c. 1600, "action of choosing," from French option (Old French opcion), from Latin optionem (nominative optio) "choice, free choice, liberty to choose," from root of optare "to desire, choose," from PIE root *op- (2) "to choose, prefer." Meaning "thing that may be chosen" is attested from 1885. Commercial transaction sense first recorded 1755 (the verb in this sense is from 1934). As a North American football play, it is recorded from 1954.
雙語例句
1. It is not an unattractive option to make programmes for other companies.
為其他公司制作節(jié)目也不失為一個好的選擇。
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2. It is thought that a management buyout is one option.
管理層收購被認為是一種選擇。
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3. The menu changes weekly and usually includes a vegan option.
菜單每周都有變化，通常包含可供嚴格的素食者選擇的菜肴。
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4. A rather neat option allows you to design your own fiendish puzzle.
只要干凈利落地做一個選擇，你就能自己設計出難以解開的謎題。
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5. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option.