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think think ★★★★★/θɪ̱ŋk/1[VERB	动词]想；认为 If you think that something is the case, you have the opinion that it is the case.   [V that]  [it be V-ed that]  [V of/about n]  [V]  [V adj]  [V so/not]  [Also V n to-inf]  [no cont]I certainly think there should be a ban on tobacco advertising...我确实认为应该禁止香烟广告。Do you think I ought to seal the boxes up?...你认为我应该把这些盒子封起来吗？A generation ago, it was thought that babies born this small could not survive...20多年前，人们认为这么大点儿的新生儿是活不下来的。Tell me, what do you think of my theory?...你说说，我的理论怎么样？Peter is useless, far worse than I thought...彼得真没用，比我想象的还要差。He manages a good deal better than I thought possible...他处理得比我预想的要好多了。'It ought to be stopped.' — 'Yes, I think so.'“这件事应该到此为止。”——“对，我也这么想。”2[VERB	动词]感觉；觉得 If you say that you think that something is true or will happen, you mean that you have the impression that it is true or will happen, although you are not certain of the facts.   [V that]  [be V-ed to-inf]  [V so/not]  [no cont]Nora thought he was seventeen years old...诺拉觉得他有 17 岁。Do you think she was embarrassed about it?...你觉得她曾为此而难为情吗？She's in Napa, I think...我觉得她现在在纳帕。The storm is thought to be responsible for as many as four deaths...据认为，暴风雨造成 4 人死亡。'Did Mr Stevens ever mention her to you?' — 'No, I don't think so.'“史蒂文斯先生有对你提起过她吗？”——“没，我想没有。”3[VERB	动词]（以某种方式）考虑，思考 If you think in a particular way, you have those general opinions or attitudes.   [V like n]  [V as/like cl]  [V n]  [no cont]You were probably brought up to think like that...你可能从小就被教育那样考虑问题。He can keep matters under control by silencing the demonstrators and others who think like them...他可以通过压制示威者和与他们观点相同的人来控制住事态。If you think as I do, vote as I do...你要是和我想法一样，那就和我投一样的票吧。I don't blame you for thinking that way.你那样想，我不怪你。4[VERB	动词]想；考虑；思考 When you think about ideas or problems, you make a mental effort to consider them.   [V]  [V about n/wh]  [V wh]  [V wh-to-inf]  [a N]  [mainly BRIT 主英]She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to think...她闭了一会儿眼睛，努力思考着。I have often thought about this problem...我常考虑这个问题。Next time you have a problem, think about how you can improve the situation instead of dwelling on all the negative aspects...下次再碰到问题，想想怎样改善局势，而不是一味考虑那些消极的方面。Let's think what we can do...我们想想看能做些什么。We had to think what to do next.我们必须考虑下一步该怎么办。Think is also a noun.I'll have a think about that.我会考虑那件事的。Usage Note :Note that when you are using the verb think with a 'that'-clause in order to state a negative opinion or belief, you normally make think negative, rather than the verb in the 'that'-clause. For instance, it is more usual to say 'I don't think he saw me' than 'I think he didn't see me'. The same pattern applies to other verbs with a similar meaning, such as believe, consider, and suppose.注意，当动词 think 和 that 从句连用表示否定的观点或看法时，通常是对 think 进行否定，而不是否定 that 从句中的动词。例如，通常说 I don't think he saw me (我认为他没看见我)，而很少说 I think he didn't see me。同样的句型也适用于其他意义类似的动词，如 believe, consider, suppose 等。5[VERB	动词](以某种方式)考虑，思考 If you think in a particular way, you consider things, solve problems, or make decisions in this way, for example because of your job or your background.   [V prep]  [V n]  [no passive]To make the computer work at full capacity, the programmer has to think like the machine...为了让计算机充分发挥作用，程序员就得像计算机一样思考。I meet many businessmen, and I see they think in terms of the overall picture...我认识许多商人，我发觉他们考虑问题都是从全局出发的。The referee has to think the way the players do.裁判必须从运动员的角度考虑问题。6[VERB	动词]想到；想起；想出 If you think of something, it comes into your mind or you remember it.   [V of n]  [V wh]  [no cont]Nobody could think of anything to say...谁也想不出什么话说。I can't think of any reason why he should do that...我想不出来他为什么非要那样做。I just can't think of his name...我就是想不起来他叫什么了。I was trying to think what else we had to do.我在努力想我们还得做些什么。7[VERB	动词]想出，想到(主意) If you think of an idea, you make a mental effort and use your imagination and intelligence to create it or develop it.   [V of n]He thought of another way of getting out of the marriage...他又想到一个摆脱那桩婚姻的点子。I don't know why I never thought of that.我怎么就从未想到过那一点。8[VERB	动词]心里想；琢磨 If you are thinking something at a particular moment, you have words or ideas in your mind without saying them out loud.   [V with quote]  [V wh/that]  [V n]  [no passive]She must be ill, Tatiana thought...她一定是病了，塔蒂亚娜心想。I remember thinking how lovely he looked...我记得曾经在心里暗想他的样子多么可爱。I'm trying to think positive thoughts.我尽力往积极的方面想。9[VERB	动词]认为，以为(人或物具有某特点或用途) If you think of someone or something as having a particular quality or purpose, you regard them as having this quality or purpose.   [V of n as n/-ing]  [V n adj]  [no cont]We all thought of him as a father...我们都视他为父亲。He thinks of it as his home...他将那儿当作自己的家。In China bats are thought of as being very lucky...在中国，蝙蝠被视为吉祥物。Nobody had thought him capable of that kind of thing.谁都没想到他能干出那种事情来。10[VERB	动词]对…评价(很高) If you think a lot of someone or something, you admire them very much or think they are very good.   [V amount of n]  [V adv of n]  [no cont]To tell the truth, I don't think much of psychiatrists...说实话，我不太喜欢精神科医生。The Director thought a good deal of him...主任对他评价很高。People at the club think very highly of him...俱乐部的人很佩服他。He seemed to be a good man, well thought of by all.大家都对他评价不错，他似乎是个好人。11[VERB	动词]关心；考虑；为…着想 If you think of someone, you show consideration for them and pay attention to their needs.   [V of n]  [V about n]I'm only thinking of you...我一心只为你着想。You never think of anyone but yourself...你从来不考虑别人，就只顾你自己。We have the interest of 500,000 customers to think of...我们得为 50 万名顾客的利益着想。You don't  have to think about me and Hugh.你不必挂念我和休。12[VERB	动词]考虑；打算 If you are thinking of taking a particular course of action, you are considering it as a possible course of action.   [V of -ing/n]Martin was thinking of taking legal action against Zuckerman...马丁在考虑对朱克曼提起诉讼。Have you ever thought of marrying?...你有没有想过结婚？It would be unwise for the government to think of privatisation as a means of saving money.政府要是把私有化当作省钱之道就不明智了。13[VERB	动词](用来引出例子或进一步解释)考虑，想到(某方面、某主题) You can say that you are thinking of a particular aspect or subject, in order to introduce an example or explain more exactly what you are talking about.   [V of n]  [usu cont]I'm primarily thinking of the first year...我考虑的主要是第一年。There is a theme of tragedy that runs through it: I'm thinking in particular of the story of Tom Howard.贯穿始终的是一个悲剧主题，特别是汤姆·霍华德的故事。14[VERB	动词](用于问句，表示生气、震惊)认为，以为 You use think in questions where you are expressing your anger or shock at someone's behaviour.   [V that]  [V of n/-ing]  [only interrog]  [disapproval]Who does she think she is? Trying to make a fool of me like that...她以为她是谁啊？竟敢那样取笑我。You can't do this! What do you think you're doing?...你不能这样做！你以为自己在干些什么？What were you thinking of? You shouldn't steal.你当时是怎么想的？你不该偷东西。15[VERB	动词]想来，想想看(用于评论过去所做或经历过的事情现在看来不可思议、愚蠢或令人震惊) You use think when you are commenting on something which you did or experienced in the past and which now seems surprising, foolish, or shocking to you.   [V that]  [V of n]  [no cont]To think I left you alone in a place with a madman at large!...想想看，我竟然把你一个人抛在那儿，让你和一个无人看管的疯子呆在一起！When I think of how you've behaved and the trouble you've got into!现在想想看，你都做了些什么，闯了多少祸！16[VERB	动词]本来以为，原以为(用于批评别人该做某事而未做) You can use think in expressions such as you would think or I would have thought when you are criticizing someone because they ought to or could be expected to do something, but have not done it.   [V that]  [V so]  [Also V]  [no cont]  [disapproval]You'd think you'd remember to wash your ears...还以为你能记得洗耳朵呢。We would have thought he would have a more responsible attitude...我们本以为他会采取更负责的态度。'Surely to God she should have been given some proper help.' — 'Well I would have thought so.'“她真应该得到适当的帮助。”——“嗯，我也这么想的。”17[VERB	动词]谁都会以为/你会认为(用于对他人的行为表示惊讶或不满) You can use think in expressions such as anyone would think and you would think to express your surprise or disapproval at the way someone is behaving.   [V that]  [no cont]Anyone would think you were in love with the girl...谁都会以为你和那个姑娘恋爱了。You'd think you had never seen a door before!就好像你以前连门都见过一样！18See also:thinking；thought；  19[PHRASE	短语](表示突然记起或意识到某事)想起来了，想想看 You use expressions such as come to think of it ,when you think about it, or thinking about it, when you mention something that you have suddenly remembered or realized.   [PHR with cl]He was her distant relative, as was everyone else on the island, come to think of it...想起来了，他和岛上的其他人一样，都是她的远亲。When you think about it, he's probably right.现在想想看，他很可能是对的。20[PHRASE	短语]我想，我觉得(用于委婉地解释等) You use 'I think' as a way of being polite when you are explaining or suggesting to someone what you want to do, or when you are accepting or refusing an offer.   [PHR that]  [politeness]I think I'll go home and have a shower...我觉得我得回家冲个澡。We need a job, and I thought we could go around and ask if people need odd jobs done...我们需要工作，我看我们可以四处打听打听，看有没有零活可做。Time for a pint of beer, I think...我觉得该来一品脱啤酒了。'Would you like to do that another time.' — 'Yes I think so.'“你愿意再找时间做那件事吗？”——“我觉得可以。”21[PHRASE	短语]我认为，我想(用于会话或讲话中，使语气稍显婉转) You use 'I think' in conversations or speeches to make your statements and opinions sound less forceful, rude, or direct.   [PHR that]  [vagueness]I think he means 'at' rather than 'to'...我想，他是想说at，而不是to。Thanks, but I think I can handle it...谢谢，不过我想我自己能应付。This is, I think, much, much more important...我认为这个要重要得多得多。'You've got it wrong.' — 'I think not.'“你搞错了。”——“我看没搞错。”22[PHRASE	短语]你想一想，想象一下(表示激动、着迷或震惊，同时希望谈话对方也有同感) You say just think when you feel excited, fascinated, or shocked by something, and you want the person to whom you are talking to feel the same.   [PHR with cl]Just think； tomorrow we shall walk out of this place and leave it all behind us forever...你想想看，明天我们就要走出这个地方，再也不回来了。Just think how snug and cosy we could be.想象一下，我们可以多么温暖舒适呀。23[PHRASE	短语]重新考虑，再三斟酌(常指最终改变主意) If you think again about an action or decision, you consider it very carefully, often with the result that you change your mind and decide to do things differently.   [oft PHR about n/-ing]It has forced politicians to think again about the wisdom of trying to evacuate refugees...这迫使政治家们重新考虑疏散难民是否明智。He intends to ask the court to think again.他打算请求法庭再重新审度。24[PHRASE	短语]认为…没什么了不起；觉得…很容易；认为…无所谓 If you think nothing of doing something that other people might consider difficult, strange, or wrong, you consider it to be easy or normal, and you do it often or would be quite willing to do it.   [V inflects]I thought nothing of betting £1,000 on a horse.我认为把 1,000 英镑押在一匹马身上没什么了不起。25[PHRASE	短语]对…不在意；不觉得…奇怪(或重要) If something happens and you think nothing of it, you do not pay much attention to it or think of it as strange or important, although later you realize that it is.   [V inflects]When she went off to see her parents for the weekend I thought nothing of it...她周末去看她的父母，我当时没觉得有什么特别的。One of Tony's friends, David, kept coming to my house but I didn't think anything of it.托尼的朋友戴维经常来我家，不过我当时并没多想。