| 释义 |
opt
I. \ˈäpt\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French opter to choose, desire, from Latin optare — more at opine
1. : to make a choice of citizenship; especially : to choose between a former citizenship and that of a new sovereign state made of a territory transferred by treaty
< opted to retain his nationality >
2.
a. : to decide to do one of two or more alternatively possible things
< opted to go to Europe >
b. : to decide in favor of one or more alternatively available things or courses
< give the people an opportunity to opt for statehood — Rupert Emerson >
< would still opt for a good jazz band >
II. abbreviation
1. operate
2. optative
3. optical; optician; optics
4. option; optional |