指一個有利的時機或情境，讓人能夠做想做的事或達成目標。
有利時機
EN: a time or situation that makes it possible to do something
翻譯: 一個讓某事得以實現的時機或情境。
發展機會
EN: a chance for employment, promotion, or advancement
翻譯: 指就業、升職或個人發展的機會。
好機運
EN: a good chance or favorable circumstance
翻譯: 指一個好的機遇或有利的狀況。
小提醒：注意：'opportunity' 是可數名詞，常與動詞 'have', 'get', 'take', 'miss' 或形容詞 'good', 'great', 'perfect' 搭配使用。
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1. a time or situation that makes it possible to do something you want to do
機會；時機
This job is a great opportunity to gain experience.
這份工作是獲得經驗的絕佳機會。
I'll take the first opportunity to speak with her.
我會抓住第一個機會和她談話。
The meeting provided an opportunity for discussion.
這次會議提供了討論的機會。
2. a chance for employment or promotion
（就業或升職的）機會
There are more opportunities for graduates in the tech industry.
科技產業為畢業生提供了更多機會。
He was given the opportunity to lead the new project.
他獲得了領導新專案的機會。
3. a favorable combination of circumstances
良機；有利的形勢
The market downturn created an opportunity for investors.
市場低迷為投資者創造了良機。
We must seize this opportunity before it's too late.
我們必須把握這個良機，以免為時已晚。
4. the possibility of doing something, especially something that leads to progress or success
（尤指帶來進步或成功的）可能性
The treaty opens up new opportunities for trade.
這項條約為貿易開闢了新的可能性。
Education increases one's opportunities in life.
教育增加了人生成功的可能性。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| opportunity + to + V | （做某事）的機會 | She had the opportunity to study abroad. (她曾有出國留學的機會。) |
| opportunity + for + noun | （某事）的機會 | This job offers great opportunities for growth. (這份工作提供了極佳的成長機會。) |
| opportunity + of + V-ing | （做某事的）機會 | He missed the opportunity of meeting the CEO. (他錯過了與執行長見面的機會。) |
| an opportunity arises / presents itself | 機會出現 | When the opportunity arose, he took it immediately. (當機會出現時，他立刻把握住了。) |
| seize / grasp / take an opportunity | 抓住機會 | You must seize every opportunity to learn. (你必須抓住每一個學習的機會。) |
| miss / waste an opportunity | 錯過／浪費機會 | Don't waste this golden opportunity. (別浪費這個大好機會。) |
| a window of opportunity | 機會之窗，短暫的機會 | We have a small window of opportunity to act. (我們有一個採取行動的短暫機會。) |
| equal opportunity | 平等機會 | The company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all. (該公司致力於為所有人提供平等機會。) |
EN:He was given the opportunity of presenting his findings to the board.
翻譯:他獲得了向董事會陳述他研究結果的機會。
在絕大多數情況下，使用 "opportunity to + 動詞原形" 是最自然且不會出錯的選擇。
opportunity vs chance
「opportunity」通常指有利的、可主動把握的時機或機遇；「chance」則更側重偶然性、可能性或風險。
opportunity vs occasion
「opportunity」指可利用的時機；「occasion」則指特定的時刻、事件或場合。
opportunity vs possibility
「opportunity」是具體、可行動的機遇；「possibility」是抽象、泛指的可能性。
在對話中，人們常會引述或轉述他人關於機會的評論。 EN: He was like, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you can't pass it up." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「這是一生一次的機會，你不能錯過。」
EN:She told me, "If an opportunity comes, just grab it."
翻譯:她告訴我：「如果有機會出現，抓住就對了。」
為了強調機會的難得或重要性，口語中會使用特定的詞彙或短語來加強語氣。 EN: That's such an amazing opportunity for you! 翻譯: 這對你來說真是個超棒的機會！
EN:I mean, it's a huge opportunity, you know?
翻譯:我是說，這可是個巨大的機會，你懂吧？
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用 "opportunity" 相關的短語作為停頓填充。 EN: So, given the opportunity... I think I would definitely say yes. 翻譯: 所以，如果有這個機會…我想我絕對會答應。
EN:Well, it's an opportunity to... um... really prove myself.
翻譯:嗯，這是一個可以…呃…真正證明我自己的機會。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（如直接引述對話、使用 "like" 引述、"you know"、停頓填充詞等）在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用，以保持文體的嚴謹與客觀。
seize an opportunity
verb + an opportunity
抓住機會
miss an opportunity
verb + an opportunity
錯失機會
a golden opportunity
adjective + opportunity
絕佳機會、黃金機會
opportunity knocks
opportunity + verb
機會來敲門（意指機會出現）
at the earliest opportunity
prepositional phrase
一有機會就、儘早
an opportunity to do something
opportunity + infinitive
做某事的機會
equal opportunity
adjective + opportunity
機會均等
×I have an opportunity to meet him yesterday.
✓I had an opportunity to meet him yesterday.
「opportunity」描述的是過去的機會時，動詞時態必須使用過去式。
×This is a good opportunity of learning.
✓This is a good opportunity to learn.
表示「做某事的機會」時，常用句型是「opportunity to + 動詞原形」，而非「opportunity of + V-ing」。
×I look forward to this opportunity.
✓I am looking forward to this opportunity.
表達「期待（某個具體的）機會」時，通常使用現在進行式「am/is/are looking forward to」，以強調當下的期待感。
×There is an opportunity that I will get promoted.
✓There is a chance that I will get promoted.
「opportunity」通常指主動爭取或可利用的「良機」，而表示客觀的「可能性」時，應使用「chance」。
×I don't have many opportunities to practice my English.
✓I don't have many opportunities to practice English.
當泛指一種語言或技能時（如 English, Spanish, piano），通常不加所有格代名詞（my, your）。若強調是「個人的」練習機會，語境需特別明確。
×He took the opportunity and bought the company.
✓He seized/took the opportunity to buy the company.
「抓住機會做某事」的完整常用搭配是「take/seize the opportunity to do something」。原句語法可接受但較不自然，缺少「to do」會使語意不完整。