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⇨ start (When does the class start?) ⇨ begin (start work) ⇨ set off (start out from Saigon) ⇨ turn sth on (Start the engines!)start noun
⇨ start (make a start) ⇨ opportunity (a start in life) start verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ begin 另见begin条start ♦︎ begin ♦︎ start off ♦︎ kick off ♦︎ commence ♦︎ openThese words are all used to talk about things happening from the beginning, or people doing the first part of sth. 这些词均表示开始发生、开始做。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to start / begin / start off / kick off / commence / open with sth◆to start / begin / start off / kick off / commence / open by doing sth◆to start / begin / start off / commence as sth◆a campaign / season / tour / competition / match / festival / meeting starts / begins / starts off / kicks off / commences / opens◆a film / book / chapter starts / begins / starts off / opens◆an enquiry / investigation starts / begins / commences / opens◆work / production starts / begins / starts off / kicks off / commences◆proceedings start / begin / kick off / commence / open◆a period starts / begins / commences / opens◆to have just started / begun / started off / kicked off / commenced / opened◆to start / begin / start off / kick off / commence / open immediately■ start [intransitive](of an event or thing) to happen or exist, when it was not happening or did not exist just before; to start in a particular way or from a particular point （事件或事物）发生，出现；（以某方式或从某事物）开始◆When does the class start?什么时候开始上课？◆There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area.小型企业在那个地区大量涌现。◆She started as a secretary but ended up running the department.她以当秘书起步，最后成了那个部门的主管。◆The company started out with 30 employees.该公司创业时有30名员工。◆The evening started badly when the speaker failed to turn up.那天晚上一开始就很糟糕，因为演讲者没有到场。◆The trail starts just outside the town.那条小路是从刚出城的地方开始的。◆Hotel prices start at £65 a night for a double room.旅馆的双人房间从一宿65英镑起价。OPP finish ⇨ end verb see also start ⇨ begin verb ■ begin (beginning, began, begun) [intransitive] to start to happen or exist; to start in a particular way or from a particular point; to start speaking 开始发生（或出现）；（以某方式或从某事物）开始；开始讲话◆When does the concert begin?音乐会什么时候开始？◆The evening began well.晚会开始得很顺利。◆Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel.在以元音开始的单词前要用an。◆'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.'“女士们、先生们，”他开始发言说，“欢迎光临市政厅。”OPP end ⇨ end verb see also begin ⇨ begin verb NOTE 辨析 Start or begin?There is not much difference in meaning between these words. Start is more frequent in spoken English and in business contexts; begin is more frequent in written English and is often used when you are describing a series of events. 这两个词含义差别不大。start较多用于口语和商务语境；begin较多用于书面语，常用于描述一系列事件◆The story begins on the island of Corfu.这个故事从科孚岛上开始。 Start is not used to mean 'begin speaking'. * start不表示开始讲话◆'Ladies and gentlemen,' he started. ■ ˌstart ˈoff phrasal verb (rather informal) to start happening or doing sth; to start by doing or being sth 进行（或开展）起来；首先进行；一开始是◆The discussion started off mildly enough.讨论颇为温和地开始了。◆The leaves start off green but turn red later.树叶起先是绿色，但之后会变红。◆I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last.我一开始非常勤奋，但没有坚持下去。OPP finish up ⓘ In British English, to finish up... is to be in a particular state or at a particular place after a series of events. 在英式英语中，finish up ...表示在一系列事件之后“结果成为⋯”或“最终来到⋯”◆ (BrE) If you're not careful, you could finish up seriously ill.你要是不小心，到头来可能会得一场大病。 ■ ˌkick ˈoff phrasal verb (informal) to start an event or activity, especially in a particular way; (of an event, activity, film or book) to start, especially in a particular way 开始（活动）；（事件、活动、电影或书）开始，以⋯开头◆Tom will kick off with a few comments.