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I. thought¹ [Brit θɔːt, Am θɔt] N

1. thought (idea):

thought: idea f

thought: pensiero m

the thought of doing: l'idea di fare

at the thought of doing: al pensiero di fare

the mere thought of doing: la sola idea or il solo pensiero di fare

the thought has just occurred to me: mi è appena venuto in mente

the thought that …: l'idea che …

what a thought!: che idea!

that's a thought!: questa sì che è un'idea! buona idea!

it was just a thought: era solo un'idea

what a kind thought!: che pensiero gentile!

2. thought U (reflection):

thought: pensieri mpl

deep in thought: immerso, assorto nei propri pensieri

after much thought: dopo (una) lunga riflessione

3. thought (consideration):

thought: considerazione f

with little thought: in modo sconsiderato

without thought of the consequences: senza considerare le conseguenze

with no thought for her own life: senza alcuna considerazione per la propria vita

to give thought to sth: considerare or prendere in considerazione qc

little thought has been given to how, why: non si è preso abbastanza in considerazione come, il perché

more thought should have been given to it: si sarebbe dovuta prestare maggiore attenzione a questo

we never gave it much thought: non ci abbiamo mai fatto molto caso

don't give it another thought: non ci pensare più

to put a lot of thought into a gift: scegliere un regalo con molta cura

4. thought (intention):

to have no thought of doing: non avere alcuna intenzione di fare

I've given up all thoughts of moving: ho rinunciato del tutto all'idea di spostarmi

it's the thought that counts: è il pensiero che conta

5. thought PHILOS (thinking):

thought: pensiero m

freedom of thought: libertà di pensiero

II. thoughts N npl

1. thoughts (mind):

thoughts: pensieri m (about su)

I can read your thoughts: posso leggervi nel pensiero

to collect or gather one's thoughts: raccogliere or riordinare le idee

alone with one's thoughts: solo con i propri pensieri

our thoughts turn to the future: i nostri pensieri sono rivolti al futuro

my thoughts were elsewhere, still on the film: pensavo ad altro, ancora al film

2. thoughts (opinions):

thoughts: opinione f (about, on su)

I'd like to hear your thoughts: mi piacerebbe sentire la tua opinione

to have some thoughts on how sth could be improved: avere alcune idee di come si possa migliorare qc

second thoughts [Am ˌsəkənd ˈθɔts], second thought [ˌsekənd ˈθɔːt] N npl

second thoughts: ripensamento m

thought² [Brit θɔːt, Am θɔt] VB pt, pp

thought → think II, III

thought transference [Am θɔt træn(t)sˈfərəns, ˈtræn(t)sfər(ə)ns, ˈtræn(t)sfrəns] N

thought transference: trasmissione f del pensiero

thought transference: telepatia f

thought process [ˈθɔːtˌprəʊses, -ˌprɒses] N

thought process: meccanismi mpl mentali

thought-out [Brit θɔːtˈaʊt, Am ˌθɔtˈaʊt] ADJ

well, badly thought-out: ben, mal congegnato

thought-reader [ˈθɔːtˌriːdə(r)] N

thought-reader: chi legge nel pensiero

thought-provoking [Brit ˈθɔːtprəvəʊkɪŋ, Am ˈθɔt prəˌvoʊkɪŋ] ADJ

thought-provoking essay, film:

thought-provoking: che fa pensare

it was very thought-provoking: mi ha fatto molto pensare

well-thought-out [Brit ˌwɛlθɔːtˈaʊt, Am] ADJ

well-thought-out plan, theory, plot etc.:

well-thought-out: elaborato con cura

well-thought-of [Brit ˌwɛlˈθɔːtɒv, Am] ADJ

well-thought-of person: stimato da tutti, benvisto

well-thought-of product: apprezzato

English

English

Italian

Italian

thought [θɑ:t] N

1. thought (process):

thought: pensiero m

on second thought: ripensandoci bene

without thought: senza pensare

after much thought: dopo aver riflettuto a lungo

to be deep in thought: esser immerso nei propri pensieri

lost in thought: assorto nei propri pensieri

2. thought (idea, opinion):

thought: idea f

that's a thought: è una buona idea

Phrases:

a penny for your thoughts prov: a cosa pensi?

thought-out [ˌθɑ:t̬·ˈaʊt] ADJ

thought-out: pianificato, -a

thought-provoking ADJ

thought-provoking: che fa pensare

well-thought-of [ˌwel·ˈθɑ:t̬·ə:v] ADJ

well-thought-of person: stimato, -a

well-thought-of school: prestigioso, -a

OpenDict entry

food for thought N

food for thought: spunto di riflessione m

to formalize one's thoughts: dare forma ai propri pensieri

shut out thoughts: rimuovere

to avert one's thoughts from sth: allontanare il pensiero da qc

to be absorbed in one's thoughts: essere assorto nei propri pensieri

Italian

Italian

English

English

pensiero: thought

essere sopra pensiero: to be lost in thought

pensiero: thoughts pl

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to avert one's thoughts from sth: allontanare il pensiero da qc

to read sb's mind [or thoughts]: leggere nei pensieri di qn

a penny for your thoughts prov: a cosa pensi?

to have doubts/second thoughts: avere dubbi/ripensamenti

a penny for your thoughts: a cosa stai pensando?

to compose one's thoughts: raccogliere le idee

to be absorbed in one's thoughts: essere assorto nei propri pensieri

to let one's thoughts wander: lasciare libera l'immaginazione

to formalize one's thoughts: dare forma ai propri pensieri

to have second thoughts about sb/sth: avere dei ripensamenti su qu/qc

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

Well respected by his students, his teaching style is facilitative, insightful, and thought-provoking.

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Its lyrics have been described as socially conscious but thought-provoking.

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He was thought-provoking, forever challenging, dedicated, sincere and warm, with a kind of stick-to-itiveness -- someone who always kept his eye on the prize.

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As played, this was a thought-provoking outing by the VSO, and one that made a deep emotional impact on many listeners.

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He always presented fascinating facts and always surprised the reader with his original and thought-provoking ideas.

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