音标:['ɔpteit] ;
vi.选择,作出抉择
v. i. To choose; to wish for; to desire.

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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