英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
used to express possibility or uncertainty
"Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow."
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
"The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police."
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
"The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport."
A complex network of paths or passages that are difficult to navigate.
"Tourists often get lost in the maze of narrow streets in the old city."
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
"The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts."
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
"The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow."
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
"He could barely survive on his meager salary."
An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.
"We had a delicious meal at the restaurant."
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
"The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake."
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
"The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question."
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
"We meandered through the old streets of the city."
The definition, purpose, or significance of something.
"The meaning of the word is explained in the dictionary."
having purpose, value, or significance
"He gave a meaningful smile before leaving the room."
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
"The data became meaningless without proper context."
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
"His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood."
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."
the period of time between two events; meanwhile
"The train will be late, so in the meantime let's have some tea."
At the same time; in the intervening period.
"She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table."
contemptibly small or insignificant
"He was paid a measly sum for the hard work."
able to be measured; quantifiable
"The project's success was measurable by increased sales."
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan
"The tailor measured the length of the cloth."
carefully considered and deliberate
"She spoke in a calm, measured tone."
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
"The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit."
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
"Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions."
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
"The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour."
relating to machines or the way they work
"She has a good understanding of mechanical systems."
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
"He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it."
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
"The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use."
The use of machines in agriculture or industry to increase production efficiency.
"The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity."
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
"She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race."
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
"She wore a gold medallion around her neck."
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
"He always tries to meddle in other people’s business."
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
"She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying."
the main means of mass communication such as newspapers, television, radio, and the internet
"The story quickly spread across the media."
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
"The internet has enhanced media dominance globally."
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
"The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design."
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
"The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury."
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
"She was asked to mediate between the two companies."
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
"The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams."
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
"His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict."
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
"The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes."
relating to the science or practice of medicine
"He went for a medical check-up last week."
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
"The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation."
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
"The doctor prescribed medication for his headache."
A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.
"He took some medicine for his headache."
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
"The castle is a famous medieval monument."
Of only average quality; not very good.
"The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre."
