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C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平庸
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
他拒绝满足于平庸，努力追求伟大。
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

各种各样的; 混合的; 多样的
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
盒子里有不同时间段的各种物品。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

哑剧演员
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
街头哑剧演员用他的无形盒子表演娱乐了人群。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

短暂
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
房间里有一阵短暂的沉默。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合并
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
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。
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

调解
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
她被要求在两家公司之间调解。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

恶行; 罪行
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
他后悔过去的恶行，并试图弥补。
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔藓
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
绿色的苔藓覆盖了古老的石墙。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
在短语“very cold”中，“very”是“cold”的修饰语。
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
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。
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

中世纪的
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
城堡展示了中世纪的建筑风格和设计。
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母亲的; 母性
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
她对孤儿表现出母亲般的关爱。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

富豪; 商业界或工业界的富有且有权势的人
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
石油富豪拥有全国各地的数十座炼油厂。
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

鼹鼠
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

隐喻的
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
他用隐喻语言来描述他的情感。
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

将资产或服务转化为赚取金钱的方式
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube 允许内容创作者通过货币化赚取收入。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 在中间
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
项目正在完成的过程中。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
医院为新妈妈提供了一个优秀的产科病房。
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

处理和利用食物以促进生长
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝脏帮助代谢毒素。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

大屠杀
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
军队大屠杀了无辜的平民。
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害的；诽谤的
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
他传播了关于他同事的有害谣言。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

疯子
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
司机像疯子一样开车。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

捣碎
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
她在上菜前把土豆捣碎了。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

矩阵, 结构
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助产士
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

轻罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
他因公共扰乱而被罚款，犯了轻罪。
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

迷住
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
舞者优雅的动作迷住了观众。
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑虑，担忧
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
她对签署合同有严重的疑虑。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

研钵和杵
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
她用研钵和杵磨碎了香料。
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
诚实是一条在每种文化中都受到尊重的永恒格言。
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

温和而顺从; 谦虚; 耐心
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
尽管他有权力，但他依然保持谦逊与温和。
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴民; 一个采取暴力行动的群体
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
一群愤怒的暴民聚集在大楼外。
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突变
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
病毒可以突变成一种更危险的菌株。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

贫乏
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
他几乎无法靠他微薄的薪水生存。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

红树林
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
孙达班是世界上最大的红树林。
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

切碎
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
她把大蒜切成末以用于这道菜的配方。
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

值得表扬的
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
他对社区的值得表扬的服务得到了认可。
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市场渗透
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
高市场渗透确保竞争优势。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

模仿者; 模仿;
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。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修改使作物的特征得到增强。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

邮政列车
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
邮件列车每天晚上发车，跨越全国递送信件。
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。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

装饰条
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
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。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

忧郁
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
他在失业后变得沉闷。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

蜕变
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
这家公司的蜕变从一家小型初创公司成长为全球领导者，令人瞩目。
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
艺术家在学校的墙上画了一幅美丽的壁画。
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 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困境中
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
这位政治家陷入了丑闻中。
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

用药治疗
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
医生将为病人治疗以减轻炎症。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

恶意的
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
他眼中的恶意目光吓到了孩子们。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

谋杀的; 有杀意的; 极其暴力的; 嗜血的
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
他眼中那谋杀的目光吓坏了所有人。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的，灵性追求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
那位神秘的追求者将他的生命献给了冥想和灵性探索。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修改
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
计划需要修改。
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

特立独行的人
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
这位独立思考的科学家挑战了既定理论。
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可移动的; 便携的; 可转移的
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
家具是可移动的，我们可以轻松地重新布置房间。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信任
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
两个政治党派之间存在着深深的不信任。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

机械化
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
机械化已经彻底改变了农业。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

边际的; 微小的; 轻微的
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
销售的边际改善几乎没有被注意到。
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

手稿
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
作者将她的手稿提交给出版商。
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

对细节的极大关注
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
他的细心让这个项目成功。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病; 疾病; 麻烦
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医生诊断出一种罕见的疾病，影响了她的神经系统。
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属污染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属污染对健康构成严重威胁。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声音控制
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
正确的语音调节提高了沟通技巧。
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

缓解策略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
政府必须为气候变化采取缓解策略。
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。
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

厌恶女性
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
这本小说因宣扬厌恶女性而遭到批评。
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

边缘化
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
经济政策应解决贫困者的边缘化问题。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

记忆
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
重要信息的记忆对于考试至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

柔和的
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
房间用蓝色和灰色的柔和色调粉刷。
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

摩托卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
这辆摩托卡车将新鲜蔬菜送到市场。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

狂热; 极度的热情
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 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

中介
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
他们决定去掉中介，直接向客户销售。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

临时
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
他们用箱子作为临时桌子。
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

遗弃在荒岛
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
水手们被遗弃在一个荒岛上。
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

纪念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
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。
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

破坏
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
庆祝活动因坏天气而受损。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不当行为
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
该官员因职业不当行为被解雇。
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋勘测
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.
海洋勘测确定了理想的电缆路线。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

迁徙的
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
许多鸟是迁徙的，每个季节都要飞行几千英里。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

宣言
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
政党在选举前发布了其宣言。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

凡人; 有限寿命的; 人类
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
所有人类都是凡人，并最终会死。
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突变，基因变异
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
科学家发现了一种基因突变，导致了这种疾病。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
她试图通过旅行逃避她平凡的日常。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

油耗
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
这辆车在高速公路上的油耗表现优秀。
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

万寿菊
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
鲜艳的万寿菊花为节日装饰增添了一抹颜色。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

谦逊; 谦虚
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
尽管成功，他展示了极大的谦虚。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

浅紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

不幸; 意外; 事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
烹饪失误导致了晚餐烧焦。
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

围巾
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
她在出门前围上了一个温暖的围巾。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

误读
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
他误读了指示，结果错误地建造了架子。
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

媒体主导地位
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
互联网增强了全球媒体主导地位。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面性的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
多面性的处理方式导致了创新的解决方案。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

做作的 / 虚伪的
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
演员的表现太做作，无法显得自然。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
乐队演奏了流行歌曲的混合曲目。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑; 担忧; 不确定
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 /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

嘲笑; 讽刺;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
他的演讲遭到了观众的嘲笑。
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

低语
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前低声念了一句祷告。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

恶性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医生确认肿瘤是恶性的。
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不适
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
长时间旅行后，她感到一种普遍的不适。
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

模特
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
商店橱窗里的曼尼奎恩穿着一件红色长裙。