opportunity
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ · /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #1984 in the learning path
机会；时机
Definitions
n. A situation that makes it possible to do something.
机会；时机
Example
The school trip gave me an opportunity to try climbing.
学校旅行让我有机会尝试攀岩。
Public libraries provide an important opportunity for residents to develop skills without paying expensive course fees.
公共图书馆为居民提供了培养技能的重要机会，无须支付昂贵的课程费用。
Collocations
- an opportunity to learn
- seize an opportunity
- equal opportunities
Synonyms
- chance
Usage tip
常用an opportunity to do，表示做某事的机会。
FAQ
- What does opportunity mean?
- A situation that makes it possible to do something.
- How is opportunity pronounced?
- UK /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/, US /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
