minds
minds — 動詞
- mindspresent simple I / you / we / they
- mindses3rd person singular
- mindsing-ing form
- mindsedpast simple
1. to feel annoyed, upset, or bothered by something; usually used in questions to a
介意
對某事感到煩惱或不滿；常用於疑問或否定句
to feel annoyed, upset, or bothered by something; usually used in questions to ask whether something is acceptable, or in negative statements to say something causes no problem.
Do you mind if I open the window? The room feels warm.
你介意我打開窗戶嗎？房間有點熱。
mind + if-clause in questions
No one minded when little Hana took an extra piece of cake after dinner.
沒有人介意小 Hana 晚餐後多拿了一塊蛋糕。
negative: no one minded + when-clause
Indra did not mind waiting for the bus in the rain.
Indra 不介意在雨中等待公車。
Would you mind holding the door for me? My hands are full.
你介意幫我扶一下門嗎？我雙手都拿著東西。
Lena did not mind sharing her notes with the new student.
Lena 不介意和新同學分享她的筆記。
- object to
stronger and more formal than 'mind'; implies active opposition
- be bothered by
more informal than 'mind'; focuses on annoyance rather than objection
- care
less specific; can also mean 'be interested in' unlike 'mind'
- welcome
positive acceptance, the opposite of minding something
文法句型
mind + if-clause
mind + object
not mind + object/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently used in questions (Do you mind…?) and negatives (I don't mind). In affirmative sentences it usually carries a note of reluctant permission or explicit objection.
常見錯誤
2. a sharp exclamation showing that you are annoyed by something another person has
喂！請注意
用於口頭抗議，表達對他人行為不滿
a sharp exclamation showing that you are annoyed by something another person has done or spoken.
Lotte snapped, 'Do you mind!' when the man kicked her seat.
Lotte 厲聲說：「喂！請注意！」因為那個人踢了她的座位。
fixed expression showing irritation
Salma exclaimed, 'Do you mind!' as the cyclist cut in front of her.
Salma 大聲說：「喂！請注意！」因為那個騎腳踏車的人突然插到她前面。
'Do you mind!' Michael said when his brother grabbed the last piece of cake.
Michael 說：「喂！請注意！」因為他弟弟搶走了最後一塊蛋糕。
Tomás took my pen without asking, and I said, 'Do you mind!'
Tomás 沒問就拿走我的筆，我說：「喂！請注意！」
- excuse me!
more polite; used to get attention rather than express annoyance
- hey!
less specific; can express surprise, greeting, or annoyance
文法句型
'Do you mind!' as exclamation
用法筆記
Always spoken with strong stress on 'mind'. Not used in writing except in dialogue. The tone is sharp and confrontational.
常見錯誤
❌ 'Do you mind!' in an email or formal letter — this expression is strictly for spoken, informal situations.
3. to pay attention to something and be careful about it, especially to avoid dange
注意；小心
留意某事以避免危險或失誤
to pay attention to something and be careful about it, especially to avoid danger, make a mistake, or behave appropriately.
The train announcement told passengers to mind the gap.
火車廣播提醒乘客注意間隙。
collocation: mind + the gap
Hyun's grandmother told him to mind his manners at dinner.
Hyun 的祖母提醒他吃飯時要注意禮貌。
collocation: mind + manners
You should mind the traffic when crossing a busy road.
穿越繁忙馬路時要注意來車。
Please mind the step when you get off the bus.
下公車時請注意臺階。
The teacher told the class to mind their language.
老師叫全班注意用詞。
- pay attention to
more general; can be used in any context unlike 'mind' which has specific collocations
- watch
more visual; focuses on looking carefully rather than general caution
- be careful of
more explicit about danger than 'mind'
- ignore
to deliberately not pay attention
文法句型
mind + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in British English for warnings and advice. The object is often a specific thing — the gap, your step, your language, the traffic, your manners. Not used for general concentration; for that use 'pay attention' or 'focus'.
4. a spoken warning directing someone to get out of the way, stay safe, or avoid so
當心！讓開！
口頭警告他人注意危險或避開障礙物
a spoken warning directing someone to get out of the way, stay safe, or avoid something dangerous right now.
Mind out! A truck is backing up behind you.
當心！有一輛卡車正在你後面倒車。
expression: mind out!
'Mind your head,' the guide said at the low doorway.
