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opportunity

/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
English Definition
n. favorable chance
中文释义
机会
Example Sentence

The scholarship provided an opportunity for the young biologist to study coral reefs in the Pacific.

这项奖学金为这位年轻生物学家提供了在太平洋研究珊瑚礁的机会。

Synonyms
chance opening prospect
Antonyms
obstacle hindrance
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
op(towards)+port(harbor)+unity(noun)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “opportunity”?

  1. A A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
  2. B Favorable chance
  3. C Response
  4. D The act of performing a task or function
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B — Favorable chance. “opportunity” means favorable chance.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “favorable chance”?

  1. A opportunity
  2. B reaction
  3. C performance
  4. D excitement
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A — opportunity. “opportunity” means favorable chance.

Common questions about “opportunity”

What does “opportunity” mean?

opportunity — favorable chance. In Chinese: 机会.

How do you pronounce “opportunity”?

opportunity is pronounced /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/.

How is “opportunity” used in a sentence?

The scholarship provided an opportunity for the young biologist to study coral reefs in the Pacific. (这项奖学金为这位年轻生物学家提供了在太平洋研究珊瑚礁的机会。)

What are synonyms for “opportunity”?

chance, opening, prospect — all close in meaning to opportunity (favorable chance).

What is the opposite of “opportunity”?

obstacle, hindrance — each the opposite of opportunity (favorable chance).

Is “opportunity” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. opportunity is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “opportunity”?

op(towards)+port(harbor)+unity(noun)

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