mind
mind — 動詞
- mindpresent simple I / you / we / they
- minds3rd person singular
- minding-ing form
- mindedpast simple
1. To feel bothered or upset about something, typically in questions or negative se
介意
對某事感到困擾或不快
To feel bothered or upset about something, typically in questions or negative sentences.
Do you mind if I open the window? It is getting warm in here.
你介意我打開窗戶嗎？這裡越來越熱了。
mind + if-clause in questions
Xiu did not mind waiting for the bus on a sunny afternoon.
Xiu 並不介意在晴朗的午後等公車。
negative with did not mind + -ing verb
Would you mind holding this bag while I pay for the coffee?
可以請你幫我拿著這個袋子，讓我付咖啡錢嗎？
Asher asked if he minded him bringing his dog to the park.
Asher 問他是否介意他帶他的狗去公園。
mind + object + -ing verb — focus on object's action
I do not mind sharing a table when the café is busy.
咖啡廳客滿時，我不介意和人併桌。
- mind + if-clause
- mind + -ing verb
- don't mind
- be bothered by
more common in affirmative statements
- object to
stronger and more formal
- care about
broader, not limited to annoyance
- welcome
actively positive — opposite of being bothered
文法句型
mind + if-clause
mind + -ing verb
mind + object + -ing verb
用法筆記
Almost always appears in questions or negative clauses. In affirmative statements, using 'mind' sounds unnatural in most contexts — prefer 'bother' or 'upset' instead.
常見錯誤
2. A conversational expression used to introduce an honest, often mildly critical o
直言
委婉表達異議或不滿的用語
A conversational expression used to introduce an honest, often mildly critical opinion, especially when you feel slightly annoyed by something someone did or said.
I do not mind telling you, I was quite disappointed with the result.
老實跟你說，我對那個結果感到相當失望。
I don't mind telling you — introducing honest opinion
If you do not mind my saying so, that decision was not well thought out.
恕我直言，那個決定考慮得不夠周詳。
if you don't mind my saying so — polite preface to criticism
Élise said she did not mind admitting that she had made a mistake.
Élise 說她不介意承認自己犯了一個錯。
I do not mind your using my phone, but please ask first next time.
我不介意你用我的手機，但下次請先問一聲。
- don't mind telling
- don't mind admitting
- don't mind my saying
- frankly speaking
adverbial phrase with similar conversational function
- if I may say so
more formal, less annoyed tone
文法句型
I don't mind + telling/admitting/saying + clause
用法筆記
This is a fixed conversational formula, not a productive syntactic pattern. It usually follows the structure 'I don't mind + -ing verb (telling/admitting/saying) + [clause]' or 'if you don't mind my + -ing verb + ...'.
常見錯誤
3. To watch carefully what you are doing or to a possible danger, so that nothing b
注意；當心
小心留意，避免錯誤或危險
To watch carefully what you are doing or to a possible danger, so that nothing bad happens.
Mind the step when you get off the train at the station.
下火車時小心台階。
imperative: mind + noun — common warning sign
Rania told the children to mind their heads on the low doorway.
Rania 叫孩子們在低矮的門口小心頭部。
Mind you do not drop that glass — it is very expensive.
小心別摔了那個杯子——它很貴的。
mind + that-clause as a warning
Marco tried to mind his language in front of the new manager.
Marco 努力在新主管面前注意自己的措辭。
The sign on the door said to mind the wet floor inside.
門上的告示寫著要小心裡面濕滑的地板。
- mind + step/head/language
- mind + that-clause
- watch
more informal, common in warnings
- be careful of
more explicit about the risk
- pay attention to
less urgent, more about focus
- ignore
deliberately not paying attention
文法句型
mind + noun phrase
mind + that-clause
用法筆記
Common in imperative warnings ('Mind the gap', 'Mind your step'). Also used with a that-clause ('Mind (that) you don't...') to warn someone about an action. Frequently used with body parts (head, step, back, tongue) as the object.
