Definition
To take immediate action and capitalize on a favorable opportunity before it disappears.
趁著有利時機,立即行動。
The position is open now; you should strike while the iron is hot and apply immediately.
這個職位現在空缺;你應該趁熱打鐵,立即申請。
They are very interested in the proposal now, so we should strike while the iron is hot and finalize the negotiations as soon as possible.
他們現在對提案非常感興趣,所以我們應該趁熱打鐵,盡快完成談判。
There is high demand for this product in the market; we must strike while the iron is hot and increase production.
市場對這個產品需求很高;我們必須趁熱打鐵,增加產量。