| 单词 | think |
| 释义 | thinkthink /θɪŋk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle thought /θɔt/) 1OPINION/BELIEF [transitive] to have an opinion or belief about something: think (that) Everyone thought Marilyn was very nice.what somebody thinks (of/about somebody/something) I couldn’t really tell what he thought of my suggestion.THESAURUSbelieve – believe means the same as think but sounds more formal: We believe that the risk is small.be under the impression (that) (also have the impression (that)) – to think something is true because of the information you have. Used especially when it later becomes clear that it was not true: I was under the impression that Robert was in charge.feel – to have a particular opinion, especially one that is based more on your feelings than on facts: She feels that she should leave her job to be with her parents.figure informal – to think something is probably true or likely based especially on calculations: I figure he’s at least 19.guess informal – to think something is probably true or likely based on what you know: I guess you already know what happened.suppose – to think that something is probably true or likely based on what you know: I suppose she sold the house because she needed the money.assume – to think that something is true, usually something that you later find out is not true: Why did you just assume that I would be busy?suspect – to think that something bad is probably true, based on your feelings or a little information: She suspected that he was seeing another woman.presume formal – to be fairly sure that something is true, especially because you have a good reason to think so: “Are his parents still alive?” “I presume so.”2USE YOUR MIND [intransitive] to use your mind to solve problems, decide something, etc.: Be quiet – I’m thinking.think about I’ve thought a lot about your problem.think hard/carefully/deeply etc. She thought hard before she answered.THESAURUSconsider (also think something over informal) – to spend time thinking about something, especially before making a decision: Marsden said he was considering the job offer. Think it over tonight, and give me an answer in the morning.weigh – to think about and compare two choices to decide which one is best: You just have to weigh your options and decide what feels right to you.dwell on something – to spend too much time thinking about something so that it makes you feel unhappy or upset: Try not to dwell on your embarrassment for too long – at some point you have to let it go.contemplate formal – to think seriously and for a long time about something: He is contemplating a career change from lawyer to professor.reflect on something formal – to think about your past experiences or actions: After reflecting on the argument, Tara realized how she could have handled it better.3HAVE IDEAS IN YOUR MIND [intransitive, transitive] to have words or ideas in your mind, without telling them to anyone: “He looks upset,” Susan thought.think to yourself I don’t care what they say, he thought to himself.think of/about I was thinking about you earlier. You shouldn’t think things like that.4CONSIDER [intransitive, transitive] to consider someone or something to be a particular type of person or thing: think of somebody/something as something He had always thought of Kate as his friend.think somebody/something (to be) something These coins are thought to be the only two still in existence.5think of/about doing something to consider the possibility of doing something: Have you ever thought about starting your own business?6think twice (about/before doing something) to think very carefully before deciding to do something, because you know about the dangers or problems: Employers think twice about hiring someone with a criminal record.7think again to think of a new idea or plan because you realize that the first one is wrong: If you thought running a restaurant was easy, think again.8think nothing of doing something to do something easily or without complaining, even though other people would find it difficult: They think nothing of spending $100 on a meal.9not think much of somebody/something to think that someone or something is bad, useless, etc.: We didn’t think much of the show.10think better of it to not do something that you had planned to do, because you realize that it is not a good idea: She felt like slapping him in the face, but thought better of it.11think for yourself to have ideas and thoughts of your own rather than believing what other people say: I try to encourage my students to think for themselves.12think straight to think clearly and make sensible decisions: I’m so tired I can’t think straight.13think out loud (also think aloud) to say what you are thinking, without talking to anyone in particular: Oh, sorry – I guess I was thinking out loud.14think a lot of somebody/something (also think highly of somebody/something) to admire or respect someone15think little of somebody/something a)to think that someone or something is not very important, impressive, or good b)to not think about someone or something very much16think big informal to plan to do things that are difficult, but will be very impressive, make a lot of profit, etc.: To succeed in business, you need to think big.17think on your feet to answer questions or think of ideas quickly, without preparing before: You have to be able to think on your feet to do this job.18think positively/positive to believe that you are going to be successful or that a situation is going to have a good result19think less/badly of somebody (for doing something) to respect someone less than you did before: Nobody thought less of him for showing his emotions.20think the best/worst of somebody to consider someone’s actions in a way that makes him or her seem as good as possible or as bad as possible: Ellie’s the type of person that always thinks the best of people.21think outside the box to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in business22think nothing of something to think something is not important which you later realize is in fact importantSPOKEN PHRASES23I