单词

mind

释义

mind

noun

/maɪnd/

Idioms

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ability to think

[countable, uncountable] the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel

the conscious/subconscious mind
There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind.
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job.
‘Drugs’ are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse.
She was in a disturbed state of mind.
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned.
The campaign to win the hearts and minds of the public continues.
I felt refreshed in mind and body.

see also frame of mind, presence of mind

Extra Examples

Exhaustion clouded her mind.
It is a mecca for those seeking sustenance for the mind, body and spirit.
He had closed his mind to anything new.
Her mind was still reeling from the shock.
His comments did nothing to ease my mind.
I couldn't get my mind around the concept.
I need a clear mind if I want to continue with my work.
You've been in my mind a lot lately.
It was something she had never imagined, not even in the deepest recesses of her mind.
Kate desperately searched her mind for some excuse.
Our subconscious mind tries to protect us.
Serious doubts began to flood my mind.
She was poisoning his mind and turning him against his family.
There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that he was guilty.
Try meditating to clear your mind of negative thoughts.
the complex nature of the human mind
When you go to sleep it is only the conscious mind that shuts down.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

human
conscious
subconscious
…

verb + mind

come into
come to
cross
…

mind + verb

work
drift
stray
…

preposition

in your mind
in mind
on your mind
…

phrases

at the back of your mind
in the back of your mind
at the forefront of your mind
…

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[countable] your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that somebody thinks synonym intellect

to have a brilliant/good/keen mind
a creative/evil/suspicious mind
She had a lively and enquiring mind.
His mind is as sharp as ever.
I've no idea how her mind works!
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child.
Their evidence might give us some insights into the criminal mind.

intelligent person

[countable] a person who is very intelligent synonym brain

She was one of the greatest minds of her generation.
a problem that has defeated the world's finest minds
Larry is one of the best trained minds in the industry.

thoughts

[countable] your thoughts, interest, etc.

Keep your mind on your work!
Your mind’s not on the job.
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby.
The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered.
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day.
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all).

Extra Examples

My mind turned to more practical matters.
There's no stopping Elizabeth once she has her mind set on something.
Just free your mind and write whatever comes.
Her mind began to wander.
He occupied his mind by playing cards against himself.
His mind raced, trying to think of a way out of the situation.
Their own problems of course remained uppermost in their minds.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

human
conscious
subconscious
…

verb + mind

come into
come to
cross
…

mind + verb

work
drift
stray
…

preposition

in your mind
in mind
on your mind
…

phrases

at the back of your mind
in the back of your mind
at the forefront of your mind
…

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memory

[countable, usually singular] your ability to remember things

When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything).
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind.
terrible images that will be imprinted on our minds forever

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

human
conscious
subconscious
…

verb + mind

come into
come to
cross
…

mind + verb

work
drift
stray
…

preposition

in your mind
in mind
on your mind
…

phrases

at the back of your mind
in the back of your mind
at the forefront of your mind
…

See full entry

Word OriginOld English gemynd ‘memory, thought’, of Germanic origin, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘revolve in the mind, think’, shared by Sanskrit manas and Latin mens ‘mind’.

Idioms

at/in the back of your mind

if a thought, etc. is at the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking about
- At the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong.
- The problem was always at the back of my mind.

be all in somebody’s/the mind

to be something that only exists in somebody’s imagination
- These problems are all in your mind, you know.

bear/keep somebody/something in mind | bear/keep in mind that…

to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that…
- You don't have to do anything about it now… just bear it in mind.
Extra Examples
- Here are some important points to keep in mind…
- I'll keep what you say in mind.
- Try to keep safety in the forefront of your mind at all times.

be bored, frightened, pissed, stoned, etc. out of your mind

(informal) to be extremely bored, etc.

be etched on your heart/memory/mind

if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you

be etched on your mind/heart/memory

if something is etched on your mind, heart, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you

be in two minds about something/about doing something (British English)

(North American English be of two minds about something/about doing something)

to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something, or whether to do something or not
- I was in two minds about the book (= I didn't know if I liked it or not).
- She's in two minds about accepting his invitation.

bend your mind to something

(formal) to think very hard about one particular thing
- She bent her mind to the problem of escape.

bend your mind/efforts to something

(formal) to think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing
- She bent her mind to the problem of escape.