汤姆讲话时要先发表几点意见。◆The festival kicks off on Monday, September 13.节期从9月13日星期一开始。 OPP wind up ⇨ end verb ■ commence / /kəˈmens/ / [intransitive] (formal) to start happening 开始发生◆The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.会议定于午间召开。◆I will be on leave during the week commencing 15 February.我将于2月15日开始休假一周。 see also commence ⇨ begin ■ open [intransitive] to start an event or activity in a particular way; (of an event, film or book) to start, especially in a particular way 以⋯开始（活动）；（事件、电影或书）开始，以⋯开头◆He opened with a version of Elvis's 'Can't Help Falling in Love.'他以埃尔维斯《情不自禁爱上你》的一个版本开始了。◆The story opens with a murder.这个故事以一宗谋杀案开篇。ⓘ Open is a less informal way of saying kick off; however, it is not usually used to talk about the time that people begin a shorter or more informal activity. * open是kick off的一种较正式的说法，但当表示活动于某个时间开始时，若活动时间较短或较不正式，通常不用open◆What time do we kick off?我们什么时候开始？◆What time do we open? You can use it for the dates and times of longer or more formal events. 若活动时间较长或较为正式，则可用open来表示何时举行◆The Annual General Meeting opens at 1pm on March 15th.年度全体会议于3月15日下午1时开始。 OPP close ⇨ end verb see also open ⇨ begin verb begin verb ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ establish, ⇨ introduce 1 and ⇨ start verb 另见establish条、introduce条第1义和start动词词条begin ♦︎ start ♦︎ open ♦︎ embark on/upon sth ♦︎ take sth up ♦︎ set about sth ♦︎ go about sth ♦︎ commenceThese words all mean to do the first part of sth, or to do sth or make sth happen or exist for the first time. 这些词均表示开始、着手。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to begin / start / take up / set about / go about / commence doing sth◆to begin / start to do sth◆to begin / start sth by doing / with sth◆to begin / start / open / embark on a / an campaign / enquiry◆to begin / start / open a discussion / conversation◆to begin / start / embark on a war / scheme◆to begin a / start a / commence battle◆to begin / start / take up / commence work◆to begin / start / open a story / letter / sentence◆to begin / start / open a day / year / meeting◆to begin / start / embark on / take up / commence a career / life◆to begin / start / embark on a journey / search / relationship◆to begin / start / take up a / your employment / duties / hobby◆to begin / start / commence production◆to immediately begin / start / embark on / set about / commence / launch into sth◆to have just begun / started / opened / embarked on / taken up / launched into sth■ begin (beginning, began, begun) [intransitive, transitive] to do the first part of sth; to do sth that you were not doing just before 开始；启动；着手做◆She began by thanking us all for coming.她首先对我们大家的到来表示感谢。◆We began work on the project in May.我们于5月份开始了这个项目。◆I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it.我上个月开始读这本小说，到现在还没读完。◆She began to cry.她哭了起来。◆I was beginning to think you'd never come.我开始以为你不会来了。◆Everyone began talking at once.大家同时开始讲话。OPP end ⇨ end verb see also beginning ⇨ start noun , begin ⇨ start verb ■ start [transitive, intransitive] to begin doing sth; to make sth begin to happen 开始；着手做；使发生◆I start work at nine.我9点开始工作。◆The kids start school next week.孩子们下星期开学。◆We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee.我们得新开一罐咖啡了。◆It started to rain.下起雨来了。◆Mistakes were starting to creep in.不知不觉间，开始出错了。◆She started laughing.她笑了起来。◆Let's start by reviewing what we did last week.我们先来复习一下上星期所学的内容。◆It's time you started on your homework.你该做功课了。◆Who started the fire?谁放的火？◆Do you start the day with a good breakfast?你早晨起来会先好好吃一顿早饭吗？