26  you can't hear yourself think→see: hear； to shudder to think→see: shudder； to think better of it→see: better； to think big→see: big； to think twice→see: twice； to think the world of someone→see: world； 相关词组：think back think out think over think through think up  think1 verbthink2 nounthinkthink1 /θɪŋk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle thought /θɔːt $ θɒːt/)  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1opinion/belief [transitive] to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is truethink (that) I think that you’re being unfair. I thought I heard something. He didn’t think anyone would believe him. Do you think I should call him? For some reason, I keep thinking it’s Friday today. The recession lasted longer than anyone thought it would. Am I right in thinking that you have a brother? I can’t help thinking that he’s made a mistake. Do you honestly think I would do something so stupid?what do you think of/about somebody/something? (=used to ask someone for their opinion) What do you think of your new school?think it necessary/possible/best etc (=believe it is necessary, possible etc) I thought it best to call first. I thought it appropriate to invite her to speak at the meeting. We must start thinking in terms of reducing costs.be thought to be (doing) something (=be believed to be (doing) something) Fraud is thought to be costing software companies millions of dollars a year.2use your mind [intransitive, transitive] to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etc:  She thought very carefully before answering. Wait a minute – I’m thinking.think about/of She lay awake thinking about the money.think what/how/when etc I can’t think what else we could have done.think (long and) hard (=think for a long time) She thought very hard before deciding to leave her job. Holmes sat thinking deeply (=thinking in a serious and careful way).I dread/shudder/hate to think (=I do not want to think about something because it will be unpleasant) I dread to think how much this call is going to cost.3have an idea [transitive] to have words or ideas in your mind without telling them to anyone:  ‘How strange!’ he thought. ‘I don’t care!’ she thought to herself. It was impossible to know what he was thinking.think what/how/when etc I was just thinking what a lovely time we had yesterday.4remember [transitive] to remember somethingthink where/what etc He was trying to think where he’d seen her before. I couldn’t think where I’d left my keys.5consider somebody/something [intransitive, transitive] to consider that someone or something is a particular thing or has a particular qualitythink of somebody/something as something Peter had always thought of Kate as someone to be avoided. I want you to think of this as your home.think of yourself as something I’ve always thought of myself as a sensible person.think somebody (to be) something My parents never thought me capable of doing a degree. We have good reason to think kindly of (=consider in an approving way) a school that has provided all our children with an excellent education.6think of/about doing something to consider the possibility of doing something:  I had never thought of becoming an actor. We did think about moving to Tokyo. Don’t even think about calling him  (=used to tell someone strongly not to do something).7think twice to think very carefully before deciding to do something, because you know about the dangers or problems:  A visible alarm makes burglars think twice.think about A previous divorce can make you think twice about getting married again.think twice before doing something/before you do something I’d think twice before taking out such a large loan.8think again to think carefully about a plan, decision, idea etc, especially with the result that you change your mind or do something differently:  If you think car crime can’t happen to you, think again.think about Universities may be forced to think again about the courses they provide.SPOKEN PHRASES9I think used when you are saying that you believe something is true, although you are not sure:  Mary is in the garden, I think. I don’t think Ray will mind. ‘Do you understand what I mean?’ ‘Yes, I think so.’ ‘Haven’t we met before?’ ‘I don’t think so.’ I thought he was honest, but I was wrong.10I think I’ll ... used to say what you will probably do:  I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.11I thought (that) used when you are politely suggesting something to do:  I thought we’d go swimming tomorrow. I thought we could meet for lunch.12 I would think (also I would have thought, I should think/I should have thought British English) used when you are saying that you believe something is probably true:  We’ll need about 10 bottles of wine, I should think. I would have thought it would be better to wait a while.13you would have thought (that) (also you would think (that)) used to say that you expect something to be true, although it is not:  You would have thought the school would do more to help a child like Craig.14do you think (that) ... ? a)used when you are asking someone politely to do something for you:  Do you think you could help me move these boxes? b)used to ask someone’s opinion:  Do you think I need to bring a jacket?15 who/what etc do you think? a)used to ask someone’s opinion:  Who do you think will win? b)used when asking someone angrily about something:  Where do you think you’re going?16I think not formal used to say that you strongly believe something is not true or that you disagree with someone:  This could be a coincidence, but I think not.17(just) think used to ask someone to imagine or consider something:  Just think – we could be millionaires!think of It would be lovely, but think of the expense!just think what/how etc Just think what could have happened.18(now I) come to think of it used to mention something you have just realized or remembered:  ‘Were there any letters for me?’ ‘Yes there were, come to think of it.’19I wasn’t thinking (also I didn’t think) used as a way of saying you are sorry because you have upset someone:  Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. I wasn’t thinking.20to think (that) ... ! used to show that you are very surprised about something:  To think we lived next door to him and never knew what he was doing!21if you think ... , you’ve got another think coming! used to tell someone that if they think someone is going to do something, they are wrong:  If you think I’m going to wait for you, you’ve got another think coming!22that’s what you/they etc think! used to say that you strongly disagree with someone23who would have thought? used to say that something is very surprising:  Who would have thought she’d end up dancing for a living?24I thought as much used to say that you are not surprised by something someone tells you:  ‘Andy failed his driving test.’ ‘I thought as much when I saw his face.’25I should have thought ... British English used as a polite or joking way of showing that you disagree with what someone has said or think it is silly:  ‘Why isn’t it working?’ ‘I should have thought it was obvious.’26think better of it to not do something that you had planned to do, because you realize that it is not a good idea:  He started to say something, then thought better of it.27think nothing of doing something to think that a particular activity is normal or easy, even though other people think it is unusual or difficult:  He thinks nothing of staying up all night in casinos.28think nothing of something to think that something is not important and then realize later that it is important:  I had a pain in my back but thought nothing of it at the time.29not think to do something to not consider doing something, especially when you later wish you had done it:  I didn’t think to question the treatment I was given. I never thought to ask him for his address.30think for yourself to have ideas and thoughts of your own rather than believing what other people say:  Parents have to teach their children to think for themselves.31think aloud (also think out loud) to say what you are thinking, without talking to anyone in particular:  Oh, sorry. I was thinking aloud.32think straight [usually in negatives] to think clearly:  I’m so nervous I can’t think straight. How can I think straight with you talking all the time?33not think much of somebody/something to not like someone or something very much:  I didn’t think much of his new girlfriend.34think highly of somebody/something (also think a lot of somebody/something) to admire or respect someone or something:  Your boss must think highly of you if she gives you so much responsibility.35think the world of somebody informal to like or love someone very much:  The children think the world of her.36think badly of somebody (also think less of somebody) formal to disapprove of someone or what they have done:  Please don’t think badly of me.think for Do you think less of me for agreeing to do it?37think the best/worst of somebody to consider someone’s behaviour in a way that makes them seem as good as possible or as bad as possible:  He’s determined to think the worst of me.38think big informal to plan to do things that are difficult, but will be very impressive, make a lot of profit etc:  The company is thinking big.39think outside the box to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in business40think positive/positively to believe that you are going to be successful or that good things are going to happen:  You have to think positive if you’re going to be successful in this game.41think on your feet to think of ideas and make decisions very quickly:  In this job you need to be able to think on your feet.42think to do something literary to try to do something:  They had thought to deceive me.43anyone would think (that) used to say that someone behaves as if a particular thing were true, although it is not:  Anyone would think he owns the place, the way he talks! → can’t hear yourself thinkat hear(12)GRAMMAR: Patterns with think• You think that something is true: · I think that she is a great writer.• You think that something will happen: · Do you think the weather will be fine tomorrow?• You think that someone can do something: · I don’t think that he can come to the meeting.• You think  that someone should do something, or ought to do something: · Do you think that the government should increase taxes?· I think that he ought to be ashamed of himself.• You think that something could be true or might  be true:· I think that the keys might be upstairs.• You think that something could happen or might happen: · Some people think there could be another world economic crisis.• In negative sentences, you say I don’t think: · I don’t think that’s right.· I don’t think he liked it. ✗Don’t say:  I think that isn’t right. |  | I think he didn’t like it.• You can use the phrases I think so or I don’t think so, usually to give a short answer: · 'Is his name John?' 'I think so.'· 'Are we late?' 'I don’t think so.' ✗Don’t say:  I think it.GRAMMARUsing the progressive• When think means ‘believe’, it is not normally used in the progressive. You say: · I think you look nice. ✗Don’t say:  I am thinking you look nice.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m thinking to describe their present thoughts about something that is happening right now: · I’m thinking we should leave.Using the passiveIn more formal English, you can say it is thought that something is true: · It is thought that as many as a billion people are learning English.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adverbscarefully· Think carefully about every spending decision you make.hard (=with a lot of mental effort)· I bet, if you think really hard, you can think of something to do.deeply· I should have thought more deeply before I agreed.seriously· I thought seriously about my doctor’s advice.clearly· She was simply too tired to think clearly.phraseslong and hard (=hard, for a long time, before making a decision)· I thought long and hard about taking the role.I dread/hate/shudder to think (=I do not want to think about something bad)· I dread to think what might have happened if we hadn’t found her.THESAURUSto have a particular opinionthink: · I think you’re right.· She didn’t think that the film was very good.believe to have an opinion that you are sure is right, especially about an important subject such as politics or religion: · The protestors believe that it is wrong to experiment on animals.