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thing thing ★★★★★/θɪ̱ŋ/1[N-COUNT	可数名词](不能、不必、不愿指明的)东西，事物，特征，事情 You can use thing to refer to any object, feature, or event when you cannot, need not, or do not want to refer to it more precisely.   [usu with supp]'What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?' — 'Some kind of statue, I guess.'...“喷泉中间的那个是什么东西？”——“估计是塑像什么的吧。”She was in the middle of clearing the breakfast things...她正在忙着收拾早饭后的那一摊子。If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?...如果你能够改变自己的某个方面，那会是哪个方面呢？A strange thing happened...发生了一件怪事儿。We get blamed for all kinds of things.什么事儿都怪在我们头上。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]等等；…之类 Thing is used in lists and descriptions to give examples or to increase the range of what you are referring to.   [usu pl]These are genetic disorders that only affect males normally. They are things like muscular dystrophy and haemophilia...这些遗传病通常只发生在男性身上，如肌肉萎缩、血友病等。The Earth is made mainly of iron and silicon and things like that...地球主要由铁、硅等物质构成。Big things, such as hospitals and social security, are paid for by the Government...医疗和社会保障之类的大型项目是由政府支付。You can spot them fairly easily because of their short haircuts and things.你可以根据他们的短发之类的特征轻易找出他们。3[N-COUNT	可数名词](用于形容词后，与其一起表示该形容词的意思) Thing is often used after an adjective, where it would also be possible just to use the adjective. For example, you can say it's a different thing instead of it's different .   [adj N]Of course, literacy isn't the same thing as intelligence...当然，识字和智力是两码事。To be a parent is a terribly difficult thing...为人父母真难啊。Perhaps it's a good thing that Dizzy retired.迪齐退休或许是件好事。4[N-SING	单数名词](用于强调)任何事情，每件事 Thing is often used instead of the pronouns 'anything,' or 'everything' in order to emphasize what you are saying.   [oft with brd-neg]  [emphasis]It isn't going to solve a single thing...这什么问题也解决不了。Don't you worry about a thing...你什么也不必担心。'It's all here,' she said. 'Every damn thing.'“都在这儿了，”她说，“所有的破玩意儿。”5[N-COUNT	可数名词](尤用于否定句中，强调恶劣或困难)这种事，这种东西 Thing is used in expressions such as such a thing or things like that, especially in negative statements, in order to emphasize the bad or difficult situation you are referring back to.   [usu with brd-neg]  [emphasis]I don't believe he would tell Leo such a thing...我不信他会告诉利奥这种事。'Are you accusing me of being a thief?' — 'I have done no such thing, Tony.'...“你在指责我是小偷吗？”——“我没有做过这种事，托尼。”How do you actually go about discovering a thing like that?...你到底是怎么发现这种东西的？I'm trying to cope. These things happen. You have to cope.我在想法处理。这种事难免发生，只能想办法处理。6[N-COUNT	可数名词](尤指不太重要的)情况，形势，活动，想法 You can use thing to refer in a vague way to a situation, activity, or idea, especially when you want to suggest that it is not very important.   [supp N]  [vagueness]  [INFORMAL 非正式]I'm a bit unsettled tonight. This war thing's upsetting me...我今晚有点心神不定，这场争斗让我不安。These folks clearly take this ballroom thing very seriously.这些家伙显然很拿舞厅这事当回事。...the man who had spoken dismissively of the 'vision thing' when running for the presidency in 1988.1988 年竞选总统时不以为然地谈到“那种虚幻的东西”的那个人7[N-COUNT	可数名词]…之类的东西；类似于…的东西 You can use thing when you are referring to something that you are uncertain or vague about, after mentioning something that it resembles or could possibly be.   [n N]  [INFORMAL 非正式]She'd actually taken it home and she put it in this jar thing...她确实把它拿回了家，放在了一个罐子模样的东西里。The captain of the submarine has got this periscope thing.那个潜艇艇长有个类似于潜望镜之类的东西。8[N-COUNT	可数名词](用来表示将要提及重要事情或特别想要对方知道的情况) You often use thing to indicate to the person you are addressing that you are about to mention something important, or something that you particularly want them to know.   [with supp]One thing I am sure of was that she was scared...有一点我能肯定，那就是她当时被吓到了。The first thing parents want to know is: will the baby survive?...父母亲最想知道的是：孩子能活下来吗？The funny thing is that the rest of us have known that for years...滑稽的是，那个情况我们其余的人很多年以前就知道了。The most important thing to remember about fish is to buy it really fresh.买鱼最要紧的是要买活蹦乱跳的。9[N-COUNT	可数名词](常用于指代刚提及的事，表示强调或提供更多信息) Thing is often used to refer back to something that has just been mentioned, either to emphasize it or to give more information about it. Getting drunk is a thing all young men do...喝醉酒这种情况小伙子都会有。I never wanted to be normal. It was not a thing I ever thought desirable...我从来也没有想要正常过。那不是我想做的事。The Captain stretched his left leg on one of the empty chairs. He knew it was not a polite thing to do.上尉把左腿架在了一把空椅子上。他知道这样做并不礼貌。10[N-COUNT	可数名词](无生命的)物体，东西 A thing is a physical object that is considered as having no life of its own. It's not a thing, Beauchamp. It's a human being!比彻姆，那不是一件东西，是一个人！11[N-COUNT	可数名词]东西，玩意儿(表示蔑视或愤怒) Thing is used to refer to something, especially a physical object, when you want to express contempt or anger towards it.   [disapproval]  [SPOKEN 口语]This thing's virtually useless...这玩意儿简直一点用也没有。They're armed with sub-machine-guns or machine-pistols or whatever you call those things...他们持有轻机枪或者冲锋枪，还是什么玩意儿的。Turn that thing off!把那东西关掉！12[N-COUNT	可数名词]家伙，东西（用以提及人或动物的某一特点，通常表示喜爱之情) You can call a person or an animal a particular thing when you want to mention a particular quality that they have and express your feelings towards them, usually affectionate feelings.   [adj N]  [INFORMAL 非正式]You really are quite a clever little thing...你真是个聪明的小家伙。Oh you lucky thing!你这个走运的家伙！13[N-PLURAL	复数名词]衣物；财物；财产 Your things are your clothes or possessions.   [poss N]Sara told him to take all his things and not to return...萨拉叫他带着他的全部家当离开，再也别回来。Is there anything you'd  like to borrow, before your own things are unpacked?你在打开行李之前还要借什么东西吗？14[N-PLURAL	复数名词](泛指)情况 Things can refer to the situation or life in general and the way it is changing or affecting you. Everyone agrees things are getting better...大家都认为，情况正在好转。A change of ownership might improve things...改变所有权也许能使情况改善。How are things going?日子过得怎么样？15[N-PLURAL	复数名词]物质生活；精神生活 Things can refer to a particular aspect of life, such as the physical or spiritual aspect.   [with supp]...a movement away from the things of this world to the things of the spirit...出世超凡I think I'm more aware now of some spiritual things and I do believe in good and evil.我觉得我现在更加注重精神生活，而且我真的相信善恶报应。16[N-COUNT	可数名词](难以言表的)可怕的事情，怪事，恐怖的事情 You can refer to something that is too frightening, strange, or horrible to describe clearly as a thing . ...John W. Campbell, author of 'The Thing From Another World.'约翰·W.坎贝尔，《外星来客》的作者17[N-SING	单数名词]流行的东西；时尚 If you say that something is the thing, you mean that it is fashionable or popular.   [the N]I feel under pressure to go out and get drunk because it's the thing to do...我感觉不得不出去喝他个一醉方休，因为流行这样。They were obviously of the opinion that his taste was not quite the thing.他们显然认为他的品味已不太流行。18[PHRASE	短语]在各种情况下；总是 In all things means in every situation and at all times.   [n/adj PHR]  [LITERARY 文]Sara wished Franklin to follow family tradition, in this as in all things.萨拉希望富兰克林在这件事上和所有其他事情一样，能遵循家庭传统。...the old rule of health, which prescribes moderation in all things.提倡凡事适可而止的传统养生之道19[PHRASE	短语]八面玲珑；四面讨好 If you say that someone or something is trying to be all things to all men or to all people, you are criticizing them because they are trying to behave in a way that will please everyone, and this is impossible.   [V inflects]  [disapproval]I realised I had a big problem. I wanted to be all things to all people...我意识到我有个大毛病，我总想不得罪任何人。The film tries to be all things to all men — comedy, romance, fantasy, and satire.这部电影试图面面俱到——既是喜剧、爱情剧、梦幻剧，还想是讽刺剧。20[PHRASE	短语]做(正确或得体的)事 If, for example, you do the right thing or do the decent thing in a situation, you do something which is considered correct or socially acceptable in that situation.   [V inflects]People want to do the right thing and buy 'green'...人们想要做正确的事，于是购买“绿色”产品。Carrington did the honourable thing and resigned...卡林顿作出了令人敬佩的举动，辞了职。I think I did the wrong thing.我想我做错了。21[PHRASE	短语]符合社会习俗的事 If you say that something is the done thing, you mean it is the most socially acceptable way to behave.   [oft with brd-neg]  [BRIT 英]It was not the done thing. In those days the man was supposed to be the provider.那不符合社会习俗。在那个年代，养家的应该是男人。22[PHRASE	短语]第一件事/最后一件事；一大早/临睡前 If you do something first thing, you do it at the beginning of the day, before you do anything else. If you do it last thing, you do it at the end of the day, before you go to bed or go to sleep.   [PHR after v]I'll go see her, first thing...我一早就去看她。Take the money to your office without fail, first thing in the morning...早上第一件事是一定要把钱拿到办公室去。I always do it last thing on a Saturday...这件事我总是放在星期六晚上睡觉前做。Last thing at night, he thought of her.晚上临睡前，他想起了她。23[PHRASE	短语]对…很反感；对…有特别的感觉 If you have a thing about someone or something, you have very strong feelings about them.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]I had always had a thing about red hair...我一直很讨厌红头发。He's got this thing about ties.他对领带很在意。24[PHRASE	短语]最好…，…较好(用来提出建议或评论) You say it is a good thing to do something to introduce a piece of advice or a comment on a situation or activity.   [PHR inf]Can you tell me whether it is a good thing to prune an apple tree?...你能否告诉我该不该修剪苹果树？In a new democracy, it is no bad thing to master the art of compromise...在新的民主国家，掌握妥协这门艺术不是件坏事。It is a terrible thing to doubt someone you have trusted all your life.怀疑你信任了一辈子的人是很叫人痛心的事。25[PHRASE	短语]大肆渲染；小题大做；把事情闹大 If you make a thing of something or make a thing about it, you talk about it or do it in an exaggerated way, so that it seems much more important than it really is.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]Gossips made a big thing about him going on shopping trips with her...风言风语把他和她出去购物这件事闹得沸沸扬扬。I took his hand to make a big thing of introducing him to my mother...我拉着他的手，郑重其事地把他介绍给了我母亲。I didn't have time to tell you, and anyway, I didn't want to make a big thing out of it.我当时没有时间对你讲，再说了，我也不想把这事闹大。26[PHRASE	短语](用于对比两种想法、行动、局势，强调第二种更困难、重要或极端)…是一回事 You can say that the first of two ideas, actions, or situations is one thing when you want to contrast it with a second idea, action, or situation and emphasize that the second one is much more difficult, important, or extreme.   [V inflects]  [emphasis]It was one thing to talk about leaving； it was another to physically walk out the door...说走容易，真要抬腿跨出门可就难了。Borrowing $100,000 is one thing. Owing $425,000 is another!借 10 万美元事儿小，欠 42.5 万美元这事可就大了。27[PHRASE	短语]一方面；一来 You can say for one thing when you are explaining a statement or answering a question, to suggest that you are not giving the whole explanation or answer, and that there are other points that you could add to it.   [PHR with cl]She was a monster. For one thing, she really enjoyed cruelty...她是个恶魔。一方面，她确实以残忍为乐。She was unable to sell it, because for one thing its size was awkward...她卖不掉它，一来是由于尺寸用起来不方便。'How have the sanctions affected your life in Belgrade?' — 'Well, for one thing, we already have shortages.'“制裁措施对于你在贝尔格莱德的生活有多大影响？”——“嗯，首先，我们已经缺乏物资。”28[PHRASE	短语]各种原因；诸多事项 You can use the expression 'one thing and another' to suggest that there are several reasons for something or several items on a list, but you are not going to explain or mention them all.   [oft with PHR]  [SPOKEN 口语]What with one thing and another, it was fairly late in the day when we returned to Shrewsbury...忙完这个又忙那个，等到我们回到什鲁斯伯里的时候，天色已经很晚了。Everybody came in with their Christmas order for beer and spirits and port and one thing and another.每位来客都要为圣诞节订购啤酒、烈酒、波尔图葡萄酒等这样那样的酒。29[PHRASE	短语]没办法解释的事；赶巧发生 If you say it is just one of those things you mean that you cannot explain something because it seems to happen by chance.   [V inflects]'I wonder why.' Mr. Dambar shrugged. 'It must be just one of those things, I guess.'“我也不知道为啥，”丹巴先生耸了耸肩，“我想可能是赶巧了吧。”It was simply one of those things, pure coincidence.这是没办法的事，纯属巧合。30[PHRASE	短语]顺理成章；自然而然 You say one thing led to another when you are explaining how something happened, but you do not really want to give the details or you think people will be able to imagine the details.   [V inflects]He came by on Saturday to see if she was lonely. One thing led to another and he stayed the night.他星期六过来看看她是不是感到孤独。自然而然地，他就留下来过夜了。31[PHRASE	短语]我行我素；特立独行 If you do your own thing, you live, act, or behave in the way you want to, without paying attention to convention or depending on other people.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]We accept the right of all men and women to do their own thing, however bizarre...我们承认所有人——无论男女——都有权以自己的方式去生活，不管其方式有多么怪异离奇。She was allowed to do her own thing as long as she kept in touch by phone.只要她保持电话联系，她就可以随心所欲地生活。32[PHRASE	短语]不复存在的事物；过去的东西 If something is a thing of the past, it no longer exists or happens, or is being replaced by something new.   [v-link PHR]	Painful typhoid injections are a thing of the past, thanks to the introduction of an oral vaccine...自从发明了口服疫苗后，令人痛苦的伤寒疫苗注射就成为了过去。Cheap computers, faxes and phone calls will make commuting to work a thing of the past.廉价的电脑、传真和电话通信将使每天坐车上下班成为历史。33[PHRASE	短语]幻视/幻听 If you say that someone is seeing or hearing things, you mean that they believe they are seeing or hearing something that is not really there.   [V inflects]Dr Payne led Lana back into the examination room and told her she was seeing things...佩恩大夫把拉娜领回检查室，告诉她她有幻视。I thought I was hearing things yesterday. I thought I heard a cuckoo.我想昨天我出现幻听了。我以为听到了布谷鸟叫。34[PHRASE	短语]没有这回事；不可能的事 You can say there is no such thing as something to emphasize that it does not exist or is not possible.   [usu v-link PHR]  [emphasis]There really is no such thing as a totally risk-free industry...完全没有风险的行业是不存在的。'I found a mermaid.' — 'Don't  be daft. There's no such thing.'“我发现了一条美人鱼。”——“别说傻话了。哪有那种东西。”35[PHRASE	短语]原因是；情况是；问题是 You say the thing is to introduce an explanation, comment, or opinion, that relates to something that has just been said. The thing is is often used to identify a problem relating to what has just been said.   [PHR cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]'What does your market research consist of?' — 'Well, the thing is, it depends on our target age group.'...“你的市场调查有哪些内容？”“嗯，这个嘛，要视我们的目标年龄群体而定。”I'm getting a grant for a speech therapy course. But the thing is, I don't know whether I want to do it any more.我要弄到开设言语治疗课程的经费了。但问题是，我不知道自己是否还想做下去。36[PHRASE	短语]正是所要的；正是所需的 If you say that something is just the thing or is the very thing, you are emphasizing that it is exactly what is wanted or needed.   [usu v-link PHR]  [emphasis]Kiwi fruit are just the thing for a healthy snack...猕猴桃正是健康的小点心。I know the very thing to cheer you up.我知道什么能让你提起精神。37[PHRASE	短语]十分了解；精通 If you say that a person knows a thing or two about something or could teach someone a thing or two about it, you mean that they know a lot about it or are good at it.   [PHR after v]Patricia Hewitt knows a thing or two about how to be well-organised...帕特里夏·休伊特很了解如何做到有条不紊。They do agree Africa could teach America a thing or two about family values...他们一致认为，在家庭价值方面，非洲可以教给美洲很多。The peace movement has learnt a thing or two from Vietnam.和平运动从越南学到了不少东西。38  other things being equal→see: equal； first things first→see: first； the real thing→see: real； the shape of things to come→see: shape；  thingthing /θɪŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1idea/action/feeling/fact [countable] an idea, action, feeling, or fact that someone thinks, does, says, or talks about, or that happens:  People say things they don’t mean when they are angry. It was a horrible thing to happen. I plan to do all the things I’ve been meaning to do for ages. The first thing to do is to give them food and shelter. That’s a terrible thing to say.do the right/decent/honourable etc thing I kept wondering if I was doing the right thing.this/that/what sort of thing A priest has to arrange funerals, marriages, that sort of thing. Getting more American ideas into British business would be a good thing. ‘I did no such thing,’ he protested. I know a thing or two (=a lot) about dogs. In a democracy, it is no bad thing to be able to compromise  (=it is good, even though it may not seem good).2object [countable] an object that you are talking about without saying its name, or whose name you do not know:  What’s that red thing? I’ll just switch this thing off. There was a round metal thing on the path.... and things (=and other similar things) The shed is where we keep our tools and things.3clothes/possessions things [plural] especially British English clothes and possessions SYN stuff American Englishsomebody’s things Jim began to unpack his things. I want to sell some of my things, but they aren’t worth much.4equipment things [plural] especially British English the tools, equipment, clothes etc that you need for a particular job, sport etc SYN stuff American Englishsomebody’s writing/school/Christmas etc things I left my swimming things at home. the shed where he kept his gardening things5situation things [plural] life in general and the way it is affecting people:  By the end of 1942, things were starting to change. Things could be worse. As things turned out, we didn’t have much time. How are things with you, Sarah?make things easy/difficult/hard She would get angry quickly, which made things difficult for me. We can’t change the way things are.6nothing [singular, uncountable] used as part of a negative statement to mean ‘anything’not a thing I couldn’t find a thing that I wanted to buy. He took his glasses off and couldn’t see a thing. Don’t worry about a thing. There’s no such thing as ghosts  (=they do not exist).7person/animal [countable] used to talk to or about a person or animal, when you are describing what they are like or showing sympathy for them:  The baby is a nice little thing when he’s not screaming. She was terribly upset, poor thing.8make a comment [countable usually singular] used to say something about a particular part of a situation, person etcthing about The thing about teaching is that it takes more time to prepare than most people realize.the funny/strange/best etc thing The funny thing is, I really enjoyed it, even though I hadn’t expected to. It’s a good thing  you saw her before she saw you.9the thing is spoken used when you are going to explain something, give the reason for something, or give an opinion:  ‘It sounds like a good idea. Why don’t you invest?’ ‘Well, the thing is, I can’t afford to.’the thing is that The thing is that you can’t always judge your own work.10the last thing somebody wants/expects/needs etc something that someone does not want, expect etc at all:  The last thing I want is to upset him. The last thing I should have done was let her move into my house.11last thing British English at the end of a day, afternoon, evening etc:  She likes a hot bath last thing at night.12first thing at the beginning of a day, morning, afternoon etc:  Jean liked to go for a swim first thing in the morning.13among other things used when you are giving one fact, reason, effect etc but want to suggest that there are many others:  The substance is used in the manufacture of cosmetics and drugs, among other things.14for one thing used to give one reason for something:  Well, for one thing, it’s too big. He’s not that wonderful. He’s bad-tempered for one thing.15be a thing of the past to no longer exist or happen:  Before AIDS, many health care experts believed that large-scale infectious diseases were a thing of the past.16it’s a good thing (that) spoken used to say that it is lucky or good that something has happened:  It’s a good thing we brought some food with us.17something is just one of those things used to say that something unpleasant or unlucky cannot be prevented:  It wasn’t really the driver’s fault; it was just one of those things.18the thing about/with somebody/something used to say what the problem with someone or something is:  The thing about talk shows is that you never know how they will turn out.19all (other) things being equal used to say that something is true in general, but that other things may cause the situation to change:  All things being equal, smaller animals need smaller brains.20just the thing/the very thing exactly the thing that you want or that is necessary:  A holiday is probably just the thing for you.21of all things used to show that you are surprised or shocked by something that someone has done or said:  She gave up a promising career as a stockbroker to become a weaver, of all things.22do your own thing informal to do something in the way that you like instead of copying other people or following strict rules:  I just want to live my own life and do my own thing.23it’s a girl/football/music etc thing informal used to say that something involves or affects a particular group of people only:  Computer games aren’t just a guy thing.24all things considered when you consider all the parts or events of a situation:  All things considered, we had surprisingly few injuries.25be all things to all men/people to try to please or be useful to all of many different groups, often without succeeding:  In order to get votes, he tries to be all things to all men.26be onto a good thing informal if you are onto a good thing, you are in a situation that is very helpful, comfortable, or profitable for youthink/know you are onto a good thing Directors who take dividends instead of salary may think they are onto a good thing but could have problems on retirement.27make a big thing of/about/out of something to make something seem more important than it really is:  You can apologise without making a big thing out of it.28the done thing British English old-fashioned informal the way of behaving or doing something that is socially acceptable:  It is not the done thing for teachers to hit children.29it’s one thing to ..., (it’s) another thing to ..., used to say that doing one thing is very different from doing another thing, especially where the second thing is more difficult, important, or serious:  It’s one thing being able to run fast, but quite another to win a marathon.30what with one thing and another British English spoken used to explain that you have had a lot of work, problems, or jobs that you had to do:  I’ve been so busy these last few days, what with one thing and another.31have a thing about somebody/something informal to like or dislike someone or something very much, often without a good reason:  She’s always had a thing about Peter.32one thing leads to another used to explain how a series of events caused something to happen without giving any details:  One thing led to another and, before I knew it, I had invited her family to stay.33the (latest) thing informal something that is popular or fashionable at the moment:  When Amelia bought a new car it had to be the latest thing.34(do/try) the ... thing American English spoken used to talk about an activity and everything that is involved with it:  Jody tried the college thing but finally dropped out.35there's only one thing for it British English spoken used to say that there is only one action that you can take:  There’s only one thing for it. We’ll have to call the police.36one (damn/damned) thing after another used to say that a lot of unpleasant or unlucky things keep happening to you37taking one thing with another British English considering all the facts38do things to somebody to have a strong effect on someone → amount/come to the same thingat same1(4), → the best thing since sliced breadat slice2(4), → first things firstat first1(7), → living thingsat living1(1), → be hearing thingsat hear(10), → be seeing thingsat see1(27)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbsthings go well/badly etc· If things went well, we would double our money in five years.