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mind

/ˈmaɪnd/

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noun

plural minds

the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers [count]

He read great literature to develop/cultivate his mind.

It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older.

He went for a walk to help clear his mind.

the mysteries of the human mind

My mind is always open to new ideas.

You can't argue with him. His mind is closed.

I can't concentrate: my mind is always wandering and I can't keep it focused on anything.

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?

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.

The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood.

The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present.

My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.

We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people. [=the emotions and the reasoning of the people]

His conscious mind had forgotten the incident, but the memory of it was still buried somewhere in his subconscious/unconscious mind.

There's absolutely no doubt in my mind about his guilt. [=I am sure that he is guilty]

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.

I'll handle the schedule. Just put it out of your mind. [=don't think or worry about it]

Is there something on your mind? [=is there something troubling you?; are you worried or bothered about something?]

Why don't you just say what's on your mind? [=why don't you just say what you are thinking?]

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]

These problems have been preying/weighing on his mind. [=he has been worrying about these problems]

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]

The idea that we might lose was the furthest thing from my mind. [=I never thought that we might lose]

I have no intention of quitting my job. Nothing could be further from my mind.

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]

What was going/running through your mind [=what were you thinking] when you agreed to do this?

His name slips/escapes my mind at the moment. [=I can't remember his name]

If something (such as an illness) is all in your/the mind, you are imagining it.

He thinks he's very ill, but it's all in his mind.

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.

Her mind is set on becoming a doctor. = She has her mind set on becoming a doctor. [noncount]

It's important to be healthy in both body and mind.

He's in a bad/good state of mind. [=he's in a bad/good mood]

Installing a security system in your home will give you greater peace of mind. [=a feeling of being safe or protected] - see also frame of mind, presence of mind

[count] - used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person

She has a brilliant mind.

He has an inquisitive/inquiring mind.

He's an evil man with a warped/twisted mind.

He's recognized as having one of the sharpest minds [=intellects] in this field.

used in phrases that describe someone as mentally ill or crazy

There's something wrong with him. He's not in his right mind. [=he is mentally ill]

No one in their right mind would try such a stunt. = Who in their right mind would try such a stunt?

(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]

usually used informally in an exaggerated way

What a ridiculous idea! You must be out of your mind [=crazy] to believe that.

I was (going) out of my mind with worry. [=I was extremely worried]

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]

That noise is driving me out of my mind! [=driving me crazy]

The phrase out of your mind is also used informally to make a statement stronger.

I was bored out of my mind. [=I was very bored]

She was frightened out of her mind.

[count] :a very intelligent person

Many of the world's greatest minds in physics will be attending the convention.

[noncount] :a particular way of thinking about a situation

Everyone at the meeting was of like mind [=everyone agreed] about how to proceed.

She is of the same mind as me. [=she agrees with me]

We're all of one mind about him [=we all agree about him]: he's the one we want.

To/In my mind, that's wrong.

[noncount] :attention that is given to a person or thing

Try to relax and take/get/keep your mind off your problems. [=stop thinking about your problems]

I'm finding it hard to keep my mind on my work. [=to concentrate on my work]

After finishing work on the remodeling project, she was able to turn her mind to [=direct her attention to; work on] other matters.

Don't pay him any mind. [=don't pay attention to him; ignore him]

He kept talking but she paid him no mind.

You shouldn't pay any/much mind to what he says.

a meeting of (the) minds

xem meeting

at/in the back of your mind

xem back

blow someone's mind

informal :to strongly affect someone's mind with shock, confusion, etc. :to amaze or overwhelm someone's mind

The music really blew my mind.

The thought of all she's accomplished at such a young age just blows my mind. - see also mind-blowing

call/bring (something) to mind

to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of

Seeing her again brought to mind the happy times we spent together in college.

change someone's mind

to cause someone to change an opinion or decision

I tried to convince her, but I couldn't change her mind.

change your mind

to change your decision or opinion about something

He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.

I tried to convince her, but she wouldn't change her mind.

come/spring/leap to mind

to be remembered or thought of

What comes to mind when you hear his name?

I didn't mean to offend you. I just said the first thing that came to/into my mind.

concentrate the/your mind

xem concentrate

cross someone's mind

xem cross

enter your mind

xem enter

give someone a piece of your mind

to speak to someone in an angry way

He stopped making so much noise after I went over there and gave him a piece of my mind.

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.

I have a good mind to go over there and tell him to be quiet.

I have half a mind to tell her what I really think of her.

have a mind like a sieve

xem sieve

have a mind of your own

to have your own ideas and make your own choices about what should be done

Her parents want her to go to college, but she has a mind of her own and she insists on trying to become an actress. - often used figuratively

I can't get the camera to work right. It seems to have a mind of its own.

have (someone or something) in mind

to be thinking of (someone or something): such as

to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.

They have you in mind for the job. [=they are thinking of giving the job to you]

to be thinking of doing (something)

I'd like to do something special for our anniversary. What sort of thing did you have in mind?

He had it in mind [=intended] to leave the business to his daughter.

in mind

in your thoughts

We designed this product with people like you in mind. [=we designed it for people like you]

He went into the bar with trouble in mind. [=intending to cause trouble]

Before you disregard his advice, keep/bear in mind [=remember] that he is regarded as one of the leading experts in this field.

