| 单词 | option |
| 释义 | optionoption /ˈɑpʃən/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun [countable] 1A CHOICE something that you can choose to do, have, or use in a particular situation: Joining the army seemed like the best option at the time.the option of doing something We were given the option of canceling our insurance policy.option for What are the options for cutting costs?an option is to do something My only option was to call the police. Many teenage mothers have no option but to live with their parents.► see thesaurus at choice12keep/leave your options open to wait and consider all possibilities before making a decision: Many young people want to keep their options open.3something ADDED TO A BASIC PRODUCT something that is offered in addition to the standard equipment when you buy something new, especially a car: Leather seats are an option on this model.4COMPUTERS one of the possible choices you can make when using a computer program: Press “P” to select the print option.5RIGHT TO BUY/SELL social studies, economics the right to buy or sell something in the future: option on All employees are given an option on 1,000 shares of stock.6(the) first option the chance to buy or get something before anyone else: Local farmers will get first option to buy the government land.[Origin: 1500–1600 French, Latin optio free choice]COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa possible option We should consider every possible option.an alternative/different option (also another option) Another option is to reduce the number of employees.every option I looked at every option before making my final decision.the only option He was convinced that war was the only option.a good/attractive option Selling work direct to the public is an attractive option for artists. Renting a house may be a better option than buying.a realistic/real/serious option I wanted to start my own business, but financially it was not a realistic option.a viable/practical option (=something you can choose that will be successful) Surgery may be a viable option in some cases.an acceptable option The animals spread disease, and doing nothing is not an acceptable option.a military option (=the possibility of using military force) The U.S. has not ruled out a military option.a safe option The pilot decided that making an emergency landing was the safest option.an easy option Divorce is never an easy option.a popular option A beach vacation is the most popular option for families.a cheap/expensive option The costs of extra training make this an expensive option. We urgently need to find a cheaper option than oil or gas.an affordable option Sailing clubs are an affordable option for people who want to learn to sail without having to buy a boat.somebody’s preferred option formal The new plan appears to be the airport management’s preferred option.an option is available (also an option is open to somebody) People may not know what options are available. Giving a prison sentence is only one of the options open to the judge.verbshave an option In a situation like this, you have two options.give/offer somebody an option Some employees were given the option of retiring early.choose an option (also select an option formal) Fewer women are choosing the option of motherhood.consider/weigh options formal (also look at options) You have to look at every option as your business develops.explore the options (=find out more about them) Explore all the options before making a decision.limit somebody’s options If you don’t go to college, it may limit your options.nouns + optiona career option Students need better information about career options.a policy option There are three policy options for the administration.a treatment option (=a possible way of treating a medical problem) The medical staff will explain the treatment options. |
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