· How did things go?things change· Things have changed dramatically over the last few years.things improve· Things appear to be improving.things get worse· As the recession proceeds, things will get worse.phrasesmake things worse/easier/difficult· Measures to slow down traffic on the main street have actually made things worse.as things stand (=at present)· As things stand at the moment, I have no intention of becoming a candidate myself.as things turned out (=used to say what happened or was discovered in the end)· Obviously, there had to be some mistake. As things turned out, there was.the way things are (=the present situation)· I’m not at all dissatisfied with the way things are at the moment.THESAURUSthing used when you do not need to say the name, or when you do not know the name: · What’s that thing on the kitchen table?· Have you got all your things?something a thing – used when you are not sure what the thing is: · There’s something on your shirt.object especially written a solid thing: · a sharp metal objectitem formal a particular kind of thing, or one of a group of things: · household items· a luxury item· an item of equipment· The items included pieces of old pottery.· You are not allowed to take sharp items onto the plane.article formal a particular kind of thing, or one of a group of things. Article is very formal, and is used especially in the phrase an article of clothing: · They found several articles of clothing in the bushes.· suspicious articles· Each article has a card with it giving more information.artifact (also artefact) formal an object that someone has made, especially one that is very old and has historical value: · The museum has a collection of early Roman artifacts.thingy (also thingamajig/thingamabob) spoken informal a thing – used especially when you cannot remember the name of the thing, but often the other person knows what you are talking about: · Can you pass me the thingy?

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EUMKkq7Ya5eV93F3/yQJAs1lVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNT8H1uimFA+4kLTm3UQg4ZfBl0SurxnUBky1BUVHPoIa+GnKG9y72u4pVei3X9xtYS9r7cf1Eu4VQjXpawvp/09SqDRD+r0W6Xyt/SgaEb+LfuqF99yv1MHf4x3X5NLXgqfDX8mJHtia2iEYXoLcirHA==             thing              ★                    /        θɪŋ                ;          NAmE                θɪŋ                /                              noun                                                                object        物体                    1        ★                  [countable          ]                          an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it            东西；物                                    ◆          Can you pass me that thing over there?          把那边那个东西递给我好吗？                          ◆          She's very fond of sweet things            (= sweet foods).                    她非常喜欢吃甜食。                          ◆          He's just bought one of those exercise things.          他刚买了一副体育器械。                          ◆          Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you!          我在跟你说话，把那个玩意儿关掉！                            2        ★                  [countable          ]                          an object that is not alive in the way that people and plants are            物件；物品；事物                                    ◆          Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing!          别那样对待她，她是人，不是物件！                          ◆          He's good at making things with his hands.          他善于手工制作物品。                          ◆          She took no interest in the people and things around her.          她对周围的人和事毫无兴趣。                            possessions/equipment        所有物；设备                    3        ★        things                  [plural          ]                          (            rather informal)                    objects, clothing or tools that belong to sb or are used for a particular purpose            （个人的）用品，衣服；（某种）用具                                    ◆          Shall I help you pack your things?          我帮你打点行装好吗？                          ◆          Bring your swimming things with you.          随身带上游泳用品。                          ◆          I'll just clear away the breakfast things.          我这就收拾早餐餐具。                          ◆          Put your things            (= coat, etc.)on and let's go.                    把你的衣服穿上，咱们就走。                            anything        任何东西                    4        a thing                  [singular          ]                          used with negatives to mean ‘anything’ in order to emphasize what you are saying            任何东西（用于否定句，加强语气）                                    ◆          I haven't got a thing to wear!          我没有一件可穿的衣服！                          ◆          There wasn't a thing we could do to help.          没有什么我们能帮得上忙的。                          ◆          Ignore what he said—it            doesn't mean a thing.                    别理睬他说的话，他那都是瞎说。                            fact/event/situation/action        事实；事件；情况；行为                    5        ★                  [countable          ]                          a fact, an event, a situation or an action; what sb says or thinks            事实；事件；情况；行为；话语；想法                                    ◆          There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me.          我有很多情况她都不了解。                          ◆          There's another thing I'd like to ask you.          还有一件事我想问你。                          ◆          A terrible thing happened last night.          昨天夜里发生了一件可怕的事情。                          ◆          He found            the whole thing            (= the situation)very boring.                    他觉得这件事情非常无聊。                          ◆          I've got loads of things to do today.          今天我有许多事要做。                          ◆                      The main thingto remember is to switch off the burglar alarm.                    最要紧的是记住关掉防盗报警器的开关。                          ◆          I like camping, climbing and            that sort of thing.                    我喜欢露营、爬山之类的活动。                          ◆          She said            the first thingthat came into her head.                    她想到了什么就说什么。                          ◆          ‘Why did you tell her our secret?’ ‘I did            no such thing!’                    “你为什么把我们的秘密告诉她？”“我没干过这种事！”                          ◆          Let's forget            the whole thing            (= everything).                    咱们把所有事情都忘掉吧。                            6        ★        things                  [plural          ]                          (            rather informal)                    the general situation, as it affects sb            形势；局面；情况；事态                                    ◆          Things haven't gone entirely to plan.          事态没有完全按照计划发展。                          ◆          (            informal)                    Hi, Jane!            How are things?                    喂，简，近来怎么样？                          ◆                      Think things overbefore you decide.                    先把情况考虑周全再做决定。                          ◆                      As things standat present, he seems certain to win.                    据目前情况看，他似乎胜券在握。                          ◆                      All things considered            (= considering all the difficulties or problems),she's done very well.                    通盘考虑起来，她干得很好。                          ◆          Why do you make things so difficult for yourself?          你为什么这样跟自己过不去？                          ☞synonyms at                                                    situation                                                                what is needed/right        需要的╱合适的事物                    7        ★                  [countable                ,         usually singular          ]                          what is needed or socially acceptable            需要的东西；适当的东西；合适的东西                                    ◆          You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing!          你需要点什么使你高兴起来，我知道什么正合你的需要！                          ◆          to say            the right/wrong thing                    说得体的╱不得体的话                          ◆          The best thing to do is to apologize.          道歉方是上策。                            things of particular type        某种类型的事物                    8        things                  [plural          ]                          (            formal) (            followed by an adjective              后接形容词            )                    all that can be described in a particular way            所有…的事物；凡是…的东西                                    ◆          She loves all things Japanese.          凡是日本的东西她都喜欢。                            creature        生物                    9                  [countable          ]                          (            used with an adjective              与形容词连用            )                    a living creature            生物；有生命的东西                                    ◆          All living things are composed of cells.          所有的生物都由细胞组成。                            person/animal        人；动物                    10                  [countable          ]                          (            with an adjective              与形容词连用            ) (            informal)                    used to talk to or about a person or an animal, to show how you feel about them            （指人或动物，带感情色彩）人，家伙，东西                                    ◆          You silly thing!          你这个蠢货！                          ◆          You must be starving, you poor things.          你们一定是饿坏了，你们这些可怜的家伙。                          ◆          The cat's very ill, poor old thing.          这猫病得很厉害，真可怜。                            IDIOMS              A is ˈone thing, B is aˈnother | it's ˈone thing to do A, it's aˈnother thing to do B                              B is very different from A, for example it is more difficult, serious or important              …是一回事，…是另一回事；…和…截然不同                                            ◆            Romance is one thing, marriage is quite another.            爱情是一回事，婚姻却是另一回事。                                ◆            It's one thing to tease your sister, but it's another to hit her.            逗你妹妹玩是一回事，但打她那就另当别论了。                                      ˌall/ˌother things being ˈequal                              if the conditions stay the same; if other conditions are the same              如果所有条件保持不变；如果其他情况一样                                            ◆            All things being equal, we should finish the job tomorrow.            一切照常的话，我们明天应该完成这项工作。                                      and ˈthings (like ˈthat)                              (              informal)                        used when you do not want to complete a list              等等；之类                                            ◆            She likes nice clothes and things like that.            她喜欢漂亮衣服之类的东西。                                ◆            I've been busy shopping and things.            我一直忙于购物之类的事情。                                      be all things to all ˈmen/ˈpeople                  1                      (of people            人            )                                to please everyone by changing your attitudes or opinions to suit different people              使人人高兴；八面玲珑                                                2                      (of things            事物            )                                to be understood or used in different ways by different people              仁者见仁，智者见智                                                  come to/be the same ˈthing                              to have the same result or meaning              结果相同；意义相同                                                  be a ˈgood thing (that)…                              to be lucky that…              幸运的是；幸亏                                            ◆            It's a good thing we got here early.            幸亏我们早到了这儿。                                      be no bad ˈthing (that)…                              used to say that although sth seems to be bad, it could have good results              并不是坏事；或许是好事                                            ◆            We didn't want the press to get hold of the story, but it might be no bad thing.            我们本不想让新闻界知道这事，但是知道了也许并非是坏事。                                      be onto a good ˈthing                              to have found a job, situation or style of life that is pleasant or easy              找到称心的工作；过上舒心的日子；混得不错                                                  ˈdo things to sb                              (              informal)                        to have a powerful emotional effect on sb              使某人十分激动；震撼某人                                            ◆            That song just does things to me.            一听到那首歌我就激动不已。                                      do your own ˈthing                              (              informal)                        to do what you want to do or what interests you, without thinking about other people; to be independent              做自己想做的事；照自己的意愿行事；独立自主；自行其事                                                  ˌfirst/ˌlast ˈthing                              early in the morning/late in the evening              一早╱晚上最后（要做的事）                                            ◆            I need the report on my desk first thing Monday morning.            星期一一早这个报告就得放在我的办公桌上。                                      ˌfirst things ˈfirst                              (              often humorous)                        the most important matters must be dealt with first              要事先办                                            ◆            We have a lot to discuss, but, first things first, let's have a cup of coffee!            我们有许多事要讨论，不过急事先办，咱们先喝杯咖啡吧！                                      for ˈone thing                              used to introduce one of two or more reasons for doing sth              （用以引出两个以上的理由之一）一来，一方面                                            ◆            ‘Why don't you get a car?’ ‘Well, for one thing, I can't drive!’            “你为什么不买辆汽车呢？”“啊，首先，我不会开车！”                                      have a ˈthing about sb/sth                              (              informal)                        to have a strong like or dislike of sb/sth in a way that seems strange or unreasonable              （莫名其妙地）对…有好感，对…有偏见                                            ◆            She has a thing about men with beards.            她对留胡子的男人有强烈的感觉。                                      it isn't my, his, etc. ˈthing                              it isn't sth that you really enjoy or are interested in              这不是我（或他等）真正喜欢的东西；并非…所好                                                  it's a… thing                              (              informal)                        it is sth that only a particular group understands              这是…的事（只有某群体才理解的）                                            ◆            You wouldn't know what it means—it's a girl thing.            你不会知道那是什么意思，那是女孩子家的事。                                      know/tell sb a ˈthing or two (about sb/sth)                              (              informal)                        to know/tell sb some useful, interesting or surprising information about sb/sth              了解╱透露有用的（或有趣的、意外的）信息；有所了解╱披露；见多识广                                            ◆            She's been married five times, so she knows a thing or two about men!            她结过五次婚，所以对男人有所了解。                                      make a (big) ˈthing of/about sth                              (              informal)                        to make sth seem more important than it really is              小题大做；大惊小怪；故弄玄虚                                                  not know, etc. the first thing aˈbout sth/sb                              to know nothing at all about sth/sb              对…一无所知；对…一窍不通                                                  not ˌquite the ˈthing                  1                      not considered socially acceptable              不太合时宜；不太时兴；不得体                                            ◆            It wouldn't be quite the thing to turn up in running gear.            穿着跑步的运动服出现在这场合可不大成体统。                                    2                      (              old-fashioned)                        not healthy or normal              身体不舒服；感到不适                                                  (just) ˌone of those ˈthings                              used to say that you do not want to discuss or think about sth bad or unpleasant that has happened, but just accept it              命中注定的事；难免的倒霉事；不可挽回的事                                            ◆            It wasn't your fault. It was just one of those things.            不是你的错。这是命中注定的事。                                      ˌone (damned/damn) thing after aˈnother                              (              informal)                        used to complain that a lot of unpleasant things keep happening to you              （抱怨时用）倒霉事一桩接一桩                                                  ˌone thing leads to aˈnother                              used to suggest that the way one event or action leads to others is so obvious that it does not need to be stated              （暗示事情的发展过程显而易见）一来二去，自然而然                                            ◆            He offered me a ride home one night, and, well, one thing led to another and now we're married!            一天晚上他让我搭车回家，唔，就这样自然发展，我们现在结婚了！                                      be ˈseeing/ˈhearing things                              (              informal,              humorous)                        to imagine that you can see or hear sth that is in fact not there              产生幻觉                                                  there's only ˌone thing ˈfor it                              there is only one possible course of action              这只有一个办法                                                  these ˌthings are sent to ˈtry us                              (              saying)                        used to say that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it              （表示无法改变，应该接受）这些都是对我们的考验（或试炼）                                                  ★        the ˌthing ˈis                              (              informal)                        used to introduce an important fact, reason or explanation              事实是；主要原因是                                            ◆            I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week.            对不起，我的任务没完成。主要原因是我这星期有许多其他工作要做。                                      the ˌthing (about/with sth/sb) ˈis                              used to introduce a problem about sth/sb              …的问题是                                            ◆            The thing with Karl is, he's always late.            卡尔的问题是，他总是迟到。                                      the (whole)… thing                              (              informal)                        a situation or an activity of the type mentioned              （纯粹的）…事；（完全是）…的活动                                            ◆            She really didn't want to be involved in the whole family thing.            她实在不想卷入这整件家事中。                                      ˌthings that go ˌbump in the ˈnight                              (              informal,              humorous)                        used to refer to              ghostsand other              supernaturalthings that cannot be explained              夜里奇异可怕的响声；鬼魂；超自然现象                                                  too ˈmuch of a good thing                              used to say that, although sth is pleasant, you do not want to have too much of it              好事多了也觉得腻                                                  (what) with ˌone thing and aˈnother                              (              informal)                        because you have been busy with various problems, events or things you had to do              因为事情一个接着一个；由于忙得不可开交                                            ◆            I completely forgot her birthday, what with one thing and another.            因为忙得不可开交，我把她的生日忘得一干二净。                                      ☞more at                                    chance                                   n.            ,                                    close                          2                 adj.            ,                                    close                          2                 adv.            ,                                    day                              ,                                    decent                              ,                                    done adj.                              ,                                    easy                                   adv.            ,                                    nature                              ,                                    near                                   adj.            ,                                    only                                   adj.            ,                                    overdo                              ,                                    push                                   v.            ,                                    real adj.                              ,                                    scheme                                   n.            ,                                    shape                                   n.            ,                                    sure                                   adj.            ,                                    turn                                   v.            ,                                    way                                   n.            ,                                    work                                   v.                            SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                  things            stuff              ◆property              ◆possessions              ◆junk              ◆belongings              ◆goods              ◆valuables                                      These are all words for objects or items, especially ones that you own or have with you at a particular time.                以上各词均指东西、物品，尤指个人拥有或随身携带的物件。                                                    ■              things              (                rather informal) objects, clothing or tools that you own or that are used for a particular purpose                指个人拥有或作特定用途的物品、衣服、用具：                                            ◆                Shall I help you pack your things?                我帮你打点行装好吗？                                                          ◆                Bring your swimming things.                随身带上游泳用品。                                                    ■              stuff              [U] (                informal) used to refer to a group of objects when you do not know their names, when the names are not important or when it is obvious what you are talking about                指名称不详、名称无关紧要或所指明确的东西、物品、玩意儿：                                            ◆                Where's all my stuff?                我那些东西都哪儿去了？                                                    ■              property              [U] (                rather formal) a thing or things that are owned by sb                指所有物、财产、财物：                                            ◆                This building is government property.                这座大楼是政府的财产。                                                          ◆                Be careful not to damage other people's property.                小心别损坏别人的财物。                                                    ■              possessions              things that you own, especially sth that can be moved                指个人财产、私人物品：                                            ◆                Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions except letters and photographs.                囚犯除信件和照片外不允许有任何私人物品。                                                    ■              junk              [U] things that are considered useless or of little value                指无用的东西、无价值的东西：                                            ◆                I've cleared out all that old junk from the attic.                我把阁楼里所有的废旧杂物都清除干净了。                                                    ■              belongings              possessions that can be moved, especially ones that you have with you at a particular time                指动产，尤指随身物品：                                            ◆                Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when leaving the plane.                请确保在下飞机前带好所有的随身物品。                                                    ■              goods              (                technicalor                rather formal) possessions that can be moved                指动产、（可搬运的）私人财产：                                            ◆                He was found guilty of                  handling stolen goods.                                他被判犯销赃罪。                                                    ■              valuables              things that are worth a lot of money, especially small personal things such as jewellery or cameras                尤指私人的贵重物品（如首饰、相机等）：                                            ◆                Never leave cash or other valuables lying around.                现金或其他贵重物品请勿乱放。                                                    PATTERNS                              ◆                                  personalthings/stuff/property/possessions/belongings                                                            ◆                to                  collect / collect  (up) your things/stuff/possessions/belongings                                                            ◆                to                  searchsb's/your/the things/stuff/property/belongings                                                            ◆                to                  go throughsb's/your/the things/stuff/belongings                                                                                        VOCABULARY BUILDING 词汇扩充                                                  Other words for thing              表示事物的其他词                                      Instead of using the word                thing,try to use more precise and interesting words, especially in formal written English.                尽量使用更贴切和有意思的词代替 thing，尤其在正式的书面语中。                                                    ■                              aspect                                            ◆                That was the most puzzling aspect of the situation. (…the most puzzling thing about…)                那是整个局势中最令人费解的一面。                                                    ■                              attribute                                            ◆                Curiosity is an essential attribute for a journalist. (…an essential thing for a journalist to have.)                好奇心是新闻记者的基本素质。                                                    ■                              characteristic                                            ◆                This bird has several interesting characteristics. (There are several interesting things about this bird.)                这种鸟有几个有趣的特征。                                                    ■                              detail                                            ◆                I want to know every detail of what happened. (…everything about…)                我想了解所发生事情的全部详情。                                                    ■                              feature                                            ◆                Noise is a familiar feature of city life. (…a familiar thing in city life.)                噪音是城市生活的常见特征。                                                    ■                              issue                                            ◆                She has campaigned on many controversial issues. (…many controversial things.)                她就许多具争议性的问题参加过运动。                                                    ■                              matter                                            ◆                We have several important matters to deal with at this meeting. (…several important things…)                我们有几个重要问题要在这次会议上处理。                                                    ■                              point                                            ◆                That’s a very interesting point you made. (…a very interesting thing you said.)                你提出的这个意见非常值得重视。                                                    ■                              subject                                            ◆                The book covers a number of subjects. (…a number of things.)                本书涉及几个课题。                                                    ■                              topic                                            ◆                We discussed a wide range of topics. (…a wide range of things.)                我们就广泛的话题进行了讨论。                                                    ■                              trait                                            ◆                Her generosity is one of her most attractive traits. (…one of the most attractive things about her.)                慷慨大方是她最具魅力的个性之一。                                                    ■              Don’t use                thingafter an adjective when the adjective can be used on its own.                形容词可单独使用时，切勿在后面加 thing：                                            ◆                Having your own computer is very useful.                自己有一台计算机用处很大。                                                          ◆                Having your own computer is a very useful thing.                                                    ■              It is often more natural to use words like                something,                anything,etc. instead of                thing.                以 something、anything 等词代替 thing 使用常常更自然：                                            ◆                I have something important to tell you.                我有重要的事情要告诉你。                                                          ◆                I have an important thing to tell you.                                                          ◆                Do you want anything else?                你还想要点别的什么吗？                                                          ◆                Do you want any other thing?                                                    ■              It is more natural to say                a lot,                a great deal,                much,etc. rather than                many things.                                  *a lot、a great deal、much 等词比 many things 说起来更自然：                                                            ◆                I have so much to tell you.                我要对你讲的事情太多了。                                                          ◆                I have so many things to tell you.                                                          ◆                She knows a lot about basketball.                她对篮球很有研究。                                                          ◆                She knows many things about basketball.                                                                thing      things                  thing              /        θɪŋ                ;          NAmE                θɪŋ                /             thing[θɪŋ]CET4CET6考研n97438886172314103035703886547727672NOUN10312400475Spoken:571446502things[626824]事情(51%)，东西(37%)，情况(8%)，用具(4%)n.事情；东西；事物；情况

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Collins	thing ★★★★★ /θɪ̱ŋ/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词](不能、不必、不愿指明的)东西，事物，特征，事情 You can use thing to refer to any object, feature, or event when you cannot, need not, or do not want to refer to it more precisely. [usu with supp] 'What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?' — 'Some kind of statue, I guess.'... “喷泉中间的那个是什么东西？”——“估计是塑像什么的吧。” She was in the middle of clearing the breakfast things... 她正在忙着收拾早饭后的那一摊子。 If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?... 如果你能够改变自己的某个方面，那会是哪个方面呢？ A strange thing happened... 发生了一件怪事儿。 We get blamed for all kinds of things. 什么事儿都怪在我们头上。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]等等；…之类 Thing is used in lists and descriptions to give examples or to increase the range of what you are referring to. [usu pl] These are genetic disorders that only affect males normally. They are things like muscular dystrophy and haemophilia... 这些遗传病通常只发生在男性身上，如肌肉萎缩、血友病等。 The Earth is made mainly of iron and silicon and things like that... 地球主要由铁、硅等物质构成。 Big things, such as hospitals and social security, are paid for by the Government... 医疗和社会保障之类的大型项目是由政府支付。 You can spot them fairly easily because of their short haircuts and things. 你可以根据他们的短发之类的特征轻易找出他们。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词](用于形容词后，与其一起表示该形容词的意思) Thing is often used after an adjective, where it would also be possible just to use the adjective. For example, you can say it's a different thing instead of it's different . [adj N] Of course, literacy isn't the same thing as intelligence... 当然，识字和智力是两码事。 To be a parent is a terribly difficult thing... 为人父母真难啊。 Perhaps it's a good thing that Dizzy retired. 迪齐退休或许是件好事。 4 [N-SING 单数名词](用于强调)任何事情，每件事 Thing is often used instead of the pronouns 'anything,' or 'everything' in order to emphasize what you are saying. [oft with brd-neg] [emphasis] It isn't going to solve a single thing... 这什么问题也解决不了。 Don't you worry about a thing... 你什么也不必担心。 'It's all here,' she said. 'Every damn thing.' “都在这儿了，”她说，“所有的破玩意儿。” 5 [N-COUNT 可数名词](尤用于否定句中，强调恶劣或困难)这种事，这种东西 Thing is used in expressions such as such a thing or things like that, especially in negative statements, in order to emphasize the bad or difficult situation you are referring back to. [usu with brd-neg] [emphasis] I don't believe he would tell Leo such a thing... 我不信他会告诉利奥这种事。 'Are you accusing me of being a thief?' — 'I have done no such thing, Tony.'... “你在指责我是小偷吗？”——“我没有做过这种事，托尼。” How do you actually go about discovering a thing like that?... 你到底是怎么发现这种东西的？ I'm trying to cope. These things happen. You have to cope. 我在想法处理。这种事难免发生，只能想办法处理。 6 [N-COUNT 可数名词](尤指不太重要的)情况，形势，活动，想法 You can use thing to refer in a vague way to a situation, activity, or idea, especially when you want to suggest that it is not very important. [supp N] [vagueness] [INFORMAL 非正式] I'm a bit unsettled tonight. This war thing's upsetting me... 我今晚有点心神不定，这场争斗让我不安。 These folks clearly take this ballroom thing very seriously. 这些家伙显然很拿舞厅这事当回事。 ...the man who had spoken dismissively of the 'vision thing' when running for the presidency in 1988. 1988 年竞选总统时不以为然地谈到“那种虚幻的东西”的那个人 7 [N-COUNT 可数名词]…之类的东西；类似于…的东西 You can use thing when you are referring to something that you are uncertain or vague about, after mentioning something that it resembles or could possibly be. [n N] [INFORMAL 非正式] She'd actually taken it home and she put it in this jar thing... 她确实把它拿回了家，放在了一个罐子模样的东西里。 The captain of the submarine has got this periscope thing. 那个潜艇艇长有个类似于潜望镜之类的东西。 8 [N-COUNT 可数名词](用来表示将要提及重要事情或特别想要对方知道的情况) You often use thing to indicate to the person you are addressing that you are about to mention something important, or something that you particularly want them to know. [with supp] One thing I am sure of was that she was scared... 有一点我能肯定，那就是她当时被吓到了。 The first thing parents want to know is: will the baby survive?... 父母亲最想知道的是：孩子能活下来吗？ The funny thing is that the rest of us have known that for years... 滑稽的是，那个情况我们其余的人很多年以前就知道了。 The most important thing to remember about fish is to buy it really fresh. 买鱼最要紧的是要买活蹦乱跳的。 