英语词汇“thing”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

thingnoun

uk/θɪŋ/us/θɪŋ/

thing noun (OBJECT)

A1 [ C ] used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming it:

What's that thing over there?

There are some nice things in the shops this summer.

I don't eat sweet things (= sweet food).

How does this stupid thing work?

things [ plural ]

More examples

What Pablo has just said puts an entirely new complexion on things.
I'd love to know what Anna thinks about things, but she always keeps her own counsel.
Both the kids were ill while we were in Boston, so that rather put a damper on things.
Rick's more involved with the financial end of things.
It just shows how you should never say how well things are going for you - it's fatal .

A1 UK your possessions or a particular set of your possessions:

All their things were destroyed in the fire.

Bring your swimming things if the weather's nice.

a particular set of objects:

Let me help you clear away the tea things (= cups, plates, etc. that are used for having tea).

More examples

Whatever's that yellow thing on your plate?
They sell dried flowers and baskets and that type of thing.
I'm looking for a cloth for cleaning silver. Do you have such a thing?
This case is absolutely full - I can't stuff another thing into it.
If your home was on fire and you could save only one thing, what would it be?

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Objects - general words

artefact
artifact
blank
column
conversation piece
curio
doing
doodad
doodah
entity
ephemera
lot
nick-nack
object
phenomenon
piece
shape
such and such
widget
wisp

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Belongings and possessions

Things needed for a task

thing noun (IDEA/EVENT)

A2 [ C ] used to refer in an approximate way to an idea, subject, event, action, etc.:

That was an unkind thing to say.

I've got so many things to do I don't know where to start.

Your information is correct but you left out one thing.

"What's the matter?" "It's this insurance thing. I'm really worried about it."

the thing [ C ]

the exact fact, object, idea, event, etc.:

The article was exactly the thing I needed for my research.

the real thing

something that is not false or a copy:

The fire alarm goes off accidentally so often that when it's the real thing (= when it really does happen) nobody will take any notice.

the same thing

B1 the same:

Training isn't the same thing as education.

the whole thing

B2 everything that has been planned or discussed:

Let's call the whole thing off.

I want to forget the whole thing.

above all things

more than everything else:

I value my freedom above all things.

in all things

in every situation or subject; in everything:

Be true to yourself in all things.

if there's one thing I want to know, find out, etc.

said before describing what it is that you especially want to know:

If there's one thing I want to know, it's where he goes on Thursday afternoons.

More examples

What an utterly stupid thing to do!
The most urgent thing to do in a fire is to make sure everyone is out of the building.
My wedding was the most nerve-racking thing I've ever experienced.
That was a horrible thing to say!
You'd never believe some of the things that happen in the office.

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Objects - general words

artefact
artifact
blank
column
conversation piece
curio
doing
doodad
doodah
entity
ephemera
lot
nick-nack
object
phenomenon
piece
shape
such and such
widget
wisp

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Reality and truth

Similar and the same

Something, anything, nothing, and everything

Large in number or quantity

Expressions used to describe situations

thing noun (SITUATION)

things B1 [ plural ]

used to refer to the general situation:

Things have been going very well recently.

it's a good thing

B2 If it's a good thing that something happened, it is lucky that it happened:

It's a good thing (that) we booked our tickets early.

the way things are also as things stand

in the present situation:

The way things are, I'll never have this ready by June.

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Situations and circumstances

affair
backdrop
background
case
circumstance
climate
condition
farce
footing
going
matrix
perfect storm
picture
position
practicality
scheme
situation
snapshot
stake
the scheme of things idiom

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Good luck and bad luck

thing noun (ANYTHING/EVERYTHING)

a thing B1 [ S ]

More examples

I couldn't see a thing because my glasses had fogged up.
"Did it hurt?" "Not at all - I didn't feel a thing."
I'm afraid there's not a bloody thing you can do about it.
I didn't have to do a thing - Robin had arranged everything.
He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing!

used instead of "anything" or "everything" to emphasize what you are saying:

Don't worry about a thing (= anything). I'll take care of it.

not a (single) thing

B2 not anything:

After the guests had gone, there wasn't a thing left to eat.

not have a thing to wear B1 also have nothing to wear humorous

to have no clothes that are suitable for an occasion:

I'm going to a wedding on Saturday and I don't have a thing to wear.

there isn't a thing you can do

you cannot do anything:

He broke his promise and there wasn't a thing we could do about it.

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Something, anything, nothing, and everything

across-the-board
anything
aught
bazillion
bugger
fat
fresh
nil
none
not a dicky bird idiom
not a sausage idiom
nowt
sweet
sweet fanny adams idiom
the whole bit idiom
the whole lot idiom
what with one thing and another idiom
whit
zero
zip

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Wearing clothes

thing noun (ACTION)

a/one thing [ S ]

used to talk about a particular action, agreement, etc.:

I went by plane, a thing I hardly ever do.

