mental /ˈmɛntl̟/ adjective Learner's definition of MENTAL
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a : of or relating to the mind思想上的;精神的;心理的 b : existing or happening in the mind存在于大脑中的;思考的 -
We had a mental image/picture of what we thought the house would look like.房子的外观如何,我们的脑子里有个设想。
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I've got a mental list of the things I need at the store.去商店买什么东西,我脑子里已经有了个清单。
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I'll make a mental note to see if we can reschedule the meeting.我会留意一下,看能不能重新安排会议时间。
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mental arithmetic [=arithmetic done in your mind without writing numbers or using a calculator]心算
2 always used before a noun
a : relating to or affected by an illness of the mind精神病的 b : caring for people with mental illnesses治疗精神病患者的