| 词组 | occasion |
| 释义 | occasion An occasion is a time when a particular event happens or a particular situation arises. I remember the occasion vividly. There are occasions when you must refuse. You often say that something happens on a particular occasion. I think it would be better if I went alone on this occasion. I met him only on one occasion. An occasion is also an important event, ceremony, or celebration. It was a fitting conclusion to a memorable occasion. They have the date fixed for the big occasion. ◊ 'opportunity' and 'chance' You do not use occasion to refer to a situation in which it is possible for someone to do something. Instead you use opportunity or chance. In February 1960 I had the opportunity of hearing a fascinating dissertation by Dr Timothy Leary. She put the phone down before I had a chance to reply. See entries at ↑ |
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