I thought maybe the boy wanted to show off to his friends and his family.

我想也许这个男孩是想和他的朋友、家人炫耀。

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His only thought was to keep the boy from harm.

他一心想的就是不要让这男孩受到伤害。

《牛津词典》

The boy was unhappy because he thought he was friendless.

这个男孩不太高兴，因为他觉得自己没有朋友。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Everyone thought he was a charming boy and the best usher at the hall.

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He thought the boy should give up the sport.

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The boy, thought to be about five-years-old, was found asleep in a neighbouring compartment.

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When Greene's wife read the story to their young son, the boy cried at the thought of the permanent separation.

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