Pronunciation

/θred/

Definitions

Noun

1. A thin, strong, flexible strand of yarn, thread, or other material, often used for sewing, weaving, or making textiles.
   • Example: “The seamstress carefully wove a delicate pattern with silk thread.”
2. A continuous sequence of thoughts, events, or actions connected by a common idea or purpose.
   • Example: “The story followed the main character’s thread through various adventures.”
3. (Computing) A sequence of instructions that controls the flow of a program, especially one that is passed between functions.
   • Example: “In the software, the user interface is designed to follow a logical thread of options.”

Verb

1. To run or pass a thread through a needle or other opening.
   • Example: “She threaded the needle with a single strand of cotton.”
2. To connect or relate ideas or events, forming a coherent narrative or argument.
   • Example: “The professor tied together historical events to form a logical thread.”
3. (Computing) To pass control from one part of a program to another, typically within a function call.
   • Example: “The code threads through multiple loops to process data efficiently.”

Adjective

Referring to the act or quality of being interconnected or related.

• Example: “The project’s threads were intricately woven together.”

Phrases

• “Follow the thread” means to trace the sequence or progression of something.
• “Pick up a thread” implies restarting a conversation or topic after a pause.
• “Threadbare” describes something worn out or overused, often metaphorically.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She carefully chose the matching thread for her quilt.”
• Verb: “Let’s pick up the conversation where we left off; it seems our thoughts have become entwined.”
• Adjective: “The debate was threadbare, with nothing new being added.”

Synonyms

-纱线 -线索 -主线 -思路 -（Computer）线程