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thing
/θɪŋ/
thing 1
n.
That which is, or may be made, an object of thought; any concrete entity which may be perceived through the senses. 事;物。
That which exists as an abstract conception, or ideal, or in the imagination, as virtue, a fairy, etc. 抽象之物(如德行、仙人等)。
- Ignorance is an odious thing. 愚笨是可厌之物。
A particular fact, course, or affair. 特定的事;事件。
- This thing must not occur again. 此事不可重演。
- He is not the man to do such a thing. 他不是做这种事的人。
A person or animal. 人;动物;东西(常含怜惜、同情、亲爱或轻蔑之意)。
- He, poor thing. 他,可怜的东西。
Bit; degree; whit. 【罕】一些;一点;些许(多用于副词语中,与any,no或some合成一字)。
- She was something better today. 她今天比较好些。
Wraps; personal possessions, as property or baggage. 行李;(个人的)所有品;行装。
Predilection. 【口】嗜好;偏袒。
Phobia. 恐惧症。
- That which is correct or in style. 风行的事物。
- Spearfishing is the thing. 叉鱼捕鱼法正在流行。
That which one likes best or does best. 【俚】心爱物;拿手好戏。
- a near thing 好险的事;侥幸的事。
- an understood thing 已被接受或认可之事。
短语:
all things (全)宇宙万象。
...and things 【口】...等。
as things are 照目前的情势。
be not the thing 不礼貌。
be seeing thing 产生幻觉。
do one's (own) thing 【俚】做自己最喜欢的事情;做最适合于自己的事情。
first thing 首先;第一。
for one thing 一则;首先。
have a thing about 对于...特别恐惧或讨厌。
just one of those things 【口】没办法的事;难以解释的事[物]。
know a thing or two 【口】有一些经验;精明;聪明能干。
make a good thing (out) of 【口】以...获利;以...赚大钱。
make a thing of 【口】作为问题。
No such thing. 那里会;没有这回事。
not get a thing out of 无法从...得到什么。
of all things 首要;第一。
quite the thing 健康情况良好;最新流行。
see things 【口】生幻觉。
taking one thing with another 考虑各种情况。
the general [common; usual] thing 常例;惯例。
thing 2
n.
A Scandinavian legislative or judicial body. 斯堪地那维亚的议会或司法机构(常与他字合成一字;如Storthing)。
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
thing
/θɪŋ; tɪŋ/
n.
1. (object) (无生命的)东西, 物体, 物品
- A baby's not a thing. It's a human being! 婴儿不是一个东西, 是一个人!
- What's that thing called? 那个东西叫什么?
- beautiful things 美好的事物
2. (unspecific) (不能或不必指明的)东西, 物体
- The captain of the submarine has got this periscope thing. 潜艇艇长有个潜望镜般的东西。
3. (matter, point, phenomenon) (被视为独立实体的)物品, 事实, 情况, 观念
- The most important thing to remember about fish is to buy it really fresh. 关于鱼最重要的一点就是要记住, 一定要买绝对新鲜的。
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? 如果你能改变自己身上的一样东西, 那会是什么呢?
- One thing I am sure of was that she was scared. 有一点我能肯定, 那就是她很害怕。
4. (event, situation) 事情;情形;情况
- A strange thing happened. 一件奇怪的事情发生了。
5. the best thing would be … 最好的办法是…
- I think the best thing would be to leave. 我认为最好的办法是离开。
a … thing to do 一件…的事情
- a polite thing to do 礼貌的举动
to do the right thing 做正确的事;做恰当的事
- People want to do the right thing and buy 'green'. 人们想做正确的事, 所以购买“绿色”产品。
to do the decent/honourable thing 做得体/体面的事
to do the wrong thing 做错事
6. (when giving examples) 等等;之类
- You can spot them easily because of their short haircuts and things. 由于短发之类的特征, 你很容易就能认出他们。
things like … … 之类的东西
things like that 这种东西;诸如此类的东西
- Don't bother me with little things like that. 别拿这种小事情烦我。
7. (used after adjective) (常用于形容词之后)事
- It is a terrible thing to doubt someone you have trusted all your life. 怀疑一个你信任了一辈子的人, 这是一件可怕的事。
- To be a parent is a terribly difficult thing. 为人父母是件非常难的事情。
not the same thing as sth 和…不是一回事
- Of course, literacy isn't the same thing as intelligence. 当然, 读写能力和智力是两码事。
8. not … a thing
(nothing) 什么也没有
- He didn't do a thing to help me. 他什么都没帮我。
- Don't you worry about a thing. 你什么都别担心。
9. a thingorone thing
(something) 某物;某事
- Getting drunk is a thing all young men do. 喝醉酒这种事所有年轻男人都会有。
10. (person, animal) (用于指人或动物, 表示同情、蔑视等)东西, 家伙
- She's a sweet little thing. 她是一个可爱的小东西。
- You're a clever little thing. 你是个聪明的小家伙。
- You poor thing! 你这可怜的家伙!
