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B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

мотив; причина; побуждение
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Полиция расследует мотив преступления.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

мадонна (Дева Мария)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
Ренессансная картина изображает Мадонну, держащую младенца Иисуса.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Да
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Ты понимаешь?’ ‘Да.’
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

ненормальный интерес к тревожным или неприятным темам
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
У неё было мёрби́дное увлечение криминальными историями.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

махинация; интрига;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Махинации злодея наконец были раскрыты.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

ручной
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Это ручной процесс, требующий внимательности.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

счастье
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

математический
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Математическое уравнение было трудно решить.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

мята; монетный двор
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Она добавила свежие листья мяты в чай, чтобы придать ему освежающий вкус.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

панцирная рыба
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Панцирная рыба известна своей уникальной защитной оболочкой.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

методичный
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Его методичное исследование дало надежные результаты.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

связанный с медиацией
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Его медиативные навыки помогли разрешить конфликт.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

непрестижный
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Он отказался выполнять низкую работу.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

удивительный
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Она дала потрясающее выступление на сцене.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

мастерский
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Профессор говорил с магистериальным тоном на лекции.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

монашеский
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Он выбрал монашескую жизнь вдали от города.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

скряга
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Старый скряга отказался пожертвовать даже копейку на благотворительность.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

обслуживание
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
Регулярное техническое обслуживание увеличивает срок службы машин.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

милосердие
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Судья проявил милосердие и дал ему более легкий приговор.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

ипотека
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Они взяли ипотеку, чтобы купить свой первый дом.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

проклятие
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Ведьма произнесла страшное проклятие на своих врагов.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

перемещать
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Они решили переехать в больший дом.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

мужество
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.
Молодой атлет проявил своё мужество в финальном матче.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

супружеский
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Они обратились за консультацией, чтобы решить свои супружеские проблемы.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

измерить
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Она измерила длину стола.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

таять
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
Лед растаял на солнце.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

матрица, структура
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
Культурная матрица сформировала его мировоззрение.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

макрокосм
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.
Макрокосм вселенной отражает микрокосм человеческой жизни.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

неправильно понять
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Он неверно понял цель проекта.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

комар
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Комар укусил меня на руке прошлой ночью.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

мышца
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
Регулярные тренировки помогают укрепить вашу мышцу.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

модернизировать
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
Компания планирует модернизировать свою ИТ-инфраструктуру.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

морально
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Она чувствовала моральную обязанность помочь беженцам.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

грязь
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Дети играли в грязи после дождя.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

намагнитить
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Ученый смог намагнитить железный стержень.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

сам
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Я сделаю это сам.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

злоба; ненависть; враждебность;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
В его критике не было злобы, только честный отзыв.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

мираж
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Путешественники увидели мираж воды в пустыне.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

мелиоризм
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.
Её философия мелиоризма поддерживала её надежду в трудные времена.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

злобный; вредоносный
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Зловредное ПО повредило многие компьютеры.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

мотоцикл
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Он ездит на своем мотоцикле на работу каждый день.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

брак
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Они вступили в брак после многих лет дружбы.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

материнский
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Она проявила материнскую заботу о сироте.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

маргинализация
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Экономическая политика должна решать проблему маргинализации бедных.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

метро
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Метро соединяет все основные районы города эффективно.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

смиренно; покорно
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Он смиренно принял критику, не споря.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

управляемый; контролируемый
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
Нагрузка на работу управляемая, если мы правильно планируем.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

ужасно
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Команда играла ужасно в чемпионате.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

значение; цель
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Учитель объяснил ученикам значение трудного слова.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

члены
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Члены команды сотрудничают, чтобы завершить процесс набора персонала.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

изысканный
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Он шел с изысканными шагами по сцене.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

неисправность
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Двигатель вышел из строя из-за перегрева.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

веха
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Это открытие — веха в биотехнологиях.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

металлическое загрязнение
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Металлическое загрязнение представляет собой серьезную угрозу для здоровья.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

временный
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Они использовали коробки как временный стол.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

крот
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Крот вырыл туннели под садом.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

язвительный или саркастический
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
Язвительная рецензия критика обидела автора.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

смешанный
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
Аудитория имела смешанные реакции на фильм.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

озорство
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Дети были полны озорства во время летних каникул.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

ошибка; оплошность;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Делать ошибки — это часть процесса обучения.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