9 [N-COUNT 可数名词](常用于指代刚提及的事，表示强调或提供更多信息) Thing is often used to refer back to something that has just been mentioned, either to emphasize it or to give more information about it. Getting drunk is a thing all young men do... 喝醉酒这种情况小伙子都会有。 I never wanted to be normal. It was not a thing I ever thought desirable... 我从来也没有想要正常过。那不是我想做的事。 The Captain stretched his left leg on one of the empty chairs. He knew it was not a polite thing to do. 上尉把左腿架在了一把空椅子上。他知道这样做并不礼貌。 10 [N-COUNT 可数名词](无生命的)物体，东西 A thing is a physical object that is considered as having no life of its own. It's not a thing, Beauchamp. It's a human being! 比彻姆，那不是一件东西，是一个人！ 11 [N-COUNT 可数名词]东西，玩意儿(表示蔑视或愤怒) Thing is used to refer to something, especially a physical object, when you want to express contempt or anger towards it. [disapproval] [SPOKEN 口语] This thing's virtually useless... 这玩意儿简直一点用也没有。 They're armed with sub-machine-guns or machine-pistols or whatever you call those things... 他们持有轻机枪或者冲锋枪，还是什么玩意儿的。 Turn that thing off! 把那东西关掉！ 12 [N-COUNT 可数名词]家伙，东西（用以提及人或动物的某一特点，通常表示喜爱之情) You can call a person or an animal a particular thing when you want to mention a particular quality that they have and express your feelings towards them, usually affectionate feelings. [adj N] [INFORMAL 非正式] You really are quite a clever little thing... 你真是个聪明的小家伙。 Oh you lucky thing! 你这个走运的家伙！ 13 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]衣物；财物；财产 Your things are your clothes or possessions. [poss N] Sara told him to take all his things and not to return... 萨拉叫他带着他的全部家当离开，再也别回来。 Is there anything you'd like to borrow, before your own things are unpacked? 你在打开行李之前还要借什么东西吗？ 14 [N-PLURAL 复数名词](泛指)情况 Things can refer to the situation or life in general and the way it is changing or affecting you. Everyone agrees things are getting better... 大家都认为，情况正在好转。 A change of ownership might improve things... 改变所有权也许能使情况改善。 How are things going? 日子过得怎么样？ 15 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]物质生活；精神生活 Things can refer to a particular aspect of life, such as the physical or spiritual aspect. [with supp] ...a movement away from the things of this world to the things of the spirit... 出世超凡 I think I'm more aware now of some spiritual things and I do believe in good and evil. 我觉得我现在更加注重精神生活，而且我真的相信善恶报应。 16 [N-COUNT 可数名词](难以言表的)可怕的事情，怪事，恐怖的事情 You can refer to something that is too frightening, strange, or horrible to describe clearly as a thing . ...John W. Campbell, author of 'The Thing From Another World.' 约翰·W.坎贝尔，《外星来客》的作者 17 [N-SING 单数名词]流行的东西；时尚 If you say that something is the thing, you mean that it is fashionable or popular. [the N] I feel under pressure to go out and get drunk because it's the thing to do... 我感觉不得不出去喝他个一醉方休，因为流行这样。 They were obviously of the opinion that his taste was not quite the thing. 他们显然认为他的品味已不太流行。 18 [PHRASE 短语]在各种情况下；总是 In all things means in every situation and at all times. [n/adj PHR] [LITERARY 文] Sara wished Franklin to follow family tradition, in this as in all things. 萨拉希望富兰克林在这件事上和所有其他事情一样，能遵循家庭传统。 ...the old rule of health, which prescribes moderation in all things. 提倡凡事适可而止的传统养生之道 19 [PHRASE 短语]八面玲珑；四面讨好 If you say that someone or something is trying to be all things to all men or to all people, you are criticizing them because they are trying to behave in a way that will please everyone, and this is impossible. [V inflects] [disapproval] I realised I had a big problem. I wanted to be all things to all people... 我意识到我有个大毛病，我总想不得罪任何人。 The film tries to be all things to all men — comedy, romance, fantasy, and satire. 这部电影试图面面俱到——既是喜剧、爱情剧、梦幻剧，还想是讽刺剧。 20 [PHRASE 短语]做(正确或得体的)事 If, for example, you do the right thing or do the decent thing in a situation, you do something which is considered correct or socially acceptable in that situation. [V inflects] People want to do the right thing and buy 'green'... 人们想要做正确的事，于是购买“绿色”产品。 Carrington did the honourable thing and resigned... 卡林顿作出了令人敬佩的举动，辞了职。 I think I did the wrong thing. 我想我做错了。 21 [PHRASE 短语]符合社会习俗的事 If you say that something is the done thing, you mean it is the most socially acceptable way to behave. [oft with brd-neg] [BRIT 英] It was not the done thing. In those days the man was supposed to be the provider. 那不符合社会习俗。在那个年代，养家的应该是男人。 22 [PHRASE 短语]第一件事/最后一件事；一大早/临睡前 If you do something first thing, you do it at the beginning of the day, before you do anything else. If you do it last thing, you do it at the end of the day, before you go to bed or go to sleep. [PHR after v] I'll go see her, first thing... 我一早就去看她。 Take the money to your office without fail, first thing in the morning... 早上第一件事是一定要把钱拿到办公室去。 I always do it last thing on a Saturday... 这件事我总是放在星期六晚上睡觉前做。 Last thing at night, he thought of her. 晚上临睡前，他想起了她。 23 [PHRASE 短语]对…很反感；对…有特别的感觉 If you have a thing about someone or something, you have very strong feelings about them. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] I had always had a thing about red hair... 我一直很讨厌红头发。 He's got this thing about ties. 他对领带很在意。 24 [PHRASE 短语]最好…，…较好(用来提出建议或评论) You say it is a good thing to do something to introduce a piece of advice or a comment on a situation or activity. [PHR inf] Can you tell me whether it is a good thing to prune an apple tree?... 你能否告诉我该不该修剪苹果树？ In a new democracy, it is no bad thing to master the art of compromise... 在新的民主国家，掌握妥协这门艺术不是件坏事。 It is a terrible thing to doubt someone you have trusted all your life. 怀疑你信任了一辈子的人是很叫人痛心的事。 25 [PHRASE 短语]大肆渲染；小题大做；把事情闹大 If you make a thing of something or make a thing about it, you talk about it or do it in an exaggerated way, so that it seems much more important than it really is. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] Gossips made a big thing about him going on shopping trips with her... 风言风语把他和她出去购物这件事闹得沸沸扬扬。 I took his hand to make a big thing of introducing him to my mother... 我拉着他的手，郑重其事地把他介绍给了我母亲。 I didn't have time to tell you, and anyway, I didn't want to make a big thing out of it. 我当时没有时间对你讲，再说了，我也不想把这事闹大。 26 [PHRASE 短语](用于对比两种想法、行动、局势，强调第二种更困难、重要或极端)…是一回事 You can say that the first of two ideas, actions, or situations is one thing when you want to contrast it with a second idea, action, or situation and emphasize that the second one is much more difficult, important, or extreme. [V inflects] [emphasis] It was one thing to talk about leaving； it was another to physically walk out the door... 说走容易，真要抬腿跨出门可就难了。 Borrowing $100,000 is one thing. Owing $425,000 is another! 借 10 万美元事儿小，欠 42.5 万美元这事可就大了。 27 [PHRASE 短语]一方面；一来 You can say for one thing when you are explaining a statement or answering a question, to suggest that you are not giving the whole explanation or answer, and that there are other points that you could add to it. [PHR with cl] She was a monster. For one thing, she really enjoyed cruelty... 她是个恶魔。一方面，她确实以残忍为乐。 She was unable to sell it, because for one thing its size was awkward... 她卖不掉它，一来是由于尺寸用起来不方便。 'How have the sanctions affected your life in Belgrade?' — 'Well, for one thing, we already have shortages.' “制裁措施对于你在贝尔格莱德的生活有多大影响？”——“嗯，首先，我们已经缺乏物资。” 28 [PHRASE 短语]各种原因；诸多事项 You can use the expression 'one thing and another' to suggest that there are several reasons for something or several items on a list, but you are not going to explain or mention them all. [oft with PHR] [SPOKEN 口语] What with one thing and another, it was fairly late in the day when we returned to Shrewsbury... 忙完这个又忙那个，等到我们回到什鲁斯伯里的时候，天色已经很晚了。 Everybody came in with their Christmas order for beer and spirits and port and one thing and another. 每位来客都要为圣诞节订购啤酒、烈酒、波尔图葡萄酒等这样那样的酒。 29 [PHRASE 短语]没办法解释的事；赶巧发生 If you say it is just one of those things you mean that you cannot explain something because it seems to happen by chance. [V inflects] 'I wonder why.' Mr. Dambar shrugged. 'It must be just one of those things, I guess.' “我也不知道为啥，”丹巴先生耸了耸肩，“我想可能是赶巧了吧。” It was simply one of those things, pure coincidence. 这是没办法的事，纯属巧合。 30 [PHRASE 短语]顺理成章；自然而然 You say one thing led to another when you are explaining how something happened, but you do not really want to give the details or you think people will be able to imagine the details. [V inflects] He came by on Saturday to see if she was lonely. One thing led to another and he stayed the night. 他星期六过来看看她是不是感到孤独。自然而然地，他就留下来过夜了。 31 [PHRASE 短语]我行我素；特立独行 If you do your own thing, you live, act, or behave in the way you want to, without paying attention to convention or depending on other people. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] We accept the right of all men and women to do their own thing, however bizarre... 我们承认所有人——无论男女——都有权以自己的方式去生活，不管其方式有多么怪异离奇。 She was allowed to do her own thing as long as she kept in touch by phone. 只要她保持电话联系，她就可以随心所欲地生活。 32 [PHRASE 短语]不复存在的事物；过去的东西 If something is a thing of the past, it no longer exists or happens, or is being replaced by something new. [v-link PHR] Painful typhoid injections are a thing of the past, thanks to the introduction of an oral vaccine... 自从发明了口服疫苗后，令人痛苦的伤寒疫苗注射就成为了过去。 Cheap computers, faxes and phone calls will make commuting to work a thing of the past. 廉价的电脑、传真和电话通信将使每天坐车上下班成为历史。 33 [PHRASE 短语]幻视/幻听 If you say that someone is seeing or hearing things, you mean that they believe they are seeing or hearing something that is not really there. [V inflects] Dr Payne led Lana back into the examination room and told her she was seeing things... 佩恩大夫把拉娜领回检查室，告诉她她有幻视。 I thought I was hearing things yesterday. I thought I heard a cuckoo. 我想昨天我出现幻听了。我以为听到了布谷鸟叫。 34 [PHRASE 短语]没有这回事；不可能的事 You can say there is no such thing as something to emphasize that it does not exist or is not possible. [usu v-link PHR] [emphasis] There really is no such thing as a totally risk-free industry... 完全没有风险的行业是不存在的。 'I found a mermaid.' — 'Don't be daft. There's no such thing.' “我发现了一条美人鱼。”——“别说傻话了。哪有那种东西。” 35 [PHRASE 短语]原因是；情况是；问题是 You say the thing is to introduce an explanation, comment, or opinion, that relates to something that has just been said. The thing is is often used to identify a problem relating to what has just been said. [PHR cl] [SPOKEN 口语] 'What does your market research consist of?' — 'Well, the thing is, it depends on our target age group.'... “你的市场调查有哪些内容？”“嗯，这个嘛，要视我们的目标年龄群体而定。” I'm getting a grant for a speech therapy course. But the thing is, I don't know whether I want to do it any more. 我要弄到开设言语治疗课程的经费了。但问题是，我不知道自己是否还想做下去。 36 [PHRASE 短语]正是所要的；正是所需的 If you say that something is just the thing or is the very thing, you are emphasizing that it is exactly what is wanted or needed. [usu v-link PHR] [emphasis] Kiwi fruit are just the thing for a healthy snack... 猕猴桃正是健康的小点心。 I know the very thing to cheer you up. 我知道什么能让你提起精神。 37 [PHRASE 短语]十分了解；精通 If you say that a person knows a thing or two about something or could teach someone a thing or two about it, you mean that they know a lot about it or are good at it. [PHR after v] Patricia Hewitt knows a thing or two about how to be well-organised... 帕特里夏·休伊特很了解如何做到有条不紊。 They do agree Africa could teach America a thing or two about family values... 他们一致认为，在家庭价值方面，非洲可以教给美洲很多。 The peace movement has learnt a thing or two from Vietnam. 和平运动从越南学到了不少东西。 38 other things being equal→see: equal ； first things first→see: first ； the real thing→see: real ； the shape of things to come→see: shape ；
Oxford	thing ★ / θɪŋ ; NAmE θɪŋ / noun object 物体 1 ★ [countable ] an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it 东西；物 ◆ Can you pass me that thing over there? 把那边那个东西递给我好吗？ ◆ She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). 她非常喜欢吃甜食。 ◆ He's just bought one of those exercise things. 他刚买了一副体育器械。 ◆ Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! 我在跟你说话，把那个玩意儿关掉！ 2 ★ [countable ] an object that is not alive in the way that people and plants are 物件；物品；事物 ◆ Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! 别那样对待她，她是人，不是物件！ ◆ He's good at making things with his hands. 他善于手工制作物品。 ◆ She took no interest in the people and things around her. 她对周围的人和事毫无兴趣。 possessions/equipment 所有物；设备 3 ★ things [plural ] ( rather informal) objects, clothing or tools that belong to sb or are used for a particular purpose （个人的）用品，衣服；（某种）用具 ◆ Shall I help you pack your things? 我帮你打点行装好吗？ ◆ Bring your swimming things with you. 随身带上游泳用品。 ◆ I'll just clear away the breakfast things. 我这就收拾早餐餐具。 ◆ Put your things (= coat, etc.)on and let's go. 把你的衣服穿上，咱们就走。 anything 任何东西 4 a thing [singular ] used with negatives to mean ‘anything’ in order to emphasize what you are saying 任何东西（用于否定句，加强语气） ◆ I haven't got a thing to wear! 我没有一件可穿的衣服！ ◆ There wasn't a thing we could do to help. 没有什么我们能帮得上忙的。 ◆ Ignore what he said—it doesn't mean a thing. 别理睬他说的话，他那都是瞎说。 fact/event/situation/action 事实；事件；情况；行为 5 ★ [countable ] a fact, an event, a situation or an action; what sb says or thinks 事实；事件；情况；行为；话语；想法 ◆ There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. 我有很多情况她都不了解。 ◆ There's another thing I'd like to ask you. 还有一件事我想问你。 ◆ A terrible thing happened last night. 昨天夜里发生了一件可怕的事情。 ◆ He found the whole thing (= the situation)very boring. 他觉得这件事情非常无聊。 ◆ I've got loads of things to do today. 今天我有许多事要做。 ◆ The main thingto remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. 最要紧的是记住关掉防盗报警器的开关。 ◆ I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. 我喜欢露营、爬山之类的活动。 ◆ She said the first thingthat came into her head. 她想到了什么就说什么。 ◆ ‘Why did you tell her our secret?’ ‘I did no such thing!’ “你为什么把我们的秘密告诉她？”“我没干过这种事！” ◆ Let's forget the whole thing (= everything). 咱们把所有事情都忘掉吧。 6 ★ things [plural ] ( rather informal) the general situation, as it affects sb 形势；局面；情况；事态 ◆ Things haven't gone entirely to plan. 事态没有完全按照计划发展。 ◆ ( informal) Hi, Jane! How are things? 喂，简，近来怎么样？ ◆ Think things overbefore you decide. 先把情况考虑周全再做决定。 ◆ As things standat present, he seems certain to win. 据目前情况看，他似乎胜券在握。 ◆ All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems),she's done very well. 通盘考虑起来，她干得很好。 ◆ Why do you make things so difficult for yourself? 你为什么这样跟自己过不去？ ☞synonyms at situation what is needed/right 需要的╱合适的事物 7 ★ [countable , usually singular ] what is needed or socially acceptable 需要的东西；适当的东西；合适的东西 ◆ You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing! 你需要点什么使你高兴起来，我知道什么正合你的需要！ ◆ to say the right/wrong thing 说得体的╱不得体的话 ◆ The best thing to do is to apologize. 道歉方是上策。 things of particular type 某种类型的事物 8 things [plural ] ( formal) ( followed by an adjective 后接形容词 ) all that can be described in a particular way 所有…的事物；凡是…的东西 ◆ She loves all things Japanese. 凡是日本的东西她都喜欢。 creature 生物 9 [countable ] ( used with an adjective 与形容词连用 ) a living creature 生物；有生命的东西 ◆ All living things are composed of cells. 所有的生物都由细胞组成。 person/animal 人；动物 10 [countable ] ( with an adjective 与形容词连用 ) ( informal) used to talk to or about a person or an animal, to show how you feel about them （指人或动物，带感情色彩）人，家伙，东西 ◆ You silly thing! 你这个蠢货！ ◆ You must be starving, you poor things. 你们一定是饿坏了，你们这些可怜的家伙。 ◆ The cat's very ill, poor old thing. 这猫病得很厉害，真可怜。 IDIOMS A is ˈone thing, B is aˈnother \| it's ˈone thing to do A, it's aˈnother thing to do B B is very different from A, for example it is more difficult, serious or important …是一回事，…是另一回事；…和…截然不同 ◆ Romance is one thing, marriage is quite another. 爱情是一回事，婚姻却是另一回事。 ◆ It's one thing to tease your sister, but it's another to hit her. 逗你妹妹玩是一回事，但打她那就另当别论了。 ˌall/ˌother things being ˈequal if the conditions stay the same; if other conditions are the same 如果所有条件保持不变；如果其他情况一样 ◆ All things being equal, we should finish the job tomorrow. 一切照常的话，我们明天应该完成这项工作。 and ˈthings (like ˈthat) ( informal) used when you do not want to complete a list 等等；之类 ◆ She likes nice clothes and things like that. 她喜欢漂亮衣服之类的东西。 ◆ I've been busy shopping and things. 我一直忙于购物之类的事情。 be all things to all ˈmen/ˈpeople 1 (of people 人 ) to please everyone by changing your attitudes or opinions to suit different people 使人人高兴；八面玲珑 2 (of things 事物 ) to be understood or used in different ways by different people 仁者见仁，智者见智 come to/be the same ˈthing to have the same result or meaning 结果相同；意义相同 be a ˈgood thing (that)… to be lucky that… 幸运的是；幸亏 ◆ It's a good thing we got here early. 幸亏我们早到了这儿。 be no bad ˈthing (that)… used to say that although sth seems to be bad, it could have good results 并不是坏事；或许是好事 ◆ We didn't want the press to get hold of the story, but it might be no bad thing. 我们本不想让新闻界知道这事，但是知道了也许并非是坏事。 be onto a good ˈthing to have found a job, situation or style of life that is pleasant or easy 找到称心的工作；过上舒心的日子；混得不错 ˈdo things to sb ( informal) to have a powerful emotional effect on sb 使某人十分激动；震撼某人 ◆ That song just does things to me. 一听到那首歌我就激动不已。 do your own ˈthing ( informal) to do what you want to do or what interests you, without thinking about other people; to be independent 做自己想做的事；照自己的意愿行事；独立自主；自行其事 ˌfirst/ˌlast ˈthing early in the morning/late in the evening 一早╱晚上最后（要做的事） ◆ I need the report on my desk first thing Monday morning. 星期一一早这个报告就得放在我的办公桌上。 ˌfirst things ˈfirst ( often humorous) the most important matters must be dealt with first 要事先办 ◆ We have a lot to discuss, but, first things first, let's have a cup of coffee! 我们有许多事要讨论，不过急事先办，咱们先喝杯咖啡吧！ for ˈone thing used to introduce one of two or more reasons for doing sth （用以引出两个以上的理由之一）一来，一方面 ◆ ‘Why don't you get a car?’ ‘Well, for one thing, I can't drive!’ “你为什么不买辆汽车呢？”“啊，首先，我不会开车！” have a ˈthing about sb/sth ( informal) to have a strong like or dislike of sb/sth in a way that seems strange or unreasonable （莫名其妙地）对…有好感，对…有偏见 ◆ She has a thing about men with beards. 她对留胡子的男人有强烈的感觉。 it isn't my, his, etc. ˈthing it isn't sth that you really enjoy or are interested in 这不是我（或他等）真正喜欢的东西；并非…所好 it's a… thing ( informal) it is sth that only a particular group understands 这是…的事（只有某群体才理解的） ◆ You wouldn't know what it means—it's a girl thing. 你不会知道那是什么意思，那是女孩子家的事。 know/tell sb a ˈthing or two (about sb/sth) ( informal) to know/tell sb some useful, interesting or surprising information about sb/sth 了解╱透露有用的（或有趣的、意外的）信息；有所了解╱披露；见多识广 ◆ She's been married five times, so she knows a thing or two about men! 她结过五次婚，所以对男人有所了解。 make a (big) ˈthing of/about sth ( informal) to make sth seem more important than it really is 小题大做；大惊小怪；故弄玄虚 not know, etc. the first thing aˈbout sth/sb to know nothing at all about sth/sb 对…一无所知；对…一窍不通 not ˌquite the ˈthing 1 not considered socially acceptable 不太合时宜；不太时兴；不得体 ◆ It wouldn't be quite the thing to turn up in running gear. 穿着跑步的运动服出现在这场合可不大成体统。 2 ( old-fashioned) not healthy or normal 身体不舒服；感到不适 (just) ˌone of those ˈthings used to say that you do not want to discuss or think about sth bad or unpleasant that has happened, but just accept it 命中注定的事；难免的倒霉事；不可挽回的事 ◆ It wasn't your fault. It was just one of those things. 不是你的错。这是命中注定的事。 ˌone (damned/damn) thing after aˈnother ( informal) used to complain that a lot of unpleasant things keep happening to you （抱怨时用）倒霉事一桩接一桩 ˌone thing leads to aˈnother used to suggest that the way one event or action leads to others is so obvious that it does not need to be stated （暗示事情的发展过程显而易见）一来二去，自然而然 ◆ He offered me a ride home one night, and, well, one thing led to another and now we're married! 一天晚上他让我搭车回家，唔，就这样自然发展，我们现在结婚了！ be ˈseeing/ˈhearing things ( informal, humorous) to imagine that you can see or hear sth that is in fact not there 产生幻觉 there's only ˌone thing ˈfor it there is only one possible course of action 这只有一个办法 these ˌthings are sent to ˈtry us ( saying) used to say that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it （表示无法改变，应该接受）这些都是对我们的考验（或试炼） ★ the ˌthing ˈis ( informal) used to introduce an important fact, reason or explanation 事实是；主要原因是 ◆ I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. 对不起，我的任务没完成。主要原因是我这星期有许多其他工作要做。 the ˌthing (about/with sth/sb) ˈis used to introduce a problem about sth/sb …的问题是 ◆ The thing with Karl is, he's always late. 卡尔的问题是，他总是迟到。 the (whole)… thing ( informal) a situation or an activity of the type mentioned （纯粹的）…事；（完全是）…的活动 ◆ She really didn't want to be involved in the whole family thing. 她实在不想卷入这整件家事中。 ˌthings that go ˌbump in the ˈnight ( informal, humorous) used to refer to ghostsand other supernaturalthings that cannot be explained 夜里奇异可怕的响声；鬼魂；超自然现象 too ˈmuch of a good thing used to say that, although sth is pleasant, you do not want to have too much of it 好事多了也觉得腻 (what) with ˌone thing and aˈnother ( informal) because you have been busy with various problems, events or things you had to do 因为事情一个接着一个；由于忙得不可开交 ◆ I completely forgot her birthday, what with one thing and another. 因为忙得不可开交，我把她的生日忘得一干二净。 ☞more at chance n. , close 2 adj. , close 2 adv. , day , decent , done adj. , easy adv. , nature , near adj. , only adj. , overdo , push v. , real adj. , scheme n. , shape n. , sure adj. , turn v. , way n. , work v. SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 things stuff ◆property ◆possessions ◆junk ◆belongings ◆goods ◆valuables These are all words for objects or items, especially ones that you own or have with you at a particular time. 以上各词均指东西、物品，尤指个人拥有或随身携带的物件。 ■ things ( rather informal) objects, clothing or tools that you own or that are used for a particular purpose 指个人拥有或作特定用途的物品、衣服、用具： ◆ Shall I help you pack your things? 我帮你打点行装好吗？ ◆ Bring your swimming things. 随身带上游泳用品。 ■ stuff [U] ( informal) used to refer to a group of objects when you do not know their names, when the names are not important or when it is obvious what you are talking about 指名称不详、名称无关紧要或所指明确的东西、物品、玩意儿： ◆ Where's all my stuff? 我那些东西都哪儿去了？ ■ property [U] ( rather formal) a thing or things that are owned by sb 指所有物、财产、财物： ◆ This building is government property. 这座大楼是政府的财产。 ◆ Be careful not to damage other people's property. 小心别损坏别人的财物。 ■ possessions things that you own, especially sth that can be moved 指个人财产、私人物品： ◆ Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions except letters and photographs. 囚犯除信件和照片外不允许有任何私人物品。 ■ junk [U] things that are considered useless or of little value 指无用的东西、无价值的东西： ◆ I've cleared out all that old junk from the attic. 我把阁楼里所有的废旧杂物都清除干净了。 ■ belongings possessions that can be moved, especially ones that you have with you at a particular time 指动产，尤指随身物品： ◆ Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when leaving the plane. 请确保在下飞机前带好所有的随身物品。 ■ goods ( technicalor rather formal) possessions that can be moved 指动产、（可搬运的）私人财产： ◆ He was found guilty of handling stolen goods. 他被判犯销赃罪。 ■ valuables things that are worth a lot of money, especially small personal things such as jewellery or cameras 尤指私人的贵重物品（如首饰、相机等）： ◆ Never leave cash or other valuables lying around. 现金或其他贵重物品请勿乱放。 PATTERNS ◆ personalthings/stuff/property/possessions/belongings ◆ to collect / collect (up) your things/stuff/possessions/belongings ◆ to searchsb's/your/the things/stuff/property/belongings ◆ to go throughsb's/your/the things/stuff/belongings VOCABULARY BUILDING 词汇扩充 Other words for thing 表示事物的其他词 Instead of using the word thing,try to use more precise and interesting words, especially in formal written English. 尽量使用更贴切和有意思的词代替 thing，尤其在正式的书面语中。 ■ aspect ◆ That was the most puzzling aspect of the situation. (…the most puzzling thing about…) 那是整个局势中最令人费解的一面。 ■ attribute ◆ Curiosity is an essential attribute for a journalist. (…an essential thing for a journalist to have.) 好奇心是新闻记者的基本素质。 ■ characteristic ◆ This bird has several interesting characteristics. (There are several interesting things about this bird.) 这种鸟有几个有趣的特征。 ■ detail ◆ I want to know every detail of what happened. (…everything about…) 我想了解所发生事情的全部详情。 ■ feature ◆ Noise is a familiar feature of city life. (…a familiar thing in city life.) 噪音是城市生活的常见特征。 ■ issue ◆ She has campaigned on many controversial issues. (…many controversial things.) 她就许多具争议性的问题参加过运动。 ■ matter ◆ We have several important matters to deal with at this meeting. (…several important things…) 我们有几个重要问题要在这次会议上处理。 ■ point ◆ That’s a very interesting point you made. (…a very interesting thing you said.) 你提出的这个意见非常值得重视。 ■ subject ◆ The book covers a number of subjects. (…a number of things.) 本书涉及几个课题。 ■ topic ◆ We discussed a wide range of topics. (…a wide range of things.) 我们就广泛的话题进行了讨论。 ■ trait ◆ Her generosity is one of her most attractive traits. (…one of the most attractive things about her.) 慷慨大方是她最具魅力的个性之一。 ■ Don’t use thingafter an adjective when the adjective can be used on its own. 形容词可单独使用时，切勿在后面加 thing： ◆ Having your own computer is very useful. 自己有一台计算机用处很大。 ◆ Having your own computer is a very useful thing. ■ It is often more natural to use words like something, anything,etc. instead of thing. 以 something、anything 等词代替 thing 使用常常更自然： ◆ I have something important to tell you. 我有重要的事情要告诉你。 ◆ I have an important thing to tell you. ◆ Do you want anything else? 你还想要点别的什么吗？ ◆ Do you want any other thing? ■ It is more natural to say a lot, a great deal, much,etc. rather than many things. *a lot、a great deal、much 等词比 many things 说起来更自然： ◆ I have so much to tell you. 我要对你讲的事情太多了。 ◆ I have so many things to tell you. ◆ She knows a lot about basketball. 她对篮球很有研究。 ◆ She knows many things about basketball. thing things thing / θɪŋ ; NAmE θɪŋ /