- You lucky thing! 你这幸运的家伙!
11. <口> (contemptuous) (表示蔑视或愤怒)东西, 玩意儿
- Turn that thing off! 把那玩意儿关掉!
12. (thought, statement) 想法;话
- Eddie said a funny thing to me. 埃迪对我讲了一句古怪的话。
13. <文> (alien) 非人生物;外星人
14. 【律】 财物;财产;权益
15. to be all things to all menorto be all things to all people 八面玲珑;四面讨好
- 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——喜剧噱头、浪漫爱情、幻想情节和讽刺元素一个都不少。
16. to be not quite the thing<过时> 不合常规;不为社会所接受
- They were obviously of the opinion that his taste was not quite the thing. 他们显然认为他的品位有点儿异于常人。
17. to be one thing (用于对比)…是一回事
- Borrowing $100,000 is one thing. Owing $425,000 is another! 借10万美元是一回事。欠42.5 万美元则是另一回事!
18. to be on to a good thing<非正式> 境遇不错;前途远大
19. to be the thing 正在流行
- The 80s are the thing now. 现在流行80年代的东西。
to be the latest thing 是最新时尚
20. to be a thing of the past 已经是老皇历了;已经是过去的事
- His fear of travelling is a thing of the past. 他害怕旅行已经是陈年旧事了。
21. the done thingorthe thing to do<英> 天经地义的事;得体的行为
- It's not the done thing. 那种行为人们不能接受。
- Going out and getting drunk was considered to be the thing to do. 出门喝个一醉方休才回来在过去被认为是天经地义的事。
22. to do your own thing<非正式> 做自己喜欢的事;我行我素;特立独行
- 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, 她想干什么都行。
23. every damn thing<非正式> (用于表示愤怒或强调)每一件该死的事, 所有破玩意儿
24. first thingorfirst thing in the morning 第一件事;一大早第一件事
- I'll go see her, first thing. 我第一件事就是去看她。
25. for one thing 一方面;一来
- I prefer badminton to squash. It's not so tiring for one thing. 与壁球相比, 我更喜欢羽毛球。打羽毛球不太累人是原因之一。
26. to have a thing about sb/sth<非正式> (like) 对…有强烈的好感
- Ariel had a thing about Elvis Presley. 阿里尔特别喜欢“猫王”埃尔维斯·普雷斯利。
(dislike) 对…有强烈的恶感
- His dad had a thing about germs. 他爸爸特别讨厌细菌。
27. in all things<文> 在各种情况下;总是
- moderation in all things 凡事适可而止
28. it is a good thing (that) …幸运的是…
- It's a good thing that Robert retired. 幸亏罗伯特退休了。
29. it is just one of those thingsorit is simply one of those things 是无法解释的事;是免不了的事
- It was simply one of those things, pure coincidence. 这是无法解释的事, 纯属巧合。
30. just the thingorthe very thing 正是想要的;正是所需的
- Kiwi fruit are just the thing for a healthy snack. 猕猴桃正是人们需要的健康零食。
31. last thing (临睡前)最后一件事
- Last thing at night, he thought of her. 晚上临睡前, 他想起了她。
32. to make a big thing about sthorto make a big thing of sth<非正式> 大惊小怪;小题大做;把事情闹大
- Gossips made a big thing about him going on shopping trips with her. 流言蜚语把他和她出去购物这件事闹得沸沸扬扬。
33. no such thing 没有这回事;没有这种事
34. one thing and another<口> 这样那样的事
- What with one thing and another, it was fairly late in the day when we got home. 忙完这个又忙那个, 等我们回到家时, 天色已经很晚了。
35. one thing led to another 一来二去;自然而然
- He came by to see if she was lonely. One thing led to another and he stayed the night. 他过来看看她是不是感到孤独。顺其自然地, 他就留下来过夜了。
36. such a thing 这种事;这种东西
37. there's no such thing as sth 没有…这回事;…是不可能的事
- There' s no such thing as open government. 没有开放政府这回事。
38. the thing is<口> 原因是;问题是
- I was going to be fashionable and wear black. The thing is, I don't like black. 我本来想赶时髦穿黑色的衣服。问题是, 我不喜欢黑色。
39. a thingortwo 不少东西;大量知识
- 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。
thing
/θɪŋ; tɪŋ/
n.
