thank

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thank /ˈθæŋk/ verb

thanks; thanked; thanking

thank

/ˈθæŋk/

verb

thanks; thanked; thanking

Learner's definition of THANK

[+ object]

: to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given感谢

I thanked her for (giving me) the present.我感谢她（送我）的礼物。
I want to thank everyone who helped today.我想感谢今天来帮忙的每一位。
There's no need to thank me. Anyone would have done the same.不必感谢我，任何人都会这么做。
He thanked his grandmother with a big hug. [=he thanked her by hugging her]他热烈地拥抱了祖母以示谢意。

have (someone or something) to thank for (something)

— used to say that someone or something is responsible for something归功于；归咎于

The television show has young audiences to thank for its success. [=the show is successful because it is popular with young audiences]这档电视节目因为受到年轻观众的喜爱而大获成功。
The city has the mayor to thank [=to blame] for its current fiscal problems.这座城市目前的财政问题归咎于市长。

— used to express happiness or relief that something did or did not happen谢天谢地

— used to thank someone谢谢，感谢（用于表达谢意）

“Here's your change.” “Thank you.” “You're welcome.”“这是找您的钱。”“谢谢。”“不用谢。”
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. = (more formally) I thank you from the bottom of my heart.我打心底里感谢你。

— often + for

Thank you (very much) for helping me. = Thank you (very much) for your help.（十分）感谢你的帮助。

— used to politely accept or refuse an offer谢谢（用于礼貌地接受或拒绝帮助）

“Can I carry that for you?” “Thank you (very much).”“我帮你扛着那个好吗？”“（非常）谢谢。”
“Would you like another one?” “Yes, thank you.” [=yes, please]“再来一个吗？”“好的，谢谢。”
“Can I carry that for you?” “No, thank you. I'll do it myself.”“我帮你扛着那个好吗？”“不，谢谢，我自己来。”

— used to tell someone in a somewhat annoyed way that you do not want help or advice谢谢，不劳烦（有点不耐烦地表示不需要帮助或建议）

I'm perfectly capable of doing it by myself, thank you (very much).我完全可以自己做这事，（非常）谢谢。