稍纵即逝

shāo zòng jí shì

fleeting; gone in an instant

Character by character

稍shāo
slightly

纵zòng
let go

即jí
at once

逝shì
gone

机会稍纵即逝，你得赶紧拿主意。

Chances like this don't last. You need to decide now.

Tone: neutral.

Usually of chances and moments: 机会稍纵即逝.

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