| 释义 |
●ˌstrike while the ˌiron is ˈhot (saying) do sth immediately because now is a particularly good time to do it 趁热打铁；勿错失良机◆He seems in a good mood. Why don’t you strike while the iron is hot and ask him now?他似乎心情不错。你为什么现在不趁热打铁去问他呢？ ORIGIN A blacksmith (= a person who makes things out of iron) must strike (= hit) the iron while it is hot enough to be bent into the shape required. 铁匠（blacksmith）须趁铁通红的时候把铁打成所需的形状。 |