[N-COUNT 可数名词]思想；思维；心思 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.
[with poss]
I'm trying to clear my mind of all this...
我正在努力忘掉这一切。
There was no doubt in his mind that the man was serious...
在他看来，这个人无疑是认真的。
I put what happened during that game to the back of my mind...
我把比赛期间发生的事情抛诸脑后。
He spent the next hour going over the trial in his mind...
接下来的一小时里，他在脑子里反复考虑了这次审判。
She found herself thinking thoughts that would never have entered her mind until now.
她发现自己正在考虑一些以前从来不曾有的想法。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]头脑，大脑(指思考和推理的能力) Your mind is your ability to think and reason.
[supp N]
You have a good mind...
你有聪明的头脑。
Studying stretched my mind and got me thinking about things.
学习拓展了我的思路，启发我去思考问题。
...an excellent training for the young mind.
对于年轻人的思维能力十分有益的训练
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]思维方式；心理 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.
[usu sing]
Andrew, you have a very suspicious mind...
安德鲁，你太多疑了。
The key to his success is his logical mind.
他成功的关键在于他擅长逻辑思维。
...an American writer who has researched the criminal mind.
研究过犯罪心理的美国作家
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]有才智的人；富有想象力的人；精英 You can refer to someone as a particular kind of mind as a way of saying that they are clever, intelligent, or imaginative.
[with supp]
She moved to London, meeting some of the best minds of her time.
她搬到了伦敦，遇见了她那个时代最有头脑的一些人。
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See also:
minded
；
-minded
；
frame of mind
；
state of mind
；
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[PHRASE 短语]牢记；放在心上 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.
[V inflects]
Bear in mind that petrol stations are scarce in the more remote areas...
要牢记一点：在比较偏远的地方加油站很少见。
I should not be surprised about some of her comments, bearing in mind the party she belongs to.
想到她所属的那个党派，我对她的一些评论并不感到惊讶。
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[PHRASE 短语]使记起；使联想起 If something brings another thing to mind or calls another thing to mind, it makes you think of that other thing, usually because it is similar in some way.
[V inflects]
That brings to mind a wonderful poem by Riokin...
那使我记起了里奥金的一首很赞的诗。
The fate of many British designers calls to mind the fable of the tortoise and the hare.
许多英国设计师的命运令人想起了龟兔赛跑的故事。
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[PHRASE 短语]回想；追忆 If you cast your mind back to a time in the past, you think about what happened then.
[V and N inflect]
Cast your mind back to 1978, when Forest won the title.
回想一下1978年福里斯特赢得冠军称号的时候。
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[PHRASE 短语]对…不予考虑；对…置若罔闻 If you close your mind to something, you deliberately do not think about it or pay attention to it.
[V and N inflect]
She has closed her mind to last year's traumas.
她不再去想去年遭受的创伤。
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[PHRASE 短语]（使）改变主意；（使）改变决定 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.
[V and N inflect]
I was going to vote for him, but I changed my mind and voted for Reagan...
我原本准备投他的票，后来却改变了主意，把票投给了里根。
She's very young. She might change her mind about what she wants to do...
她很年轻，对于自己想要做的事情也许会改变主意。
It would be impossible to change his mind.
要让他改变想法是不可能的事情。
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[PHRASE 短语]突然想起；(想法)一下子冒出来 If something comes to mind or springs to mind, you think of it without making any effort.
[V inflects]
Integrity and honesty are words that spring to mind when talking of the man.
谈到这个人的时候自然会想起“正直”、“诚实”这样的字眼。
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[PHRASE 短语](想法)掠过心头，被想到，进入脑海 If you say that an idea or possibility never crossed your mind, you mean that you did not think of it.
[V and N inflect]
It had never crossed his mind that there might be a problem...
他从未想过可能会有问题存在。
The possibility of failure did cross my mind.
我的确想过有失败的可能。
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[PHRASE 短语]在脑海里；在想象中 If you see something in your mind's eye, you imagine it and have a clear picture of it in your mind.
[PHR after v]
In his mind's eye, he can imagine the effect he's having.
他能在脑海里想象出将会达到的效果。
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[PHRASE 短语]想要（做…)；打算（做…)；选择（做…) If you have a mind to do something, you want, intend, or choose to do it.
[V inflects]
The captain of the guard looked as if he had a mind to challenge them...
警卫队长看上去似乎想向他们挑战。
They could interpret it that way if they'd a mind to.
如果他们愿意的话，可以那样理解。
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[PHRASE 短语]很想做(作为一种警告或声明，实际很可能不会做) 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.
[V inflects]
He raged on about how he had a good mind to resign.
他还在大发脾气，叫嚷着真想辞职不干了。
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[PHRASE 短语]在考虑；想要 If you ask someone what they have in mind, you want to know in more detail about an idea or wish they have.
[V inflects]
'Maybe we could celebrate tonight.' — 'What did you have in mind?'
“也许今晚我们可以庆祝一下。”——“你有何打算？”
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[PHRASE 短语]想要(做…)；打算(做…) If you have it in mind to do something, you intend or want to do it.
[V inflects]
Collins Harvill had it in mind to publish a short volume about Pasternak.
柯林斯·哈维尔公司打算出版一本帕斯捷尔纳克的小诗集。
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[PHRASE 短语]以…为目标(或理由、基础)；考虑到 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.
[PHR after v]
These families need support. With this in mind a group of 35 specialists met last weekend.
这些家庭需要帮助。为此35位专家组成的小组上周末会面进行了商谈。
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[PHRASE 短语](疾病等)只是凭空想象的，完全由心理引起的 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.
[v-link PHR]
It could be a virus, or it could be all in the mind.
它可能是种病毒性疾病，也可能纯属心理作用。
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[PHRASE 短语]有主见 If you know your own mind, you are sure about your opinions, and are not easily influenced by other people.
[V and N inflect]
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[PHRASE 短语]精神失常；失去理智 If you say that someone is losing their mind, you mean that they are becoming mad.
[V and N inflect]
Sometimes I feel I'm losing my mind.
有时候我觉得自己快要疯掉了。
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[PHRASE 短语]拿定主意；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.
[V and N inflect]
Once he made up his mind to do something, there was no stopping him...
