option

choice, alternative, preference, option, selection, election

名词 option:

1. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
2. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
   同义词：alternative, choice
3. the act of choosing or selecting
   同义词：choice, selection, pick

1. He had no option but to agree.
   他除了同意外别无选择。
2. The former option favours the married man.
   前一种选择对已婚男子有利。
3. Don't take the job now keep your options open until you leave university.
   先别接受这份工作－－暂时保留选择权，到离开这所大学再说。

op.tion

n.（名词）
The act of choosing; choice.See Synonyms at choice
选择：选择的行为；选择参见 choice
The power or freedom to choose.
选择的自由：选择的权利或选择的自由

The exclusive right, usually obtained for a fee, to buy or sell something within a specified time at a set price.
排它性购买权或销售权：在一定时限内按规定价格买卖某物的排它性权利，通常付出一定费用而获得
The privilege of demanding fulfillment of a contract at a specified time.
履行契约权：在规定时间内要求履行合同的特权
A right to buy or sell specific securities or commodities at a stated price within a specified time.
期权：在规定时间内的以固定价格买卖特定的债券或商品的权力
The right of the holder of an insurance policy to specify the manner in which payments are to be made or credited to the policyholder.
被保险人对赔款方式的选择权：保险单持有者指明以何种方式向其履行或支付赔款的权利
Something chosen or available as a choice.
（供）选择的事物：被挑选作选择或以供选择的事物
An item or a feature that may be chosen to replace or enhance standard equipment, as in a car.
可供选用的部件或外观特点：用以更换或改进标准设备的可供选用的部件或外观特点，如用于小汽车
v.tr.（及物动词）
op.tioned,op.tion.ing,op.tions
To acquire or grant an option on:
得到或获准进行选择：
例句：
.had optioned for a film several short stories about two policemen.(Barbara Goldsmith)
.为一部影片选择了几篇关于两位警察的短篇小说.(芭芭拉·哥尔德史密斯)

Baseball To transfer (a player) to a minor-league club with the option of recalling him within a specified period of time.
【棒球】 调动球员：将（一位棒球手）转入普通协会并在一定时期内可选择是否将其召回

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Latin optiô optiôn-
拉丁语 optiô optiôn-