常見錯誤
4. A sudden shout or cry used to make someone move quickly because something danger
小心！
警告他人注意危險的呼喊
A sudden shout or cry used to make someone move quickly because something dangerous is coming towards them.
Mind out! A bicycle is coming right at you.
小心！有腳踏車正朝你衝過來。
mind out! — warning exclamation
Diya shouted mind the car as her friend stepped off the pavement.
Diya 在朋友踏出人行道時大喊小心車子。
Mind the ladder! Someone left it lying across the path.
注意梯子！有人把它橫放在路上了。
Hiro shouted mind out as the heavy box fell from the top shelf.
Hiro 大喊小心，因為沉重的箱子從上層架子掉了下來。
Femi yelled mind the ball as it flew towards the car windscreen.
Femi 大叫小心球，因為球正朝汽車擋風玻璃飛去。
urgent exclamation: mind out / mind + noun for imminent hazard
- mind out
- mind + noun (urgent warning)
文法句型
mind out!
mind + noun phrase (urgent)
用法筆記
Primarily British English. More urgent than sense 3 — the danger is immediate. Often used as a standalone exclamation ('Mind out!') rather than with an object.
常見錯誤
5. A friendly expression said when parting from someone, telling them to be safe an
保重
告別時提醒對方保重的用語
A friendly expression said when parting from someone, telling them to be safe and take care of themselves.
Mind how you go — it was lovely seeing you today.
路上小心——今天見到你真開心。
mind how you go — British farewell expression
Beatrix said mind yourself and waved goodbye at the door.
Beatrix 說了聲保重，然後在門口揮手道別。
Mind yourselves on the way home — the roads will be icy.
回家路上小心——路面可能會結冰。
Emily told her guests to mind how they go as they left the party.
Emily 在客人離開派對時囑咐他們路上小心。
- mind how you go
- mind yourself
- mind yourselves
文法句型
mind how you go
mind yourself
用法筆記
Chiefly British and Irish English. 'Mind how you go' is a conventionalized farewell in British English. 'Mind yourself' (plural 'mind yourselves') is common in Irish English as a parting phrase meaning 'take care'.
6. To watch over a person, child, animal, or thing for a short time, making sure th
照看；照顧
短時間看管人或動物
To watch over a person, child, animal, or thing for a short time, making sure they are safe or properly looked after.
Could you mind the baby while I run to the shop for milk?
你可以幫我看一下嬰兒嗎？我去商店買牛奶馬上回來。
mind + person — short-term childcare
Anong asked her neighbour to mind the cat during the holiday week.
Anong 請鄰居在放假期間幫她照顧貓。
Christopher will mind the store while the owner is at lunch.
Christopher 會在老闆去吃午飯時幫忙看店。
mind + place/thing — keeping watch over
Who is going to mind the children when school finishes early?
學校提早放學時，誰來照顧孩子們？
Jabari minded his younger sister while their mother went to work.
Jabari 在媽媽去上班時照顧妹妹。
- mind the baby
- mind the store
- mind the children
- look after
more natural for British English; similar time range
- watch
less formal, implies supervision
- take care of
broader, can include long-term care
- neglect
failing to care for someone or something
文法句型
mind + noun phrase (person/child/thing)
用法筆記
Typically used for short-term or temporary care — watching a baby for an hour, looking after a shop for a lunch break. For longer-term care, 'take care of' or 'look after' is preferred.
常見錯誤
7. to follow the instructions, commands, or rules given by a person who has authori
聽從；服從
聽從權威者的命令或規定
to follow the instructions, commands, or rules given by a person who has authority over you — for example, a child who minds their parents, or a player who minds the coach.
Ayesha minds her grandmother and follows every rule she sets.
Ayesha 聽從祖母的話，遵守她訂下的每一條規矩。
mind + noun phrase — obey a person in authority
Bao's mother expects him to mind what she says about finishing his homework.
