not closed; allowing passage
The door was open, so we went inside.
門開著,所以我們走了進去。
not closed, with parts separated
She struggled to keep her eyes open.
她努力保持眼睛睜開。
not folded or closed
The flowers are open and beautiful.
花兒開放了,很漂亮。
not secured or fastened
Please leave the box open.
請把盒子打開。
not covered or enclosed
We sailed towards the open sea.
我們駛向了公海。
lacking a cover or roof
The courtyard was open to the sky.
院子是露天的。
ready for business or visitors
Is the library open on weekends?
圖書館周末開放嗎?
available for anyone to enter or join
The competition is open to all.
這場比賽對所有人開放。
accessible to specific people
The club is open only to members.
俱樂部只對會員開放。
available for consideration or use
We are keeping the position open for now.
我們現在保留這個職位。
ready to receive calls or messages
Let's keep the line open for emergencies.
讓我們保持這條線路用於緊急情況。
vulnerable to attack or criticism
The plan left us open to criticism.
這個計劃讓我們容易受到批評。
not hidden; known to all
The scandal was out in the open.
醜聞已經公開了。
honest and straightforward
He was open about his feelings.
他對自己的感受很坦誠。
willing to consider new ideas
She is always open to suggestions.
她總是願意聽取建議。
not decided; still possible
The case is still open.
這個案子仍然未解決。
allowing something; permitting
The offer is not open to refusal.
這個提議不容拒絕。
valid on any day, not just a specific one
I have an open ticket for the concert.
我有一张音樂會的開放式票。
having spaces between threads
The fabric has an open weave.
這種織物有開放式編織。
produced with the tongue low
to move from a closed position
Please open the window.
請打開窗戶。
to remove the cover of
She opened the package carefully.
她小心翼翼地打開了包裹。
to move eyelids upwards
He opened his eyes and woke up.
他睜開眼睛醒了過來。
to move lips apart
She opened her mouth to speak.
她張開嘴說話。
to turn pages or cover
Open the book to page ten.
打開書到第十頁。
to start a computer program
Open the document to edit it.
打開文件以編輯它。
to spread out or unfold
Open the umbrella before you go out.
出门前打開傘。
to make a passage accessible
The city officials will open the road soon.
市政官員將很快開放這條道路。
to start business operations
The store opens at nine in the morning.
這家商店早上九點開門。
to be available for attending
The exhibition opens next week.
展覽下週開幕。
to initiate an action
The soldiers opened fire on the enemy.
士兵們向敵人開火。
to start in a particular manner
The game opens with a dance performance.
遊戲以舞蹈表演開場。
to inaugurate a building
The mayor will open the community center.
市長將開放社區中心。
to create opportunities
This policy could open new opportunities.
這項政策可能開闢新的机会。
the outdoors; a natural environment
We went for a walk in the open.
我們在戶外散步。
public knowledge; not secret
The scandal was out in the open.
醜聞已經公開了。