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C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

雇佣兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
雇佣兵为支付最高工资的人而战斗。
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 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

覆盖苔藓的；生苔的
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
这棵老树干上覆盖着苔藓，并且被绿色植物覆盖。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合经济
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
如今，大多数国家遵循混合经济模式。
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 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 məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

垄断
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
该公司在电动汽车生产方面拥有垄断地位。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

边缘化的个体
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
边缘化的个体常常面临严峻的挑战。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

粪肥, 有机肥料
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有机肥料提高土壤肥力。
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

助记符，记忆技巧
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
助记符有助于学生记住复杂的概念。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植
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.
单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

聚集 / 集合勇气
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
他积聚了足够的勇气来面对挑战。
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

旋律的
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
她那旋律般的嗓音迷住了全场观众。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

欢乐
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
这个节日充满了欢乐和笑声。
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

垄断
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
该公司试图垄断市场。
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 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 /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 /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

缓解
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
适当的规划可以缓解财务风险。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

独白
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
演员在舞台上做了一个强有力的独白。
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 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 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 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 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 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

顺从地; 温顺地
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。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

基于优点
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
基于优点的招聘强化了劳动力。
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。
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 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 /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

叛乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
水手们发动了对他们船长的叛乱。
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 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 /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物质主义
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
现代社会物质主义的崛起让许多哲学家感到担忧。
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 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 /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

新陈代谢的
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
定期锻炼提高新陈代谢效率。
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 /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 verb /mɑːr/

mar

破坏
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
刮痕将破坏画作的美丽。
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 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 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

吝啬
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
她过着吝啬的生活，拒绝购买任何新东西。
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 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 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 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 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
他选择过一种修道的生活，远离城市。
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形态学
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
形态学研究词汇的结构以及它们是如何形成的。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

边缘化, 排除在外
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。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

护城河
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城堡被一条充满水的宽护城河保护着。
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 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 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 /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
纽约是一个繁忙的大都市，拥有数百万居民。
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 /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 /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

下午场
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
我们买了周日下午场的票。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

谦逊
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
他的谦逊常常被同事误解为软弱。
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 /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

哀悼者
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
哀悼者聚集在墓地，表示他们的敬意。
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/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

单色
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
那部老电影完全是用单色拍摄的。
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 mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
贫困地区的孩子们遭受营养不良。
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 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 /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

传教士
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
传教士在偏远的村庄度过了多年，教导并帮助人们。
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 /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

变形
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
毛毛虫将变成一只蝴蝶。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤
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。
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。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

记忆法，助记符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
助记符帮助轻松记住复杂的概念。
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。
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 /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

气象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
他选择专攻气象学，以研究天气模式。
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 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 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 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

可怕
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
这部恐怖片有一个可怕的氛围。
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 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 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 /ˈmænər/

manor

庄园大宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
那座古老的庄园几百年来自豪地矗立在山丘上。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
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 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髓
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髓在人体内产生血细胞。
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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市场适销性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新产品的市场适销性取决于消费者的需求。
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 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多样化的挑战。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

泥瓦匠
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。
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 /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

婚姻
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
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 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 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

獴
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
獴迅速攻击了眼镜蛇，以保护它的幼崽。
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 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 ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

管理不善
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
塑料废物的管理不善加剧了污染。
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 məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物质主义生活方式
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物质主义生活方式常常导致道德衰退。
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 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

易于塑形
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
黄金是一种非常易于塑形的金属，用于珠宝制作。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

军事的
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
该国在危机期间实施了戒严法。