1ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](人)机会主义的,投机取巧的 If you describe someone as opportunist, you are critical of them because they take advantage of any situation in order to gain money or power, without considering whether their actions are right or wrong. (人)机会主义的,投机取巧的 [disapproval]
...corrupt and opportunist politicians.
贪污受贿、投机取巧的政客
An opportunist is someone who is opportunist.机会主义分子;投机取巧者
Like most successful politicians, Sinclair was an opportunist.
跟大多数得志的政客一样,辛克莱也是个机会主义者。
Car thieves are opportunists.
偷车贼都是些瞅准机会就下手的人。
2ADJ [usually ADJ n](行动)临时起意的,抓住机会的Opportunist actions are not planned, but are carried out in order to take advantage of a situation that has just occurred. (行动)临时起意的,抓住机会的
Eric Cantona made the game safe with a brilliant opportunist goal.