occasion
/əˈkeɪʒən/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2596 in the learning path
某次；场合
Definitions
n. a particular time when something happens
某次；场合
n. an important or special event
特殊活动；盛会
n. a suitable opportunity to do something
机会；时机
Example
I have met your sister on several occasions.
我见过你姐姐好几次。
Community festivals provide an occasion for residents from different backgrounds to share traditions and build friendships.
社区节庆让不同背景的居民有机会分享传统、建立友谊。
Collocations
- on several occasions
- a special occasion
- on occasion
- rise to the occasion
Word family
- occasional (adj.)
- occasionally (adv.)
Usage tip
表示“在某次场合”用on，不用in。
FAQ
- What does occasion mean?
- a particular time when something happens an important or special event a suitable opportunity to do something
- How is occasion pronounced?
- UK /əˈkeɪʒən/, US /əˈkeɪʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
