英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
"She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies."
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
"They plan to mount a camera on the wall."
a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface
"They climbed the highest mountain in the region."
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
"The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb."
Having many mountains; very large or huge in size.
"They traveled through a mountainous region of Nepal."
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
"The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises."
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
"They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend."
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
"The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects."
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
"The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones."
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
"The family is in mourning for their grandmother."
a small rodent with a pointed nose and long tail; also a computer input device
"The cat chased the mouse across the room."
hair that grows on the upper lip of a man's face
"He decided to grow a moustache for the first time."
the opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing
"She covered her mouth when she yawned."
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
"He took a big mouthful of water after the run."
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
"The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily."
the act of moving, or a group working to advance a shared idea or cause
"The movement for equality gained worldwide attention."
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
"Freedom movements paved the way for independence."
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
"We watched a movie together last night."
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
"Watching movies helps in language learning."
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
"Her speech was so moving that everyone cried."
a title used before a married woman's name
"Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school."
a large amount or degree of something
"She doesn’t have much time to finish the project."
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
"He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report."
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
"The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside."
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
"She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf."
a device on a vehicle's exhaust to reduce noise; also a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
"The car's muffler needs to be replaced."
uncomfortably warm and humid
"It was a muggy afternoon in July."
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
"He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side."
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
"The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive."
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
"The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct."
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
"The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads."
a person who drives or takes care of mules
"The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path."
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
"She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat."
having many different aspects or features
"Her career is multifaceted, involving teaching, research, and writing."
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
"Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks."
having many different parts, elements, or kinds
"The museum displayed a multifarious collection of artifacts."
Having many different forms or appearances.
"The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture."
Able to speak or written in several languages.
"She grew up in a multilingual household."
involving or consisting of many parts or elements
"The company faced multiple challenges during the year."
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
"Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics."
A large number or variety of something.
"The project faced a multiplicity of challenges."
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
"In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth."
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
"The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions."
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
"This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener."
