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C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量营养素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
铁和锌是促进生长所需的微量营养素。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
领导者承担起了责任的重担。
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 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表现
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
他的慷慨是他善良本性的表现。
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 /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 /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良; 缺乏营养
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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

军事入侵
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。
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 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
他在跑步后喝了一大口水。
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 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

习惯行为
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
他不断清嗓子已成为一种恼人的习惯行为。
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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
村庄组成了一支民兵，以防范攻击。
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 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 /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

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

Meanness

恶意; 吝啬
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
他对贫困孩子的恶意让邻里的人都感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模仿
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
发动机因过热而发生故障。
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 /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乘数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
在经济学中，政府支出可以成为经济增长的乘数。
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 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 /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 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 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近视，狭隘的视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
公司的近视战略导致了长期损失。
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 /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 /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物的
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壤中的微生物活动改善了土壤的肥力。
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 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 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 /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

单调
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。
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 /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 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。
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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

仁慈的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
仁慈的法官给了他一个较轻的判决。
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 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; 纪念堂
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古老的修道院建在一个山顶上。
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 /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 /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

精英制度
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
在真正的精英制度中，最有能力的人会晋升为领导职位。
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 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 /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 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

恶意的; 有害的
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
恶意软件损坏了许多计算机。
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 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。
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 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。
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 /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 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 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 /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲伤和沉思；感受或表达悲伤
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。
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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。
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 /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 /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

烈士
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
他为了自由和民主的事业成为了烈士。
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

漫游
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
我们在城市的老街道上漫步。
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 /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 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 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 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 /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 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 /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。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲伤的
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲伤的歌曲让她想起了失去的亲人。
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 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海洋的
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海洋贸易促进了经济。
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 /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
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 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 /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 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。
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 /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 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮丽
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
宫殿的壮丽让所有人都哑口无言。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量营养素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
微量营养素对于细胞功能至关重要。