◙ plural noun 1. an expression of gratitude • 感谢，感恩 »festivals were held to give thanks for the harvest. 为感谢丰收而举办庆祝活动。 »a letter of thanks. 感谢信。 a feeling of gratitude • 感激之情 »they expressed their thanks and wished her well. 他们表达了感激之情并祝她一切平安。 another way of saying thank you: • 同thank you » thanks for being so helpful. 谢谢鼎力相助。 »many thanks. 十分感谢。
【IDIOMS】
◘ no thanks to 1. used to imply that someone has failed to contribute to, or has hindered, a successful outcome • （表示轻蔑）不用操心，不劳费神 »we've won, but no thanks to you. 我们赢了，但不是你的功劳。 ◘ thanks a million 1. [informal] thank you very much • [非正式] 万分感谢 ◘ thanks to 1. as a result of; due to • 幸亏；由于，因为 »it's thanks to you that he's in this mess. 都是因为你，他处境才这般狼狈。
【语源】
1. Old English thancas, plural of thanc ('kindly) thought, gratitude', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dank and German Dank, also to think