| 词组 | opinion |
| 释义 | opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ noun your ideas or beliefs about a particular subjectadjectivesthe general opinion (=that most people have) The general opinion seems to be that the government has made a mess of the war.popular/public opinion (=what ordinary people think about something) How much do newspapers influence popular opinion?sb’s personal opinion My personal opinion is that his first film was better.strong opinions People have strong opinions about this subject.an honest opinion I need your honest opinion about something.a high opinion of sb/sth He has a high opinion of himself.a low/poor opinion of sb/sth She had a low opinion of politicians.sb’s good opinion (=the fact that they think someone is good) He didn’t want to lose their good opinion.a second opinion (=an opinion from a second expert such as a doctor) The patient asked for a second opinion.an expert opinion (=the opinion of someone who knows about the subject) Before making important decisions, specialists are called upon to give their expert opinion.a professional opinion It is my professional opinion that the house is not worth that amount.medical/legal/scientific opinion Medical opinion is still divided on whether alcoholism is a disease.political opinions His daughter did not share his political opinions.verbs + opinionhave/hold an opinion Everyone seemed to have a different opinion. | He holds strong opinions on these issues.share sb’s opinion There are many people who share his opinion about the war.give/express/offer an opinion (=say what your opinion is) He gave his opinion only when asked. Don’t say say your opinion.voice/state an opinion written (=give your opinion, especially in a formal situation) Everyone will have the chance to voice their opinion.form an opinion (=decide what your opinion is) I haven’t had time to form an opinion about the matter.change your opinion Later, he changed his opinion of the painting.ask (for) sb’s opinion also ask sb (for) their opinion Nobody asked my opinion. | We asked people for their opinions about the Olympics. | It’s a good idea to ask people for their opinions and suggestions.get an opinion (=especially from an expert) He wanted to get my opinion on the book he was writing.canvass opinion (=find out what people’s opinion on something is) We need to canvas local opinion before deciding what to do.influence opinion His comments will influence public opinion.opinion + verbsopinions differ/vary Opinions differ as to whether the change is an improvement.prepositionssb’s opinion of sb/sth What is your opinion of him?sb’s opinion on/about/regarding sth I have no opinion on the matter.sb’s opinion as to sth People were defending their opinions as to the identity of the murderer.be of the opinion that (=think that) Sarah was of the opinion that he drank too much.opinion + nounsan opinion poll/survey (=when a number of people are asked the same questions to see what people think) According to opinion polls, people trust the prime minister.phrasesin my/her etc opinion (=used when giving someone’s opinion) In my opinion, the law should be changed. Don’t say according to my opinion.sth is a matter of opinion (=used to say that you disagree, or that people disagree about something) Whether the treatment is effective is a matter of opinion. | “He’s a very nice man.” “That’s a matter of opinion,” thought Sam.opinion is divided (=people have different opinions about it) Opinion was divided about the issue.have a difference of opinion (=used to say that two people disagree) He and Luke had a difference of opinion.a shift/change in opinion There has been a huge shift in public opinion on this matter.contrary to popular opinion (=in spite of what most people think) Contrary to popular opinion, many cats dislike milk.keep your opinions to yourself (=not say what you really think) As the youngest person there, I knew enough to keep my opinions to myself.everyone is entitled to their opinion (=used especially when politely disagreeing with what someone says) Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I can’t accept what he is saying.Instead of saying in my opinion, people sometimes say in my humble opinion. This sounds rather formal and is often used when speaking in a slightly humorous way: In my humble opinion, it is easily one of the best books of the year. The abbreviation of this phrase IMHO is often used in emails and when writing messages using the internet: IMHO she’s right. THESAURUS: opinion view your opinion about a serious or important issue: She has strong views about education. | They have different views on this issue. | In my view, footballers are paid too much. point of view your opinion, especially when this is influenced by the situation you are in: From a farmer’s point of view, foxes are a nuisance. | It all depends on your point of view. position the official opinion of a government, political party, or someone in authority: The prime minister has made his position perfectly clear. | The party has changed its position on nuclear weapons. attitude your opinions and feelings about something or someone, especially when this shows in your behaviour: My parents and I have very different attitudes to life. | It was his attitude to women that shocked me. | He had a negative attitude to his work and he was often late. | It's always best to have a positive attitude. | Attitudes to divorce have changed over the years. school of thought an opinion that one group of people have about a subject, especially when this is different from that of another group: There is one school of thought that says that coffee is addictive and is therefore a bad thing. | There are two schools of thought on this. |
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