| 单词 | mind |
| 释义 | noun | verb mindmind1 /maɪnd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1ABILITY TO THINK AND IMAGINE [countable, uncountable] your thoughts, or your ability to think, feel, and imagine things: Grandma’s mind is as sharp as ever. Mind and body are closely related. It is impossible to understand the complex nature of the human mind.in somebody’s mind There was no doubt in my mind that it was the right decision to make. The event is still fresh in most people’s minds (=they remember it clearly).2INTELLIGENCE [countable usually singular] intelligence and ability to think rather than emotions SYN intellect: It’s important for a journalist to have an independent and inquiring mind. His analytical mind impressed me.mind for Sandra has a good mind for numbers.3CHARACTER [countable] used to talk about the way that someone thinks and the type of thoughts that he or she has: My naturally suspicious mind thought he might be lying. She has an open mind and is always willing to listen to other opinions.4change your mind to change your opinion or decision about something: I was going to get a tattoo, but I changed my mind.mind about/on Garcia changed his mind about going.5make up your mind a)to decide something, especially after thinking for a long time about your choices SYN decide: I wish he’d hurry up and make up his mind.mind about/on He hasn’t made up his mind about running for Congress.mind whether/which/what Karen couldn’t make up her mind whether to apply for membership or not. b)to become very determined to do something so that you will not change your decision: I made up my mind I was going to retire.make up your mind to do something Once she made her mind up to go, there was no stopping her.mind that We made up our minds that if business didn’t get better by June, we’d sell the store. c)to decide what your opinion is about someone or something: mind about He wants his children to make up their own minds about religion.6have something/somebody in mind to be thinking about or considering a particular person, plan, etc. for a particular purpose: It’s nice, but it’s not exactly what I had in mind. She wanted to do something useful, and the work she had in mind was nursing.7keep/bear somebody/something in mind to remember a fact, piece of information, or particular person when you are doing something: It’s a good idea – I’ll keep it in mind.mind that Bear in mind that April 15 is the tax deadline. Always keep the reader in mind when writing a report.8with something/somebody in mind considering someone or something when doing something, and taking the appropriate action: The hospital was designed with children in mind.9on your mind a)if something is on your mind, you keep thinking about it and worrying about it: You look worried, Sarah. Is there something on your mind? He looked as if he had many things on his mind (=had a lot of problems to worry about). Her husband’s illness was weighing on her mind (=making her worry). b)if something is on your mind, that is what you are thinking about: She just says what’s on her mind.10go out of your mind (also lose your mind) informal to start to become mentally ill or very worried, bored, etc.: She looked at me like I’d gone out of my mind. Did I do that? I must be losing my mind.11come/spring/leap to mind [not in progressive] if something comes or springs to mind, you think of it suddenly or immediately: To describe this hotel, the word that comes to mind is “luxurious.”12bring/call something to mind to remind you of something: Each ornament on their Christmas tree brings to mind the friend or relative that gave it.13cross/enter your mind (that) [not in progressive] if something crosses or enters your mind, you have a particular thought or idea, especially for a short time: Thoughts of running away crossed her mind. It didn’t enter my mind to ask them for money. The thought that he might not help never crossed my mind.14go/run/flash etc. through somebody’s mind if something goes through your mind, you have a thought, especially for a short time: All kinds of questions ran through my mind. I wish I knew what was going through his mind.15in your right mind sensible and making good decisions: Who in their right mind would want to rock climb without a rope? The place is falling apart – no one in their right mind would want to live here.16INTELLIGENT PERSON [countable] someone who is very intelligent, especially in a particular area of study or activity: Cuomo is one of our foremost political minds. Some of the finest minds in the country are working on the project.17keep your mind on something to keep paying attention to something even if it is boring or if you want to think about something else: I found it hard to keep my mind on my work.18somebody’s mind is not on something to not be thinking about what you are doing, because you are thinking or worrying about something else: His mind didn’t seem to be on the game at all.19take/get/keep your mind off something to make someone stop thinking and worrying about something: How about a game? It might help take your mind off things.20be a load/weight off your mind to be something that you do not need to worry about anymore: “It’s a huge weight off my mind,” said Hughes after the court judgment.21weigh/prey on somebody’s mind if something is weighing or preying on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about it: The lawsuit is weighing on her mind.22somebody’s mind is racing if your mind is racing, you are thinking very quickly about something because you are excited, frightened, etc.: As Robinson left, Jim’s mind was racing.23get/put somebody/something out of your mind to stop thinking about someone or something: I just can’t get him out of my mind. Cary says he’s trying to put the rumors out of his mind.24be the last thing on somebody’s mind to be the thing that someone is least likely to be thinking about: Marriage is the last thing on my