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reminds

UK //rɪˈmaɪndz//US //rɪˈmaɪndz//

词源

源自中古英语 'reminden',由 're-'(再次)和 'mind'(记忆)组成,意为'再次记起'。

verb

❶ 使某人想起某事或某人,通常是通过提示、联想或相似性触发记忆。

“This song reminds me of our summer vacation.”

(这首歌让我想起了我们的暑假。)

“The smell of fresh bread reminds him of his grandmother's kitchen.”

(新鲜面包的味道让他想起了祖母的厨房。)

❶ 提醒某人做某事,通常是为了避免遗忘或确保行动被执行。

“She reminds me to take my medicine every morning.”

(她每天早上提醒我吃药。)

“Can you remind me to call the dentist tomorrow?”

(你能提醒我明天给牙医打电话吗?)

同义词:recalls, prompts, evokes, jogs memory, notifies

常见短语

remind someone of — 使某人联想到某事或某人,通常是因为相似性或过去的经历。

“That painting reminds me of our trip to Paris.”

(那幅画让我想起了我们去巴黎的旅行。)

remind someone to do something — 提醒某人做某事,确保他们不会忘记重要的任务或行动。

“Please remind me to send the email before 5 PM.”

(请提醒我在下午5点前发送邮件。)