| 单词 | opportunity |
| 释义 | opportunityopportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunət̮i/ ●●● S2 W1 noun (plural opportunities) 1[countable] a chance to do something, or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something SYN chance: There are some exciting investment opportunities in China.an opportunity to do something I hope we have an opportunity to discuss this later.opportunity for It seemed like a great opportunity for making money. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my staff for their hard work (=use this chance). Drama classes provide an opportunity for children to express themselves. His children seem to get into trouble at every opportunity (=whenever they have the chance to do it). He decided to leave at the first opportunity (=as soon as possible). The chance to work with a top fashion designer is the opportunity of a lifetime (=a very good one that you will get only once).2[uncountable] chances to do something, in general: opportunity to do something There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after the talk. She had had little opportunity to rest.3[countable] a chance to get a job: opportunity for There are fewer opportunities for new graduates this year. → see also equal opportunities at equal1 (3)4opportunity knocks used to say that someone gets the chance to do something → see also window of opportunity at window (3)COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbshave an opportunity I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel.get an opportunity I decided to go since I might never get this opportunity again.take/use an opportunity (=do something you have a chance to do) Several employees took the opportunity to retire early.seize/grasp an opportunity (also grab the opportunity informal) (=do something very eagerly when you have the chance) She saw an opportunity to speak to him, and seized it.give somebody an/the opportunity The children should be given the opportunity to make their own choices.provide/present/afford/open an opportunity The course also provides an opportunity to study Japanese.miss/lose an opportunity (also pass up an opportunity) (=not do something you have a chance to do) Dwyer never missed an opportunity to criticize her.waste/squander an opportunity (=not use it well) The candidate does not want to waste the opportunity to explain his policies clearly.create an opportunity A good player is always creating opportunities to score.welcome/relish the opportunity I welcomed the opportunity to pass on what I knew.an opportunity comes (along/up) (also an opportunity arises, an opportunity presents itself formal) We had outgrown our house when the opportunity came up to buy a bigger one. She would explain later, if the opportunity arose.opportunity knocks (=it comes up) If opportunity knocks, you need to grab it while you can.adjectivesa good/great/wonderful etc. opportunity It’s a great opportunity to try new things.the ideal/perfect opportunity I’d been wanting to try sailing, and this seemed like the ideal opportunity.a golden opportunity (=a very good opportunity) Congress has missed a golden opportunity to balance the budget.a rare/unique opportunity Visitors will have a unique opportunity to stay in a real castle.a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (=a very good opportunity that you will only get once) For many athletes, the Olympics are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.a wasted/lost/missed opportunity (=one you do not use) Many people see the failed talks as a missed opportunity for peace.ample opportunity (also plenty of opportunity) (=a number of chances to do something) There will be ample opportunity for shopping.little opportunity (=few chances) She was so busy with her job that there seemed little opportunity to date.economic/educational/political etc. opportunities She campaigned for better educational opportunities for minority children.nouns + opportunitya photo opportunity (=a chance to take a good photograph) Parents will always look for good photo opportunities at their kid’s graduation ceremony.a business opportunity He realized that this was an excellent business opportunity.a job/employment/career opportunity There aren’t many good job opportunities around here. |
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