make capital out of
US /meɪk ˈkæpɪtl aʊt əv/
UK /meɪk ˈkæpɪtl aʊt əv/
成語
利用, 從中漁利
to use a situation or event to your own advantage, often in a way that is considered unfair or opportunistic
範例:
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Politicians often try to make capital out of public discontent.
政客們常常試圖利用公眾的不滿。
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She's always trying to make capital out of other people's mistakes.
她總是試圖利用別人的錯誤。