think/I don’t think (that) used when you are saying that you believe something is or is not true or correct, although you are not sure: I think you’re right. I don’t think he likes Penny very much.24I thought/I didn’t think (that) used when you are saying what you thought or believed or did not believe was true, although now you are not sure: I thought the dishwasher was broken – did you get it fixed?25I think so/I don’t think so used when answering a question, to say that you believe or do not believe something is true: “Is she married?” “I think so.” “Have we met before?” “I don’t think so.”26I think I’ll do something used when saying what you will probably do: I think I’ll wait till tomorrow.27do you think (that)...? used to ask someone’s opinion: Do you think it’s too late to call her?28do you think (that) you could...? used when you are asking someone politely to do something for you: Do you think you could give me a ride to work tomorrow?29do you think (that) I/we could...? used when you are politely asking someone for permission to do something: Do you think we could stay with you for a while?30who/what etc. do you think...? used to ask someone’s opinion: Who do you think should win? How do you think the test went?what do you think of/about somebody/something? What do you think of the new teacher?31who/what etc. does somebody think...? used when asking someone angrily about something: Where do you think you’re going? Just who does she think she is?32I thought (that) somebody could/might do something used when you are politely suggesting something: I thought we could go to the lake this weekend.33I would think (that) used when you are saying that you believe something is probably true: I would think lots of people would be interested.34come to think of it used when you are adding something more to what you have said, because you have just remembered it or realized it: Come to think of it, I haven’t seen him for a few weeks.35who would have thought (that)...? used to say that something is very surprising: Who would have thought they’d get married?36just think used to ask someone to imagine or consider something: Just think, in a couple of hours we’ll be in Paris.think of Just think of what you could buy with a million dollars.37when you think about it used to say that you realize something when you consider a fact or subject: When you think about it, most of what he says doesn’t make sense.38you would think (that) (also you/I would have thought (that)) used to say that you expect something to be true, although it is not: You would think she might have thanked us.39I wasn’t thinking used as a way of saying you are sorry because you have upset someone: Sorry, I wasn’t thinking. Would you like a drink too?40think where/when/how etc. a)to try to remember where, when, etc. something happened: I’m trying to think where we met. b)to produce an idea, suggestion, explanation about where, when, etc. something happened or should happen SYN imagine: I can’t think why she would say that.41think the world of somebody to like or love someone very much42if somebody thinks (that)..., he/sher has got another think/thing coming! used to say that if someone thinks something is going to happen, he or she is wrong: If they think they’re going to win, they’ve got another thing coming!43to think (that)...! used to show that you are very surprised or upset about something: To think we lived next door to him and never knew what he was doing!44not/never etc. think to do something to not remember to do something: Nobody thought to call me.45that’s what somebody thinks! used to say that you strongly disagree with someone: “You’ll never get into medical school.” “That’s what you think!”46anyone would think (that) used when you are saying that someone’s behavior is making other people think a particular thing, which may not be true: Why are you complaining? Anyone would think you’re jealous.47I think not formal used to strongly say that you believe something is not true or that you disagree with someone48I thought as much used to say that you are not surprised by what you have just found out49think nothing of it old-fashioned used when someone has thanked you or said he or she is sorry for doing something, to say politely that you did not mind[Origin: Old English thencan]think ahead phrasal verb to think carefully and plan for what might happen or what you might do in the future: think ahead to Rogers was already thinking ahead to the next election.think back phrasal verb to think about things that happened in the past: think back on/to/over She thought back on her first conversation with him.think of phrasal verb1think of something to produce a new idea, name, suggestion, etc. by using your mind SYN think up: I can’t think of any other way to do this. They’re still trying to think of a name for the baby.2think of something to remember a name or fact: Jay couldn’t think of the name of that movie either.3think of somebody to behave in a way that shows that you want to treat other people well: Hannah’s always thinking of others.4only think of yourself to only do what you want or what is good for you5I’ll/we’ll be thinking of you used when you want to express sympathy for someone who will be in a difficult situation, and to say that you will be thinking about him or herthink something ↔ out phrasal verb to think about something carefully, considering all the possible problems, results, etc.: The plan has been carefully thought out. He took a walk to think things out.think something ↔ over phrasal verb to think about something carefully: Think it over and let me know what you decide. I just need some time to think things over.think something ↔ through phrasal verb to think carefully about the possible results of doing something: She wants to quit her job, but I don’t think she’s thought it through.think something ↔ up phrasal verb to produce a new idea, name, etc. by using your mind SYN think of, come up with: Who thinks up the stories for these stupid TV shows? She was trying to think up an excuse. |
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