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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。

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