| 释义 |
🔑opportunityop·por·tu·ni·ty /ˌɑpərˈtunət̬i / noun [countable, uncountable] (plural op·por·tu·ni·ties)an opportunity (for sth / to do sth) a chance to do something that you would like to do; a situation or a time in which it is possible to do something机会；机遇；时机◆There will be plenty of opportunity for asking questions later.稍后有充足的时间提问。◆The trip gave me a great opportunity to use my Spanish.那次旅行让我有很好的机会用我的西班牙语。◆I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help.我谨借此机会感谢你们所有的帮助。◆an equal opportunity employer (= an employer who employs people regardless of sex, race, etc.) 提供平等就业机会的雇主➨ WHICH WORD？词语辨析You use occasion when you mean the time is right or suitable for something.表示时机合适用 occasionI saw them at the funeral, but it was not a suitable occasion for discussing vacation plans.我在葬礼上见到了他们，但那个场合不适合讨论度假计划。You use opportunity or chance when you mean that it is possible to do something.表示有可能做某事用 oppportunity 或 chanceI was only in Paris for one day, and I didn't get the opportunity / chance to visit the Louvre.我在巴黎只待了一天，没有机会去参观卢浮宫。 |