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单词 think
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thinkverb

uk​/θɪŋk/us​/θɪŋk/thought, thought

think verb (CONSIDER)

A1 [ I or T ] to believe something or have an opinion or idea:

[ + (that) ] I think (that) I've met you before.
I don't think Emma will get the job.
"Do you think (that) you could get me some stamps while you're in town?"
[ + to infinitive ] He was thought to have boarded the plane in New York.
What did you think of the film?
Salmon used to be thought of as expensive/a luxury.
What do you think about the latest plans for improving the undergroundsystem?
I think it is important to learn English.
not think much of sb/sth

to have a low opinion of someone or something:

I didn't think much of her latest book.

B2 [ I ] to consider a person's needs or wishes:

She's always thinking of others.

More examples

  • Some people think the Church shouldn't interfere in politics.
  • Circle the answer you think is correct.
  • How much liquid do you think this bottle contains?
  • I'm sure my boss thinks I've been neglecting my duties recently.
  • The soldiers lined us up against a wall and I thought they were going to shoot us.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Thinking and contemplating

  • -ly
  • agonize over/about sth
  • chew
  • chew sth over
  • chew the cud idiom
  • chew your cud idiom
  • joined-up thinking
  • lateral thinking
  • let me see/let's see idiom
  • let's see idiom
  • puzzle
  • rack
  • reflect
  • spare
  • take sth into account idiom
  • the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
  • think sth out
  • think sth over
  • think sth through
  • worry

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Not liking
Analysing and evaluating
Kind & thoughtful

think verb (DECIDE)

A2 to use the brain to decide to do something:

[ + of+ -ing verb ] I'm thinking of taking up running.
[ + (that) ] I think (that) I'll go swimming after lunch.
I'm thinking about buying a new car.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Thinking and contemplating

  • -ly
  • agonize over/about sth
  • chew
  • chew sth over
  • chew the cud idiom
  • chew your cud idiom
  • joined-up thinking
  • lateral thinking
  • let me see/let's see idiom
  • let's see idiom
  • puzzle
  • rack
  • reflect
  • spare
  • take sth into account idiom
  • the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
  • think sth out
  • think sth over
  • think sth through
  • worry

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think verb (REASON)

B1 [ I ] to use the brain to plan something, solve a problem, understand a situation, etc.:

What are you thinking, Peter?
He just does these things without thinkingand he gets himself into trouble.
You think too much - that's your problem.
I'm sorry I forgot to mention your name. I just wasn't thinking.
think long and hard also think twice

C1 to think very carefully about something:

Think long and hard before you make any important decisions.
I know it's exciting, but you should think twice before you spend that much money on a vacation.
think aloud UK US think out loud

to automatically say what you are thinking:

"What did you say?" "Oh, nothing, I was just thinking aloud."

More examples

  • Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.
  • He admits that he acted without thinking.
  • He paused and thought for a moment.
  • We thought long and hard before sending the children away to school.
  • Some people say that playing classical music while you work helps you think - but I find it only distracts me.

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Thinking and contemplating

  • -ly
  • agonize over/about sth
  • chew
  • chew sth over
  • chew the cud idiom
  • chew your cud idiom
  • joined-up thinking
  • lateral thinking
  • let me see/let's see idiom
  • let's see idiom
  • puzzle
  • rack
  • reflect
  • spare
  • take sth into account idiom
  • the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
  • think sth out
  • think sth over
  • think sth through
  • worry

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Saying & uttering

think verb (REMEMBER)

B1 [ I usually + adv/prep ] to remember or imagine:

I was just thinking about you when you called.
She was so busy she didn't think to tell me about it.

More examples

  • Did you think to give her your phone number?
  • I've been thinking about my grandmother a lot recently.
  • Do you often think about the war?

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Imagining and conceiving

  • a reach of the imagination idiom
  • assume
  • blue-sky
  • conceivable
  • conceive
  • conceptualize
  • dream
  • feel
  • fertile
  • foundation
  • grant
  • look on/upon sb/sth as sth
  • mind
  • picture
  • presumption
  • put yourself in sb's place/position/shoes idiom
  • reckon
  • riot
  • suspicion
  • vision

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Idiom(s)

couldn't think
I can't think
I think not
I thought as much
not be thinking straight
not think twice
think again
think better of sth
think big
think nothing of sth
think on your feet
think outside the box
to sb's way of thinking
who would have thought it?

Phrasal verb(s)

think ahead
think back
think for yourself
think of sth
think of sth/sb
think of/about sb/sth
think sth out
think sth over
think sth through
think sth up

thinknoun

uk​/θɪŋk/us​/θɪŋk/
have a think UK

to consider something for some time:

Let me have a think about it before I decide.
Have a think over the weekend and tell me what you've decided.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Thinking and contemplating

  • -ly
  • agonize over/about sth
  • chew
  • chew sth over
  • chew the cud idiom
  • chew your cud idiom
  • joined-up thinking
  • lateral thinking
  • let me see/let's see idiom
  • let's see idiom
  • puzzle
  • rack
  • reflect
  • spare
  • take sth into account idiom
  • the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
  • think sth out
  • think sth over
  • think sth through
  • worry

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Idiom(s)

have another think coming

thinkverb

us​/θɪŋk/past tense and past participle thought /θɔt/

think verb (HAVE OPINION)

[ I/T ] to have or to form an opinion or idea about something:

[ T ] "Do you think this is the right address?" "I don’t think so."
[ I ] It doesn’t make much sense when you think about it.
[ I/T ] Cloning animals has happened sooner than anyone thought (it would).
[ T ] I always thought he was a bit weird.
[ I ] What do you think of my new hat?
[ I ] I’ll always think of him as someone I can rely on.
[ + (that) clause ] I think (that) I’d better go now.
I still think of myself as (= believe I am) her friend.

think verb (USE REASON)

[ I ] to use your mind to understand matters, make judgments, and solve problems:

I’ll have to think about this.
She was thinking about running for the Senate.
I can’t think of anything to say right now.

think verb (REMEMBER)

[ I always + adv/prep ] to remember or imagine:

I can’t stop thinking about her.
I can picture her, I just can’t think of her name.
Think back to the early days of the Civil War.

Idiom(s)

not think much of someone/something
not think straight
think better of something
think for yourself
think long and hard
think nothing of something
think on your feet
think the world of someone/something
think twice

Phrasal verb(s)

think something over/through
think up something

thinkverb [ I or T ]

uk​/θɪŋk/us​thought, thought

to have a particular idea, belief or opinion:

think (that) Some analysts think that rates will continue to rise.
I think the figures speak for themselves.
Have you seen the new ad? What do you think?

to consider something in your mind:

He thought for a moment, and then agreed.
think about sth She was thinking about whether to take the job.
think big

to have plans to be very successful or powerful:

Even small companies need to think big.
think on your feet

to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly:

The ability to think on your feet is essential for this position.
think out of/outside the box

to think using your imagination and having new ideas instead of traditional or expected ones:

Thinking outside the box could be enough to put a business ahead of its competitors.
think twice

to think very carefully about something before taking a decision:

think twice about sth/about doing sth/before doing sth High fuel prices had caused car buyers to think twice about buying full-size sport utility vehicles.

Phrasal verb(s)

think sth of sth/sb
think sth out
think sth over
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