1. to use your mind to consider something or form ideas
用頭腦思考、考慮
I was thinking about what you said yesterday.
我正在思考你昨天說的話。
Stop talking and start thinking.
別說話了，開始思考。
She sat quietly, thinking deeply.
她靜靜地坐著，深思著。
Thinking Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
thinking
verb
快速理解
What does "Thinking" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Thinking"?
「thinking」作為動詞，主要指運用頭腦進行思考、推理或形成想法的過程。
- 1
思考過程
EN: to use your mind to consider something, form ideas, or make decisions
翻譯: 運用頭腦去考慮某事、形成想法或做出決定
- 2
持有觀點
EN: to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about something
翻譯: 對某事持有特定的看法、信念或想法
- 3
深思熟慮
EN: to think carefully and deeply about something
翻譯: 仔細且深入地思考某事
- 4
回想與想像
EN: to remember or imagine something
翻譯: 回想起某事或想像某事
小提醒：注意「thinking」作為動詞時，其現在分詞形式常被誤用作名詞。雖然「thinking」本身也可作名詞，但在動詞用法中，它強調的是「正在思考」的動作或狀態，例如「I am thinking about it.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Thinking" in English）
How to pronounce "Thinking" in English?"Thinking" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Thinking" from YouTube Videos
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“content I consumed. it definitely affected the way I was thinking, and not in a good way.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Thinking"?How does "Thinking" change by context?
2. to have an opinion or belief about something
認為，覺得（表達意見或信念）
What do you think of this plan?
你覺得這個計畫怎麼樣？
I think it's going to rain later.
我認為晚點會下雨。
He thinks she is the best candidate for the job.
他認為她是這份工作的最佳人選。
3. to plan or intend to do something
打算，計劃（做某事）
We're thinking of going to Japan next summer.
我們正打算明年夏天去日本。
Are you thinking about changing jobs?
你正在考慮換工作嗎？
I was thinking I might take a day off tomorrow.
我在想明天或許可以請一天假。
4. to remember or bring to mind
想起，記起
I was just thinking of you when you called.
你打來時，我正好想起你。
Think back to your first day at school.
回想一下你第一天上學的情景。
I can't think of her name right now.
我現在想不起她的名字。
5. to use careful thought or reasoning to solve a problem or make a decision
仔細思考，推理（以解決問題或做決定）
We need to think this through before we commit.
我們在承諾之前需要仔細想清楚。
A good leader thinks strategically.
一位好的領導者會進行戰略性思考。
The team is thinking of ways to improve efficiency.
團隊正在思考提高效率的方法。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Thinking"?How to make natural sentences with "Thinking"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| thinking of + noun / V-ing | 考慮（做）某事 | I'm thinking of a new plan. (我正在考慮一個新計畫。) |
| thinking about + noun / V-ing | 思考、想著（某人/某事） | She is thinking about her future. (她正在思考她的未來。) |
| think + (that) + clause | 認為、覺得 | I think (that) it's a good idea. (我認為那是個好主意。) |
| think + question word (what/how/whether) + to + V | 思考（該如何/是否）做某事 | We need to think what to do next. (我們需要思考接下來該做什麼。) |
| think + adverb (carefully, deeply, etc.) | （仔細地、深入地）思考 | Please think carefully before you decide. (在你決定前請仔細思考。) |
| think + of + noun + as + noun | 將…視為… | He thinks of her as a mentor. (他將她視為導師。) |
| think + it + adjective + to + V | 認為做某事是…的 | I think it important to be honest. (我認為誠實很重要。) |
用法說明
How is "Thinking" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Thinking"?
thinking of doing vs thinking to do
- thinking of doing 是最常見且自然的用法，表示「考慮做某事」或「有做某事的想法」。
- thinking to do 在現代標準英語中較不自然，聽起來有些彆扭或過時。
- 在疑問句或否定句中，有時會見到 thinking to do 的結構，但 thinking of doing 仍是更安全的選擇。
- 表達「記得/忘記要做某事」時，應使用 remember/forget to do，而非 thinking of doing。 EN: I'm thinking of changing my job next year. 翻譯: 我正在考慮明年換工作。
EN:I'm thinking to change my job next year.
翻譯:我正在考慮明年換工作。(此說法不自然)
EN:Did anyone think of locking the door?
翻譯:有人想到要鎖門嗎？
EN:Did anyone think to lock the door?
翻譯:有人想到去鎖門嗎？(此結構較少見)
總結建議
建議統一使用 thinking of doing 來表達「考慮做某事」，避免使用 thinking to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Thinking" and similar words?How to choose "Thinking" vs alternatives?
thinking vs like
「thinking」強調思考的過程或狀態，而「like」則表示喜好或相似性。
thinking vs considering
「thinking」泛指思考，範圍較廣；「considering」則特指仔細考慮或斟酌。
thinking vs pondering
「thinking」是思考的通用詞；「pondering」則指深入、長時間地沉思。
口語用法
How is "Thinking" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Thinking"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人的想法或內心獨白。 EN: I was thinking, "Maybe we should just go home." 翻譯: 我那時在想：「也許我們該直接回家。」
EN:And then she's thinking, "Why is he acting so strange?"
翻譯:然後她就在想：「他為什麼行為這麼奇怪？」
語氣強調
在對話中，用「I'm thinking...」或「I was thinking...」來緩和語氣，使提議或意見聽起來不那麼直接或武斷。 EN: I'm thinking we could try that new Italian place tonight. 翻譯: 我在想，我們今晚或許可以試試那家新開的義大利餐廳。
EN:I was thinking maybe you could help me with this project.
翻譯:我在想，或許你可以幫我處理這個專案。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為自然的停頓填充詞。 EN: It's... thinking about it now, I probably overreacted. 翻譯: 這...現在想想，我當時可能反應過度了。
EN:Well, let me see... I'm thinking... maybe blue would be a better colour.
翻譯:嗯，讓我想想...我在考慮...也許藍色會是更好的顏色。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免將「thinking」用作上述口語中的停頓填充或引述標記。應使用更精確、正式的動詞，如「considering」、「reflecting」、「proposing」或「suggesting」，並以完整的句子結構清晰表達思想。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Thinking"?What fixed phrases with "Thinking" should I remember?
thinking about
thinking about [noun/gerund]
考慮、想著（某人或某事）
thinking of
thinking of [noun/gerund]
想到、打算（常指計畫或回憶）
thinking ahead
thinking ahead
預先思考、規劃未來
thinking out loud
thinking out loud
把想法說出來、自言自語
thinking twice
thinking twice (about [gerund/noun])
三思、重新考慮
thinking through
thinking [something] through
徹底想清楚、仔細考慮
thinking on your feet
thinking on one's feet
隨機應變、快速思考
put on your thinking cap
put on one's thinking cap
動腦筋、認真思考
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Thinking"?Which "Thinking" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am thinking to buy a new car.
✓I am thinking about buying a new car.
在英語中，'think' 後面接動作或計畫時，通常使用 'think about + V-ing' 或 'think of + V-ing'，而不是 'think to + V'。'think to + V' 在現代英語中較為少見，且語意不同（通常表示記得或想到要做某事）。
×I think it's a good idea, but I need to think it.
✓I think it's a good idea, but I need to think about it.
當 'think' 的受詞是一個事物、想法或情況時（用代名詞 'it', 'that' 等指代），通常需要介系詞 'about' 或 'over' 來連接，表示「考慮某事」。單獨使用 'think it' 是不完整的。
×I'm thinking you are right.
✓I think you are right.
表達一個當下的意見、信念或想法時，通常使用一般現在式的 'think'，而不是進行式 'am thinking'。進行式 'be thinking' 通常強調思考這個「過程」正在進行中，或暫時、未確定的想法。
×He is always thinking to help others.
✓He is always thinking of ways to help others.
表達「想著（做某事）」、「考慮（做某事）」時，'think of' 後面常接名詞或動名詞片語，表示思考的內容。原句結構不完整，缺少了思考的具體對象（如 ways, how 等）。
×What are you thinking in that matter?
✓What do you think about that matter?
詢問某人對某事的看法或意見時，習慣使用 'What do you think about...?' 或 'What are your thoughts on...?'。使用進行式 'What are you thinking in...?' 不符合慣用語法，且介系詞 'in' 在此處不正確。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Thinking"?What are tense/participle forms of "Thinking"?
thinks(3rd_singular)thinking(present_participle)thought(past)thought(past_participle)