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your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact 意见；想法；看法 He has very strong political opinions. 他的政见颇为坚定。 - opinion about something/somebody
We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. 我们应邀就如何开展工作提出意见。 - opinion of somebody/something
I've recently changed my opinion of her. 我最近改变了对她的看法。 - opinion on something
You will have the chance to voice your opinions on the matter. 你将有机会表达你对这件事的看法。 - opinion about somebody/something
We all have opinions about what is wrong with the process. 我们都有关于过程有什么问题的观点。 - opinion that…
The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. 主席认为，失业在所难免。 I formed the opinion that he was not to be trusted. 我得出的结论是他不可信。 - (formal)
It is our opinion that he should resign. 我们认为他应该辞职。 - in my opinion
In my personal opinion, it's a very sound investment. 在我个人看来，这是一项非常合理的投资。 If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. 既然要我说嘛，我认为你不接受那才傻呢。 - (ironic or humorous)
In my humble opinion, you were wrong. 依我拙见，你错了。 He writes an opinion piece in the ‘New York Times’. 他在《纽约时报》发表文章表态。
Language Bank opinionopinionGiving your personal opinion 表达个人意见 In my opinion, everyone should have some understanding of science. 依我看，每个人都应该懂一点科学。
Everyone should, in my opinion, have some understanding of science. 依我看，每个人都应该懂一点科学。
It seems to me that many people in this country have a poor understanding of science. 在我看来，这个国家许多人都不太懂科学。
This is, in my view, the result of a failure of the scientific community to get its message across. 依我看，这是科学界未能清楚传达讯息所致。
Another reason why so many people have such a poor understanding of science is, I believe, the lack of adequate funding for science in schools. 我认为，如此多的人对科学缺乏认识的另一个原因是学校对科学教育投入的资金不足。
Smith argues that science is separate from culture. My own view is that science belongs with literature, art, philosophy and religion as an integral part of our culture. 史密斯认为科学与文化是互不相干的。我的观点是科学与文学、艺术、哲学以及宗教一起都是我们文化的不可或缺的一部分。
In this writer’s opinion, the more the public know about science, the less they will fear and distrust it. 在这个作家看来，公众对科学了解得越多，他们就越不会惧怕科学并且会更加相信科学。
Language Bank according toaccording toReporting someone’s opinion 陈述某人的观点 Photography is, according to Vidal, the art form of untalented people. 据维达尔所言，摄影是没有天赋的人的艺术形式。
For Vidal, photography is the art form of untalented people. 对维达尔来说，摄影是没有天赋的人的艺术形式。
His view is that photography is not art but merely the mechanical reproduction of images. 他的观点是摄影不是艺术，而只是机械地复制图像。
Smith takes the view that photography is both an art and a science. 史密斯所持的观点是：摄影既是一门艺术也是一门科学。
In Brown’s view, photography should be treated as a legitimate art in its own right. 在布朗看来，摄影本身就应该被视为一种正当的艺术。
James is of the opinion that a good painter can always be a good photographer if he or she so decides. 詹姆斯认为一个好的画家定能成为一个好的摄影师，只要他／她一心这样做。
Emerson believed that a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see. 埃默森认为照片应该只是反映人们肉眼所能见到的东西。
Express Yourself Asking for somebody’s opinion and involving others in a conversationAsking for somebody’s opinion and involving others in a conversation 征求他人意见和邀请参与谈话 In a meeting or a discussion you may need to find out what other people think. In some exams, you have to show that you can control the conversation by asking for contributions from the examiner. 在会议或讨论中想知道别人的想法，或在某些考试中请主考人发表意见以显示你可以主导谈话，可用以下表达方式： I would say it’s OK in the city, but not in the country. What do you think? 要我说，这在城市里还可以，但在乡村不行。你怎么看？
My feeling is that we could improve our performance. Do you agree with that? 我觉得我们可以改善业绩。这么说你同意吗？
What would you say if we waited another month? 如果我们再等一个月，你说怎么样？
What about you? Do you cycle? 你呢？你会骑自行车吗？
Which place do you think is more dangerous? 你认为哪个地方更危险？
The traffic’s going faster there, isn't it?/don't you think? 那里的交通畅通多了，是不是？／你不觉得吗？
Would you say that traffic's going faster there? 你觉得那里的交通更加畅通了吗？
So this would be a better option, right? 那么，这会是更好的选择，对吧？
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta1He asked me for my opinion of the course. 他征求我对这门课的意见。 I don't share your opinion of his ability. 关于他的能力，我和你看法不同。 I don't trust her, if you want my honest opinion. 如果你想知道我的真实想法，那就是我不信任她。 I've only met her briefly and I haven't really had the chance to form an opinion. 我只见过她一面，还没有机会形成自己的看法。 People have differing opinions on the subject. 人们对这个问题有不同的看法。 Most people have very negative opinions towards him. 大多数人对他都有非常负面的看法。 She is one of the few critics with a dissenting opinion on the film. 她是对这部电影持不同意见的少数评论家之一。 Only about 20% of Italians have a favourable opinion of the candidate. 只有大约20%的意大利人对这位候选人有好感。 Views expressed in this column do not reflect the opinions of my employer. 本专栏中表达的观点不反映我的雇主的意见。 a city guide based on the informed opinions of locals 基于当地人明智意见的城市指南 I'm just stating my opinion and you can disagree if you want. 我只是陈述我的观点，如果你愿意，你可以不同意。 I respect your opinion but I'm going to go with my original choice. 我尊重你的意见，但我会坚持我最初的选择。 Thank you for your feedback. We value your opinion. 谢谢大家的反馈。我们重视你的意见。 a platform for people to share their opinions 人们分享观点的平台 Opinions are mixed regarding genetically-modified food. 对转基因食品的看法不一。 Opinions differ as to when this wine should be drunk. 在这酒何时该喝的问题上，大家看法不一。 The meeting will give people the chance to voice their opinions on the matter. 这次会议将会给人们表达他们对此事看法的机会。 I didn't ask for your opinion! 我没有征求你的意见！ These are all just subjective opinions. 这些都只是主观看法。 I think you should keep your opinions to yourself. 我认为你应该保守你的观点。 a regular opinion column 定期的意见专栏
