"opportunity knocks but once" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 机会只敲一次门

Definition

这个表达意思是，一般只有一次抓住好机会的机会，所以不要犹豫。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于正式谚语，用于鼓励不要错过好机会。类似用法有“抓住机会”、“趁热打铁”。日常对话少用，多见于写作和劝告。

Examples

My father used to say, 'opportunity knocks but once' when I was unsure.

我犹豫时，父亲常说：“**机会只敲一次门**。”

You should apply to the university—opportunity knocks but once.

你应该申请大学——**机会只敲一次门**。

I wasn’t sure about moving abroad, but my friend reminded me that opportunity knocks but once.

我不确定要不要出国，但朋友提醒我**机会只敲一次门**。

If you get the chance to travel, go for it—opportunity knocks but once!

如果有机会去旅行，就去吧——**机会只敲一次门**！

Remember, opportunity knocks but once, so take that job offer.

记住，**机会只敲一次门**，所以抓住那个工作机会。

He hesitated to invest, but his mentor said, 'opportunity knocks but once.'

他犹豫要不要投资，但导师说：“**机会只敲一次门**。”