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Modesty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/
谦逊; 谦虚 (qiānxùn; qiānxū)

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

"Despite his success, he showed great modesty."

"尽管成功,他展示了极大的谦虚。" (Jǐnguǎn chénggōng, tā zhǎnshìle jí dà de qiānxū.)
modification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
修改 (xiūgǎi)

the act or process of changing or altering something slightly

"The architect suggested a modification to the design."

"建筑师建议对设计进行修改。" (Jiànzhú shī jiànyì duì shèjì jìnxíng xiūgǎi.)
modifications definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz
修改 (xiugai)

Changes made to something to improve it or make it more suitable.

"Modifications improve policy frameworks."

"修改改进了政策框架。" (Xiugai gaijin le zhengce kuangjia.)
modifier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/
修饰语 (xiushi yu)

a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts

"In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'."

"在短语“very cold”中,“very”是“cold”的修饰语。" (zai duanyu very cold zhong very shi cold de xiushi yu)
modular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈmɒdʒʊlər/
模块化 (mó kuài huà)

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

"The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability."

"模块化设计允许轻松定制和可扩展性。" (Mó kuài huà shè jì yǔn xǔ qīng sōng dìng zhì hé kě kuò zhǎn xìng.)
modulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈmɒdjʊleɪt/
调节 (tiao jie)

to adjust or regulate the degree, pitch, or intensity of something

"The teacher modulated her voice to keep the students engaged."

"老师调整了她的声音以保持学生的专注。" (Lǎoshī tiáozhěng le tā de shēngyīn yǐ bǎochí xuéshēng de zhuānyì.)
modulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/
音调或频率控制 (yīntiáo huò pínlǜ kòngzhì)

The act of changing or controlling something, such as tone, pitch, or frequency.

"The singer’s modulation of her voice captivated the audience."

"歌手声音的调制吸引了观众。" (Gēshǒu shēngyīn de tiáozhì xīyǐnle guānzhòng.)
noun C1
/ˈmoʊɡəl/
巨头 (jùtóu)

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

"He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company."

"他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。" (Tā tōngguò chuàngbàn yījiā jiàzhí shí yì měiyuán de gōngsī chéngwéi le yīgè kējì jùtóu.)
noun C1
/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
装饰条 (zhuangshi tiao)

A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

"The wooden molding gave the room a classic look."

"木质装饰条给房间带来了经典的外观。" (Mùzhì zhuāngshì tiáo gěi fángjiān dàilái le jīngdiǎn de wàiguān.)
Mole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/moʊl/
鼹鼠 (yanshu)

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

"The mole dug tunnels under the garden."

"鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。" (Yǎn shǔ zài huāyuán xià wāle suìdào.)
verb C1
/məˈlɛst/
骚扰 / 性虐待 (saorao / xing nvedai)

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

"The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child."

"罪犯因试图猥亵一个孩子而被逮捕。" (Zuifan yin shitu weixie yige haizi er bei daibu.)
adjective C1
/ˈməʊltən/
熔化的 (rónghuà de)

Made into liquid by heat; melted.

"The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold."

"铁匠把熔化的金属倒入模具中。" (tiějiàng bǎ rónghuà de jīnshǔ dào rù mújù zhōng.)
adjective C1
/ˈmoʊmənˌteri/
短暂 (duǎnzhàn)

Lasting for only a short time.

"There was a momentary silence in the room."

"房间里有一阵短暂的沉默。" (Fángjiān lǐ yǒu yī zhèn duǎnzhàn de chénmò.)
adjective C1
/moʊˈmɛntəs/
重大 (zhòngdà)

Of great importance or significance, especially in its effect on the future.

"The signing of the agreement was a momentous event."

"签署协议是一个重大的事件。" (Qiānshǔ xiéyì shì yīgè zhòngdà de shìjiàn.)
Monarch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɒn.ɑːk/
君主 (jūnzhǔ)

a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen

"The monarch addressed the nation on television."

"君主在电视上向全国致辞。" (Jūnzhǔ zài diànshì shàng xiàng quánguó zhìcí.)
Monastery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɒnəstɛri/

A building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

"The old monastery was surrounded by high stone walls."

adjective C1
/məˈnæstɪk/
修道的 (xiudao de)

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

"He chose to live a monastic life away from the city."

