plural minds
plural minds
Learner's definition of MIND
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: the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers頭腦;思維;思緒 [count]
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He read great literature to develop/cultivate his mind.他讀名著以開發/培養自己的思維。
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It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older.人在變老的過程中保持頭腦活躍很重要。
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He went for a walk to help clear his mind.他散步以提神醒腦。
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the mysteries of the human mind人類大腦的神秘之處
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My mind is always open to new ideas.我的頭腦一直願意接受新思想。
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You can't argue with him. His mind is closed.你不能和他爭論,他的思想太封閉。
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I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything.我無法專心:我的腦子總是胡思亂想,不能集中在任何事上。
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Let me get this clear/straight in my mind [=let me understand this clearly]: are you saying that she was lying to me all along?讓我捋清思路:你是說她一直在欺騙我?
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I can't get that image out of my mind. = I can't stop seeing that image in my mind. = That image is stuck in my mind.我沒辦法把那幅影像從我腦海中抹去。
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The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood.鬆樹的味道將我的思緒帶回了童年。
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The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present.她說話的聲音猛地將我的思緒拉回到了現實。
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My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.我的理智告訴我這不可行,但是内心卻告訴我想試試。
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We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people. [=the emotions and the reasoning of the people]我們必須吸引並赢得民心。
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His conscious mind had forgotten the incident, but the memory of it was still buried somewhere in his subconscious/unconscious mind.他意識上已經忘了那場事故,但是在潛意識裏的某個地方仍然埋藏着關於它的記憶。
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There's absolutely no doubt in my mind about his guilt. [=I am sure that he is guilty]對他的罪行我沒有任何懷疑。
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I know you're disappointed by their decision, but you should just put that out of your mind [=stop thinking about that] and go back to work.我知道你對他們的決定很失望,但是你應該忘掉這些,回去工作。
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I'll handle the schedule. Just put it out of your mind. [=don't think or worry about it]我來處理日程表,你不用操心這些。
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Is there something on your mind? [=is there something troubling you?; are you worried or bothered about something?]有什麽煩心事嗎?
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Why don't you just say what's on your mind? [=why don't you just say what you are thinking?]你爲什麽不直接說出你的煩心事呢?
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I wish there were some way I could ease your (troubled) mind. = I wish there were some way I could set/put your mind at ease/rest. [=could make you stop worrying]希望我能有辦法讓你放鬆心情。
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These problems have been preying/weighing on his mind. [=he has been worrying about these problems]這些問題一直讓他心事重重。
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The safety of the children should be foremost/uppermost in all our minds now. [=we should all be thinking most about the safety of the children now]孩子們的安全應該是我們最優先考慮的。
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The idea that we might lose was the furthest thing from my mind. [=I never thought that we might lose]我壓根沒想過我們可能會失敗。
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I have no intention of quitting my job. Nothing could be further from my mind.我沒打算辭職,我根本就沒這個想法。
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She says that getting married again is the last thing on her mind right now. [=she is not thinking at all about getting married again]她說目前還沒有再婚的想法。
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What was going/running through your mind [=what were you thinking] when you agreed to do this?你同意做這件事的時候腦子裏在想什麽?
