| 单词 | mention |
| 释义 | mention —mention /ˈmen.ʃən/ noun B2 [C] a short remark or written statement: » The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper.» When I ordered the catalogue, there was no mention of any payment.Thesaurus+: ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Expressing and asking opinionsF0 [S] an occasion when something or someone is mentioned: » Even the mention of her name makes him blush.Thesaurus+: ↑Quoting and making referencesF0 [C] an occasion when a person is publicly praised for having done something, such as their job, extremely well: » At the awards ceremony, Chrissie Scott got/received a special mention for her reporting of the conflict.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down• • • Extra Examples:» The report carefully avoided any mention of the controversial plan.» The merest mention of seafood makes her feel sick.» The book doesn't make any mention of his love affairs.» At the mention of her dead husband, her face clouded over.» Entertainment Research reports that there are 245 mentions of the f-word in this movie.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for mention B1 to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words: » I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.» [+ (that)] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.» [+ -ing verb] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.» [+ question word] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?Thesaurus+: ↑Quoting and making referencesB1 to refer to something or someone: » I promised never to mention the incident again.» Did she mention me in her letter?Thesaurus+: ↑Quoting and making references• • • Extra Examples:» I'd rather you didn't mention it when we're in company .» For the sake of completeness , I should also mention two other minor developments.» Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful, but nobody dares (to) mention it to him.» He gets really upset if you mention his baldness.» Don't mention tax or Bernard'll get on his hobby horse again.Common mistake: mention! Remember that mention is not followed by 'about'.! Don't say 'mention about something', say mention something:✗ The advert didn't mention about the price.» The advert didn't mention the price. |
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