| 单词 | opinion |
| 释义 | opinion (əpɪnjən ) Word forms: opinions 1. countable noun [oft poss NOUN, NOUN that] B1 Your opinion about something is what you think or believe about it. I wasn't asking for your opinion, Dick. He held the opinion that a government should think before introducing a tax. Most who expressed an opinion spoke favorably of Thomas. Synonyms: belief, feeling, view, idea 2. singular noun B1+ Your opinion of someone is your judgment of their character or ability. That improved Mrs Goole's already favourable opinion of him. [+ of] Synonyms: estimation, view, impression, assessment 3. uncountable noun B2 You can refer to the beliefs or views that people have as opinion. Some, I suppose, might even be in positions to influence opinion. There is a broad consensus of opinion about the policies which should be pursued. [+ about] 4. countable noun [usually singular] B2 An opinion from an expert is the advice or judgment that they give you in the subject that they know a lot about. Severe, prolonged pain, especially at rest, needs a medical opinion. 5. See also public opinion, second opinion 6. in sb's opinion phrase B1 You add expressions such as 'in my opinion' or 'in their opinion' to a statement in order to indicate that it is what you or someone else thinks, and is not necessarily a fact. The book is, in Henry's opinion, the best book on the subject. Well, he's not making a very good job of it in my opinion. 7. of the opinion phrase B2 If someone is of the opinion that something is the case, that is what they believe. [formal] Frank is of the opinion that the 1934 yacht should have won. 8. a matter of opinion phrase If you say that a statement is a matter of opinion, you mean that it is not a fact, and that other people, including yourself, do not agree with it. 'We're not that contrived. We're not that theatrical.'—'That's a matter of opinion.' Quotations: We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavouring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil stillOn Liberty There are as many opinions as there are people; each has his own correct wayPhormio New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already commonEssay concerning Human Understanding Where an opinion is general, it is usually correctMansfield Park A study of the history of opinion is a necessary preliminary to the emancipation of the mindThe End of Laissez-Faire They that approve a private opinion, call it opinion; but they that mislike it, heresy; and yet heresy signifies no more than private opinionLeviathan Opinion in good men is but knowledge in the makingAreopagitica Collocations: divide opinion This book will divide opinion sharply. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This new way to pay has divided opinion. The Sun (2014) The pamphlet had divided opinion in the area. Times, Sunday Times (2014) If a child isn't growing as fast as it should be, expert opinion is always called for. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We fully support these measures which are backed overwhelmingly by the public and expert opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Getting expert medical opinion is very important in this situation. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Generally, an ability to form and express opinions on your education and training is one of the things the interviewer will look for. How to Face Interviews (1981) I have a right to express my opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Nobody should be scared of people expressing their opinions at the ballot box. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Almost everyone seems to have a firm opinion on the matter. Times, Sunday Times Do you swallow that, after three decades as the biggest hitter in cookery, she doesn't have a firm opinion about the provenance of food? Times, Sunday Times Even when a junior member of national squads, he would offer firm opinions on tactics. Times, Sunday Times The book also reveals surprisingly firm opinions. Times, Sunday Times He has firm opinions, though. Times, Sunday Times We all agreed that we would give our forthright opinions and spurred each other on. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He was also a man of forthright opinion who liked to settle arguments with his fists. Times, Sunday Times (2016) She also aired her forthright opinions on, for example, the ecumenical movement, which she disliked intensely. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Getting expert medical opinion is very important in this situation. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Her legal team has pointed to conflicting medical opinions. Times,Sunday Times (2020) It defied medical opinion and my wildest hopes. The Sun (2011) The paper also maintained an opinion page which includes editorials, op-eds and letters to the editor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Weekly editions contain local, national and international news, an opinion page, letters, education and reviews in addition to regular reader competitions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are fighting in the blogs and on the opinion pages. Times, Sunday Times Can anyone imagine a newspaper getting rid of all its opinion pages because of one offending columnist? Times, Sunday Times He began writing columns for the opinion page of the paper in 2005, also writes a twice-a-week column on politics and culture, and conducts a weekly online conversation with readers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Analysts say the results, due today, are hard to predict because there has been no reliable opinion polling. Times, Sunday Times Opinion polling suggests that most people agree with him. Times, Sunday Times The 2014 results continue