· Do you really believe that the only solution to violence is more violence?feel to have a particular opinion, especially one that is based on your feelings, not on facts: · She feels that there is no alternative.· I just felt that it was the right thing to do.take the view that formal to have a particular opinion: · The court took the view that the company had acted unreasonably.· The college takes the view that smoking in the workplace is a fire risk.to think about somethingthink to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etc: · I’ve been thinking about what you said – maybe you’re right.· I need some time to think.consider to think about something carefully before deciding what to do: · Have you considered working for a year before going to college?weigh (also weigh up British English) to carefully think about a plan or choice by comparing all the advantages and disadvantages involved: · You need to weigh up the pros and cons (=the advantages and disadvantages), and decide which investment is the best one for you.· The committee are still weighing the alternatives.give something some/a lot of thought to think carefully about something, before you make a final decision about it: · Why don’t you give it some thought and then get back to me?· He had obviously given the matter a lot of thought.mull something over to think about a problem, plan etc before making a decision: · Can you give me a bit of time to mull it over?ponder to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about something, especially a problem or something complicated: · She is still pondering what to do.· Officials are pondering ways to remove the oil from the beaches.contemplate to think about something you might do in the future: · Did you ever contemplate resigning?reflect formal to think carefully about something, especially something that happened in the past: · It was a good time to reflect upon the changes that had happened in my life.to keep thinking about somethingbrood to keep thinking for a long time about something that worries you or that makes you angry or upset: · There’s no point brooding over things you can’t change.dwell on something to spend too much time thinking about something sad or unpleasant: · I try to enjoy my life today and not dwell on the past.think back phrasal verb to think about things that happened in the past:  Thinking back, it amazes me how we survived on so little sleep.think back to/over/on He thought back to the day he’d first met Sophie.think of somebody/something phrasal verb1to produce an idea, name, suggestion etc by thinking:  They’re still trying to think of a name for the baby. Can you think of any other way to do it?2to remember something:  I can’t think of the name of the hotel we stayed in.3to behave in a way that shows that you want to treat other people well:  It was very good of you to think of me. He’s always thinking of other people.4think only of yourself to only do things that are good for you and not think about what other people want – used to show disapproval:  She’s a spoiled child who thinks only of herself.5be thinking of somebody used to say that you care about and feel sympathy for someone who is in a difficult situation:  Take care! I’ll be thinking of you.think something ↔ out phrasal verb to think about all the parts of something carefully before deciding or planning exactly what to do:  He went for a walk to think things out. The proposal needs to be carefully thought out.think out what/how/whether etc She had thought out what she was going to say.think something ↔ over phrasal verb to consider something carefully before making a decision:  I’ve been thinking over your suggestion. Why don’t you think it over and give me a call in a couple of days? I want some more time to think things over.think something ↔ through phrasal verb to think carefully about the possible results of something:  The policy has not been thought through properly. It’s my fault. I didn’t think it through. I need time to think things through.think through what/how People need time to think through what the changes will mean for them.think something ↔ up phrasal verb to produce a new idea, name etc by thinking:  She was trying to think up an excuse. Did you think that up yourself? Who thinks up names for new products?think1 verbthink2 nounthinkthink2 noun  Collocations Phrases Word family  have a think British English to think about a problem or question:  I’ll have a think and let you know.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EfCKluhNMGc0Ph6vj1ZhnrdlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNT8H1uimFA+4kLTm3UQg4ZfJ+h+v0iTG+jB3Iv1rjUScS4yDDla6AmX9TcZqYg5pVIU8AebwHjQrRzZb/Vd8nF+rFWSz2vHar2NoxfzkgimwQ=             think              ★                    /        θɪŋk                ;          NAmE                θɪŋk                /                              verb                ,                  noun                            think      thinks      thought      thinking                            verb        ★                                                    (              thought        ,        thought                  /          θɔːt                    ;            NAmE                    θɔːt                    /                    )              have opinion/belief        有看法╱信念                    1        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          (            not used in the progressive tenses              不用于进行时            )                    to have a particular idea or opinion about sth/sb; to believe sth            认为；以为                                    think(that)…                          ◆          Do you think (that) they'll come?          你认为他们会来吗？                          ◆          I thought I heard a scream.          我好像听到了一声尖叫。                          ◆          I didn't think you liked sports.          我原以为你不喜好运动。                          ◆                      Am I right in thinkingthat you used to live here?                    我想你过去在这里住过，对吗？                          ◆          I think this is their house, but I'm not sure.          我想这是他们的家，但不敢肯定。                          ◆          He ought to resign, I think.          我看他应该辞职。                          ◆          We'll need about 20 chairs,            I should think.                    我看我们需要大约 20 把椅子。                it is thought that…                  ◆                      It wasonce            thought thatthe sun travelled around the earth.                    人们曾经认为太阳绕着地球转。                          thinksth (about sth)                          ◆          What did you think about the idea?          你原先认为这个想法怎么样？                          ◆          Well, I like it.            What do you think?                    嗯，我喜欢这个想法。你认为怎么样？                          thinkso                          ◆          ‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I            think so.’                    “我们会及时完成吗？”“我想会的。”                          ◆          ‘Is he any good?’ ‘I            don't think so.’                    “他怎么样？”“我认为一般。”                          thinksb/sth + adj.                          ◆          I            think ithighly unlikely that I'll get the job.                    我认为我得到这份工作的可能性极小。                          ◆          She thought him kind and generous.          她认为他宽厚仁慈。                sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth                  ◆          He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe.          他被认为是欧洲最富有的人之一。                          ☞language bank at                                                    according to                                              ,                                                    opinion                                                                use mind        动脑筋                    2        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to use your mind to consider sth, to form connected ideas, to try to solve problems, etc.            想；思考；思索；思想                                    ◆          Are animals able to think?          动物能思考吗？                          ◆          Let me think            (= give me time before I answer).                    让我想一想。                          think(about sth)                          ◆          I can't tell you now—I'll have to            think about it.                    我现在无法告诉你，我得考虑一下。                          ◆          She            had thoughtvery            deeplyabout this problem.                    她曾经对这个问题深深思考过。                          ◆          All he ever thinks about is money.          他满脑子想的只是钱。                          ◆          I'm sorry,            I wasn't thinking            (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally).                    对不起，我太冒昧了。                          thinkwhat, how, etc…                          ◆          He was trying to think what to do.          他在努力想办法。                            3        ★                  [transitive          ]                          (            usually used in the progressive tenses              通常用于进行时            )                    to have ideas, words or images in your mind            想；琢磨                                    thinksth                          ◆          You're very quiet. What are you thinking?          你一声不吭，在想什么？                          thinkwhat, how, etc…                          ◆          I was just thinking what a long way it is.          我刚才在琢磨路途太远了。                + speech                  ◆          ‘I must be crazy,’ she thought.          “我准是疯了。”她想。                            imagine        想像                    4        ★                  [transitive                ,         no passive        ,         intransitive          ]                          to form an idea of sth; to imagine sth            猜想；想像；试想                                    thinkwhere, how, etc…                          ◆          We couldn't think where you'd gone.          我们猜想不出来你到哪里去了。                          ◆          Just think how nice it would be to see them again.          试想一下要是能再见到他们该有多好。                          think(that)…                          ◆          I can't think (that) he would be so stupid.          我不能想像他会这么蠢。                          think(sth)                          ◆                      Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow.                    想想看，明天这个时候我们就躺在海滩上了。                          ◆          If I'm late home, my mother always            thinks the worst.                    如果我回家晚了，我母亲总是往最坏处想。                          ◆          Try to            think yourself intothe role.                    尽量发挥想像力，使自己进入角色。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    imagine                                                                expect        预料                    5        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to expect sth            料想；预料；预期                                    think(that)…                          ◆          I never thought (that) I'd see her again.          我从未料想到还会见到她。                          ◆          The job took longer than we thought.          这项工作用的时间比我们预想的多。                          ◆          You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help            (= but she wasn't).                    你还期望她会对我的帮助感恩戴德呢。                          thinkto do sth                          ◆          (            formal)                    Who would have thought to find you here?          谁会料到你在这儿呢？                            in a particular way        以某种方式                    6                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                (          informal)                          [no passive          ]                          to think in a particular way or on a particular subject            只想；一心想；对…着迷                          + adj.                  ◆          Let's think positive.          咱们往好的方面想吧。                          ◆          You need to            think big            (= aim to achieve a lot).                    你要敢想。                          thinksth                          ◆          If you want to make money, you've got to think money.          你要想赚钱，就得一门心思琢磨钱。                            showing anger/surprise        表示生气╱吃惊                    7                  [transitive          ]                          think(that)…                          used in questions to show that you are angry or surprised            （用于问句，表示生气或吃惊）                                    ◆          What do you think you're doing?          你以为你在干什么？                            being less definite/more polite        不太肯定；较为婉转                    8                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          used to make sth you say sound less definite or more polite            （用于使话语不太肯定或较为婉转）                                    think(that)…                          ◆          I thought we could go out tonight.          我本想我们今晚可以出去。                          ◆          Twenty guests are enough, I would have thought.          我觉得二十位客人就够了。                          ◆                      Do you thinkyou could open the window?                    请打开窗子好吗？                          thinkso                          ◆          ‘You've made a mistake.’ ‘I don't think so.’          “你出错了。”“我想不会吧。”                            intend        打算                    9                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          think(that…)                          to intend sth; to have a plan about sth            打算；想要；计划                                    ◆          I think I'll go for a swim.          我想去游泳。                          ◆          I'm thinking in terms of about 70 guests at the wedding.          我打算邀请 70 位嘉宾参加婚礼。                            remember        记忆                    10                  [transitive          ]                          to remember sth; to have sth come into your mind            记得；想起                                    thinkto do sth                          ◆          I didn't think            (= it did not occur to me)to tell her.                    我没有想到要告诉她。                          thinkwhere, what, etc…                          ◆          I can't think where I put the keys.          我想不起把钥匙放在哪儿了。                            IDIOMS              come to ˈthink of it                              used when you suddenly remember sth or realize that it might be important              （用于突然想起某事或认识到其重要性）想起来了，的确                                            ◆            Come to think of it, he did mention seeing you.            想起来了，他确实提到看见过你。                                      I ˌdon't ˈthink so                              (              informal)                        used to say very strongly that you do not agree with sth, or that sth is not possible              我想并非如此；我不这样认为；根本不可能                                            ◆            Me? Fail? I don't think so.            我？失败？我可不这样认为。                                      if/when you ˈthink about it                              used to draw attention to a fact that is not obvious or has not previously been mentioned              （用以引起对不明显或未曾提到过的事情的注意）你想想看                                            ◆            It was a difficult situation, when you think about it.            仔细想来，当时处境是很困难的。                                      I ˈthought as much                              that is what I expected or suspected              我早料到了；果然不出我所料                                            ◆            ‘He said he'd forgotten.’ ‘I thought as much.’            “他说忘了。”“果然不出我所料。”                                      ˌthink aˈgain                              to consider a situation again and perhaps change your idea or intention              重新考虑后另作打算（常指最终改变主意）                                                  think aˈloud/out ˈloud                              to say what your thoughts are as you have them              自言自语；边想边说；进行有声思考                                                  think ˈbetter of it/of doing sth                              to decide not to do sth after thinking further about it              深思熟虑后决定不做；一想又改变主意                                            SYN                                                            reconsider                                                                          ◆            Rosie was about to protest but thought better of it.            罗西刚要抗议，但又一想决定作罢。                                      think (the) ˈbetter of sb                              to have a higher opinion of sb              对某人有较高的评价                                            ◆            She has behaved appallingly—I must say I thought better of her.            她的行为太恶劣了，看来我过去是高看了她。                                      think nothing ˈof it                              (              formal)                        used as a polite response when sb has said sorry to you or thanked you              别在意；没什么；别客气                                                  think ˈnothing of sth/of doing sth                              to consider an activity to be normal and not particularly unusual or difficult              不把…当一回事；对…等闲视之；觉得…无所谓                                            ◆            She thinks nothing of walking thirty miles a day.            她认为一天步行三十英里不足为奇。                                      think on your ˈfeet                              to be able to think and react to things very quickly and effectively without any preparation              思维敏捷；反应迅速                                                  ˌthink out of the ˈbox                              to think about sth, or how to do sth, in a way that is new, different or shows imagination              跳出框框想问题；另辟蹊径                                                  ˈthink straight                              to think in a clear or logical way              思路清晰                                                  think ˈtwice about sth/about doing sth                              to think carefully before deciding to do sth              三思而行；慎重考虑后再决定                                            ◆            You should think twice about employing someone you've never met.            雇用素不相识的人应三思而行。                                      think the world, highly, a lot, not much, poorly, little, etc. of sb/sth                              to have a very good, poor, etc. opinion of sb/sth              对…评价高（或不高）                                            ◆            He thinks the world of his daughter.            他非常器重女儿。                                ◆            I don't think much of her idea.            我认为她的主意不怎么样。                                      to think (that…)                              used to show that you are surprised or shocked by sth              （表示惊讶）想想看，想想…吧                                            ◆            To think that my mother wrote all those books and I never knew!            想想看，我母亲写了那么多部书，我竟然一无所知！                                      ☞more at                                    fit                                   adj.            ,                                    great                                   adj.            ,                                    ill                                   adv.            ,                                    let                                   v.            ,                                    like                                   v.            ,                                    own                                   v.                            PHRASAL VERBS                    ★        ˈthink about/of sb/sth                  1                      to consider sb/sth when you are doing or planning sth              考虑到；关心；替…着想                                            ◆            Don't you ever think about other people?            难道你就从来没有考虑过别人？                                    2                      to consider doing sth              考虑，打算（做某事）                                            SYN                                                            contemplate                                                                          thinkdoing sth                                ◆            She's thinking of changing her job.            她在考虑换工作。                                      ˌthink aˈhead (to sth)                              to think about a future event or situation and plan for it              预先考虑；预想；预先计划                                                  ˌthink ˈback (to sth)                              to think about sth that happened in the past              回想；追忆                                            ◆            I keep thinking back to the day I arrived here.            我不断回想起刚到这儿那一天的情景。                                      ˌthink for yourˈself                              to form your own opinions and make decisions without depending on others              独立思考；自行决定                                                  ˈthink of sth/sb                  1          ★                      to have an image or idea of sth/sb in your mind              想像到；对…有想法                                            ◆            When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular.            我说那话时，并没有想到任何具体的人。                                    2          ★                      to create an idea in your imagination              想出；构思出                                            ◆            Can anybody think of a way to raise money?            谁能想出个集资的办法？                                ◆            Have you thought of a name for the baby yet?            你想好给孩子起什么名字没有？                                    3          ★                      [no passive            ]                                (              used especially with                can                尤与 can 连用              )                        to remember sth/sb              记得；想起                                            ◆            I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late.            我记得他至少迟到过三次。                                ◆            I can't think of her name at the moment.            我一时想不起她的名字。                                      ★        ˈthink of sb/sth as sb/sth                              to consider sb/sth in a particular way              把…看作；把…视为                                            ◆            I think of this place as my home.            我把这个地方当成了家。                                ◆            She is thought of as a possible director.            人们认为她有可能成为董事。                                ☞see also                                                            well thought of                                                                                ˈthink of sth                              to imagine an actual or a possible situation              想一想；想像                                            ◆            Just think of the expense!            想想这笔开销吧！                                thinkdoing sth                                ◆            I couldn't think of letting you take the blame              (= I would not allow that to happen).                        我没想到过让你承担责任。                                      ˌthink sth↔ˈout                              to consider or plan sth carefully              认真考虑；仔细盘算                                            ◆            It's a very well thought out plan.            