openings
openings — 名詞
1. empty parts or breaks in something that let people, air, light, or objects get t
缺口
可讓人或物穿過的空隙
empty parts or breaks in something that let people, air, light, or objects get through
Cold air came through the openings around the old window frame.
冷空氣從舊窗框周圍的缺口灌了進來。
openings around [object] — gaps at the edge
Workers sealed the wall openings before the heavy rain arrived.
工人趕在大雨到來前封住了牆上的開口。
Sunlight reached the cellar through two small openings near the ceiling.
陽光透過靠近天花板的兩個小缺口照進地窖。
The fence has narrow openings that puppies can still squeeze through.
這道柵欄有些狹窄缺口，小狗還是能擠過去。
- closure
a closed part that blocks passage
文法句型
openings in + wall / roof / surface
openings around + frame / edge
through an opening
用法筆記
This sense usually describes a physical gap in a surface, wall, or barrier rather than the start of an event or process.
常見錯誤
2. formal events held to mark the public start of a new building, show, season, or
開幕式
活動開始時的正式儀式
formal events held to mark the public start of a new building, show, season, or project
The museum held three openings before the public summer season began.
博物館在夏季對外開放前舉辦了三場開幕式。
hold an opening — organize a formal public launch
City leaders spoke at the openings of the new libraries.
市府官員在新圖書館的開幕式上發表談話。
Television crews recorded the openings for the arts festival downtown.
電視團隊錄下了市中心藝術節的開幕式。
Rain delayed the outdoor openings until guests moved inside.
下雨讓戶外開幕式延後到來賓移進室內之後。
- launch
broader and often used for products or campaigns
- inauguration
more formal and often used for offices or public institutions
- closing
an event marking the end rather than the start
文法句型
the opening of + building / season / festival
speak at an opening
grand opening
用法筆記
This sense is about the official event itself. Distinguish it from noun/7, which means the first performance of a show.
3. the earliest part of a book, speech, film, process, or other piece of work
開端
作品或事情最先開始的部分
the earliest part of a book, speech, film, process, or other piece of work
The book's openings explain how the village changed after the war.
這本書的開頭說明了戰後村莊如何改變。
the openings of a book — first pages or sections
The speech had friendly openings that calmed the nervous crowd.
那場演講友善的開場讓緊張的人群安定下來。
Strong openings can make readers trust a report more quickly.
有力的開端能讓讀者更快信任一份報告。
The film's quiet openings hide the storm that comes later.
這部電影安靜的開頭掩住了後面將到來的風暴。
- ending
the final part of a work or process
文法句型
the openings of + book / film / speech
strong openings
opening pages / lines / minutes
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the first section of something that unfolds over time, not on a ceremony or a physical gap.
4. planned early move patterns in chess or checkers that shape the rest of the game
開局
棋局最前面的布局走法
planned early move patterns in chess or checkers that shape the rest of the game
Jude studies famous openings before every weekend chess tournament.
Jude 每次週末西洋棋比賽前都會研究知名開局。
study openings — learn named early game plans
The coach taught two safe openings for players who panic early.
教練教了兩種穩健開局給一開始就會慌的選手。
Different openings can lead to the same middle-game position.
不同開局可能會走向同樣的中局局面。
Lukas tried aggressive openings, but his endgame remained weak.
Lukas 試了幾種積極開局，但殘局還是很弱。
- endgame
the final stage of a chess game
文法句型
study an opening
play an opening
aggressive / safe openings
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to strategy games. It refers to recognised early plans, not simply the first minutes of any activity.
常見錯誤
5. available places for workers or participants, or chances for someone to move for
空缺；機會
可任職或可把握的機會
available places for workers or participants, or chances for someone to move forward and do something useful
The hospital posted two nursing openings on its website yesterday.
那家醫院昨天在網站上公布了兩個護理職缺。
openings for jobs — advertised vacant roles
After Mei resigned, the team suddenly had leadership openings.
Mei 辭職後，團隊突然出現了領導職位的空缺。
The workshop gives young designers openings to meet local buyers.
那場工作坊給年輕設計師帶來接觸在地買家的機會。
Several openings appeared once the company expanded into Seoul.
公司拓展到首爾後，陸續出現了幾個新的空缺。
- vacancy
more formal and strongly focused on employment
- opportunity
broader and not limited to jobs
- position
names the role itself rather than the available chance
- dead end
a situation with no useful next step
文法句型
an opening for + role
openings in + team / company / field
have an opening
用法筆記
Use this sense for jobs, places on a team, or chances that become available. Distinguish it from noun/1, which is about a physical space.
