Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

merger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɜːrdʒər/
合并 (hébìng)

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

"The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region."

"这两家公司的合并创造了该地区最大的银行。" (Zhè liǎng jiā gōngsī de hébìng chuàngzàole gāi dìqū zuìdà de yínháng.)
noun C1
/məˈræŋ/
梅灵 (甜点装饰) (méi líng (tiándiǎn zhuāngshì))

A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

"She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping."

"她用轻盈的梅灵装饰了派。" (Tā yòng qīngyíng de méi líng zhuāngshì le pài.)
merit-based definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˈmer.ɪt beɪst
基于优点 (jī yú yōu diǎn)

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

"Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce."

"基于优点的招聘强化了劳动力。" (Jī yú yōu diǎn de zhāopìn qiánghuàle láodònglì.)
verb (past) C1
/ˈmɛrɪtɪd/
值得的 (zhídé de)

Deserved or earned something.

"Her dedication merited recognition from the community."

"她的奉献得到了社区的认可。" (Tā de fèngxiàn dédàole shèqū de rènkě.)
noun C1
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/
精英制度 (jīng yīng zhì dù)

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

"In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions."

"在真正的精英制度中,最有能力的人会晋升为领导职位。" (Zài zhēnzhèng de jīng yīng zhìdù zhōng, zuì yǒu nénglì de rén huì jìnshēng wéi lǐngdǎo zhíwèi.)
Meritorious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs/
值得称赞的 (zhí dé chēng zàn de)

Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.

"She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance."

"她因其值得称赞的学术表现而获得奖学金。" (Tā yīn qí zhí dé chēng zàn de xué shù biǎo xiàn ér huò dé jiǎng xué jīn.)
adverb C1
/ˈmerɪli/
快乐地 (kuaile de)

in a cheerful and joyful manner

"The children played merrily in the garden."

"孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。" (Haizimen zai huayuan li kuaile de wanshua.)
verb, noun C1
/mɛʃ/
网格, 编织 (wǎnggé, biānzhī)

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

"The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly."

"这两个齿轮完美契合,使机器平稳运行。" (Zhè liǎng gè chǐlún wánměi qìhé, shǐ jīqì píngwěn yùnxíng.)
mesmerize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/
迷住 (mí zhù)

To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.

"The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience."

"舞者优雅的动作迷住了观众。" (Wǔzhě yōuyǎ de dòngzuò mí zhù le guānzhòng.)
metabolic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk
代谢的 (daixiede)

Related to the chemical processes within living organisms to maintain life.

"A fast metabolic rate helps in weight management."

"快速的代谢率有助于体重管理。" (Kuaisu de daixie lu you zhu yu tizhong guanli.)
metabolize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
məˈtæb.ə.laɪz
处理和利用食物以促进生长 (chǔlǐ hé lìyòng shíwù yǐ cùjìn shēngzhǎng)

Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.

"The liver helps to metabolize toxins."

"肝脏帮助代谢毒素。" (Gānzàng bāngzhù dàixiè dú sù.)
metal contamination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən
金属污染 (jinshu wuran)

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

"Metal contamination poses severe health risks."

"金属污染对健康构成严重威胁。" (Jinshu wuran dui jiankang goucheng yanzhong weixie.)
metamorphosis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/
变形 (bianxing)

A process of transformation from one form to another, especially in biology, such as the change from a caterpillar to a butterfly.

"The metamorphosis of the tadpole into a frog is fascinating."

"蝌蚪变成青蛙的变形过程很有趣。" (Kedou biancheng qingwa de bianxing guocheng hen youqu.)
adjective C1
/ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/
隐喻的 (yǐn yù de)

Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.

"He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions."

"他用隐喻语言来描述他的情感。" (Tā yòng yǐn yù yǔyán lái miáoshù tā de qínggǎn.)
adjective C1
/ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/
与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。 (yu liuxing xiangguan; feichang xunshu qie tongchang shi zan shi de.)

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

"The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone."

"这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。" (Zhe wei geshou de liuxing ban de chengming zhi lu rang mei ge ren dou gandu jingya.)
meteorological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌmiː.ti.ə.rəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
气象的 (qìxiàng de)

related to the study of the atmosphere and weather

"The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week."

"气象部门预测本周有大雨。" (Qìxiàng bùmén yùcè běn zhōu yǒu dàyǔ.)
noun C1
/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/
气象学 (qixiangxue)

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

"He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns."

"他选择专攻气象学,以研究天气模式。" (Ta xuanze zhuangong qixiangxue, yi yanjiu tianqi moshi.)
methodical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/məˈθɒdɪkəl/
有条理的 (yǒu tiáolǐ de)

Done in an orderly and systematic way.

