英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A greater or additional amount or degree.
"She wanted more time to finish the project."
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
"The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills."
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
"Social mores often dictate how people behave in public."
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
"The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner."
in a dying state; near death or becoming obsolete
"The moribund industry was soon replaced by modern technology."
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
"I like to go for a run in the morning."
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
"He became morose after losing his job."
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
"The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly."
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
"Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures."
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
"Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed."
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
"All human beings are mortal and will eventually die."
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
"Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly."
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
"The workers applied mortar between the bricks."
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
"She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle."
a legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time
"They applied for a mortgage to buy their new house."
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
"The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service."
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
"She was mortified when she tripped on stage."
A Muslim place of worship.
"They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer."
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
"We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites."
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
"The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation."
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
"Most people like to relax on weekends."
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
"Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change."
for the most part; mainly
"She is mostly interested in art and literature."
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
"A mote of dust floated in the sunlight."
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
"He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day."
a female parent
"Her mother is a kind and caring person."
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
"Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language."
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
"She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood."
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
"He always spoke fondly of his motherland."
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
"She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children."
Capable of movement or locomotion.
"Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients."
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
"The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization."
the act or process of moving; a change of place or position
"The motion of the car made her sleepy."
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
"She lost her motivation to continue the project."
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
"The police could not determine the motive behind the crime."
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
"The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists."
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
"The car’s motor stopped suddenly."
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
"He rides his motorcycle to work every day."
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
"The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market."
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
"He rides his motorcycle to work every morning."
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
"The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway."
To mark with spots or patches of color.
"The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown."
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
"The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor."
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
"Her motto in life is 'never give up.'"