"他选择过一种修道的生活,远离城市。" (Ta xuanze guo yizhong xiudao de shenghuo, yuanli chengshi.)
monetization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌmɒn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
货币化 (huòbì huà)

The process of converting assets or services into money, involving commercialization, profit generation, and revenue creation.

"The monetization of digital content has created new income streams."

"数字内容的货币化创造了新的收入来源。" (Shùzì nèiróng de huòbì huà chuàngzào le xīn de shōurù láiyuán.)
noun C1
/ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/
(méng)

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

"The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young."

"獴迅速攻击了眼镜蛇,以保护它的幼崽。" (Méng xùnsù gōngjīle yǎnjìngshé, yǐ bǎohù tā de yòuzǎi.)
noun/adjective C1
/ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/
单色 (danse)

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

"The old film was shot entirely in monochrome."

"那部老电影完全是用单色拍摄的。" (Na bu lao dianying wanquan shi yong danse paishe de.)
monoculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈmɒn.əˌkʌl.tʃər
单一种植 (dan yi zhong zhi)

Growing the same species of crop in a particular area for a long time.

"Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and pest outbreaks."

"单一种植可能导致土壤贫瘠和害虫爆发。" (Dan yi zhong zhi ke neng dao zhi tu rang pin jie he hai chong bao fa.)
noun C1
/məˈnɒɡəmi/
一夫一妻制 (yī fū yī qī zhì)

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

"Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage."

"许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。" (Xǔduō wénhuà gǔlì yī fū yī qī zhì zuòwéi lǐxiǎng de hūnyīn xíngshì.)
noun C1
/ˈmɒnəlɪθ/
巨石 (jù shí)

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

"The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries."

"古老的巨石在沙漠中屹立了几个世纪。" (Gǔlǎo de jù shí zài shāmò zhōng yìlì le jǐ gè shìjì.)
adjective C1
/ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/
单片的 (danpian de)

Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.

"The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change."

"公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。" (Gōngsī bǎochí le yīgè kàng biàn de dānpiàn jiégòu.)
noun C1
/ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/
独白 (dúbái)

A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.

"The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage."

"演员在舞台上做了一个强有力的独白。" (Yǎnyuán zài wǔtái shàng zuòle yīgè qiáng yǒulì de dúbái.)
monopolize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz
垄断 (longduan)

Control exclusively, dominate market.

"The company tried to monopolize the market."

"该公司试图垄断市场。" (Gai gongsi shitu longduan shichang.)
monopoly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈnɒpəli/

Exclusive control over a market, product, or service.

"The company gained a monopoly over the mobile phone industry."

noun C1
/ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/
一神论 (yī shén lùn)

The belief in the existence of only one God.

"Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism."

"伊斯兰教和基督教是基于一神论的宗教。" (Yīsīlán jiào hé jīdūjiào shì jīyú yīshénlùn de zōngjiào.)
noun C1
/ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/
单调 (dāndiào)

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

"The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow."

"老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。" (Lǎoshī de dāndiào yǔdiào shǐ jiǎngzuò hěn nán gēn shàng.)
adjective C1
/məˈnɒt.ən.əs/
单调 (dāndiào)

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

"The monotonous routine of office work tired him out."

"办公室的单调例行工作让他感到疲惫不堪。" (Bàngōngshì de dāndiào lìxíng gōngzuò ràng tā gǎndào píbèi bùkān.)
monotony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈnɒt.ə.ni/
单调 (dandiao)

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

"He was tired of the monotony of daily commuting."

"他厌倦了每天通勤的单调。" (Ta yanjuan le mei tian tongqin de dandiao.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɒnstrəs/
极其大的; 令人震惊的邪恶或错误; 不正常或不自然 (guàiyì de)

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

"The monstrous crime shocked the entire community."

"那个怪异的罪行震惊了整个社区。" (Nàgè guàiyì de zuìxíng zhènjīngle zhěnggè shèqū.)
noun C1
/mɒnˈtɑːʒ/
蒙太奇 (méngtàiqí)

A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.

"The film opened with a montage of city life."

