thought
noun/θɔːt/
Слово англійською: thought
Переклад thought українською: ду́мка, ду́ма (іде́я і т. д.)
Детальний опис
- [countable] something that you think of or remember
- thought of doing something I couldn't bear the thought of waiting any longer.
- thought of something/somebody The very thought of it makes me feel sick.
- thought of somebody/something doing something I don't like the thought of you walking home alone.
- thought (that)… She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left.
- thought on something Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic.
- I'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject.
- thought about something He shared his thoughts about the future of technology.
- at the thought of something He shuddered at the thought of going to the dentist.
- He often expresses his thoughts on social media.
- I've just had a thought (= an idea).
- Would Mark be able to help? It's just a thought.
- ‘Why don't you try the other key?’ ‘That's a thought!’
- Just then a worrying thought came to me.
- Suddenly a thought struck him—he didn't even know her name.
- I must admit, the thought crossed my mind too.
- Negative thoughts can be a symptom of depression.
- thoughts[plural] a person’s mind and all the ideas that they have in it when they are thinking
- This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to summer holidays.
- in somebody's thoughts You are always in my thoughts.
- [uncountable] the act of thinking seriously and carefully about something synonym consideration
- I've given the matter careful thought.
- We need to put some thought into how to solve this problem.
- Not enough thought has gone into this essay.
- without thought They had acted rashly, without thought.
- [uncountable] the power or process of thinking
- A good teacher encourages independence of thought.
- She was lost in thought (= concentrating so much on her thoughts that she was not aware of her surroundings).
- [countable] thought (for somebody/something) a feeling of care or worry
- Spare a thought for those without enough to eat this winter.
- Don't give it another thought (= to tell somebody not to worry after they have said they are sorry).
- It's the thought that counts (= used to say that somebody has been very kind even if they have only done or given something small or unimportant).
- [uncountable, countable] an intention or a hope of doing something
- thought (of doing something) She had given up all thought of changing her job.
- thought (of something) He acted with no thoughts of personal gain.
- [uncountable] ideas in politics, science, etc. connected with a particular person, group or period of history
- feminist thought
see also think
something you think
mind/ideas
process/act of thinking
care/worry
intention
in politics/science, etc.
Word OriginOld English thōht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gedachte, also to think.
Idioms
collect yourself/your thoughts
- to try to control your emotions and become calm
- I'm fine—I just need a minute to collect myself.
- to prepare yourself mentally for something
- She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room.
food for thought
- an idea that makes you think seriously and carefully
- The programme certainly provides plenty of food for thought.
give (somebody) pause for thought
(also give (somebody) pause)
- (formal) to make somebody think seriously about something or hesitate before doing something
- Popular resistance to the measures should give the government pause for thought.
have second thoughts
- to change your opinion after thinking about something again
- You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you?
on second thoughts (British English)
(North American English on second thought)
- used to say that you have changed your opinion
- I'll wait here. No, on second thoughts, I'll come with you.
a penny for your thoughts | a penny for them
- (saying) used to ask somebody what they are thinking about
perish the thought
- (informal or humorous) used to say that you find a suggestion unacceptable or that you hope that something will never happen
- Me get married? Perish the thought!
school(s) of thought
- a way of thinking that a number of people share
- There are two schools of thought about how this illness should be treated.
- He belongs to the school of thought that says that competition can be very stimulating for children.
a train of thought
- the connected series of thoughts that are in your head at a particular time
- The phone ringing interrupted my train of thought.
- I lose my train of thought when there are distractions.
the wish is father to the thought
- (saying) we believe a thing because we want it to be true
without a second thought
- immediately; without stopping to think about something further
- He dived in after her without a second thought.
- I accepted the offer without a second thought.