thing
noun
Definitions of thing noun
object(物品)
- A1Countable(可數名詞)
Used to refer to an object in an approximate way or to avoid naming it.
東西；物件
What is that object over there?
那邊那個物體是什麽？
There are some lovely items in the shops this summer.
今年夏天商店裡有一些很棒的商品。
I try not to eat sugary things.
我盡量不吃含糖的東西。
concept(概念)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
Used to refer to an idea, subject, event, action, or other similar concept.
想法；主題；事件；行為
That was not a very kind thing to do.
那樣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.
我有好多事情要處理，不知道從哪裡開始。
Your information is correct, but you omitted one thing.
你的信息是正確的，但你漏掉了一件事。
being(生物)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
Used after an adjective to refer to a person or animal with a feeling of love or sympathy.
用於形容詞後，指帶有憐愛或同情的人或動物。
The poor little things were kept in small cages without any room to move.
那些可憐的小東西被關在狹小的籠子裡，完全沒有活動的空間。
I can't believe you won—you lucky thing!
真不敢相信你贏了——你這個幸運的傢伙！
The poor little thing must be lost.
這個可憐的小傢伙一定是迷路了。
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.
我不想去那家餐廳，首先，它太貴了。
- the whole thing
Refers to everything that has been planned or discussed.
整個計劃；全部內容
• After this thorough discussion, we can finally make a decision about the whole thing.
經過這次徹底的討論，我們終於可以對整個事情做出決定了。
- in all things
In every situation or aspect; regarding everything.
在所有情況或各方面；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.
優先於其他任何事物；最重要的是
• He values honesty above all things.
他將誠實視為最重要的事情。
- the way things are
Considering the current circumstances or state of affairs.
以目前的情況來看。
• The way things are, we might need to re-evaluate our strategy.
以目前的情況來看，我們可能需要重新評估我們的策略。
- there isn't a thing you can do
Indicates that no action or solution is possible.
無能為力
• When the flood hit, the water rose so quickly that there wasn't a thing we could do.
當洪水來襲時，水位上升得如此之快，我們無能為力。
- a thing
Used to emphasize a statement, referring to anything at all.
（表示強調）任何事物或情況。
• Don't worry about a thing; I'll handle everything.
別擔心任何事；我會處理一切。
- things
One's possessions, or a specific collection of personal belongings.
（個人的）財產或所有物、用具。
• The fire consumed all of their things, leaving them with nothing.
大火吞噬了他們所有的東西，讓他們一無所有。
- not have a thing to wear
To lack appropriate clothing for a specific occasion.
沒有衣服可穿（指沒有適合特定場合的衣服）
• She looked at her closet, sighed, and said, "I really don't have a thing to wear."
她看著衣櫃，嘆了口氣，說：「我真的沒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.
雖然他們使用相同的工具，但他們的結果並不是一回事。
- 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.
幸好我們提早出發，否則我們就會錯過航班了。
- 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，那就是他們為什麼要搬家。
- not a (single) thing
Indicates the complete absence of anything.
什麼都沒有
• I searched the entire room, but I didn't find a single thing.
我搜遍了整個房間，但沒有找到任何東西。
- a/one thing
Used to refer to a specific action, agreement, or situation.
（某）事；（某）種事
• I decided to fix the car myself, a thing I haven't done before.
我決定自己修車，這是我以前從未做過的事。
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）你好嗎？
• Hey, Li Ming, how are things with you lately?
嘿，李明，最近過得怎麼樣？
- all things considered
Taking everything into account; considering all aspects of a situation.
總體而言，考量所有相關因素後。
• All things considered, the company's performance this year was quite good.
總體而言，公司今年的表現相當不錯。
- 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.
這杯熱茶正是我現在需要的東西。
- 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.
孩子們被閣樓裡傳來的夜晚怪聲嚇壞了。
- all things being equal
Assuming no unexpected changes or circumstances occur; under normal conditions.
如果一切順利
• All things being equal, we should be able to finish the project next month.
在所有情況都相同的情況下，我們應該能夠在下個月完成這個項目。
- and another thing
Used to introduce an additional point, argument, or complaint.