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
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- change
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- piece
- in your opinion
- opinion about
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- be of the opinion that…
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the beliefs or views of a group of people （群体的）观点，信仰 legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) 法学界／医学界／政界的观点 There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. 关于这个计划的优缺点，大家有意见分歧。 Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. 大家对这件事意见分歧。 to split/polarize opinion 分裂/分化意见 to sway/shape/influence opinion 左右/塑造/影响舆论 Popular opinion is shifting in favour of change. 公众舆论正转向支持变革。 There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. 支持这项提议的大有人在。 Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). 哪一个比较好只是看法问题。 - opinion among somebody
Opinion among fans is mixed, but most approve the new direction. 粉丝意见不一，但大部分都认可新方向。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb1Contrary to general opinion, not all of Hitchcock's movies were great. 与普遍看法相反，并非所有希区柯克的电影都很棒。 The majority opinion in this country is that gay marriage is acceptable. 这个国家的大多数人认为同性婚姻是可以接受的。 They are purposely misleading the public in a desperate attempt to sway opinion. 他们故意误导公众，孤注一掷地试图左右舆论。 We have learned how a simple message can shape popular opinion. 我们已经学会了一个简单的信息是如何影响大众观点的。 He believes there has been a shift in opinion towards legalizing the drug. 他认为人们的观点已经转向了毒品合法化。 His status as a sports idol could influence local opinion about his innocence. 他作为体育偶像的身份可能会影响当地对他清白的看法。 She is aware that her new book will split opinion. 她意识到她的新书会引起意见分歧。 The film has divided opinion: people either love it or hate it. 这部电影有不同的观点:人们要么喜欢它，要么讨厌它。 The decision to cast him as the new James Bond polarized opinion. 将他塑造成新詹姆斯·邦德的决定使观点两极分化。 UN resolutions are not legally binding, but they do reflect world opinion. 联合国决议没有法律约束力，但它们反映了世界舆论。 The survey is intended to gauge consumer opinion about pricing. 这项调查旨在评估消费者对价格的看法。 There is no consensus opinion on the matter. 对这件事没有一致的意见。 Opinion among doctors is that the medication is safe. 医生的普遍看法是这种药物治疗很安全。 Prevailing local opinion is against the new road proposals. 地方舆论普遍反对修建新道路的提案。 The country's government appears disdainful of world opinion. 该国政府似乎对国际舆论不屑一顾。 This view is supported by a growing body of professional opinion. 这一观点得到日益增多的专业意见的支持。 Medical opinion differs as to whether the condition has any psychological causes. 对于这种情况是否有任何心理原因，医学意见不一。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- prevailing
- general
- popular
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- mould/mold
- shape
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- be against something
- be in favour/favor of something
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- climate of opinion
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advice from a professional person 专家意见 The couple sought the opinions of other doctors who confirmed the diagnosis. 这对夫妇征求了确认诊断的其他医生的意见。 Get an expert opinion before you invest. 投资前先获得专家意见。 I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. 我在作决定之前，想听听别人的意见。 They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. 他们征询一位心理学家的独立意见。
Extra ExamplesTopics Suggestions and adviceb1, Opinion and argumentb1I think we need to get a legal opinion on whether we can proceed. 我认为我们需要得到一个关于我们是否可以继续的法律意见。 This statement should in no way be construed as a legal opinion. 此声明不应被理解为法律意见。 After seeking opinions from three different specialists, she chose to have surgery. 在征求了三位不同专家的意见后，她选择了手术。 In a dissenting opinion, Justice Ruth Corder argued that the court was overstepping its bounds. 在一份反对意见中，法官鲁思·科尔德尔认为法院超越了它的权限。 The department asked the Board of Ethics to issue an advisory opinion. 该部门要求道德委员会发表咨询意见。 The International Courts produced an advisory opinion against the wall. 国际法院对隔离墙提出了咨询意见。 Judge Leonard Sack wrote a concurring opinion, agreeing that the defendant's civil rights were infringed. 伦纳德·萨克法官写了一份同意意见，同意被告的民事权利受到侵犯。 She was asked whether, in her expert opinion, the child was at risk. 有人问她，根据她的专家意见，这个孩子是否有危险。
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’.
Idioms
be of the opinion that…
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to believe or think that… 相信；认为 We are strongly of the opinion that great caution should be exercised in dealing with this matter. 我们强烈认为在处理这个问题时应该非常谨慎。
your considered opinion
your opinion that is the result of careful thought 成熟的意见；经过深思熟虑的意见 It is my considered opinion that you are wrong. 我经过深思熟虑认为你错了。
have a good, bad, high, low, etc. opinion of somebody/something
to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc. 对…评价好／不好／高／低