"take the reins" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 掌舵
• 掌握大权

Definition

掌控一个局势，或成为做决定的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

惯用语，多用于工作、管理或团队场合。属于半正式用法，可以是字面或比喻。常见搭配如“开始掌舵这个团队”。类似于“接管”或“主持大局”。

Examples

After the manager left, Sarah had to take the reins.

经理离开后，Sarah不得不**掌舵**。

It's time for someone new to take the reins.

是时候让新人来**掌舵**了。

When the project fell behind, Mark decided to take the reins.

项目落后时，Mark决定**掌舵**。

Eventually, someone has to take the reins and make tough decisions.

最终，总得有人**掌舵**并做出艰难决定。

After years as a team player, she's ready to take the reins.

多年做团队成员后，她现在准备好**掌舵**了。

If nobody wants to take the reins, this project will never move forward.

如果没人愿意**掌舵**，这个项目永远不会推进。