opportunity
noun [countable, uncountable](plural opportunities)
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something 机会；时机 Don't miss this opportunity! 不要错过这个机会！ - opportunity to do something
You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. 你们最后将有机会提问任何问题。 I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. 我谨借此机会感谢同事的支持。 - opportunity for somebody to do something
The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to meet each other. 会议为专业人士提供了一个独特的见面机会。 The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn about the challenges involved. 实习为学生提供了了解相关挑战的机会。 - opportunity for something
There was no opportunity for further discussion. 没有机会进行深入讨论了。 - opportunity for doing something
There’ll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. 工作一完成，放松的机会有的是。 - opportunity of doing something
At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. 至少要给他机会解释一下发生了什么事。 career/employment/job opportunities 职业发展／就业／工作机会 a business/an investment opportunity 商业/投资机会 He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). 他动不动就对我粗鲁无礼。 They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). 他们打算尽早关闭学校。 I would definitely go if the opportunity arose. 如果有机会，我一定去。 a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing something) 行事的良机
Extra ExamplesTopics Successa2This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. 这是重新开始的绝佳机会。 The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. 此报盘机会很好，不容错过。 She felt regret for all the missed opportunities in her life. 她为她生命中错过的所有机会感到遗憾。 When the opportunity came, I seized it with both hands. 当机会来临时，我用双手抓住了它。 He saw a great opportunity to make some money. 他发现了一个赚钱的良机。 Students should take every opportunity to widen their experience. 学生应利用一切机会拓展自己的经历。 We didn't get much opportunity to swim. 我们没有太多的机会游泳。 We'll have plenty of opportunity to talk later. 我们以后会有很多机会聊天。 The company aimed to expand as and when opportunity offered. 该公司的目标是一有机会就扩张。 a golden opportunity to invest and export into new markets 向新兴市场投资和出口的良机 The job will offer you excellent opportunities for promotion. 这个工作将给你极好的晋升机会。 There are more job opportunities in the south. 南方有更多的工作机会。 The future will present us with both challenges and opportunities. 未来将为我们带来挑战和机遇。 This is an opportunity to learn about our heritage. 这是一个了解我们传统的机会。 He has had ample opportunity to apologize. 他有充分的机会道歉。 Educational opportunities have increased in recent years. 近年来教育机会增加了。 We are creating real opportunities for young people. 我们正在为年轻人创造真正的机会。 The curriculum provides a rare opportunity for students to work with local professionals. 该课程为学生提供了与当地专业人员合作的难得机会。 We would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the issue. 我们希望有机会和你坐下来讨论这个问题。 There are tremendous opportunities in farming right now. 现在农业有巨大的机会。 We believe in equality of opportunity. 我们相信机会均等。 Please take advantage of this great opportunity. 请利用这个大好机会。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- ample
- considerable
- plenty of
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- have
- find
- get
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- exist
- arise
- come
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- opportunity for
- at the earliest opportunity
- at the first (possible) opportunity
- at every available opportunity
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Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune).