thought
gb/θˈɔt/ us/θˈɔt/
A2
Engels
gondolat, vélemény, gondolkodás, átgondolás, megfontolás, eszmevilág
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
a thought; thoughts about/on [something]; the thought of [something/doing something]; the thought that [clause]
An odd thought crossed my mind as I waited for the bus.
Amíg a buszra vártam, egy furcsa gondolat futott át az agyamon.
What are your thoughts on the new plan?
Mi a véleményed az új tervről?
My first thought was to call a doctor.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I had a strange thought.
Furcsa gondolatom támadt.
Tell me your thoughts.
Mondd el, mit gondolsz.
That thought made me happy.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Use "thoughts" for opinions or comments in phrases like "What are your thoughts on this?" Do not say "What are your thinks?"
Betekenis
idea or opinion in the mind
Woordcombinaties
have a thought
|a thought crosses your mind
|share your thoughts
|thoughts on something
|a final thought
|a random thought
|a pleasant thought
|negative thoughts
|the thought that...
|the thought of...
Synoniemen
idea (general and common; often less personal than "thought")
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notion (a tentative or slightly formal idea)
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opinion (a view or judgment, especially one you express)
Antoniemen
fact (objective information rather than an idea or opinion in someone's mind)
Thema's
core_vocabulary
|communication
|daily_life
|education
Definitie
An idea in your mind, or an opinion you tell someone.
An idea, opinion, or image that comes into your mind or that you express.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
gondolkodás
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
uncountable; [adjective] thought; thought about [something]
The puzzle demands clear thought and patience.
A fejtörő világos gondolkodást és türelmet kíván.
Long walks give him time for quiet thought.
A hosszú séták időt adnak neki a nyugodt gondolkodásra.
The course teaches students independent thought, not just facts.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This question needs careful thought.
Ez a kérdés alapos gondolkodást igényel.
He sat in quiet thought.
Csendben, gondolataiba merülve ült.
The class encourages independent thought.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this uncountable sense, do not use "a thought" to mean thinking in general; say "thought" or "thinking."
Betekenis
process of thinking
Woordcombinaties
deep thought
|clear thought
|critical thought
|independent thought
|creative thought
|thought process
|patterns of thought
|freedom of thought
|a process of thought
|thought and action
Synoniemen
thinking (the most general word for the mental activity)
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reflection (careful thought about something)
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reasoning (logical thought used to reach conclusions)
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contemplation (deep, quiet, or serious thought)
Antoniemen
action (doing something rather than thinking about it)
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instinct (a quick reaction not based on careful reasoning)
Thema's
core_vocabulary
|education
|science
Definitie
The act of thinking carefully.
The activity or process of thinking, especially careful, serious, or independent thinking.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
3
átgondolás
B1
megfontolás
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
give thought to [something]; put thought into [something]; after much/some thought
We need to give more thought to how customers will use the app.
Alaposabban át kell gondolnunk, hogyan fogják az ügyfelek használni az alkalmazást.
She put a lot of thought into her wedding speech.
Nagyon alaposan átgondolta az esküvői beszédét.
After much thought, he decided to change jobs.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Give it some thought.
Gondold át egy kicsit.
I put thought into the gift.
Alaposan átgondoltam, milyen ajándékot adjak.
After much thought, I said no.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Say "give thought to something" or "put thought into something," not "make thought to something."
Betekenis
careful consideration
Woordcombinaties
give thought to something
|give something some thought
|put thought into something
|after much thought
|with careful thought
|with serious thought
|little thought
|with no thought for something
|deserve thought
|further thought
Synoniemen
consideration (careful thinking before a decision)
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attention (active noticing or care)
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deliberation (careful and unhurried consideration)
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care (attention and effort put into doing something well)
Antoniemen
neglect (lack of attention or care)
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disregard (not paying attention to something important)
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carelessness (acting without enough attention or planning)
Thema's
core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|work
|business
Definitie
Careful thinking before you decide or do something.
Careful attention or consideration given to something before acting or deciding.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
FORMAL
4
gondolkodás
B2
eszmevilág
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
[adjective] thought; thought about/on [a subject]
The book examines political thought in ancient Greece.
A könyv az ókori Görögország politikai gondolkodását vizsgálja.
Her research changed modern thought about language learning.
Kutatása megváltoztatta a nyelvtanulással kapcsolatos modern gondolkodást.
Those ideas are important in Islamic thought.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We studied Greek thought.
A görög gondolkodást tanulmányoztuk.
His work shaped modern thought.
Munkája formálta a modern gondolkodást.
Political thought can change society.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Usually uncountable in this sense: say "modern thought," not "modern thoughts," when you mean a body of ideas.
