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verb C1
/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/
边缘化, 排除在外 (biānyuán huà, páichú zài wài)

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

"The policy marginalized minority communities."

"政策将少数民族社区边缘化。" (Zhèngcè jiāng shǎoshù mínzú shèqū biānyuán huà.)
marginalized individuals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz
边缘化的个体 (biānyuán huà de gètǐ)

People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.

"Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges."

"边缘化的个体常常面临严峻的挑战。" (Biānyuán huà de gètǐ chángcháng miànlín yánjùn de tiǎozhàn.)
Marigold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/
万寿菊 (wan shou ju)

a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies

"The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations."

"鲜艳的万寿菊花为节日装饰增添了一抹颜色。" (xian yan de wan shou ju hua wei jie ri zhuang shi zeng tian le yi mo se cai)
marine survey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ
海洋勘测 (malin sewei)

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

"The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes."

"海洋勘测确定了理想的电缆路线。" (the marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.)
adjective C1
/ˈmærɪtəl/
婚姻的 (hūnyīn de)

Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.

"They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues."

"他们寻求咨询以解决他们的婚姻问题。" (Tāmen xúnqiú zīxún yǐ jiějué tāmen de hūnyīn wèntí.)
Maritime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/
海洋的 (hǎiyáng de)

connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring, shipping, or naval matters

"The city has a long maritime history."

"这座城市有着悠久的海洋历史。" (Zhèzuò chéngshì yǒuzhe yōujiǔ de hǎiyáng lìshǐ.)
Market Penetration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/
市场渗透 (shichang shentou)

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

"High market penetration ensures competitive dominance."

"高市场渗透确保竞争优势。" (Gao shichang shentou quebao jingzheng youshi.)
marketability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
市场适销性 (shìchǎng shìxiāoxìng)

The possibility of commercial success for a product or service

"The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand."

"新产品的市场适销性取决于消费者的需求。" (Xīn chǎnpǐn de shìchǎng shìxiāoxìng qǔjué yú xiāofèizhě de xūqiú.)
verb C1
/məˈruːn/
遗弃在荒岛 (yíqì zài huāngdǎo)

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

"The sailors were marooned on a deserted island."

"水手们被遗弃在一个荒岛上。" (Shuǐshǒu men bèi yíqì zài yīgè huāngdǎo shàng.)
verb C1
/mɑːrd/
破坏 (pòhuài)

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

"The celebration was marred by bad weather."

"庆祝活动因坏天气而受损。" (Qìngzhù huódòng yīn huài tiānqì ér shòusǔn.)
Marrow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmæroʊ/
骨髓 (gǔsuǐ)

a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, producing blood cells

"Bone marrow is vital for the production of red blood cells."

"骨髓对红血球的生产至关重要。" (Gǔsuǐ duì hóngxuèqiú de shēngchǎn zhìguān zhòngyào.)
Marsh definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/mɑːrʃ/
沼泽 (zhaoze)

An area of low-lying, waterlogged land, often dominated by grasses and reeds.

"The birds nested in the marsh during spring."

"鸟儿在春天时在沼泽中筑巢。" (Niao'er zai chuntian shi zai zhaoze zhong zhuchao.)
verb C1
/ˈmɑːrʃəl/
组织 (zuzhi)

To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.

"The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip."

"老师组织学生参加远足。" (Laoshi zuzhi xuesheng canjia yuanzu.)
noun C1
/mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/
携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物 (xiedai bing zai dai zhong weiyang youzai de buru dongwu)

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

"The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial."

"袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。" (Dàishǔ shì yīgè zhùmíng de yǒudàilèi dòngwù.)
martial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈmɑːrʃəl/
军事的 (junshide)

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

"The country imposed martial law during the crisis."

"该国在危机期间实施了戒严法。" (Gāi guó zài wēijī qījiān shíshīle jièxián fǎ.)
adjective, noun C1
/ˈmɑːrʃən/
火星人 (huǒxīngrén)

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

"The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth."

"电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。" (Diànyǐng zhǎnshìle yīgè huǒxīngrén fǎngwèn dìqiú.)
Martyr definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɑːrtər/
殉道者 (xùndào zhě)

A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs or cause.

