never mind

never mindverb/ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/

• 1

  It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.

  • I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away.
  • Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it.
• 2

  Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).

  • Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later.
  • Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it.
• 3

  Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.

  • You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind.
  • Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead.
• 4

  Let alone; much less.

  • They wouldn't go near that place, never mind spending an entire day there.
  • It’s remarkable that this game could have been even better than it was. The U.S. has rarely outplayed any opponent in its modern era of World Cup games, never mind a superpower that won its opener 6-2 over Iran.

這個拼法也被記錄為下列字的變化形：

• nevermind