option
/ˈɒpʃən/ · /ˈɑːpʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1956 in the learning path
可选方案；选项
Definitions
n. Something you can choose from a range of possibilities.
可选方案；选项
n. The right or opportunity to choose whether to do something.
选择权；选择机会
Example
Taking the bus is our cheapest option today.
今天乘公交车是我们最便宜的选择。
Remote working gives employees the option to live further from expensive city centres without changing jobs.
远程办公让员工可以选择住在远离高房价市中心的地方，而不必换工作。
Collocations
- the best option
- have no option but to
- keep your options open
- the option to buy
Word family
- optional (adj.)
- optionally (adv.)
Synonyms
- choice
- alternative
Usage tip
option指可选方案；have no option but to后接动词原形。
FAQ
- What does option mean?
- Something you can choose from a range of possibilities. The right or opportunity to choose whether to do something.
- How is option pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒpʃən/, US /ˈɑːpʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
