mind
noun
Definitions of mind noun
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
The part of a person's brain that enables them to think, feel, and understand.
心智；精神
Her mind was preoccupied with the events of the previous night, making it impossible to focus.
她的腦海裡充滿了前一天晚上的事情，讓她無法集中注意力。
Of course I'm telling the truth—you have such a suspicious mind!
我當然在說實話——你的疑心病太重了！
I simply spoke whatever came to mind.
我只是想到什麼就說什麼。
- Countable(可數名詞)
A person of great intelligence and intellect.
聰明人；有才智的人
She is considered one of the most brilliant minds of the past century.
她被認為是上個世紀最聰明的頭腦之一。
This project requires the collaboration of brilliant minds from various fields.
這個項目需要來自不同領域的聰明頭腦共同合作。
We are looking for innovative minds to join our team.
我們正在尋找有創新頭腦的人加入我們的團隊。
Phrases of mind noun
- go over something in your mind
To think about something that has happened repeatedly and carefully.
反覆思考（已發生的事件）
• He lay in bed, going over the events of the meeting in his mind.
他躺在床上，反覆思索會議中的事件。
- all in the/your mind
Used to describe a problem or issue that is not real and exists only in someone's imagination.
純屬虛構；庸人自擾
• She keeps feeling like there are ghosts in the room, but I think it’s all in her mind.
她一直覺得房間裡有鬼，但我認為這都是她想出來的。
- bear/keep something in mind
to remember or consider a particular fact or piece of information when making a decision or thinking about a matter.
剧在心上
• Please bear in mind that this promotion is for today only.
請記住，這個促銷活動僅限今天。
verb
Definitions of mind verb
emotion(情緒)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To be bothered, annoyed, or worried by something, typically used in questions and negative statements.
（用於疑問句和否定句）介意；反對
Do you think he would mind if I borrowed his book?
你覺得他會介意我借他的書嗎？
I don’t mind having a dog in the house as long as it's clean.
我不介意家裡有隻狗，只要牠是乾淨的。
I wouldn't mind having something to eat, if that's alright.
我不介意吃點東西，如果沒問題的話。
attention(注意)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
To be careful or pay attention to something.
小心；留意；注意
Mind that box—the bottom isn’t very strong.
小心那個箱子——底部不是很堅固。
Mind you don’t hit your head on the shelf when you stand up.
當心你站起來時不要撞到架子上。
Make sure to bring enough money.
確保帶夠錢。
care(照顧)
- Transitive(及物動詞)old-fashioned(過時)
To take care of someone or something.
照料；照顧；看管
She asked if I could mind the children for an hour while she went shopping.
她問我是否可以在她去購物時幫忙照顧孩子一個小時。
Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the restroom?
你可以在我去洗手間的時候幫我看一下包嗎？
Could you mind these plants while I’m away?
我不在的時候，你可以幫我照看這些植物嗎？
compliance(服從)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To listen to and obey someone's instructions or commands.
聽從（某人）；服從
Mind your grandmother!
聽你祖母的話！
This dog doesn't mind.
這隻狗不聽話。
You must mind the manager's instructions.
你必須聽從經理的指示。
Phrases of mind verb
- never mind something
used to emphasize that something is even more important or interesting than the thing just mentioned
（用於強調）更不用說；更別提。
• This restaurant is very famous locally, never mind in the whole region.
這家餐廳在當地非常有名，更不用說在整個地區了。
- mind how you go
A farewell phrase used to say goodbye to someone, expressing the sentiment of "take care" or "farewell."
（道別用語）保重
• "I have to go now, see you tomorrow!" "Okay, mind how you go!"
「我現在必須走了，明天見！」「好的，請保重！」
- do you mind?
Used to express annoyance or displeasure at someone's actions or words.
（表示不滿）你在做什麼？；你幹嘛？
• Do you mind? I'm trying to read this book.
你介意嗎？我正在看這本書。
- mind (out)!
Used to warn someone to be careful or to move out of the way due to a potential danger.
