| 单词 | occasion |
| 释义 | occasion n. & v. --n 1. a a special or noteworthy event or happening (dressed for the occasion). b the time or occurrence of this (on the occasion of their marriage). 2. (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) a reason, ground, or justification (there is no occasion to be angry). 3. a juncture suitable for doing something; an opportunity. 4. an immediate but subordinate or incidental cause (the assassination was the occasion of the war). --vtr. 1. be the occasion or cause of; bring about esp. incidentally. 2. (foll. by to + infin.) cause (a person or thing to do something). Phrases and idioms on occasion now and then; when the need arises. rise to the occasion produce the necessary will, energy, ability, etc., in unusually demanding circumstances. take occasion (foll. by to + infin.) make use of the opportunity. Etymology: ME f. OF occasion or L occasio juncture, reason, f. occidere occas- go down (as OB-, cadere fall) |
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