| 词组 | opportunity |
| 释义 | opportunity An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for something to be done. You talk about an opportunity for something or an opportunity to do something. They must regard it as an opportunity for a genuine new start. The opportunity for constructive negotiation was not exploited. For some, it was an opportunity to make a little money. They don't even give them the opportunity to become better. Note that you can use either 'the' or 'an' in front of opportunity in sentences like these. You can also talk about an opportunity for doing something, especially if you use an adjective such as 'perfect or 'excellent' in front of opportunity. This was a marvellous opportunity for exchanging gossip with the other girls. The completeness of the fossil material offered an excellent opportunity for creating an accurate image of Neanderthal man. You can also talk about the opportunity of doing something. This gave him the opportunity of developing his talent as a teacher. Note that you do not use 'an' in front of opportunity when it is followed by 'of'. ◊ 'no opportunity' You can say there is no opportunity to do something. I suppose you had no opportunity to bring it. The public is given no opportunity to challenge official forecasts. You do not say that there is 'no opportunity of doing' something. ◊ 'chance' Chance is used in a similar way to opportunity. See entry at ↑ |
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