thing
US
UK thing n: (single object)
SC 物 wù
TC 物
TC 物
SC 东西 wù，dōng xī
TC 東西
TC 東西
I'm not sure what this thing is.
我不敢肯定这是个什么东西。
thing n: (piece of information) (信息)
SC 事情，情况 shì qíng，qíng kuàng
TC 事情，情況
TC 事情，情況
Tell me one thing: Do you love me?
告诉我一件事：你爱我吗？
thing n: (unspecified article) (非确指)
SC 某件物品，某件东西 mǒu jiàn wù pǐn，mǒu jiàn dōng xī
TC 某件物品
TC 某件物品
He said he was going to get a thing from his room.
他说他要回房间拿件东西。
things npl: (owned objects) (个人的)
SC 所有物, 用品, 用具
My things are in the bedroom.
我的东西在卧室里。
thing n: (act, action)
SC 行动 xíng dòng
TC 行動
TC 行動
SC 行为 xíng dòng，xíng wéi
TC 行為
TC 行為
He never did a thing to help me.
他从来没有帮过我。
things npl: (all aspects of situation)
SC 情况，形势，事态 qíng kuàng，shì tài
TC 情況，形勢
TC 情況，形勢
There were riots in the streets, and things were getting out of control.
街上骚乱频发，事态正在朝一发不可收拾的方向发展。
things npl: (life in general)
SC 事情 shì qíng
TC 事情
TC 事情
Things have been getting better recently.
最近，事情一直在好起来。
thing n: informal (creature)
SC 生物 shēng wù
TC 生物
TC 生物
SC 生灵 shēng wù，shēng líng
She had a nightmare about a thing from space.
她做噩梦梦见外太空来客。
a little thing n: informal ([sth] trivial)
SC 小事 xiǎo shì
SC 微不足道的事情 xiǎo shì，wēi bù zú dào de shì qíng
I know it's just a little thing, but I find the constant tapping of your foot annoying.
a thing of the past n: informal ([sth] obsolete)
SC 过去的事情 guò qù de shì qíng
a thing of the past n: informal ([sth] no longer a problem)
SC 不再是问题
amazing thing n: ([sth] remarkable)
SC 极好的东西 jí hǎo de dōng xī
SC 极棒的事情 jí hǎo de dōng xī，jí bàng de shì qíng
Your eyes are the most amazing thing about you.
and all that sort of thing expr: informal (and similar) (非正式用语)
SC 以及所有类似的事物 yǐ jí suǒ yǒu lèi shì de shì wù
SC 那一类东西
SC ...什么的
They found sea shells, driftwood, and all that sort of thing at the beach.
another thing n: ([sth] else, and also)
SC 其它 qí tā
TC 其他 / 其它
TC 其他 / 其它
SC 别的 qí tā，bié de
TC 别的
TC 别的
You ate the last piece of cake, and another thing, there's no bread left - did you eat that too? Another thing that annoys me is that she smokes at the dinner table.
be a thing v expr: informal (be recognized or legitimate)
SC 成为潮流
SC 作为一种时尚
His band plays something called "sludge metal". I didn't even know that was a thing!
do the right thing v expr: (act correctly)
SC 做对的事 zuò duì de shì
TC 做對的事
TC 做對的事
It's not too late for you to start doing the right thing.
改邪归正还不晚。
do your thing v expr: informal (do what you are good at)
SC 做某人擅长之事
SC 发挥某人的强项
The crowd watched the swimmer doing his thing in the 200-metre breaststroke event.
do your thing v expr: informal (do what makes you happy)
SC 做让自己开心的事
Just do your thing and don't worry about what anyone else thinks.
first thing n: informal (very early) (非正式用语)
SC 一大早 yí dà zǎo
I always eat breakfast first thing in the morning.
first thing n: informal (initial step) (非正式用语)
SC 第一步，首先 dì yí bù，shǒu xiān
TC 首先
TC 首先
The first thing to do is call your mother.
The first thing I do when I get home is check my email.
for one thing expr: informal (the first reason is) (非正式用语)
SC 第一个原因是
SC 首先 shǒu xiān
TC 首先
TC 首先
No, you can't go out! For one thing, you can't afford it.
funny thing n: ([sth] amusing)
SC 有趣的事，好笑的事 yǒu qù de shì
A funny thing happened to me on my way here tonight.
funny thing n: ([sth] curious or unusual)
SC 奇怪的事
SC 不寻常的事
good thing, it's a good thing expr: informal (just as well, fortunately)
SC 幸好 xìng hǎo
SC 还好
TC 還好
TC 還好
SC 幸亏 xìng hǎo ，xìng kuī
Someone drove into the back of my car yesterday; good thing I'm insured!
have a thing for [sth] v expr: informal (like)
SC 喜欢 xǐ huān
TC 喜歡
TC 喜歡
SC 钟爱 xǐ huān，zhōng ài
I have a thing for chocolate .
have a thing for [sb] v expr: informal (find attractive)
SC 对...有好感
SC 对...有意思
She has a thing for her boss. Unfortunately, he's married.
important thing n: (essential point)
SC 最重要的事情 zuì zhòng yào de shì qíng
SC 要点 zuì zhòng yào de shì qíng，yào diǎn
TC 要點
TC 要點
You are safe and well, that's the most important thing.