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His name slips/escapes my mind at the moment. [=I can't remember his name]這會兒我想不起他的名字。
◊ If something (such as an illness) is all in your/the mind, you are imagining it.只是憑空想象的
◊ If your mind is set on something or you have your mind set on something, you are very determined to do or to get something.下定決心
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It's important to be healthy in both body and mind.身心健康很重要。
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He's in a bad/good state of mind. [=he's in a bad/good mood]他心情很好/糟。
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Installing a security system in your home will give you greater peace of mind. [=a feeling of being safe or protected]在家中安裝安全系統能讓你更踏實放心。
— see also frame of mind, presence of mind 2
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used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person思維方式;智力 -
She has a brilliant mind.她十分聰明。
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He has an inquisitive/inquiring mind.他總是愛打聽。
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He's an evil man with a warped/twisted mind.他是一個心理扭曲的邪惡之人。
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He's recognized as having one of the sharpest minds [=intellects] in this field.他被認爲是這個領域最聰明的人之一。
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used in phrases that describe someone as mentally ill or crazy用於短語,形容某人患精神病或瘋狂 -
There's something wrong with him. He's not in his right mind. [=he is mentally ill]他有點不對勁,精神不正常。
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No one in their right mind would try such a stunt. = Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?沒有哪個正常人會嘗試這種驚險動作。
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(law) She claims that her father was not of sound mind when he changed his will. = She claims her father was of unsound mind. [=was not sane or rational]她聲稱自己的父親在修改遺囑時是精神失常的。
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usually used informally in an exaggerated way通常用於誇張,非正式用法 -
What a ridiculous idea! You must be out of your mind [=crazy] to believe that.多麽荒謬的想法!你要是相信就肯定是瘋了。
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I was (going) out of my mind with worry. [=I was extremely worried]我擔心得(要)發瘋了。
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I feel like I'm losing my mind. = I feel like I'm going out of my mind. [=I feel like I'm going crazy]我感覺自己快要瘋了。
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That noise is driving me out of my mind! [=driving me crazy]那噪聲讓我快瘋掉了。
◊ The phrase out of your mind is also used informally to make a statement stronger.極其,非常(用於加強語氣,非正式用法)
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[count] : a very intelligent person富有才智的人;聰明的人 5
[noncount] : a particular way of thinking about a situation意見;看法 -
Everyone at the meeting was of like mind [=everyone agreed] about how to proceed.與會者對會議如何進行看法一致。
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She is of the same mind as me. [=she agrees with me]她與我意見相同。
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We're all of one mind about him [=we all agree about him]: he's the one we want.我們對他的看法一致:他就是我們要的。
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To/In my mind, that's wrong.依我看,那是錯的。
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[noncount] : attention that is given to a person or thing關注 -
Try to relax and take/get/keep your mind off your problems. [=stop thinking about your problems]盡量放鬆,别去想你的難題。
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I'm finding it hard to keep my mind on my work. [=to concentrate on my work]我發現很難將注意力集中到工作上。
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After finishing work on the remodeling project, she was able to turn her mind to [=direct her attention to; work on] other matters.完成了改建工程之後,她得以把精力轉向其他事務。
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Don't pay him any mind. [=don't pay attention to him; ignore him]别理他。
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He kept talking but she paid him no mind.他一直說話,而她卻沒有理會他。
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You shouldn't pay any/much mind to what he says.你不應該理會他說的話。
a meeting of (the) minds
— see meeting
at/in the back of your mind
— see 1back
blow someone's mind
informal
: to strongly affect someone's mind with shock, confusion, etc. : to amaze or overwhelm someone's mind使某人感到震驚(或困惑等) — see also mind-blowing
call/bring (something) to mind
: to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of使人回憶起;使記得
change someone's mind
: to cause someone to change an opinion or decision使某人改變主意
change your mind
: to change your decision or opinion about something改變想法;改變決定 -
He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.他本不打算來,但是他在最後一刻改變了想法。
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I tried to convince her, but she wouldn't change her mind.我試圖說服她,但是她就是不改變主意。
come/spring/leap to mind
: to be remembered or thought of被記起;被想到
cross someone's mind
— see 2cross
enter your mind
— see enter
give someone a piece of your mind
: to speak to someone in an angry way憤怒地對某人說話
have a good mind
or have half a mind
◊ If you have a good mind or have half a mind to do something, you have a feeling that you want to do it, especially because you are angry or annoyed, but you will probably not do it.很想做某事(尤指生氣時有心做某事,但未必行動)
have a mind like a sieve
— see 1sieve
have a mind of your own
: to have your own ideas and make your own choices about what should be done有自己的主見 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
have (someone or something) in mind
: to be thinking of (someone or something)想着(某人或某物): such as
a : to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.心中有合適人選 b : to be thinking of doing (something)想要做某事 -
“I'd like to do something special for our anniversary.” “What sort of thing did you have in mind?”“我想爲我們的周年紀念做點特别的事。”“你想做什麽呢?”
