单词 | rethink |
释义 | rethink Word forms: rethinks , rethinking , rethought pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (riːθɪŋk ). The noun is pronounced (riːθɪŋk ). 1. verb If you rethink something such as a problem, a plan, or a policy, you think about it again and change it. Both major political parties are having to rethink their policies. [VERB noun] I think all of us need to rethink our attitudes toward health and sickness. [VERB noun] rethinking uncountable noun ...some fundamental rethinking of the way in which pilots are trained. [+ of] 2. singular noun If you have a rethink of a problem, a plan, or a policy, you think about it again and change it. [journalism] There must be a rethink of government policy towards this vulnerable group. [+ of/on] Collocations: rethink a plan So he has had to rethink his plan to pump out more borrowed cash. The Sun No wonder they are signing the online petition calling on the government to rethink the plan. Times, Sunday Times By the time this week's over, you could find you must entirely rethink your plans. Times, Sunday Times Millions of homeowners who have interest-only mortgages may also need to rethink their plans. Times, Sunday Times In any situation his aim was to transfer the pressure back on the bowlers, constantly challenging them to rethink their plans. Times, Sunday Times Public transport remains a vital service for key workers but it could also become the main vector for infection if the train companies do not rethink their policy. Times,Sunday Times The new home secretary needs to rethink this policy. Times, Sunday Times But if bonuses are significantly lower this year, as expected, lenders may rethink their policy. Times, Sunday Times There are more than 1,000 levels to leap through, some just slightly different enough to make you rethink your strategy. The Sun Acknowledging that once the tastemakers had moved on it would spell disaster for the brand, she began to rethink their strategy. Times, Sunday Times He said last week's jump in share price may have caused some predators to rethink their strategy. Times, Sunday Times Run too far and you will run out of wool and wither away, meaning you will have to go back and rethink your strategy. The Sun As you get down and reach the core of the matter, take time to rethink your strategy as there may be a better way to approach it. The Sun The report sends a clear signal to food company executives and advertisers that the industry needs to completely rethink the way they do business '. Times, Sunday Times (2006) We need to rethink the way we design our roads. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We must rethink the way that we do things and focus on the solutions not spin. The Sun (2016) We may need to rethink the way we produce and sell vaccines. An Introduction to Community Health (1995) Translations: Chinese: 重新考虑, 重新考虑 Japanese: 考え直す, 再検討 |
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