Phrase
abstract thought
/ˈæbstrækt θɔːt/
noun
抽象思维
the act of thinking about ideas and concepts rather than concrete objects or events
- 1.
thinking that is coherent and logical
连贯且合乎逻辑的思考
连贯且合乎逻辑的思考；抽象思考
In use
Children usually learn through concrete objects before they can understand abstract thought.
The book explains how abstract thought helps us solve complex problems.
Meditation requires letting go of abstract thought and focusing on the present moment.
engage in abstract thought
动词搭配，表示主动进行抽象思考。
Philosophers often engage in abstract thought to explore complex ideas.
哲学家经常进行抽象思考以探索复杂的思想。
be lost in abstract thought
被动结构，描述沉浸于抽象思考的状态。
She sat quietly, lost in abstract thought about the nature of reality.
她静静地坐着，沉浸在关于现实本质的抽象思考中。
the development of abstract thought
名词短语，强调抽象思考的成长过程。
The development of abstract thought is crucial for mathematical reasoning.
抽象思考的发展对于数学推理至关重要。
Common mistakes
He has abstract think.He has abstract thought.
abstract thought 是名词短语，而 think 是动词，应使用名词形式 thought。
Abstractive thought is important.Abstract thought is important.
抽象思考的形容词是 abstract，而非 abstractive。abstractive 意为 '抽象的' 但不用于此固定短语。
Connections
Confusing words
- abstract thinking
- 抽象思维 · 抽象思考指的是一种具体的思考方式或思考结果，而抽象思维强调的是思考过程或思维能力。
- abstract concept
- 抽象概念 · 抽象思考是指非具体、不依赖实物的思考行为，而抽象概念则是这种思考所产生的具体观念。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.