"She followed a methodical approach to solving the problem."

"她采用了有条理的方式解决问题。" (Tā cǎiyòngle yǒu tiáolǐ de fāngshì jiějué wèntí.)
meticulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/məˈtɪkjʊləs/
一丝不苟 (yīsī bùgǒu)

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"The artist was meticulous in painting every tiny detail."

"艺术家在绘制每个小细节时都非常一丝不苟。" (Yìshùjiā zài huìzhì měi gè xiǎo xìjié shí dōu fēicháng yīsī bùgǒu.)
meticulousness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs
对细节的极大关注 (dui xijie de jida guanzhu)

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"His meticulousness made the project successful."

"他的细心让这个项目成功。" (Tade xixin rang zhege xiangmu chenggong.)
Metropolis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈtrɒpəlɪs/
大城市 (dà chéngshì)

A large, important city that is a hub of culture, business, and population.

"New York is often described as a global metropolis."

"纽约常被描述为一个全球大都市。" (Niǔyuē cháng bèi miáoshù wéi yī gè quánqiú dà chéngshì.)
microbial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
与微生物相关 (yu weishengwu xiangguan)

Relating to microorganisms, especially bacteria.

"Microbial activity in soil helps in nutrient cycling."

"土壤中的微生物活动有助于养分循环。" (Tǔrǎng zhōng de wēishēngwù huódòng yǒuzhù yú yǎngfèn xúnhuán.)
microclimate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌklaɪ.mət/
微气候 (wei qihou)

The climate of a small, specific area that differs from the surrounding climate.

"The microclimate in valleys is often cooler than in surrounding areas."

"山谷中的微气候通常比周围地区凉爽。" (Shangu zhong de wei qihou tongchang bi zhouwei diqu liangshuang.)
micronutrient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt
微量营养素 (wēi liàng yíng yǎnɡ sù)

Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.

"Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth."

"铁和锌是促进生长所需的微量营养素。" (Tiě hé xīn shì cùjìn shēngzhǎng suǒ xū de wēi liàng yíng yǎnɡ sù.)
micronutrients definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/
微量营养素 (weiliang yingyangsu)

Essential nutrients required in small amounts for proper body function, including vitamins and minerals.

"Micronutrients like iron and zinc are essential for immunity."

"铁和锌等微量营养素对免疫力至关重要。" (Tie he xin deng weiliang yingyangsu dui mi'yili zhi guang zhongyao.)
adjective C1
/ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/
显微镜下可见的 (xianwei jing xia kejian de)

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

"The sample contained microscopic particles."

"样本中包含显微镜下可见的颗粒。" (Yangben zhong baohán xianwei jing xia kejian de kelì.)
Middleman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/
中介 (zhōngjiè)

A person who acts as a link between buyers and sellers, often in business deals.

"The farmer sold his crops directly, without a middleman."

"农民直接销售他的农作物,没有中介。" (nóngmín zhíjiē xiāoshòu tā de nóngzuòwù, méiyǒu zhōngjiè.)
noun C1
/ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/
夏至中期 (xia zhi zhong qi)

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

"We had a festival to celebrate midsummer."

"我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。" (Wo men juban le yi ge jieri lai qingzhu xia zhi zhong qi.)
adverb C1
/ˈmɪd.weɪ/
半途 (bàntú)

in the middle of an event, process, or distance

"He stopped midway through his speech."

"他在演讲中途停下来。" (Tā zài yǎnjiǎng zhōngtú tíng xiàlái.)
noun C1
/ˈmɪd.waɪf/
助产士 (zhùchǎnshì)

A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.

"The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor."

"助产士在整个分娩过程中一直陪伴着母亲。" (Zhùchǎnshì zài zhěnggè fēnmiǎn guòchéng zhōng yīzhí péibànzhe mǔqīn.)
adjective C1
/ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔːri/
迁徙的 (qiānxǐ de)

Relating to or characterized by migration, especially animals or people moving from one place to another.

"Migratory birds travel thousands of miles each year."

"迁徙的鸟类每年旅行数千英里。" (Qiānxǐ de niǎo lèi měi nián lǚxíng shù qiān yīnglǐ.)
noun C1
/ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/
油耗 (yóu hào)

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

"This car gives excellent mileage on highways."

"这辆车在高速公路上的油耗表现优秀。" (Zhè liàng chē zài gāosù gōnglù shàng de yóu hào biǎoxiàn yōuxiù.)
noun C1
/miːlˈjuː/
环境 (huanjing)

A person's social environment or surroundings.

