plural minds
plural minds
Learner's definition of MIND
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: the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers头脑；思维；思绪 [count]
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He read great literature to develop/cultivate his mind.他读名著以开发/培养自己的思维。
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It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older.人在变老的过程中保持头脑活跃很重要。
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He went for a walk to help clear his mind.他散步以提神醒脑。
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the mysteries of the human mind人类大脑的神秘之处
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My mind is always open to new ideas.我的头脑一直愿意接受新思想。
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You can't argue with him. His mind is closed.你不能和他争论，他的思想太封闭。
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I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything.我无法专心：我的脑子总是胡思乱想，不能集中在任何事上。
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Let me get this clear/straight in my mind [=let me understand this clearly]: are you saying that she was lying to me all along?让我捋清思路：你是说她一直在欺骗我？
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I can't get that image out of my mind. = I can't stop seeing that image in my mind. = That image is stuck in my mind.我没办法把那幅影像从我脑海中抹去。
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The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood.松树的味道将我的思绪带回了童年。
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The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present.她说话的声音猛地将我的思绪拉回到了现实。
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My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.我的理智告诉我这不可行，但是内心却告诉我想试试。
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We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people. [=the emotions and the reasoning of the people]我们必须吸引并赢得民心。
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His conscious mind had forgotten the incident, but the memory of it was still buried somewhere in his subconscious/unconscious mind.他意识上已经忘了那场事故，但是在潜意识里的某个地方仍然埋藏着关于它的记忆。
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There's absolutely no doubt in my mind about his guilt. [=I am sure that he is guilty]对他的罪行我没有任何怀疑。
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I know you're disappointed by their decision, but you should just put that out of your mind [=stop thinking about that] and go back to work.我知道你对他们的决定很失望，但是你应该忘掉这些，回去工作。
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I'll handle the schedule. Just put it out of your mind. [=don't think or worry about it]我来处理日程表，你不用操心这些。
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Is there something on your mind? [=is there something troubling you?; are you worried or bothered about something?]有什么烦心事吗？
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Why don't you just say what's on your mind? [=why don't you just say what you are thinking?]你为什么不直接说出你的烦心事呢？
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I wish there were some way I could ease your (troubled) mind. = I wish there were some way I could set/put your mind at ease/rest. [=could make you stop worrying]希望我能有办法让你放松心情。
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These problems have been preying/weighing on his mind. [=he has been worrying about these problems]这些问题一直让他心事重重。
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The safety of the children should be foremost/uppermost in all our minds now. [=we should all be thinking most about the safety of the children now]孩子们的安全应该是我们最优先考虑的。
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The idea that we might lose was the furthest thing from my mind. [=I never thought that we might lose]我压根没想过我们可能会失败。
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I have no intention of quitting my job. Nothing could be further from my mind.我没打算辞职，我根本就没这个想法。
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She says that getting married again is the last thing on her mind right now. [=she is not thinking at all about getting married again]她说目前还没有再婚的想法。
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What was going/running through your mind [=what were you thinking] when you agreed to do this?你同意做这件事的时候脑子里在想什么？
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His name slips/escapes my mind at the moment. [=I can't remember his name]这会儿我想不起他的名字。
◊ If something (such as an illness) is all in your/the mind, you are imagining it.只是凭空想象的
◊ If your mind is set on something or you have your mind set on something, you are very determined to do or to get something.下定决心
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It's important to be healthy in both body and mind.身心健康很重要。
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He's in a bad/good state of mind. [=he's in a bad/good mood]他心情很好/糟。
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Installing a security system in your home will give you greater peace of mind. [=a feeling of being safe or protected]在家中安装安全系统能让你更踏实放心。
