thing
noun
Definitions of thing noun
object(物品)
- A1Countable(可数名词)
Used to refer to an object in an approximate way or to avoid naming it.
东西；物件
What is that object over there?
那边那个物体是什么？
There are some lovely items in the shops this summer.
今年夏天商店里有一些很棒的商品。
I try not to eat sugary things.
我尽量不吃含糖的东西。
concept(概念)
- A2Countable(可数名词)
Used to refer to an idea, subject, event, action, or other similar concept.
想法；主题；事件；行为
That was not a very kind thing to do.
那样做不是一件很友善的事。
I have so many things to take care of, I don't know where to begin.
我有好多事情要处理，不知道从哪里开始。
Your information is correct, but you omitted one thing.
你的信息是正确的，但你漏掉了一件事。
being(生物)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
Used after an adjective to refer to a person or animal with a feeling of love or sympathy.
用于形容词后，指带有怜爱或同情的人或动物。
The poor little things were kept in small cages without any room to move.
那些可怜的小东西被关在狭小的笼子里，完全没有活动的空间。
I can't believe you won—you lucky thing!
真不敢相信你赢了——你这个幸运的家伙！
The poor little thing must be lost.
这个可怜的小家伙一定是迷路了。
Phrases of thing noun
- for one thing
Used to introduce the first of several reasons or points.
首先；一方面
• I don't want to go to that restaurant, for one thing, it's too expensive.
我不想去那家餐厅，首先，它太贵了。
- the whole thing
Refers to everything that has been planned or discussed.
整个计划；全部内容
• After this thorough discussion, we can finally make a decision about the whole thing.
经过这次彻底的讨论，我们终于可以对整个事情做出决定了。
- in all things
In every situation or aspect; regarding everything.
在所有情况或各方面；在每一件事情上
• He strives for perfection in all things.
他力求在所有事情上做到完美。
- above all things
more important than anything else; of greatest importance.
优先于其他任何事物；最重要的是
• He values honesty above all things.
他将诚实视为最重要的事情。
- the way things are
Considering the current circumstances or state of affairs.
以目前的情况来看。
• The way things are, we might need to re-evaluate our strategy.
以目前的情况来看，我们可能需要重新评估我们的策略。
- there isn't a thing you can do
Indicates that no action or solution is possible.
无能为力
• When the flood hit, the water rose so quickly that there wasn't a thing we could do.
当洪水来袭时，水位上升得如此之快，我们无能为力。
- a thing
Used to emphasize a statement, referring to anything at all.
（表示强调）任何事物或情况。
• Don't worry about a thing; I'll handle everything.
别担心任何事；我会处理一切。
- things
One's possessions, or a specific collection of personal belongings.
（个人的）财产或所有物、用具。
• The fire consumed all of their things, leaving them with nothing.
大火吞噬了他们所有的东西，让他们一无所有。
- not have a thing to wear
To lack appropriate clothing for a specific occasion.
没有衣服可穿（指没有适合特定场合的衣服）
• She looked at her closet, sighed, and said, "I really don't have a thing to wear."
她看着衣柜，叹了口气，说：「我真的没有一件可以穿的衣服。」
- the same thing
Refers to something that is identical or a situation that is alike.
相同的事情
• Although they use the same tools, their results are not the same thing.
虽然他们使用相同的工具，但他们的结果并不是一回事。
- it's a good thing
Used to express that a particular event or outcome is fortunate or advantageous.
幸好
• It's a good thing we left early, or we would have missed our flight.
幸好我们提早出发，否则我们就会错过航班了。
- if there's one thing I want to know, find out, etc.
Used to introduce something that the speaker particularly wants to know or find out.
最想知道的事情
• If there's one thing I want to know, it's why they are moving.
如果有一件事我想知道，那就是他们为什么要搬家。
- not a (single) thing
Indicates the complete absence of anything.
什么都没有
• I searched the entire room, but I didn't find a single thing.
我搜遍了整个房间，但没有找到任何东西。
- a/one thing
Used to refer to a specific action, agreement, or situation.
（某）事；（某）种事
• I decided to fix the car myself, a thing I haven't done before.
我决定自己修车，这是我以前从未做过的事。
Idioms
- How are things (with you)?
An informal way of asking "How are you?" or inquiring about someone's well-being or current situation.
（非正式）你好吗？
• Hey, Li Ming, how are things with you lately?
嘿，李明，最近过得怎么样？
- all things considered
Taking everything into account; considering all aspects of a situation.
总体而言，考量所有相关因素后。
• All things considered, the company's performance this year was quite good.
总体而言，公司今年的表现相当不错。
- just the thing
Exactly what is required or desired.
正合需要
• This cup of hot tea is just the thing I need right now.
这杯热茶正是我现在需要的东西。
- things that go bump in the night
This phrase refers to mysterious and potentially frightening sounds or occurrences, typically at night, that are unsettling because they are not understood.
夜裡可怖的響動
• The children were terrified by the things that go bump in the night they heard in the attic.
孩子们被阁楼里传来的夜晚怪声吓坏了。
- all things being equal
Assuming no unexpected changes or circumstances occur; under normal conditions.
如果一切顺利
• All things being equal, we should be able to finish the project next month.
在所有情况都相同的情况下，我们应该能够在下个月完成这个项目。
- and another thing
Used to introduce an additional point, argument, or complaint.
用于引出另一项论点或抱怨。
• And another thing, why didn't you tell me about your resignation?
