“心里想”在英语中常见的表达有 "think in one's mind"、"think to oneself" 或 "have in mind",具体使用取决于语境和想要强调的侧重点:
1、 "think in one's mind"
含义:强调在内心、头脑中进行思考或想法。
例句:I thought in my mind what I should say next.(我心里想着接下来该说什么。)
2、 "think to oneself"
含义:侧重于个人内心的、默默的思考或想法,不一定会表达出来。
例句:She thought to herself, "This is going to be a long day."(她心里想:“这会是漫长的一天。”)
3、 "have in mind"
含义:指心里有某个想法、计划或打算,常用于表示已经有了一个明确的意图。
例句:I have in mind to start a new business next year.(我心里打算明年开始一项新业务。)