"ride the wave" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 顺势而为
• 随波逐流

Definition

顺应当前的形势或潮流，从中获利，通常是顺势而为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，常用于形容顺应潮流或利用趋势来获益。和“顺其自然”类似，但更强调主动把握机会。多见于商业、科技或社会流行语境。

Examples

It's smart to ride the wave of new technology.

明智的人会**顺势而为**，利用新技术。

She tried to ride the wave of her sudden popularity.

她试图**顺势而为**，利用自己突然的名气。

Many companies ride the wave of viral trends online.

许多公司**顺势而为**，利用网络热门趋势。

I'm just going to ride the wave and see where it takes me.

我打算**顺势而为**，看看会带我到哪里。

He built his business by learning to ride the wave instead of fighting change.

他靠学会了**顺势而为**，而不是抗拒变化，才建立起自己的事业。

The band's fame won't last forever, but for now, they're happy to ride the wave.

乐队的名气不会永远持续，但现在他们乐于**顺势而为**。