新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

option

英  [ˈɒpʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • options

    1[C 可数名词] 供选择的东西

    An option is something that you can choose to do in preference to one or more alternatives.

    近义词

    alternative , choice

    双语例句

    例:

    He's argued from the start that the US and its allies are putting too much emphasis on the military option.

    他从一开始就认为美国及其盟国过于强调军事手段。

    例:

    What other options do you have?

    你还有其他选择吗?

    2[SING 单数型名词] 选择权

    If you have the option of doing something, you can choose whether to do it or not.

    近义词

    choice

    双语例句

    例:

    Criminals are given the option of going to jail or facing public humiliation.

    罪犯可选择坐牢或接受公众羞辱。

    3[C 可数名词] 购买权 , 出售权 , 期权

    In business, an option is an agreement or contract that gives someone the right to buy or sell something such as property or shares at a future date.

    双语例句

    例:

    Each bank has granted the other an option on 19.9 of its shares.

    每家银行都同意给予对方19.9的股份期权。

    4[C 可数名词] 选修课

    An option is one of a number of subjects which a student can choose to study as a part of his or her course.

    双语例句

    例:

    Several options are offered for the student's senior year.

    毕业班的学生有多门选修课可选。

    例:

    You may choose options such as Conversation, Grammar, or Examination Preparation.

    你可以选择对话、语法或备考等课程。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • keep your options open , leave your options open

    1暂不做决定

    If you keep your options open or leave your options open, you delay making a decision about something.

    双语例句

    例:

    I am keeping my options open; I can decide in a few months.

    我保留选择的权利;我可以几个月后再作出决定。