mint

• 英式俚语，形容某物极好、很棒或处于完美状态。

Used in British slang to describe something as excellent, cool, or in perfect condition.

1. In perfect conditionB2informal

   In pristine, unused, or like-new condition, often used for collectibles.

   完美品相

   • He sold his mint condition comic book for a high price.
   • The vintage car was still mint after 50 years.
   • She keeps her coin collection in mint state.

   同义词brand-newflawlessimmaculateperfectpristinespotlessunblemishedunspoiledunused

   反义词blemisheddamageddefectiveimpairedusedworn

2. Flavor of mintA2informal

   Having the taste or aroma of the mint plant.

   薄荷味的

   • I love mint chocolate chip ice cream.
   • This tea has a refreshing mint flavor.
   • The mint sauce goes perfectly with the lamb.

   同义词minty

• 名词，指薄荷这种芳香植物，也指制造硬币的场所，或指与薄荷相关的味道。

A noun referring to an aromatic plant of the genus Mentha, or a place where coins are manufactured, or a flavor associated with the plant.

1. HerbA2formal

   A plant with aromatic leaves, used as a flavoring in food, drinks, and medicine.

   薄荷

   • She added fresh mint to the lemonade.
   • Mint is a common ingredient in herbal teas.
   • The garden is full of peppermint and spearmint.

2. CandyA2informal

   A small, sweet confection, often flavored with mint.

   薄荷糖

   • He offered me a mint after dinner.
   • These mints are very refreshing.
   • She keeps a tin of mints in her purse.

   同义词peppermint

3. Place where coins are madeB1formal

   A factory or institution where coins are produced.

   铸币厂

   • The Royal Mint produces all British coins.
   • The old mint building is now a museum.
   • New coins are struck at the mint every year.

4. Large amount of moneyB1informal

   A vast sum of money (often used in the phrase 'a mint').

   一大笔钱

   • He made a mint selling his company.
   • That car must have cost a mint.
   • She inherited a mint from her grandfather.

   同义词bombbundlefortunepacketpilesmall fortune

• 用于表示铸造硬币或代币的过程，或创造新事物的动词，常用于数字语境。

A verb used to indicate the act of producing coins or tokens, or creating something new, often in a digital context.

1. Produce coinsB2formal

   To make coins from metal, typically in a mint.

   铸造硬币

   • The government minted new silver coins this year.
   • The Royal Mint mints all British coins.
   • They minted a special edition coin for the anniversary.

   同义词castcoinissuestampstrike

2. Create or inventB2informal

   To create or produce something new, often a word or phrase.

   创造或发明

   • The author minted a new term for the phenomenon.
   • He minted a clever nickname for his friend.
   • The company minted a new slogan for their campaign.

   同义词coinconceivecreatedevisefabricateinventmake uporiginate