Bao 的母親希望他聽從她關於完成作業的交代。
mind + wh-clause — obey instructions
The puppy finally learned to mind its owner after a few weeks of training.
經過幾週訓練後，那隻小狗終於學會服從主人的指令。
If the students do not mind the teacher's instructions, they may miss important information.
如果學生不服從老師的指示，他們可能會錯過重要的資訊。
Piotr always minds the safety rules when he works in the chemistry lab.
Piotr 在化學實驗室工作時總是遵守安全規定。
mind + noun phrase (rules) — follow regulations
- mind your parents
- mind the teacher
- mind the rules
- mind what someone says
- mind the safety rules
文法句型
mind + noun phrase (person, rules, instructions)
mind + wh-clause
用法筆記
Frequently used with a personal object (parent, teacher, owner) or an abstract object referring to rules or instructions. The intransitive use ('Mind!') is rare in modern English outside of commands to dogs.
常見錯誤
8. to keep a piece of information, a warning, or an instruction in your memory so t
切記；留意
將訊息留在腦中不忘記
to keep a piece of information, a warning, or an instruction in your memory so that you do not forget it — for example, minding what your doctor said about taking medicine on time.
Pim always minds that the last train departs at eleven-fifteen every night.
Pim 總是記得末班車每晚十一點十五分開走。
mind + that-clause — retain a factual schedule in memory
Andrés did not mind that the museum was closed on Mondays and arrived to find the doors locked.
Andrés 不記得博物館星期一休館，到了才發現大門鎖著。
Please mind that the library closes at six o'clock on Sunday evenings.
請記住圖書館星期日下午六點就關門了。
mind + that-clause — not forget a fact
Caio tried to mind the exact date of the conference but it kept slipping out of his head.
Caio 努力記住研討會的確實日期，但日期老是從他腦中溜走。
Ziad always minds that his dentist appointment is on the third Thursday of each month.
Ziad 總是記得他的牙醫預約是在每個月的第三個星期四。
mind + that-clause — remember a recurring appointment date
- mind what someone said
- mind that + clause
- mind the warning
- mind the deadline
- mind the directions
- remember
much more common and neutral in register
- bear in mind
phrasal expression; slightly more formal, often used in advice or reminders
- keep in mind
common phrasal expression; similar meaning and register
- forget
fail to keep in memory
文法句型
mind + that-clause
mind + wh-clause
mind + noun phrase
用法筆記
Less common than the 'obey' sense. Often used with a that-clause or a wh-clause rather than a simple noun object. This sense is more common in British English and may sound dated in some American dialects.
常見錯誤
mind — 名詞
- mindsingular
- mindsplural
1. the set of mental abilities that let a person think, feel emotions, imagine, and
心智；內心
負責思考、感受與理解的心理能力
the set of mental abilities that let a person think, feel emotions, imagine, and make sense of the world around them
Linh closed her eyes and let her mind drift back to the beach holiday.
Linh 閉上眼睛，讓自己的心思飄回海邊假期的回憶中。
let + possessive + mind + infinitive
The doctor explained that the pain was not physical but a problem in Ramón's mind.
醫生解釋說，疼痛不是生理造成的，而是 Ramón 心理的問題。
Yael's mind was so full of exam worries that he could not focus on the book.
Yael 的心裡充滿了考試的煩惱，沒辦法專心看書。
A curious mind is the best tool for learning new skills and languages.
一顆好奇的心是學習新技能和新語言最好的工具。
When Noor heard the news, a thousand questions ran through her mind at once.
Noor 聽到消息時，腦中瞬間閃過上千個疑問。
through + possessive + mind
- cross your mind
- run through your mind
- enter your mind
- state of mind
- peace of mind
- body
the physical self, as opposed to the mental self
用法筆記
Often combined with adjectives such as 'curious', 'logical', 'creative', or 'sharp' to describe a person's type of thinking.
