⇒ He climbed through the open window.他从开着的窗户中爬了进来。 (Tā cóng kāizhe de chuānghù zhōng pále jìnlái.)
[container]打开(開)的 (dǎkāi de)
⇒ an open packet of cigarettes一包打开的香烟 (yī bāo dǎkāi de xiāngyān)
[mouth, eyes]张(張)着(著)的 (zhāngzhe de)
⇒ Angelica looked at me with her mouth open.安吉莉卡张着嘴看着我。 (Ānjílìkǎ zhāngzhe zuǐ kànzhe wǒ.)
(= accessible to the public)[shop]营(營)业(業)的 (yíngyè de)
⇒ The bank won't be open for another half-hour.这家银行再过半个小时就不营业了。 (Zhè jiā yínháng zài guò bàn gè xiǎoshí jiù bù yíngyè le.)
[countryside, road]开(開)阔(闊)的 (kāikuò de)
⇒ The road stretched across open country.道路穿过开阔地带向前延伸。 (Dàolù chuānguò kāikuò dìdài xiàng qián yánshēn.)
(= frank)[nature, character]坦率的 (tǎnshuài de)
⇒ Judy had an open and trusting nature.朱迪天性坦率、易信赖他人。 (Zhūdí tiānxìng tǎnshuài, yì xìnlài tārén.)
(= not reserved)[ticket, return]日期待定的 (rìqī dàidìng de)
⇒ I can stay as long as I want, I've got an open ticket.我想呆多久就呆多久，我买了张日期待定的票。 (Wǒ xiǎng dāi duō jiǔ jiù dāi duō jiǔ, wǒ mǎile zhāng rìqī dāidìng de piào.)
(= available)[offer, vacancy]可得到的 (kě dédào de)
⇒ We should use all the opportunities open to us.我们应该利用一切可得到的机会。 (Wǒmen yīnggāi lìyòng yīqiè kě dédào de jīhuì.)
⇒ I'm afraid the vacancy is no longer open.我恐怕这个职位空缺没了。 (Wǒ kǒngpà zhège zhíwèi kòngquē méi le.)
vt
(= unfasten, unseal)[container]打开(開) (dǎkāi)
⇒ I opened a can of beans.我打开了一罐豆子。 (Wǒ dǎkāile yī guàn dòuzi.)
[door, lid]开(開) (kāi)
⇒ She opened the door with her key.她用钥匙开了门。 (Tā yòng yàoshi kāile mén.)
[letter]拆开(開) (chāikāi)
⇒ I'll open the mail after breakfast.我会在早饭后拆开信件。 (Wǒ huì zài zǎofàn hòu chāikāi xìnjiàn.)
[book, hand, mouth, eyes]开(開) (kāi)
⇒ He opened the heavy Bible.他翻开厚重的圣经。 (Tā fānkāi hòuzhòng de Shèngjīng.)
⇒ He opened his mouth and yawned.他张开嘴打了个哈欠。 (Tā zhāngkāi zuǐ dǎle gè hāqian.)
⇒ She opened her eyes and looked around.她睁开眼睛向四周望了望。 (Tā zhēngkāi yǎnjing xiàng sìzhōu wàngle wàng.)
⇒ The leisure centre was opened by the Queen in 1976.这个休闲中心是在1976年由女王宣布开业的。 (Zhège xiūxián zhōngxīn shì zài yījiǔqīliù nián yóu nǚwáng xuānbù kāiyè de.)
vi
(= come unfastened or unsealed)[door, lid]开(開) (kāi)
⇒ The door opened and a tall man entered the room.门开了，一个高个子男人走进了房间。 (Mén kāi le, yī gè gāo gèzi nánrén zǒujìnle fángjiān.)
[container]开(開) (kāi)
⇒ The box opened and the books fell out.盒子开了，里面的书掉了出来。 (Hézi kāi le, lǐmiàn de shū diàole chūlái.)
⇒ The officer's mouth opened in astonishment.这个官员吃惊地张大了嘴。 (Zhège guānyuán chījīng de zhāngdàle zuǐ.)
⇒ Her eyes opened and she woke up.她的眼睛睁开了，她醒过来了。 (Tā de yǎnjing zhēngkāi le, tā xǐng guòlái le.)
[public building] (each day) 开(開)门(門) (kāimén)
⇒ He was waiting for the bar to open.他等着酒吧开门。 (Tā děngzhe jiǔbā kāimén.)
(for first time) 开(開)始营(營)运(運) (kāishǐ yíngyùn)
⇒ The original railway station opened in 1854.最早的火车站于1854年开始营运。 (Zuì zǎo de huǒchēzhàn yú yībāwǔsì nián kāishǐ yíngyùn.)
