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单词 opportunity
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opportunity

noun
 OPAL W
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
[countable, uncountable]
(plural opportunities)
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  1. a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something synonym chance
    • Don't miss this opportunity!
    • opportunity to do something You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
    • I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.
    • opportunity for somebody to do something The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to meet each other.
    • The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn about the challenges involved.
    • opportunity for something There was no opportunity for further discussion.
    • opportunity for doing something There’ll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
    • opportunity of doing something At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.
    • career/employment/job opportunities
    • a business/an investment opportunity
    • He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible).
    • They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).
    • I would definitely go if the opportunity arose.
    • a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing something)
    see also equal opportunities, photo opportunity
    Extra Examples
    • This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
    • The offer was too good an opportunity to miss.
    • She felt regret for all the missed opportunities in her life.
    • When the opportunity came, I seized it with both hands.
    • He saw a great opportunity to make some money.
    • Students should take every opportunity to widen their experience.
    • We didn't get much opportunity to swim.
    • We'll have plenty of opportunity to talk later.
    • The company aimed to expand as and when opportunity offered.
    • a golden opportunity to invest and export into new markets
    • The job will offer you excellent opportunities for promotion.
    • There are more job opportunities in the south.
    • The future will present us with both challenges and opportunities.
    • This is an opportunity to learn about our heritage.
    • He has had ample opportunity to apologize.
    • Educational opportunities have increased in recent years.
    • We are creating real opportunities for young people.
    • The curriculum provides a rare opportunity for students to work with local professionals.
    • We would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the issue.
    • There are tremendous opportunities in farming right now.
    • We believe in equality of opportunity.
    • Please take advantage of this great opportunity.
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • ample
    • considerable
    • plenty of
    verb + opportunity
    • have
    • find
    • get
    opportunity + verb
    • exist
    • arise
    • come
    preposition
    • opportunity for
    phrases
    • 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).

Opportunity

/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
(also Mars Exploration Rover B)
(abbreviation MER-B)
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  1. the third Mars Rover vehicle which landed on the planet Mars in 2004 and sent pictures of the planet back to NASA
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