jiàn​fēng​zhuǎn​duò

be opportunistic

Senses

见风转舵/ 見風轉舵 jiàn​fēng​zhuǎn​duò be opportunistic

idiom · To act pragmatically and change one's stance or behavior to take advantage of a shifting situation.

他见风转舵,很快就倒向了势力更大的一方。

见风转舵/ 見風轉舵 jiàn​fēng​zhuǎn​duò trim sails

idiom · To observe the wind direction and adjust the helm of a ship accordingly.

在海上航行,经验丰富的船长懂得如何见风转舵。

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