英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a large number of
"Many students attended the lecture."
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
"She completed the marathon in under four hours."
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
"The bandits marauded through the village at night."
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
"Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes."
an adult female horse
"The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow."
The edge or border of something; the amount by which something is won or falls short.
"The company increased its profit margin last year."
Relating to or at the edge; small or insignificant in amount or importance.
"He made only a marginal improvement in his grades."
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
"Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor."
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
"The policy marginalized minority communities."
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
"Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges."
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
"The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations."
Relating to the sea or ocean; connected with ships or seafaring.
"Marine life is threatened by pollution."
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
"The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes."
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
"They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues."
connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring, shipping, or naval matters
"The city has a long maritime history."
to make a visible impression or symbol on a surface
"The teacher marked the important points in red."
clearly noticeable or significant
"There was a marked improvement in her health."
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
"He used a red marker to underline the important points."
a place or system where goods and services are bought and sold
"They went to the market to buy fresh vegetables."
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
"A market economy allows businesses to compete freely."
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
"High market penetration ensures competitive dominance."
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
"The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand."
The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
"The company invested heavily in digital marketing."
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
"The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning."
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
"The sailors were marooned on a deserted island."
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
"The celebration was marred by bad weather."
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
"Their marriage lasted for over thirty years."
Having a spouse; joined in marriage.
"She is happily married with two children."
a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, producing blood cells
"Bone marrow is vital for the production of red blood cells."
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
"The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine."
An area of low-lying, waterlogged land, often dominated by grasses and reeds.
"The birds nested in the marsh during spring."
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
"The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip."
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
"The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial."
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
"The country imposed martial law during the crisis."
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
"The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth."
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
"The martin built its nest under the bridge."
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
"The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished."
A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs or cause.
"He was hailed as a martyr for defending his faith."
The suffering or death of a martyr.
"His martyrdom inspired many to fight for justice."
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
"Tourists marveled at the beauty of the ancient temple."
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
"The view from the mountain was marvellous."
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
"She gave a marvelous performance on stage."
having qualities traditionally associated with men
"He has a deep, masculine voice."
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
"A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert."
