to succeed or progress in one's life or career
在一个人的生活或职业中取得成功或进步 (zai yige ren de shenghuo huo zhiye zhong qude chenggong huo jinbu)
"He worked hard to get ahead in life and build a successful career."
"他努力工作，在人生中取得进展并建立了成功的职业。" (ta nuli gongzuo, zai rensheng zhong qude jinbu bing jianli le chenggong de zhiyye)
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help...
to change one’s approach or activity
to take advantage of a trend or situation
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
a very clever or intelligent person
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
