English-Thai Dictionary

opportune

ADJ ี่ เหมาะสม  เหมาะกับ เวลา  appropriate apt timely inappropriate mor-som

 

opportunely

ADV อย่างเหมาะสม  fovorably yang-mor-som

 

opportunism

N ความคิด ฉวยโอกาส  kwam-kid-chue-o-kad

 

opportunist

N ผู้ ฉวยโอกาส  vacillator timeserver phu-chue-o-kad

 

opportunistic

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ โอกาส  ambitious timeserving kiao-kab-o-kad

 

opportunity

N โอกาส ที่ ดี  จังหวะ ที่ ดี  โอกาส  chance occasion opening o-kad-ti-de

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OPPORTUNE

a.[L. opportunus; ob and porto, to bear or bring; probably from the root of fero or porto, to bear. The sense of the verb opporto, would be to bring to or upon. See Impart, Importune. In this and all words of like signification, the primary sense is to fall, come or bring to. See Luck, Fortune, Season. ] Properly, having come or being present at a proper time; hence, seasonable; timely; well timed. It agrees with seasonable rather than with convenient, though the sense of the latter may be included in it.
Perhaps in view of those bright confines, whence with neighboring arms, and opportune excursion, we may chance re-enter heaven.

 

OPPORTUNELY

adv. Seasonably; at a time favorable for the purpose. It has been applied to place, as well as to time, but its proper application is to time, and hence it accords with seasonably, rather than with conveniently.

 

OPPORTUNITY

n.[L. opportunitas.] 1. Fit or convenient time; a time favorable for the purpose; suitable time combined with other favorable circumstances. Suitableness of time is the predominant signification, but it includes generally circumstances of place and other conveniences adapted to the end desired.
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
I had an opportunity to see the cloud descent.
Neglect no opportunity of doing good.
2. Convenient means. I had an opportunity of sending the letter, or no opportunity to send it. Opportunities rarely occur on frequently offer.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

OPPORTUNE

Op `por *tune ", a. Etym: [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit. , at or before the port; ob (see Ob- ) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See Port harbor. ]

 

Defn: Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. Milton. This is most opportune to our need. Shak. -- Op `por *tune "ly, adv. -- Op `por *tune "ness, n.

 

OPPORTUNE

OPPORTUNE Op `por *tune ", v. t.

 

Defn: To suit. [Obs. ] Dr. Clerke (1637 ).

 

OPPORTUNISM

Op `por *tun "ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. opportunisme. ]

 

Defn: The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. [Recent ]

 

OPPORTUNIST

Op `por *tun "ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. opportuniste. ]

 

Defn: One who advocates or practices opportunism. [Recent ]

 

OPPORTUNITY

Op `por *tu "ni *ty, n.; pl. Opportunities. Etym: [F. opportunité, L.opportunitas. See Opportune. ]

 

1. Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance. A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Bacon.

 

2. Convenience of situation; fitness. [Obs. ] Hull, a town of great strength and opportunity, both to sea and land affairs. Milton.

 

3. Importunity; earnestness. [Obs. ] Jer. Taylor.

 

Syn. -- Occasion; convenience; occurrence. -- Opportunity, Occasion. An occasion is that which falls in our way, or presents itself in the course of events; an opportunity is a convenience or fitness of time, place, etc. , for the doing of a thing. Hence, occasions often make opportunities. The occasion of sickness may give opportunity for reflection.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

opportune

op por tune |ˌäpərˈt (y )o͞on ˈˌɑpərˈˌt (j )un | ▶adjective (of a time ) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate: he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment. • done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; well-timed: the opportune use of humor to lower tension. DERIVATIVES op por tune ly adverb, op por tune ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French opportun (e ), from Latin opportunus, from ob- ‘in the direction of ’ + portus ‘harbor, ’ originally describing the wind driving toward the harbor, hence ‘seasonable. ’

 

opportunism

op por tun ism |ˌäpərˈt (y )o͞onizəm ɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm | ▶noun the taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle: he was accused of political opportunism.

