“have a mind”是一个灵活的英语短语,核心含义围绕“思维倾向”或“心理特质”,具体意思和用法需结合搭配和语境判断,主要分为两大类别:
这是最常见的口语用法,表示“有意愿、倾向于做某事”,强调一种未经完全决定但明确的想法。
结构:`have a mind to do sth.` 例子:I have a mind to quit my job and travel the world.(我想辞掉工作去环游世界。)
She had a mind to call him, but decided against it.(她本想给他打电话,但最后没打。)
Do you have a mind to join us for dinner?(你想和我们一起吃晚饭吗?)
表示“拥有某种特质的思维方式或能力”,通常用形容词/名词修饰“mind”,强调人的智力、性格或思维特点。
结构:`have a + 形容词/名词 + mind` 例子:He has a sharp mind—he solves problems quickly.(他头脑敏锐,解决问题很快。)
She has a creative mind and always comes up with new ideas.(她有创造性思维,总能想出新点子。)
My grandfather has a mind for numbers—he still does complex math in his head.(我爷爷对数字很敏感,还能心算复杂的数学题。)
She has a kind mind; she’s always thinking of others.(她心地善良,总为别人着想。)
表示“有点想做某事(但未下定决心)”,比“have a mind to”更委婉,带犹豫感。
例子:I have half a mind to skip the meeting—It’s so boring.(我有点想翘掉这个会——太无聊了。)
She had half a mind to tell him the truth, but was afraid of his reaction.(她有点想告诉他真相,但怕他反应激烈。)
have in mind:意为“考虑到/想到(某事/某人)”,如:What do you have in mind for the party?(你对派对有什么想法?)
make up one’s mind:意为“下定决心”,如:I’ve made up my mind to study abroad.(我已决定出国留学。)
含义 | 结构 | 例子 |
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想要/打算做某事 | have a mind to do sth. | I have a mind to go to the beach. |
有某种特质的思维 | have a + adj./n. + mind | She has a logical mind. |
有点想做(犹豫) | have half a mind to do sth. | I have half a mind to eat ice cream. |
这个短语口语和书面都常用,关键看搭配——接不定式表“想要做”,接修饰语表“思维特质”。