8. take advantage of... 利用……
Kim’s Note:
This pattern has positive and negative meanings. Both are very useful in American English.
这个句型有正面的意思，也有反面的意思。两者在美国英语中都很常用。
◆ 疯狂操练
I took advantage of the good weather to paint the house.
（趁天气好，我把房子油漆了一遍。）

◆ 疯狂实战
A: Don’t lend them your car –– they are taking advantage of you!
B: But they’re my family. How can I say no?
A: 别把你的车借给他们——他们在利用你！
B: 但是他们是我家人，我怎么能拒绝呢？