щедрость
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Больница была построена благодаря щедрости состоятельного донора.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

приспешник
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.
Диктатор был окружен верными приспешниками, которые исполняли его приказы.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

мизогиния
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Роман был раскритикован за пропаганду мизогинии.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

манера
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Его постоянное откашливание стало раздражающей манерой.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

сетка, переплетать
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Два шестерёнки идеально соединяются, чтобы обеспечить плавную работу машины.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

макабр
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Фильм ужасов имел мракобесную атмосферу.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

монополизация
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
Монополизация отраслей может ограничить выбор потребителей.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

материализм
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
Рост материализма в современном обществе вызывает беспокойство у многих философов.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

медиация
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Медиация помогла разрешить конфликт между двумя командами.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

морское обследование
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
Морское обследование выявило идеальные маршруты кабелей.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

движение
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Движение стремилось обеспечить равные права.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

расплавленный
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Кузнец налил расплавленный металл в форму.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

многоязычный
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Она выросла в многоязычной семье.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

бредовые фантазии о власти, богатстве или всевластии
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Мегаломания диктатора заставила его поверить, что он непобедим.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

смесь
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
Группа сыграла смесь популярных песен.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

неправильно истолковать
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Она неправильно истолковала его молчание как злость.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

мемуары
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Мемуары автора описывают её путь через трудности и успехи.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

калечить
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
Медведь калечил туриста в лесу.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

болото
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Автомобиль застрял в болоте после сильного дождя.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

порчить
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
Царапина испортит красоту картины.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

край; поле
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Пожалуйста, пишите свои заметки на поле страницы.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

жестокий; злобный; неприятный
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
Не будь таким жестоким с сестрой.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

современный
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Они живут в современной квартире с новыми удобствами.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

мастерство; квалификация;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Его мастерство на скрипке впечатлило зрителей по всему миру.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

тщательно
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Детектив тщательно осмотрел доказательства.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

микрофон
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Она говорила в микрофон во время презентации.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

мазохист
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Его называли мазохистом за то, что он наслаждался сложными испытаниями.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

мужественный
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
У него глубокий, мужественный голос.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

основанный на заслугах
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Набор по заслугам укрепляет рабочую силу.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

луна
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Полнолуние ярко светит в ночном небе
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

середина
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Парк находится в центре города.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

попрошайка
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Попрошайка попросил еду у ворот монастыря.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

цвет магента
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Она носила красивое магентовое платье на вечеринке.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

мягкий
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
У пациента были только легкие симптомы.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

зловредный; клеветнический
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Он распространял зловредные слухи о своем коллеге.
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

запоминать
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Студентам нужно запомнить важные формулы для экзамена.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

магия
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
Фокусник поразил толпу своей магией.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

положить не на место
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Я часто теряю свои ключи, когда спешу.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

модификация
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
План потребовал модификации.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

мясо
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Мы купили свежее мясо в мясной лавке.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

переулок/узкая улица
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.
Они арендовали небольшую квартиру на тихом меусе в Лондоне.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

медальон
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Она носила золотой медальон на шее.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

неустойчивый
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Она известна своим неустойчивым темпераментом.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

пятнистый
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Листья были покрыты пятнами желтого и коричневого цвета.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

медиа
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Новости были широко распространены во всех формах медиа.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

калечить
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Авария покалечила несколько пассажиров.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

модерировать
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Она модериировала оживленную дискуссию между кандидатами.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

морской
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Морские экосистемы очень чувствительны к человеческой активности.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

неправильно понять
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Он неправильно понял указания учителя и выполнил задачу неверно.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

создатель
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Он знаменитый кинорежиссер в Голливуде.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

искусственно созданный
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Это озеро искусственно создано, не природное.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

манифестация
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Его щедрость была манифестацией его доброй натуры.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

внимательный; сознательный
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Она всегда внимательна к своему окружению и обращает внимание на детали.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

монокультура
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Монокультура может привести к истощению почвы и повышенной уязвимости к вредителям.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

вмешиваться в чужие дела
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Он всегда пытается вмешиваться в дела других людей.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

лунный луч
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Лунный луч осветил тихую поляну в лесу.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

меренга (десертный топпинг)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Она украсила пирог воздушным меренговым слоем.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

милитаризм
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
Рост милитаризма в регионе вызвал напряженность между соседними странами.