(斯堪的纳维亚国家的)法院, 集会
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
thing
/θɪŋ/
n. things 161
东西,(复)物品,用品;事情,事件
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
thing or two
n. phr. informal 〖非正式〗
1. Facts not generally known, or not known to the hearer or reader; unusual or important information. 真相;秘闻;内幕。
- Mary told Joan a thing or two about Betty's real feelings. 玛丽把贝蒂秘而不宣的真实感情告诉了琼。
2. A lot; much. 很多;许多。
- Bob knows a thing or two about sailing. 鲍勃对航海知道得很多。
- 英语>简体中文, 美国习语词典
thing
n.(名词)
1. An entity, an idea, or a quality perceived, known, or thought to have its own existence. 东西:一个实体、想法或可以被感知、了解或认为自身存在的性质
2. The real or concrete substance of an entity. 物,物体:真实或具体的实体物质
3. An entity existing in space and time. 物体:存在于空间和时间的实体
4. An inanimate object. 物:无生命的物体
5. Something referred to by a word, a symbol, a sign, or an idea; a referent. 东西:用文字、符号、标志或思想指代的事物;参照物
6. A creature: 东西:生物:
- the poor little thing. 可怜的小东西
7. An individual object: 物:个体:
- There wasn't a thing in sight. 眼中空无一物
8. Law That which can be possessed or owned. Often used in the plural: 【法律】 动产:拥有或占有的东西。常用复数:
- things personal; things real. 个人财产;个人物品
9. things Possessions; belongings: things 所有物;财产:
- packed her things and left. 收拾她的东西离开
10. An article of clothing: 衣物:
- Put on your things and let's go. 穿上你的衣服,我们走吧
11. things The equipment needed for an activity or a special purpose: things 用品:为某个活动或某种特殊目的所需的装备:
- Where are my cleaning things? 我的清洁工具呢?
12. An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically: 物件:不是或不能专门命名的物体或实体:
- What is this thing for? 这个是干嘛用的?
13. An act, deed, or work: 事情:行动、事迹或作品:
- promised to do great things. 许诺做大事
14. The result of work or activity: 成果:工作或行为的结果:
- is always building things. 总能出些成果
15. A thought, a notion, or an utterance: 思想:想法、概念或言辞:
- What a rotten thing to say! 说起来多蹩脚啊
16. A piece of information: 消息:
- wouldn't tell me a thing about the project. 不愿告诉我有关那个计划的一点消息
17. A means to an end: 手段:达到目的的方法:
- just the thing to increase sales. 正是这种手段增加了销售
18. An end or objective: 终点,目标:
- In blackjack, the thing is to get nearest to 21 without going over. 在玩21点时,目标是争取达到而不超过21点
19. A matter of concern: 心事:忧虑之事:
- many things on my mind. 我有很多心事
20. A turn of events; a circumstance: 形势:事情的转折点;环境:
- The accident was a terrible thing. 这次事故真可怕
21. things The general state of affairs; conditions: things 事态:事物的普遍状态;状况:
- “Beneath the smooth surface of things, something was wrong”(&b{Tom Wicker}) “平静的表面下有一些麻烦事”(汤姆·威克)
22. A particular state of affairs; a situation: 局面:事物的特殊状态;形势:
- Let's deal with this thing promptly. 我们迅速处理这种局面吧
23. Informal A persistent illogical feeling, as a desire or an aversion; an obsession: 【非正式用语】 感情:渴望或厌恶等持续的非理性情感;迷恋:
- has a thing about seafood. 对海味有偏爱
24. Informal The latest fad or fashion; the rage: 【非正式用语】 时髦:最新的时尚或款式;流行:
- Drag racing was the thing then. 障碍赛跑是那个年代的时尚
25. Slang An activity uniquely suitable and satisfying to one: 【俚语】 合适的活动:只适合某人或使其满足的活动:
- Let him do his own thing.See Synonyms at &b{forte} &+{1} 让他做自己想做的事吧参见 forte1

习惯用语:
first thing 【非正式用语】
Right away; before anything else: 首先:立即;在其它事之前:
- Do your assignments first thing in the morning. 做作业是你今早的第一件事see things 或
hear things
To have hallucinations. 产生幻觉sure thing 【非正式用语】
1. A certainty: 肯定之事:
- His election is a sure thing. 他肯定当选
2. Of course; certainly: 当然;肯定:
- Sure thing, I'll be there! 我肯定去那儿
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
thing
n. 东西,事业,情况,东西
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
thing
n. 事,事情,事物,物
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
thing
n.