LDC	thingthing /θɪŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1idea/action/feeling/fact [countable] an idea, action, feeling, or fact that someone thinks, does, says, or talks about, or that happens: People say things they don’t mean when they are angry. It was a horrible thing to happen. I plan to do all the things I’ve been meaning to do for ages. The first thing to do is to give them food and shelter. That’s a terrible thing to say.do the right/decent/honourable etc thing I kept wondering if I was doing the right thing.this/that/what sort of thing A priest has to arrange funerals, marriages, that sort of thing. Getting more American ideas into British business would be a good thing. ‘I did no such thing,’ he protested. I know a thing or two (=a lot) about dogs. In a democracy, it is no bad thing to be able to compromise (=it is good, even though it may not seem good).2object [countable] an object that you are talking about without saying its name, or whose name you do not know: What’s that red thing? I’ll just switch this thing off. There was a round metal thing on the path.... and things (=and other similar things) The shed is where we keep our tools and things.3clothes/possessions things [plural] especially British English clothes and possessions SYN stuff American Englishsomebody’s things Jim began to unpack his things. I want to sell some of my things, but they aren’t worth much.4equipment things [plural] especially British English the tools, equipment, clothes etc that you need for a particular job, sport etc SYN stuff American Englishsomebody’s writing/school/Christmas etc things I left my swimming things at home. the shed where he kept his gardening things5situation things [plural] life in general and the way it is affecting people: By the end of 1942, things were starting to change. Things could be worse. As things turned out, we didn’t have much time. How are things with you, Sarah?make things easy/difficult/hard She would get angry quickly, which made things difficult for me. We can’t change the way things are.6nothing [singular, uncountable] used as part of a negative statement to mean ‘anything’not a thing I couldn’t find a thing that I wanted to buy. He took his glasses off and couldn’t see a thing. Don’t worry about a thing. There’s no such thing as ghosts (=they do not exist).7person/animal [countable] used to talk to or about a person or animal, when you are describing what they are like or showing sympathy for them: The baby is a nice little thing when he’s not screaming. She was terribly upset, poor thing.8make a comment [countable usually singular] used to say something about a particular part of a situation, person etcthing about The thing about teaching is that it takes more time to prepare than most people realize.the funny/strange/best etc thing The funny thing is, I really enjoyed it, even though I hadn’t expected to. It’s a good thing you saw her before she saw you.9the thing is spoken used when you are going to explain something, give the reason for something, or give an opinion: ‘It sounds like a good idea. Why don’t you invest?’ ‘Well, the thing is, I can’t afford to.’the thing is that The thing is that you can’t always judge your own work.10the last thing somebody wants/expects/needs etc something that someone does not want, expect etc at all: The last thing I want is to upset him. The last thing I should have done was let her move into my house.11last thing British English at the end of a day, afternoon, evening etc: She likes a hot bath last thing at night.12first thing at the beginning of a day, morning, afternoon etc: Jean liked to go for a swim first thing in the morning.13among other things used when you are giving one fact, reason, effect etc but want to suggest that there are many others: The substance is used in the manufacture of cosmetics and drugs, among other things.14for one thing used to give one reason for something: Well, for one thing, it’s too big. He’s not that wonderful. He’s bad-tempered for one thing.15be a thing of the past to no longer exist or happen: Before AIDS, many health care experts believed that large-scale infectious diseases were a thing of the past.16it’s a good thing (that) spoken used to say that it is lucky or good that something has happened: It’s a good thing we brought some food with us.17something is just one of those things used to say that something unpleasant or unlucky cannot be prevented: It wasn’t really the driver’s fault; it was just one of those things.18the thing about/with somebody/something used to say what the problem with someone or something is: The thing about talk shows is that you never know how they will turn out.19all (other) things being equal used to say that something is true in general, but that other things may cause the situation to change: All things being equal, smaller animals need smaller brains.20just the thing/the very thing exactly the thing that you want or that is necessary: A holiday is probably just the thing for you.21of all things used to show that you are surprised or shocked by something that someone has done or said: She gave up a promising career as a stockbroker to become a weaver, of all things.22do your own thing informal to do something in the way that you like instead of copying other people or following strict rules: I just want to live my own life and do my own thing.23it’s a girl/football/music etc thing informal used to say that something involves or affects a particular group of people only: Computer games aren’t just a guy thing.24all things considered when you consider all the parts or events of a situation: All things considered, we had surprisingly few injuries.25be all things to all men/people to try to please or be useful to all of many different groups, often without succeeding: In order to get votes, he tries to be all things to all men.26be onto a good thing informal if you are onto a good thing, you are in a situation that is very helpful, comfortable, or profitable for youthink/know you are onto a good thing Directors who take dividends instead of salary may think they are onto a good thing but could have problems on retirement.27make a big thing of/about/out of something to make something seem more important than it really is: You can apologise without making a big thing out of it.28the done thing British English old-fashioned informal the way of behaving or doing something that is socially acceptable: It is not the done thing for teachers to hit children.29it’s one thing to ..., (it’s) another thing to ..., used to say that doing one thing is very different from doing another thing, especially where the second thing is more difficult, important, or serious: It’s one thing being able to run fast, but quite another to win a marathon.30what with one thing and another British English spoken used to explain that you have had a lot of work, problems, or jobs that you had to do: I’ve been so busy these last few days, what with one thing and another.31have a thing about somebody/something informal to like or dislike someone or something very much, often without a good reason: She’s always had a thing about Peter.32one thing leads to another used to explain how a series of events caused something to happen without giving any details: One thing led to another and, before I knew it, I had invited her family to stay.33the (latest) thing informal something that is popular or fashionable at the moment: When Amelia bought a new car it had to be the latest thing.34(do/try) the ... thing American English spoken used to talk about an activity and everything that is involved with it: Jody tried the college thing but finally dropped out.35there's only one thing for it British English spoken used to say that there is only one action that you can take: There’s only one thing for it. We’ll have to call the police.36one (damn/damned) thing after another used to say that a lot of unpleasant or unlucky things keep happening to you37taking one thing with another British English considering all the facts38do things to somebody to have a strong effect on someone → amount/come to the same thing at same1(4) , → the best thing since sliced bread at slice2(4) , → first things first at first1(7) , → living things at living1(1) , → be hearing things at hear(10) , → be seeing things at see1(27) COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbsthings go well/badly etc· If things went well, we would double our money in five years.· How did things go?things change· Things have changed dramatically over the last few years.things improve· Things appear to be improving.things get worse· As the recession proceeds, things will get worse.phrasesmake things worse/easier/difficult· Measures to slow down traffic on the main street have actually made things worse.as things stand (=at present)· As things stand at the moment, I have no intention of becoming a candidate myself.as things turned out (=used to say what happened or was discovered in the end)· Obviously, there had to be some mistake. As things turned out, there was.the way things are (=the present situation)· I’m not at all dissatisfied with the way things are at the moment.THESAURUSthing used when you do not need to say the name, or when you do not know the name: · What’s that thing on the kitchen table?· Have you got all your things?something a thing – used when you are not sure what the thing is: · There’s something on your shirt.object especially written a solid thing: · a sharp metal objectitem formal a particular kind of thing, or one of a group of things: · household items· a luxury item· an item of equipment· The items included pieces of old pottery.· You are not allowed to take sharp items onto the plane.article formal a particular kind of thing, or one of a group of things. Article is very formal, and is used especially in the phrase an article of clothing: · They found several articles of clothing in the bushes.· suspicious articles· Each article has a card with it giving more information.artifact (also artefact) formal an object that someone has made, especially one that is very old and has historical value: · The museum has a collection of early Roman artifacts.thingy (also thingamajig/thingamabob) spoken informal a thing – used especially when you cannot remember the name of the thing, but often the other person knows what you are talking about: · Can you pass me the thingy?
WDF	thing [θɪŋ] CET4CET6考研 n97 438886 172314 103035 70388 65477 27672 NOUN103 12400475 Spoken: 571446502 things[626824] 事情(51%)，东西(37%)，情况(8%)，用具(4%) n.事情；东西；事物；情况

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