— see also frame of mind, presence of mind 2
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used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person思维方式；智力 -
She has a brilliant mind.她十分聪明。
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He has an inquisitive/inquiring mind.他总是爱打听。
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He's an evil man with a warped/twisted mind.他是一个心理扭曲的邪恶之人。
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He's recognized as having one of the sharpest minds [=intellects] in this field.他被认为是这个领域最聪明的人之一。
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used in phrases that describe someone as mentally ill or crazy用于短语，形容某人患精神病或疯狂 -
There's something wrong with him. He's not in his right mind. [=he is mentally ill]他有点不对劲，精神不正常。
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No one in their right mind would try such a stunt. = Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?没有哪个正常人会尝试这种惊险动作。
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(law) She claims that her father was not of sound mind when he changed his will. = She claims her father was of unsound mind. [=was not sane or rational]她声称自己的父亲在修改遗嘱时是精神失常的。
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usually used informally in an exaggerated way通常用于夸张，非正式用法 -
What a ridiculous idea! You must be out of your mind [=crazy] to believe that.多么荒谬的想法！你要是相信就肯定是疯了。
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I was (going) out of my mind with worry. [=I was extremely worried]我担心得（要）发疯了。
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I feel like I'm losing my mind. = I feel like I'm going out of my mind. [=I feel like I'm going crazy]我感觉自己快要疯了。
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That noise is driving me out of my mind! [=driving me crazy]那噪声让我快疯掉了。
◊ The phrase out of your mind is also used informally to make a statement stronger.极其，非常（用于加强语气，非正式用法）
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[count] : a very intelligent person富有才智的人；聪明的人 5
[noncount] : a particular way of thinking about a situation意见；看法 -
Everyone at the meeting was of like mind [=everyone agreed] about how to proceed.与会者对会议如何进行看法一致。
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She is of the same mind as me. [=she agrees with me]她与我意见相同。
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We're all of one mind about him [=we all agree about him]: he's the one we want.我们对他的看法一致：他就是我们要的。
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To/In my mind, that's wrong.依我看，那是错的。
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[noncount] : attention that is given to a person or thing关注 -
Try to relax and take/get/keep your mind off your problems. [=stop thinking about your problems]尽量放松，别去想你的难题。
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I'm finding it hard to keep my mind on my work. [=to concentrate on my work]我发现很难将注意力集中到工作上。
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After finishing work on the remodeling project, she was able to turn her mind to [=direct her attention to; work on] other matters.完成了改建工程之后，她得以把精力转向其他事务。
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Don't pay him any mind. [=don't pay attention to him; ignore him]别理他。
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He kept talking but she paid him no mind.他一直说话，而她却没有理会他。
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You shouldn't pay any/much mind to what he says.你不应该理会他说的话。
a meeting of (the) minds
— see meeting
at/in the back of your mind
— see 1back
blow someone's mind
informal
: to strongly affect someone's mind with shock, confusion, etc. : to amaze or overwhelm someone's mind使某人感到震惊（或困惑等） — see also mind-blowing
call/bring (something) to mind
: to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of使人回忆起；使记得
change someone's mind
: to cause someone to change an opinion or decision使某人改变主意
change your mind
: to change your decision or opinion about something改变想法；改变决定 -
He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.他本不打算来，但是他在最后一刻改变了想法。
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I tried to convince her, but she wouldn't change her mind.我试图说服她，但是她就是不改变主意。
come/spring/leap to mind
: to be remembered or thought of被记起；被想到
cross someone's mind
— see 2cross
enter your mind
— see enter
give someone a piece of your mind
: to speak to someone in an angry way愤怒地对某人说话
have a good mind
or have half a mind
◊ If you have a good mind or have half a mind to do something, you have a feeling that you want to do it, especially because you are angry or annoyed, but you will probably not do it.很想做某事（尤指生气时有心做某事，但未必行动）
have a mind like a sieve
— see 1sieve
have a mind of your own
: to have your own ideas and make your own choices about what should be done有自己的主见 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
have (someone or something) in mind
: to be thinking of (someone or something)想着（某人或某物）: such as
a : to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.心中有合适人选 b : to be thinking of doing (something)想要做某事 -
