Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

market economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

"A market economy allows businesses to compete freely."

marketplace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

"The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning."

Mars definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mars

noun B2
/mɑːrz/

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

"Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade."

noun B2
/ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

"The martin built its nest under the bridge."

marvel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmɑːrvl/

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

"Tourists marveled at the beauty of the ancient temple."

adjective B2
/ˈmæskjəlɪn/

having qualities traditionally associated with men

"He has a deep, masculine voice."

Masterpiece definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmæstərˌpiːs/

a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece."

Mastery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmæstəri/

comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment

"She has achieved mastery in classical dance."

Mat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mat

noun B2
/mæt/

a piece of fabric material placed on a floor or surface for wiping feet or protection

"She placed a new mat at the entrance of the house."

mathematical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

"The mathematical equation was difficult to solve."

Mattress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mattress

noun B2
/ˈmætrəs/

A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.

"She bought a new mattress for better sleep comfort."

mature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/məˈtjʊr/

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

"She has become a mature and confident leader."

Maturity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˈtʃʊrəti/

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

"With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity."

maximize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

to increase something as much as possible

"The company aims to maximize its profits this year."

mayor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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mayor

noun B2
/ˈmeɪər/

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

"The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport."

Maze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Maze

noun B2
/meɪz/

A complex network of paths or passages that are difficult to navigate.

"Tourists often get lost in the maze of narrow streets in the old city."

Meaningless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

"The data became meaningless without proper context."

Meantime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adverb B2
/ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/

the period of time between two events; meanwhile

"The train will be late, so in the meantime let's have some tea."

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measured

adjective B2
/ˈmɛʒərd/

carefully considered and deliberate

"She spoke in a calm, measured tone."

mechanical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/məˈkænɪkəl/

relating to machines or the way they work

"She has a good understanding of mechanical systems."

noun B2
/məˈkænɪks/

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

"He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it."

mechanism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

"The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use."

medication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

"The doctor prescribed medication for his headache."

medieval definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

"The castle is a famous medieval monument."

meditation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

"She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully."

memo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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memo

noun B2
/ˈmɛmoʊ/

a written message, typically in a business setting

"He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting."

memorable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈmɛm.ər.ə.bəl/

Worth remembering because it is special or unusual.

"Their wedding was one of the most memorable days of their lives."

memorial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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memorial

noun B2
/məˈmɔːr.i.əl/

A structure or event established to remind people of a person or event.

"The city built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war."

memorize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈmeməraɪz/

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

"Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam."

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mend

verb B2
/mɛnd/

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

"She learned to mend her torn dress."

mental focus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

"Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance."

Mentality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/mɛnˈtæləti/

a particular way of thinking; mindset or outlook

"Her positive mentality helped her overcome many challenges."

Mentally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈmɛntəli/

in a way that relates to the mind or intellect rather than the body

"She felt mentally exhausted after the long exam."

mentor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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mentor

noun B2
/ˈmɛntɔːr/

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

"She acted as a mentor for the new employees."

merchant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

"The merchant sold spices from distant lands."

Mercy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mercy

noun B2
/ˈmɜːrsi/

compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm

"She showed mercy by letting him go."

mere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

mere

adjective B2
/mɪr/

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

"It was a mere suggestion, not a command."

merely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈmɪərli/

Only; nothing more than.

"She was merely trying to help."

merge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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merge

verb B2
/mɜːrdʒ/

to combine or join together to form one entity

"The two companies decided to merge their resources."

Merit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Merit

noun/verb B2
/ˈmɛrɪt/

A quality or feature that deserves praise or reward; to deserve or be worthy of.

"The plan has the merit of being simple and practical."

Mermaid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mermaid

noun B2
/ˈmɛr.meɪd/

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

"The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea."

Messenger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

"The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander."

metabolism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/məˈtæbəlɪzəm/

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

"Faster metabolism can help with weight management."

metaphor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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metaphor

noun B2
/ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

"Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes."

methodology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

"The research was conducted using a new methodology."

adjective B2
/ˈmɛtrɪk/

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

"The company tracks success using clear performance metrics."

metrics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈme.trɪks

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

"Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance."

Metro Rail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

an underground urban railway system; subway system

"The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently."

metropolitan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

"She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities."

Midday definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Midday

noun B2
/ˈmɪd.deɪ/

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

"The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead."