| 单词 | opinion |
| 释义 | opinion opinion /əˈpɪn.jən/ noun B1 [C] a thought or belief about something or someone: » What's your opinion about/on the matter?» People tend to have strong opinions on capital punishment.» He didn't express/give an opinion on the matter.» Who, in your opinion, (= who do you think) is the best football player in the world today?» He's very much of the opinion that alternative medicine is a waste of time.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewB2 [U] the thoughts or beliefs that a group of people have: » Eventually, the government will have to take notice of public opinion.» There is a diverse range of opinion on the issue.» There was a difference of opinion as to the desirability of the project.» Opinion is divided as to whether the treatment actually works.» Both performances were excellent, it's simply a matter of opinion as to whose was better.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewB1 [C] a judgment about someone or something: » Her opinion of Adam changed after he'd been so helpful at the wedding.» She has a good/high opinion of his abilities (= thinks he is good).» I have a rather bad/low/poor opinion of my sister's boyfriend (= I do not like or approve of him).» He has a very high opinion of himself (= thinks he is very skilled/clever in a way that is annoying).Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theoriesB1 [C] a judgment made by an expert: » My doctor has referred me to a specialist for a second opinion on the results of my blood test.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theoriesWord partners for opinion• ♯have/♯hold an opinion• ♯express/♯give/♯voice an opinion• ♯conflicting/♯differing/♯strong opinions• sb's ♯considered/♯personal opinion• ♯in sb's opinion• sb's opinion ♯about sth• be ♯of the opinion (that)Collocations:–Verbs-lu. have/hold an opinion» She has very strong opinions about smacking children.-lu. express/give/offer/state/voice an/your opinion» This meeting will give everyone an opportunity to express their opinions.-lu. change/form/revise an/your opinion» I thought she was lazy, but when we worked together I changed my opinion.-lu. ask for/get/seek sb's opinion» If you are not happy with the treatment your doctor is giving you, you are free to seek a second opinion.-lu. divide/polarize opinion» The issue of whether to ban capital punishment has polarized opinion in the nation.–Types-lu. expert/legal/medical/scientific opinion» He sought medical opinion, and cartilage problems were diagnosed.-lu. popular/public/world opinion» Public opinion is overwhelmingly against the war.-lu. (get, seek, want, etc.) a second opinion» He told me that an operation was the only option, but I'm going to get a second opinion.–Adjectives-lu. conflicting/different/differing/dissenting opinions» The two men have very different opinions about the best way to run a business.-lu. a/sb's considered/informed/honest opinion» My honest opinion is that she will never make it as a singer.-lu. sb's own/personal/private opinion» My personal opinion is that we should sell the shares now.-lu. a favourable/good/high opinion (of sth/sb)» They formed a favourable opinion of his ability.-lu. a low/poor opinion» He has a low opinion of my map reading skills.-lu. strong opinions» People have strong opinions about fox hunting.-lu. in my humble opinion» We should refuse to speak to them, in my humble opinion.–Nouns-lu. an opinion poll/survey» Opinion polls show that the president's popularity is waning.-lu. a consensus/difference of opinion» We had a difference of opinion about next year's budget.-lu. an expression/matter/range of opinion» They say he's the best writer this century, but that's a matter of opinion.-lu. the tide/weight of (public) opinion» The tide of public opinion has turned against the government.-lu. an opinion statement» The opinion statement expresses the seller's evaluation of the item for sale.–Prepositions-lu. in sb's opinion» In my opinion, children should be forced to take more exercise.-lu. sb's opinion of sb/sth» What's your opinion of her work?-lu. an/sb's opinion about/as to/on/regarding sth» Do you have any opinion about what food we should buy?-lu. be of the opinion (that)» He is firmly of the opinion that mothers should not go out to work.–Phrases-lu. sb/everybody is entitled to their opinion» He's entitled to his opinion, but I strongly disagree.• • • Extra Examples:» It is my considered opinion that he should be promoted.» What amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion.» What's your expert opinion?» She has strong opinions about religion.» Her experience does give her opinions quite a bit of weight.Common mistake: opinion! Warning: Check your spelling!! Opinion is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.Common mistake: opinion! Use in my opinion to introduce your own thoughts or beliefs about someone or something.! Don't say 'to my opinion' or 'on my opinion', say in my opinion:» In my opinion, the school holidays are much too long. |
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