| 词汇 | think |
| 释义 | think verb► think outside the boxto reject standard assumptions and strive for a creative solution to a problem. From a brain-teaser puzzle which can be solved only if you reject the boundaries of a box. It vaulted into cliché use quickly, and provided the inspiration for author Jim Tompkins' 2001 book Think Outside the Box: The Most Trite, Generic, Hokey, Overused, Cliched or Unmotivating Motivational Slogans US, 1999.► think your shit doesn't stinkto be very conceited UK, 1961.► you're not paid to thinka catchphrase admonition in response to any excuse that begins 'but I thought...'. Originally a military truism UK, 1971think ahead think ahead to think carefully and plan for what might happen or what you might do in the future: A lot of these problems could be prevented by thinking ahead and taking action early.+ to We are now thinking ahead to the third phase of development, which involves rebuilding the factory and adding a new office block. think back think back to think about things that happened to you in the past:+ to The speed at which the computer has changed American life seems even more amazing when I think back to my childhood. think of 1. 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 out 1. think sth out • think out sth to plan something carefully and in detail before you do it: It was clear that the thieves had thought it all out in advance, and knew exactly what they were doing.be carefully/well/badly etc thought out Such a proposal would need to be carefully thought out before it could be presented to the public.■ SIMILAR TO: work out2. think sth out • think out sth to think carefully about a situation, problem, plan etc, and think especially about what might happen as a result of it: "You're much too young to get married," my mother said. "You haven't thought it out properly."■ SIMILAR TO: think through think over think sth over • think over sth to think very carefully about an idea or plan before you decide whether you will accept it or agree to it: Government ministers are still thinking over the unions' demands.think it over It was a wonderful offer so I agreed to think it over for a couple of days.■ SIMILAR TO: consider, mull over think through think sth through • think through sth to think carefully about a situation, problem, plan etc, and think especially about what might happen as a result of it: The article suggested that the United Nations was taking action without fully thinking through the consequences.■ SIMILAR TO: think out think up think up sth • think sth up to find a new idea, suggestion etc by thinking about it and using your imagination or intelligence: Everyone in the room was told to try and think up a new and exciting name for the book. We're really looking for someone who is able to think up new projects and carry them through.■ SIMILAR TO: think of, come up with thinkaloud/out loud To speak one's thoughts audibly.
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