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