下定决心做某事(Make One's Mind to Do Something)

什么是 “make one's mind to do sth”?

在英语学习中,很多人会误以为 “make one's mind to do something” 是一个标准表达。 实际上,地道且正确的说法是 “make up one's mind to do something”, 意思是“下定决心去做某事”。

正确用法示例

  • She finally made up her mind to apply for the job.
  • I’ve made up my mind to quit smoking this year.
  • They made up their minds to travel around the world.

常见错误

❌ 错误:I made my mind to study harder.
✅ 正确:I made up my mind to study harder.

注意:“make up one’s mind” 是固定搭配,不能省略 “up”。

相关表达

  • Decide to do something — 决定做某事(更通用)
  • Be determined to do something — 决心做某事(语气更强)
  • Have one’s heart set on doing something — 一心想要做某事

小结

记住:要表达“下定决心做某事”,请使用 “make up one’s mind to do something”。 这个短语强调经过思考后做出的坚定决定,是英语中非常实用的日常表达。