基本含义
短语 take a chance 是一个常见的英语表达,意思是“冒险一试”或“抓住机会”,通常用于表示愿意承担风险去做某事。
常见用法
- take a chance (on something/someone):在某事或某人身上冒险尝试。
- take a chance that...:冒……的风险(后接从句)。
例句
- I decided to take a chance and apply for the job even though I didn’t meet all the requirements.
- She took a chance on him, and it turned out to be the best decision she ever made.
- He took a chance that the weather would improve before the trip.
同义表达
- give it a shot
- roll the dice
- take a risk
- go for it
注意事项
虽然 take a chance 和 take chances(复数形式)都表示“冒险”,但后者通常指经常性或习惯性的冒险行为,语气更强。
- He never takes chances with his health.(他从不在健康上冒险。)
- Don’t take a chance driving in this storm.(别冒险在这种暴风雨中开车。)