新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

mind

英  [maɪnd]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    CONVENTION. 习惯表达
  • never mind

    1没什么

    You say never mind when you are emphasizing that something is not serious or important, especially when someone is upset about it or is saying they are sorry.

    双语例句

    例:

    Her voice trembled. 'Oh, Sylvia, I'm so sorry.'—'Never mind.'

    她的声音颤抖着。“啊,西尔维娅,我真抱歉。” “没什么。”

    NOUN. 名词
  • minds

    1[C 可数名词] 想法

    You refer to someone's mind when talking about their thoughts. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that you are aware of it, although you are not thinking about it very much.

    近义词

    head , brain

    反义词

    body

    双语例句

    例:

    I'm trying to clear my mind of all this.

    我正试图忘掉这一切。

    例:

    There was no doubt in his mind that the man was serious.

    他毫不怀疑这个人是认真的。

    2[C 可数名词] 才智

    Your mind is your ability to think and reason.

    近义词

    intellect , head , brain

    双语例句

    例:

    You have a good mind.

    你很有才智。

    例:

    Studying stretched my mind and got me thinking about things.

    学习拓展了我的心智,使我开始学会思考。

    3[C 可数名词] 思维方式

    If you have a particular type of mind, you have a particular way of thinking which is part of your character, or a result of your education or professional training.

    近义词

    brain

    双语例句

    例:

    Andrew, you have a very suspicious mind.

    安德鲁,你疑心太重了。

    例:

    The key to his success is his logical mind.

    他成功的关键在于他的逻辑思维。

    4[C 可数名词] 有才智的人

    You can refer to someone as a particular kind of mind as a way of saying that they are clever, intelligent, or imaginative.

    近义词

    intellect

    双语例句

    例:

    She moved to New York, meeting some of the best minds of her time.

    她搬到了纽约,遇到了她那个时代最具才智的一些人。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • bear in mind , keep in mind

    1记住

    If you tell someone to bear something in mind or to keep something in mind, you are reminding or warning them about something important which they should remember.

    双语例句

    例:

    Bear in mind that petrol stations are scarce in the more remote areas.

    记住,加油站在那些比较偏远的地区是很稀少的。

  • cast your mind back

    1回想起

    If you cast your mind back to a time in the past, you think about what happened then.

    双语例句

    例:

    Cast your mind back to 1978, when Forest won the title.

    回想一下1978年,那时福里斯特赢得了这个头衔。

  • change your mind

    1改变主意

    If you change your mind, or if someone or something changes your mind, you change a decision you have made or an opinion that you had.

    双语例句

    例:

    I was going to vote for him, but I changed my mind and voted for Reagan.

    我本打算投他的票,但后来改变了主意投了里根的票。

  • come to mind , spring to mind

    1马上想到

    If something comes to mind or springs to mind, you think of it without making any effort.

    双语例句

    例:

    Integrity and honesty are words that spring to mind when talking of the man.

    谈到这个人时就会马上想到“正直”和“诚实”这两个词。

  • cross your mind

    1想到

    If you say that an idea or possibility never crossed your mind, you mean that you did not think of it.

    双语例句

    例:

    It had never crossed his mind that there might be a problem.

    他从来没想到过会有问题。

  • in your mind's eye

    1在脑海中

    If you see something in your mind's eye, you imagine it and have a clear picture of it in your mind.

    双语例句

    例:

    In his mind's eye, he can imagine the effect he's having.

    他能在脑海中想像自己将产生怎样的影响。

  • have a good mind to do , have half a mind to do

    1非常想做

    If you say that you have a good mind to do something or have half a mind to do it, you are threatening or announcing that you have a strong desire to do it, although you probably will not do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He raged on about how he had a good mind to resign.

    他还在大发脾气,嚷嚷着真想辞职不干了。

  • have something in mind

    1打算做某事

    If you ask someone what they have in mind, you want to know in more detail about an idea or wish they have.

    双语例句

    例:

    'Maybe we could celebrate tonight.'—'What did you have in mind?'

    “或许我们今晚可以庆祝一下。” “你有什么打算?”

  • with something in mind

    1心中怀有某事

    If you do something with a particular thing in mind, you do it with that thing as your aim or as the reason or basis for your action.

    双语例句

    例:

    These families need support. With this in mind a group of 35 specialists met last weekend.

    这些家庭需要资助。为此,由35人组成的专家组于上周进行了会谈。

  • all in the mind

    1凭空想像

    If you say that something such as an illness is all in the mind, you mean that it relates to someone's feelings or attitude, rather than having any physical cause.

    双语例句

    例:

    It could be a virus, or it could be all in the mind.

    这可能是种病毒,或者可能完全是凭空想像。

  • know your own mind

    1有主见

    If you know your own mind, you are sure about your opinions, and are not easily influenced by other people.

    双语例句

    例:

    She knows her own mind and won't let anyone talk her into something she doesn't want to do.

