be on the make

相關詞: make

成語

Definition

  1. To be actively seeking to gain more money and power.

    追逐名利

    • He is always looking for ways to get promoted; clearly, he is on the make.

      他总是在寻找升职的方法;很明显,他在积极追求名利。

    • Ever since he entered politics, he has been seen as someone who is on the make.

      自从他进入政界以来,他就被视为一个积极追求名利的人。

    • After moving to New York, she began actively seeking opportunities in the business world, clearly on the make for greater success.

      搬到纽约后,她开始积极在商界寻找机会,显然是为了追求更大的成功。