(= have first night)[film, play]首演 (shǒuyǎn)
⇒ The new Spielberg film has opened in New York.斯皮尔伯格的新电影已在纽约首映。 (Sīpí'ěrbógé de xīn diànyǐng yǐ zài Niǔyuē shǒuyìng.)
n
(out) in the open (= not secret) 公开(開) (gōngkāi)
an open question容许(許)争(爭)论(論)的问(問)题(題) (róngxǔ zhēnglùn de wèntí)
an open secret公开(開)的秘(祕)密 (gōngkāi de mìmì)
an open fire未封上的炉(爐)火 (wèi fēngshàng de lúhuǒ)
in the open (air)在户(戶)外 (zài hùwài)
the open sea/ocean远(遠)海/洋 (yuǎnhǎi/yáng)
to open one's mouth (= speak) 张(張)口说(說)话(話) (zhāngkǒu shuōhuà)
to be open to[suggestions, ideas]乐(樂)意接受 (lèyì jiēshòu) [criticism, abuse]容易受到 (róngyì shòudào)
open to the public seven days a week一周(週)向公众(眾)开(開)放7天 (yī zhōu xiàng gōngzhòng kāifàng qī tiān)
to open an account开(開)立账(賬)户(戶) (kāilì zhànghù)
(adjective)
the season's opening game
Synonyms
first
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.
the first few flakes of snow
early
the book's early chapters
earliest
the earliest confirmed case of swine flu
beginning
premier
primary
initial
The initial reaction has been excellent.
maiden
inaugural
In his inaugural address, he appealed for understanding.
commencing
introductory
an introductory course in religion and theology
initiatory
1 (noun)
Definition
the beginning or first part of something
the opening of peace talks
Synonyms
beginning
Think of this as a new beginning.
start
She demanded to know why she had not been told from the start.
launch
the launch of a campaign to restore law and order
launching
birth
the birth of popular democracy
dawn (literary)
the dawn of the radio age
outset
Decide at the outset what kind of learning programme will suit you best.
starting point
onset
This drug slows down the onset of the disease.
overture
the William Tell Overture
initiation
They announced the initiation of a rural development programme.
inauguration
They later attended the inauguration of the University.
inception
Since its inception, the company has produced 53 different designs.
commencement
All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course.
kickoff (informal)
opening move
Opposites
ending
, close,
finish
,
conclusion
,
winding up (informal)
,
completion
,
finale
,
termination
,
culmination
,
cessation
2 (noun)
Definition
a hole or gap
He squeezed through an opening in the fence.
Synonyms
hole
They got in through a hole in the wall.
kids with holes in the knees of their jeans
break
a break in the earth's surface
space
The space underneath could be used as a storage area.
tear
I peered through a tear in the van's curtains.
split
The seat had a few small splits around the corners.
crack
She watched him though a crack in the curtains.
gap
the wind tearing through gaps in the window frames
rent
welling up from a rent in the ground
breach
A large battering ram hammered a breach in the wall.
slot
He dropped a coin in the slot and dialled.
outlet
The leak was caused by a fracture in the cooling water outlet.
vent
There was a small air vent in the ceiling.
puncture
an instrument used to make a puncture in the abdominal wall
rupture
ruptures in a 60-mile pipeline on the island
aperture
Through the aperture he could see daylight.
cleft
a narrow cleft in the rocks too small for a human to squeeze through
chink
He peered through a chink in the curtains.
fissure
There was a great crack, and a fissure opened up.
orifice
Viruses get into the body via any convenient orifice.
perforation
interstice
Opposites
seal
,
plug
,
closure
,
obstruction
,
stoppage
,
blockage
,
occlusion
3 (noun)
Definition
a chance or opportunity
All she needed was an opening to show her capabilities.
Synonyms
opportunity
I was given an opportunity to bathe and shower.
I had the opportunity to go abroad and study.
chance
All eligible people will get a chance to vote.
break (informal)
The rain was a lucky break for the American.
time
It seemed like a good time to tell her.
place
moment
At this moment a car stopped outside the house.
window
Tell her I've got a window in my diary later on this week.
occasion
It is always an occasion for setting out government policy.
look-in (informal)
4 (noun)
We don't have any openings just now, but we'll call you.
Synonyms
job
the pressure of being the first woman in the job
position
He took up a position with the Arts Council.
post
Sir Peter has held several senior military posts.
situation
opportunity
vacancy
They had a vacancy for a temporary secretary.
5 (noun)
Definition
the first performance of a theatrical production
The play was a triumph from its opening.
Synonyms
first night
debut
This young player has his international debut next week.
premiere
The film had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
launch
first showing
first performance
opening night
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aperture
Definition
a hole or opening
Through the aperture he could see daylight.