One thing you'll have to agree to is working in the evenings.

the ... thing [ S ]

used to make noun phrases with particular adjectives and adverbs:

The first thing (to do) is to write your name at the top of the paper.

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Something, anything, nothing, and everything

across-the-board
anything
aught
bazillion
bugger
fat
fresh
nil
none
not a dicky bird idiom
not a sausage idiom
nowt
sweet
sweet fanny adams idiom
the whole bit idiom
the whole lot idiom
what with one thing and another idiom
whit
zero
zip

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thing noun (REASON)

for one thing

C2 used to introduce a reason for something:

"Why won't you come to New York with me?" "For one thing, I don't like flying, and for another, I can't afford it."

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Linguistics: connecting words which introduce a cause or reason

at
because of
behalf
cos
courtesy
fear
for
from
herein
necessarily
on sb's account idiom
order
owing to
right
sake 1
thanks
through
what with idiom
with
with a view to doing sth idiom

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thing noun (PERSON/ANIMAL)

B2 [ C ] used after an adjective to refer to a person or animal with love or sympathy:

The poor things were kept in small cages without room to move.

[ as form of address ] I can't believe you won - you lucky thing!

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General & informal words for animals

arthropod
beast
beastie
brute
bug
creepy-crawly
critter
domestic animal
invertebrate
man-eater
pest
pet
predator
prey
stray
vermin
vertebrata

Idiom(s)

a close/near thing

all things being equal

all things considered

all things to all people

and another thing

a thing of the past

a thing or two

be hearing/imagining/seeing things

be one thing after another

be on to a good thing

do your own thing

sb/sth does things to you

have a thing about sth/sb

how are things (with you)?

if it's not one thing, it's another

is that even a thing?

just the thing

make a big thing (out) of sth

not the done thing

(just) one of those things

one thing leads to another

take things easy

the done thing

the last thing you want, need, etc.