mind right now.25your mind goes blank if your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot remember something: As soon as Mr. Dixon asked me the question, my mind just went blank.SPOKEN PHRASES26be out of your mind to behave in a way that is crazy or stupid: You’d be out of your mind to sell the house now. Are you out of your mind?27bored out of your mind informal extremely bored: The kids were bored out of their minds this summer.28stoned/drunk etc. out of your mind affected by drugs or alcohol so that you do not really know what you are doing29there’s no doubt/question in my mind used when you are very sure about something: There’s no doubt in my mind that she’ll win.30great minds think alike used to say in a joking way that you and someone else must be very intelligent because you both agree about something or you have both thought of something31have half a mind to do something (also have a good mind to do something) a)used to say that you might do something to show that you disapprove of something someone has done: I have a good mind to ground you for a week. b)used when you are considering doing something, but are not sure you will do it: I have half a mind to just go home.32in/to my mind used when you are giving your opinion about something SYN in my opinion: In my mind, his actions amount to criminal fraud.33in/at the back of your mind if something is in the back of your mind, you keep remembering it or feeling it, but you do not think about it directly: I guess in the back of my mind I always knew she’d leave.34state/frame of mind the way that someone is thinking and feeling at a particular time: What was his state of mind on the day of the shooting?in a good/bad/positive etc. frame of mind He went off to work in an optimistic frame of mind.35keep/have an open mind (about something) (also do something with an open mind) to be willing to think about and accept new ideas or ways of doing things: The new assemblyman has an open mind on the subject of education reform. → see also open-minded36have a mind of your own a)to have strong opinions and make your own decisions: Joey’s only two, but he has a mind of his own. b)if an object has a mind of its own, it seems to control itself and does not work or move in the way you want it to: My hair seems to have a mind of its own today.37be of two minds about something to be unable to make a decision about something, or to not be sure what you think of something: Americans are of two minds about the proposed health care changes.38be of sound mind law to have the ability to think clearly and be responsible for your actions39put/set somebody’s mind at ease/rest to make someone feel less worried or anxious: Call your mom and tell her you’re here, just to set her mind at rest.40go/turn over something in your mind to keep thinking about something because you are trying to understand it or solve a problem: Tony turned over the suggestion in his mind.41stick/stay in somebody’s mind if a name, fact, event, etc. sticks in your mind, you remember it for a long time: For some reason, the name stuck in my mind.42something is all/just in somebody’s mind used to tell someone that he or she has imagined something and it does not really exist: At first, doctors said the illness was all in her mind.43your mind wanders if your mind wanders, you stop paying attention to something, especially because you are bored44be of one/the same/like mind formal to agree with someone about something: I think we’re of one mind that the service should be maintained.mind on/about The seven European leaders are not of the same mind on the issue of trade.45have a closed mind (about something) to refuse to think about or accept new ideas or ways of doing things46know your own mind to be very clear about what your opinions or beliefs are and not be influenced by what other people think47in your mind’s eye if you see something in your mind’s eye, you imagine or remember clearly what it looks like: I can still see him standing there, in my mind’s eye.48mind over matter an expression used when someone uses his or her intelligence to control a difficult situation49have it in mind to do something to intend to do something: Bill said he had it in mind to drop out of school and see the world.50put you in mind of somebody/something [not in progressive] to remind you of a person or thing SYN remind: The girl put me in mind of my own daughter.51put/set your mind to something to decide to do something, and use a lot of effort in order to succeed: You can do anything if you just set your mind to it.52pay somebody/something no mind old-fashioned to not pay any attention to someone or something: Most people paid no mind to the marchers.[Origin: Old English gemynd] → see also something blows your mind at blow1 (9), the mind boggles at boggle, somebody/something drives somebody out of their mind at drive1 (10), meeting of (the) minds at meeting (5), -minded, one-track mind, peace of mind at peace (3), give somebody a piece of your mind at piece1 (9), presence of mind, read somebody’s mind/thoughts at read1 (9), out of sight, out of mind at sight1 (14), slip your mind at slip1 (8), speak your mind at speak (8)COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1, 2, & 3verbs + mindcross somebody’s mind (=if something crosses your mind, you think of it) It crossed my mind that she didn’t seem very happy.spring to mind (=if something springs to mind, you think of it suddenly) A few questions sprang immediately to mind.use your mind Puzzles teach children to use their minds.concentrate/focus your mind Meditation involves focusing your mind on a single object or word.stimulate the mind Cultural activities help to stimulate the mind.broaden the mind (=develop your mind because you get new experiences) They say that travel broadens the mind.occupy your mind (=make your mind busy and not bored) I started doing a crossword puzzle in order to occupy my mind.control