Synonyms
opening,
space,
hole,
crack,
gap,
rent,
passage,
breach,
slot,
vent,
rift,
slit,
cleft,
eye,
chink,
fissure,
orifice,
perforation,
eyelet,
interstice
in the sense of birth
Definition
the beginning of something
the birth of popular democracy
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
rise,
source,
origin,
emergence,
outset,
genesis,
initiation,
inauguration,
inception,
commencement,
fountainhead
in the sense of breach
Definition
a crack, break, or gap
A large battering ram hammered a breach in the wall.
Synonyms
opening,
crack,
break,
hole,
split,
gap,
rent,
rift,
rupture,
aperture,
chasm,
cleft,
fissure
Synonyms of 'opening'
opening
Explore 'opening' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of break
Definition
the act or result of breaking
a break in the earth's surface
Synonyms
fracture,
opening,
tear,
hole,
split,
crack,
gap,
rent,
breach,
rift,
rupture,
gash,
cleft,
fissure
in the sense of break
Definition
a fortunate opportunity, esp. to prove oneself
The rain was a lucky break for the American.
Synonyms
stroke of luck,
chance,
opportunity,
advantage,
fortune,
opening
in the sense of chance
Definition
an opportunity or occasion to do something
All eligible people will get a chance to vote.
Synonyms
opportunity,
opening,
occasion,
time,
scope,
window
in the sense of chink
Definition
a small narrow opening
He peered through a chink in the curtains.
Synonyms
opening,
crack,
gap,
rift,
aperture,
cleft,
crevice,
fissure,
cranny
in the sense of cleft
Definition
an indentation or split
a narrow cleft in the rocks too small for a human to squeeze through
Synonyms
opening,
break,
crack,
gap,
rent,
breach,
fracture,
rift,
chink,
crevice,
fissure,
cranny
in the sense of commencement
Definition
the beginning
All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course.
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
opening,
launch,
birth,
origin,
dawn (literary),
outset,
onset,
initiation,
inauguration,
inception,
embarkation
in the sense of crack
Definition
a narrow opening or fissure
She watched him though a crack in the curtains.
Synonyms
break,
chink,
gap,
breach,
fracture,
rift,
cleft,
crevice,
fissure,
cranny,
interstice
in the sense of dawn
Definition
the beginning of something
the dawn of the radio age
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
birth,
rise,
origin,
dawning,
unfolding,
emergence,
outset,
onset,
advent,
genesis,
inception
in the sense of debut
Definition
the first public appearance of a performer
This young player has his international debut next week.
Synonyms
entrance,
beginning,
launch,
launching,
introduction,
first appearance,
inauguration
in the sense of earliest
the earliest confirmed case of swine flu
Synonyms
first,
opening,
original,
initial
Additional synonyms
in the sense of early
Definition
in the first part of a period of time
the book's early chapters
Synonyms
first,
opening,
earliest,
initial,
introductory
in the sense of fissure
Definition
any long narrow cleft or crack, esp. in a rock
There was a great crack, and a fissure opened up.
Synonyms
crack,
opening,
hole,
split,
gap,
rent,
fault,
breach,
break,
fracture,
rift,
slit,
rupture,
cleavage,
cleft,
chink,
crevice,
cranny,
interstice
in the sense of gap
Definition
a break or opening in something
the wind tearing through gaps in the window frames
Synonyms
opening,
space,
hole,
break,
split,
divide,
crack,
rent,
breach,
slot,
vent,
rift,
aperture,
cleft,
chink,
crevice,
fissure,
cranny,
perforation,
interstice
in the sense of inaugural
Definition
of or for an inauguration
In his inaugural address, he appealed for understanding.
Synonyms
first,
opening,
initial,
maiden,
introductory,
dedicatory
in the sense of inauguration
They later attended the inauguration of the University.
Synonyms
opening,
launch,
birth,
inception,
commencement
in the sense of inception
Definition
the beginning of a project
Since its inception, the company has produced 53 different designs.
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
rise,
birth,
origin,
dawn (literary),
outset,
initiation,
inauguration,
commencement,
kickoff (informal)
in the sense of initial
Definition
of or at the beginning
The initial reaction has been excellent.
Synonyms
opening,
first,
early,
earliest,
beginning,
primary,
maiden,
inaugural,
commencing,
introductory,
embryonic,
incipient,
inchoate,
inceptive
in the sense of initiation
They announced the initiation of a rural development programme.
Synonyms
introduction,
installation,
inauguration,
inception,
commencement
in the sense of introductory
Definition
serving as an introduction
an introductory course in religion and theology
Synonyms
preliminary,
elementary,
first,
early,
initial,
inaugural,
preparatory,
initiatory,
prefatory,
precursory
in the sense of launch
Definition
an act or instance of launching
the launch of a campaign to restore law and order
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
introduction,
initiation,
opening,
founding,
setting-up,
inauguration,
commencement,
instigation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of moment
Definition
a specific instant or point in time
At this moment a car stopped outside the house.
