thinker
/ˈθɪŋkə/ · /ˈθɪŋkər/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3596 in the learning path
思想家；善于思考的人
Definitions
n. someone who thinks deeply or develops important ideas
思想家；善于思考的人
Example
My grandfather is a quiet thinker who enjoys difficult questions.
我爷爷是个沉静、爱思考的人，喜欢琢磨难题。
Education should encourage students to become independent thinkers rather than simply accept established ideas without question.
教育应鼓励学生成为独立思考者，而不是不加质疑地接受既有观点。
Collocations
- independent thinker
- critical thinker
- influential thinker
- original thinker
Word family
- think (v.)
- thinking (n.)
- thought (n.)
- thoughtful (adj.)
Usage tip
thinker指人；thinking指思考过程或思维方式。
FAQ
- What does thinker mean?
- someone who thinks deeply or develops important ideas
- How is thinker pronounced?
- UK /ˈθɪŋkə/, US /ˈθɪŋkər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