經過低矮的門口時，導遊說：「當心頭！」
warning + body part
Gita shouted, 'Mind the wet floor!' to her little brother.
Gita 對弟弟大喊：「當心地板濕滑！」
'Mind the puddle!' Selim warned as the car drove past.
Selim 警告說：「當心水坑！」當車子駛過的時候。
文法句型
'Mind!' as exclamation
'Mind + noun' as warning
用法筆記
Often used without a subject as a short exclamation ('Mind!'). 'Mind out' is a British informal variant meaning 'watch out' or 'get out of the way'.
5. used when saying goodbye to someone as a friendly way of telling them to take ca
路上小心
道別時祝福對方平安順利
used when saying goodbye to someone as a friendly way of telling them to take care of themselves and travel safely.
Iris called out, 'Mind how you go on the icy roads!'
Iris 喊道：「路上小心那些結冰的道路！」
farewell expression: mind how you go
Asher said goodbye and added, 'Mind yourself, dear aunt.'
Asher 道別時補了一句：「保重，親愛的阿姨。」
variant: mind yourself
'Mind how you go,' João said as he waved goodbye.
João 揮手道別時說：「路上小心。」
My grandmother always says 'Mind yourself' when I leave.
我祖母總是在我離開時說「保重」。
- take care
more universal and less specifically British than 'mind how you go'
- look after yourself
more direct and personal than 'mind how you go'
文法句型
'Mind how you go' as farewell
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. 'Mind how you go' is a set phrase for parting. 'Mind yourself' is another variant used mainly in Ireland and parts of northern England. Not used in American English for this meaning.
6. to look after a person, animal, or belonging for someone who is absent or busy.
照顧；看管
他人不在時幫忙照看人或物
to look after a person, animal, or belonging for someone who is absent or busy.
Could you mind my bag while I use the restroom?
可以幫我看一下包包嗎？我要去洗手間。
request: mind + object
Selim agreed to mind the cat while the neighbours were away.
Selim 同意在鄰居出遠門時幫忙照顧他們的貓。
collocation: mind + pet
Ava's aunt minds her children every Tuesday afternoon.
Ava 的阿姨每週二下午幫忙照顧她的孩子。
Our friend will mind the house while we travel to Japan.
我們去日本旅行時，朋友會幫忙看房子。
Could you mind the phone while I step outside for a minute?
可以幫我接一下電話嗎？我要出去一下。
- look after
more general; can be used for short or long-term care in both British and American English
- take care of
the most common and neutral way to express this idea
- watch
American English equivalent for short-term care of children or belongings
- neglect
to fail to care for someone or something properly
文法句型
mind + noun phrase (person or thing)
用法筆記
Mainly British English. The object is usually a person, a pet, or a personal belonging. For longer-term or professional care, 'look after' or 'take care of' is more common. American English prefers 'watch' for children ('watch the kids') and 'look after' for pets.
常見錯誤
❌ 'I mind my sick grandmother every day.' (this sounds formal and dated in American English) — use 'look after' or 'care for' instead for ongoing care.
7. to do what a parent, teacher, or other person in a position of authority tells y
聽從
遵從長輩或權威的指示
to do what a parent, teacher, or other person in a position of authority tells you to do
Nala minds her grandmother and cleans her room without complaining.
Nala 聽從祖母的話，不抱怨就打掃房間。
minds + person in authority (grandmother)
The child minds the teacher's instructions during the fire drill.
那名小孩在消防演習時聽從老師的指示。
Kenji minds his piano teacher's advice about practicing every day.
Kenji 聽從鋼琴老師的建議，每天練習。
The young dog minds its trainer's commands even in a busy park.
那隻年輕的狗即使在熱鬧的公園裡也聽從訓練師的口令。
文法句型
mind + noun phrase (person in authority)
用法筆記
This sense is used when talking about following the instructions of a specific person, not about following general rules or laws.
常見錯誤
8. to remember a piece of advice, a warning, or a rule so that you act in accordanc
留意
記住要注意某事
to remember a piece of advice, a warning, or a rule so that you act in accordance with it, especially in British English
Megan minds the speed limit when driving through the school zone.
Megan 開車經過學校區域時會留意速限。
minds + [rule to remember]
The children minded their swimming coach's advice about staying hydrated during the match.
