1 a space or hole that sb/sth can go through 孔;出入口;通道:
We were able to get through an opening in the hedge.我们可以从树篱的豁口钻过去。☞picture at tent 见tent插图
2 the beginning or first part of sth 开始;开端:
The film is famous for its dramatic opening.这部电影以精彩的开头闻名。
3 a ceremony to celebrate the first time a public building, road, etc is used 开幕或启用仪式;开幕典礼:
the opening of the new hospital新医院的开幕仪式
4 a job which is available (职位)空缺:
We have an opening for a sales manager at the moment.我们现在有个销售经理的空缺。
5 a good opportunity 好机会:
I'm sure she'll be a great journalist -- all she needs is an opening.我确信她能成为一名了不起的记者─她需要的只是机会。
openingadj (only before a noun 只用于名词前) the opening chapter of a book 书的第一章the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games奥林匹克运动会的开幕仪式
opening1/ˋopənIŋ; ˈəʊp$nIŋ/n [C] 1 a ceremony to celebrate the first time that a new public building, road etc is available for people to use〔公共建筑物﹑道路等的〕启用﹐落成: the opening of the new art gallery 新画廊的开张2 the beginning of something 开始﹐开端: a speech at the opening of the conference 会议的开幕致辞3 a job or opportunity that is available〔职位的〕空缺﹔机会﹐机遇: Are there any openings for gardeners? 有园艺工人的空缺吗?4 a hole or space in something 孔﹐洞﹔空隙: an opening in the fence 栅栏上的缺口
opening2adj [only before noun 仅用于名词前] 1 first or happening at the beginning of something 首次的﹔开始的: the President's opening remarks 总统的开场白the opening match of the season 本赛季的首场比赛opening night (=the first night of a new play, film etc) 首演之夜﹐首映之夜2 opening hours the time each day when a shop, library etc is open 营业时间﹐开放时间
openingopeningopeningsnoun1a space in something where people or things can go in and outsame meaninghole: The cattle got out through an opening in the fence.2a ceremony to celebrate the start of a public event or the first time a new building, road, etc. is used: the opening of the Olympic Games