| 词汇 | have half a mind |
| 释义 | Idiom have half a mindhave half a mind (to do something) 1. something that you say to a child who you are threatening with punishment. It's the second time this month I've caught you smoking. I've half a mind to report you to your parents! 2. if you have half a mind to tell someone something unpleasant, you are very seriously thinking about telling them. I've half a mind to tell her to rewrite the whole report it's so bad. have half a mind to (do something)To have an inclination or intention that is moderate, irresolute, or indefinite (but often one that was motivated by a specific unpleasant experience). My flight home was so terrible, I have half a mind to write a letter to the airline company and complain. We set out on the road with only half a mind as to where we would go! have half a mind to do somethingIf you say that you have half a mind to do something, you are thinking about doing it or threatening to do it, although you probably will not do it. I was wet and weary and had half a mind to curl up on the hillside and wait for the rescue helicopter. I have half a mind to file a lawsuit against her. Note: You can also say that someone is of half a mind to do something. I was of half a mind to leave, but it was late so I stayed. have a (or a good or half a) mind to do somethingbe very much inclined to do something.have a mind to do somethingwant to do or achieve something: He could pass the exam easily, if he really had a mind to.I have a mind to find out the truth behind all this. |
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