“I'd like to do something special for our anniversary.” “What sort of thing did you have in mind?”“我想为我们的周年纪念做点特别的事。”“你想做什么呢？”
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He had it in mind [=intended] to leave the business to his daughter.他打算把生意留给自己的女儿。
in mind
: in your thoughts在心中 -
We designed this product with people like you in mind. [=we designed it for people like you]我们为您这样的人群设计了这款产品。
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He went into the bar with trouble in mind. [=intending to cause trouble]他走进酒吧打算闹事儿。
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Before you disregard his advice, keep/bear in mind [=remember] that he is regarded as one of the leading experts in this field.你先别急着搁置他的建议，要知道他可是公认的该领域的权威专家之一。
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We have a limited amount of money to spend, and we need to keep that in mind [=think of that; consider that] while we're planning our vacation.我们能花的钱有限，做假期计划时必须考虑这一点。
in your mind's eye
— see 1eye
know your own mind
— see 1know
make up your mind
: to make a decision about something做决定；下定决心 -
I can't make up my mind [=decide] where to take my vacation.我下不了决心去哪里度假。
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He had made up his mind not to go.他已经决定不去了。
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He's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).他正考虑要去，但还没下定决心。
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He's not going. His mind is made up. [=he has made a decision and will not change it]他不去了，他已经决定了。
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I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own mind.我不能为你决定，你必须自己决定。
mind over matter
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used to describe a situation in which someone is able to control a physical condition, problem, etc., by using the mind心胜于物；精神战胜物质
of two minds
(US) or British in two minds
: not decided or certain about something : having two opinions or ideas about something犹豫不决 -
I can't make up my mind where to take my vacation: I'm of two minds about where to go.我不能决定去哪儿度假：我对去哪儿犹豫不决。
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I'm of two minds about (hiring) him: he seems well-qualified, but he doesn't have much experience.我正犹豫要不要（雇）他：他看起来素质不错，但是没有多少经验。
open your mind
— see 2open
put (someone) in mind of (something)
: to cause (someone) to remember or think of (something)使（某人）想起；提醒（某人）某事物
put/set your mind to (something)
: to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it专心致志于，一心一意（做某事）
read someone's mind
: to know exactly what someone is thinking看穿某人的心思 -
“I think we should go out to a movie tonight.” “You read my mind. I was thinking the same thing.”“我觉得我们今晚应该出去看电影。”“你看穿了我的心思，我也这样想呢。”
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It's as if you could read my mind.好像你能看穿我的心思。
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He claims that he has the ability to read minds.他声称自己有读心术。
— see also mind reader
speak your mind
: to say what you think : to state your opinion说出自己的想法
take a load/weight off your mind
: to make you stop worrying about something使放下思想包袱；使宽心 2 mind /ˈmaɪnd/ verb
minds; minded; minding
minds; minded; minding
Learner's definition of MIND
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not used in progressive tenses : to be bothered by (something) : to object to or dislike (something)被打扰；介意 [+ object]
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I mind it greatly [=it bothers me very much] when people are rude.我非常讨厌别人粗鲁无礼。
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I don't mind the rain. = I don't mind if it rains. [=the rain doesn't bother me]我不在乎下雨。
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I don't mind making dinner. [=I am willing to make dinner; making dinner does not bother me]我不介意做晚饭。
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I wouldn't mind having a piece of pie myself. [=I would like to have a piece of pie too]我不介意给自己也来一块派饼。
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It was raining, but I didn't mind.下雨了，但我不在乎。
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Our flight was delayed—not that I minded [=I was not bothered by it], since I was late getting to the airport myself.我们的航班推迟了，不过既然我到机场迟了，我也就不介意了。
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I'd like another cupcake, if you don't mind. [=if it is all right with you]如果你不介意，我想再来一块纸杯蛋糕。
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[+ object] : to care about or worry about (something or someone)关心；在乎 -
They don't seem to mind where they sit. = They seem not to mind where they sit.他们看起来并不关心坐在哪里。
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I don't mind very much what happens.我不是很在乎发生的事。
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“Why is he so angry?” “Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.”“他为什么这么生气？”“哦，别理他。他一直都爱抱怨。”
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Don't mind me [=don't worry about or pay attention to me]: I'll be all right.别担心我，我会好起来的。
