don't
US
UK don't contraction: colloquial, abbreviation (do not) (口语)
SC [do not 的缩略形式]
Don't interrupt me when I'm talking, please.
在我说话时请不要打断我。
don't! interj: colloquial, abbreviation (do not do that) (感叹词)
SC 不要，别 bú yào
TC 不要，别
TC 不要，别
If you're thinking of telling Dad what I did, then don't!
如果你打算告诉爸爸我做的事，请打消这个念头，不要那样做！
damned if you do, damned if you do and damned if you don't adj: figurative (in no-win situation)
SC 怎么做都是错
don't bother interj: (do not go to the trouble of doing [sth])
SC 别麻烦了
SC 不打扰了
don't forget interj: informal (do not forget) (非正式用语)
SC 别忘了 bié wàng le
Don't forget to turn off the light when leaving the office.
Don't give me that! interj: informal (Stop making excuses)
SC 别再找借口了！
'I'm sorry, I forgot.' 'Don't give me that!'.
Don't hold your breath interj: informal ([sth] is unlikely to happen soon)
SC 别期望太高
SC 还得等一阵
Neil promised that he would have everything ready; don't hold your breath, though!
don't judge a book by the cover, don't judge a book by its cover interj: proverb (appearances can be deceptive)
SC 别以貌取人 bié yǐ mào qǔ rén
She definitely looks trustworthy, but don't judge a book by its cover.
Don't kid yourself. interj: informal (do not be deluded) (非正式用语)
SC 别骗你自己了 bié piàn nǐ zì jǐ le
Don't kid yourself – he doesn't love you!
别骗你自己了，他根本不爱你！
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. expr: figurative (Be grateful for [sth] free.)
SC 不要挑剔礼物。
I was disappointed that the antique vase my aunt gave me had a chip in the rim, but my mother said, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
don't mention it interj: (you're welcome)
SC 不客气 bú kè qì
TC 不客氣
TC 不客氣
SC 不用谢 bú kè qì，bú yòng xiè
"Thanks so much for all your help." "Don't mention it! It was no trouble."
“十分感谢你的帮助。”“不客气！不是什么事儿。”
Don't mind if I do interj: dated (yes please, with pleasure)
SC 好的 hǎo de
TC 好的
TC 好的
don't rock the boat interj: figurative (do not cause trouble) (比喻)
SC 别找麻烦了 bié zhǎo má fán le
The arrangements are already made, so don't rock the boat.
don't run interj: informal (do not run) (非正式用语)
SC 别跑 bié pǎo
In case of fire, walk, don't run, to the nearest exit.
Don't teach Granny to suck eggs, Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs interj: figurative (respect [sb]'s experience)
SC 不要班门弄斧，不自量力
don't worry interj: informal (reassurance) (非正式用语)
SC 别担心 bié dān xīn
TC 別擔心
TC 別擔心
Don't worry, I am here right behind you.
别担心，我就在你后面。
Don't you dare! interj: (warning against doing [sth])
SC 你敢！
Don't you dare expr: (warning: do not do [sth]) (警告)
SC 你敢
Don't you dare speak to me like that, young man!
don't you? expr: (question tag)
SC 不是吗？ bú shì ma
TC 不是嗎？
TC 不是嗎？
Why am I asking you for directions? - well, you live here, don't you?
I do not know expr: (declaration of ignorance)
SC 我不知道 wǒ bù zhī dào
There is no point asking me; I do not know. I do not know the answer to that complicated math problem!
I don't care interj: (It's not important to me.)
SC 我不在乎 wǒ bú zài hu
SC 我不管 wǒ bú zài hu ，wǒ bù guǎn
"You can't go out dressed like that; you'll get cold." "I don't care."
“你不能穿那个出门，会感冒的。”“我不在乎。”
I don't know interj: informal (declaration of ignorance) (非正式用语)
SC 我不知道 wǒ bù zhī dào
"Who's that woman talking to your brother?" "I don't know."
“那个跟你哥哥聊天的女人是谁？”“我不知道。”
I don't mind interj: informal (I have no preference) (非正式用语)
SC 我无所谓，怎么都可以，随便 wǒ wú suǒ wèi，zěn me dōu kě yǐ，suí biàn
TC 隨便
TC 隨便
"We can go to the cinema or ten-pin bowling. What do you want to do?" "I don't mind."
“我们可以去看电影也可以去打保龄球。你想做什么？”“我无所谓。”
I don't mind interj: informal (I am not upset) (非正式用语)
SC 我不介意 wǒ bú jiè yì
I don't mind if you sit beside me.
我不介意你坐我旁边。
I don't think so interj: (I believe not)
SC 我认为并非如此 wǒ rèn wéi bìng fēi rú cǐ
SC 我不同意 wǒ rèn wéi bìng fēi rú cǐ，wǒ bù tóng yì
When Tom asked me if Sally was coming to the party I replied "I don't think so".
two wrongs don't make a right expr: (don't deliberately do [sth] bad)
SC 以牙还牙于事无补
SC 不能因为别人犯错就代表自己也可以犯错
Just because Heather was cruel to you, doesn't mean you should be cruel to her—two wrongs don't make a right.
You don't say! interj: informal, figurative (expressing disbelief)
SC 不是真的吧！
You see if I don't! interj: informal (I'll show you I'm right)
SC 我会让你知道我是对的
SC 你等着瞧