thanks

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thanks /ˈθæŋks/ noun

thanks

/ˈθæŋks/

noun

Learner's definition of THANKS

[plural]

: a good feeling that you have towards someone who has helped you, given something to you, etc.感激之情；谢意

I brought you a gift as a way of showing my thanks for all you've done.我给你带了份礼物，以表达我对你所做的一切的谢意。
I want to express my thanks [=gratitude] (to you) for your kindness and generosity.对于你的好意和慷慨我想（向你）表示谢意。

: something done or said to express thanks感谢之举；感谢之辞

A simple bouquet of flowers can be a nice way to say thanks.普通的一束花就是表达谢意的极佳方式。
We should give thanks (to God) for all the good things in our lives.我们应该为生命中的一切美好感谢上帝。

— used as a less formal way to say “thank you”谢了（用于thank you的非正式说法）

“Here's your change.” “Thanks.” “You're welcome.”“这是找您的钱。”“谢了。”“不用谢。”
Thanks! I appreciate it.谢了！我很感激。
“How's your mother doing?” “She's doing well, thanks.” [=thank you for asking]“你妈妈好吗？”“她很好，谢了。”

— often + for

Thanks for coming.谢谢光临。
Thanks so much for your kind letter. = Many thanks for the kind letter.非常感谢你亲切的来信。

— used like “thank you” as a polite way of accepting or refusing an offer谢谢（用法与thank you相同，用作接受或拒绝帮助的礼貌说法）

“Do you want another one?” “Thanks.” [=yes, please]“想再来一个吗？”“谢谢。”
“Do you want another one?” “Yes, thanks.” [=yes, please]“想再来一个吗？”“好的，谢谢。”
“Do you want another one?” “No, thanks.”“想再来一个吗？”“不了，谢谢。”
“Can I help you find something?” “No thanks, I'm just looking.”“有什么东西需要我帮你找找吗？”“不用，谢谢，我只是看看。”
“Would you like a ride?” “Thanks, but no thanks. I'll walk.”“你想搭车吗？”“谢谢，但不用了，我走着去。”

no thanks to

: without the help of (someone or something) : despite (someone or something)不归功于；并非由于

The vote passed, no thanks to the mayor. [=the vote passed even though the mayor did not help or want it to pass]投票通过了，但并非市长的功劳。

— see debt

informal

: thank you very much非常感谢；感谢至极

— often used in an ironic way to say that you are not pleased that someone has done or said something常用作讽刺之意，表示自己对别人所说、所做事情的不满

“I'm boring? Thanks a lot!”“我很烦人？多谢啦！”
Thanks a million for leaving the door open. There are flies everywhere now.多亏了你啊，让门开着，现在到处都是苍蝇。

: with the help of (someone or something) : because of (someone or something)幸亏；由于

I'm a lot happier these days thanks to my new girlfriend.这些日子我开心了许多，多亏了我的新女友。
Thanks to a new technique, patients typically recover from the surgery in only a few days.多亏了这种新科技，病人通常在手术后短短几天就能恢复。

— often used in an ironic way常用作讽刺之意