/ˈəʊpnɪŋ ||; ˈopənɪŋ/noun[C] 1 a space or hole that sb/sth can go through 孔;出入口;通道: We were able to get through an opening in the hedge. 我们可以从树篱的豁口钻过去。 ☞picture at tent 见tent插图
2 the beginning or first part of sth 开始;开端: The film is famous for its dramatic opening. 这部电影以精彩的开头闻名。
3 a ceremony to celebrate the first time a public building, road, etc is used 开幕或启用仪式;开幕典礼: the opening of the new hospital 新医院的开幕仪式
4 a job which is available (职位)空缺: We have an opening for a sales manager at the moment. 我们现在有个销售经理的空缺。
5 a good opportunity 好机会:
I'm sure she'll be a great journalist -- all she needs is an opening. 我确信她能成为一名了不起的记者─她需要的只是机会。
opening adj (only
before a noun 只用于名词前)
the opening chapter of a book 书的第一章
the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 奥林匹克运动会的开幕仪式