还有一件事，你为什么不告诉我你辞职了？
- do your own thing
To act according to one's own preferences and without concern for the opinions of others.
依循自己的方式行事，不在意他人的看法。
• She decided to cast aside traditional expectations and do her own thing.
她决定抛弃传统的期望，做自己的事。
- make a big thing (out) of something
To treat something as more important or significant than it actually is; to exaggerate the importance of something.
将某事过分重视，小题大作。
• She was only a few minutes late, there's no need to make a big thing out of it.
她只是迟到了几分钟，没必要小题大做。
- one thing leads to another
This idiom describes a sequence of events where each event is a direct consequence of the one before it, often unfolding naturally.
一连串发生，环环相扣。
• I only meant to take a quick look at the website, but one thing led to another, and I ended up spending hours on it.
我本来只是想快速浏览一下网站，但事情接二连三地发生，最后我花了几个小时在上面。
- all things to all people
Attempting to please or satisfy everyone, often resulting in a compromise that fully satisfies no one.
试图让每个人都满意；试图取悦所有人。
• The politician tried to be all things to all people, and ended up losing the support of many voters.
这位政治家试图取悦所有人，结果却失去了许多选民的支持。
- what with one thing and another
Used to explain that a failure to do something is due to being very busy because of many things happening in succession.
因为事情缠缠绵绵，忙碌不已
• What with work, family issues, and health problems, I've been incredibly busy.
因为工作、家庭问题和健康问题，我一直非常忙碌。
- take things easy
To relax and avoid excessive work or stress.
放松一点；不要过于劳累或紧张。
• You look exhausted lately, you should take things easy.
你最近看起来很累，应该放松一点。
- (just) one of those things
An expression used to acknowledge that a particular event or situation was unavoidable or simply happened, often implying a sense of acceptance or resignation.
无可避免的事
• My phone broke and I lost all my contacts. Oh well, it's just one of those things.
我的手机坏了，所有联系人都没了。唉，这就是无法避免的事。
- not the done thing
Not considered socially acceptable or appropriate behavior.
不合宜、不得体
• Wearing sportswear to a formal event is not the done thing.
在正式场合穿着运动服是不合宜的。
- be one thing after another
Used to describe a situation where multiple events or problems occur in quick succession.
一口气来
• Since the company restructuring, it's been one thing after another, leaving us no time to breathe.
自从公司重组后，事情接二连三地发生，让我们喘不过气来。
- how are things (with you)?
An informal way of asking "how are you?"
（非正式）你好吗？
• Hey John! How are things with you lately?
嘿，约翰！你最近怎么样？
- the (latest) thing
Something that is currently very fashionable or trendy.
最新潮物，最流行的东西
• This new phone model is the latest thing right now.
这款新手机型号是现在最新的潮流。
- be hearing/imagining/seeing things
To believe one is experiencing something that is not actually occurring, often due to hallucination or misinterpretation of sensory input.
看错、听错、想错
• I could have sworn I heard someone call my name, but there's no one else in the room. I must be hearing things.
我发誓我听到有人叫我的名字，但房间里没有其他人。我一定是在幻听。
- have a thing about something/someone
To have a strong preference or aversion towards someone or something.
强烈的喜欢或厌恶
• She has a thing about old movies; she has a large collection of black and white films.
她对老电影情有独钟；她收藏了大量的黑白电影。
- the done thing
what one is expected to do in a particular social situation, often considered to be proper or polite behavior.
强调社交场合上应该遵守的礼节或规矩
• Wearing formal attire to a wedding is the done thing.
在婚礼上穿着正式服装是合宜之举。
- a close/near thing
A situation in which something bad or dangerous almost happened.
指差一点发生不好的事情。
• He almost missed his flight; it was a close thing.
他差点错过了他的航班；真是千钧一发。
- a thing of the past
Something that no longer exists or occurs; belonging to a previous era.
逝去的事物
• Using traditional black and white televisions is a thing of the past.
使用传统的黑白电视机已经是过去的事了。
- a thing or two
Refers to having some experience or knowledge about certain matters, facts, or information.
些许事情，一点点知识
• Don't worry, I know a thing or two about this kind of situation, I know how to handle it.
别担心，我对这种情况略知一二，我知道如何处理。
- be on to a good thing
To have an easy and enjoyable life or job where hard work is not required.
得到了一份舒适的差事或生活
• Since inheriting the family business, he's been on to a good thing, only needing to attend a few meetings each day.
自从继承了家族企业，他过上了好日子，每天只需要参加几次会议。
- someone/something does things to you
To have a powerful and usually pleasing effect on someone, deeply moving them.
使人深受感动
• The ending of that movie really did things to me.
那部电影的结局真的让我深受感动。
- if it's not one thing, it's another
Used to express that a series of unfortunate events keeps happening.
一波未平，一波又起
• I was late for work this morning, and then my car broke down. It's just bad luck, if it's not one thing, it's another.
我今天早上上班迟到了，然后我的车又坏了。真是倒霉，不是这件事，就是那件事。
- the last thing you want, need, etc.
something that one definitely does not want or need, or considers most undesirable.
某人或某事最不想要、最不需要等。
• At this time, the last thing he wants is to worry his family.
在这个时候，他最不想做的就是让家人担心。
- the thing is
Used to introduce an explanation or a justification for something.
问题在于
• The thing is, I need to be home before ten o'clock at night.
问题是，我晚上十点前必须到家。