occasion

1. N-COUNT An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening. (某事发生的) 时候; 场景

I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago in New Orleans. 我经常深情地想起一些年前在新奥尔良所发生的一幕。

2. N-COUNT An occasion is an important event, ceremony, or celebration. 重大场合

Taking her with me on official occasions has been a challenge. 在正式场合带上她对我而言是一种挑战。

3. N-COUNT An occasion for doing something is an opportunity for doing it. 机会[正式]

It is an occasion for all the family to celebrate. 那是个全家庆祝的机会。

4. PHRASE If you have occasion to do something, you have the opportunity to do it or have a need to do it. 有机会; 有必要

Over the next few years many people had occasion to reflect on the truth of his warnings. 在随后的几年里许多人有机会反思他那些警告的真相。

5. PHRASE If you say that someone rose to the occasion, you mean that they did what was necessary to successfully overcome a difficult situation. 应付自如

Colorado rose to the occasion with four players scoring 16 points or more. 科罗拉多队从容应对，4个队员赢得16分或更多得分。