opinion

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英 [ə'pɪnjən] 美[ə'pɪnjən]

释义

n. 意见；主张

词态变化

复数: opinions;

近义词

judgment idea attitude conviction thought feeling outlook belief theory conception conclusion impression estimate view sentiment

中文词源

opinion 意见，看法

来自拉丁语opinari,发表观点，表达意思，来自PIE*op,选择，分辨，词源同option.

英文词源

opinion: opinion: [13] Opinion comes via Old French from Latin opīniō, a derivative of opīnārī ‘think’. It is not certain where this came from, although some have linked it with Latin optāre ‘choose’, source of English adopt [16], co-opt [17], opt [19], and option [17].
=> adopt, opt, option
opinion (n.): c. 1300, from Old French opinion "opinion, view, judgements founded upon probabilities" (12c.), from Latin opinionem (nominative opinio) "opinion, conjecture, fancy, belief, what one thinks; appreciation, esteem," from stem of opinari "think, judge, suppose, opine," from PIE *op- (2) "to choose" (see option).
Where there is much desire to learn, there of necessity will be much arguing, much writing, many opinions; for opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making. [Milton, "Areopagitica"]

双语例句

1. And what of the effect on U.S domestic opinion?: 对美国国内的舆论有什么影响？

2. He will have been heartened by the telephone opinion poll published yesterday.: 他会为昨天公布的电话民意调查结果感到鼓舞。

3. The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.: 结果显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。

4. Congress as an institution scores low in public opinion polls.: 作为一个公共机构，国会在公众民意调查中得分很低。

5. Frank is of the opinion that the 1934 yacht should have won.: 弗兰克认为本该是那艘1934年的帆船获胜。

英英释意

1. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty;: "my opinion differs from yours"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

2. a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people;: "he asked for a poll of public opinion"

3. a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof;: "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"

4. the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision;: "opinions are usually written by a single judge"

5. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

6. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed;: "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"

实用场景例句

We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done.: 我们应邀就如何开展工作提出意见。

I've recently changed my opinion of her.: 我最近改变了对她的看法。

Everyone had an opinion on the subject.: 大家对这个问题都有自己的看法。

The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable.: 主席认为，失业在所难免。

He has very strong political opinions.: 他的政见颇为坚定。

In my opinion , it's a very sound investment.: 依我看，这是十分可靠的投资。

(formal)It is our opinion that he should resign.: 我们认为他应该辞职。

If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept.: 既然要我说嘛，我认为你不接受那才傻呢。

legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession): 法学界 / 医学界 / 政界的观点

There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan.: 关于这个计划的优缺点，大家意见分歧。

Opinion is divided on the issue.: 大家对这件事意见分歧。

There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal.: 支持这项提议的大有人在。

Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it) .: 哪一个比较好只是看法问题。

They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion.: 他们征询一位心理学家的独立意见。

I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision.: 我在作决定之前，想听听别人的意见。

The boss has a very high opinion of her.: 老板对她评价很高。

I wasn't asking for your opinion, Dick...: 我并不是在征求你的意见，迪克。

He held the opinion that a government should think before introducing a tax...: 他认为政府在开征新税前应仔细斟酌。

That improved Mrs Goole's already favourable opinion of him.: 那件事更加深了古尔太太对他的好印象。

Some, I suppose, might even be in positions to influence opinion...: 有的人，我认为，甚至有可能影响舆论。

There is a broad consensus of opinion about the policies which should be pursued.: 对应当实行何种政策，舆论达成了广泛一致的意见。

Even if you have had a regular physical check-up recently, you should still seek a medical opinion.: 即使近期做过一次常规体检，也应当征求医生的意见。

The book is, in Henry's opinion, the best book on the subject...: 依照亨利的看法，这本书是关于该主题的最佳著述。

Well he's not making a very good job of it in my opinion.: 然而，在我看来，这件事他做得不尽如人意。

Frank is of the opinion that the 1934 yacht should have won.: 弗兰克认为本该是那艘1934年的帆船获胜。

Public opinion at last became vocal.: 终于舆论哗然.

She invited our opinion of her story.: 她征求我们对她的故事的意见.

