Option Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

option

noun

快速理解

What does "Option" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Option"?

指一種可供選擇的事物或權利。

  1. 1

    選擇項目

    EN: One of the choices you can make.

    翻譯: 可供選擇的項目。

  2. 2

    選擇權

    EN: The right or ability to choose something.

    翻譯: 選擇某事物的權利或能力。

  3. 3

    金融選擇權

    EN: A financial contract giving the right to buy or sell an asset.

    翻譯: 一種賦予買賣資產權利的金融合約。

  4. 4

    額外配件

    EN: An extra feature that can be added to a product.

    翻譯: 可加裝於產品上的額外功能或配件。

小提醒:注意 'option' 與 'choice' 的細微差別:'option' 強調客觀存在的選項,而 'choice' 更側重主觀做出的選擇行為。

發音(How to Pronounce "Option" in English

How to pronounce "Option" in English?"Option" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Option" from YouTube Videos

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do YC. it's almost never a problem. the most common option for founders in this situation is called a b-1 visa.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Option"?How does "Option" change by context?

1. something that can be chosen

可供選擇的事物

We have several options for dinner tonight.

我們今晚有好幾個晚餐選擇。

The menu offers a healthy option.

這份菜單提供了一個健康的選擇。

2. the freedom or right to choose

選擇的自由或權利

Students have the option to study abroad for a semester.

學生有選擇出國留學一學期的權利。

He left the company because he wanted more career options.

他離開公司是因為想要更多的職業選擇自由。

3. a right to buy or sell something at a specified price within a set time (Finance)

在特定期限內以特定價格買賣某物的權利(金融)

He purchased an option to buy the stock at a lower price.

他購買了以較低價格購買該股票的期權。

Trading options can be a high-risk investment strategy.

交易期權可能是一種高風險的投資策略。

4. an extra feature that can be added to a product

可以添加到產品上的額外功能

The car comes with a sunroof as an optional extra.

這輛車配備天窗作為一個可選的附加功能。

Please select your preferred software installation options.

請選擇您偏好的軟體安裝選項。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Option"?How to make natural sentences with "Option"?
PatternMeaningExample
have the option to + V有…的選擇權We have the option to renew the contract for another year. (我們有將合約續約一年的選擇權。)
option + of + V-ing…的選項The best option is of taking the earlier flight. (最好的選項是搭乘較早的航班。)
option + for + noun為…的選項They are exploring all options for funding the project. (他們正在探索所有為該項目提供資金的選項。)
keep/leave one's options open保留選擇的餘地I haven't decided yet; I'm keeping my options open. (我還沒決定,我正保留我的選擇餘地。)
the only option唯一的選擇With the bridge closed, the ferry became the only option. (橋樑關閉後,渡輪成了唯一的選擇。)
exercise an option行使選擇權The company decided to exercise its option to buy the land. (該公司決定行使購買土地的選擇權。)

用法說明

How is "Option" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Option"?

option of doing vs option to do

  • option of doing 通常用於描述一個具體、已存在的行動方案或可能性,強調「做…的這個選項」。
  • option to do 則更常指「去做…的權利、自由或機會」,結構上常與動詞 havegiveoffer 連用。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但 option to do 在正式或法律文件中更為常見。
  • option 前面有 thean 等限定詞時,後面接 of doing 的結構會更自然。 EN: The contract gives you the option of terminating the agreement early. 翻譯: 這份合約賦予你提前終止協議的選項。

EN:The contract gives you the option to terminate the agreement early.

翻譯:這份合約賦予你提前終止協議的權利。

EN:We are considering the option of moving our office to a new location.

翻譯:我們正在考慮將辦公室遷至新地點的這個選項。

EN:Employees have the option to work remotely two days a week.

翻譯:員工有每週遠距工作兩天的選擇權。

總結建議

在大多數日常情境中,option to do 是更通用且安全的選擇,而 option of doing 則更適合強調一個具體、被列出的方案。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Option" and similar words?How to choose "Option" vs alternatives?

option vs choice

「option」指可供選擇的項目或可能性,強調客觀存在的選項;「choice」則強調主觀的選擇行為或最終選定的結果。

option vs alternative

「option」泛指任何可選的項目;「alternative」則特指在兩者(或多者)之間,作為主要選項之外的「替代方案」,常帶有對比或不得已的意味。

option vs selection

「option」強調可供挑選的個別項目;「selection」則強調從眾多項目中「挑選出來」的動作、過程或結果集合,或指可供挑選的「精選品項」。

口語用法

How is "Option" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Option"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述一個選擇時,常用 "option" 來指稱。 EN: So the first option was to wait, and the second was to leave immediately. 翻譯: 所以第一個選項是等待,第二個是立刻離開。

EN:Her option, as she put it, was to take the risk.

翻譯:用她的話說,她的選擇就是冒這個險。

語氣強調

在對話中,常用 "the only option" 或 "not an option" 來強調情況的侷限性或不可能性。 EN: At that point, calling for help was the only option. 翻譯: 在那個當下,求救是唯一的選擇。

EN:Giving up is not an option for us.

翻譯:放棄對我們來說不是一個選項。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用 "option..." 作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: We could go with... option... B, I think. 翻譯: 我們可以選... 那個... 選項B,我想。

EN:Well, the other option... let me see... might be cheaper.

翻譯:嗯,另一個選項... 讓我想想... 可能比較便宜。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "option" 用作停頓填充詞,並優先使用更精確的詞彙如 "alternative" 或 "choice" 來替代口語化的重複使用。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Option"?What fixed phrases with "Option" should I remember?

have the option

to have the option to do something/of doing something

擁有選擇(做某事)的權利或機會

keep one's options open

to keep one's options open

保留選擇餘地,不預先做決定

the only option

the only option

唯一的選擇

the best option

the best option

最佳的選擇

a viable option

a viable option

一個可行的選擇

weigh one's options

to weigh one's options

仔細考慮各種選擇

the default option

the default option

預設選項

exercise an option

to exercise an option

行使選擇權

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Option"?Which "Option" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I have many option to choose from.

I have many options to choose from.

"Option" 是可數名詞,表示多個選擇時必須使用複數形式 "options"。

×My only option is to accept the job or not.

My only choice is to accept the job or not.

"Option" 通常指眾多可能性中的一個具體「選項」,而 "choice" 更常指「選擇」這個行為或最終決定。當強調的是「做決定」的行為或僅有的可能性時,用 "choice" 更自然。

×I will option for the cheaper plan.

I will opt for the cheaper plan.

"Option" 是名詞,不能當動詞使用。表示「選擇」的動詞是 "opt" (常與 "for" 或 "to" 連用)。

×This software comes with the option of a free trial.

This software comes with the option for a free trial.

表示「...的選項」時,常用介系詞 "for" (option for something)。用 "of" 時語意較不自然,雖然在某些正式語境中 "option of" 可能出現,但 "option for" 是更常見且自然的搭配。

×He gave me option to leave early.

He gave me the option to leave early.

當指一個特定、已知的選項時,通常需要定冠詞 "the"。如果泛指多個選項中的任何一個,則可能用 "an"。

×The best option are to wait and see.

The best option is to wait and see.

主詞 "option" 是單數,動詞必須使用單數形式 "is"。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Option"?What are tense/participle forms of "Option"?