just the thing adj: (exactly what is needed)
SC 正好需要的
If you're stuck for something to listen to, I've got just the thing: this excellent new jazz album.
know a thing or two v expr: informal (be experienced in [sth])
SC 有所了解 yǒu suǒ liǎo jiě
After 20 years on the job, he knows a thing or two about construction.
latest thing n: ([sth] newly popular)
SC 最新事物 zuì xīn shì wù
SC 最新潮流
The latest thing in fashion will be out of date in two months.
latest thing n: (newly-acquired habit)
SC 最新习惯
TC 最新習慣
TC 最新習慣
Her latest thing is to sort her candies by color before eating them.
learn a thing or two v expr: informal (become knowledgeable)
SC 学到一点 xué dào yì diǎn
TC 學到一點
TC 學到一點
Stick around and watch; you may learn a thing or two.
little thing n: (detail)
SC 琐细的事
TC 瑣細的事
TC 瑣細的事
SC 细小之事
SC 细节 xì jié
TC 細節
TC 細節
The little things in life are important; take time to stop and smell the flowers.
Just one little thing: your socks don't match.
little thing n: ([sth] inconsequential)
SC 无足轻重的事 wú zú qīng zhòng de shì
Don't focus on the little things; set a goal and work toward it.
living thing n: (animal or plant)
SC 活物，生物 huó wù，shēng wù
TC 生物
TC 生物
SC 有生命的东西
main thing n: informal (most important consideration)
SC 最重要的事 zuì zhòng yào de shì
The main thing about horse races and card games is knowing how to calculate the odds.
We had a car accident, but the main thing is we're all ok.
new thing: (music)
SC 随意创作的爵士乐
SC 随性演奏的爵士乐
one thing leads to another expr: (one action begins a series) (用于直接进入结论时)
SC 一件事情引发另一件 yí jiàn shì qíng yǐn fā lìng yí jiàn
One thing led to another, and now she's pregnant.
the real thing n: slang, figurative (true love)
SC 真爱 zhēn ài
I think what I have with Nelson is the real thing.
the real thing n: informal, figurative ([sth] authentic)
SC 真货，正品
Are your diamonds paste or are they the real thing?
the right thing, the right thing to do n: informal (correct action)
SC 正确的事，正确做法 zhèng què de shì
Of course, the right thing to do would be to confess.
strange thing n: ([sth] odd or unexpected)
SC 奇怪的事情 qí guài de shì qíng
SC 怪事 qí guài de shì qíng，guài shì
stupid thing n: (foolish act)
SC 蠢事 chǔn shì
Forgetting your coat in this frigid weather was a stupid thing to do.
stupid thing n: (regrettable fact or event)
SC 令人遗憾的事, 懊悔的事
Sure thing! interj: slang (certainly, of course) (用以回答他人的要求或建议)
SC 那是自然
SC 那是当然
A: Can you lend me a pen? B: Sure thing!
sure thing n: informal ([sth] certain)
SC 毫无疑问的事情，肯定成功的事 háo wú yí wèn de shì qíng，kěn dìng chéng gōng de shì
SC 当然，一定 dāng rán，yí dìng
TC 當然，一定(用以回答他人的要求或建议)
TC 當然，一定(用以回答他人的要求或建议)
She knew that passing the test was a sure thing, so she didn't feel nervous.
terrible thing n: informal ([sth] shocking, unfortunate, etc.)
SC 可怕的事 kě pà de shì
That head on collision on the Interstate was such a terrible thing.
that's just the thing interj: (it's exactly what is needed)
SC 这正是我想要的
Take an aspirin – that's just the thing for a bad headache.
that's the thing interj: informal (that is precisely my point)
SC 正是所需要的东西 zhèng shì suǒ xū yào de dōng xī
SC 正合所需 zhèng shì suǒ xū yào de dōng xī，zhèng hé suǒ xū
That's the thing! I never wanted to get married in the first place.
the best thing n: (greatest feature)
SC 最佳特色
the best thing about [sth/sb] n: (greatest feature)
SC 最好的一点
the best thing n: informal, figurative ([sth] wonderful, valued)
SC 最宝贵的事物
the best thing since sliced bread n: informal, figurative ([sth] new, excellent)
SC 新奇的好事
the next best thing n: (good substitute)
SC 第二好的 dì èr hǎo de
SC 仅次于最好的
SC 第二选择
I can't afford to buy a Volkswagen; the Toyota is the next best thing.
Apples are not as sweet as candy, but I think they are the next best thing.
the very thing n: (precisely what is required or specified)
SC 正是所需要的
SC 正是所指定的
There is no such thing as a free lunch expr: (Everything has a cost)
SC 天下没有免费的午餐 tiān xià méi yǒu miǎn fèi de wǔ cān
I had to pay taxes on the free gift. Well, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
too much of a good thing n: informal ([sth] spoilt by excess)
SC 过犹不及，物极必反
There was so much to eat; sometimes you can have too much of a good thing!
ugly thing n: informal, figurative ([sth] offensive or repellent) (非正式用语，比喻)
SC 丑陋的事情，让人厌恶的事情 chǒu lòu de shì qíng，ràng rén yàn wù de shì qíng
Jealousy is an ugly thing.
wonderful thing n: informal ([sth] marvellous) (非正式用语)
SC 不可思议的东西 bù kě sī yì de dōng xī
Love is a wonderful thing.
Getting paid to do what you love is a wonderful thing.