opinion
/əˈpɪnjən/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈpɪnjən/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈpin-yən/ (ame, mw)
opinion — noun
1. what you think about a person, thing, or situation, especially when other people
what you think about a person, thing, or situation, especially when other people may think differently
In my opinion, the blue sofa looks better near the window.
fixed phrase: in my opinion
Carlos asked for my opinion on the new school rules.
pattern: opinion on something
The twins rarely share the same opinion about holiday plans.
After reading both emails, Emma changed her opinion of the manager.
A brief online survey collected each customer's opinion before checkout.
- fact
a fact is treated as true information, not a personal view
文法句型
in my opinion
opinion on/about something
change your opinion of someone
用法筆記
Often used with on, about, or of after the noun. The fixed phrase in my opinion gives your own view directly and is more common in speech than saying my opinion is that....
常見錯誤
2. the shared feeling or judgment held by many people in a place, group, or society
the shared feeling or judgment held by many people in a place, group, or society
Public opinion turned against the project after the bridge closed.
common collocation: public opinion
Opinion on the tax plan changed after fuel prices rose.
opinion on an issue
Online opinion was split after the singer canceled her tour.
A town survey showed opinion shifting after the market fire.
By Friday, student opinion strongly favored a later exam date.
文法句型
public opinion
opinion on an issue
opinion turns against something
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in this sense. It often appears with words naming groups, such as public, local, student, or voter, and with verbs like shift, turn, or favor.
常見錯誤
3. the good or bad judgment you form about a person or thing, especially when showi
the good or bad judgment you form about a person or thing, especially when showing respect or approval
Our coach has a high opinion of Mia's work ethic.
have a high opinion of
After the rude email, Ben's opinion of the company fell fast.
The neighbors formed a poor opinion of the landlord after the leak.
Many parents hold a favorable opinion of the new art teacher.
The judge's calm manner improved the jury's opinion of him.
- regard
more formal and often used for respect
- estimation
formal; used for the value or standing you give someone
- impression
often the feeling you get quickly, sometimes with less evidence
- disapproval
focuses on a negative judgment rather than a positive one
文法句型
have a high opinion of someone
form a poor opinion of something
hold a favorable opinion of someone
用法筆記
Common with adjectives such as high, low, good, poor, or favorable, usually followed by of. Distinguish from sense 1 (PERSONAL VIEW): this sense focuses on evaluation, not simply having a view on a topic.
常見錯誤
4. advice or a decision from a trained person, such as a doctor or lawyer, after st
advice or a decision from a trained person, such as a doctor or lawyer, after studying the facts
The family asked for a second opinion before the knee surgery.
fixed phrase: second opinion
Lina received her lawyer's opinion by email on Tuesday morning.
We need an engineer's opinion on the cracked classroom wall.
The report includes expert opinion from two child psychologists.
Before buying the farm, Leo sought a vet's opinion on the horses.
- advice
broader; it does not always come from expert judgment
- assessment
stresses careful professional evaluation
- recommendation
often points more directly to what action to take
文法句型
ask for a second opinion
expert opinion on something
seek a doctor's opinion
用法筆記
Often comes from doctors, lawyers, engineers, or other specialists. Common verbs are ask for, get, seek, and obtain, and second opinion is a very frequent fixed phrase.