"电影以城市生活的蒙太奇开场。" (Diànyǐng yǐ chéngshì shēnghuó de méngtàiqí kāichǎng.)
monumental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌmɒn.jʊˈmen.təl/
纪念碑般的 (jinianbei ban de)

Great in importance, extent, or size; resembling or serving as a monument.

"The project was a monumental achievement for the team."

"该项目是团队的一个纪念碑式的成就。" (Gai xiangmu shi tuandui de yige jiniangbei shi de chengjiu.)
noun C1
/ˈmuːdi.nəs/
情绪不稳定 (qingxu bu wending)

The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.

"Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react."

"她的情绪不稳定使得很难预测她会如何反应。" (Ta de qingxu bu wending shided hen nan yuce ta hui ruhe fanying.)
verb, noun C1
/mʊər/
停泊 / 开阔的土地 (tingbo / kaikuo de tian di)

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

"The sailors moored the ship at the dock."

"水手们把船停泊在码头。" (Shuǐshǒu men bǎ chuán tíngbó zài mǎtóu.)
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moot

adjective, verb C1
/muːt/

Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.

"The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled."

Morale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/məˈræl/
士气 (shiqi)

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

"The team's morale improved after their recent victory."

"团队的士气在他们最近的胜利后有所提升。" (Tuánduì de shìqì zài tāmen zuìjìn de shènglì hòu yǒu suǒ tíshēng.)
noun C1
/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/
暂停令 (zan ting ling)

A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.

"The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses."

"政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。" (Zhèngfǔ xuānbù duì xīn kuàngyè xǔkězhèng shíxíng zàntíng lìng.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣 (dui lingren buan huo buyu kuai de zhutide yichang xingqu)

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

"She had a morbid fascination with crime stories."

"她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。" (Ta dui fanzui gushi you yizhong mobide de milian.)
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morgue

noun C1
/mɔːrɡ/

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

"The police took the body to the morgue for identification."

morose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/məˈroʊs/
忧郁 (yōuyù)

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

"He became morose after losing his job."

"他在失业后变得沉闷。" (Tā zài shīyè hòu biàn dé chénmèn.)
verb C1
/mɔːrf/
变形 (bianxing)

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

"The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly."

"毛毛虫将变成一只蝴蝶。" (Máomaochóng jiāng biànchéng yī zhī húdié.)
noun C1
/mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/
形态学 (xingtai xue)

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

"Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed."

"形态学研究词汇的结构以及它们是如何形成的。" (Xingtai xue yanjiu cihui de jiégòu yǐjí tāmén shì rúhé xíngchéng de.)
adjective C1
/ˈmɔːtəl/
凡人; 有限寿命的; 人类 (fánrén; yǒuxiàn shòumìng de; rénlèi)

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

"All human beings are mortal and will eventually die."

"所有人类都是凡人,并最终会死。" (Suǒyǒu rénlèi dōu shì fánrén, bìng zuìzhōng huì sǐ.)
mortality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/mɔːˈtæləti/
死亡率 (sǐwáng lǜ)

the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population

"Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly."

"医学的进步显著降低了婴儿死亡率。" (Yīxué de jìnbù xiǎnzhù jiàngdīle yīng'ér sǐwáng lǜ.)
noun C1
/ˈmɔːrtər/
用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮 (yòng yú zhān jiē zhuān kuài de hùn hé wù / xiǎo xíng huǒ pào)

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

"The workers applied mortar between the bricks."

"工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。" (Gōngrén men zài zhuān kuài zhī jiān tú mǒ le huī ní.)
Mortar and Pestle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/
研钵和杵 (yán bǒ hé chǔ)

a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances

"She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle."

"她用研钵和杵磨碎了香料。" (Tā yòng yán bǒ hé chǔ mó suì le xiāng liào.)
Mortgage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/
抵押贷款 (dǐyā dàikuǎn)

a legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time

"They applied for a mortgage to buy their new house."

"他们申请了抵押贷款来购买他们的新房。" (Tāmen shēnqǐngle dǐyā dàikuǎn lái gòumǎi tāmen de xīn fáng.)
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mosaic

noun C1
/moʊˈzeɪɪk/

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

"The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic."