Definition of mention in English:

mention

verb ˈmɛnʃ(ə)nˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n

[with object]

1Refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail.
提到，说起
I haven't mentioned it to William yet
我还没向威廉提起它。
with clause I mentioned that my father was meeting me later
我说起过爸爸晚些时候来接我。
Example sentencesExamples
- In her introduction, she mentions this discussion will be a component of the third chapter.
- I suggest to listeners who are interested in this debate that they listen to some of the commentators' views, and I will mention three of them briefly.
- While the introduction mentions the difference between woodcut and engraving, any determination of the distribution and proportion of these types of illustration seems left to a reading through.
- First of all I must mention two parks very briefly; these parks are well known but underrated and largely ignored.
- They often mention things without clear details or explanations.
- Before citing a few pertinent performance details, I must mention a curious error that appears in this production.
- I briefly mention the difficulty of shopping with one eye in bandage.
- Your friend might mean well but someone who is not trained to teach might forget to mention important details that you need to ski or board safely.
- You may mention insignificant findings briefly after providing significant findings.
- Somehow Mr Walker forgot to mention the film's award.
- Among the other fortuitous details of my birth, I forgot to mention my actual birthday.
- Financial advisers who conveniently forget to mention extra charges detailed in the small print of the contract are not uncommon.
- I want also to mention the point raised by my colleagues about coal resources.
- In its defense, the book does very briefly mention these events on an earlier page.
- He mentioned his own errors but not in as much detail as those of the government.
- Upon realising my error, it all felt a bit awkward, but neither of us could bring ourselves to mention my faux pas.
- It is worth mentioning this last result in more detail for he worked on a problem which had quite a famous history.
- Of the Middle English poets, Chaucer is the one who displays most knowledge of wine, although he tends to mention different wines only briefly.
- I shall briefly mention some instances of how each of the two problems may be solved.
- The book briefly mentions a handful of smaller communities but presents only ten photographs of them.
Synonyms
allude to, refer to, touch on/upon, speak briefly of, hint at
bring up, raise, broach, introduce, moot
1. 1.1with object Refer to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post.
  提及；推荐（尤指推荐任职）
  he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state
  人们仍然常提到他可能出任国务卿。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He mentions David Hare as an example of a playwright who succeeds in merging theatre with politics.
  So's Bill Hicks, who's never been shy about mentioning Bruce as an influence.
  In it he mentions me as part of the original group but talks only of him and Pete being the scriptwriters, even though I had input from day 1.
  A busy Dougray Scott is mentioned in the trade papers for a string of hot projects.
  Wheeler had been involved in a famous case involving a runaway slave called Jane Johnson; Crafts's narrative mentions her.
  Note also that he mentions Anthony Daniels on Romania.
  I've heard a few people mention me as a Rookie of the Year candidate, but I don't like to think about that stuff.
  That's like trying to talk about the history of free market economics and not mention the name Adam Smith.
  He named a member to contact in Newry but insisted that the Democrat didn't mention him as the source of the information if that person was contacted.
  In particular I mention Bruce Anderson, who is at present the chair of the Auckland War Memorial board.
  They didn't rate his display ahead of those legends but he was mentioned in their company.
  Isaiah had heard people mention a man named General Glalaxien back in Alexandria, but he had only heard negative things about the man.
  As Ron mentions me extensively, and seems intent on discrediting the facts I have presented to your readers beforehand, please allow me to offer the following brief analysis.
  He was also mentioned as a candidate for the bowling coach of the national side.
  Synonyms
  state, say, let someone/anyone know, declare, disclose, divulge, let out, reveal, intimate, indicate
  put forward, advance, present, propound
  tell, speak about/of, utter, communicate, breathe a word of
  informal let on about
  recommend, commend, endorse, advertise, put in a good word for, speak well of
  informal puff, hype (up), plug

