2. 常见结构与用法
2.1 think + that 从句
表示“认为……”,that 通常可以省略:
- I think (that) he is right.
- She thinks (that) it will rain tomorrow.
2.2 think of / think about
think of 和 think about 都可表示“考虑”或“想到”,但略有区别:
- think of:常指“突然想起”或“对……的看法”。
- What do you think of this movie?
- I just thought of a great idea!
- think about:强调“认真思考”或“花时间考虑”。
- I need some time to think about your offer.
- He’s thinking about changing jobs.
2.3 think + 宾语 + (to be) + 表语
表示“认为某人/某物是……”:
- I think him (to be) honest.
- We think the plan (to be) risky.
现代英语中,to be 通常省略。
2.4 否定转移
在主句为第一人称(I / We)且谓语为 think 时,否定通常转移到主句:
- I don’t think he is coming. (不说 I think he isn’t coming.)
- We don’t think it’s a good idea.