OPP finish , stop ⇨ end verb , finish ⇨ finish , stop ⇨ stop verb 3 see also start ⇨ start noun , start ⇨ start verb NOTE 辨析 Begin or start?There is not much difference in meaning between these words. Start is more frequent in spoken English and in business contexts; begin is more frequent in written English. Start, but not begin, can also mean 'to make sth start happening' or 'to make a machine start working'. 这两个词意思差别不大。start较常用于口语和商务语境中，begin较常用于书面语中。start还可表示使某事发生或发动机器，但begin无此用法◆Who began the fire? ◆I can't begin the car. ■ open [transitive] to make an activity or event begin; to make a story, piece of writing or period of time begin in a particular way 着手；开始；（故事、文章）以⋯开篇；（一段时期）以⋯开头◆Who is going to open the conference?谁来宣布会议开幕？◆The police have opened an investigation into the death.警方已开始调查这桩命案。◆They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'.他们将上演《卡门》，以此拉开新戏剧季的帷幕。◆I opened the story with Viola because I wanted the reader to 'meet' everybody through her eyes.我把薇奥拉作为故事的开场人物，因为我想让读者通过她的眼睛去“结识”每个人。 OPP close ⇨ end verb see also open ⇨ start verb , opening ⇨ launch noun , opening ⇨ start noun , opening ⇨ first det. adj. ■ emˈbark on sth■ emˈbark upon sth phrasal verb (rather formal) to begin doing sth new or difficult 从事，着手，开始（新的或艰难的事情）◆She is about to embark on a diplomatic career.她即将开始外交生涯。◆Remember these basic rules before embarking upon major home improvements.在着手进行重大家居装修之前要记住这些基本准则。■ ˌtake sth ˈup phrasal verb (took, taken) [no passive] to begin sth such as a job or hobby 开始从事（某项工作或业余爱好）◆He takes up his duties next week.他下周开始履行职责。◆She has taken up (= started to learn to play) the oboe.她学起吹双簧管来了。OPP give sth up ⇨ stop verb 1 ■ ˈset about sth phrasal verb (setting, set, set) [no passive] to begin doing sth 开始做；着手做◆She set about the business of cleaning the house.她动手打扫起房子来。◆We need to set about finding a solution.我们得着手寻找一个解决办法。■ ˈgo about sth phrasal verb (goes, went, gone) [no passive] (often used in negative statements and questions with how 常用于否定陈述和以how引导的疑问句中) to begin working on sth, especially in a particular way （尤指以特定的方式）开始做◆You're not going about the job in the right way.你一开始做这事的方法不对。◆How should I go about finding a job?我该怎样着手找工作呢？■ commence / /kəˈmens/ / [transitive] (formal) to begin sth 开始；着手◆The company commenced operations in April.公司4月份开业了。 see also commence ⇨ start verb set off phrasal verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ leave 1 另见leave条第1义set off ♦︎ take off ♦︎ start ♦︎ set out ♦︎ set sailThese words all mean to begin a journey. 这些词均表示出发、起程。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to set off / take off / start / set out / set sail for / from sth◆to set off / take off / start (out) / set out / set sail on a journey, voyage, etc.◆to set off / take off / start / set out early■ ˌset ˈoff phrasal verb (setting, set, set)to leave at the start of a journey 出发；动身；起程◆We set off at dawn.我们黎明时就出发了。◆They set off to explore the island.他们动身去那个岛上探险。■ ˌtake ˈoff phrasal verb (took, taken)(of an aircraft) to leave the ground and begin to fly; (of a person) to set off in an aircraft （飞机）起飞；（人）乘飞机出发◆The plane took off an hour late.飞机起飞晚了一个小时。◆What time do we take off?我们什么时候乘飞机出发？ⓘ In informal American English take off can be used when sb leaves a place to go somewhere else. 在非正式美式英语中，take off可指某人离开某地前往其他地方◆We took off for the beach.我们动身前往海滩。 OPP land ⇨ land verb ■ start [intransitive] to begin a journey 出发；动身；起程◆What time do we start?我们什么时候出发？◆They had started out from Saigon the previous day.他们前一天就已经从西贡出发了。■ ˌset ˈout phrasal verb (setting, set, set) (especially written) to leave at the start of a journey 出发；动身；起程◆He set out along the path the old man had shown him.他沿着老人指给他的那条小路出发了。NOTE 辨析 Set off, start out or set out?There is no real difference in meaning between these words. Set off is the most frequent and least formal. Start (out) and set out are used more in written English than in spoken English; set out especially can sound slightly literary. 