孩子們留意游泳教練的建議，在比賽期間補充水分。
minded + [person]'s advice (remembering and following advice)
Tamar minds to lock the front door before leaving for work every morning.
Tamar 每天出門上班前都會記得鎖上大門。
Samir minds his grandmother's warning about the icy steps near the back door.
Samir 謹記祖母關於後門樓梯結冰的警告。
- remember
more common in everyday speech; 'mind' sounds more formal or British
- note
used when making a mental or written record of something
- bear in mind
more formal; means keeping something in your thoughts while deciding
- forget
to not remember something you should have remembered
文法句型
mind + noun phrase (thing to remember)
mind to + infinitive
用法筆記
Common in British English, especially when remembering a piece of advice or a rule. The structure 'mind to + infinitive' (e.g. 'mind to lock the door') is less common in modern spoken English and is becoming old-fashioned.
常見錯誤
minds — 名詞
- mindssingular
- mindsesplural
1. The mental capacity that enables a person to think, reason, feel emotions, remem
心智
人的思考、感受與理解能力
The mental capacity that enables a person to think, reason, feel emotions, remember information, and understand the world.
Wei tried to clear his mind of all worries before the big exam.
Wei 在大考前努力清空心中的所有煩惱。
The old librarian had a sharp mind and could recall the location of any book.
那位老圖書館員心思敏銳，能記住任何一本書的位置。
collocation: sharp mind
A calm mind helps you make better decisions when things get stressful.
冷靜的心智有助於你在壓力下做出更好的決定。
Olivia's mind was full of questions after the fascinating science lecture.
Olivia 聽完那場精彩的科學講座後，心中充滿了疑問。
It is important to keep an open mind when you visit a country with different customs.
當你到訪一個風俗不同的國家時，保持開放的心態很重要。
- body
the physical self as opposed to the mental self
用法筆記
Often paired with possessive determiners (my mind, her mind) and appears in common phrases such as 'in my mind', 'on my mind', or 'state of mind'.
常見錯誤
2. A person who is highly intelligent, especially someone known for their original
才智出眾者
非常聰明或有才華的人
A person who is highly intelligent, especially someone known for their original ideas, deep knowledge, or creative thinking.
Some of the finest minds in medicine gathered to discuss the new treatment.
醫學界最頂尖的人才齊聚一堂，討論這種新的治療方法。
collocation: finest minds
The festival brought together great minds from the worlds of art and science.
這場節日匯集了來自藝術與科學界的偉大頭腦。
collocation: great minds
A brilliant mind like Marie Curie can change the way we understand the universe.
像 Marie Curie 這樣的天才能夠改變我們對宇宙的理解方式。
Young minds need encouragement to ask questions and explore new ideas.
年輕的頭腦需要鼓勵，才能提出問題並探索新的想法。
- intellectual
focuses on academic or theoretical thinking
- genius
suggests exceptional natural ability, not just intelligence
- thinker
broader term, can refer to anyone who thinks deeply
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (great minds, finest minds) to refer to especially clever or creative people in a particular field. Singular is possible but less common.
常見錯誤
3. Used to say that a physical problem, pain, or worry exists only in a person's th
想像；幻覺
僅存在於想像中而非真實
Used to say that a physical problem, pain, or worry exists only in a person's thoughts and is not based on a real physical cause.
The doctor told Tariq that his back pain was all in his mind and not a sign of injury.
醫生告訴 Tariq，他的背痛完全是心理作用，而不是受傷的跡象。
fixed phrase: all in the mind
Zuri worried that everyone was laughing at her, but her friends said it was all in her mind.
Zuri 擔心每個人都在笑她，但朋友們說那只是她想太多了。
Many nervous speakers find that their fear of the audience is all in their minds.
許多容易緊張的演講者會發現，他們對聽眾的恐懼完全是心理作用。
If you think the room is spinning when you are perfectly still, the feeling may be all in your mind.
如果你明明靜止不動卻覺得房間在轉，這種感覺可能只是你的想像。
- real
actually existing, not imagined
用法筆記
Fixed expression that always follows a form of the verb 'be' (is / was / are / were all in the mind). The possessive pronoun matches the subject: 'all in his mind', 'all in their minds'.
常見錯誤
4. To remember a particular fact or piece of information and consider it when think
銘記；牢記
在做決定時記得某事
To remember a particular fact or piece of information and consider it when thinking about something or making a decision.
