open
/ˈəʊpən/ · /ˈoʊpən/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #309 in the learning path
敞开的；营业的
Definitions
adj. Not closed, or available for people to enter and use.
敞开的；营业的
v. To make something accessible or start operating a business.
打开；开办；开始营业
adj. Honest about your thoughts, or willing to consider new ideas.
坦诚的；愿意接受的
Example
Leave the window open so fresh air can come in.
让窗户开着，好让新鲜空气进来。
Governments should remain open to public feedback when developing policies that affect access to essential services.
政府制定影响基本服务获取的政策时，应保持开放态度，听取公众反馈。
Collocations
- open the door
- open to the public
- open to suggestions
- keep an open mind
Word family
- opening (n.)
- openness (n.)
- openly (adv.)
- reopen (v.)
Antonyms
- closed
- close
Usage tip
be open表示开着的状态；open作动词表示打开的动作。
FAQ
- What does open mean?
- Not closed, or available for people to enter and use. To make something accessible or start operating a business. Honest about your thoughts, or willing to consider new ideas.
- How is open pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊpən/, US /ˈoʊpən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