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He had it in mind [=intended] to leave the business to his daughter.他打算把生意留給自己的女兒。
in mind
: in your thoughts在心中 -
We designed this product with people like you in mind. [=we designed it for people like you]我們爲您這樣的人群設計了這款産品。
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He went into the bar with trouble in mind. [=intending to cause trouble]他走進酒吧打算鬧事兒。
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Before you disregard his advice, keep/bear in mind [=remember] that he is regarded as one of the leading experts in this field.你先别急着擱置他的建議,要知道他可是公認的該領域的權威專家之一。
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We have a limited amount of money to spend, and we need to keep that in mind [=think of that; consider that] while we're planning our vacation.我們能花的錢有限,做假期計劃時必須考慮這一點。
in your mind's eye
— see 1eye
know your own mind
— see 1know
make up your mind
: to make a decision about something做決定;下定決心 -
I can't make up my mind [=decide] where to take my vacation.我下不了決心去哪裏度假。
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He had made up his mind not to go.他已經決定不去了。
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He's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).他正考慮要去,但還沒下定決心。
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He's not going. His mind is made up. [=he has made a decision and will not change it]他不去了,他已經決定了。
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I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own mind.我不能爲你決定,你必須自己決定。
mind over matter
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used to describe a situation in which someone is able to control a physical condition, problem, etc., by using the mind心勝於物;精神戰勝物質
of two minds
(US) or British in two minds
: not decided or certain about something : having two opinions or ideas about something猶豫不決 -
I can't make up my mind where to take my vacation: I'm of two minds about where to go.我不能決定去哪兒度假:我對去哪兒猶豫不決。
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I'm of two minds about (hiring) him: he seems well-qualified, but he doesn't have much experience.我正猶豫要不要(僱)他:他看起來素質不錯,但是沒有多少經驗。
open your mind
— see 2open
put (someone) in mind of (something)
: to cause (someone) to remember or think of (something)使(某人)想起;提醒(某人)某事物
put/set your mind to (something)
: to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it專心致志於,一心一意(做某事)
read someone's mind
: to know exactly what someone is thinking看穿某人的心思 -
“I think we should go out to a movie tonight.” “You read my mind. I was thinking the same thing.”“我覺得我們今晚應該出去看電影。”“你看穿了我的心思,我也這樣想呢。”
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It's as if you could read my mind.好像你能看穿我的心思。
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He claims that he has the ability to read minds.他聲稱自己有讀心術。
— see also mind reader
speak your mind
: to say what you think : to state your opinion說出自己的想法
take a load/weight off your mind
: to make you stop worrying about something使放下思想包袱;使寬心 2 mind /ˈmaɪnd/ verb
minds; minded; minding
minds; minded; minding
Learner's definition of MIND
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not used in progressive tenses : to be bothered by (something) : to object to or dislike (something)被打擾;介意 [+ object]
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I mind it greatly [=it bothers me very much] when people are rude.我非常討厭别人粗魯無禮。
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I don't mind the rain. = I don't mind if it rains. [=the rain doesn't bother me]我不在乎下雨。
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I don't mind making dinner. [=I am willing to make dinner; making dinner does not bother me]我不介意做晚飯。
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I wouldn't mind having a piece of pie myself. [=I would like to have a piece of pie too]我不介意給自己也來一塊派餅。
[no object]
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It was raining, but I didn't mind.下雨了,但我不在乎。
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Our flight was delayed—not that I minded [=I was not bothered by it], since I was late getting to the airport myself.我們的航班推遲了,不過既然我到機場遲了,我也就不介意了。
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I'd like another cupcake, if you don't mind. [=if it is all right with you]如果你不介意,我想再來一塊紙杯蛋糕。
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[+ object] : to care about or worry about (something or someone)關心;在乎 -
They don't seem to mind where they sit. = They seem not to mind where they sit.他們看起來並不關心坐在哪裏。
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I don't mind very much what happens.我不是很在乎發生的事。
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“Why is he so angry?” “Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.”“他爲什麽這麽生氣?”“哦,别理他。他一直都愛抱怨。”
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Don't mind me [=don't worry about or pay attention to me]: I'll be all right.别擔心我,我會好起來的。
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used to make a polite request介意(用於禮貌地提出請求) -
Do you mind me/my sitting here? [=would you be bothered if I sat here?]我坐在這兒可以嗎?
