“东西”在英语中翻译为“thing”。它是英语中的名词，可以表示物品、事物、事件等。
来源:
Thing is derived from the Old Engpsh word "þing" which meant "assembly" or "meeting". It later came to refer to any object or matter.
例句:
"I need to buy a new thing for my computer."
翻译: "我需要买一个新东西给我的电脑。"
"Can you tell me more about that thing you were talking about?"
翻译: "你能告诉我更多关于你说的那件事吗？"
"That's a strange thing to say."
翻译: "那是一句奇怪的话。"