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.

in your mind's eye

xem eye

know your own mind

xem know

make up your mind

to make a decision about something

I can't make up my mind [=decide] where to take my vacation.

He had made up his mind not to go.

He's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).

He's not going. His mind is made up. [=he has made a decision and will not change it]

I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own mind.

mind over matter

used to describe a situation in which someone is able to control a physical condition, problem, etc., by using the mind

His ability to keep going even when he is tired is a simple question of mind over matter.

of two minds

US or Brit in two minds

not decided or certain about something :having two opinions or ideas about something

I can't make up my mind where to take my vacation: I'm of two minds about where to go.

I'm of two minds about (hiring) him: he seems well-qualified, but he doesn't have much experience.

open your mind

xem open

put (someone) in mind of (something)

to cause (someone) to remember or think of (something)

What happened to you yesterday puts me in mind of [=reminds me of] what happened to me a year ago.

put/set your mind to (something)

to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it

You'd be surprised at what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.

We can solve this problem if we put our minds to it.

read someone's mind

to know exactly what someone is thinking

I think we should go out to a movie tonight. You read my mind. I was thinking the same thing.

It's as if you could read my mind.

He claims that he has the ability to read minds. - see also mind reader

speak your mind

to say what you think :to state your opinion

If you don't agree with him, don't be afraid to speak your mind.

take a load/weight off your mind

to make you stop worrying about something

Hearing that she's safe has really taken a load off my mind!

verb

minds; minded; minding

not used in progressive tenses :to be bothered by (something) :to object to or dislike (something) [+ obj]

I mind it greatly [=it bothers me very much] when people are rude.

I don't mind the rain. = I don't mind if it rains. [=the rain doesn't bother me]

I don't mind making dinner. [=I am willing to make dinner; making dinner does not bother me]

I wouldn't mind having a piece of pie myself. [=I would like to have a piece of pie too] [no obj]

It was raining, but I didn't mind.

Our flight was delayednot that I minded [=I was not bothered by it], since I was late getting to the airport myself.

I'd like another cupcake, if you don't mind. [=if it is all right with you]

[+ obj] :to care about or worry about (something or someone)

They don't seem to mind where they sit. = They seem not to mind where they sit.

I don't mind very much what happens.

Why is he so angry? Oh, don't mind him. He's always complaining about something.

Don't mind me [=don't worry about or pay attention to me]: I'll be all right.

[+ obj] a - used to make a polite request

Do you mind me/my sitting here? [=would you be bothered if I sat here?]

Do you mind if I smoke? = Would you mind if I smoked?

Would you mind doing me a small favor?

I'm tired. Would you mind leaving a little early? = Would you mind it if we left a little early?

b - used in phrases with if when you have said something that might bother or upset someone

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?]

You look a bit old for this job, if you don't mind my/me saying so. [=if I may say so]

c - used in informal phrases with I

Would you like another cup of coffee? Thank you: I don't mind if I do! [=yes, I'd like another cup]

I was shocked by the news, I don't mind telling you! [=I must say/admit that I was shocked by the news]

I don't mind saying/admitting that I was very disappointed by her decision.

d - used in informal phrases that show anger or annoyance

That old woman's a real pain! Do you MIND!? That's my mother you're talking about!

Let me help you with that. I'll do it myself, if you don't mind!

[+ obj] US :to do what you are told to do by (someone) :obey

Mind your parents!

[+ obj] :to take care of (something or someone) :to watch or be in charge of (something or someone)

Who's going to mind the office while you're away?

Who's minding the children? - see also mind the store (below)

[+ obj] to be careful about (something)

You'd better mind what you say.

Mind your tongue/language! [=stop saying offensive or improper things]

His mother told him to mind his manners. [=to behave in a polite and proper way]

(chiefly Brit) Mind how you behave when we get there. - see also mind your p's and q's at 1p

b chiefly Brit - used to tell someone to be aware of something that could be a problem or danger

The wind is very strong: mind your hat!

Mind the broken glass! [=watch out for the broken glass]

Mind the missing step!

c chiefly Brit - used to tell someone to be sure to do something or to be careful to prevent something from happening

Mind [=make sure] you've finished the project before he gets back!

Mind he doesn't lose his ticket!

mind out

[phrasal verb] Brit - used to tell someone to be careful

Mind outone of the steps is missing!

There's a car coming! Mind out! [=look out, watch out]

mind the store

US or Brit mind the shop

to be in charge of a place when the person who is usually in charge is not there

Who's minding the store while the boss is away?

mind you

informal - used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood

His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind you.

Mind you, I'm not criticizing him, but the truth is that his advice wasn't very helpful. - often used in British English without you

His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind!

mind your own business

xem business

mind your step

xem step

never mind

used to tell someone not to worry about something

Never mind your mistake: it wasn't serious.

So you made a little mistake! Never mind (about that): it wasn't serious.

Do you know where my keys are? Oh, never mind. Here they are.

used to refer to something that is even less likely or possible than the thing previously mentioned

I can barely understand it, never mind [=let alone, much less] explain it.

never you mind

informal - used to tell someone that you will not be answering a question

Just how old are you anyway? Never you mind!

* Các từ tương tự:
mind reader, mind-altering, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, minded, minder, mindful, mindless