occasion

B1 noun

Các nghĩa

cơ hội thuận lợi

A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

countable · uncountable

At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation.
thời điểm xảy ra

The time when something happens.

countable · uncountable

On this occasion, I'm going to decline your offer, but next time I might agree.
dịp, lý do

An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.

countable · uncountable

I had no occasion to feel offended, however.
nguyên nhân

Something which causes something else; a cause.

countable · uncountable
dịp, lần

A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred.

countable · uncountable

I could think of two separate occasions when she had deliberately lied to me.
nhu cầu

A need; requirement, necessity.

countable · uncountable

I have no occasion for firearms.
sự kiện đặc biệt

A special event or function.

countable · uncountable

Having people round for dinner was always quite an occasion at our house.
cớ, lý do

A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.

countable · uncountable

VVhoſe manner was all paſſengers to ſtay, / And entertaine with her occaſions ſly, […]