be of one/the same mind (about somebody/something)

to have the same opinion about somebody/somethingTopics Opinion and argumentc2

be/go out of your mind

to be unable to think or behave in a normal way; to become crazy
- (informal) You're lending them money? You must be out of your tiny mind!
Synonyms mad
mad
- crazy
- nuts
- batty
- out of your mind
- (not) in your right mind
These are all informal words that describe somebody who has a mind that does not work normally.
- mad (especially British English, informal) having a mind that does not work normally:
  I thought I’d go mad if I stayed any longer.
  Mad is an informal word used to suggest that somebody’s behaviour is very strange, often because of extreme emotional pressure. It is offensive if used to describe somebody suffering from a real mental illness; say instead that somebody is mentally ill or has mental health issues. Mad is not usually used in this meaning in North American English; use crazy instead.
- crazy (informal) having a mind that does not work normally:
  A crazy old woman rented the upstairs room.
  Like mad, crazy is offensive if used to describe somebody suffering from a real mental illness.
- nuts [not before noun] (informal) mad:
  That noise is driving me nuts!
  You guys are nuts!
- batty (especially British English, informal) slightly mad, in a harmless way:
  Her mum’s completely batty.
- out of your mind (informal) unable to think or behave normally, especially because of extreme shock or worry:
  She was out of her mind with grief.
- (not) in your right mind (informal) (not) mentally normal:
  No one in their right mind would choose to work there.
Patterns
- to be mad/crazy/nuts/out of your mind/not in your right mind to do something
- to go mad/crazy/nuts/batty
- to drive somebody mad/crazy/nuts/batty/out of their mind
- completely mad/crazy/nuts/batty/out of your mind
Topics Personal qualitiesc2

be out of your mind with worry, etc.

to be extremely worried, etc.

blow your mind

(informal) to produce a very strong feeling of pleasure or shock
- Wait till you hear this. It'll blow your mind.
- a collection of photographs that will blow your mind
see also mind-blowing

something boggles the mind

(also the mind boggles)

(informal) if something boggles the mind or the mind boggles at it, it is so unusual that people find it hard to imagine or accept
- The vastness of space really boggles the mind.
- ‘He says he's married to his cats!’ ‘The mind boggles!’
compare mind-bogglingTopics Feelingsc2

bring/call somebody/something to mind (formal)

to remember somebody/something synonym recall
- She couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before.
to remind you of somebody/something synonym recall
- The painting brings to mind some of Picasso's early works.

cast your mind back (to something)

to make yourself think about something that happened in the past
- I want you to cast your minds back to the first time you met.

change your/somebody’s mind

to change a decision or an opinion
- Nothing will make me change my mind.
- What made you change your mind?
Topics Preferences and decisionsb1, Opinion and argumentb1

a change of mind

an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc.

close your mind to something

to refuse to think about something as a possibility

come/spring to mind

if something comes/springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it
- When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind.
- I'm sure someone can help you, but no one immediately springs to mind.

cross your mind

(of thoughts, etc.) to come into your mind synonym occur to somebody
- It never crossed my mind that she might lose (= I was sure that she would win).
- The thought never crossed my mind!

give somebody a piece of your mind

(informal) to tell somebody that you think their behaviour is bad or are angry with them

great minds think alike

(informal, humorous) used to say that you and another person must both be very clever because you have had the same idea or agree about somethingTopics Opinion and argumentc2

have a good mind to do something | have half a mind to do something

used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sure
- I've half a mind to come with you tomorrow.
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
used to say that you think that what somebody has done is bad and should do something about it, although you probably will not
- I've a good mind to write and tell your parents about it.

have somebody/something in mind (for something)

to be thinking of somebody/something, especially for a particular job, etc.
- Do you have anyone in mind for this job?
- Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind!
- What kind of party do you have in mind?

have it in mind to do something

(formal) to intend to do something
- For a long time he had it in mind to write a novel about his experiences.

have a memory/mind like a sieve

(informal) to have a very bad memory; to forget things easily

have a mind of your own

to have your own opinion and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people
- She has a mind of her own and isn't afraid to say what she thinks.
- (humorous) My computer seems to have a mind of its own!
Topics Opinion and argumentc2

have/keep an open mind (about/on something)

to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
- Try to keep an open mind until you've heard all the facts.

(not) in your right mind

(not) mentally normal
- Who in their right mind would want to marry a murderer?

know your own mind

to have very clear and definite ideas about what you want to do

lose your mind

to become mentally ill
- He feared he was losing his mind.

make up your mind | make your mind up

to decide something
- They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind.
- Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon?
- You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go).
- Come on—it's make your mind up time!

a meeting of minds

a close understanding between people with similar ideas, especially when they meet to do something or meet for the first time
- a meeting of minds between the two artists

mind over matter

the use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems
- He said that keeping running in spite of the pain was just a question of mind over matter.

your mind’s eye

your imagination
- He pictured the scene in his mind's eye.

not pay somebody/something any mind

(North American English) to give no attention to somebody/something
- People call him names sometimes, but he doesn't pay them any mind.

