同样表示观点，opinion和view到底有什么区别？

Thought

思想

Has two meanings. The first meaning of thought is an idea or an opinion that happens in someone’s mind.

有两层意思。思想的第一层意义是指在某人的头脑中产生的想法或观点。

I just had the best thought about what to do for the party.

关于聚会该做些什么，我有了很棒的想法。

1. Idea

1.想法

Refers to a thought or a suggestion about a possible solution, plan, or course of action. An idea is often a response or solution to something.

指的是关于可能的解决方案、计划或行动过程的想法或建议。一个想法通常是对某件事的反应或解决方案。

We have to come up with an idea to promote our new product.

我们必须想出一个方案来推广我们的新产品。

2. Notion

2.观念

Refers to a belief that is held about something. It can also be an impulsive desire to do something. In this definition, something is usually done suddenly and it’s a little whimsical.

指对某事持有的一种信念。它也可以指一种去做某事冲动的欲望。在这个定义中，某事通常是突然发生的，而且是有些异想天开的。

She had a false notion that I didn’t like her.

她错误地认为我不喜欢她。

I had the sudden notion to take a road trip for the weekend.

我突然想周末去公路旅行。

3. Opinion

3.观点

Refers to a view or judgement formed. Opinions are not the same as facts. Opinions may or may not be true, they don’t even have to make sense. They are just what someone thinks.

是指已经形成的观点或判断。观点和事实不一样。观点也许是真的，也可能不是真的，他们甚至没有意义。他们只是别人的想法。

In my opinion he’s the best player on the team.

我认为他是球队里最好的球员。

4. View

4.看法

Refers to an attitude or an opinion. It’s the way someone sees or understands something. It also refers to the ability to be able to see something.

指的是一种态度或意见。这是某人看到或理解某事的方式。它也指的是能够看懂某物的能力。

My view on the subject is not going to change.

我对这个问题的看法不会改变。

5. Impression

5.印象

It is how one feels about an idea, opinion, or view of a noun. It can be the impression of a person or an organization. It’s also a feeling or effect that one person or thing has on another.

它是指一个人对一个词的想法，观点或看法的感觉，它可以指对一个人或对一个团体的印象，它也可以指一个人或一件事对另一个人或事的感觉或影响。

My impression of him has really changed since I first met him.

自从我第一次见到他，我对他的印象真的改变了。

6. Feeling

6.感觉

It is a belief or opinion. It could be one person’s opinion or between more than one person. A feeling, like an opinion is not a fact.

这是一种信仰或观点。它可以是一个人的意见，也可以是超过一个人的意见。感觉就像观点，并不是事实。

My feeling on the situation is that he is not telling the truth.

我对这种情况的感觉是，他没有说实话。

7. Theory

7.理论

Refers to a set of structured ideas that are used to explain something. This term is most often used in science, but also has other uses. Theories are not always based on facts, sometimes they are based on opinions or thoughts.

是指用来解释某事的一组结构化思想。这个术语最常用于科学，但也有其他用途。理论并不总是以事实为基础的，有时它们是基于观点或想法的。

Sir Isaac Newton introduced the theory of gravity.

艾萨克·牛顿爵士提出了万有引力理论。

I have a theory about why he’s been acting so strange lately.

我有一个关于他最近为什么这么奇怪的推测。

8. Judgement

8.判断

Refers to making a decision based on information given. Judgements are not facts, they are opinions.

指根据所给出的信息做出决定。判断不是事实，而是观点。

We have to make a judgement call about whether or not to cancel the event because of the rain.

因为下雨，我们得就是否取消这一事件做出判断。

I don’t understand how you came to that conclusion, I don’t  trust your judgement.

我不明白你是怎么得出这个结论的，我不相信你的判断。

9. Assessment

9.评估

It is similar to judgment, in that one is making a decision based on the information that they have. An assessment is an opinion. An assessment is at times used to describe someone’s performance.

它类似于判断，因为那是根据他们已有的信息做出的决定。评估是一种意见。评估有时用来描述某人的表现。

We need to make an assessment of the situation, so that we can determine how to move forward.

我们需要对形势作出评估，以便我们能够决定如何前进。

My math assessment didn’t go well.

我数学的评估不太好。

10. Conclusion

10.结论

Means to take information and make a decision from it. The information that the conclusion is made from could be based on facts or opinions. Conclusion can also mean to end something. In this definition of conclusions usually some sort of decision is made.

结论的意思是获取信息并做出决定。从信息中得出的结论可以基于事实或观点。结论也可以意味着结束某事。这个结论的定义通常表明，已经做出某种决定。

Your facts are wrong, you have come to the wrong conclusion.

你的事实是错误的，你得出了错误的结论。

We really need to bring this meeting to a conclusion, it’s getting late.

我们真的要为这次会议做个总结了，已经很晚了。

Another definition of thought is the process of thinking.  There are many words that can be substituted for this definition.

思想的另一个定义是思维的过程。这个定义有很多替换词。

11. Contemplation

11.沉思

Refers to thinking about something for a long time. It can also mean deep reflective thought.

指长期思考某事。它也指深刻的反思。

I’ve been contemplating about whether or not to move for the past 6 months.

过去6个月来，我一直在考虑是否搬家。

12. Musing

12.冥想

It is time taken to think about or reflect upon something.

它指的是花费时间去思考或反思某事。

We’ve been musing about what the future of our company will be.

我们一直在思索我们公司的未来将会是什么样。

13. Pondering

13.琢磨

Means to to think about something carefully before making a decision.

指在做出决定之前仔细考虑某事。

The mom took  some time to ponder about what the consequences of her son sneaking out should be.

妈妈花了一些时间思考，儿子偷偷溜走的后果应该是什么。

14. Consideration

14.考虑

Means careful thought, this thought usually happens over a period of time. It can be used to ask someone to consider an idea as well. It can also mean motives, or why someone does something.

意思是仔细思考，这种考虑通常发生在一段时间内。它也可以用来请求某人考虑一个想法。它也可以意味着动机，或者为什么某人做某事。

I have to take everything into consideration before I make a decision.

在做出决定之前，我必须把一切都考虑进去。

Please take my application into consideration.

请考虑一下我的申请。

I think self preservation was his primary consideration.

我认为自我保护是他的首要考虑的因素。

15. Reflection

15.反思

Means to take some time to seriously think about something.

意思是花一些时间认真思考某事。

After careful reflection I have decided not to move forward with the project.

经过深思熟虑，我决定不再继续进行这个项目。