B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

垫子

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

请在进入前擦干净脚上的垫子。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

社交媒体已经成为许多人获取新闻的主流来源。

B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

药物

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医生为他的头痛开了药物。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

专注; 意识到

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

她总是注意周围的环境，并关注细节。

B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

值得记住的

Meaning

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

Example

Memorable events inspire generations.

值得记住的事件激励着一代又一代。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

在中间; 在...之中

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

她站在人群中间。

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松

Meaning

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

Example

She completed the marathon in under four hours.

她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

美人鱼

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

小女孩喜欢关于美人鱼在海底生活的故事。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修补

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

Example

She learned to mend her torn dress.

她学会了修补她撕破的裙子。

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

她已经成为一位成熟且自信的领导者。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。

B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

记住

Meaning

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

Example

Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.

学生需要记住重要的公式以备考试。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小值

Meaning

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

Example

This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.

今年的失业率达到了最低点。

B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神话

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

她拥抱了母性的快乐和挑战。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

调解

Meaning

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

Example

She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.

她主持了候选人之间的激烈辩论。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市场

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

城市的市场每个星期五早上都很拥挤。

B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

安装

Meaning

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place

Example

They plan to mount a camera on the wall.

他们计划在墙上安装一台摄像机。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。

B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

导师

Meaning

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

Example

She acted as a mentor for the new employees.

她担任新员工的导师。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行为不当

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

孩子们在学校集会上行为不当。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

随着年龄的增长，智慧和情感成熟随之而来。

B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

表现

Meaning

To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.

Example

Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.

De Quervain综合症的症状可能在长时间使用电话后显现出来。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

修改

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

我们需要修改计划以包括更多细节。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

现代化

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

公司计划现代化其IT基础设施。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年

Meaning

being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old

Example

The middle-aged man started a new career.

那位中年男子开始了一项新事业。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

仁慈

Meaning

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish

Example

The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.

法官展现了仁慈，并给了他更轻的判决。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

地铁

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

地铁有效地连接了城市的所有主要区域。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

纪念碑

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

纪念碑应该纪念他的贡献。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

米特里克

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

公司通过使用清晰的绩效指标来追踪成功。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商

Meaning

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

Example

The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.

制造商为全球市场生产汽车。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

迁徙

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鸟类的年度迁徙是一个引人入胜的自然事件。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论

Meaning

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。

B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

座右铭

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

她的生活座右铭是'永不放弃。'

B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men

Example

He has a deep, masculine voice.

他有着深沉的男性嗓音。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

矿物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

钙是一种对强壮骨骼很重要的矿物。

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

微小 / 未成年

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

幸运的是，事故只造成了轻微伤害。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

滥用

Meaning

To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.

Example

Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.

滥用社交媒体资料可能会破坏关系。

B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

农民用骡子搬运重物。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不幸

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

他在经济衰退期间失业的不幸遭遇。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

导弹

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

军队向敌军基地发射了一枚导弹。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制

Meaning

A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.

Example

The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.

君主制在革命期间被废除。

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

采矿

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

该地区的采矿业近年来有所增加。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

心理上

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

她正在为考试做心理准备。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

误解

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

争论是由一个简单的误解引起的。

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

芥末

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

她将芥末种子加入咖喱中，以增添更多风味。

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

适度地

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

她适度地锻炼以保持健康。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海洋的

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生态系统对人类活动非常敏感。

B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物

Meaning

a combination of different substances or elements

Example

The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.

蛋糕面糊是面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶的混合物。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

顽皮的; 淘气的; 调皮的

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

顽皮的孩子把他姐姐最喜欢的玩具藏了起来。

B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

货币的

Meaning

Relating to money or currency.

Example

The monetary implications are significant for investors.

货币的影响对于投资者来说是重要的。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

他在整个会议期间保持沉默。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

血橙

Meaning

a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange

Example

Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.

Malta 在孟加拉国是一种广受欢迎的柑橘类水果，以其甜味和高维生素C含量而闻名。

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

心态; 思维方式

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

团队需要发展一种胜利的心态才能成功。

B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子

Meaning

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

Example

A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

仅仅

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

这只是一个建议，而不是命令。

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

数学方程式很难解。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道德上

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

她感到道德上有责任帮助难民。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

恶作剧

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

孩子们在暑假期间充满了恶作剧。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手工; 使用身体的力量;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

数据是手动输入到系统中的。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

公司今年旨在最大化其利润。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

太阳在中午最亮，当它正好在头顶时。

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

此外

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

这份工作具有挑战性；此外，它需要出色的沟通技能。

B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

主持人

Meaning

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

Example

The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.

主持人让每位小组成员分享他们的观点。

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

她每天早上练习冥想，开始她的平静一天。