| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_chance-to-do-something |
| 释义 | a chance to do somethingThese are words to describe a situation or occasion that allows something to be done. Chance is one of the most common words for this. It refers specifically to an occasion to do something. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. She missed the chance to see her favourite band in concert because she had the flu. If you are caught cheating on an exam, you will receive failing marks - there will be no second chances. The word opportunity has a broader use and is also slightly more formal than chance. Opportunity can be used for an occasion to do something, or for a situation that allows something to be done. Everyone will get the opportunity to comment. I go fishing whenever I get the opportunity. The gallery showing is an excellent opportunity to see her work in person. formalPlease contact me at the earliest opportunity. A break is an opportunity for improving a situation, especially one that happens unexpectedly. Her big break came when she was offered a role in a Spielberg movie. He won the lottery? That was a lucky break! The noun springboard can be used to refer to something that provides you with an opportunity to do something bigger or better that you want to do. Springboard is not as common as chance or opportunity. He hoped writing an opinion piece for The Times would be the springboard he needed to get into journalism. Related articlesthe chance of something happening |
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