think
名詞
片語 think 名詞
- have a think
To spend some time considering or thinking about something.
• I need to have a think about this proposal before I get back to you.
動詞
定義 think 動詞
consider
- A1TransitiveIntransitive
To have a belief, opinion, or idea about something.
I believe I have encountered you before.
I doubt that Emma will be hired for this position.
Could you please purchase some stamps for me while you're in town?
- B2Intransitive
To consider the needs or desires of others.
She always considers the needs of others.
decide
- A2
To use cognitive function to contemplate a decision or course of action.
I am considering starting a running routine.
I plan to go swimming after lunch.
I am contemplating purchasing a new vehicle.
reason
- B1Intransitive
To use the mind to plan, analyze, or understand something.
Peter, what is on your mind?
He acts without consideration, which often results in difficulties.
Your problem is that you tend to overthink.
remember
- B1IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To recall something or form a mental picture.
I was just reminiscing about you when you called.
She was so occupied that she neglected to inform me about it.
片語 think 動詞
- think aloud
To verbalize one's thoughts spontaneously as they occur.
• He often thinks aloud while problem-solving to organize his thoughts.
- think long and hard
To consider something with great care and attention.
• She thought long and hard before making a major career change.
- not think much of sb/sth
To have a low opinion or negative assessment of someone or something.
• I didn't think much of that new restaurant; the food was very ordinary.
成語
- I thought as much
This phrase is used to express that you are not surprised by something someone has said or done.
• When I heard about his resignation, I thought, 'I thought as much.'
- I can't think
Used to express that one does not understand or know the reason for something.
• I can't think why he would make that kind of decision.
- Who would have thought it?
Used to express great surprise about something that has happened.
• They ended up getting married. Who would have thought it?
- I think not
A formal expression used to indicate disagreement or refusal.
• "Do you think he will accept the job?" "I think not."
- think big
To have ambitious plans for significant success or achievement.
• In the early stages of starting a business, you must think big to overcome various challenges.
- think better of something
to decide not to do something after initially considering it; to change one's mind about something.
• She was going to tell him the truth, but then she thought better of it.
- not be thinking straight
To lack clarity of thought or sound judgment.
• I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm not thinking straight this morning.
- couldn't think
Was unable to recall or formulate an idea; to not know what to do or think.
• I was so exhausted last night that I couldn't think of anything.
- think outside the box
To approach a problem or situation with creativity and originality, often by disregarding conventional methods or ideas.
• Faced with this complex problem, we need to think outside the box and look for unconventional solutions.
- think on your feet
To make quick decisions or give prompt answers without prior preparation or planning.
• During the impromptu speech, he had to think on his feet and quickly organize his thoughts.
- not think twice
To do something immediately and without hesitation, not considering whether it is a good idea.
• When she saw the kitten in the street, she didn't think twice about taking it home.
- to someone's way of thinking
From a particular person's perspective or viewpoint.
• To his way of thinking, this investment isn't worth it at all.
- who would have thought it?
Used to express great surprise or disbelief about an event or situation that has occurred.
• He quit that job, who would have thought it?
- have another think coming
to need to reconsider a situation or assumption due to being incorrect.
• If he thinks he can win the race without training, he has another think coming.
片語動詞 think
- think something out
to thoroughly evaluate all the aspects of a matter
• I need to think out all my options before making a decision.
- think something up
to devise a novel concept or strategy
• During the meeting, he suddenly thought up a new project to attract younger customers.
- think for yourself
to independently arrive at decisions and develop your own viewpoints, without relying on others
• In this rapidly changing world, we must learn to think for ourselves and make our own choices.
- think back
to recall an event or situation from the past
• Whenever I think back, I always remember the summers of my childhood.
- think something through
to thoroughly evaluate the potential outcomes of an action before proceeding
• Before making a decision, please think through all the options carefully.
- think of something
to generate or devise a new idea or plan
• She always seems to think of something novel to solve the problem.
- think something over
to thoroughly evaluate an idea or plan prior to reaching a decision
• Before making a decision, I need to think over all the details of the proposal.
- think ahead
to thoroughly contemplate future possibilities or to devise plans for intended future activities.
• She always prepares for possible scenarios because she is in the habit of thinking ahead.
- think of something/someone
When you regard something or someone in a particular way, it reflects your opinion about that entity.
• I always think of this film as better than all the others.
- think of/about someone/something
to recall or visualize an individual or an object
• Whenever I hear that song, I think of my friends from college.