英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
"The patient had only mild symptoms."
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
"This car gives excellent mileage on highways."
An important achievement or stage in a process or journey.
"Winning this award is a milestone in his career."
A person's social environment or surroundings.
"She grew up in an artistic milieu."
Aggressively active in a cause, sometimes using forceful methods.
"The group became increasingly militant in their demands."
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
"The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries."
relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war
"He decided to join the military after college."
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
"The military incursion caused widespread devastation."
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
"His lack of experience will militate against his promotion."
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
"The village formed a militia to defend against attacks."
noun: a white liquid produced by female mammals for feeding their young; verb: to draw milk from an animal
"She milked the cow early in the morning."
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
"My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions."
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
"She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass."
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
"The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning."
a pure white color resembling milk
"The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky."
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
"The old flour mill has been converted into a museum."
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
"The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium."
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
"Millet is often used as food in rural areas."
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
"The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week."
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
"He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work."
A performer who conveys meaning through gestures and body movements without speech.
"The mime entertained the children with exaggerated expressions."
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
"The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh."
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
"The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away."
Expressing a threat; menacing.
"The criminal gave the witness a minatory look."
to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces; to speak in an affectedly delicate or refined way
"She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce."
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
"He walked with mincing steps across the stage."
the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care
"Please mind the gap between the train and the platform."
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
"She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details."
The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
"He was bored by the mindless tasks at work."
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
"The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal."
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
"He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities."
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."
the smallest or least amount possible
"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."
to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."
the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required
"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
"The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders."
Extremely small or tiny.
"The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it."
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
"The finance minister announced new tax policies."
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
"She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses."
A government department headed by a minister or the work of a religious minister.
"He works at the Ministry of Education."
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
"Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries."
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
"The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities."