"She grew up in an artistic milieu."

"她在艺术的环境中长大。" (Tā zài yìshù de huánjìng zhōng zhǎng dà.)
Militant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/
激进的 (jijin de)

Aggressively active in a cause, sometimes using forceful methods.

"The group became increasingly militant in their demands."

"该组织在他们的要求中变得越来越激进。" (Gai zuzhi zai tamen de yaoqiu zhong biande yuelaiyue jijin.)
noun C1
/ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/
军事主义 (junshizhuyi)

The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

"The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries."

"该地区军事主义的兴起引发了邻国之间的紧张局势。" (Gai diqu junshizhuyi de xingqi yinfa le lingguo zhi jian de jinzhang ju shi.)
military incursion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən
军事入侵 (junshi rùqīn)

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

"The military incursion caused widespread devastation."

"军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。" (Jūnshì rùqīn zàochéngle guǎngfàn de pòhuài.)
militia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/mɪˈlɪʃə/
民兵 (minbing)

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

"The village formed a militia to defend against attacks."

"村庄组成了一支民兵,以防范攻击。" (Cun zhuang zu cheng le yi zhi minbing, yi fangfan gongji.)
noun C1
/mɪˈlɛniəm/
千年 (qiān nián)

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

"The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium."

"2000年被庆祝为新千年的开始。" (2000 nián bèi qìngzhù wéi xīn qiānnián de kāishǐ.)
Mime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/maɪm/
哑剧演员 (yǎ jù yǎn yuán)

A performer who conveys meaning through gestures and body movements without speech.

"The mime entertained the children with exaggerated expressions."

"这个哑剧演员用夸张的表情娱乐孩子们。" (Zhège yǎ jù yǎn yuán yòng kuā zhāng de biǎo qíng yú lè hái zǐ men.)
Mimic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mimic

verb C1
/ˈmɪmɪk/

To copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone or something.

"Children often mimic their parents' behavior."

noun C1
/ˈmɪmɪkri/
模仿 (mofang)

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

"The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh."

"喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。" (Xǐjù yǎnyuán tōngguò mófǎng míngrén ràng guānzhòng pěngfù dàxiào.)
mince definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/mɪns/
切碎 (qiē suì)

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces; to speak in an affectedly delicate or refined way

"She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce."

"她在将大蒜加入酱料之前切碎了它。" (Tā zài jiāng dàsuàn jiārù jiàngliào zhīqián qiē suì le tā.)
adjective C1
/ˈmaɪndləs/
无意义的 (wú yìyì de)

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

"He was bored by the mindless tasks at work."

"他对工作中无意义的任务感到无聊。" (Tā duì gōngzuò zhōng wú yìyì de rènwù gǎndào wúliáo.)
verb C1
/ˈmɪŋɡl/

to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially

"Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together."

adjective C1
/ˈmɪnəskjuːl/
微小 (weixiao)

extremely small in size or importance

"She made only a minuscule contribution to the project."

"她对这个项目的贡献微乎其微。" (Ta dui zhege xiangmu de gongxian weihuqiwei.)
adverb C1
/maɪˈnjuːtli/
仔细地 (zǐxì de)

in very small detail; extremely carefully

"The detective examined the evidence minutely."

"侦探仔细地检查了证据。" (Zhēntàn zǐxì de jiǎnchále zhèngjù.)
adjective C1
/mɪˈrækjələs/
奇迹般的 (qíjì bān de)

Extraordinarily wonderful or unusual, as if by a miracle.

"Her recovery after the accident was truly miraculous."

"她在事故后的康复真的是奇迹般的。" (Tā zài shìgù hòu de kāngfù zhēn de shì qíjì bān de.)
Mirage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈrɑːʒ/
海市蜃楼 (haishi shenglou)

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often seen in deserts or hot roads, where water or objects appear to exist but do not.

"The weary travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert."

"疲惫的旅行者在沙漠中看到了水的海市蜃楼。" (Pibei de luxingzhe zai shamo zhong kandao le shui de haishi shenglou.)
adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) C1
/ˈmaɪərd/
困境中 (kùnjìng zhōng)

Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.

"The politician was mired in scandal."

"这位政治家陷入了丑闻中。" (Zhè wèi zhèngzhìjiā xiànrùle chǒuwén zhōng.)
noun C1
/mɜːrθ/
欢乐 (huanle)

Great joy, amusement, or laughter.

"The festival was full of mirth and laughter."

"这个节日充满了欢乐和笑声。" (Zhège jiérì chōngmǎnle huānlè hé xiàoshēng.)