Bear in mind that the last train leaves at eleven o'clock tonight.
請記住，今晚最後一班火車在十一點出發。
phrase: bear in mind that...
When choosing a school for your child, keep in mind the distance from your home.
為孩子選擇學校時，要記得考量離家遠近。
phrase: keep in mind + object
The design team kept the client's budget in mind while planning the new kitchen.
設計團隊在規劃新廚房時，一直把客戶的預算放在心上。
Visitors should bear in mind that the museum closes at five on Sundays.
遊客應謹記，博物館週日下午五點關門。
文法句型
bear/keep in mind + that-clause
bear/keep + object + in mind
用法筆記
Common patterns: 'bear/keep in mind that + clause' or 'bear/keep + noun phrase + in mind'. 'Keep in mind' is slightly more informal than 'bear in mind'.
常見錯誤
5. If a thought, idea, name, or memory comes to mind, it suddenly appears in your t
浮現；想起
突然出現在腦海中
If a thought, idea, name, or memory comes to mind, it suddenly appears in your thoughts, often without any deliberate effort.
When I asked Mei-Lin to name her favourite novel, several titles came to mind at once.
當我請 Mei-Lin 說出她最喜歡的小說時，好幾個書名立刻浮現在她腦中。
The first image that comes to mind when I think of Japan is snow-covered Mount Fuji.
提到日本時，我腦中浮現的第一個畫面是白雪覆蓋的富士山。
phrase: comes to mind when...
A solution finally came to mind just as Noah was about to give up on the puzzle.
就在 Noah 快要放棄解謎時，一個解決方法終於浮現在他腦中。
Does any particular restaurant come to mind when you think of good Italian food?
想到好吃的義大利菜時，你腦中會浮現哪家餐廳？
- spring to mind
slightly more vivid, suggests a quick, lively appearance
- occur to
more formal, often of realising something for the first time
用法筆記
Often used in questions ('Does anything come to mind?', 'What comes to mind when...?') or with adverbs like 'immediately' or 'suddenly'. A variant with similar meaning is 'spring to mind'.
常見錯誤
6. If something is on your mind or preys on your mind, you think about it repeatedl
掛念；煩惱
反覆想著令人擔憂的事
If something is on your mind or preys on your mind, you think about it repeatedly and cannot stop worrying about it, especially when it is something unpleasant that has happened.
Sanjay has been very quiet all day — I think something is on his mind.
Sanjay 一整天都很安靜——我想他心裡有事。
phrase: on one's mind
The mistake Santi made at work continued to prey on his mind long after he got home.
Santi 在工作上犯的錯誤回到家後仍一直困擾著他。
phrase: prey on the mind
The question of what to do after graduation had been weighing on Linh's mind for weeks.
畢業後要做什麼這個問題，已經在 Linh 的心頭纏繞了好幾個星期。
Yael told her roommate that the argument with her brother was still on her mind.
Yael 告訴室友，她和弟弟的那場爭執仍讓她耿耿於懷。
- worry about
more general, can be used for any concern
- haunt
stronger, suggests the thought returns again and again
- trouble
slightly less intense than 'prey on the mind'
用法筆記
'Preys on your mind' is always negative and suggests intrusive worrying. 'On your mind' can be neutral ('You have been on my mind') or negative. Do not confuse with 'in your mind' (= in your imagination or thoughts).
常見錯誤
7. What a person intends or wants to do; someone's purpose or wish about a future a
意向；意圖
打算做某事的意願或目的
What a person intends or wants to do; someone's purpose or wish about a future action.
João had a mind to quit his job after the disagreement with his manager.
João 與經理發生歧見後，有了辭職的念頭。
collocation: have a mind to do something (purpose)
Saira changed her mind about studying medicine after working in a hospital for a summer.
Saira 在醫院實習一個夏天後，改變了學醫的想法。
collocation: change one's mind
Nobody knows what the director has in mind for the company's future expansion.
沒有人知道總監對於公司未來的擴展有什麼打算。
Adina has not made up her mind yet about moving to a bigger apartment.
