词汇 | occasions |
释义 | (redirected from occasions)auspicious occasionA celebratory or momentous event, situation, or circumstance. (Note that the meaning of auspicious here is slightly altered from its standard definition of favorable or timely.) We would like to invite you to the auspicious occasion of the marriage of our son, Luke, to his bride-to-be, Sophia. It was an auspicious occasion in the city, as people poured onto the streets to celebrate the queen's ascent to the throne. equal to the occasionHaving the necessary ability, talent, qualities, or capability to handle or accomplish a given role or situation. The young soldier proved equal to the occasion and saved his platoon from an enemy ambush. We need a manager who can lead project initiatives and efficiently direct employees—do you think you're equal to the occasion? on occasionOnce in a while; occasionally. I don't really drink, but I do enjoy a nice glass of wine with a meal on occasion. rise to the occasionTo increase one's effort in response to a challenging situation. If you're going to lead this team, you've got to rise to the occasion and start motivating them. It was a tough act to follow, but the band rose to the occasion and played the best set of their career. have occasion to (do something)To have a reason, requirement, or motivation to do something. Now that I work closer to home, I don't have occasion to go to that side of town very often. a sense of occasionA feeling of ceremony, fanfare, or pomp and circumstance (about a certain event or situation). She laid out the nice table cloth and dinner settings, lit candles, and had classical music playing to give the dinner a real sense of occasion. You don't have to hire a band and have fireworks, but I'd like some sense of occasion for my last day in the office. take the occasion (to do something)To capitalize on or make practical and worthwhile use of a particular event, situation, happening, or opportunity in order to accomplish something. While I have everyone here, I just wanted to take the occasion to thank you all for your support on this journey—it's been truly humbling, from beginning to end. I know you're discouraged about having to look for a new job, but take the occasion to consider different areas of work that you might be interested in. keep (something) for another time/day/week/etc.To reserve or save something for some future point or event. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to do the hang-gliding—I guess we'll just have to keep it for another day. Don't throw those decorations out! We can keep them for another occasion down the line! save (something) for another time/day/week/etc.To reserve or save something for some future point or event. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to do the hang-gliding—I guess we'll just have to save it for another day. Don't throw those decorations out! We can save them for another occasion down the line! leave (something) for another time/day/week/etc.To reserve or save something for some future point or event. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to do the hang-gliding—I guess we'll just have to leave it for another day. Don't throw those decorations out! We can leave them for another occasion down the line! leave something for another occasionand keep something for another occasionto hold something back for later. (Occasion can be replaced with time, day, person, etc.) Please leave some cake for another day. Don't eat all the cheese. Leave some for another occasion. I have to leave some of my earnings for next month. on occasionoccasionally. I like to go to the movies on occasion. On occasion, Mary would walk her dog through the park. rise to the occasionFig. to meet the challenge of an event; to try extra hard to do a task. John was able to rise to the occasion and make the conference a success. It was a big challenge, but he rose to the occasion. on occasionFrom time to time, now and then, as in Nell has been known to eat meat on occasion. This usage, first in the form of upon occasion, replaced by occasion about 1600. rise to the occasionShow unexpected skill in dealing with a difficulty that arises, as in The leading man broke his leg in the first act but his understudy rose to the occasion and was rewarded with excellent reviews . [Mid-1800s] rise to the occasionperform better than usual in response to a special situation or event.have occasion to do something(formal) have a reason or need to do something: If you ever have occasion to visit Zurich, you will always be welcome to stay with us.on ocˈcasion(s)sometimes; not very often: I don’t smoke cigarettes but I like to smoke a cigar on occasion.rise to the ocˈcasion/ˈchallengedo something successfully in a difficult situation, emergency, etc: When the lead singer became ill, Cathy had to take her place. Everyone thought she rose to the occasion magnificently.This company must be prepared to rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing market.a sense of ocˈcasiona feeling or an understanding that an event is important or special: Candles on the table gave the evening a sense of occasion.on occasion From time to time; now and then. rise to the occasion To find the ability to deal with an unexpected challenge. take the occasion To make use of the opportunity (to do something). |
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