| 词汇 | remind |
| 释义 | prod 1. n. a reminder. She gave me a little prod about the report that is due Monday.Call me up and give me a little prod so I won't forget. 2. tr. to remind someone (about something). Call me up and prod me just before the due date.Stop prodding me about these minor matters. remind of 1. remind sb of sth/sb not progressive if someone or something reminds you of another person or thing, you think that the first one seems similar to the second: Corrine reminds me of myself when I was that age. Her voice reminds me a lot of Joni Mitchell.2. remind sb of sth/sb if something reminds you of a person, place, or experience in your past, it makes you remember them: The smell of boiled cabbage always reminds me of school. The song reminded her of her youth. It reminds me of an occasion some years ago, when I was just starting out in the theatre.■ SIMILAR TO: bring back memories of sth remind (one) about (something)To cause one to recollect or think about something that one has forgotten. Thank you for reminding me about my doctor's appointment tomorrow—I had completely forgotten! remind (one) of (someone or something)To inspire a recollection, resemblance, or association in one's mind about someone or something. You really remind me of your father at that age—headstrong and mischievous, just like you! This town reminds me a lot of the place where I grew up. That reminds me of a funny story I heard last week. need I remind you (that)A slightly condescending introduction to a reminder of some fact or situation. Need I remind you that you are still bound by the obligations of your parole? This sort of behavior will lead you straight back to prison! I understand your sentiments, but need I remind you the profitability of our company is the highest priority? need I remind you of (something)A slightly condescending introduction to a reminder of some fact or stipulation. Need I remind you of the terms of your parole? This sort of behavior will lead you straight back to prison! This sort of scandal is completely unacceptable—need I remind you of our company's reputation and global ambitions? need I remind you that...and need I remind you of...a phrase that introduces a reminder. (A little haughty or parental.) Bill: Need I remind you that today is Fri-day? Bob (sarcastically): Gee, how else would I have known? John: Need I remind you of our policy against smoking in the office? Jane: Sorry, I forgot. remind someone about someone or somethingto cause someone to remember someone or something. Will you please remind me about Fred? He's coming to visit next week. I will remind you about your appointments for today. remind someone of someone or somethingto bring a memory of someone or something into someone's mind. You remind me of my brother. The happy song reminded us of our cabin on the lake. remind ofv. 1. To cause someone to remember something; bring to someone's mind some thought or memory: Your story reminds me of the time I went to Texas. 2. To appear to someone to resemble something or someone else: That woman reminds me of my mother. |
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