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词汇 take advantage of someone
释义
Idiom
take advantage of someone
Theme: DECEPTION
to cheat or deceive someone.
The store owner took advantage of me, and I'm angry.You must be alert when you shop to make sure that someone doesn't take advantage of you.
Idiom
take advantage of someonetake advantage (of someone)
to use someone's weakness to improve your own situation.
Mr. Smith often takes advantage of my friendship and leaves the unpleasant tasks for me to do.

take advantage of (someone or something)

1. To utilize or avail oneself of something to the fullest possible extent. We're took advantage of the downturn in real estate sales to get a good deal on a house. You should take advantage of the hotel's gym and pool while we're here.
2. To exploit someone or something for one's own purpose, gain, or agenda. It's unfortunately very common for elderly people to fall prey to online scam artists who take advantage of their lack of technological know-how. Advertisers try to take advantage of our basic need to feel included in a group, making us feel that we're somehow missing out if we aren't buying what they're selling.
3. To coerce someone into a sexual interaction who is incapable of giving full or proper consent. That scumbag always tries to take advantage of the women who've had a few drinks at the holiday party. The coach was sentenced for taking advantage of one of the girls on his team.

take advantage of someone

COMMON If someone takes advantage of you, they treat you unfairly for their own benefit, especially when you are trying to be kind or to help them. She took advantage of him even after they were divorced. `I hope Simon's paying you for this,' she said. `Don't let him take advantage of you.'
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