to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

错失机会, 没有抓住机会
你没有申请那份工作,错失了机会。
another opportunity for one to do or achieve something one previously failed at

第二次机会, 重新来过的机会
去年决赛失利后,球队希望得到第二次机会。
to make sure that there is still a possibility or chance for something to be done or achieved at a later time

留有余地, 保留可能性
她的道歉为以后可能成为朋友留有余地。
to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance

铺平道路, 让事情更顺利
她的人脉为这笔交易铺平了道路。
to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

铺路, 做好铺垫
这场运动为重大改革铺了路。
used to mean that a specific place provides many opportunities to become wealthy and successful with little effort

那里遍地是黄金, 在那里很容易发财
人们仍然觉得好莱坞遍地是黄金。
a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

肥差, 轻松捞钱的活
人人都想搭上这份肥差。
a special opportunity that seems to guarantee success

金券
to suddenly become someone's responsibility or problem