物, 东西
- Pack your things.We're going to leave. 把你的东西收拾好, 我们就要走了。
人, 动物 ; 衣服
- He's been very ill, poor thing. 他病得很厉害, 可怜的家伙。
需要之物, 想要之物
想法, 意见, 观念
行动, 行为, 事件
- That sort of thing is quite occasional and not regular. 那种事十分偶然, 没有规律。
题目; 事情
- This is a miraculous thing. 这真是奇怪的事。
所有物, 财产; 用品, 工具
情况; 形势
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
thing1
(noun 名词)
东西
a thing you can touch or hold. 能触摸或握住的东西。
SYNONYM 同义词:artefact,article, body, device, entity, implement, item,object.
事情
a thing that happens. 发生的事情。
SYNONYM 同义词:affair,circumstance, deed, event, eventuality, happening,incident, occurrence, phenomenon.
思想;意思
a thing on your mind. 心里的想法。
things you want to say. 想说的意思。
SYNONYM 同义词:concept,detail, fact, factor, idea, point, statement,thought.

a thing you have to do. 必须做的事。
SYNONYM 同义词:act,action, job, task.
[informal日常用语] 恐惧;厌恶;爱好
He’s got a thing about snakes. 他怕蛇。
SYNONYM 同义词:[informal日常用语] hang-up, obsession, phobia, preoccupation.
things
个人的所有物
Put your things in the back of the car. 把你的东西放在汽车后面。
SYNONYM 同义词:baggage, belongings, clothing, equipment,[informal日常用语] gear, luggage, possessions,[informal日常用语] stuff.
情况
Things improved when I found a place to live. 我找到了住的地方之后,情况就改善了。
SYNONYM 同义词:circumstances,conditions, life.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
thing1
a,mount/,come to the same 'thing
it does not matter how something happens or is done, the result in the end is the same 结果都一样:
Whether it was your fault or his fault, it still amounts to the same thing. My car’s wrecked.不管是你的错还是他的错,结果都一样:我的车给毁了。
be just the 'thing (alsobe the very 'thing, less frequent)
be exactly what you need or want 正是所需要的东西:
Hot lemon juice and honey is just the thing for a cold. 热柠檬汁加蜂蜜是治感冒的良药。
A holiday by the sea, with plenty of swimming and walking, would be the very thing. 在海边度个假,多游游泳散散步,是再好不过的。
be no bad 'thing (that) …
used to say that although sth seems to be bad, it could have good results 不见得是坏事;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件事,但也许知道了也不是什么坏事。
be onto a good 'thing
be in a position or situation which brings you a lot of benefits 处于有利的形势;境遇不错:
They’ve offered her a company car and a huge salary. She’s onto a good thing there. 他们答应公司给她配辆车,还提供丰厚的薪水,她真赶上好事了。
can/could teach/tell sb a thing or two (about sb/sth) (informal)
be able to help sb, or teach sb how to do sth,because you have more experience ﹙因为有更多经验而﹚能帮点忙,能教某人一些东西:
He thinks he knows a lot about farming, but old Bert could teach him a thing or two. 他以为自己对种田所知甚多,但是老伯特会给他上点课的。
a close/near 'thing; a close-run 'thing(informal)
a competition, election, race, etc. which you only just succeed in winning ﹙ 在比赛、选举等中﹚险胜,侥幸获胜:
I know we won, but believe me, it was a near thing. They could easily have beaten us. 我知道我们赢了,可是我要说我们只是侥幸获胜。他们本来可以轻而易举地打败我们。
a punishment, accident, etc.which you only just avoided 侥幸逃脱;死里逃生:
The police searched the house but they didn’t find him. It was a closerun thing. 警方搜查了屋子但是没有找到他,他侥幸躲过了。
do your own 'thing (informal)
live, act or behave as you want, not as others tell you to do; be independent 做自己喜欢的事;独立自主;自行其事:
Mark’s father wanted him to be a doctor, but Mark wanted to do his own thing and run an art gallery. 马克的父亲想让他当医生,可是马克想要按自己的愿望开一家画廊。
for 'one thing, …(, and for a'nother, …)
one reason is … , and another reason is … 一来…﹙二来…﹚;一方面…﹙另一方面…﹚:
You ought to stop smoking, you know. For one thing, you’re damaging your health, and for another, you can’t afford it! 你知道吗?你应该戒烟。一来,你在损害自己的健康,二来,你也抽不起!
