“心里”常见的英文表达有 “in one's heart” 或 “in one's mind”,具体使用哪个取决于语境和想要强调的侧重点:
in one's heart:更侧重于情感、内心深处的感受或想法,带有一定的情感色彩。例如:
She knew in her heart that he was telling the truth.(她内心深处知道他在说真话。)
He still loves her in his heart.(他心里依然爱着她。)
in one's mind:更强调思维、想法或观念,侧重于理性的思考和认知。例如:
I have a plan in my mind.(我心里有个计划。)
The image of that scene stayed in my mind for a long time.(那个场景的画面在我脑海里停留了很久。 )