Adina 還沒有決定是否要搬到更大的公寓。
- intention
more formal than 'mind'; used in legal or serious contexts
- desire
focuses on wanting something rather than planning it
- inclination
a mild tendency, not a firm plan
- indecision
lack of a clear intention or desire
文法句型
have a mind to do something
change one's mind
what someone has in mind
用法筆記
Often used with the verbs 'have', 'change', or 'make up'. 'Have a mind to' expresses a fairly strong intention, while 'what someone has in mind' asks about plans.
常見錯誤
8. A person's opinion, judgement, or way of thinking about a particular topic or si
看法；意見
對某事的個人判斷或想法
A person's opinion, judgement, or way of thinking about a particular topic or situation.
In my mind, the best plan is to hire more staff for the evening shift.
在我看來，最好的計畫是為晚班增加人手。
pattern: in my mind (meaning 'in my opinion')
Karim speaks his mind at meetings, even when others disagree with his ideas.
Karim 在會議上直言不諱，即使別人不認同他的觀點。
collocation: speak one's mind
The two judges were of the same mind about the winner of the competition.
兩位評審對競賽的優勝者意見一致。
David gave his manager a piece of his mind after the project was cancelled without warning.
David 在專案毫無預警被取消後，向經理表達了強烈的不滿。
- opinion
more general and neutral; 'mind' often implies a strong personal view
- judgement
focuses on a conclusion reached after thinking carefully
- point of view
emphasises the perspective from which something is seen
- agreement
when minds are of the same opinion, there is agreement
文法句型
in someone's mind
speak one's mind
of the same mind
用法筆記
'Speak one's mind' means to express one's opinion honestly and directly, even if it might offend. 'Of the same mind' means two or more people share the same opinion.
常見錯誤
9. The ability to direct one's thoughts or concentration towards a particular thing
注意力；專注
將心思集中在某事上的能力
The ability to direct one's thoughts or concentration towards a particular thing or activity.
Kenji kept his mind on the exam despite the noise from the street outside.
Kenji 無視街上的噪音，專心應付考試。
collocation: keep one's mind on
A long walk along the beach took Linh's mind off the job interview stress.
沿著海灘長途散步讓 Linh 暫時忘了工作面試的壓力。
collocation: take one's mind off
It never crossed Reuben's mind that his friend would move abroad without telling him.
Reuben 從未想過他的朋友會不告而別搬到國外去。
If Marco puts his mind to learning guitar, he will improve very quickly.
如果 Marco 下定決心學吉他，他很快就會進步。
- attention
more general; 'mind' in this sense always requires a possessive ('my mind', 'your mind')
- focus
a tighter, more deliberate concentration
- concentration
the mental effort of focusing on one thing
- distraction
something that takes your mind away from what you should focus on
文法句型
keep one's mind on
take one's mind off
cross someone's mind
用法筆記
This sense mostly appears in fixed expressions. 'Keep your mind on' means stay focused. 'Take your mind off' means distract yourself from a worry. 'Cross your mind' means come into your thoughts briefly.
常見錯誤
10. A person's capacity to think, reason, understand complex ideas, and solve proble
才智；頭腦
思考、推理和解決問題的能力
A person's capacity to think, reason, understand complex ideas, and solve problems.
Defne has a sharp mind for mathematics and solves hard equations in seconds.
Defne 數學頭腦很好，幾秒鐘就能解開困難的方程式。
collocation: a sharp mind
Solving a Rubik's Cube quickly requires a sharp mind and good spatial awareness.
快速解開魔術方塊需要敏銳的頭腦和良好的空間感。
Grandma Nala is eighty-five but still has a quick mind and loves playing chess.
Nala 奶奶八十五歲了，但頭腦依然敏捷，很喜歡下棋。
The puzzle requires an analytical mind to see the pattern hidden in the data.
這個謎題需要具備分析能力，才能看出數據中隱藏的模式。
- intelligence
more abstract than 'mind'; typically describes the quality itself rather than a characteristic way of thinking
- brain
informal; 'she's got brains' means she is intelligent
- intellect
more formal, often suggesting academic ability
- stupidity
the opposite of having a sharp or quick mind
文法句型
a sharp mind
a quick mind
an analytical mind
用法筆記
Used with modifiers such as 'sharp', 'quick', 'brilliant', or 'analytical' to describe a person's intellectual ability. Unlike 'intelligence', which is an abstract quality, 'a sharp mind' describes someone's way of thinking as a characteristic. 'Sharp mind' and 'quick mind' are the most frequent modifiers.