这个计划考虑得十分周密。                                      ★        ˌthink sth↔ˈover                              to consider sth carefully, especially before reaching a decision              （尤指在作决定前）仔细考虑，慎重思考                                            ◆            He'd like more time to think things over.            他希望有更多的时间把情况考虑周详。                                      ˌthink sth↔ˈthrough                              to consider a problem or a possible course of action fully              充分考虑；全盘考虑；想透                                                  ★        ˌthink sth↔ˈup                              (              informal)                        to create sth in your mind              想出；发明                                            SYN                                                            devise                                                      ,                                                            invent                                                                          ◆            Can't you think up a better excuse than that?            难道你就想不出一个比这更好的借口？                                                    noun                    [singular      ]              IDIOMS              have a ˈthink (about sth)                              (              informal)                        to think carefully about sth in order to make a decision about it              想一想，琢磨一下（以便作决定）                                            ◆            I'll have a think and let you know tomorrow.            我要好好想一想，明天告诉你。                                      you've got another think ˈcoming                              (              informal)                        used to tell sb that they are wrong about sth and must change their plans or opinions              你还得想一想；你得改变计划（或主意）                                                          SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                                                      think                  believe                    ◆feel                    ◆reckon                    ◆be under the impression                                                        These words all mean to have an idea that sth is true or possible or to have a particular opinion about sb/sth.                      以上各词均含以为、认为之意。                                                                            ■                    think                    to have an idea that sth is true or possible, although you are not completely certain; to have a particular opinion about sb/sth                      指认为、以为：                                                              ◆                      Do you think (that) they'll come?                      你认为他们会来吗？                                                                                  ◆                      Well, I like it. What do you think?                      嗯，我喜欢这个。你认为怎么样？                                                                            ■                    believe                    to have an idea that sth is true or possible, although you are not completely certain; to have a particular opinion about sb/sth                      指认为、以为：                                                              ◆                      Police believe (that) the man may be armed.                      警方认为那个人可能携有武器。                                                        think or believe?                    用 think 还是 believe？                                                        When you are expressing an idea that you have or that sb has of what is true or possible,                      believeis more formal than                      think.It is used especially for talking about ideas that other people have;                      thinkis used more often for talking about your own ideas.                      表达自己或别人认为真实或有可能的想法时，believe 较 think 正式。believe 尤用于别人的想法； think 较常用于自己的想法：                                                              ◆                      Police believe…                      警方认为…                                                                                  ◆                      I think…                      我认为…                                        When you are expressing an opinion,                      believeis stronger than                      thinkand is used especially for matters of principle;                      thinkis used more for practical matters or matters of personal taste.                      表达意见时，believe 语气较 think 强烈，尤用于原则性事情； think 多用于实际事情或个人喜好。                                                                            ■                    feel                    to have a particular opinion about sth that has happened or about what you/sb ought to do                      指认为（已发生的事情…）、相信（应该…）：                                                              ◆                      We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose.                      我们都认为输了是运气不好。                                                                            ■                    reckon                    (                      informal) to think that sth is true or possible                      指认为、以为：                                                              ◆                      I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job.                      我认为我会得到那份工作。                                                                            ■                    be under the impression that…                    to have an idea that sth is true                      指以为某事…：                                                              ◆                      I was under the impression that the work had already been completed.                      我还以为已经完工了呢。                                                                            PATTERNS                                          ◆                      to think/believe/feel/reckon/be under the impression                        that…                                                                                    ◆                                              It isthought/believed/reckoned                        that…                                                                                    ◆                      to                        bethought/believed/felt/reckoned                        to besth                                                                                    ◆                      to think/believe/feel sth                        aboutsb/sth                                                                                    ◆                      to                        sincerely / sincerely  think/believe/feel                                                                                                                                                think              /        θɪŋk                ;          NAmE                θɪŋk                /                    thought              /        θɔːt                ;          NAmE                θɔːt                /             think[θɪŋk]thought, thinking, thinksCET4CET6TEM4考研v56838695423892193081883129352539885n73202904697911578455263VERB9414312178NOUN722598988Spoken:252953898thinking[219459] thinks[87869] thought[653718]认为(48%)，想(46%)，考虑(5%)，记起(1%)n.想；想法adj.思想的vi.想；认为vt.想；认为；想起；想像；打算

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Collins	think ★★★★★ /θɪ̱ŋk/ 1 [VERB 动词]想；认为 If you think that something is the case, you have the opinion that it is the case. [V that] [it be V-ed that] [V of/about n] [V] [V adj] [V so/not] [Also V n to-inf] [no cont] I certainly think there should be a ban on tobacco advertising... 我确实认为应该禁止香烟广告。 Do you think I ought to seal the boxes up?... 你认为我应该把这些盒子封起来吗？ A generation ago, it was thought that babies born this small could not survive... 20多年前，人们认为这么大点儿的新生儿是活不下来的。 Tell me, what do you think of my theory?... 你说说，我的理论怎么样？ Peter is useless, far worse than I thought... 彼得真没用，比我想象的还要差。 He manages a good deal better than I thought possible... 他处理得比我预想的要好多了。 'It ought to be stopped.' — 'Yes, I think so.' “这件事应该到此为止。”——“对，我也这么想。” 2 [VERB 动词]感觉；觉得 If you say that you think that something is true or will happen, you mean that you have the impression that it is true or will happen, although you are not certain of the facts. [V that] [be V-ed to-inf] [V so/not] [no cont] Nora thought he was seventeen years old... 诺拉觉得他有 17 岁。 Do you think she was embarrassed about it?... 你觉得她曾为此而难为情吗？ She's in Napa, I think... 我觉得她现在在纳帕。 The storm is thought to be responsible for as many as four deaths... 据认为，暴风雨造成 4 人死亡。 'Did Mr Stevens ever mention her to you?' — 'No, I don't think so.' “史蒂文斯先生有对你提起过她吗？”——“没，我想没有。” 3 [VERB 动词]（以某种方式）考虑，思考 If you think in a particular way, you have those general opinions or attitudes. [V like n] [V as/like cl] [V n] [no cont] You were probably brought up to think like that... 你可能从小就被教育那样考虑问题。 He can keep matters under control by silencing the demonstrators and others who think like them... 他可以通过压制示威者和与他们观点相同的人来控制住事态。 If you think as I do, vote as I do... 你要是和我想法一样，那就和我投一样的票吧。 I don't blame you for thinking that way. 你那样想，我不怪你。 4 [VERB 动词]想；考虑；思考 When you think about ideas or problems, you make a mental effort to consider them. [V] [V about n/wh] [V wh] [V wh-to-inf] [a N] [mainly BRIT 主英] She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to think... 她闭了一会儿眼睛，努力思考着。 I have often thought about this problem... 我常考虑这个问题。 Next time you have a problem, think about how you can improve the situation instead of dwelling on all the negative aspects... 下次再碰到问题，想想怎样改善局势，而不是一味考虑那些消极的方面。 Let's think what we can do... 我们想想看能做些什么。 We had to think what to do next. 我们必须考虑下一步该怎么办。 Think is also a noun. I'll have a think about that. 我会考虑那件事的。 Usage Note : Note that when you are using the verb think with a 'that'-clause in order to state a negative opinion or belief, you normally make think negative, rather than the verb in the 'that'-clause. For instance, it is more usual to say 'I don't think he saw me' than 'I think he didn't see me'. The same pattern applies to other verbs with a similar meaning, such as believe, consider, and suppose. 注意，当动词 think 和 that 从句连用表示否定的观点或看法时，通常是对 think 进行否定，而不是否定 that 从句中的动词。例如，通常说 I don't think he saw me (我认为他没看见我)，而很少说 I think he didn't see me。同样的句型也适用于其他意义类似的动词，如 believe, consider, suppose 等。 5 [VERB 动词](以某种方式)考虑，思考 If you think in a particular way, you consider things, solve problems, or make decisions in this way, for example because of your job or your background. [V prep] [V n] [no passive] To make the computer work at full capacity, the programmer has to think like the machine... 为了让计算机充分发挥作用，程序员就得像计算机一样思考。 I meet many businessmen, and I see they think in terms of the overall picture... 我认识许多商人，我发觉他们考虑问题都是从全局出发的。 The referee has to think the way the players do. 裁判必须从运动员的角度考虑问题。 6 [VERB 动词]想到；想起；想出 If you think of something, it comes into your mind or you remember it. [V of n] [V wh] [no cont] Nobody could think of anything to say... 谁也想不出什么话说。 I can't think of any reason why he should do that... 我想不出来他为什么非要那样做。 I just can't think of his name... 我就是想不起来他叫什么了。 I was trying to think what else we had to do. 我在努力想我们还得做些什么。 7 [VERB 动词]想出，想到(主意) If you think of an idea, you make a mental effort and use your imagination and intelligence to create it or develop it. [V of n] He thought of another way of getting out of the marriage... 他又想到一个摆脱那桩婚姻的点子。 I don't know why I never thought of that. 我怎么就从未想到过那一点。 8 [VERB 动词]心里想；琢磨 If you are thinking something at a particular moment, you have words or ideas in your mind without saying them out loud. [V with quote] [V wh/that] [V n] [no passive] She must be ill, Tatiana thought... 她一定是病了，塔蒂亚娜心想。 I remember thinking how lovely he looked... 