occasion

1. N-COUNT An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening. (某事發(fā)生的) 時候; 場景

I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago in New Orleans. 我經常深情地想起一些年前在新奧爾良所發(fā)生的一幕。

2. N-COUNT An occasion is an important event, ceremony, or celebration. 重大場合

Taking her with me on official occasions has been a challenge. 在正式場合帶上她對我而言是一種挑戰(zhàn)。

3. N-COUNT An occasion for doing something is an opportunity for doing it. 機會[正式]

It is an occasion for all the family to celebrate. 那是個全家慶祝的機會。

4. PHRASE If you have occasion to do something, you have the opportunity to do it or have a need to do it. 有機會; 有必要

Over the next few years many people had occasion to reflect on the truth of his warnings. 在隨后的幾年里許多人有機會反思他那些警告的真相。

5. PHRASE If you say that someone rose to the occasion, you mean that they did what was necessary to successfully overcome a difficult situation. 應付自如

Colorado rose to the occasion with four players scoring 16 points or more. 科羅拉多隊從容應對，4個隊員贏得16分或更多得分。