make capital out of
US /meɪk ˈkæpɪtl aʊt əv/
UK /meɪk ˈkæpɪtl aʊt əv/
成语
利用, 从中渔利
to use a situation or event to your own advantage, often in a way that is considered unfair or opportunistic
示例:
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Politicians often try to make capital out of public discontent.
政客们常常试图利用公众的不满。
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She's always trying to make capital out of other people's mistakes.
她总是试图利用别人的错误。