词组 | option |
释义 | option AC /ˈɒpʃən $ ˈɑːp-/ noun something you can choose to do or haveadjectivesa possible option We should consider every possible option.an alternative option/a different option/another option Another option is to reduce the number of staff.every option I looked at every option before making my final decision.the only option He was convinced that war was the only option.a good/attractive option Selling work direct to the public is an attractive option for artists. | Renting a house may be a better option than buying.a realistic/real/serious option I wanted to start my own business, but financially it was not a realistic option.a viable/practical option (=something you can choose that will be successful) Surgery may be a viable option in some cases.a safe option The pilot decided that making an emergency landing was the safest option.an easy option also a soft option BrE Divorce is never an easy option.a popular option A beach holiday is the most popular option for families.a cheap/expensive option The costs of extra training make this an expensive option. | We urgently need to find a cheaper option than oil or gas.sb’s preferred option formal The new scheme appears to be the airport management’s preferred option.an option is available also an option is open to sb People may not know what options are available. | Giving a prison sentence is only one of the options open to the judge.verbshave an option In a situation like this, you have two options.give/offer sb an option Some employees were given the option of retiring early.choose an option also go for an option BrE Fewer women are choosing the option of motherhood. | Which option do you think they’ll go for?take (up) an option (=choose an option) America was persuaded not to take up the option of military action.consider/look at an option You have to look at every option as your business develops.explore the options (=find out more about them) Explore all the options before making a decision.limit your options If you don’t go to college, it may limit your options.nouns + optiona career option Students need better information about career options.a policy option There are three policy options for the administration.a treatment option (=a possible way of treating a medical problem) The medical staff will explain the treatment options.prepositionsthe option of doing sth Until recently, students had the option of leaving school at 16.an option for (doing) sth The document sets out options for reform.phrasesa range of options The council is considering a range of options for improving the city’s transport system.keep/leave your options open (=not make a firm decision about what you are going to do) Studying a broad range of subjects helps to keep your options open.have no/little option but to do sth (=be obliged to do something) I had no option but to fire him. |
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