| 单词 | opportunity |
| 释义 | opportunity opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/ aep /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/ noun B1 [C or U] an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something: » Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.» I was never given the opportunity of going to college.» [+ to infinitive] The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work.» An ankle injury meant she missed the opportunity to run in the qualifying heat.» FORMAL Please contact us at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).» He goes fishing at every opportunity (= as often as possible).» I used to enjoy going to the theatre, but I don't get much opportunity now.» He had a golden (= an extremely good) opportunity to score in the first half but squandered it.Thesaurus+: ↑Opportunity , ↑Freedom to actB2 [C] the chance to get a job: » employment/job opportunities» opportunities for young graduates» There are far more opportunities now for school-leavers than there were 50 years ago.Thesaurus+: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobsWord partners for opportunity• ♯have/♯seize/♯take an opportunity• ♯give/♯provide/♯present an opportunity• a ♯golden/♯great/♯ideal/♯perfect opportunity• a ♯rare/♯unique opportunity• a ♯lost/♯wasted opportunity• ♯at/♯every/♯at the earliest/♯at the first opportunity• an opportunity ♯for sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have an/the opportunity» I never had the opportunity to travel.-lu. seize/take the opportunity» I took the opportunity to get some housework done.-lu. give/offer/provide/present (sb) an/the opportunity» My boss's absence gave me an opportunity to prove I could run things better.-lu. create/expand/increase opportunities» We aim to expand educational opportunities for these women.-lu. get/see/take advantage of/use an/the opportunity» I took full advantage of the opportunity to work in TV.-lu. enjoy/welcome the opportunity» I welcomed the opportunity to take on more responsibility.-lu. jump at/leap at the opportunity» I would jump at the opportunity to work in Australia.-lu. (can't/not/never) miss/resist/pass up an/the opportunity» He couldn't resist the opportunity to tease them.-lu. deny sb the opportunity» She was denied the opportunity to clear her name.-lu. an opportunity arises/comes (up)» I would like to move to the Paris office if an opportunity arises.–Types-lu. business/economic/growth/investment/marketing opportunity» The Internet has opened up new business opportunities.-lu. career/educational/employment/job opportunity» The typical school-leaver in this area does not have much in the way of job opportunities.-lu. equal opportunities» We are committed to equal opportunities for men and women.-lu. a photo/scoring opportunity» Arsenal had several scoring opportunities in the first half of the match.–Adjectives-lu. an enormous/excellent/full/great/incredible/real/wonderful opportunity» This job is a wonderful opportunity for me.-lu. ample/plenty of opportunity» He would have had ample opportunity to steal the jewellery.-lu. a lost/wasted opportunity» My meeting with her was a wasted opportunity. I should have asked her for more information.-lu. a historic/ideal/golden/perfect/priceless/rare/unique opportunity» This is a rare opportunity to see the paintings.-lu. at any/every (available)/the earliest/the first/the slightest opportunity» He goes climbing at every available opportunity.–Nouns-lu. lack/plenty of opportunity» There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions at the end of the meeting.-lu. a window of opportunity» There is a small window of opportunity for the treatment of a stroke.-lu. the opportunity of a lifetime» This job is the opportunity of a lifetime for me.-lu. equality of opportunity» We want equality of opportunity for all citizens.–Prepositions-lu. an opportunity for sth/sb» It will be an opportunity for me to go shopping while you're at the meeting.-lu. at any, every, the first, etc. opportunity» I'll talk to them at the first opportunity.• • • Extra Examples:» If you delay now, the opportunity might be lost.» The rights give holders the opportunity to purchase additional equity interests in the company at a big discount.» His work provided him with the opportunity for a lot of foreign travel.» Job opportunities are severely limited/restricted at the moment.» The company is aggressively pursuing new business opportunities.Common mistake: opportunity! Warning: Check your spelling!! Opportunity is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.! Remember: the correct spelling has 'pp'. |
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