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来源于拉丁语动词opto,optare,optavi,optatus(选择,希望)
verb(动词)
双解例句
verb(动词)
小知识
To opt is to choose. Given the alternative, most kids will opt for a cupcake over a ham sandwich.
When you're signing up for next semester's classes, you might opt for another history class, or instead opt for advanced biology. Whenever you have more than one alternative, you have the chance to opt for something. You can also opt out of something, or choose not to do it at all. Opt comes from the French verb opter, “to choose,” from the Latin root optare, “desire,” and it's related to option.
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常用短语
单词用法
词语辨析
choose,select,elect,pick,prefer,opt。这些动词都含有“选择”的意思。choose普通用词,侧重根据个人意愿和判断从众多的对象中进行选择,着重被选者的优点。select书面用词,具有庄严、正式的感情色彩。强调精选。elect指按照一定的规章或法律,用投票等方式进行的认真慎重的选择。pick口语用词,多指从个人角度仔细挑选,也含任意挑选的意思。prefer强调个人偏爱,不一定有选择的行动。opt多指在几种可能性之间进行选择。
词组短语
opt for选择;opt out决定退出;插播;请求免除