 

opportunist

op por tun ist |ˌäpərˈt (y )o͞onist ˈˌɑpərˈˌt (j )unəst | ▶noun a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans: most burglaries are committed by casual opportunists. ▶adjective opportunistic: the calculating and opportunist politician. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from opportune + -ist .

 

opportunistic

op por tun is tic |ˌäpərt (y )o͞oˈnistik ˈˌɑpərt (j )uˈnɪstɪk | ▶adjective exploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances without reference to a general plan or moral principle: the change was cynical and opportunistic. • Ecology (of a plant or animal ) able to spread quickly in a previously unexploited habitat. • Medicine (of a microorganism or an infection caused by it ) rarely affecting patients except in unusual circumstances, typically when the immune system is depressed. DERIVATIVES op por tun is ti cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb

 

opportunity

op por tu ni ty |ˌäpərˈt (y )o͞onitē ˈˌɑpərˈˌt (j )unədi | ▶noun ( pl. opportunities ) a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something: we may see increased opportunities for export | the collection gives students the opportunity of reading works by well-known authors. • a chance for employment or promotion: career opportunities in our New York headquarters. PHRASES opportunity knocks a chance for success or advancement occurs. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune ).

 

opportunity cost

op por tu ni ty cost ▶noun Economics the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen: idle cash balances represent an opportunity cost in terms of lost interest.

 

opportunity shop

op ¦por ¦tun |ity shop ▶noun Austral. /NZ a charity shop.

 

Oxford Dictionary

opportune

opportune |ˈɒpətjuːn, ˌɒpəˈtjuːn | ▶adjective (of a time ) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event: he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment. • done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed: the opportune use of humour to lower tension. DERIVATIVES opportunely adverb, opportuneness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French opportun (e ), from Latin opportunus, from ob- ‘in the direction of ’ + portus ‘harbour ’, originally describing the wind driving towards the harbour, hence ‘seasonable ’.

 

opportunism

op ¦por ¦tun |ism |ˈɒpətʃuːnɪz (ə )m, ˈɒpətjuːnɪz (ə )m, ˌɒpəˈtʃuːnɪz (ə )m, ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪz (ə )m | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle: he was accused of political opportunism.

 

opportunist

op ¦por ¦tun |ist |ɒpəˈtjuːnɪst | ▶noun a person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle: most burglaries are committed by casual opportunists. ▶adjective opportunistic: the calculating and opportunist politician. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from opportune + -ist .

 

opportunistic

op ¦por ¦tun |is ¦tic |ɒpətjuːˈnɪstɪk | ▶adjective exploiting immediate opportunities, especially regardless of planning or principle: an opportunistic political lightweight. • Ecology (of a plant or animal ) able to spread quickly in a previously unexploited habitat. • Medicine (of a microorganism or an infection caused by it ) affecting patients only or chiefly when the immune system is depressed. DERIVATIVES opportunistically |-ˈnɪstɪk (ə )li |adverb

 

opportunity

op ¦por ¦tun |ity |ɒpəˈtjuːnɪti | ▶noun ( pl. opportunities ) a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something: increased opportunities for export | the night drive gave us the opportunity of spotting rhinos. • a chance for employment or promotion: career opportunities in our New York headquarters. PHRASES opportunity knocks a chance of success occurs. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune ).

 

opportunity cost

op ¦por ¦tun |ity cost ▶noun Economics the loss of other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

 

opportunity shop

op ¦por ¦tun |ity shop ▶noun Austral. /NZ a charity shop.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

opportune

opportune adjective it seemed like the most opportune occasion to make our announcement: auspicious, propitious, favorable, advantageous, golden, felicitous; timely, convenient, suitable, appropriate, apt, fitting. ANTONYMS inopportune, disadvantageous. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See timely . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

opportunism

opportunism noun she scaled the ladder of success with hard work and opportunism: expediency, pragmatism, exploitation, Machiavellianism, maneuvering; pushing (all ) the right buttons, striking while the iron is hot, making hay while the sun shines.

