an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something

Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. 每个人都有机会发表意见。

I was never given the opportunity of going to college. 我从没有得到过上大学的机会。

[ + to infinitive ] The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work. 这次展览是欣赏她后期作品的难得的机会。

An ankle injury meant she missed the opportunity to run in the qualifying heat. 脚踝受伤意味着她失去了参加资格赛的机会。

formal Please contact us at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). 请尽快和我们联系。

He goes fishing at every opportunity (= as often as possible). 他一有机会就去钓鱼。

I used to love going out dancing, but I don't get much opportunity now. 我过去喜欢去剧院，但现在我没有什么机会去。

He had a golden (= an extremely good) opportunity to score in the first half but squandered it. 他在上半场时有一个绝佳的射门得分机会，可是给浪费掉了。

the chance to get a job

employment/job opportunities 就业机会

opportunities for young graduates 年轻大学毕业生的就业机会

There are some great opportunities now for engineers trained in computer-aided design. 对受过电脑辅助设计训练的工程师来说，现在有一些很好的就业机会。

Synonyms: opening (OPPORTUNITY)vacancy

Compare: Situations Vacant