Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - occasion
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Occasion
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~1 n 1 »TIME« a) a time when something happens (on an occasion) (She had met Zahid on an earlier occasion. | I've seen Jana with them on several occasions.) b) a suitable or favourable time + for (We used the meeting as an occasion for announcing the restructuring.) 2 »SPECIAL EVENT« an important social event or ceremony (I'm saving this bottle of champagne for a special occasion. | quite an occasion (=a very exciting or impressive occasion)) (The opening of the new library turned out to be quite an occasion.) 3 »CAUSE/REASON« formal a direct cause or reason (be the occasion of) (His remark was the occasion of a bitter quarrel. | have occasion to do sth (=need to do something)) (More than once Dr Standish had occasion to warn his son about his irresponsible behaviour.) 4 if (the) occasion arises formal if a particular action ever becomes necessary (I am ready to defend our policies if the occasion arises.) 5 on occasion sometimes but not often (I have on occasion visited her at home.) 6 on the occasion of formal at the time of an important event (on the occasion of her 50th birthday) 7 rise to the occasion to deal well with an unexpected and difficult situation (- see also sense of occasion sense1 (20)) ~2 v formal to cause something (disputes occasioned by greed and intolerance | occasion sb sth) (Your behaviour has occasioned us a great deal of anxiety.)
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(occasions) Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English. 1. An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening. I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago at Covent Garden... Mr Davis has been asked on a number of occasions. N-COUNT 2. An occasion is an important event, ceremony, or celebration. Taking her with me on official occasions has been a challenge... It will be a unique family occasion. N-COUNT: usu supp N 3. An occasion for doing something is an opportunity for doing it. (FORMAL) It is an occasion for all the family to celebrate... It is always an important occasion for setting out government policy. N-COUNT: N for n/-ing 4. To occasion something means to cause it. (FORMAL) He argued that the release of hostages should not occasion a change in policy. VERB: V n 5. see also sense of occasion 6. If you have occasion to do something, it is necessary for you to do it. We have had occasion to deal with members of the group on a variety of charges. PHRASE: V inflects, PHR to-inf 7. If something happens on occasion, it happens sometimes, but not very often. He translated not only from the French but also, on occasion, from the Polish. = occasionally PHRASE: N inflects, PHR with cl 8. If you say that someone rose to the occasion, you mean that they did what was necessary to successfully overcome a difficult situation. Inverness, however, rose to the occasion in the second half, producing some of the best football they have played for some time. PHRASE: V inflects ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin ~-, occasio, from occidere to fall, fall down, from ob- toward + cadere to fall — more at ob-, chance Date: 14th century 1. a favorable opportunity or circumstance did not have ~ to talk with them 2. a. a state of affairs that provides a ground or reason the ~ of the discord was their mutual intolerance b. an occurrence or condition that brings something about; especially the immediate inciting circumstance as distinguished from the fundamental cause his insulting remark was the ~ of a bitter quarrel 3. a. happening, incident b. a time at which something happens ; instance 4. a. a need arising from a particular circumstance b. archaic a personal want or need — usually used in plural 5. plural affairs, business 6. a special event or ceremony ; celebration II. transitive verb (-sioned; ~ing) Date: 15th century bring about, cause ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. & v. --n. 1 a a special or noteworthy event or happening (dressed for the occasion). b the time or occurrence of this (on the occasion of their marriage). 2 (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) a reason, ground, or justification (there is no occasion to be angry). 3 a juncture suitable for doing something; an opportunity. 4 an immediate but subordinate or incidental cause (the assassination was the occasion of the war). --v.tr. 1 be the occasion or cause of; bring about esp. incidentally. 2 (foll. by to + infin.) cause (a person or thing to do something). Phrases and idioms on occasion now and then; when the need arises. rise to the occasion produce the necessary will, energy, ability, etc., in unusually demanding circumstances. take occasion (foll. by to + infin.) make use of the opportunity. Etymology: ME f. OF occasion or L occasio juncture, reason, f. occidere occas- go down (as OB-, cadere fall) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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сущ. 1) случай, событие 2) обстоятельство 3) момент 4) повод, основание, причина 5) возможность • - choose occasion - give occasion to - on occasion - on repeated occasions - profit by the occasion - seize occasion - take occasion OCCASION сущ. 1) общ. случай, событие (обычно употребляется для обозначения какого-либо неординарного события (напр., праздника и т. п.)) special occasion - особое событие, особый случай, on the occasion of his 60th birthday - по случаю его 60-летия, It was needed only on special occasions. - Это было необходимо только в особых случаях. 2) общ. необходимость; обстоятельства (ситуация, требующая определенных действий, вынуждающая на определенные действия) He has never had occasion to use it. - У него никогда не было необходимости использовать это. 3) общ. момент (определенное время, в которое что-то происходит) on occasion - время от времени 4) общ. повод, основание, причина He has no occasion to criticize me. - У него нет причин критиковать меня. There was no occasion for complaint. - Не было оснований для жалоб. 5) общ. шанс, возможность, случай You might never have another occasion to do it. - У тебя может не быть другого шанса сделать это. There was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill. - У нее никогда не было возможности показать, на что она способна. 6) рекл. See: spot 3) в) ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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1. случай on occasion —- при случае, при (определенных) обстоятельствах; иногда I have met him on several occasions —- я несколько раз встречал его on occasion(s) —- при случае, иногда; время от времени except on occasions —- за исключением редких случаев should the occasion so demand —- если этого потребуют обстоятельства on the occasion of —- по случаю, по поводу (какого-л. события) I met him on the occasion of my sister's marriage —- я познакомился с ним на свадьбе моей сестры I wish to express my sorrow on this occasion —- я хотел бы выразить мою глубокую скорбь по поводу этого события 2. (важное) событие great occasion —- большое событие this festive occasion —- этот праздник this is quite an occasion —- это целое событие to celebrate the occasion —- отметить это событие 3. возможность, благоприятный случай to choose one's occasion —- выбрать подходящий момент to profit by the occasion —- воспользоваться случаем to take occasion (to do smth.) —- воспользоваться благоприятным случаем (сделать что-л.) I haven't had occasion to attend to it —- у меня не было случая этим заняться I'll do it on the first possible occasion —- я сделаю это при первой же возможности 4. основание, причина, повод; обстоятельство occasion of dispute —- причина спора to take the occasion —- использовать (что-л.) в качестве повода (к чему-л.) to have no occasion to be angry —- не иметь основания для...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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1. noun 1) случай, возможность; on rare occasions - редко; on several occasions - несколько раз; not the occasion for rejoicing - нечему радоваться; on the occasion of... - по случаю...; to profit by the occasion - воспользоваться случаем - choose occasion - on occasion 2) обстоятельство 3) основание, причина; повод; - give occasion to 4) событие; this festive occasion - этот праздник 5) pl.; obs. дела to rise to the occasion - быть на высоте положения 2. v. служить поводом, давать повод; вызывать; причинять; his behaviour occasioned his parents much anxiety - его поведение доставляло родителям много волнений ...Англо-русский словарь
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- late 14c., from L. occasionem (nom. occasio) "opportunity, appropriate time," from occasum, pp. of occidere "fall down, go down," from ob "down, away" + cadere "to fall." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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