mint-condition

IPA/mˈɪntkəndˈɪʃən/
IPA/mˈɪntkəndˈɪʃən/

mint-condition — idiom

1. used for an object that still looks almost new, with no clear signs of wear, dam

1.慣用語B2
釋義

used for an object that still looks almost new, with no clear signs of wear, damage, or missing parts

例句

The dealer said the Leica was still in mint condition after fifty years.

be in mint condition for a collectable camera

Nadia found her uncle's concert poster in mint condition inside a map drawer.

find an old item in mint condition after long storage

同義詞
  • like-new

    common in resale listings; slightly more commercial in tone

  • pristine

    stronger and more formal; can suggest an untouched or flawless state

  • as good as new

    broader everyday wording and less tied to collector grading

反義詞
  • worn

    shows ordinary use or ageing rather than near-new quality

  • battered

    suggests heavy damage or rough use, far from collector quality

文法句型

be in mint condition

remain in mint condition

keep something in mint condition

用法筆記

Most often appears after be, remain, keep, or stay when people talk about books, records, electronics, toys, or other collectable items. It is stronger than saying something still works, because it points to near-new physical condition.

常見錯誤

❌The laptop is in mint condition because it still works.
✅The laptop is in mint condition because it looks almost unused.
💡mint condition is about near-new physical state, not only basic function.
❌The chair stayed mint condition after the move.
✅The chair stayed in mint condition after the move.
💡the fixed pattern normally uses in before the expression.