Synonyms
time,
point,
stage,
instant,
point in time,
hour,
juncture
in the sense of occasion
Definition
a suitable time or opportunity to do something
It is always an occasion for setting out government policy.
Synonyms
opportunity,
chance,
time,
opening,
window
in the sense of onset
Definition
a start
This drug slows down the onset of the disease.
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
rise,
birth,
kick-off (informal),
outbreak,
starting point,
inception,
commencement
in the sense of orifice
Definition
an opening or hole through which something can pass, esp. one in the body such as the mouth or anus
Viruses get into the body via any convenient orifice.
Synonyms
opening,
space,
hole,
split,
mouth,
gap,
rent,
breach,
vent,
pore,
rupture,
aperture,
cleft,
chink,
fissure,
perforation,
interstice
in the sense of outlet
Definition
an opening permitting escape or release
The leak was caused by a fracture in the cooling water outlet.
Synonyms
pipe,
opening,
channel,
passage,
tube,
exit,
canal,
way out,
funnel,
conduit,
duct,
orifice,
egress (formal)
in the sense of outset
Definition
a start
Decide at the outset what kind of learning programme will suit you best.
Synonyms
beginning,
start,
opening,
early days,
starting point,
onset,
inauguration,
inception,
commencement,
kickoff (informal)
in the sense of overture
Definition
a piece of orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera, oratorio, ballet, musical comedy, or film, often containing the main musical themes of the work
the William Tell Overture
Synonyms
prelude,
opening,
introduction,
introductory movement
in the sense of position
Definition
a job
He took up a position with the Arts Council.
Synonyms
job,
place,
post,
opening,
office,
role,
situation,
duty,
function,
employment,
capacity,
occupation,
berth (informal),
billet (informal)
in the sense of post
Definition
a position to which a person is appointed
Sir Peter has held several senior military posts.
Synonyms
job,
place,
office,
position,
situation,
employment,
appointment,
assignment,
berth (informal),
billet (informal)
in the sense of premier
Definition
first in occurrence
Synonyms
first,
earliest,
original,
initial,
inaugural
Additional synonyms
in the sense of premiere
Definition
the first public performance of a film, play, or opera
The film had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Synonyms
first night,
opening,
debut,
first showing,
first performance
in the sense of puncture
Definition
a small hole made by a sharp object
an instrument used to make a puncture in the abdominal wall
Synonyms
hole,
opening,
break,
cut,
nick,
leak,
slit,
rupture,
perforation
in the sense of rent
welling up from a rent in the ground
Synonyms
opening,
break,
hole,
crack,
breach,
flaw,
chink
in the sense of rupture
Definition
the act of breaking or the state of being broken
ruptures in a 60-mile pipeline on the island
Synonyms
break,
tear,
split,
crack,
rent,
burst,
breach,
fracture,
cleavage,
cleft,
fissure
in the sense of slot
Definition
a narrow opening or groove, such as one in a vending machine for inserting a coin
He dropped a coin in the slot and dialled.
Synonyms
opening,
hole,
groove,
vent,
slit,
aperture,
channel
in the sense of space
Definition
an interval of distance or time between two points, objects, or events
The space underneath could be used as a storage area.
Synonyms
gap,
opening,
interval,
gulf,
cavity,
aperture
in the sense of split
Definition
a gap or rift caused by splitting
The seat had a few small splits around the corners.
Synonyms
crack,
tear,
rip,
damage,
gap,
rent,
breach,
slash,
slit,
fissure
in the sense of start
Definition
the place or time at which something begins
She demanded to know why she had not been told from the start.
Synonyms
beginning,
outset,
opening,
birth,
foundation,
dawn (literary),
first step(s),
onset,
initiation,
inauguration,
inception,
commencement,
kickoff (informal),
opening move
in the sense of tear
Definition
a hole or split
I peered through a tear in the van's curtains.
Synonyms
hole,
split,
rip,
run,
rent,
snag,
rupture
in the sense of time
Definition
a suitable moment
It seemed like a good time to tell her.
Synonyms
occasion,
point,
moment,
hour,
stage,
instance,
instant,
point in time,
juncture
Additional synonyms
in the sense of vacancy
Definition
an unoccupied job or position
They had a vacancy for a temporary secretary.
Synonyms
opening,
job,
post,
place,
position,
role,
situation,
opportunity,
slot (informal),
berth (informal),
niche,
job opportunity,
vacant position,
situation vacant
in the sense of vent
Definition
a small opening in something through which fresh air can enter and fumes can be released
There was a small air vent in the ceiling.
Synonyms
outlet,
opening,
hole,
split,
aperture,
duct,
orifice
in the sense of window
Definition
a period of unbooked time in a diary or schedule
Tell her I've got a window in my diary later on this week.