Definitions
adj. Having little distance between opposite sides or surfaces.
薄的；细的
adj. Having little body fat or flesh.
瘦的
v. To make or become less dense, thick, or numerous.
使稀疏；变稀薄
Example
I wore a thin jacket and felt cold outside.
我穿了件薄外套，在外面觉得冷。
Thin layers of insulation can improve energy efficiency without significantly reducing the usable space inside buildings.
薄层隔热材料能提高能源效率，同时不会明显减少建筑内部的可用空间。
Collocations
- a thin layer
- thin slices
- thin air
- thin out
Word family
- thinly (adv.)
- thinness (n.)
Antonyms
- thick
- fat
Usage tip
形容身材时，thin不一定褒义；slim通常含赞美。
FAQ
- What does thin mean?
- Having little distance between opposite sides or surfaces. Having little body fat or flesh. To make or become less dense, thick, or numerous.
- How is thin pronounced?
- UK /θɪn/, US /θɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