常見錯誤
2. a person who has a very high level of intelligence, knowledge, or skill in a par
智囊；智者
在某領域極具智慧或學識的人
a person who has a very high level of intelligence, knowledge, or skill in a particular area of work or study
The conference brought together some of the brightest scientific minds in the world.
這場會議匯集了全球最頂尖的科學頭腦。
collocation: bright / great / finest + mind
Professor Adina is considered one of the finest legal minds in the country.
Adina 教授被認為是國內最傑出的法律人才之一。
The company hired a young tech mind to lead the new software team.
這間公司聘請了一位年輕的科技專家來帶領新的軟體團隊。
Dahlia's grandfather was a great historical mind who wrote several award-winning books.
Dahlia 的祖父是一位偉大的史學家，寫了好幾本獲獎的著作。
- great mind
- brilliant mind
- finest mind
- leading mind
- scientific mind
- legal mind
- military mind
- genius
stronger; suggests exceptional natural ability rather than learned expertise
- intellectual
a person who engages in serious academic or cultural thinking
- thinker
broader; includes philosophers and original thinkers
用法筆記
Almost always used with an adjective that describes the person's field or ability ('great', 'brilliant', 'finest', 'leading'). Rarely used without a modifier.
常見錯誤
3. a situation, problem, or fear that exists only in a person's thoughts and has no
想像
只存在於想法中而非現實
a situation, problem, or fear that exists only in a person's thoughts and has no basis in physical reality
The patient's fear of a heart problem was all in her mind; the tests showed nothing wrong.
病人擔心自己有心臟問題，但這只是心理作用——檢查結果一切正常。
fixed phrase: all in + possessive + mind
Henrik thought he heard footsteps at night, but the noise was just in his mind.
Henrik 以為晚上聽到腳步聲，但那些聲音只是他的想像。
The difference between the two teams was tiny — the idea of a certain victory was all in their minds.
兩隊之間的差距很小——穩操勝券的想法只是他們一廂情願罷了。
Young children sometimes believe monsters are real, but those creatures exist only in their minds.
小孩子有時會相信怪獸是真的，但那些生物只存在於他們的想像中。
- all in your mind
- in her mind
- only in their minds
- just in his mind
- imagination
a more general term; 'in your mind' specifically suggests something that is not real
- fantasy
suggests a deliberate daydream rather than a mistaken belief
- reality
the actual state of things, as opposed to what is imagined
用法筆記
Typically used in the fixed phrase 'all in the / one's mind'. The determiner is often 'your' or 'her/his' when addressing a specific person's perception.
常見錯誤
4. the act of keeping a certain fact or detail actively in your thoughts so that it
牢記；考量
記住某資訊以輔助判斷
the act of keeping a certain fact or detail actively in your thoughts so that it guides your decisions or judgments
Bear in mind that the train may be very crowded during the holiday season.
請記住，假期期間火車可能會非常擁擠。
imperative: bear/keep in mind + that-clause
When choosing a school, parents should keep in mind each child's individual strengths.
選擇學校時，家長應該記住每個孩子各自的長處。
The judge asked the jury to bear in mind the evidence given by the first witness.
法官請陪審團務必記住第一位證人提供的證據。
Lucía kept in mind her grandmother's advice when she made the difficult career decision.
Lucía 在做出那個重大的職業決定時，牢牢記住了祖母的建議。
keep in mind + noun phrase
It is worth bearing in mind that prices rise quickly during the summer months.
值得記住的是，夏季物價會快速上漲。
- bear in mind
- keep in mind
- bear/keep in mind that...
- worth bearing in mind
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed expressions 'bear/keep (something) in mind'. 'Bear' is slightly more formal than 'keep'. Often followed by a that-clause or a noun phrase.
常見錯誤
5. a thought, idea, name, or memory that suddenly appears in your conscious awarene
浮現
想法或記憶突然出現在腦中
a thought, idea, name, or memory that suddenly appears in your conscious awareness without being deliberately searched for
When Iker thought of summer holidays, images of the beach immediately came to mind.