我记得曾经在心里暗想他的样子多么可爱。 I'm trying to think positive thoughts. 我尽力往积极的方面想。 9 [VERB 动词]认为，以为(人或物具有某特点或用途) If you think of someone or something as having a particular quality or purpose, you regard them as having this quality or purpose. [V of n as n/-ing] [V n adj] [no cont] We all thought of him as a father... 我们都视他为父亲。 He thinks of it as his home... 他将那儿当作自己的家。 In China bats are thought of as being very lucky... 在中国，蝙蝠被视为吉祥物。 Nobody had thought him capable of that kind of thing. 谁都没想到他能干出那种事情来。 10 [VERB 动词]对…评价(很高) If you think a lot of someone or something, you admire them very much or think they are very good. [V amount of n] [V adv of n] [no cont] To tell the truth, I don't think much of psychiatrists... 说实话，我不太喜欢精神科医生。 The Director thought a good deal of him... 主任对他评价很高。 People at the club think very highly of him... 俱乐部的人很佩服他。 He seemed to be a good man, well thought of by all. 大家都对他评价不错，他似乎是个好人。 11 [VERB 动词]关心；考虑；为…着想 If you think of someone, you show consideration for them and pay attention to their needs. [V of n] [V about n] I'm only thinking of you... 我一心只为你着想。 You never think of anyone but yourself... 你从来不考虑别人，就只顾你自己。 We have the interest of 500,000 customers to think of... 我们得为 50 万名顾客的利益着想。 You don't have to think about me and Hugh. 你不必挂念我和休。 12 [VERB 动词]考虑；打算 If you are thinking of taking a particular course of action, you are considering it as a possible course of action. [V of -ing/n] Martin was thinking of taking legal action against Zuckerman... 马丁在考虑对朱克曼提起诉讼。 Have you ever thought of marrying?... 你有没有想过结婚？ It would be unwise for the government to think of privatisation as a means of saving money. 政府要是把私有化当作省钱之道就不明智了。 13 [VERB 动词](用来引出例子或进一步解释)考虑，想到(某方面、某主题) You can say that you are thinking of a particular aspect or subject, in order to introduce an example or explain more exactly what you are talking about. [V of n] [usu cont] I'm primarily thinking of the first year... 我考虑的主要是第一年。 There is a theme of tragedy that runs through it: I'm thinking in particular of the story of Tom Howard. 贯穿始终的是一个悲剧主题，特别是汤姆·霍华德的故事。 14 [VERB 动词](用于问句，表示生气、震惊)认为，以为 You use think in questions where you are expressing your anger or shock at someone's behaviour. [V that] [V of n/-ing] [only interrog] [disapproval] Who does she think she is? Trying to make a fool of me like that... 她以为她是谁啊？竟敢那样取笑我。 You can't do this! What do you think you're doing?... 你不能这样做！你以为自己在干些什么？ What were you thinking of? You shouldn't steal. 你当时是怎么想的？你不该偷东西。 15 [VERB 动词]想来，想想看(用于评论过去所做或经历过的事情现在看来不可思议、愚蠢或令人震惊) You use think when you are commenting on something which you did or experienced in the past and which now seems surprising, foolish, or shocking to you. [V that] [V of n] [no cont] To think I left you alone in a place with a madman at large!... 想想看，我竟然把你一个人抛在那儿，让你和一个无人看管的疯子呆在一起！ When I think of how you've behaved and the trouble you've got into! 现在想想看，你都做了些什么，闯了多少祸！ 16 [VERB 动词]本来以为，原以为(用于批评别人该做某事而未做) You can use think in expressions such as you would think or I would have thought when you are criticizing someone because they ought to or could be expected to do something, but have not done it. [V that] [V so] [Also V] [no cont] [disapproval] You'd think you'd remember to wash your ears... 还以为你能记得洗耳朵呢。 We would have thought he would have a more responsible attitude... 我们本以为他会采取更负责的态度。 'Surely to God she should have been given some proper help.' — 'Well I would have thought so.' “她真应该得到适当的帮助。”——“嗯，我也这么想的。” 17 [VERB 动词]谁都会以为/你会认为(用于对他人的行为表示惊讶或不满) You can use think in expressions such as anyone would think and you would think to express your surprise or disapproval at the way someone is behaving. [V that] [no cont] Anyone would think you were in love with the girl... 谁都会以为你和那个姑娘恋爱了。 You'd think you had never seen a door before! 就好像你以前连门都见过一样！ 18 See also:thinking ；thought ； 19 [PHRASE 短语](表示突然记起或意识到某事)想起来了，想想看 You use expressions such as come to think of it ,when you think about it, or thinking about it, when you mention something that you have suddenly remembered or realized. [PHR with cl] He was her distant relative, as was everyone else on the island, come to think of it... 想起来了，他和岛上的其他人一样，都是她的远亲。 When you think about it, he's probably right. 现在想想看，他很可能是对的。 20 [PHRASE 短语]我想，我觉得(用于委婉地解释等) You use 'I think' as a way of being polite when you are explaining or suggesting to someone what you want to do, or when you are accepting or refusing an offer. [PHR that] [politeness] I think I'll go home and have a shower... 我觉得我得回家冲个澡。 We need a job, and I thought we could go around and ask if people need odd jobs done... 我们需要工作，我看我们可以四处打听打听，看有没有零活可做。 Time for a pint of beer, I think... 我觉得该来一品脱啤酒了。 'Would you like to do that another time.' — 'Yes I think so.' “你愿意再找时间做那件事吗？”——“我觉得可以。” 21 [PHRASE 短语]我认为，我想(用于会话或讲话中，使语气稍显婉转) You use 'I think' in conversations or speeches to make your statements and opinions sound less forceful, rude, or direct. [PHR that] [vagueness] I think he means 'at' rather than 'to'... 我想，他是想说at，而不是to。 Thanks, but I think I can handle it... 谢谢，不过我想我自己能应付。 This is, I think, much, much more important... 我认为这个要重要得多得多。 'You've got it wrong.' — 'I think not.' “你搞错了。”——“我看没搞错。” 22 [PHRASE 短语]你想一想，想象一下(表示激动、着迷或震惊，同时希望谈话对方也有同感) You say just think when you feel excited, fascinated, or shocked by something, and you want the person to whom you are talking to feel the same. [PHR with cl] Just think； tomorrow we shall walk out of this place and leave it all behind us forever... 你想想看，明天我们就要走出这个地方，再也不回来了。 Just think how snug and cosy we could be. 想象一下，我们可以多么温暖舒适呀。 23 [PHRASE 短语]重新考虑，再三斟酌(常指最终改变主意) If you think again about an action or decision, you consider it very carefully, often with the result that you change your mind and decide to do things differently. [oft PHR about n/-ing] It has forced politicians to think again about the wisdom of trying to evacuate refugees... 这迫使政治家们重新考虑疏散难民是否明智。 He intends to ask the court to think again. 他打算请求法庭再重新审度。 24 [PHRASE 短语]认为…没什么了不起；觉得…很容易；认为…无所谓 If you think nothing of doing something that other people might consider difficult, strange, or wrong, you consider it to be easy or normal, and you do it often or would be quite willing to do it. [V inflects] I thought nothing of betting £1,000 on a horse. 我认为把 1,000 英镑押在一匹马身上没什么了不起。 25 [PHRASE 短语]对…不在意；不觉得…奇怪(或重要) If something happens and you think nothing of it, you do not pay much attention to it or think of it as strange or important, although later you realize that it is. [V inflects] When she went off to see her parents for the weekend I thought nothing of it... 她周末去看她的父母，我当时没觉得有什么特别的。 One of Tony's friends, David, kept coming to my house but I didn't think anything of it. 托尼的朋友戴维经常来我家，不过我当时并没多想。 26 you can't hear yourself think→see: hear ； to shudder to think→see: shudder ； to think better of it→see: better ； to think big→see: big ； to think twice→see: twice ； to think the world of someone→see: world ；相关词组： think back think out think over think through think up
Oxford	think ★ / θɪŋk ; NAmE θɪŋk / verb , noun think thinks thought thinking verb ★ ( thought , thought / θɔːt ; NAmE θɔːt / ) have opinion/belief 有看法╱信念 1 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] ( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) to have a particular idea or opinion about sth/sb; to believe sth 认为；以为 think(that)… ◆ Do you think (that) they'll come? 你认为他们会来吗？ ◆ I thought I heard a scream. 我好像听到了一声尖叫。 ◆ I didn't think you liked sports. 我原以为你不喜好运动。 ◆ Am I right in thinkingthat you used to live here? 我想你过去在这里住过，对吗？ ◆ I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. 我想这是他们的家，但不敢肯定。 ◆ He ought to resign, I think. 我看他应该辞职。 ◆ We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. 我看我们需要大约 20 把椅子。 it is thought that… ◆ It wasonce thought thatthe sun travelled around the earth. 人们曾经认为太阳绕着地球转。 thinksth (about sth) ◆ What did you think about the idea? 你原先认为这个想法怎么样？ ◆ Well, I like it. What do you think? 嗯，我喜欢这个想法。你认为怎么样？ thinkso ◆ ‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’ “我们会及时完成吗？”“我想会的。” ◆ ‘Is he any good?’ ‘I don't think so.’ “他怎么样？”“我认为一般。” thinksb/sth + adj. ◆ I think ithighly unlikely that I'll get the job. 我认为我得到这份工作的可能性极小。 ◆ She thought him kind and generous. 她认为他宽厚仁慈。 sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth ◆ He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. 他被认为是欧洲最富有的人之一。 ☞language bank at according to , opinion use mind 动脑筋 2 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to use your mind to consider sth, to form connected ideas, to try to solve problems, etc. 想；思考；思索；思想 ◆ Are animals able to think? 动物能思考吗？ ◆ Let me think (= give me time before I answer). 让我想一想。 think(about sth) ◆ I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. 我现在无法告诉你，我得考虑一下。 ◆ She had thoughtvery deeplyabout this problem. 她曾经对这个问题深深思考过。 ◆ All he ever thinks about is money. 他满脑子想的只是钱。 ◆ I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). 对不起，我太冒昧了。 thinkwhat, how, etc… ◆ He was trying to think what to do. 他在努力想办法。 3 ★ [transitive ] ( usually used in the progressive tenses 通常用于进行时 ) to have ideas, words or images in your mind 想；琢磨 thinksth ◆ You're very quiet. What are you thinking? 你一声不吭，在想什么？ thinkwhat, how, etc… ◆ I was just thinking what a long way it is. 我刚才在琢磨路途太远了。 + speech ◆ ‘I must be crazy,’ she thought. “我准是疯了。”她想。 imagine 想像 4 ★ [transitive , no passive , intransitive ] to form an idea of sth; to imagine sth 猜想；想像；试想 thinkwhere, how, etc… ◆ We couldn't think where you'd gone. 我们猜想不出来你到哪里去了。 ◆ Just think how nice it would be to see them again. 试想一下要是能再见到他们该有多好。 think(that)… ◆ I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. 我不能想像他会这么蠢。 think(sth) ◆ Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. 想想看，明天这个时候我们就躺在海滩上了。 ◆ If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. 如果我回家晚了，我母亲总是往最坏处想。 ◆ Try to think yourself intothe role. 尽量发挥想像力，使自己进入角色。 ☞synonyms at imagine expect 预料 5 ★ [transitive ] to expect sth 料想；预料；预期 think(that)… ◆ I never thought (that) I'd see her again. 我从未料想到还会见到她。 ◆ The job took longer than we thought. 这项工作用的时间比我们预想的多。 ◆ You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). 你还期望她会对我的帮助感恩戴德呢。 thinkto do sth ◆ ( formal) Who would have thought to find you here? 谁会料到你在这儿呢？ in a particular way 以某种方式 6 [intransitive , transitive ] ( informal) [no passive ] to think in a particular way or on a particular subject 只想；一心想；对…着迷 + adj. ◆ Let's think positive. 咱们往好的方面想吧。 ◆ You need to think big (= aim to achieve a lot). 你要敢想。 thinksth ◆ If you want to make money, you've got to think money. 你要想赚钱，就得一门心思琢磨钱。 showing anger/surprise 表示生气╱吃惊 7 [transitive ] think(that)… used in questions to show that you are angry or surprised （用于问句，表示生气或吃惊） ◆ What do you think you're doing? 你以为你在干什么？ being less definite/more polite 不太肯定；较为婉转 8 [transitive , intransitive ] used to make sth you say sound less definite or more polite （用于使话语不太肯定或较为婉转） think(that)… ◆ I thought we could go out tonight. 我本想我们今晚可以出去。 ◆ Twenty guests are enough, I would have thought. 我觉得二十位客人就够了。 ◆ Do you thinkyou could open the window? 请打开窗子好吗？ thinkso ◆ ‘You've made a mistake.’ ‘I don't think so.’ “你出错了。”“我想不会吧。” intend 打算 9 [transitive , intransitive ] think(that…) to intend sth; to have a plan about sth 打算；想要；计划 ◆ I think I'll go for a swim. 我想去游泳。 ◆ I'm thinking in terms of about 70 guests at the wedding. 我打算邀请 70 位嘉宾参加婚礼。 remember 记忆 10 [transitive ] to remember sth; to have sth come into your mind 记得；想起 thinkto do sth ◆ I didn't think (= it did not occur to me)to tell her. 我没有想到要告诉她。 thinkwhere, what, etc… ◆ I can't think where I put the keys. 我想不起把钥匙放在哪儿了。 IDIOMS come to ˈthink of it used when you suddenly remember sth or realize that it might be important （用于突然想起某事或认识到其重要性）想起来了，的确 ◆ Come to think of it, he did mention seeing you. 想起来了，他确实提到看见过你。 