引言
在英语中,think 通常被用作动词,表示“思考”或“认为”。但在特定语境下,它也可以作为名词使用,虽然这种用法较为少见且多用于口语或非正式表达。
作为名词的 think
当 think 用作名词时,通常出现在固定搭配中,例如:
- a good think:一次认真的思考
- have a think:想一想(英式英语常见)
- put on one's thinking cap(相关表达):开动脑筋
这类用法主要出现在英国英语中,在美国英语中较少见。
常见例句
- I need to have a good think about this job offer.
- She sat quietly for a few minutes to give it a think.
- Let me go away and have a think—I’ll get back to you tomorrow.
注意事项
尽管 think 可作名词,但在正式写作中建议使用更标准的名词形式,如 thought 或 consideration。例如:
- ❌ I had a think about it. (口语)
- ✅ I gave it some thought. (正式)