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C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

小巷/窄街
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.
他们在伦敦的一个安静的mews租了一间小公寓。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

做作
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
他走过舞台时步伐轻盈。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

混乱的打斗
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
在足球比赛中爆发了一场混乱的打斗。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

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

missive

信件
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
他给州长发送了一封长信。
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

宽宏大量
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
他对竞争对手的宽宏大量令人钦佩。
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。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

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

monocracy

独裁制
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国家在几十年的独裁制下遭受痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

恶棍
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
恶棍因抢劫被捕。
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

尘埃
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
一颗尘埃在阳光下飘浮。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
牧师对不诚实行为发出了警告。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

厌女症者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
许多人谴责他的演讲是厌女症者的言论。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

闷热和潮湿
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
七月的下午非常闷热。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

厌人者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
这个老人被认为是一个回避所有社交活动的厌人者。
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。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

复杂局面
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
项目陷入了官僚主义的困境。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

误解
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
他误解了老师的指示，错误地做了任务。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甜美的
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手那甜美的声音迷住了观众。
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

难闻的气味
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
垃圾桶散发出可怕的难闻的气味。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢的
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的年轻骑手从不退缩。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威胁的
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
罪犯给了证人一个威胁的眼神。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

厌婚症
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
他的厌婚症让他无法和伴侣定居下来。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

一半或部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
财产在继承人之间分为两部分。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

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

mesa

台地
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
远足者停下来欣赏那座高出沙漠地面的梅萨。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

使…感到羞耻
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
她在舞台上绊倒时非常羞愧。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

司法办公室
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
他为能在当地的司法办公室工作超过十年而感到自豪。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

肌肉骨骼疾病
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
De Quervain综合症是一种常见的肌肉骨骼疾病。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

可变的
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
人类的情感是可变的，能够迅速变化。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

华而不实
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
设计华丽但华而不实。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

木兰花
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美丽的木兰花树在春天开花，盛开着粉色的花朵。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

错误的名字
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
称呼这只小狗为“巨人”是一个错误的名字。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

装病
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
他试图装病以逃避上学。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

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

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

分配
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
法官将根据罪行分配惩罚。
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。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罚款 / 欺诈
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐败的官员因不当行为而被罚款。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

富有的; 富裕的; 有钱的
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
她来自一个富有的家庭，拥有大量的房地产。
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

困惑, 神秘化
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
观众在困惑中看着魔术师表演他的戏法。
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

阴谋
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
那位政治家被自己的一手阴谋推翻了。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小争执
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
他们因座位安排发生了小小的争执。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇气
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.
这位年轻的运动员在决赛中展示了他的勇气。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

微不足道
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
他为辛苦的工作得到了微不足道的报酬。
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 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

摩拉鱼
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
摩拉鱼是孟加拉菜中常用的一种受欢迎的小鱼。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

含糊其辞
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
那位政治家对这个难题的回答含糊其辞。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

变异性 (拼写错误)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
文件中包含了拼写错误的词 'mutablility'，而不是 'mutability'。
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

掠夺者
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
村民们害怕那些袭击他们房屋的掠夺者。
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

香蕉树髓
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
香蕉树的髓质常用于传统的孟加拉菜肴中。
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

弑母
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
弑母罪震惊了整个城市。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
这个错误如此微小，以至于没人注意到它。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

马哈拉贾
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
马哈拉贾住在一个宏伟的宫殿里，四周是花园。
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。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

糖蜜
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
食谱要求加入糖蜜，给面包增加浓郁的味道。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪恶
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
那个恶毒的女巫诅咒了年轻的公主。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警示性的
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
他警示性的语气让每个人对下一步感到谨慎。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
法律惩罚那些虐待动物的人。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新的政策旨在改善穷人的生活条件。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明中的巨石结构令人着迷。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

壁炉上的架子
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
她把家庭照片放在壁炉上的架子上。
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。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
办公室生活的平凡可能是令人疲惫的。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

过于伤感
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
电影因过于伤感的情感而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

虚伪的
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
经理给出了一个虚伪的借口，而不是承认错误。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

掠夺
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
盗贼们在夜间袭击了村庄。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

千分尺
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
工程师使用了一个微米尺来测量电线的厚度。
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂热
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
他在电影中发出了狂热的笑声。
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。
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

纪念
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
城市决定通过在中央广场立一座雕像来纪念英雄。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学家与同伴们讨论了现实的本质。
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

琐事
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
律师专注于合同的琐事。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

节拍器
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
她用节拍器练习钢琴，以保持稳定的节奏。
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

杂种狗
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
那只流浪狗是一只友好的杂种狗。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

与调解相关
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
他的调解技巧帮助解决了冲突。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生动物收藏
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
马戏团里有一群异国情调的动物。
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 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

单音节词
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
'是'和'不'这类词是单音节词。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

琐事
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
他对办公室文件的琐事感到厌倦。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
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。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考思考
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
元认知增强了解决问题的能力。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金的
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
他在大学学习了冶金工程。
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

咀嚼
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
他在吞咽之前慢慢嚼着面包。
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。
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血种人（过时且冒犯性的术语）
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
‘穆拉特’这个词现在被认为是过时的且冒犯性的。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

八哥
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
八哥鸟重复了我说的每一个词。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改善主义
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.
她的改善主义哲学让她在艰难时刻保持希望。
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

奖章
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
她戴着一个金色的奖章在脖子上。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

对权力、财富或万能的妄想
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
独裁者的极端自恋狂使他相信自己无敌。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

马东娜 (圣母玛利亚)
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.
文艺复兴时期的画作描绘了一位抱着耶稣婴儿的马东娜。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

杂集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
这本书是散文和诗歌的杂集。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

误解
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
她误解了他的沉默为愤怒。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
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。
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草根
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
她用木莲蒂泡了一杯草药茶，以缓解喉咙痛。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

麝香味的
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
香水有一种麝香味。
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

蜂蜜酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
维京人以在宴会上喝大量的蜂蜜酒而闻名。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

神态
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
他严肃的神态让所有人都沉默了。
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

机修工
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
机械师小心地调整了车床上的齿轮。
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手铐
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚犯在被带到法庭之前被镣铐。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

压制
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
她试图用围巾压制她的笑声。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内侧
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝盖的内侧更容易受伤。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

误用词汇
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
他因在公众演讲时的误用词汇而闻名。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

策划
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
叛乱者试图反对国王密谋。