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thin
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
thinner; thinnest
thinner; thinnest
Learner's definition of THIN
[also more thin; most thin]
1
: having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick薄的；细的
- thin paper/walls薄纸/墙
- a thin band/line/stripe细带子/线条/条纹
- a thin coating/layer of dust薄薄的一层灰尘
- pizza with a thin crust外皮薄脆的比萨饼
- a thin slice of ham薄薄的一片火腿
2
: not having a lot of extra flesh on the body : not fat瘦的
- a thin child瘦瘦的孩子
- She is very/too thin.她很/太瘦。
- thin legs纤细的双腿
3
a : not growing closely together稀疏的 : not growing in a large amount稀稀拉拉的
- a thin stand of trees一片稀疏的树丛
- thin hair稀疏的头发
- His hair is a little thin on top. = He's a little thin on top. [=he does not have a lot of hair on the top of his head]他头顶的头发有点稀疏。
b : having less than the usual, original, or needed number or amount偏少的
- Attendance at the carnival was a bit thin. [=low]参加这次嘉年华的人偏少。
- My patience was wearing/running thin. [=I was becoming less patient]我有些不耐烦了。
4
of a liquid : flowing very easily : containing a lot of water（液体）稀的，淡的
- thin broth/gravy/soup稀薄的肉汤/肉汁/汤
5
: having less oxygen than normal（空气）稀薄的
- thin air稀薄的空气
- a thin atmosphere空气稀薄的大气层
6
: easy to see through稀薄的；能见度高的
- The fog was relatively thin.雾并不太浓。
- a thin mist薄雾
7
: not large or impressive微弱的
- a thin [=very small] margin of victory险胜
- She has a thin [=narrow] lead in the polls.选举中她以微弱优势领先。
8
: not very good, useful, etc. : weak不值得相信的；说服力差的
- thin arguments/explanations难以令人信服的论据/解释
- That excuse is pretty thin.那个借口很牵强。
- The story's plot is pretty thin.这个故事的情节挺牵强的
- His argument quickly wore thin.他的论据很快就站不住脚了。
- a thin smile [=a weak smile that does not seem sincere]淡淡的一笑
9
of a voice : weak and high（声音）尖细的
- a high, thin voice尖细的嗓音
(a) thin skin
disappear/vanish into thin air
: to disappear completely in a way that is mysterious不翼而飞
- The papers seem to have vanished into thin air.那些文件似乎已经不翼而飞了。
have a thin time (of it)
British : to be in a difficult situation especially because you do not have enough money（尤指因为缺钱）日子过得艰难
- He was having a thin time of it until his novel started selling.在开始出售自己的小说之前，他一直过着艰难的生活。
on thin ice
out of thin air
— used to say that someone or something appears in a sudden and unexpected way突然出现；凭空
- He appeared out of thin air. [=out of nowhere]他突然现身，出人意料。
the thin end of the wedge
British : the beginning of something that will become more serious, unpleasant, etc.（重大问题、不好的事情的）端倪
- The bank's decision to raise rates could be the thin end of the wedge. [=many other banks may also decide to raise rates]这家银行提高利率的决定可能引起其他银行纷纷效仿。
thin on the ground
British : existing or occurring in very small amounts数量很少；微不足道
- Useful suggestions have been thin on the ground lately. [=there have been very few useful suggestions lately]最近没有多少有用的建议。
through thick and thin
2 thin /ˈθɪn/ verb
thins; thinned; thinning
2 thin
/ˈθɪn/
verb
thins; thinned; thinning
Learner's definition of THIN
: to make (something or someone) thin or thinner or to become thin or thinner（使）变瘦，变薄: such as
a : to become less crowded, close together, or full变稀疏；变松散
[no object]
- The crowd gradually thinned [=grew smaller] as the night went on.随着夜幕降临，人群逐渐散去。
- The trees thinned as we climbed higher. [=there were fewer trees as we climbed higher]我们越往上爬，树丛就变得越稀疏。
[+ object]
- The bad weather thinned (out) the crowd a little.由于天气恶劣，人群散去了一些。
- He plans to thin (out) the young carrots in the garden. [=to remove some of them so that there is more room between the remaining carrots]他打算给菜园里的胡萝卜间苗。
b [+ object] : to make (a liquid) less thick by adding water or some other liquid to it（加水或其他液体）使稀释
- He added a little more water to thin the gravy.他又加了些水来稀释肉汤。
c [no object] of a person's hair : to become less thick as more hairs fall out over time（头发）变稀疏
- His hair is thinning. = He has thinning hair.他的头发越来越少。
d [no object] of fog, smoke, etc. : to become easier to see through : to become less thick or dense（雾、烟等）变稀薄
- The haze thinned in the late afternoon.傍晚时分雾气变薄了。
e : to become less fat or to make (someone) less fat（使）变瘦
[no object]
— usually + down - She's thinned down a lot in the past year.过去一年她瘦了很多。
[+ object]
- His face has been thinned by illness.他的脸颊因为生病而消瘦了。
3 thin /ˈθɪn/ adverb
thinner; thinnest
3 thin
/ˈθɪn/
adverb
thinner; thinnest
Learner's definition of THIN
[also more thin; most thin]
: in a way that makes thin pieces, layers, etc.薄薄地
- She sliced the cheese thin.她把乳酪切成薄片。
thinner; thinnest
thinned; thinning