一旦他下定决心做某件事，就没有什么能够阻止他。
He simply can't make his mind up...
他就是拿不定主意。
She said her mind was made up.
她说自己主意已定。
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[PHRASE 短语]思想支配物质(指某人似乎能够用其思想控制事情、物体或自身身体状况) You can use the expression mind over matter to describe situations in which a person seems to be able to control events, physical objects, or the condition of their own body using their mind.
[oft n prep PHR]
Good health is simply a case of mind over matter.
身体健康只不过是一个心态至上的问题。
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[PHRASE 短语]意见一致；看法相同 If a number of people are of one mind ,of like mind, or of the same mind, they all agree about something.
[v-link PHR]
Contact with other disabled yachtsmen of like mind would be helpful...
和其他志同道合的残疾人帆船运动员接触会有帮助。
The food companies are not of one mind about these new regulations.
对于这些新规定，各食品公司意见不一。
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[PHRASE 短语]不再忧虑；心中的石头落地 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.
[mind inflects]
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[PHRASE 短语]担心；惦记；挂念 If something is on your mind, you are worried or concerned about it and think about it a lot.
[N inflects]
This game has been on my mind all week...
整整一个星期，我都在为这次比赛紧绷着一根弦。
I just forgot. I've had a lot on my mind.
我完全忘了，我脑子里的事太多了。
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[PHRASE 短语]专心于…；把心放在…上 If your mind is on something or you have your mind on something, you are thinking about that thing.
[V and N inflect]
At school I was always in trouble—my mind was never on my work.
上学的时候，我老是惹麻烦——我的心思从来不在学业上。
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[PHRASE 短语]开明的思想；无先入之见的心态 If you have an open mind, you avoid forming an opinion or making a decision until you know all the facts.
[N inflects]
It's hard to see it any other way, though I'm trying to keep an open mind.
尽管我努力不妄下定论，但此事很难有其他的见解。
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[PHRASE 短语]使思想开放；使更愿意接受(或尝试)(新事物) If something opens your mind to new ideas or experiences, it makes you more willing to accept them or try them.
[V and N inflect]
She also stimulated his curiosity and opened his mind to other cultures.
她还激发了他的好奇心，使他愿意了解其他文化。
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[PHRASE 短语]精神失常；极其愚蠢 If you say that someone is out of their mind, you mean that they are mad or very foolish.
[N inflects]
[disapproval]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?
你在干什么？你疯了吗？
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[PHRASE 短语](用于强调感受)极其，非常 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.
[N inflects]
[emphasis]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
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[PHRASE 短语]烦得要命/吓得丢了魂/在毒品作用下变得飘飘然 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.
[N inflects]
[emphasis]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
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[PHRASE 短语]专心做；努力做 If you put your mind to something, you start making an effort to do it.
[V and N inflect]
You could do fine in the world if you put your mind to it.
如果认真去做，任何事都可以做好。
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[PHRASE 短语]使想起，使联想起(类似或相关的事) If something puts you in mind of something else, it reminds you of it because it is similar to it or is associated with it.
[V inflects]
This put me in mind of something Patrick said many years ago.
这使我想起多年前帕特里克曾说过的话。
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[PHRASE 短语]读懂…的思想；看出…的心思 If you can read someone's mind, you know what they are thinking without them saying anything.
[V and N inflect]
Don't expect others to read your mind.
别指望别人会看出你的心思。
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[PHRASE 短语]使安心；使放心 To put someone's mind at rest or set their mind at rest means to stop them worrying about something.
[V and N inflect]
It may be advisable to have a blood test to put your mind at rest...
最好验一下血，好让你自己放心。
She could set your mind at rest by giving you the facts.
她可以告诉你事实的真相以让你放心。
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[PHRASE 短语]心智正常(而不会做某事) 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.
[with brd-neg]
[emphasis]
No one in her right mind would make such a major purchase without asking questions.
没有哪个心智正常的人会连问都不问就花这么一大笔钱买东西。
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[PHRASE 短语]下定决心；拿定主意 If you set your mind on something or have your mind set on it, you are determined to do it or obtain it.
[V and N inflect]
When my wife sets her mind on something, she invariably finds a way to achieve it.
我妻子一旦下定决心做某事，就总能设法完成。
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[PHRASE 短语]被忘记 If something slips your mind, you forget it.
[V and N inflect]
I was going to mention it, but it slipped my mind.
我刚想提这件事，却又忘了。
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[PHRASE 短语]坦率直言；说心里话 If you speak your mind, you say firmly and honestly what you think about a situation, even if this may offend or upset people.
[V and N inflect]
Martina Navratilova has never been afraid to speak her mind.
玛蒂娜·纳芙拉蒂洛娃从来不害怕说实话。
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[PHRASE 短语]被牢记在心；印在脑海中 If something sticks in your mind, it remains firmly in your memory.
[V and N inflect]
I've always been fond of poetry and one piece has always stuck in my mind.
我一直喜爱诗歌，有一首诗总是牢记在我心间。
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[PHRASE 短语]使暂时忘记(某一问题或不愉快的情况) If something takes your mind off a problem or unpleasant situation, it helps you to forget about it for a while.
[V and N inflect]
'How about a game of tennis?' suggested Alan. 'That'll take your mind off things.'
“打一场网球怎么样？”艾伦建议说，“那样会让你暂时忘掉烦心事。”
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[PHRASE 短语]依我看；我的意见是 You say or write to my mind to indicate that the statement you are making is your own opinion.
[PHR with cl]
There are scenes in this play which to my mind are incredibly violent.
这出戏里有些场面在我看来过于暴力。
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[PHRASE 短语]（尤指在两种行动选择间）犹豫不决，拿不定主意（亦可使用of two minds，尤见于美国英语） If you are in two minds, you are uncertain about what to do, especially when you have to choose between two courses of action. The expression of two minds is also used, especially in American English.
[usu v-link PHR]
Like many parents, I am in two minds about school uniforms...
跟许多家长一样，我对是否该穿校服也拿不定主意。
Roche was in two minds whether to make the trip to Oslo.
对于是否要去一趟奥斯陆，罗奇犹豫不决。
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to give someone a piece of your mind→see:
piece
； presence of mind→see:
presence
； presence of mind→see:
out of mind
； out of sight→see:
sight
；
Part-2
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[VERB 动词]介意；介怀；反对 If you do not mind something, you are not annoyed or bothered by it.
