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单词 opening
释义 opening

opening /ˈəʊ.pən.ɪŋ/ aep /ˈoʊp.nɪŋ/

adjective [before noun]
C1 happening at the beginning of an event or activity: » her opening remarks» the opening nightThesaurus+: ↑Starting and beginning , ↑Starting againWord Builder:Nouns: opener, opening, openness, the openAdjectives: open, openingVerbs: openAdverbs: openly
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Extra Examples:» I did a few opening gags about the band that had been on before me.» Her clever opening gambit gave her an early advantage.» "I hear you're a friend of Jamie's, " was her opening gambit.» It was the song's opening line, a series of profanities, that caused the record to be banned on the radio station.» In his opening salvo the speaker fiercely attacked the government's record on healthcare.
noun (BEGINNING)
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B2 [C usually singular] the beginning of something:
» The opening of the novel is amazing.Thesaurus+: ↑Beginnings and starts
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F0 [C] the beginning of a game of chess:
» If you want to get anywhere in chess, you have to study the various openings.Thesaurus+: ↑Chess
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Extra Examples:» The opening of the film contains a famous chase sequence.» The play's opening introduces the audience to the main characters.» The play has been performed with different openings.» The director filmed two different openings to the movie.» His letters always had a charming opening.
noun [C usually singular] (CEREMONY)
B2 a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity: » The official opening of the new school will take place next month.Thesaurus+: ↑Ceremonies
noun [C] (HOLE)
C2 a hole or space that something or someone can pass through: » The children crawled through an opening in the fence.Thesaurus+: ↑Holes, hollows and dipsWord Builder:Nouns: opener, opening, openness, the openAdjectives: open, openingVerbs: openAdverbs: openly
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Extra Examples:» There was a small opening on the side of the box.» Tear along the dotted line to create an opening.» Water was flooding through an opening in the dam.» The rabbit escaped through an opening in the fence.» The rain was coming through an opening in the roof.
noun [C] (OPPORTUNITY)
F0 a job or an opportunity to do something: » There's an opening for an editorial assistant in our department.Thesaurus+: ↑Opportunity , ↑Freedom to act
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Extra Examples:» There are several openings in the firm for suitably qualified applicants.» Since qualifying as a teacher he's been unable to find an appropriate opening.» An opening for a sales assistant is being advertised in the local paper.» She's looking for an opening into the fashion business.» Her retirement has created an opening for a new head of department.
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