 

opportunity

opportunity noun this is your opportunity to move on | don't miss another opportunity: chance, lucky chance, favorable time /occasion /moment, time, right set of circumstances, occasion, moment, opening, option, window (of opportunity ), turn, go, possibility; informal shot, break, new lease on life.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

opportune

opportune adjective it would seem an opportune moment to impose stricter regulation: auspicious, propitious, favourable, advantageous, heaven-sent, golden, good, right, lucky, happy, fortunate, benign, providential, felicitous; timely, well timed, ripe, convenient, expedient, suitable, appropriate, apt, fitting, relevant, applicable, pertinent; archaic seasonable. ANTONYMS disadvantageous, ill-timed. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD opportune, timely, auspicious ■ Opportune is used mainly to denote a favourable time or moment for doing something (I waited for an opportune moment to discuss the idea ). When applied to actions or events occurring at favourable moments, it can suggest the role of chance in producing a happy outcome (an opportune visit from the manager allowed him to air his views ). ■ A timely action or event occurs at a moment when it can make the greatest difference to a situation (the assassins were stopped only by the timely intervention of a patrol ). A timely reminder is given when it is much needed, if not overdue. ■ Auspicious is used where all the circumstances are conducive to the success of a new undertaking, and it is used typically to describe a point in time (he is waiting for the most auspicious moment to call an election ). It is often used precisely when circumstances are not conducive to success, especially when referring to the start of something (he did not make the most auspicious of starts to the season ).These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

opportunism

opportunism noun many are saying that the early election was prompted by political opportunism: expediency, exploitation, taking advantage, Machiavellianism, manoeuvring, pragmatism, realism, unscrupulousness; striking while the iron is hot, making hay while the sun shines, making the best of a bad job; informal ad-hockery.

 

opportunity

opportunity noun staff will have the opportunity to discuss the matter | it's an opportunity you shouldn't miss: chance, lucky chance, good time, golden opportunity, time, occasion, moment, favourable time /occasion /moment, right set of circumstances, appropriate time /occasion /moment, suitable time /occasion /moment, opportune time /occasion /moment, opening, option, window (of opportunity ), slot, turn, go, (clear ) run, field day; possibility, scope, freedom, latitude, room to manoeuvre, elbow room; N. Amer. & Austral. /NZ show; Canadian a kick at the can /cat; informal shot, break, look-in.

 

Duden Dictionary

opportun

op por tun Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |opport u n |lateinisch opportunus, zu: ob = auf – hin und portus = Hafen, also eigentlich = auf den Hafen zu (wehend und daher günstig, vom Wind gesagt )in der gegebenen Situation angebracht, von Vorteil opportunes Verhalten | etwas scheint zurzeit nicht opportun | etwas für [nicht ] opportun halten

 

Opportunismus

Op por tu nis mus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Opportun i smus |der Opportunismus; Genitiv: des Opportunismus französisch opportunisme, zu: opportun < lateinisch opportunus, opportun 1 bildungssprachlich allzu bereitwillige Anpassung an die jeweilige Lage aus Nützlichkeitserwägungen ein politischer Opportunismus | etwas aus Opportunismus tun 2 marxistisch bürgerliche ideologische Strömung, die dazu benutzt wird, die Arbeiterbewegung zu spalten und Teile der Arbeiterklasse an das kapitalistische System zu binden

 

Opportunist

Op por tu nist Substantiv, maskulin , der |Opportun i st |der Opportunist; Genitiv: des Opportunisten, Plural: die Opportunisten französisch opportuniste, zu: opportun, Opportunismus 1 bildungssprachlich jemand, der sich aus Nützlichkeitserwägungen schnell und bedenkenlos der jeweils gegebenen Lage anpasst 2 marxistisch Anhänger, Vertreter des Opportunismus 2

 

Opportunistin

Op por tu nis tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Opportun i stin |weibliche Form zu Opportunist

 

opportunistisch

op por tu nis tisch Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |opportun i stisch |den Opportunismus betreffend, darauf beruhend, in der Art eines Opportunisten handelnd eine opportunistische Politik | opportunistisch denken, handeln

 

Opportunität

Op por tu ni tät Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Opportunit ä t |die Opportunität; Genitiv: der Opportunität, Plural: die Opportunitäten französisch opportunité < lateinisch opportunitas das Opportunsein; Zweckmäßigkeit

