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B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

机械
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
工厂投资新机械以提高生产。
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

泥潭
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.
汽车在大雨后陷入泥潭。
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

模仿者
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
这位有才华的模仿者能够完美地模仿著名的名人。
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

神话学
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
希腊神话充满了神和英雄的故事。
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

金目鲈
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
金目鲈因其细腻的味道和嫩滑的质地而受到青睐。
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

减轻 / 缓和
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
政府出台了减轻危机影响的措施。
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨的; 不幸的; 引起痛苦的
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

风俗
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会风俗常常决定人们在公共场合的行为。
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

母马
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
美丽的母马在草地上飞奔。
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.
他花了多年时间研究关于生活和存在的形而上学问题。
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

梅灵 (甜点装饰)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
她用轻盈的梅灵装饰了派。
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

神秘的 / 难以理解的
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
山上那座废弃的老房子给人一种神秘的感觉，让每个人都想知道以前是谁住在那里。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

一点点
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
在漫长的会议中，她表现出了一点点耐心。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

小气候 / 微气候
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
这座有围墙的花园创造了一个温暖的小气候，外来植物可以在那里茁壮成长。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
她在考试中得到了最高分。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

缓解 / 减轻
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
缓解气候变化需要共同努力。
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

按摩
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
治疗师会按摩你的背部以减轻肌肉紧张。
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
在市场经济中，商品的价格通常由有多少人想购买以及有多少供应量来决定。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

大营养素
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
蛋白质、脂肪和碳水化合物是重要的大营养素。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

算错
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
他错算了大厅里的椅子数量。
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学家成功地将铁棒磁化了。
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

狡猾的，阴谋的，不择手段的，尤其是在政治或推动自己事业方面
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
那位政治家因其马基雅维利式的手段而闻名。
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

媒体
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
新闻在所有形式的媒体中被广泛报道。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

食人者
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.
老虎在村子里成了臭名昭著的人吃人。
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

成员资格 / 会籍
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
该国加入该组织已有 50 年。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

模块化
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
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。
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

雄伟的
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
雄伟的喜马拉雅山高耸在天空中。
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者在长时间的攀登后达到了山顶。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道德主义者
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
作者以其作品中严格的道德主义者而闻名。
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

融化
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
冰在炎热的阳光下迅速融化。
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

芥菜种子
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
芥菜种子常常在热油中炒制，释放它们的坚果味道，然后加入菜肴中。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

许多
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
许多学生参加了讲座。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

单片的
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

误导性的
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
广告具有误导性，并提供了虚假的信息。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

滥用
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
他被指控滥用公司的资金。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
他有着深沉的男性嗓音。
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

早晨
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
我喜欢在早晨去跑步。
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

送奶工
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
送奶工每天早上为我们送来新鲜的牛奶。
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

殡仪员
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
殡仪员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

诅咒
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
女巫对她的敌人施下了可怕的诅咒。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微的 / 枯燥的（工作）
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
拖地和倒垃圾是些不起眼（卑微）的活儿，但对于保持房屋清洁却非常重要。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
雨燕在桥下筑巢。
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会议
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
董事会举行了会议来完成预算。
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

繁殖
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
细菌在温暖的条件下迅速繁殖。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

组织
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
老师组织学生参加远足。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
儿童营养不良是一个严重的公共卫生问题。
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
奶牛在绿色的草地上安静地吃草。
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.
这个节日提供了音乐、食物和艺术的混合。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物的 / 细菌的
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
科学家通过显微镜研究池塘水中的微生物生命，观察着微小的生物在里面游来游去。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

干涉与自己无关的事情
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
他总是试图干涉别人的事务。
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

受虐狂
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
他因享受艰难挑战而被称为受虐狂。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

战舰
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
战舰横渡大洋，保护海岸。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

暴民政治
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.
抗议活动在群众开始破坏财产时变成了暴民政治。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

狂热
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
她有一个收集世界各地旧明信片的狂热。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

病态的
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
她对犯罪故事有一种病态的迷恋。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
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.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

恶意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
他的恶意在他对待竞争对手的残忍方式中表现得淋漓尽致。
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

顺从地
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
他顺从地接受了批评，没有争论。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

严格的纪律管理员
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新经理如此严格，以至于即使是小的违章行为也会受到惩罚。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

心态 / 思维模式
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
拥有积极的心态帮助球队赢得了冠军，即使他们在比赛的上半场处于落后状态。
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

猴子
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
猴子在丛林里从一根树枝荡到另一根。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
她对于接受工作邀请有严重的疑虑。
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

缓解策略 / 减缓策略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
各国政府必须采取气候变化减缓策略。
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

管理
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
妥善的管理可以最大程度地减少环境破坏。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

闷热的
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
七月的下午非常闷热。
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

婚姻
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
他们的婚姻持续了超过三十年。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

叛乱的
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
士兵们在几个月没有工资后变得叛乱了。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

杂色的
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
这个节日吸引了由艺术家、音乐家和游客组成的五光十色的人群。
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

军事主义
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.
该地区军事主义的兴起引发了邻国之间的紧张局势。
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

死亡率
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
医学的进步显著降低了婴儿死亡率。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

多个
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了多次伤。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多方面的
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
这个项目对社区有多方面的好处。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

权威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授在讲座中用权威的语气发言。
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

母亲
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
她的母亲是一个善良和关心他人的人。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

恶臭空气
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐烂的气味弥漫在废弃的房子上方。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多种挑战。
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

火枪
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
士兵们带着火枪走进了战场。
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

从数学上
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
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。
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

在中间
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
她站在人群中间。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

误解
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
他误解了项目的目的。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

错误陈述
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
律师指控证人试图错误陈述事实。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤
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.
守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

精通
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
他在小提琴上的精湛技艺给全球观众留下了深刻印象。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不合时宜
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
在严肃的讨论中，他的评论不合时宜。
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性化
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
他的男性化勇气给村里的人们留下了深刻的印象。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校有更多的男性教师而非女性教师。
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

先生
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
拉赫曼先生是我们的新老师。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

运动 / 移动
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
该运动旨在确保平等权利。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
读完旧信后，他感到一阵深深的忧郁。
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多方面的信息框架
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
数字素养包括建立多方面的信息框架。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
她开发了一种新的数学问题解决方法。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改 / 变动
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修饰使农作物能够获得更好的特性。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
她学习形而上学，以理解超越物理科学的存在原理。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
公司今年旨在最大化其利润。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋测量 / 海洋勘探
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.
海洋测量确定了理想的电缆路线。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

低声说
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
他低声咕哝着什么，走开了。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

墨西哥的
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
她喜欢吃墨西哥食物，比如玉米饼和恩奇拉达。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

陵墓
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
国王被埋葬在一座宏伟的陵墓中。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

可动的
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
某些细菌是可动的，能够朝营养物质游动。
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人造的
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
这个湖是人造的，不是自然的。
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

难忘的 / 值得纪念的
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
令人难忘的事件激励了一代又一代人。
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

提到
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
她忘记提到会议时间。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

边缘化
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
政策将少数民族社区边缘化。
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

搅拌机
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
厨师用搅拌机准备蛋糕面糊。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不当行为
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韵律的
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.
诗人在他的诗句中小心地遵循了韵律规则。
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癣
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
流浪狗正在忍受疥癣。
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

厌人症的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
他那种厌人症的态度让他难以交到朋友。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回忆录
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
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。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。