play it by ear
US /pleɪ ɪt baɪ ɪr/
UK /pleɪ ɪt baɪ ɪə/
成语
随机应变, 见机行事
to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than planning in advance
示例:
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We don't have a fixed plan for the trip; we'll just play it by ear.
我们没有固定的旅行计划；我们只会随机应变。
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I'm not sure what time I'll finish work, so let's just play it by ear for dinner.
我不确定什么时候下班，所以晚餐我们随机应变吧。