
occasion
词源
源自拉丁语 'occasio'(机会,时机),通过古法语 'occasion' 进入英语,最初指有利的时间或情况。
noun
❶ 指特定的时间或事件,通常与某种活动或庆祝相关。可以是一次性的重要时刻或社交聚会。
“Her birthday was a special occasion for the whole family.”
(她的生日对全家人来说是个特殊时刻。)
“We only wear suits on formal occasions.”
(我们只在正式场合穿西装。)
❶ 指某事发生的合适时机或理由,常用于表达做某事的正当机会。
“I'll take this occasion to thank everyone for their support.”
(我将借此机会感谢大家的支持。)
“The rain gave us the occasion to stay indoors.”
(下雨给了我们待在室内的理由。)
verb
❶ 作为动词时表示引起某事发生,属于正式用法,多用于书面语。
“The remark occasioned widespread criticism.”
(这番言论引发了广泛批评。)
“His resignation occasioned much speculation.”
(他的辞职引起诸多猜测。)
常见短语
on occasion — 表示偶尔或有时发生,频率不高但会重复出现的情况。
“He visits the old town on occasion to reminisce.”
(他偶尔会去老城区怀旧。)
rise to the occasion — 指在关键时刻表现出色,成功应对挑战或困难局面。
“The team rose to the occasion and won the championship.”
(队伍关键时刻发挥出色赢得了冠军。)