1. ADJ The opening event, item, day, or week in a series is the first one. 第一個(gè)的[ADJ n]

They returned to play in the season's opening game. 他們回來(lái)參加了本賽季的首場(chǎng)比賽。

2. N-COUNT Theopeningof something such as a book, play, or concert is the first part of it. (書(shū)、戲劇、音樂(lè)會(huì)的) 開(kāi)始部分

The opening of the scene depicts Akhnaten and his family in a moment of intimacy. 開(kāi)頭一幕描述阿肯那頓及其家人親密無(wú)間的一個(gè)時(shí)刻。

3. N-COUNT An opening is a hole or empty space through which things or people can pass. 缺口

He squeezed through a narrow opening in the fence. 他從圍欄的一個(gè)狹窄缺口擠了過(guò)去。

4. N-COUNT An opening in a forest is a small area where there are no trees or bushes. (林中) 空地[美國(guó)英語(yǔ)]

I glanced down at the beach as we passed an opening in the trees. 我們穿過(guò)林中空地時(shí)，我向下瞥了一眼海灘。

5. N-COUNT An opening is a good opportunity to do something, for example, to show people how good you are. 機(jī)遇

Her capabilities were always there; all she needed was an opening to show them. 她的能力一直就在那兒；她所需要的只是一個(gè)展示它們的機(jī)會(huì)。

6. N-COUNT An opening is a job that is available. 空缺的職位

We don't have any openings now, but we'll call you if something comes up. 眼下我們沒(méi)有空缺的職位。如果有了，我們會(huì)給你打電話的。

7. →see also open , open , open , open