/ˌɒpəˈtju:nəti; US -ˈtu:n- ||; ˌɑpɚˈtunətɪ/noun [C,U] (plural opportunities)an opportunity (for sth/to do sth) a chance to do sth that you would like to do; a situation or a time in which it is possible to do sth that you would like to do 机会；时机: There will be plenty of opportunity for asking questions later. 稍后会有很多机会提问。I have a golden opportunity to go to America now that my sister lives there. 如今我有了去美国的良机，因为我妹妹住在那里。When we're finally alone, I'll take the opportunity to ask him a few personal questions. 最后只剩下我们两人的时候，我会趁机问他几个私人问题。I'll give Steve your message if I get the opportunity. 如果我有机会的话，我会把你的口信传给斯蒂夫。 ☞Look at the note at occasion. 参看occasion的注释。