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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。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
我们使用蚊帐来保护自己，防止被虫子叮咬。
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

激励
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
教练的演讲激励了团队赢得冠军。
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 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。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

动机
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
她失去了继续项目的动机。
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。
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。
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沉默的; 什么也不说; 保持安静
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
他对惊喜派对的计划保持沉默。
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 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

宽宏大量, 慷慨, 宽容
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
他宽宏大量的天性使他受到所有人的尊重。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔和宜人; 放松温和
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
温柔的晚霞创造了一个宁静的氛围。
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。
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。
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

是的
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘你明白吗?’ ‘是的.’
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.
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。
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

记忆
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
她对面孔和名字有出色的记忆力。
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

英里
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
她走了一英里到达公交站。
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。
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

被蛀虫吃掉的
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
他在寒冷的日子里穿了一件被蛀虫吃掉的毛衣。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

必须
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
你必须完成作业，然后才能出去。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

动机; 原因; 驱动力
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警方正在调查犯罪的动机。
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

威胁
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
那个鲁莽的司机对路上的每个人构成了威胁。
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 məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

融化
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
冰在太阳下融化了。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

多个; 多样的; 不同的
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了多次伤。
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.
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。
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男子气概
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
他的男子气概得到了同伴们的赞赏。
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 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。
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。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

药物
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
现代医学在治疗疾病方面取得了重大进展。
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 /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。
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/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

笨拙
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
他修理椅子的笨拙尝试只让事情变得更糟。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

旋律; 音调
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
她在做晚餐时哼着一首美丽的旋律。
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

创造者
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
他是好莱坞著名的电影制片人。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

奖牌
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
她在100米赛跑中获得了金牌。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

摩托车
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
他每天早上骑摩托车去上班。
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。
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。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。
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 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
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 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 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。
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

谜; 无法理解的事情
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
飞机失踪仍然是一个谜。
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

我的
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
这是我的书。
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 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

诅咒
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
女巫对她的敌人施下了可怕的诅咒。
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, 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。
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 /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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

管理
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
良好的管理减少环境损害。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

模块
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
机器学习的模块很难，但很有信息量。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

摧残
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古老的手稿因不小心处理而被摧残。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

鲭鱼
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
鲭鱼富含欧米伽-3脂肪酸。
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。
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

泥土
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
孩子们在雨后玩泥巴。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

杂乱
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
这个节日吸引了由艺术家、音乐家和游客组成的杂乱人群。
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。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

谋杀
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
侦探调查了这起震惊小镇的谋杀案。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。
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。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
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 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
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 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。
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

月亮
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
满月在夜空中明亮地闪烁
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。
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
媒体操控影响公共舆论。
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

音乐
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
她喜欢听古典音乐。
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 /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
2000年被庆祝为新千年的开始。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

按揭
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
他们拿出按揭贷款买了第一套房子。
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 /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。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商业的
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
由于其商业活动，这座城市迅速发展。
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸福
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

厌人症
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
他的厌人症在他回避人群的方式中显而易见。
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。
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

成员
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
成员们合作以最终确定招聘决策。
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。
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

音乐家
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
他是一个才华横溢的音乐家。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

仅仅
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
她仅仅是在尝试帮助。
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

误导性的
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
广告具有误导性，并提供了虚假的信息。