a pattern in local elections and in opinion polling. Times, Sunday Times All opinion polling carries a health warning, of course. Times, Sunday Times Second, opinion polling taken last week showed that there was no national appetite for a snap election. Times, Sunday Times Only later were African-American views of the war and its origins finally heard, and scholarly opinion began to shift. Smithsonian (2011) So we are where we have been for a while now: Marooned, waiting for the convalescing Prime Minister to return, for public opinion to shift or for other countries to act. The Sun (2020) The public opinion shift comes as the struggling economy lurches into recovery after five years of misery. The Sun (2013) Last week I touched on the unpalatable currency choices facing Scotland should public opinion shift and Scots vote for independence in September next year. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Polls suggest public opinion has swung behind the impeachment inquiry by a narrow majority. Times,Sunday Times (2019) This week he claimed that US public opinion was swinging against it. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The pendulum of scientific opinion has swung between claims that drinking copious amounts of coffee will shave years off your life and assertions that it protects you from heart disease. Times, Sunday Times (2015) There are many types and opinions vary about what should be done and when. The Sun When it comes to 'good football', opinions vary. Times, Sunday Times Opinions vary between former executives as to when the company woke up to the power of the web. Times, Sunday Times After that, opinions vary, with some voices warning of future rises. Times, Sunday Times Opinions vary about whether entrepreneurs are born, bred or - the most likely scenario - are a combination of both. Times, Sunday Times The editors observe cautiously that this must be 'in part a matter of personal opinion or speculation'. The Times Literary Supplement These are not matters of personal opinion, these are matters of fact. Houston Chronicle Just a personal opinion on the future economy in this crisis. Times,Sunday Times He said his personal opinion was that 'risks are skewed to the downside'. Times, Sunday Times It's a personal opinion but an easy one to justify. Times, Sunday Times An unduly hasty withdrawal from the city simply to satisfy short-term popular opinion at home would be undignified and counter-productive. Times, Sunday Times That evident lack of concern for popular opinion has become a political asset. Times, Sunday Times But the caveats of historians seldom shape popular opinion. The Times Literary Supplement According to popular opinion both are off in the summer. The Sun Popular opinion claims that the term has its origins in baseball. Times, Sunday Times The interpretation of these instructions evolved in relation to politics, population changes and prevailing opinion. Times, Sunday Times Until now, the prevailing opinion has been that anesthetics and other agents of unconsciousness act widely across the cerebral cortex and spinal cord. The Scientist However, the prevailing opinion among the reformers at the time was to first loosen price control. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The prevailing opinion was that the wreck would be unsalveagable for anything more than a pitiful museum display. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The prevailing opinion was that the opportunity cost could not be applied outside of cases of limited resources. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was nice to have my friend's professional opinion to put my mind at ease. Times, Sunday Times For while professional opinion has swung wildly in the course of three decades, parental dedication remains a constant. Times, Sunday Times That would be because you probably have to read the whole of western lit to have a professional opinion on it. Times, Sunday Times This can lead to love with someone who gives you a professional opinion first, followed by an exciting question. The Sun More than three-quarters of those asked said personality clashes were the main reason for fallings out in the office, followed by differences in professional opinion. The Sun She backed this up publicly by insisting that not only should everybody have a say, but others should listen and respect the opinion. Christianity Today If someone puts money into a club, you have to respect their opinion. The Sun I respect their opinion more than anything else. The Sun I respect his opinion, but we have an artistic difference over that. Times, Sunday Times I can respect their opinion. Christianity Today And that the opposition to scientific opinion can be fierce and uncompromising. Times, Sunday Times Its governance procedures have been criticised for failing to take adequate account of the full range of scientific opinion. Times, Sunday Times A weight of scientific opinion favours the theory of anthropogenic climate change and in particular the importance of carbon emissions. The Times Literary Supplement Some also complained to the venue he challenged scientific opinion on climate change. The Sun There was little to support such ideas, however, and most scientific opinion suggested it was really only the volume that counted - the rest was marketing hype. Times, Sunday Times They did not seek my opinion or my involvement in any aspect of the transition. Times, Sunday Times He will hope that voters will have blanked out the pain by the time he next has to seek their opinion at a general election. Times, Sunday Times In his subsequent books he often collaborated with, or sought the opinion of, top fighters themselves, and this gave his narratives a memorable authenticity. Times, Sunday Times We will seek your opinions on the key issues influencing how you are running your business at present. Times, Sunday Times If you scored very highly on this test, you could well benefit from seeking the opinion of a mentalhealth professional. Times, Sunday Times You might not share that opinion, but if you look purely at mathematics it's clear. Times, Sunday Times He was also unafraid to share his opinion. Times, Sunday Times We've talked about changing two or three things and, to be fair, we share the opinion. Times, Sunday Times I know some of my friends share this opinion. Times, Sunday Times The liar undertakes an obligation to open his mind, to share his opinion. The Times Literary Supplement I like that our music splits opinion. The Sun (2011) The incident has split public opinion, with people taking to the streets across the country. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The play split critical opinion down the middle. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There's nothing wrong with having a strong opinion, but don't go over the top. The Sun She then called her fellow board members 'doofuses' and had a strong opinion on who should replace her. Times, Sunday Times My strong opinion was that it would be too risky to expose himself to the whims of a potentate. Times, Sunday Times I don't really have a strong opinion either way. Times, Sunday Times And this leads to a final strong opinion. Times, Sunday Times The Virtual Medal Table is purely statistics based; there is no subjective opinion here. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The courts cannot treat their subjective opinions as hard evidence. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Whether the product represents value is a subjective opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In 2008, this was an incredibly unpopular opinion. Times, Sunday Times Instead, an informal consensus in high places decreed that 'it wouldn't do' to publicise 'unpopular opinions'. Times, Sunday Times As students have become paying customers, tutors have grown concerned that they should avoid challenging views or discussing unpopular opinions. Times, Sunday Times The defense argued that her broadcasts stated unpopular opinions but did not amount to treasonable conduct. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sometimes she expressed unpopular opinions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Relying on unqualified opinion and the vested interests of the organic community will inevitably generate problems. Times, Sunday Times He was removed from the bench in 1686 because he refused to give an unqualified opinion in favour of the prerogative of dispensation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He denied holding these view and publicly protested against the non-transparent practices and unqualified opinion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Look for unqualified opinion expressed by auditor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Results of the audit are summarized in an audit report that either provide an unqualified opinion on the financial statements or qualifications as to its fairness and accuracy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because that's the only valid opinion in town, right? The Sun She thinks she's the only one with a valid opinion. The Sun And that simply isn't enough to formulate a valid opinion. Times, Sunday Times He cannot bring himself to admit that other people might have valid opinions or approaches. Times, Sunday Times Here are a couple of valid opinions. Times, Sunday Times The family value your opinion, but be tactful. The Sun I am confused and would value your opinion. Times, Sunday Times Although it may be difficult to see, the family value your opinion so give it carefully. The Sun Also, in order for someone to insult you, remind yourself that first you have to value their opinion. The Sun Say you would value her opinion, and you'll rocket in hers. The Sun She did not venture an opinion on which came first. Times, Sunday Times If one were to say no more, one might venture the opinion that this was the supreme poem in the language. The Times Literary Supplement Venture that opinion forth, however, and players emphasise the lack of confidence that comes from playing day in, day out on substandard surfaces. Times, Sunday Times Fund managers were buying and selling fund managers as brokers ventured their opinions. Times, Sunday Times However, no real point venturing an opinion when the competition's so blatantly corrupt and there's someone on hand to do it better. The Sun He does not seem to voice his opinions to anyone. The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995) They have the right to voice their opinions. The Sun (2011) Tina is definitely not scared to voice her opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) If an organization manager relies on a reasoned written opinion of an appropriate professional, his or her participation will ordinarily not be considered knowing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It typically reserves its decision, later releasing a written opinion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The statistics also do not take into account the decisions for which the courts rendered a judgment but no written opinion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In that case, the commission formulates a plan of work and receives written opinions from governments on the issue in question. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He asked his cabinet for written opinions about how to deal with the crisis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 看法 Japanese: 意見 |
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