词汇 | never mind |
释义 | never mind Theme: UNIMPORTANT phr. “Forget it.”; “It doesn't matter anymore.”Never mind. I forget what I was going to say.Oh, never mind. Nobody really cares anyway. Idiom never mindnever mind (someone/something) do not worry about someone or something.“I lost that wallet you gave me.” “Well, never mind, I can always buy you another one.”Never mind Susan – she can get a ride home with someone else. Related vocabulary: skip itnever (you) mind (something)Don't worry or bother about something. Never you mind his remarks—he's just jealous. I want to get this for your kids, never mind the cost! never mind1. Disregard that; don't worry or bother yourself about it. A: "What did you say?" B: "Never mind, it wasn't important." 2. Especially not, considering what was just said. He can barely write a coherent email, never mind an entire book! Never mind!Forget it!; It's not important! Sally. What did you say? Jane: Never mind! It wasn't important. John: I tried to get the book you wanted, but they didn't have it. Shall I try another store? Mary: No, never mind. never mind1. Don't worry about something, don't trouble yourself, it doesn't matter. For example, Never mind what I said, it wasn't important, or Never mind, you can always take the driver's test again. This expression employs mind in the sense of "care about something," a usage dating from the late 1700s. 2. Also, never you mind. Don't concern yourself with that, it's none of your business, as in Never you mind where I plan to buy the new TV. [Early 1800s] never mind1 used to urge someone not to feel anxiety or distress. 2 used to suggest that a problem or objection is not important. 3 also never you mind used in refusing to answer a question. 4 used to indicate that what has been said about one thing applies even more to another.never ˈmind1 (especially British English) used to tell somebody not to worry or be upset: You failed your driving test? Never mind, the best drivers always fail the first time. 2 used to suggest that something is not important: This isn’t the place I wanted to take you to — but never mind, it’s just as good. 3 used to emphasize that what is true about the first thing you have said is even more true about the second: I never thought she’d win once, never mind twice! never mind phr. Forget it.; It doesn’t matter anymore. Never mind. I forget what I was going to say. never mind1. Don't bother: I was hoping for some help, but never mind, I'll do it alone. 2. Not to mention; and certainly not: I can't tread water, never mind swim. never mind Used to tell someone not to be concerned or worried. |
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