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。