「言う」「話す」の英単語 12 ― mention

J→E basics

mention:
If you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly. (Collins)

  • to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of (Webster)

Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project. (プロジェクトに対する彼女の貢献度に言及することをお忘れなく); indicate, allude to

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「会話の中で（物事や人について）簡潔に話す[簡単に触れる]」イメージ。
mention [to 人] that〜, mention [物事] to [人], mention 〜ingの形が可能。

次回もmentionを扱います。