of unsound mind

(law) not responsible for your actions because of a mental illness

on your mind

if somebody/something is on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about them/it a lot
- You've been on my mind all day.
- Don't bother your father tonight—he's got a lot on his mind.
Extra Examples
- a subject which was on the nation's collective mind
- I have a lot on my mind at the moment.

open your/somebody’s mind to something

to become or make somebody aware of new ideas or experiences
- He’s eager to open the minds of his audience to different kinds of music.

out of sight, out of mind

(saying) used to say somebody will quickly be forgotten when they are no longer with you

prey on somebody’s mind

(of a thought, problem, etc.) to make somebody think and worry about it all the time
- The thought that he could have helped more preyed on his mind.
- It's been preying on my mind ever since it happened.

push something to the back of your mind

to try to forget about something unpleasant
- I tried to push the thought to the back of my mind.

put somebody in mind of somebody/something

(old-fashioned) to make somebody think of somebody/something; to remind somebody of somebody/something

put/set somebody’s mind at ease/rest

to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something synonym reassure

put/set/turn your mind to something | set your mind on something

to decide you want to achieve something and give this all your attention
- She could have been a brilliant pianist if she'd put her mind to it.
- You can do whatever you set your mind to.
Topics Successc2

put/get something out of your mind

to stop thinking about somebody/something; to deliberately forget somebody/something
- I just can't get her out of my mind.

slip your mind

if something slips your mind, you forget it or forget to do it
- I’m sorry I didn’t tell you. It completely slipped my mind.

speak your mind

to say exactly what you think, in a very direct way
- She’s never hesitated about speaking her mind.
- Everyone should have the right to speak their mind.

stick in your head/mind

(of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time
- One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.

take your mind off something

to make you forget about something unpleasant for a short time synonym distract
- Painting helped take her mind off her troubles.

to my mind

in my opinion
- It was a ridiculous thing to do, to my mind.
Topics Opinion and argumentc1

a turn of mind

a particular way of thinking about things

mind

verb

/maɪnd/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they mind	/maɪnd/ /maɪnd/
he / she / it minds	/maɪndz/ /maɪndz/
past simple minded	/ˈmaɪndɪd/ /ˈmaɪndɪd/
past participle minded	/ˈmaɪndɪd/ /ˈmaɪndɪd/
-ing form minding	/ˈmaɪndɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/

Idioms Phrasal Verbs

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be upset/annoyed

[transitive, intransitive] (used especially in questions or with negatives; not used in the passive) to be upset, annoyed or worried by something

mind (something) I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like.
I hope you don't mind the noise.
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth.
mind about something Did she mind about not getting the job?
mind doing something Did she mind not getting the job?
mind somebody/something doing something Do your parents mind you leaving home?
(formal) Do your parents mind your leaving home?
mind how, what, etc… She never minded how hot it was.
mind that… He minded that he hadn't been asked.

Extra Examples

His parents didn't seem to mind that he dropped out of college.
I didn't mind about the money.
I don't mind at all telling people my age.
I hope you don't mind the noise.
I wouldn't have minded so much if you hadn't lied about it.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

terribly
very much
not a bit
…

verb + mind

not seem to

preposition

about

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asking permission

[intransitive, transitive] used to ask for permission to do something, or to ask somebody in a polite way to do something

Do you mind if I open the window?
mind somebody doing something Are you married, if you don't mind me asking?
(formal) Are you married, if you don't mind my asking?
mind doing something Would you mind explaining that again, please?
Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired.
Would you mind terribly if I went on my own?

Express Yourself Asking for helpAsking for helpIf you need help, people are more likely to react favourably if you ask politely:

- Could you possibly help me?
- I wonder if you could give me a hand?
- Would you mind opening the door for me?
- I wonder if you'd mind taking a picture of us?
- Could I ask you to keep an eye on my luggage for a moment?

Responses:

- Yes, of course.
- I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry.
- Sure.
(informal or North American English)

Express Yourself Asking for permission/a favourAsking for permission/a favourYou are more likely to get what you want if you can ask for it politely. Here are some ways of asking whether you may do something:

- Would you mind if I opened the window?
- Could I possibly borrow your phone?
- I hate to ask, but could I please borrow your phone?
(North American English)
- Do you happen to have a pair of gloves I could borrow for the evening?
- Would it be all right if I left five minutes early?
- Is there any chance that we could stay at your house the night before our flight?
- Would it be OK to leave my bag here?

Responses:

- Yes, of course.
- Go ahead.
- That's fine.
- I'd rather you didn't, if you don't mind.
- I'd prefer it if you asked somebody else.
- If there's someone else you can ask, I'd be grateful.

not care/worry

not mind

[intransitive, transitive, no passive] to not care or not be concerned about something

‘Would you like tea or coffee?’ ‘I don't mind—either's fine.’
mind somebody Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said.
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you)—I'll just sit here quietly.