‘Why don’t you get a car?’ ‘Well, for one thing, I can’t drive!’ “你为什么不买辆车呢?”“呃,首先,我不会开车!”
have (got) a 'thing about sb/sth (informal)
have very strong feelings, either positive or negative,about sb/sth 对…有强烈的好感﹙或恶感﹚:
I think she’s got a thing about David. She keeps looking at him. 我觉得她对戴维很有好感,她一直盯着他看。
I’ve got a thing about smoking, and I don’t allow anybody to smoke in my house.我很反感抽烟,我不许任何人在我屋里吸烟。
it isn’t my, his, etc. 'thing
it is not sth that you really enjoy or are interested in 这不是我﹙或他等﹚喜欢﹙或感兴趣﹚的:
I’m afraid pubs and clubs aren’t really my thing. I’d prefer to go to a restaurant with a few friends.恐怕酒吧和俱乐部都不太合我的口味,我更愿意和几个朋友下馆子。
it’s ,one thing to do 'A, it’s (quite) a,nother (thing) to do 'B; A is 'one thing, B is (quite) a'nother
used for saying that you find the first thing acceptable or possible but the second thing definitely unacceptable or impossible…是一回事,…则是另一回事:
It’s one thing to write a short article; it’s quite another to write a whole book on the subject.写篇短文是一回事,就这个题目写一整本书则是另外一回事了。
Romance is one thing, marriage is quite another. 恋爱是一回事,结婚却是另一回事。
it’s a … thing (informal)
it is sth that only a particular group understands这是… 才懂的事:
You wouldn’t understand the attraction of fast cars—it’s a man thing. 你不会明白开快车的魅力,这是男人才懂的事。
make a (big) 'thing (out) of sth (informal)
make sth seem much more serious or important than it really is 小题大做;大惊小怪:
It was only a small mistake, but he made a really big thing out of it. 这只是个小错误,可他偏偏小题大做。
,one (damned/damn) thing after a'nother (spoken)
used to complain that a lot of unpleasant things keep happening to you 坏事一桩接着一桩;祸不单行:
It’s just one thing after another, isn’t it? First the car wouldn’t start, and then the bus was late.真是祸不单行啊,对吧?先是车发动不起来,接着公车又晚点了。
(what with) ,one thing and a'nother
(because of) several different events, tasks, duties,etc. ﹙ 因为﹚ 这样那样的事, 忙这忙那地:
What with one thing and another I haven’t had time to sit down all day. 因为杂七杂八的事儿,我一整天都没时间坐一坐。
,one thing leads to a'nother (informal)
used to suggest that the way one event or action leads to others is so obvious that it does not need to be stated ﹙用于暗示事情发展过程显而易见﹚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 engaged! 一天晚上他让我搭车回家,然后,呃,一来二去地,我们现在订婚了!
there’s no such ,thing as a free 'lunch(spoken)
used to say that it is not possible to get sth for nothing 世上没有免费的午餐:
I think you should be very careful about accepting his help. Remember, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. 我认为你接受他的帮助得十分谨慎。记住,天下没有免费的午餐。
ORIGIN In the past, taverns offered their customers a ‘free’ lunch, but they had to buy drinks first.旧时小酒店常常提供所谓的“免费”午餐,但是前提是顾客必须先购买酒水。
there’s only ,one thing 'for it
there is only one possible course of action 这只有一个办法;只有一条路可走:
Well, there’s only one thing for it, I’m afraid. You’re going to have to tell him what you’ve done and hope he forgives you.那么,恐怕只有一条路可走了。你只能去告诉他你干了什么,但愿他能原谅你。
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. 她真的不想被卷进这整件家事中。
the (only) thing 'is …(spoken)
used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with sth 问题是;麻烦的是;只是:
I’d love to come—the only thing is I might be late. 我很想来,只是,我有可能晚一点来。
the ,thing (about/with sth) 'is (spoken)
used to introduce an important fact, reason or explanation 事实是;主要原因是;问题是:
I know you want to expand the business. The thing is, we haven’t got the money to do that. 我明白你想把生意做大些。问题是,我们没有所需的钱。
I’m sorry I didn’t call you. The thing is, I’ve been really busy lately. 对不起我没有给你打电话,我最近真是忙得很。
a thing of the 'past
sth that no longer happens or exists 往事;过时的东西:
Everybody sends emails these days. Letterwriting has become a thing of the past. 如今大家都发电子邮件,写信早已过时了。
the best thing since sliced bread 另见best
chance would be a fine thing 另见chance
the done thing 另见done
first thing (tomorrow, in the morning, etc.) 另见first
(it’s) a good job/thing (that) … 另见job
(and) a good job/thing too 另见job
know a thing or two (about sb/sth) 另见know
last thing (at night) 另见last
the next best thing 另见next
the next thing (I knew) 另见next
not know the first thing about sb/sth 另见know
not quite the thing 另见quite
the real thing 另见real
sure thing 另见sure
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
thing1
n.
