option

1. N-COUNT An option is something that you can choose to do in preference to one or more alternatives. 供选择的东西

He's argued from the start that the US and its allies are putting too much emphasis on the military option. 他从一开始就争论说美国及其盟国过于看重军事这个选项。

2. N-SING If you have the option of doing something, you can choose whether to do it or not. 选择权

Criminals are given the option of going to jail or facing public humiliation. 罪犯们被给予进监狱或面对公众羞辱的选择权。

3. N-COUNT 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. 购买权; 出售权; 期权[商业]

Each bank has granted the other an option on 19.9% of its shares. 每家银行都已把自己股份的19.9%的期权给予另一家银行。

4. N-COUNT An option is one of a number of subjects which a student can choose to study as a part of his or her course. 选修课[英国英语]

Several options are offered for the student's senior year. 好几门选修课开给毕业班的学生。

5. PHRASE If you keep your options open or leave your options open, you delay making a decision about something. 暂不做决定

I am keeping my options open; I can decide in a few months. 我保留选择的权利；我可以几个月后再作出决定。