“opportunity” 是英语中核心名词,意为 “机会;机遇;良机”,侧重指符合个人目标、能带来积极结果的有利时机,可用于生活、工作、学习等多种场景,以下结合用法、搭配和例句详细说明,方便理解和运用:
一、核心含义与本质
指 “一段时间内出现的、适合做某事的有利条件或可能性”,强调 “可利用性” 和 “潜在价值”,区别于普通的 “chance”(更侧重偶然的机会)。例:This is a great opportunity to improve your English.(这是提升英语的好机会。)
二、常见搭配(高频实用)
与动词搭配:
get/have an opportunity:获得机会(例:She finally got an opportunity to work abroad. 她终于得到了出国工作的机会。)
seize/grab an opportunity:抓住机会(例:Don’t hesitate to seize the opportunity when it comes. 机会来临时别犹豫,抓住它。)
miss an opportunity:错失机会(例:He regretted missing the opportunity to meet the expert. 他后悔错过了与专家见面的机会。)
create/provide an opportunity:创造 / 提供机会(例:The company provides opportunities for young people to grow. 这家公司为年轻人提供成长机会。)
与介词搭配:
opportunity for sth.:做某事的机会(例:There are plenty of opportunities for career development here. 这里有很多职业发展的机会。)
opportunity to do sth.:做某事的机会(例:I have no opportunity to travel this year. 我今年没有旅行的机会。)
take the opportunity to do sth.:借此机会做某事(例:I take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support. 我借此机会感谢大家的支持。)
三、语境拓展例句
学习场景:She took the opportunity to ask the teacher for help after class.(她课后抓住机会向老师求助。)
职场场景:The new project is a golden opportunity to show your ability.(这个新项目是展示你能力的黄金机遇。)
生活场景:Traveling gives you the opportunity to experience different cultures.(旅行让你有机会体验不同的文化。)
正式场景:We appreciate the opportunity to cooperate with your team.(我们很珍惜与贵团队合作的机会。)
四、近义词辨析(快速区分)
opportunity:强调 “有准备、有价值的良机”,较正式,多用于书面或职场、学习等场景。
chance:侧重 “偶然的、不确定的机会”,口语和书面语通用(例:It’s a chance to win the prize. 这是一个赢得奖品的机会,带有偶然性)。