the (latest) thing

the thing is

things that go bump in the night

what with one thing and another

单词	thing
释义	Contents noun (7) thing (OBJECT) thing (IDEA/EVENT) thing (SITUATION) thing (ANYTHING/EVERYTHING) thing (ACTION) thing (REASON) thing (PERSON/ANIMAL) Contents noun (3) thing (OBJECT) thing (ANY POSSIBILITY) thing (PERSON/ANIMAL) English American thingnoun uk/θɪŋ/us/θɪŋ/ thing noun (OBJECT) A1 [ C ] used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming it: What's that thing over there? There are some nice things in the shops this summer. I don't eat sweet things (= sweet food). How does this stupid thing work? things [ plural ] More examples What Pablo has just said puts an entirely new complexion on things. I'd love to know what Anna thinks about things, but she always keeps her own counsel. Both the kids were ill while we were in Boston, so that rather put a damper on things. Rick's more involved with the financial end of things. It just shows how you should never say how well things are going for you - it's fatal . A1 UK your possessions or a particular set of your possessions: All their things were destroyed in the fire. Bring your swimming things if the weather's nice. a particular set of objects: Let me help you clear away the tea things (= cups, plates, etc. that are used for having tea). More examples Whatever's that yellow thing on your plate? They sell dried flowers and baskets and that type of thing. I'm looking for a cloth for cleaning silver. Do you have such a thing? This case is absolutely full - I can't stuff another thing into it. If your home was on fire and you could save only one thing, what would it be? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Objects - general words artefact artifact blank column conversation piece curio doing doodad doodah entity ephemera lot nick-nack object phenomenon piece shape such and such widget wisp See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Belongings and possessions Things needed for a task thing noun (IDEA/EVENT) A2 [ C ] used to refer in an approximate way to an idea, subject, event, action, etc.: That was an unkind thing to say. I've got so many things to do I don't know where to start. Your information is correct but you left out one thing. "What's the matter?" "It's this insurance thing. I'm really worried about it." the thing [ C ] the exact fact, object, idea, event, etc.: The article was exactly the thing I needed for my research. the real thing something that is not false or a copy: The fire alarm goes off accidentally so often that when it's the real thing (= when it really does happen) nobody will take any notice. the same thing B1 the same: Training isn't the same thing as education. the whole thing B2 everything that has been planned or discussed: Let's call the whole thing off. I want to forget the whole thing. above all things more than everything else: I value my freedom above all things. in all things in every situation or subject; in everything: Be true to yourself in all things. if there's one thing I want to know, find out, etc. said before describing what it is that you especially want to know: If there's one thing I want to know, it's where he goes on Thursday afternoons. More examples What an utterly stupid thing to do! The most urgent thing to do in a fire is to make sure everyone is out of the building. My wedding was the most nerve-racking thing I've ever experienced. That was a horrible thing to say! You'd never believe some of the things that happen in the office. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Objects - general words artefact artifact blank column conversation piece curio doing doodad doodah entity ephemera lot nick-nack object phenomenon piece shape such and such widget wisp See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Reality and truth Similar and the same Something, anything, nothing, and everything Large in number or quantity Expressions used to describe situations thing noun (SITUATION) things B1 [ plural ] used to refer to the general situation: Things have been going very well recently. it's a good thing B2 If it's a good thing that something happened, it is lucky that it happened: It's a good thing (that) we booked our tickets early. the way things are also as things stand in the present situation: The way things are, I'll never have this ready by June. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Situations and circumstances affair backdrop background case circumstance climate condition farce footing going matrix perfect storm picture position practicality scheme situation snapshot stake the scheme of things idiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Good luck and bad luck thing noun (ANYTHING/EVERYTHING) a thing B1 [ S ] More examples I couldn't see a thing because my glasses had fogged up. "Did it hurt?" "Not at all - I didn't feel a thing." I'm afraid there's not a bloody thing you can do about it. I didn't have to do a thing - Robin had arranged everything. He doesn't really know a thing about the theatre - he's just posing! used instead of "anything" or "everything" to emphasize what you are saying: Don't worry about a thing (= anything). I'll take care of it. not a (single) thing B2 not anything: After the guests had gone, there wasn't a thing left to eat. not have a thing to wear B1 also have nothing to wear humorous to have no clothes that are suitable for an occasion: I'm going to a wedding on Saturday and I don't have a thing to wear. there isn't a thing you can do you cannot do anything: He broke his promise and there wasn't a thing we could do about it. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Something, anything, nothing, and everything across-the-board anything aught bazillion bugger fat fresh nil none not a dicky bird idiom not a sausage idiom nowt sweet sweet fanny adams idiom the whole bit idiom the whole lot idiom what with one thing and another idiom whit zero zip See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Wearing clothes thing noun (ACTION) a/one thing [ S ] used to talk about a particular action, agreement, etc.: I went by plane, a thing I hardly ever do. One thing you'll have to agree to is working in the evenings. the ... thing [ S ] used to make noun phrases with particular adjectives and adverbs: The first thing (to do) is to write your name at the top of the paper. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Something, anything, nothing, and everything across-the-board anything aught bazillion bugger fat fresh nil none not a dicky bird idiom not a sausage idiom nowt sweet sweet fanny adams idiom the whole bit idiom the whole lot idiom what with one thing and another idiom whit zero zip See more results » thing noun (REASON) for one thing C2 used to introduce a reason for something: "Why won't you come to New York with me?" "For one thing, I don't like flying, and for another, I can't afford it." Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Linguistics: connecting words which introduce a cause or reason at because of behalf cos courtesy fear for from herein necessarily *on sb's* account idiom order owing to right sake 1 thanks through what with idiom with** with a view to doing sth idiom See more results » thing noun (PERSON/ANIMAL) B2 [ C ] used after an adjective to refer to a person or animal with love or sympathy: The poor things were kept in small cages without room to move. [ as form of address ] I can't believe you won - you lucky thing! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words General & informal words for animals arthropod beast beastie brute bug creepy-crawly critter domestic animal invertebrate man-eater pest pet predator prey stray vermin vertebrata Idiom(s) a close/near thing all things being equal all things considered all things to all people and another thing a thing of the past a thing or two be hearing/imagining/seeing things be one thing after another be on to a good thing do your own thing sb/sth does things to you have a thing about sth/sb how are things (with you)? if it's not one thing, it's another is that even a thing? just the thing make a big thing (out) of sth not the done thing (just) one of those things one thing leads to another take things easy the done thing the last thing you want, need, etc. the (latest) thing the thing is things that go bump in the night what with one thing and another thingnoun [ C ] us/θɪŋ/ thing noun [ C ] (OBJECT) a device, product, or part of nature that is not named: There’s a new thing that seals plastic bags. There are some nice things in the stores on sale right now. your things Your things are your small personal possessions: Get your things together and we’ll leave. thing noun [ C ] (ANY POSSIBILITY) an event, thought, subject of discussion, or possibility: A strange thing happened on my way to work today. I have a few things to bring up at the next meeting. Don’t worry about a thing – it’s all under control. Things can refer to a situation in general: Things have been going really well for us this year. thing noun [ C ] (PERSON/ANIMAL) a person or animal: When did you eat last, you poor thing? Note: This is used to refer to a person or animal affectionately or sympathetically. Idiom(s) the thing is
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thingnoun

thing noun (OBJECT)

thing noun (IDEA/EVENT)

thing noun (SITUATION)

thing noun (ANYTHING/EVERYTHING)

thing noun (ACTION)

thing noun (REASON)

thing noun (PERSON/ANIMAL)

Idiom(s)

thingnoun [ C ]

thing noun [ C ] (OBJECT)

thing noun [ C ] (ANY POSSIBILITY)

thing noun [ C ] (PERSON/ANIMAL)

Idiom(s)