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Do you mind if I smoke? = Would you mind if I smoked?您介意我抽煙嗎?
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Would you mind doing me a small favor?您能幫我個小忙嗎?
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I'm tired. Would you mind leaving a little early? = Would you mind it if we left a little early?我累了,能早點走嗎?
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used in phrases with if when you have said something that might bother or upset someone介意(與if連用,用於可能使人不快的話語) -
How old are you, if you don't mind my/me asking? [=may I ask how old you are?; would you be offended if I asked how old you are?]如果你不介意,我能問問你多大了嗎?
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You look a bit old for this job, if you don't mind my/me saying so. [=if I may say so]如果你不介意的話,我想說對於這份工作你的年紀有點兒大了。
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used in informal phrases with I介意(與I連用,用於非正式短語) -
“Would you like another cup of coffee?” “Thank you: I don't mind if I do!” [=yes, I'd like another cup]“你想再來一杯咖啡嗎?”“好的,謝謝。”
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I was shocked by the news, I don't mind telling you! [=I must say/admit that I was shocked by the news]我不妨告訴你,這條新聞讓我震驚!
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I don't mind saying/admitting that I was very disappointed by her decision.我不妨說/承認我對她的決定很失望。
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used in informal phrases that show anger or annoyance用於非正式短語表達憤怒 -
“That old woman's a real pain!” “Do you MIND!? That's my mother you're talking about!”“那個老女人真讓人頭疼!”“别這樣好不好!?你說的是我媽!”
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“Let me help you with that.” “I'll do it myself, if you don't mind!”“讓我幫你做那件事。”“哪兒的話,我自己來!”
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[+ object] US : to do what you are told to do by (someone) : obey聽從 5
[+ object] : to take care of (something or someone) : to watch or be in charge of (something or someone)照顧;管理 — see also mind the store (below) 6 [+ object]
a : to be careful about (something)當心;注意 -
You'd better mind what you say.你最好注意自己說的話。
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Mind your tongue/language! [=stop saying offensive or improper things]說話注意點!
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His mother told him to mind his manners. [=to behave in a polite and proper way]他母親告訴他要注意行爲舉止。
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(chiefly Brit) Mind how you behave when we get there.我們到那兒的時候,你舉止注意些。
— see also mind your p's and q's at 1p b chiefly British —
used to tell someone to be aware of something that could be a problem or danger(警告某人)當心,注意 -
The wind is very strong: mind your hat!風很大,小心你的帽子!
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Mind the broken glass! [=watch out for the broken glass]當心碎玻璃!
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Mind the missing step!當心缺的那級台階!
c chiefly British —
used to tell someone to be sure to do something or to be careful to prevent something from happening記着,注意(告訴某人一定做某事或阻止某事發生)
mind out
[phrasal verb] British
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used to tell someone to be careful當心;注意 -
Mind out—one of the steps is missing!當心——缺了一級台階!
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There's a car coming! Mind out! [=look out, watch out]有車來了!小心!
mind the store
(US) or British mind the shop
: to be in charge of a place when the person who is usually in charge is not there臨時代管;幫忙看
mind you
informal
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used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood(用於口語,對說話之前或之後陳述進行強調)請聽清楚,請注意 -
His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind you.他的建議用處不大。我並不是在批評他,請注意。
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Mind you, I'm not criticizing him, but the truth is that his advice wasn't very helpful.請注意,我不是批評他,但事實是他的建議用處不大。
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often used in British English without you常用於英國英語,不與you連用
mind your step
— see 1step
never mind
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used to tell someone not to worry about something别在意(用於安慰某人) -
Never mind your mistake: it wasn't serious.别在意你的錯誤:那並不嚴重。
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So you made a little mistake! Never mind (about that): it wasn't serious.好吧,你犯了個小錯誤!沒關系,它並不嚴重。
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Do you know where my keys are? Oh, never mind. Here they are.你知道我的鑰匙在哪兒嗎?哦,别擔心。在這兒呢。
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used to refer to something that is even less likely or possible than the thing previously mentioned更不用說
never you mind
informal
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used to tell someone that you will not be answering a question不要問,别管(用於表示不會回答對方)