这三个短语在含义上没有实质差别。set off最常用也最不正式；start (out)和set out较多用于书面语而非口语。set out听起来尤其带点文学色彩。■ set ˈsail idiom (setting, set, set) (rather formal) to begin a journey in a ship or boat 起航；开航◆The family set sail for a new life in Australia.这家人起航前往澳大利亚开始新的生活。 turn sth on phrasal verb turn sth on ♦︎ switch sth on ♦︎ start ♦︎ plug sth in/into sth ♦︎ set sth off ♦︎ start (sth) up ♦︎ put sth onThese words all mean to make sth such as a machine or electrical device start working. 这些词均表示打开开关。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to turn on / switch on / start / plug in / start up a machine◆to turn on / switch on / plug in / start up a computer◆to turn on / switch on / plug in an appliance◆to turn on / switch on / start / start up the motor / engine◆to turn on / switch on / start the ignition◆to turn on / switch on / plug in / put on the lamp / light / television / radio / fire / heater◆to turn on / switch on / put on the gas / heating / oven / headlights / wipers◆to switch on / plug in / put on the kettle■ ˌturn sth ˈon phrasal verb (especially spoken) to start the flow of electricity, gas, water, etc. by moving a switch, button, etc. （通过开关、按钮等）接通（电源、燃气或水等）；打开◆He turned on the taps and washed his hands.他打开水龙头洗手。◆I'll turn the television on.我来开电视。ⓘ Turn sth on can be used to talk about making electrical devices or machines start to work, as well as turning a tap to make water or gas flow. * turn sth on可指打开电器或机器，也可指拧开水或燃气的阀门。 OPP turn sth off , turn sth out ⇨ turn sth off see also turn sth up ⇨ increase ■ ˌswitch sth ˈon phrasal verb to turn a light, machine, etc. on by pressing a button or switch （通过按钮或开关）打开（电灯或机器等）◆How do you switch this thing on?这东西怎么开？ⓘ Switch sth on is only used to talk about making electrical devices start to work. In British English switch on can also be used without an object when you are talking about a television or radio. * switch sth on仅指打开电器。在英式英语中亦可用不带宾语的switch on表示打开电视或收音机◆ (BrE) We only switched on (= the television / radio) halfway through the show.节目播到中段时我们才打开。 OPP switch sth off ⇨ turn sth off see also switch ⇨ button noun 1 ■ start [transitive, intransitive] to make a vehicle or machine begin to operate; (of a vehicle or machine) to begin to operate 开动，发动，启动（车辆或机器）；（车辆或机器）启动◆Start the engines!发动引擎！◆I can't get the car started.这辆车我发动不起来。◆The car won't start.这辆车发动不起来。■ ˌplug sth ˈin ■ ˌplug sth ˈinto sth phrasal verb (-gg-)to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity or to another piece of electrical equipment using a plug (= a small plastic object with two or three metal pins) 接通（电源）；与（其他电器）连接◆Is the printer plugged in?打印机接上电源没有？◆Simply plug the lamp into a 13-amp socket.只须将电灯插在一个13安培的插座上。 OPP unplug ⇨ turn sth off ■ ˌset sth ˈoff phrasal verb (setting, set, set)to make a bomb, etc. explode; to make an alarm start ringing 使（炸弹等）爆炸；使（警报）响起；拉响（警报）◆A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street.一帮男孩子正在街上放烟火。◆Opening this door will set off the alarm.一开这道门，警铃就会响。■ ˌstart sth ˈup ■ ˌstart ˈup phrasal verb to start a vehicle or machine; (of a vehicle or machine) to start 开动，发动，启动（车辆或机器）；（车辆或机器）启动◆The first thing I do is start up my computer.我首先做的是打开电脑。◆I heard his car start up.我听见他的汽车发动了。 OPP shut down ⓘ Shut down is the opposite of starting up a computer or other machine; you stop a vehicle (= make it stop moving) and then turn off the engine (but you do not 'turn off the car/vehicle'). * shut down指关掉电脑或其他机器；停车用stop a vehicle，关闭发动机用turn off the engine，但不能说turn off the car/vehicle。NOTE 辨析 Start or start up?In some cases you can use either word. 在有些情况下这两个词可以通用◆Start / start up the engine!发动引擎！Only start is used in the phrases get sth started and sth won't start. 