Definition
to exploit something, particularly a trait, for personal gain, often in a dishonest manner
為了個人利益而利用
His company trades on their reputation to gain profits.
他的公司利用他們的聲譽來獲得利潤。
She often trades on her friends' goodwill to get what she wants.
她經常利用朋友的好意來得到她想要的東西。
The politician trades on his background to elicit sympathy from the voters.
這位政客利用他的背景來贏得選民的同情。