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今天要学的一个词组是：opt for。 Opt for就是选择。比如，美国国务卿赖斯在紧张处理中东事务后： ...opted ...for a piano recital featuring classical pieces for her performance..., 意思是她选择举行钢琴独奏会

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今天要学的一个词组是：opt for。 Opt for就是选择。比如，美国国务卿赖斯在紧张处理中东事务后： ...opted ...for a piano recital featuring classical pieces for her performance..., 意思是她选择举行钢琴独奏会

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今天要学的一个词组是：opt for。 Opt for就是选择。比如，美国国务卿赖斯在紧张处理中东事务后： ...opted ...for a piano recital featuring classical pieces for her performance..., 意思是她选择举行钢琴独奏会