mint

noun

UK/mɪnt/
US/mɪnt/

Definitions of mint noun

plant(植物)

  1. B2Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A herb with leaves that possess a strong, fresh aroma and flavor, commonly used to add flavor to food.

    薄荷

    • a small sprig of mint

      一小枝薄荷

    • gum/toothpaste with a mint flavor

      薄荷味的口香糖/牙膏

    • Add some fresh mint leaves to your drink.

      在你的饮料中加入一些新鲜的薄荷叶。

food(食物)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A candy that has a mint flavor.

    薄荷糖

    • a pack of extra-strong mints

      一包超强劲的薄荷糖

    • chocolate mints served after a meal

      饭后提供的巧克力薄荷糖

    • He pulled a mint from his pocket.

      他从口袋里掏出一颗薄荷糖

money(钱币)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A facility where new coins of a country are produced.

    造币厂

  2. Singular(单数)informal(非正式)

    An exceptionally large sum of money.

    大笔钱;很多钱

    • If his new product becomes very popular, he will make a mint.

      如果他的新产品大受欢迎,他将会赚一大笔钱。

    • That company made a mint from the new technology.

      那家公司从新技术中赚了一大笔钱。

    • They made a mint from that invention.

      他们从那项发明中赚了一大笔钱。

verb

UK/mɪnt/
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Definitions of mint verb

money(钱币)

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To produce coins on behalf of a government.

    铸币;铸造(硬币)

create(创造)

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To create something new, particularly to invent a new phrase or word.

    创造;创造新词

    • a newly created slogan/phrase

      一个新创的口号/短语

    • recently graduated college students

      刚毕业的大学生

    • They are minting a new marketing strategy.

      他们正在制定新的营销策略。

adjective

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US/mɪnt/

Definitions of mint adjective

  1. Before noun(前置形容词)

    Referring to stamps, coins, etc., that are unused; in new condition.

    (邮票、硬币等)未被使用过的;全新的。

    • A collector is willing to pay $500 for a brand new copy.

      一位收藏家愿意为一本全新的复制品支付500美元。

    • This old comic book is in mint condition.

      这本旧漫画书的状态非常新。

    • He keeps his old car in mint condition.

      他将他的旧车保持在全新的状态。

Phrases of mint adjective

  • in mint condition

    In perfect condition, as if new; flawless.

    完好如新

    This old comic book is so well-preserved, it's practically in mint condition.

    这本旧漫画保存得非常好,几乎是全新的状态。