1. past tense of 'think'; had an idea or opinion in the mind
think 的過去式；在腦中有想法或意見
I thought you were coming tomorrow.
我以為你明天才會來。
She thought it was a good idea.
她認為那是個好主意。
Thought Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
thought
verb
快速理解
What does "Thought" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Thought"?
「thought」是「think」的過去式及過去分詞，主要表示思考、認為、考慮等心理活動。
- 1
思考
EN: to use your mind to consider something
翻譯: 用頭腦思考某事
- 2
認為
EN: to have an opinion or belief about something
翻譯: 對某事持有意見或信念
- 3
考慮
EN: to consider something as a possibility or plan
翻譯: 將某事視為一種可能性或計畫來考慮
- 4
回想
EN: to remember or bring to mind
翻譯: 記起或想起
小提醒：注意「thought」是「think」的不規則變化，不可寫成「thinked」。它既是過去式也是過去分詞，用於完成式與被動語態。
發音（How to Pronounce "Thought" in English）
How to pronounce "Thought" in English?"Thought" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Thought" from YouTube Videos
Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons
TED
“I thought there would be one out there. Your webpage has translation, your cellphone has translation, but nothing that's good enough to teach surgery, Because we need a lexicon.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Thought"?How does "Thought" change by context?
2. used to express that one considered something but changed their mind
用於表達曾考慮過某事但改變了主意
I thought about going to the party, but I stayed home instead.
我想過要去派對，但我最後還是待在家裡。
He thought of calling her, but decided to text instead.
他想過要打電話給她，但決定改傳訊息。
3. used to make a polite suggestion or request
用於提出禮貌的建議或請求
I thought we could have dinner together.
我想我們可以一起吃晚餐。
I thought you might like this book.
我想你可能會喜歡這本書。
4. to have expected something (often used when the expectation was wrong)
曾預期某事（常用於預期錯誤時）
I never thought I would see you here!
我從沒想過會在這裡見到你！
We all thought the project would fail, but it succeeded.
我們都以為這個計畫會失敗，但它卻成功了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Thought"?How to make natural sentences with "Thought"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| think + (that) + clause | 認為…；覺得… | I thought (that) you had already left. (我以為你已經離開了。) |
| think + about + noun/pronoun/V-ing | 考慮；思考；想到 | She is thinking about changing her job. (她正在考慮換工作。) |
| think + of + noun/pronoun | 想到；想起 | I can't think of his name right now. (我現在想不起他的名字。) |
| think + of + noun/pronoun + as + noun | 把…視為… | He thinks of her as a mentor. (他把她視為導師。) |
| think + over + noun | 仔細考慮 | Please think over my proposal. (請仔細考慮我的提議。) |
| think + through + noun | 徹底想清楚 | We need to think through all the possible consequences. (我們需要徹底想清楚所有可能的後果。) |
| would have thought + (that) + clause | (表示驚訝) 原本會以為… | I would have thought he'd be here by now. (我原本以為他現在應該到了。) |
| thought + to + V (past, passive) | 被認為… | He was thought to be the best candidate. (他被認為是最佳人選。) |
用法說明
How is "Thought" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Thought"?
thought of doing vs thought to do
- thought of doing 通常表示「考慮過做某事」這個想法或念頭本身，強調的是腦海中浮現的動作可能性。
- thought to do 則較為少見，在主動語態中通常不自然。它更常出現在被動結構中，如 be thought to be（被認為是）或 be thought to have done（被認為做過某事）。
- 當表達「考慮做某事」時，使用 thought of doing 或 thought about doing 是標準且自然的用法。
- 若要表達「被認為…」，則應使用 is/was thought to + V 的被動形式。 EN: I never thought of asking for help. 翻譯: 我從沒想過要尋求幫助。
EN:He is thought to be the best candidate for the job.
翻譯:他被認為是這份工作的最佳人選。
總結建議
表達「考慮做某事」時，請使用 thought of doing；表達「被認為…」時，則使用 is/was thought to + V 的被動結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Thought" and similar words?How to choose "Thought" vs alternatives?
thought vs think
「thought」是「think」的過去式及過去分詞，表示已經發生過的思考行為。
thought vs considered
「thought」泛指思考的動作或過程，而「considered」強調經過深思熟慮或正式考慮的結果。
thought vs pondered
「thought」是普通的思考，而「pondered」指長時間、深入地沉思或思索。
口語用法
How is "Thought" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Thought"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "thought" 來引述自己或他人過去的想法或假設。 EN: I thought you were coming at seven. 翻譯: 我以為你七點會來。
EN:She thought it was a good idea, but I wasn't so sure.
翻譯:她覺得那是個好主意，但我沒那麼確定。
語氣強調
在對話中，透過重音或語調強調 "thought"，可以表達驚訝、失望或糾正對方的預期。 EN: I thought we agreed on this yesterday! 翻譯: 我以為我們昨天就說好了！
EN:You thought I wouldn't notice?
翻譯:你以為我不會注意到嗎？
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，"I thought..." 或 "I thought that..." 常被用作短暫的停頓填充語。 EN: So I went to the store, and I thought... maybe I should get some milk too. 翻譯: 所以我去了商店，然後我想著...或許我也該買點牛奶。
EN:It was just... I thought that... well, never mind.
翻譯:只是...我本來想說...算了，沒關係。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "thought" 用作上述口語中的停頓填充語。引述想法時，也建議使用更完整、結構清晰的句型，而非直接模仿口語的破碎語序。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Thought"?What fixed phrases with "Thought" should I remember?
thought about
thought about [noun/gerund]
考慮過；想過
thought of
thought of [noun/gerund]
想到；想起
thought through
thought [something] through
仔細考慮；想透徹
thought up
thought up [something]
想出；構思出
thought over
thought [something] over
仔細考慮；深思熟慮
thought back
thought back to [event/time]
回想；回憶
thought aloud
thought aloud
自言自語；把想法說出來
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Thought"?Which "Thought" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I thought to go to the store yesterday.
✓I thought about going to the store yesterday.
作為動詞，'thought' 是 'think' 的過去式，通常不直接接不定詞 'to + V' 來表示考慮某事。表達「考慮做某事」應使用 'thought about + V-ing' 或 'thought of + V-ing'。
×I am thought that he is nice.
✓I think that he is nice.
'Thought' 是過去式，不應用於描述現在的想法或信念。描述現在的想法應使用現在式 'think'。此錯誤可能源於將 'thought' 誤認為現在式或名詞。
×I thought he will come.
✓I thought he would come.
當主要動詞是過去式 'thought' 時，後面子句中的未來事件應使用過去未來式 'would'，以保持時態一致。這是英文中的「時態一致」規則。
×I thought him is a teacher.
✓I thought he was a teacher.
動詞 'thought' 後應接子句（主詞 + 動詞），而非受格代名詞 'him' 直接接動詞 'is'。正確結構為 'thought (that) + 主詞 + 動詞'，且子句動詞應配合主要動詞的過去式，通常也使用過去式。
×I didn't thought about it.
✓I didn't think about it.
在否定句中，助動詞 'did' 已表達過去式，主要動詞應使用原形 'think'，而非過去式 'thought'。這是英文否定句的基本結構規則。
×I have thought to buy a new car last year.
✓I thought about buying a new car last year.
使用現在完成式 'have thought' 時，通常不與明確的過去時間點（如 last year）連用，除非強調該想法從過去持續到現在。描述過去某個時間點的想法，應使用簡單過去式 'thought'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Thought"?What are tense/participle forms of "Thought"?
thinks(3rd_singular)thinking(present_participle)thought(past)thought(past_participle)