noun ˈmɛnʃ(ə)nˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n

1A reference to someone or something.
提及，说起
their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre
一提到萨特，他们的眼睛便发亮。
mass noun she made no mention of her disastrous trip to Paris
她没有说起她不幸的巴黎之旅。
Example sentencesExamples
- Flax, for example, receives six mentions in the Bible, and is the basis for linen production.
- In fact the survey question made no mention of shutting out vehicles, nor denying access to a major section of the Desert Park and to the gullies.
- The drafts of the document I had seen earlier made no mention of shares, and I saw no reference to shares in this one.
- He made no mention of increased funding for community pre-schools.
- She made no mention of the challenges faced by the workers exploited by the minimum-wage employers.
- The trial judge did not seem to turn his mind to it and of course we know that defence counsel made no mention of it either.
- She made no mention of any physical threat to her when she was last arrested in any of her previous statements or interview.
- In his responses to the family relations circular, George made no mention of the marriage to Lena.
- It made no mention of costs, the need for toilet and catering facilities, extra turnstiles, a club shop or social club nor did it give a time-scale.
- Although the offers gave custody to Lawrence they made no mention of decision making with respect to the children.
- It rarely receives a mention in mainstream dailies or on commercial news broadcasts.
- At the time, the story was widely noted in the blogosphere but barely received a mention in the mainstream media.
- He mentioned that prank calls had been received but he made no mention of a death threat.
- A close friend who has kept in regular touch with the dead man's wife Lorraine and four children said she has made no mention of the investigation into his death.
- Had Celtic been winning at the time, his error would not have received a mention.
- He decided to try and listen for any mentions of prizes, money or competitions.
- No one other document received as many mentions as the motivating factor for the visit.
- A statement by the council after Tuesday's meeting made no mention of any punitive measures.
- Both announcements were noncommittal though, and the minister made no mention of how either program would be implemented.
- Consequently, a search engine receives many mentions, all included in the comparison calculation.
Synonyms
reference to, allusion to, comment on, remark about
statement, announcement, indication
1. 1.1 A formal acknowledgement of something noteworthy.
  提名表扬；传令嘉奖
  he received a special mention and a prize of £100
  他获得特别提名表扬及奖金100英镑。
  mass noun two other points are worthy of mention
  还有两点值得一提。参见HONOURABLE MENTION。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In a classic World Cup game, Sulley Muntari, Stephen Appiah and Matthew Amoah were worthy of mentions.
  Also worthy of a mention at this juncture are the two tasty releases I received recently from Hit and Run records featuring the multi genre defying Audio Deluxe.
  They deserve better and therefore are worthy of a mention here.
  A check of the New Statesman reveals that Halliday has received 8 mentions, all of them by John Pilger.
  But, the Moving piece was quite funny, Nic thought so anyway, so you can have a mention as a consolation prize.
  The name of Sir Hardress Waller was to receive several mentions as he and his descendants had influence in the area for 300 years.
  Once you receive a positive mention in the press, use it to your best advantage.
  Phair's uses very slick production techniques on this recording - in fact, the producers receive prominent mentions in the promotional material.
  The production team of Mark Foxcroft, Richard Jones and Eddie Elbourne, all 17 years old, received a special mention for their hard work.
  He received a special mention in assembly on Friday, and was given a round of applause by his fellow pupils after they were told of the rescue.
  Portlaw is worthy of a special mention as it had the cleanest bins and the least number contaminated.
  There are a couple noteworthy mentions among the supporting cast as well.
  Esperanza's drinks and sweets are also worthy of a mention.
  Yes I know it's already been in the charts etc… etc… but then that's no reason not to give this a worthy mention.
  But other plants are equally worthy of a mention.
  We avoid commenting on advertising here at the Last Post, but one ad in the Derry News last month caught our eye and is worthy of a mention.
  The rarity of such a scene gives it a mildly startling effect here, which I thought was worthy of a mention.
  But Nicholas Ryan wasn't the only St Farnan's player worthy of a mention.
  A couple of good character actors caught my eye and are worthy of a mention.
  Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur?
  Synonyms
  tribute, citation, acknowledgement, recognition, honourable mention, hat tip
  recommendation, commendation, endorsement, a good word
2. 1.2British An instance of being mentioned in dispatches.
  〈英〉传令嘉奖；通报表扬
  the unit was awarded fifteen mentions
  Example sentencesExamples
  The 30-year-old had been considered for a mention in dispatches for his bravery in the line of fire while in that country.
  He was made a companion of the Distinguished Service Order and awarded a DSO bar, a Distinguished Flying Cross and bar and received three mentions in dispatches.
  I would have thought that, for physical endeavour at least, this deserves a mention in dispatches, if not your final list.
  Acting Sgt Robert Storey receives a mention in despatches for his leadership during the fighting there.
  Jason White is not the only Scot to have received an honourable mention in dispatches from abroad.
  Three years later, as a second lieutenant in Italy, his ‘gallantry and coolness’ leading his men earned him a mention in despatches.
  ‘And I know that certain matches got a mention in dispatches and I thought, ‘oh, I did that game.’
  He was given a special mention in dispatches for this.
  At the end of his tour, he was appointed MBE and received a second mention in dispatches.
  England's Jason Leonard passed Philippe Sella's international record of 111 caps in the semi-final against France and gets a mention in dispatches for that alone.
  Synonyms
  give a medal to, pin a medal on, honour, confer an award on

Phrases

be mentioned in dispatches

Be commended for one's actions by name in an official military report.
〈英〉受到通报表扬
the squadron can be proud of the fact that two of the aircrew were mentioned in dispatches
Example sentencesExamples
- Healey was twice mentioned in despatches for his bravery in the war.
- In February 1854 he went to the Crimea where his efforts resulted in decorations and mention in dispatches.
- He was mentioned in despatches for his part in the Normandy landings.
- He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and saw combat in the second world war, for which he was mentioned in dispatches.
- Ronald Clack was injured by shrapnel at Arnhem and was mentioned in despatches and was demobbed at the end of the war with a Bombardier's stripes on his battledress sleeves.
- He was a soldier from 1845 to 1882, and fought in the Crimean War - where he was mentioned in dispatches for bravery.
- With Brian Laudrup and Larsson mentioned in dispatches as players he could emulate he has quite enough to live up to.
- Mr Howard was mentioned in dispatches for saving the lives of a high-ranking officer following an enemy ambush in 1953.
- During this war, Gort was mentioned in dispatches nine times, won the Military Cross, the Distinguished Service Order with two bars and in September 1918, was awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery.
- He was mentioned in despatches for bravery and was twice wounded.

don't mention it

A polite expression used to indicate that thanks or an apology are not necessary.
不用谢；没关系
‘Thanks very much.’ ‘Don't mention it, dear boy.’
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Please don't mention it again,’ she said plainly.
- Man, don't mention it; what are friends for?
- ‘Aw, don't mention it,’ I said, trying to sound cheerful.
- ‘Please don't mention it,’ Vicki snapped slightly.
- No, don't mention it; I'm sorry I knocked you over.
- ‘Oh, that, don't mention it,’ said Karen, with a chuckle.
Synonyms
don't apologize, it doesn't matter, it makes no difference, it makes no odds, it is unimportant, that's all right, never mind, don't worry

mention someone in one's will

Leave a legacy to someone.
将遗产赠给某人
three sons and two daughters are mentioned in his will
Example sentencesExamples
- The lawyer concluded, ‘And, to my cousin Phil, who always hated me, argued with me, was envious of me, and thought I would never mention him in my will… well, you're wrong.’
- If Mr. Gates has kept his word, then we will be mentioned in his will.