    她很有主见,不会听从任何人劝说去做自己不想做的事。

  • lose your mind

    1失去理智

    If you say that someone is losing their mind, you mean that they are becoming mad.

    双语例句

    例:

    Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind.

    有时我觉得自己好像要失去理智了。

  • make up your mind

    1下定决心

    If you make up your mind or make your mind up, you decide which of a number of possible things you will have or do.

    近义词

    decide

    双语例句

    例:

    Once he made up his mind to do something, there was no stopping him.

    他一旦下定决心做什么事,没有什么可以阻止他。

  • of one mind , of like mind , of the same mind

    1意见一致

    If a number of people are of one mind, of like mind, or of the same mind, they all agree about something.

    双语例句

    例:

    Contact with other disabled yachtsmen of like mind would be helpful.

    联系一下其他志同道合的残疾帆船赛手会有所帮助。

  • a load off your mind , a weight off your mind

    1使不再忧虑

    If you say that something that happens is a load off your mind or a weight off your mind, you mean that it causes you to stop worrying, for example because it solves a problem that you had.

    双语例句

    例:

    Knowing that she had medical insurance took a great load off her mind.

    知道自己有医疗保险,她不再担心了。

  • on your mind

    1惦记着

    If something is on your mind, you are worried or concerned about it and think about it a lot.

    双语例句

    例:

    This game has been on my mind all week.

    整整一周我一直惦记着这场比赛。

  • your mind is on something , have your mind on something

    1专心于某事

    If your mind is on something or you have your mind on something, you are thinking about that thing.

    双语例句

    例:

    At school I was always in trouble – my mind was never on my work.

    上学时我一直麻烦不断–总也无法专注于我的功课。

  • an open mind

    1开放的心态

    If you have an open mind, you avoid forming an opinion or making a decision until you know all the facts.

    双语例句

    例:

    It's hard to see it any other way, though I'm trying to keep an open mind.

    尽管我努力不会妄下定论,但此事别无他解。

  • open your mind

    1使愿意尝试 , 使愿意接受

    If something opens your mind to new ideas or experiences, it makes you more willing to accept them or try them.

    双语例句

    例:

    She also stimulated his curiosity and opened his mind to other cultures.

    她还激发了他的好奇心,使他愿意接受其他文化。

  • out of your mind

    1发疯

    If you say that someone is out of their mind, you mean that they are mad or very foolish.

    近义词

    crazy

    双语例句

    例:

    What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?

    你在干什么?你疯了吗?

  • be out of your mind with something , go out of your mind with something

    1极度(焦虑或害怕等)

    If you say that someone is out of their mind with a feeling such as worry or fear, you are emphasizing that they are extremely worried or afraid.

    双语例句

    例:

    I was out of my mind with fear. I didn't know what to do.

    我害怕极了。我不知道该怎么办。

  • bored out of your mind , scared out of your mind , stoned out of your mind

    1感到非常无聊、害怕或受毒品的影响

    If you say that someone is, for example, bored out of their mind, scared out of their mind, or stoned out of their mind, you are emphasizing that they are extremely bored, scared, or affected by drugs.

    双语例句

    例:

    That was one of the most depressing experiences of my life. I was bored out of my mind after five minutes.

    那是我一生中最沮丧的经历之一。五分钟后我就觉得无聊透顶了。

  • put your mind to something

    1专心做某事

    If you put your mind to something, you start making an effort to do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    You could do fine in the world if you put your mind to it.

    在这个世界上,只要你认真做事,就能做好。

  • read someone's mind

    1看出某人的心思

    If you can read someone's mind, you know what they are thinking without them saying anything.

    双语例句

    例:

    Don't expect others to read your mind.

    不要期望别人能看出你的心思。

  • put someone's mind at rest , set someone's mind at rest

    1使某人安心

    To put someone's mind at rest or set their mind at rest means to stop them from worrying about something.

    双语例句

    例:

    It may be advisable to have a blood test to put your mind at rest.

    最好验下血,好让你自己放心。

  • nobody in their right mind

    1神智正常(不会做某事)

    If you say that nobody in their right mind would do a particular thing, you are emphasizing that it is an irrational thing to do and you would be surprised if anyone did it.

    双语例句

    例:

    No one in her right mind would make such a major purchase without asking questions.

    没有哪个心智正常的女人会不问清楚就花这么一大笔钱买东西。

  • set your mind on something , have your mind set on something

    1决心做某事

    If you set your mind on something or have your mind set on it, you are determined to do it or obtain it.

    双语例句

    例:

    When my wife sets her mind on something, she invariably finds a way to achieve it.

    一旦我妻子下定决心做什么事情,她总会找到办法做到。

  • slip your mind

    1忘记

    If something slips your mind, you forget it.

    双语例句

    例:

    I was going to mention it, but it slipped my mind.

