| 单词 | thought |
| 释义 | thought (θɔːt ) Word forms: thoughts 1. A1 Thought is the past tense and past participle of think. 2. countable noun [NOUN that] B1 A thought is an idea that you have in your mind. The thought of Nick made her throat tighten. [+ of] I tormented myself with the thought that life was just too comfortable. He pushed the thought from his mind. I've just had a thought. 3. plural noun [usually poss NOUN] B1 A person's thoughts are their mind, or all the ideas in their mind when they are concentrating on one particular thing. I jumped to my feet so my thoughts wouldn't start to wander. Usually at this time our thoughts are on Christmas. If he wasn't there physically, he was always in her thoughts. 4. plural noun [oft poss NOUN] B1 A person's thoughts are their opinions on a particular subject. Many of you have written to us to express your thoughts on the conflict. [+ on] Mr Goodman, do you have any thoughts on that? [+ on] 5. uncountable noun B2 Thought is the activity of thinking, especially deeply, carefully, or logically. Alice had been so deep in thought that she had walked past her car without even seeing it. He had given some thought to what she had told him. After much thought I decided to end my marriage. ...the differences between his thought processes and ours. Synonyms: thinking, consideration, reflection, deliberation 6. countable noun A thought is an intention, hope, or reason for doing something. Sarah's first thought was to run back and get Max. They had no thought of surrender. [+ of] Morris has now banished all thoughts of retirement. Synonyms: intention, plan, idea, design 7. singular noun [oft adjective NOUN] A thought is an act of kindness or an offer of help; used especially when you are thanking someone, or expressing admiration of someone. 'Would you like to move into the ward?'—'A kind thought, but no, thank you.' 'She has given them this seven hundred pounds.' 'What a lovely thought.' 8. uncountable noun Thought is the group of ideas and beliefs which belongs, for example, to a particular religion, philosophy, science, or political party. Aristotle's scientific theories dominated Western thought for fifteen hundred years. This school of thought argues that depression is best treated by drugs. 9. See also second thought Quotations: Thought flies and words go on footJournal Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilousAnalects Idioms: give someone food for thought to make someone think very hard about an issue I am not a religious person, but knowing what a good and faithful servant my friend has been, it has certainly given me food for thought. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: thoughts wander I ask him if he's self-analytical; again, his thoughts wander back to fame, and at first he becomes spectacularly tongue-tied. Times, Sunday Times Cue a stroll to the riverside, where our thoughts wander. Times, Sunday Times I am absorbed by the moody atmosphere, and my thoughts wander — recalling the great and the good associated with this town. Times, Sunday Times It won't do to let your thoughts wander. Times, Sunday Times But the thoughts wander back to the times when it was worthwhile to fight for your life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It can become another attempt at running from unwanted thoughts and feelings, and takes some practice to mature into an attitude of openness and willingness. ST But he had lots of unwanted thoughts. Times, Sunday Times During the day unwanted thoughts come into my head that are difficult to shift and make it hard to focus. Times, Sunday Times Although thought suppression may provide temporary relief from undesirable thoughts, it may ironically end up spurring the production of even more unwanted thoughts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inhibition was believed to play two primary roles: the prevention of unwanted thoughts or behaviors, and the repression of experiences from infancy and childhood. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But you people, with your culturally ingrained bigotries, dismiss the very thought as 'fat-shaming'. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The fashion world is full of control freaks who would have a meltdown at the very thought. Times, Sunday Times (2012) She was going to become a metropolitan person at last: the very thought made her feel sophisticated. THE HARDIE INHERITANCE (2001) The very thought of that little green sprig of doom gives you the heebie-jeebies. The Sun (2012) Translations: Chinese: 思想 Japanese: 思考 |
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