Definition
- C2
To proceed without a definite plan, adapting as circumstances require.
凭记忆演奏乐曲
We didn't book a hotel, so we're just going to play it by ear when we get there.
我们没有预订酒店，所以到了那边就随机应变吧。
I'm not sure what to do tonight, I guess I will just play it by ear.
我不确定今晚要做什么，我想就随机应变吧。
We haven't decided where to go for vacation yet, let's just play it by ear.
我们还没决定去哪里度假，就随机应变吧。