c. 1600, "action of choosing," from French option (Old French opcion), from Latin optionem (nominative optio) "choice, free choice, liberty to choose," from root of optare "to desire, choose," from PIE root *op- (2) "to choose, prefer." Meaning "thing that may be chosen" is attested from 1885. Commercial transaction sense first recorded 1755 (the verb in this sense is from 1934). As a North American football play, it is recorded from 1954.
例文
1. It is not an unattractive option to make programmes for other companies.
他社のための番組制作も良い選択肢になります。
2.It is thought that a management buyout is one option .
経営陣による買収は選択肢と考えられている。
3.The menu changes weekly and usually includes a vegan option .
メニューは毎週変化し、通常は厳格なベジタリアンが選択できる料理が含まれています。
4.A rather neat option allows you to design your own fiendish puzzle.
てきぱきと選択肢を作れば、解けにくいパズルを自分でデザインすることができます。
5.The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option .