Iker 想到暑假時，海灘的畫面立刻浮現在腦中。
subject + come/spring to mind
The best solution did not come to mind until Christopher was already on the train home.
最好的解決方案直到 Christopher 已經在回家的火車上才浮現出來。
When asked about her favourite teachers, several names came to mind for Lisa.
當被問到最喜歡的老師時，Lisa 腦中浮現了好幾個名字。
As Harper looked at the old school photo, memories of childhood came flooding to mind.
Harper 看著舊的畢業照，童年的回憶如潮水般湧上心頭。
come flooding to mind
No particular reason for the choice springs to mind right now.
我現在一時想不到選擇這個方案有什麼特別的理由。
- come to mind
- spring to mind
- immediately come to mind
- come flooding to mind
- first that comes to mind
- occur to
very similar; 'it occurred to me' means a thought came into my head
- pop into your head
informal; suggests a sudden, unexpected arrival of a thought
- spring to mind
interchangeable with 'come to mind' in most contexts
用法筆記
Also appears as 'spring to mind' with the same meaning. The subject is typically an idea, name, memory, or reason — not a person. Cannot be used in the continuous form ('is coming to mind').
常見錯誤
6. the experience of thinking about the same thing over and over, especially an unp
縈繞；盤旋
反覆思考某件（通常是負面的）往事
the experience of thinking about the same thing over and over, especially an unpleasant past event that you cannot stop thinking about
The mistake kept preying on Stefan's mind for weeks after the accident.
那次失誤在意外發生後的幾週裡一直困擾著 Stefan。
idiom: prey/weigh on + possessive + mind
Ritu found it hard to sleep because the argument kept running through her mind.
Ritu 難以入睡，因為那場爭執不斷在她的腦中迴盪。
The memory of the argument dwelled in Nadia's mind long after everyone had moved on.
大家早就放下了，但那場吵架的回憶仍盤踞在 Nadia 的腦中。
Eshe told her friend to stop dwelling on the past and let the old quarrel leave her mind.
Eshe 告訴朋友別再鑽牛角尖，讓過去的爭吵離開她的心頭。
The thought of Lien's harsh words weighed on Roya's mind throughout the weekend.
Lien 那句尖銳的話整個週末都壓在 Roya 的心頭。
weigh on + possessive + mind
- prey on your mind
- weigh on your mind
- dwell in your mind
- run through your mind
- occupy your mind
用法筆記
Common verbs used with this sense: 'prey on', 'weigh on', 'dwell in/on', 'run through', 'occupy'. The feeling is usually negative — worry, regret, or guilt. For positive rumination, 'run through' is the most neutral option.
常見錯誤
7. the natural thinking ability that allows someone to understand ideas, work throu
智力；智慧
思考、學習和解決問題的天生能力
the natural thinking ability that allows someone to understand ideas, work through problems, and gain new skills
Kenji has a sharp mind and finished the complex puzzle before anyone else.
Kenji 的頭腦敏銳，比其他人更早解開那道複雜的謎題。
collocation: sharp mind = quick thinking ability
A good education helps develop a young mind for future challenges.
良好的教育有助於培養年輕人的心智，以應對未來的挑戰。
collocation: develop a young mind
Her quick mind caught every mistake in the report within minutes.
她反應快速，幾分鐘內就抓出了報告中的所有錯誤。
collocation: quick mind
The professor's brilliant mind inspired generations of students in the physics department.
那位教授的出色才智啟發了物理系好幾代的學生。
Layla showed a curious mind from an early age, always exploring how machines worked.
Layla 從小就展現出好奇心旺盛的頭腦，總是在探索機器的運作方式。
collocation: curious mind
- sharp mind
- quick mind
- brilliant mind
- curious mind
- open mind
- inquiring mind
- intellect
more formal and abstract; focuses on reasoning power rather than general ability
- brains
informal; refers to practical intelligence or cleverness
- intelligence
broader in scope; can refer to measured IQ or general mental capacity
用法筆記
Often paired with adjectives describing intellectual quality, such as sharp, brilliant, curious, quick, or logical.
