opinion

/əˈpɪnjən/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈpɪnjən/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈpin-yən/ (ame, mw)

opinion — 名詞

1. what you think about a person, thing, or situation, especially when other people

1.名詞B1
釋義

看法；意見

個人對人事物的想法

what you think about a person, thing, or situation, especially when other people may think differently

例句

In my opinion, the blue sofa looks better near the window.

依我看來，藍色沙發擺在窗邊比較好看。

fixed phrase: in my opinion

Carlos asked for my opinion on the new school rules.

Carlos 問了我對新校規的意見。

pattern: opinion on something

同義詞
  • view

    slightly more formal, but very close in meaning

  • idea

    often sounds less settled and more casual

  • belief

    usually suggests something held more firmly

反義詞
  • 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

❌I have a different opinion for this plan.
✅I have a different opinion on this plan.
💡After opinion, use on or about for the topic.

2. the shared feeling or judgment held by many people in a place, group, or society

2.名詞B2
釋義

民意；輿論

群體普遍持有的看法

the shared feeling or judgment held by many people in a place, group, or society

例句

Public opinion turned against the project after the bridge closed.

橋封閉後，民意開始反對這個計畫。

common collocation: public opinion

Opinion on the tax plan changed after fuel prices rose.

油價上漲後，民眾對這項稅務方案的看法變了。

opinion on an issue

同義詞
  • sentiment

    often used for public feeling in news or formal writing

  • mood

    suggests a general atmosphere rather than a clear judgment

  • consensus

    stronger; it suggests more agreement than opinion does

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

❌Public opinions were against the airport plan.
✅Public opinion was against the airport plan.
💡This sense is usually uncountable.

3. the good or bad judgment you form about a person or thing, especially when showi

3.名詞B1
釋義

評價；觀感

對人事物好壞的判斷

the good or bad judgment you form about a person or thing, especially when showing respect or approval

例句

Our coach has a high opinion of Mia's work ethic.

我們的教練對 Mia 的工作態度評價很高。

have a high opinion of

After the rude email, Ben's opinion of the company fell fast.

收到那封無禮的電子郵件後，Ben 對那家公司的觀感很快變差。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

❌I have a good opinion for our doctor.
✅I have a good opinion of our doctor.
💡Use of after opinion when you evaluate a person or thing.

4. advice or a decision from a trained person, such as a doctor or lawyer, after st

4.名詞B1
釋義

專業意見

專家提出的判斷或建議

advice or a decision from a trained person, such as a doctor or lawyer, after studying the facts

例句

The family asked for a second opinion before the knee surgery.

這家人在膝蓋手術前，又去徵詢了第二意見。

fixed phrase: second opinion

Lina received her lawyer's opinion by email on Tuesday morning.

Lina 在星期二早上收到了律師寄來的專業意見。

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌I need a second advice from another doctor.
✅I need a second opinion from another doctor.
💡The fixed phrase is second opinion, not second advice.