"He was hailed as a martyr for defending his faith."

"他因捍卫信仰被誉为殉道者。" (Tā yīn hànwèi xìnyǎng bèi yù wèi xùndào zhě.)
Martyrdom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
殉道 (xùndào)

The suffering or death of a martyr.

"His martyrdom inspired many to fight for justice."

"他的殉道激励了许多人为了正义而奋斗。" (Tā de xùndào jīlìle xǔduō rén wèi le zhèngyì ér fèndòu.)
verb C1
/mæʃ/
捣碎 (daosui)

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

"She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner."

"她在上菜前把土豆捣碎了。" (ta zai shang cai qian ba tudou daosui le.)
noun C1
/ˈmeɪsən/
泥瓦匠 (niwa jiang)

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

"The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house."

"泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。" (Niwa jiang xiaoxin de pufangle xinfangzi de zhuankuai.)
massacre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmæsəkər/
大屠杀 (dà túshā)

the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way

"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."

"大屠杀导致数百名平民死亡。" (Dà túshā dǎozhì shù bǎi míng píngmín sǐwáng.)
Materialism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/
物质主义 (wùzhì zhǔyì)

A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.

"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."

"小说批评了社会日益增长的物质主义。" (Xiǎoshuō pīpíngle shèhuì rìyì zēngzhǎng de wùzhì zhǔyì.)
materialistic lifestyle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl
物质主义生活方式 (wùzhì zhǔyì shēnghuó fāngshì)

A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.

"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."

"物质主义生活方式常常导致道德衰退。" (Wùzhì zhǔyì shēnghuó fāngshì chángcháng dǎozhì dàodé shuāituì.)
materialize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/
实现 (shixian)

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

"The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized."

"他一直等待的机会终于实现了。" (Ta yizhi dengdai de jihui zhongyu shixianle.)
adjective C1
/məˈtɜːnəl/
母性 (mǔxìng)

Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.

"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."

"她表现出对孩子的极大母性关爱。" (Tā biǎoxiàn chū duì háizi de jí dà mǔxìng guān'ài.)
Maternity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈtɜːrnəti/
母性 (mǔxìng)

The state of being a mother; motherhood

"The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers."

"医院为新妈妈提供了一个优秀的产科病房。" (Yīyuàn wèi xīn māmā tígōngle yīgè yōuxiù de chǎnkē bìngfáng.)
mathematically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/
从数学上 (cong shuxue shang)

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

"The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork."

"这个问题可以从数学上解决,而不是靠猜测。" (zhege wenti keyi cong shuxue shang jiejue er bu shi kao caice)
noun C1
/ˈmætɪneɪ/
下午场 (xiawu chang)

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

"We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee."

"我们买了周日下午场的票。" (Wo men mai le zhou ri xia wu chang de piao.)
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matriarch

noun C1
/ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

"The matriarch of the family made all important decisions."

noun C1
/ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/
婚姻 (hūnyīn)

The state of being married; marriage.

"They entered into matrimony after years of friendship."

"他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。" (Tāmen zài duōnián yǒuyì hòu jìnrùle hūnyīn.)
noun C1
/ˈmeɪ.trɪks/
矩阵, 结构 (jǔzhèn, jiégòu)

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

"The cultural matrix shaped his worldview."

"文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。" (Wénhuà jǔzhèn sùzào le tā de shìjièguān.)
verb C1
/mɔːl/
伤害 (shānghài)

To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.

"The bear mauled the camper in the forest."

"那只熊在森林里伤害了露营者。" (Nà zhī xióng zài sēnlín lǐ shānghài le lùyíng zhě.)
adjective C1
/moʊv/
浅紫色 (qian zi se)

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

"She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party."

"她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。" (Ta chuan zhuo yi jian piaoliang de qian zise lian yi qun can jia le ju hui.)
maverick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmævərɪk/
特立独行者 (tè lì dú xíng zhě)

an independent thinker who does not go along with a group or rules

"She was a political maverick who challenged traditional ideas."

"她是一个政治上的特立独行者,挑战传统的思想。" (Tā shì yī gè zhèng zhì shàng de tè lì dú xíng zhě, tiǎo zhàn chuán tǒng de sī xiǎng.)
noun C1
/ˈmæksɪm/
格言 (geyan)

a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

"Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture."

