Think for Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
THINGK FOR
θˈɪŋk/ /fˈɔː
THINGK FAW
释义
To make decisions or form opinions for someone else, instead of letting them decide or reason for themselves.
用法与细微差别
Often used negatively to suggest overcontrol or lack of independence. Common in 'don't think for me' or 'someone is always trying to think for others.' Usually followed by the person: 'think for your kids.'
Spanish: pensar por (alguien)Portuguese (BR): pensar por (alguém)Portuguese (PT): pensar por (alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 替（某人）思考Chinese (Traditional): 替（某人）思考Hindi: (किसी के लिए) सोचनाArabic: يفكّر نيابةً عن (شخص)Bengali: (-এর জন্য) ভাবাRussian: думать за (кого-то)Japanese: （誰かの）考えを代わりにするVietnamese: nghĩ thay cho (ai đó)Korean: 대신 생각하다 (누구를 위해)Turkish: birinin yerine düşünmekUrdu: (کسی کے لیے) سوچناIndonesian: berpikir untuk (seseorang)
例句
Please don't think for me, I can decide on my own.
basic
Parents sometimes think for their children too much.
basic
My boss always tries to think for us at meetings.
basic
You can't always think for your friends—they need to make their own choices.
natural
She hates it when people try to think for her.
natural
Stop trying to think for everyone—it’s not your job.
natural