核心问题
I had the chance of visiting Paris.
上句中的 chance 能否换用 opportunity?
词典解答
当 chance 作“机会”“有利时机”解时,它常常可以与 opportunity 互换:
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I had no chance [opportunity] to see him. 我未能有机会见到他。
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I had no opportunity to discuss it with her. 我未能有机会跟她讨论这件事。
但是, chance 还可作“可能性”解, 而 opportunity 却没有这个词义:
He has a good chance of passing the exam because he has worked hard. 他很有可能通过考试,因为他非常用功。