opportunity

美 [ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti]英 [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti]
  • n.机会;时机

复数: opportunities

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noun

【不规则形式】pl. -ies

机会;时机
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth

You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.

你们最后将有机会提问任何问题。

There was no opportunity for further discussion.

没有机会进行深入讨论了。

At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.

至少要给他机会解释一下发生了什么事。

Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men) .

本公司提倡男女机会均等。

career/employment/job opportunities

职业发展 / 就业 / 工作机会

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.

我谨借此机会感谢同事的支持。

He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible) .

他动不动就对我粗鲁无礼。

They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible) .

他们打算尽早关闭学校。

a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth)

行事的良机

chance
see also photo opportunity

opportunity

频次

  • 1
    N-VAR 机会;时机
    An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for you to do something that you want to do.

    I had an opportunity to go to New York and study...

    我曾经有一个去纽约学习的机会。

  • 2
    注意该词的拼写。
    B

noun

1
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington
now is your chance
Synonym: chance

数据来源:WordNet

  1. It is not often that you get such an opportunity .

    你得到这样的机会,可不是常有的事。

  2. This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start .

    这是他所需要的重振旗鼓的机会。

  3. There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be .

    现在年轻人的机会比过去多得多。

  4. Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself .

    她的处世态度是不放过任何呈现眼前的机会。

  5. As soon as the opportunity presented itself , she would get another job .

    一有机会,她就会另谋新职。

  6. She resolved to do it at the first opportunity .

    她决定一有机会就去做。

  7. The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work .

    这次展览为当地艺术家提供了展示自己作品的机会。

  8. An opportunity like this comes once in a lifetime .

    像这样的机会一生也许只会遇到一次。

  9. This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company .

    这是提高公司声誉的机会。

  10. There are good opportunities for advancement if you have the right skills .

    如果有合适的技能,就有很好的晋升机会。

  11. You 'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end .

    你们最后将有机会提问任何问题。

  12. At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened .

    至少要给他机会解释一下发生了什么事。

  13. There was no opportunity for further discussion .

    没有机会进行深入讨论了。

  14. We aim to improve opportunities for the less advantaged in society .

    我们的宗旨是为社会地位比较低下的人增加机会。

  15. America is the land of freedom and opportunity .

    美国是一个拥有自由与机遇的国度。

  16. This is just the opportunity I 've been waiting for .

    这正是我一直在期待的机会。

  17. The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications .

    能否有机会要看你的工作经历和学历。

  18. They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity .

    他们打算尽早关闭学校。

  19. I 'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support .

    我谨借此机会感谢同事的支持。

  20. We now have a small window of opportunity in which to make our views known .

    我们现在有一线机会使人了解我们的观点。

  21. I couldn 't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity .

    我忍不住要一睹名人的风采。

  22. The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds .

    预展提供了看展览但不挨挤的难得机会。

  23. I grasped the opportunity to work abroad .

    我毫不犹豫地抓住了去国外工作的机会。

  24. He is rude to me at every opportunity .

    他动不动就对我粗鲁无礼。

  25. It was an unparalleled opportunity to develop her career .

    这是她发展事业的绝好机会。

  26. Illegal immigrants were given the opportunity to regularize their position .

    非法移民得到了使其身份合法化的机会。

  27. All parties will have the opportunity to make submissions relating to this case .

    各方均有机会提交与此案有关的陈述。

  28. They espoused the notion of equal opportunity for all in education .

    他们赞同在教育方面人人机会均等的观念。

  29. It was an opportunity not to be missed .

    机不可失,时不再来。

  30. Here is your opportunity .

    你的机会来了。

opportunity chance occasion time 【导航词义:机会】
opportunity v. 机会,时机
〔辨析〕

指能够做某事或容易做成某事的机会,作此义解时常可与 chance 换用;也可指得到工作或提升的机会。

〔例证〕

They had no opportunity/chance to escape.

他们没有逃跑的机会。

He has got the opportunity/chance to visit Paris.

他获得了访问巴黎的机会。

There were more opportunities for graduates last year.

对去年的毕业生而言,就业机会要多一些。

chance v. 机会,机遇
〔辨析〕

指做想做之事的适当时机,侧重指偶然或意外的机会。

〔例证〕

It was his only chance of escape.

这是他唯一的逃脱机会。

I never miss a chance to play football.

我从不错过任何踢足球的机会。

He will be a candidate in next week's election, and this is his big chance.

他将是下周竞选的候选人,这是他成功的大好机会。

occasion v. 时机,机会
〔辨析〕

指合适的机会或有利的时机,通常用单数,常后接介词 for。

〔例证〕

This is an occasion for the whole country to celebrate.

这是个举国欢庆的时刻。

It was the occasion for expressing friendship by the two presidents.

这是两位总统表达友谊的时机。

time v. (可利用的)时间
〔辨析〕

指能够用来做某事的一段时间,多用于口语。

〔例证〕

Now is the right time for us to move to New York.

现在正是我们搬到纽约去的好时机。

I'll visit her if I have time.

如果有时间我会去拜访她。

This is no time to switch jobs.

现在不是换工作的时候。

  • 词语搭配

opportunity与以下词性连用

n.

business opportunity

商业机会

employment opportunity

就业机会

investment opportunity

投资机会

adj.

economic opportunity

经济机会

equal opportunity

同等机会

golden opportunity

黄金机会

lost opportunity

错失的机会

rare opportunity

难得的机会

unique opportunity

绝无仅有的机会

v.