a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge 意见;见解 I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance. 我要写明对一个极其重要的问题的看法。 that, in my opinion, is dead right. 我看,那绝对正确。 ■[mass noun]the beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing 舆论 the changing climate of opinion. 正在变化的舆论氛围。 ■(opinion of)an estimation of the quality or worth of someone or something 评价 I had a higher opinion of myself than I deserved. 我曾自视过高。
a formal statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter (正式的)专家意见;鉴定 if in doubt, get a second opinion. 如有怀疑,就再请专家鉴定一次。 ■(Law)a barrister's advice on the merits of a case (律)(作为判案依据的)理由 ■(Law)a formal statement of reasons for a judgement given (律)(律师关于案情是非曲直的)意见
常用词组 be of the opinion that
believe or maintain that 认为
a matter of opinion
something not capable of being proven either way 看法因人而异的问题
语源
Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari 'think, believe'