🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

机会

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jī huì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Opportunity/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她抓住了出国旅行的机会。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

    "She took the opportunity to travel abroad during her summer break."
  2. 2

    A chance for advancement or progress.

    "The internship provided him with an excellent opportunity to gain experience in his field."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'opportunity' originates from the Latin 'opportunitas', which means 'favorable' or 'suitable'. It evolved through Old French 'opportunité' before entering Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift towards the idea of a favorable moment for action.

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