c. 1600, "action of choosing," from French option (Old French opcion), from Latin optionem (nominative optio) "choice, free choice, liberty to choose," from root of optare "to desire, choose," from PIE root *op- (2) "to choose, prefer." Meaning "thing that may be chosen" is attested from 1885. Commercial transaction sense first recorded 1755 (the verb in this sense is from 1934). As a North American football play, it is recorded from 1954.
option 双语例句
1. It is not an unattractive option to make programmes for other companies.
为其他公司制作节目也不失为一个好的选择。
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2. It is thought that a management buyout is one option.
管理层收购被认为是一种选择。
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3. The menu changes weekly and usually includes a vegan option.
菜单每周都有变化，通常包含可供严格的素食者选择的菜肴。
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4. A rather neat option allows you to design your own fiendish puzzle.
只要干净利落地做一个选择，你就能自己设计出难以解开的谜题。
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5. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option.