    我正要说到它,可是想不起来了。

  • speak your mind

    1说出心中所想

    If you speak your mind, you say firmly and honestly what you think about a situation, even if this may offend or upset people.

    双语例句

    例:

    Martina Navratilova has never been afraid to speak her mind.

    马丁娜·纳夫拉蒂洛娃从来不怕说出自己心中的想法。

  • stick in your mind

    1被铭记于心

    If something sticks in your mind, it remains firmly in your memory.

    双语例句

    例:

    I've always been fond of poetry and one piece has always stuck in my mind.

    我一直喜欢诗歌,有一首诗一直被我铭记于心。

  • take your mind off

    1转移注意力

    If something takes your mind off a problem or unpleasant situation, it helps you to forget about it for a while.

    双语例句

    例:

    'How about a game of tennis?' suggested Alan. 'That'll take your mind off things.'

    “打一场网球怎么样?”艾伦建议道,“那会转移一下你的注意力。”

  • to my mind

    1依我看

    You say or write to my mind to indicate that the statement you are making is your own opinion.

    双语例句

    例:

    There are scenes in this play which, to my mind, are incredibly violent.

    依我看来,这部戏中的一些场面太过暴力了。

  • of two minds

    1犹豫不决

    If you are of two minds, you are uncertain about what to do, especially when you have to choose between two courses of action.

    近义词

    unsure , undecided

    双语例句

    例:

    He was of two minds about this plan.

    他对于这个计划犹豫不决。

  • if you don't mind

    1如果你不介意(用于委婉地拒绝别人的提议和建议)

    People use the expression if you don't mind when they are rejecting an offer or saying that they do not want to do something, especially when they are annoyed.

    双语例句

    例:

    'Sit down.'—'I prefer standing for a while, if you don't mind.'

    “坐吧。” “如果你不介意,我想站一会儿。”

  • mind you

    1记住 , 务必

    You use mind you to emphasize a piece of information that you are adding, especially when the new information explains what you have said or contrasts with it. Some people use mind in a similar way.

    双语例句

    例:

    They pay full rates. Mind you, they can afford it.

    他们是全额支付的。记住,他们能付得起。

  • never mind

    1别担心

    You use never mind to tell someone that they need not do something or worry about something, because it is not important or because you will do it yourself.

    双语例句

    例:

    'Was his name David?'—'No I don't think it was, but never mind, go on.'

    “他的名字是大卫吗?” “不,我想不是,不过没关系,继续。”

    例:

    Dorothy, come on. Never mind your shoes. They'll soon dry off.

    多萝西,快点。别担心你的鞋。它们很快就会干的。

  • never mind something

    1更不用说

    You use never mind after a statement, often a negative one, to indicate that the statement is even more true of the person, thing, or situation that you are going to mention next.

    双语例句

    例:

    I'm not going to believe it myself, never mind convince anyone else.

    我自己都不会相信它,更不用说说服其他人了。

  • someone wouldn't mind something , someone wouldn't mind doing something

    1很喜欢 , 很愿意

    If you say that you wouldn't mind something, you mean that you would quite like it.

    双语例句

    例:

    I wouldn't mind a coffee.

    我很想喝杯咖啡。

    VERB. 动词
  • minds , minding , minded

    1[I 不及物动词] 介意

    If you do not mind something, you are not annoyed or bothered by it.

    双语例句

    例:

    I don't mind the noise during the day.

    白天我不介意这种噪声。

    例:

    I hope you don't mind me calling in like this, without an appointment.

    希望你别介意我没有事先约定就如此冒昧拜访。

    例:

    I lit a cigarette and nobody seemed to mind.

    我点了一支烟,好像并没有人介意。

    2[I 不及物动词] 介意(表示礼貌地征询许可或提出请求)

    You use mind in the expressions 'do you mind?' and 'would you mind?' as a polite way of asking permission or asking someone to do something.

    双语例句

    例:

    Do you mind if I ask you one more thing?

    您介意我再提一个问题吗?

    例:

    Would you mind waiting outside for a moment?

    您介意在外面等一会儿吗?

    3[T 及物动词] 介意(用于否定句中表达“…均可”之意)

    If someone does not mind what happens or what something is like, they do not have a strong preference for any particular thing.

    双语例句

    例:

    I don't mind what we play, really.

    我不介意咱们玩什么,真的。

    4[T 及物动词] 照看

    If you mind a child or something such as a shop or luggage, you take care of it, usually while the person who owns it or is usually responsible for it is somewhere else.

    双语例句

    例:

    Jim Coulters will mind the store while I'm away.

    我不在时,吉姆·库尔特斯会照看商店。

    5[T 及物动词] 当心

    If you tell someone to mind something, you are warning them to be careful not to hurt themselves or other people, or damage something.

    近义词

    watch

    6[T 及物动词] 注意

    You use mind when you are reminding someone to do something or telling them to be careful not to do something.

    近义词

    watch