Language Point 21

"Think of the patient." (Para. 6)

Meaning: "Have the patient in your mind."

think of: 1. take into account; have in one's mind

Do be careful; think of your poor mother!

小心点，想想你那可怜的母亲吧！

I was thinking particularly of the children when I chose the house.

我选择这房子主要是为孩子着想。

I can't go tonight; I have my mother to think of.

今晚我不能去，我还要照顾我母亲呢。

When I said that, I was not thinking of her feelings.

我说那话时没有考虑到她的感受。

2. have thoughts concerning (something or someone)

You're very quiet; what are you thinking of?

你一言不发，在想什么呀？

On her way to school Sandy was thinking of her brother Bill.

在上学的路上，桑迪想起了她哥哥比尔。

3. imagine (something or doing something) 想像

I'd like to go, but think of the cost!

我倒是想去，可想像一下那花费吧！

Can you think of why she should do such a thing?

你能想像她何以做出这种事情吗？

I can't think of living in a place which has no seasons.

我无法想像住在一个没有季节变化的地方会是种什么感受。