option

noun

1. 可选择的事物；选择；选择权；选择的自由
   something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
   1. As I see it, we have two options…
      据我看，我们有两种选择…
   2. There are various options open to you.
      你有多种选择。
   3. Going to college was not an option for me.
      上大学不是我可以选择的道路。
   4. I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave.
      我别无选择，只有请他离开。
   5. Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year.
      学生在二年级时可以选择出国学习。
   6. A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments.
      一项允许你每月自由存款的储蓄方案。
   7. This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for) .
      这一种型号的货品有很多选择。
2. 选修课
   a subject that a student can choose to study, but that they do not have to do
   1. The course offers options in design and computing.
      这一学程开了设计和计算机技术的选修科目。
3. （未来的）买卖选择权
   the right to buy or sell sth at some time in the future
   1. We have an option on the house.
      我们有权购买这所房子。
   2. The property is for rent with an option to buy at any time.
      这房子供出租，但可随时买下。
   3. He has promised me first option on his car (= the opportunity to buy it before anyone else) .
      他答应我可以优先买他的汽车。
   4. share options (= the right to buy shares in a company)
      认股选择权
4. 选项；选择
   one of the choices you can make when using a computer program
   1. Choose the ‘Cut’ option from the Edit menu.
      从编辑选单上选“剪切”项。

1. N-COUNT 可选择的事物
   An option is something that you can choose to do in preference to one or more alternatives.
   1. He's argued from the start that America and its allies are putting too much emphasis on the military option...
      他从一开始就认为美国及其盟国过于强调军事手段。
   2. What other options do you have?
      你还有什么别的选择吗？
2. N-SING 选择；选择权
   If you have the option of doing something, you can choose whether to do it or not.
   1. Criminals are given the option of going to jail or facing public humiliation...
      罪犯可以选择要么坐牢，要么遭受当众羞辱。
   2. We had no option but to abandon the meeting.
      我们别无选择，只有放弃这次会面。
3. N-COUNT （将来的）购买权，出售权；期权
   In business, an option is an agreement or contract that gives someone the right to buy or sell something such as property or shares at a future date.
   1. Each bank has granted the other an option on 19.9% of its shares.
      两家银行都同意给予对方其19.9%股份的期权。
4. N-COUNT 选修课
   An option is one of a number of subjects which a student can choose to study as a part of his or her course.
   1. Several options are offered for the student's senior year.
      为毕业班学生开设了几门选修课。
5. PHRASE 暂不作决定；保留选择权
   If you keep your options open or leave your options open, you delay making a decision about something.
   1. I am keeping my options open. I have not made a decision on either matter.
      我保留选择权，这两件事我都还没有作出决定。
6. PHRASE 最容易的选择；最保险的选择
   If you take the soft option, you do the thing that is easiest or least likely to cause trouble in a particular situation.
   1. We take the soft option. I like to keep the crowd happy because that's what they pay for...
      我们决定采取最保险的方案。我希望让观众开心，因为他们就是为这个掏钱的。
   2. The job of chairman can no longer be regarded as a convenient soft option.
      别再以为董事长这份工作是那么容易做的。

1. Co-operation was more than just an attractive option, it was an obligation
   合作不仅仅是诱人的选择，它也是一种责任。
2. It is essential to build up the military option and show that this is not a bluff
   关键是要做好采取军事行动的准备，以表明这不是虚张声势。
3. It is thought that a management buyout is one option.
   管理层收购被认为是一种选择。
4. This option lets you create new files or directories.
   用这个选项你可以创建新的文件或目录。
5. A rather neat option allows you to design your own fiendish puzzle.
   只要干净利落地做一个选择，你就能自己设计出难以解开的谜题。
6. Daphne was so guileless that Claire had no option but to believe her.
   达夫妮如此忠厚老实，克莱尔对她的话也只有信以为真了。
7. He was left with no option but to resign.
   他除了辞职外别无选择。
8. I felt as though I should mention it as an option.
   我觉得我好像应该把它作为一种选择提出来。
9. He's argued from the start that America and its allies are putting too much emphasis on the military option
   他从一开始就认为美国及其盟国过于强调军事手段。
10. What other options do you have?
    你还有什么别的选择吗？
11. Criminals are given the option of going to jail or facing public humiliation
    罪犯可以选择要么坐牢，要么遭受当众羞辱。
12. We had no option but to abandon the meeting.
    我们别无选择，只有放弃这次会面。
13. Each bank has granted the other an option on 19.9% of its shares.
    两家银行都同意给予对方其19.9%股份的期权。
14. Several options are offered for the student's senior year.
    为毕业班学生开设了几门选修课。
15. I am keeping my options open. I have not made a decision on either matter.
    我保留选择权，这两件事我都还没有作出决定。
16. We take the soft option. I like to keep the crowd happy because that's what they pay for
    我们决定采取最保险的方案。我希望让观众开心，因为他们就是为这个掏钱的。
17. The job of chairman can no longer be regarded as a convenient soft option.
    别再以为董事长这份工作是那么容易做的。
18. That option is not very palatable.
    那个选择不太可以接受。
19. The real existence of a military option will come into play
    存在选择军事手段的切实可能这一点将会起到作用。
20. I had no option but to pretend ignorance.
    我别无他法，只能假装不知道。
21. Click this option to right-justify the selected text.
    点击这个选项，使选定的文本向右对齐。
22. Only a handful of firms offer share option schemes to all their employees.
    只有少数几家公司向所有员工提供股票期权方案。
23. He made a huge profit from the sale of shares purchased in January under the company's stock option program.
    他出手了自己1月份根据公司的优先认股方案购买的股票，赚了一大笔钱。
24. He has talked himself into a position where he will have no option but to go.
    他通过耍嘴皮子得到了一个职位，现在他只能硬着头皮去了。
25. It is not an unattractive option to make programmes for other companies.
    为其他公司制作节目也不失为一个好的选择。
26. I would unhesitatingly choose the latter option
    我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。
27. The menu changes weekly and usually includes a vegan option
    菜单每周都有变化，通常包含可供严格的素食者选择的菜肴。
28. But be warned: this is not a cheap option.
    但要慎重：这个选择代价不菲。
29. We should not yet abandon this option for the disposal of highly radioactive waste.
    我们还不能放弃选择这种方式来处理高辐射废料。
30. By then governments may have woken up to a yet more radical option
    到那时政府可能已经意识到该采取更为激进的手段。

n.

keep/leave your options open

• 保留选择余地；暂不决定
  to avoid making a decision now so that you still have a choice in the future

the soft/easy option

• 轻松的选择；捷径
  a choice which is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc.
  1. They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option.
     他们盼望新办法不会被视为捷径。
  2. He decided to take the easy option and give them what they wanted.
     他决定顺水推舟，他们要什么就给什么。

noun

1. the act of choosing or selecting
   1. your choice of colors was unfortunate
   2. you can take your pick

   Synonym:    choiceselectionpick

2. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
   1. what option did I have?
   2. there no other alternative
   3. my only choice is to refuse

   Synonym:    alternativechoice

3. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price