东西, 事物
[pl. ]情形, 事态, 形势, 事件, 局面, 消息
[pl. ]衣物, 随身物品, 家具, 财产等个人所有物
题目, 主题, 要点
事业, 成就
行为举动, 目标
【律】[pl. ]动产或不动产
(艺术)作品, 歌曲
[the thing]最适合的东西[样式, 状况]
- There wasn't a thing to eat. 没有东西可吃。
- Bring your swimming things. 带上你的游泳用品。
- There is another thing I want to ask you about. 还有一件事我想问你。
- That only makes things worse. 那只会使情况更糟。
- What's the next thing to do? 下一步该做什么?
- Things are getting worse and worse. 事态越来越糟。

继承用法
thing-in-thingitself
n.
【哲】自在之物, 物自体
thingness
n.
物体属性[状态], 客观现实
a close thing
差点发生的意外事件; 千钧一发, 极其危险
差点失败的事情, 侥幸成功的事情
a near thing
差点发生的意外事件; 千钧一发, 极其危险
差点失败的事情, 侥幸成功的事情
above all things
尤其是, 最重要的是, 首要的是
all things considered
从各方面看来, 总的看来
all things to all men
八面玲珑, 力图讨好所有的人
among other things (=among others)
除了别的以外(还); 其中, 尤其
amount to the same thing
结果 相同[都一样]
come to the same thing
结果 相同[都一样]
an understood thing
已经商妥的事; 心 照不宣的事
and things
[口]等等之类
any old thing
[俚]什么都可以
as things are
[口]按现状看来, 在目前的情况下
as things go
[口]按现状看来, 在目前的情况下
as things stand
[口]按现状看来, 在目前的情况下
be all things to sb.
处处尊重某人的意思, 顺从某人的爱好,对某人百依百顺
be the thing
合适, 符合要求[需要]
体面, 恰 当, 符合礼节
be up to a thing or two (=know a thing or two)
富于处世经验, 见多识广; 精明能干, 机灵
call things by their (proper) name
是啥说啥; 据实而言
do one's (own) thing
[口]干自已最喜爱的事; 做自已最拿手的事; 以自已的风格或特长表现自已的性格
放手行事, 为所欲为, 一意孤行
do the handsome thing by
厚待(某人); 慷慨资助(某人)
do the right thing by sb.
恰当地对待某人, 对某人好, 帮助某人
dumb things
[蔑]牲畜; 畜生
feel out of things
[口](由于陌生, 害羞, 不习惯 而)感到格格不入, 感 到没有自已的份
feel out of it
[口](由于陌生, 害羞, 不习惯 而)感到格格不入, 感 到没有自已的份
first thing off the bat
马上, 立即
first things first
重 要的事情先来
for one thing
一则, 首先
good thing
好事情, 人们赞许的事情, 幸运的事情
有利的交易
隽永的话, 俏皮话
good things
好吃的东西, 美味的食品.奢侈品
have a thing about
对...特别感兴趣; 特别向往[爱好]
对...感到莫明其妙的恐惧或厌恶
have this thing about
对...特别感兴趣; 特别向往[爱好]
对...感到莫明其妙的恐惧或厌恶
How are things?
[口]近况如何?
how things stand
实际情况如何
how matters stand
实际情况如何
If things were to be done twice all would be wise.
[谚]假如事情可以从头做起, 人人都可以成为聪明人。
(it is)too much of a good thing
好得过头反成坏事; 凡事适可而止
It's one thing to flourish and another to fight.
舞剑是一回事, 战斗是另一回事。
(just)one of those things
命里注定的事; 不可避免的事
keep a thing private
保守秘密
Keep a thing seven years and you will find a use for it.
