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C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

虫に食べられた
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
彼は寒い日に虫に食べられたセーターを着ていた。
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

陰謀的で計略的、特に政治や自分のキャリアを進めるために倫理を無視する
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
その政治家はマキャヴェリアンな戦術で知られていた。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

ミルクポット
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
彼女はミルクポットから新鮮なミルクをグラスに注いだ。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甘美な
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手の甘美な声が観客を魅了した。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

細かい事
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
彼はオフィスの書類の細かい事に飽きていた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

抑える
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
彼女はスカーフで笑い声を抑えようとした。
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

権力、富、または全能の幻想
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
独裁者のメガロマニアは彼に自分が無敵だと信じさせました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韻律の
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
詩人は自分の詩の中でメトリカルなルールを慎重に守った。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

気まぐれな
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
彼女は気まぐれな気質で知られています。
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

モラ魚
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
モラ魚はベンガル料理でよく使われる人気の小さな魚です。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

半分または部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
遺産は相続人の間で2つの部分に分けられました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

手先
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者は忠実な手先に囲まれていて、彼の命令を実行していた。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

メダリオン
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
彼女は首に金のメダリオンをつけていました。
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面的情報フレームワーク
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
デジタルリテラシーは多面的な情報フレームワークの構築を含んでいます。
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

ナツメグの花
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
一 pinch ナツメグの花 デザートに温かみを加える。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

筋骨格障害
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
デ・クヴェルヴァン症候群は一般的な筋骨格障害です。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学は産業の発展において重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道徳家
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
著者は彼の著作で厳格なモラリストとして知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

路地/小道
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
彼らはロンドンの静かなミューズに小さなアパートを借りました。
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

臼歯
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
歯科医は彼の親知らずを抜かなければなりませんでした。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

低賃金
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
彼は下級の仕事をすることを拒否した。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

甘やかす
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
親は子供を過度に甘やかすのを避けるべきです。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不満な人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
不満な人は政府に対して不平を述べました。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明の巨石構造物は魅力的です。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生動物のコレクション
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
サーカスには異国的な動物のコレクションがありました。
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

噛む
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
彼はゆっくりとパンを噛んで飲み込んだ。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

表情
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
彼の真剣な表情は皆を黙らせた。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

マハラジャ
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
マハラジャは庭園に囲まれた豪華な宮殿に住んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内側
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝の内側は怪我をしやすい。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

寛大さ
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
病院は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで建てられました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

ヒエ
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

汚くて使い古された
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
迷子の犬は汚れて弱々しく見えた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

気取った
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
彼はステージを歩くとき、気取った足取りで歩いていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

人間嫌いの
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の人間嫌いの態度は、友達を作るのを難しくした。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多様な; 多方面の
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
その会社には、テクノロジー、金融、ヘルスケアを含む多様なビジネス利益があります。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
車は事故でひどく壊れた。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

陰謀; 策略;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
悪役の陰謀は最終的に暴露された。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

マイクロメーター
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
エンジニアはワイヤーの厚さを測るためにマイクロメーターを使いました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金の
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
彼は大学で冶金工学を学びました。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

人食い
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
その虎は村で悪名高い人食いとなった。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

マグノリア
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美しいマグノリアの木は春にピンクの花で咲きました。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

病気を装う人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
マネージャーはジョンがマリンガラーだと疑っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

メイス / 王杖
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
ガードは権威の象徴としてメイスを持っていた。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

誤った名前
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
小さな犬を「ジャイアント」と呼ぶのは誤った名前です。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

変化性(綴り間違い)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
その文書には 'mutability' の代わりに 'mutablility' の綴り間違いがありました。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

ミソガミー
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
彼のミソガミーは、パートナーと一緒に落ち着くことを妨げた。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇気
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
その若いアスリートは決勝戦で勇気を示しました。
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

記念する
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
その都市は中央広場に英雄の像を立てて英雄を記念することに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑点模様の
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

微粒
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
ほこりの微粒が日光の中で浮かんでいた。
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

困惑, 神秘化
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
観客はマジシャンが手品を披露する間、困惑して見ていた。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

ペテン師
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
群衆はそのペテン師の虚偽の約束に騙されました。
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
そのフェスティバルでは、音楽、食べ物、アートの混合が提供されました。
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

機械工
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
マシニストは旋盤のギアを慎重に調整しました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

悪政
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
王国は数十年にわたって悪政の下で苦しんだ。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

単音節の言葉
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
'はい'や'いいえ'のような言葉は単音節の言葉です。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公務員の不正行為
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市長は職務中の不正行為で告発された。
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂気の
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
彼は映画の間に狂気の笑い声を上げた。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多様な
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
その祭りは、芸術、音楽、文化の多様な祝典でした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

言い逃れをする
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
その政治家は難しい質問に対して言い逃れをした。
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

略奪する
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
バンディットたちは夜に村を略奪しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。