8. the ability to store information in your thoughts and bring it back when you nee
記憶力
儲存並回想的資訊能力
the ability to store information in your thoughts and bring it back when you need it
His mind held every line of the poem even fifty years after school.
他的腦海裡仍記得那首詩的每一行，即使畢業已五十年。
collocation: hold in one's mind
The name of that restaurant completely slipped my mind at dinner.
那家餐廳的名字我在晚餐時完全想不起來了。
idiom: slip one's mind = be forgotten
Folake could call to mind every detail of the meeting from five years ago.
Folake 仍能回想起五年前那場會議的每一個細節。
phrasal verb: call to mind = recall
Keep this date in your mind so you do not miss the doctor's appointment.
把這個日期記在心裡，這樣你才不會錯過醫生的約診。
collocation: keep in mind
The old photograph brought happy summer memories back to his mind instantly.
那張老照片讓快樂的夏日回憶立刻湧回他的腦海。
- slip one's mind
- call to mind
- bring to mind
- keep in mind
- bear in mind
- stick in one's mind
- come to mind
- memory
more direct and common; 'mind' in this sense is slightly more literary or fixed in expressions
- recollection
formal; refers to the act of remembering a specific event rather than the general ability
用法筆記
Frequently appears in fixed expressions: slip one's mind (be forgotten), call/bring to mind (make someone remember), keep/bear in mind (not forget). The subject is often a fact, name, or event rather than a person.
常見錯誤
9. a particular opinion, belief, or way of thinking that someone has about somethin
想法；看法
對某事的特定意見或立場
a particular opinion, belief, or way of thinking that someone has about something
In my mind, the best plan is to wait and see how the weather develops.
依我看，最好的計劃是先等等，看看天氣怎麼變化。
phrase: in my mind = in my opinion
Gabriel could not change his mind about moving abroad after the job offer arrived.
工作邀請送達後，Gabriel 仍然無法改變出國的想法。
phrase: change one's mind
The two managers were of the same mind on the need to hire more staff.
兩位經理在需要增聘人手這件事上看法一致。
phrase: be of the same mind
After hearing the evidence, she kept an open mind about the cause of the fire.
聽完證據之後，她對火災的原因保持開放的態度。
phrase: keep an open mind
To my mind, the proposal needs more research before the board can vote on it.
在我看來，這份提案還需要更多研究，董事會才能投票表決。
phrase: to my mind = in my opinion
- change one's mind
- be of the same mind
- keep an open mind
- in my mind
- to my mind
- have a closed mind
- know one's own mind
- opinion
more general and direct; 'mind' in this sense leans toward personal conviction or preference
- view
slightly more formal; often used for considered judgments
- perspective
formal; suggests a broader or more analytical way of seeing things
用法筆記
Most common in fixed phrases: in my mind, to my mind, change one's mind, be of the same mind, keep an open mind. Distinguish from sense 7 (INTELLIGENCE): here the focus is on a person's stance or viewpoint about a specific matter, not their general intellectual ability.
常見錯誤
A thought that you are aware of but not actively thinking about.
在腦海深處
At the back of my mind, I knew the exam would be difficult.
The idea of moving abroad was always at the back of her mind.
Something that exists only in a person's imagination and not in reality.
全在想像中
His fear of failure is all in his mind.
The pain she feels is all in her mind, the doctor said.
To remember or consider someone or something.
記住；考慮
Keep in mind that the store closes at six.
When choosing a gift, bear her interests in mind.
To be extremely bored, frightened, angry, or affected by drugs.
極度（無聊、害怕等）
During the long lecture, I was bored out of my mind.
She was frightened out of her mind during the storm.
To be remembered very clearly because of a strong impression.
