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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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EVP
think
EVP
thinker
EVP
unthinkably
→ → →
OXF3000ZH:
想 ☊ → 想要 ☊ → 认为 ☊ →
think
OXF3000ZH:
思考 ☊ → 思想 ☊ → 见解 ☊ →
thinking
3000TH:
คิดดู ☊ khitH duuM
consider, think about
3000TH:
คิดว่า ☊ khitH waaF
to think that ...
3000TH:
นึก ☊ neukH
to think
3000TH:
คิดถึง ☊ khitH theungR
to think about someone (to miss someone)
3000TH:
ว่า ☊ waaF
to think, say, criticize, have an opinion; that (as in “said that”)
3000TH:
คิด ☊ khitH
to think, think of, figure or reckon
5000FR:
penser ☊
to think
5000FR:
anticiper ☊
to anticipate, foresee, look or think ahead
5000FR:
repenser ☊
to rethink
OXF3000:
nghĩ
think
OXF3000N
nghĩ suy nghĩ
think
OXF3000N
sự suy nghĩ ý nghĩ
thinking
CORE:
think + + + + + + +
NGLS:
think + To have an idea, opinion or belief about something ☊
WNS:
(n.) [thinker] creative thinker, mind, important intellectual WNS:
(v.) [think] cogitate, cerebrate WNS:
(v.) [think] believe, accept as true
FN: think v Awareness FN: think v Cogitation FN: think v Opinion FN: think v Regard
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I think, she loves me. ☊
☊ Verbs 1
I think the child wants to eat pho. ☊
Tôi nghĩ đứa trẻ muốn ăn phở. ☊ Verbs 1
They start to think. ☊
☊ Verbs 1
I think it is not interesting. ☊
Tôi nghĩ nó không hay. ☊ Adjectives 1
Think positive. ☊
Nghĩ tích cực. ☊ Adjectives 1
I do not think they fail. ☊
Tôi không nghĩ họ thất bại. ☊ Verbs 2
How old do you think she is? ☊
Bạn nghĩ cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ Dates and Time
Eat less, think more. ☊
Ăn ít hơn, nghĩ nhiều hơn ☊ Comparison
I think about her every day. ☊
Tôi nghĩ đến cô ấy mỗi ngày. ☊ Prepositions 1
He does not think about tomorrow. (of) ☊
☊ Prepositions 1
I think I need to practice more. ☊
Tôi nghĩ tôi cần luyện tập nhiều hơn. ☊ Verbs 2.5
When she returns, she is happier than I think. ☊
Khi cô ấy trở lại, cô ấy hạnh phúc hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ Verbs 2.5
Sometimes I think I am a cat. ☊
Đôi khi tôi nghĩ tôi là một con mèo. ☊ Frequency
I think therefore I exist. ☊
Toi nghi vay nen toi ton tai ☊ Conjunctions 2
This man also thinks like us. ☊
Người đàn ông này cũng nghĩ như chúng tôi. ☊ Conjunctions 2
I do not think that social network is a threat. ☊
Tôi không nghĩ mạng xã hội đó là một mối đe doạ. ☊ Politics
I think you need a special treatment. ☊
Tôi nghĩ bạn cần một sự điều trị đặc biệt. ☊ Medical
i think my cat has nuclear weapons. ☊
Tôi nghĩ con mèo của tôi có vũ khí hạt nhân. ☊ Military
I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊
Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words
I do not think he is a screwball. ☊
Tôi không nghĩ anh ấy là một người dở hơi. ☊ Informal Expressions
I think you speak very well.
Tôi thấy bạn nói rất là giỏi. * 025
I think this is my seat.
Tôi nghĩ rằng đây là chỗ của tôi. * 036
I think you’re sitting in my seat.
Tôi nghĩ rằng bạn ngồi nhầm chỗ của tôi. * 036
I think that it is old.
Tôi đoán rằng nó cũ rồi. * 093
Do you think so?
Bạn thấy vậy sao? * 093
Do you really think so?
Bạn thật nghĩ vậy sao? * 093
I think he needs a doctor.
Tôi nghĩ rằng anh ấy cần bác sĩ. * 094
I think he is ill.
Tôi nghĩ rằng anh ấy bị ốm. * 094
I think he is sleeping now.