在短语get sth started和sth won't start中只能用start◆I can't get the car started up. ◆The car won't start up. Start sth up is the usual word when talking about computers. 打开电脑一般用start up◆The first thing I do is start my computer. ■ ˌput sth ˈon phrasal verb (putting, put, put) (especially spoken) to switch on a piece of equipment; to make a tape, CD, etc. begin to play 开动；发动；使运行；播放（磁带或光盘等）◆She put on the brakes suddenly.她突然踩了刹车。◆ (BrE) I'll put the kettle on for tea.我来烧壶水好沏茶。◆Do you mind if I put some music on?我放点音乐你不介意吧？ⓘ Put sth on is often used to talk about making part of a car work. * put sth on通常指启动汽车的某个部件◆to put on the brakes / headlights / indicator / turn signal / windscreen wipers / windshield wipers踩刹车；打开车头灯／转向灯／挡风玻璃雨刷器It is also often used to talk about listening to music. 亦常指放音乐◆to put on a CD / some music放CD；放点音乐Finally, in the home, you would be most likely to put on the kettle, the air conditioning, the heating (in British English) or the heat (in American English). 还可指打开家用电器，如put on the kettle（烧水），put on the air conditioning（打开空调），put on the heating（英式英语）／the heat（美式英语）（打开暖气）。 start noun start ♦︎ beginning ♦︎ opening ♦︎ outset ♦︎ onset ♦︎ birth ♦︎ dawn ♦︎ kick-offThese are all words for the first part or early stages of sth. 这些词均表示开端、开头部分或初期阶段。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the start / opening to sth◆at the start / beginning / opening / outset / onset / birth / dawn (of sth)◆from the (very) start / beginning / outset◆a new start / beginning / opening / birth / dawn◆a slow start / beginning / onset◆a / an early / late start / onset / kick-off◆a delayed start / opening / onset◆a promising start / beginning / opening◆to mark the start / beginning / opening / onset / birth / dawn (of sth)◆to herald the start / beginning / opening / onset / dawn (of sth)◆to see the start / beginning / opening / birth / dawn (of sth)◆to delay the start / opening / onset / kick-off (of sth)■ start [countable, usually singular] the point at which sth begins; the act or process of beginning sth 开头；开端；开始◆What a perfect start to the day!这一天的开始多完美呀！◆If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game.要是不快走，我们就看不上比赛的开头了。◆We've had problems (right) from the start.我们从一开始就遇到了困难。◆The meeting got off to a good / bad start (= started well / badly).会议有了一个良好／糟糕的开端。◆The trip was a disaster from start to finish.那次旅行从头到尾都糟糕透顶。◆I'll paint the ceiling if you make a start on the walls.你要是动手刷墙，我就刷天花板吧。◆She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life).她要移居国外，开始新的生活。OPP finish ⇨ end noun see also start ⇨ begin verb , start ⇨ opportunity noun ■ beginning [countable, usually singular] the first part or early stages of sth; the point at which sth begins 开头部分；初期阶段；开端；开头◆We're going to Japan at the beginning of July.我们7月初要去日本。◆We missed the beginning of the movie.我们错过了电影的开头部分。◆Let's start again from the beginning.让我们再从头开始吧。◆I've read the whole book from beginning to end.我把这本书从头到尾读了一遍。ⓘ At the beginning (of) is used for the time and place when sth begins. In the beginning means 'at first', and suggests a contrast with a later situation. * at the beginning (of)用于表示某事开始的时间和起点。in the beginning表示起初、起先，与后来相对。 OPP end , ending ⇨ end noun see also begin ⇨ begin verb NOTE 辨析 Start or beginning?Although these words have almost the same meaning, they tend to be used in slightly different ways. An event, such as a game or meeting usually has a start; a story, book or movie usually has a beginning. In these cases, the start is usually shorter than the beginning. 虽然这两个词含义几乎相同，它们的使用方式却稍有不同。start通常表示game、meeting等活动的开始；beginning通常表示story、book或movie的开始。在这些情况下，start所持续的时间通常比beginning短◆We'll miss the start of the game (= the moment when it starts; the kick-off).