Definitions
adj. having a large distance between opposite surfaces
厚的；粗的
adj. having many things close together or being difficult to see through
浓密的；浓重的
adj. flowing slowly rather than easily, like heavy cream
黏稠的
Example
She wrapped a thick blanket around her cold shoulders.
她把一条厚毯子裹在冰冷的肩膀上。
Thick layers of insulation can reduce heat loss and lower household energy bills during winter.
厚厚的隔热层可以减少热量流失，降低冬季家庭能源开支。
Collocations
- thick fog
- thick hair
- thick soup
- thick layer
Word family
- thickness (n.)
- thicken (v.)
- thickly (adv.)
Antonyms
- thin
Usage tip
形容液体时指黏稠，不一定表示味道浓。
FAQ
- What does thick mean?
- having a large distance between opposite surfaces having many things close together or being difficult to see through flowing slowly rather than easily, like heavy cream
- How is thick pronounced?
- UK /θɪk/, US /θɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