Tôi nghĩ rằng anh ấy đang ngủ. * 094
like: think → →
to think suddenly ☊
chợt nghĩ ☊
sure, how else, I should think so, of course ☊
chứ sao ☊
to disregard, despise, disrespect, think little of ☊
coi thường ☊
to also think that way, agree ☊
cũng nghĩ vậy ☊
to think twice about speaking ☊
giữ mồm giữ miệng ☊
to think of ☊
hoài niệm ☊
despise, think very little of ☊
khinh thị ☊
(1) (rhetorical question maker)
(2) to think about, reflect, foresee
(3) material, ingredient
(4) to manage ☊
liệu ☊
to think of, miss ☊
monh nhớ ☊
to ponder, reflect, think on ☊
nghiềm ngẫm ☊
to think that ☊
nghĩ là ☊
to reconsider, rethink, have second thoughts, think back (on) ☊
nghĩ lại ☊
to think incorrectly, be mistaken ☊
nghĩ lầm ☊
to think out, figure out ☊
nghĩ ra ☊
to think of something, have an idea ☊
nghĩ ra một chuyện ☊
to think up something else, come up with another idea ☊
nghĩ ra một chuyện khác ☊
to think of a plan, come up with a plan ☊
nghĩ ra một kế hoạch ☊
to think that ☊
nghĩ rằng ☊
to think how, think what (about) ☊
nghĩ sao ☊
to think (silently) ☊
nghĩ thầm ☊
to think that way ☊
nghĩ thế ☊
to think that, think about ☊
nghĩ tới ☊
to think idly ☊
nghĩ vẩn vơ ☊
to think that way, think thus ☊
nghĩ vậy ☊
to think about ☊
nghĩ đến ☊
to think of a plan, come up with a plan ☊
nghĩ đến một cái kế ☊
to think about that ☊
nghĩ đến đó ☊
to ponder, reflect upon, think over, consider ☊
ngẫm ☊
to think with deep of a talented person ☊
nhớ tiếc con người tài hoa ☊
great minds think alike ☊
những tư tưởng lớn gặp nhau ☊
to think over; thought(s), opinion ☊
suy gẫm ☊
to think carefully ☊
suy nghĩ cho kỹ ☊
to think very carefully ☊
suy nghĩ lung lắm ☊
to think for a moment ☊
suy nghĩ một chút ☊
to think for a moment ☊
suy nghĩ một lúc ☊
to think (very) fast ☊
suy nghĩ thật mau ☊
to think about ☊
suy nghĩ về ☊
to think about ☊
suy nghĩ đến ☊
to ponder, think over, consider carefully ☊
suy tưởng ☊
to consider, weigh, think out ☊
suy xét ☊
to think to oneself ☊
thầm nghĩ ☊
to believe or think (that) the moon is ☊
trông gà hóa cuốc ☊
heavy, important; to think high of, hold in esteem ☊
trọng ☊
to think that, have a feeling ☊
tâm niệm ☊
to think that, have a feeling that ☊
tâm niệm rằng ☊
I think like you ☊
tôi cũng nghĩ như anh ☊
to believe, imagine, think (incorrectly); huge, enormous ☊
tưởng ☊
to think that ☊
tưởng là ☊
to imagine, think about ☊
tưởng tượng đến ☊
to think so, think like that ☊
tưởng vậy ☊
hope, desire, think of somebody ☊
tưởng vọng ☊
to ponder, think deeply ☊
u tư ☊
to think of ☊
đoái tưởng ☊
to uphold, raise, heighten, think highly of ☊
đề cao ☊
282
He thinks. ☊
Anh ấy nghĩ. ☊
1072
I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊
Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊
1266
I think Ayman will pass his driver's test. ☊
Tôi nghĩ Ayman sẽ qua kì thi lái xe. ☊
1267
I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. ☊
Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay. ☊
1268
Do you think the test will be di cult? ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là bài thi sẽ khó không? ☊
1291
I think Euna will pass her driver's test. ☊
Tôi nghĩ Ân Nhã sẽ qua kì thi lái xe. ☊
1292
I don't think Jiyeong will pass his driver's test. ☊
Tôi nghĩ Chí Vinh sẽ không qua được kì thi lái xe. ☊
1294
I think we'll win the game. ☊
Tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ thắng trong trò chơi. ☊
I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'>
I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊
Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai. ☊
1296
I think Iris will like her present. ☊
Tôi nghĩ Iris sẽ thích bản thân cô ấy hiện tại. ☊
I don't think they'll get married.'> 1297 I don't think they'll get married.'>
They won't get married. > I don't think they'll get married. I don't think they'll get married.'> ☊
Họ sẽ không kết hôn. Tôi nghĩ họ sẽ không kết hôn. ☊
I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'>
You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊
Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. ☊
1303
Do you think Jorge will call us tonight? ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là tối nay Jorge sẽ gọi chúng ta không? ☊
1310
I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. ☊
Tôi mệt. Tôi nghĩ tối nay tôi sẽ đi ngủ sớm. ☊
1311
It's a nice day. I think I'll sit outside. ☊
Trời đang đẹp. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ ngồi ở ngoài. ☊
1312
It's raining. I don't think I'll go out. ☊
Trời đang mưa. Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1327
Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊
Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊
1329
It's cold today. I don't think I'll go out. ☊
Hôm nay trời lạnh. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1330
I'm hungry. I think I'll buy something to eat. ☊
Tôi đói. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ mua cái gì đó về ăn. ☊
1331
I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. ☊
Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu. ☊
1332
I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. ☊
Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó. ☊
1333
This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊
Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊
1336
I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. ☊
Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊
1461
I think Zahida should buy some new clothes. ☊
Tôi nghĩ Zahida nên mua mấy bộ quần áo mới. ☊
1462
It's late. I think I should go home now. ☊
Muộn rồi. Tôi nghĩ giờ tôi nên về nhà. ☊
1463
Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊
Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊
1464
I don't think you should work so hard. ☊
Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên làm việc nhiều thế. ☊
1465
I don't think we should go yet. It's too early. ☊
Tôi nghĩ chúng ta chưa nên đi vội. Như thế sớm quá. ☊
1466
Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊
Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊
1467
What time do you think we should go home? ☊
Cậu nghĩ mấy giờ chúng mình nên về nhà? ☊
1468
I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊
Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1470
I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊
Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1471
I think Mahmud ought to buy some new clothes. ☊
Tôi nghĩ Mahmud cần phải mua vài bộ quần áo mới. ☊
1482
You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" ☊
Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?" ☊
1483
We have to get up early tomorrow. I think we should go home now. ☊
