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 /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境

Meaning

A person's social environment or surroundings.

Example

She grew up in an artistic milieu.

她在艺术的环境中长大。

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。

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

阴谋

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

那位政治家被自己的一手阴谋推翻了。

B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

百万富翁

Meaning

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

Example

He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.

他通过聪明的投资和努力工作成为了百万富翁。

B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁铁

Meaning

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

Example

The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.

磁铁将纸张吸附在冰箱门上。

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。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

胡言乱语

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

他漫无目的地谈论着他的旧记忆。

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 /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。

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。

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 /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。

C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙

Meaning

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.

Example

The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.

独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。

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 /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

单调

Meaning

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

Example

Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.

打破日常生活的单调可以改善心理健康。

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 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。

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 /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

狂热; 极度的热情

Meaning

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm

Example

She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.

她有一个收集世界各地旧明信片的狂热。

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

调解

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

她被要求在两家公司之间调解。

C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴民; 一个采取暴力行动的群体

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

一群愤怒的暴民聚集在大楼外。

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。

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, 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.

C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning

To enroll as a student in a college or university.

Example

She matriculated at Oxford University last year.

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的

Meaning

Having a very unpleasant smell.

Example

The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.

那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

运动

Meaning

Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

Freedom movements paved the way for independence.

自由运动为独立铺平了道路。

B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

心情; 情绪;

Meaning

a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere

Example

She was in a good mood after receiving the news.

她在收到消息后心情很好。

A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

夫人

Meaning

a title used before a married woman's name

Example

Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.

夫人卡里姆是学校的校长。

A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

提到

Meaning

to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name

Example

She forgot to mention the meeting time.

她忘记提到会议时间。

C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术

Meaning

A state of fascination or hypnotism.

Example

The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.

魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。

C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

温和而顺从; 谦虚; 耐心

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

尽管他有权力，但他依然保持谦逊与温和。

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。

C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning

Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.

Example

His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.

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 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。

C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微

Meaning

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

Example

He refused to do menial work.

他拒绝做低级工作。

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

市场营销, 营销, 推广

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

数字营销已经改变了商业策略。

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。

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢的

Meaning

Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.

Example

The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.

勇敢的年轻骑手从不退缩。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

模块化

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

模块化设计允许轻松定制和可扩展性。

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

质量

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

一大群人聚集在广场上。

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。

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.

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。

B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

按摩

Meaning

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

Example

The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.

治疗师会按摩你的背部以减轻肌肉紧张。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论

Meaning

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

Example

The research was conducted using a new methodology.

这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

多任务处理

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

多任务处理降低了效率。

C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

掠夺

Meaning

to roam in search of things to steal or attack

Example

The bandits marauded through the village at night.

盗贼们在夜间袭击了村庄。

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.

C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

战舰

Meaning

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

Example

The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.

战舰横渡大洋，保护海岸。

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。

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。

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。

A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

问题 / 重要

Meaning

A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.

Example

It doesn’t matter what others think.

不在乎别人怎么想。

C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

一场人们佩戴面具和服装的聚会

Meaning

a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show

Example

The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.

慈善活动作为一场盛大的 masquerade 举行。

B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

一个重要的任务或使命，分配给个人或团队；一个特定的目标或目的

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

Example

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

宇航员完成了他们的任务，前往太空站。

C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.

Example

The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.

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。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

她开发了一种新的数学问题解决方法。

A1 verb /muːv/

move

移动

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

他们决定搬到一个更大的房子。

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 /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。

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。

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。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

监视器，观察

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

老师在考试期间监控学生。

C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学

Meaning

The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.

Example

Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.

冶金学在工业发展中起着至关重要的作用。

C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罚款 / 欺诈

Meaning

to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money

Example

The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.

腐败的官员因不当行为而被罚款。

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

谦逊

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

他的谦逊常常被同事误解为软弱。

A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it

Example

She looked at herself in the mirror.

她看着镜子里的自己。

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 /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 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。

A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

匹配

Meaning

to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another

Example

The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.

她的裙子颜色和鞋子完美匹配。

B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性

Meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

Example

The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.

工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生

Meaning

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

Example

Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.

古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。

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 /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声音控制

Meaning

The process of varying or controlling something.

Example

Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.

正确的语音调节提高了沟通技巧。

C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

网格, 编织

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

这两个齿轮完美契合，使机器平稳运行。

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 /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。

A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

邮件 / 信件

Meaning

Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.

Example

I received an important letter in the mail.

我通过邮件收到了一个重要的信件。

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 /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 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 /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.

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。

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

军队

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

军队被召唤来提供帮助。

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。

C2 noun /miːd/

mead

蜂蜜酒

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.

Example

The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.

维京人以在宴会上喝大量的蜂蜜酒而闻名。

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

融化

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

冰在炎热的阳光下迅速融化。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨; 不幸; 引起痛苦

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。

B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

材料; 织物; 物质

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

这座建筑是用最好的材料建造的。

C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪恶

Meaning

Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

Example

The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.

那个恶毒的女巫诅咒了年轻的公主。

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.

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

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

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

垄断

Meaning

Control exclusively, dominate market.

Example

The company tried to monopolize the market.

该公司试图垄断市场。

A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

重要的

Meaning

important, serious, or significant

Example

Climate change is a major concern for the world.

气候变化是全球关注的重大问题。

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。

C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人

Meaning

a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work

Example

The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.

经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。

A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

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。

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

短暂

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

房间里有一阵短暂的沉默。

C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修改

Meaning

The action of making changes to something.

Example

The plan required modification.

计划需要修改。

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 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。

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。

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 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 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。

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

错误归因

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

这句话被错误地归因于莎士比亚。

C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癣

Meaning

a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores

Example

The stray dog was suffering from mange.

流浪狗正在忍受疥癣。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

Example

The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.

C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化

Meaning

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

Example

The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.

科学家成功地将铁棒磁化了。