occasion
名词
定义 occasion 名词
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
a specific point in time when an event occurs or has occurred.
（尤指某事發生或已發生的）時刻、時候
We gathered on several occasions to deliberate on this matter.
我們在幾個場合聚集討論這件事。
There have been multiple instances when I've witnessed him speaking rudely to her.
我曾多次目睹他粗魯地對她說話。
I recall a time when he was in the company of his wife.
我記得有一次他和他的妻子在一起。
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
a significant or formal event; a notable happening.
特殊場合；重大活動；盛事
Sara's party was truly a grand occasion, with over a hundred guests in attendance.
莎拉的派對確實是一個盛大的場合，有超過一百位賓客出席。
During the wedding ceremony, he performed a song that was specifically composed for the event.
在婚禮儀式上，他演唱了一首特別為這個場合創作的歌曲。
I possess a suit, but I reserve it for wearing only on significant occasions.
我有一套西裝，但我只會在重要場合穿。
- Countable(可數名詞)formal(正式)
a particular time or situation that makes it possible to do something, or a reason for something to occur.
時機；機會；原因；理由
The bicentennial of Mozart’s passing served as the occasion for numerous special films, books, and concerts.
莫扎特逝世兩百週年成為眾多特別電影、書籍和音樂會的契機。
There might arise an occasion where you can utilize your knowledge of the French language.
可能會出現你能利用法語知識的場合。
The bride took advantage of the occasion to deliver a brief speech.
新娘利用這個場合發表了簡短的演講。
片语 occasion 名词
- on occasion
happening or done sometimes, but not frequently
偶爾；有時，但不經常
• We meet at the coffee shop downtown on occasion.
我們偶爾在市中心咖啡館見面。
动词
定义 occasion 动词
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to be the reason for something, or to make something happen.
造成；引起；惹起
Her denial occasioned a significant amount of difficulty.
她的否認造成了相當大的困難。
The case occasioned considerable concern for the authorities.
這個案件引起了當局相當大的關注。
成语
- have occasion to do something
To have a need or reason to do something.
表示有必要或需要做某事。
• I rarely have occasion to report my progress to my manager.
我很少有必要向我的經理報告我的進度。