mentioned
mentioned — verb
- mentionedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- mentioneds3rd person singular
- mentioneding-ing form
- mentionededpast simple
1. to say something about a person or topic in only a few words, without giving a f
to say something about a person or topic in only a few words, without giving a full explanation or going into detail
During the meeting, Dr. Chen mentioned the new budget cuts but did not explain them.
mention + noun phrase without elaboration
Wei briefly mentioned his trip to Taipei when a colleague asked about his weekend.
mentioned + brief description
The article mentioned the new safety rules in a single sentence near the end.
Fatima mentioned that the library would close early on Friday for repairs.
- elaborate
to give more detail about something
文法句型
mention + noun phrase
mention + that-clause
用法筆記
The focus of this sense is on brevity — the speaker or writer gives only a small amount of information. For a more detailed explanation, use 'explain' or 'describe' instead.
常見錯誤
2. to talk or write about a person, thing, or idea, especially by naming them direc
to talk or write about a person, thing, or idea, especially by naming them directly in a conversation, document, or other context
The report mentioned several cities that have improved their public transport systems.
mention + noun phrase in a written context
Deepa mentioned her grandmother's cooking when the topic of family recipes came up.
Did anyone mention what time the workshop starts tomorrow morning?
Keiko mentioned that she would bring dessert to the New Year's dinner party.
The email did not mention any changes to the meeting schedule.
文法句型
mention + noun/noun phrase
mention + that-clause
mention + wh-clause
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (BRIEF REFERENCE), this sense does not specifically emphasise brevity — 'mention' here simply means to bring a topic into a conversation or text. It is the most general and frequently used sense of the verb.
常見錯誤
3. to name someone as a suitable person for a position, award, or recognition, or t
to name someone as a suitable person for a position, award, or recognition, or to speak favourably of their work or achievements
Several colleagues mentioned Javier as an excellent choice for the team leader position.
mention + noun + as + role
Pablo was mentioned in the newsletter for his volunteer work at the community centre.
passive: be mentioned for + achievement
The head coach mentioned three players for the national championship tryouts.
Amina was mentioned by the professor as one of the top students in the programme.
- overlook
to fail to recommend someone who deserves it
文法句型
mention + noun + as/for + noun phrase
be mentioned as/for
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('be mentioned as/for'). This sense is distinct from senses 1 and 2 because it implies a positive judgment or a recommendation, not just a neutral reference.
常見錯誤
mentioned — noun
1. a short spoken or written comment that draws attention to a particular person, t
a short spoken or written comment that draws attention to a particular person, thing, or topic, without going into detail
The local newspaper gave a brief mention of the annual street festival.
give a mention of + noun phrase
Ethan received a mention in his boss's speech about the team's achievements.
There was a mention of the new park in the city council meeting notes.
Sofia's science project earned an honourable mention at the regional fair.
文法句型
make a mention of
receive a mention
用法筆記
This sense refers to the remark or statement itself (the content). Contrast with sense 2 (ACT OF REFERRING), which focuses on the action or event of mentioning something.
常見錯誤
2. the act of speaking or writing about a particular person or subject, especially
the act of speaking or writing about a particular person or subject, especially at a specific point in a conversation or text
Any mention of the accident made the survivors feel deeply uncomfortable.
any mention of + noun phrase (generalised)
The first mention of the event appeared in a memo from the principal's office.
Hiroshi grew quiet at the mention of his brother's name during dinner.
The contract makes no mention of extra fees for late payments.
- reference
overlaps in meaning but 'reference' is more formal and common in academic writing
- omission
the act of leaving something out
文法句型
at the mention of
make no mention of
any mention of
用法筆記
Often used in negative constructions ('no mention', 'without mention') and in prepositional phrases ('at the mention of'). This sense focuses on the event or occasion of mentioning, not the content of the remark itself (contrast with sense 1).
3. a formal or public statement that praises a person for doing excellent work, ach
a formal or public statement that praises a person for doing excellent work, achieving outstanding results, or showing notable effort
Mei-Lin received a special mention for her outstanding work in the chemistry laboratory.
receive a special mention for + achievement
The small restaurant earned a mention in the city's annual food guide.
Soldiers who showed exceptional courage received a mention in the official army report.
Three students earned an honourable mention in the national essay competition.
- commendation
more formal, often in official contexts
- citation
formal, used in military or academic awards
- recognition
broader term, not necessarily public
- disapproval
a negative judgment
文法句型
earn a mention
receive a mention
get a mention
用法筆記
Common in formal contexts such as awards ceremonies, competitions, and official commendations. An 'honourable mention' is a common fixed phrase — it means the person was recognised but did not win the top prize.