plural opinions
plural opinions
Learner's definition of OPINION
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: a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something : what someone thinks about a particular thing看法；意见；判断 [count]
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Why ask (for) my opinion if you have already decided?既然你已经决定了，为什么还要问我的意见呢？
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I value your opinion. [=I respect the way you think about things]我尊重你的看法。
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We asked for their opinions about/on the new stadium.我们就新体育场之事征询了他们的意见。
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In my opinion, it's the best car on the market.我认为这是市场上最好的轿车。
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Most of the people surveyed have a high/low opinion of the organization. [=most of the people surveyed think that the organization is good/bad]大多数接受民意调查的人都对这个组织评价很高/低。
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She has enough knowledge of the system to offer an informed opinion [=an opinion based on information] of why it isn't working.她十分了解这个系统，可以对其不运作的原因给出有根据的看法。
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The meeting will give residents a chance to listen to some expert opinions. [=opinions of experts]这次会议将为居民们提供一个听取专家意见的机会。
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The owner of the store is often there to offer customers expert opinion. [=an expert's opinion]店主经常向顾客们提供专业意见。
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Which one is better is a matter of opinion. [=people have different opinions about which one is better]哪个更好只是看法问题。
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I'm glad that we can have a difference of opinion [=we can disagree] and still be friends.我们虽然意见不一但仍然是朋友，这让我高兴。
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The general opinion is that the players are paid too much. [=most people think that the players are paid too much]人们普遍认为球员们的薪酬太高了。
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The company has been unsuccessful in its efforts to sway/change public opinion. [=to change what most people think]那家公司为改变公众看法而付出的努力未能奏效。
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Contrary to popular opinion [=despite what many people think], fame does not always bring happiness.与多数人的看法相反，名望并不总是能带来幸福。
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[count] : advice from someone with special knowledge : advice from an expert专家意见；专家看法 -
We're still seeking medical opinions [=advice from doctors] on the cause of the pain.关于引起疼痛的原因，我们仍然在寻求医学专家的看法。
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My doctor says I need surgery, but I'm going to get a second opinion. [=advice from a second doctor to make sure advice from the first doctor is correct]我的医生认为我需要手术，不过我还想听听其他医生的意见。
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[count] technical : a formal statement by a judge, court, etc., explaining the reasons a decision was made according to laws or rules（法官或法院说明判决理由的）判决意见书
be of the opinion
: to have a specified opinion or belief认为；相信
the court of public/world opinion
— see 1court