optimize, BrE optimise

使尽可能完善，优化

 

【例】We shall make great efforts to readjust and optimize industrial structures.

我们要努力调整和优化工业结构。

 

option

【1】选择，选择权

 

①【例】We regret having to cancel our order for the 20 further machines, but the worsening of the trading position here gives us no option.

很遗憾，我们必须取消另20台机器的订货，此地贸易情况的恶化迫使我们无选择的余地。

 

②后面可接用不定式。

【例】It is your option to decide whether you wish us to supply the trousers in the original style or those in the modified style.

裤子是按原来的款式供应还是按修改后的款式供应，可由你方选择决定。

 

③后面也可接用of doing sth。

【例】The shipper has the option of despatching goods on a vessel flying the flag of any friendly nation.

发运人有权选择悬挂任何友好国家旗帜的船只装运货物。

 

【2】供选择的事物[方法]

 

【例】We have tried out various options in an attempt to meet your requirements.

我们已想尽各种方法以求满足你方需要。

 

【3】at one’s option随……意，由……选择决定

 

【例】Quantity, unless otherwise arranged, shall be subject to a variation of 5% plus or minus at seller’s option.

数量除另有商定者外，可按卖方的意愿有增减5%的变化幅度。

 

【4】have no option but to除……外别无他法

 

【例】We shall have no option but to take immediate legal action to recover the amount due to us.

我们除立即采取法律行动收回欠款外，别无他法。

 

【5】leave it to one’s option to将……交给……决定

 

【例】We leave it to your option to nominate the actual port of destination.

我们将指定实际目的港的事交由你方决定。

 

optional

可任意选择的

 

①【例】If optional port is requested, the optional fee will be for the Buyers’ account.

如要求选择港口，则选港费将由买方负担。

 

②接用with。

【例】As is usually the case, it is optional with the shipping company to discharge goods at any wharf of the destination port, leaving no choice for the consignees.

通常，轮船公司有权在目的港任何码头卸货，收货人无法选择。