| 短语 | strike while the iron is hot |
| 释义 | strike while the iron is hot to do something immediately rather than waiting until a later time when you are less likely to succeed趁热打铁，把握时机行事 strike while the iron is hot make use of an opportunity immediately 趁热打铁。 [ORIGIN: with reference to smithing.] strike while the iron is ˈhot(saying)to make use of an opportunity immediately趁热打铁This expression refers to a blacksmith making a shoe for a horse. He has to strike/hammer the iron while it is hot enough to bend into the shape of the shoe.原意是指打马掌的铁匠必须趁热打铁才能将其弯成马蹄形。 |
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