[谚]蓄艾三年, 必有其用。
learn a thing or two
学会一些东西
leave things to look after them selves
对事情不够注意; 忽略事情的发展
let things go hang(=let things rip )
随它去, 不管它, 听其自然
let things go hang(=let things slide )
随它去, 不管它, 听其自然
little thing
小家伙, 小 乖乖, 小人无大志
make a good thing (out)of
从...中得到好处[利益]; 从...赚到 钱
make a regular thing of
使成为习惯[制度]
make a thing of
把...当作一回事, 认为...不得了, 对...小 题大作
make things hum
[口]搞得很热闹, 使有蓬勃的气象, 搞得有声有色, 使气氛活跃起来
make things lively for
[谑]使...为难; 使...感到不愉快[紧张, 恐慌]
make things warm for sb.
使某人处境难堪; 使某人吃苦头
make it warm for sb.
使某人处境难堪; 使某人吃苦头
Never do things by halves.
[谚]做事不可半途而废; 干就要彻底干。
no great things
[口]没有什么了不起; 并不怎么出色; 平常得很
no such thing
[口]没有的事, 完全不对
not care a thing
[口]一点也不在乎, 根本不放在心上
not do a thing
什么事都不做; 一动也不动; 不肯帮忙
not know the first thing about sth.
对某事一窍不通
not quite the thing
身体不舒服
not at all the thing
身体不舒服
of all things
在所有事物中; 首先, 尤其, 特别
old thing
[俚]老朋友, 老兄; 老家伙
on to a good thing
找到舒适或待遇高的工作; 过着舒服的生活
从事有益[赚钱]的事业
other things being equal
如果其它情形都一样, 在其它条件相同的前提下
poor thing
可怜的人儿[家伙]
pretty much the same thing
几乎一样
see things
[口]产生幻觉; 见神见鬼
send things flying
四处乱扔东西
smooth things
(虚伪的)恭维话
soft thing
[俚]工作轻松而报酬优厚的差事; 有利的买卖; 容易取胜的比赛
square thing
公平的交易; 正直的行为
sure thing
[美, 口]当然, 一定, 没问题
take off one's thing
脱去外[大]衣
take things as they are
随遇而安, 安于现状, 对一切事情处之泰然
take things as they come
随遇而安, 安于现状, 对一切事情处之泰然
take things easy
沉住气, 慢慢来, 别急
轻轻松松
[美俚]再见
taking one thing with another
从各种情况来考虑;权衡得失;总的说来
tell sb. athingor two
教训教训某人
坦率地对某人讲讲
That's a nice thing (to do, to say )!
[口](做得, 说 得)真好! 做得好事! 好意思这么说!
the best thing (to do)
最好的办法
the clean thing
正当的行径, 光明正大的行为
(the)first thing
首先要做的事; 首先, 立即
the general thing
惯例
the common thing
惯例
the usual thing
惯例
(the)last thing
在临睡前
最意想不到[不可能, 不适宜, 不愿意]的事
the last thing in
最新出现的, 最新发明的, 最新式样的
the latest thing in
最新出现的, 最新发明的, 最新式样的
the next best thing (=the next best)
次好的事物
(the)next thing
随后, 接下去; 其次
the polite thing
[口]文雅的态度, 彬彬有礼的行为
the real thing
[口]上等货, 道 地货, 原装货
the thing is
问题是; 最重要的是
There is such a thing as ...!
[口]不要忘记世界上还存在着...呢!
twopenny-halfpenny thing
没有什么价值的东西
young thing
[古]小伙子; 年轻姑娘
thing in itself(=thing-in-itself)
【哲】自在之物
thing of naught
无价值[用]之物
thing of the past
已经没有关系的事
Things are in good train.
事情很顺利。
Things look black.
事情不妙, 事态险恶, 有恶化之势。
Things look nasty.
事情不妙, 事态险恶, 有恶化之势。
Things look blue.
事情令人悲观, 情况令人沮丧。
Things look promising.
情况看来有希望, 有好转之势。
Things past can not be recalled.
