每日一词 164 capitalize on

capitalize on 

基础篇： to use a situation or something good that you have, in order to get an advantage for yourself

进阶篇： capitalize 是及物动词，意思是“将...大写”、“变现”， 和on 搭配就变成“利用某物”的意思。

take advantage of sth = capitalize on sth

巴厘岛利用自然美景来吸引游人。

Bali has capitalized on its natural beauty to attract tourism. 

在体育竞技中，利用对手的防守失误击败对手，就可以用 capitalize on

The Los Angeles Lakers were smart to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes to defeat it. 

她利用自己在西班牙做交换生的机会掌握了西班牙语。

She capitalized on her stay in Spain as an exchange student to master the Spanish language. 

经济学人用例：

1）Critics accuse the Australian government, which faces an election next month, of attempting to capitalize on public horror at the atrocity in New Zealand. 

2） He has courted radical Islamists, doubtless hoping to capitalize on false rumors spread by social media that the president is a closet Christian or Communist, a dangerous poly in the world's biggest Muslim country. 

3) Consolidation would allow costs to be cut while increasing negotiating power. More investment in storage, ports and transport would help them take greater advantage of arbitrage opportunities across the globe. That should position them well to meet Asia's growing thirst for instant coffee. Another strategy would be to capitalize on the trend for pricey gourmet brews that boast traceability and sustainability. 

应用篇：

1）翻译：深圳利用政策优势吸引全国各地的优秀人才。

Shenzhen has capitalized on its friendly policies to attract the best talents in the country.

2) 造句：情景: 大学生暑假实习的好处

Many college students capitalize on summer internships to acquire valuable skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and expand their network, which will help their career later.