not to mention

Used to introduce an additional point which reinforces the point being made.
除了…外（还），更不必说
I'm amazed you find the time, not to mention the energy, to do any work at all
别说有那精力，就是你有时间做点事也够让我吃惊了。
Example sentencesExamples
- That's a highly delusional, not to mention incredibly public, way of trying to connect.
- The band are highly energetic, unique and lots of fun, not to mention very talented.
- I am in negative equity having to pay off the mortgage on this land, not to mention two lots of council tax.
- He felt lost in this environment, not to mention that he was also a little frightened as well.
- I felt drained and hungry, not to mention that my brain was filled with the desire of sleep.
- It was so straining to keep a guise fully activated for so long, not to mention two.
- You may end up with lung or heart problems, risking quite a few forms of cancer, and not to mention what it can do to an unborn child.
- To cut characters in stone is not an easy task for normal people, not to mention for a man with one hand.
- It's absurd, not to mention very expensive, with a three month waiting list to re-take the test.
- His is by far the most comprehensive coverage in the blogosphere, not to mention that he really knows his stuff.
Synonyms
in addition to, as well as

Derivatives

mentionable

adjective ˈmɛnʃ(ə)nəb(ə)lˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l

We've got, now, a surplus that is barely mentionable, $200 billion or $300 billion, according to their estimation of it.
Example sentencesExamples
- St. Petersburg will officially receive its award with other mentionable cities on April 20 of this year.
- When Cawood batted only Stuart Baxter made a mentionable score.
- The first Computer based tutorial has animated lessons, rhymes and stories, which certainly are of mentionable quality.
- Some terms were harmless and amusing; others were mentionable simply because they fell short of full-blown profanity.

Origin

Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind.

mind from Old English:
English mind shares its ancient root with Latin mens ‘mind’, from which demented (mid 17th century), mental (Late Middle English), and mention derive. The mind can do many wonderful things, including ‘boggling’. The phrase the mind boggles, meaning that someone becomes astonished or overwhelmed at the thought of something, is first recorded in the 1890s. Boggle itself is probably a dialect word related to bogle ‘a phantom or goblin’ and bogey ‘an evil or mischievous spirit’. Someone may have warned you to mind your Ps and Qs, ‘be careful to behave well and avoid giving offence’. The expression has been known since the 1770s, but its exact origins are uncertain. One obvious suggestion is that it comes from a child's early days of learning to read and write, when they might find it difficult to distinguish between the two tailed letters p and q. Another idea suggests that printers had to be very careful to avoid confusing the two letters when setting metal type. Mind how you go!, meaning ‘be careful, look after yourself’, has been common in Britain since the 1940s. It was popularized by the long-running BBC TV series Dixon of Dock Green (1955–76), in which it was a catchphrase of the avuncular PC George Dixon, along with evening all.

Rhymes

abstention, apprehension, ascension, attention, circumvention, comprehension, condescension, contention, contravention, convention, declension, detention, dimension, dissension, extension, gentian, hypertension, hypotension, intention, intervention, invention, misapprehension, obtention, pension, prehension, prevention, recension, retention, subvention, supervention, suspension, tension

Definition of mention in US English:

mention

verbˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nˈmen(t)SH(ə)n

[with object]

1Refer to something briefly and without going into detail.
提到，说起
I haven't mentioned it to William yet
我还没向威廉提起它。
with clause I mentioned that my father was meeting me later
我说起过爸爸晚些时候来接我。
Example sentencesExamples
- You may mention insignificant findings briefly after providing significant findings.
- In its defense, the book does very briefly mention these events on an earlier page.
- I want also to mention the point raised by my colleagues about coal resources.
- Somehow Mr Walker forgot to mention the film's award.
- Before citing a few pertinent performance details, I must mention a curious error that appears in this production.
- While the introduction mentions the difference between woodcut and engraving, any determination of the distribution and proportion of these types of illustration seems left to a reading through.
- In her introduction, she mentions this discussion will be a component of the third chapter.
- First of all I must mention two parks very briefly; these parks are well known but underrated and largely ignored.
- Financial advisers who conveniently forget to mention extra charges detailed in the small print of the contract are not uncommon.
- It is worth mentioning this last result in more detail for he worked on a problem which had quite a famous history.
- Among the other fortuitous details of my birth, I forgot to mention my actual birthday.
- Your friend might mean well but someone who is not trained to teach might forget to mention important details that you need to ski or board safely.
- The book briefly mentions a handful of smaller communities but presents only ten photographs of them.
- Upon realising my error, it all felt a bit awkward, but neither of us could bring ourselves to mention my faux pas.
- He mentioned his own errors but not in as much detail as those of the government.
- Of the Middle English poets, Chaucer is the one who displays most knowledge of wine, although he tends to mention different wines only briefly.
- They often mention things without clear details or explanations.
- I briefly mention the difficulty of shopping with one eye in bandage.
- I shall briefly mention some instances of how each of the two problems may be solved.
- I suggest to listeners who are interested in this debate that they listen to some of the commentators' views, and I will mention three of them briefly.
Synonyms
allude to, refer to, touch on, touch upon, speak briefly of, hint at
1. 1.1with object Make a reference to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post.
  提及；推荐（尤指推荐任职）
  he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state
  人们仍然常提到他可能出任国务卿。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He mentions David Hare as an example of a playwright who succeeds in merging theatre with politics.
  He was also mentioned as a candidate for the bowling coach of the national side.
  They didn't rate his display ahead of those legends but he was mentioned in their company.
  A busy Dougray Scott is mentioned in the trade papers for a string of hot projects.
  Wheeler had been involved in a famous case involving a runaway slave called Jane Johnson; Crafts's narrative mentions her.
  Isaiah had heard people mention a man named General Glalaxien back in Alexandria, but he had only heard negative things about the man.
  He named a member to contact in Newry but insisted that the Democrat didn't mention him as the source of the information if that person was contacted.
  Note also that he mentions Anthony Daniels on Romania.
  In it he mentions me as part of the original group but talks only of him and Pete being the scriptwriters, even though I had input from day 1.
  I've heard a few people mention me as a Rookie of the Year candidate, but I don't like to think about that stuff.
  In particular I mention Bruce Anderson, who is at present the chair of the Auckland War Memorial board.
  So's Bill Hicks, who's never been shy about mentioning Bruce as an influence.
  As Ron mentions me extensively, and seems intent on discrediting the facts I have presented to your readers beforehand, please allow me to offer the following brief analysis.
  That's like trying to talk about the history of free market economics and not mention the name Adam Smith.
  Synonyms
  state, say, let anyone know, let someone know, declare, disclose, divulge, let out, reveal, intimate, indicate
  recommend, commend, endorse, advertise, put in a good word for, speak well of

nounˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nˈmen(t)SH(ə)n

1A reference to someone or something.
提及，说起
their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre
一提到萨特，他们的眼睛便发亮。
she made no mention of her disastrous trip to Paris
她没有说起她不幸的巴黎之旅。
Example sentencesExamples
- In his responses to the family relations circular, George made no mention of the marriage to Lena.
- In fact the survey question made no mention of shutting out vehicles, nor denying access to a major section of the Desert Park and to the gullies.
- No one other document received as many mentions as the motivating factor for the visit.
- He made no mention of increased funding for community pre-schools.
- Although the offers gave custody to Lawrence they made no mention of decision making with respect to the children.
- A close friend who has kept in regular touch with the dead man's wife Lorraine and four children said she has made no mention of the investigation into his death.
- It rarely receives a mention in mainstream dailies or on commercial news broadcasts.
- The trial judge did not seem to turn his mind to it and of course we know that defence counsel made no mention of it either.
- Flax, for example, receives six mentions in the Bible, and is the basis for linen production.
- A statement by the council after Tuesday's meeting made no mention of any punitive measures.
- He decided to try and listen for any mentions of prizes, money or competitions.
- He mentioned that prank calls had been received but he made no mention of a death threat.
- Had Celtic been winning at the time, his error would not have received a mention.
- At the time, the story was widely noted in the blogosphere but barely received a mention in the mainstream media.
- It made no mention of costs, the need for toilet and catering facilities, extra turnstiles, a club shop or social club nor did it give a time-scale.
- She made no mention of the challenges faced by the workers exploited by the minimum-wage employers.
- She made no mention of any physical threat to her when she was last arrested in any of her previous statements or interview.
- The drafts of the document I had seen earlier made no mention of shares, and I saw no reference to shares in this one.
- Consequently, a search engine receives many mentions, all included in the comparison calculation.
- Both announcements were noncommittal though, and the minister made no mention of how either program would be implemented.
Synonyms
reference to, allusion to, comment on, remark about
1. 1.1 A formal acknowledgment of something outstanding or noteworthy.
  提名表扬；传令嘉奖
  he received a special mention and a prize of $100
  他获得特别提名表扬及奖金100英镑。
  See also honorable mention
  two other points are worthy of mention
  还有两点值得一提。参见HONOURABLE MENTION。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Once you receive a positive mention in the press, use it to your best advantage.
  Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur?
  The rarity of such a scene gives it a mildly startling effect here, which I thought was worthy of a mention.
  But, the Moving piece was quite funny, Nic thought so anyway, so you can have a mention as a consolation prize.
  A couple of good character actors caught my eye and are worthy of a mention.
  Portlaw is worthy of a special mention as it had the cleanest bins and the least number contaminated.
  The production team of Mark Foxcroft, Richard Jones and Eddie Elbourne, all 17 years old, received a special mention for their hard work.
  They deserve better and therefore are worthy of a mention here.
  He received a special mention in assembly on Friday, and was given a round of applause by his fellow pupils after they were told of the rescue.
  Also worthy of a mention at this juncture are the two tasty releases I received recently from Hit and Run records featuring the multi genre defying Audio Deluxe.
  But Nicholas Ryan wasn't the only St Farnan's player worthy of a mention.
  Esperanza's drinks and sweets are also worthy of a mention.
  We avoid commenting on advertising here at the Last Post, but one ad in the Derry News last month caught our eye and is worthy of a mention.
  In a classic World Cup game, Sulley Muntari, Stephen Appiah and Matthew Amoah were worthy of mentions.
  There are a couple noteworthy mentions among the supporting cast as well.
  The name of Sir Hardress Waller was to receive several mentions as he and his descendants had influence in the area for 300 years.
  But other plants are equally worthy of a mention.
  Phair's uses very slick production techniques on this recording - in fact, the producers receive prominent mentions in the promotional material.
  Yes I know it's already been in the charts etc… etc… but then that's no reason not to give this a worthy mention.
  A check of the New Statesman reveals that Halliday has received 8 mentions, all of them by John Pilger.
  Synonyms
  tribute, citation, acknowledgement, recognition, honourable mention, hat tip
  recommendation, commendation, endorsement, a good word

Phrases

don't mention it

A polite expression used to indicate that an apology or an expression of thanks is not necessary.
不用谢；没关系
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Oh, that, don't mention it,’ said Karen, with a chuckle.
- No, don't mention it; I'm sorry I knocked you over.
- ‘Please don't mention it,’ Vicki snapped slightly.
- ‘Aw, don't mention it,’ I said, trying to sound cheerful.
- Man, don't mention it; what are friends for?
- ‘Please don't mention it again,’ she said plainly.
Synonyms
don't apologize, it doesn't matter, it makes no difference, it makes no odds, it is unimportant, that's all right, never mind, don't worry

mention someone in one's will

Leave a legacy to someone.
将遗产赠给某人
Example sentencesExamples
- The lawyer concluded, ‘And, to my cousin Phil, who always hated me, argued with me, was envious of me, and thought I would never mention him in my will… well, you're wrong.’
- If Mr. Gates has kept his word, then we will be mentioned in his will.

not to mention

Used to introduce an additional fact or point that reinforces the point being made.
除了…外（还），更不必说
I'm amazed you find the time, not to mention the energy, to do any work at all
别说有那精力，就是你有时间做点事也够让我吃惊了。
Example sentencesExamples
- It's absurd, not to mention very expensive, with a three month waiting list to re-take the test.
- That's a highly delusional, not to mention incredibly public, way of trying to connect.
- It was so straining to keep a guise fully activated for so long, not to mention two.
- His is by far the most comprehensive coverage in the blogosphere, not to mention that he really knows his stuff.
- To cut characters in stone is not an easy task for normal people, not to mention for a man with one hand.
- I am in negative equity having to pay off the mortgage on this land, not to mention two lots of council tax.
- The band are highly energetic, unique and lots of fun, not to mention very talented.
- You may end up with lung or heart problems, risking quite a few forms of cancer, and not to mention what it can do to an unborn child.
- He felt lost in this environment, not to mention that he was also a little frightened as well.
- I felt drained and hungry, not to mention that my brain was filled with the desire of sleep.
Synonyms
in addition to, as well as

Origin

Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind.