Mai chúng ta phải dậy sớm. Tôi nghĩ giờ chúng ta nên về nhà đi. ☊
1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊
Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊
1486
Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊
Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊
1488
You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. ☊
Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm. ☊
1489
Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊
Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊
1490
The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊
Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊
1491
I think everybody should learn another language. ☊
Tôi nghĩ mọi người nên học một ngôn ngữ khác. ☊
1492
I think everybody should travel to another country. ☊
Tôi nghĩ mọi người nên đi một nước khác. ☊
1493
I don't think people should smoke. ☊
Tôi nghĩ mọi người không nên hút thuốc. ☊
1494
I think I should save more money. ☊
Tôi nghĩ tôi nên tiết kiệm tiền. ☊
1723
I think everything will be okay. I don't think there will be any problems. ☊
Tôi nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ ổn. Tôi nghĩ sẽ không có vấn đề gì cả. ☊
1756
Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể. ☊
1802
Do you think Ingrid will pass her driving test? — Yes, I'm sure she will. ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là Igrid sẽ qua kì thi lái xe không? - Có, tôi chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ qua. ☊
1829
You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. ☊
Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
1883
I think you should get your hair cut really short. ☊
Tôi nghĩ cậu nên để tóc thật ngắn vào. ☊
1938
Do you think Remy will get the job? — I guess so. ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là Remy sẽ có được công việc đó không? - Tôi đoán là có. ☊
1939
Is Pauline married? — I don't think she is. ☊
Pauline kết hôn chưa? - Tôi nghĩ là chưa. ☊
1940
Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. ☊
Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế. ☊
1943
Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊
1944
Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊
Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊
1981
Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊
Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊
1983
I like Victoria, but I think she tends to talk too much. ☊
Tôi thích Victoria nhưng cô ấy hay nói quá nhiều. ☊
2039
Do you think my pants need to be washed? > Do you think my pants need washing? ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần được giặt không? > Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần giặt không? ☊
2079
It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊
Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊
2102
I'm thinking of buying a house. ☊
Tôi đang nghĩ đến việc mua nhà. ☊
2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊
Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊
2139
I need a few days to think about your proposal. ☊
Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu. ☊
Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'>
Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊
Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊
2157
I think it was very unfair of him to criticize me. ☊
Tôi nghĩ thật bất công khi anh ấy phê phán tôi. ☊
2178
Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊
Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊
2246
I don't think Marco will get the job, because he doesn't have enough experience. ☊
Tôi không nghĩ Marco sẽ được nhận vào việc bởi vì anh ấy không có đủ kinh nghiệm. ☊
2290
Do you think the rich should pay higher taxes? ☊
Cậu có nghĩ rằng người giàu nên đóng thuế cao hơn không? ☊
2325
Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊
Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊
2355
Even Magda herself doesn't think she'll get the new job. ☊
Magda thậm chí tự mình cũng không nghĩ là cô ấy sẽ có công ☊
2360
Some people are very sel sh. They think only of themselves. ☊
Một số người rất ích kỉ. Họ chỉ nghĩ đến mình họ. ☊
2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊
Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊
2449
He thinks he knows everything. ☊
Anh ấy nghĩ anh ấy biết mọi thứ. ☊
2585
She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. ☊
Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy. ☊
2778
EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊
Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊
2837
Don't worry, they think you're funny. They weren't laughing at you, they were laughing at your joke. ☊
Đừng lo, họ nghĩ cậu hài hước. Họ không cười cậu mà họ cười trò đùa của cậu. ☊
2857
That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊
Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊
2883
Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊
Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊
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EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊
Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊
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I believe in saying what I think. ☊
Tôi chắc chắn khi nói ra những gì tôi nghĩ. ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? ☊ agree ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
I think Mr Harris is at lunch. ☊ at ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. ☊ badly ☊
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. ☊ bath ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
I think we've met before. ☊ before ☊
I was beginning to think you'd never come. ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
Can you think of a better word than 'nice'? ☊ better ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
Doctors think he will go blind. ☊ blind ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
I'm not bothered about what he thinks. ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
break sth: I think I've broken the washing machine. ☊ break ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
a clear thinker ☊ clear ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
I think it's going to be close. ☊ close ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
I think we should wait until tempers have cooled. ☊ cool ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. ☊ dig ☊
He's got a dirty mind (= he often thinks about sex). ☊ dirty ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams. ☊ dream ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
