Definition
To be the first to initiate an action.
率先採取行動。
After months of deadlock, neither side was willing to make the first move to break the impasse in negotiations.
經過數個月的僵局,雙方都不願意率先採取行動來打破談判的僵局。
In business competition, sometimes the company that makes the first move can gain a significant advantage.
在商業競爭中,有時率先採取行動的公司可以獲得顯著的優勢。
To improve community relations, the local government decided to make the first move by proactively communicating with residents.
為了改善社區關係,當地政府決定率先採取行動,主動與居民溝通。
To initiate romantic or sexual advances towards someone.
(對某人)主動示好,展開追求。
He has a crush on her, but he doesn't want to seem too forward, so he's hesitant about making the first move.
他對她有好感,但他不想顯得太主動,所以對於是否要主動示好感到猶豫。
In modern society, women can also make the first move without waiting for men to take action.
在現代社會中,女性也可以主動示好,而不必等待男性採取行動。
She was worried that if she made the first move, it might ruin their friendship.
她擔心如果她主動示好,可能會破壞他們的友誼。