opportunityop•por•tu•ni•ty /ˌɒpə'tjuːnɪtɪ/

n

1. C,U 机会，良机

• He found an opportunity to ask for a raise. 他找到一个机会要求加薪。

• I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your success. 我要借此机会祝贺你的成功。

• Most people have little opportunity of going abroad. 大多数人很少有机会出国。

2. C 就业机会

• There are more opportunities for graduates this year. 今年大学毕业生有了更多的就业机会。

词组at every opportunity 利用一切机会

• He took revenge at every opportunity. 他利用一切机会打击报复。

at the earliest(或first) opportunity 一有机会

• He escaped from prison at the earliest opportunity. 他一有机会就从监狱逃跑了。

Opportunity knocks (at the door)only once. 机不可失，时不再来。