我们将会错过比赛的开始部分。◆We missed the beginning of the movie (= the first few scenes).我们错过了电影的开头部分。Note that you say from start to finish and from beginning to end and not◆from start to end or ◆from beginning to finish You usually say at the beginning of a particular month, season or decade. 注意，要说from start to finish和from beginning to end，不说from start to end或from beginning to finish。表示特定月份、季节或十年期的开始，通常用at the beginning of◆at the start of July/summer/the 90s With other periods of time you can use either word, although beginning is usually more frequent. 对于其他时间段，则两词都可使用，尽管beginning通常更常用◆the beginning / start of the day / week / year / century / a new era一天／一周／一年／世纪／新时代的开始Only start can mean 'the act or process of beginning sth'. 只有start可表示开始做某事◆I want to make an early beginning. ■ opening [countable, usually singular] (especially written) the first part or early stages of sth such as a play, book, film, game or other event （戏剧、书、电影或比赛等的）开始，开头部分◆The movie has an exciting opening.该影片的开头很刺激。◆The New Zealanders quickly lost control after a promising opening.新西兰人队在取得一个很不错的开局后很快便对比赛失去了控制。 OPP ending ⇨ end noun see also open ⇨ begin verb , opening ⇨ first det. adj. ■ outset / /ˈaʊtset/ / [singular] (only used in the phrase at/from the outset 只用于短语at/from the outset) (rather formal) the beginning of sth 开始◆I made it clear right from the outset that I disapproved.从一开始我就明确表示我不赞成。■ onset /ˈɒnset; NAmE ˈɑːnset, ˈɔːnset/ [singular] (especially written) the beginning of sth, especially sth unpleasant （尤指不愉快的事的）开端，发生，肇始◆An active and healthy lifestyle can delay the onset of disease in later life.积极和健康的生活方式能够推迟晚年疾病的发作。ⓘ Onset is often used to talk about the early stages of illness or some other physical experience. * onset常指疾病或其他一些身体情况的开端◆the onset of illness / infection / disease / depression / AIDS / symptoms / shock / menstruation / puberty疾病／感染／疾病／抑郁症／艾滋病／症状／休克的发作；月经来潮；青春期的到来Other typical collocations relate to the weather. 该词的其他常用搭配词与天气有关◆the onset of winter / cold weather冬天／寒冷天气的来临 ■ birth [singular] (especially written) the beginning of a new situation, idea or place 创始；开始；诞生◆This declaration marked the birth of a new society in South Africa.这份宣言标志着一个新社会在南非诞生了。■ dawn [singular] (literary) the beginning of a new situation, idea or place 开端；曙光；萌芽◆That's been going on since the dawn of civilization.那种现象自从有了文明就一直存在。◆Peace marked a new dawn in the country's history.和平使这个国家的历史翻开了新的一页。■ ˈkick-off [countable, uncountable] the start of a game of football （足球比赛的）开球，开始◆Kick-off is at 3.足球比赛3点开球。 opportunity noun opportunity ♦︎ chance ♦︎ turn ♦︎ possibility ♦︎ moment ♦︎ occasion ♦︎ break ♦︎ start ♦︎ window ♦︎ goThese are all words for a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth. 这些词均表示机会、时机。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the opportunity / a chance / your turn to do sth◆an opportunity / possibilities / an occasion for sth◆a suitable opportunity / occasion / moment◆the last opportunity / chance / moment◆to have an opportunity / a chance / a turn / a break / a window / a moment / a go◆to get / give sb an opportunity / a chance / a turn / a break / a start / a window / a moment / a go◆to wait for an opportunity / a chance / your turn / the moment / an occasion◆to take advantage of an opportunity / a chance / the possibilities / a window◆to take the opportunity / your chance / turns◆to seize an opportunity / a chance / the moment◆to miss an opportunity / your chance / a turn / a go■ opportunity [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth 机会；时机◆I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.我谨借此机会感谢同事的支持。◆He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible).他动不动就对我粗鲁无礼。◆There are more job opportunities in the south.