[V n/-ing]
[V n -ing]
[V]
[usu with brd-neg]
I don't mind the noise during the day...
我并不介意白天的噪音。
Do you mind being alone?...
你介意独处吗？
I hope you don't mind me calling in like this, without an appointment...
希望您不会介意我这样没有预约就来访。
It involved a little extra work, but nobody seemed to mind.
这稍微增加了一些工作量，不过似乎没有人介意。
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[VERB 动词](征求对方同意或者请求对方做某事时的礼貌说法)你是否介意 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.
[V if]
[V -ing]
[V]
[politeness]
Do you mind if I ask you one more thing?...
您不介意我再问您一个问题吧？
You don't mind if they take a look round, do you?...
您不介意他们四处看看吧？
Would you mind waiting outside for a moment?...
您不介意在外面等一会吧？
'Would you like me to read that for you?' — 'If you wouldn't mind, please.'
“要我给您读吗？”——“你愿意的话就请吧。
3
[VERB 动词]在意；在乎 If someone does not mind what happens or what something is like, they do not have a strong preference for any particular thing.
[V wh]
[with brd-neg]
I don't mind what we play, really...
玩什么我都不反对，真的。
I want to play for a top club and I don't mind where it is...
我想为顶级俱乐部踢球，至于在哪里踢无所谓。
They don't mind what you do.
你做什么他们不会在意。
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[VERB 动词]留神；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.
[V n]
[usu imper]
[BRIT 英]
Mind that bike!
小心那辆自行车！
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 watch
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[VERB 动词]别忘了；注意 You use mind when you are reminding someone to do something or telling them to be careful not to do something.
[V that]
[only imper]
[BRIT 英]
Mind you don't burn those sausages.
注意别把那些香肠给烤焦了。
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 make sure
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[VERB 动词]照料；照看 If you mind a child or something such as a shop or luggage, you look after it, usually while the person who owns it or is usually responsible for it is somewhere else.
[V n]
[BRIT 英]
Jim Coulters will mind the store while I'm away.
我不在的时候吉姆·库尔特斯会照看店铺的。
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 take care of, watch
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]都可以；我没有意见 If you are offered something or offered a choice and you say 'I don't mind', you are saying politely that you will be happy with any of the things offered.
[formulae]
'Which one of these do you want?' — 'I don't mind.'
“你想要这里面的哪一个？”——“都可以。”
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[CONVENTION 惯用语](接受某人给予的东西，尤指接受饮料或食物时)好的，可以 You can say 'I don't mind if I do' as a way of accepting something that someone has offered you, especially food or drink.
[formulae]
[OLD-FASHIONED 过时]
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[CONVENTION 惯用语](用于认为自己在场可能使某人尴尬时)不用考虑我，不用在意我 You say 'Don't mind me' to apologize for your presence when you think that it might embarrass someone, and to tell them to carry on with what they were doing or about to do.
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[PHRASE 短语](认为别人的行为可能冒犯谈话的对象时，为别人的行为表示道歉)别在意(他或他们) You use don't mind in expressions such as don't mind him or don't mind them to apologize for someone else's behaviour when you think it might have offended the person you are speaking to.
[PHR n]
Don't mind the old lady. She's getting senile.
不要在意这个老太太，她有点儿老糊涂了。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]一路小心；多保重 Some people say 'Mind how you go' when they are saying goodbye to someone who is leaving.
[formulae]
[BRIT 英]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
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[PHRASE 短语](尤用于生气地拒绝提议或表示不愿做某事)如果你不介意 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.
[PHR with cl]
[feelings]
'Sit down.' — 'I prefer standing for a while, if you don't mind.'...
“坐下吧。”——“如果你不介意的话，我想站一会儿。”
If you don't mind, we won't talk about it any more.
如果可以的话，我们就不要再谈论这件事情了。
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[PHRASE 短语](用于强调补充信息，尤指新信息对之前所说的话进行解释或形成对比)请注意 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.
[PHR with cl]
[emphasis]
They pay full rates. Mind you, they can afford it...
他们付全价，请注意，他们是付得起的。
I got substantial damages. It took two years, mind you...
我损失惨重，请注意，我用了两年时间才恢复过来。
You need a bit of cold water in there to make it comfortable. Not too cold, mind.
你需要在那里面加点凉水，这样就会舒服些。注意不要太凉。
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[PHRASE 短语](尤指对小孩说的话)注意语言/注意说话/注意态度 If you tell someone, especially a child, to mind their language ,mind their tongue, or mind their manners, you are telling them to speak or behave properly and politely.
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]没关系；不要紧；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 sorry to you.
[emphasis]
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[PHRASE 短语]不用了；不必担心；不用着急 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.
[oft PHR n/wh]
'I'll go up in one second, I promise.' — 'Never mind,' I said with a sigh. 'I'll do it.'...
“我保证马上就上来。”——“没关系，”我叹了口气说，“我自己来。”
'Was his name David?' — 'No I don't think it was, but never mind, go on.'...
“他是叫戴维吗？”——“不，我想不是的，不过不要紧，继续吧。”
Dorothy, come on. Never mind your shoes. They'll soon dry off...
快点儿吧，多萝西。别去管你的鞋子了，它们很快就会干的。
'Fewter didn't seem to think so.' — 'Never mind what Fewter said.'
“菲特似乎不是这么想的。”——“别去管菲特怎么说。”
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[PHR-CONJ-COORD ](常用于否定陈述句后)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.
[emphasis]
I'm not going to believe it myself, never mind convince anyone else...
我自己都不会相信，更别提说服别人了。
Many of the potholes are a danger even to motor vehicles, never mind cyclists.
许多坑洼处甚至给机动车都带来了危险，更别提骑自行车的人了。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]与你无关；别管闲事 You use never you mind to tell someone not to ask about something because it is not their concern or they should not know about it.
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'Where is it?' — 'Never you mind.'
“它在哪里？”——“与你无关。”
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[PHRASE 短语](用于强调将要说的话)我不介意告诉你 You can say 'I don't mind telling you' to emphasize the statement you are making.
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I don't mind telling you I was absolutely terrified.
说真的，我当时吓坏了。
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[PHRASE 短语]很喜欢；很愿意 If you say that you wouldn't mind something, you mean that you would quite like it.
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I wouldn't mind a coffee...
我很愿意喝杯咖啡。
Anne wouldn't mind going to Italy or France to live.
安妮很愿意去意大利或法国定居。
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mindmindsmindedmindingnoun★ability to think 思考能力1★[countable , uncountable ]the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel 头脑；大脑◆the conscious/subconscious mind意识；潜意识◆There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind.各种念头在我脑海中闪过。◆There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job.他毫不怀疑自己能得到这份工作。◆‘Drugs’ are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse.大多数人把 drugs 与吸毒联想在一起。◆She was in a disturbed state of mind.她的脑子里一片混乱。◆I could not have complete peace of mindbefore they returned. 他们不回来，我心里就不踏实。☞see also
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2★[countable ]your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that sb thinks 思考能力；智慧；思维方式SYN
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◆to have a brilliant/good/keen mind有非凡的智力╱良好的思考能力╱敏锐的头脑◆a creative/evil/suspicious mind富创意的头脑；邪恶的用心；怀疑的心态◆She had a lively and enquiring mind.她思想活跃，善于探索。◆His mind is as sharp as ever.他思维敏锐，一如既往。◆I've no idea how her mind works!我真不知道她是怎么想的！◆He had the body of a man and the mind of a child.他四肢发达，头脑简单。◆insights into the criminal mind对罪犯内心世界的洞察☞see also
one-track mind
intelligent person 智者3[countable ]a person who is very intelligent 聪明人；富有才智的人SYN
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◆She was one of the greatest minds of her generation.她是她那一代人中最聪慧的人之一。thoughts 思想4★[countable ]your thoughts, interest, etc. 心思◆Keep your mind onyour work! 专心干你的活吧！◆Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby.她一心扑在刚出世的宝宝身上。◆The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered.演讲没完没了，我都心不在焉。◆He gave his mind tothe arrangements for the next day. 他认真考虑第二天的安排。◆As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind(= I was not thinking of it at all).至于说躲避你，我根本就没有这样的想法。memory 记忆5★[countable , usually singular ]your ability to remember things 记忆力◆When I saw the exam questions my mindjust went blank(= I couldn't remember anything).我看到考题时，脑子里一下子变得一片空白。◆Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind.对不起，我想不起你的名字了。IDIOMSbe all in sb's/the ˈmindto be sth that only exists in sb's imagination 只是凭空想像◆These problems are all in your mind, you know.你知道，这些问题都只是你的凭空想像而已。★bear/keep sb/sth in ˈmind | bear/keep in ˈmind that…to remember sb/sth; to remember or consider that… 将…记在心中；记住；考虑到be bored, frightened, pissed, stoned, etc. out of your ˈmind( informal) to be extremely bored, etc. 感到非常无聊（或害怕等）；烂醉如泥；晕头转向★be/go ˌout of your ˈmindto be unable to think or behave in a normal way; to become crazy 心智失常；发疯◆( informal) You're lending them money? You must be out of your tiny mind! 你要把钱借给他们？你真是疯到家了。☞synonyms at
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be in two ˈminds about sth/about doing sth( BrE) (NAmEbe of two ˈminds about sth/about doing sth)to be unable to decide what you think about sb/sth, or whether to do sth or not 犹豫不决；拿不定主意◆I was in two minds about the book (= I didn't know if I liked it or not).我说不清我是否喜欢这本书。◆She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.是否接受他的邀请，她犹豫不决。be of one/the same ˈmind (about sb/sth)to have the same opinion about sb/sth 对…意见一致；对…看法相同be ˌout of your ˈmind with worry, etc.to be extremely worried, etc. 极度焦虑（或愁苦等）；忧心忡忡bring/call sb/sth to ˈmind( formal) 1to remember sb/sth 想起；记起SYN
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◆She couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before.她想不起来曾在哪里见过他。2to remind you of sb/sth 使想起；使记起SYN
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◆The painting brings to mind some of Picasso's early works.这幅油画使人想起了毕加索早期的作品。★come/spring to ˈmindif sth comes/springs to mind,you suddenly remember or think of it 突然记起（或想到）◆When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind.讨论现代有影响力的艺术家时，一下子有三个名字出现在脑海中。have a good mind to do sth | have half a mind to do sth1used to say that you think you will do sth, although you are not sure 想去做某事，可能会做某事（但不确定）◆I've half a mind to come with you tomorrow.明天我可能会和你一起去。2used to say that you disapprove of what sb has done and should do sth about it, although you probably will not （表明有心做某事，但未必采取行动）◆I've a good mind to write and tell your parents about it.我真想写信给你父母，告诉他们这件事。★have sb/sth in ˈmind (for sth)to be thinking of sb/sth, especially for a particular job, etc. 心中有适当人选（或想做的事等）◆Do you have anyone in mind for this job?你有没有想到什么人可以做这项工作？◆Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind!我才不愿整个晚上看电视呢！have it in mind to do sth( formal) to intend to do sth 打算做某事have a mind of your ˈownto have your own opinion and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people 有主见；能自作决定◆She has a mind of her own and isn't afraid to say what she thinks.她有主见，并且敢于表达自己的观点。◆( humorous) My computer seems to have a mind of its own!我的电脑好像也有它自己的想法！★lose your ˈmindto become mentally ill 发疯；神经错乱★make up your ˈmind | make your ˈmind upto decide sth 做出决定；下定决心◆They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind.两个都很漂亮，我难以决定。◆Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon?你们决定好到哪里去度蜜月了吗？◆You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up(= he has definitely decided to go).你根本无法劝他留下来，他已经拿定主意了。◆Come on—it's make your mind up time!嗨，你该作出决定了！ˌmind over ˈmatterthe use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems 精神胜过物质（用精神力量处理物质问题）your mind's ˈeyeyour imagination 想像◆He pictured the scene in his mind's eye.他想像出了这一场面。on your ˈmindif sb/sth is on your mind,you are thinking and worrying about them/it a lot 挂在心上；惦念◆You've been on my mind all day.我一整天都在为你担心。◆Don't bother your father tonight—he's got a lot on his mind.今晚就别打扰你父亲了，他的烦心事儿已经够多了。put/get sth out of your ˈmindto stop thinking about sb/sth; to deliberately forget sb/sth 不再想；有意忘记◆I just can't get her out of my mind.我就是忘不掉她。put sb in mind of sb/sth( old-fashioned) to make sb think of sb/sth; to remind sb of sb/sth 使某人想起put/set sb's ˈmind at ease/restto do or say sth to make sb stop worrying about sth 安慰；宽解；使宽心SYN
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put/set/turn your ˈmind to sth | set your ˈmind on sthto decide you want to achieve sth and give this all your attention 集中精力做；下决心做◆She could have been a brilliant pianist if she'd put her mind to it.如果她专心致志，坚持到底，她本可以成为一名杰出的钢琴家。take your mind off sthto make you forget about sth unpleasant for a short time 转移一下注意力；暂时将某事忘记SYN
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to ˈmy mindin my opinion 依我看；以我之见◆It was a ridiculous thing to do, to my mind.依我看，这样做是很荒唐的。☞more at
