mention
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly. 提到
She did not mention her mother's absence. 她没有提到她母亲的缺席。
I may not have mentioned it to her. 我可能没有和她提过此事。
I had mentioned that I didn't really like contemporary music. 我曾经说过我并不真正喜欢现代音乐。
2. N-VAR A mention is a reference to something or someone. 提及
The statement made no mention of government casualties. 这项声明没有提及政府方面的伤亡情况。
3. V-T If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done. 提及 (某人的名字)[usu passive]
I was absolutely outraged that I could be even mentioned in an article of this kind. 我十分恼火,我的名字居然出现在这种文章里。
4. N-VAR A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind. 提名表扬
Two of the losers deserve special mention: Caroline Swaithes, of Kingston, and Maria Pons, of Valley Stream. 其中的两位失败者值得特别表扬:来自金斯顿的卡罗琳·斯威西斯和来自谷溪镇的玛丽亚·庞斯。
5. CONVENTION People sometimes say "don't mention it" as a polite reply to someone who has just thanked them for doing something. 不必客气[套语]
"Thank you very much."—"Don't mention it."
“非常感谢你。”—“不必客气。”
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mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ (mentioning,mentioned,mentions)
剑桥词典
- to speak about something quickly , giving little detail or using few words
- I'd rather you didn't mention it when we're in company .
- For the sake of completeness , I should also mention two other minor developments .
- Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful , but nobody dares (to) mention it to him.
- He gets really upset if you mention his baldness.
- Don't mention tax or Bernard'll get on his hobby horse again.
提及,说起,谈到
I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta. 我会跟哈辛塔说一下你的想法。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job . 他不经意地提到他要辞职了。
[ 动词后面接一个动词ing结构 ] My wife mentioned see ing you the other day . 我妻子提到前几天见到了你。
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming? 她有没有碰巧提到她是否会来?
to refer to something or someone
谈及,提到
I promised never to mention the incident again. 我当时保证再不提那件事了。
Did she mention me in her letter ? 她在信中提到我了吗?
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习语
don't mention it!not to mention 返回 mention