Extra Examples

Nobody really minded much about what happened to them.
No, I don't mind a bit.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

terribly
very much
not a bit
…

verb + mind

not seem to

preposition

about

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be willing

not mind doing something

[transitive] to be willing to do something

I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else.
They had thought the boys wouldn't mind sharing; as it turned out, they minded bitterly.

More Like This Verbs usually followed by -ing formsVerbs usually followed by -ing forms

avoid
consider
delay
deny
enjoy
escape
finish
give up
imagine
involve
mention
mind
miss
postpone
practise
resist
risk
suggest

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

terribly
very much
not a bit
…

verb + mind

not seem to

preposition

about

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warning

(British English)

(also watch North American English, British English)

[transitive] used to tell somebody to be careful about something or warn them about a danger

mind something Mind (= Don't fall on) that step!
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling)
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way)
mind how, where, etc… Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to somebody)
Mind where you're treading!
mind (that)… Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp.
You must be home for dinner, mind.

‘That’ is nearly always left out in this pattern.Topics Dangerb1

obey

[transitive] mind somebody (North American English, Irish English) to pay attention to what somebody says, and obey them

And the moral of the story is: always mind your mother!

take care of

(especially British English)

(North American English usually watch)

[transitive] mind somebody/something to take care of somebody/something synonym look after

Who's minding the children this evening?
Could you mind my bags for a moment?

Word OriginOld English gemynd ‘memory, thought’, of Germanic origin, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘revolve in the mind, think’, shared by Sanskrit manas and Latin mens ‘mind’.

Idioms

do you mind?

(ironic) used to show that you are annoyed about something that somebody has just said or done
- Do you mind? I was here before you.

I don’t mind admitting, telling you…, etc.

used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are talking about something that may be embarrassing for you
- I was scared, I don't mind telling you!

I don’t mind if I do

(informal) used to say politely that you would like something you have been offered
- ‘Cup of tea, Brian?’ ‘I don't mind if I do.’

if you don’t mind | if you wouldn’t mind

used to check that somebody does not object to something you want to do, or to ask somebody politely to do something
- I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.
- Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it.
(often ironic) used to show that you object to something that somebody has said or done
- I give the orders around here, if you don't mind.
used to refuse an offer politely
- ‘Will you come with us tonight?’ ‘I won't, if you don't mind—I've got a lot of work to do.’

if you don’t mind me/my saying so…

used when you are going to criticize somebody or say something that might upset them
- That colour doesn't really suit you, if you don't mind my saying so.

I wouldn’t mind something/doing something

used to say politely that you would very much like something/to do something
- I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble.
- I wouldn't mind having his money!

mind/watch your language

to be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody
- Watch your language, young man!
- The referee told the players to mind their language.

mind your own business

(informal) to think about your own affairs and not ask questions about or try to get involved in other people’s lives
- ‘What are you reading?’ ‘Mind your own business!’
- I was just sitting there, minding my own business, when a man started shouting at me.

mind your Ps and Qs

(informal) to behave in the most polite way you can

mind the shop (British English)

(North American English mind the store)

to be in charge of something for a short time while somebody is away
- Who's minding the shop while the boss is abroad?

mind/watch your step

to walk carefully
to behave in a careful and sensible way
- You’d better watch your step with him if you don’t want trouble.

mind you

(informal) used to add something to what you have just said, especially something that makes it less strong
- I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing.

never mind

(especially British English) used to tell somebody not to worry or be upset
- Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one.
used to suggest that something is not important
- This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good.
used to emphasize that what is true about the first thing you have said is even more true about the second synonym let alone
- I never thought she'd win once, never mind twice!

never mind (about) (doing) something

used to tell somebody they shouldn’t think about something or do something because it is not as important as something else, or because you will do it
- Never mind your car—what about the damage to my fence?
- Never mind washing the dishes—I'll do them later.

never mind the fact that

used to say that one thing is a surprising contrast to another
- The big house is a status symbol—never mind the fact that most of the rooms will be empty.

never you mind

(informal) used to tell somebody not to ask about something because you are not going to tell them
- ‘Who told you about it?’ ‘Never you mind!’
- Never you mind how I found out—it's true, isn't it?

Mind

/maɪnd/

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a British charity that works to help people with mental illnesses. It collects money to pay for support services, gives advice to people who are affected by mental illness, and aims to make people more aware of mental health issues. It was established in 1946 as the National Association for Mental Health, and changed its name to MIND in 1972. In the 1990s this became Mind.

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