"诚实是一条在每种文化中都受到尊重的永恒格言。" (Chengshi shi yitiaou zai meizhong wenhua zhong dou shoudao zunzhong de yongheng ge yan.)
noun C1
/ˈmeɪhɛm/
混乱 (hùnluàn)

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

"The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police."

"当抗议者与警方发生冲突时,抗议活动变成了混乱。" (Dāng kàngyì zhě yǔ jǐngfāng fāshēng chōngtū shí, kàngyì huódòng biàn chéngle hùnluàn.)
Meadow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmedoʊ/
草地 (meido)

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

"The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow."

"奶牛在绿色的草地上安静地吃草。" (Nai niu zai lüse de caodi shang anjing de chi cao.)
adjective C1
/ˈmiːɡər/
贫乏 (pinfá)

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

"He could barely survive on his meager salary."

"他几乎无法靠他微薄的薪水生存。" (Tā jīhū wúfǎ kào tā wēibó de xīnshuǐ shēngcún.)
verb, noun C1
/miˈændər/
漫游 (mànyóu)

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

"We meandered through the old streets of the city."

"我们在城市的老街道上漫步。" (Wǒmen zài chéngshì de lǎo jiēdào shàng mànbù.)
Meanness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmiːnnəs/
恶意; 吝啬 (mines)

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess

"His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood."

"他对贫困孩子的恶意让邻里的人都感到震惊。" (Ta dui pinkun haizi de eyi rang linli de ren dou gandao zhenjing.)
adjective C1
/ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/
可测量的; 可量化的 (ke ce shi de; ke lianghua de)

able to be measured; quantifiable

"The project's success was measurable by increased sales."

"项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。" (xiangmu de chenggong keyi tongguo xiaoshou zengzhang lai hengliang.)
mechanization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌmɛk.ə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
机械化 (jīxièhuà)

The use of machines in agriculture or industry to increase production efficiency.

"The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity."

"农业机械化提高了生产力。" (Nongye jixiehua tigao le shengchan li.)
verb C1
/ˈmɛdəl/
干涉与自己无关的事情 (gānshè yǔ zìjǐ wúguān de shìqíng)

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

"He always tries to meddle in other people’s business."

"他总是试图干涉别人的事务。" (Tā zǒng shì shìtú gānshè biérén de shìwù.)
media dominance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns
媒体主导地位 (méitǐ zhǔdǎo dìwèi)

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

"The internet has enhanced media dominance globally."

"互联网增强了全球媒体主导地位。" (Hùliánwǎng zēngqiángle quánqiú méitǐ zhǔdǎo dìwèi.)
adjective C1
/ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/
中世纪的 (zhōngshìjì de)

relating to the Middle Ages; medieval

"The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design."

"城堡展示了中世纪的建筑风格和设计。" (Chéngbǎo zhǎnshìle zhōngshìjì de jiànzhú fēnggé hé shèjì.)
verb C1
/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
调解 (tiaojie)

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

"She was asked to mediate between the two companies."

"她被要求在两家公司之间调解。" (Ta bei yaoqiu zai liang jia gongsi zhi jian tiaojie.)
mediation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/
调解 (tiaojie)

Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.

"The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams."

"调解帮助解决了两队之间的冲突。" (Tiaojie bangzhu jiejuele liang dui zhijian de chongtu.)
Mediator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmiːdieɪtər/
调解员 (tiaojieyuan)

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree

"The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes."

"联合国常常在国际争端中充当调解员。" (Liánhéguó chángcháng zài guójì zhēngduān zhōng chōngdāng tiáojiěyuán.)
medicate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈmedɪkeɪt/
用药治疗 (yòng yào zhìliáo)

to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes

"The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation."

"医生将为病人治疗以减轻炎症。" (Yīshēng jiāng wèi bìngrén zhìliáo yǐ jiǎnqīng yánzhèng.)
adjective C1
/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/
平庸 (pingyong)

Of only average quality; not very good.

"The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre."

"这部电影很有趣,但总体来说平庸。" (Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn yǒuqù, dàn zǒngtǐ lái shuō píngyōng.)