英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
"Continuous monitoring ensures pests do not spread across the field."
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
"His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move."
a member of a religious community living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
"The monk lived a simple and peaceful life in the monastery."
a small to medium-sized primate with a long tail, known for its playfulness
"A monkey was jumping from tree to tree in the forest."
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
"The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue."
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
"The old film was shot entirely in monochrome."
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
"The nation suffered under decades of monocracy."
Growing the same species of crop in a particular area for a long time.
"Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and pest outbreaks."
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
"Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage."
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
"The towel was embroidered with her monogram."
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
"The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries."
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
"The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change."
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
"The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage."
The process of gaining exclusive possession or control of a trade, commodity, or service.
"The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices."
Control exclusively, dominate market.
"The company tried to monopolize the market."
A word consisting of only one syllable.
"Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables."
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
"Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work."
The belief in the existence of only one God.
"Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism."
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
"The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow."
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
"The monotonous routine of office work tired him out."
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
"He was tired of the monotony of daily commuting."
an imaginary or large frightening creature
"The child was afraid that a monster was hiding under the bed."
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
"The monstrous crime shocked the entire community."
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
"The film opened with a montage of city life."
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
"Montane forests host a variety of unique species."
happening, done, or published once a month
"Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis."
Great in importance, extent, or size; resembling or serving as a monument.
"The project was a monumental achievement for the team."
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
"Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react."
the natural satellite of the earth, visible mainly at night by reflected light from the sun
"The moon shines brightly in the night sky."
A ray of light from the moon.
"A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing."
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
"The sailors moored the ship at the dock."
Adjective: concerned with principles of right and wrong. Noun: a lesson about right and wrong from a story or experience.
"The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."
The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.
"The team's morale improved after their recent victory."
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
"The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings."
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
"Society's sense of morality changes over time."
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
"He tends to moralize about other people's choices."
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
"She felt morally obligated to help the refugees."
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
"The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass."
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
"The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses."
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
"She had a morbid fascination with crime stories."
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
"The critic’s mordacious review offended the author."
