B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

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 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

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 /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。

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 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 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 /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.

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

合并

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

两家公司决定合并以增加他们的市场份额。

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 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 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥泞的

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

孩子们玩耍后，穿着泥泞的鞋子回来了。

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 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 /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。

B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

Example

Birds migrate south during the winter.

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 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

制造

Meaning

to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something

Example

The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.

该公司为全球市场生产电子设备。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。

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 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。

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 /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

精通; 专长;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

他在小提琴上的造诣给全球观众留下了深刻印象。

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 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 /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。

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 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 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

现代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

工业的现代化减少了污染。

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。

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.

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

他们聚集在一起，悼念他们朋友的离世。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

哀悼

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家人为他们的祖母哀悼。

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 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 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳动物

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

鲸鱼是地球上最大的哺乳动物。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

薄荷; 钱币厂

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

她在茶里加了新鲜的薄荷叶，带来清新的味道。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

护肤霜有助于保持湿气。

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 /meɪz/

Maze

迷宫

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

孩子们在丰收节的玉米迷宫里迷路了。

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 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 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物，既用于食物也用于动物饲料。

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 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 /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

强大的

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

这条强大的河流穿过国家的中心。

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 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 /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

错误的

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

我对会议时间判断错了。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

衡量

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

她以冷静和衡量的语气说话。

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 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。

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 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。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁性

Meaning

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

Example

The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

地球的磁场保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人造的

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

这个湖是人造的，不是自然的。

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 /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

正念

Meaning

The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Example

Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.

正念练习可以改善专注力和情感平衡。

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。

B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侣

Meaning

a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows

Example

The monk spent hours in meditation each day.

那位僧侣每天花几个小时冥想。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道德

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

辩论集中在决策的道德性上。

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。

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 verb /mɒk/

mock

嘲笑

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

Example

The students mocked his accent during class.

学生们在课堂上嘲笑他的口音。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

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

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

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 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 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。

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 /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 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 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 /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

制造业

Meaning

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

Example

The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

该国正在大力投资制造业。

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 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

教育部宣布了新的学校政策。

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 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 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 ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

移动安全

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

强大的移动安全保护个人信息。

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 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

乘法

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

乘法是小学数学中的基本运算之一。

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。

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 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 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 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

胡须

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

他为剧本长出了浓密的胡子。

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。

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

她的表现有了显著的改善。

B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。

B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

惊叹

Meaning

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

Example

People marvel at their surroundings.

人们对他们的周围环境感到惊叹。

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 /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 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。

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

心理集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

冥想提高心理集中和认知表现。

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.

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 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 /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手动

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

这是一个手动过程，需要仔细关注。

B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

毫无意义; 没有目的; 无意义

Meaning

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

Example

The data became meaningless without proper context.

数据在没有适当背景的情况下变得毫无意义。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小的

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故后，汽车的损坏是最小的。

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 /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 /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

雨燕在桥下筑巢。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

驾驶员

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

驾驶员在高速公路上看到事故后停下来帮忙。

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 /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 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 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 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。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。