英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
"He drinks wine in moderation."
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
"The moderator asked each panelist to share their views."
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
"They live in a modern apartment with new facilities."
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
"The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity."
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
"Modernization of industries reduces pollution."
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
"The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure."
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
"Despite his success, he showed great modesty."
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
"She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting."
the act or process of changing or altering something slightly
"The architect suggested a modification to the design."
Changes made to something to improve it or make it more suitable.
"Modifications improve policy frameworks."
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
"In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'."
to make partial or minor changes to something
"You need to modify the settings to improve performance."
conforming to or following current fashion or style
"She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention."
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
"The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability."
to adjust or regulate the degree, pitch, or intensity of something
"The teacher modulated her voice to keep the students engaged."
The act of changing or controlling something, such as tone, pitch, or frequency.
"The singer’s modulation of her voice captivated the audience."
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
"The module on machine learning was difficult but informative."
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
"He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company."
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
"The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs."
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
"The skin cream helps retain moisture."
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
"The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine."
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
"The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar."
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
"The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor."
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
"The wooden molding gave the room a classic look."
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
"A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
"The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child."
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
"The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts."
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
"Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much."
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
"Birds molt their feathers once a year."
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
"The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold."
A very short period of time; a particular point in time.
"She paused for a moment before answering."
Lasting for only a short time.
"There was a momentary silence in the room."
Of great importance or significance, especially in its effect on the future.
"The signing of the agreement was a momentous event."
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
"The monarch addressed the nation on television."
A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.
"The country became a monarchy after the coronation."
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
"He chose to live a monastic life away from the city."
the first day of the working week following Sunday
"I start my new job on Monday."
The process of converting assets or services into money, involving commercialization, profit generation, and revenue creation.
"The monetization of digital content has created new income streams."
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
"He saved enough money to buy a new car."
having much money; wealthy; rich
"She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings."
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
"The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young."
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
"The stray dog was a friendly mongrel."
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
"The priest gave a monition against dishonesty."
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
"The teacher monitors the students during the exam."
