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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 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。
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 verb /mɪns/

mince

切碎
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
她把大蒜切成末以用于这道菜的配方。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

基于优点
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
基于优点的招聘强化了劳动力。
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 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市场渗透
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
高市场渗透确保竞争优势。
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

迷住
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
舞者优雅的动作迷住了观众。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
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 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

极其重要的，巨大的或纪念性的
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
电的发现是一次纪念碑式的成就。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

边缘化的个体
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
边缘化的个体常常面临严峻的挑战。
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 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 /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。
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 /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 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 /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 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 /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

海市蜃楼
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中看到了水的海市蜃楼。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

大量
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
大量的粉丝聚集在体育场。
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 /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 /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。
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 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困境中
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
这位政治家陷入了丑闻中。
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 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 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 /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

各种各样的; 混合的; 多样的
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
盒子里有不同时间段的各种物品。
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 /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 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 /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 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, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
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 /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 /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助产士
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助产士在整个分娩过程中一直陪伴着母亲。
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 /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

中世纪的
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
城堡展示了中世纪的建筑风格和设计。
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

鼹鼠
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害的；诽谤的
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
他传播了关于他同事的有害谣言。
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

纪念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
她保留了这张票作为他们第一次一起参加音乐会的纪念品。
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 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

值得表扬的
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
他对社区的值得表扬的服务得到了认可。
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 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

大屠杀
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
军队大屠杀了无辜的平民。
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 /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不当行为
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
该官员因职业不当行为被解雇。
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

恶意; 仇恨; 敌意;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
他的批评中没有恶意，只是诚实的反馈。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
读完旧信后，他感到一阵深深的忧郁。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回忆录
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
作者的回忆录详细描述了她通过困难和成功的旅程。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合经济
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
如今，大多数国家遵循混合经济模式。
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

易于塑形
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
黄金是一种非常易于塑形的金属，用于珠宝制作。
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

骚扰 / 性虐待
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
罪犯因试图猥亵一个孩子而被逮捕。
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。
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 /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉道
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
他的殉道激励了无数其他人加入自由运动。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

螨虫
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
床垫里有尘螨。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

记忆法，助记符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
助记符帮助轻松记住复杂的概念。
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

下午场
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
我们买了周日下午场的票。
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。
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 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 noun /moʊld/

Mould

模具；霉菌
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
她把巧克力倒进模具里做糖果。
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

从数学上
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
这个问题可以从数学上解决，而不是靠猜测。
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 /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

边际的; 微小的; 轻微的
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
销售的边际改善几乎没有被注意到。
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

调解员
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
联合国常常在国际争端中充当调解员。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

轻罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
他因公共扰乱而被罚款，犯了轻罪。
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 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 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市政的
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市政当局负责维护公园。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
贫困地区的孩子们遭受营养不良。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

大营养素
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
蛋白质、脂肪和碳水化合物是重要的大营养素。
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 /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

蒙太奇
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
电影以城市生活的蒙太奇开场。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
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 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
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 /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

獴
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
獴迅速攻击了眼镜蛇，以保护它的幼崽。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信任
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
两个政治党派之间存在着深深的不信任。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

巨石
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
古老的巨石在沙漠中屹立了几个世纪。
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 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 /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 /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

恶行; 罪行
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
他后悔过去的恶行，并试图弥补。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

法官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
法官主持了轻微刑事案件。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多方面的
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
这个项目对社区有多方面的好处。
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 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

低语
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前低声念了一句祷告。
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。
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 /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 /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

激进分子
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
激进分子组织要求立即进行政治改革。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

情绪不稳定
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
她的情绪不稳定使得很难预测她会如何反应。
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 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 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

气象的
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
气象条件影响农业周期。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。
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 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 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
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。
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突变
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
病毒可以突变成一种更危险的菌株。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

特立独行的人
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
这位独立思考的科学家挑战了既定理论。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
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 /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 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山区的
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
这个山区地区很难旅行。