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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 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
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 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 verb /mɔːl/

maul

伤害
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
那只熊在森林里伤害了露营者。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
君主在电视上向全国致辞。
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 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的，灵性追求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
那位神秘的追求者将他的生命献给了冥想和灵性探索。
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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
医院为新妈妈提供了一个优秀的产科病房。
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 /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。
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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

干涉与自己无关的事情
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
他总是试图干涉别人的事务。
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 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 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 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 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

在注意细节方面非常小心和精准
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
一个一丝不苟的研究者在发表之前会检查每个细节。
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 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 /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 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 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 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。
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 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 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 /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 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 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 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

值得的
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
她的奉献得到了社区的认可。
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 /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 /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。
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。
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 /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 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 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 /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 ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

误解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
有一个常见的误解，认为成功是一天之内发生的。
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 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。
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 /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 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 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病; 疾病; 麻烦
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医生诊断出一种罕见的疾病，影响了她的神经系统。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑; 担忧; 不确定
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
她对于接受工作邀请有严重的疑虑。
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。
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市场适销性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新产品的市场适销性取决于消费者的需求。
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 /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 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 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

调解
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
调解帮助解决了两队之间的冲突。
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 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 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。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
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 /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 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。
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 /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 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 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
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 /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 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 /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 /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
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 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 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

冷酷无情; 残忍的;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
无情的独裁者没有显示任何同情。
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 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 /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 /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
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 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 /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 /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
在短语“very cold”中，“very”是“cold”的修饰语。
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

熔化的
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
铁匠把熔化的金属倒入模具中。
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 ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修改使作物的特征得到增强。
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 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 /meɪn/

mane

鬃毛
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
狮子骄傲地摇动着它浓密的鬃毛。
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 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 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 /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 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 /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

传教士
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
传教士在偏远的村庄度过了多年，教导并帮助人们。
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 /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 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 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 /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 /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。