词汇	mention
释义	Definition of mention in English: mention verb ˈmɛnʃ(ə)nˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n [with object] 1Refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail. 提到，说起 I haven't mentioned it to William yet 我还没向威廉提起它。 with clause I mentioned that my father was meeting me later 我说起过爸爸晚些时候来接我。 Example sentencesExamples In her introduction, she mentions this discussion will be a component of the third chapter. I suggest to listeners who are interested in this debate that they listen to some of the commentators' views, and I will mention three of them briefly. While the introduction mentions the difference between woodcut and engraving, any determination of the distribution and proportion of these types of illustration seems left to a reading through. First of all I must mention two parks very briefly; these parks are well known but underrated and largely ignored. They often mention things without clear details or explanations. Before citing a few pertinent performance details, I must mention a curious error that appears in this production. I briefly mention the difficulty of shopping with one eye in bandage. Your friend might mean well but someone who is not trained to teach might forget to mention important details that you need to ski or board safely. You may mention insignificant findings briefly after providing significant findings. Somehow Mr Walker forgot to mention the film's award. Among the other fortuitous details of my birth, I forgot to mention my actual birthday. Financial advisers who conveniently forget to mention extra charges detailed in the small print of the contract are not uncommon. I want also to mention the point raised by my colleagues about coal resources. In its defense, the book does very briefly mention these events on an earlier page. He mentioned his own errors but not in as much detail as those of the government. Upon realising my error, it all felt a bit awkward, but neither of us could bring ourselves to mention my faux pas. It is worth mentioning this last result in more detail for he worked on a problem which had quite a famous history. Of the Middle English poets, Chaucer is the one who displays most knowledge of wine, although he tends to mention different wines only briefly. I shall briefly mention some instances of how each of the two problems may be solved. The book briefly mentions a handful of smaller communities but presents only ten photographs of them. Synonyms allude to, refer to, touch on/upon, speak briefly of, hint at bring up, raise, broach, introduce, moot 1.1with object Refer to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post. 提及；推荐（尤指推荐任职） he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state 人们仍然常提到他可能出任国务卿。 Example sentencesExamples He mentions David Hare as an example of a playwright who succeeds in merging theatre with politics. So's Bill Hicks, who's never been shy about mentioning Bruce as an influence. In it he mentions me as part of the original group but talks only of him and Pete being the scriptwriters, even though I had input from day 1. A busy Dougray Scott is mentioned in the trade papers for a string of hot projects. Wheeler had been involved in a famous case involving a runaway slave called Jane Johnson; Crafts's narrative mentions her. Note also that he mentions Anthony Daniels on Romania. I've heard a few people mention me as a Rookie of the Year candidate, but I don't like to think about that stuff. That's like trying to talk about the history of free market economics and not mention the name Adam Smith. He named a member to contact in Newry but insisted that the Democrat didn't mention him as the source of the information if that person was contacted. In particular I mention Bruce Anderson, who is at present the chair of the Auckland War Memorial board. They didn't rate his display ahead of those legends but he was mentioned in their company. Isaiah had heard people mention a man named General Glalaxien back in Alexandria, but he had only heard negative things about the man. As Ron mentions me extensively, and seems intent on discrediting the facts I have presented to your readers beforehand, please allow me to offer the following brief analysis. He was also mentioned as a candidate for the bowling coach of the national side. Synonyms state, say, let someone/anyone know, declare, disclose, divulge, let out, reveal, intimate, indicate put forward, advance, present, propound tell, speak about/of, utter, communicate, breathe a word of informal let on about recommend, commend, endorse, advertise, put in a good word for, speak well of informal puff, hype (up), plug noun ˈmɛnʃ(ə)nˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n 1A reference to someone or something. 提及，说起 their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre 一提到萨特，他们的眼睛便发亮。 mass noun she made no mention of her disastrous trip to Paris 她没有说起她不幸的巴黎之旅。 Example sentencesExamples Flax, for example, receives six mentions in the Bible, and is the basis for linen production. In fact the survey question made no mention of shutting out vehicles, nor denying access to a major section of the Desert Park and to the gullies. The drafts of the document I had seen earlier made no mention of shares, and I saw no reference to shares in this one. He made no mention of increased funding for community pre-schools. She made no mention of the challenges faced by the workers exploited by the minimum-wage employers. The trial judge did not seem to turn his mind to it and of course we know that defence counsel made no mention of it either. She made no mention of any physical threat to her when she was last arrested in any of her previous statements or interview. In his responses to the family relations circular, George made no mention of the marriage to Lena. It made no mention of costs, the need for toilet and catering facilities, extra turnstiles, a club shop or social club nor did it give a time-scale. Although the offers gave custody to Lawrence they made no mention of decision making with respect to the children. It rarely receives a mention in mainstream dailies or on commercial news broadcasts. At the time, the story was widely noted in the blogosphere but barely received a mention in the mainstream media. He mentioned that prank calls had been received but he made no mention of a death threat. A close friend who has kept in regular touch with the dead man's wife Lorraine and four children said she has made no mention of the investigation into his death. Had Celtic been winning at the time, his error would not have received a mention. He decided to try and listen for any mentions of prizes, money or competitions. No one other document received as many mentions as the motivating factor for the visit. A statement by the council after Tuesday's meeting made no mention of any punitive measures. Both announcements were noncommittal though, and the minister made no mention of how either program would be implemented. Consequently, a search engine receives many mentions, all included in the comparison calculation. Synonyms reference to, allusion to, comment on, remark about statement, announcement, indication 1.1 A formal acknowledgement of something noteworthy. 提名表扬；传令嘉奖 he received a special mention and a prize of £100 他获得特别提名表扬及奖金100英镑。 mass noun two other points are worthy of mention 还有两点值得一提。参见HONOURABLE MENTION。 Example sentencesExamples In a classic World Cup game, Sulley Muntari, Stephen Appiah and Matthew Amoah were worthy of mentions. Also worthy of a mention at this juncture are the two tasty releases I received recently from Hit and Run records featuring the multi genre defying Audio Deluxe. They deserve better and therefore are worthy of a mention here. A check of the New Statesman reveals that Halliday has received 8 mentions, all of them by John Pilger. But, the Moving piece was quite funny, Nic thought so anyway, so you can have a mention as a consolation prize. The name of Sir Hardress Waller was to receive several mentions as he and his descendants had influence in the area for 300 years. Once you receive a positive mention in the press, use it to your best advantage. Phair's uses very slick production techniques on this recording - in fact, the producers receive prominent mentions in the promotional material. The production team of Mark Foxcroft, Richard Jones and Eddie Elbourne, all 17 years old, received a special mention for their hard work. He received a special mention in assembly on Friday, and was given a round of applause by his fellow pupils after they were told of the rescue. Portlaw is worthy of a special mention as it had the cleanest bins and the least number contaminated. There are a couple noteworthy mentions among the supporting cast as well. Esperanza's drinks and sweets are also worthy of a mention. Yes I know it's already been in the charts etc… etc… but then that's no reason not to give this a worthy mention. But other plants are equally worthy of a mention. We avoid commenting on advertising here at the Last Post, but one ad in the Derry News last month caught our eye and is worthy of a mention. The rarity of such a scene gives it a mildly startling effect here, which I thought was worthy of a mention. But Nicholas Ryan wasn't the only St Farnan's player worthy of a mention. A couple of good character actors caught my eye and are worthy of a mention. Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur? Synonyms tribute, citation, acknowledgement, recognition, honourable mention, hat tip recommendation, commendation, endorsement, a good word 1.2British An instance of being mentioned in dispatches. 〈英〉传令嘉奖；通报表扬 the unit was awarded fifteen mentions Example sentencesExamples The 30-year-old had been considered for a mention in dispatches for his bravery in the line of fire while in that country. He was made a companion of the Distinguished Service Order and awarded a DSO bar, a Distinguished Flying Cross and bar and received three mentions in dispatches. I would have thought that, for physical endeavour at least, this deserves a mention in dispatches, if not your final list. Acting Sgt Robert Storey receives a mention in despatches for his leadership during the fighting there. Jason White is not the only Scot to have received an honourable mention in dispatches from abroad. Three years later, as a second lieutenant in Italy, his ‘gallantry and coolness’ leading his men earned him a mention in despatches. ‘And I know that certain matches got a mention in dispatches and I thought, ‘oh, I did that game.’ He was given a special mention in dispatches for this. At the end of his tour, he was appointed MBE and received a second mention in dispatches. England's Jason Leonard passed Philippe Sella's international record of 111 caps in the semi-final against France and gets a mention in dispatches for that alone. Synonyms give a medal to, pin a medal on, honour, confer an award on Phrases be mentioned in dispatches Be commended for one's actions by name in an official military report. 〈英〉受到通报表扬 the squadron can be proud of the fact that two of the aircrew were mentioned in dispatches Example sentencesExamples Healey was twice mentioned in despatches for his bravery in the war. In February 1854 he went to the Crimea where his efforts resulted in decorations and mention in dispatches. He was mentioned in despatches for his part in the Normandy landings. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and saw combat in the second world war, for which he was mentioned in dispatches. Ronald Clack was injured by shrapnel at Arnhem and was mentioned in despatches and was demobbed at the end of the war with a Bombardier's stripes on his battledress sleeves. He was a soldier from 1845 to 1882, and fought in the Crimean War - where he was mentioned in dispatches for bravery. With Brian Laudrup and Larsson mentioned in dispatches as players he could emulate he has quite enough to live up to. Mr Howard was mentioned in dispatches for saving the lives of a high-ranking officer following an enemy ambush in 1953. During this war, Gort was mentioned in dispatches nine times, won the Military Cross, the Distinguished Service Order with two bars and in September 1918, was awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery. He was mentioned in despatches for bravery and was twice wounded. don't mention it A polite expression used to indicate that thanks or an apology are not necessary. 不用谢；没关系 ‘Thanks very much.’ ‘Don't mention it, dear boy.’ Example sentencesExamples ‘Please don't mention it again,’ she said plainly. Man, don't mention it; what are friends for? ‘Aw, don't mention it,’ I said, trying to sound cheerful. ‘Please don't mention it,’ Vicki snapped slightly. No, don't mention it; I'm sorry I knocked you over. ‘Oh, that, don't mention it,’ said Karen, with a chuckle. Synonyms don't apologize, it doesn't matter, it makes no difference, it makes no odds, it is unimportant, that's all right, never mind, don't worry mention someone in one's will Leave a legacy to someone. 将遗产赠给某人 three sons and two daughters are mentioned in his will Example sentencesExamples The lawyer concluded, ‘And, to my cousin Phil, who always hated me, argued with me, was envious of me, and thought I would never mention him in my will… well, you're wrong.’ If Mr. Gates has kept his word, then we will be mentioned in his will. not to mention Used to introduce an additional point which reinforces the point being made. 除了…外（还），更不必说 I'm amazed you find the time, not to mention the energy, to do any work at all 别说有那精力，就是你有时间做点事也够让我吃惊了。 