| 词组 | think of |
| 释义 | phrasethink of1. think of sth to find a new idea, suggestion etc by thinking about it: I'll have to think of some way of showing them how grateful I am. During the next twelve months, we need to think of other services that we can offer to customers. That's a brilliant idea - I hadn't thought of that before!■ SIMILAR TO: come up with, think up2. think of doing sth to consider doing something soon or in the future: I'm thinking of retiring next year. She thought of ringing him, in the hope of catching him at home.■ SIMILAR TO: consider3. what do you think of ...? used to ask what someone's opinion is about something: "Well, what do you think of it, Henry?" Noreen said, indicating the painting on the wall behind him. I'll ask Simon what he thinks of the idea.■ SIMILAR TO: make of4. think of sth/sb if you think of someone or something in a particular way, that is your opinion of them or your feeling towards them+ as She still thought of Scotland as her home. Geography's quite an unpopular subject because it's generally thought of as boring.think of sb/sth in that way You're an adult now, and it's time you learnt to think of yourself in that way.■ SIMILAR TO: consider, regard (as)5. think of sth/sb to remember someone you knew or something you saw or did in the past: Lynn remembered the hotel clearly, but she couldn't think of its name. I sat on the balcony, thinking of my grandmother's house in the country, where I used to go as a child.6. think of sb to consider the needs or wishes of another person when you are making a decision about something: "You never think of me, do you?" Dinah said. "What about my future, my career?" I can't just please myself, you know. I have a family to think of too.■ SIMILAR TO: consider7. think of sb usually progressive spoken to think about someone at a particular time, especially when they are unhappy or doing something difficult: Good luck in the exam - I'll be thinking of you.8. I wouldn't think of sth/I would never think of sth spoken used to say very firmly that you would not do something or allow something, in any situation: I wouldn't think of allowing a twelve year old girl to go to a pop concert alone!■ SIMILAR TO: wouldn't dream of (doing) sth9. be well/highly thought of if someone or something is well thought of or highly thought of, other people have a good opinion of them: Kerrison is well thought of and we'll probably appoint him if we can get the authorities to agree.10. what was sb thinking of ...? spoken used to ask why someone behaved in a particular way - use this when you disapprove of what they did: "What were you thinking of?" Lucien asked in horror. "You know we haven't got that much money!"think of1. To consider something; to have something as a possible plan or idea. I'm thinking of dying my hair pink—is that too extreme? I thought of that solution, but it just wouldn't work with our current schedule. 2. To bring into existence as a thought. I thought of a brilliant idea for a story just as I was going to sleep, but I couldn't remember it when I woke up. A: "What are we going to do?" B: "Just give me a minute, I'll think of something." 3. To recall someone or something. I always think of my first girlfriend whenever I hear this song. Seeing the kids having so much fun in the pool like that makes me think of my own childhood in summertime. 4. To consider the wellbeing of someone or something while or before one does something. I know you're angry, Jack, but think of your kids—don't let them grow up without a father! I'm sorry, but I've got to think about my family and what's best for them, so I'm afraid I can't remain in the business any longer. 5. To hold a particular opinion about someone or something. In this usage, an adverb is used between "think" and "of." I can tell your last boss thinks very highly of you, judging from the reference letter she wrote for you. I could tell the board thought ill of my proposal. think something of someone or somethingto hold a particular kind of opinion of someone or something; to hold someone or something in a particular kind of regard. (Such as ill, good, highly, bad, much, a lot, a great deal.) Please don't think ill of me. It was a silly mistake. That's all. We think quite highly of your plan. think of someone or somethingto contemplate someone or something. I think of you whenever I go to the restaurant where we used to eat. Whenever I see a rainbow, I think of Susan. think ofv. 1. To weigh or consider some idea: I'm thinking of moving to New York. 2. To bring some thought to mind by imagination or invention: No one thought of that idea before I did. 3. To recall some thought or image to mind: I thought of my childhood when I saw the movie. 4. To consider something to be of some quality. Used with an adverb: My friend thinks highly of your writing and wants to meet you. I hope they don't think badly of me for being so late. 5. To have care or consideration for someone or something: You should think of your family when you choose a place to go on vacation. |
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