小心！
• Mind out! That car is about to reverse.
小心！那輛車要倒車了。
Idioms
- mind your own business
Used to rudely tell someone to stop asking about something that is private or not their concern.
少管閑事
• When I asked him about his finances, he rudely told me to mind my own business!
當我問起他的財務狀況時，他粗魯地告訴我管好自己的事！
- have a mind of its own
When a machine or other object seems to behave or move in a way that is not controlled by the person using it, it is said to have a mind of its own.
（機器或其他物品）似乎不受使用者控制，能自行運作或移動。
• This old car seems to have a mind of its own; sometimes it just won't start.
這輛老爺車似乎有自己的想法；有時就是無法發動。
- make up your mind
To come to a decision; to resolve or determine.
下定決心
• She needs to make up her mind quickly whether to accept the job.
她需要迅速下定決心是否接受這份工作。
- have something in mind
To have a plan, intention, or idea already formed in one's mind.
心中有數
• I don't have anything specific in mind, but I'm happy to hear your suggestions.
我沒有具體的想法，但我很樂意聽聽你的建議。
- mind over matter
The concept that the mind has the ability to control and influence the body and the physical world.
精神力量可影響物質
• Despite his doctor saying he needed rest, he continued working, believing in 'mind over matter'.
儘管醫生說他需要休息，他仍然繼續工作，相信『精神勝過物質』。
- have something on your mind
To be preoccupied or troubled by something; to be worried or concerned about something.
有心事
• She seems to have something on her mind; maybe we should ask her if she's alright.
她似乎有心事，也許我們應該問問她是否還好。
- in your mind's eye
as imagined or remembered; based on one's mental image or recollection.
在某人的想像或記憶中；憑印象或回憶
• Although she is now an adult, in my mind's eye, she is still a little girl.
雖然她現在已經是個大人了，但在我的想像中，她還是個小女孩。
- get something out of your mind
To consciously stop thinking about something; to dismiss something from one's thoughts.
忘記，別再想
• I'm trying to get that embarrassing experience out of my mind.
我試著把那件尷尬的經歷從我的腦海中抹去。
- don't mind me
Used to indicate that one does not want to be the focus of attention or cause any interruption, often implying that one is not important or should not be bothered.
不用管我
• Don't mind me, please continue with your meeting.
不用管我，請繼續你們的會議。
- out of your mind
Unable to think or behave normally due to extreme worry, unhappiness, or anger.
（因憂慮、不高興或憤怒而）精神錯亂，發狂
• The news of her brother's accident drove her out of her mind.
她哥哥出車禍的消息讓她精神錯亂。
- I don't mind if I do
Used to express polite acceptance of an offer of food or drink.
（禮貌用語）不客氣了
• "Would you like another cup of coffee?" "I don't mind if I do."
「你想再來杯咖啡嗎？」「我不介意來一杯。」
- put something out of your mind
To deliberately stop thinking about something; to dismiss something from one's thoughts.
忘掉，把…拋諸腦後
• She tried to put the horrible accident out of her mind.
她試著將那場可怕的事故從腦海中排除。
- mind your p's and q's
To be careful about one's behavior and language, especially to be polite and avoid causing offense in a particular situation.
言行舉止得體
• You must mind your p's and q's when meeting with the boss.
與老闆會面時，你必須注意言行舉止。
- your mind is on something
This idiom indicates that someone is thinking about or focusing their attention on something specific.
心系於…、心在…上
• She has been distracted all day; her mind is clearly on something.
她整天心不在焉，顯然她的心思在某件事上。
- a load/weight off your mind
A situation where a source of worry or stress has been removed, bringing a feeling of relief.
如釋重負
• Hearing that the exam was canceled was such a relief; it felt like a load off my mind.
聽到考試取消的消息真是鬆了一口氣，感覺如釋重負。
- set/put someone's mind at rest/ease
To alleviate someone's worries or concerns, making them feel secure and at peace.