I ˌdon't ˈthink so ( informal) used to say very strongly that you do not agree with sth, or that sth is not possible 我想并非如此；我不这样认为；根本不可能 ◆ Me? Fail? I don't think so. 我？失败？我可不这样认为。 if/when you ˈthink about it used to draw attention to a fact that is not obvious or has not previously been mentioned （用以引起对不明显或未曾提到过的事情的注意）你想想看 ◆ It was a difficult situation, when you think about it. 仔细想来，当时处境是很困难的。 I ˈthought as much that is what I expected or suspected 我早料到了；果然不出我所料 ◆ ‘He said he'd forgotten.’ ‘I thought as much.’ “他说忘了。”“果然不出我所料。” ˌthink aˈgain to consider a situation again and perhaps change your idea or intention 重新考虑后另作打算（常指最终改变主意） think aˈloud/out ˈloud to say what your thoughts are as you have them 自言自语；边想边说；进行有声思考 think ˈbetter of it/of doing sth to decide not to do sth after thinking further about it 深思熟虑后决定不做；一想又改变主意 SYN reconsider ◆ Rosie was about to protest but thought better of it. 罗西刚要抗议，但又一想决定作罢。 think (the) ˈbetter of sb to have a higher opinion of sb 对某人有较高的评价 ◆ She has behaved appallingly—I must say I thought better of her. 她的行为太恶劣了，看来我过去是高看了她。 think nothing ˈof it ( formal) used as a polite response when sb has said sorry to you or thanked you 别在意；没什么；别客气 think ˈnothing of sth/of doing sth to consider an activity to be normal and not particularly unusual or difficult 不把…当一回事；对…等闲视之；觉得…无所谓 ◆ She thinks nothing of walking thirty miles a day. 她认为一天步行三十英里不足为奇。 think on your ˈfeet to be able to think and react to things very quickly and effectively without any preparation 思维敏捷；反应迅速 ˌthink out of the ˈbox to think about sth, or how to do sth, in a way that is new, different or shows imagination 跳出框框想问题；另辟蹊径 ˈthink straight to think in a clear or logical way 思路清晰 think ˈtwice about sth/about doing sth to think carefully before deciding to do sth 三思而行；慎重考虑后再决定 ◆ You should think twice about employing someone you've never met. 雇用素不相识的人应三思而行。 think the world, highly, a lot, not much, poorly, little, etc. of sb/sth to have a very good, poor, etc. opinion of sb/sth 对…评价高（或不高） ◆ He thinks the world of his daughter. 他非常器重女儿。 ◆ I don't think much of her idea. 我认为她的主意不怎么样。 to think (that…) used to show that you are surprised or shocked by sth （表示惊讶）想想看，想想…吧 ◆ To think that my mother wrote all those books and I never knew! 想想看，我母亲写了那么多部书，我竟然一无所知！ ☞more at fit adj. , great adj. , ill adv. , let v. , like v. , own v. PHRASAL VERBS ★ ˈthink about/of sb/sth 1 to consider sb/sth when you are doing or planning sth 考虑到；关心；替…着想 ◆ Don't you ever think about other people? 难道你就从来没有考虑过别人？ 2 to consider doing sth 考虑，打算（做某事） SYN contemplate thinkdoing sth ◆ She's thinking of changing her job. 她在考虑换工作。 ˌthink aˈhead (to sth) to think about a future event or situation and plan for it 预先考虑；预想；预先计划 ˌthink ˈback (to sth) to think about sth that happened in the past 回想；追忆 ◆ I keep thinking back to the day I arrived here. 我不断回想起刚到这儿那一天的情景。 ˌthink for yourˈself to form your own opinions and make decisions without depending on others 独立思考；自行决定 ˈthink of sth/sb 1 ★ to have an image or idea of sth/sb in your mind 想像到；对…有想法 ◆ When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. 我说那话时，并没有想到任何具体的人。 2 ★ to create an idea in your imagination 想出；构思出 ◆ Can anybody think of a way to raise money? 谁能想出个集资的办法？ ◆ Have you thought of a name for the baby yet? 你想好给孩子起什么名字没有？ 3 ★ [no passive ] ( used especially with can 尤与 can 连用 ) to remember sth/sb 记得；想起 ◆ I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. 我记得他至少迟到过三次。 ◆ I can't think of her name at the moment. 我一时想不起她的名字。 ★ ˈthink of sb/sth as sb/sth to consider sb/sth in a particular way 把…看作；把…视为 ◆ I think of this place as my home. 我把这个地方当成了家。 ◆ She is thought of as a possible director. 人们认为她有可能成为董事。 ☞see also well thought of ˈthink of sth to imagine an actual or a possible situation 想一想；想像 ◆ Just think of the expense! 想想这笔开销吧！ thinkdoing sth ◆ I couldn't think of letting you take the blame (= I would not allow that to happen). 我没想到过让你承担责任。 ˌthink sth↔ˈout to consider or plan sth carefully 认真考虑；仔细盘算 ◆ It's a very well thought out plan. 这个计划考虑得十分周密。 ★ ˌthink sth↔ˈover to consider sth carefully, especially before reaching a decision （尤指在作决定前）仔细考虑，慎重思考 ◆ He'd like more time to think things over. 他希望有更多的时间把情况考虑周详。 ˌthink sth↔ˈthrough to consider a problem or a possible course of action fully 充分考虑；全盘考虑；想透 ★ ˌthink sth↔ˈup ( informal) to create sth in your mind 想出；发明 SYN devise , invent ◆ Can't you think up a better excuse than that? 难道你就想不出一个比这更好的借口？ noun [singular ] IDIOMS have a ˈthink (about sth) ( informal) to think carefully about sth in order to make a decision about it 想一想，琢磨一下（以便作决定） ◆ I'll have a think and let you know tomorrow. 我要好好想一想，明天告诉你。 you've got another think ˈcoming ( informal) used to tell sb that they are wrong about sth and must change their plans or opinions 你还得想一想；你得改变计划（或主意） SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 think believe ◆feel ◆reckon ◆be under the impression These words all mean to have an idea that sth is true or possible or to have a particular opinion about sb/sth. 以上各词均含以为、认为之意。 ■ think to have an idea that sth is true or possible, although you are not completely certain; to have a particular opinion about sb/sth 指认为、以为： ◆ Do you think (that) they'll come? 你认为他们会来吗？ ◆ Well, I like it. What do you think? 嗯，我喜欢这个。你认为怎么样？ ■ believe to have an idea that sth is true or possible, although you are not completely certain; to have a particular opinion about sb/sth 指认为、以为： ◆ Police believe (that) the man may be armed. 警方认为那个人可能携有武器。 think or believe? 用 think 还是 believe？ When you are expressing an idea that you have or that sb has of what is true or possible, believeis more formal than think.It is used especially for talking about ideas that other people have; thinkis used more often for talking about your own ideas. 表达自己或别人认为真实或有可能的想法时，believe 较 think 正式。believe 尤用于别人的想法； think 较常用于自己的想法： ◆ Police believe… 警方认为… ◆ I think… 我认为… When you are expressing an opinion, believeis stronger than thinkand is used especially for matters of principle; thinkis used more for practical matters or matters of personal taste. 表达意见时，believe 语气较 think 强烈，尤用于原则性事情； think 多用于实际事情或个人喜好。 ■ feel to have a particular opinion about sth that has happened or about what you/sb ought to do 指认为（已发生的事情…）、相信（应该…）： ◆ We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. 我们都认为输了是运气不好。 ■ reckon ( informal) to think that sth is true or possible 指认为、以为： ◆ I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. 我认为我会得到那份工作。 ■ be under the impression that… to have an idea that sth is true 指以为某事…： ◆ I was under the impression that the work had already been completed. 我还以为已经完工了呢。 PATTERNS ◆ to think/believe/feel/reckon/be under the impression that… ◆ It isthought/believed/reckoned that… ◆ to bethought/believed/felt/reckoned to besth ◆ to think/believe/feel sth aboutsb/sth ◆ to sincerely / sincerely think/believe/feel think / θɪŋk ; NAmE θɪŋk / thought / θɔːt ; NAmE θɔːt /
LDC	think1 verb think2 noun thinkthink1 /θɪŋk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle thought /θɔːt $ θɒːt/) Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1opinion/belief [transitive] to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is truethink (that) I think that you’re being unfair. I thought I heard something. He didn’t think anyone would believe him. Do you think I should call him? For some reason, I keep thinking it’s Friday today. The recession lasted longer than anyone thought it would. Am I right in thinking that you have a brother? I can’t help thinking that he’s made a mistake. Do you honestly think I would do something so stupid?what do you think of/about somebody/something? (=used to ask someone for their opinion) What do you think of your new school?think it necessary/possible/best etc (=believe it is necessary, possible etc) I thought it best to call first. I thought it appropriate to invite her to speak at the meeting. We must start thinking in terms of reducing costs.be thought to be (doing) something (=be believed to be (doing) something) Fraud is thought to be costing software companies millions of dollars a year.2use your mind [intransitive, transitive] to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etc: She thought very carefully before answering. Wait a minute – I’m thinking.think about/of She lay awake thinking about the money.think what/how/when etc I can’t think what else we could have done.think (long and) hard (=think for a long time) She thought very hard before deciding to leave her job. Holmes sat thinking deeply (=thinking in a serious and careful way).I dread/shudder/hate to think (=I do not want to think about something because it will be unpleasant) I dread to think how much this call is going to cost.3have an idea [transitive] to have words or ideas in your mind without telling them to anyone: ‘How strange!’ he thought. ‘I don’t care!’ she thought to herself. It was impossible to know what he was thinking.think what/how/when etc I was just thinking what a lovely time we had yesterday.4remember [transitive] to remember somethingthink where/what etc He was trying to think where he’d seen her before. I couldn’t think where I’d left my keys.5consider somebody/something [intransitive, transitive] to consider that someone or something is a particular thing or has a particular qualitythink of somebody/something as something Peter had always thought of Kate as someone to be avoided. I want you to think of this as your home.think of yourself as something I’ve always thought of myself as a sensible person.think somebody (to be) something My parents never thought me capable of doing a degree. We have good reason to think kindly of (=consider in an approving way) a school that has provided all our children with an excellent education.6think of/about doing something to consider the possibility of doing something: I had never thought of becoming an actor. We did think about moving to Tokyo. Don’t even think about calling him (=used to tell someone strongly not to do something).7think twice to think very carefully before deciding to do something, because you know about the dangers or problems: A visible alarm makes burglars think twice.think about A previous divorce can make you think twice about getting married again.think twice before doing something/before you do something I’d think twice before taking out such a large loan.8think again to think carefully about a plan, decision, idea etc, especially with the result that you change your mind or do something differently: If you think car crime can’t happen to you, think again.think about Universities may be forced to think again about the courses they provide.SPOKEN PHRASES9I think used when you are saying that you believe something is true, although you are not sure: Mary is in the garden, I think. I don’t think Ray will mind. ‘Do you understand what I mean?’ ‘Yes, I think so.’ ‘Haven’t we met before?’ ‘I don’t think so.’ I thought he was honest, but I was wrong.10I think I’ll ... used to say what you will probably do: I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.11I thought (that) used when you are politely suggesting something to do: I thought we’d go swimming tomorrow. I thought we could meet for lunch.12 I would think (also I would have thought, I should think/I should have thought British English) used when you are saying that you believe something is probably true: We’ll need about 10 bottles of wine, I should think. I would have thought it would be better to wait a while.13you would have thought (that) (also you would think (that)) used to say that you expect something to be true, although it is not: You would have thought the school would do more to help a child like Craig.14do you think (that) ... ? a)used when you are asking someone politely to do something for you: Do you think you could help me move these boxes? b)used to ask someone’s opinion: Do you think I need to bring a jacket?15 who/what etc do you think? a)used to ask someone’s opinion: Who do you think will win? b)used when asking someone angrily about something: Where do you think you’re going?16I think not formal used to say that you strongly believe something is not true or that you disagree with someone: This could be a coincidence, but I think not.17(just) think used to ask someone to imagine or consider something: Just think – we could be millionaires!think of It would be lovely, but think of the expense!just think what/how etc Just think what could have happened.18(now I) come to think of it used to mention something you have just realized or remembered: ‘Were there any letters for me?’ ‘Yes there were, come to think of it.’19I wasn’t thinking (also I didn’t think) used as a way of saying you are sorry because you have upset someone: Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. I wasn’t thinking.20to think (that) ... ! used to show that you are very surprised about something: To think we lived next door to him and never knew what he was doing!21if you think ... , you’ve got another think coming! used to tell someone that if they think someone is going to do something, they are wrong: If you think I’m going to wait for you, you’ve got another think coming!22that’s what you/they etc think! used to say that you strongly disagree with someone23who would have thought? used to say that something is very surprising: Who would have thought she’d end up dancing for a living?24I thought as much used to say that you are not surprised by something someone tells you: ‘Andy failed his driving test.’ ‘I thought as much when I saw his face.’25I should have thought ... British English used as a polite or joking way of showing that you disagree with what someone has said or think it is silly: ‘Why isn’t it working?’ ‘I should have thought it was obvious.’26think better of it to not do something that you had planned to do, because you realize that it is not a good idea: He started to say something, then thought better of it.27think nothing of doing something to think that a particular activity is normal or easy, even though other people think it is unusual or difficult: He thinks nothing of staying up all night in casinos.28think nothing of something to think that something is not important and then realize later that it is important: I had a pain in my back but thought nothing of it at the time.29not think to do something to not consider doing something, especially when you later wish you had done it: I didn’t think to question the treatment I was given. I never thought to ask him for his address.30think for yourself to have ideas and thoughts of your own rather than believing what other people say: Parents have to teach their children to think for themselves.31think aloud (also think out loud) to say what you are thinking, without talking to anyone in particular: Oh, sorry. I was thinking aloud.32think straight [usually in negatives] to think clearly: I’m so nervous I can’t think straight. How can I think straight with you talking all the time?33not think much of somebody/something to not like someone or something very much: I didn’t think much of his new girlfriend.34think highly of somebody/something (also think a lot of somebody/something) to admire or respect someone or something: Your boss must think highly of you if she gives you so much responsibility.35think the world of somebody informal to like or love someone very much: The children think the world of her.36think badly of somebody (also think less of somebody) formal to disapprove of someone or what they have done: Please don’t think badly of me.think for Do you think less of me for agreeing to do it?37think the best/worst of somebody to consider someone’s behaviour in a way that makes them seem as good as possible or as bad as possible: He’s determined to think the worst of me.38think big informal to plan to do things that are difficult, but will be very impressive, make a lot of profit etc: The company is thinking big.39think outside the box to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in business40think positive/positively to believe that you are going to be successful or that good things are going to happen: You have to think positive if you’re going to be successful in this game.41think on your feet to think of ideas and make decisions very quickly: In this job you need to be able to think on your feet.42think to do something literary to try to do something: They had thought to deceive me.43anyone would think (that) used to say that someone behaves as if a particular thing were true, although it is not: Anyone would think he owns the place, the way he talks! → can’t hear yourself think at hear(12) GRAMMAR: Patterns with think• You think that something is true: · I think that she is a great writer.• You think that something will happen: · Do you think the weather will be fine tomorrow?• You think that someone can do something: · I don’t think that he can come to the meeting.• You think that someone should do something, or ought to do something: · Do you think that the government should increase taxes?· I think that he ought to be ashamed of himself.• You think that something could be true or might be true:· I think that the keys might be upstairs.• You think that something could happen or might happen: · Some people think there could be another world economic crisis.• In negative sentences, you say I don’t think: · I don’t think that’s right.· I don’t think he liked it. ✗Don’t say: I think that isn’t right. \| \| I think he didn’t like it.• You can use the phrases I think so or I don’t think so, usually to give a short answer: · 'Is his name John?' 'I think so.'· 'Are we late?' 'I don’t think so.' ✗Don’t say: I think it.GRAMMARUsing the progressive• When think means ‘believe’, it is not normally used in the progressive. You say: · I think you look nice. ✗Don’t say: I am thinking you look nice.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m thinking to describe their present thoughts about something that is happening right now: · I’m thinking we should leave.Using the passiveIn more formal English, you can say it is thought that something is true: · It is thought that as many as a billion people are learning English.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adverbscarefully· Think carefully about every spending decision you make.hard (=with a lot of mental effort)· I bet, if you think really hard, you can think of something to do.deeply· I should have thought more deeply before I agreed.seriously· I thought seriously about my doctor’s advice.clearly· She was simply too tired to think clearly.phraseslong and hard (=hard, for a long time, before making a decision)· I thought long and hard about taking the role.I dread/hate/shudder to think (=I do not want to think about something bad)· I dread to think what might have happened if we hadn’t found her.THESAURUSto have a particular opinionthink: · I think you’re right.· She didn’t think that the film was very good.believe to have an opinion that you are sure is right, especially about an important subject such as politics or religion: · The protestors believe that it is wrong to experiment on animals.· Do you really believe that the only solution to violence is more violence?feel to have a particular opinion, especially one that is based on your feelings, not on facts: · She feels that there is no alternative.· I just felt that it was the right thing to do.take the view that formal to have a particular opinion: · The court took the view that the company had acted unreasonably.· The college takes the view that smoking in the workplace is a fire risk.to think about somethingthink to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etc: · I’ve been thinking about what you said – maybe you’re right.· I need some time to think.consider to think about something carefully before deciding what to do: · Have you considered working for a year before going to college?weigh (also weigh up British English) to carefully think about a plan or choice by comparing all the advantages and disadvantages involved: · You need to weigh up the pros and cons (=the advantages and disadvantages), and decide which investment is the best one for you.· The committee are still weighing the alternatives.give something some/a lot of thought to think carefully about something, before you make a final decision about it: · Why don’t you give it some thought and then get back to me?· He had obviously given the matter a lot of thought.mull something over to think about a problem, plan etc before making a decision: · Can you give me a bit of time to mull it over?ponder to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about something, especially a problem or something complicated: · She is still pondering what to do.· Officials are pondering ways to remove the oil from the beaches.contemplate to think about something you might do in the future: · Did you ever contemplate resigning?reflect formal to think carefully about something, especially something that happened in the past: · It was a good time to reflect upon the changes that had happened in my life.to keep thinking about somethingbrood to keep thinking for a long time about something that worries you or that makes you angry or upset: · There’s no point brooding over things you can’t change.dwell on something to spend too much time thinking about something sad or unpleasant: · I try to enjoy my life today and not dwell on the past.think back phrasal verb to think about things that happened in the past: Thinking back, it amazes me how we survived on so little sleep.think back to/over/on He thought back to the day he’d first met Sophie.think of phrasal verb1to produce an idea, name, suggestion etc by thinking: They’re still trying to think of a name for the baby. Can you think of any other way to do it?2to remember something: I can’t think of the name of the hotel we stayed in.3to behave in a way that shows that you want to treat other people well: It was very good of you to think of me. He’s always thinking of other people.4think only of yourself to only do things that are good for you and not think about what other people want – used to show disapproval: She’s a spoiled child who thinks only of herself.5be thinking of somebody used to say that you care about and feel sympathy for someone who is in a difficult situation: Take care! I’ll be thinking of you.think out phrasal verb to think about all the parts of something carefully before deciding or planning exactly what to do: He went for a walk to think things out. The proposal needs to be carefully thought out.think out what/how/whether etc She had thought out what she was going to say.think over phrasal verb to consider something carefully before making a decision: I’ve been thinking over your suggestion. Why don’t you think it over and give me a call in a couple of days? I want some more time to think things over.think through phrasal verb to think carefully about the possible results of something: The policy has not been thought through properly. It’s my fault. I didn’t think it through. I need time to think things through.think through what/how People need time to think through what the changes will mean for them.think up phrasal verb to produce a new idea, name etc by thinking: She was trying to think up an excuse. Did you think that up yourself? Who thinks up names for new products? think1 verb think2 noun thinkthink2 noun Collocations Phrases Word family have a think British English to think about a problem or question: I’ll have a think and let you know.
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