銘刻在心
The image of the sunset is etched on my memory.
Her words of kindness are etched on his heart.
To be remembered very clearly because of a strong impression.
銘刻在心
The accident scene is etched on my mind forever.
That melody is etched on her memory.
To be unable to decide what you think or whether to do something.
猶豫不決
I am in two minds about accepting the job offer.
She was in two minds about moving to a new city.
To think very hard about one particular thing.
專心致志於
He bent his mind to solving the math problem.
She bent her mind to the task of writing the report.
To think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing.
全力投入
The team bent their efforts to finishing the project on time.
He bent his mind to learning the new software.
To have the same opinion about someone or something.
意見一致
The committee members were of one mind on the issue.
My parents are of the same mind about my education.
To be unable to think or behave reasonably, often due to shock or worry.
發瘋；失去理智
You must be out of your mind to drive in this storm.
She went out of her mind with grief after the loss.
To be extremely worried, frightened, or upset.
極度（擔心等）
He was out of his mind with worry when his son didn't come home.
She was out of her mind with fear during the earthquake.
blow your mind
idiomTo produce a very strong feeling of pleasure or shock.
令人大開眼界；震撼
The special effects in that movie will blow your mind.
Her performance on stage blew my mind.
Something is so unusual or difficult that it is hard to imagine or accept.
難以想像
The complexity of the universe boggles the mind.
The amount of data they collected boggles the mind.
To remember someone or something.
想起；回憶起
That song brings to mind our summer vacation.
Can you call to mind where you left the keys?
To think about something that happened in the past.
回想
Cast your mind back to your first day at school.
She cast her mind back to the events of last week.
To change a decision or opinion.
改變主意
What made you change your mind about the trip?
Nothing will change my mind about quitting my job.
a change of mind
idiomAn act of changing what you think about a situation.
改變想法
After a change of mind, she decided to study abroad.
His change of mind surprised everyone.
To refuse to think about something as a possibility.
對…封閉心態
Don't close your mind to new ideas.
He closed his mind to any criticism.
come/spring to mind
idiomTo suddenly remember or think of something.
浮現在腦海
When I think of heroes, my father comes to mind.
No solution springs to mind immediately.
cross your mind
idiomTo come into your mind as a thought.
閃過念頭
It never crossed my mind that she would lie.
Did it cross your mind to call me?
To tell someone you are angry with them about their behavior.
責罵；表達不滿
After the rude comment, she gave him a piece of her mind.
I will give that driver a piece of my mind for cutting me off.
Used to say that two people have the same idea or opinion, implying they are both clever.
英雄所見略同
You chose the same gift? Great minds think alike!
We both thought of that solution. Great minds think alike.
To think you might do something, although you are not sure.
有點想；很想
I have half a mind to tell him the truth.
She has a good mind to quit her job.
To be thinking of someone or something for a particular purpose.
心中已有（人選等）
Do you have anyone in mind for the team leader role?
I had a different color in mind for the walls.
To intend to do something.
打算
She has it in mind to start her own business.
He had it in mind to travel around the world.
To have a very bad memory and forget things easily.
記憶力很差
I have a memory like a sieve; I always forget names.
He has a mind like a sieve, so write down the appointment.
To have your own opinions and make decisions independently.
有自己的想法
She has a mind of her own and won't be easily persuaded.
My cat seems to have a mind of its own.
To be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions.
保持開放心態
Try to keep an open mind about the proposal.
She has an open mind on the subject of alternative medicine.
To be thinking clearly and able to make sensible decisions (often used negatively).
精神正常；理智
No one in their right mind would jump off a bridge.
He wasn't in his right mind when he made that decision.
know your own mind
idiomTo have clear and definite ideas about what you want.
有主見
At a young age, she knew her own mind about her career.
He knows his own mind and won't be swayed.
lose your mind
idiomTo become mentally ill or very confused.
發瘋；失去理智
After the accident, he feared he was losing his mind.