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verb★be upset/annoyed 烦恼；苦恼1★[transitive , intransitive ]( used especially in questions or with negatives; not used in the passive 尤用于疑问句或否定句，不用于被动句) to be upset, annoyed or worried by sth 对（某事）烦恼，苦恼，焦虑；介意mind(sth) ◆I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like.冷我不在乎，我是讨厌下雨。◆I hope you don't mind the noise.希望你不介意这声音。◆He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth.如果她把真相告诉他，他就不会那么着急了。mindabout sth ◆Did she mind about not getting the job?她没得到这份工作是不是很介意？minddoing sth ◆Did she mind not getting the job?她没得到这份工作是不是很介意？mindsb/sth doing sth ◆Do your parents mind you leaving home?你父母舍得你离开家吗？◆( formal) Do your parents mind your leaving home?你父母舍得你离开家吗？mindhow, what, etc… ◆She never minded how hot it was.她从不在乎天气有多热。mindthat… ◆He minded that he hadn't been asked.没被邀请，他很是耿耿于怀。asking permission 请求允许2★[intransitive , transitive ]used to ask for permission to do sth, or to ask sb in a polite way to do sth （请求允许或客气地请人做事）介意◆Do you mind if I open the window?我开开窗户好吗？mindsb doing sth ◆Are you married, if you don't mind me asking?如果你不介意，请问你结婚了吗？◆( formal) Are you married, if you don't mind my asking?如果你不介意，请问你结婚了吗？minddoing sth ◆Would you mind explaining that again, please?请你再解释一遍行吗？◆Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired.你来开车好吗？我太累了。not care/worry 不关心；不担心3★not mind[intransitive , transitive, no passive ]to not care or not be concerned about sth 不关心；不在意；不考虑◆‘Would you like tea or coffee?’ ‘I don't mind—either's fine.’“你要茶还是要咖啡？”“无所谓，什么都行。”mindsb ◆Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said.别理她，她只是随便说说。◆Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you)—I'll just sit here quietly. 别管我，我就在这儿静静地坐坐。be willing 愿意4★not mind doing sth[transitive ]to be willing to do sth 愿意做；乐意做◆I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else.如果你找不到别人，我乐意帮忙。warning 警告5★( BrE) (alsowatchNAmE,BrE)[transitive ]used to tell sb to be careful about sth or warn them about a danger 当心；注意mindsth ◆Mind (= Don't fall on)that step! 注意台阶！◆Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling)小心，别碰着头！◆Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way)说话注意点！mindhow, where, etc… ◆Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb)您走好！◆Mind where you're treading!当心脚下！mind(that)… ◆Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp.小心别伤着，这刀子快得很。◆You must be home for dinner, mind.记住，你一定得回来吃饭。HELP‘That’ is nearly always left out in this pattern. 这种句型一般都把 that 略去。obey 服从6[transitive ]mindsb ( NAmE,IrishE) to pay attention to what sb says, and obey them 听从◆And the moral of the story is: always mind your mother!这个故事的寓意是：一定要听母亲的话！take care of 关心7( especially BrE) (NAmE usuallywatch)[transitive ]mindsb/sth to take care of sb/sth 关心，照看（人或物）SYN
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◆Who's minding the children this evening?今天晚上谁看孩子？◆Could you mind my bags for a moment?你能不能照看一下我的袋子？IDIOMSˌdo you ˈmind?( ironic) used to show that you are annoyed about sth that sb has just said or done 别这样好不好◆Do you mind? I was here before you.你别这样好不好？我比你先到。I don't mind adˈmitting, ˈtelling you…, etc.used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are talking about sth that may be embarrassing for you 我不在乎承认（或告诉等）◆I was scared, I don't mind telling you!说真的，我吓坏了。I don't mind if I ˈdo( informal) used to say politely that you would like sth you have been offered （礼貌地表示愿意接受）好的，可以◆‘Cup of tea, Brian?’ ‘I don't mind if I do.’“喝杯茶吧，布赖恩？”“好的。”if you ˌdon't ˈmind | if you ˌwouldn't ˈmind1★used to check that sb does not object to sth you want to do, or to ask sb politely to do sth （想要确保对方不反对，或客气地请人做事）你不会在意吧，你若不介意的话◆I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.如果你不介意的话，我想问你几个问题。◆Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it.请您仔细看一看那份表格，然后签个字，行吗？2( often ironic) used to show that you object to sth that sb has said or done （表示反对某人所做的事或所说的话）如蒙你不在意◆I give the orders around here, if you don't mind.不好意思，在这里我说了算。3used to refuse an offer politely （表示委婉拒绝）◆‘Will you come with us tonight?’ ‘I won't, if you don't mind—I've got a lot of work to do.’“你今晚和我们一起去吗？”“对不起，我不去了，我有好多事要做。”if you ˌdon't mind me/my ˈsaying so…used when you are going to criticize sb or say sth that might upset them （批评等之前说）你不会在意我这么说吧◆That colour doesn't really suit you, if you don't mind my saying so.这颜色并不十分适合你。我这么说，你不会介意吧。★I wouldn't mind sth/doing sthused to say politely that you would very much like sth/to do sth 我很想要；我很乐意做◆I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble.要是不麻烦的话，我很想来杯咖啡。◆I wouldn't mind having his money!我愿意接受他的钱！ˌmind your ˌown ˈbusiness( informal) to think about your own affairs and not ask questions about or try to get involved in other people's lives 想自己的事；别管闲事◆‘What are you reading?’ ‘Mind your own business!’“你在读什么呢？”“少管闲事！”◆I was just sitting there, minding my own business, when a man started shouting at me.我就坐在那儿，也没招谁惹谁，忽然有个男人对我大喊大叫。mind the ˈshop( BrE) (NAmEmind the ˈstore)to be in charge of sth for a short time while sb is away 临时代管；帮忙关照◆Who's minding the shop while the boss is abroad?老板出国期间由谁代管？★ˌmind ˈyou( informal) used to add sth to what you have just said, especially sth that makes it less strong （对刚说过的话加以补充，尤使语气减弱）请注意，说实话◆I've heard they're getting spanorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing.听说他们要离婚了。告诉你吧，我并不感到意外，因为他们总是争吵。ˌmind your Ps and ˈQs( informal) to behave in the most polite way you can 要礼貌庄重ˌnever ˈmind1★( especially BrE) used to tell sb not to worry or be upset （用于安慰）没关系◆Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one.你把它打碎了？没关系，我们可以再买一个。2★used to suggest that sth is not important （表示并不重要）没关系，无所谓◆This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good.我没想带你到这里来。不过没什么，这里也不错。3used to emphasize that what is true about the first thing you have said is even more true about the second 更不用说SYN
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◆I never thought she'd win once, never mind twice!我还以为她一次都赢不了，更别说两次了！never mind (about) (doing) sthused to tell sb they shouldn't think about sth or do sth because it is not as important as sth else, or because you will do it （因为某事是次要的，或因为你要做某事）别想它，先别管◆Never mind your car—what about the damage to my fence?先别管你的车，我的围栏撞坏了，怎么办？◆Never mind washing the dishes—I'll do them later.别管洗碟子的事了，等一下我会洗。ˌnever you ˈmind( informal) used to tell sb not to ask about sth because you are not going to tell them （表明不会告诉对方）不要问，别管◆‘Who told you about it?’ ‘Never you mind!’“谁告诉你这事儿的？”“别问了！”◆Never you mind how I found out—it's true, isn't it?别问我是怎么知道的。这是真的，对不对？☞more at
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n.PHRASAL VERBSˌmind ˈout( BrE) ( informal) used to tell sb to move so that you can pass 请让一下；借借光SYNwatch out◆Mind out—you're in the way there!请让一让，你挡着路啦！ˌmind ˈout (for sb/sth)( BrE) used to warn sb of danger 当心；注意◆Have some of my plum jam—but mind out for the stones.尝尝我的李子酱，但得当心有核儿。mind/maɪnd; NAmEmaɪnd/
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1ability to think and imagine [countable, uncountable] your thoughts or your ability to think, feel, and imagine things → mental: It is impossible to understand the complex nature of the human mind. Mind and body are closely related. Meditation involves focussing the mind on a single object or word.in somebody’s mind There was no doubt in my mind that it was the right decision to make. Do you have a clear picture in your mind of what you want? A plan began to form in his mind. The event is still fresh in most people’s minds.independence/strength/flexibility of mind men who were chosen for their independence of mind2change your mind to change your decision, plan, or opinion about something: I was afraid that Liz would change her mind and take me back home.mind about If you change your mind about the colour scheme, it’s easy to just paint over it.3make up your mind/make your mind upa)to decide which of two or more choices you want, especially after thinking for a long time: I wish he’d hurry up and make his mind up.mind about He couldn’t make up his mind about what to do with the money.make up your mind whether 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: No more argument. My mind is made up.make up your mind to do something He had clearly made up his mind to end the affair.make up your mind that I made up my mind there and then that I would never get married.c)to decide what your opinion is about someone or somethingmind about I could never really make my mind up about him. You’re old enough to make your own mind up about smoking.4have somebody/something in mind (for something) to have an idea about who or what you want for a particular purpose: It was a nice house, but it wasn’t quite what we had in mind. Did you have anyone in mind for the job? Have you any particular colour in mind for the bedroom?5bear/keep somebody/something in mind to remember or think about someone or something when you are doing something: It’s a good idea – I’ll keep it in mind. You must always keep the reader in mind when writing a report. Floor tiles can be difficult to clean – worth keeping in mind when you choose a new floor.bear/keep in mind that Bear in mind that the price does not include flights. More money should be given to housing, bearing in mind (=because of) the problem of homelessness.6with somebody/something in mind considering someone or something when doing something, and taking suitable action: Most gardens designed with children in mind are safe but dull. With these aims in mind, the school operates a broad-based curriculum.7on your/somebody’s minda)if something is on your mind, you keep thinking or worrying about it: He looked as though he had something on his mind. Sorry I forgot. I’ve got a lot on my mind (=a lot of problems to worry about) at the moment.b)if something is on your mind, that is what you are thinking about: She’s the type of person who just says what’s on her mind.8get/put somebody/something out of your mind (also put somebody/something to the back of your mind) to stop yourself thinking about someone or something: I just can’t seem to get her out of my mind. You’ve got to try and put him out of your mind. She put her disappointment to the back of her mind and concentrated on Dana.9cross/enter somebody’s mind (also come into somebody’s mind) [not in progressive] if something crosses your mind, you have a thought or idea: It never crossed my mind that Lisa might be lying. Suddenly a horrible thought came into my mind.10go/run/flash etc through somebody’s mind if something goes through your mind, you have a thought, especially for a short time: She knew what was going through his mind. All kinds of questions ran through my mind. After the accident, one of the things that went through my mind was whether I would be able to drive again.11come/spring to mind [not in progressive] if something comes or springs to mind, you suddenly or immediately think of it: I just used the first excuse which sprang to mind. A memory of last night came to mind, and he smiled. Fatherhood doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think of James. ► Do not say that something ‘comes to your mind’ or ‘springs to your mind’. Say that it comes to mind or springs to mind.12character [countable] used to talk about the way that someone thinks and the type of thoughts they have: He has a very devious mind. My naturally suspicious mind thought he might be lying.13intelligence [countable usually singular] your intelligence and ability to think, rather than your emotions: a mind trained to react with split-second accuracya brilliant/enquiring/logical etc mind a bright child with an enquiring mind14intelligent person [countable] someone who is very intelligent, especially in a particular subject or activitySYN brain: This is one of the issues that has most interested military minds. Some of the finest minds in the country are working on the project.15state/frame of mind the way someone is thinking and feeling at a particular time: What happened had a lot to do with my state of mind at the time.in a good/positive/relaxed etc frame of mind She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind.in the right/wrong frame of mind You have to be in the right frame of mind to play well.16to/in my mind used to show you are giving your opinion about somethingSYN in my opinion: The Internet, to my mind, represents information exchange at its best.17go/turn over something in your mind to keep thinking about something because you are trying to understand it or solve a problem: Corbett rode along, turning over in his mind what Bruce had said.18be the last thing on somebody’s mind (also be the furthest thing from somebody’s mind) to be the thing that someone is least likely to be thinking about: Insurance was the last thing on my mind when we set off that day.19take/keep/get somebody’s mind off something to make someone stop thinking and worrying about something: Going back to work helped take my mind off Ian’s death. Want a game? It might take your mind off things.20set/put somebody’s mind at rest (also set/put somebody’s mind at ease) to make someone feel less worried or anxious: If you’re worried, see a doctor to set your mind at rest.21it/that is a load/weight off somebody’s mind informal used to say that someone does not have to worry about something anymore22prey on somebody’s mind (also play on somebody’s mind) if a problem preys on your mind, you cannot stop thinking about it: Finally, she broached the subject that had been playing on her mind for days.23no one in their right mind ... (also who in their right mind ...?) informal used to say that someone must be stupid or crazy to do something: Who in their right mind would want to do that job? No woman in her right mind would go out with a man like him.24be out of your mind informal to be stupid or