mindとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
1. the part of a person that thinks, feels, or remembers something
心, 精神
the workings of the mind I am sound in mind and body. A sound mind in a sound body. (proverb)
2. a person’s ability to think, reason, and understand something; intellectual power
考える力, 知力, 頭脳
He has a dull[⇔smart] mind. ー He hasn't got much (of a) brain. He is out of mind. ー He is insane. He is in one's right mind. ー He is sane.
3. a view or opinion; way of thinking
意見, 考え, 見解
I changed my mind. He read my mind. We are of the same mind on that matter.
4. attention
注意, 関心, 考え
I often lets my mind wander during class. My body is here but my mind is somewhere else during class.
5. disposition; inclination
気質
Do you really have a mind to do it?
願望, したい気持ち
I have a great mind to go. I have half a mind to study abroad. He was of a mind to obey his father.
7. memory or recollection
記憶, 回想
bring[call] to mind Bear in mind what you shouldn't do. The memory of 3.11 earthquake and tsunami is still fresh in my mind.
Verb 動詞
1. be annoyed or troubled by something; take offence
嫌だと思う, 迷惑だと思う｜～を嫌だと思う, ～を迷惑だと思う
It was hard work but he didn't mind. I don't mind walking in the rain. Please tell me your address and phone number if you don't mind. Do you mind if I sit here? Do you mind me smoking? (Do you) Mind if I share your table?
2. be reluctant to do; be unwilling to do
～するのが嫌である
Would you mind if I open the window? Would you mind turning the volume down a little bit?
～のことを気にする[心配する]
Never mind the cost. Don't mind me.
4. pay attention to; direct one’s attention to
～に注意を払う
Mind your own business.
5. take care of; look after
～の世話をする, ～の面倒を見る
mind cattle mind the body mind children Who's caring the shop?
6. bear in mind; take into consideration
～を心にとどめておく
Mind what I tell you.
7. remember to do; take care to do
～することを覚えておく
Mind you don't forget to post a letter.
8. UK, be careful or cautious; watch out for
注意する, 警戒する
Mind the steps! ーWatch your steps! Mind! You'll slip. Mind your manners. Shop well but mind your wallet. Mind (out) how you drive. ー Be careful when you drive.