 

Opportunitätsprinzip

Op por tu ni täts prin zip Substantiv, Neutrum Rechtswissenschaft , das |Opportunit ä tsprinzip |lateinisch-neulateinisch strafrechtlicher Grundsatz, der besagt, dass die Strafverfolgung in den gesetzlich gekennzeichneten Ausnahmefällen dem Ermessen der Staatsanwaltschaft überlassen ist (Einschränkung des Legalitätsprinzips )

 

French Dictionary

opportun

opportun , une adj. adjectif Convenable, favorable. : Une circonstance opportune, les moments opportuns. Il serait opportun de ne pas rentrer trop tard. LOCUTION En temps opportun En temps et lieu.

 

opportunément

opportunément adv. adverbe À propos. : Il est venu nous saluer opportunément.

 

opportunisme

opportunisme n. m. nom masculin péjoratif Attitude d ’une personne qui place son intérêt au-dessus de ses principes. FORME FAUTIVE opportunisme. Anglicisme au sens de habileté.

 

opportuniste

opportuniste adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif péjoratif Qui se conduit de façon intéressée. nom masculin et féminin péjoratif Personne qui fait preuve d ’opportunisme.

 

opportunité

opportunité n. f. nom féminin 1 Caractère opportun de quelque chose. : L ’opportunité d ’une mesure, d ’une décision. 2 Occasion favorable. Note Technique L ’Académie française a entériné l ’emploi du nom opportunité au sens de « circonstance opportune ». On pourra néanmoins préférer les noms circonstance, occasion, possibilité. Profiter de l ’occasion pour remercier quelqu ’un. FORME FAUTIVE opportunités. Anglicisme au sens de avantages, perspectives d ’avenir, possibilités. : Cette mission commerciale ouvrira de nouvelles perspectives d ’avenir (et non des *opportunités ).

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

opportune

op por tune /ɑ̀pə r t j úːn |ɔ́pətjùːn /形容詞 ｟かたく ｠1 〈時が 〉絶好の, 絶妙の, 最適の .2 〈発言などが 〉時宜を得た, 大変ふさわしい (↔inopportune )▸ his opportune arrival 彼のタイムリーな到着 ～ly 副詞 タイミングよく .

 

opportunism

op por tun ism /ɑ̀pə r t j úːnɪz (ə )m |ɔ̀p -/名詞 U ｟非難して ｠日和見 （ひよりみ ）主義, ご都合主義 .

 

opportunist

op por tun ist /ɑ̀pə r t j úːnɪst |ɔ́pətjùː -/名詞 C ｟非難して ｠日和見 （ひよりみ ）主義者, 便宜 [ご都合 ]主義者 ; (人を出し抜こうと )常に様子をうかがう人 .形容詞 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗日和見 [便宜 ]主義の .

 

opportunistic

ò p por tun í s tic 形容詞 (自分の利益のために )機会をうかがう, (相手の )隙 （すき ）につけこむ ; 日和見 （ひよりみ ）主義の .

 

opportunity

op por tu ni ty /ɑ̀pə r t j úːnəti |ɔ̀p -/ (! 強勢は第3音節 ) 〖opportune (風が港の方へ吹く )ity (こと )〗名詞 複 -ties /-z /1 C U «…するための /…の » 機会 , チャンス «to do , of do ing /for » (!具体例より抽象的または総合的な内容を意識するときは U ; →chance 類義 ) ▸ have [miss, lose ] an opportunity to visit [of visiting ] Paris パリ訪問の機会を得る [失う ]▸ Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself .この機会に自己紹介をさせてください ▸ a perfect [good, great ] opportunity for investment 投資の絶好の [良い ]機会 ▸ provide ample opportunity 十分なチャンスを与える ▸ at every opportunity 機会あるごとに ▸ at the first [earliest ] opportunity できるだけ早いうちに .2 C 就職 [出世 ]の機会 [見込み ]▸ provide equal opportunities for women 女性にも等しく就職の機会を与える .～́ c ò st 〘経 〙機会費用 [原価 ].～́ sh ò p ｟豪 くだけて ｠(慈善目的の )中古品店 .