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单词 window of opportunity
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window of opportunity


window of opportunity

A short or limited period of time in which one has a favorable opportunity to do, obtain, or accomplish something. The summit offers a window of opportunity for the two countries to reach a peace agreement. Some fear we may have already missed our window of opportunity to get the development plan approved by the city.See also: of, opportunity, window

window of opportunity

Fig. a brief time period in which an opportunity exists. This afternoon, I had a brief window of opportunity when I could discuss this with the boss, but she wasn't receptive.See also: of, opportunity, window

window of opportunity

a favourable opportunity for doing something that must be seized immediately if it is not to be missed.See also: of, opportunity, window

a ˌwindow of opporˈtunity

a limited period of time when you can do something that you want to do or need to do: The government’s difficulties provided the opposition with a window of opportunity to present an alternative policy to the voters.See also: of, opportunity, window

window of opportunity, a

A short time in which to accomplish something. This usage became popular during the years of the arms race between the Western and Communist powers, when it referred specifically to a chance for attacking. By about 1980 it had been extended to other narrow chances. Thus the London Sunday Times used it on June 16, 1985, “Regional bank bosses know that they must rush to acquire their neighbours, to make the most of their window of opportunity.” It is rapidly becoming a cliché.See also: of, window

window of opportunity


Medspeak The time during which treatment has the best chance of preventing permanent injury
Research A time frame in a new area of research during which significant questions can be answered

window of opportunity

Malpractice The time during which treatment has the best chance of preventing permanent injury. See Golden hour, Point of irreversible injury.
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