The word I'm thinking of ends in '-ous'. ☊ end in sth ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
I think she fancies me. ☊ fancy ☊
What do you think of the show so far? ☊ so far, thus far ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
I think we're being followed. ☊ follow ☊
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' ☊ for ☊
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) ☊ forget ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
It's frightening to think it could happen again. ☊ frightening ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
I think you should go to the doctor's. ☊ go ☊
+ speech: 'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.' ☊ go on ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
I think I'm going to faint. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
to think hard ☊ hard ☊
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). ☊ hardly ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. ☊ head ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
What the hell do you think you are doing? ☊ hell ☊
I can't help thinking he knows more than he has told us. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). ☊ highly ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
I often think about my friends back home. ☊ home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
'I think you owe me some money.' ' How come?' ☊ how come? ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
I think I'd better go now. ☊ I ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. ☊ if ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
I'm thinking of applying for a new job. ☊ job ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
I think it's only three weeks long. ☊ long ☊
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. ☊ look at sth ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
The doctors think he's going to make it. ☊ make it ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
'I think he should resign.' 'Maybe.' ☊ maybe ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
I don't think we've met. ☊ meet ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. ☊ mistake sb/sth for sb/sth ☊
I think you must be mixing me up with someone else. ☊ mix sb/sth up (with sb/sth) ☊
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). ☊ mixed ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? ☊ most ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
Now let me think... ☊ now ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
Think of a number, any number. ☊ of ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
I think I did OK in the exam. ☊ OK ☊
I didn't think she was old enough for the responsibility. ☊ old ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
We think of you as one of the family. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
I think you should go back to your original plan. ☊ original ☊
an original thinker ☊ original ☊
'Ought I to write to say thank you?' 'Yes, I think you ought (to).' ☊ ought to ☊
Two out of three people think the President should resign. ☊ out ☊
I think you owe us an explanation. ☊ owe ☊
I think we're owed an apology. ☊ owe ☊
He doesn't care what people think of him. ☊ people ☊
I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight. ☊ perhaps ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
to have a poor opinion of sb (= to not think well of sb) ☊ poor ☊
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' ☊ possible ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
I prefer not to think about it. ☊ prefer ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
The doctors think she will pull through. ☊ pull through, pull through sth ☊
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence. ☊ put sth together ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
I think I felt a drop of rain. ☊ rain ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
What do you really think about it? ☊ really ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. ☊ rise ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). ☊ room ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
I think that's a very sensible idea. ☊ sensible ☊
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. ☊ sensible ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
If you think the job will be easy, you're in for a shock. ☊ shock ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' ☊ should ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. ☊ smile ☊
It's not so easy as you'd think. ☊ so ☊
'Did they mind?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
freedom of speech (= the right to say openly what you think) ☊ speech ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
You can't stop people from saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). ☊ storm ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. ☊ tell ☊
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. ☊ tend ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
That's exactly what I think. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
Try to think yourself into the role. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: He was trying to think what to do. ☊ think ☊
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
I didn't think you liked sports. ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
He ought to resign, I think. ☊ think ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
think sth (about sth): What did you think about the idea? ☊ think ☊
Well, I like it. What do you think? ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
'What shall we do now?' 'I'll think of something.' ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Don't you ever think about other people? ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
think doing sth: She's thinking of changing her job. ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
I think of this place as my home. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. ☊ thinking ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. ☊ time ☊
I'm too tired even to think. ☊ tired ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. ☊ well ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. ☊ word ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. ☊ would ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
penser ☊ je pense que vous le connaissez bien ☊
anticiper ☊ je n’avais pas anticipé une telle reprise ☊
repenser ☊ il faut complètement repenser le tourisme ☊