thank

释义

1. 动词

   To tell someone you are grateful.

   例句

   • She thanked him for the lift.
   • Thank your aunt for the gift.
2. 动词

   To show gratitude for something.

   例句

   • I want to thank you for your kindness.
   • Let us thank the volunteers for their hard work.
3. 动词

   To respond to someone in a way that shows thanks.

   例句

   • He thanked her with a nod.
   • I thought I would be thanked with a horse-whip.
4. 动词

   To say thanks, used without an object.

   例句

   • He nodded and thanked, too moved to say more.
   • She smiled and thanked, grateful for the gift.
5. 名词

   A feeling or word of gratitude, in old-fashioned use.

   例句

   • What thank have you if you only help those who help you?
   • He received no thank for his work.
6. 动词

   Used in a polite but firm request. Used with I will thank you.

   例句

   • I will thank you not to smoke in my house!
   • I will thank you to lower your voice.
7. 动词

   To blame someone or something for a bad result.

   例句

   • We can thank global warming for this strange weather.
   • You can thank the traffic for making us late.