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mediocrity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti
平庸 (píngyōng)

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

"He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness."

"他拒绝满足于平庸,努力追求伟大。" (Tā jùjué mǎnzú yú píngyōng, nǔlì zhuīqiú wěidà.)
noun C1
/ˈmɛdli/
混合 (hunhe)

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

"The band played a medley of popular songs."

"乐队演奏了流行歌曲的混合曲目。" (Yuèduì yǎnzòu le liúxíng gēqǔ de hùnhé qūmù.)
adjective C1
/miːk/
温顺 (wēnshùn)

Quiet, gentle, and submissive in nature.

"Despite his strength, he remained meek and humble."

"尽管他很强壮,他依然保持温顺和谦虚。" (Jǐnguǎn tā hěn qiángzhuàng, tā yīrán bǎochí wēnshùn hé qiānxū.)
adverb C1
/ˈmiːk.li/
顺从地; 温顺地 (shùn cóng de; wēn shùn de)

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

"He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing."

"他顺从地接受了批评,没有争论。" (Tā shùn cóng de jiē shòu le pī píng, méi yǒu zhēng lùn.)
Meekness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmiːknəs/
谦逊 (qianxun)

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

"His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues."

"他的谦逊常常被同事误解为软弱。" (Tā de qiānxùn chángcháng bèi tóngshì wùjiě wéi ruǎnruò.)
adjective C1
/ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/
悲伤和沉思;感受或表达悲伤 (youyu de)

sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness

"The melancholic music made everyone feel sad."

"忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。" (Youyu de yinyue rang mei ge ren dou gandao beishang)
Melancholy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/
忧郁 (youyu)

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

"She felt a deep melancholy after hearing the tragic news."

"她在听到悲惨的消息后感到深深的忧郁。" (Ta zai tingdao beican de xiaoxi hou gandu shenshen de youyu.)
adjective C1
/ˈmel.əʊ/
柔和宜人; 放松温和 (méiluò)

soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle

"The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere."

"温柔的晚霞创造了一个宁静的氛围。" (wēnróu de wǎnxiá chuàngzàole yīgè níngjìng de fēnwéi.)
adjective C1
/məˈloʊdiəs/
悦耳的 (yue er de)

Having a pleasant tune; tuneful.

"She played a melodious tune on the piano."

"她在钢琴上弹奏了一首悦耳的旋律。" (Tā zài gāngqín shàng tánzòu le yī shǒu yuè ěr de xuànlǜ.)
noun C1
/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/
夸张的戏剧 (kuāzhāng de xìjù)

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

"The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama."

"这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。" (Zhè bù diànyǐng yīn qí guòdù de xìjù xìng ér shòudào pīpíng.)
noun C1
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
(mó)

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

"The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell."

"细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。" (Xìbāo mó kòngzhì wùzhí jìnchū xìbāo de yùndòng.)
noun C1
/məˈmɛn.toʊ/
纪念品 (jìniànpǐn)

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

"She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together."

"她保留了这张票作为他们第一次一起参加音乐会的纪念品。" (Tā bǎoliúle zhè zhāng piào zuòwéi tāmen dì yī cì yīqǐ cānjiā yīnyuè huì de jìniànpǐn.)
memoir definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɛm.wɑːr/
回忆录 (huiyilu)

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

"The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success."

"作者的回忆录详细描述了她通过困难和成功的旅程。" (Zuòzhě de huíyìlù xiángxì miáoshùle tā tōngguò kùnnán hé chénggōng de lǚchéng.)
memorization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən
记忆 (jiyi)

The process of learning or committing something to memory

"Memorization of important information is crucial for exams."

"重要信息的记忆对于考试至关重要。" (Zhòngyào xìnxī de jìyì duìyú kǎoshì zhìguān zhòngyào.)
Menace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈmɛnəs/
幸福 (xìngfú)

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner

"The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns."

"她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福。" (Tā wúfǎ yǎnshì shōudào jiǎngxiàng shí de xìngfú.)
noun C1
/ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/
雇佣兵 (gùyòng bīng)

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

"The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage."

"雇佣兵为支付最高工资的人而战斗。" (Gùyòng bīng wèi zhīfù zuìgāo gōngzī de rén ér zhàndòu.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
仁慈 (réncí)

showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone one has the power to punish or harm.

"The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence."

"法官很仁慈,给了他一个更轻的判决。" (fǎguān hěn réncí, gěile tā yīgè gèng qīng de pànjué.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɜːrsɪləs/
无情 (wúqíng)

showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.

"The dictator was merciless in crushing the rebellion."

"独裁者在镇压叛乱时无情。" (Dúcáizhě zài zhènyā pànluàn shí wúqíng.)
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.)