Example sentencesExamples That's a highly delusional, not to mention incredibly public, way of trying to connect. The band are highly energetic, unique and lots of fun, not to mention very talented. I am in negative equity having to pay off the mortgage on this land, not to mention two lots of council tax. He felt lost in this environment, not to mention that he was also a little frightened as well. I felt drained and hungry, not to mention that my brain was filled with the desire of sleep. It was so straining to keep a guise fully activated for so long, not to mention two. You may end up with lung or heart problems, risking quite a few forms of cancer, and not to mention what it can do to an unborn child. To cut characters in stone is not an easy task for normal people, not to mention for a man with one hand. It's absurd, not to mention very expensive, with a three month waiting list to re-take the test. His is by far the most comprehensive coverage in the blogosphere, not to mention that he really knows his stuff. Synonyms in addition to, as well as Derivatives mentionable adjective ˈmɛnʃ(ə)nəb(ə)lˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l We've got, now, a surplus that is barely mentionable, $200 billion or $300 billion, according to their estimation of it. Example sentencesExamples St. Petersburg will officially receive its award with other mentionable cities on April 20 of this year. When Cawood batted only Stuart Baxter made a mentionable score. The first Computer based tutorial has animated lessons, rhymes and stories, which certainly are of mentionable quality. Some terms were harmless and amusing; others were mentionable simply because they fell short of full-blown profanity. Origin Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind. mind from Old English: English mind shares its ancient root with Latin mens ‘mind’, from which demented (mid 17th century), mental (Late Middle English), and mention derive. The mind can do many wonderful things, including ‘boggling’. The phrase the mind boggles, meaning that someone becomes astonished or overwhelmed at the thought of something, is first recorded in the 1890s. Boggle itself is probably a dialect word related to bogle ‘a phantom or goblin’ and bogey ‘an evil or mischievous spirit’. Someone may have warned you to mind your Ps and Qs, ‘be careful to behave well and avoid giving offence’. The expression has been known since the 1770s, but its exact origins are uncertain. One obvious suggestion is that it comes from a child's early days of learning to read and write, when they might find it difficult to distinguish between the two tailed letters p and q. Another idea suggests that printers had to be very careful to avoid confusing the two letters when setting metal type. Mind how you go!, meaning ‘be careful, look after yourself’, has been common in Britain since the 1940s. It was popularized by the long-running BBC TV series Dixon of Dock Green (1955–76), in which it was a catchphrase of the avuncular PC George Dixon, along with evening all. Rhymes abstention, apprehension, ascension, attention, circumvention, comprehension, condescension, contention, contravention, convention, declension, detention, dimension, dissension, extension, gentian, hypertension, hypotension, intention, intervention, invention, misapprehension, obtention, pension, prehension, prevention, recension, retention, subvention, supervention, suspension, tension verb.1 phr. Definition of mention in US English: mention verbˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nˈmen(t)SH(ə)n [with object] 1Refer to something briefly and without going into detail. 提到，说起 I haven't mentioned it to William yet 我还没向威廉提起它。 with clause I mentioned that my father was meeting me later 我说起过爸爸晚些时候来接我。 Example sentencesExamples You may mention insignificant findings briefly after providing significant findings. In its defense, the book does very briefly mention these events on an earlier page. I want also to mention the point raised by my colleagues about coal resources. Somehow Mr Walker forgot to mention the film's award. Before citing a few pertinent performance details, I must mention a curious error that appears in this production. While the introduction mentions the difference between woodcut and engraving, any determination of the distribution and proportion of these types of illustration seems left to a reading through. In her introduction, she mentions this discussion will be a component of the third chapter. First of all I must mention two parks very briefly; these parks are well known but underrated and largely ignored. Financial advisers who conveniently forget to mention extra charges detailed in the small print of the contract are not uncommon. It is worth mentioning this last result in more detail for he worked on a problem which had quite a famous history. Among the other fortuitous details of my birth, I forgot to mention my actual birthday. Your friend might mean well but someone who is not trained to teach might forget to mention important details that you need to ski or board safely. The book briefly mentions a handful of smaller communities but presents only ten photographs of them. Upon realising my error, it all felt a bit awkward, but neither of us could bring ourselves to mention my faux pas. He mentioned his own errors but not in as much detail as those of the government. Of the Middle English poets, Chaucer is the one who displays most knowledge of wine, although he tends to mention different wines only briefly. They often mention things without clear details or explanations. I briefly mention the difficulty of shopping with one eye in bandage. I shall briefly mention some instances of how each of the two problems may be solved. I suggest to listeners who are interested in this debate that they listen to some of the commentators' views, and I will mention three of them briefly. Synonyms allude to, refer to, touch on, touch upon, speak briefly of, hint at 1.1with object Make a reference to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post. 提及；推荐（尤指推荐任职） he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state 人们仍然常提到他可能出任国务卿。 Example sentencesExamples He mentions David Hare as an example of a playwright who succeeds in merging theatre with politics. He was also mentioned as a candidate for the bowling coach of the national side. They didn't rate his display ahead of those legends but he was mentioned in their company. A busy Dougray Scott is mentioned in the trade papers for a string of hot projects. Wheeler had been involved in a famous case involving a runaway slave called Jane Johnson; Crafts's narrative mentions her. Isaiah had heard people mention a man named General Glalaxien back in Alexandria, but he had only heard negative things about the man. He named a member to contact in Newry but insisted that the Democrat didn't mention him as the source of the information if that person was contacted. Note also that he mentions Anthony Daniels on Romania. In it he mentions me as part of the original group but talks only of him and Pete being the scriptwriters, even though I had input from day 1. I've heard a few people mention me as a Rookie of the Year candidate, but I don't like to think about that stuff. In particular I mention Bruce Anderson, who is at present the chair of the Auckland War Memorial board. So's Bill Hicks, who's never been shy about mentioning Bruce as an influence. As Ron mentions me extensively, and seems intent on discrediting the facts I have presented to your readers beforehand, please allow me to offer the following brief analysis. That's like trying to talk about the history of free market economics and not mention the name Adam Smith. Synonyms state, say, let anyone know, let someone know, declare, disclose, divulge, let out, reveal, intimate, indicate recommend, commend, endorse, advertise, put in a good word for, speak well of nounˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nˈmen(t)SH(ə)n 1A reference to someone or something. 