[谚]过去的事情无可挽回; 往者不可谏。
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
thing [also res; chose]
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
thing [also res; chose]
財產
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
thing
東西
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
thing
thing交談式物件
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电子计算机名词
thing
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 视觉艺术名词
thing
/θɪŋ/
(things)
1. 可数名词 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. (不具体指称的) 东西; 事情
- "What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?"—"Some kind of statue, I guess." “喷泉中间那个东西是什么?”—“我想是雕像之类的吧。”
- She was in the middle of clearing the breakfast things. 她正忙着清理早餐后的那些东西。
2. 可数名词 Thing is used in lists and descriptions to give examples or to increase the range of what you are referring to. (用于举例或扩大所指范围) 等事物
- They spend their money on things like rent and groceries. 他们把钱花在房租和杂货之类的事情上。
3. 可数名词 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. 东西 (用于形容词后,单用该形容词也可表示相同的意思)
- Of course, literacy isn't the same thing as intelligence. 当然,识字与智力不是一回事。
4. 单数型名词 Thing is often used instead of the pronouns "anything," or "everything" in order to emphasize what you are saying. 任何事情 (用于强调) [强调]
- I haven't done a thing all day. 我一整天还没做任何事情。
- It isn't going to solve a single thing. 这解决不了任何问题。
5. 可数名词 Thing is used in expressions such as such a thing or a thing like that, especially in negative statements, in order to emphasize the bad or difficult situation you are referring back to. 这种事情 (尤用于否定句,强调前面提到的糟糕或困难情况) [强调]
- I don't believe he would tell Leo such a thing. 我不信他会告诉利奥这种事。
6. 可数名词 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. (尤指不重要的) 情形; 活动; 想法 [非正式]
- I'm a bit unsettled tonight. This war thing's upsetting me. 我今晚有点儿不安,这种争斗很让我心烦。
7. 可数名词 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. 表示将要提及重要的事情或特别希望对方知道的事情
- One thing I am sure of was that she was scared. 有一点我可以肯定的是她被吓坏了。
8. 可数名词 A 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. 常指前面曾提到的内容,表示强调或提供更多信息
- Getting drunk is a thing all young men do. 喝醉酒是所有小伙子都会干的事。
9. 可数名词 A thing is a physical object that is considered as having no life of its own. (无生命的) 物体; 东西
- It's not a thing. It's a human being! 这不是一件东西,这是一个人!
10. 可数名词 Thing is used to refer to something, especially a physical object, when you want to express contempt or anger toward it. (用于表示蔑视或愤怒) 东西 [口语]
- Turn that thing off! 把那个东西关掉!
11. 可数名词 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 toward them, usually affectionate feelings. 东西 (常指惹人怜爱的人或动物) [非正式]
- She is such a cute little thing. 她是个非常可爱的小东西。
12. 复数型名词 Your things are your clothes or possessions. 衣物; 财物
- Sara told him to take all his things and not to return. 萨拉叫他带上他的所有东西离开,别再回来。
13. 复数型名词 Things can refer to the situation or life in general and the way it is changing or affecting you. 情况
- Everyone agrees things are getting better. 大家都认为情况正在好转。
thing
/θɪŋ/
(things)
复数型名词
1. 习语 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. 做 (正确、合宜) 的事
- People want to do the right thing and buy "green." 人们想做正确的事,购买“绿色”商品。
2. 习语 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. 第一/最后一件事; 一大早/临睡前
- I'll go see her, first thing. 我一大早就去看她。
3. 习语 You say it is a good thing to do something to introduce a piece of advice or a comment on a situation or activity. …是件好/坏事
- Can you tell me whether it is a good thing to prune an apple tree? 你能否告诉我,修剪苹果树是不是件好事?
4. 习语 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. …是一回事 (用于两种想法、行动或局势的对比,以强调第二种情况更困难、重要或极端) [强调]
- It was one thing to talk about leaving; it was another to physically walk out the door. 说要离开是一回事;真正走出门又是另一回事。
5. 习语 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. 其一 (用于引出更多的理由)
- She was a monster. For one thing, she really enjoyed cruelty. 她是个恶魔。其中之一就是,她真的以残忍为乐。
6. 习语 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. 种种原因 [口语]
- What with one thing and another, it was fairly late in the day when we got home. 由于种种原因,我们回到家时已经相当晚了。
7. 习语 If you say it is just one of those things you mean that you cannot explain something because it seems to happen by chance. 这是无法解释的事情
- "I wonder why." Mr. Dambar shrugged. "It must be just one of those things, I guess." “我想知道原因。”丹巴先生耸了耸肩说道。“我想这肯定是无法解释的事情。”
8. 习语 If you say that someone is seeing or hearing things, you mean that they believe they are seeing or hearing something, but it is not really there. 幻视; 幻听
- Dr. Payne led Lana back into the examination room and told her she was seeing things. 佩恩医生把拉娜带回检查室并告诉她这是她的视觉幻象。
9. 习语 You can say there is no such thing as something to emphasize that it does not exist or is not possible. 没有这回事 [强调]
- There really is no such thing as a totally risk-free industry. 完全没风险的行业实际上是不存在的。
10. 习语 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. 问题是 [口语]
- "What does your market research consist of?"—"Well, the thing is, it depends on our target age group." “你的市场研究包含什么内容?”—“哦,问题是,这取决于我们的目标年龄群体。”
11. other things being equal → see equal
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典