使（某人）不再擔憂；讓（某人）感到安心。
• The doctor explained the procedure in detail, which really set my mind at ease about the surgery.
醫生詳細解釋了手術過程，這真的讓我對手術感到安心了。
- have half a mind/a good mind to do something
to consider doing something, often due to annoyance.
動輝做…／真想做…（因為某人或事物而感到生氣）
• I have half a mind to walk out if he continues to be so rude.
如果他繼續這麼無禮，我真想直接離開。
- someone's state/frame of mind
The emotional or psychological condition of a person at a particular time.
某人當下的情緒或心理狀態。
• After a few weeks of rest, she is in a much better state of mind now.
休息幾週後，她現在的精神狀態好多了。
- if you don't mind me saying/asking
A polite phrase used to introduce a statement or question that might be considered critical, intrusive, or potentially upsetting to the listener.
（用於禮貌地提出可能令他人不悅、困擾或尷尬的意見或問題）恕我直言／冒昧請問。
• If you don't mind me saying, I think you should consider changing the design of this project.
恕我直言，我認為你應該考慮改變這個專案的設計。
- be of the same mind
To share the same opinion or viewpoint regarding a particular matter; to agree.
意見一致
• We are of the same mind regarding the future direction of this project.
我們對於這個專案的未來方向持相同看法。
- set/put your mind to something
to commit oneself to achieving something, dedicating significant effort and focus to the task.
下定决心，努力以赴
• If she sets her mind to completing this project, I believe she will definitely succeed.
如果她下定決心完成這個專案，我相信她一定會成功。
- your mind is a blank/goes blank
This describes a situation where one cannot recall any information or a specific detail; a complete failure to remember.
腦中一片空白
• When asked the question, his mind went completely blank and he forgot the answer entirely.
當被問到這個問題時，他的腦中一片空白，完全忘記了答案。
- be bored, drunk, etc. out of your mind
To be in an extreme state of boredom, drunkenness, or another intense condition.
厭煩至極點／醉爛了
• This meeting is so boring; I am bored out of my mind.
這個會議太無聊了；我無聊得要死。
- to my mind
from my personal perspective or point of view; in my opinion
依我的觀點；以我來看
• To my mind, this movie is a bit overrated.
依我看，這部電影有點被高估了。
- take someone's mind off something
To distract someone from a worry, problem, or pain by directing their attention elsewhere.
使（某人）暫時忘記（煩惱的事）；轉移（某人）對（問題、疼痛等）的注意力
• She tried to read a book to take her mind off the toothache.
她試著看書來轉移對牙痛的注意力。
- be of sound/unsound mind
To possess a healthy mental state; or to not possess a healthy mental state.
心智健全／精神失常
• The judge needed to determine if the defendant was of sound mind at the time of the crime.
法官需要確定被告在犯罪時是否心智健全。
- bring/call something to mind
to cause a memory or thought to come to one's mind; to recall or remember something.
使人想起；回憶起某事
• This song always brings my childhood to mind.
這首歌總是讓我想起我的童年。
- get your mind around sth
to successfully understand something that is complicated or unusual
理解（複雜或奇怪的事物）
• I am finding it difficult to get my mind around this theory.
我發現很難理解這個理論。
- put someone in mind of something
to cause someone to recall or think of something else
使（某人）想起某事
• This song puts me in mind of summer days spent at the beach.
這首歌讓我想起在海灘度過的夏日時光。
- mind (you)
Used to soften a previous statement or to introduce a qualification, similar to saying 'however,' 'actually,' or 'it's worth noting'.
語氣詞，用以弱化前述句子的語氣。
• The service at this restaurant is a bit slow; mind you, the food is excellent.
這家餐廳的服務有點慢；不過說真的，食物非常棒。
- mind the store
To take responsibility for ensuring that everything is managed correctly and that no problems occur, especially during a transition or when the usual person in charge is not available.
看顧店面
• I had to mind the store while the manager was on vacation.
經理休假時，我必須負責看管一切。