crazy: He must have been out of his mind to employ her.25be out of your mind with worry/grief etc (also be worried/bored etc out of your mind) to be extremely worried, bored etc: It was getting late and I was out of my mind with worry.26go out of your mind (also lose your mind) informal to become mentally ill or very worried, bored etcSYN go crazy: Nicole looked at him as if he’d gone out of his mind.27somebody’s mind goes blank (also somebody’s mind is a blank) informal if your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot remember something: For some inexplicable reason, her mind went completely blank. His heart was thumping and his mind was a complete blank.28go (right/clean) out of somebody’s mind (also slip somebody’s mind) if something goes out of your mind, you forget it, especially because you are very busy: I’m sorry. So much has been happening, it went clean out of my mind.It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house.29bring/call something to minda)to make you think of someone or somethingSYN remind somebody of something: The wine’s sweet nutty taste calls to mind roasted chestnuts.b)formal to remember something: The only thing I could call to mind was something my mother once said.30put somebody in mind of somebody/something [not in progressive] formal to remind someone of someone or something: The girl put me in mind of my own daughter.31stick/stay in somebody’s mind if a name, fact etc sticks in your mind, you remember it for a long time: For some reason, the name really stuck in Joe’s mind. One line from the poem had stayed in her mind.32be of one mind/of the same mind/of like mind formal to have the same opinions as someone else: It can be difficult to meet others of like mind.mind on/about The council and the government are of one mind on the long-term objective.33have a mind of your owna)to have strong opinions about things, and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people: She’s a woman without fear, with a mind of her own, who says what she thinks.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: The bicycle seemed to have a mind of its own and I couldn’t steer it straight.34put/set/turn your mind to something to decide that you want to achieve something and try very hard to do it: I think anyone can lose weight if they set their mind to it.35somebody’s mind is not on something if your mind is not on what you are doing, you are not thinking much about it because you are thinking or worrying about something else: His mind didn’t seem to be on the game at all.36keep your mind on something to keep paying attention to something, even though it is difficult: He could hardly keep his mind on what she was saying.keep your mind on the job/task in/at hand Making notes is the best way of keeping your mind on the task at hand.37somebody’s mind wanders if your mind wanders, you no longer pay attention to something, especially because you are bored: Her mind was beginning to wander.38somebody’s mind is racing if your mind is racing, you are thinking very quickly and hard about something because you are excited, frightened etc: He tried to reassure her, but Carrie’s mind was racing.39it’s all in the mind used to tell someone that they have imagined something and it does not really exist: He’s one of those doctors who say you’re not really sick and it’s all in the mind.40in your mind’s eye if you see something in your mind’s eye, you imagine or remember clearly what it looks like: She paused, imagining the scene in her mind’s eye.41have it in mind formal to intend to do somethinghave it in mind to do something For a long time I had it in mind to write a book about my experiences.have it in mind that I had it in mind that one day I might move to Spain.42have half a mind to do something spokena) (also have a good mind to do something) used to say that you might do something to show that you disapprove of something someone has done: I’ve a good mind to tell him exactly what I think. I’ve half a mind to stop him seeing her altogether.b)used to say that you may decide to do something: I’ve half a mind to come with you tomorrow.43mind over matter used to say that you can use your thoughts to control physical feelings or an unpleasant situation: I’m scared, yes, but it’s a case of mind over matter. → in/at the back of your mind
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THESAURUSmind what you use to think and imagine things: · My mind was full of big ideas.· I never know what’s going on in her mind.· At the back of my mind I had the funny feeling that I’d met her somewhere before.· The same thoughts kept going through my mind and I couldn’t get to sleep.head the place where someone’s mind is – use this especially when talking about the thoughts that are in someone’s mind: · I can’t get him out of my head.· You need to get it into your head that you’ve done nothing wrong.· To keep myself calm, I counted to ten in my head.· She’s so quiet – you never quite know what’s going on inside her head (=what she is thinking).subconscious the part of your mind that influences the way you think or behave, even though you may not realize this is happening, and which makes you have dreams: · She suddenly remembered a traumatic incident that had been buried deep in her subconscious.· During the daytime our conscious minds are active, but during the night the subconscious takes over.psyche formal someone’s mind, especially their feelings and attitudes, and the way these influence their character – used especially when talking about people’s minds in general: · The need for love is deeply buried in our psyche.· Freud has provided an account of the human psyche’s stages of development.· The child is simply searching his psyche to find some past event that relates to his new experiences.mentality a particular way of thinking that a group of people have, especially one that you think is wrong or bad: · I just don’t understand the mentality of these people.· They all seem to have a kind of victim mentality, which makes them think that the world is permanently against them.the ego technical the part of your mind that gives you your sense of who you are – used especially in Freudian psychology: · the rational world of the ego and the irrational world of the unconscious