The constant noise made her feel like she was losing her mind.
To decide something.
下定決心
I can't make up my mind which dress to buy.
Have you made your mind up about the vacation destination?
a meeting of minds
idiomA close understanding between people with similar ideas.
意見一致；共識
The conference led to a meeting of minds among the scientists.
There was a meeting of minds between the two artists.
your mind’s eye
idiomYour imagination.
腦海；想像
In his mind's eye, he saw a beautiful beach.
She pictured the scene in her mind's eye.
To give no attention to someone or something.
不理會；不在意
He doesn't pay any mind to the critics.
She paid the rumors no mind.
of unsound mind
idiomNot responsible for your actions because of mental illness.
精神失常
The court declared him of unsound mind.
She was found to be of unsound mind at the time of the crime.
on your mind
idiomIf something is on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about it a lot.
掛念；擔心
You've been on my mind all day.
He has a lot on his mind with the upcoming exam.
To become or make someone aware of new ideas or experiences.
開闊眼界
Travel opens your mind to different cultures.
The lecture opened her mind to new possibilities.
Used to say that someone will be quickly forgotten when they are no longer present.
眼不見，心不煩
After he moved away, it was out of sight, out of mind.
She doesn't call often; out of sight, out of mind.
To make someone think and worry about something all the time.
困擾；折磨
The thought of the accident preyed on his mind.
Her mistake preyed on her mind for weeks.
To try to forget about something unpleasant.
拋諸腦後
She pushed the bad news to the back of her mind.
He pushed his fears to the back of his mind and continued.
To make someone think of someone or something; to remind someone of someone or something.
使想起
That song puts me in mind of my grandmother.
The painting puts me in mind of a sunny day.
To do or say something to make someone stop worrying.
使安心
The doctor's words put her mind at ease.
He set my mind at rest by explaining the plan.
To decide to achieve something and give it all your attention.
下定決心；專注於
If you set your mind to it, you can learn anything.
She put her mind to finishing the project on time.
To stop thinking about someone or something; to deliberately forget.
忘記；不再想
I can't get her out of my mind.
He tried to put the failure out of his mind.
slip your mind
idiomIf something slips your mind, you forget it or forget to do it.
忘記
I'm sorry I didn't call; it slipped my mind.
The appointment completely slipped her mind.
speak your mind
idiomTo say exactly what you think in a direct way.
直言不諱
She always speaks her mind, even if it's unpopular.
In the meeting, he spoke his mind about the new policy.
To be remembered for a long time.
銘記在心
That tune sticks in my head every time I hear it.
Her name sticks in my mind because it's unusual.
To make you forget about something unpleasant for a short time.
轉移注意力
Reading helps take my mind off my worries.
A walk in the park took her mind off the stress.
to my mind
idiomIn my opinion.
依我看
To my mind, this is the best movie of the year.
To my mind, she made the right decision.
a turn of mind
idiomA particular way of thinking about things.
思維傾向
He has a scientific turn of mind.
Her optimistic turn of mind helps her overcome challenges.
mind over matter
idiomThe ability to control physical pain or problems by using your thoughts.
精神戰勝物質
Sara finished the race despite her injury through mind over matter.
Can mind over matter really help you ignore a headache?
同根字
- mindful形容詞B2
- mindfully副詞C1
- mindfulness名詞B2
- mindless形容詞C1
- mindlessly副詞C1
- mindlessness名詞C2
- mindset名詞B2
- remind動詞A2
- reminder名詞B1
- unmindful形容詞C2
常見搭配
常用片語
- state of mind
- frame of mind
- presence of mind
- peace of mind
- make up one's mind
- change one's mind
- cross one's mind
- slip one's mind
- spring to mind
- come to mind
- bear in mind
- keep in mind
- in one's right mind
- out of one's mind
- on one's mind
- have a mind of one's own
- give someone a piece of one's mind
- mind over matter
- of the same mind
- to my mind