1 [C] a particular time when sth happens (某事发生的)时刻,时候;场合:
I have met Bill on two occasions.我见过比尔两次。
2 [C] a special event, ceremony, etc 特别的活动;典礼:
Their wedding was a memorable occasion.他们的婚礼是值得纪念的大事。
3 [sing] the suitable or right time (for sth) (做某事的)时机,机会:
I shall tell her what I think if the occasion arises (= if I get the chance).待有合适的时机,我就会把我的想法告诉她。☞You use occasion when you mean the time is right or suitable for something I saw them at the funeral, but it was not a suitable occasion for discussing holiday plans. You use opportunity or chance when you mean that it is possible to do something I was only in Paris for one day and I didn't get the opportunity/chance to visit the Louvre. 指某时刻适合做某事时,用occasion:I saw them at the funeral, but it was not a suitable occasion for discussing holiday plans.我在葬礼上见到他们,但那不是讨论假期计划的适当时候。指某时刻有可能做某事情时,用opportunity或chance:I was only in Paris for one day and I didn't get the opportunity/chance to visit the Louvre.我只在巴黎逗留了一天,没有机会去参观罗浮宫。
occasion/əˋkeʒən; əˈkeIʒ$n/n 1 a) [C] a time when something happens〔某事发生的〕时刻﹐时候: on … occasion They had met on several occasions. 他们见过几次面。 b) [singular 单数] a suitable time or a reason to do something〔合适的〕时机﹔理由: Christmas is an occasion to see old friends. 圣诞节是探望老朋友的好时机。2 [C] an important event 重要的活动: We’re saving the champagne for a special occasion . 我们把这瓶香槟酒留到特别的日子喝。3 on occasion(s) sometimes but not often 偶尔﹐有时: She can be very rude on occasion. 有时她会很无礼。
occasionoccasionoccasionsoccasionedoccasioningnoun1a time when something happens: I've been to Paris on three or four occasions.2a special time: A wedding is a big family occasion.