Betekenis
body of ideas or beliefs
Woordcombinaties
political thought
|economic thought
|scientific thought
|religious thought
|Western thought
|modern thought
|feminist thought
|current thought
|school of thought
|a tradition of thought
Synoniemen
ideology (a system of ideas and beliefs, often political or social)
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philosophy (broad principles or ideas about life, knowledge, or a subject)
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thinking (less formal; a group's general way of understanding something)
Antoniemen
practice (actions and real-world methods rather than ideas or theories)
Thema's
education
|politics
|society
|religion
|history
Definitie
The main ideas of a group, period, or subject.
The ideas and beliefs associated with a person, group, culture, subject, or period.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
thought
IPA
GB/θˈɔt/
US/θˈɔt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
thought (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: thought
- Plural: thought, thoughts
Uitdrukkingen
food for thought
1/fˈud fɚ θˈɔt/
idiom
something that makes you think
Something that makes you think carefully or seriously about something.
Voorbeelden
- His speech gave us all some real food for thought.
- That article was definitely food for thought about climate change.
food for thought
1/fˈud fɚ θˈɔt/
idiom
something worth thinking about
An idea or information that makes you think.
Voorbeelden
- The documentary gave us plenty of food for thought.
- Her suggestion is food for thought as we plan next year.
- The feedback from customers offers serious food for thought.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This article gave me food for thought.
- Your idea is food for thought.
- The talk gave us food for thought.
have second thoughts
1/hˈæv sˈɛkənd θˈɔts/
fixed phrase
begin to doubt a decision
To become unsure about something you already decided.
Voorbeelden
- She accepted the offer but later had second thoughts.
- Investors are having second thoughts about the deal.
- If you have second thoughts, we can postpone the trip.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I had second thoughts about moving.
- He is having second thoughts.
- Do you have second thoughts now?
it's the thought that counts
1/ˈɪts ðə θˈɔt ðˈæt kˈaʊnts/
idiom
kind intention matters most
The kindness behind a gift or action is more important than the gift itself.
Voorbeelden
- The cake was a little burned, but it's the thought that counts.
- I couldn't buy much, but she said it was the thought that counts.
- Even a small card can mean a lot; it's the thought that counts.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The gift is small, but it's the thought that counts.
- It's the thought that counts, not the price.
- My card was late, but it's the thought that counts.
lost in thought
1/lˈɔst ˈɪn θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
deeply absorbed in thinking
Thinking deeply and not noticing things around you.
Voorbeelden
- He was so lost in thought that he missed his stop.
- She stared out the window, lost in thought.
- I found him alone in the garden, lost in thought.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She was lost in thought.
- He looked lost in thought.
- I was lost in thought on the bus.
on second thought
1/ˈɔn sˈɛkənd θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
changed mind after reconsidering
Say this when you change your mind after thinking again.
Voorbeelden
- I was going to email her, but on second thought I'll call.
- On second thought, let's take the train.
- He almost bought the jacket, then on second thought put it back.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- On second thought, I'll wait.
- On second thought, let's stay.
- I'll have tea on second thought.
spare a thought for
1/spˈɛɹ ə θˈɔt fɚ/
fixed phrase
think sympathetically about someone
To take a moment to think kindly about someone who is having a hard time.
Voorbeelden
- Spare a thought for the people who have to work over the holidays.
- As you enjoy the sunshine, spare a thought for those stuck in the office.
- We should spare a thought for families affected by the flood.
spare a thought for
1/spˈɛɹ ə θˈɔt fɚ/
fixed phrase
think sympathetically about someone
To remember and feel sympathy for someone.
Voorbeelden
- Spare a thought for the nurses working through the holiday.
- As you enjoy the heat, spare a thought for people without air conditioning.
- The article asks readers to spare a thought for families affected by the flood.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Spare a thought for the workers.
- Please spare a thought for them.
- We should spare a thought for refugees.
train of thought
1/tɹˈeɪn əv θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
Connected sequence of ideas in mind
The line of ideas you are thinking about.
Voorbeelden
- I lost my train of thought when he interrupted me.
- She paused to gather her train of thought before continuing.
train of thought
1/tɹˈeɪn əv θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
connected series of ideas
The line of ideas you are following in your mind.
Voorbeelden
- I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.
- His speech was hard to follow because his train of thought kept shifting.
- Let me finish this train of thought before we change topics.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I lost my train of thought.
- Please don't break my train of thought.
- Her train of thought was clear.
without a second thought
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə sˈɛkənd θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
without hesitation or consideration
Without thinking carefully first; very quickly.
Voorbeelden
- She ran to help without a second thought.
- He shared his password without a second thought, which was risky.
- Many people throw old phones away without a second thought.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I said yes without a second thought.
- She helped without a second thought.
- He left without a second thought.