用於引出另一項論點或抱怨。
• And another thing, why didn't you tell me about your resignation?
還有一件事，你為什麼不告訴我你辭職了？
- 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.
她決定拋棄傳統的期望，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.
將某事過分重視，小題大作。
• She was only a few minutes late, there's no need to make a big thing out of it.
她只是遲到了幾分鐘，沒必要小題大作。
- 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.
我本來只是想快速瀏覽一下網站，但事情接二連三地發生，最後我花了幾個小時在上面。
- all things to all people
Attempting to please or satisfy everyone, often resulting in a compromise that fully satisfies no one.
試圖讓每個人都滿意；試圖取悅所有人。
• The politician tried to be all things to all people, and ended up losing the support of many voters.
這位政治家試圖取悅所有人，結果卻失去了許多選民的支持。
- 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.
因為事情繪繪總總，忙碌不已
• What with work, family issues, and health problems, I've been incredibly busy.
因為工作、家庭問題和健康問題，我一直非常忙碌。
- take things easy
To relax and avoid excessive work or stress.
放鬆一點；不要過於勞累或緊張。
• You look exhausted lately, you should take things easy.
你最近看起來很累，應該放鬆一點。
- (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.
無可避免的事
• My phone broke and I lost all my contacts. Oh well, it's just one of those things.
我的手機壞了，所有聯絡人都沒了。唉，這就是無法避免的事。
- not the done thing
Not considered socially acceptable or appropriate behavior.
不合宜、不得體
• Wearing sportswear to a formal event is not the done thing.
在正式場合穿著運動服是不合宜的。
- be one thing after another
Used to describe a situation where multiple events or problems occur in quick succession.
一叢氣來
• Since the company restructuring, it's been one thing after another, leaving us no time to breathe.
自從公司重組後，事情接二連三地發生，讓我們喘不過氣來。
- how are things (with you)?
An informal way of asking "how are you?"
（非正式）你好嗎？
• Hey John! How are things with you lately?
嘿，約翰！你最近怎麼樣？
- 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.
這款新手機型號是現在最新的潮流。
- 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.
看錯、听錯、想錯
• I could have sworn I heard someone call my name, but there's no one else in the room. I must be hearing things.
我發誓我聽到有人叫我的名字，但房間裡沒有其他人。我一定是在幻聽。
- have a thing about something/someone
To have a strong preference or aversion towards someone or something.
強烈的喜歡或厌惡
• She has a thing about old movies; she has a large collection of black and white films.
她對老電影情有獨鍾；她收藏了大量的黑白電影。
- the done thing
what one is expected to do in a particular social situation, often considered to be proper or polite behavior.
強調社交場合上應該遵守的禮節或規矩
• Wearing formal attire to a wedding is the done thing.
在婚禮上穿著正式服裝是合宜之舉。
- a close/near thing
A situation in which something bad or dangerous almost happened.
指差一點發生不好的事情。
• He almost missed his flight; it was a close thing.
他差點錯過了他的航班；真是千鈞一髮。
- 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.
使用傳統的黑白電視機已經是過去的事了。
- a thing or two
Refers to having some experience or knowledge about certain matters, facts, or information.
些許事情，一點點知識
• Don't worry, I know a thing or two about this kind of situation, I know how to handle it.
別擔心，我對這種情況略知一二，我知道如何處理。
- be on to a good thing
To have an easy and enjoyable life or job where hard work is not required.
得到了一份舒適的差事或生活
• Since inheriting the family business, he's been on to a good thing, only needing to attend a few meetings each day.
自從繼承了家族企業，他過上了好日子，每天只需要參加幾次會議。
- someone/something does things to you
To have a powerful and usually pleasing effect on someone, deeply moving them.
使人深受感動
• The ending of that movie really did things to me.
那部電影的結局真的讓我深受感動。
- 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.
我今天早上上班遲到了，然後我的車又壞了。真是倒霉，不是這件事，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.
在這個時候，他最不想做的就是讓家人擔心。
- the thing is
Used to introduce an explanation or a justification for something.
問題在於
• The thing is, I need to be home before ten o'clock at night.
問題是，我晚上十點前必須到家。