英语词汇“opt”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

To opt is to choose. Given the alternative, most kids will opt for a cupcake over a ham sandwich.

When you're signing up for next semester's classes, you might opt for another history class, or instead opt for advanced biology. Whenever you have more than one alternative, you have the chance to opt for something. You can also opt out of something, or choose not to do it at all. Opt comes from the French verb opter, "to choose," from the Latin root optare, "desire," and it's related to option.

WORD FAMILY

opt: optative, opted, opting, option, opts+/optative: optatively/option: optional, options/optional: optionally

USAGE EXAMPLES

She opted for secluded beaches despite her concerns about swimming in places with no flags or lifeguards.

The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017)

Better to opt for the petite pool, where an inflatable gold swan bobs next to the chic lounge.

Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016)

Even if Trump opts to pull back Obama’s sanctions and overlook hacking allegations, he may find rapprochement with Russia isn’t that simple.

Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016)

v select as an alternative over another

She opted for the job on the East coast

Syn|Hypo

choose, prefer

cop out, opt out

choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing

单词	opt
释义	opt (once / 233 pages) v To opt is to choose. Given the alternative, most kids will opt for a cupcake over a ham sandwich. When you're signing up for next semester's classes, you might opt for another history class, or instead opt for advanced biology. Whenever you have more than one alternative, you have the chance to opt for something. You can also opt out of something, or choose not to do it at all. Opt comes from the French verb opter, "to choose," from the Latin root optare, "desire," and it's related to option. WORD FAMILY opt: optative, opted, opting, option, opts+/optative: optatively/option: optional, options/optional: optionally USAGE EXAMPLES She opted for secluded beaches despite her concerns about swimming in places with no flags or lifeguards. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) Better to opt for the petite pool, where an inflatable gold swan bobs next to the chic lounge. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) Even if Trump opts to pull back Obama’s sanctions and overlook hacking allegations, he may find rapprochement with Russia isn’t that simple. Seattle Times(Dec 30, 2016) v select as an alternative over another She opted for the job on the East coast Syn\|Hypo choose, prefer cop out, opt out choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
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