英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
"She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner."
A covering for the face to protect, disguise, or entertain.
"He wore a mask at the costume party."
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
"Masks can protect against polluted air."
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
"He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges."
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
"The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house."
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
"The charity event was held as a grand masquerade."
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
"A huge mass of people gathered in the square."
the killing of a large number of people, usually in a violent way
"The massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians."
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
"The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension."
extremely large, heavy, or solid in size or degree
"The company made a massive investment in renewable energy."
a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
"The Mona Lisa is considered Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece."
comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment
"She has achieved mastery in classical dance."
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
"He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing."
A contest between people or teams; to pair or correspond with something.
"The two teams will play a football match tomorrow."
The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.
"The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction."
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.
"The novel criticizes society's growing materialism."
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
"A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline."
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
"The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized."
Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.
"She showed great maternal affection toward the child."
The state of being a mother; motherhood
"The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers."
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
"She is very good at math."
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
"The mathematical equation was difficult to solve."
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
"The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork."
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
"Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe."
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
"We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee."
The act of killing one's own mother.
"The crime of matricide shocked the entire town."
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
"She matriculated at Oxford University last year."
The state of being married; marriage.
"They entered into matrimony after years of friendship."
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
"The cultural matrix shaped his worldview."
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
"It doesn’t matter what others think."
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
"What she thinks really matters to me."
A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.
"She bought a new mattress for better sleep comfort."
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
"She has become a mature and confident leader."
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
"With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity."
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
"He became maudlin after a few drinks."
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
"He maundered on about his old memories."
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
"The king was buried in a grand mausoleum."
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
"She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party."
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
"He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends."
an independent thinker who does not go along with a group or rules
"She was a political maverick who challenged traditional ideas."
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
"The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality."
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
"Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture."
to increase something as much as possible
"The company aims to maximize its profits this year."
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
"She scored the maximum marks in the exam."
