opinion
gb/əpˈɪnjən/ us/əpˈɪnjən/
A2
Engleză
~ 1100
vélemény, szakvélemény, szakértői vélemény
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
vélemény
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
someone's opinion about [something]
In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in town.
Szerintem ez a legjobb étterem a városban.
Public opinion has shifted on the issue of climate change.
Megváltozott a közvélemény a klímaváltozás kérdésében.
She asked for my opinion on the new design.
We have different opinions about how to solve the problem.
He is never afraid to voice his opinion.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I think this movie is good. That is my opinion.
Szerintem jó ez a film. Ez az én véleményem.
Her opinion is that the test was easy.
Az a véleménye, hogy könnyű volt a teszt.
My opinion is different from yours.
In my opinion, cats are better than dogs.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'opinion' with 'advice'. An opinion is what you think; advice is what you recommend someone do.
Sens
personal belief or judgment
Colocații
public opinion
|in my opinion
|express an opinion
|differing opinions
|share your opinion
Sinonime
view (A neutral term for a way of thinking about something.)
|
belief (Implies a stronger conviction, sometimes without proof.)
Antonime
fact (A statement that can be proven to be true, unlike an opinion.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definiție
What you think or believe about something.
A view, belief, or judgment that someone holds about a particular subject, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
FORMAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
an opinion from [someone/somebody]
The lawyer gave her legal opinion on the case.
Az ügyvéd jogi szakvéleményt adott az ügyről.
We sought a second medical opinion before starting treatment.
A kezelés megkezdése előtt kértünk egy második orvosi véleményt.
His expert opinion was highly valued by the committee.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The doctor gave his opinion about my health.
Az orvos véleményt adott az egészségi állapotomról.
I want a second opinion from another lawyer.
Szeretnék egy második véleményt kérni egy másik ügyvédtől.
The engineer wrote an opinion for the project.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that 'opinion' in this sense is formal and often written; in casual speech it refers to personal belief.
Sens
formal expert judgment
Colocații
legal opinion
|medical opinion
|expert opinion
Sinonime
assessment (A considered evaluation, often in professional contexts.)
|
judgment (An authoritative decision or conclusion.)
Antonime
verdict (In law, a final decision by a jury, not just advice or interpretation.)
Teme
law
|business
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A formal statement from an expert saying what they think or decide.
A formal statement of a judgment or advice given by an expert, especially in legal, medical, or official contexts.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
opinion
IPA
GB/əpˈɪnjən/
US/əpˈɪnjən/
Silabe și accent
opin - ion (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ion)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: opinion
- Plural: opinion, opinions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
opinions
noun
Core family
opinionated
adjective
Advanced or less common
opine
verb
Expresii
entitled to your opinion
3/ɪntˈaɪtəld tə jˈʊɹ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
having right to own belief
Used to say someone can have their own thoughts, even if others disagree.
Exemple
- You're entitled to your opinion, but I don't agree.
- He said she was entitled to her opinion about the matter.
in my opinion
1/ˈɪn mˈaɪ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
introducing your personal view
Used to show that you are telling what you think or believe.
Exemple
- In my opinion, this is the best option we have.
- In my opinion, she handled the situation very well.
opinion piece
4/əpˈɪnjən pˈis/
fixed phrase
article stating personal views
A newspaper or magazine article that gives the writer's thoughts or ideas about a topic.
Exemple
- He wrote an opinion piece about climate change.
- The newspaper's opinion piece criticized the new law.
second opinion
2/sˈɛkənd əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
additional expert view for confirmation
Advice from another expert to compare with the first one.
Exemple
- I got a second opinion before agreeing to surgery.
- She wanted a second opinion about the diagnosis.
public opinion
1/pˈʌblɪk əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
beliefs of most people
What most people think about something.
Exemple
- Public opinion has turned against the war.
- Public opinion is against the new law.
- The policy was changed due to public opinion.
- The scandal changed public opinion about the politician.