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective a thin coating of dust pizza with a thin crust a thin slice of ham a thin stand of trees Verb He added a little more water to thin the gravy. The haze thinned in the late afternoon. His face has been thinned by illness. Adverb She sliced the cheese thin. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 During a colonoscopy, a doctor (typically a gastroenterologist) inserts a thin, flexible tube inside the rectum to check the colon for polyps. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 14 Sep. 2022 Chris Papas distributed about 50 thin blue line flags to people waiting for the procession to pass through the area. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 When his legal team argued last week there was little due diligence would have revealed on fake users given Zatko’s claims that Twitter would bury any damaging information, the Court of Chancery in Delaware indicated Musk’s case rests on thin ice. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Of course, thin positioning among institutional investors also means the market is susceptible to rapid bouncebacks. Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The larger gathering Tuesday came exactly eight weeks before the midterm elections that will determine whether Democrats can hold onto their thin congressional majorities. Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Catholic Church continues to walk a thin line attempting to reclaim authority from the CCP without further endangering its members within Chinese borders. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western beauty ideals include being tall and thin, having long silky hair, light skin, a small nose, and high cheekbones. Náosha Gregg, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2022 Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Olive oil and vinegar help thin the creamy dressing, and garnish it all with your favorite fresh herbs to add even more flavor. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Age can also play a role: As estrogen levels decrease between childbearing age and menopause, our hair may thin out. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 There are, of course, avenues to thin the payroll, including potentially offloading what would be Duncan Robinson’s $18.2 million 2023-24 salary. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2022 Blending clear polish with your favorite lacquer helps to thin it out for a softer look to strong pigments. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Sze likes to thin it out with soy sauce, black vinegar, and water for a dipping sauce with a balanced bite. Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2022 If the fondue begins to thicken too much over time, add a small splash of wine to thin it. Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022 Check again in a few months because fabric can thin out or fade over time. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 With resources already stretched thin, kids with fewer needs are getting the beds. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 So this past year, the company launched a one-on-one coaching network for female attorneys stretched thin with work and family commitments. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Abloh’s enthusiasm for design eclipsed other creatives and often left him spread thin. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 The nation’s second-largest school system, Los Angeles Unified, has had the second-largest police force in the country, but it was always spread thin on a school-by-school basis. Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Families, including Mecattaf’s, are spread thin all over the world. Isabelle Mecattaf, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 The backline was stretched thin with Matarrita out, and a rotating cast of players have filled in at his left back (and sometimes left wing back) position. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2022 Polep and her husband care for their four children and her adult brother, who has multiple sclerosis, so their budget was already stretched thin before prices started rising. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
But losing the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year for a chunk of the season, from an otherwise thin unit, is still a significant blow. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 During a colonoscopy, a doctor (typically a gastroenterologist) inserts a thin, flexible tube inside the rectum to check the colon for polyps. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 14 Sep. 2022 Chris Papas distributed about 50 thin blue line flags to people waiting for the procession to pass through the area. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 When his legal team argued last week there was little due diligence would have revealed on fake users given Zatko’s claims that Twitter would bury any damaging information, the Court of Chancery in Delaware indicated Musk’s case rests on thin ice. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Of course, thin positioning among institutional investors also means the market is susceptible to rapid bouncebacks. Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The larger gathering Tuesday came exactly eight weeks before the midterm elections that will determine whether Democrats can hold onto their thin congressional majorities. Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Catholic Church continues to walk a thin line attempting to reclaim authority from the CCP without further endangering its members within Chinese borders. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western beauty ideals include being tall and thin, having long silky hair, light skin, a small nose, and high cheekbones. Náosha Gregg, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2022 Verb
If your snot is like molasses, drink up to help thin it out. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Olive oil and vinegar help thin the creamy dressing, and garnish it all with your favorite fresh herbs to add even more flavor. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Age can also play a role: As estrogen levels decrease between childbearing age and menopause, our hair may thin out. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 There are, of course, avenues to thin the payroll, including potentially offloading what would be Duncan Robinson’s $18.2 million 2023-24 salary. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2022 Blending clear polish with your favorite lacquer helps to thin it out for a softer look to strong pigments. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Sze likes to thin it out with soy sauce, black vinegar, and water for a dipping sauce with a balanced bite. Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2022 If the fondue begins to thicken too much over time, add a small splash of wine to thin it. Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022 Check again in a few months because fabric can thin out or fade over time. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Adverb
As a result, firefighters must take frequent breaks, which could leave the ranks stretched thin if several dangerous fires break out at once. BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 With resources already stretched thin, kids with fewer needs are getting the beds. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 So this past year, the company launched a one-on-one coaching network for female attorneys stretched thin with work and family commitments. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Abloh’s enthusiasm for design eclipsed other creatives and often left him spread thin. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 The nation’s second-largest school system, Los Angeles Unified, has had the second-largest police force in the country, but it was always spread thin on a school-by-school basis. Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Families, including Mecattaf’s, are spread thin all over the world. Isabelle Mecattaf, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 The backline was stretched thin with Matarrita out, and a rotating cast of players have filled in at his left back (and sometimes left wing back) position. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2022 Polep and her husband care for their four children and her adult brother, who has multiple sclerosis, so their budget was already stretched thin before prices started rising. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English thin, thinne, going back to Old English þynne, going back to Germanic *þunnu- (assimilated to the -ja-stem adjectives in West Germanic, whence Middle Dutch dunne "thin," Old High German dunni, against Old Norse þunnr), generalized from a paradigm *þenu-, *þunw-a-, going back to Indo-European *ténh2u-, *tn̥h2u̯ó-, whence also, from with a base *tenh2u-, *tn̥h2u- with varying ablaut and suffixation, Old Irish tanae "thin, slender," Old Welsh teneu, Middle Breton tanau, Latin tenuis "fine-drawn, thin, narrow, slight," Greek tanu- "extended, long," tanaós "outstretched, long," Old Church Slavic tĭnŭkŭ "fine, delicate," Russian tónkij "thin," Croatian & Serbian tȁnak, Lithuanian tę́vas, Sanskrit tanúḥ, tánukaḥ "thin, small"
Note: Indo-European *tenh2u-, *tn̥h2u- is usually taken to be a derivative of the verbal base *ten- "stretch, extend"; see tenant entry 1.
Verb
Middle English thinnen, going back to Old English þynnian, derivative of þynne thin entry 1
Adverb
Middle English thynne, derivative of thin, thinne thin entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Adverb
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of thin was before the 12th century Phrases Containing thin
adjective¹
adjective²
adjective³
adjective⁴
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