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used to make a polite request介意（用于礼貌地提出请求） -
Do you mind me/my sitting here? [=would you be bothered if I sat here?]我坐在这儿可以吗？
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Do you mind if I smoke? = Would you mind if I smoked?您介意我抽烟吗？
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Would you mind doing me a small favor?您能帮我个小忙吗？
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I'm tired. Would you mind leaving a little early? = Would you mind it if we left a little early?我累了，能早点走吗？
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used in phrases with if when you have said something that might bother or upset someone介意（与if连用，用于可能使人不快的话语） -
How old are you, if you don't mind my/me asking? [=may I ask how old you are?; would you be offended if I asked how old you are?]如果你不介意，我能问问你多大了吗？
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You look a bit old for this job, if you don't mind my/me saying so. [=if I may say so]如果你不介意的话，我想说对于这份工作你的年纪有点儿大了。
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used in informal phrases with I介意（与I连用，用于非正式短语） -
“Would you like another cup of coffee?” “Thank you: I don't mind if I do!” [=yes, I'd like another cup]“你想再来一杯咖啡吗？”“好的，谢谢。”
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I was shocked by the news, I don't mind telling you! [=I must say/admit that I was shocked by the news]我不妨告诉你，这条新闻让我震惊！
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I don't mind saying/admitting that I was very disappointed by her decision.我不妨说/承认我对她的决定很失望。
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used in informal phrases that show anger or annoyance用于非正式短语表达愤怒 -
“That old woman's a real pain!” “Do you MIND!? That's my mother you're talking about!”“那个老女人真让人头疼！”“别这样好不好！？你说的是我妈！”
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“Let me help you with that.” “I'll do it myself, if you don't mind!”“让我帮你做那件事。”“哪儿的话，我自己来！”
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[+ object] US : to do what you are told to do by (someone) : obey听从 5
[+ object] : to take care of (something or someone) : to watch or be in charge of (something or someone)照顾；管理 — see also mind the store (below) 6 [+ object]
a : to be careful about (something)当心；注意 -
You'd better mind what you say.你最好注意自己说的话。
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Mind your tongue/language! [=stop saying offensive or improper things]说话注意点！
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His mother told him to mind his manners. [=to behave in a polite and proper way]他母亲告诉他要注意行为举止。
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(chiefly Brit) Mind how you behave when we get there.我们到那儿的时候，你举止注意些。
— see also mind your p's and q's at 1p b chiefly British —
used to tell someone to be aware of something that could be a problem or danger（警告某人）当心，注意 -
The wind is very strong: mind your hat!风很大，小心你的帽子！
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Mind the broken glass! [=watch out for the broken glass]当心碎玻璃！
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Mind the missing step!当心缺的那级台阶！
c chiefly British —
used to tell someone to be sure to do something or to be careful to prevent something from happening记着，注意（告诉某人一定做某事或阻止某事发生）
mind out
[phrasal verb] British
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used to tell someone to be careful当心；注意 -
Mind out—one of the steps is missing!当心——缺了一级台阶！
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There's a car coming! Mind out! [=look out, watch out]有车来了！小心！
mind the store
(US) or British mind the shop
: to be in charge of a place when the person who is usually in charge is not there临时代管；帮忙看
mind you
informal
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used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood（用于口语，对说话之前或之后陈述进行强调）请听清楚，请注意 -
His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind you.他的建议用处不大。我并不是在批评他，请注意。
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Mind you, I'm not criticizing him, but the truth is that his advice wasn't very helpful.请注意，我不是批评他，但事实是他的建议用处不大。
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often used in British English without you常用于英国英语，不与you连用
mind your step
— see 1step
never mind
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used to tell someone not to worry about something别在意（用于安慰某人） -
Never mind your mistake: it wasn't serious.别在意你的错误：那并不严重。
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So you made a little mistake! Never mind (about that): it wasn't serious.好吧，你犯了个小错误！没关系，它并不严重。
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Do you know where my keys are? Oh, never mind. Here they are.你知道我的钥匙在哪儿吗？哦，别担心。在这儿呢。
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used to refer to something that is even less likely or possible than the thing previously mentioned更不用说
never you mind
informal
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used to tell someone that you will not be answering a question不要问，别管（用于表示不会回答对方）