| 词组 | thing is |
| 释义 | Idiom thing is this is what must be considered.The thing is, my car is being repaired, so how can I get groceries for the weekend? Usage notes: sometimes used in the form another thing is: Another thing is, I had told her about your operation just the day before. the thing isThe main or fundamental issue or element (of what's being discussed). I agree with your point, but the thing is, if we agree to increase spending for education, then all sorts of other public utilities will go underfunded as a result. the thing isThe issue, main point, or problem is, as in The thing is, we haven't enough money for the tickets. [Colloquial; late 1800s] the ˌthing (about/with something) ˈis(spoken) used to introduce an important fact, reason or explanation: I know you want to expand the business. The thing is, we haven’t got the money to do that.I’m sorry I didn’t call you. The thing is, I’ve been really busy lately.the (only) thing ˈis...(spoken) used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with something: I’d love to come — the only thing is I might be late. |
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