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Mention to Meaning in English

expression · lemma: mention

ˈmɛnʃən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MEN-shun too, MEN-shun tuh, MEN-shun tih
mˈɛnʃən/ /tˈuː
MEN-shun too

释义

To say or refer to something or someone to another person, usually briefly without giving many details.

用法与细微差别

'Mention to' is often followed by a person (e.g., 'mention to him'), not the topic. More formal than 'talk to.' Not used with 'about' (say 'mention to someone', not 'mention about'). Common in indirect reports.

例句

I forgot to mention to the teacher that I was sick.

basic

Please mention to your mom that dinner is ready.

basic

He didn't mention to me that he was leaving.

basic

Did you mention to Sarah that we changed the meeting time?

natural

If you mention to your boss that you need a day off, do it early.

natural

She forgot to mention to her friend that the party was canceled.

natural