a personal investment or stake in a particular outcome, which motivates a person to be committed to achieving success or avoiding failure
切身利益, 有切身关系
![to [have] a dog in the fight](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40621/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [have] a dog in the fight")
to have an interest in the outcome of a particular situation
有利害关系, 与结果有关系
![to [bring] {sth|} to the table](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40653/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [bring] {sth|} to the table")
to offer a beneficial or valuable contribution or resource in a collaborative setting to achieve a common goal
带来价值, 作出有用贡献
a share of money or benefits that are available to one
利益分成, 收益份额
![to [make] hay while the sun [shine]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40415/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [make] hay while the sun [shine]")
to take advantage of a favorable opportunity or circumstance while it is available, rather than waiting or procrastinating
趁机行动, 趁热打铁
material or information that can be used or processed, especially to generate further discussion, ideas, or productivity
有用素材, 讨论素材
![to [go] a long way](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40495/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [go] a long way")
to have a significant impact or influence
产生很大影响, 很有帮助
![to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40507/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [tip|tilt] the (balance|scales)")
to change a situation in the favor of a person, group, etc.
让天平倾向一方, 扭转局势使其有利
![to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/26353/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [stand] {sb/sth} in good stead")
to be advantageous or beneficial to someone or something in the long run
日后派上用场, 长期受益
![to [have] the wind at {one's} back](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40497/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [have] the wind at {one's} back")
to have favorable conditions or circumstances that support or propel one's progress or success
形势有利, 顺势而行
extremely valuable or highly useful, especially because of skill, reliability, or importance