南方有更多的工作机会。◆Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men).本公司提倡男女机会均等。◆There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.工作一完成，放松的机会有的是。■ chance [countable] an opportunity 机会；时机；机遇◆Please give me a chance to explain.请给我一个解释的机会。◆ (BrE) We won't get another chance of a holiday this year.我们今年不会再有机会度假了。◆ (NAmE) We won't get another chance at a vacation this year.我们今年不会再有机会度假了。◆Jeff deceived me once already－I won't give him a second chance.杰夫已骗过我一次，我不会再给他机会。◆This is your big chance (= opportunity for success).这是你成功的大好机会。NOTE 辨析 Opportunity or chance?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆You'll have the opportunity / chance to ask questions at the end.你们最后将有机会提问。 Opportunity tends to be used in more formal contexts than chance, and in some phrases only one of the words can be used. 与chance相比，opportunity往往用于较正式的语境；有些短语只能用其中的一个词◆job/equal chances ◆I won't give him a second opportunity. ■ turn [countable] (especially spoken) the time when sb in a group of people should do sth or is allowed to do sth （依次轮到的）机会◆Please wait your turn.请等着轮到你。◆Whose turn is it to cook?轮到谁做饭了？◆The male and female birds take turns sitting on the eggs.雄鸟和雌鸟轮流抱窝。◆ (BrE) We take it in turns to do the housework.我们轮流做家务。■ possibility [countable, usually plural] something that gives you a chance to achieve sth 机会；契机◆The class offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills.这门课程提供一系列令人兴奋的技能训练。◆Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago.女性的职业发展机会比五十年前多很多。ⓘ In this meaning, possibilities is often used to talk about work-related situations. 表达此义时，possibilities常用于与工作相关的情形◆career / employment / development / commercial / design possibilities职业发展／就业／发展／商业／设计机会It is also often used after positive-sounding adjectives. * possibilities亦常用于褒义的形容词后◆excellent / interesting / exciting / creative possibilities绝佳的／有吸引力的／令人激动的／表现创造力的机会Note that you cannot say 'a/the possibility to do sth'. 注意，不能说a/the possibility to do sth◆I had the possibility to spend a year in Paris while I was a student. In these cases use opportunity or chance. 在这些情况下可用opportunity或chance◆I had the opportunity / chance to spend a year in Paris.我曾有机会在巴黎待过一年。 see also possible ⇨ possible 1 ■ moment [countable] (especially spoken) a particular occasion; a time for doing sth 时机；机遇；做某事的时刻◆I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news.我在找适当的时机告诉他这个坏消息。◆Have I caught you at a bad moment?我是不是来得不是时候？■ occasion [singular] (rather formal) a suitable time for doing sth 适当的机会；时机◆It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.原本应该是高兴的时刻，她却丝毫不感到快乐。◆I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance).有机会的话，我要跟他谈谈这件事。 see also occasion ⇨ time 1 ■ break [countable] (informal) a chance to do sth, usually to get sth that you want or to achieve success （满足心愿或成功的）机会，机遇◆I got my lucky break when I won a 'Young Journalist of the Year' competition.我时来运转，在“年度最佳青年记者”竞赛中获胜。■ start [countable, usually singular] the opportunity that you are given to begin sth in a successful way 起始优势；良好的基础条件◆They worked hard to give their children a good start in life.他们力争为孩子们奠定一个良好的基础。◆The job gave him his start in journalism.那份工作让他开始进入新闻行业。 see also start ⇨ start noun ■ window [countable] (especially business 尤用于商业) a time when there is an opportunity to do sth, although it may not last long 一丝机会；短暂的时机◆We now have a small window of opportunity in which to make our views known.我们现在有一线机会使人了解我们的观点。■ go (plural goes) [countable] (BrE, spoken) a person's turn to move or play in a game or activity （游戏或活动中轮到的）机会◆Whose go is it?轮到谁了？◆It's your go.轮到你了。◆'How much is it to play?' 'It's 50p a go.'“玩这游戏多少钱？”“50便士一回。”◆Can I have a go on your new bike?我能骑骑你的新自行车吗？ⓘ In American English use turn. 在美式英语中用turn。 |