答疑:never mind;don't mention it; forget it有什么区别
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【 1. never mind 】
1. 表示安慰,意为:别着急;不要紧;没关系。如:
A:We’ve missed the train! 我们错过火车了。
B:Never mind, there’ll be another in ten minutes.
不要紧,过十分钟又有一趟。
2. 用来谢绝别人的提供,意为:不用啦;别费事啦。如:
A:Can I help you with it? 要我帮你做这事吗?
B:Never mind. 别费心啦。
3. 用来回答道歉,意为:没关系;没什么。如:
A:Sorry to have kept you waiting. 对不起,让你久等了。
B:Never mind. 没关系。
4. 用来否定某一想法或提议等,意为:算了;没什么。如:
A:Do you still want to go to see him? 你还想去看他吗?
B:Never mind. 算了,不去了。
5. 用来回答挖苦或指责,意为:这与你无关;这不关你的事;这不用你管。如:
A:Do you call yourself a gentleman, sir? 你还自称为绅士,先生?
B:Never mind, sir. 这不关你的事。
6. 后接名词、代词、从句等,表示:不用管; 别介意;别理会;更不用说等。如:
Never mind him, he’s not serious. 别介意,他是说着玩的。
注:Never mind 是习语,它不能改为:Don’t mind.
【 2. do not mention it.】
--- I’m terribly sorry for breaking your
cup.
--- _______.
A. That’s right
B. Don’t mention it
C. Forget it
D. It’s
a pleasure
《马鞍山市2014—2015学年度第一学期期末教学质量监测高一英语必修2试题》第30小题,该题答案为C,B项对不对?能否用来回答道歉的用语?
解释:
首先我们看看不同的词典对Don’t mention it
用法的解释:
一、词典中只指出用来回答感谢
1、《麦克米伦高阶英汉双解词典》
spoken 【口】used
as a polite answer to someone who has just
thanked you for something
不用谢;不客气
2、《朗文英汉双解词典》
Polite. There is no need for
thanks; I’m glad to help
(礼貌用语)
不用客气;不用谢
“Thanks very much.” “Don’t mention it.”
“非常感谢。”
“不用客气。”
3、《牛津英语习语词典》
(spoken) used as a polite
reply when a person thanks
you﹙礼貌地回答别人的道谢﹚不客气:
“Thanks — that’s very kind!” “Don’t mention
it.”
“多谢你,这真让人感激!”“不客气。”
4、《柯林斯词典》
People sometimes say “don’t mention it” as a polite
reply to someone who has justthanked
them for doing
something.别客气;不用谢
“Thank you very much.” “Don’t mention it.”
“非常感谢!”“别客气。”
二、词典中指出既能回答感谢又能用来回答道歉
1、《新牛津英汉双解大词典》
used to indicate that thanks or an apology is not
necessary不用谢;没关系
2、《现代英汉综合大辞典》
不要客气,
不用谢
没关系,
不要紧
哪里哪里(作客套语)
三、综上所述,Don’t mention it
通常用来回答感谢的用语,但是也可用来回答道歉的用语,虽然不常用。
注意:高考试题中Don’t mention it
是作为回答感谢的用语,而不能用来回答道歉的。
A
1. ---Sorry, I made a mistake again.
--- ______. Practice more and
you’ll succeed.
(08全1)
A. Never mind
B. Certainly not
C.
Not at all
D. Don’t mention
it
D
2. --- I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
--- ____, Bill.
(07全国2)
A. You’re welcome B. Go ahead C. Don’t mention
it
D. No problem
B
3. --- I apologize for not being able to join you for
dinner.
--- _________. We’ll get
together later.
(07天津)
A. Go ahead
B. Not to worry
C. That’s right
D. Don’t mention
it
A
4. --- I'm terribly sorry that I made
your table cloth
dirty.
--- ___________.
(06陕西)
A.Never mind
B.Don't
mention it
C.That's right
D.Sorry
A
5. --- James, I am sorry I used your computer when you were
away this morning.
--- ________ .
(05福建)
A.That’s all right
B.It’s a pleasure
C.You are welcome
D.Don’t mention it
C
6. --- I'm sorry I didn't make it to your party last
night.
--- ____.I know you're busy
these days.
(11浙江)
A.Of
course
B. No kidding
C. That's all right
D. Don't mention
it
[Forget (about) it]
1. 用来回答感谢,意为:算不了什么,不用谢了。如:
A:Thanks a lot. 非常感谢。
B:Forget it. 算不了什么,不用谢了。
A:Thank you very much for your help.
多谢你的帮助。
B:Forget about it. 不用谢。
2. 用来回答道歉,意为:没关系。如:
A:I‘m sorry for what I said.
我为我所说的话道歉。
B:Forget it! I don‘t remember
anyway. 没关系,反正我也没有记住。
A:I‘m sorry I broke your coffee cup.
对不起我打破了你的咖啡杯。
B:Forget it. 没关系。
3. 表示不想提及或无关紧要,意为:忘了它吧;别提了;
别放在心上。如:
A:What‘s he got to do with it?
这跟他有什么关系?
B:All right, forget it.
好吧,别提了。
A:How much do I owe you?
我欠你多少钱?
B:Forget it. 别放在心上。
4. 表示不愿重复说过的话,意为:没什么;别提了。如:
A:Sorry, what did you
say?对不起,你说什么?
B:Oh,forget it. 哦,没什么。
5. 表示否定,意为:不行;休想; 不可能;
别抱什么希望。如:
Forget it,she never did intend to
go. 别抱什么希望,她从来就没打算去。
A:I‘ll take the small truck.
我要开那辆小卡车。
B:And leave me to drive the other
one?Forget it. 啊,让我开另外那辆?不行。
考题:
1. 真题13(2004广西卷23)
--I’d like to take a week’s holiday.
--_________,we’re too busy.
A.Don’t worry B.Don’t mention it C.Forget it D.Pardon me
【答案及解析】C C意为:你提都别提。从we’re too
busy可推知回答者意思:你别想休假,我们太忙。考生易误选B,其实B意为“没关系…‘不必客气”,是对道歉或道谢的答语。A、D也不合题意。
2. --- I’m terribly sorry for breaking your cup.
--- _______.
A. That’s right B.
Don’t mention it C. Forget it
D. It’s a pleasure
答案为C。
3. ---The film was wonderful. Thank you for inviting me.
---___________. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
A. That’s right B.
Don’t mention it C. Forget it
D. It’s a pleasure
答案为B。