option
noun uk/ˈɒp.ʃən/ us/ˈɑːp.ʃən/
B1 [ C or U ]选择，选项;选择权
one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice
The best option would be to cancel the trip altogether. 最好的选择是彻底取消这次行程。
There are various options open to someone who is willing to work hard. 愿意努力工作的人有多种选项。
They didn't leave him much option - either he paid or they'd beat him up. 他们没有给他多少选择余地——要么付钱，要么挨揍。
[ C ] finance & economics specialized期权;未来购买权
the right to buy something in the future
UK a share option 股票期权
US a stock option 股票期权
The publishers decided not to take up their option on the paperback version. 出版商决定放弃平装版的购买权。
have no option (but to do something)C1 别无选择（只能做…）
to have to do a particular thing because there is no possibility of doing anything else
After her appalling behaviour, we had no option but to dismiss her. 鉴于她的恶劣行为，我们别无选择，只能解雇她。
- More examples
- I think we should go for the safest option.
- They're considering separation as an option.
- Whichever option we choose there'll be disadvantages.
- The committee decided in favour of the cheapest option.
- The government has few options except to keep interest rates high.
Idiom
have/keep your options openidiom 暂不作决定，留有选择余地
to wait before making a choice
I'm going to keep my options open while I find out about studying abroad. 在了解国外大学课程期间，我打算暂不作决定。