提及，说起 their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre 一提到萨特，他们的眼睛便发亮。 she made no mention of her disastrous trip to Paris 她没有说起她不幸的巴黎之旅。 Example sentencesExamples In his responses to the family relations circular, George made no mention of the marriage to Lena. In fact the survey question made no mention of shutting out vehicles, nor denying access to a major section of the Desert Park and to the gullies. No one other document received as many mentions as the motivating factor for the visit. He made no mention of increased funding for community pre-schools. Although the offers gave custody to Lawrence they made no mention of decision making with respect to the children. A close friend who has kept in regular touch with the dead man's wife Lorraine and four children said she has made no mention of the investigation into his death. It rarely receives a mention in mainstream dailies or on commercial news broadcasts. The trial judge did not seem to turn his mind to it and of course we know that defence counsel made no mention of it either. Flax, for example, receives six mentions in the Bible, and is the basis for linen production. A statement by the council after Tuesday's meeting made no mention of any punitive measures. He decided to try and listen for any mentions of prizes, money or competitions. He mentioned that prank calls had been received but he made no mention of a death threat. Had Celtic been winning at the time, his error would not have received a mention. At the time, the story was widely noted in the blogosphere but barely received a mention in the mainstream media. It made no mention of costs, the need for toilet and catering facilities, extra turnstiles, a club shop or social club nor did it give a time-scale. She made no mention of the challenges faced by the workers exploited by the minimum-wage employers. She made no mention of any physical threat to her when she was last arrested in any of her previous statements or interview. The drafts of the document I had seen earlier made no mention of shares, and I saw no reference to shares in this one. Consequently, a search engine receives many mentions, all included in the comparison calculation. Both announcements were noncommittal though, and the minister made no mention of how either program would be implemented. Synonyms reference to, allusion to, comment on, remark about 1.1 A formal acknowledgment of something outstanding or noteworthy. 提名表扬；传令嘉奖 he received a special mention and a prize of $100 他获得特别提名表扬及奖金100英镑。 See also honorable mention two other points are worthy of mention 还有两点值得一提。参见HONOURABLE MENTION。 Example sentencesExamples Once you receive a positive mention in the press, use it to your best advantage. Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur? The rarity of such a scene gives it a mildly startling effect here, which I thought was worthy of a mention. But, the Moving piece was quite funny, Nic thought so anyway, so you can have a mention as a consolation prize. A couple of good character actors caught my eye and are worthy of a mention. Portlaw is worthy of a special mention as it had the cleanest bins and the least number contaminated. The production team of Mark Foxcroft, Richard Jones and Eddie Elbourne, all 17 years old, received a special mention for their hard work. They deserve better and therefore are worthy of a mention here. He received a special mention in assembly on Friday, and was given a round of applause by his fellow pupils after they were told of the rescue. Also worthy of a mention at this juncture are the two tasty releases I received recently from Hit and Run records featuring the multi genre defying Audio Deluxe. But Nicholas Ryan wasn't the only St Farnan's player worthy of a mention. Esperanza's drinks and sweets are also worthy of a mention. We avoid commenting on advertising here at the Last Post, but one ad in the Derry News last month caught our eye and is worthy of a mention. In a classic World Cup game, Sulley Muntari, Stephen Appiah and Matthew Amoah were worthy of mentions. There are a couple noteworthy mentions among the supporting cast as well. The name of Sir Hardress Waller was to receive several mentions as he and his descendants had influence in the area for 300 years. But other plants are equally worthy of a mention. Phair's uses very slick production techniques on this recording - in fact, the producers receive prominent mentions in the promotional material. Yes I know it's already been in the charts etc… etc… but then that's no reason not to give this a worthy mention. A check of the New Statesman reveals that Halliday has received 8 mentions, all of them by John Pilger. Synonyms tribute, citation, acknowledgement, recognition, honourable mention, hat tip recommendation, commendation, endorsement, a good word Phrases don't mention it A polite expression used to indicate that an apology or an expression of thanks is not necessary. 不用谢；没关系 Example sentencesExamples ‘Oh, that, don't mention it,’ said Karen, with a chuckle. No, don't mention it; I'm sorry I knocked you over. ‘Please don't mention it,’ Vicki snapped slightly. ‘Aw, don't mention it,’ I said, trying to sound cheerful. Man, don't mention it; what are friends for? ‘Please don't mention it again,’ she said plainly. Synonyms don't apologize, it doesn't matter, it makes no difference, it makes no odds, it is unimportant, that's all right, never mind, don't worry mention someone in one's will Leave a legacy to someone. 将遗产赠给某人 Example sentencesExamples The lawyer concluded, ‘And, to my cousin Phil, who always hated me, argued with me, was envious of me, and thought I would never mention him in my will… well, you're wrong.’ If Mr. Gates has kept his word, then we will be mentioned in his will. not to mention Used to introduce an additional fact or point that reinforces the point being made. 除了…外（还），更不必说 I'm amazed you find the time, not to mention the energy, to do any work at all 别说有那精力，就是你有时间做点事也够让我吃惊了。 Example sentencesExamples It's absurd, not to mention very expensive, with a three month waiting list to re-take the test. That's a highly delusional, not to mention incredibly public, way of trying to connect. It was so straining to keep a guise fully activated for so long, not to mention two. His is by far the most comprehensive coverage in the blogosphere, not to mention that he really knows his stuff. To cut characters in stone is not an easy task for normal people, not to mention for a man with one hand. I am in negative equity having to pay off the mortgage on this land, not to mention two lots of council tax. The band are highly energetic, unique and lots of fun, not to mention very talented. You may end up with lung or heart problems, risking quite a few forms of cancer, and not to mention what it can do to an unborn child. He felt lost in this environment, not to mention that he was also a little frightened as well. I felt drained and hungry, not to mention that my brain was filled with the desire of sleep. Synonyms in addition to, as well as Origin Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind. verb.1 phr.
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