t afford to miss a trick with this project—let’s pay close attention to every detail.

这个项目我们不能**错失良机**——每个细节都要留意。