He doesn't have the courage to go against the tide of public opinion.: 他没有违反民意的勇气.

考试真题

Scholars and policymakers have different opinions about it.

So it isn't surprising that you'll find plenty of strong opinions about the potential vulnerabilities of popular home-security systems.

About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading isboring or old-fashioned.

He asked different people for their opinions.

What opinion did the speakers share about the film they just seen?

Caregivers must also learn to state their needs and opinions clearly and ask for help from others especially brothers and sisters.

The director's opinion of her work.

In your opinion, can the skills of negotiation be taught?

She must have an opinion about all this.

When I asked his opinion on this matter, he responded, ui like in-class exams because the time is already reserved, as opposed to using my free time at home to work on a test.

He echoes Pay Drechsel's opinion on the issue.

And cross-cultural comparisons can t account for difference of opinion.

It has sought professors' opinions.

There is no essential difference between seemingly opposite opinions.

Public opinion polls show that people in most rich countries already think that immigration is too high.

Website visitor's opinions are far from being reliable.

Well, I think within the classroom, she's going to have full opportunity to express her own opinions.

It reflected the opinions of most economists.

At office meetings and in group discussions, they might speak up more often, express strong opinions and come up with more creative and practical ideas than their male colleagues.

There will probably be months of legal confrontation, and it is not at all clear which side will prevail in court, nor in the battle for public opinion and legislative favor.

A recent study of public opinion shows that in modern Britain people regard themselves socially different.

On February 19, a committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions.

I'm talking about people who have stopped learning on growing because they have adopted the fixed attitudes and opinions that all too often come with passing years.

In Lucy Grant's opinion, why does downsgifting require a lot of thoughts and planning?

In the author's opinion, many people like to gossip because it gives them a feeling of pleasure.

In the author's opinion, what makes the photo so alive?

It would not matter if these misjudgments were just a matter of people's opinions.

Mary was silent during the early part of the discussion but finally she gave voice to her opinion on the subject.

Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes.

The best of a kilimanjaro experience, in my opinion, isn't reaching the top.

This is management by the collective opinion.

Tom is so independent that he never asks his parents' opinion unless he wants their support.

While we should provide "safe spaces" within colleges, we must also make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views.

The same dramatic technological changes that have provided marketers with more ( ' , and more diverse) communications choices have also increased the risk that passionate consumers will voice their opinions in quicker, more visible, and much more damaging ways.

When public opinion is particularly polarised, as it was following the end of the Franco regime, monarchs can rise above “mere” politics and “embody” a spirit of national unity.

"Each year the physical presence rule becomes further removed from economic reality and results in significant revenue losses to the States," he wrote in an opinion joined by four other justices.

The Supreme Court's opinion Thursday overruled a pair of decades-old decisions that states said cost them billions of dollars in lost revenue annually.

This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life.

Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources.

When public opinion is particularly polarized, as it was following the end of the Franco regime, monarchs can rise above "mere" politics and "embody" a spirit of national unity.

词组搭配

be of the opinion that

believe or maintain that

认为

a matter of opinion

something not capable of being proven either way

看法因人而异的问题

同义词辨析

advice, opinion, proposal, suggestion, recommendation, view

这些名词均含"意见，建议"之意。

advice：普通用词，侧重依据个人经验、学识和正确判断而提出的忠言。

opinion：日常用词，泛指对某事物的想法和意见。

proposal：指正式提出来供研究、采纳或实行的建议。

suggestion：普通用词，语气比advice婉转客气，也不如proposal正式。着重为改进工作、解决困难等提出的建议，有时含所提建议不一定正确，仅供参考的意味。

recommendation：指在自己经历的基础上而提出的有益建议、意见或忠告。

view：侧重指对重大的或引起公众关注的问题所持的看法和态度。

opinion, view, sentiment, idea

这些名词均含"意见，看法，见解"之意。

opinion：普通用词，使用广泛。多指初步的或缺证据支持因而不十分肯定的意见或看法。

view：侧重指个人对较广泛或重大问题所持的看法，常用复数形式。

sentiment：着重指基于情感而非推理所得出的，已经固定了的看法，常用复数形式。

idea：普通用词，通常指凭感觉和想象所形成的看法或意见。