| 单词 | thinking cap |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthinking cap thinking cap n. an imaginary cap humorously said to be worn in order to facilitate thinking; cf. considering-cap at considering n. 2b. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > [noun] > state or quality of > envisaged as cap considering-cap1600 thinking cap1846 1846 Ladies' Repository Jan. 7/2 If you happen to call upon him when his thinking-cap sits uncomfortably upon his brow..you may expect a smiling countenance. 1874 E. Coues Birds Northwest 527 Startled in his retreat while his thinking-cap is on, he [sc. the bittern] seems dazed, like one suddenly aroused from a deep sleep. 1903 Daily Chron. 21 Jan. 5/4 It is satisfactory to know that the Post Office Department has its ‘thinking-cap’ on. 2002 Bliss June 56/3 We asked the boys to put on their thinking caps and dig deep into their minds to work out what it can all mean. < as lemmas |
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