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1feel annoyed [intransitive, transitive usually in questions and negatives] to feel annoyed or upset about something → object: I don’t mind the heat, in fact I quite like it. The expression on Dan’s face showed that he did mind, very much. I wouldn’t have minded if she’d asked me first.mind doing something Did you mind being away from home for so long?mind somebody doing something Don’t your parents mind you staying out so late?mind that He didn’t mind that other people in the village thought him odd.RegisterThe expression mind/not mind (something) is used especially in spoken English. In written English, people often use object/not object (to something) instead:· Many people do not object to paying higher taxes for better services.· Would you object if we changed a few details?2not mind doing something to be willing to do something: I don’t mind waiting a little longer.GRAMMAR Don’t say: I don’t mind to wait a little longer.3not care which one not mind [intransitive, transitive] especially British English if you do not mind what someone does or what happens, you do not have a strong opinion about it: ‘Do you want to go out now or later?’ ‘I don’t really mind.’not mind what/who/where etc I don’t mind where we go.4mind your own business informal to not ask questions about a situation that does not involve you: Why don’t you just mind your own business and leave me in peace? I wish he’d mind his own business.5be minding your own business to be doing something ordinary on your own when something unexpected happens to you: My father was just driving along, minding his own business, when suddenly a brick came through the window.SPOKEN PHRASES6never minda)used to tell someone not to worry or be upset about something: ‘We haven’t done very well, have we?’ ‘Never mind. At least we tried.’mind about Never mind about the car. You’re safe, and that’s the main thing.b)used to say that something is not possible or likely, because even a less extreme thing is not possible or likely: Well, you would have hardly got a bed in that room, never mind anything else. I don’t think I could walk that far, never mind run that far.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 me – what about you? What have you been doing? Never mind the dishes – I’ll do them later.never mind doing something Never mind looking at the boys, we’re supposed to be playing tennis.never mind why/how etc Never mind how I got here. Tell me what happened.7I wouldn’t mind (doing) something used to say that you would like something: ‘Can I get you anything to drink?’ ‘I wouldn’t mind a coffee.’ She’s gorgeous! I wouldn’t mind looking like that!8would/do you mind ...?a)used to politely ask someone’s permissionwould you mind if Would you mind if I opened the window? Would you mind if I came with you? I’ll have to leave early, do you mind?b)used to politely ask someone to do somethingwould you mind doing something? Would you mind waiting outside? ‘Do you want me to carry this bag for you?’ ‘Would you mind?’c)used to angrily ask or tell someone to do somethingwould you mind doing something? Would you mind telling me what you’re doing in here? Would you mind shutting up for a minute?9mind you (also mind) British English used when saying something that is almost the opposite of what you have just said, or that explains or emphasizes it: He looks very young in this photo. Mind you, it was taken years ago. I love hot weather, but not too hot, mind.10warning mind! British English used to warn someone to be careful because they might hurt themselves or someone else, or damage something: Mind that bike, James!Mind you don’t fall!mind your head/fingers etc Mind your head – the ceiling’s a bit low.mind how/where/who etc It’s slippery, so mind where you’re walking!11mind how you go British English used when saying goodbye to someone, to tell them to take care12mind you do something British English used to tell someone to do something: Mind you behave yourself.13never you mind especially British English used to tell someone that you are not going to tell them something because it is private or secret: ‘What’s that you were saying to Dad?’ ‘Never you mind.’14do you mind! used to say to someone that you are annoyed with them because of something they have just done or said: Do you mind! I just washed that floor!15if you don’t mind (also if you wouldn’t mind)a)used to check that someone is willing to do something or let you do something: If you don’t mind, I think I’ll go to bed now. I’d like to stay a while longer, if you don’t mind. We’ll go there together – that’s if you don’t mind.b)used when you are annoyed to tell someone what to do or what you are going to do: Now, if you don’t mind, I’d like to get back to bed.c)used humorously or rudely to correct something someone has said: The name’s John, not Jonathan, if you don’t mind.d)used to refuse someone’s offer politely: ‘Do you want to come for a drink?’ ‘I won’t, if you don’t mind. I’ve got a lot of work to do.’16if you don’t mind my saying so/if you don’t mind me asking used when you are saying or asking something that you think might offend someone: You’re looking tired, if you don’t mind my saying so. How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking?17I don’t mind admitting/telling you/saying etc used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when it could make you seem silly: I don’t mind admitting that I was really scared.18don’t mind mea)used to tell someone not to pay any attention to you: If you want to get on and do something, please don’t mind me.b)used when you are annoyed because someone is not paying any attention to you: Don’t mind me! I only live here!19don’t mind her/him etc used to say sorry for someone else’s behaviour: Don’t mind her. She doesn’t mean to be hurtful.20(I) don’t mind if I do old-fashioned used humorously to accept something such as food or drink that has been offered to you21take care of something/somebody [transitive] British Englisha)to be responsible for something for a short timeSYN watch: Will you mind my bag while I buy my ticket?b)to take care of a child while their parents are not thereSYN look after: My sister minds the baby while I’m at yoga.22mind the shop British English, mind the store American English informal to be in charge of something, while the person who is usually in charge is not there23mind your manners/language/p’s and q’s to be careful about what you say or how you behave so that you do not offend anyone: She gave him a frown and told him to mind his manners.24obey [transitive] American English to obey someone’s instructions or advice: Some dogs will mind instructions better than others.GRAMMARUsing the progressive• In most of its meanings, mind is not used in the progressive.• One common exception is the expression be minding your own business (sense 5).• Mind can also be used in the progressive when it means ‘take care of’ (senses 21 and 22): · I’m just minding the shop while she’s having lunch.Using the passive• In most of its meanings, mind is not used in the passive.• Mind can only be used in the passive when it means ‘take care of’ (senses 21 and 22): · The children are being minded by a neighbour.mind out phrasal verb [always in imperative or infinitive] British Englishused to warn someone to be carefulSYN be careful: Mind out. The plates are hot.