常見錯誤
6. the process or moment when something is opened or begins to stand open
開啟
打開或逐漸張開的過程
the process or moment when something is opened or begins to stand open
The emergency openings of the floodgates saved the lower farms.
那些洩洪閘的緊急開啟救了較低處的農場。
the opening of [thing] — the action of making it open
Repeated openings of the oven let too much heat escape.
烤箱反覆開啟，讓太多熱氣跑掉了。
Engineers tracked the valve openings during the pressure test.
工程師在壓力測試期間追蹤閥門的開啟情況。
The slow openings of the flowers followed the morning light.
花朵緩慢的開啟跟著晨光一起發生。
- closing
the process of becoming shut
文法句型
the opening of + door / valve / flower
repeated openings
emergency openings
用法筆記
This sense names the action or process itself. It often appears in technical, natural, or mechanical descriptions.
7. the first public performance of a play, musical, dance work, film, or similar sh
首演
節目第一次公開演出
the first public performance of a play, musical, dance work, film, or similar show
Crowds lined up early for the West End openings this month.
這個月西區幾場首演前，觀眾很早就排起隊來。
openings of shows — first public performances
Reviewers often judge openings before a show settles into rhythm.
評論者常在一場戲穩下節奏前就先評斷首演表現。
Two openings were postponed when the lead actor became ill.
主角生病後，有兩場首演被迫延期。
Noor bought tickets to both openings of the dance production.
Noor 買了那齣舞作兩場首演的票。
- closing night
the final performance of a production
文法句型
the opening of + show / production
opening night
postpone an opening
用法筆記
This sense is about the first performance seen by an audience. Distinguish it from noun/2, which is a formal opening ceremony.
常見錯誤
openings — 形容詞
1. coming at the start of an event, meeting, text, or stretch of activity
開頭的
位於活動或文本一開始
coming at the start of an event, meeting, text, or stretch of activity
Opening scenes showed the family before the storm destroyed their home.
開場幾幕呈現了暴風雨摧毀家園前的一家人。
opening + noun — first part of a larger work
The opening meeting set clear rules for the summer project.
第一場會議為暑期計畫訂下了清楚規則。
Reporters missed the opening minutes because airport traffic was severe.
記者因為機場交通太糟，錯過了開頭幾分鐘。
The opening paragraph gives readers the case in plain language.
開頭那一段用淺白語言把案情交代給讀者。
- closing
coming at the end
文法句型
opening scene / meeting / minutes / paragraph
the opening part of + event / text
用法筆記
Use this adjective before a noun when you mean the first part of something that has more to come.
2. describing the short performer or set that appears before the main show begins
暖場的
在主秀前先表演的
describing the short performer or set that appears before the main show begins
The opening band warmed up the crowd before the singer arrived.
那支暖場樂團在主唱到場前先炒熱了觀眾。
opening band — performer before the headliner
An opening comic tested short jokes during the first ten minutes.
那位暖場喜劇演員在前十分鐘試了幾個短笑話。
The club booked two opening acts for the holiday concert.
那家俱樂部為假日演唱會安排了兩組暖場演出。
Fans cheered the opening duo almost as loudly as the headliner.
粉絲替那組暖場雙人組歡呼，幾乎和替主秀一樣大聲。
- supporting
more general and not always limited to the first act
- warm-up
more informal and strongly focused on preparing the crowd
- headline
describes the main performer
文法句型
opening act / band / comic / duo
book an opening act
用法筆記
This sense belongs to concerts, comedy shows, and similar performances. It modifies the performer or act that comes first.
常見錯誤
3. coming before the main event and giving people an early idea of what the full ex
前導的
先出現並預示後續內容
coming before the main event and giving people an early idea of what the full experience will be like
The opening survey showed which classes parents wanted most.
前導調查顯示家長最想要哪些課程。
opening survey — early sample that guides later plans
These opening talks let students sample each teacher's style.
這些前導講座讓學生先感受每位老師的風格。
The opening sketches hinted at the darker scenes ahead.
前導短景暗示了後面較陰暗的場面。
An opening trial run revealed problems with the ticket scanners.
一次前導試跑揭露了驗票機的問題。
- introductory
more formal and often used for lessons or sections
- preliminary
focuses more on coming before the main stage
- final
describes the last stage rather than the first
文法句型
opening talk / survey / sketch / trial run
opening stage of + course / program
用法筆記
This sense emphasizes that the first item acts as a preview or sign of what will come next.