从中渔利 profit from
Explanation
指在别人之间或事情中趁机谋取不正当的利益。
To take advantage of a situation to gain an unfair profit or benefit.
Origin Story
战国时期，七雄争霸，各国之间尔虞我诈，勾心斗角。魏国和赵国爆发战争，两败俱伤，百姓流离失所。邻近的秦国却暗中观察，待双方都精疲力竭之时，秦国出兵，趁机攻占了魏国和赵国的许多城池土地，从中渔利，壮大了自己的实力，最终走向了统一。这个故事告诉我们，有些人在别人有困难或冲突时，只会想着从中获取利益，而不是伸出援手帮助别人，最终只会损害国家利益与社会和谐。
During the Warring States period in ancient China, seven powerful states fought for dominance. Wei and Zhao engaged in a devastating war that left both sides weakened and their people suffering. Neighboring Qin, however, watched carefully. When both Wei and Zhao were exhausted, Qin seized the opportunity to attack, conquering many cities and territories from both states. Qin profited greatly from the conflict, expanding its power and eventually unifying China. This story illustrates how some individuals, during times of hardship or conflict for others, will focus solely on personal gain rather than offering help, thereby ultimately undermining national unity and social harmony.
Usage
多用于贬义，指在某种事件或斗争中，暗中或巧妙地获得不应得的利益。
Used mostly in a derogatory sense, referring to secretly or cleverly obtaining undue benefits in an event or struggle.
Examples
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这场战争中，一些国家企图从中渔利。
zhezhang zhanzheng zhong, yixie guojia qitu congzhong yuli.
In this war, some countries attempted to profit from it.
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他利用职务之便，从中渔利，最终受到了法律的制裁。
ta liyong zhiwu zhi bian, congzhong yuli, zhongjiu shoudaole falv de zhicai
He took advantage of his position to enrich himself and was eventually prosecuted.