Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #618
Fully loadedopportunity
机会，时机
a chance to do something or a situation that makes it possible to do something
常用搭配：take/seize an opportunity
- 1.
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
晋升、进步或获利的机会
- 2.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
因有利条件组合而产生的可能性
- 3.
A favorable circumstance or occasion.
有利的环境或时机
晋升、进步或获利的机会；因有利条件组合而产生的可能性；有利的环境或时机；机会；时机
In use
She saw the job posting as a great opportunity to start her career.
This training program provides an opportunity for employees to learn new skills.
Opportunity rarely knocks twice, so you should take it when it comes.
the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington
have an opportunity to do sth
常用于描述拥有的可能性。
She had an opportunity to study abroad.
她曾有机会出国留学。
take the opportunity to do sth
表示利用某个时机做某事。
He took the opportunity to ask his boss a question.
他借此机会向老板提了一个问题。
Connections
Collocations
- seize the opportunity
- 抓住机会
- She seized the opportunity to study abroad.她抓住了出国留学的机会。
- take the opportunity
- 利用机会
- I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone.我想借此机会感谢大家。
- golden opportunity
- 良机
- This is a golden opportunity you shouldn't miss.这是一个你不可错过的良机。
- unique opportunity
- 独特的机会
- The internship offers a unique opportunity to learn.这次实习提供了独特的学习机会。
- miss an opportunity
- 错过机会
- He missed a great opportunity by arriving late.他因迟到错过了一个好机会。
- job opportunity
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆解为op（打开）+ port（港口）+ unity（团结）：机会如同打开港口，团结各方才能抓住。
Context & Register
通常用于正式或半正式场合，如求职、商业、教育等；在日常口语中也常用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'community' and 'unity' share a similar ending sound with 'opportunity', but be cautious as 'scrutiny' sounds different despite a similar spelling.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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