somebody’s mind Do you think that advertisers are able to control people’s minds?somebody’s mind works I really don’t understand how that man’s mind works.somebody’s mind races (=thinks very fast) What should he do? His mind had been racing ever since he left Miller’s office.somebody’s mind wanders/drifts (=think about other things while you are doing something) I began to read, but my mind soon started wandering.adjectivesthe human mind Scientists still do not fully understand how the human mind works.a sharp mind (=a mind that thinks and understands things very quickly) The lawyer has a very sharp mind.a brilliant mind Dr. Hawking has one of the most brilliant minds of his generation.a logical/analytical/rational mind Cruise has a logical mind, whereas I’m a romantic.an open mind (=without particular opinions about something) She went into the debate about nuclear energy with an open mind.a closed mind (=with particular opinions and unwilling to change them) The people had closed minds and they would not listen to what he was saying.an inquiring/curious mind (=one that wants to find out more about things) The child had a curious mind and was hungry for knowledge.a suspicious mind I have a naturally suspicious mind and I never trust anyone.the subconscious/unconscious mind (=the part of your mind that you do not realize you have and which affects your behavior) Early experiences are buried deep in the child's subconscious mind.a sick/twisted/warped/depraved mind (=a very strange and cruel mind) The criminal must have had a very warped mind. noun | verb mindmind2 ●●● S1 W2 verb 1FEEL ANNOYED [intransitive, transitive not in progressive or passive, usually in questions or negatives] to feel annoyed, worried, or angry about something: Are you sure your mother doesn’t mind? Of course I don’t mind if you bring a few friends over. I don’t mind the winter – I like snow.mind doing something Do you mind being away from home so much?mind somebody doing something I don’t mind them coming as long as they behave.mind that David says his parents don’t mind that he spends so much time on his computer.SPOKEN PHRASES2never mind a)used to tell someone that something was not important, or to tell someone that you do not want to say something again: “What did you say?” “Oh, never mind.” Oh, Dad, never mind, Cheryl’s got them. “I was already planning to have chicken tonight.” “Oh, never mind, it was just an idea.” b)used to tell someone not to be upset about something or not to worry about something, because it is not important: Never mind. At least we tried. Never mind about the car. You’re safe, and that’s the main thing. c)used to tell someone that it is not important to do or consider something now, often because something else is more important: Never mind the dishes – I’ll do them later. I’ll take it, never mind the cost!mind about Never mind about baseball and football, say fans of soccer. d)used to emphasize that something is not possible or likely, because something that should be easier or better is not possible: He was ashamed to tell his family, never mind a stranger. I didn’t think I could walk that far, never mind run.3would/do you mind used to ask someone something politely: would/do you mind doing something Would you mind opening the window, please?would/do you mind if Do you mind if I call my mom?4not mind (doing something) to be willing to do something: I don’t mind driving if you’re tired. “We’ll have to walk.” “I don’t mind. I like walking.”5I wouldn’t mind (doing) something used to say that you would like something: I wouldn’t mind a drink myself. I wouldn’t mind just sitting here all day listening to the birds.6if you don’t mind used when checking that someone is willing to do something or let you do something: I’d like to ask you a few questions, if you don’t mind.7if you don’t mind my saying so (also if you don’t mind me asking) used when you are saying or asking something that you think might offend someone: You look tired, if you don’t mind my saying so.8I don’t mind telling you/admitting/saying etc. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when it could make you seem silly: I don’t mind telling you, it really worries me, my daughter going out with someone so much older.9mind your own business/beeswax to not get involved in or ask questions about other people’s lives or personal details: Mom, mind your own beeswax.10be minding your own business to be doing something ordinary on your own when something unexpected happens to you: I was just standing there minding my own business and this kid comes up and hits me!11don’t mind me used to tell someone not to pay any attention to you: Oh, don’t mind me, I was just thinking out loud.12do you mind! used when you are annoyed at something that someone has done: Do you mind! I just washed that floor!13mind you used to say something that emphasizes what you are talking about: It wasn’t excellent, mind you, but it was a definite improvement.14(I) don’t mind if I do humorous used when politely accepting something such as food or drink that has been offered to you: “Would you like another piece of cake?” “Thanks – don’t mind if I do.”15mind your manners/p’s and q’s to be careful about how you behave so that you do not offend anyone: Corey, mind your manners. She told the children to mind their p’s and q’s.16OBEY [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] to obey someone’s instructions or advice: Mind your mother, Sam! Some dogs will mind instructions better than others.17mind the store to be in charge of something, especially while the person who is usually in charge is not there: Congressmen, embarrassed that they had not been minding the store, moved to prevent future scandals.18TAKE CARE OF somebody [transitive] old-fashioned to take care of a child, especially for someone else SYN watch: My mother minds the baby while I am at school. |
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